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Alingatong

February 29th, 2008, 12:19 AM

Adventure Vacation Hotspot: Cagayan de Oro

By Zoe Gabe

One of Mindanao’s best-kept secrets, this ‘City of Golden Friendship’ offers the thrill-seekers and nature-lovers their pick of exhilarating activities without the inconvenience of crowds, traffic, and sky-high prices. Go anywhere from the mall, to the beach, to the mountains in 15 minutes or less from the city’s central district. If you’re craving a road trip, Cagayan de Oro is also the perfect gateway to places such as idyllic Camiguin Island or the cool mountain province of Bukidnon.

How to get there: Cagayan de Oro is only a 75-minute plane ride away from Manila via any of the local airlines which offer daily trips to the city. If you prefer a voyage by sea, allot around 30 hours of travel coming from Manila or 10 hours coming from Cebu.

Must-do’s:

• Visit the Macahambus Adventure Park in Lumbia and walk the 120-foot Sky Bridge amid gigantic, centuries-old trees. For an added adrenaline rush, rappel down to Macahambus Gorge or try the 120-meter Zip Line (also known as the ‘Slide for Life’).

• Experience white-water rafting the Western way or the Filipino way (also known as water tubing) in the rapids of the Cagayan de Oro River. If your tour offers it, take a 20-30 feet ‘graduation’ jump off a rock/bridge to cap the experience.

• Drop by the Gardens of the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village with its replicas of the region’s tribal homes, endemic plants and trees, and a panoramic view of Macajalar Bay.

• Spend a day at the Mapawa Nature Park (just minutes away from the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village) which offers a range of activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, camping, ziplining, trampoline jumping, and waterfall trekking.

• Go for the famous Noslek Canopy Walk in Claveria and stop by the Silkworm Center along the way.

• Go river trekking and swim in the cool waters of the Magbais River. If you’re lucky, you might even get to climb up a waterfall.

• Try spelunking in Kweba de Oro (Cave of Gold) and rappel 110 feet down to the cave entrance.

• Go skimboarding or surfing in the beaches of Opol, 20-30 minutes away from the city.

• Dine along the streets of Divisoria Plaza at the Night Café which sets up every Friday and Saturday evening from 6 pm ‘til the wee hours of the morning. Check out the live bands playing and the great bargains available at the nearby Night Market.

• Hike up to the hill-perched High Ridge and enjoy a view of the city over a packed picnic lunch.

• Drive up to Bukidnon to see the Del Monte pineapple plantation, have some steaks at the Golf and Country Club, or visit the Monastery of the Transfiguration, famous for its Monk’s Blend coffee.

• Take a trip to enchanting Camiguin Island for its hot and cold springs, white-sand beaches, and many more.

• Explore the caves of Monigue, Macahambus, Huluga, or Initao.

•Buy pasalubong such as cashew nuts, Cheding’s peanuts, and Pinakurat vinegar (from Iligan), VJANDEP pastel (from Camiguin) and ham, and longganisa or chicharon from Slers or Oro Ham.

• Book overnight stays at Duka Bay (in Medina) and Mantangale (in Balingoan) and go scuba diving or dolphin and whale shark watching.

•Visit the Philippine Crocodile and Ostrich farms in Opol and feast on an ostrich egg omelet.

• Enjoy the cold spring waters of Kagay-an Resort (formerly the Lawndale Spring Resort) in Taguanao.

• Go golfing at the 18-hole Pueblo de Oro Golf Course in Upper Carmen

• Get cultural at the Xavier University Museum which showcases Muslim-Bukidnon pieces, paintings from the local artists and many more historical artifacts.

How-To’s:

• For Makahambus Adventure Park tours, contact Sinkhole, Inc. E-mail: riverguide@cdorafting-map.com, Website: http://www.cdorafting-map.com/macahambus/

• Adventure tour packages are available from:

• DOME (De Oro Mountain Explorers Club) offers the DOME Expedition Tours (DETOUR). E-mail: a_detour97@yahoo.com.

• Kagay offers white water rafting and cave exploration tours. Contact: Dan Kaamiño. Address: #21 Pres. Aguinaldo St., Cagayan de Oro City, E-mail: dankaamino@cdorafting-map.com, http://www.cdorafting-map.com/

• For a Malasag Eco-Tourism Village tour, visit Cagayan de Oro’s official website: http://cagayandeoro.gov.ph/index.php

• To make a reservation at the Mapawa Nature Park in Malasag, Cugman, visit Cagayan de Oro’s official website: http://cagayandeoro.gov.ph/index.php

• To reserve a room at Duka Bay Resort in Medina, Misamis Oriental, E-mail: dukabayresort@yahoo.com, Website: http://www.dukabay.com/

• To book a reservation at the Matangale Alibuag Dive Resort, Balingoan, Misamis. E-mail: mantadive@col.com.ph, Website: http://www.col.com.ph/mantadive/main.html

Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/TOUR20080229118247.html)

boju2

February 29th, 2008, 01:01 AM

^^Oo nga, sino kayang may photos sa Koresco Condo para mapost na dito... Tsaka regarding 12 storey another hotel by Koresco, sabi sa sa news sa likod daw ng current hotel so AFA this photo's concern dyan siguro ang location sa may hilly side na fronting the open V shape of the Koresco hotel. That's should be a nice vantage site.

boju2

February 29th, 2008, 01:05 AM

^^^^Parang hanggang fifth floor lang ata ang expansion nila kasi may topmost roofing na maliit na nakainstalled. Thanks GearX.:cheers:

boju2

February 29th, 2008, 02:16 AM

Adventure Vacation Hotspot: Cagayan de Oro

By Zoe Gabe

One of Mindanao’s best-kept secrets, this ‘City of Golden Friendship’ offers the thrill-seekers and nature-lovers their pick of exhilarating activities without the inconvenience of crowds, traffic, and sky-high prices. Go anywhere from the mall, to the beach, to the mountains in 15 minutes or less from the city’s central district. If you’re craving a road trip, Cagayan de Oro is also the perfect gateway to places such as idyllic Camiguin Island or the cool mountain province of Bukidnon.

How to get there: Cagayan de Oro is only a 75-minute plane ride away from Manila via any of the local airlines which offer daily trips to the city. If you prefer a voyage by sea, allot around 30 hours of travel coming from Manila or 10 hours coming from Cebu.

Must-do’s:

• Visit the Macahambus Adventure Park in Lumbia and walk the 120-foot Sky Bridge amid gigantic, centuries-old trees. For an added adrenaline rush, rappel down to Macahambus Gorge or try the 120-meter Zip Line (also known as the ‘Slide for Life’).

• Experience white-water rafting the Western way or the Filipino way (also known as water tubing) in the rapids of the Cagayan de Oro River. If your tour offers it, take a 20-30 feet ‘graduation’ jump off a rock/bridge to cap the experience.

• Drop by the Gardens of the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village with its replicas of the region’s tribal homes, endemic plants and trees, and a panoramic view of Macajalar Bay.

• Spend a day at the Mapawa Nature Park (just minutes away from the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village) which offers a range of activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, camping, ziplining, trampoline jumping, and waterfall trekking.

• Go for the famous Noslek Canopy Walk in Claveria and stop by the Silkworm Center along the way.

• Go river trekking and swim in the cool waters of the Magbais River. If you’re lucky, you might even get to climb up a waterfall. (btw Saan 'tong Magbais River?)

• Try spelunking in Kweba de Oro (Cave of Gold) and rappel 110 feet down to the cave entrance.

• Go skimboarding or surfing in the beaches of Opol, 20-30 minutes away from the city.

• Dine along the streets of Divisoria Plaza at the Night Café which sets up every Friday and Saturday evening from 6 pm ‘til the wee hours of the morning. Check out the live bands playing and the great bargains available at the nearby Night Market.

• Hike up to the hill-perched High Ridge and enjoy a view of the city over a packed picnic lunch.

• Drive up to Bukidnon to see the Del Monte pineapple plantation, have some steaks at the Golf and Country Club, or visit the Monastery of the Transfiguration, famous for its Monk’s Blend coffee.

• Take a trip to enchanting Camiguin Island for its hot and cold springs, white-sand beaches, and many more.

• Explore the caves of Monigue, Macahambus, Huluga, or Initao.

•Buy pasalubong such as cashew nuts, Cheding’s peanuts, and Pinakurat vinegar (from Iligan), VJANDEP pastel (from Camiguin) and ham, and longganisa or chicharon from Slers or Oro Ham.

• Book overnight stays at Duka Bay (in Medina) and Mantangale (in Balingoan) and go scuba diving or dolphin and whale shark watching.

•Visit the Philippine Crocodile and Ostrich farms in Opol and feast on an ostrich egg omelet.

• Enjoy the cold spring waters of Kagay-an Resort (formerly the Lawndale Spring Resort) in Taguanao.

• Go golfing at the 18-hole Pueblo de Oro Golf Course in Upper Carmen

• Get cultural at the Xavier University Museum which showcases Muslim-Bukidnon pieces, paintings from the local artists and many more historical artifacts.

How-To’s:

• For Makahambus Adventure Park tours, contact Sinkhole, Inc. E-mail: riverguide@cdorafting-map.com, Website: http://www.cdorafting-map.com/macahambus/

• Adventure tour packages are available from:

• DOME (De Oro Mountain Explorers Club) offers the DOME Expedition Tours (DETOUR). E-mail: a_detour97@yahoo.com.

• Kagay offers white water rafting and cave exploration tours. Contact: Dan Kaamiño. Address: #21 Pres. Aguinaldo St., Cagayan de Oro City, E-mail: dankaamino@cdorafting-map.com, http://www.cdorafting-map.com/

• For a Malasag Eco-Tourism Village tour, visit Cagayan de Oro’s official website: http://cagayandeoro.gov.ph/index.php

• To make a reservation at the Mapawa Nature Park in Malasag, Cugman, visit Cagayan de Oro’s official website: http://cagayandeoro.gov.ph/index.php

• To reserve a room at Duka Bay Resort in Medina, Misamis Oriental, E-mail: dukabayresort@yahoo.com, Website: http://www.dukabay.com/

• To book a reservation at the Matangale Alibuag Dive Resort, Balingoan, Misamis. E-mail: mantadive@col.com.ph, Website: http://www.col.com.ph/mantadive/main.html

Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/TOUR20080229118247.html)

CDO rocks:banana:

*Go river trekking and swim in the cool waters of the Magbais River. If you’re lucky, you might even get to climb up a waterfall.

Btw, saan 'tong Magbais River?

GEEIO

February 29th, 2008, 09:30 AM

pwede ba ma post ninyo ang rendering sa hotel?
whew! it will soon be the tallest building in mindanao...:banana::banana:
I think davao is way better than cdo

GEEIO

February 29th, 2008, 09:35 AM

pwede ba ma post ninyo ang rendering sa hotel?
whew! it will soon be the tallest building in mindanao...:banana::banana:
I think davao is way better than cdo. I mean when it comes to lifestyle and urban living. But CDO will soon become the princess city of the south and it will never become a queen becuase no one can beat Cebu in its prime.

FrancisXavier

February 29th, 2008, 09:37 AM

newbies, read forum rules first before even daring to post. :)

FrancisXavier

February 29th, 2008, 09:46 AM

hmmm.. hindi pwede mag tayo ng 12 storey somewhere near the Hotel Koresco kasi less than 500 meters na yan from the tip of the runway, AFAIK sa Pueblo de Oro Business Park w/c is 5 km from the airport, 12 storey ang restriction.

kung model house, included naba ang furnishings? :D dun ba sa inyo sa gran europa puno na din? i remember bago ako paalis, yung portico yung spanish style bago payun

yup, sabi ng broker fully furnished na ang mga model house kaya doble ang presyo. sa Gran Europa, puno na ang La Buena Vida, Frontiera, Montaña Vista, and Portico. Pero may bago, La Mirande and Gardens of Portico, currently selling. La Mirande ang pinaka high end sa mga 'to.

GEEIO

February 29th, 2008, 09:48 AM

ok, sorry, i thought it's ok to share ones opinion. but, it's gonna be hard then.

FrancisXavier

February 29th, 2008, 09:48 AM

sa Pueblo Golf estates ka nalng Ph, mayaman ka naman.. :)

FrancisXavier

February 29th, 2008, 09:52 AM

it's okay to share opinion. but not the opinion that might cause CvC (city vs city).. Dont compare cities my friend. :)

GEEIO

February 29th, 2008, 09:52 AM

I love CDO. But, it's so sad that a lot of my friends here in hawaii don't want to visit the city because of the fact that it belongs to the island of mindanao. i hope that it's not scary in some other parts of the island.

GEEIO

February 29th, 2008, 09:58 AM

FrancisXavier

February 29th, 2008, 10:03 AM

nice, im also a graduating Psych stude. who were your your instructors before?

bariQ

February 29th, 2008, 10:06 AM

geeio babae ka ano?

Farirah

February 29th, 2008, 11:08 AM

i'm happy for the huge progress of our city. that city rocks!!!! :cheers: I'm excited for more updates regarding the new projects that have been going on now in our city. i miss it there, especially xavier u niversity where i used to be a student in psychology, before i transferred here in hawaii.

@GEEIO, please behave like an adult professional man in regards to your posts. I presume you already read and know the SCC rules before posting.

Anyway, what barangay did you live in CdeO before? Let's see if your heart really belongs to CdeO. :)

Farirah

February 29th, 2008, 11:22 AM

^^ I hope gawing standard sa cdo na may trees naka tanim along the road... para maganda tinganan at saka fresh yong air. :)

@ph, if I were you, go for Ayala's Alegria Hills. Ganda talaga doon lalo na you can see the city-lights at night. Kaya talaga sa bulsa mo kasi magwork ka naman muna sa abroad, right? So when the time comes na malaki na ang naipon mo, so go for it!!! Hehehe

Farirah

February 29th, 2008, 11:23 AM

I didn't know that....:cheers:

Now you know. :lol:

dark_knight_detectve

February 29th, 2008, 12:06 PM

I think davao is way better than cdo. I mean when it comes to lifestyle and urban living. But CDO will soon become the princess city of the south and it will never become a queen becuase no one can beat Cebu in its prime.

when was the last time you visited cdo, if you dont mind me asking? CDO has drastically changed since the last time you were here. she has undergone from a worst, in the 80's, to a more active and united city officials these days. she even as a better means of transportation, from the ubiquituous taxis to the colorful jeepneys, compared to the former. her crime rate is low and the tourism industry is growing each year. she also has plenty of high end subdivisions considering her tiny area and the good thing about it is that more real estate companies are either expanding or entering the tiny town of cdo. what she lacks these days are high rise edifices so as to be considered as a highly urbanized metropolis. with the expectation of four tall buildings within the next two years, more investors will consider cdo as the prime investment hub of the south.

with regards to the lifestyle and urban living you're talking about, the standard of living here in cdo is almost the same as that of manila with the priviledge that she offers low price agricultural products. this is because of the fact that products from bukidnon, caraga region and that of zamboanga peninsula are centerd here in this tiny town of cdo.

the question is, is it really necessary for me to inculcate all these to you?

dark_knight_detectve

February 29th, 2008, 12:12 PM

Law Regulating Installation Of New Streetlights Okayed
by Lorebeth C. Requiroso/ City Council Office
THE practice of installing streetlights anywhere is now a thing of the past.

The City Council during its regular session Tuesday presided over by Councilor Adrian Barba enacted an ordinance regulating the installation, connection or attachment of street lighting facilities in the city.The ordinance also sets the procedure for the application and approval of all new streetlight connection requests in areas under the jurisdiction of the city.It, however, excludes streetlight facilities installed within private subdivisions and approved subdivision projects whose facilities do not fall within the jurisdiction and responsibility of the city government.The legislation was endorsed by the committees on energy and on laws and rules chaired by Councilors President Elipe and Ramon Tabor.Councilor Elipe noted that the city has been incurring huge electric bills because some streets are over lighted while some are underlighted. The ordinance will ensure that only proper wattage are installed in streets and thoroughfares. (LCR)

dark_knight_detectve

February 29th, 2008, 12:36 PM

I think davao is way better than cdo. I mean when it comes to lifestyle and urban living. But CDO will soon become the princess city of the south and it will never become a queen becuase no one can beat Cebu in its prime.

in these times of meritocracy, you dont have to jitter at us. cdo may still have a long way to go before she can surpass cebu. it is very possible that she can surpass the queen city of the south when the time comes. if you are aware, the first city in the country is sugbu, as what our history teacher told us when we were in high school, and yet the nation's capital is manila. this proves that one of these days she will surpass cebu but that will only happen if cdo's residents as well as its city officials work hand in hand so as to achieve one common goal.

another factor to consider is the fact that cdo belongs to the island of mindanao while that of cebu is only part of cebu island. true, that cebu island is part of visayas but she is not connected to other islands like negros or capiz or palawan. as for cdo, she is part of mindanao at the same time connected to the entire island of mindanao. since mindanao is the second largest island in the country, that would also mean that she has a huge chance of becoming the second most progressive city in the country. like i said, that will only happen if cdo and davao and the rest of mindanao will work together and not against each other.

dark_knight_detectve

February 29th, 2008, 12:50 PM

Court Dismisses CEPALCO Case Vs. City Govt.
by Sandra B. Tadeo/city Information Office
The Regional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental dismissed the civil case filed by the Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company, Inc. (CEPALCO) against the city government for declaratory relief with damages, prayer for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction.

The case arose from CEPALCO’s contention that the city government’s imposition of a P500 per post/pole per year in Mayor’s fee for all of its electric posts is all unlawful and illegal for being violative of the fundamental principle that fees, charges and other impositions shall not be unjust, excessive, oppressive or confiscatory. It can be recalled that in January 2005, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 9527-2005 which imposed a mayor’s permit fee on electric and/or telecommunication poles/post owned by public utility companies erected on government and/or private lots, along government streets, roads, highways and/or alleys at the rate of P500.00 per post per year. CEPALCO claimed that with its estimated 17,000 poles within the city, it can readily translate to an annual payment of P8,500,000.00 in Mayor’s permit fee alone, which according to the company is unconscionable to any standard and therefore confiscatory in nature. The local electric service provider added that while the Mayor’s permit fee is a validly enacted regulatory fee, yet the ordinance is accordingly violative of CEPALCO’s legislative franchise that specifically exempts it from taxes or fees that maybe assessed in the local government unit as provided in RA 9284 amending RA 3247 and its precursors which uniformly provided the exemption of the petitioner from taxes and assessments. The city government, in its response to CEPALCO’s petition contended that the city ordinance is a lawful and valid exercise of its powers pursuant to and by virtue of the applicable provisions of the 1987 Constitution, RA 7160 known as the Local Government Code and other provisions of the law. It further cited that on the contrary, CEPALCO is subject to payment of taxes, duties, fees or charges under Sec. 9 of RA 9284. In resolving the case, Judge Florencia Sealana-Abbu ruled that the issue of whether or not the tax is excessive, oppressive or confiscatory is a factual issue that is best addressed to the sound discretion of the government agency concerned. Abbu contended that it behooves upon the agency concerned under the principle of primary jurisdiction to determine the factual issue and in the case at hand, it is the local government unit that can determine through public hearing and can make corrective measures such as amending the ordinance. The Court upheld the power of the local government units to create their own sources of revenue being Constitutional and therefore, it cannot interfere in the decision making of the LGU concerned by dictating upon them to have the ordinance amended, modified or annulled as the case maybe. Judge Abbu in her decision explained that the Court dismissed the petition for failure of the petitioner to exhaust administrative remedies pursuant to Sec. 187 of RA 7160 and for being time-barred under the circumstance. The Court decision likewise dissolved the writ of preliminary injunction it issued on May 5, 2006.

trully cdo is the city of golden friendship. people here really know how to settle things in a more orderly manner. i do hope this is not because cepalco, city hall and DOE have a tripartite agreement.

dark_knight_detectve

February 29th, 2008, 01:21 PM

i think GEEIO is a guy.

donnex

February 29th, 2008, 04:53 PM

Shipbuilding firm to generate 40k jobs in MisOr - Palace official
by Babes Jacob-Rebultan

Cagayan de Oro City (29 February) -- MORE than 40,000 will be employed once a shipbuilding firm will start their full operation at the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in Villanueva town, Misamis Oriental that will benefit not only the workers here but the entire Mindanao region, including the business and other sectors.

This was bared by Presidential Assistant for Northern Mindanao Pacifico M. Pupos Jr. during the "PIA Mobile Talakayan on Super Regions" media forum conducted by the PIA in Cagayan de Oro City, Feb. 27.

This month, the Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction, a Korean investor, has started setting up an office that will accept and process applications, he said. So far, they have recruited the first 50 welders and non-welders who would undergo a trainers' training in welding in line with shipbuilding works in Subic, Zambales he added.

Pupos said after the training, these 50 welders will then train the additional welders that will be hired as soon as the shipbuilding operation starts.

He said Hanjin prefers hiring and training workers who are not experienced welders since they can easily be trained based on their new technology and skills in accordance with their standards.

The company has high demand for welders, followed by plumbers and electricians numbering to about 40,000, he added.

He said on March 1, Hanjin will conduct its ground breaking ceremonies, signaling the start of the construction of their training center on welding.

The presence of Hanjin will not only generate more than 40,000 jobs, but will also provide other opportunities for the people like business, investments, and tourism, among others, Pupos pointed out.

With PA Pupos during the media forum, Assistant Regional Director Ro-Ann A. Bacal of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA-10) said with the presence of Hanjin, Northern Mindanao will be in the map of foreign and local investors who will come here and see for themselves other possible opportunities.

With this, she urged all local government units to be ready for many developments or multiplying effects that will happen once Hanjin goes into full swing, side by side with the completion of the Laguindingan International Airport in 2011.
She said there is need to show to the private investors that it is good to invest here in Mindanao, especially along agri-business.

Bacal said there are more areas for investments here in Mindanao like the plan of putting up a Tilapia Fillet Processing Center at the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate, which saddles the towns of Tagoloan and Villanueva in Misamis Oriental.

This would become the processing center for tilapia-growing regions in Mindanao, she further said.

Bacal said there are expansions for other commercial crops, like high-value crops or vegetables where the province of Bukidnon gets more customers from fast institutional buyers, big-time consolidators who come to the area to buy their products. (PIA-MisOrOccCam

ph_matrix

February 29th, 2008, 04:57 PM

Comparing cities here in Skyscraper is a big "No no" .. kindly refrain.. :) enjoy your stay !

I think davao is way better than cdo

I think davao is way better than cdo. I mean when it comes to lifestyle and urban living. But CDO will soon become the princess city of the south and it will never become a queen becuase no one can beat Cebu in its prime.

ph_matrix

February 29th, 2008, 05:01 PM

Mayor Jaraula Orders Cessation Of Illegal Quarry In Iponan River

by Sandra B. Tadeo/city Information Office

City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula ordered the immediate cessation of an illegal quarrying along Iponan River, this city.

In issuing Executive Order No. 2008CGJ-020, Mayor Jaraula pointed out that the quarrying at the Iponan River alleged operated by one Allan Villanueva was found to have violated pertinent laws and posed an immediate danger to life and property. Mayor Jaraula’s order for the immediate and complete cessation of the said illegal quarrying was based upon the recommendation of the City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO), the City Finance Department and the Department of Engineering and Public Works. In line with this, Mayor Jaraula called upon the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) under P/Senior Superintendent Isagani Francisco Genabe to implement the same order. He likewise directed the CLENRO, City Finance Department and the DEPW to monitor the said quarry operator’s compliance of the cessation order. Mayor Jaraula earlier pronounced that the city government should take the lead role in preventing the exploitation of the remaining resources of the city and to monitor the mining activities within the city.

http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=news&id=952

ph_matrix

February 29th, 2008, 05:06 PM

Court Dismisses CEPALCO Case Vs. City Govt.

by Sandra B. Tadeo/city Information Office

The Regional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental dismissed the civil case filed by the Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company, Inc. (CEPALCO) against the city government for declaratory relief with damages, prayer for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction.

The case arose from CEPALCO’s contention that the city government’s imposition of a P500 per post/pole per year in Mayor’s fee for all of its electric posts is all unlawful and illegal for being violative of the fundamental principle that fees, charges and other impositions shall not be unjust, excessive, oppressive or confiscatory. It can be recalled that in January 2005, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 9527-2005 which imposed a mayor’s permit fee on electric and/or telecommunication poles/post owned by public utility companies erected on government and/or private lots, along government streets, roads, highways and/or alleys at the rate of P500.00 per post per year. CEPALCO claimed that with its estimated 17,000 poles within the city, it can readily translate to an annual payment of P8,500,000.00 in Mayor’s permit fee alone, which according to the company is unconscionable to any standard and therefore confiscatory in nature. The local electric service provider added that while the Mayor’s permit fee is a validly enacted regulatory fee, yet the ordinance is accordingly violative of CEPALCO’s legislative franchise that specifically exempts it from taxes or fees that maybe assessed in the local government unit as provided in RA 9284 amending RA 3247 and its precursors which uniformly provided the exemption of the petitioner from taxes and assessments. The city government, in its response to CEPALCO’s petition contended that the city ordinance is a lawful and valid exercise of its powers pursuant to and by virtue of the applicable provisions of the 1987 Constitution, RA 7160 known as the Local Government Code and other provisions of the law. It further cited that on the contrary, CEPALCO is subject to payment of taxes, duties, fees or charges under Sec. 9 of RA 9284. In resolving the case, Judge Florencia Sealana-Abbu ruled that the issue of whether or not the tax is excessive, oppressive or confiscatory is a factual issue that is best addressed to the sound discretion of the government agency concerned. Abbu contended that it behooves upon the agency concerned under the principle of primary jurisdiction to determine the factual issue and in the case at hand, it is the local government unit that can determine through public hearing and can make corrective measures such as amending the ordinance. The Court upheld the power of the local government units to create their own sources of revenue being Constitutional and therefore, it cannot interfere in the decision making of the LGU concerned by dictating upon them to have the ordinance amended, modified or annulled as the case maybe. Judge Abbu in her decision explained that the Court dismissed the petition for failure of the petitioner to exhaust administrative remedies pursuant to Sec. 187 of RA 7160 and for being time-barred under the circumstance. The Court decision likewise dissolved the writ of preliminary injunction it issued on May 5, 2006.

http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=news&id=951

ph_matrix

February 29th, 2008, 05:06 PM

Law Regulating Installation Of New Streetlights Okayed

by Lorebeth C. Requiroso/ City Council Office

THE practice of installing streetlights anywhere is now a thing of the past.

The City Council during its regular session Tuesday presided over by Councilor Adrian Barba enacted an ordinance regulating the installation, connection or attachment of street lighting facilities in the city.The ordinance also sets the procedure for the application and approval of all new streetlight connection requests in areas under the jurisdiction of the city.It, however, excludes streetlight facilities installed within private subdivisions and approved subdivision projects whose facilities do not fall within the jurisdiction and responsibility of the city government.The legislation was endorsed by the committees on energy and on laws and rules chaired by Councilors President Elipe and Ramon Tabor.Councilor Elipe noted that the city has been incurring huge electric bills because some streets are over lighted while some are underlighted. The ordinance will ensure that only proper wattage are installed in streets and thoroughfares. (LCR)

http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=news&id=950

ph_matrix

February 29th, 2008, 05:07 PM

Dads Hit Developer For Not Complying With Laws

by Lorebeth C. Requiroso/ City Council Office

ALTHOUGH City Hall welcomes investors, local legislators are maintaining a strong stance when it comes to compliance with city laws, rules and regulations.

At the regular session on Tuesday presided over by Councilor Adrian Barba, Councilor Roger Abaday expressed disgust that the developer of the proposed Santa Barbara Subdivision in Kauswagan pursued the project despite an order for the stoppage of development works pending submission of needed requirements and approval of needed clearances.The councilor said that during the joint meeting of the City Council committees on subdivision chaired by Councilor Reynaldo Advincula and on urban poor chaired by Councilor Alexander Dacer, a representative of Crown Asia assured that the company will abide by the committees’ decision.However, Councilor Abaday said the company deliberately defied the order and continued development works even without the necessary permits and clearances from the city government.For his part, Councilor Advincula said that under the housing laws, a developer has to apply for a Preliminary Approval and Locational Clearance (PALC) with the City Council before undertaking any development works. He said the developer also has to secure necessary permits from the City Engineering Office and the City Building Office.He lamented that the project was already launched even without all the necessary requirements.Councilor Caesar Ian Acenas, chair of the committee on environment, said the developer also has to secure social acceptability clearance from the concerned barangay and from the city before pursuing the project.Councilor Abaday said the developer should again be invited to shed light on these violations. (LCR)

http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=news&id=949

donnex

February 29th, 2008, 05:07 PM

Oro coop joins local energy conservation driveby Jobelle Llenas

Cagayan de Oro City (29 February) -- The Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company Inc. (CEPALCO) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) along with Cagayan de Oro's local government and the Department of Energy (DOE) to implement the Roadway Lighting Guidelines (RLG) in designated areas of the city.

Representatives of local government agencies as well as officials of neighboring provinces and cities witnessed the signing of the MOA last February 28, 2008 at the Grand Caprice Restaurant during a seminar entitled "Addressing Climate Change through Energy Efficient Lighting." The seminar explained how the MOA adheres to the cause of addressing climate change through saving energy.

Present during the MOA signing were DOE Secretary Angelo T. Reyes, Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula. CEPALCO, on the other hand, was represented by their President and Chief Operating Officer, Consuelo G. Tion.

Tion cited two reasons why CEPALCO joined the project of Energy Conservation. First, adopting Energy Efficient Lighting (EEL) systems would translate to savings on the city government's power consumption. Tion added that the project would also postpone the need for CEPALCO to upgrade their facilities and generate additional investments.

For his part, Reyes said that the MOA is a win-win proposition not just for Cagayan de Oro and CEPALCO, but also for everyone since we are all affected by climate change.

The Roadway Lighting Guidelines were developed under the DOE's Philippine Efficient Lighting Market Transformation Project (PELMATP), which seeks to reduce not only street lighting bills but also address climate change

ph_matrix

February 29th, 2008, 05:15 PM

natatawa ako sayo @fx, poor here ... :)

sa Pueblo Golf estates ka nalng Ph, mayaman ka naman.. :)

ph_matrix

February 29th, 2008, 05:17 PM

what's the house and lot pag walang beautiful girl na makasama. :lol::lol::lol: sana may mag apply...

@ph, if I were you, go for Ayala's Alegria Hills. Ganda talaga doon lalo na you can see the city-lights at night. Kaya talaga sa bulsa mo kasi magwork ka naman muna sa abroad, right? So when the time comes na malaki na ang naipon mo, so go for it!!! Hehehe

donnex

February 29th, 2008, 05:22 PM

2008/02/29

Energy chief lauds CdeO as first LGU to implement RLG
by Rutchie Cabahug Aguhob

Cagayan de Oro City (29 February) -- Energy Secretary Angelo R. Reyes has lauded Cagayan de Oro City for forging an agreement with the Cagayan De Oro Electric Light & Power Co. (CEPALCO) to formalize the implementation of the Roadway Lighting Guidelines (RLG).

The first to be done in the entire country under the Philippine Energy Efficient Lighting Market Transformation Project (PELMATP) or "Palit Ilaw," the agreement is expected to reduce the amount paid by the city for lighting the streets and ensure efficient lighting of its roads.

"Street lighting is mandatory. Our local chief executives have to make sure that the streets are properly lighted," Reyes who once held the posts of Secretary of Defense, the Interior and Local Government and Environment and Natural Resources, said

But overly designed streetlights are often the reason why the local government units incur unpaid bills while the poorly designed/lit roads and the absence of streetlights in some areas are the cause of increased crime rates and vehicular accidents, he added.

Thus, the DOE with the support of the Global Environment Facility through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will demonstrate the application of the RLG to provide strategies for the proper design of the roadway lighting system in the city aimed not only for road visibility and safety, but also energy efficiency.

Developed through the technical assistance of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE), Philippine Lighting Industry Association (PLIA) and Energy Efficiency Practitioners Association of the Philippines (ENPAP), the PELMATP hopes to subsequently reduce not only the street lighting bills but also address the issue on climate change.

The LGU which will subscribe to this program can generate as much as 80% savings of their energy bills by changing the bulbs of 250 watts to 70 watts, which means they will have more money available for other services to the people because sometimes you pay more for the heat than the light that is generated from the bulb.

The energy saved can be used by other users specifically to provide light and access for those areas which are yet unlighted. There is also less generation of energy by power plants which are using oil fuel or coal that increase greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions causing global warming that results in climate change which is the unpredictable, irregular behavior of the weather.

"We have to find a 'win-win' solution to address this problem and I am so delighted by the prospect of this project being adapted by the other LGU's nationwide," Reyes who recently signed the agreement with City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula of CDO and Consuelo G. Tion, Chief Executive Officer of CEPALCO, said.

Meanwhile, during the first quarter of 2007, the retail rate of effective unbundled energy (RREUE) in Northern Mindanao was sold at an average of Php5.878 per kilowatt hour, of which the highest rate was imposed on streetlights at Php6.88/kwh., followed by residential, Php6.00/kwh., commercial, Php5.66/kwh., public, Php5.53/kwh. and industrial, Php5.32/kwh.

Data from the National Transmission Co. (Transco) also show that in the second quarter, the RREUE in the region was sold at the same average price of Php4.35/kwh.

Again, the highest rate was imposed on streetlights at Php7.23/kwh., followed by residential, Php6.14/kwh., commercial, Php5.71/kwh., public, Php5.61/kwh. and industrial, Php5.43/kwh.

jcbroken

February 29th, 2008, 05:30 PM

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February 29th, 2008, 05:42 PM

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February 29th, 2008, 06:03 PM

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February 29th, 2008, 06:05 PM

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February 29th, 2008, 06:09 PM

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shaKEIRa

February 29th, 2008, 08:16 PM

:D

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

ako imo pasabot? taga davao ko tapos school ko sa msu-iit...

ona

February 29th, 2008, 09:09 PM

bariQ

February 29th, 2008, 10:09 PM

chada man ang balas sa initao pero batuhon man ang tubig. kapila nako nasamad da :lol:

kiera_1990

February 29th, 2008, 11:26 PM

yey!!! hello guys... "kay tagal kong namatay... at ngayon ay nabuhayy" hahha... lols...

anyways.. 2 weeks nalang makatapak nasad ko sa yuta sa pilipinas... hay salamat... anyways... Im staying in manila for 1 night... sa Pan Pacific... hahaha... ganda ganda ng mga hotels sa manila.. ngalang hirap maghanap ng "good value" hotel... dami dami bad reviews kahit mga 5 star hotels... hahaha... ika naman ang Traders hotel nga ng Shangri-la... mabaho daw O_O na turn off ako huhuhu... *hence nawala ako dito... nabaliw ako hanap ng hotel** Diamond Hotel lang yata and Pan Pacific ang hindi nilait.. hahaha~

Pero mabubutas bulsa ko nito... anyways... ano na nangyari dito??? wow renuvate ang Pearlmont??? maingay talaga yan dyan at that time... buti nalang di ako magstay dyan... hehehe~

BTW... wala pa rin ako final lodging/apartelle style na matayhan sa CDO... huhuhu~

Anyways... CANT WAIT TO STAY at PAN PACIFIC... weeee... di ako ang magbabayad!!!! the best things in life comes for free talga noh??? hahah~

kiera_1990

February 29th, 2008, 11:32 PM

^^ romantika ka pala kira :D

please do take pictures of cdo, labi na katong mga usahay lang makitan :D

hahaha.. romatica??? :lol: ako pa... dali lang ako ma "swept of my feet"... lalo na pag mga simpleng bagay lang... as they say.. its the little things that count... hehehe... even things that would seem CORNY kung panuorin sa tv... nakuuuu... im a sucker for love... ahhahaha~ :banana:

aw uu pala.. sa CDO... yes I will take pictures... **kung di makalimutan ang camera** :nuts: I`ve always liked digital photography and watnot... :laugh: so mag eenjoy talga ako pa-click click ng camera... hahahah~

I`ll also post pics of the Marco Hotel Ballroom since dun iheld debut ko... anyways.. asa man dapit ang mga lugar nga "usahay ra makitan"... hehehe... KANAL SA CARMEN??? XD

kiera_1990

February 29th, 2008, 11:36 PM

^^ oi.. NATUNOK na ko ug botelya dana dots!!!! sakit kaayo... gisuyop sa ako papa ang dugo!!! hahahahahaa... gilok!

GearX

March 1st, 2008, 01:32 AM

Now you know. :lol:

now everybody knows...:lol:

GearX

March 1st, 2008, 01:36 AM

National Food Congress
PIA Press Release
2008/02/29
Agri stakeholders gather in food confab (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p080229.htm&no=84)
by Jobelle Llenas

Cagayan de Oro City (29 February) -- "Negosyo sa Sakahan – Laban sa Kahirapan" " Pagkain sa Mesa – Ramdam ko ang Kaunlaran" This was the theme of the Food Summit held last February 26, 2008 at the Grand Caprice Restaurant.

Then called National Food Congress, this Summit was the third of five clusters being held nation wide. The first two were held in Clark Pampanga and Metro Manila, while the next two legs are set for the cities of Davao and Cebu.

Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Jesus Paras led DA officials during the summit. Heads of the DA Regional Field Units (DA RFUs) also were present, with Dir. Constancio Maghanoy, Jr. (DA RFU-10); Dir. Oscar Parawan (DA RFU-9), Dir. Ric Regis (DARFU-13).

Also present were heads of the department's various programs, such as Dir. Milo Reyes (GMA Corn Program), Dir. Carlos Mendoza (GMA Live Stock Program), Dir. Francis Malabanan (GMA Live Rice Program), Dir. Rafael Espino (GMA High Value Commercial Crop Program) and Dir. Malcolm Sarmento of the Bureau of Fisheries.

Among the issues discussed were the effects of climate change to the country's food production and the sufficiency of the Mindanao area in producing food, especially rice.

Undersecretary Paras explained that they have been preparing for two possible scenarios, which are either drought or severe rain. Paras explained that the preparations were done because climate change has altered existing seasonal weather conditions.

Livestock, on the other hand, experiences very little effects since the environment is more controlled, clarified Dir. Mendoza. Dir. Sarmento, on the other hand, suggests fish farming so that like livestock, fish production would also experience little effects from climate change.

The event was an area-wide consultation covering regions 9, 10, and 13. Hundreds of participants from both public and private sectors joined the summit looking forward to learn ways to improve food production. (PIA-10)

GearX

March 1st, 2008, 01:40 AM

Pupos: Hanjin needs 40,000 workers for Shipyard Project (http://www.kagay-an.com/articles.php?art_id=1813&sec_id=1&cat_id=1)
By Mike Baños

South Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries needs 40,000 workers over the next few years to construct and operate their $2 billion shipyard in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.

"Hanjin officials prefer untrained applicants so they can be properly trained the Hanjin standards," said Pacifico Pupos, Jr., presidential assistant for Northern Mindanao. "In fact, the first batch of 50 welders is now training in Hanjin's Subic facility."

Besides welders, Pupos said Hanjin would also be needed plumbers and electricians for the project. He said Hanjin will be shortly opening its recruitment offices in Cagayan de Oro.
:applause:

The shipyard is the firm's second in the country and will be situated in a 441.8-hectare lot at the Phividec Industrial Estate. The new facility will have a capacity of 830,000 tons per year when completed in 2017, the Phividec Industrial Authority said earlier in a statement. It will be the largest in the county-even bigger than Hanjin's $1-billion shipyard complex in Subic-and would employ 40,000 people to initially make ship parts.

The first phase of its Phividec operations will fabricate pipes and light bridges with a maximum capacity of 80,000 tons a year starting next year. The facility's capacity would expand to 830,000 tons in the next 15 years, when it starts producing cargo and container ships.

General Manager Jeong Sup Shim said Hanjin decided to build the facility in Misamis Oriental after the Philippine government declared the 441.8-hectare project site an economic zone. This would allow Hanjin to import duty-free capital equipment and avail of income tax holidays.

Jeong said Hanjin will inject at least P4.6 billion per year into the local economy in salaries and wages for its employees.

This year, Hanjin expects to finish most of its first US$1.68-billion shipyard in the Philippines located in a 349-hectare lot at the Subic Bay Freeport zone, which is scheduled for completion by 2011.

Capacity constraints in Korea have forced Hanjin to go overseas for its expansion. The firm is scheduled to deliver 33 medium-sized container vessels worth approximately $3 billion in the next two years and build 82 large-sized ships from 2009 to 2011 at its Philippine facilities.

GEEIO

March 1st, 2008, 01:43 AM

whether i'm a girl or a guy, it doesn't matter. i like shakeira, i think she's cute.
i like her shades!! she looks so cool.

GearX

March 1st, 2008, 01:45 AM

SouthCal Kagay-anons donate PT Boat replica for MacArthur Shrine (http://www.kagay-an.com/articles.php?art_id=1815&sec_id=1&cat_id=1)
By Roy Gaane

The Kagay-anon International of Southern California (KISC) have donated a
PT Boat (PT-41) replica to the City of Cagayan de Oro.

The 36" inch PT-41 replica will be encased in glass in the MarArthur Memorial
Shrine to rise in Macabalan Port where PT-41 with General Douglas
MacArthur on board landed on his way to Australia. On board with
Gen MacArthur was his wife Jean, their son, Arthur and members of the
MacArthur staff.

The MacArthur Memorial Shrine will be inaugurated on March 13 with
the presence of U.S. Ambassador Kristy Kenney and naval
representatives from Norfolk, Virginia. The shrine is just one of
the historical site projects in Cagayan de Oro of Mayor Jaruala.

GearX

March 1st, 2008, 01:47 AM

Looking Out for No. 1 (http://www.kagay-an.com/articles.php?art_id=1816&sec_id=3&cat_id=14)
By Mike Baños

The Sound of Music is one of Rogers and Hammerstein's immortal classics and as the lyrics of the song "Do Re Mi" put it, the beginning is indeed, a very good place to start.

I hope Mayor Tinnex Jaraula and City Tourism Officer also like and believe the wisdom behind that line, because on the road to making Cagayan de Oro the No. 1 Tourism Destination, our Lumbia Airport (and later Laguindingan), Macabalan Ports and East and West Bus Terminals are where we should focus our attention for a start.

Specifically, let's talk about our taxis which are ballyhooed to be among the best, not merely in Mindanao, but even compared to most of the rattletrap units that pass as taxis in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao. Here, we have the Toyota Altis, an upscale economy car which is roomy and in other parts of the country are used as personal cars by well-heeled denizens of the middle class. Here too we have the latest models of the Nissan Sentra, Toyota Avanza, and others which we can make pasigarbo to our less fortunate fellow commuters in Zamboanga, Butuan, Iligan, Davao and other metropolitan cities in the Visayas and Mindanao.

Alas, appearances are all there is mostly to Cagayan de Oro's taxis. When a commuter who's bound for the airport hails one, he hasn't even quite settled in his seat before he's assailed with the standard spiel of having to add an additional P50 because it's difficult to get a fare back from the airport and they can't pick up passengers at the arrival terminal because of the presence of a cooperative which has exclusive rights to the taxi stand in that area.

That ain't all folks. Them taxis in the taxi stands, as well as those in the Macabalan seaport and Bulua/Agora terminals will charge you P250 (no meter please!) for a ride downtown.

Swindabu! Since when did commuters have to subsidize the taxi driver's fuel consumption coming from these points of entry? And who's behind the rackets in these entry points that drivers have to cough up princely sums just to get into the taxi stand?

There's so many ways City Hall can teach these taxis a lesson, or more specially, the people who are raking in the moolah from all these rackets.

One, they can set up checkpoints near the exits of the airport, seaport and bus terminals to check if the meters of taxis departing with passengers are indeed running. If not, the passengers have the option to transfer to other taxis not in the queue.

Two, city hall and the Department of Tourism, or more specifically, the Philippine Tourism Authority can jointly sponsor the procurement and operation of shuttle buses to and from these points of entry just like what Cebu and other international airports in other cities of the world are doing. I'm sure commuters won't mind paying even P100 for a ride to and from the airport or seaport just as long as there's ample space for them to stretch their legs and accommodate all their luggage.

Of course, there's the obvious remedy of plain arresting the erring drivers for overcharging or perhaps confiscating their licenses and maybe suspending them for a definite period depending on the gravity and frequency of their offenses. But that would deny a family its source of livelihood and wouldn't sit well with many Pinoys who are already struggling to eke out a living in our overcrowded industries.

But before we even start dreaming of No. 1, let's start at the very beginning, which is indeed a very good place to start.

GEEIO

March 1st, 2008, 01:49 AM

i think GEEIO is a guy.

are u sure? how did u know? well, i was gone for almost six years now. i still remember everything in cdo. that city is so cool. my favorite places to hang out there is macumba and ghana. i've never been to davao actually, but my family told me that it grows pretty fast. but, i think cdo still is the best. i'm excited to go home for vacation next year.

GearX

March 1st, 2008, 01:57 AM

Official: Oro to lose P100M in 'ecozones' (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/02/29/news/official.oro.to.lose.p100m.in.ecozones..html)

YOU can call it tax avoidance 101.

More businesses in Cagayan de Oro are applying to be classified as special economic zones (ecozone), which would exempt them from paying business and real property taxes but meant revenue losses for the local government.

But here's the caveat: taxes lost from these ecozones would reach P100 million if all four pending conversion applications were approved, Treasurer Lino Daral warned.

Daral said that when the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) declared Del Monte Philippines, Inc. (DMPI) as an economic zone in November last year, it translated to an automatic loss of P54 million in real property and business taxes this year.

Republic Act No. 7916 otherwise known as the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995, as amended under Republic Act No. 8748 in 1998, exempts ecozones from national and local taxes.

Before DMPI's conversion, Cagayan de Oro has three existing ecozones: Pueblo de Oro IT Park and the "IT Buildings" of SM Cagayan de Oro (SMCO) and Georgetown Cybermall fronting the Liceo University in Barangay Carmen.

Despite the resulting losses, however, the 15th City Council recommended at least four more businesses to be classified as ecozones, three of which were approved December of last year.

Two months before the May 14 elections, the 14th City Council endorsed the application of Ororama Megacenter.

Ororama, owned by businessman Hong Sy, paid 1.4 million in business and real property taxes last year, records from the City Finance Department show.

If Ororama's ecozone application is approved, Daral estimated that the company's taxes this year would be reduced to a "negligible P100,000."

"But that's just one company. Estimating the taxes that the city would be forced to relinquish if all these applicants are granted an ecozone status, it would be safe to say that the losses would reach over P100 million," the city treasurer told this paper.

Daral also pointed out that when the City Council backed all the applications for ecozone status, the legislative body has never consulted the Finance Department.

"Some of the councilors were even surprised to learn later what an ecozone classification meant to the local coffers," he said.

Daral said ecozone applications should be studied thoroughly before any endorsement is made, "lest we be deprived of the rightful revenues."

He said he the City Council should consider the withdrawal of all four endorsements it has already made, and put on hold the incoming requests from companies wishing ecozone status "until studies are made to evaluate the soundness of these applications."

Earlier, Mayor Constantino expressed alarm over the DMPI's ecozone status, threatening he will not hesitate to have it reversed if it proves to be disadvantageous to the city.

GearX

March 1st, 2008, 02:03 AM

Oro Chamber inducts new set of officers (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/02/29/bus/oro.chamber.inducts.new.set.of.officers.html)

THE Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ORO CHAMBER) held its 1st Quarter General Membership Meeting and Induction of Officers Wednesday at the Grand Caprice Restaurant.

Mr. Rodolfo Meñes, the new Oro Chamber President led the new set of officers: Elpidio M. Paras - Immediate Past President; Dr. Fe R. Juarez - VP for Chamber Relations; Rafael U. Paguio - VP for Membership; Ramid P. Gualberto - VP for Business Development; Antonio D. Uy - VP for Adminisrtation; Noel M. Nalzaro - VP for Finance; Agapito S. Suan, Jr - Treasurer; Loreta C. Rafisura - Corporate Secretary; Francisco L. Rolida, Ruben A. Vegafria, Engr. Benito C. Tan, Jordan G. Tiu and Jeffrey T. Ang.

Mr. Meñes, in his speech said one of the many factors of finding positive approaches and solutions in helping the city become more developed is the Oro Chamber's symbiotic relationship between the local and national government.

He also emphasizes the need of the members to be united as one in order to become a successful world class chamber.

Meñes also boasts of the development of the Oro Chamber Business and Development Center which will become the future venue for showcasing different products of the city.

Mr. Edgardo G. Lacson, Vice President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Incoming President of PCCI lead the induction ceremony.

In his keynote speech, Mr. Lacson said, "A study made by Asian Institute Management shows that Cagayan de Oro speaks of a major improvements in economic development as shown in the peace and order situation it presently had."

Among the key programs of Mr. Meñes are membership development, training, business development and policy advocacy and regulations. (Abigail C. Malalis)

GearX

March 1st, 2008, 02:05 AM

Friday, February 29, 2008
'Markings of our life' (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/02/29/life/.markings.of.our.life..html)
By Abigail C. Malalis

SIBAY Art Space became part of Cagayan de Oro society on July 2003 with the pioneering exhibit "Drawings". It evolved into a rendezvous space of the Kagay-anon artists, a transient home for visiting artists from Mindanao and other parts of the country, an art studio, an exhibition space, a forum for artistic discourse and sharing. But the reality of economics and personal demands prompted Sibay to bow out with the closing of "Drawings 2" on July 2006.

Yet the passion for continuing what has been started echoes on the minds of the artists who, in their efforts, were able to connect again and came up with the art exhibit last February 22. It will last till March 14.

Nonoy Estarte, Bet Vamenta, Jake Vamenta, Nick Aca, Ian Aguilar and Errol Balcos, who are synonymous with Cagayan de Oro art, are the artists who persisted in creating for the pure joy of expression and the challenge of technical mastery amidst the difficulties and financial hardships in life.

"It is one of the obstacles in this profession. We really love what we are doing, pero kinahanglan pod namo manginabuhi para pod makapalit sa mga (but we also need to earn to buy) necessary materials needed for our drawings," Errol said.

"Dala nako kanunay ang akong (I'm always bringing with me my) drawing pads and pencil so that whenever I saw something nice to be drawn, I can write the details on my paper. It is also important to have a positive mood and happy disposition. Time also plays a big thing in making my drawings," he said.

Nonoy Estarte's art works speaks more of his opinion and ideology of the present situation in our society.

"The works are intimate and personal. It is in this intimate level that we experience the heightened artistic encounter with the narrative of a fluid line, the pregnant volume of a subtle shade, the drama of a definitive contour, and the eloquence of a blank space," he said.

This exhibition connects us to the basics in life as much as ink reminisces the basics of making a mark.

It is but appropriate that Sibay, in its reappearance, returns to the basic. As the name suggests, it will always be a welcome annex to our lives an independent extension that heightens our senses on the world around us and on ourselves.

Sibay Art Space is open from 9:00 in the morning till 6:00 in the evening, Mondays to Fridays. It is located at the Mezzanine Floor of MG Insurance Bldg alng R.N Abejuela St, here in Cagayan de Oro City.

boju2

March 1st, 2008, 02:23 AM

boju2

March 1st, 2008, 02:31 AM

are u sure? how did u know? well, i was gone for almost six years now. i still remember everything in cdo. that city is so cool. my favorite places to hang out there is macumba and ghana. i've never been to davao actually, but my family told me that it grows pretty fast. but, i think cdo still is the best. i'm excited to go home for vacation next year.

You know, frankly speaking I don't like your entry here. You can promote CDO to the highest level without compromising other city. I have a vibration that you are not a true blooded kagay-anon... as in...

Can we have a deal, if you want to join this thread please make this thread a decent one. Don't behave like what you observed in others, a Kagay-anon is a peaceful individual and most especially has heart of gold. Wag kang susugod basta-basta, antayin mo nalang kung aatakihin tayo at dun mo i-defend ang city mo. Can you change your tone? Is it ok? Deal:cheers::cheers: Anyway, WELCOME here :cheers::cheers::cheers:

boju2

March 1st, 2008, 02:42 AM

boju2

March 1st, 2008, 02:52 AM

GearX

March 1st, 2008, 03:30 AM

It's a big NO IMO to discourage these pending application for ecozone. This a reality now to be able to be competitive. Pass these all pending application please. The downside effect is only temporary. It should be the government will exert more effort in map all tax evaders and deter corruption in the government side to boost financial status of the city. When all of these ecozone will in full operation, the hundred million losses of the government will be back not just 100M more or less but it even twice or thrice. Not only the city government benefited of these but also the vast of city's residents and visitors.

Btw, can you have the picture of the Georgetown Cybermall fronting the Liceo University in Barangay Carmen? Is it there already vertically standing? Or this is the currently under construction the one that you post in the previous thread fronting Liceo and nearby the Church?

I think the Georgetown Cybermall is the one inside Elipe Park?...:cheers: or is it the Elipe Park itself.:ohno:

GearX

March 1st, 2008, 03:36 AM

:applause: Nice move and a very good news that CDO be the first of it. Even sa bahay ko pinalitan ko lahat ng mga ilaw kaya 60 percent ang nabawas ko sa energy consumption. I have a plan also to reduced to the lowest level of energy consumption by using LED in all my lighting utilities. This will be reduced to 90 to 95 percent of energy consumption.:cheers:

as a first in the country, this will be presented to the United Nations!
:applause::applause::applause:

Alingatong

March 1st, 2008, 04:09 AM

Nasa spotlight na naman ang CDO. :cheers:

GearX

March 1st, 2008, 04:14 AM

Painters show stories of survival, power (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20080223-120779/Painters-show-stories-of-survival-power)
By Lina Sagaral Reyes
Mindanao Bureau
First Posted 22:38:00 02/23/2008

THE WORD BALUGTO in Talaandig means rainbow but ironically even after Marcelino Necosia had renamed himself Balugto in an effort to affirm his tribal roots, his oeuvre’s palette didn’t get a dash of the ephemeral sky-bridge’s varied hues.

Instead Balugto’s colors are a monochrome of earth tones—rich browns to fiery oranges to dark reds.

Balugto, 22, is one of the six resident painters here who belong to the Talaandig tribe and whose works are exhibited at the Museo de Oro, the repository of Mindanao folklore at the Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro until July this year.

Instead of expensive synthetic paints, all the six visual artists use earth pigments, the soil which is readily available, free material right under their feet in the tribal community of Songco on the foothills of Mt. Kitanglad, about 50 kilometers away from Malaybalay City.

Dubbed “Yuta,” meaning “land, ground, soil” in Binisaya as well as Talaandig, the exhibit features large works of, literally, soil on canvas, by Balugto as well as Rodelio “Waway” Saway Sr., Junathan “Sultan” Cruz, Soliman Poonon, Marlon “Tambuloy” Necosia and Raul Bendit.

The exhibit is a landmark of sorts for both the Talaandig as well as the Museo.

For the first time painters of indigenous descent are working together for several months to produce works based on the mythologies of their forbears. Thus the visual narratives are actually a new form of storytelling.

Among the Talaandig, stories are passed on as oral tradition either as chants and songs or as gestures of dance.

The painters say this is their way of giving back to their community, preserving and developing their culture.

For the Museo, it is the first time that illustrations of folk traditions are done by indigenous people themselves.

Before this, the institution, founded in the 1970s, showed folk life of Mindanao’s tribes with visual interpretations done by Nonoy Estarte, its resident artist, who now curates this show.

“Yuta” thus is the fruition of decades-old nurturing of craft among this generation of Talaandig artisans and crafters.

The five look up to Saway, 39, as their mentor. They even grant him the title Master Jedi, after the character of a sage in the epic film trilogy, “Star Wars.” They also acknowledge lessons and advice the learned from lowlander artists like Errol Balcos and Tating Soliva.

It has been 10 years since Saway’s first painting of an earthen jar using Songco’s clayey soil was among those in a survey exhibit of artworks by Mindanaoan visual artists.

It was Estarte, who led the art festival’s host, Cagayan de Oro Art Guild then, who pushed for the inclusion of Saway’s work.

Since then, Saway had painted, using soil as medium, and relayed the love-for-this-earth-based art among the young in workshops right in Songco.

“I saw the arts as a viable path in which these youngsters can go back to the ancient good ways of the tribe,” said Waway. “Otherwise, they would have all drowned in vices when they dropped out of school,” he said.

Waway and company gather soils from different parts of their village as well as in other parts of Mindanao, from Camiguin, Iligan and Davao. These soil pigments are filtered and sifted and then mixed with transparent glue.

The painters use the common paintbrush to apply the soil-glue blend on canvas. On the suggestion of Kublai, a painter from Davao, they apply acrylic emulsion on their work to give it a certain luster that earth colors lack.

Despite using the same material prepared in the same process, each has developed his own signature style and palettes.

“We don’t share styles. Instead we influence each other’s concepts and ideas,” says Sultan, whose works feature land like sinuous human bodies, with trees growing from abundant hair.

“We agree on the ideas and comment on each other’s work. Yet we still allow each one to do something for himself alone, what satisfies his individual cravings,” said Waway.

Waway’s work are abstracted human figures in a tableau framing the narrative of the seven altars, the last step towards the immortality of the folk leaders. Soliman’s works highlight the adventures of Agyu and Bataay whose powers include flying on air astride a shield and a winnowing basket.

Balugto’s and Bendit’s works may yet herald the subtle shift of attitude towards women as tribal heroes in a still largely patriarchal community as well as a breaking away from gender stereotypes. In their frames, women are recast from mere passive faces and figures to be ogled into heroes of survival and power.

Balugto’s “Bai Ginamayong dawsa lenep” (Bai Ginamayong during the big flood) illustrates the travails of Bai Ginamayong, a folk hero, as she clings for dear life on a drum during a great flood while Bendit’s shows “Anac,” another folk character in Ulaging, the creation myth, playing the “pulala,” the long nose bamboo flute, floating on a leaf.

“It is how I imagined our tribe’s version of ‘rapture’, floating away, and since I don’t know how to visualize rapture, I use the leaf as the seat on which Anac takes flight,” says Bendit, appraising his own work’s coarse spontaneity. According to Bendit, like the Christian version, rapture is a state in which a human being goes to heaven without dying, a form of immortality.

In Bendit’s work, Anac is said to have thrown her flute back to earth and it became a species of bamboo good for making musical instruments.

When asked why both had chosen to portray strong women as heroes, Bendit quickly replies: “Because we are disgrasyados.”

Disgrasyados, what? Bendit explained it is a play on the term, disgrasyada, and we somehow get the drift.

Literally, disgrasyada means “the victim of an accident,” a term coined from the Spanish to mean a woman who begets a child out of wedlock.

“Our woman left us,” confess Balugto and Bendit, forsaken young lovers and fathers, on their faces the looks between a grin and a grimace.

The use of earth pigments is not unique. In several parts of the world, it is part of a global emergence of organic arts created from non-toxic, organic materials. And, of course, thousands-years-old stick figures on cave walls in Mexico and France dated even before the Australian Aborigines chew and blow ocher on rocks, for instance, show that human beings first use soil to tell their stories in the shadows cast probably by camp fire.

The tribe

The Talaandig, a sub-tribe of the Banwaon tribe, are basically gentle people and live freely in communities in the forests at the boundaries of Agusan del Sur and Bukidnon.

They depend mainly on farming and hunting for livelihood. They also sell honey to lowlanders or barter their handicrafts to other tribal communities.

GearX

March 1st, 2008, 04:19 AM

Cagayan de Oro tests DoE lighting project (http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20080301118320.html)
Gerry Gorit

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — This city is now a showcase of the Energy Efficient Lighting (EEL) system being promoted by the Department of Energy through its Philippine Efficient Lighting Market Transformation Project (PELMATP).

City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula signed on behalf of the city government, a tripartite agreement with the Department of Energy represented by Energy Secretary Angelo T. Reyes and the Cagayan Electric Power and Light Co. (Ceplaco) represented by its president and chief operating officer, Consuelo G. Tion, on the implementation of the EEL system in the city.

The tripartite agreement aims to achieve and sustain the objectives of energy efficiency promoted by DoE under the PELMATP.

PELMATP is a project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and implemented by DoE.

During the signing of the memorandum of agreement held at the Grand Caprice Restaurant, Mayor Jaraula thanked Sec. Reyes for choosing Cagayan de Oro as pilot area for EEL system on street lighting.

Mayor Jaraula is optimistic that the EEL system will be successfully installed in the city with the city government’s partnership with Cepalco, which is considered one of the best electric service providers in the country today.

"Let the other places in the country follow us and replicate what we have done in energy conservation in Cagayan de Oro," Mayor Jaraula told participants in a seminar on "Addressing Climate Change."

qwert_guy

March 1st, 2008, 04:20 AM

i love CDeO :yes:

GEEIO

March 1st, 2008, 04:37 AM

You know, frankly speaking I don't like your entry here. You can promote CDO to the highest level without compromising other city. I have a vibration that you are not a true blooded kagay-anon... as in...

Can we have a deal, if you want to join this thread please make this thread a decent one. Don't behave like what you observed in others, a Kagay-anon is a peaceful individual and most especially has heart of gold. Wag kang susugod basta-basta, antayin mo nalang kung aatakihin tayo at dun mo i-defend ang city mo. Can you change your tone? Is it ok? Deal:cheers::cheers: Anyway, WELCOME here :cheers::cheers::cheers:
hey, thanks man! anyways, i am a true kagay-anon. i was born and raised there. we should both promote the city of Cagayan de Oro and Davao coz these are mindanao's pride. what's wrong if we mention davao? i am not comparing them, but i am excited of the progress of these two cities. let me know if i'm right.

DonKoY

March 1st, 2008, 07:13 AM

DonKoY

March 1st, 2008, 07:19 AM

it's OK mayor....we're not in a hurry. We're just promoting CDO. Besides, we're not the proponents of the said project. Glad for you to share this info with us. ^^

Many thanks! Besides, I'm so glad for your job well done here.

DonKoY

March 1st, 2008, 07:55 AM

Farirah

March 1st, 2008, 09:03 AM

Farirah

March 1st, 2008, 09:11 AM

^^ oi.. NATUNOK na ko ug botelya dana dots!!!! sakit kaayo... gisuyop sa ako papa ang dugo!!! hahahahahaa... gilok!

Basin lahi ang gisuyop? :lol:

Farirah

March 1st, 2008, 09:26 AM

what's the house and lot pag walang beautiful girl na makasama. :lol::lol::lol: sana may mag apply...

Ay sos! Magtrabaho ka muna. Kapag marami ka nang pera sa pagbalik mo dito with red hot sports car galing abroad, mga chicks na ang tatakbo sa 'yo. :lol:

Well @ph, try mo sa Taekwood Hills. I'm sure bukid rin yun at overlooking ang city proper. ^^

shaKEIRa

March 1st, 2008, 09:48 AM

whether i'm a girl or a guy, it doesn't matter. i like shakeira, i think she's cute.
i like her shades!! she looks so cool.

thanks... i'll be in cdo this sunday and im so excited to see the LKK area... hmmmm... see yah!!!

boju2

March 1st, 2008, 10:29 AM

hey, thanks man! anyways, i am a true kagay-anon. i was born and raised there. we should both promote the city of Cagayan de Oro and Davao coz these are mindanao's pride. what's wrong if we mention davao? i am not comparing them, but i am excited of the progress of these two cities. let me know if i'm right.

Thanks GEEIO:) You're right:approve: I'm just caution you on comparing between city specially the one you mentioned 'coz it might not as good to others thinking as what you think. I mean even though we are all entitled in our own opinion but opinion on comparison may triggers others hard hitting opinions. Other reasons are in history:D

Anyways, welcome again here and :cheers: with us. Let's keep promote our city, our place, our pride - the city of Golden Friendship!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

boju2

March 1st, 2008, 10:32 AM

Good news indeed! It's time that CEPALCO will pay their more than 32 million tax. Many thanks to the ordinance, which the city government can dictate CEPALCO and other future electrical companies that are planning to enter in CDO to fix anything in relation to electrical hazards. This move will push one of the mayor's ambitious plan in making CDO free from spaghetti wires.

Ah, what I understand the proceeds of this tax will finance for the fixing and maintenance of spaghetti wires scattered in the city, right?

boju2

March 1st, 2008, 10:35 AM

boju2

March 1st, 2008, 10:38 AM

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:cheers::cheers:Nice shots @jc. Talaag gyod ni jcbroken da bisag asa moabot...

boju2

March 1st, 2008, 10:41 AM

^^Anong meron dyan? Ah, what I mean anong company ang meron dyan?

boju2

March 1st, 2008, 10:56 AM

^^Wow, excited na ko sa pics na mapost mo dito, tingnan natin kung singganda mo ba ang kuha mo...:D

jcbroken

March 1st, 2008, 02:38 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 02:40 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 02:41 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 02:42 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 02:43 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 03:28 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 03:31 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 03:33 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 03:34 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 03:37 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 03:38 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 03:39 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 03:42 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 03:43 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 03:46 PM

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jcbroken

March 1st, 2008, 03:55 PM

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Sorry, dont have other snapshots on Ororama. We we're just passing the area when i took these earlier today.

jcbroken

March 1st, 2008, 04:09 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 04:10 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 04:11 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 04:28 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 04:31 PM

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jcbroken

March 1st, 2008, 04:40 PM

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jcbroken

March 1st, 2008, 04:45 PM

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bariQ

March 1st, 2008, 04:46 PM

omg!!! nice pics jcbroken!!! makes me miss cdo more..... ilang tulog nalang :D

yung skypark, lounge typecafe rin pala na parang tambayan, i think ang nag una2 ana kai ang izzy's sa gaisano sakto ba? kanang naay mga beanies og sofa na kaunan! tapos pati buns and pizza lounge type japon siya :D
grabe jud mag innovate mga cagayanon da :applause:

jcbroken

March 1st, 2008, 04:50 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 04:59 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 05:13 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 05:26 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 05:26 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 05:38 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 05:43 PM

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March 1st, 2008, 05:58 PM

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bariQ

March 1st, 2008, 06:15 PM

aKAla ko simbahan... natasha pala :lol:

GEEIO

March 1st, 2008, 10:08 PM

thanks... i'll be in cdo this sunday and im so excited to see the LKK area... hmmmm... see yah!!!

u can't see me. i'm still here in the U.S. maybe next year if u keep in touch with me. lol! why are u so gorgeous?!!!!

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 02:03 AM

How many times do we have to remind you not to compare cities ha ?, continue what you are doing and we are sure sure you are not going to be here for long... :ohno::ohno::ohno:

are u sure? how did u know? well, i was gone for almost six years now. i still remember everything in cdo. that city is so cool. my favorite places to hang out there is macumba and ghana. i've never been to davao actually, but my family told me that it grows pretty fast. but, i think cdo still is the best. i'm excited to go home for vacation next year.

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 02:19 AM

So this is not comparing for you ? If you may ask why we refrain from comparing it to other cities? , because it's usually the start of trouble, if you ask why ? , read thread 1 to 20. Again don't be to obvious that you are something like a reborn. If you want to live longer here go along with others... :) huwag mo contrahin mga cdo scc. warn you.

I think davao is way better than cdo. I mean when it comes to lifestyle and urban living. But CDO will soon become the princess city of the south and it will never become a queen becuase no one can beat Cebu in its prime.

I think davao is way better than cdo

hey, thanks man! anyways, i am a true kagay-anon. i was born and raised there. we should both promote the city of Cagayan de Oro and Davao coz these are mindanao's pride. what's wrong if we mention davao? i am not comparing them, but i am excited of the progress of these two cities. let me know if i'm right.

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 02:25 AM

Wow, I miss tanduay with friends. :lol::lol::lol:

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ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 02:28 AM

Sinimulan na pla yong velez st. rehabilitation works ...

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ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 02:36 AM

^^ picture ha ! , a asahan namin yan !

Ex!lE

March 2nd, 2008, 02:38 AM

^ unsa man nga picture ang imng gustong makit-an, ang kang kiera o ang sa CDO? :lol:

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 02:39 AM

Or maybe yong vacant lot in front of Liceo yong na picture ko b4 near the church ?

I think the Georgetown Cybermall is the one inside Elipe Park?...:cheers: or is it the Elipe Park itself.:ohno:

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 02:41 AM

ikaw gyud @exile ! both oi.. :)

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 02:45 AM

^^ potential kaayo na nga beach e develop !

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 02:47 AM

^^ O o mga no, problema ba yon pwede naman pala 12 story below the ground ;)

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 02:48 AM

grabe ka naman @far ehehehe, i sure kong ganon pang shot time lang yong mga tatakbo ehehehe

Ay sos! Magtrabaho ka muna. Kapag marami ka nang pera sa pagbalik mo dito with red hot sports car galing abroad, mga chicks na ang tatakbo sa 'yo. :lol:

Well @ph, try mo sa Taekwood Hills. I'm sure bukid rin yun at overlooking ang city proper. ^^

calyx2008

March 2nd, 2008, 05:29 AM

basin mag-change mind sila ug duol ra sa SM ang Koresco 12 storey ug dili sa golf course

calyx2008

March 2nd, 2008, 05:31 AM

^^ oi.. NATUNOK na ko ug botelya dana dots!!!! sakit kaayo... gisuyop sa ako papa ang dugo!!! hahahahahaa... gilok!

naglain ako paminaw daaa....waaah

calyx2008

March 2nd, 2008, 05:32 AM

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calyx2008

March 2nd, 2008, 05:33 AM

Or maybe yong vacant lot in front of Liceo yong na picture ko b4 near the church ?

naay Cybermall abay Dunkin Donuts atbang Liceo gym

calyx2008

March 2nd, 2008, 05:34 AM

Atrium Limketkai
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calyx2008

March 2nd, 2008, 05:36 AM

murag sugdan na gyud guba ang Velez para i-concrete

calyx2008

March 2nd, 2008, 05:37 AM

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ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 05:59 AM

^^ i think drainage pa yong inuna...

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:00 AM

4lanes manang velez ba? butangan na unta na nilag linya oi :D

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 06:07 AM

^^ i hope may asphalt na overlay din..

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:12 AM

ano ang kaibahan ng macadamized at asphalt? diba ang asphalt yung parang tahimik ang kalsada tapos darker siya kesa semento?

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:13 AM

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netopia is overpriced IMO.. bagal pa ng PC nila tapos may scrolling ads pa sa baba ng screen

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:14 AM

sana matapos na ang CDOICC...

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:16 AM

^^ potential kaayo na nga beach e develop !

kaad2 nako dira... bati man ang cottage.. hehehe! IMO!
puede siya pangbarkada2 pero kung seryosong turista nga mubayad jud, dli siya kapasa... ang white sand ang nakachada jud ug tin-aw ang tubig

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:18 AM

hahaha.. romatica??? :lol: ako pa... dali lang ako ma "swept of my feet"... lalo na pag mga simpleng bagay lang... as they say.. its the little things that count... hehehe... even things that would seem CORNY kung panuorin sa tv... nakuuuu... im a sucker for love... ahhahaha~ :banana:

aw uu pala.. sa CDO... yes I will take pictures... **kung di makalimutan ang camera** :nuts: I`ve always liked digital photography and watnot... :laugh: so mag eenjoy talga ako pa-click click ng camera... hahahah~

I`ll also post pics of the Marco Hotel Ballroom since dun iheld debut ko... anyways.. asa man dapit ang mga lugar nga "usahay ra makitan"... hehehe... KANAL SA CARMEN??? XD

na sweep off pod ko saimo avatar da! oi imbitari bya ko hab! :nuts::nuts::nuts:
usahay makita = rarely seen faces of CDO :D

Pan Pacific? kana ba ang nasa roxas blvd?

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 06:19 AM

^^ last news na basa ko doon may probs na naman, delayed daw yong funds. :ohno:

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:19 AM

o basin sad sa downtown :D

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:20 AM

muna diay walay progress... sayang ang opportunity ani... pero chance ni sa mga hotel na maka catch up :D

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:22 AM

43% of 67,000 pass nursing board (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20080221-120244/UPDATE-43-of-67000-pass-nursing-board)
By Veronica Uy
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 10:19:00 02/21/2008

MANILA, Philippines -- At least 43 percent of the 67,000 examinees who took the nursing board in December 2007 have passed, Leonor Rosero-Tripon, chairman of the Professional Regulation Commission told INQUIRER.net Thursday.

Tripon said the 43.42 percent passing mark was “within the usual range.”

She said among the nursing graduates who took the exam were those who were required by the Court of Appeals and the United States' Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools after the June 2006 leakage of some test questions.

The controversial exam resulted in new procedures for testing and checking of tests.

A radio report said graduates from the St. Louie University, Xavier University, Siliman University, Trinity, Mindanao State University, and Palawan State University were among the top 10.
:applause:

sus wala pajud nakatunga ang nakapasa overall.... dapat jud sa sugod palang tudluan na ang mga estudyante ug style sa pag answer2 kai murag kana pod ang gibagsakan sa uban...

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 06:23 AM

^^ yup , para maka catch up ang mga hotels..

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:24 AM

^^ i think dli kaayu sikat ang art2 sa cdo, kai katong mini gallery sa amo master giclose down kai wala gapangadto :ohno: o basin pod kailangan rajud naai chada na venue para ma enhance pod ang art scene sa cdo

I had photos of Pyramid here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=16590015&postcount=343) and Club Gion here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=16590392&postcount=347)

Santo jud ka GearX :nuts::lol:

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:29 AM

wow! kusog diay ang inilog sa cdo :D

hi miss kcabardo :D

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 06:29 AM

^^ gusto ko sa taas up town lang sla para dumami building doon.

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:30 AM

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from multiply

maypa ang ketkai murag international airport tanawon :nuts:

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 06:31 AM

Pero sa poton ko dha kay inilog pud ang waitress kong mag add ka ug rice... :lol::lol::lol:

wow! kusog diay ang inilog sa cdo :D

hi miss kcabardo :D

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:33 AM

:lol: nice ka!

lisod sa idate diha si farirah kai dugay kaayo muabot ang pagkaun :D
murag duha nalang ka KFC sa cdo no? kato nalang naa sa ketkai ug SM :( paborito pabya nako na KFC

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 06:37 AM

dayon ka uli bariq ? ambot murag 2 ka kfc..

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:40 AM

plano nako this april 80% sure nako :D pangadjia sa ko ninyo sa ako exam :D

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 06:42 AM

^^ did2 nalang ka sa cafe namo gyud, pangit hitsora pero blazing speed. :lol:

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 06:44 AM

^^ nursing exam ? sa nga exam ?

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:44 AM

suki ko sainyo cafe tung counterstrike/starcraft era pa :lol:

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 06:46 AM

^^ well try mo pag uli, we have the fastest video's ang processors, our newest 4Ghz na nga pro.

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:48 AM

hehe! i advertize na inyo cafe dare, pagbutang pics kaw :lol:

oist naa bamoi repair2 sa pc?
og
naa bai RFonline tutorial? :lol:

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 06:50 AM

^^ no probs na kay daghan ka dula ug rf did2, daghan willing nga bi's mo tutor nimo ;)

bariQ

March 2nd, 2008, 06:52 AM

bi's???? :shifty:

ph_matrix

March 2nd, 2008, 06:54 AM

:lol::lol::lol:

dark_knight_detectve

March 2nd, 2008, 12:42 PM

u can't see me. i'm still here in the U.S. maybe next year if u keep in touch with me. lol! why are u so gorgeous?!!!!

in this part of town, you dont call a girl a moron. you happen to call yourself one, as what you wrote in your avatar.

dark_knight_detectve

March 2nd, 2008, 01:01 PM

jcbroken, those are very fascinating shots you took. keep up the good work!

dark_knight_detectve

March 2nd, 2008, 01:35 PM

Study bares 11 BPO sites outside MM

By Riza T. Olchondra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 18:54:00 01/06/2008

THERE is no more question that the Philippines is a prime location for outsourced services, tasks for which a company hires another firm to do, and for offshore services, so called because the services are contracted to a company located outside the country where the client is headquartered.

A study by the Institute for Development and Economic Analysis Inc. (Idea) said that the Philippines is earning over P3 billion annually from the outsourcing and offshoring industry, with most of the players located in Metro Manila.

As these companies expand to cope with exponential growth, rental rates and labor costs skyrocket in Metro Manila, the study said. This raises the pressure to find new locations where there is enough labor pool.

The well known alternatives are Baguio City, Clark and Subic in Pampanga, Cavite City, Sta. Rosa in Laguna and Lipa in Batangas. These are certainly easy to reach from Manila, with good infrastructure and connectivity to boot. But what of others?

Idea chief Cayetano Paderanga Jr., former director general of the National Economic and Development Authority, said that outsourcing and offshoring companies have 11 other sites to consider.

Up north, Tuguegarao City and Cabanatuan City were found to be viable alternatives to Baguio.

Going to the Visayas, the Bayan-commissioned study showed Iloilo, Bacolod, Camarines Sur, Dumaguete and Leyte to be the best sites south of Batangas.

Further down south, Davao City, Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City and South Cotabato are giving Metro Manila a run for its money.

"What these locations offer are relatively lower cost of doing business, nominal minimum wage, and population density compared with Metro Manila. While Manila still have more graduates in offshoring-related fields who are fluent in English, these locations have enough English-speaking graduates to sustain supply. They may even offer less attrition because the young graduates would be employed near the home, unlike their counterparts in Metro Manila," Paderanga said.

He noted that in general, the alternative sites present minimal business risks from natural calamities and crime.

In the end, though, studies can only serve as guides and it is up to outsourcing and offshoring businesses to check out the alternative sites for themselves, said Paderanga.

"We cannot endorse a certain location, the company has to look through the data and decide where it will actively scout for a suitable site. The Philippines has many locations to choose from, even some with tourist attractions thrown in as a plus-factor. The important thing is that alternative sites are maximized to sustain supply for this fast growing industry and at the same time spread development outside Metro Manila," he said.

The study was commissioned by Bayan Telecommunications Inc., a local phone company which offers telecommunications products and services geared for outsourcing and offshoring companies.

Copyright 2008 Philippine Daily Inquirer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

dark_knight_detectve

March 2nd, 2008, 02:01 PM

donnex

March 2nd, 2008, 05:46 PM

Restaurant chain lines up 6-8 additional stores
LOCAL RESTAURANT chain Max’s is opening six to eight stores this year in its expansion plan.
The company is also putting up two to three new stores in the United States, Max’s, Inc. President Robert F. Trota said in an interview.

"We’re also launching a whole new slew of products this year such as a seafood line for the Lenten season. We’re constantly developing more products, more varieties," he said. Max’s is more known for its deep-fried spring chicken.

He said five of the new outlets would be put up through franchise and the rest would be company-owned.

Max’s is opening its second store in Hawaii and its first store in New Jersey, both in the US. The company is also looking at another store opening in Las Vegas, Nevada before the end of the year.

With the expansion program, Mr. Trota said Max’s is targeting a 7%-8% growth this year from last year’s 7%.

Bright future

"The international market seems to be more exciting at the moment. Nevertheless, we still did good last year. We’re still happy there’s growth, there’s future here in the Philippines," he said.

The strong economy is expected to drive growth, he said.

"The economy is doing better, despite the political noise. The economy is in a better shape there’s a lot of overseas Filipino worker money fueling the economy," he said.

Max’s Group of Companies is one of the country’s oldest restaurant chains, with a total of 113 outlets nationwide.
Franchisers have the option of either taking the smaller store concept, which costs P12 million, or the full store package, for P20 million.

The franchise agreement will be for six years, but can be renewed thrice for a total of 24 years.

The bulk of Max’s restaurants is in Luzon, five are in the cities of Cebu and Iloilo in the Visayas :banana: and one in Cagayan de Oro City in Mindanao. Mr. Trota earlier said the group’s aggressive expansion started when it offered the restaurant for franchise in 1998.

Max’s was started 60 years ago by Maximo Gimenez and his family. It opened its first branch in Quezon City and later set up a second outlet along Roxas Boulevard in Baclaran, Parañaque City. — Bernardette S. Sto. Domingo

donnex

March 2nd, 2008, 06:07 PM

That means CDO lang sa ngayon ang may Max's restaurant in Mindanao....

Thank you for the franchise holder.......for your confidence investing in CDO

donnex

March 2nd, 2008, 06:15 PM

Congress body aims for a million housesTHE HOUSE committee on housing is working on the immediate approval of a consolidated bill that will provide one million houses in the span of five years. Once approved, it will boost the government’s plan to address the country’s housing problem.

Housing committee chairman, Oriental Mindoro Rep. Rodolfo Valencia (1st district), in a press statement said that their committee is currently considering four measures that will help solve the current backlog of 1.2 million housing units in the country.

"The country needs to build at least 61,600 housing units per month or 2,503 houses per day for the next three to five years... to catch up on the housing backlog."

The quota, Mr. Valencia added, translates to a nationwide production and delivery of housing units at the average of 200,000 units annually, 16,666 units per month or 548 units daily.

He also said that the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) already formed a task force to study the legislative proposals and draw the guidelines for the full implementation of the program.

The program needs P10-billion seed capital for the implementation which will be obtained from the Office of the President through HUDCC.

"Congress has also allocated P300 million that was included in the 2008 General Appropriations Act to jump-start the program," said Mr. Valencia adding that lawmakers also agreed to put up the amount of P5 million from their Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) to facilitate the mass housing program in their respective districts.

The measures being consolidated are: House Resolution (HR) 281 authored by Mr. Valencia, HR 201 authored by Surigao del Sur Rep. Florencio Garay (2nd district) and Bacolod Rep. Monico O. Puentevella, and House Bills 476 and 1360 both authored by Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district). — AKKA:cheers:

donnex

March 2nd, 2008, 06:19 PM

buti nalang masipag ang congressman natin......salamat po!

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 02:30 AM

MacArthur Marker Update

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City Engineering workers are rushing construction works for the completion of MacArthur Marker at the Old Pier in barangay Macabalan, which will be inaugurated on March 13 this year by Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula and invited top US government officials.

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 02:33 AM

Loyola Cup ends
XU Grabs College Men’s Title (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)

The 3rd St. Ignatius de Loyola Invitational Inter-School Basketball Tournament (Loyola Cup) culminated last Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the Xavier University Gym with the Championship games in the Grade School, High School Jr. Varsity, High School Varsity and College Levels

The Loyola Cup, Spearheaded by Xavier University, sanctioned by the BAP-SBP and co-presented by San Miguel Corporation started last November 17, 2007 with a total of 27 teams participating in 4 different categories.

In the Grade School Division, Sacred Heart of Jesus Montessori captured the crown after beating XUGS. Corpus Christi finished 3rd. Bryle Salvaña and John Paul Castañares of XUGS, Albert Pacturan of Corpus Christi and Sacred Hearts Paolo Macapayag and Harvey Alvarez compose the Mythical Five.

The Corpus Christi Jr. Varsity Team once again claimed the Top Spot for the 14-under Category as they beat Sacred Heart with a convincing win while XUHS placed 3rd. Corpus Christi’s Joseph Alboladora and Elmer Labis lead the Mythical Five together with Jasper Bautista of Pilgrim, Roldan Sara of Sacred Heart and Vo-Van Palomar of XUHS.

The Sacred Heart High School Varsity Team once again proved their dominance on the hard court as they beat Pilgrim Christian College for the Championship in the 17-under Category. 6’6 Phillip Paredes, now a member of the RP Youth Team came home to play for the finals and made a powering finish by performing a thunderous slam dunk towards the end of the game. The Mythical Five are PJ Siarot of Pilgrim, Michol Sorela of Corpus Christi, Jigger Sabal of XUHS and Richard Kwong and Raymond Peñalosa of SHJMS.

In the College Finals, Xavier University once again captured the crown at the expense of Liceo de Cagayan University.

With the game very close from the tip-off, King Crusader Cris Abrio rose to the challenge to lead his team with a three-point basket with less than 2 minutes left on the clock. The Titans of Liceo were still able to attempt a basket but XU’s defense made it difficult for them to convert. Abrio then converted another basket to give Xavier a cushion lead of 4 points with 26 seconds remaining.

As the buzzer sounded, the Crusaders ran to center court to celebrate the win.

Jett Yaranon and James Simon of Xavier leads the Mythical Five with Joseph Tilap of Liceo, Stephen Go of CU and Reul Biongcog of STI College completing the cast.

“We are very happy with the outcome of the 3rd Season and we will look forward to the 4th Season Next Year,” explained XU Athletic Director Boboy Sabal. “We will be bigger next year as we have sent invitations to schools in Iligan and Bukidnon to participate,” he added.

Also present during the Closing and Awarding Ceremonies of the Loyola Cup were BAP-SBP Executive Pato Gregorio, BAP-SBP Regional Head Rey Baula and Xavier University President Fr. Jett Villarin, SJ.

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boju2

March 3rd, 2008, 02:35 AM

^^^^Now I know isa lang pala Max sa Mindanao...

^^@GearX, hindo ko makita ang update...

boju2

March 3rd, 2008, 02:36 AM

Monday, March 03, 2008
Cepalco eyes compromise (http://sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/03/03/news/cepalco.eyes.compromise.html)

POWER service provider Cepalco is looking at a "compromise" agreement with the Cagayan de Oro City Government after losing a tax case battle in a regional court.

While an appeal is already in order, a compromise aimed at lowering the mayor's permit fee imposed on all of Cepalco's electric posts is being studied by the electric utility's lawyers, said Atty. Edgardo Uy, Cepalco vice president.

Cepalco is the acronym for Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company, Inc.

"Maybe both parties can agree to lower the fee to P100 per post, but that's just one of the options being looked into by the company right now," Uy told Sun.Star in a phone interview.

And while they are in a mood for negotiation, Uy said this does not "preclude Cepalco from exercising its right to appeal the case all the way to the Supreme Court."

The P500 per electric post fee is contained in a 2005 ordinance, which the company wants the court to declare null and void for being "unlawful" and "illegal."

RTC Branch 17 Judge Florencia D. Sealana-Abbu in a ruling issued last Wednesday maintained that the local government has primary jurisdiction on the issue-effectively remanding the case back to the local government.

Uy said a motion for reconsideration was immediately filed last week, adding that their next move would be to appeal the decision with the Court of Appeals should they get another hostile ruling from the court.

According to Uy, Cepalco has more than 17,000 electric poles within Cagayan de Oro--translating to an approximate P8,500,000 in annual obligation, on top of the real property and business taxes it is paying to the city.

The company also provides electric services in certain parts of Misamis Oriental.

In its petition, Cepalco said the ordinance is "unlawful and illegal for being violative of the fundamental principle that fees, charges, and other impositions shall not be unjust, excessive, oppressive or confiscatory."

"

But the court held that the issue of whether or not the tax is excessive, oppressive, or confiscatory is a factual issue that is best addressed to the sound discretion of the government agency concerned."

Possible flaws in the ordinance can be corrected through local government-led
public hearings having "primary jurisdiction" on the matter, it said. The court also upheld "the power of the local government units to create their own sources of revenue being constitutional and therefore, it cannot interfere in the decision making of the LGUs concerned by dictating upon them to have the ordinance amended, modified, or annulled as the case maybe." (With reports from CIO)

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 02:37 AM

Plazans Hold 5th Grand Reunion (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)

The Plazans, the group of Cagay-anons who used to hang out at Plaza Divisoria held another Grand Reunion, the 5th since its re-organization in late 2002. The event was again held at the plaza, in front of the Bonifacio monument.

Mayor Tinnex Jaraula, a member of the Aninipots of the 60’s gave the Keynote Speech and inducted the new set of officers.

Inducted were Olga Neri Fernandez - President, Henry (Lee/Yu) Visbal – Vice President, Paking Mercado – Secretary, Manning Gabar – Treasurer, Luis Sabal – Auditor, Tony Gregg – PRO, Noel Velasco – Asst. Treasurer and Farley Sheng – Immediate Past President.

Unexpected guests who dropped by the affair were Congressman Satur Ocampo and Congresswoman Liza Masa, Party List Representatives in the House of Representatives.

Music was provided by JG and the Tramps courtesy of Cong. Rufus Rodriguez.

Photos by Boyet Varias/PPA-CdeO

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Plazans and their families pose in front of the statue of St Ignatius after the Sunday Mass that started the celebration of the 5th Grand Reunion

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The group pose at the site of the Home for the Aged in Lumbia with Mayor Tinnex Jaraula

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Mayor Tinnex and Manning Gabar lower down the capsule containing the plans of the Home for the Aged at Lumbia, CdeO

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President Gigi receives from Manning Gabar the symbolic papers for the property in Lumbia where the Home for the Aged will go up.

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Cong. Rufus Rodriguez pose with President Gigi. The Cong. gave P1Million from his congressional fund for the construction of the Home for the Aged and Emergency Hospital in Lumbia.

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 02:41 AM

Harnessing Mindanao’s Youth (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)
By Samira Gutoc

Mindanao’s youth is making itself heard. With the theme, “Mindanao Business Youth: Fueling the Island’s Engine of Growth towards Global Competitiveness” the 4th MINDANAO BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT YOUTH CONGRESS was convened last February 1-3, 2008 at Dynasty Court, Cagayan de Oro.

Guest Speaker Senator Mar Roxas urged the young people to optimize in participating in the economic growth spurred by globalization.

The numbers of Mindanao’s youth are fast growing with top suppliers of graduates, Mindanao State University (MSU), Notre Dame University and Xavier University, among others, churning out more diploma holders every year.

In the 4th year of Mindanao Business and Management Youth Congress, the concept of a trail blazing Mindanao is focused on Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Development ”because we believe that the ideals of the island’s economic success will be achieved through empowering the Mindanao’s business youth of today, said the congress organizers.

The 4th MBMYC aims to create a venue where the Business and Management students all over Mindanao will come together to experience a three-day event that highlights the interplay of experience, reflection, and action through a creative array of sessions and activities.

The congress aims to awaken the Mindanao business student leaders into realizing that they are capable to competently use their skills and knowledge on entrepreneurship and management against the bests of the entire archipelago. It aims to build on the Mindanao business youth’s innate capacity to ignite Mindanao’s economic dynamo and launch it to the global stage, uplifting the whole archipelago in the process.

Organized by the Xavier University-School of Business and Management Student Council in partnership with DepEd Executive Director Joey G. Pelaez, the past 3 congresses gathered an estimated 500 management students from across Mindanao’s campuses per event.

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Senator Mar Roxas pose with student leaders of the Mindanao Business and
Management Youth Congress held here in Cagayan de Oro recently.

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 02:48 AM

^^^^Now I know isa lang pala Max sa Mindanao...

^^@GearX, hindo ko makita ang update...

edited na...

boju2

March 3rd, 2008, 02:50 AM

^^^^@Gearx, saan ang first district ng CDO, sa east of the cdo river or west?

boju2

March 3rd, 2008, 02:52 AM

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 02:57 AM

repost photos by jcbroken on Limketkai Mall Expansion

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bariQ

March 3rd, 2008, 03:43 AM

DonKoY

March 3rd, 2008, 04:48 AM

Ah, what I understand the proceeds of this tax will finance for the fixing and maintenance of spaghetti wires scattered in the city, right?

Yes. One of the priorities that this tax will be used for good.

Anyway just want to share here the fresh info I got for your own excitement.

Guys, there'll be another giant shipbuilding firm that will enter in Greater CDO, particularly in my hometown Sta. Ana, Tagoloan anytime this year.

Another is that there will be a giant iron smelting plant that will be put up at either at Balingasag or Balingoan.

I'm sure these giant projects will bring more and more jobs to our fellow Misamisnons and Cagayanons, and most of all to our fellow Mindanaons.

Good Day!

DonKoY

March 3rd, 2008, 04:50 AM

^^^^@Gearx, saan ang first district ng CDO, sa east of the cdo river or west?

West side is the first district.

DonKoY

March 3rd, 2008, 04:53 AM

DonKoY

March 3rd, 2008, 05:05 AM

^^ O o mga no, problema ba yon pwede naman pala 12 story below the ground ;)

You're right there! Building a 12 storey hotel below the ground isn't a big, big problem. Look at LKK's geography. But still the incoming skyscraper will rise there in the near future.

Good example for this is the geography of New York and earthquake prone Tokyo. Yet skyscrapers have been built up.

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 05:08 AM

is it really true that the city government is doing something about the spaghetti wires that can be found almost anywhere in the city? if that's true, that would be a relief. i heard that in japan they utilize manholes and handholes in order to connect their wires. if that's the case here in cdo, that would certainly be a good impression to the tourists.

underground cabling is good for aesthetics but very costly. :ohno: you'll have to construct a new tunnel in every street in CDO (destroy the roads again). plus would the public be willing to pay for it? I think Alegria Hills is using underground cabling for its electricity connection. The cost of which is included in the price of the lots. That's why in the Philippines, only the high-end subdivisions have these underground-type because the buyers can afford it. For the spaghetti wires, I think this is doable but would take a longer time. I think this would be done area by area so as not to disrupt business operations.

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 05:15 AM

You're right there! Building a 12 storey hotel below the ground isn't a big, big problem. Look at LKK's geography. But still the incoming skyscraper will rise there in the near future.

Good example for this is the geography of New York and earthquake prone Tokyo. Yet skyscrapers have been built up.

The Agus 4 Hydroelectric Power Plant is located some 40-storeys below the ground....:cheers:

Farirah

March 3rd, 2008, 05:17 AM

underground cabling is good for aesthetics but very costly. :ohno: you'll have to construct a new tunnel in every street in CDO (destroy the roads again). plus would the public be willing to pay for it? I think Alegria Hills is using underground cabling for its electricity connection. The cost of which is included in the price of the lots. That's why in the Philippines, only the high-end subdivisions have these underground-type because the buyers can afford it. For the spaghetti wires, I think this is doable but would take a longer time. I think this would be done area by area so as not to disrupt business operations.

You got it there! :okay:

Farirah

March 3rd, 2008, 05:24 AM

Yes. One of the priorities that this tax will be used for good.

Anyway just want to share here the fresh info I got for your own excitement.

Guys, there'll be another giant shipbuilding firm that will enter in Greater CDO, particularly in my hometown Sta. Ana, Tagoloan anytime this year.

Another is that there will be a giant iron smelting plant that will be put up at either at Balingasag or Balingoan.

I'm sure these giant projects will bring more and more jobs to our fellow Misamisnons and Cagayanons, and most of all to our fellow Mindanaons.

Good Day!

We'll wait for the official press released. Anyway thanks a lot for the info @mayor.

Anyway, our warm heartfelt many thanks to you @jcbroken for your blood and sweat photos.

ph_matrix

March 3rd, 2008, 05:28 AM

^^ well they should color the wires with white paint, hindi gaanong claro ang spaghetti wires then ;) yup gearX is right.. to costly, however if the city is planning for underground cabling it should be implemented in the city's future CDB. :)

Farirah

March 3rd, 2008, 05:29 AM

The Agus 4 Hydroelectric Power Plant is located some 40-storeys below the ground....:cheers:

@GearX, is this Agus 4 Hydroelectric Power Plant the said proposed Hydroelectric Power Dam to be built in CdeO-Talakag,Bukidnon boundary?

ph_matrix

March 3rd, 2008, 05:30 AM

I'll be more happy to read the official press release soon ! :cheers: thanks for the info @mayor.

Yes. One of the priorities that this tax will be used for good.

Anyway just want to share here the fresh info I got for your own excitement.

Guys, there'll be another giant shipbuilding firm that will enter in Greater CDO, particularly in my hometown Sta. Ana, Tagoloan anytime this year.

Another is that there will be a giant iron smelting plant that will be put up at either at Balingasag or Balingoan.

I'm sure these giant projects will bring more and more jobs to our fellow Misamisnons and Cagayanons, and most of all to our fellow Mindanaons.

Good Day!

Farirah

March 3rd, 2008, 05:33 AM

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 05:34 AM

@GearX, is this Agus 4 Hydroelectric Power Plant the said proposed Hydroelectric Power Dam to be built in CdeO-Talakag,Bukidnon boundary?

Nope.....

The one to be built in CDO-Talakag boundary is the Batang-Bulanog Hydro Plant. Agus 4 is located along the Agus River, the same river which flows to Iligan Bay via Ma. Cristina Falls. :cheers:

ph_matrix

March 3rd, 2008, 05:35 AM

^^ Why not if there is any available colorless paint :lol::lol::lol: OT.

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 05:40 AM

meron industrial color coding sa wires and other stuff, e.g. pipes...kaya hindi pwede basta na lang color. :cheers:

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 05:42 AM

I'll be more happy to read the official press release soon ! :cheers: thanks for the info @mayor.

read it direct from abroad ^^^^

Farirah

March 3rd, 2008, 05:42 AM

meron industrial color coding sa wires and other stuff, e.g. pipes...kaya hindi pwede basta na lang color. :cheers:

In order to avoid electrocution? :)

ph_matrix

March 3rd, 2008, 05:44 AM

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 05:46 AM

In order to avoid electrocution? :)

...To avoid confusion and for better maintenance. In most industries, side by side kasi ang location ng telecommunication cables, water for domestic, water for processing, water for fire, electricity pipes, etc... kaya if there's something which needs to be repaired, alam mo na which line to check...at abaka masira pa yung hindi dapat.

Farirah

March 3rd, 2008, 05:52 AM

Ang bilis nito, ano kaya ang gagamitin for the hat/cap ? parang yong columns is to small pag cement mixture gagamitin. :)

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/another/another%202/MacArthur2BUpdate.jpg

Fiberglass @ph ang gagamitin. ^^

I'm sure the American GIs will love this historical and tourist landmark. It seems we're giving too much honor and pride to the late Douglas MacArthur or to the GIs themselves, in general. Hmmm... ^^

g0Rs

March 3rd, 2008, 05:58 AM

^^ Since 2003 pa hindi umabot ng 50% ang national passing rate sa Nursing Licensure Exam

Farirah

March 3rd, 2008, 05:59 AM

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Ten women, ten rising stars. The youngest of them (not quite 40 yet) is our very own, Hilly Ann Roa-Quiaoit. Marine biologist, PhD, director of the McKeough Marine Center, director of the Kinaadman Research Center, wife, mother of one. She could have stayed in state-of-the-art Germany, working on leading edge marine stuff, leading a comfortable, intellectually rewarding life. She chose to come home to the Philippines.

source (http://www.xu.edu.ph/cms/viewnews.php?id=134)

This honorable woman has been doing her best to preserve the remaining corals of Gingoog and Macajalar Bay. By putting up artificial corals, fishes have been increasing since then. What a GIRLPOWER! :cheers:

WawaY[625]

March 3rd, 2008, 06:03 AM

That means CDO lang sa ngayon ang may Max's restaurant in Mindanao....

Thank you for the franchise holder.......for your confidence investing in CDO

buti pa kayo buhay pa max nyo :) yung dito nagsara na matagal na..yung sa G-mall pinalitan ng Gerry's Grill tapos yung sa SM pinalitan ng Rairai Ken..Rumor has it na kay Nograles (house speaker) daw yun na franchise and di daw magaling magdala ng negosyo (yikes) :ohno: pati yung Kenny Rogers isa na lang din ang natira since yung sa SM nagclose at pinalitan ng Roadhouse and coffee dream

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 06:06 AM

Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP)
North Mindanao Chapter

website (http://iecep-nm.org/main/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1)

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HISTORY

The IECEP-NM Chapter is the first regional chapter ever created in Mindanao. It was organized in th City of Cagayan de Oro in 1995. Gradually, the chapter was steered by the dynamic, exceptionally talented and energetic past presidents who were then the pillars and contributed much to the growth of the chapter, to what it is now today.

MISSION

“To be the showcase of professional and technical development and a paradigm of excellence in applying the principles of electronics technology for the advancement of humanity"

VISION

“The world-class organization of humane, competent, virtuous and globally-competitive electronics professionals”

MOST Outstanding IECEP Regional Chapter in 2007

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The Most Outstanding IECEP Regional Chapter in 2001, 2003 and 2004!

IECEP-NM: Home of 7 Most Outstanding ECEs

Engr. James Jadormio
Engr. Loreto V. Flores, Jr. – twice!
Engr. Arthur Mencius B. Quiblat
Engr. Mary Jean O. Apor
Engr. Engr. Teodoro D. Buenavista, Jr.
Engr. Lory Liza D. Bulay-og

JIECEP-NMS Member Institution

Mindanao Polytechnic State College
Xavier University
Liceo de Cagayan University
Capitol University
Cagayan de Oro College
Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
Mindanao State University - Marawi City
Camiguin Polytechnic State College
Notre Dame University (Kidapawan)
Normicist
SPC

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Farirah

March 3rd, 2008, 06:07 AM

;18789578']buti pa kayo buhay pa max nyo :) yung dito nagsara na matagal na..yung sa G-mall pinalitan ng Gerry's Grill tapos yung sa SM pinalitan ng Rairai Ken..Rumor has it na kay Nograles (house speaker) daw yun na franchise and di daw magaling magdala ng negosyo (yikes) :ohno: pati yung Kenny Rogers isa na lang din ang natira since yung sa SM nagclose at pinalitan ng Roadhouse and coffee dream

I don't know bakit buhay pa ang Max dito. Sa presyong Manila ang manok nila compare to affordable many homegrown fried and roasted manoks, Max is still standing. Naalala ko tuloy ang Kenny Rogers way back early 20's. But sad to say, di yun nagtagal. Buti nalang may Max pa.

WawaY[625]

March 3rd, 2008, 06:20 AM

I don't know bakit buhay pa ang Max dito. Sa presyong Manila ang manok nila compare to affordable many homegrown fried and roasted manoks, Max is still standing. Naalala ko tuloy ang Kenny Rogers way back early 20's. But sad to say, di yun nagtagal. Buti nalang may Max pa.

early 20's hehe tanda mo na pala lola farirah :D :jk:

yeah ok sana yung Max's sayang talaga since di ko naman trip ang rairai ken

ok lang din na nagclose yung isang kenny since mas ok naman ang food sa roadhouse haha..diba sa bukidnon ang first branch nun? nakalagay kasi sa parang menu nila na may branches sa CDO at Davao pero sa Valencia ang first..i was just wondering kung same ang price doon

Farirah

March 3rd, 2008, 06:21 AM

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 06:53 AM

I have a friend who once worked as field sales officer at Max's CDO. Her work included visits to various establishments & offices bringing with her new Max's promo menus. She had a monthly quota and luckily nka break-even man sad siya. However, she resigned kasi mahirap talaga work niya unlike sa Jollibee na pang-masa and easy to sell. Sa Max CDO, meron sila free delivery (free?), As what I've observed, medyo puno sila pag weekends (80-90%) during lunch and dinner. Meron din kumakain after office hours but di talaga puno, siguro 40-50% occupancy on the average on weekdays. IMO lang, nag-sustain ang Max dito sa CDO kasi meron silang mga function rooms sa 2nd floor, where business meetings, group parties are held, meron din videoke....i know this kasi part yung ng promotional items/menu na dala-dala ng friend ko. But still, I wouldn't be surprised if they decide to close in some time. By the way, MedRep na siya ngayon. :cheers:

WawaY[625]

March 3rd, 2008, 06:59 AM

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 07:01 AM

dayon ka uli bariq ? ambot murag 2 ka kfc..

yup...SM and Limketkai lang. Yung 1st KFC sa Divisoria, pinalitan na ng Mang Inasal.

ph_matrix

March 3rd, 2008, 07:03 AM

^^ yong kenny sa LKK nag sara din, I like there food kasi. :ohno:

ph_matrix

March 3rd, 2008, 07:05 AM

wow, nice .. :okay:

Fiberglass @ph ang gagamitin. ^^

I'm sure the American GIs will love this historical and tourist landmark. It seems we're giving too much honor and pride to the late Douglas MacArthur or to the GIs themselves, in general. Hmmm... ^^

GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 07:27 AM

Macajalar Bay as viewed from Malasag Eco-Park
photos by Radioactive adobo

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GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 07:41 AM

TOWN Restaurant
Rosario Arcade, Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City
all photos by Radioactive adobo

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GearX

March 3rd, 2008, 08:01 AM

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photo from http://terrainofthought.blogspot.com

icarusrising

March 3rd, 2008, 10:19 AM

Adventure Vacation Hotspot: Cagayan de Oro

Monday, March 3, 2008
The Manila Bulletin

One of Mindanao’s best-kept secrets, this "City of Golden Friendship" offers the thrill-seekers and nature-lovers their pick of exhilarating activities without the inconvenience of crowds, traffic, and sky-high prices.

Go anywhere from the mall, to the beach, to the mountains in 15 minutes or less from the city’s central district. If you’re craving a road trip, Cagayan de Oro is also the perfect gateway to places such as idyllic Camiguin Island or the cool mountain province of Bukidnon.

How to get there: Cagayan de Oro is only a 75-minute plane ride away from Manila via any of the local airlines which offer daily trips to the city. If you prefer a voyage by sea, allot around 30 hours of travel coming from Manila or 10 hours coming from Cebu.

Must-do’s:

• Visit the Macahambus Adventure Park in Lumbia and walk the 120-foot Sky Bridge amid gigantic, centuries-old trees. For an added adrenaline rush, rappel down to Macahambus Gorge or try the 120-meter Zip Line (also known as the ‘Slide for Life’).

• Experience white-water rafting the Western way or the Filipino way (also known as water tubing) in the rapids of the Cagayan de Oro River. If your tour offers it, take a 20-30 feet ‘graduation’ jump off a rock/bridge to cap the experience.

• Drop by the Gardens of the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village with its replicas of the region’s tribal homes, endemic plants and trees, and a panoramic view of Macajalar Bay.

• Spend a day at the Mapawa Nature Park (just minutes away from the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village) which offers a range of activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, camping, ziplining, trampoline jumping, and waterfall trekking.

• Go for the famous Noslek Canopy Walk in Claveria and stop by the Silkworm Center along the way.

• Go river trekking and swim in the cool waters of the Magbais River. If you’re lucky, you might even get to climb up a waterfall.

• Try spelunking in Kweba de Oro (Cave of Gold) and rappel 110 feet down to the cave entrance.

• Go skimboarding or surfing in the beaches of Opol, 20-30 minutes away from the city.

• Dine along the streets of Divisoria Plaza at the Night Café which sets up every Friday and Saturday evening from 6 pm ‘til the wee hours of the morning. Check out the live bands playing and the great bargains available at the nearby Night Market.

• Hike up to the hill-perched High Ridge and enjoy a view of the city over a packed picnic lunch.

• Drive up to Bukidnon to see the Del Monte pineapple plantation, have some steaks at the Golf and Country Club, or visit the Monastery of the Transfiguration, famous for its Monk’s Blend coffee.

• Take a trip to enchanting Camiguin Island for its hot and cold springs, white-sand beaches, and many more.

• Explore the caves of Monigue, Macahambus, Huluga, or Initao.

•Buy pasalubong such as cashew nuts, Cheding’s peanuts, and Pinakurat vinegar (from Iligan), VJANDEP pastel (from Camiguin) and ham, and longganisa or chicharon from Slers or Oro Ham.

• Book overnight stays at Duka Bay (in Medina) and Mantangale (in Balingoan) and go scuba diving or dolphin and whale shark watching.

•Visit the Philippine Crocodile and Ostrich farms in Opol and feast on an ostrich egg omelet.

• Enjoy the cold spring waters of Kagay-an Resort (formerly the Lawndale Spring Resort) in Taguanao.

• Go golfing at the 18-hole Pueblo de Oro Golf Course in Upper Carmen

• Get cultural at the Xavier University Museum which showcases Muslim-Bukidnon pieces, paintings from the local artists and many more historical artifacts.

How-To’s:

• For Makahambus Adventure Park tours, contact Sinkhole, Inc. E-mail: riverguide@cdorafting-map.com, Website: http://www.cdorafting-map.com/macahambus/

• Adventure tour packages are available from:

• DOME (De Oro Mountain Explorers Club) offers the DOME Expedition Tours (DETOUR). E-mail: a_detour97@yahoo.com.

• Kagay offers white water rafting and cave exploration tours. Contact: Dan Kaamiño. Address: #21 Pres. Aguinaldo St., Cagayan de Oro City, E-mail: dankaamino@cdorafting-map.com, http://www.cdorafting-map.com/

• For a Malasag Eco-Tourism Village tour, visit Cagayan de Oro’s official website: http://cagayandeoro.gov.ph/index.php

• To make a reservation at the Mapawa Nature Park in Malasag, Cugman, visit Cagayan de Oro’s official website: http://cagayandeoro.gov.ph/index.php

• To reserve a room at Duka Bay Resort in Medina, Misamis Oriental, E-mail: dukabayresort@yahoo.com, Website: http://www.dukabay.com/

• To book a reservation at the Matangale Alibuag Dive Resort, Balingoan, Misamis. E-mail: mantadive@col.com.ph, Website: http://www.col.com.ph/mantadive/main.html

Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/TOUR20080303118247.html

kiera_1990

March 3rd, 2008, 10:27 AM

^^ aw inde sila sa ROxas Blvd. nasa Adriatico street MAlate sila... pero malapit paren sa R. B.

Hehehhe... makabutas ng bulsa ang rates pero when its secure and safe... ok lang.. har har...

@exile: kamo gyud uy!!! ayaw sige ingana ba bukad akong atay!

@ph-Matrix: hahah.. excited?? basin malimtan gyud nako ako camera.... hehhehe~ mao nah!

kiera_1990

March 3rd, 2008, 10:29 AM

waaaaa... unsa man naka LAIN atong ako gisulti?? waaa.... NaTUNOK ko uy!!! T__T atot.. ako to daddyy nag kuha sa tunok...grrrrrrrrr~

daghana sap chada nga dagat sa CDO uy... sayang gyud di ko makalaag permi... @_@ hehehhe~

ph_matrix

March 3rd, 2008, 10:38 AM

repost

Adventure Vacation Hotspot: Cagayan de Oro

Monday, March 3, 2008
The Manila Bulletin

One of Mindanao’s best-kept secrets, this "City of Golden Friendship" offers the thrill-seekers and nature-lovers their pick of exhilarating activities without the inconvenience of crowds, traffic, and sky-high prices.

Go anywhere from the mall, to the beach, to the mountains in 15 minutes or less from the city’s central district. If you’re craving a road trip, Cagayan de Oro is also the perfect gateway to places such as idyllic Camiguin Island or the cool mountain province of Bukidnon.

How to get there: Cagayan de Oro is only a 75-minute plane ride away from Manila via any of the local airlines which offer daily trips to the city. If you prefer a voyage by sea, allot around 30 hours of travel coming from Manila or 10 hours coming from Cebu.

Must-do’s:

• Visit the Macahambus Adventure Park in Lumbia and walk the 120-foot Sky Bridge amid gigantic, centuries-old trees. For an added adrenaline rush, rappel down to Macahambus Gorge or try the 120-meter Zip Line (also known as the ‘Slide for Life’).

• Experience white-water rafting the Western way or the Filipino way (also known as water tubing) in the rapids of the Cagayan de Oro River. If your tour offers it, take a 20-30 feet ‘graduation’ jump off a rock/bridge to cap the experience.

• Drop by the Gardens of the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village with its replicas of the region’s tribal homes, endemic plants and trees, and a panoramic view of Macajalar Bay.

• Spend a day at the Mapawa Nature Park (just minutes away from the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village) which offers a range of activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, camping, ziplining, trampoline jumping, and waterfall trekking.

• Go for the famous Noslek Canopy Walk in Claveria and stop by the Silkworm Center along the way.

• Go river trekking and swim in the cool waters of the Magbais River. If you’re lucky, you might even get to climb up a waterfall.

• Try spelunking in Kweba de Oro (Cave of Gold) and rappel 110 feet down to the cave entrance.

• Go skimboarding or surfing in the beaches of Opol, 20-30 minutes away from the city.

• Dine along the streets of Divisoria Plaza at the Night Café which sets up every Friday and Saturday evening from 6 pm ‘til the wee hours of the morning. Check out the live bands playing and the great bargains available at the nearby Night Market.

• Hike up to the hill-perched High Ridge and enjoy a view of the city over a packed picnic lunch.

• Drive up to Bukidnon to see the Del Monte pineapple plantation, have some steaks at the Golf and Country Club, or visit the Monastery of the Transfiguration, famous for its Monk’s Blend coffee.

• Take a trip to enchanting Camiguin Island for its hot and cold springs, white-sand beaches, and many more.

• Explore the caves of Monigue, Macahambus, Huluga, or Initao.

•Buy pasalubong such as cashew nuts, Cheding’s peanuts, and Pinakurat vinegar (from Iligan), VJANDEP pastel (from Camiguin) and ham, and longganisa or chicharon from Slers or Oro Ham.

• Book overnight stays at Duka Bay (in Medina) and Mantangale (in Balingoan) and go scuba diving or dolphin and whale shark watching.

•Visit the Philippine Crocodile and Ostrich farms in Opol and feast on an ostrich egg omelet.

• Enjoy the cold spring waters of Kagay-an Resort (formerly the Lawndale Spring Resort) in Taguanao.

• Go golfing at the 18-hole Pueblo de Oro Golf Course in Upper Carmen

• Get cultural at the Xavier University Museum which showcases Muslim-Bukidnon pieces, paintings from the local artists and many more historical artifacts.

How-To’s:

• For Makahambus Adventure Park tours, contact Sinkhole, Inc. E-mail: riverguide@cdorafting-map.com, Website: http://www.cdorafting-map.com/macahambus/

• Adventure tour packages are available from:

• DOME (De Oro Mountain Explorers Club) offers the DOME Expedition Tours (DETOUR). E-mail: a_detour97@yahoo.com.

• Kagay offers white water rafting and cave exploration tours. Contact: Dan Kaamiño. Address: #21 Pres. Aguinaldo St., Cagayan de Oro City, E-mail: dankaamino@cdorafting-map.com, http://www.cdorafting-map.com/

• For a Malasag Eco-Tourism Village tour, visit Cagayan de Oro’s official website: http://cagayandeoro.gov.ph/index.php

• To make a reservation at the Mapawa Nature Park in Malasag, Cugman, visit Cagayan de Oro’s official website: http://cagayandeoro.gov.ph/index.php

• To reserve a room at Duka Bay Resort in Medina, Misamis Oriental, E-mail: dukabayresort@yahoo.com, Website: http://www.dukabay.com/

• To book a reservation at the Matangale Alibuag Dive Resort, Balingoan, Misamis. E-mail: mantadive@col.com.ph, Website: http://www.col.com.ph/mantadive/main.html

Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/TOUR20080303118247.html

ph_matrix

March 3rd, 2008, 10:40 AM

OT... gwapaha gyud ani ni @kiera_1990 oi... :cheers:

jhunix

March 3rd, 2008, 10:30 PM

qwert_guy

March 4th, 2008, 01:16 AM

GearX

March 4th, 2008, 01:49 AM

Macajalar Bay

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Del Monte Cannery in Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City

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Closer View

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all photos by gianna03

GearX

March 4th, 2008, 01:56 AM

Del Monte Clubhouse

The Famous Roast Beef
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More
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Salad
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all photos by gianna03

GearX

March 4th, 2008, 01:58 AM

Del Monte Golf Course
Cawayanon, Manolo Fortich

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all photos by gianna03

GearX

March 4th, 2008, 02:09 AM

Twin Hearts Pool Resort
Jasaan, Misamis Oriental

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FrancisXavier

March 4th, 2008, 03:54 AM

re: that pic..

on going pala ang Phase 2 ng MCT. mag dadagdag sila ng 2 additional granty cranes so we'll be seeing 4 of that yellow giants very soon. astig na!

g0Rs

March 4th, 2008, 04:43 AM

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This is Robinsons Supermarket in Cagayan de Oro. Located just outside of Limketkai Center.

g0Rs

March 4th, 2008, 04:45 AM

Oro mayor lauds COCPO's effective performance (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p080303.htm&no=64)

Cagayan de Oro City (3 March) -- City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula today commended the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office for its continuing effort to make Cagayan de Oro a safe and peaceful place to live.

In a simple ceremony at the COCPO Headquarters for the pinning of ranks and launching of motorcycle and bike patrols, Mayor Jaraula vowed to support the programs and activities of the local police force.

Mayor Jaraula lauded the COCPO for taking the initiative to maximize the visibility of police officers in all parts of the city as this can certainly deter the commission of crimes by lawless elements.

Along this, Mayor Jaraula pledged to provide the COCPO with five additional motorcycles for the motorcycle cops, 10 bicycles for the bicycle cops, 10 computers for the community police precinct offices and one sound system for the COCPO headquarters.

Mayor Jaraula hoped that the additional motorcycle and bicycle units can boost the capability of the local police force in providing quick response to requests for police assistance.

The city mayor likewise exhorted the COCPO to ensure the safety and security of the people who will be observing the Holy Week and are expected to troop the famous Via Crucis destinations in the city for their annual penitence.

Mayor Jaraula asked COCPO officer-in-charge Isagani F. Genabe, Jr. to deploy police officers in the Malasag area and other Via Crucis destinations in the city where thousands of Catholic devotees are expected to gather for their annual observance of the Way of The Cross. (Cagayan de Oro City IO)

g0Rs

March 4th, 2008, 04:48 AM

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These policemen personally own the bikes, but they don't mind using them for Bicycle Patrol Unit, which the Cagayan de Oro Police Office (Cocpo) created Monday. (Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro/Joey P. Nacalaban)

Oro COCPO launches bike, motorcycle patrols (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p080303.htm&no=65)

Cagayan de Oro City (3 March) -- The Cagayan de City Police Office (COCPO) today launched the motorcycle and bicycle patrol in support of the intention of the city government to make Cagayan de Oro a peaceful and safe haven for its people and visitors.

In a simple launching ceremony graced by City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula at the COCPO Maharlika Headquarters, P/Senior Superintendent Isagani F. Genabe, Jr. disclosed that the implementation of the motorcycle and bicycle patrols is an offshoot of a study the local police office conducted on the increase of index crime cases in the city.

P/Sen. Superintendent Genabe said that after conducting a deep analysis of the problem utilizing crime statistics, crime clock, crime trend and forecasting, the COCPO came up with the possibility of creating a unit that is highly mobile in nature, economical with a quick response capability when needed.

The motorcycle and bicycle patrols will be positioned in crime-prone areas, police visibility points, schools, identified high risk areas, and business centers where they can roam easily from one identified crime point to another.

This will serve as a show window of our commitment and continuing support to all the city government's plans to make Cagayan de Oro a good place to live and do business.

Initially, the COCPO has seven motorcycle cops and 3 bicycle cops but will be augmented once its effectiveness in deterring the commission of crimes will be established.

During the launching ceremony, Genabe also presented to Mayor Jaraula the 15 police officers who were commended for their exemplary performances as law enforcers.

Among those who received commendations were P/Sen. Inspector Joram Jumalon, P/Inspector Benito Labsan, SPO2 Eddie Akut. SPO2 Bermil Alinas, SPO1 Ronillo Ubas, PO3 Mario Malapad, PO3 Nonito Tejero, PO2 Armando Agravante, PO2 Alberto Hermoso and PO2 Fernando Maestrado.

The said police officers were commended for their devotion to duty which resulted to the arrest of three notorious robbery suspects who were charged in court for illegal possession of firearms and ammunitions, concealing bladed weapon and three counts of robbery with intimidation and force upon person.

Also commended were P/Inspector Vonie Bello, SPO2 Edgardo Bayron, SPO1 Ricky Amparado, PO3 Rito Besas and PO1 Ernanie Hetalla for the exemplary performance they have demonstrated as members of the Motorcycle Cops and for serving as lead escort during the visit of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo last February 8, and National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales last February 17. (Cagayan de Oro City IO)

GearX

March 4th, 2008, 05:01 AM

Malapit na matapos yung Commercial Building beside Lourdes College...

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GearX

March 4th, 2008, 05:03 AM

....another construction on-going beside Carmen Public Market fronting Goldilocks. Ano kaya to?

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GearX

March 4th, 2008, 05:04 AM

Carmen Public Market

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GearX

March 4th, 2008, 05:06 AM

City Hall Intersection near Gaston Park
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Eastern side of Gaston Park near Avon Building
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GearX

March 4th, 2008, 05:14 AM

Zip-line at Mapawa Nature Park
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GearX

March 4th, 2008, 05:21 AM

Philippine Ostrich and Crocodile Farm, Inc.
Malanang, Opol, Misamis Oriental
the first Ostrich Breeding Farm in the country

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GearX

March 4th, 2008, 05:41 AM

Oro first LGU to implement DOE initiative to fight climate change (http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/54065)
Mike Banos
March 03, 2008

Cagayan de Oro City has marked another milestone by becoming the first local government unit in the Philippines to adopt the Roadway Lighting Guidelines under the Philippine Energy Efficient Lighting Market Transformation Project (Pelmatp).

Energy Secretary Angelo R. Reyes said the memorandum of agreement between the Department of Energy (DOE), Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co. (Cepalco) and the city government formalizes acceptance of the guidelines to standardize energy saving street lighting for national, secondary and tertiary roads within its area.

"These guidelines are aimed at providing policies and strategies for designing, operating and maintaining road lighting for use by administrators, contractors, designers, engineers and others involved in similar activities, with the view of achieving energy efficiency and savings while ensuring road visibility and safety," said Noel N. Verdote, Pelmatp project manager.

Verdote said the guidelines are part of the DOE's initiatives through the Pelmatp, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme - Global Environmental Facility (UNDP-GEF), to address the barriers to the widespread use of energy-efficient lighting systems in the Philippines.

Reyes said the guideliens are being piloted in Barangay Macabalan where 50 units of 70 watt high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps replaced 250 watt HPS lamps resulting in savings of 80% to the LGU in the operating expenses for the same amount of light cast by the original lamps.

The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines Cagayan de Oro Chapter (IIEE) through its President Robert Cruz and Raymund Marquez, IIEE 2007 National President and Marvin Caseda intially conducted an energy audit of the streetlighting installed in the area.

Prior to the signing of the MOA, Cruz presented the potential savings if the 50 pieces of 250 watts high pressure sodium (HPS) now installed were replaced with 70 watts HPS without sacrificing the required illumination level. The replacement will yield at least Php 236,500.00 annual saving for the local government. The replacement cost of about Php 350,000.00 will be recovered in 18 months (1.5 years).

The guidelines cover the specification of standard electrical systems (lamps and ballasts, gounding, voltage drop, contols, metering, electrical works & materials), structural systems (poles, mast arms or mounting brackets, foundations and pads), Lighting Parameters (lighting arrangement, mounting height, spacing, overhang, design considerations), Lighting Considerations, Luminaire Requirements (luminaire, standards, design & construction features, electrical rating, optical assembly, control gear and wiring, tests & inspections), high pressure sodium lamp requirements (standards, design/construction features/electrical rating, tests and inspections), Photoelectric Controls Requirements (standards, service conditions, electrical features) and Tunnels and Underpasses.

Verdote said the guidelines were developed thru a consensus development process facilitated by the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Phils., Inc. (IIEE), Philippine Lighting Industry Association (PLIA) and the Energy Management Association of the Philippines (ENMAP) together with various experts, professionals and stakeholders.

"The guidelines aim to bring down the street lighting costs of LGUs without compromising safety of motorists and pedestrians," he noted.

Reyes disclosed that Cepalco and the city government recently settled a long-standing dispute over the latter's outstanding bills with the utility incurred mainly as a result of energy intensive lighting in city hall and street lighting.

With the widespread adoption of these guidelines by LGUs, Reyes said the country could be creating "virtual power plants" by making as much as 80% of the energy saved from street lights available for other purposes.

He noted that this initiative would also considerably reduce the emission of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere which is now wreaking havoc across the globe because of the resulting climate change.

For some reason, streetlights have the highest power rate in Region 10 at P6.88-7.23 per kilowatt hour, figures from the National Transmission Corporation (Transco) show.

According to Verdote, a number of strategies and programs have been put in place to remove barriers to the widespread use of energy efficient lighting systems including lowering the cost of CFLs and the publication of the Guidelines Energy Conserving Design on Buildings, among others.

GearX

March 4th, 2008, 05:53 AM

Philippine Ostrich and Crocodile Farm, Inc. (http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/ostrichfarm.html)

Site of the first successfully hatched ostrich egg in the Philippines. The owners (Limketkai and Sons) later purchased more breeders from Texas. In December 1997, the farm sold its first ostrich meat to those who have urbane taste for low-calorie meat.

junax

March 4th, 2008, 06:10 AM

These are originally lechon manoks in CdeO: (Correct me if I'm wrong) :)

The Barn
Sr. Pedro
Butoy

Ano pa?

So most of the lechon manoks in CdeO are originally Cagayanon; that's why naging big market kasi kuha ang lasa ng mga Cagayanons. :cheers:

sr. pedro originated in malaybalay city. their first outlet is located along the highway near BSC now BSU. 2nd outlet is near the church (the V crossing going to capitol grounds). the unabias are well known like the tabioses, estradas, tilanducas, etc.

GearX

March 4th, 2008, 06:24 AM

Park Café at Divisoria

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GearX

March 4th, 2008, 07:00 AM

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March 4th, 2008, 07:13 AM

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By Cris Evert Lato
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 08:34:00 03/01/2008

MANILA-BASED business establishments should first strengthen their brands before expanding to other areas because homegrown brands have a stronger presence in their local market.

“The challenge for Manila brands is to grow the business first before expanding...to other places like Cebu,” said Bryan Tiu, founder of Teriyaki Boy Group Inc.

Tiu cited Bo's Coffee, a coffee shop founded by Cebuano entrepreneur Steve Benitez, which has gained the loyalty of the locals before it opened branches nationwide.

“Another challenge for Manila brands is to create an experience where clients who enter their store will feel like Manila in terms of service and style. The local market needs to get used to that change,” he said.

Tiu was guest speaker in the quarterly “Meet the Business Legend” forum of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry held yesterday at the Cebu City Sports Club.

The forum aims to inspire budding entrepreneurs by giving them a venue to interact with established business leaders in an informal setting. Guest speakers share their experiences with owners of small and medium enterprises and students.

Teriyaki Boy started in 2001 with one store in San Juan, Metro Manila.

In 2005, the company opened 10 stores in different cities in Luzon with 500 employees. That year, Tiu also sold 70 percent of the company to Pancake House Inc.

“After opening 10 stores in 2005, I wanted to ensure long-term, sustainable growth and give employees job security,” he said.
Teriyaki Boy has since grown to 32 stores nationwide with 2,000 employees.

Tiu said plans are to open branches in other areas in the country.

In Cebu, he said the company may open a store at Ayala Center this year and in SM in the coming years.

In Mindanao, the company expects to open a store in Davao City and in Cagayan De Oro City.

“Our expansion plans will depend on the acceptability of the market because there are a lot of strong homegrown brands,” he said.

Tiu said logistics is still a major challenge in opening branches outside Metro Manila since the company has yet to identify a location for a commissary, among others.

But he noted that prospects are good for opening regional and provincial branches since raw materials are cheaper. Teriyaki Boy can also tap other companies as partners.

Tiu said strong consumer spending will fuel the growth of the industry despite the lower value of remittances from overseas Filipino workers.

“The service industry is growing. Food, being a service industry, will continue to grow as eating out is a large part of the Filipino culture,” he said.

Tiu said being an entrepreneur enabled him to do what he is passionate about: food service at his own time.

He started with P8 million capital pooled from bank loans, personal savings and money from his parents.

“I saw the big gap between fine dining and fast food in the Japanese food segment, so I thought of penetrating the casual segment which offers authentic Japanese food served with Western fast food management,” he said.

link: http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/enterprise/view/20080301-122157/Teriyaki-Boy-gears-for-Cebu-Mindanao

Farirah

March 4th, 2008, 09:24 AM

re: that pic..

on going pala ang Phase 2 ng MCT. mag dadagdag sila ng 2 additional granty cranes so we'll be seeing 4 of that yellow giants very soon. astig na!

Well good news if that would be the case.

Perhaps magdagdag lang sila ng 2 granty cranes if may 2nd phase construction na sa MCT, or we'll expect another or more additional cranes much more if matapos na ang 2nd phase construction of MCT. Kung baga more than 4 na. ^^

kiera_1990

March 4th, 2008, 11:30 AM

WOW!!! yan ba ang Pan Pacific? heheheheh~ nice ahhh!!

dark_knight_detectve

March 4th, 2008, 11:34 AM

Mayor Jaraula Orders Clearing Of Sidewalks Anew
by Ian A. Fuentes/ City Information Office
City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula ordered anew an all-out drive against illegal sidewalk vending after noting that sidewalk vendors have started plying their trade on sidewalks and streets again.

Mayor Jaraula came out with the order after meeting yesterday with acting city police director P/Sr. Supt Isagani F. Genabe Jr., Roads and Traffic Administrator Ret. Gen. Filipino Amoguis, acting city administrator Griscelda M. Joson and RTA administrative officer Engr. Nonito Oclarit. While doing on-the-spot inspections around the city, Mayor Jaraula said that he personally observed the mushrooming of illegal sidewalk vendors whom he described are committing “blatant violations daily”. Mayor Jaraula particularly cited the unsightly areas, where illegal sidewalk vendors often sell their goods and items in the vicinities of Divisoria, Cogon public market and along the stretch of J.R. Borja and Osmeña Streets. “Anything on the road must be authorized and nuisance per se must be demolished,” the visibly displeased Jaraula pointed out, referring to varieties of merchandise such as fruits, used clothing or “ukay-ukay”, slightly-used shoes, slippers, and other wares displayed on the streets and sidewalks The mayor also noted that some street vendors are using pushcarts and multicabs in order to make their mobility to other ‘strategic areas’ more easier and faster. “This (mobile vending) is even worst than sidewalk vending and must be put to an end,” Mayor Jaraula stressed. As this developed, Jaraula directed Col. Genabe to act as head of the city government’s sidewalk demolition task force, replacing Col. Antonio Montalba who is presently undergoing a police study program. “It has to be a total clean-up and the message should be discipline,” the mayor told the group, citing that the renewed daily sidewalk clearing operations should be “strict and consistent”. Mayor Jaraula, however, explained that as a matter of policy, sidewalk vendors who will be caught during the rigorous clearing operations should be advised to vacate the area within the one-hour grace period, and confiscate their goods, if they fail to heed. Apprehended vendors should be given three to five hours to retrieve their confiscated goods and items, the city chief executive said, adding that unclaimed goods will be automatically given to the Tahanan ng Kabataan, Boys Town and other city-owned centers. Sidewalk clearing operations is one of the major thrusts implemented by Mayor Jaraula in a bid to make Cagayan de Oro City a more beautiful, more comfortable and more gracefully livable place.