Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads

[jaywalker]

Suportahan ta gid ini!!!!!!!!:banana:
Sa Mid August na ang showing.Tani masundan pa ini.


Negrense food stars in film BY CARLA GOMEZ

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/May/28/pix/negrenses.jpg
Christian Vasquez, Angel Jacob, Dante Amaguin, Peque Gallaga and Dwight Gaston (l-r) in a scene from Namets!*

“It’s the most Negrense film that I have ever known.”

That is how Negrense director Jay Abello yesterday described the movie, “Namets!,” that he is currently filming in Negros Occidental.

The main character of the film is the food of Negros Occidental, it is filmed entirely in the province, more than 70 percent of its cast and crew are Negrenses, and the dialog is in Ilonggo, Abello said.

“Namets! is a colorful celebration of food as well as love, and the love of food above all, which is central to being Negrosanon, and being Filipino,” Palanca Award winner Vicente Groyon, who wrote the script, said.

“Every region in the Philippines has a cuisine unique to it, and the island of Negros is no exception. Forget your diet if you’re planning to visit – from piaya to chicken inasal to guapple pie to kinilaw, Negrosanon food is irresistible,” Groyon said.

Abello, who is from Silay City that is known for its many mouth-watering delicacies, said the film works at capturing how life revolves around food in Negros, and how it affects people’s lives.

Abello, who was shooting some of the scenes of the movie at the house of Millie Kilayko at Lizares Avenue in Bacolod City yesterday, said they were filming in places they normally could not afford to rent because Negrenses were allowing them to borrow their homes for free since the film is all about Negros.

Scenes of the movie have been shot in Isabela, Carbin Reef in Sagay City, Silay City and all over Bacolod City, he said.

Namets! follows the ongoing flirtation between Jacko (Christian Vasquez) and Cassie (Angel Jacob), two Negrense chefs who grew up in Bacolod, and whose lives revolve around food, Abello said.

Trouble starts when Jacko loses his Italian restaurant, Puccini’s, to a giant cockfighting debt. The moneylender Dolpo (renowned Negrense director Peque Gallaga) takes control of Puccini’s and hires Cassie as a consultant for a total restaurant makeover, Groyon said.

“Cassie re-visions Puccini’s into a place that serves traditional Negrosanon food, and we are treated to the full panorama of Negrosanon cuisine and the idiosyncrasies of Negrosanon eating. Along the way, Jacko and Cassie find time to finally fall in love and set aside their differences,” he added.

Namets! will premiere at the 2008 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, to be held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines from July 11 to 20, 2008. A weeklong screening at the University of the Philippines-Diliman Film Center follows, before a regular theatrical run in Metro Manila cinemas.

The film will have its Visayas premiere at the SM Cinema in Bacolod City in mid-August before going on a nationwide campus tour, Abello said.

The filmmakers will then take Namets! on the international film festival circuit, bringing a unique slice of Philippine life to cinema enthusiasts all over the world.

Namets! promises to be an important contribution to Philippine and Negrense cinema, and to the professionalization of filmmaking activity outside Metro Manila. It also reveals aspects of Philippine culture not often seen in our movies, Groyon said.

“Namets! is clearly a groundbreaking project, the likes of which have not been seen since Peque Gallaga’s Oro, Plata, Mata in the 1980s. It is a testament to the burgeoning filmmaking scene outside Metro Manila and proof of the vitality of Philippine independent cinema,” Groyon added.

The digital film is being produced with funding from Cinemalaya Foundation Inc., the National Center for Culture and the Arts, and the Film Development Council of the Philippines, as well as support from private donors, Abello said.

The cast includes actors with Bacolod roots, like Vasquez, Gallaga, Monsour del Rosario, Ronnie Lazaro and Dwight Gaston, among other local theatrical talent.

The production designer is RJ Lacson.

The production crew and creative staff were also sourced from various theatre groups and workshops in the province.

Cameo roles include special appearances by Negrense thespians and personalities including Michelle Gallaga, John Arceo, Andre Jalandoni, JM Rodriguez, Mel Yanson, Carmela Arcolas Gamboa, Madie Gallaga, Dennis Ascalon, Charlie Co, Jade Snow Dionson, Charles Hilado and Luis Zabalhaurregi, among many others.

It is amazing how everybody from our veteran theater and production people to our young crew are jelling, Abello said.

He said Jacob who is not a Negrense has adopted into her role so well, she speaks her Ilonggo lines like a native.

Her Ilonggo dialog was recorded, she loaded it on to her iPod and she began listening to it two months before filming began, and the result has been very good, Abello said.*CPG

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/May/28/topstory2.htm

[bacolodchamp]

Suportahan ta gid ini!!!!!!!!:banana:
Sa Mid August na ang showing.Tani masundan pa ini.

yes gid migo. its a trailblazer in philippine cinema, the frist outside of the capital as far as i know. even the dialogue is in ilonggo.:lol: maybe they'll put sub-titles for the benefit of those who can't understand ilonngo. but having the best people behind and on the camera, i guess this promises to be another work of art in the likes of oro plata mata. :okay:

[SUV111]

its nice that our very own, legendary director..direk P will showcase once again his native island Negros. :) It will not just feature the talents of Negrenses but also the hotspots, food, and the beauty of Negros Occidental :) I will surely watch this film.

[SUV111]

Yes @Smile , am back here in SG. And still a bit disoriented. haaayyy... :) Btw, you never fail to impress us with our thread intro, as always. Our warm thanks my friend.

About this pic, were all the structures included in the Azotea urban development area ???
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Memories behind these photos:

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Thanks again @Smile, @BoyNegros, @Jasontt and @Postergirl for the wonderful time in Bacolod.:okay::okay:

hahahaha!!! we miss you bro. :) thanks also for the time you spent with us though we know your busy and you only have 2 weeks to stay, yet you managed to keep us in your list. :) please post some of your pictures like the way jay did. :) we cant wait to see you guys again :)

anyway, the azotea condo perspective is at the bottom of that pic. the 2 tall buildings are the design of the sanparq building(extension). :)

[ngprofflorida]

Nat’l amateur golf event
opens in Bacolod today
BY NIDA BUENAFE

The 2008 Philippine Amateur Golf Championship opens today at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Marapara, Bacolod City with ladies’ defending champion Anya Tanpinco and ICTSI Team mainstay Joey Huerva leading the host city’s bets in their respective divisions.

Stiff opposition awaits the two young champions who are expected to sweat it out against national players and amateur stars from Tommy Manotoc’s Calatagan, Luigi Yulo’s Canlubang and Ricky Razon-backed ICTSI National Golf Team.

The champion in the men and women divisions will be seeded as members of the national training pool where Philippine representatives to the 48th Putra Cup (Southeast Asia Amateur Golf Team Championship) and the World Amateur Golf Team Championship will be chosen, the National Golf Association of the Philippines earlier announced.

This year’s edition of the Putra Cup will be held in Singapore on August 26 to 29 while Australia will host this year’s World Amateur Golf Team Championship in October.

In last year’s finals of the Philippine Amateur, Tanpinco outclassed Sunshine Baraquiel for the women’s crown in a lopsided 10 and 8 victory at the Iloilo Golf Club while Anthony Fernando prevailed over Mario Labajo, 8 and 7, in men’s finals.

Out to add excitement in this year’s tournament, held in honor of the country’s golfing great Luis “Golem” Silverio, are national team members Ferdie Aunzo, Mark Fernando, Jhonnel Ababa, and former national jungolf star Tonlits Asistio.

Also expected are international entries coming from the national team of Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, and other Asian countries.

The event is a 36-hole stroke play with the top 32 for men’s and top 16 for women’s advancing to the matchplay finals.

Spicing up the tournament will be the senior’s matchplay among the country’s golfing elders having handicap index 8.6 and below.*NAB

[jaywalker]

yes gid migo. its a trailblazer in philippine cinema, the frist outside of the capital as far as i know. even the dialogue is in ilonggo.:lol: maybe they'll put sub-titles for the benefit of those who can't understand ilonngo. but having the best people behind and on the camera, i guess this promises to be another work of art in the likes of oro plata mata. :okay:

its nice that our very own, legendary director..direk P will showcase once again his native island Negros. :) It will not just feature the talents of Negrenses but also the hotspots, food, and the beauty of Negros Occidental :) I will surely watch this film.

Basi may Tagalog version man sila through dubbing like sa mga telenovela.:lol:

[jaywalker]

50% increase in
BCC enrollment seen
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The school board of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos will allow the Bacolod City College to use the Ezekiel Moreno Training Center to help address the lack of classrooms in the city-owned institution, Bacolod City Administrator Roger Balo said yesterday.

Balo said he is finalizing the memorandum of agreement between the city and UNO-R for the use of the EMTC in Brgy. Handumanan for two semesters, or a year. He said the BCC has only 17 available classrooms in Taculing and Sum-ag and they are expecting their enrollment to increase by 45 to 50 percent this year.

The enrollment of first year students alone has increased from 275 to 900, Balo said. The EMTC has not been used for two years and BCC has been offered the use of its six classrooms and computer lab, he said.

It will be occupied by freshmen Information System students, he added.

Balo said he also met with the principal of the Bacolod City High School who offered BCC the temporary use of its 15 rooms from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The tuition fee of BCC is only P30 per unit which is equivalent to only about P995 per semester, he said.

Balo said he has recommended that instead of paying P500 upon enrollment, a student can only pay P400 so he or she can still buy school materials.

He, earlier, said that BCC will offer a ladderized program for some courses starting June like B.S. Information System and B.S. Industrial Technology.*CGS

[JEFFjr_25]

Salvacion Center as of 26 May 2008:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2361/2530371555_64a639298f.jpg?v=0

[boynegro$]

^^NIce Jeff nag post kana picture:banana::banana:...daw gina tipid mo post pics mo haw?hehehe sunod gani mag puli kadi damuon mo pics paryos kay Jay, lantawa bala asta sobong wala pa na ubsan:lol::lol:. btw thanks for that smelly thing you gave me...hehehe really nice. MIgs SUV naka impake kana?:lol::banana:

Musta na ang Bacolod? Wala nako may ma say pa a. daw mayo na gd developments ta. Bago lng ko ka post kay daw busy gd ang Daddy.:lol:
Bro NG wala pako mayo gd nga balita simo.sa sunod mag balita ko sigurado ma palpitate ka gd. hehehe:banana:
Damu na kita forumers diri. welcome sa tanan.:banana:

[bacolodchamp]

Salvacion Center as of 26 May 2008:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2361/2530371555_64a639298f.jpg?v=0

tahum sang design, migo. :okay:

[jmok]

Salvacion Center as of 26 May 2008:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2361/2530371555_64a639298f.jpg?v=0




hotel ni cya??:):):):):):)

nice one......:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[ngprofflorida]

Ti ma ano na lang kita sine, one by one and pic mo amigo jeff..... abi allout ang post.

[habagatcentral1]

Is it just me or is Google Earth updated its images again? There are more hi-res pictures of northern Negros island now (including Victorias, Cadiz, Sagay, Escalante, etc)

[ngprofflorida]

tahum sang design, migo. :okay:

Amigo champ SUV will visit samparq , he said they already brought the heavy equipment at the vacant site..... will see.....
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[bacolodchamp]

Amigo champ SUV will visit samparq , he said they already brought the heavy equipment at the vacant site..... will see.....
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

wow...i'm sure he'll bring his camera with him...hehehe. that's good news, migo. i hope they'll start the construction na...:banana::banana::banana:

[Bo B]

Yes @Smile , am back here in SG. And still a bit disoriented. haaayyy... :) Btw, you never fail to impress us with our thread intro, as always. Our warm thanks my friend.


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/anton.jpg?t=1211872929


Thanks again @Smile, @BoyNegros, @Jasontt and @Postergirl for the wonderful time in Bacolod.:okay::okay:

I like the design for the 11 storey Sanparq Tower on the left. The one on the right, with 12 storeys, is too cluttered. They should also stay clear of the perimeter/property line so as to avoid the ugly firewalls that are required once a building encroaches on the edge of the property. They should reduce the size of the podium so that they could have more space for landscaping.

[SUV111]

I like the design for the 11 storey Sanparq Tower on the left. The one on the right, with 12 storeys, is too cluttered. They should also stay clear of the perimeter/property line so as to avoid the ugly firewalls that are required once a building encroaches on the edge of the property. They should reduce the size of the podium so that they could have more space for landscaping.

i totally agree with you migs. :)

[SUV111]

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right now, this is what you will see when you approach Bacolod...years from now, it will change...If sanparq will commence its construction of their new building...another landmark will add up to Bacolod's skyline.

[jaywalker]

^^NIce Jeff nag post kana picture:banana::banana:...daw gina tipid mo post pics mo haw?hehehe sunod gani mag puli kadi damuon mo pics paryos kay Jay, lantawa bala asta sobong wala pa na ubsan:lol::lol:. btw thanks for that smelly thing you gave me...hehehe really nice. MIgs SUV naka impake kana?:lol::banana:

Musta na ang Bacolod? Wala nako may ma say pa a. daw mayo na gd developments ta. Bago lng ko ka post kay daw busy gd ang Daddy.:lol:
Bro NG wala pako mayo gd nga balita simo.sa sunod mag balita ko sigurado ma palpitate ka gd. hehehe:banana:
Damu na kita forumers diri. welcome sa tanan.:banana:

Ti ma ano na lang kita sine, one by one and pic mo amigo jeff..... abi allout ang post.

Ginabudget ni Migo Jeff iya pictures.:lol: Ubos naman pics ko Migo Boynegros nagapanigput na lang ko gani.Di bale makarga naman ta liwat pictures.:cheers:
I'll make sure nga nakacharge pirmi battery sang camera ko.:lol:

Thanks sa photo mo MIgs Jeff.Katahum sang Salvacion building pareho gid sa rendering.

[bacolodchamp]

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All buildings in the commercial area will be with Mediterranean theme.

This will be the first Commercial Subdivision in Negros with a theme.

For better order and convenience, commercial lots will have easements for better movement of customers, more planting strips and for existing parking or future parking expansions.

[bacolodchamp]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/2448132345_369ee1fd86.jpg?v=0

right now, this is what you will see when you approach Bacolod...years from now, it will change...If sanparq will commence its construction of their new building...another landmark will add up to Bacolod's skyline.

migo, what's the name of that building beside the tall tower which i presume is that of abs?

[JEFFjr_25]

hotel ni cya??:):):):):):)

nice one......:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
I guess Salvacion Center is a mixed-use office and business complex. But the design is really nice. Its very contemporary.

Ti ma ano na lang kita sine, one by one and pic mo amigo jeff..... abi allout ang post.

Hehehe.. ang BP mo migo NG. I had some bit of badluck when i was in Bacolod. First, the typhoon is coming. Its been raining bad since i arrived that time. Second, I forgot to bring my camera charger with me. I left it at SG.(Tam-an abi ka excited.):lol:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2300/2448963124_6b98430b2f.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/2448132345_369ee1fd86.jpg?v=0

right now, this is what you will see when you approach Bacolod...years from now, it will change...If sanparq will commence its construction of their new building...another landmark will add up to Bacolod's skyline.
We all share your vision @Smile. I would want to see more skyscrapers along Bacolod's coastline. I'm pretty sure these(skyscrapers) will be existent soon.:)

Ginabudget ni Migo Jeff iya pictures.:lol: Ubos naman pics ko Migo Boynegros nagapanigput na lang ko gani.Di bale makarga naman ta liwat pictures.:cheers:
I'll make sure nga nakacharge pirmi battery sang camera ko.:lol:

Thanks sa photo mo MIgs Jeff.Katahum sang Salvacion building pareho gid sa rendering.

Youre welcome @Jay.:)

[JEFFjr_25]

Now folks, lets drive along the Lacson stretch. Enjoy the joyride.:lol:

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[ngprofflorida]

Amigo jeff sige na ang new building naman, pirme lang ta naga drive sa lacson street. amigo jeff and spaghetti wires, kita gid....

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod City to install
GMA kiosk at PESO

A Greater Modular Access Kiosk will be installed at the Public Employment and Services Office at the City Health Compound in Bacolod City to help job seekers find job opportunities locally or abroad.

The GMA Employment Kiosk is an information portal designed by the Department of Labor and Employment to provide information employment and livelihood opportunities to the public for free.

Executive Assistant to the Mayor Moises de la Cruz yesterday said the employment kiosk will also provide employers a list of job-seekers with different skills and the list of TESDA-certified workers.

He said this is the second GMA machine in Negros after the first at Robinsons Place. However, Bacolod City is the only local government with this equipment in the province, he added.

De la Cruz said the state-of-the art machine is worth P120,000. Job seekers can also apply on line at the PESO office, he said.*CGS

[SUV111]

migo, what's the name of that building beside the tall tower which i presume is that of abs?

the orange one is Riverside college and the other one is their annex building (hospital) :)

[SUV111]

Amigo jeff sige na ang new building naman, pirme lang ta naga drive sa lacson street. amigo jeff and spaghetti wires, kita gid....

hahahahaa!!!! you'll see it everywhere in the globe :) at least right now you can see them fixing some of it and making it look better especially in araneta st. :)
gina bugkos bugkos na lang nila para indi daw ka gamo tulokon :)

[SUV111]

I guess Salvacion Center is a mixed-use office and business complex. But the design is really nice. Its very contemporary.



Hehehe.. ang BP mo migo NG. I had some bit of badluck when i was in Bacolod. First, the typhoon is coming. Its been raining bad since i arrived that time. Second, I forgot to bring my camera charger with me. I left it at SG.(Tam-an abi ka excited.):lol:


We all share your vision @Smile. I would want to see more skyscrapers along Bacolod's coastline. I'm pretty sure these(skyscrapers) will be existent soon.:)



Youre welcome @Jay.:)

its hard to take pictures that time jeff, nag buhawi pa sang ari ka diri kag ga inulan. luckily, wala ta gin tup-an buhawi kag ulan sang ara ta sa atop sang sylvia. hahahahahah

[bacolodchamp]

the orange one is Riverside college and the other one is their annex building (hospital) :)

oh, thanks. looks like they're far apart. maybe its the angle from where you are.:)

[boynegro$]

Amigo jeff sige na ang new building naman, pirme lang ta naga drive sa lacson street. amigo jeff and spaghetti wires, kita gid....

Ok lng na bisan spaghetti wires migo NG compensated man sang tinlo kag lapad nga dalan.:):)

[boynegro$]

its hard to take pictures that time jeff, nag buhawi pa sang ari ka diri kag ga inulan. luckily, wala ta gin tup-an buhawi kag ulan sang ara ta sa atop sang sylvia. hahahahahah

hahaha. Daw gin kulbaan to c migo jeff a atop ka sylvia pati ang migo mo nga canadian.:lol: pero that was a nice experience all in all, enjoy gd ang tanan.:)
Mig may idea kana kung anu nada ang construction sa St. John dampi, kita ko kagina daw medyo dako man, palaba ang building.:)

[ngprofflorida]

hahaha. Daw gin kulbaan to c migo jeff a atop ka sylvia pati ang migo mo nga canadian.:lol: pero that was a nice experience all in all, enjoy gd ang tanan.:)
Mig may idea kana kung anu nada ang construction sa St. John dampi, kita ko kagina daw medyo dako man, palaba ang building.:)


Boy any rendering da sa shopping area, whats the name of that huge building........ is that a commercial center? :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[boynegro$]

^^medyo lapit na xa sa may bago da nga mall pero located sa likod sang ceres. corner BS Aquino kag Hilado st.:) I think its an office building, medyo multi-purpose.

[JEFFjr_25]

Amigo jeff sige na ang new building naman, pirme lang ta naga drive sa lacson street. amigo jeff and spaghetti wires, kita gid....
Hahaha.. spaghetti wires gid yah @NG... :lol:

its hard to take pictures that time jeff, nag buhawi pa sang ari ka diri kag ga inulan. luckily, wala ta gin tup-an buhawi kag ulan sang ara ta sa atop sang sylvia. hahahahahah
Exactly @Smile. The "atop" experience at SMH is one thing every SSC-Bacolod forumers shouldnt miss. It'll be our signature "destination".:)

hahaha. Daw gin kulbaan to c migo jeff a atop ka sylvia pati ang migo mo nga canadian.:lol: pero that was a nice experience all in all, enjoy gd ang tanan.:)
Mig may idea kana kung anu nada ang construction sa St. John dampi, kita ko kagina daw medyo dako man, palaba ang building.:)
Yes na yes @Boy. Actually thats a major feat for me. Hulat na lang kita na i-post ni @Smile ang mga pics naton sa SMH. But if i remember it right, we never had a "back" pic at SMH. :)

[jaywalker]

hahahahaa!!!! you'll see it everywhere in the globe :) at least right now you can see them fixing some of it and making it look better especially in araneta st. :)
gina bugkos bugkos na lang nila para indi daw ka gamo tulokon :)


hahaha. Daw gin kulbaan to c migo jeff a atop ka sylvia pati ang migo mo nga canadian.:lol: pero that was a nice experience all in all, enjoy gd ang tanan.:)
Mig may idea kana kung anu nada ang construction sa St. John dampi, kita ko kagina daw medyo dako man, palaba ang building.:)

That's nice kay may action na maskin amat-amat lang..

:lol:Medyo kulolba-an gid man,medyo lang.I like the view sa rooftop lalo na siguro pagsunset.Wala nagtiyabaw ang Migo nyo nga Canadian?:lol:

Thanks for the joyride MIgo Jeff.

[jaywalker]

Boy any rendering da sa shopping area, whats the name of that huge building........ is that a commercial center? :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

^^medyo lapit na xa sa may bago da nga mall pero located sa likod sang ceres. corner BS Aquino kag Hilado st.:) I think its an office building, medyo multi-purpose.

Medyo palaba tuod.Nakita ko post ni Migo Suv.Ara sa previous thread.

[Christendom]

nasum-udan si @NG sang Lacson...Araneta Street naman eh..one of the longest street in the phils

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[boynegro$]

That's nice kay may action na maskin amat-amat lang..

:lol:Medyo kulolba-an gid man,medyo lang.I like the view sa rooftop lalo na siguro pagsunset.Wala nagtiyabaw ang Migo nyo nga Canadian?:lol:

Thanks for the joyride MIgo Jeff.

nag kurug ang iya....tuhod...:lol: pero one thing na gn hambal niya is that, he like it here in Bacolod, beautiful daw and memorable because they concieve their first baby here. btw he works at Teleperformance. :)

[boynegro$]

nasum-udan si @NG sang Lacson...Araneta Street naman eh..one of the longest street in the phils

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migo syanz mayo nga kuha, ka tinlo gd sang dalan kag lapad. :)

[jaywalker]

^^Really,sa Bacolod natigayon ang pagbusong sang asawa nya.Basi nami sang bed sang SMH:lol:joke

[Christendom]

migo syanz mayo nga kuha, ka tinlo gd sang dalan kag lapad. :)

kay tuod gid man matinlo kag malapad dalan naton biskan kun law-ay ang kuha sang camera

[jaywalker]

Thursday, May 29, 2008
Local Chinese bizmen visit Capitol

THE new set of officers of the Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PCCCII) expressed their support to the Provincial Government and all its various projects as they paid a courtesy visit to Governor Isidro Zayco at the Governor's Office Wednesday.

PCCCII is founded by a group of successful Chinese businessmen under the leadership of Dr. John Co and Mr. Anson Tan. It was formed with Ambassador Francis Chua as the role model, with the main purpose of forming an organization for a new generation of Chinese businessmen, especially for new investors from China.

Among its goals and objectives are to protect and safeguard the interests of its members; cooperate with the government to promote the Philippine-China trade and investments; cooperate with the government to implement national policies, laws, rules and regulations governing the business in the Philippines; follow national policy to promote Philippine-China relationship and promote industry and commerce as well as economic prosperity.

These goals and objectives are expected to be realized with the election of the new set of officers here in Negros for 2008 to 2009, headed by their president, Jet Li, with Kim Tan as vice president, Johnny Tan as secretary, Lucio Ang as treasurer, and Joseph Sy, Henry Lee, Wen Ming Tsai, Tony Sy and Alfredo Yulo as board of directors.

The group also aims to assist new Chinese investors in the country to abide by the rules and regulations and give guidelines on how to accelerate their entry into the mainstream of Philippine society; extend social welfare and promote charity clinics to help less privileged Filipino families; assist their chairman emeritus, Ambassador Francis Chua, who is also the special envoy on trade and investment, in carrying out big events and important issues; promote and assimilate the 10-point agenda of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to the Chinese community and new Chinese investors and to cooperate with other Chinese non-government organizations in promoting social responsibilities in the community.

Andres Valencia, Lorenzo Cordova and Teofilo Ponce Sr. act as the group's advisers.

[SUV111]

^^Really,sa Bacolod natigayon ang pagbusong sang asawa nya.Basi nami sang bed sang SMH:lol:joke

nami gid man migs ang bed sa SMH. :) sang una naga giho pa ang bed subong kuno indi na :)

kay tuod gid man matinlo kag malapad dalan naton biskan kun law-ay ang kuha sang camera

hahahaha!!!! thats true :)

[SUV111]

nag kurug ang iya....tuhod...:lol: pero one thing na gn hambal niya is that, he like it here in Bacolod, beautiful daw and memorable because they concieve their first baby here. btw he works at Teleperformance. :)

what makes him comfortable are the people :) he really enjoyed and if its not for the baby, he would want to extend his contract. :)

[jaywalker]

^^Yes Migs,Bacolodnon are very friendly in real life.My friend who joined the PAL Golf Tournament naghambal gid ina siya about Bacolodnon based on his experience.

[boynegro$]

^^Really,sa Bacolod natigayon ang pagbusong sang asawa nya.Basi nami sang bed sang SMH:lol:joke

Basi guro sa bed gd sang Sylvia.:lol::lol:

kay tuod gid man matinlo kag malapad dalan naton biskan kun law-ay ang kuha sang camera

No doubt migo syanz.:)

[jaywalker]

^^That's for sure,indi gid na nila nga mag asawa malimtan ang Bacolod especially ang SMH.Who knows basi Bacolod ang ingalan nila sa ila bata or Sylvia pag girl ang baby:lol:

[boynegro$]

^^its a girl Jay, basi sylvia gd guru laban-laban.:lol::lol:

[jaywalker]

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Senator Edgardo J. Angara delivers his inspirational message at the opening ceremonies of the 3-day 6th Philippine Shrimp Congress, May 28-30, 2008 at the Bacolod Pavilion Resort, Bacolod City yesterday.* ( Jun de los Reyes photo)

[kyle@1008]

Thursday, May 29, 2008
Local Chinese bizmen visit Capitol

THE new set of officers of the Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PCCCII) expressed their support to the Provincial Government and all its various projects as they paid a courtesy visit to Governor Isidro Zayco at the Governor's Office Wednesday.

PCCCII is founded by a group of successful Chinese businessmen under the leadership of Dr. John Co and Mr. Anson Tan. It was formed with Ambassador Francis Chua as the role model, with the main purpose of forming an organization for a new generation of Chinese businessmen, especially for new investors from China.

Among its goals and objectives are to protect and safeguard the interests of its members; cooperate with the government to promote the Philippine-China trade and investments; cooperate with the government to implement national policies, laws, rules and regulations governing the business in the Philippines; follow national policy to promote Philippine-China relationship and promote industry and commerce as well as economic prosperity.

These goals and objectives are expected to be realized with the election of the new set of officers here in Negros for 2008 to 2009, headed by their president, Jet Li, with Kim Tan as vice president, Johnny Tan as secretary, Lucio Ang as treasurer, and Joseph Sy, Henry Lee, Wen Ming Tsai, Tony Sy and Alfredo Yulo as board of directors.

The group also aims to assist new Chinese investors in the country to abide by the rules and regulations and give guidelines on how to accelerate their entry into the mainstream of Philippine society; extend social welfare and promote charity clinics to help less privileged Filipino families; assist their chairman emeritus, Ambassador Francis Chua, who is also the special envoy on trade and investment, in carrying out big events and important issues; promote and assimilate the 10-point agenda of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to the Chinese community and new Chinese investors and to cooperate with other Chinese non-government organizations in promoting social responsibilities in the community.

Andres Valencia, Lorenzo Cordova and Teofilo Ponce Sr. act as the group's advisers.

wow,....artista :lol:

[ngprofflorida]

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ay abaw check the wire, they need to fix this spaghetti. correa building ara pa ang naga igpat nga mga light at night?

[jaywalker]

KIOSKO @ Northpoint

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[jaywalker]

wow,....artista :lol:

:lol: Grabe kasipat mata mo.Nakita mo pa ba.Indi man ina siya guro.Basi kapangalan lang.:lol:

[ngprofflorida]

KIOSKO @ Northpoint

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jay wow damo ka gid pictures, si amigo jeff very suspense thriller gid ya, my B/P now is up and down....all out bala amigo jeff.

[jaywalker]

^^:lol:Relax lang Migs ah.May ara pa man ko nabilin.Ginabitin ka gid ni Migo Jeff.Bantayan kuno sa NBSA Thread kay may inopost siya nga video sang airport.:banana:

[ngprofflorida]

^^:lol:Relax lang Migs ah.May ara pa man ko nabilin.Ginabitin ka gid ni Migo Jeff.Bantayan kuno sa NBSA Thread kay may inopost siya nga video sang airport.:banana:


Actually ara na sa you tube, kindly check.....

[jaywalker]

^^:lol:Mayo kay na upload niya na gali.Beleive na gid ko sang imo kadasigon Migs.

Pictures para sa mga manug bulang manok.

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Hello Postergirl!:wave::wave::wave:

[postergirl]

Amigo champ SUV will visit samparq , he said they already brought the heavy equipment at the vacant site..... will see.....
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

hehe yup, my dad talked to one of our bellmen who said that there are already a lot of equipment on the proposed 12/11-storey condo site :banana::banana::banana::banana:

Hahaha.. spaghetti wires gid yah @NG... :lol:


Exactly @Smile. The "atop" experience at SMH is one thing every SSC-Bacolod forumers shouldnt miss. It'll be our signature "destination".:)


Yes na yes @Boy. Actually thats a major feat for me. Hulat na lang kita na i-post ni @Smile ang mga pics naton sa SMH. But if i remember it right, we never had a "back" pic at SMH. :)

hahahaha xempre, dapat ang privileged lang ang maka saka sa atop :lol::lol::lol:

nugon, wla ta talikod pic..nabilin 2 b ni SUV ang iya nga tripod..tsk tsk..

Good evening Bacolod! Nice to see our new thread getting some action. :D

[jaywalker]

^^Thanks for the info Postergirl!
There's a lot of hapennings that keeps us surprised and be excited these days in Bacolod.That Sanparq Square 11/12 storey proposal will bring us more cheer.I hope madayon na gid ini.

[postergirl]

^^Thanks for the info Postergirl!
There's are a lot of hapennings that keep us surprised and be excited.That Sanparq Square 11/12 storey proposal will bring us more cheer.I hope madayon na gid ini.

Ako man, I hope madayon gd. :) Bacolod's skyline is slowly but surely changing. By the time I graduate, lain na gd guro ang tsura sang Bacolod! hehehe:banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

Carmelite Monastery
Mandalagan,Bacolod City

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[IAMME]

Guys, there seems to be an IMMENSE update of Google Earth Imagery for Negros. Check it out!

[SUV111]

thanks IAMME. :) couldn't view my google earth. theres a problem encountered daw and i dont know what it is :(

[Schatje]

:hi: Hello Bacolod! Nice pictures Jaywalker. BTW, where is that Sanparq Square located? So that I can visit the place when we arrive in Bacolod City this coming July.:)

[ngprofflorida]

:hi: Hello Bacolod! Nice pictures Jaywalker. BTW, where is that Sanparq Square located? So that I can visit the place when we arrive in Bacolod City this coming July.:)

Just around the corner of Robinsons place. infront of carmerlite monastery..... I cant wait to see the new building, this so far the tallest in Bacolod City...... Bacolod is seriously changing the skyline, after they closed the old airport. :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[habagatcentral1]

thanks IAMME. :) couldn't view my google earth. theres a problem encountered daw and i dont know what it is :(

Megs, try to uninstall your Google Earth then download and install a new one (version 4.3)

[ngprofflorida]

hehe yup, my dad talked to one of our bellmen who said that there are already a lot of equipment on the proposed 12/11-storey condo site :banana::banana::banana::banana:



hahahaha xempre, dapat ang privileged lang ang maka saka sa atop :lol::lol::lol:

nugon, wla ta talikod pic..nabilin 2 b ni SUV ang iya nga tripod..tsk tsk..

Good evening Bacolod! Nice to see our new thread getting some action. :D

[QUOTE=postergirl;21217023]hehe yup, my dad talked to one of our bellmen who said that there are already a lot of equipment on the proposed 12/11-storey condo site :banana::banana::banana::banana:

cool ara na gaid gali. thats a good news.... :banana::banana::banana::banana:

@postergirl any rendering of new hotel in east block?

[postergirl]

:hi: Hello Bacolod! Nice pictures Jaywalker. BTW, where is that Sanparq Square located? So that I can visit the place when we arrive in Bacolod City this coming July.:)

hello Schatje! and welcome to our thread! :D hehe maybe you would like to meet up with the Bacolod SSC forumers when you arrive :)

[QUOTE=postergirl;21217023]hehe yup, my dad talked to one of our bellmen who said that there are already a lot of equipment on the proposed 12/11-storey condo site :banana::banana::banana::banana:

cool ara na gaid gali. thats a good news.... :banana::banana::banana::banana:

@postergirl any rendering of new hotel in east block?

as of now, wala pa gd. Malabay ko to in just a little while on my way to work.

[drxe500]

Charlie O. Cojuangco Cup
Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA)
Pana-ad Stadium, Mansilingan, Bacolod City

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[cyclosimon_89]

Just around the corner of Robinsons place. infront of carmerlite monastery..... I cant wait to see the new building, this so far the tallest in Bacolod City...... Bacolod is seriously changing the skyline, after they closed the old airport. :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

I agree with you migz, but lets wait until the building will be constructed..it will be surely the tallest if it's already finished..

[ngprofflorida]

SKAL International World President Philip Sims congratulates Skal International Cebu President Charles Lim for winning the bid for the 2010 Skal Asian Congress.

CEBU will host the 2010 Asian Skal Congress – a major annual international gathering of top tourism and travel players from all over Asia and the Pacific.

This was announced by Skal International Councillor and Cebu President Charles Lim, who successfully bid for the congress in Koh Samui, Thailand last weekend.

“It was a unanimous vote from all the Asian clubs present in Koh Samui,” beamed the Cebu-based tourism and marketing consultant. “This congress will boost tourism to Cebu and Central Visayas as our full potential will be made known to these decision makers who are heads of airlines, hotels and travel agencies.”

He thanked the Tourism Secretary, Joseph Ace Durano, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, Cebu Mayor Tomas Osmena, Tourism Undersecretary Eduardo Jarque, Department of Tourism Regional Director Patria Aurora Roa and members of Skal International Cebu for their relentless support in helping the club make the bid.

“We are very proud of Cebu’s record and potential when it comes to attracting visitors. The Department of Tourism salutes Skal International Cebu for winning this bid and we look forward to seeing our counterparts here two years from now,” said Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano.

Skal International is the only worldwide organization uniting all branches of the tourism and travel industry. It has 22,000 members in over 500 clubs throughout 87 countries. Membership is open to airlines, hotels, resorts, travel agents, car rentals, national tourism organizations, tourism councils, airport and seaport authorities, theme parks, hospitality schools, tour operators, tourist/travel publications and other tourism related professionals.

In the Philippines, Skal has five chapters – Manila, Makati, Davao, Bacolod and Cebu. Plans of setting up chapters in Boracay, Iloilo, Subic, Cagayan de Oro and Tagbilaran are underway.

[ngprofflorida]

BACOLOD City – Negros Occidental is eyeing hydroelectric power to energize eight cities and towns through a grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Lawyer Jose Maria Valencia, chief of staff of Gov. Isidro Zayco, said the project could result to million-peso savings for the province annually.

The Provincial Capitol is also eyeing the construction of three big dam sites that will store water needed for power generation.

These dams can also provide irrigation that will improve agriculture productivity, Valencia said.

The dams will mitigate flooding in the province, too.

Identified as ADB project sites are the following:
* Toboso
* Cadiz City
* San Carlos City (Sipaway Island)
* Sagay City
* Calatrava
* all of northern Negros
* Kabankalan City
* Ilog
* Murcia (Mambukal Mountain Resort).

The grant will be facilitated by the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR), an innovative poverty project to pilot renewable energy and livelihood development in poor off-grid rural communities.

ADB identified Negros as a “project pilot with Winrock International as the implementing agency.”

The undertaking will primarily help poor households in identified sitios and barangays, Valencia said.

The construction of the power sites will also provide livelihood for residents.

The province has entered into a memorandum of agreement with ADB, Department of Energy and Winrock on July 2, 2004.

The project will complete the installation of 11 renewable energy systems this May 2008. A total of 200-kilowatt power will be generated once the installation is completed./PN

[jaywalker]

^^:lol:May tama ka Migs Cyclosimon,basi may maebwal naman nga gaclaim naman ta nga wala pa natigayon kag tampa-on naman ta sang word nga tikalon.:lol:

I reckon it's the right time for Sugarland Hotel to expand vertically since the airport is closed.3 or 4 floors up would be nice.I bet kon mag extend na ang Sugarland pababaw daw ma affectuhan gid ang pag re-open sang old airport.


:hi: Hello Bacolod! Nice pictures Jaywalker. BTW, where is that Sanparq Square located? So that I can visit the place when we arrive in Bacolod City this coming July.:)

Thank you and Welcome to SSC Schatje!

[jaywalker]

BACOLOD City – Negros Occidental is eyeing hydroelectric power to energize eight cities and towns through a grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Lawyer Jose Maria Valencia, chief of staff of Gov. Isidro Zayco, said the project could result to million-peso savings for the province annually.

The Provincial Capitol is also eyeing the construction of three big dam sites that will store water needed for power generation.

These dams can also provide irrigation that will improve agriculture productivity, Valencia said.

The dams will mitigate flooding in the province, too.

Identified as ADB project sites are the following:
* Toboso
* Cadiz City
* San Carlos City (Sipaway Island)
* Sagay City
* Calatrava
* all of northern Negros
* Kabankalan City
* Ilog
* Murcia (Mambukal Mountain Resort).

The grant will be facilitated by the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR), an innovative poverty project to pilot renewable energy and livelihood development in poor off-grid rural communities.

ADB identified Negros as a “project pilot with Winrock International as the implementing agency.”

The undertaking will primarily help poor households in identified sitios and barangays, Valencia said.

The construction of the power sites will also provide livelihood for residents.

The province has entered into a memorandum of agreement with ADB, Department of Energy and Winrock on July 2, 2004.

The project will complete the installation of 11 renewable energy systems this May 2008. A total of 200-kilowatt power will be generated once the installation is completed./PN

This is a great news Bro NG!Additional power supply for the province and job generating projects as well.The province is gearing up to stabilized the electrical power demand Negros and this is all environmentally friendly..:cheers:

[jaywalker]

Charlie O. Cojuangco Cup
Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA)
Pana-ad Stadium, Mansilingan, Bacolod City

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Fantastic shots @Drxe500!

SKAL International World President Philip Sims congratulates Skal International Cebu President Charles Lim for winning the bid for the 2010 Skal Asian Congress.



In the Philippines, Skal has five chapters – Manila, Makati, Davao, Bacolod and Cebu. Plans of setting up chapters in Boracay, Iloilo, Subic, Cagayan de Oro and Tagbilaran are underway.

:lol:Bacolod looks big in that news Bro NG.Bacolod is rubbing elbows with the league of big cities.
Definitely more big things to come in Bacolod and becoming a convention city is one.

[bacolodchamp]

so may geothermal power na kita, may hydro-electric pa kag ethanol...harnessing these sources of renewable energy is the number one factor in attracting more investments especially locators in the IT industry. and i hope bacolod and the province will capitalize on this and put it to her advantage.:) the foresight of our leaders is commendable.:okay:

[ngprofflorida]

so may geothermal power na kita, may hydro-electric pa kag ethanol...harnessing these sources of renewable energy is the number one factor in attracting more investments especially locators in the IT industry. and i hope bacolod and the province will capitalize on this and put it to her advantage.:) the foresight of our leaders is commendable.:okay:
walang lang tani dirty politics. ugyon ang tanan....para maka move faster and economiya sa negros....

Fantastic shots @Drxe500!



:lol:Bacolod looks big in that news Bro NG.Bacolod is rubbing elbows with the league of big cities.
Definitely more big things to come in Bacolod and becoming a convention city is one.

yes I was surprised bacolod is also a member... with this big organization.

[jaywalker]

^^True Migs Bacolodchamp,the fruit of labor from our leaders in the province both past and present is well appreciated.Slowly Neg. Occ. rising from the sugar fall down and Bacolod is positioning itself as an I.T Hub.
With these new power sources i hope it can attract investors on any Industrial Parks in the province.

[ngprofflorida]

^^True Migs Bacolodchamp,the fruit of labor from our leaders in the province both past and present is well appreciated.Slowly Neg. Occ. rising from the sugar fall down and Bacolod is positioning itself as an I.T Hub.
With these new power sources i hope it can attract investors on any Industrial Parks in the province.

I hope jay we have a rendering of Ayala building in Bacolod...... IT building also.... no info so far....

[Mr_Fanatic]

Akon dream is may ma open nga dako nga I.T. company sa bacolod para dira na lng ko ma work, hope ko lng gid ma push through ang ecozone or I.T. park sa bacolod para dira na lng ta tanan ma party..hehehe

[jaywalker]

^^Bro Ng,As long as we see the Ayala's expanding thier residential property investment and a growth in numbers of the middle class in Neg. Occ. chances are really big.May pagla-um gid.

[ngprofflorida]

Akon dream is may ma open nga dako nga I.T. company sa bacolod para dira na lng ko ma work, hope ko lng gid ma push through ang ecozone or I.T. park sa bacolod para dira na lng ta tanan ma party..hehehe

mig party gid ya...... convery's ara na soon people support.

[ngprofflorida]

^^Bro Ng,As long as we see the Ayala's expanding thier residential property investment and we see a growth in numbers of the middle class in Neg. Occ. chances are really big.May pagla-um gid.

Mig actually ayala are more sa high ends clients, inside sa Ayala north and plantazione milliones ang mga balay.... phase 4 na sila.... I was amazed sino kaya and mga clients nila, nga ara na sila sa phase 4>>>>>
:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

[jaywalker]

Akon dream is may ma open nga dako nga I.T. company sa bacolod para dira na lng ko ma work, hope ko lng gid ma push through ang ecozone or I.T. park sa bacolod para dira na lng ta tanan ma party..hehehe

Gani man Migs Fanatics.
Aside from that tani may malocate man diri sang mga electronic chips manufacturer.We have bunch of skilled graduates from TUP-V and other technical school that could provide the workforce they needed.

[habagatcentral1]

Akon dream is may ma open nga dako nga I.T. company sa bacolod para dira na lng ko ma work, hope ko lng gid ma push through ang ecozone or I.T. park sa bacolod para dira na lng ta tanan ma party..hehehe

Di bala sa CVG ka MrFanatic? Pag-apply ka bala sa CVG Bacolod. :okay:

[jaywalker]

Mig actually ayala are more sa high ends clients, inside sa Ayala north and plantazione milliones ang mga balay.... phase 4 na sila.... I was amazed sino kaya and mga clients nila, nga ara na sila sa phase 4>>>>>
:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

Yup Bro Ng,Maliban sa cost sang lot,ang imo house nga ipatindog milyon man dapat and that as per thier rules.Ara gid ina sa contract naksulat ang minimum nga ipa ubra mo nga balay.:lol:
I know an Engineer nga may client sa Ayala Northpoint,hambal niya worth 5 milyon ang balay.

[ngprofflorida]

Yup Bro Ng,Maliban sa cost sang lot,ang imo house nga ipatindog milyon man dapat and that as per thier rules.Ara gid ina sa contract naksulat ang minimum nga ipa ubra mo nga balay.:lol:
I know an Engineer nga may client sa Ayala Northpoint,hambal niya worth 5 milyon ang balay.

the torre family has house inside worth 12 million. and one taiwanese businessman worth more than what they expected.

[jaywalker]

Bacolod templeoffering classes

A Greater Modular Access Kiosk will be installed at the Public Employment and Services Office at the City Health Compound in Bacolod City to help job seekers find job opportunities locally or abroad.

The GMA Employment Kiosk is an information portal designed by the Department of Labor and Employment to provide information employment and livelihood opportunities to the public for free.

Executive Assistant to the Mayor Moises de la Cruz yesterday said the employment kiosk will also provide employers a list of job-seekers with different skills and the list of TESDA-certified workers.

He said this is the second GMA machine in Negros after the first at Robinsons Place. However, Bacolod City is the only local government with this equipment in the province, he added.

De la Cruz said the state-of-the art machine is worth P120,000. Job seekers can also apply on line at the PESO office, he said.*CGS

[bacolodchamp]

Akon dream is may ma open nga dako nga I.T. company sa bacolod para dira na lng ko ma work, hope ko lng gid ma push through ang ecozone or I.T. park sa bacolod para dira na lng ta tanan ma party..hehehe

hahaha. its every bacoldnon's dream migo...:banana:

[JEFFjr_25]

Akon dream is may ma open nga dako nga I.T. company sa bacolod para dira na lng ko ma work, hope ko lng gid ma push through ang ecozone or I.T. park sa bacolod para dira na lng ta tanan ma party..hehehe

The old Bacolod airport is the perfect site for a techpark/IT ecozone complex.:)

[bacolodchamp]

The old Bacolod airport is the perfect site for a techpark/IT ecozone complex.:)

i agree 100% migo. that's an ideal and perfect location for an it park.:)

[Bo B]

i totally agree with you migs. :)

I hope they can improve on the 11 storey design and increase the height of the building to at least 14 storeys so as to make it a real high rise building. a building with 7 to 12 floors is only a medium rise building. A city the size of Bacolod should have had a high rise building a decade ago already.

[bacolodchamp]

I hope they can improve on the 11 storey design and increase the height of the building to at least 14 storeys so as to make it a real high rise building. a building with 7 to 12 floors is only a medium rise building. A city the size of Bacolod should have had a high rise building a decade ago already.

one of the constraints migo is the proximity of the old bacolod airport within the vicinity of bacolod's commercial districts. remember the sugarland hotel incident when they were forced by ato to trim down their vertical expansion because it was an obstruction?

[Mr_Fanatic]

Di bala sa CVG ka MrFanatic? Pag-apply ka bala sa CVG Bacolod. :okay:

Nag saylo na ko migs sa NCR ari man di sa I.T. Park:), i mean nga mga companies like NCR, LEXMARK, ACCENTURE, etc...kag mayo pa gid tani mga electronics company tuod, kng i trace lng tanan nga mga bacolodnon, dako nga percentage ang ga ubra sa mga big firms like this all over the Philippines, ang iban taas na nga mga position, sad to say instead of magbalik sila sa bacolod they prefer nga ma gwa sa pilipinas kag didto mag ubra sa sagwa:ohno:...i hope in the future magbinalik sila kag mag start sang ila I.T. company sa bacolod...kay there's no place like home, there's no place like bacolod:)

[jaywalker]

^^Like what Garry V sings "Babalik at babalik ka rin":lol:
Di bale most us will be retiring in Bacolod someday.For the mean time kayod anay.:lol:

[bacolodchamp]

^^Like what Garry V sings "Babalik at babalik ka rin":lol:
Di bale most us will be retiring in Bacolod someday.For the mean time kayod anay.:lol:

so let's retire at 40...hehehe

[Mr_Fanatic]

^^Like what Garry V sings "Babalik at babalik ka rin":lol:
Di bale most us will be retiring in Bacolod someday.For the mean time kayod anay.:lol:

Kung sa bagay indi ka man ka retire dali2x kung wala pa kwarta, unless kng magpasagod sa pamilya e...or kng mag daog sa lotto...American Lotto!...hehe

[Mr_Fanatic]

Sa mga I.T. graduate da sa bacolod check this out...
TRAXBARN
http://www.traxbarn.com/contact-us.html
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[Christendom]

^^wow new IT company in bacolod

[ngprofflorida]

Sa mga I.T. graduate da sa bacolod check this out...
TRAXBARN
http://www.traxbarn.com/contact-us.html
http://www.traxbarn.com/templates/traxbarn-home/images/banner.jpg


New naman ini sa Bacolod? ay kadamo na go forward Bacolod:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

mga amigo damo nadi wala obra bala nga IT and call center, naga increase ang jobless diri.... malu-oy man kamo......:nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts:

I called the toll free no. they have an office here in USA...... ara na gid sa Bacolod wow.....:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod City, Philippines Friday, May 30, 2008


Negros to get more
mini hydro plants
BY CARLA GOMEZ

The Asian Development Bank has agreed in principle to give Negros Occidental additional grants to build more hydro plants, one of which is proposed to power the Mambukal Resort in Murcia, Jose Ma. Valencia, chief of staff of Gov. Isidro Zayco, said yesterday.

The ADB committed the grants to the governor, who is pushing for the building of hydroelectric plants in various parts of Negros Occidental on top of the micro-hydro plants to power small villages, Valencia said.

A micro-hydro has a capacity of 1 to 100 kilowatts while a mini-hydro, 101 kW to 10 megawatts, according to the Department of Energy.

With more mini hydro plants throughout the province on top of major power sources, we will able to ease the power shortage in Negros Occidental, Valencia pointed out.

Under the Renewable Energy for the Poor in Negros Occidental (RENEW Negros), the ADB and the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction has funded various projects to provide water and electricity in the province.

Among the projects RENEW Negros is implementing are three micro-hydro power plants with an aggregate output of 85 kW to energize the homes of 270 families, and to run rice and corn mills to boost livelihood opportunities, Valencia said.

Commissioned yesterday was the micro hydro project in Balea on Sipaway Island in San Carlos City, and today another micro-hydro project to serve residents of Sitios Vergara and Magtuod in Barangay Bug-ang, Toboso, Valencia said.

The third micro-hydro project in Sitio Baclao, Barangay Lagaan, Calatrava, is targeted for completion in August.

Valencia said ADB has also committed to provide grants to build three more mini-hydro projects in Negros Occidental, and based on their performance will consider more.

Of the three new projects, areas being eyed for two of them are in Mambukal, Murcia and Hiyang-Hiyang, Cadiz City, while a third site will have to be identified, Valencia said.

The mini-hydro project in Mambukal is targeted to tap power from the first falls and the boating lagoon of the resort, Valencia said. The project is estimated to cost P9.1 million and to produce about 142 kW of power for the resort and residents of the neighboring areas, Valencia said.

This would allow savings of P1,105,120 million in annual electric bills for the resort and earnings of P1,039,328 million in power sales to residents of neighboring areas, he added.

On top of that, the governor is also pushing for a 60MW to 80MW hydroelectric plant that will tap the Bago river, and is offering the tapping of the Ilog-Hilabangan River in the south, Sicaba River in Cadiz City, the Binalbagan river and the Himoga-an River in Sagay City for the production of more hydroelectric power, he said.

Negros Occidental has seven big rivers, it has a huge potential for hydroelectric power, he said.

These plants will not only provide electricity but will prevent rivers from flooding, and provide irrigation, Valencia said.

Firms who put them up will also be compelled to conduct reforestation activities, he said.*CPG

[SUV111]

hey guys...seems like Air Supply can't resist Bacolod...hehehehe they will be performing here on June 18, 2008 at the USLS coliseum :)

dmist, ara na ginapangayo mo. make sure makalantaw ka and post your pics here :)

[SUV111]

Sanparq Clearing up :)

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[SUV111]

Salvacion Center

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[SUV111]

Metropolis Tower

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[SUV111]

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[habagatcentral1]

^^ Yup. My guess was right. This is the same "Red Moon" in Banawa Arcenas Estate in Cebu. They serve Chinese food and its yum yum IMO.

[bacolodchamp]

hey guys...seems like Air Supply can't resist Bacolod...hehehehe they will be performing here on June 18, 2008 at the USLS coliseum :)

dmist, ara na ginapangayo mo. make sure makalantaw ka and post your pics here :)

that was not in the original plan, migo...glad they included bacolod in their itinerary...bad i wasn't there...bacolod peeps are so irresistible gid ya....:lol:

thanks migo suv for these updates. you're working so hard...hehehehe.

BTW, will they demolish that warehouse to give way for the new building/condo? and that's just beside the shell station right?

[Christendom]

hey guys...seems like Air Supply can't resist Bacolod...hehehehe they will be performing here on June 18, 2008 at the USLS coliseum :)

dmist, ara na ginapangayo mo. make sure makalantaw ka and post your pics here :)

that was not in the original plan, migo...glad they included bacolod in their itinerary...bad i wasn't there...bacolod peeps are so irresistible gid ya....:lol:


accidentally hah...basi gutok kun sa USLS coliseum lang

[SUV111]

^^ Yup. My guess was right. This is the same "Red Moon" in Banawa Arcenas Estate in Cebu. They serve Chinese food and its yum yum IMO.

HEHEHEHE!!!! yumyum gid ya? chinese food are all the same :) mas gusto ko jap ya :)

that was not in the original plan, migo...glad they included bacolod in their itinerary...bad i wasn't there...bacolod peeps are so irresistible gid ya....:lol:

thanks migo suv for these updates. you're working so hard...hehehehe.

BTW, will they demolish that warehouse to give way for the new building/condo? and that's just beside the shell station right?


the warehouse is on the other side..they will take the place of the old alisbo memorial chapel. :)

your welcome bro :) yeah...it wasnt even on their website. they heard siguro that america did well in their concert. :) indi gid ta ma riesist sang mga international artists:) hehehehe

last was lost 80's...ano naman next man? tani si beyonce naman or mariah :) hahahahaha

[bacolodchamp]

Philippines to open 8 more airports by 2010
05/29/2008 | 03:25 PM

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MANILA, Philippines- The government will be opening eight more international airports by 2010 in anticipation of the growing passenger traffic to the country, the Transportation Department said Thursday.

“By 2010 the Philippines will have [more] airports of international standards to ease traffic and reduce business cost," Transportation and Communications Secretary Leandro Mendoza said during the opening of the two-day Expo on International Transportation and Logistics held at the World Trade Center.

Mendoza said that this year alone three airports will be open soon and these are the controversial Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, the Clark or Diosdado Macapagal International Airport, and the Buswanga airport scheduled to be operational in November.

For 2009, Mendoza said they are looking at opening the Davao-Iloilo terminal, Silay-Bacolod airport, the Laguindingan airport and the the Panglaw airports in Bohol.

Negotiations for the opening of the Zamboanga airport is also ongoing, Mendoza said.

“We expect traffic to double in particular the tourists arrivals" the Transport Secretary said, adding that this will help decongest the country's few airports as passenger traffic continues to grow.

Based on the records of the Civil Aeronautics Board, a total of 11.24 million passengers inbound and outbound were recorded last year, an increase of 11 percent from the 10.13 million posted in 2006.

For 2007, the country’s domestic load factor was placed at 78 percent up from 73 percent in 2006. - GMANews.TV

[bacolodchamp]

Tanduay profit doubles in 3 mos on higher salesBy Ma. Elisa P. Osorio
Friday, May 30, 2008


Lucio Tan-owned Tanduay Holdings Inc. more than doubled its net income for the first three months of the year as sales volume in all its product lines posted double-digit growth.

Tanduay reported a first quarter net profit of P191 million, 106 percent more than the P93 million income during the same period last year.

The company’s liquor sales grew 26 percent as new products and a new marketing campaign, which gave Tanduay a new look that appealed to a younger segment of the liquor market, boosted demand for its products.

Tanduay said anchor brand Tanduay Five Years Rhum remained a best seller, while newly introduced Barcelona Brandy and Cossack Vodka enjoyed good market share. For Barcelona, volume rose 583 percent while Cossack’s grew 61 percent.

Tanduay earlier said it has earmarked P1 billion for its capital expenditure program for 2008 and 2009.

The money will be allocated for the expansion and upgrade of the distillation capacity of subsidiaries Asian Alcohol Corp. and Absolut Chemicals Inc..

Tanduay also said it will be acquiring additional fast lines for its Cabuyao and Cagayan de Oro plants to further increase production capacity.

The company recently completed the construction of its fourth plant in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental. The P600-million plant was located in a 10-hectare property of Tanduay’s sister firm Asia Brewery.

The new plant is equipped with an integrated washing and bottling line that utilizes the latest in robotic technology. It will serve the requirements of the fast-growing Mindanao market which presently accounts for 33 percent of total company sales.

For its Murcia plant in Negros Occidental, Tanduay said it has installed an integrated fast washing and bottling line. The improvement will boost the capacity by 100 percent.

The plant will serve the needs of the Panay and Cebu sectors.

The completion of the two plants will result in substantial gains in manpower and logistics costs. Quality will be likewise improved and would be less costly as the new lines are all equipped with electronic bottle, label and weight inspectors. Depalletizing and palletizing are also fully automated.

Earlier, Tanduay acquired 10.86 percent interest in Victorias Milling Co. Inc., ensuring the continuity of the company’s existing supply of molasses, the main ingredient in rhum production.

http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=200805299&type=2

[IAMME]

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Sylvia Manor Hotel
Good service, okay rooms, ugly curtains.

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Mt Kanlaon
I could see smoke rising halfway up the mountain. Is that a geothermal plant?

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6th Philippine Shrimp Congress
Bacolod Pavillon Resort Hotel

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Dinosaurs?:lol:
Bacolod Pavillion Resort Hotel

Puli na ko bwas ah. Tag-pila cakes sa Calea?

[Schatje]

Just around the corner of Robinsons place. infront of carmerlite monastery..... I cant wait to see the new building, this so far the tallest in Bacolod City...... Bacolod is seriously changing the skyline, after they closed the old airport. :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Thanks ngprofflorida....Yes, Bacolod is really changing...lots of improvement. :banana: Even I'm here in Belgium I heard new changes in Bacolod. I'm excited to see the new developments. Hope I will not forget to bring my camera and the charger. :lol:

[england boy]

clearin the space beside convergys bldg, so meaning, surely theyre now starting to construct the new bldg? ngaa may dinosaurs sa likod hotel sang pavillon?

[SUV111]

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1981/imgp1211we9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Sylvia Manor Hotel
Good service, okay rooms, ugly curtains.

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/1589/imgp1181eo5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Mt Kanlaon
I could see smoke rising halfway up the mountain. Is that a geothermal plant?

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7364/imgp1168zh4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
6th Philippine Shrimp Congress
Bacolod Pavillon Resort Hotel

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Dinosaurs?:lol:
Bacolod Pavillion Resort Hotel

Puli na ko bwas ah. Tag-pila cakes sa Calea?

hahahaha!!!! yes, they should do something about the curtains. :) looks plain to me :) anyway, 500-700 ang price sang cakes sa calea depende sa kuhaon mo but i suggest blue berry cheese cake and their double layer chocolate :) yummy!!!! may mas mahal pa gid if you want. :) just ask lang :)


thanks IAMME for the pictures ha :)

Thanks ngprofflorida....Yes, Bacolod is really changing...lots of improvement. :banana: Even I'm here in Belgium I heard new changes in Bacolod. I'm excited to see the new developments. Hope I will not forget to bring my camera and the charger. :lol:

yes!!!! dont forget the charger...you will surely enjoy taking pictures around the city:)

[england boy]

daw until now wala pa gid matapos ang construction sang horizon tower sa likod pavillion haw? any updates din sa new government center? im so really excited and lookin forward for the development. hep...hep...hurryyyyyy

[bacolodchamp]

Teleperformance holds job fair at SM City today

Teleperformance Bacolod will hold a job fair today at the SM City Bacolod south parking area where it will set up a booth, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., to entertain applicants.

Paul Felton, TP assistant recruitment manager, said they will hire qualified individuals for the positions of technical service representative and customer service representatives for their travel accounts.

He said applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, average to advance knowledge in Microsoft Office applications and Internet Explorer.

Those interested may bring their résumé, 1X1 photo, National Bureau of Investigation clearance, and Social Security System ID.

Felton said that at Teleperformance, employees do not remain in one position for their entire career, rather they are given an opportunity to advance their career within the company.

At the job fair, the first 50 applicants with complete requirements will receive a free “Rasta Me Groovy” ticket for the reggae event at the parking area after the job fair.*

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/May/31/businessnews2.htm

[bacolodchamp]

Negrense kid youngest entry in US jungolf tilt
The youngest Filipino golfer to play in the 2008 Callaway Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego, California hails from Negros Occidental.

Five-year-old Joaquin Leandro Figura Tronco, son of former DAILY STAR columnist Lloyd and Regina Tronco, is the youngest representative of Team Philippines in the annual junior golf event in USA.

Tronco joins two other teammates in the six years old and under age group.

The Callaway Junior World Golf Championships is an annual competition where golfing great Tiger Woods began winning trophies as a child.*

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/May/31/sportnews2.htm

[bacolodchamp]

3 NOGCC players in AM Open quarters
BY NIDA BUENAFE

The match play yesterday proved to be tougher than expected as men’s top seed Ferdie Aunzo had to overcome fatigue to turn back ICTSI teammate Tonton Asistio in the second round, while three NOGCC players survived the grueling day to book quarterfinals seats in the 2008 Philippine Amateur Golf Championship at the tricky course of the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Bata, Bacolod City.

While he managed to trounce local bet Joeleo Torrecampo 3 and 2 in the first round, Aunzo struggled in the last 16 and has to summon all his strength to beat Asistio who crushed defending champion’s Anthony Fernando’s hope for a successful title defense with a 2 and 1.

Also advancing to this morning’s quarterfinals are NOGCC’s Jae Yang, Alvin Engino, and JR Tanpinco with Yang having the toughest assignment as he pairs with Aunzo today.

Nineteen-year-old Yang, a resident of Bacolod City for the past six years, has familiarized himself with the layout of the Marapara and gained a quarters berth after prevailing over Canlubang’s Mark Fernando with a 1 Up in yesterday’s scramble for the top 16.

Pulling off one of the biggest upsets in the tournament was local bet Engino who after outplaying Iloilo’s Rene Menor in yesterday’s first round stunned last year’s runner-up Mario Libajo in the top 16 by finishing with a 3 and 2. To advance in the semis, Engino has to get past Southwoods’ Erwin Vinluan this morning.

Giving the host club another reason to look forward to today’s quarters’ showdown is JR Tanpinco who had been gaining headway with his comeback performance by taking down ICTSI Anthony Saban and Fairway’s Ali Sinfuego en route to the top 16. He is paired with Cebu’s Bayani Garcia in today’s quarterfinals.

In the women’s division, Anya Tanpinco will be playing with ICTSI teammate Milet Villaroman in the quarters today after stopping Del Monte’s Marian Woo with a 2 and 1 in yesterday’s match play.

Villaroman, on the other hand, beat Lovelyn Guioguio, 4 and 2, to secure a seat in the semis while Irina Gabasa and Apple Fudolin, who ousted from the tournament last year’s runner-up Sunshine Baraquiel with a 1-up victory, completed the cast of the ladies’ top four.

In the seniors’ department, Rolly Viray saved the day for Canlubang bets yesterday as he took four of the last five holes to turn back Caloy Coscoluella and post a 2&1 victory for the seniors’ crown.*NAB

[bacolodchamp]

Joint independence day rites set
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The 110th Independence Day celebration on June 12, will be jointly celebrated by the local governments of Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, with Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes as guest of honor.

Bacolod Councilor Alex Paglumotan, over-all chairman of the 110th Independence Day committee, yesterday said the flag-raising ceremony at 7 a.m. at the Bacolod Public Plaza will be attended by Reyes, Negros Occidental Gov. Isidro Zayco, Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and Panlungsod members.

The program and wreath-laying at the Bacolod Plaza will be followed by a ribbon-cutting of the exhibit of different sectors concerned with energy at the BAYS Center, he said.

Paglumotan said the Department of Energy will hold a switch-on ceremony at the Provincial Capitol which will be attended by the mayors of central Negros.

He said the details of the activity was discussed during a meeting yesterday with DOE acting undersecretary Loreta Ayson, Energy Utilization Management Bureau director Mario Marasigan and other representatives of the DOE.

Meanwhile, a press release from City Hall said this year’s celebration is unique because each region has a different concept. The theme for this year’s celebration is: “Republika, Tungo sa Ganap na Kalayaan at Kaunlaran”.

It said the important features to be found in the exhibition at the Bays Center are the electric jeepney, the flexi-fuel vehicle and the “Palit Ilaw” Program where the Department of Energy will sell compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) at discounted price. The exhibit at the Bay Center will start on June 9.

A parade will start in the afternoon at the Capitol Lagoon and will end at the Public Plaza, it said, adding that “Kabalikat Sibiko” was given the task to help keep traffic order during the parade.

The release said Bago City was invited to send a delegation to re-enact the surrender of the Spaniards to Gen. Juan Araneta during the program at the band stand. A turn-over ceremony of cinema ads on Clean and Green to SM will be held after the program and this will be followed by the Kalayaan Concert at the SM grounds. Everybody including the private sector is invited to join in this celebration, it added.*CGS

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/May/31/topstory8.htm

[JEFFjr_25]

Sanparq Clearing up :)

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that was not in the original plan, migo...glad they included bacolod in their itinerary...bad i wasn't there...bacolod peeps are so irresistible gid ya....:lol:

thanks migo suv for these updates. you're working so hard...hehehehe.

BTW, will they demolish that warehouse to give way for the new building/condo? and that's just beside the shell station right?

The Sanparq building made a big skyline change in that part of Bacolod. My guess for this new construction activity just beside it will be the first Starbucks outlet in Bacolod. :cheers::cheers:

[jmok]

good morning sa tanan,,,

Nwayz, thank you for flooding up here some pictures esp. SUV....,,,,,,,busog3x nman akon mga mata,,,,,heheheheeheehe........:lol::lol::lol:...:nuts::nuts::nuts:

[ngprofflorida]

Sanparq Clearing up :)

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daw naga damo na gid mig ang restaurant sa Bacolod nga popular......

Ay ara naman gid, mig SUV thanks for the pix, .... cool...:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[ngprofflorida]

Negrense kid youngest
entry in US jungolf tilt

The youngest Filipino golfer to play in the 2008 Callaway Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego, California hails from Negros Occidental.

Five-year-old Joaquin Leandro Figura Tronco, son of former DAILY STAR columnist Lloyd and Regina Tronco, is the youngest representative of Team Philippines in the annual junior golf event in USA.

Tronco joins two other teammates in the six years old and under age group.

The Callaway Junior World Golf Championships is an annual competition where golfing great Tiger Woods began winning trophies as a child.*

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Wow naga shine man gid ang taga Bacolod sa golf... congratulations!!!!!

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Sounds familiar...:D Congrats to Nong Lloyd and family. :okay:

[ngprofflorida]

IN SINE TOTOO
Calatrava sanctuary featured
The first-ever adventure of environment and wildlife conservation TV program “Born to Be Wild” airs tonight on Sine Totoo, a press release from GMA-7 Network said.

In this episode, hosts Romi Garduce, Everest mountaineer and environmentalist, and Doc Ferds Recio, veterinarian, experience wildlife in two different animal sanctuaries.

Romi journeys to Calatrava, Negros Occidental, to meet a group of wild monkeys rumored to be extremely friendly with people. The macaques living in the sanctuary have freely interacted with residents and tourists for years that they have become used to being fed, the press release said.

Doc Ferds travels to the island of Calauit in Palawan on a special mission. Inside the Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, a group of giraffes were inflicted with myasis – lesions caused by the larvae of flies. Treating the giraffes’ wounds right there in the wild proved physically challenging – with Doc Recio chasing after them to disinfect their wounds.

Sine Totoo host Howie Severino invites Doc Ferds Recio and executive producer Anj Guidaya-Atienza on the set to talk about the challenges of producing a show with an advocacy, the press release added.*

[^TumandoK]

Business World - Vol. XXI, No. 213-A
Saturday, May 31, 2008 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES

Corporate News
Japanese BPO to expand here, eyes wider English-speaking market

A Japanese business process outsourcing (BPO) firm is investing P120 million in the country to finance the expansion of its local partner, Logicall, Inc.

Transcosmos, Inc., one of the biggest call centers in Japan with 22 offices and over 20,000 employees, merged with the mid-sized call center last month to reach a wider English-speaking market.

Kenji Obata, who now sits as vice-president of the Transcosmos-Logicall merger, said the Japanese firm had spoken with more than 20 companies and even considered taking the business to India before deciding to partner with LogiCall.

"We needed a partner who has an identical sense of values and mentality to be aggressive in entering the English-speaking market. Second, the equipment and facility that Transcosmos has is almost identical to the equipment and facility that Logicall is using," Mr. Obata said.

Logicall is a three-year old BPO with 300 seats at its lone office along Chino Roces Ave. in Makati City.

Logicall Executive Director Archie C. Rodriguez said the company hopes to double capacity by yearend and keep the organization growing.

The company hopes to have 3,000 seats by 2011. "We’re looking at having as many as 6,000 to 8,000 employees," he said.

He added that the merged BPO should start reaping $20 million in revenues annually by then.

Logicall is looking for new locations where it can expand in Metro Manila, while key cities like Cebu, Davao and Bacolod will be explored two years from now.

Like other BPO companies, Transcosmos-Logicall expects the local industry to continue growing.

The government earlier said the sector expects to yield $13 billion worth of revenues by 2010.

"The Philippines has a bright future in the BPO industry. There are also BPOs in Australia and India, but the trend now is that they come to the Philippines," Mr. Obata said. —?Anna Barbara L. Lorenzo

[^TumandoK]

Cayetano, Marañon push
bills to make NNNP protected area
BY CARLA GOMEZ

Rep. Alfredo Marañon III (Neg. Occ., 2nd District) and Senator Pia Cayetano yesterday said they have filed bills in both houses of Congress seeking to declare the Northern Negros Natural Park as a protected area.

Marañon said House Bill 00610, which he filed on Feb. 7, 2007, seeks to establish the Northern Negros Natural Park located in the cities of Talisay, Silay, Victorias, Cadiz, Sagay and San Carlos and in the municipalities of Murcia, EB Magalona, Toboso, Calatrava and Don Salvador Benedicto in Negros Occidental as a protected area.

The bill includes provisions for the management of the park as a protected area.

Marañon yesterday said the bill has been reported out from the Committee on Natural Resources for plenary discussion and could be passed in the House by December.

Rep. Jose Carlos Lacson (Neg. Occ., 3rd District) yesterday said he also has a bill in Congress seeking a total log ban in the third district of Negros Occidental, but added that he would be willing to amend it to include the entire NNNP, because of the need to preserve the forests of the province.

The NNNP should be free of illegal structures and occupants, Lacson said, and he will support all efforts to protect the park.

Cayetano filed her version of the Marañon bill on July 2007 and it is also pending in the Senate.

She said the park that covers 80,454.50 hectares needs to be declared a protected area because it is the home to a diverse wildlife of 140 species of birds, 44 of which are endemic to the Philippines and six large mammals, two of which are globally endangered.

Recognizing the value of this area, it was established as the Northern Negros Natural Park by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 895, dated August 15, 2005, she said.

Her bill seeks to declare the NNNP as protected in order to protect it from indiscriminate exploitation and to be able to maintain its ecological balance, she said.

“Given the importance of biodiversity, it is deemed crucial that we act on these now to ensure that our children and the succeeding generations will inherit a living earth with all of its bountiful natural resources and vibrant wildlife, as a protected area,” the bill said.

The passage of this measure is earnestly urged, she added.

Meanwhile, the environment group, Green Alert Negros, yesterday lauded the position of Governor Isidro Zayco supporting the call for all the owners of illegal structures such as rest houses and resorts within the NNNP to respect the law and vacate the area.

The group said it also appreciates the resolution of the Negros Occidental Sanguniang Panlalawigan calling on government agencies to strictly implement the provisions of Proclamation No. 895, which elevated the forest reserve into a natural park.

Green Alert said it lauds Board Member Nehemias De La Cruz and the rest of the SP members for their resolution urging the DENR, Provincial Environment and Management Office and Task Force Ilahas to clear the NNNP of illegal settlers.

Green Alert Negros strongly urged Zayco and the SP to ask the Department of Environment and Natural Resources why these structures have been allowed inside the park.

The illegal structures inside the NNNP were raised when environmentalist Rusty Biñas, who is also a member of Green Alert Negros was in the hot seat regarding his “bahay kubo” inside Don Salvador Benedicto, the Green Alert statement said.

The group said it welcomes the issues being thrown at Biñas but would like to inform the public that his intentions are to help in the reforestation of the area and provide a venue for environmental education and training.

Biñas and Green Alert Negros have been involved in the protection of NNNP for the past 15 years, the statement added.*CPG

[bacolodchamp]

Business World - Vol. XXI, No. 213-A
Saturday, May 31, 2008 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES

Corporate News
Japanese BPO to expand here, eyes wider English-speaking market

A Japanese business process outsourcing (BPO) firm is investing P120 million in the country to finance the expansion of its local partner, Logicall, Inc.

Transcosmos, Inc., one of the biggest call centers in Japan with 22 offices and over 20,000 employees, merged with the mid-sized call center last month to reach a wider English-speaking market.

Kenji Obata, who now sits as vice-president of the Transcosmos-Logicall merger, said the Japanese firm had spoken with more than 20 companies and even considered taking the business to India before deciding to partner with LogiCall.

"We needed a partner who has an identical sense of values and mentality to be aggressive in entering the English-speaking market. Second, the equipment and facility that Transcosmos has is almost identical to the equipment and facility that Logicall is using," Mr. Obata said.

Logicall is a three-year old BPO with 300 seats at its lone office along Chino Roces Ave. in Makati City.

Logicall Executive Director Archie C. Rodriguez said the company hopes to double capacity by yearend and keep the organization growing.

The company hopes to have 3,000 seats by 2011. "We’re looking at having as many as 6,000 to 8,000 employees," he said.

He added that the merged BPO should start reaping $20 million in revenues annually by then.

Logicall is looking for new locations where it can expand in Metro Manila, while key cities like Cebu, Davao and Bacolod will be explored two years from now.

Like other BPO companies, Transcosmos-Logicall expects the local industry to continue growing.

The government earlier said the sector expects to yield $13 billion worth of revenues by 2010.

"The Philippines has a bright future in the BPO industry. There are also BPOs in Australia and India, but the trend now is that they come to the Philippines," Mr. Obata said. —?Anna Barbara L. Lorenzo

bacolod is in the "big league" in the BPO industry...let's watch out for this.:banana::banana::banana:

[Christendom]

Negrense kid youngest
entry in US jungolf tilt

The youngest Filipino golfer to play in the 2008 Callaway Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego, California hails from Negros Occidental.

Five-year-old Joaquin Leandro Figura Tronco, son of former DAILY STAR columnist Lloyd and Regina Tronco, is the youngest representative of Team Philippines in the annual junior golf event in USA.

Tronco joins two other teammates in the six years old and under age group.

The Callaway Junior World Golf Championships is an annual competition where golfing great Tiger Woods began winning trophies as a child.*


^^ Sounds familiar...:D Congrats to Nong Lloyd and family. :okay:

Congrats too to Sugarb son

[Christendom]

daw until now wala pa gid matapos ang construction sang horizon tower sa likod pavillion haw? any updates din sa new government center? im so really excited and lookin forward for the development. hep...hep...hurryyyyyy

bro try to locate the specific threads of horizon tower and the new bacolod govt center threads sa projects on the rise sub-forums,,,azotea residences thread is also there and the san carlos master development plan thread...hope you could contribute there of some good opinions...http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=330

[sugarboy]

^^ Sounds familiar...:D Congrats to Nong Lloyd and family. :okay:

Congrats too to Sugarb son

Wow naga shine man gid ang taga Bacolod sa golf... congratulations!!!!!

Thanks guys. Thanks ngprofflorida for posting. Share ko mga pics...para proud man ta being from Bacolod :)

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[cyclosimon_89]

wow ang galing naman..yan ang batang pinoy talented:okay:

[bacolodchamp]

wow ang galing naman..yan ang batang pinoy talented:okay:


the next tiger woods???

[jaywalker]

^^in the making,Migs Bacolodchamp.
Damo na product ang Negros sa Golf.

Congrats to Sugarboy's Family!

[jaywalker]

The Sanparq building made a big skyline change in that part of Bacolod. My guess for this new construction activity just beside it will be the first Starbucks outlet in Bacolod. :cheers::cheers:

Correct ka gid Migs!We just hope na ang tall building ang ila iconstruct.That would be great.Kasuspense gid ba.Can't wait to see the rendering if which is which.:lol::lol:

Migs Suv thanks gid sa mga pictures kag sa mga maayong balita.

bacolod is in the "big league" in the BPO industry...let's watch out for this.:banana::banana::banana:

I agree gid Migs!We're glad that Bacolod is still getting very attractive to investors especially in BPO.We just hope na dere-dertso na ni ang pag asenso sang Bacolod.:cheers:

[jaywalker]

Teleperformance holds job fair at SM City today

Teleperformance Bacolod will hold a job fair today at the SM City Bacolod south parking area where it will set up a booth, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., to entertain applicants.

Paul Felton, TP assistant recruitment manager, said they will hire qualified individuals for the positions of technical service representative and customer service representatives for their travel accounts.

He said applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, average to advance knowledge in Microsoft Office applications and Internet Explorer.

Those interested may bring their résumé, 1X1 photo, National Bureau of Investigation clearance, and Social Security System ID.

Felton said that at Teleperformance, employees do not remain in one position for their entire career, rather they are given an opportunity to advance their career within the company.

At the job fair, the first 50 applicants with complete requirements will receive a free “Rasta Me Groovy” ticket for the reggae event at the parking area after the job fair.*

[jaywalker]

Saturday, May 31, 2008
Bacoleño shines in US 10-Ball tourney

BACOLOD native Ramil "Bebeng" Gallego prevailed over compatriot Jose "Amang" Parica in the all-Filipino finals, 9-5.

He emerged as champion of the Hollywood Billiards Memorial Day 10-Ball last May 24 to 25 at the Hollywood Billiards in Hollywood, California, USA.

Gallego, who saw action under the Negros Billiards Stable of Jonathan Sy, nipped Louis Ulrich of the US in the semi-finals, 7-1, en route to the title showdown with the erstwhile undefeated Parica.

Actually Gallego, who used to make the rounds of billiards centers near the Libertad Public Market, lost to parica, 7-5, in the winners bracket in the double elimination tournament format

[england boy]

itz gonna be awesome if this development in bacolod will strongly continue, not unless intrahan sang politics na naman dali na lang 2010 guys. but anyway, keep it up and aim high for bacolod. this could be happen with the support of our government and most esp kita nga mga bacolenio.

[kyle@1008]

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this deserves a slot in the famous people thread, congrats again,.. nong loyd..

[jaywalker]

Sunday, June 01, 2008
Capitol allots P240M for health insurance

CAPITOL gets ready to release P240 million for the Negros Occidental Health Care Program (NOHCP) set to be launched by September this year.

Provincial board member Melvin Ibañez, chair of the Provincial Board committee on health, said the budget came from the contributions of 32 local government units (LGUs) in the province.

A total of 135,000 poor Negrenses will be the first batch of beneficiaries.

Screening of beneficiaries will be done by every town and city's social welfare and development office, Ybañez said.

Those who will be qualified as beneficiaries can avail of free hospitalization, outpatient services, consultation with one week supply of medicines and may be burial assistance, he added.

Ibañez also said free hospitalization and even medical consultation of beneficiaries are not only limited to public district hospitals in the province but also allowed in private hospitals in Bacolod depending on the recommendation of doctors.

He, however, said they will also set up 16 outpatient service centers all throughout the province that will serve as official consultation centers for the program's beneficiaries.

"We are also upgrading our district hospitals like those in Kabankalan City, Isabela, Himamaylan City, Cadiz City, San Carlos City, Escalante City and Sagay City in relation to this program, allowing them to later accommodate more serious patients, especially the beneficiaries of NOHCP," Ibañez said.

He said the foundation will be handled by professional managers to NOHCP operations.

"Our aim is to make NOHCP self sustaining and self liquidating in the next two to three years after its launching this year," he explained. (EASD)

[bacolodchamp]

Sports

Aunzo, Tanpinco stage duel for national am title
By Dante Navarro
Sunday, June 1, 2008

BACOLOD – Ferdie Aunzo and JR Tanpinco came away with semifinal victories in contrasting fashions yesterday to seal a title showdown for the Philippine Amateur Golf Championship in a duel of talented players with yet varying goals.

Aunzo, perhaps the best player in the ranks today, took a step closer to claiming his third victory in the last four weeks, subduing former national team member Erwin Vinluan, 4 and 3, in the semis, hours after trouncing Korean upstart Jae Yang, 3 and 2, in the morning quarterfinals at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club.

JR Tanpinco dropped a bending 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to nip Rufino Bayron, 1-up, in a big follow-up to his 3 and 2 romp over Bayani Garcia earlier, keeping the homegrown bets’ bid for a rare sibling sweep of the championship after sister Anya Tanpinco overwhelmed Carmelette Villaroman, 3 and 2, to set up a clash with Irina Gabasa of Cebu for the ladies plum.

The 13-year-old Gabasa won over Apple Fudolin in the other semis duel to earn a rare crack at the 36-hole championship but against the most feared player in the fold – the defending champion.

JR Tanpinco, who just came back after finishing a golf management course in San Diego, USA to play on his home turf, fought back from two holes down after 13 as Bayron bogeyed the next two. He then came through with that spectacular putt to foil an all-ICTSI finale and frustrate the DHL Open winner, who had looked forward to an extended duel after missing his own birdie bid from almost the same spot.

“I just got lucky,” said the 26-year-old Tanpinco, who will need much of that when he tangles with Aunzo in the marathon 36-hole finale starting at 7 a.m. today. Tanpinco whipped Bayani Garcia, 3 and 2, in the morning quarterfinals of the tournament conducted by the National Golf Association of the Phils. and sponsored by the Philippine Sports Commission, Yamaha Golf Car and Tanduay Distillers, Inc.

“I have gotten used to playing 36 holes. So I feel good,” said the 28-year-old Aunzo, playing on his fifth straight week after topping the Karambunai Open and the Sabah Amateur and bundling out two rivals in Friday’s start of the match play event.

With JR Tanpinco making his first final appearance in six tries, a brother-sister sweep of the country’s premier amateur championship loomed although JR will need more than his local knowledge of the course to stop Aunzo.

For the ICTSI team standout is due for another victory, the way he’s been dominating his rivals, finishing with a four-under card in booting out Yang. He was one down after No. 8 against Vinluan but birdied No. 9 to draw level before watching his rival, member of the 2005 Nomura Cup team, flounder with three-putt bogeys at the back.

In fact, the Davao native has already been contemplating on trying his luck in the Asian Qualifying School in Malaysia in December for a spot in the Asian Tour next year.

“There are plans but let’s see,” said Aunzo, who will lead the 18 or so aspirants in next week’s qualifying at Valley Golf Club for the six-man national pool from where the four members competing in the Putra Cup and the World Amateurs will be selected.

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Sports&p=49&type=2&sec=30&aid=20080531158

[bacolodchamp]

Future stars show stuff in RP Open
By Joey Villar
Sunday, June 1, 2008

Make way for the future of Philippine athletics.

Teenage phenoms Christopher Ulboc Jr. of Far Eastern U, Isidro del Prado Jr. of St. Benilde and Jami Dawn Henares of Bacolod City came through with sterling performances that made heads turn at the close of the National Track and Field Championships at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

Ulboc, a 17-year-old prize find from Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, ruled the 10,000-meter and the 1,500m to become the most bemedalled bet with a four-gold harvest in this event backed by Terry Capistrano’s TMS Ship Agencies and the Philippine Sports Commission.

He clocked 33 minutes, 29.6 seconds in the 10,000m to outclass a field that included Art Thomas Fronda of University of the Philippines Integrated School and Berny Corpuz of Centrex. He submitted a time of 4:11.43 in ruling the 1,500m.

“He (Ulboc) might be considered in the RP juniors team set to compete in the Asian Juniors Championships this July in India after our officials saw him run,” said FEU coach Jojo Posadas of Ulboc who also copped the 5,000m in Day One and the 3,000m steeplechase in Day Two.

Another FEU coach Rosito Andaya, who has produced the likes of Ernesto Mendoza, Herman Suizo and Hector Begeo, said Ulboc could be the future of RP long-distance running.

Son of former 80s track star Isidro del Prado, the younger Del Prado, 17, was untouchable in the 400m where he clocked 49.51, besting Zamboanga’s Radjeev Tahil (50.30) and FEU’s Romulo Mostoles (50.72).

Del Prado, who was recruited by St. Benilde after a splendid four-gold showing in the Palarong Pambansa in Palawan, was satisfied with his performance.

“It’s satisfying to win the gold right in my first national open,” said Del Prado.

Del Prado’s effort duplicated the efforts of another second-generation track star Jose Renato Unso of De La Salle.

Unso, a 17-year-old sports management freshman at La Salle, earlier topped the 110m hurdles before the watchful eyes of his father Renato Unso, who reigned in the hurdles event in the 1983 Singapore SEA Games.

The 16-year-old Henares, who starred in the Visayas leg of the POC Olympic Festival last year, was equally impressive in winning the century dash gold in 1:01.03.

The Destiny Christian School student in Bacolod, who has a Ukraine-born Canadian mother and a Filipino father, finished ahead of International Elite’s Tahlie Cablayan (1:01.90) and Zamboanga’s Rubelyn Alvador (1:03.02).

After an uneventful first two days, Go Teng Kok’s Army finally made their presence with Julius Sermona, Julius Nierras and Arnel Ferrera hacking out emphatic wins.

Sermona reigned supreme in 10,000m in 31.39, Nierras in 400m in 48.24 and Ferrera in discus throw in 44.47m.

Other final day winner were TMS’ Luville Dato-on (triple jump) and Keizal Pedrina (400m), FEU’s Florida Gonzales (10,000m walk), Centrex’s Vanessa Membrado (10,000m walk), Cebu’s Irin Baluran (triple jump) and Al Vincent Maxilom (discus throw), University of

Baguio’s Hannah Erika Sia (shot put), Western Institute of Technology’s Sharmi Bucaling (shot put) and Manuel Lasangue (high jump) and St. Benilde’s Benjie Suan (triple jump).

Korean Dae Young Ko was the only foreign bet to win a gold, ruling the triple jump in 16.25m.

Ateneo de Manila’s Ituno Kuku won the men’s high jump in 1.85m despite competing only with one shoe.

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Sports&p=49&type=2&sec=30&aid=20080531162

[jaywalker]

FULL MOON RESTAURANT and TELEPERFORMANCE @ LUXUR PLACE

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[jaywalker]

Santacruzan in the City

May has come to an end and with its culmination came the Santacruzan Festival – a highlight of the Flores de Mayo rituals that pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary amid the season of flower blooms.

The Bacolod Santacruzan, organized by the Bacolod Cultural Foundation, Inc., with the assistance of the Bacolod City government and its tourism office, was held May 25 at the Bacolod plaza following a late afternoon procession of local beauties under arches accented with flowers.

Trisha Jane ‘Criss’ Olmedo was Reina Elena with Jayme Morden, 4, as Constantino.

The festival sagalas were Krizzia Mae David Clamor (Reina Emperatriz), Krishia Mae Brillantes (Reina de las Flroes), Dawn Barron (Reina de las Virgines), Ketherine Formilleza (Reina de las Profetas), Joan Garcia (Reina de la Libertad), Nikki Chuatico (Reina del Buenviaje), Michelle Guerrero (Reina de la Paz), Chelsea Olmedo (Rosa Mistica), Ilyn Villanueva (Reina del Cielo), Martina Yusay (Reina Luna), Ma. Hannah Abayon (Reina del Sol), Francine Tandog) Reina de las Estrellas), Belle Kay Loyola and Andrea Alviso (Reina de los Angeles); Maria Cristine Estacio, Malexi Puentebella , Mary Grace Puruello, Isabela Marie Genoraga, Denis Nianca Samoy, Hazel Grace Galvez, Ella Domingo and Ma. Janice Lumawag (Ave Maria sagalas);

Rhea Balome (Reina Ester), Ma. Elma Dayanan (Reyna Sheba), Denise Grace Acebedo (Infanta Judith), Monia Ison (Divina Pastora), Reneveve Marie David (Reina Justicia), Krista Rizamae David (Reina Sentenciada), Bernadette Eromillana (Reina Abogada), Denis Uptiepo (Reina Caridad), Princess Nimanand (Reina Esperanza), Dianne Uytiepo (Reina Fe), Kimberly Nimanand (Reina Mora) and Mary Kaye Alvaran (Reina Banderada). Princess Beauty Ignalague portrayed the Little Angel.

The Hermana Mayores were foundation officers Lily Estacio, Ildefonsa Guerrero, Ana Gardoce and Celia Ferrer. The foundation is headed by lawyer Luz Dato-Lacson.

Reina Elena Tisha Jane, 14, daughter of Dennis and Marlou Olmedo of Greensville II, said she enjoyed the experience as much as she did when she was Reyna Estrellas in last year’s staging and Lakambini in 2006.

Criss, an incoming sophomore at the St. La Salle Integrated School, who wore a gown designed by Jovy Maquilan, said she often reminded herself to smile during the procession. “Good thing, I smiled all throughout my walk as Reina Elena,” she added.

Her mother said the whole family of was proud of Tisha Jane’s experience as Reina Elena. “It’s something that is worth looking back when she grows older,”” she further said. Adrian Bobe

[jaywalker]

Gaisano City
Bacolod

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[ngprofflorida]

Gaisano City
Bacolod

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nice pic jay congrats!!!!!

[Mr_Fanatic]

Gaisano City
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before sang gina construct ang gaisano city grabe gid na nga handum ko nga dako2x sya parehos sng mga mall sa manila...pro pagka human di man gid sya dako pro atleast mas lapad sya kaysa robinsons place.

[jaywalker]

^^The land area is massive and they have not occupied the entire lot.It would be nice if they could put up IT buildings as like in Sanparq Square in those vacant spaces.Gaisano City is a mall,has a hotel and is also very close to some other hotels.Much like a little SM MOA or little Eastwood in QC pattern would be awesome.And i think it would complement thier mall very welll.It will attract more tenants and shoppers as well.It's just a thought though but i really wish they could work out together with the City Council in putting up a pedestrian overpass.:D

[dmist24]

Sa mga I.T. graduate da sa bacolod check this out...
TRAXBARN
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hehehe.. mr fanatic, ask lng ko kun din ka nakakuha info about sang traxbarn.com?

[boy muscovado]

Gaisano City
Bacolod

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this is the Gaisano mall that differs from other Gaisano malls (sporting the name "Gaisano"). The set-up and the arrangement has class...i hope they would be building its annex soon :banana:

[cyclosimon_89]

gaisano city Bacolod is big compared to Robinsons place bacolod, but it can still extend vertically because the airport is now gone..that's the only hindrance during the construction of the mall...I hope that the construction of the robinsons extention would be started earlier so that it would be a new attraction in our city...We all know that our robinsons here is small compared to other robinsons malls in the Philippines..

[jaywalker]

^^A Gaisano City Mall expansion?That would be great.What we have been talking here is a Gaisano Mall on the East to rise soon.
Eventually,Robinson's expansion will be going to happen soon.A call center Convergy's could help a little bit of pushing to the Robs Management to start the project.
How's business at Lopues Department Store?

[cyclosimon_89]

Lopues East is still on Business atmosphere...with the entrance of the new government center, Lopues will be encouraged to beautify its building...It can expand to make it a big mall not to be left behind on the new emerging mall on that area(the proposed gaisano mall...

[jaywalker]

^^Daw lain ya ang marketing strategy sang Lopues.Ala SM supercenter ang ila style.Daw wala naman sila space para mag expand sa East?

[jaywalker]

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[cyclosimon_89]

Nice pics migo jaywalker...your right, lopues east has no space to expand..wala lng ta kabalo basi vertical extention, remember the parking lot sa babaw jolibee?I think it's only lopues east nga my ara na...lets just wait and see for their next development..Lopues is truely and proudly made in bacolod...

[jaywalker]

^^Now is the time for Lopues to expand further while businesses are starting to spread in the East.An opportunity that shouldn't be missed.

[jaywalker]

Lopues Kabankalan
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[jvillanueva]

job well done BACOLODNON

MAYBE WE CAN HAVE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

HOPEFULLY SOON

[bacolodchamp]

^^The land area is massive and they have not occupied the entire lot.It would be nice if they could put up IT buildings as like in Sanparq Square in those vacant spaces.Gaisano City is a mall,has a hotel and is also very close to some other hotels.Much like a little SM MOA or little Eastwood in QC pattern would be awesome.And i think it would complement thier mall very welll.It will attract more tenants and shoppers as well.It's just a thought though but i really wish they could work out together with the City Council in putting up a pedestrian overpass.:D

yes, i agree migo. lacson is already changing its landscape, i hope araneta will follow suit...its about time we "revolutionize" lacson and araneta. afterall, they are named after our revolutionary heroes...hehehe

just a question guys, does bacolod have a comprehensive master plan?

[jaywalker]

^^It's happening Migo but gradually.An ice plant converting into a hotel was a surprising moved.Who would expect that.:D

[bacolodchamp]

^^It's happening Migo but gradually.An ice plant converting into a hotel was a surprising moved.Who would expect that.:D

and the good thing is, there are lots of open and wide spaces along these 2 main streets. which means, urban planners won't have a hard time in conceptualizing massive projects involving IT and tourism related structures.:)

[jaywalker]

^^That's right Migo,we hope someone could post Bacolod's master plan.By then we will know which areas are identified for tourism ,residentials,etc.

[bacolodchamp]

^^That's right Migo,we hope someone could post Bacolod's master plan.By then we will know which areas are identified for tourism ,residentials,etc.

perhaps migo ng can help us on this. i believe he has a clout in the city hall...hehehe

[jaywalker]

^^Yup!:lol: kay credible gid ang iya mga updates sa Bacolod.Hulaton ta na lang Migo Ng.:lol:

[jaywalker]

Fireflies @ Palmas del Mar Resort
Bacolod City

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[bacolodchamp]

Court approves PPA, BREDCO compromise
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The Regional Trial Court has ordered the Philippine Ports Authority to restore Bacolod Real Estate Development Corp. its right to construct, develop and operate its port facilities at the Reclamation Area in Bacolod City after approving the compromise agreement between the two parties.

RTC Judge Fernando Elumba approved the compromise agreement entered into between the PPA and BREDCO and ordered the parties to strictly abide by its terms and conditions, in his order dated May 28, 2008.

The Court had issued a TRO last year against PPA ordering it to desist from enforcing its revocation of the certificate or registration/permit to operate against BREDCO.

PPA revoked the COR/PTO of BREDCO on June 1, 2007 for implementing higher tariffs without authority of the PPA.

As a result, BREDCO filed a civil action for injunction with damages with prayer for TRO for the reason that it was not given due process when its COR/PTO was revoked by PPA.

During a hearing of the issuance of the TRO on June 12, 2007, both parties were encouraged by the court to come to terms with their apparent differences, considering that the public interest in the operation of ports would better be served by amicably settling their apparent dispute.

The compromise agreement between the parties states that BREDCO should impose and collect the authorized cargo handling tariff rates similar to the Port of Pulupandan and shall apply, impose and collect roll on-roll off rates in accordance with PPA memorandum circular 17-2003.

BREDCO shall also seek formal approval from PPA as required by COR/PTO No. 330 for all port charges, fees and tariffs they are collecting including all their future adjustments, it said.

Both BREDCO and the PPA agreed to have the case for injunction with prayer for TRO/writ of preliminary injunction dismissed.

The court also directed the Office of the Clerk of Court to release the injunctive bond amounting to P4 million in favor of BREDCO, which it had posted to answer for whatever damages the defendants may have sustained by reason of the TRO should the court finally decide that the plaintiff is not entitled to the relief granted.

BREDCO is represented by Simplicio Palanca while PPA is represented by Oscar Sevilla.*CGS

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/June/02/topstory5.htm

[neomind]

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[bacolodchamp]

great photos @neomind. interesting too...

here's another good news....

Monday, June 02, 2008
DFA, PRC to put up satellite offices

BACOLOD Representative Monico Puentevella has announced Saturday that both the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) would be setting up their respective satellite offices in the City soon.

Puentevella said he worked out for these offices here because he said he pities Bacoleños and Negrenses spending much time, efforts and money processing their passports and PRC IDs, among others, in Iloilo City.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

"Thank God that both DFA and PRC agreed to put up satellite offices here in our City," the solon said.

Aside from DFA and PRC, Gen. Greg Fajardo, deputy commanding-general of the Army's 3rd Infantry Division, said other national line agencies were also asked to branch out in Bacolod and was agreed on during the Peace and Development Summit at Planta Hotel in Bacolod last May 21 and 22.

He said it was everybody's consensus in the panel that all national line agencies must have their satellite offices in Bacolod for the convenience of Negrenses and Bacoleños.

Specifically asked to put up satellite offices here are the departments of Agriculture and Health, Fajardo added. (Erwin Ambo Delilan)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2008/06/02/bus/dfa.prc.to.put.up.satellite.offices.html

[boy muscovado]

Negrense food stars in film BY CARLA GOMEZ
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Christian Vasquez, Angel Jacob, Dante Amaguin, Peque Gallaga and Dwight Gaston (l-r) in a scene from Namets!*

“It’s the most Negrense film that I have ever known.”

That is how Negrense director Jay Abello yesterday described the movie, “Namets!,” that he is currently filming in Negros Occidental.
]

I hope to see this one...from Oro Plata Mata, Unfaithful Wife, Sa piling ng Aswang, kabit ni Mrs Montero, Nasaan si Francis? and Ligaw Liham....Negros is truly a moviemaker/artist's haven. I am currently promoting "Namets" to my peers at NCCA, Jamtrx Entertainment (QC), GMA 7, and a few Artist Guild's of Manila. Tani makalusot na ta sa Cinemalaya this time......I was there at CCP last year sa Cinemalaya and I am proud nga mga dignitaries gid ang ga lantaw :cheers::cheers:

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ay abaw check the wire, they need to fix this spaghetti. correa building ara pa ang naga igpat nga mga light at night?

This scene reminds me of downtown Butuan

Carmelite Monastery
Mandalagan,Bacolod City

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Daw sa Europe lang......Ciao sisters!

^^Bro Ng,As long as we see the Ayala's expanding thier residential property investment and a growth in numbers of the middle class in Neg. Occ. chances are really big.May pagla-um gid.

I have heard from the "huring huring" inside the investments board sa city hall that Araneta Center is gearing towards the development of their property (Noahs Ark Sugar) when the NGC opens. Dugay na kuno nga dumot sg Araneta to develop their vast land along Burgos all the way to hacienda Gonzaga sa Circumferential formerly occupied by the Bacolod Murcia Milling Company and Noahs Ark Sugar.

^^Now is the time for Lopues to expand further while businesses are starting to spread in the East.An opportunity that shouldn't be missed.

I am proud that we have a local shopping mall/department store giant named LOPUE's that could go shoulder to shoulder with the Sy, Gokongwei and Gaisano malls. Ginapahapit ko gid ang mga bisita ko da to let them see "local shopping atmosphere"

^^It's happening Migo but gradually.An ice plant converting into a hotel was a surprising moved.Who would expect that.:D

i just realized that "Planta Hotel" was named so because it is the former bacolod ice Plant famously known as "planta"...he he hehe...ka slow sa akon :bash:

[Christendom]

job well done BACOLODNON

MAYBE WE CAN HAVE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

HOPEFULLY SOON

welcome new buddy

Gaisano City
Bacolod

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i like the walkway,,,and oh the lighthouse tower of this mall

great photos @neomind. interesting too...

here's another good news....

Monday, June 02, 2008
DFA, PRC to put up satellite offices

BACOLOD Representative Monico Puentevella has announced Saturday that both the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) would be setting up their respective satellite offices in the City soon.

Puentevella said he worked out for these offices here because he said he pities Bacoleños and Negrenses spending much time, efforts and money processing their passports and PRC IDs, among others, in Iloilo City.

"Thank God that both DFA and PRC agreed to put up satellite offices here in our City," the solon said.

Aside from DFA and PRC, Gen. Greg Fajardo, deputy commanding-general of the Army's 3rd Infantry Division, said other national line agencies were also asked to branch out in Bacolod and was agreed on during the Peace and Development Summit at Planta Hotel in Bacolod last May 21 and 22.

He said it was everybody's consensus in the panel that all national line agencies must have their satellite offices in Bacolod for the convenience of Negrenses and Bacoleños.

Specifically asked to put up satellite offices here are the departments of Agriculture and Health, Fajardo added. (Erwin Ambo Delilan)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2008/06/02/bus/dfa.prc.to.put.up.satellite.offices.html

mayo gid eh...amat-amat lang basta ga tupa...di na kamu da mabudlayan mga kasimanwa

[drxe500]

Mambukal Mountain Resort
Murcia, Negros Occidental

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What is Bacolod/Negros without the ubiquitous fighting cock?

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[jaywalker]

^^WOW,Bacolod thread filled with Fantastic photos from wonderful people.Beautiful!Thanks gid,Neomind and Drxe500



here's another good news....

Monday, June 02, 2008
DFA, PRC to put up satellite offices

BACOLOD Representative Monico Puentevella has announced Saturday that both the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) would be setting up their respective satellite offices in the City soon.

Puentevella said he worked out for these offices here because he said he pities Bacoleños and Negrenses spending much time, efforts and money processing their passports and PRC IDs, among others, in Iloilo City.

"Thank God that both DFA and PRC agreed to put up satellite offices here in our City," the solon said.

Aside from DFA and PRC, Gen. Greg Fajardo, deputy commanding-general of the Army's 3rd Infantry Division, said other national line agencies were also asked to branch out in Bacolod and was agreed on during the Peace and Development Summit at Planta Hotel in Bacolod last May 21 and 22.

He said it was everybody's consensus in the panel that all national line agencies must have their satellite offices in Bacolod for the convenience of Negrenses and Bacoleños.

Specifically asked to put up satellite offices here are the departments of Agriculture and Health, Fajardo added. (Erwin Ambo Delilan)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2008/06/02/bus/dfa.prc.to.put.up.satellite.offices.html

:banana::banana::banana:At last,nakita gid nila kon ano kabudlay kag kakapoy sa tiil kag sa BULSA magtabuk-tabuk sa pihak nga isla.We deserve to have this satellite offices because of our growing population in Negros Occidental.Imbes nga ipliti mo sa fastcraft,ishopping mo na lang sa SM.:lol:
Great effort by Cong Monico.It SAVES TIME and MONEY!

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Speaking of Cong. Monico....

He's being eyed as a senatorable for the upcoming 2010 election by his own party.

[kyle@1008]

^^ well I guess all that making sipsip with gloria paid off...why not jules or charlie??

anyways, the ruins is just so beautiful, it could vie against the provincial capitol or the golez house as the most imposing and loveliest structure in the province...

[jaywalker]

I hope to see this one...from Oro Plata Mata, Unfaithful Wife, Sa piling ng Aswang, kabit ni Mrs Montero, Nasaan si Francis? and Ligaw Liham....Negros is truly a moviemaker/artist's haven. I am currently promoting "Namets" to my peers at NCCA, Jamtrx Entertainment (QC), GMA 7, and a few Artist Guild's of Manila. Tani makalusot na ta sa Cinemalaya this time......I was there at CCP last year sa Cinemalaya and I am proud nga mga dignitaries gid ang ga lantaw :cheers::cheers:



This scene reminds me of downtown Butuan



Daw sa Europe lang......Ciao sisters!



I have heard from the "huring huring" inside the investments board sa city hall that Araneta Center is gearing towards the development of their property (Noahs Ark Sugar) when the NGC opens. Dugay na kuno nga dumot sg Araneta to develop their vast land along Burgos all the way to hacienda Gonzaga sa Circumferential formerly occupied by the Bacolod Murcia Milling Company and Noahs Ark Sugar.



I am proud that we have a local shopping mall/department store giant named LOPUE's that could go shoulder to shoulder with the Sy, Gokongwei and Gaisano malls. Ginapahapit ko gid ang mga bisita ko da to let them see "local shopping atmosphere"



i just realized that "Planta Hotel" was named so because it is the former bacolod ice Plant famously known as "planta"...he he hehe...ka slow sa akon :bash:

Good job Migs!Supportahan ta gid ang "NAMETS".
About the plans of the Aranetas,may nagpost diri by the name Sugarbowl fairy about dira.Lets just wait and see after matapos ang NBGC kag about naman sa Lopue's,as a Bacoleno,sa Lopue's man kami gihapon kabagal sang mga grocery items.We still shop at Lopue's Department Store for some items.We just can't ignore Lopue's.It's been there for ages.:cheers:

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/06/02

Bacolod City, Negros Occidental all set for Independence Day celebration
Negros Occidental (2 June) -- All is set for the celebration of the 110th Independence Day celebration to be participated by the City of Bacolod and the province of Negros Occidental.

As the cabinet secretary tasked by Malacañang, Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes will be the guest of honor on June 12, 2008.

Bacolod City's celebration of the independence is through an energy caravan highlighting the government's biofuels projects with this year's theme : "Republic service, tungo sa ganap na kalayaan at kaunlaran".

The celebration on June 12 will begin with a Flag Raising ceremony at the Public Plaza at 7 in the morning followed by a short program then cutting of the ribbon at the BAY Center to formally open the exhibit on energy by the different sectors. The Department of Energy will participate in the exhibit.

The main features in the exhibition are the electric jeepney, the flexi-fuel vehicle and the "Palit Ilaw" Program where the Department of Energy will sell compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) at discounted price.

In the afternoon, a parade in the afternoon to start at the Capitol Lagoon and will end at the Public Plaza. "Kabalikat Sibiko" was given the task to help keep traffic order during the parade.

Bago City was also invited to send a delegation for the reenactment of the surrender of the Spaniards to Kapitan Juan Araneta during the program at the Band Stand.

A Kalayaan Concert at the SM grounds will follow in the evening of June 12. (CMO/PIA/EAD)

[BYAHILO]

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sunset at a sugarcane plantation. more to come..

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[jaywalker]

cool!May mga informations pa gid gali.A truly tourist attraction gid ang Ruins.

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[jmok]

ask ko lng,,,,

Ang L'fisher ma expand ?? ky ka gina paglabay ko sa lacson sakay ko jeep,, I noticed nga daw something construction happened at the back of the hotel,,,may nakita mn ko nga mga contruction workers,,,,heheheeh

[bacolodchamp]

ask ko lng,,,,

Ang L'fisher ma expand ?? ky ka gina paglabay ko sa lacson sakay ko jeep,, I noticed nga daw something construction happened at the back of the hotel,,,may nakita mn ko nga mga contruction workers,,,,heheheeh

postergirl broke this news a couple of weeks ago on the previous thread that indeed l' fisher is expanding. rumors had it that the casino filipino will settle at the l'fisher hotel once their contract at the goldenfields expires. there were others who said that they will transfer to the bacolod pavilion hotel. well, let's just wait for further developments. i'm sure we'll be the first to know here.:)

[jmok]

im looking forward for that...

[jaywalker]

^^What?Ga-start na?This is really exciting
Migo Jmok,we learned it from Postergirl and NG about this.It was said to be having an additional of 100 rooms.L'fisher Hotel will be going to have 200 rooms na.The biggest among Bacolod hotels.
Thanks gid Migs sa info.

[ngprofflorida]

^^What?Ga-start na?This is really exciting
Migo Jmok,we learned it from Postergirl and NG about this.It was said to be having an additional of 100 rooms.L'fisher Hotel will be going to have 200 rooms na.The biggest among Bacolod hotels.
Thanks gid Migs sa info.


Good finally they decide to build na, gin blog ini last year sa thread ta.....amigo jay damo pa ako estorya about the development, still waiting for the luxor place and sugarland hotel.....

[jaywalker]

^^Yup Migs Ng,i'm looking forward for the Sugarland Hotel expansion.
I'm glad that Bacolod's locally owned and managed hotels are taking steps forward in the local hotel industry.It's a good preparation for the battle before the entry of the big and popular brand hotels to Bacolod.

[BYAHILO]

btw,

whats wrong with our airport? gawd, wala pa isa ka tuig wala na ga andar ang duwa ka xray machines. now all the apssengers are required to open the bags.

and the security officer who does the body check. hmmmm does he really do his job?

for one, we were never required to take off shoes or any footwear during the security check which is mandatory in all airports, AFAIK.

They have indeed opened my bag, but, did they even care to check what;s hidden at the bottom of my bag? ang ibabaw lng gin lantaw nila.

There was no drug and bomb sniffing dogs.

what if there 's one bad rottenh tomato who tried to join us on our flight back to manila?

This is not the first time that ive returned to manila via bacoldo. but this is the only time ive seen this kind of security lapses.

[bacolodchamp]

Organic now wave of the future – guv
BY CARLA GOMEZ

Gov. Isidro Zayco who returned yesterday from BioFach China, an organic trade fair in Shanghai, stressed the need to continue the thrust of Negros Island towards organic farming and production of organic fertilizer amid the spiraling prices of oil based products.

Zayco said the trade fair in Shanghai showed a wide range of organic products from all over China, and the worldwide market potential for organic products that has a very promising future.

Market experts from Organic Monitor and the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements at the trade fair said sales volume of the international organic market topped $40 billion in 2007. The $60 billion mark could be reached worldwide in 2010, they also said.

The biggest growth in sales terms can be seen in North America and Europe. The US Organic Trade Association assumes a sales volume of some $20 billion and more than 20 percent growth for the North American organic market in 2007, which makes the USA the world’s largest organic market, the market experts reported.

According to information from the Zentrale Markt- und Preisberichtstelle (ZMP), sales of organic products in Germany account for slightly less than a third of European sales of some 15 billion EUR. Germany is therefore by far the largest organic market in Europe, followed by Great Britain, Italy and France, their report added.

Both Negros Occidental and Oriental officials have envisioned to make Negros Island the organic food bowl of Asia.

Organic farming now will give Negros a jumpstart for the future, Zayco said.

Going back to the basics through organic farming will provide people with healthier food and address the problem of spiraling costs of petroleum based fertilizer, Zayco also pointed out.*CPG

[cyclosimon_89]

City submits P375M
flood control program
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO
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The Bacolod City government has submitted a proposed funding requirement of P375 million for the city’s flood control program to Deputy Presidential Spokesman Anthony Golez during a flood control consultation-workshop it hosted yesterday in Bacolod City.

Councilor Roberto Rojas said they will meet today to list down the projects that need to be prioritized in the proposed budget which had been required from them by Golez.

He said the budget is a major problem they are going to face considering that they have to come up with a drainage master plan and have to dredge the different waterways, as well as conduct information drives.

Golez said these are just rough estimates. According to Presidential Decree 1566, the local government has a local calamity fund which can be used initially, he said. Whatever amount it cannot finance, that is where the national government can help through the National Disaster Coordinating Council, he added.

Jean Trebol, one of the Convenors of the Bacolod Anti-Baha Alliance, said she believes the funding requirement is doable if the mayor gives it his all-out support. He can get a loan if he doesn’t have funds from the city’s coffers, she said.

Rojas said that if the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the mayor agree to secure a loan, he will push for it.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia said that, personally, he believes that is an option that they can consider. He said they will consolidate all the outputs of the workshop and when everything is clear, they will try to squeeze out whatever funds the city can manage.

Leonardia said the calamity fund is 5 percent of the P1 billion budget of the city, which is about P50 million. However, what can be used for disaster preparedness is only about 30 percent of that, he said.

Meanwhile, executive assistant Joemarie Vargas said that during the workshop, they passed a resolution creating a Flood Control Division in the City Engineer’s Office and another resolution requiring the Bacolod City Water District to coordinate with the city and the barangays before installing waterlines.

They also passed a resolution for the creation of a Solid Waste Management Council that includes the barangay-based maintenance, monitoring and enforcement of laws.

Trebol said their group has pledged to help in the education campaign and that in their own way, they have started already in the puroks.

“I believe we can do better if the city is with us. Hopefully, since the mayor called for the workshop, I assume that he will support whatever is the outcome and I think there is sincerity on his part,” she said.*CGS

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/June/03/topstory1.htm

[bacolodchamp]

pa post . wala ko na gin edit kay wala na ko time. resize watermark na lng.

sunset at a sugarcane plantation. more to come..

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so dramatic...one of the most picturisque landscapes is the vast sprawling sugarcane fields that can only be found in the province. but, i do hope it isn't sunset yet for the sugar industry.

[Mr_Fanatic]

btw,

whats wrong with our airport? gawd, wala pa isa ka tuig wala na ga andar ang duwa ka xray machines. now all the apssengers are required to open the bags.

and the security officer who does the body check. hmmmm does he really do his job?

for one, we were never required to take off shoes or any footwear during the security check which is mandatory in all airports, AFAIK.

They have indeed opened my bag, but, did they even care to check what;s hidden at the bottom of my bag? ang ibabaw lng gin lantaw nila.

There was no drug and bomb sniffing dogs.

what if there 's one bad rottenh tomato who tried to join us on our flight back to manila?

This is not the first time that ive returned to manila via bacoldo. but this is the only time ive seen this kind of security lapses.

Actually migs amo man na ang na observe ko, kng i compare la labot luzon, ang sa davao or sa cebu na security, ka lax gid kaayo, not mentioning nga international airport ang davao kag cebu but budlay lng kung kis-a kng indi pa pag lukpan indi pa mag giho...remember ang incident sa davao airport nga may isa ka security expert nga naka pasulod bomba sa eroplano, after sang incident nga ato, nag strict na sila dayon gulpi... just a thought lng wala na ya warranty ang mga bag o nga mga xray machines haw? pa islan nila tani, kay gna compromise na ang security sng mga gasakay ya.:ohno:

[Xeltran]

btw,

whats wrong with our airport? gawd, wala pa isa ka tuig wala na ga andar ang duwa ka xray machines. now all the apssengers are required to open the bags.

and the security officer who does the body check. hmmmm does he really do his job?

for one, we were never required to take off shoes or any footwear during the security check which is mandatory in all airports, AFAIK.

They have indeed opened my bag, but, did they even care to check what;s hidden at the bottom of my bag? ang ibabaw lng gin lantaw nila.

There was no drug and bomb sniffing dogs.

what if there 's one bad rottenh tomato who tried to join us on our flight back to manila?

This is not the first time that ive returned to manila via bacoldo. but this is the only time ive seen this kind of security lapses.

The X-ray machines are busted because of the power failures, kanugon gani, but I've read repairs are underway.

Not sure about the body check.

Nope, di naman lahat ng airport pinapatanggal ka ng shoes. At the Narita Intl Airport, di kami pinatanggal ng shoes, maybe because of more sophisticated equipment, but yes, in NAIA, the same procedure is followed.

Yep, ma-compromise gid ang security because of manual checking of luggage.

Bomb sniffing dogs are really not needed when the detectors and the x ray machines are operational, but since they aren't for the mean time, we need them.

[jmok]

^^What?Ga-start na?This is really exciting
Migo Jmok,we learned it from Postergirl and NG about this.It was said to be having an additional of 100 rooms.L'fisher Hotel will be going to have 200 rooms na.The biggest among Bacolod hotels.
Thanks gid Migs sa info.

thankz,,,,,but i am not sure if ga start na ang contruction,,,,:):):):)..i hope some one can confirm it.....

[bacolodchamp]

Actually migs amo man na ang na observe ko, kng i compare la labot luzon, ang sa davao or sa cebu na security, ka lax gid kaayo, not mentioning nga international airport ang davao kag cebu but budlay lng kung kis-a kng indi pa pag lukpan indi pa mag giho...remember ang incident sa davao airport nga may isa ka security expert nga naka pasulod bomba sa eroplano, after sang incident nga ato, nag strict na sila dayon gulpi... just a thought lng wala na ya warranty ang mga bag o nga mga xray machines haw? pa islan nila tani, kay gna compromise na ang security sng mga gasakay ya.:ohno:

hate to say this but its one hard truth that we filipinos have to contend with...it has become a habit among us filipinos...we have a term for that, "ningas cogon"

[BYAHILO]

The X-ray machines are busted because of the power failures, kanugon gani, but I've read repairs are underway.

Not sure about the body check.

Nope, di naman lahat ng airport pinapatanggal ka ng shoes. At the Narita Intl Airport, di kami pinatanggal ng shoes, maybe because of more sophisticated equipment, but yes, in NAIA, the same procedure is followed.

Yep, ma-compromise gid ang security because of manual checking of luggage.

Bomb sniffing dogs are really not needed when the detectors and the x ray machines are operational, but since they aren't for the mean time, we need them.

AFAIK most airports in the country requires the removal of shoes. thats the reason why i always travel wearing flip flops beacuse i hate the inconvenience of removing shoes at the airport. and even if im just wearing flipflops i still submit to the mandatory security check which is to take off my footwear.

We just simply cant let one day of airport operations with lax security. what if that one single day, may halug twerka nag dala bomba, or drugs sa plane.

Can you still remember that passenger who brought exotic animal i think its python. his flight was bcd-mnl-bkk. imagine ato na sya ya sa mnl sang nakit an nga may dala sya ya nga sapat kag wala papers.

we do not that kind of think to happen, else ma newspaper na naman ang syudad ta nga kabag o sang airport pero wala security facilities.

RE: sa dogs, for now that theres no xray machines, i think IT IS A MUST to have K9s. there are 2 kinds of sniffing dogs. yung bomb sniffing and the drug sniffing. i think the drug sniffing type should be a regular fixture dira sa airport. for the bomb sniffing, badly needed gd ina subong especially wala xray machines.

i hope this security lapses will be fixed ASAP.

[cyclosimon_89]

I've heared that those X-ray machines are from the old Bacolod Airport, so if this is the case it must be replace with a new one..maybe on of the contributing factors that made the xray's malfunction is the age of the xray's apart from the power shortage...

[ngprofflorida]

MEN AT WORK. Construction workers are hard at work on the new mall being built along Narra Street, Bacolod City.* (Robert Harland photo)

http://www.negrosdaily.com/

ALMOST FINISHED. The New Government Center of Bacolod City, now 95 percent complete, is expected to be operational by September, 2008.*

[Christendom]

MEN AT WORK. Construction workers are hard at work on the new mall being built along Narra Street, Bacolod City.
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ALMOST FINISHED. The New Government Center of Bacolod City, now 95 percent complete, is expected to be operational by September, 2008.
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[ngprofflorida]

Paredes Wins 6 Golds and 3 Silvers in Swimming Tilt
Eight-year-old Kris Janine Untal Paredes, a grade two pupil of Kabankalan Catholic College won six gold medals and three silver medals during the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Swim Tek Novice Swimming Competition held on May 24.

Paredes bested other contestants from the cities of Bago, San Carlos, Iloilo, and Sagay. She won the gold in 100 m freestyle, 25 m backstroke, 50 m freestyle, 25 m butterfly, 50 m backstroke and 25 m freestyle. In silver, she won 25 m breastroke, 50 m butterfly and 50 m breaststroke. Proclaimed as the Most Bemedalled in summer swimming competition, Paredes is the daughter of Peter Elvin and Leizle Untal of Cornelia Village, Mohon St., Brgy. 1 in Kabankalan City.* (Eddie M. Yap)


Congratulation!!!!!!!!

[ngprofflorida]

MEN AT WORK. Construction workers are hard at work on the new mall being built along Narra Street, Bacolod City.
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ALMOST FINISHED. The New Government Center of Bacolod City, now 95 percent complete, is expected to be operational by September, 2008.
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Thats a huge fountain my friend, and new big mall in shopping area:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: thanks zyanz.

Which shopping mall is this infront of old ceres terminal or the st. john institute.?

[Christendom]

^^siguro island triangle na kay narra extension pana ang sa unhan

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[jmok]

ALMOST FINISHED. The New Government Center of Bacolod City, now 95 percent complete, is expected to be operational by September, 2008.
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ganda talaga ng NGC.....surely a new landmark for Bacolod..........:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[cyclosimon_89]

Can't wait for the opening of the new Government Center! for sure business will flourish in that area...

[SUV111]

somebody told me that the ARANETA's will develop the area in front of Bacolod Public cemetery once they see a BIG change after NGC will open. :) they will push through with their plan and they will observe how NGC will CHANGE east side.

[SUV111]

somebody told me that the ARANETA's will develop the area in front of Bacolod Public cemetery once they see a BIG change after NGC will open. :) they will push through with their plan and they will observe how NGC will CHANGE east side.

[jaywalker]

^^That's really interesting Mig Suv considering that lot is quite huge.

[jaywalker]

somebody told me that the ARANETA's will develop the area in front of Bacolod Public cemetery once they see a BIG change after NGC will open. :) they will push through with their plan and they will observe how NGC will CHANGE east side.
That's interesting Mig Suv,considering that the block of lot there is quite BIG.

[jaywalker]

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/June/03/pix/baha.jpg

CGS photo

Flood control dredging in the Banago waters in Bacolod City.*

[england boy]

i hope this coming september ngc will open na and more opportunity to bacolod esp. on that area. tani man lang indi na paghilabtan sang iban da nga gasabotahe sang project ni mayor bing. imbis tani suportahan na lang. goodluck

[england boy]

hello po hidlaw na ko bacolod ba... looking forward for my vacations this coming oct. by the way, tani maopen na ang NGC sa sept ba kay may iban da nga sige pa gid sabotahe sang project wala na gid guro obrahun ay. tani suportahan na lang kay benefits mana sang tanan not only sa for mayor bing. goodluck gid

[JEFFjr_25]

The night version of Zyanz random pics... hehehhe..

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[jaywalker]

Puentevella on Lakas senate list
BY CARLA GOMEZ

Two officials from the Western Visayas were among those on a list released yesterday by the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats of its potential senatorial lineup in the 2010 elections.

House Speaker Prospero Nograles, Lakas-CMD president, issued the list after a party directorate meeting.

He said that among those from Western Visayas in the line-up of potential senatorial bets are Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella and Iloilo Rep. Art Defensor.

Puentevella told the DAILY STAR yesterday he was humbled, being on his third and last term in the House of Representatives.

His inclusion on the lists, he said, was an honor and an unexpected compliment.

“It’s time to seek discernment, let God do the rest,” he said.

The others on the Lakas list are Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid, Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Bayani Fernando, Quezon City Mayor Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte;

Rep. Ed Zialcita (Parañaque, 1st District), Rep. Edcel Lagman (Albay, 1st District), former senator Ralph Recto, former Rep. Prospero Pichay, former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson, Optical Media Board chairman Edu Manzano, Rep. Abraham Baham Mitra (Palawan, 2nd District) and former senatorial candidate Michael Defensor.*CPG

[jaywalker]

Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Mayor won't do 'ala Marikina' vs sidewalk vendors
By Erwin Ambo S. Delilan

MARIKINA City is the sister city of Bacolod, but in terms of dealing with sidewalk vendors, Mayor Evelio 'Bing' Leonardia vowed not to follow the former in driving vendors away from the downtown area.

"We will treat our sidewalk vendors with compassion because they're also Bacoleños earning a living along the sidewalks, so our hearts are really with them," the mayor stressed.

But Leonardia admitted he was impressed by the presentation made by Marikina City Mayor Marides Fernando, telling him that Marikina is now "pink on health" because it has no more sidewalk vendors.

Leonardia, however, responded: "It cannot be done in Bacolod!"

"I salute Mayor Fernando with her presentation about solid waste management and how they converted Marikina into a clean and beautiful city but as I said, there are some things they did that cannot be done here in Bacolod," asserted Leonardia.

Thousands of sidewalk vendors along Gatuslao, Gonzaga, Luzuriaga, and Bonifacio streets in Bacolod are always the subjects of complaints from businessmen in the downtown area, including motorists, allegedly because they hinder the flow of traffic and are also "killing" some legitimate businesses in the city.

During the incumbency of former councilor Ramon 'Monju' Guanzon, he passed an ordinance banning vendors from the sidewalk to clear the city's downtown area from any obstruction.

But Guanzon's proposal was nixed. He was also condemned by vendors.

During the time of former mayor Joy Valdez, she also attempted to clear the downtown area from sidewalk vendors but to no avail.

"That's why I want to challenge any politician here in Bacolod to come out and get rid of sidewalk vendors. If they can, then I'll salute him/her," Leonardia Tuesday told reporters.

He said the best thing he can do to these sidewalk vendors is simply to regulate them and not let them become obstructions on the streets and with the traffic.

Leonardia added that at present, businessmen in downtown area have already started accepting the sidewalk vendors.

Meanwhile, the mayor is also not amenable to the recent proposal of Councilor Alex Paglumotan to privatize the three public markets in Bacolod, including the Vendor's Plaza at the Reclamation area.

Paglumotan, chairman of the City Council committee on market, mulled proposing the privatization of Libertad, Central, and Burgos markets after learning that its unpaid rentals have accumulated to almost P30-million.

But Leonardia said: "I think we need to carefully and thoroughly study the proposed privatization of our markets."

This as he supports the contention of Councilor Homer Bais, chair of the City Council committee on tourism, that public markets are for public service and not just for ROI (return of investments).

[jaywalker]

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[ngprofflorida]

Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of the Air Supply will stage a concert on June 18, 8 p.m. at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum in Bacolod City , a press release from organizers said

Air Supply continues to bridge generations with their timeless classics such as All Out of Love, Every Woman in the World, The One That You Love, Even The Nights Are Better, Two Less Lonely People in the World, Making Love Out of Nothing at All and other favorites.

Proceeds of the show will go to the Gawad Kalinga and the Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade. Tickets are available at Robinson's Place Bacolod and Gaisano City Customer Service, and those interested may call Tel. No. 433-2742, the press release added.*

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod City, Philippines Wednesday, June 4, 2008



Murcia sets up ATM

The town of Murcia , Negros Occidental, is providing automated teller machine service to its constituents through a partnership with Electronic Network Cash Tellers Inc., the ATM service provider and its partner bank, First Community Bank Inc.

A memorandum of agreement was signed by Mayor Esteban Coscolluela with officials of ENCASH and First Community Bank Inc. at the municipal hall Monday, a press release from the bank said.

The ATM machine, which will be housed in front of the municipal hall, is seen to bring more business opportunities in Murcia and its neighboring areas.

FBCI, whose main office is at JP&D Heritage Square, Burgos St., Bacolod City, is the first rural bank in Western Visayas to offer ATM services in its efforts to serve the communities in the countryside, the press release said.

Its first ATM unit in Murcia accepts cash transactions for Megalink, BancNet and Expressnet cardholders. Other products and services offered by FCBI aside from checking, savings and time deposits are microfinance and pension loans, salary and business loans, and loans secured by real estate and chattel mortgages.

Its Bago Branch is located at Araneta Street corner 1 st Street , Bago City and its loan office is located at RC Lagtapon Street , Hinigaran.

FBCI president Lawrence Villanueva said it will install its second ATM unit at its Bago branch, the press release added.*

[ngprofflorida]

BoC tops mid-year
collection target

The Bureau of Customs Negros Occidental exceeded its midyear collection target by about 100 percent or almost double the ceiling set by the national government, a press release from the BOC said.
Its total mid year collection is about P35 million while the year round target set by the Department of Finance is P75 million, it said.

All these were made possible through the dedication and hard work of the officers and staff of BOC Negros Occidental headed by its Collector Julius Premediles. The Bureau is under the control and supervision of District Collector Roberto Madrid, the release said.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo congratulated Premediles for the exemplary performance of the BOC in the province during her official visit to Bacolod City last May 22, 2008.

The release said that on top of the achievements displayed by the Collection Office, the collectors have announced that they will rigorously perform their mandated duty specifically to prevent smuggling, improve collection of lawful revenues, and encourage local trade to conduct direct importation to Bacolod City based on the directives of Customs Commissioner Napoleon Morales and DOF Secretary Margarito Teves.*

[butz]

Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Mayor won't do 'ala Marikina' vs sidewalk vendors
By Erwin Ambo S. Delilan

MARIKINA City is the sister city of Bacolod, but in terms of dealing with sidewalk vendors, Mayor Evelio 'Bing' Leonardia vowed not to follow the former in driving vendors away from the downtown area.

"We will treat our sidewalk vendors with compassion because they're also Bacoleños earning a living along the sidewalks, so our hearts are really with them," the mayor stressed.

But Leonardia admitted he was impressed by the presentation made by Marikina City Mayor Marides Fernando, telling him that Marikina is now "pink on health" because it has no more sidewalk vendors.

Leonardia, however, responded: "It cannot be done in Bacolod!"

"I salute Mayor Fernando with her presentation about solid waste management and how they converted Marikina into a clean and beautiful city but as I said, there are some things they did that cannot be done here in Bacolod," asserted Leonardia.

Thousands of sidewalk vendors along Gatuslao, Gonzaga, Luzuriaga, and Bonifacio streets in Bacolod are always the subjects of complaints from businessmen in the downtown area, including motorists, allegedly because they hinder the flow of traffic and are also "killing" some legitimate businesses in the city.

During the incumbency of former councilor Ramon 'Monju' Guanzon, he passed an ordinance banning vendors from the sidewalk to clear the city's downtown area from any obstruction.

But Guanzon's proposal was nixed. He was also condemned by vendors.

During the time of former mayor Joy Valdez, she also attempted to clear the downtown area from sidewalk vendors but to no avail.

"That's why I want to challenge any politician here in Bacolod to come out and get rid of sidewalk vendors. If they can, then I'll salute him/her," Leonardia Tuesday told reporters.

He said the best thing he can do to these sidewalk vendors is simply to regulate them and not let them become obstructions on the streets and with the traffic.

Leonardia added that at present, businessmen in downtown area have already started accepting the sidewalk vendors.

Meanwhile, the mayor is also not amenable to the recent proposal of Councilor Alex Paglumotan to privatize the three public markets in Bacolod, including the Vendor's Plaza at the Reclamation area.

Paglumotan, chairman of the City Council committee on market, mulled proposing the privatization of Libertad, Central, and Burgos markets after learning that its unpaid rentals have accumulated to almost P30-million.

But Leonardia said: "I think we need to carefully and thoroughly study the proposed privatization of our markets."

This as he supports the contention of Councilor Homer Bais, chair of the City Council committee on tourism, that public markets are for public service and not just for ROI (return of investments).

Mag amo ni mayor naton la ni political will ngaa gin butang dira nga posistion ng indi man lang siya maka decipline sang mga tawo:bash::bash::nuts:

[jaywalker]

Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of the Air Supply will stage a concert on June 18, 8 p.m. at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum in Bacolod City , a press release from organizers said.

Air Supply continues to bridge generations with their timeless classics such as All Out of Love, Every Woman in the World, The One That You Love, Even The Nights Are Better, Two Less Lonely People in the World, Making Love Out of Nothing at All and other favorites.

Proceeds of the show will go to the Gawad Kalinga and the Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade. Tickets are available at Robinson's Place Bacolod and Gaisano City Customer Service, and those interested may call Tel. No. 433-2742, the press release added.*

[jaywalker]

^^I understand why Mayor Bing cannot simply remove the street vendors as what Marikina did.In reality,the money that the vendors earned through the day help feeds thier family needs.It's thier only source of income.The city must provide jobs for these people if they want to clear the streets from vendors.But one thing for sure that it will all be just fine as long as it's regulated and they must implement it orderly.:)

The night version of Zyanz random pics... hehehhe..

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It reminds me of my happy times in Bacolod.Thanks @Jeff!

[jaywalker]

Art exhibit for kids ongoing

A Summer Art Workshop called “Cre-8!” on acrylic painting on canvas for children opened an exhibit Sunday and will run until Saturday at the 888 Chinatown Square , Bacolod City, a press release from organizers said.

AAB Artist Joan Mocorro, with Christian Academy of Bacolod teachers Jenevieve Abeto and Katherine Dejame, facilitated the 10-session workshop from March 29 up to May 31.

The children's art exhibit features works in acrylic on canvas and mixed media by Elijah Kevin Cual, Gerardo Cueva Jr., Ilyn Nicole Dela Peña, Marie Isabelle and Marienne Fernandez, Therese Michelle Gerona, Jadine Ledesma, Carmelo Jed and Charles Jev Paltriguera, Ashley Julienne Pedregosa, Vince Jerome Pedregosa, Danielle Ross Tubal, Carl Patrick and Dustin Ty, Fritz Leynard, Tanya and Veronica Villarete, and guest artists Mimi Paltriguera and Bea Ivanica Mocorro, the press release said.

Dennis Gepana, of the mall, and Abeto cut the ribbon during the opening ceremonies, the press release added.*

[jaywalker]

Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Tanpinco leads hopefuls in RP golf qualifying

BACOLOD amateur golf standout Anya Tanpinco leads the cast in the ladies side of the eliminations for the national pool where the top five are clashing for the three RP Team berths in the qualifying event that fired off Tuesday at the Valley Golf Club in Antipolo.

Tanpinco held off 13-year-old Irina Gabasa, 2-up, to complete a back-to-back feat in the RP Amateurs on home grounds last week at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Barangay Bata.

The top five in this event will actually clash anew for the three RP team slots in another 72-hole qualifying next month.

Joining Tanpinco are Gabasa and Sarah Jane Ababa, Carmelette Villaroman, Lovelyn Guioguio, Sunshine Baraquiel whom Tanpinco defeated en route to her 2007 RP Amateurs title in Iloilo, Kristine Leonen and Marian Woo along with the members of the RP team, which finished sixth in the Queen Sirikit Cup, reigning RP Ladies Open champion Chichiro Ikeda, Karambunai Open winner Cyna Rodriguez and Louise Manalo. (Henry C. Villalva)

[JEFFjr_25]

It reminds me of my happy times in Bacolod.Thanks @Jeff!

Yes @Jay. But for me, this made me "sick" thinking of my "HAPPY" times as well last month. Too bad, we're destined to be like "tourists" in our very own backyard.:lol::ohno:

[jaywalker]

^^Well Migs Jeff ganyan talaga ang buhay.Sacrifice ang mangin malayo sa pamilya and friends to reach our dreams/goal sa pangabuhi.
As long as we could spare some time to see them once in a while,that should be just good enough, i think?(:lol: nakaquestion mark pa,bout silingon not enough).Despite being away from our hometown for half of our life ,we still managed to keep in touch with them anyway with the new technology.Basta work and work lang anay for the meantime and enjoy your retirement later on in what we called Home and Bacolod that is.:banana:

[JEFFjr_25]

^^The only consolation i guess @Jay, are the new developments that popped up in our beloved Bacolod/Negros Occ after a year or two of absence. Like vacant lots in the city center that were once barren but now a new mall has been built. Or the mid-rise structures slowly densing the harbour/reclaimed area of BREDCO. And so much more. :)

[jaywalker]

^^Yes Migs Jeff!So many has changed and has developed over the years without our knowings.By the time we go home,we are just simply amazed by these progress but not now because we can get updates here.We know what's in and what out in Bacolod on real time:lol:

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Kudos to SSC!:) The next best thing i am anticipating actually @Jay is the masterplan for the old Bacolod airport. This will be the mother of all property developments in Bacolod if construction will commence soon. May it be a techpark/ECOZone or a residential/commercial complexes. Basi next ta na puli @Jay, makibot lang kita.:lol:

[jaywalker]

^^I beleive it will be Migs Jeff and we hope that retention movement should think deeper and analyze carefully if how the city and the Bacolenos could gain and benefit in letting the old close and convert it to an industrial zone.And the airport is an excellent location.For sure many developers out there who are waiting for this opportunity.
As we have been talking it here over and over again.I hope some people behind the movement would realize what's the best use for the old airport.

[bacolodchamp]

Mag amo ni mayor naton la ni political will ngaa gin butang dira nga posistion ng indi man lang siya maka decipline sang mga tawo:bash::bash::nuts:

its a show of weakness. i think mayor bing should have not made this kind of statement at all. i'm one of his admirers for having transformed bacolod into what it is today but coming directly from him is off.:bash:

[cyclosimon_89]

its a show of weakness. i think mayor bing should have not made this kind of statement at all. i'm one of his admirers for having transformed bacolod into what it is today but coming directly from him is off.:bash:

Mayor Bing is a good mayor...He knows and feels what those vendors feel, try to analyze if those vendors will be removed from that areas,they have no other source of income..mayor Bing has a point, we do not need to remove them but just to organize them in a way that they will not become obstructions to the flow of traffic..it could also be possible that they should be relocated in a place where they can also earn money far away from the downtown area...

[Mr_Fanatic]

Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Tanpinco leads hopefuls in RP golf qualifying

BACOLOD amateur golf standout Anya Tanpinco leads the cast in the ladies side of the eliminations for the national pool where the top five are clashing for the three RP Team berths in the qualifying event that fired off Tuesday at the Valley Golf Club in Antipolo.

Tanpinco held off 13-year-old Irina Gabasa, 2-up, to complete a back-to-back feat in the RP Amateurs on home grounds last week at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Barangay Bata.

The top five in this event will actually clash anew for the three RP team slots in another 72-hole qualifying next month.

Joining Tanpinco are Gabasa and Sarah Jane Ababa, Carmelette Villaroman, Lovelyn Guioguio, Sunshine Baraquiel whom Tanpinco defeated en route to her 2007 RP Amateurs title in Iloilo, Kristine Leonen and Marian Woo along with the members of the RP team, which finished sixth in the Queen Sirikit Cup, reigning RP Ladies Open champion Chichiro Ikeda, Karambunai Open winner Cyna Rodriguez and Louise Manalo. (Henry C. Villalva)

I remember na classmate ko ni si Anya Tanpinco sa isa ka minor subject, english 2 bla mo sa lasalle, pirme lng ni sya absent kay cge guro practice golf, hehehe.... but fortunately for her all the hard work she did had paid off :banana:

[jmok]

WNU, San Carlos rule
football festival


West Negros University remained the top collegiate football squad in the province today as the teams the school sent to the 4 th Gus Uriarte Memorial Football Festival at the University of St. La Salle, Sunday, practically ruled the competition in the Men's Open category.

It was an all-Mustangs show in the finals with WNU Team A prevailing over its Team B and Chieffy Caligdong taking home the Most Valuable Player award.

In the Women's Open division, San Carlos Football Club beat the La Salle Alumni, 1-0, to capture the title with Misty Marce of the winning squad claming the MVP honors.

Don Bosco topped the contest in the 17-Under Boys against La Carlota City while visiting team San Roque of Cebu edged La Salle High School for the crown in the Girls' department with Monica Trebol as MVP.

The 35-Above category virtually turned into a goodwill game between the two teams from Bacolod United Football Club with its Team A winning the title.

The football festival, organized by the USLS Varsity and Alumni Football Team, assisted by Rani Teresa Alisan and Daisy Jane Dayon and Larry Litonjua, drew participation from 35 football teams from different clubs.*NAB

source:visayandailystar.com

[bacolodchamp]

Mayor Bing is a good mayor...He knows and feels what those vendors feel, try to analyze if those vendors will be removed from that areas,they have no other source of income..mayor Bing has a point, we do not need to remove them but just to organize them in a way that they will not become obstructions to the flow of traffic..it could also be possible that they should be relocated in a place where they can also earn money far away from the downtown area...

i haven't said anything about the vendors migo. you're maybe right, just put these vendors in an area where their businesses are not jeopardized. afterall, they're just making an honest living. what i'm just trying to say is that the mayor should not make pronouncements like this because its just like giving people the impression that he is a lameduck mayor, when i think he is not.:)

[jaywalker]

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[jaywalker]

Mayor Bing is a good mayor...He knows and feels what those vendors feel, try to analyze if those vendors will be removed from that areas,they have no other source of income..mayor Bing has a point, we do not need to remove them but just to organize them in a way that they will not become obstructions to the flow of traffic..it could also be possible that they should be relocated in a place where they can also earn money far away from the downtown area...

i haven't said anything about the vendors migo. you're maybe right, just put these vendors in an area where their businesses are not jeopardized. afterall, they're just making an honest living. what i'm just trying to say is that the mayor should not make pronouncements like this because its just like giving people the impression that he is a lameduck mayor, when i think he is not.:)

What matters is they have come up with a reasonable solution.We just hope it will work.:lol:

[jaywalker]

Bago City Highway
Negros Occidental

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[jaywalker]

Bacolod City

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[jaywalker]

Bacolod tops land tax
collection in Region 6

Bacolod City ranked number one in Region VI in the collection of real property tax for 2007 and ranked second for economic enterprise.

Acting City Treasurer Annabelle Badajos yesterday said the annual target of the Department of Finance for real property taxes is P238.9 million but as of Dec. 31, 2007 , Bacolod was able to collect P252.7 million with a collection efficiency of 105.77 percent.

Based on the target of the DOF, the city's annual target for economic enterprise is P9.4 million but the city's actual collection as of Dec. 2007 was P11.5 million, she said, adding that the city's collection efficiency is 122.20 percent. She said this is because of the massive collection efforts implemented by the city.

Badajos said the city did not rank high in other areas because its tax base is low since its Revenue Ordinance is outdated. She said she hopes this could be amended before the year end since they have already finished drafting the Revised Revenue Ordinance to be submitted to the SP.

Secretary to the Mayor Goldwyn Nifras said that, despite these problems, the city has performed better than other LGU's in the region. He said the machinery of the local government is working to improve tax collection, which is the lifeblood of the LGU's.

Meanwhile, Badajos said the markets, which are categorized under the economic enterprise, has collectibles of about P29 million which has accumulated since 2002.

She said the Market Committee was able to come up with some innovations or strategies on how to collect. However, they have difficulty collecting especially because an ordinance was passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod condoning the interest on delinquent taxes, she said.

Based on the Market Code, delinquency of stall owners in the payment of their stall rentals is a ground for the closure of their business, Badajos said. The City Treasurer's Office is not empowered to close them, she said, since the power is with the chief executive.

Badajos said the stall rental ranges from P800 to P1,000 a month.

Personally, Badajos said she is in favor of the privatization of the markets. But this will depend on the local officials, she said.*CGS

[JEFFjr_25]

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Nice pics @Jay. Thanks.:)

[jaywalker]

You're welcome Migs!;)

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[jaywalker]

Metal welding training
open for Negrenses

A Training-Workshop on Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas Welding will be conducted by the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines-Negros Occidental Chapter on June 18 to 20 at the Technology and Livelihood Development Center , at Gatuslao Extension, Bacolod City , organizers said in a press release.

The technical training, in coordination with the Department of Science and Technology and the Department of Trade and Industry, will have resource speakers from the Metals Industry Research and Development Center .

MIG-MAG welding involves a process of using an arc struck between a consumable electrode or filler metal and the sheet metal to be welded. This form of welding is a very versatile process, resulting in lower welding time.

Small and medium enterprises from the furniture, metalworking, gifts and houseware, and related sectors are encouraged to participate, well as those from the academe and government involved in related fields, the press release said.

Registration fee is P1,500, inclusive of meals, materials and kits.

Those who wish for more information may visit the DTI office, 3rd Floor Prudential life Building, San Juan-Luzuriaga Sts., Bacolod City or call 433-0250 and 708-2323.*

[jaywalker]

USLS-IS eyes SGVL nat'l title

To play a “good game” every time they set foot inside the court is coach Malot Lozada's usual reminder to the members of the University of St. La Salle-Integrated School girls' volleyball team who will be battling top teams from Manila, Cebu, and Iloilo in the June 10-12 national finals of the Shakey's Girls Volleyball League at the USLS Covered Court.

Despite the homecourt advantage, Lozada said the USLS-IS is a very young team compared to their counterparts from the Hope Christian High School which topped the Manila eliminations and the Southwestern University Foundation that won the title in Cebu.

“The Manila team is more matured compared to our squad and I always remind the players to focus their attention to the game and not to allow lapses in defense,” Lozada said.

She said winning championship games is just a bonus. The most important aspect of the competition is how to become a better team and how to improve your skills as an individual player, the coach said.

But while Lozada considers the national finals as an opportunity to improve the young USLS-IS squad, team captain Gianes Floradelle Dolar hopes that this time, USLS-IS will prevail against defending champion Hope Christian High School.

The incoming Nursing freshman said the national finals will be her last game for the USLS-IS and like her teammates, she is determined to give her best to capture the crown and get back at the Hope Christian School whose core of players compose the squad that beat them in the recent Palarong Pambansa in Puerto Princesa.

“Like us, the Manila school will be playing without any reinforcement from other schools and we hope that this time, we will win against them,” Dolar said.* with reports from Adrian Bobe

[jaywalker]

Bago to host badminton tilt

Badminton players in Negros Occidental will be showing off their skills and pit talents against each other when the 1 st Negros Unity Cup Badminton Tour '08 opens on June 28 at the new Bago City Racket Sports and Indoor Badminton Center in Bago City .

Initiated by the Bagoeño Shutters' Club and supported by former 4 th District Congressman Carlos Cojuangco, the event also aims to strengthen badminton as a sports discipline in the province and in Western Visayas .

Aside from host Negros Occidental, expected to join in the tournament are players from the cities of Cebu, Iloilo , Roxas and Dumaguete.

Competition will be played in Men/Ladies Doubles Open, Class A, B, C, D and Mixed Doubles Open.

To spice up the event, surprise prizes will be given to the participants, Bagoeño Shutters' Club president Jerome Galunan Jr. said.

He added that a registration fee of P500 to be spent on Dry Fit Shirts and tournament prizes will be collected from the participants.

Aside from the championship trophy, the tournament winner will also receive badminton rackets and cash prize while the runner-up will take home a trophy and special prizes, Galunan said.*NAB

[jaywalker]

Friday, June 06, 2008
'White shrimp' to spur Negros shrimp industry

THE head of the Cruz Aquaculture Corp., Philip Cruz, is upbeat that the popularity, acceptability, and marketability of the "white shrimp" (Penaeus Vannamei) species over the "black tiger" (Penaeus Monodon) in the world market is a signal to Negros shrimp industry that it is time to shift gears.

Asian vannamei culture producers alone cover 81 percent of the world market.

Figures from the Negros Prawn Producers showed that presently, there are 650 hectares of active shrimp ponds, which produce 80 percent monodon and only 20 percent vannamei.

"Given all the advantages of growing vannamei, the present 20 percent can be conservatively increased to more than 50 percent. Thus, you would see how the Negros shrimp industry would be revitalized. You would see sprawling shrimp ponds just like in the 80s," Cruz said.

Cruz explained that the Latin American species, more popularly known by its scientific name, vannamei, is disease-free as sources of its broodstocks (parent shrimp) are of reputable sellers unlike the monodon (black tiger), which is sourced from breeders.

"With the high cost of fuel, little wonder that domestic prices of monodon shrimp is more than P300 a kilo. With vannamei, this will be reduced to P200 or less and therefore even the Filipinos can afford to eat shrimp," he added.

Vannamei feeds contain 25 to 30 percent protein while monodon contains 40 to 45 percent protein. Cruz explained that, "since protein produces ammonia, monodon growers change pond water once a week to protect it while vannamei growers change water for more than a month."

"Think of the savings a grower earns with vannamei than with monodon." he added.

The problem, Cruz said, is that "we have not develop the shrimp industry the way Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan and others did."

Shrimp, Cruz said, is the only seafood that is expensive enough and exportable to build "value adding" machineries and structures for the production of shrimp party-plates preparation, shrimp cocktail cuisines and ready-to-eat microwavable packages.

"After the economic slump in the 80s, Negros pond owners shifted to milkfish (bangus) and some to mudfish (tilapia). The 650-hectare remaining active shrimp ponds are found mostly in the north, from Victorias, E.B. Magalona, Silay, Talisay while in the south, we have Bago and Pontevedra," Cruz said.

Cruz stressed milkfish and mudfish culture, which makes up most of the ponds in Negros, are not viable enough for world competition.

Besides, five value adding structures closed down in Negros because of disease attacks on monodon, he said.

"For now, we are unable to catch up with our Asian neighbors. With the onset of the vannamei, however, we can serve domestic needs and export at the same time," he added. (GAS)

[boy muscovado]

btw,
whats wrong with our airport? gawd, wala pa isa ka tuig wala na ga andar ang duwa ka xray machines. now all the apssengers are required to open the bags.
and the security officer who does the body check. hmmmm does he really do his job?
for one, we were never required to take off shoes or any footwear during the security check which is mandatory in all airports, AFAIK.
They have indeed opened my bag, but, did they even care to check what;s hidden at the bottom of my bag? ang ibabaw lng gin lantaw nila.
There was no drug and bomb sniffing dogs.
what if there 's one bad rottenh tomato who tried to join us on our flight back to manila?
This is not the first time that ive returned to manila via bacoldo. but this is the only time ive seen this kind of security lapses.

Actually migs amo man na ang na observe ko, kng i compare la labot luzon, ang sa davao or sa cebu na security, ka lax gid kaayo, not mentioning nga international airport ang davao kag cebu but budlay lng kung kis-a kng indi pa pag lukpan indi pa mag giho...rjust a thought lng wala na ya warranty ang mga bag o nga mga xray machines haw? pa islan nila tani, kay gna compromise na ang security sng mga gasakay ya.:ohno:

The X-ray machines are busted because of the power failures, kanugon gani, but I've read repairs are underway.

Not sure about the body check.

Nope, di naman lahat ng airport pinapatanggal ka ng shoes. At the Narita Intl Airport, di kami pinatanggal ng shoes, maybe because of more sophisticated equipment, but yes, in NAIA, the same procedure is followed.

Yep, ma-compromise gid ang security because of manual checking of luggage.

Bomb sniffing dogs are really not needed when the detectors and the x ray machines are operational, but since they aren't for the mean time, we need them.

There was no removal of shoes the last 2 times I went through the Manila Domestic Airport/Cebu Pacific Terminal...I wonder why? May sign pa nga "It is not necessary to remove your shoes..." at the terminal door^^

I've heared that those X-ray machines are from the old Bacolod Airport, so if this is the case it must be replace with a new one..maybe on of the contributing factors that made the xray's malfunction is the age of the xray's apart from the power shortage...

The X-ray Machines of Bacolod-Silay Airport are brand new. It was bought together with the airport's firetrucks. Maybe it doesn't have "back-up" power so it conked out with the fluctuations:cheers:

i hope this coming september ngc will open na and more opportunity to bacolod esp. on that area. tani man lang indi na paghilabtan sang iban da nga gasabotahe sang project ni mayor bing. imbis tani suportahan na lang. goodluck

My mother said they are transferring their offices to the government center by July bacause they are targeting the inaguration at the last week of July.

BoC tops mid-year
collection target

The Bureau of Customs Negros Occidental exceeded its midyear collection target by about 100 percent or almost double the ceiling set by the national government, a press release from the BOC said.
Its total mid year collection is about P35 million while the year round target set by the Department of Finance is P75 million, it said.

All these were made possible through the dedication and hard work of the officers and staff of BOC Negros Occidental headed by its Collector Julius Premediles. The Bureau is under the control and supervision of District Collector Roberto Madrid, the release said.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo congratulated Premediles for the exemplary performance of the BOC in the province during her official visit to Bacolod City last May 22, 2008.

Julius Premediles was a classmate of mine in high school....he was my archrival :lol::lol:

Friday, June 06, 2008
'White shrimp' to spur Negros shrimp industry

THE head of the Cruz Aquaculture Corp., Philip Cruz, is upbeat that the popularity, acceptability, and marketability of the "white shrimp" (Penaeus Vannamei) species over the "black tiger" (Penaeus Monodon) in the world market is a signal to Negros shrimp industry that it is time to shift gears.

Asian vannamei culture producers alone cover 81 percent of the world market.


Wow....so that means ma resurrect na gid ang "LUKON"....he hehehehe.....ma stock na ko gali anti-histamine sini :lol::lol::lol:

[BYAHILO]

^^ hmmmm i wonder why they posted that sign na no need to take off shoes. because everytime i get out of manila, whether i use the T2 or the domestic terminal, its a policy to remove footwear, unless you are a VIP with prior clearance from the airport authority.