what kind of caves ? :lol::lol::lol:

kanang nay bangag! :lol:

Nag pa rinig.. :nuts:

aw nagcottage rami oi! wala nami anang room2 wala mankoi uyab na idala dara :lol::lol::lol:

very interesting... murag gusto nako mag gynespeleology :lol:

part yata ng PAWD National Convention here in CDO is a whitewater activity among interested participants...
:applause::applause::applause:

alang duol nagud Vday. sa maigo lang@},'---

:lol::nuts::cheers:

Wala man pud koy uyab :ohno:

alang duol nagud Vday. sa maigo lang@},'---

:lol::nuts::cheers:

Belt Promotion in Sanshou Axis gym (http://judokarate.blogspot.com/2006/09/belt-promotion-in-sanshou-axis-gym.html)

The Sanshou Axis Gym Cagayan de oro city held their promotion in Martial Arts last September 16, 2006. The promotion includes the sparring for every student from green belt to black belt. It’s nice to watch an actual ceremony of the martial arts than to watch in the movie. If you there you can say that its nice to know martial arts and to become part of them. The ceremony includes the belting which is the most important when you receiving a belt because you are Baptist as the pure karate-ka. There is a part there that they must protect their selves for the attack of their instructor and also their visitors, which is part of the ritual of the martial arts.

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This the actual belting of the club which they must be smash by the belt according to the color of there belt. The first line are mix with green, brown, and black belt while in the second line are all yellow belt which the first belt in the club.

This one part of there promotion which is the student must fight each other to try there ability in martial arts. In the picture there one on one sparring, 3 on one, and the last is 4 on one which 1 agaist 4 persons. The sparring show in the actual happend in our daily lives. It's nice to know martial arts coz you can depend your self althoug you dont have a weapon.

murag man initiation sa frat :lol:

eh si farirah? :lol:

paymate :lol::lol::lol: , (joking)

eh si farirah? :lol:

Mindanao Aikido Propagation Center (http://www.geocities.com/aikido_cagayan_de_oro/overview.htm)
C/O AXIS GYM, ROXAS STREET
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, 9000
PHILIPPINES

The Mindanao Aikido Propagation Center. Organizations go through life cycles just like the people who make up of it. They are born, and barring early decline, will eventually grow and mature as they face problems and challenges during the different phases of its life. Most of the time, these are the reasons for its early decline. And if the decline is not reversed the organization dies.

The Mindanao Aikido Propagation Center (MAPC), just like any other organizations, has gone through a life cycle of its own. It has had its share of good times and bad times. But unlike any other organizations that experienced institutional hardships, MAPC was able to overcome the challenges that came its way and the result is more than 30 years of committed service to the propagation of the art and discipline of Aikido.

MAPC HISTORY

MAPC was founded in a time when Aikido was a budding martial art newly introduced in the Philippines by Mr. Benjamin Galarpe. After MAPC's establishment in 1971 under a different name, the organization has undergone major changes that significantly contributed to its development and evolution.

MAPC was originally known as the Cagayan de Oro Branch of the Manila Aikido Club (MAC). MAC -Cagayan de Oro started with only three students.. As the Aikido art obtained increasing popularity among Filipinos, the average number of students rose to 15 a month. See MAC logo.

When Ceferino Valdez Sensei succeeded Sensei Templanza in 1972 as President of the MAC, he changed the name of the national organization to Philippine Aikikai. MAC-Cagayan de Oro was changed to Philippine Aikikai - Cagayan de Oro. See Phil. Aikikai Logo.

Ten years later, in December 1982, John Tenegra Sensei became the President of the Philippine Aikikai. Upon his assumption to the post, he changed the name of the national organization to Pilipinas Aikido Propagation Association (PAPA). Philippine Aikikai-Cagayan de Oro became the Mindanao Aikido Propagation Association (MAPA). But it was in 1989 when the name MAPC was coined to replace MAPA. See Logo: MAPA & MAPC

VISION - MISSION

Vision-Mission of the Organization. The Mindanao Aikido Propagation Center (MAPC) is an institution committed to the fulfillment of O' Sensei's dream of promoting peace and harmony in the world by teaching individuals to become better people with a refined wisdom and self-control.

In achieving this vision-mission, MAPC is committed to teach individuals the techniques of Aikido and keep their spirit receptive to the deeper meaning behind the techniques. This meaning of promoting peace and harmony is anchored on the moral responsibility of each individual not to injure or harm his fellowmen.

MAPC Today and Beyond. More than three decades have passed and MAPC continues to tread the path towards its collective ends. Thanks to all its members who keep the fire of commitment kindle through the years. This burning desire to become instruments for the realization of O' Sensei' s dream of promoting peace and harmony in the world was contributory to the organization's stability and rich history.

As it has been for more than thirty years, MAPC continues to teach men and women the principles of Aikido. Classes are held daily at its dojo in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao, Philippines. Invitations for demonstrations are received ocassionally by the Center. Recently, MAPC started two special programs: Aikido Training for the Police Officers of Cagayan de Oro City and the first ever Martial Arts Festival conducted in Cagayan de Oro City.

The journey towards its goals may be bumpy but MAPC was able to rise over the seemingly unsurpassable tight situations it experienced all through the years because of the members' assiduousness to the art and with each other. More than three decades have passed and MAPC is continually striving to get from where they are right now into where they would like to go. An endless cycle indeed. . . .

MAPC DOJO LOCATION

The Mindanao Aikido Propagation Center is a non-profit sports club, founded in 1971 by Alexander Y. Javier Sensei. It is affiliated with the Pilipinas Aikido Propagation Association (PAPA), and as such, recognized by the International Aikido Federation. Sensei Alex serves as the MAPC Dojo's Chief Instructor with 10 Yudansha holders assisting him in daily instruction of over 40 students.

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Bachelor Tours (King Long) Routes (DVO-BXU) (BXU-CDO) (CDO-Iligan)

Note: Air Suppression, LCD Screen

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MAPC FOUNDER (http://www.geocities.com/aikido_cagayan_de_oro/founder.htm)

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Sensei Alexander Y. Javier, Yondan (4th dan)
FOUNDER & CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

The MAPC was founded by Mr. Alexander Y. Javier in 1971. Sensei Alex, as his friends and students fondly call him, was born in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines on April 24, 1944. At the age of 20, Sensei Alex began his journey in the realm of martial arts by taking up karate lessons while working in Metro Manila. He reached the blackbelt rank after four years of intensive training. After karate, he explored the Filipino martial art of Arnis. He studied the techniques of Arnis in Cagayan de Oro City under the instruction of a certain Mr. Moncal.

In 1970, he went back to Manila after staying in Cagayan de Oro for some time where he joined the Manila Aikido Club and trained under Mr. John Templanza Sensei. He deligently practiced two to three sessions everyday. Because of his hardwork and unwavering dedication to the art, he was given a spot promotion to 1st kyu on July 20, 1971. At this point, he was also allowed by Mr. Templanza to handle classes for two weeks where Sensei Alex was extensively evaluated as an instructor. Later he was promoted to Shodan (Philippine Chapter) and was allowed to wear a hakama. As a shodan, he was authorized to teach Aikido and promote students up to the 1st kyu.

It was in 1986 when Sensei Alex finally realized his dream of becoming a yudansha holder after taking the shodan examinations conducted by the Hombo Dojo in Manila through Seki Shoji Sensei (6th Dan) and Kobayashi Yukimitsu Sensei (3rd Dan). He was supposed to take the shodan examinations administered by the Hombu Dojo in 1971 but failed to do so because of financial constraints. Today at age 56, Sensei Alex holds a 4th degree blackbelt belt, (yondan) and serves as the Chief Instructor of the Mindanao Aikido Propagation Center.

^^ sana stewardess nalang ang conductor :D

:applause::applause::applause: guess yan sinakyan ni ph going to Butuan

yup, yon sinakyan ko from bxu-cdo, naa ko cdo ron ,320PHP iya plete kato daan is 280PHP. :)

:applause::applause::applause: guess yan sinakyan ni ph going to Butuan

very interesting... murag gusto nako mag gynespeleology :lol:

:rofl::hahaha:

:ohno::ohno: :):) :lol::lol:

very interesting... murag gusto nako mag gynespeleology :lol:

For those from Butuan going CDO.. Bus Sked for the new King Long..

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CDO's famous Bulua Pottery

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GearX... where ni sila dapit?
everytime I come to CDO... I always look sa tabi ng road for the big jars but could not find them
my wife has been asking me to bring a couple of these jars...

GearX... where ni sila dapit?
everytime I come to CDO... I always look sa tabi ng road for the big jars but could not find them
my wife has been asking me to bring a couple of these jars...

Displays are along the highway but sometimes nauubos palagi. Their pottery making facility is quite a distance from the highway (left side from Iligan). You can ask the stores near the display and they'll tell you where it is.

Displays are along the highway but sometimes nauubos palagi. Their pottery making facility is quite a distance from the highway (left side from Iligan). You can ask the stores near the display and they'll tell you where it is.

driving from DVO... is it after CDO?
it would be nice if you could do a google earth location of it... Thanks

Electric Scooters coming to Cagayan de Oro (http://www.michaelturner.us/)
February 5th, 2008

Emotion electric scooters are on their way to Cagayan de Oro.

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I rode one of these the other day and it drove just like a regular scooter, except that it was almost totally silent.

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What I have known is that the firm (of this electric scooters) is planning to build a plant in CdeO (somewhere in Kauswagan area). ^^

Alsons to put up first ethanol plant in CDO (http://www.eccp.com/images/publication/1025200708029_factsheet-2007-09.html)

"Alcantara-owned Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc. is planning to build two ethanol distillery plants in Mindanao as it seeks new income sources; the first plant would be put up in Cagayan de Oro with a capacity of about 100,000 liters a day to be completed in 2009."


Two giant ethanol plants are expected anytime this year. :cheers:

Guys, who can take some pictures about the ongoing construction of city college in barangay Balubal nowadays. Likewise, barangay Bayabas will have a city college too soon. :cheers:

All in all, 3 state colleges will be built this year in CdeO. ^^^^^^

driving from DVO... is it after CDO?
it would be nice if you could do a google earth location of it... Thanks

yup...western part going to Iligan. There are two main potteries in Bulua, (1) further south of Jollibee, [see map below]; and (2) just behind the Immaculate Conception Church. The one behind the church is recommended.

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COCPO To Revive ‘cops On Bike’ (http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=news&id=891)
by Sandra B. Tadeo/city Information Office

The Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) will undertake a major re-organization of its administrative and operations divisions that will include the revival of the cops-on-bicycles.

P/Senior Supt. Isagani F. Genabe Jr., disclosed that under his leadership, the COCPO will re-activate the bicycle and motorcycle patrol cops to boost police visibility in all areas of the city. The acting city police director said that the COCPO will intensify its active checkpoint operations for vehicles coming in and going out of the city in coordination with the 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army as well as deploy police personnel in the city’s malls. Genabe hoped that with the establishment of police checkpoints in strategic places in the city, residents as well as tourists and investors will feel safe and secure as they go about their daily activities here. “We are strengthening our strong points to stop gambling, drugs, theft and other organized crimes in the city,” Genabe said. The acting city police director likewise called on the active involvement of the tri-media in the campaign against criminality by being vigilant in reporting illegal or suspicious activities in the community. The COCPO will also conduct a weekly barangay visitation to discuss peace and order and security issues concerning the barangays. Early in his assumption into office, acting city police director Genabe was urged by Mayor Jaraula to ensure that Cagayan de Oro will continue to be a safe and peaceful place to live for its people and visitors.

Bachelor Tours (King Long) Routes (DVO-BXU) (BXU-CDO) (CDO-Iligan)

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this is the latest and newest bus version of the vallacar transit...dami din ito sa negros...maganda,,,comfortable ang byahi mo dito...good noon Cagayan

this is the latest and newest bus version of the vallacar transit...dami din ito sa negros...maganda,,,comfortable ang byahi mo dito...good noon Cagayan

for all we know, these are all second hand buses from china but refurbished to make it brand new in RP...just like the Superferries :nuts:

Ang galing-galing mo @GearX! Big loss talaga kung mawawala ka pa sa CdeO SCC. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^ ok lang, ang importante ay nagbibigay ng extra comfort and safety sa riding public :)

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Lovers' Park. This two sweethearts found their nest inside the De Lara Park
fronting the Misamis Oriental Capitol.

:D hindi kaya si @Farirah ang gurl? :D

:D hindi kaya si @Farirah ang gurl? :D

:lol: I don't go into that cheap dating much more at Gaston Park. :lol:

In the news today, lahat mag-check in sa hotel/motel must present ng ID...:bash:

In the news today, lahat mag-check in sa hotel/motel must present ng ID...:bash:

So what's the big deal then? :)

So what's the big deal then? :)

it's not being implemented by all....:ohno:

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it's not being implemented by all....:ohno:

You meant other hotels never follow the new ordinance passed by the mayor?

You meant other hotels never follow the new ordinance passed by the mayor?

except for business hotels (Pryce, Dynasty, Philtown, VIP, etc..), other economy don't really follow it even before. :ohno:

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except for business hotels (Pryce, Dynasty, Philtown, VIP, etc..), other economy don't really follow it even before. :ohno:

Hmmm are you sure? Well if that's the case, I will inform the mayor about this. :ohno: Hmmm...

Hmmm are you sure? Well if that's the case, I will inform the mayor about this. :ohno: Hmmm...

remember it was Valentines Day before, don't know if it was last year, 2006, or 2005...there was an order or something that these establishments should refuse non-married partners in checking-in....the fact is it will do no good for their business....:cheers:

remember it was Valentines Day before, don't know if it was last year, 2006, or 2005...there was an order or something that these establishments should refuse non-married partners in checking-in....the fact is it will do no good for their business....:cheers:


Hmmm sounds bad! We'll see if they can defy the mayor's order nowadays. Anyway, thanks a lot for the info. Bombo Radyo will be glad to "air" that kind of news too soon. :cheers:

Robinsons Handyman
Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City

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Hmmm sounds bad! We'll see if they can defy the mayor's order nowadays. Anyway, thanks a lot for the info. Bombo Radyo will be glad to "air" that kind of news too soon. :cheers:

I think I heard it over bombo radyo that some are not really requiring IDs

^^ not a problem at all. I'll show my ID to them.. :lol::lol::lol:

I think I heard it over bombo radyo that some are not really requiring IDs

Hmmm! I'm sure the mayor will raise his eyebrows if ever they'll defy or had already defied his order.

Hmmm! I'm sure the mayor will raise his eyebrows if ever they'll defy or had already defied his order.

I think all the popular hotels (Pryce, Dynasty, VIP, Mallberry, etc...) including those that are commonly used in seminars (Philtown, Demiren, Pearlmont) are requiring IDs. Those who do not IMO (Kingston Lodge:lol::lol::lol:, Park View, High Time, Q7, Oro Rennaisance, Mantaring :lol:, Bonair, etc...) :ohno:

^^ Mulang.. I hope gearX will be here all the time :lol::lol::lol:

Unfortunately, starting by 3rd week of February 2008. I'll take some time off SSC to finish some work....:ohno: It'll last up to April 2008. I'll drop by from time to time though.

^^ well, it's time to give our newbie a chance.. :) sana mabasa nla to..

Unfortunately, starting by 3rd week of February 2008. I'll take some time off SSC to finish some work....:ohno: It'll last up to April 2008. I'll drop by from time to time though.

Mayor Jaraula Congratulates Oil Painting Contest Winners

by Ian A. Fuentes/city Information Office

City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula congratulated the top three winners of the recently-concluded ‘Search for the Best Oil Painting on Landscape, People’s Life and Scenery of Cagayan de Oro” which was jointly sponsored by the Promote CDO Foundation and the city government.

Mayor Jaraula and Promote CDO president Engr. Ruben A. Vegafria handed over a total of P65,000 in cash and trophies to the winners during a simple awarding rites held at the mayor’s office recently. Local artist Nicolas Aca, Jr. emerged as the grand winner after his piece entitled “Bridging Gaps”, a panoramic view of the majestic Ysalina Bridge or formerly known as the Carmen Bridge, got the nod of the panel of judges. He received a cash prize of P30,000 plus trophy. Michael Bacol was adjudged as the first runner-up and took home P20,000 in cash prize plus trophy. His winning piece “August 28 at Cagayan de Oro” is a typical festive atmosphere where Cagayanons pay homage to the city’s patron St. Augustine at the Cathedral Church while visitors and families happily stroll around the nearby Gaston Park. The third top entry entitled “Still While Light Traverse”, was won by Jericho Vamenta who got P15,000 cash prize plus trophy. His work of art depicts the sights and sounds of the famous Night Café and Night Market in Divisoria every Friday and Saturday. The oil painting contest, which was participated in by a total of 17 local artists, is a joint venture of the Promote CDO Foundation, Mayor Jaraula and SM City- Cagayan de Oro which displayed early this week the winning and non-winning entries for public viewing at the mall’s activity center. According to Mayor Jaraula, the winning entries will be sent to the museum of Harbin City in China, the sister city of Cagayan de Oro, in a bid to strengthen and promote the two cities’ relationship on trade and culture.



http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=news&id=890

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Hi everyone!!!!!!!!!!! First of all, gusto ko kayong i-CONGRATULATE sa lahat ng effort nyo in promoting CDO di lamang sa pinas kundi sa buong mundo......I appreciate yong professionalism nyo especially in dealing with distractors and etc. Kaya naman na convince ako na mag join sa forum. Actually, nalaman ko ang forum na'to in 2006....I was still in the UAE that time......at present dito na kami nag migrate sa US. Happy ako sa mga development sa CDO.....and I've learned all this things from you guys.....imagine I left CDO in 1998 .

^ hi, donnex :wave: welcome to ssc cdo thread!

Welcome @kierra, unsa may kabusyhan mo day? ask lang if you don't mind...:D

hahaha... busy ko arrange sa ako debut.. hahaha.. ako mag bayad... kaluoy uy!!! :ohno:

hehehe~ chada lagi kingston Lodge... its like middleton pero it looks more spacious and a lot cheaper too! heheheh~ problema lang... LAYO sa city proper... maayo nalang naa koy alalay sa cdo... hahahahah~ :lol:

joke lang:banana:

@ph_matrix: oist.. taka nasad nah sya.. busy with boys ka dana... @_@ girls nuon.. hahahaha... joke uy! :nuts:

halaka... wala moy ka V-day??? :lol: hahahaaha~

asa man lugar ta mag emote emote ani karong valentines sa mga single and brokenhearted?

maybe you guys should post places na maganda puntahan ng mga taong katulad natin... WHAHAHAHHAA~ and yung pde rin maka pick up ng cats/chicks... LOLZ :banana:

Jowke lang po!! PEACE~:nuts:

hi donnex! saan ka sa US? :D

ikaw din kiera??? taga san ka din? :D

I think all the popular hotels (Pryce, Dynasty, VIP, Mallberry, etc...) including those that are commonly used in seminars (Philtown, Demiren, Pearlmont) are requiring IDs. Those who do not IMO (Kingston Lodge:lol::lol::lol:, Park View, High Time, Q7, Oro Rennaisance, Mantaring :lol:, Bonair, etc...) :ohno:

unsaon nalang tani??? sa kasilyas nalang ko:nuts::nuts::nuts::lol::lol::lol:

Most hotels do required a picture ID to check in, if only to verify that you are indeed the owner of the credit card being used to secure the room.

Is the city gov't. of CDO trying to promote "morality" through legislation? Is that really their job?

the purpose of the ID now is for security reasons. the purpose if the ID before is for morality as pushed by civic and religious groups:cheers:

Spelunkers expected in CDO next month for caving congress (http://www.bworldonline.com/BW020908/content.php?id=074)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — More than 200 spelunkers, conservationists and adventure seekers are expected to visit this city for the 8th National Caving Congress on March 31. The caving congress is an annual activity of the Philippine Speleological Society.

Organizers said that outside of Cagayan de Oro, the local governments of Manolo Fortich and Sumilao in the nearby province of Bukidnon would also be hosting some activities of the caving congress. Participants in the event would be introduced to over 80 caves in Bukidnon that have been described as still "unexplored."

Speleo Mindanao, Inc. and Conservation & Restoration Exercise, Inc. have partnered with the Department of Tourism and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the seven-day congress. The event is expected to get significant participation from environmentalists as well as those into nature and adventure tourism.

The city government said in a statement that it is committed to support the event since Cagayan de Oro is known for its rich cave system.

"The richness of the cave system in the city should be promoted and protected at the same time," said city mayor Constantino G. Jaraula. Development of the Calavera, Macahambus, Monigue and Huluga caves will soon start, he added. — Geefe P. Alba

wow, 1998... , there's a lot of changes na talaga @donnex.. I've been here in cdo since 1995 and sad to say I'm living the Philippines also this feb18. ma mimis ko talaga ang cdo.. :)

Hi everyone!!!!!!!!!!! First of all, gusto ko kayong i-CONGRATULATE sa lahat ng effort nyo in promoting CDO di lamang sa pinas kundi sa buong mundo......I appreciate yong professionalism nyo especially in dealing with distractors and etc. Kaya naman na convince ako na mag join sa forum. Actually, nalaman ko ang forum na'to in 2006....I was still in the UAE that time......at present dito na kami nag migrate sa US. Happy ako sa mga development sa CDO.....and I've learned all this things from you guys.....imagine I left CDO in 1998 .

Nestle refuses to separately label products coming from Tablon plant (http://mwamaarkhh.multiply.com/journal/item/391)
Feb 8, '08 1:03 AM
By MARK D. FRANCISCO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – DESPITE its only Nescafe factory in the Philippines located here, Nestle Philippines, Inc. still flatly refuses to give in to the city government’s demands that Nescafe packages in all variants must be labeled that the product is manufactured in Cagayan de Oro City instead of Cabuyao, Laguna – head office of the food giant.

Ed Legasto, Nestle Philippines, Inc. senior vice president and concurrent Cagayan de Oro factory manager, pointed out to journalists in a get-together that separate labeling of products would be chaotic and a hassle to the company.

“Our product labeling is centralized,” Legasto said and added that this is so because all products from Nestle Philippines, Inc. are shipped not just nationwide but all over Southeast Asia in countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.

Legasto said that aside from the Laguna and Cagayan de Oro plants, Nestle Philippines, Inc. also operates factories in Lipa City, Batangas and Aurora, Quezon.

“To label each Nestle package from the plant where the inside content came from would only create confusion,” he said.

Earlier, the city government of Cagayan de Oro had asked Nestle Philippines, Inc. to label all its packaged products processed at their plant in barangay Tablon as “Manufactured in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY.”

Among the Nescafe cooking variants manufactured at the Tablon processing plant are Nescafe Classic, Nescafe 3in1, Nescafe 3in1 Hazelnut, Nescafe 3in1 Choco Fudge and Nescafe 3in1 Vanilla.

In a related development, Nestle Philippines, Inc. disclosed the current programs covered in their Cagayan de Oro plant jurisdiction as part of their corporate social responsibility.

Legasto said that their Tablon processing plant now has atmospheric boiler which could power up to 24 metric tons of steam per hour to help to create biomass energy and help in attaining energy efficiency.

Likewise, Nestle Philippines, Inc. has succeeded in putting up a tilapia fishpond in their premises, proving to everyone that their wastewater dumped into Bigaan river is not toxic.

They are also maintaining a two-hectare forest park near their plant in barangay Tablon as well as helping preserving the Agutayan marine sanctuary off the coast of Jasaan town in nearby Misamis Oriental to preserve the marine population and improve the daily catch of the fisherfolk.

This marine endeavor is coordinated with marine science students from the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Jesuit-owned Xavier University here.

Legasto also reported that Nestle Philippines, Inc. is donating 400 units for the low-cost charity housing project Gawad Kalinga as well as installing lighting fixtures along the national highway from barangays Gusa to Bugo.

welcome to CDO SSC @donnex....:okay:

^^Sa CDO na naman? Bakit dumadami ata ang nag-coconvention dyan? Ano ba meron? (pasensya na, nagtatanong lang) :)

Nestle refuses to separately label products coming from Tablon plant (http://mwamaarkhh.multiply.com/journal/item/391)
Feb 8, '08 1:03 AM
By MARK D. FRANCISCO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – DESPITE its only Nescafe factory in the Philippines located here, Nestle Philippines, Inc. still flatly refuses to give in to the city government’s demands that Nescafe packages in all variants must be labeled that the product is manufactured in Cagayan de Oro City instead of Cabuyao, Laguna – head office of the food giant.

Ed Legasto, Nestle Philippines, Inc. senior vice president and concurrent Cagayan de Oro factory manager, pointed out to journalists in a get-together that separate labeling of products would be chaotic and a hassle to the company.

“Our product labeling is centralized,” Legasto said and added that this is so because all products from Nestle Philippines, Inc. are shipped not just nationwide but all over Southeast Asia in countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.

Legasto said that aside from the Laguna and Cagayan de Oro plants, Nestle Philippines, Inc. also operates factories in Lipa City, Batangas and Aurora, Quezon.

“To label each Nestle package from the plant where the inside content came from would only create confusion,” he said.

Earlier, the city government of Cagayan de Oro had asked Nestle Philippines, Inc. to label all its packaged products processed at their plant in barangay Tablon as “Manufactured in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY.”

Among the Nescafe cooking variants manufactured at the Tablon processing plant are Nescafe Classic, Nescafe 3in1, Nescafe 3in1 Hazelnut, Nescafe 3in1 Choco Fudge and Nescafe 3in1 Vanilla.

In a related development, Nestle Philippines, Inc. disclosed the current programs covered in their Cagayan de Oro plant jurisdiction as part of their corporate social responsibility.

Legasto said that their Tablon processing plant now has atmospheric boiler which could power up to 24 metric tons of steam per hour to help to create biomass energy and help in attaining energy efficiency.

Likewise, Nestle Philippines, Inc. has succeeded in putting up a tilapia fishpond in their premises, proving to everyone that their wastewater dumped into Bigaan river is not toxic.

They are also maintaining a two-hectare forest park near their plant in barangay Tablon as well as helping preserving the Agutayan marine sanctuary off the coast of Jasaan town in nearby Misamis Oriental to preserve the marine population and improve the daily catch of the fisherfolk.

This marine endeavor is coordinated with marine science students from the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Jesuit-owned Xavier University here.

Legasto also reported that Nestle Philippines, Inc. is donating 400 units for the low-cost charity housing project Gawad Kalinga as well as installing lighting fixtures along the national highway from barangays Gusa to Bugo.


As for someone that works for Nestle, we don't see a reason or what difference it makes by having the products labelled where it was exactly made. For us it would create too much time and a waste of money using valuable resources just to get products relabeled, if its going to make us money, why would we do it?. And as for the city government making demands to Nestle, it's certainly not a good idea.

Hi everyone!!!!!!!!!!! First of all, gusto ko kayong i-CONGRATULATE sa lahat ng effort nyo in promoting CDO di lamang sa pinas kundi sa buong mundo......I appreciate yong professionalism nyo especially in dealing with distractors and etc. Kaya naman na convince ako na mag join sa forum. Actually, nalaman ko ang forum na'to in 2006....I was still in the UAE that time......at present dito na kami nag migrate sa US. Happy ako sa mga development sa CDO.....and I've learned all this things from you guys.....imagine I left CDO in 1998 .

Welcome here @donnex:bash::bash: surely you left your heart here in the city of golden friendship. Kelan balik nato diri sa pinas bai?

^^Usually in various meetings planning for big events or conventions, CDO representatives usually make offers to host such activity. It is the now the decision of the Board to approve the offer or invite others. More often, those who offer will cite reasons for hosting the event, e.g. availability of venue, hotel accommodations, accessibility, safety and security, among others...

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As for someone that works for Nestle, we don't see a reason or what difference it makes by having the products labelled where it was exactly made. For us it would create too much time and a waste of money using valuable resources just to get products relabeled, if its going to make us money, why would we do it?. And as for the city government making demands to Nestle, it's certainly not a good idea.

For me, having the city name labeled in one known export product could directly promote the host city where it is manufactured to the world. I think that the reason of the city government to ask it to Nestle.

But if Nestle will stick it to Cabuyao labeled, fine. just made their social responsibility in our city more and more and more....:)

Balete Drive at Mapawa Nature Park

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Balete Drive at Mapawa Nature Park

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May nakikita ako sa picture na yan na hindi nyo nakikita.... Ang taas pa ng vibration ko....

As for someone that works for Nestle, we don't see a reason or what difference it makes by having the products labelled where it was exactly made. For us it would create too much time and a waste of money using valuable resources just to get products relabeled, if its going to make us money, why would we do it?. And as for the city government making demands to Nestle, it's certainly not a good idea.

...because Del Monte already did it for products made in Bugo, CDO. :cheers:

May nakikita ako sa picture na yan na hindi nyo nakikita.... Ang taas pa ng vibration ko....

si Gollum? :lol:

si Gollum? :lol:

Sino yan, hindi naregister sa vibration ko...?

...because Del Monte already did it for products made in Bugo, CDO. :cheers:

...and i think it is because del Monte CDO is the base plant of the company like nestle their base plant is that of Cabuyao. Btw, is there any plant of del monte in other parts of the country aside here in CDO?

halaka... wala moy ka V-day??? :lol: hahahaaha~

asa man lugar ta mag emote emote ani karong valentines sa mga single and brokenhearted?

maybe you guys should post places na maganda puntahan ng mga taong katulad natin... WHAHAHAHHAA~ and yung pde rin maka pick up ng cats/chicks... LOLZ :banana:

Jowke lang po!! PEACE~:nuts:

Si @Gearx suhet sa mga places for dating... basta ako dito lang ako sa SSC makipagdate...:D

...and i think it is because del Monte CDO is the base plant of the company like nestle their base plant is that of Cabuyao. Btw, is there any plant of del monte in other parts of the country aside here in CDO?

wala yata but all Nescafé is produced at Tablon Plant na and they supply the entire Southeast Asia....^^

Ghost na unggoy ! :lol::lol::lol:

si Gollum? :lol:

wala yata but all Nescafé is produced at Tablon Plant na and they supply the entire Southeast Asia....^^

Oo nga kaya sana i-labaled na sa Cagayan de Oro city na ang Manufactured na tag. Hi Nestle, migo man ta diba (trans. Hi Nestle, friendship tayo diba)?:) Payag na kayo na i-labaled sa CDO ang lahat na Nescafe brands. Thanks.

Sino yan, hindi naregister sa vibration ko...?

here's gollum

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^^That only means one thing - CDO is now the... hindi ko na kailangang i-elaborate. Hindi naman tayo mga bulag at mga engot! :cheers:

Si @Gearx suhet sa mga places for dating... basta ako dito lang ako sa SSC makipagdate...:D

:dunno: sa Gaston Park this Sunday :lol:

here's gollum

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Na, hindi pumasok nga ang LOTR, makabagong vibration ang nadetect ko, baka isa sa mga Alien & Predator nga 'to:D

hindi ka naman siguro mag-invite sa bahay mo pag wala kang maipakita...o maipakain...o wala kang bahay :lol:

:dunno: sa Gaston Park this Sunday :lol:

:lol::lol::lol:Tama pala si PH, ikaw 'to oh....


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:lol::lol::lol:Tama pala si PH, ikaw 'to oh....


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baka meron ka vibrations boju sa kahoy na katabi....:lol:

hahaha... busy ko arrange sa ako debut.. hahaha.. ako mag bayad... kaluoy uy!!! :ohno:

hehehe~ chada lagi kingston Lodge... its like middleton pero it looks more spacious and a lot cheaper too! heheheh~ problema lang... LAYO sa city proper... maayo nalang naa koy alalay sa cdo... hahahahah~ :lol:

joke lang:banana:

@ph_matrix: oist.. taka nasad nah sya.. busy with boys ka dana... @_@ girls nuon.. hahahaha... joke uy! :nuts:

oi, dubutante ka pala, pwede magpalista as one of your escort...?:) Bahala tomboy ka, type ko yun.:D

^^ :lol::lol::lol:, buking !

At hindi ka naman pupunta doon kung alam mong hindi kaya ng nag-iinvite sa yo? :)

In the case of CDO, kahit ako, gusto ko talagang pumunta kasi "new" eh. Gusto kung makita kung ano talaga ang mai-ooffer ng lugar na to. Gusto kong tuklasin kung ano ang magic nya at bigla siyang naging... di ko na kailangang i-elaborate. sabi ko nga, di naman tayo mga engot eh.. :cheers:

baka meron ka vibrations boju sa kahoy na katabi....:lol:

Meron din, pero lumayolayo na ng mga nakatira dyan kasi nabibingi sa speaker ng DXCC...

Meron din, pero lumayolayo na ng mga nakatira dyan kasi nabibingi sa speaker ng DXCC...

:rofl:

Robinsons Handyman
Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City

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Ang tagal na natin may Robinson and this is the first retail venture in Mindanao. Wala lang cinema pero para sa akin hindi naman kasi click ngayon ang sine marami kasi pirated....

SM CDO

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I like the shot...

Kuha yan ng ayaw mag-hintay sa jeep terminal...:lol:

Unfortunately, starting by 3rd week of February 2008. I'll take some time off SSC to finish some work....:ohno: It'll last up to April 2008. I'll drop by from time to time though.


:ohno: Miss you baby...:cry::cry::cry::cry:

Kuha yan ng ayaw mag-hintay sa jeep terminal...:lol:

At least nakapag photographic art pa sila... btw, wala bang jaywalking dyan?

:lol::lol: :lol: gapanabla diay kag menu gearX?



sure ko apil hot sauce gi solod sa bag.. :lol::lol::lol:

:rofl:
:rofl:
:rofl:

Here come the judges (http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20080123-114349/Here-come-the-judges)
By Bayani San Diego Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 22:10:00 01/23/2008

MANILA, Philippines—During the first round of auditions for GMA 7’s “Pinoy Idol” in Cagayan de Oro last week, Jolina Magdangal cried, Ogie Alcasid picked up a slew of lessons, and Wyngard Tracy realized that he would soon become the most hated man in the country.

Jolina, Ogie and Wyngard are the judges in the local version of the world-famous reality talent search from FremantleMedia.

In an exclusive interview, Wilma Galvante, GMA 7 senior VP for Entertainment TV, pointed out that the judges’ “two-pronged” role was very important: “They tell the contestant whether they’re good or not, and they influence the viewers’ vote.”

Credibility

For this reason, Fremantle had put a premium on credibility in choosing the three jurors from a list presented by the Kapuso network.

Another crucial consideration was whether prospective judges were willing to devote the next eight months to “Idol,” which premieres in April and wraps up in August.

“I wanted [singer] Regine Velasquez to be a judge, but she’s doing a series of concerts in the US,” Galvante said. “Jolina gave up an afternoon soap.”

The final Idol trio is a motley crew, Galvante pointed out.

“As an artist and record promoter, Wyngard represents the business side of the industry,” Galvante explained. “As singer-songwriter-producer, Ogie recognizes talent.”

Galvante predicted that Magdangal, as the “voice of youth,” would be a revelation. “She’s spunky. [And] kids look up to her. Hopefully, they will listen if she says singing is not for them.”

Surprise

Tracy agreed with Galvante: “I still regarded her as the teenybopper from ‘Ang TV,’ but she surprised me in Cagayan de Oro.”

Magdangal herself said that she made sure she’d speak her mind, that she would not to be swayed by her fellow jurors. “I shouldn’t feel intimidated, though Wyngard and Ogie are more experienced than I am.”

Alcasid has his own fearless forecast: “Wyngard will steal the show.”

“That’s because he’s very straightforward,” Galvante said.

“I try my best to be tactful,” Tracy admitted, “but that’s not me.”

If Tracy is being cast as the local version of Simon “Mr. Nasty” Cowell and Magdangal as perky cheerleader Paula Abdul, Alcasid acknowledged that he could very well end up as Dog Pound King Randy Jackson.

“But the Fremantle consultants urged us not to portray any role... and just be ourselves,” Alcasid said.

“I don’t want to imitate anyone,” Magdangal concurred.

According to Galvante, Fremantle consultant Bob Cousins sat down with the trio, along with host Raymond Gutierrez, prior to the Cagayan de Oro auditions, to expound on the “Idol” production bible.

“I’ve always been brutally honest,” Tracy stated. “If I express an opinion, I stand by it no matter what.”

“It’s not an easy job. After the 60th time I said no [to a contestant], I felt drained,” Alcasid admitted.

“We saw about a hundred aspirants in Cagayan de Oro,” Tracy recounted. “On the first day, we started at 1 p.m. and ended at 1 a.m.”

“But it’s a great learning experience,” Alcasid said. “I’m here [as judge] not just because I’m an expert … I’m also here to learn from my fellow judges and from the contestants as well.”

Tearful scene

Magdangal was reduced to tears in Cagayan de Oro.

“A girl came in with her mom, who was walking with a cane,” Magdangal recalled. “I suddenly remembered my own audition for [Ryan Cayabyab’s youth group] 14K when I was 11. I went through the same thing. I also started from scratch.”

Next stop for the “Idol” team is Batangas this week; Iloilo, next week; and then Cebu, Davao, Metro Manila, Dagupan, Clark, and Naga in succeeding weeks.

CDO's famous Bulua Pottery

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I'm quite expert potter, specially in molding below...


kamukha pala siya ni Claudine Barretto
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:):cheers::)

:lol::lol:, sa overpass ako dumaan ha.. hindi ako nag jaywalking.

Kuha yan ng ayaw mag-hintay sa jeep terminal...:lol:

HOME BODY
City living, country boy (http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view_article.php?article_id=103893)
By Bayani San Diego Jr.
Inquirer
First Posted 00:14am (Mla time) 11/30/2007

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MANILA, Philippines—Before joining the talent search “Star for a Night” five years ago, singer Mark Bautista was a third-year Architecture student at the Cagayan de Oro College and Engineering School.

Although he quit school when show biz beckoned, his background came in handy when it was time to build his dream home in Quezon City.

When the interior designers from IBA Design Group submitted their concepts, Mark was able to put in his two cents’ worth.

“I designed the spiral staircase,” he recounts. “Originally, the motif was ocean waves. But I suggested circles [as design pattern] on the railings since that corner is semi-circular.”

From a slew of shades that the designers presented, Mark chose olive green for the accent wall.

Collaborating with the design group was a breeze because the main designer, Ida Inocencio-de los Reyes, is also a backup singer on ABS-CBN’s Sunday noontime show “ASAP,” where Mark is a mainstay.

“They also had to change the door. I wanted something more modern,” he notes.

Ultra-modish, with Asian touch

In a nutshell, Mark envisions his pad as ultra-modish, yet minimalist, with a distinct Asian touch evident in the Zen fabric lamps and L-shaped leather sofa.

Although he got the couch from a mall, the center table is from Mindanao.

“It’s actually a wooden chest, a gift from Gov. Imelda Dimaporo of Lanao del Norte,” he relates. “She gave it to me when Sarah Geronimo and I had a show in her province.”

It is not uncommon for Mark as a Viva recording artist to receive all sorts of gifts from friends and fans when he does shows here and abroad.

Matryoshka dolls from Russia and an exotic décor from Bali, presents from fans, are displayed in the living room.

US-based Pinoys have also gifted him with Oakley shades, a Sony PlayStation Portable and a Nintendo Wii unit.

When he’s free from show biz commitments, he usually tinkers with the computer, plays video games with his brothers, whips up home-cooked meals or watches concerts of foreign artists on DVD.

Georgina Baluyut, Ida’s co-designer, says that Mark conceptualized his bed’s brown padded leather headboard.

“The headboard features hidden book compartments,” says Georgina. “He wants his room to look modern and Asian-inspired at the same time.”

Mark the budding designer also indulges in a longtime passion, painting, at home.

Several of his oil and pastel art works are displayed in his bedroom, where he also set up a telescope he had bought in Chicago.

He admits that he’s fond of bringing home souvenirs from his numerous concert tours abroad, which have taken him to places as far as Switzerland and Alaska.

Mark was also insistent about building a pocket garden. “When my house was featured on ‘At Home Ka Dito,’ I requested for an Oriental-style garden with a fountain.

Since his two-story, three-room home stands in a tranquil neighborhood, he often feels as if he’s back in Mindanao.

It’s like having the best of best worlds, he explains.

When he started earning well, he had the family home in Cagayan de Oro renovated.

“That’s where my family lives, but they stay here whenever they’re in town. They flew in to watch my ‘Simply Irresistible’ concert at the Aliw Theater.”

Mark owns up that he’s currently torn between city and provincial living.

“Actually, I hope to settle down and retire in Cagayan de Oro someday. But my work is in Manila. Good thing that I found this city home in a quiet subdivision. It’s like being in the province so I feel right at home, too.”

Wanted on V-Day....sa Lauremar

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old na sya oi dina na baby.. :lol::lol::lol:

:ohno: Miss you baby...:cry::cry::cry::cry:

Ok ra diay mag holding hands karon ?

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old na sya oi dina na baby.. :lol::lol::lol:

:rofl: :rofl:

Mura lang kasi yung sa GlobalChips...most LGUs in NorMin have a supply contract with GlobalChips for office PCs.

Clark Hatch Gym at Limketkai

Internationally famous pala yang Clark Hatch na name....:applause: and LKK got one.

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^^Good for LKK and Cagayanons...

Mura lang kasi yung sa GlobalChips...most LGUs in NorMin have a supply contract with GlobalChips for office PCs.

Sikat paba ang dataworld?

kailangan pang pumunta ng switserland ni emano para mangyari yan :D

thats where we bought our pc YEARS ago! d ko na alam ngayon...

yung ocatgon mahal daw

Clark Hatch Gym at Limketkai

Internationally famous pala yang Clark Hatch na name....:applause: and LKK got one.

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gearX! ayaw mi byae! unsaon nalang kung naay invasion!! :nuts::nuts::nuts:

ANYWAY! kaila bata??? ngano naa lage kai picture sa ako klassmate :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: d ko katuo ga-gym diay na siya!!

^^ :rofl:

ISKANDALO! mas daku pani sa ZTE

^^ bombay?

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lami kalamares dare!!!!! ila seafood fres na fres! :cheers:

oi oi invyt pod ko! bsan sa kaun lang :D

vibration? basin naay naglingaw2 sa likod :lol:

san yan? bago na naman yan?

i have a friend of mine from USA who want to visit in your city soon to explore your beaches destination...sana makakasama ako

^^ I suggest the white river rafting, mapawa and camiguin !

^^ I suggest the white river rafting, mapawa and camiguin !

salamat

^^ Hindi gaano maganda ang beaches sa cdo corridor compared sa camiguin. :)

the purpose of the ID now is for security reasons. the purpose if the ID before is for morality as pushed by civic and religious groups:cheers:

You know what yan talaga kahigpit ang civic and religious groups ng CdeO, much more under Archbishop Antonio Ledesma nowadays. Many times pabalik-balik ang foreign investors na magtatag ng casino dito. What happened wala rin dahil sa lakas ng conservative forces dito. Last November and December 2007, hintay ng hintay ang Korean, Taiwanese, and Aussie investors, kasama na rin si Mr. Robles sa tanggapan ni Vice Mayor Emano upang magtatag ng casino sa apat na mga malalaking hotels dito. Hmmm anong nagyari? Hahaha, wala talaga. Pati si PGMA di maka-ek. Isa pa, I don't know why the conservative groups here ipinagbawal rin ang flesh trading. Very idealistic naman! Believe na talaga ako. Before they can do that, dapat tingnan muna nila kung makaprovide ba sila ng alternative jobs for these "night time social workers." :ohno:

As you know that CdeO has been in need of more hotels; that's why high rise buildings have been proposed nowadays.

Anyway during the Steag Meeting, the Germans and other European nationals couldn't find vacancies in the hotels. Puno talaga lahat ang mga hotels. Because of that, they were forced to rent apartments in Tablon. Hehehe :)

Sa dinami- dami ng hotels sa CDO puno pa rin?

Sa dinami- dami ng hotels sa CDO puno pa rin?


Puno talaga @Alingatong! Bad luck to them since wala na silang mauupahan na hotel when they were here for a meeting few weeks ago. Hehehe

Ano ba ang event at naging 100% ang occupancy rate ng mga malalaking hotel dyan? Sa ibang lugar kasi, napupuno lang yong mga hotels pag me malalaking events. :)

Ano ba ang event at naging 100% ang occupancy rate ng mga malalaking hotel dyan? Sa ibang lugar kasi, napupuno lang yong mga hotels pag me malalaking events. :)


Aside of the local, national, and international conventions, which were held few weeks ago, both local and foreign tourists (who weren't here because of meetings, but just to visit, enjoy, and relax) perhaps were the reason why there were no longer vacancies in the hotels. ^^

This scenario only shows that more and more tourists are visiting CDO and NorMin nowadays either for business or leisure or both. :cheers:

Guys regarding the construction of MacArthur Marker nowadays, if you want to be famous forever in CdeO or be part of history of CdeO or just for your legacy before death (hehehe), just donate 40,000 pesos (minimum) and you will see your names in the floors, ceilings, and walls once this historical and tourist landmark will be finished this coming March. Thanks! :)

This scenario only shows that more and more tourists are visiting CDO and NorMin nowadays either for business or leisure or both. :cheers:

Glad you had said that! :banana: Anyway, you have a point. :cheers:

Actually, itong scenario na to "parang inuulit na lang". Nangyari na to sa isang kilalang siyudad sa Visayas. Na sa dami ng mga turista at mga investors, bigla na lang nagsusulputan ang mga highrises at talagang wala ng tigil ang pagganda ng ekonomiya. Parang "repeat performance" ang nangyayari ngayon. (personal observation ko lang po to at may basis naman) :cheers:

^^ kailan ba ang deadline ?

Actually, itong scenario na to "parang inuulit na lang". Nangyari na to sa isang kilalang siyudad sa Visayas. Na sa dami ng mga turista at mga investors, bigla na lang nagsusulputan ang mga highrises at talagang wala ng tigil ang pagganda ng ekonomiya. Parang "repeat performance" ang nangyayari ngayon. (personal observation ko lang po to at may basis naman) :cheers:


You meant Cebu? Hehehe. Well, I agree to your basis. :cheers: My parents have been living in Cebu. Here I am all alone in Mindanao. ^^

^^ kailan ba ang deadline ?

Pwede ka pa makahabol ngayon at bukas @ph. Contact mo lang ang landline number ng cityhall. :)

At hindi ka naman nanghihinayang na nandito ka pa? :)

At hindi ka naman nanghihinayang na nandito ka pa? :)


Hindi talaga. I had already decided to stand alone, as if living independently and earn money all by myself. :)

Anyway, pupunta lang ako sa Cebu if gusto ko lang, much more if I miss them a lot. :cheers:

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Sunset at Midway

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Sunset at Initao

Isang sakayan lang naman ang Cebu from CDO. Parang CDO-Iligan lang. At tsaka, halos wala rin namang pinagkakaiba (sa lifestyle). Maganda na rin yang independent ka. Kailangan natin ng mga katulad mo para wala na masyadong "GSIS" o (Galing Sa Ina ang Sahod) :lol:

^^Napakagandang tanawin. Tnay na pinagpala. :cheers:

Isang sakayan lang naman ang Cebu from CDO. Parang CDO-Iligan lang. At tsaka, halos wala rin namang pinagkakaiba (sa lifestyle). Maganda na rin yang independent ka. Kailangan natin ng mga katulad mo para wala na masyadong "GSIS" o (Galing Sa Ina ang Sahod) :lol:


:lol: Amen to that!

yup...western part going to Iligan. There are two main potteries in Bulua, (1) further south of Jollibee, [see map below]; and (2) just behind the Immaculate Conception Church. The one behind the church is recommended.

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WOW!
thats the best info system given...
now I know the place.... its on the way to Iligan.
Maraming Salamat GearX
I owe you... again Thanks.

hi donnex! saan ka sa US? :D

ikaw din kiera??? taga san ka din? :D

D2 ako sa New York.....I believe you're in CA .

...because Del Monte already did it for products made in Bugo, CDO. :cheers:

Probably around Asia but in Australia and Europe, Del Monte's pineapple's products are labelled "Product Of The Philippines". I always eat Del Monte's pineapple products coz i know the majority of the pineapples are from Bukidnon. I swear pineapples from Bukidnon taste better, i've had the chance to eat them fresh during one of my many trips to Bukidnon.

wala yata but all Nescafé is produced at Tablon Plant na and they supply the entire Southeast Asia....^^

Sorry to correct you but other countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, etc also produce Nescafe products. The Nescafe we use here in the UK is from Brazil, but so many of my friends agree that Nescafe produced in the Philippines is far superior tasting. I always try and bring back as much as i can to give out. It's just a shame it's cheaper to import from Brazil.

hahahaa... Sure katuod mo MARCO HOTEL? hehehe~

kamo gyud haa.... dili ko tomboy uy!!!! OPEN MINDED lang.. har har~ :cheers:

@ bariq: diba ang debut kainan man yan?? hehehe.. :lol:

hahahhaa... saya naman V-Day... kawawa mga singles and brokenhearted though.. T_T huhuhuhu~ asan kaya ako ngayong V-day?? eeheheheh~

hello im a new here. its so longlong time i read this ssc. i realy like it. my na one of the favorite is gearx coz she is very beuatiful. and alos fairah. im hoping that you welcome me. i put some pictures of me and also some picture from cagayan with love.

Welcome here @Catalino:cheers: Be with us always here friend so that you'll got a chance to know more deeply to farirah and gearX:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^Hi @Catalino, welcome here:cheers:

Those in previous pages hideaways are in for this summer vacation... It's up to you to choose where can you afford but I think financial is not concern for you coz you have German "wives" (how many wives do you have:D?) Okay, always visit this website friend and the most you'll never forget to visit - the one and only city of Golden Friendship, Cagayan de Oro!:cheers::cheers:

^^ sa Marco Polo pala este Marco hotel sa Alwana business Park and debut mo. That's a very nice place.

joke lang yun sabi ko tomboy ka baka makatsamba:D Kelan ba B-day mo?

i like tis tread. my uncle one of the famous kagayanon people. he is the candidate of the president election last 1984 fighting marcos. you can guess who ...

I can't guess who famous uncle of you run the last 1984 presidential election. hindi naman si Adaza kasi governor siya ng Mis. or., si Canoy ay mayor ng CDO, si pimentel congressman noon, sino @Catalino? andyan ba sa mga sinasabi ko? waht about si Diel? Pelaez?

^^^^Ang mga cute at nagpacute ay nagkaintindihan...:D OT lng

@boju2 thank you your answer. i have only one wives....hehehe how much the room for rent in hotel. i hear for the price pryce is very hightest. have you hotel in downtown area. how much the rent? i would like to proudly present for my wive cagayan de oro. she speak only german language. have you german hotel speaking?

I'm not so familiar this time about hotels in CDO cos currently and several years ago I already live here in manila. But for sure hotel staff can understand your german wife upon translating from you:D btw, a new hotel in downtown right in Limketkai center the Mulberry suite is also recommended. Btw, click this link for more details about hotels, lodging in cdo http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=545295

hello mr. Catalino :D you are welcome here

feel free to post pictures

hehe!hinde pa ako pinanganak noon

galing ng mga pick up lines ni alingangtong :D

my uncle is Cab.... secret only.... you know him so well?

ah si Caballero...:D joke lang...

ok, you the right to remain secret...:D

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Alwana Business Park
Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

i like tis tread. my uncle one of the famous kagayanon people. he is the candidate of the president election last 1984 fighting marcos. you can guess who ...


Hmmm you meant your uncle is now the senator Aquilino (Nene) Pimentel Sr., who was the former mayor of CdeO in the early 80's to 1984 if I'm not mistaken. :cheers:

hello im a new here. its so longlong time i read this ssc. i realy like it. my na one of the favorite is gearx coz she is very beuatiful. and alos fairah. im hoping that you welcome me. i put some pictures of me and also some picture from cagayan with love.


:lol: Flattering! But thanks a lot for your compliment. Anyway, you're always welcome here. :cheers:

CDO's White Water Rafting was featured a while ago in Korina's Balitang K. Korina herself tried and experienced the excitement of Cagayan de Oro's rapids. Talagang may K. :cheers:

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:banana::cheers:

^^ I saw it a while ago :) thank's to ABS CBN !

You are very welcome here @Catalino, question lang po. is that your full name Catalino Caturay ?

hello im a new here. its so longlong time i read this ssc. i realy like it. my na one of the favorite is gearx coz she is very beuatiful. and alos fairah. im hoping that you welcome me. i put some pictures of me and also some picture from cagayan with love.

1978 ha.. so your a bit old na pala ? :lol::lol::lol: (joking) welcome to scc again.. enjoy your stay..

i remeber i make my date my girlfriend here 1978. now im already in germany, im happi to see all the views of divisoria.

me too ;)

hehe!hinde pa ako pinanganak noon

Welcome @Catalino :)

my uncle is Cab.... secret only.... you know him so well?

bart cabangbang

^^ hahaha, mag ka toluyan kaya sla ? :lol::lol::lol:

Guysss.... how true is it na my bagong Jolibee branch na itatayo sa may bungad ng NHA sa harap lang daw ng shell station? sabi kasi ng mother ko.......excited naman ako kasi kung totoo nga e-maglalakad nalang yong mga taga NHA para mag Joli......

Tapos nandyan pa yong state of the art ng Polymedic Hospital...wow grabe nato! I remember nong nag aral pa ako ng nursing in mid 90's yong NHA parang ang layo layo namin sa kabihasnan.....

March 30... heheh~

its ok... lahat ng tao yata napapagkamalan akong tomboy eh.. T_T the way i talk daw... lalo na pag bisaya... hahahahah~

ambottttt!

UU ganda daw Marco hotel.. charap ba pagkain dun?? tsaka di ko pa nakita ang LOob ng grand ballroom nila... T_T huhuhu... pero ok lang... danda naman daw.. i hope... XD hehe~

^^^^Ganon may itatayong Jollibbe sa NHA? Siguro in preparation yan sa pagbubukas ng McDo pagmatapos na ang Polymedic dyan...:cheers: Wow, sabi mo dati parang malayo kayo sa kabihasnan ngayon ilang mga buwan metro na ang NHA :D:D kasi may McDo na plus Jabee pa:lol::lol: pardon me for being a childish perception :D:D

Media Message By: John DeCleene
Signs of Progress Everywhere (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)

It’s easy to see why so many people are moving to Cagayan de Oro City. At every turn, literally, the city is improving. On Divisoria there are hardly any vendors. Divisoria/Pabayo was built to be a four lane road. Because of squatting vendors it usually had one lane that four rows of cars and motorellas fought over. Now it’s completely open!

Regardless of where you are standing in the city, there is growth in each direction. To the North is yet another nearly finished bridge and a newly dedicated Mac Arthur Marker. To the South is continuing expansion of subdivisions and businesses. To the east there are more new businesses and subdivisions. To the West, Bulua is incredibly improving with a JolliBee and more!

Is every hospital expanding? Having not visited one in a while, it might be hard to say, but, certainly there must be shorter lines to see a doctor. There must be no lines at all to wait for a room. Before it was the problem that necessary surgery was delayed because there would be no room to recover. Now maybe even elective surgery is just a matter of choosing which hospital and/or doctor. Rooms certainly couldn’t be in demand.

Schools are also growing. Colleges have become universities. And they continue to grow! New colleges are popping up all over. And these new schools are accredited. It used to be that schools would just set their own standards. Now the educational system seems to have a strong command of what requirements need to be met. Schools want to meet the requirements or they won’t get many students.
:applause::applause::applause:

Ok, there are spots where progress has yet to be dramatic. And we need to work on them, but, at the same time, let’s rejoice in our development!

It is too easy and too discouraging to listen to good news and have someone immediately bring up bad news.

Bad news should not be ignored. Nor should it be out of proportion.

The inner growth that cannot so easily be measured is just as important as easily measurable goals. It’s not so difficult anymore to get a college education for students. But, to be sure they’re growing into mature adults takes more effort.

The fact that our schools export so many student abroad is proof that schools are better. The fact that companies want students from Cagayan de Oro says something about our city, our people, our standards.

Employers do not just want someone to fill a slot. They want someone to care about their position. Put some of themselves into the work. Since so many call centers are coming to CdO, it seems CdO can provide that.
:applause::applause::applause:

There is spiritual progress as well. There are many more churches than there used to be. And, there is better cooperation between churches than there used to be. It is much easier now to profess to be Born Again, or Renewed. People mention it unashamedly.

Strengthening our relationship with God is the most valuable progress we can make!

Sorry to correct you but other countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, etc also produce Nescafe products. The Nescafe we use here in the UK is from Brazil, but so many of my friends agree that Nescafe produced in the Philippines is far superior tasting. I always try and bring back as much as i can to give out. It's just a shame it's cheaper to import from Brazil.

ow...A friend of mine who's with Nestle here in Tablon just announced it a week ago in a meeting....CdeO's plant is now supplying all Nescafe and Bear Brand for Southeast Asia ^^ Other SEA countries are now producing the milk bars (Kitkat), Nido, cereals, etc...^^

san yan? bago na naman yan?

Zax Piano Bar....na sa harap ng Philtown...^^

gearX! ayaw mi byae! unsaon nalang kung naay invasion!! :nuts::nuts::nuts:

ANYWAY! kaila bata??? ngano naa lage kai picture sa ako klassmate :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: d ko katuo ga-gym diay na siya!!

she told me to post these (her) pics to show you what you're missing...:lol:

Sikat paba ang dataworld?

Dataworld and Globalchips are both OK. yung Octagon masyado mahal...poor pa customer/client service:ohno:

Extension of R&D project at Holcim
DENR, Holcim ink MOA (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)

After three years of fruitful partnership in the rehabilitation of degraded mining areas, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 and Holcim Philippines Manufacturing Corporation (HPMC) at Lugait, Misamis Oriental recently inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the extension of the Research and Development (R & D) project.

Regional Executive Director Maximo O. Dichoso represented the DENR during the signing of the MOA while Holcim Philippines was represented by Engr. Bobby Sajonia, Vice President for Operations. The signing of the MOA was conducted at the DENR Regional Office in Cagayan de Oro City.

The R&D Project on the Rehabilitation of Degraded Mining Areas of Holcim Philippines at Lugait, Misamis Oriental was implemented from January 2005 to December 2007. The extension of the project will be from February 1, 2008 to January 31, 2011. The project was implemented by the Ecosystem Research and Development Service (ERDS) and Mines and Geosciences Bureau of DENR.

RED Dichoso said that inspite of the utilization of mineral resources Holcim was able to rehabilitate and regreen its compound. “It is a typical company that work on the preservation and protection of the environment, and it practices responsible mining,” he stressed.

Dichoso added that the success of the project is clearly manifested through physical improvement in the Holcim compound and through the testimonies coming from the surrounding areas of Lugait. With the extension of the project to three years he is hopeful that it will create more opportunities for the DENR’s Ecosystem Research and Development Service to implement various projects that will further showcase their skills and knowledge.

Holcim Philippines VP for Operations Engineer Bobby Sajonia disclosed that the partnership was very productive. He challenged project implementors to continue their partnership with commitment.

ERDS Regional Technical Director (RTD) Danilo Cacanindin and Engr. Julius Baliog, Holcim Manager for Mining, Environment, Corporate Social Responsibility and Real Property signed as witness of the agreement.

Among others, the project aims to rehabilitate degraded areas using suitable tree species and provide technical assistance in the development and management of forest nursery.

With the partnership with DENR, Holcim now boost of a developed lagoon, butterfly lepiary, herbal garden, nursery, orchidarium, establishment of tree and plant yard landscaping and beautification at its plant in Lugait, Misamis Oriental.

Under the new agreement, the DENR-ERDS shall continue implementing previous projects/activities. New projects will be introduced like the establishment of a herbarium, nature trail, agro-forestry demonstration area, fishpond and livelihood projects for its beneficiaries under the Social Development Management Program.

^^I see...

1st Mayor Jaraula Inter-School Basketball Cup
CU five beat XU, 95-86, to secure finals slot (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)

Capitol University senior varsity team secured the first slot of the finals in the 1st Mayor Constantino “Tinnex” Jaraula Inter-School Basketball Cup after downing Xavier University, 95-86, at the Mindanao Polytechnic State College gym.

In the junior’s side, Sacred Heart of Jesus Montesorri School won by default over Liceo de Cagayan University, paving the way for their much-awaited titular showdown against early finalist Pilgrim Christian College high school team.

Capitol University’s victory over the gritty XU squad has kept their unblemished record, 6-0, unscathed in barging into the championship round against a still-to-be-named opponent team.

Tournament organizers are still trying as of press time to resolve the issue on whose team gains the right to face Capitol University in the forthcoming senior finals after three squads- Xavier University, Asian College of Science and Technology (ACSAT) and Liceo de Cagayan University, toted a similar 4-wins, 2-loss card at the end of the elimination round.(CIO)

Monday, February 11, 2008
Councilors in US for Dairy Expo (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/02/11/news/p6m.20.carabaos.in.exchange.for.life.html)
By Danilo V. Adorador III

FIVE Misamis Oriental provincial board members are attending the 2008 World Agricultural Exposition (World Ag Expo), which opens Monday in California.

Provincial Councilors Benedict Lagbas, Peter Unabia, Jimmy Caina, and Arsenio Kho Jr. join the three-day agricultural trade show to gain inputs on dairy farming for the province's growing dairy industry, said Vice Governor Norris Babiera.

Held annually in Tulare, California every second week of February, the World Ag Expo is touted to be the world's largest agricultural exposition, with over 100,000 attendees from more than 67 countries.

"Board Member Lagbas is attending in his capacity as chairman of the Misamis Oriental Eastern Towns (Misoret) cluster, where most of the province's dairy farms are situated.

Engineer Caina is there to look into ways how we can improve the infrastructure component of our local dairy industry," Vice Governor Babiera told Sun.Star.

"Other delegates are there to observe," he added.

Babiera said the knowledge the participants will be able to bring back will greatly contribute to the local dairy farmers, whose markets are steadily flourishing and carving a niche of their own in cities like Cagayan de Oro.

The Misamis Oriental-based Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperatives (NMFDC) process milk bars using fresh milk and has regular commercial market in various parts of the region.

The National Dairy Institute (NDA) estimates that there are over 10,000 dairy farmers in over 100 cooperatives in the country today.

As part of its capability-building for farmers, NDA conducts free courses on basic dairy husbandry, milk quality assurance, home-based processing and other related trainings.

The vice governor has also cleared that the participants have agreed to shoulder their own travel costs save for the domestic flights, which were subsidized by the Capitol.

Cagayanon-Iliganon in RP Youth Team (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)

The RP Team coached by Franz Pumaren is preparing for two tournaments which the Philippines will join this year. They are the SEABA Youth Championship in Malaysia in May and the FIBA Asia under 18 in Iran in September.

There are two players who we can actually call our own though they are really from out of town.

The first is the reigning UAAP Juniors MVP Joseph Marata. Though the Maratas are from Iligan, Joseph’s mom is from Cagayan de Oro. He actually studied in Cagayan de Oro prior to his transfer to Manila and even played for St. Mary’s School during his High School Freshman year.

The other is perhaps the most promising member of the team, Philip Paredes of Sacred Heart of Jesus Montessori School. More popularly known as “Papot” in the local basketball scene, Paredes is only 15 years old and stands 6’6”.

Coach Franz has always been vocal about his interest with Paredes and it now seems that he got his wish.

Paredes is originally from Bukidnon but is now studying in Cagayan de Oro.

This is great news for Cagayan de Oro Basketball as we have young players who could soon be following the footsteps of Jojo Lastimosa and Bitoy Omolon.

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Heavy equipment in mineral-rich Barangay Dansolihon, Cagayan de Oro City are on stand by. The tribes are blaming the mining companies for the death of a tribal leader. (Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro/ Joey P. Nacalaban)

Villar properties group puts up new subdivision in Kauswagan - Santa Barbara (http://mwamaarkhh.multiply.com/journal/item/392)
Feb 10, '08 1:42 AM
By MARK D. FRANCISCO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – DESPITE a looming recession in the United States which may spell repercussions even halfway around the globe in the Philippines, the Villar-owned Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc. remains to be bullish and in fact has established another high-end subdivision here.

Or as Marlon Escalicas, Crown Asia Cagayan de Oro overseer, would put it “affordable living in a luxurious setting.”

A division of Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc., Crown Asia manages and operates Camella Homes and Grand Europa in the city and is now developing Santa Barbara in barangay Kauswagan.

“We are bringing kauswagan (Cebuano for prosperity) in barangay Kauswagan,” Escalicas said in an interview with BusinessWorld during the launching of Santa Barbara February 9 which was also graced by Senate President Manuel Villar, whose family owns Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc.

Because they have anticipated that their previous target market – the overseas Filipinos workers (OFWs) – will be the hardest hit should a United States recession persists, Escalicas said they have shifted promoting Santa Barbara to small- and medium-scale entrepreneurs in nearby areas such as the Surigao and Agusan provinces as well as Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental and the Lanao and Zamboanga provinces.

Most of the units of ongoing high-end subdivision developments here such as the Ayala-owned Alegria Hills and A. Brown-owned Teakwood Hills are sold out to OFWs.

This paradigm shift in targeting another market has proved successful to Crown Asia as far as Santa Barbara is concerned.

“Prior to our launching today, we have already sold out quite a number of units already,” Escalicas said last Saturday although refusing to give out figures.

Spawning 7 hectares in area, Santa Barbara will have a total of 400 housing units ranging from a single-level structure to duplexes and townhouses with varying areas from 41 to 80 square meters each.

Prices of each housing unit are pegged from P900,000 to P2 million as compared to the P2 million-P4 million range of Alegria Hills and Teakwood Hills.

Construction of the subdivision is expected to be finished by December.

Villar properties group puts up new subdivision in Kauswagan - Santa Barbara (http://mwamaarkhh.multiply.com/journal/item/392)
Feb 10, '08 1:42 AM
By MARK D. FRANCISCO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – DESPITE a looming recession in the United States which may spell repercussions even halfway around the globe in the Philippines, the Villar-owned Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc. remains to be bullish and in fact has established another high-end subdivision here.

Or as Marlon Escalicas, Crown Asia Cagayan de Oro overseer, would put it “affordable living in a luxurious setting.”

A division of Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc., Crown Asia manages and operates Camella Homes and Grand Europa in the city and is now developing Santa Barbara in barangay Kauswagan.

“We are bringing kauswagan (Cebuano for prosperity) in barangay Kauswagan,” Escalicas said in an interview with BusinessWorld during the launching of Santa Barbara February 9 which was also graced by Senate President Manuel Villar, whose family owns Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc.

Because they have anticipated that their previous target market – the overseas Filipinos workers (OFWs) – will be the hardest hit should a United States recession persists, Escalicas said they have shifted promoting Santa Barbara to small- and medium-scale entrepreneurs in nearby areas such as the Surigao and Agusan provinces as well as Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental and the Lanao and Zamboanga provinces.

Most of the units of ongoing high-end subdivision developments here such as the Ayala-owned Alegria Hills and A. Brown-owned Teakwood Hills are sold out to OFWs.

This paradigm shift in targeting another market has proved successful to Crown Asia as far as Santa Barbara is concerned.

“Prior to our launching today, we have already sold out quite a number of units already,” Escalicas said last Saturday although refusing to give out figures.

Spawning 7 hectares in area, Santa Barbara will have a total of 400 housing units ranging from a single-level structure to duplexes and townhouses with varying areas from 41 to 80 square meters each.

Prices of each housing unit are pegged from P900,000 to P2 million as compared to the P2 million-P4 million range of Alegria Hills and Teakwood Hills.

Construction of the subdivision is expected to be finished by December.

^^ hahaha, mag ka toluyan kaya sla ? :lol::lol::lol:

... kaya wag lilipat ng URL at abangan ang susunod na kabanata:D

Villar properties group puts up new subdivision in Kauswagan - Santa Barbara (http://mwamaarkhh.multiply.com/journal/item/392)
Feb 10, '08 1:42 AM
By MARK D. FRANCISCO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – DESPITE a looming recession in the United States which may spell repercussions even halfway around the globe in the Philippines, the Villar-owned Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc. remains to be bullish and in fact has established another high-end subdivision here.

Or as Marlon Escalicas, Crown Asia Cagayan de Oro overseer, would put it “affordable living in a luxurious setting.”

A division of Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc., Crown Asia manages and operates Camella Homes and Grand Europa in the city and is now developing Santa Barbara in barangay Kauswagan.

“We are bringing kauswagan (Cebuano for prosperity) in barangay Kauswagan,” Escalicas said in an interview with BusinessWorld during the launching of Santa Barbara February 9 which was also graced by Senate President Manuel Villar, whose family owns Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc.

Because they have anticipated that their previous target market – the overseas Filipinos workers (OFWs) – will be the hardest hit should a United States recession persists, Escalicas said they have shifted promoting Santa Barbara to small- and medium-scale entrepreneurs in nearby areas such as the Surigao and Agusan provinces as well as Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental and the Lanao and Zamboanga provinces.

Most of the units of ongoing high-end subdivision developments here such as the Ayala-owned Alegria Hills and A. Brown-owned Teakwood Hills are sold out to OFWs.

This paradigm shift in targeting another market has proved successful to Crown Asia as far as Santa Barbara is concerned.

“Prior to our launching today, we have already sold out quite a number of units already,” Escalicas said last Saturday although refusing to give out figures.

Spawning 7 hectares in area, Santa Barbara will have a total of 400 housing units ranging from a single-level structure to duplexes and townhouses with varying areas from 41 to 80 square meters each.

Prices of each housing unit are pegged from P900,000 to P2 million as compared to the P2 million-P4 million range of Alegria Hills and Teakwood Hills.

Construction of the subdivision is expected to be finished by December.

Aba humirit na naman ang Vista Land...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

hahabol pa sa 14th...:banana:

Media Message By: John DeCleene
Signs of Progress Everywhere (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)

It’s easy to see why so many people are moving to Cagayan de Oro City. At every turn, literally, the city is improving. On Divisoria there are hardly any vendors. Divisoria/Pabayo was built to be a four lane road. Because of squatting vendors it usually had one lane that four rows of cars and motorellas fought over. Now it’s completely open!

Regardless of where you are standing in the city, there is growth in each direction. To the North is yet another nearly finished bridge and a newly dedicated Mac Arthur Marker. To the South is continuing expansion of subdivisions and businesses. To the east there are more new businesses and subdivisions. To the West, Bulua is incredibly improving with a JolliBee and more!

Is every hospital expanding? Having not visited one in a while, it might be hard to say, but, certainly there must be shorter lines to see a doctor. There must be no lines at all to wait for a room. Before it was the problem that necessary surgery was delayed because there would be no room to recover. Now maybe even elective surgery is just a matter of choosing which hospital and/or doctor. Rooms certainly couldn’t be in demand.

Schools are also growing. Colleges have become universities. And they continue to grow! New colleges are popping up all over. And these new schools are accredited. It used to be that schools would just set their own standards. Now the educational system seems to have a strong command of what requirements need to be met. Schools want to meet the requirements or they won’t get many students.
:applause::applause::applause:

Ok, there are spots where progress has yet to be dramatic. And we need to work on them, but, at the same time, let’s rejoice in our development!

It is too easy and too discouraging to listen to good news and have someone immediately bring up bad news.

Bad news should not be ignored. Nor should it be out of proportion.

The inner growth that cannot so easily be measured is just as important as easily measurable goals. It’s not so difficult anymore to get a college education for students. But, to be sure they’re growing into mature adults takes more effort.

The fact that our schools export so many student abroad is proof that schools are better. The fact that companies want students from Cagayan de Oro says something about our city, our people, our standards.

Employers do not just want someone to fill a slot. They want someone to care about their position. Put some of themselves into the work. Since so many call centers are coming to CdO, it seems CdO can provide that.
:applause::applause::applause:

There is spiritual progress as well. There are many more churches than there used to be. And, there is better cooperation between churches than there used to be. It is much easier now to profess to be Born Again, or Renewed. People mention it unashamedly.

Strengthening our relationship with God is the most valuable progress we can make!

Not just hearsays but a reality:cheers::cheers: and this is just the beginning, the time will come very soon...:cheers::cheers:

Why the ICAO Can't Certify Lumbia Airport for International Flights (http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/51855)
By Mike Banos
February 10, 2008

Even when I was still working with the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor Project Management Office, the proposal to extend the economic life of the Lumbia Airport while the Laguindingan airport was being constructed already had many proponents.

If I remember right, almost all LGUs in Region X (then sans Iligan and Lanao del Norte) wanted to be assured there would be no disruption of air traffic while Laguindingan Airport was being built lest this adversely affect the economic boom in Northern Mindanao.

Which is basically a sound idea, provided you can afford it. Even then, the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) was already racking its collective brains to solve this dilemma. Problem was, and still is, seems we can’t afford to undertake the various suggestions to upgrade Lumbia while Laguindingan was being built, simply because we don’t have the money.

Just recently, some of the people who have been active in making Cagayan de Oro and Region X what it is today, met with the DOTC to look at ways to solve this dilemma. The proposals included lengthening the runway by 500 meters to allow bigger capacity aircraft to land, runway lights to extend operating hours well into the evening, and upgrading the navigation aids to enable aircraft to land even in inclement weather.

The feasibility study for the Laguindingan Airport completed in 1991 already explored the possibility of lengthening the runway in Lumbia to accommodate wide body aircraft.

Steven Doerr, senior airport engineer for Louis Berger International, Inc. (LBII) the consulting firm which conducted the feasibility study, master plan, initial geotechnical investigations and environmental impact study for the Laguindingan Airport in 1991, said in a report that Lumbia airport's operational capability can't be improved due to its surrounding high terrain which exceeds International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)-recommended standards. Lengthening the runway would not affect these constraints.

Doerr stressed LBII previously found that the development of Lumbia Airport as an alternative to a new CIC airport cannot be considered to provide “international standard airport facilities to meet commercial air transport needs,” as required by the LADP's Terms of Reference. While noting that the Lumbia airport can handle the forecast passenger traffic in the medium-term, operationally, night flights or wide-body aircraft operations is impossible and efficient, low-cost cargo operations would be limited (italics mine).

Doerr notes that general air operations in the Lumbia airport vicinity are restricted by high terrain, with only very limited maneuvering possible south of the airport. The key constraint in terms of aircraft take-off performance is the high terrain some 2,500 meters south of the airport. This piece of land is approximately 70 meters above the runway elevation, which exceeds ICAO standards for the inner approach slope.


The high terrain also affects instrument flight operations. Even with the existence of navigational aids such as the VOR/DME and ILS (Instrument Landing System), present cariers restricts low-visibility operations because of the terrain's effect on missed approach and circling operations.

Even at the time of the study in 1991, PAL believed that navigational aids and instrument procedures would not significantly improve the reliability of commercial air service at the Lumbia airport. PAL also indicated they would not assign wide-body aircraft to the Lumbia airport because of the terrain constraints in the airport vicinity. Doerr notes that this represents an important limitation on Lumbia airport because as passenger levels grow, larger aircraft with lower average cost per seat-kilometer become more economical to operate.

Because of terrain constraints, Doerr said the Lumbia airport has permanent constraints related to 1) range of potential operational procedures; 2) installation of improved instrument procedures, and resulting enhancement of safety and adverse weather operational capacity; 3) operations by larger, more efficient aircraft; and 4) night and adverse weather operating restrictions.

Doerr notes that while runway extensions for the airport have been proposed and programmed in the past, “it should be noted that such extensions would neither significantly reduce existing operational constraints at the Lumbia airport nor enhance its operational capacity.”

In contrast, the operation of the proposed international standard Laguindingan Airport will result to major economic benefits resulting from improved airport operational capabilities, including: a) potential for wide-body jet operations, potential for night commercial flights, instrument operations for both approaches and improved capability for commercial operations during adverse weather conditions.

Due to its location near sea level it is anticipated that weather-related cancellations would decrease over those currently suffered at Lumbia. Even with the ILS operational, it only serves the south approach and cannot bring in aircraft coming from the opposite direction during adverse weather conditions.

Larger, more comfortable and more economical wide-body aircraft could be accommodated in Laguindingan, and these would make significant amounts of reliable cargo space available to local shippers. Some 75% of all cargo shipped through the Lumbia airport are perishable agricultural products.

In summary, significant benefits can be realized with the development of new airport facilities at Laguindingan which will not be available to an upgraded Lumbia airport. If the idea of an upgraded Lumbia airport just wouldn’t die despite all these hard facts, someone somewhere is probably going to benefit from such an “upgrading” project at no benefit to us. Gasgas na jud kana, gamay lang paciencia palihug.

Indigents remain focus of St. Ignatius Medical Clinic Expansion (http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/51734)
By Mike Banos
February 08, 2008

More indigents stand to benefit from the ongoing expansion of the St. Ignatius Medical Clinic which include a new and expanded pharmacy, diabetes clinic, new radiology department and expanded clinic and birthing facilities.

The pharmacy expanded from a 15 sq.m. space at the Pelaez Sports Center to a 108 sq.m. formerly occupied by a short order restaurant directly across the Cagayan de Oro Polymedic General Hospital.

“We had both the accounting section and pharmacy in that little space,” said Alfonso Martinez, SIMC administrator. "So the new pharmacy is really a great improvement to service our growing number of indigent clients." Martinez guarantees their pharmacy offers the lowest prices for medicines in the city. He added that the space formerly occupied by the old pharmacy will now be converted into a diabetes clinic run by one of its founders, Dr. Erickson San Juan.

Other improvements include a 2D Echo ultrasound machine, a unique noninvasive method for imaging the living heart based on detection of echoes produced by a beam of ultrasound (very high frequency sound) pulses transmitted into the heart. Martinez said they plan to bill indigent patients only P2,000 for the service compared to the P3,200-2,800 now charged by tertiary hospitals in the city. X-rays will also not cost patients more than what public hospitals are now charging their patients.

The new radiation facilities will be staffed by radiologists Drs. Roel Dilao, Amelia Casiño, Victoria Miranda and Jeffrey Ponce. Cardiologist Dr. Renato Alagadan will be the point man for the 2D Echo machine.

The St. Ignatius Medical Clinic for the poor began as a makeshift clinic below a private residence at 8th St., Nazareth in 1991 with a batch of schoolmates from the Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan High School: Drs. Meneleo Navarro, Erickson San Juan, Raoul dela Serna, Aaron Oliveros and Victor Orencia.

The group only charged a medical consultation fee of P25 at the start with medicines provided free of charge through the Committee of German Doctors under Peter Metzger, medical director.

"We make it affordable so money does not become a barrier to consultation," Dr. dela Serna said. "We could have provided our services for free, but we chose to charge a minimum consultation fee because we wanted people to value their own health by giving it the dignity it deserves." Nevertheless, even this was waived for patients who couldn't even afford that minimal amount.

"We want to give the best service we can at least cost to the patient," he added.

In 1993, the group registered the St. Ignatius Health Foundation, Inc. (SIHFI) with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non-stock, non-profit foundation. The group only source of funds was its patients, and they dug into personal pockets when funds ran short, which was often. Furniture and appliances for the clinic were mostly personal items made available by the founders.

Their efforts did not go unnoticed. During its March 2002 commencement exercises, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (XU-AdC) cited SIHFI as its first awardee for the Fr. William Masterson Award for Community Service.

The present site of the clinic at the Pelaez Sports Center started as a 120 sq.m. space providing space for a receiving area, and two consultation rooms for pediatrics and surgery. The St. Ignatius Medical Clinic Pharmacy followed in March 8, 2006 to sell essential medicines to indigent patients at a price they could afford.

"We surveyed the local costs of medicines and we were able to lower the prices of most medicines by making just enough to cover operations and overhead," Dr. Navarro said. "The BIR gave us a Certificate of Tax Exemption which is a big help. Whatever income the pharmacy generated was plowed back to finance the medical clinic and the Maternal and Child Care (Birthing Home) which began operations in March 18, 2007."

But the doctors soon realized that the diagnostic exams needed to confirm their physical diagnosis were still too expensive for most patients. Despite the huge capital need to put up and operate a clinical laboratory, the trustees persuaded creditors to grant them liberal payment schemes for expensive laboratory equipment.

On May 18, 2007, the St. Ignatius Diagnostic Center became operational, now one of the best in the city. A spot sampling of their prices reveals the clinic remains true to its word to make health care affordable for the poor. Urinalysis and fecalysis only cost P30.00, even cheaper than some government hospitals. Package rates for CBC and Urinalysis or CBC/fecalysis are also available for only P100.00

What does the future hold for the intrepid band of doctors?

With seven resident and 24 visiting physicians, one dentist and 29 medical and other staff, the clinic now serves around 85 indigent patients daily, with the capacity to treat more. For the long term, the group has inked a long-term lease for the former Girl Scouts of the Philippines building which they eventually plan to develop into a five-story mother and child care hospital with no less than 50 beds, according to Mr. Martinez.

2,000 workers jobless by February 15, 2008 in Medina, Misamis Oriental (http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/51735)
By Mike Banos
February 08, 2008

Some 2,000 regular and piece workers of Fiesta Brands, Inc. (FBI) will lose their jobs by February 15, due to the combined effects of the weakening dollar and the strengthening peso which have pushed the company to bankruptcy.

Acting Medina Municipal Mayor Ken Niño Tiro Uyguangco said he was informed by FBI President Romeo I. Chan the plant had to shut down due to the adverse effects of the improving exchange rate on its products which are all exported abroad.

"We are coordinating with the (Misamis Oriental) provincial government on ways we can mitigate the adverse effects of the shutdown," Uyguangco said. "We have listed some of them to be trained as welders through the task force created by Gov. Moreno to prepare for the Laguindingan Airport and Hanjin Shipyard projects. We have also been informed many of the workers have already left for jobs abroad."

FBI is a leading Philippine manufacture and export firm of premium processed coconut products with offices in Makati City, the U.S.A., U.K. and Australia, and operates an active market network covering six major continents.

According to a Notice of Closure dated January 15, 2006 and signed by Chan to the Department of Labor and Employment Region-10 and the National Conciliation and Mediation Board Branch No. 10, the Medina plant and its offices located therein were closing for good by February 15, 2008.

"Due to losses and uncertainty of future business, Fiesta Brands, Inc. will close plant effective February 15, 2008 due to factors beyond its control such as increased raw materials cost, low selling price of finished products, and more importantly, the abrupt and continuous decline in dollar to peso exchange rate, the company's operations for the past year resulted to huge losses that exhausted the financial resources of the company," Chan's letter said.

The letter did not state the number of workers affected as mandated by laws governing such closures.

Documents filed with NCMB-10 show that FBI formally issued a notice of closure dated January 15, 2008 to the Magkahiusang Mamumuo sa Fiesta Brands, Inc. – National Federation of Labor (NMFBI-NFL), the firm's recognized labor union of its decision to close shop and terminate the existing collective bargaining agreement covering the period January 1, 2005-December 31, 2009.

A day later, the union filed a Notice of Preventive Mediation with NCMB-10 filed as RBX case #01-003-08. The document listed 1,500 employees who were formally employed 8 hours daily, six times a week with three shifts per day of 8 hrs each.


The same document shows the firm had already undergone a total of 5 CBAs with the NMFBI-NFL accounting for 530 of the total work force.

In the Memorandum of Agreement signed by the union and FBI on January 28, 2008, the company agreed to recompense the laid-off employees with 15 days separation pay/terminal assistance for every year of service, unpaid salaries, unused salary and vacation leaves, proportionate 13th month pay, P6.00 increase effective January 2008 under the CBA wage increase as mandated by RTWPB-10 Wage Order No. 13 less 5% separation pay/financial assistance for professional legal services, attorneys fees of Atty. Mario Paul A. Labis who acted as the union's legal counsel during the mediation, and assessment pay for the NFL.

Originally established in Barangay Tala-iron, Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, the company, first known as Red V and then in 1990 as Cocogold Manufacturing Industries, Inc., later moved its facilities to Medina, Misamis Oriental reportedly following a dispute over its leased properties. Renamed Fiesta Brands, Inc. (FBI) , the firm commenced its venture in 1986 with only two dryers and two mills, producing desiccated coconut and coconut milk powder.

In 1991, FBI established a subsidiary, Fresh Fruit Drinks, Inc. (FFDI) to house the first ultra-high temperature (UHT) coconut processing plant in the country, producing aseptic coconut water and coconut cream, two new products for a wide variety of applications.

In 2002, as Fresh Fruit Drinks, Inc. its liquid processing plant was integrated with the coconut milk powder lines, consolidating operations under a new corporate name – Fresh Fruit Ingredients, Inc. (FFII) - to give new focus to the company's core service of providing high quality coconut and fruit-based ingredients to the food industry worldwide.

FBI and FFII frequently trumpeted the transformation of the Medina Plant from a traditional processed coconut mill to an integrated, multi-line, multi-product food manufacturing facility producing global standard products and services by strengthening linkages with distributors and agents.

FBI is a recipient of the prestigious Golden Shell Award for Export (1992) and the Industrial Award by the Philippine Association of Food Technologists, Inc. (1992).

^^ What a sad news:ohno::ohno::ohno:

...nakapagbook na ata sila:D

Villar properties group puts up new subdivision in Kauswagan - Santa Barbara (http://mwamaarkhh.multiply.com/journal/item/392)
Feb 10, '08 1:42 AM
By MARK D. FRANCISCO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – DESPITE a looming recession in the United States which may spell repercussions even halfway around the globe in the Philippines, the Villar-owned Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc. remains to be bullish and in fact has established another high-end subdivision here.

Or as Marlon Escalicas, Crown Asia Cagayan de Oro overseer, would put it “affordable living in a luxurious setting.”

A division of Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc., Crown Asia manages and operates Camella Homes and Grand Europa in the city and is now developing Santa Barbara in barangay Kauswagan.

“We are bringing kauswagan (Cebuano for prosperity) in barangay Kauswagan,” Escalicas said in an interview with BusinessWorld during the launching of Santa Barbara February 9 which was also graced by Senate President Manuel Villar, whose family owns Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc.

Because they have anticipated that their previous target market – the overseas Filipinos workers (OFWs) – will be the hardest hit should a United States recession persists, Escalicas said they have shifted promoting Santa Barbara to small- and medium-scale entrepreneurs in nearby areas such as the Surigao and Agusan provinces as well as Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental and the Lanao and Zamboanga provinces.

Most of the units of ongoing high-end subdivision developments here such as the Ayala-owned Alegria Hills and A. Brown-owned Teakwood Hills are sold out to OFWs.

This paradigm shift in targeting another market has proved successful to Crown Asia as far as Santa Barbara is concerned.

“Prior to our launching today, we have already sold out quite a number of units already,” Escalicas said last Saturday although refusing to give out figures.

Spawning 7 hectares in area, Santa Barbara will have a total of 400 housing units ranging from a single-level structure to duplexes and townhouses with varying areas from 41 to 80 square meters each.

Prices of each housing unit are pegged from P900,000 to P2 million as compared to the P2 million-P4 million range of Alegria Hills and Teakwood Hills.

Construction of the subdivision is expected to be finished by December.

Maramirami na rin subdivision sa Kauswagan, after Tuscana last year, Vista Land naman ngayon..:banana::banana:

^^ What a sad news:ohno::ohno::ohno:

that's what economists say....a rising peso is bad for the export industry...:ohno:

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:banana::cheers:

Nyahah1 straight fromthe tv ah! :cheers:

Guysss.... how true is it na my bagong Jolibee branch na itatayo sa may bungad ng NHA sa harap lang daw ng shell station? sabi kasi ng mother ko.......excited naman ako kasi kung totoo nga e-maglalakad nalang yong mga taga NHA para mag Joli......

WOW! unbelievable! yes bibo najud ang NHA, cosmometro na! :lol::lol::lol: sauna kay dad2 rami sa petron gatambay, karon naa nay jollibee! hopefully mahimog mala-gusa ang NHa na lifestyle strip kumbaga! :cheers:

^^^^Ganon may itatayong Jollibbe sa NHA? Siguro in preparation yan sa pagbubukas ng McDo pagmatapos na ang Polymedic dyan...:cheers: Wow, sabi mo dati parang malayo kayo sa kabihasnan ngayon ilang mga buwan metro na ang NHA :D:D kasi may McDo na plus Jabee pa:lol::lol: pardon me for being a childish perception :D:D

completo na ang NHA! WE GOT IT all for you! naa byay, grocery, lechin manok,firestation, elementary school, gasoline stations, clinic, karon naa nai hosptal og mcdo og jabee!!!! :banana::banana::banana:

kasama ba ni Korina si Senator Mar?

Monday, February 11, 2008
Councilors in US for Dairy Expo (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/02/11/news/p6m.20.carabaos.in.exchange.for.life.html)
By Danilo V. Adorador III

FIVE Misamis Oriental provincial board members are attending the 2008 World Agricultural Exposition (World Ag Expo), which opens Monday in California.

Provincial Councilors Benedict Lagbas, Peter Unabia, Jimmy Caina, and Arsenio Kho Jr. join the three-day agricultural trade show to gain inputs on dairy farming for the province's growing dairy industry, said Vice Governor Norris Babiera.

Held annually in Tulare, California every second week of February, the World Ag Expo is touted to be the world's largest agricultural exposition, with over 100,000 attendees from more than 67 countries.

"Board Member Lagbas is attending in his capacity as chairman of the Misamis Oriental Eastern Towns (Misoret) cluster, where most of the province's dairy farms are situated.

Engineer Caina is there to look into ways how we can improve the infrastructure component of our local dairy industry," Vice Governor Babiera told Sun.Star.

"Other delegates are there to observe," he added.

Babiera said the knowledge the participants will be able to bring back will greatly contribute to the local dairy farmers, whose markets are steadily flourishing and carving a niche of their own in cities like Cagayan de Oro.

The Misamis Oriental-based Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperatives (NMFDC) process milk bars using fresh milk and has regular commercial market in various parts of the region.

The National Dairy Institute (NDA) estimates that there are over 10,000 dairy farmers in over 100 cooperatives in the country today.

As part of its capability-building for farmers, NDA conducts free courses on basic dairy husbandry, milk quality assurance, home-based processing and other related trainings.

The vice governor has also cleared that the participants have agreed to shoulder their own travel costs save for the domestic flights, which were subsidized by the Capitol.

i cant praise enough our local leaders who are working for our city, our region,our island, our country. kung lahat lang ng mga polotiko ganito, less talk, more action, eh di sana maluwang2 na ang buhay ng mga pilipino

Villar properties group puts up new subdivision in Kauswagan - Santa Barbara (http://mwamaarkhh.multiply.com/journal/item/392)
Feb 10, '08 1:42 AM
By MARK D. FRANCISCO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – DESPITE a looming recession in the United States which may spell repercussions even halfway around the globe in the Philippines, the Villar-owned Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc. remains to be bullish and in fact has established another high-end subdivision here.

Or as Marlon Escalicas, Crown Asia Cagayan de Oro overseer, would put it “affordable living in a luxurious setting.”

A division of Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc., Crown Asia manages and operates Camella Homes and Grand Europa in the city and is now developing Santa Barbara in barangay Kauswagan.

“We are bringing kauswagan (Cebuano for prosperity) in barangay Kauswagan,” Escalicas said in an interview with BusinessWorld during the launching of Santa Barbara February 9 which was also graced by Senate President Manuel Villar, whose family owns Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc.

Because they have anticipated that their previous target market – the overseas Filipinos workers (OFWs) – will be the hardest hit should a United States recession persists, Escalicas said they have shifted promoting Santa Barbara to small- and medium-scale entrepreneurs in nearby areas such as the Surigao and Agusan provinces as well as Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental and the Lanao and Zamboanga provinces.

Most of the units of ongoing high-end subdivision developments here such as the Ayala-owned Alegria Hills and A. Brown-owned Teakwood Hills are sold out to OFWs.

This paradigm shift in targeting another market has proved successful to Crown Asia as far as Santa Barbara is concerned.

“Prior to our launching today, we have already sold out quite a number of units already,” Escalicas said last Saturday although refusing to give out figures.

Spawning 7 hectares in area, Santa Barbara will have a total of 400 housing units ranging from a single-level structure to duplexes and townhouses with varying areas from 41 to 80 square meters each.

Prices of each housing unit are pegged from P900,000 to P2 million as compared to the P2 million-P4 million range of Alegria Hills and Teakwood Hills.

Construction of the subdivision is expected to be finished by December.

just when we all thought that cdo has become saturated with subdivisions, now here comes another one! :cheers:

just WOW! this really means that the market for real estate is BOOOOOMING! not only are the targets the rich and mighty but also the working class :cheers:

Indigents remain focus of St. Ignatius Medical Clinic Expansion (http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/51734)
By Mike Banos
February 08, 2008

More indigents stand to benefit from the ongoing expansion of the St. Ignatius Medical Clinic which include a new and expanded pharmacy, diabetes clinic, new radiology department and expanded clinic and birthing facilities.

The pharmacy expanded from a 15 sq.m. space at the Pelaez Sports Center to a 108 sq.m. formerly occupied by a short order restaurant directly across the Cagayan de Oro Polymedic General Hospital.

“We had both the accounting section and pharmacy in that little space,” said Alfonso Martinez, SIMC administrator. "So the new pharmacy is really a great improvement to service our growing number of indigent clients." Martinez guarantees their pharmacy offers the lowest prices for medicines in the city. He added that the space formerly occupied by the old pharmacy will now be converted into a diabetes clinic run by one of its founders, Dr. Erickson San Juan.

Other improvements include a 2D Echo ultrasound machine, a unique noninvasive method for imaging the living heart based on detection of echoes produced by a beam of ultrasound (very high frequency sound) pulses transmitted into the heart. Martinez said they plan to bill indigent patients only P2,000 for the service compared to the P3,200-2,800 now charged by tertiary hospitals in the city. X-rays will also not cost patients more than what public hospitals are now charging their patients.

The new radiation facilities will be staffed by radiologists Drs. Roel Dilao, Amelia Casiño, Victoria Miranda and Jeffrey Ponce. Cardiologist Dr. Renato Alagadan will be the point man for the 2D Echo machine.

The St. Ignatius Medical Clinic for the poor began as a makeshift clinic below a private residence at 8th St., Nazareth in 1991 with a batch of schoolmates from the Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan High School: Drs. Meneleo Navarro, Erickson San Juan, Raoul dela Serna, Aaron Oliveros and Victor Orencia.

The group only charged a medical consultation fee of P25 at the start with medicines provided free of charge through the Committee of German Doctors under Peter Metzger, medical director.

"We make it affordable so money does not become a barrier to consultation," Dr. dela Serna said. "We could have provided our services for free, but we chose to charge a minimum consultation fee because we wanted people to value their own health by giving it the dignity it deserves." Nevertheless, even this was waived for patients who couldn't even afford that minimal amount.

"We want to give the best service we can at least cost to the patient," he added.

In 1993, the group registered the St. Ignatius Health Foundation, Inc. (SIHFI) with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non-stock, non-profit foundation. The group only source of funds was its patients, and they dug into personal pockets when funds ran short, which was often. Furniture and appliances for the clinic were mostly personal items made available by the founders.

Their efforts did not go unnoticed. During its March 2002 commencement exercises, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (XU-AdC) cited SIHFI as its first awardee for the Fr. William Masterson Award for Community Service.

The present site of the clinic at the Pelaez Sports Center started as a 120 sq.m. space providing space for a receiving area, and two consultation rooms for pediatrics and surgery. The St. Ignatius Medical Clinic Pharmacy followed in March 8, 2006 to sell essential medicines to indigent patients at a price they could afford.

"We surveyed the local costs of medicines and we were able to lower the prices of most medicines by making just enough to cover operations and overhead," Dr. Navarro said. "The BIR gave us a Certificate of Tax Exemption which is a big help. Whatever income the pharmacy generated was plowed back to finance the medical clinic and the Maternal and Child Care (Birthing Home) which began operations in March 18, 2007."

But the doctors soon realized that the diagnostic exams needed to confirm their physical diagnosis were still too expensive for most patients. Despite the huge capital need to put up and operate a clinical laboratory, the trustees persuaded creditors to grant them liberal payment schemes for expensive laboratory equipment.

On May 18, 2007, the St. Ignatius Diagnostic Center became operational, now one of the best in the city. A spot sampling of their prices reveals the clinic remains true to its word to make health care affordable for the poor. Urinalysis and fecalysis only cost P30.00, even cheaper than some government hospitals. Package rates for CBC and Urinalysis or CBC/fecalysis are also available for only P100.00

What does the future hold for the intrepid band of doctors?

With seven resident and 24 visiting physicians, one dentist and 29 medical and other staff, the clinic now serves around 85 indigent patients daily, with the capacity to treat more. For the long term, the group has inked a long-term lease for the former Girl Scouts of the Philippines building which they eventually plan to develop into a five-story mother and child care hospital with no less than 50 beds, according to Mr. Martinez.

ito lang masasabi ko, talagang ang progress ng cdo, hinde lag pangmayaman, dahil umaabot din sa mahihirap, there is a new german doctor(clinic?) i heard in Lumbia and a german doctors hospital in valencia, bukidnon

Tapos nandyan pa yong state of the art ng Polymedic Hospital...wow grabe nato! I remember nong nag aral pa ako ng nursing in mid 90's yong NHA parang ang layo layo namin sa kabihasnan.....


Yun talaga ang CdeO! Even Indahag, which is said to be "bukid" has Ayala now. Dahil sa key position palang niya and most of all, her stable peace and order situation, no doubt why this city has been flocked by investors, tourists, and migrants alike. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

just when we all thought that cdo has become saturated with subdivisions, now here comes another one! :cheers:

just WOW! this really means that the market for real estate is BOOOOOMING! not only are the targets the rich and mighty but also the working class :cheers:

it won't stop being saturated....^^

ito lang masasabi ko, talagang ang progress ng cdo, hinde lag pangmayaman, dahil umaabot din sa mahihirap, there is a new german doctor(clinic?) i heard in Lumbia and a german doctors hospital in valencia, bukidnon


Really in Lumbia? Hmmm let me share this to you. The local government is planning to build a city college and a big public hospital in Lumbia, so that the locals out there will also feel the progression that CdeO's city proper is not only the focus. ^^^^

^^ Just woke up, ang daming news.. nakaka flatter... :lol::lol::lol:

Really in Lumbia? Hmmm let me share this to you. The local government is planning to build a city college and a big public hospital in Lumbia, so that the locals out there will also feel the progression that CdeO's city proper is not only the focus. ^^^^

yung City College sa Balubal ay iba din @Farirah? how about sa MPSC? kay Cong. Rufus din ba?

^^ I'm so happy for both of them, wag lang CDO-Iiligan Corridor ipangalan sa anak nyo ha. :lol::lol::lol:

i remeber i make my date my girlfriend here 1978. now im already in germany, im happi to see all the views of divisoria.

it's a lot different back then ...I guess no JR Borja Statue, no Globelights, there was still a fountain pa daw there.:cheers:

^^ di ko na yata inabutan yong fountain ...

Cheaper din yong in from Octagon.. i forgot the name, yong 1st branch nla is near bariq's favorite cinema before "Gala". :lol::lol::lol:

Dataworld and Globalchips are both OK. yung Octagon masyado mahal...poor pa customer/client service:ohno:

^^ puthaw de oro :D jk lang ali

it won't stop being saturated....^^

Agree! It's not only because CdeO has this ballooning of population, but also CdeO can provide infrastructures and more to come new infrastructures that will bring new growth areas even in faraway places.

Anyway, the reconstruction of Fil-Estate (now by Sta. Lucia Corp) and the coming of Landco anytime this year will be one of the signs that CdeO is not far behind to have this booming real estate. :cheers:

@Farirah, i-suggest mo din kay Mayor na hakutin na lahat ng mga "badjaos"... they're really an eye-sore. Tapos na Xmas Season, nandyan pa din sila. :ohno:Their work is begging...meron pa sila dala "baon" and they eat along the sidewalk and even make it as their CR...:ohno: Bad for mayor's objective to make CDO a tourist destination :cheers:

yung City College sa Balubal ay iba din @Farirah? how about sa MPSC? kay Cong. Rufus din ba?

Iba yun @GearX. The already proposed public colleges are the ff:


Yun kay Cong. Rufus diyan sa MPSC
Yung ongoing construction na city college at Balubal
Incoming city college at Bayabas
" " " Lumbia
" " " PN Roa Canitoan


All in all, CdeO will have 5 public colleges. Hopefully matuloy eto lahat because CdeO caters also students from nearby provinces and cities. :cheers::cheers:

theyre also very persistent.... hinde ka hihiwalayan kundi mo bibigyan ng singko! hinde nila gusto ng piso kulang padaw!

^^ do that farirah while massaging the mayor ha.. :lol::lol::lol::lol: regards ko anang nag type2x sa computer sa left nimo..

@Farirah, i-suggest mo din kay Mayor na hakutin na lahat ng mga "badjaos"... they're really an eye-sore. Tapos na Xmas Season, nandyan pa din sila. Their work is begging...meron pa sila dala "baon" and they eat along the sidewalk and even make it as their CR... Bad for mayor's objective to make CDO a tourist destination

wow ! , :applause::applause::applause:


Iba yun @GearX. The already proposed public colleges are the ff:


Yun kay Cong. Rufus diyan sa MPSC
Yung ongoing construction na city college at Balubal
Incoming city college at Bayabas
" " " Lumbia
" " " PN Roa Canitoan


All in all, CdeO will have 5 public colleges. Hopefully matuloy yun lahat because CdeO caters also students from nearby provinces and cities. :cheers::cheers:

@Farirah, i-suggest mo din kay Mayor na hakutin na lahat ng mga "badjaos"... they're really an eye-sore. Tapos na Xmas Season, nandyan pa din sila. :ohno:Their work is begging...meron pa sila dala "baon" and they eat along the sidewalk and even make it as their CR...:ohno: Bad for mayor's objective to make CDO a tourist destination :cheers:


Hahaha! yeah you have this point. Anyway, I will. :)

yeah! very good for our barangay kase maraming unused tracts of land dyan

Farirah: ang mata at tenga ni mayor

2,000 workers jobless by February 15, 2008 in Medina, Misamis Oriental (http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/51735)
By Mike Banos
February 08, 2008




Well, there's nothing to worry. If they have skills in wielding or constructing buildings and roads, hmmm, the multibillion dollar Hanjin Shipyard at CdeO's eastern vicinities or the ongoing construction of LIA will solve this kind of crisis. Hehehe ^^

how do im post photos? pls help

wow! good news! asa na dapit sa kauswagan?

infotech or intelisoft? waah. octagon atbang sa Novo grabe ka-mingaw. maypa magsira sila. chada sa dataworld, maski wala kay paliton, mga hubag kaayo mga chicks didto...gwapa na sexy pa. waah

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Here my friend: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=458527

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mag-register ko sa clark hatch. waah. naay itlog na ma-hatch! waah

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waah.....ayos! Thank you farirah. naka lakaw sa thursday?

puno mga hotels last week naay convention water distrcit

harbor lights hotel

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@Farirah, i-suggest mo din kay Mayor na hakutin na lahat ng mga "badjaos"... they're really an eye-sore. Tapos na Xmas Season, nandyan pa din sila. :ohno:Their work is begging...meron pa sila dala "baon" and they eat along the sidewalk and even make it as their CR...:ohno: Bad for mayor's objective to make CDO a tourist destination :cheers:

Not only an eye-sore but also _______. Whether you give some money or not to them try to carefully look what they've got on their hands... BOTTLE CAP (Tansan). :bash: To our surprise they scratched our SUV then walk away to another vehicle while the STOP light is on.

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waah.....ayos! Thank you farirah. naka lakaw sa thursday?

You're welcome! Just send me a PM to me, and let's talk about it. Not here.
:lol:

Anyway. thanks a lot for your pics! Cool! :cheers:

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^^ oi !, naa ka lakaw ha... nakig date diay.. :lol:

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@ calyx2008 ^^ Are those pool pics taken from Pryce GASES errr Pryce Plaza Hotel ? :)Correct me if im wrong.

view from malasag
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sa price ni @calyx2008 ?

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@ calyx2008 ^^ Are those pool pics taken from Pryce GASES errr Pryce Plaza Hotel ? :)Correct me if im wrong.

murag dili. somewhere sa Upper Gusa.

going to malasag
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