Ciudad Amurallada: Intramuros de Manila

[manileño]

^ i dont like this lim. i think his trying to dismantle previous administration's projects is just a waste of time and money when it could have been allocated for more redevelopment projects. Functionality. Roads can also be converted to promenades especially when they have cultural worth and strip functionality. Thats also function right there. Anyway, about Baywalk, it could still be rescued if they could at least allot a portion of it to patio dining. a building or pier along the bay that would house all these restaurants would be an ideal solution.

[manileño]

^ i dont like this lim. i think his trying to dismantle previous administration's projects is just a waste of time and money when it could have been allocated for more redevelopment projects. Functionality. Roads can also be converted to promenades especially when they have cultural worth and strip functionality. Thats also function right there. Anyway, about Baywalk, it could still be rescued if they could at least allot a portion of it to patio dining. a building or pier along the bay that would house all these restaurants would be an ideal solution.

[Wonderboy]

Yup, that's why I lament the dismantling of small restaurants on Baywalk. That "strip" was a hit among Manileños and even by people living on the outskirts of Metro Manila. And even if I have a love-hate relationship with Baywalk (I hate those sputnik lights, dinosaurs, large Coke and coffee ads, and tasteless designs of the restos), I can honestly say that that side of Manila gained popularity and recognition.

The problem with some of Atienza's projects particularly turning Calle Muelle del Rio into a promenade is that there's no foresight. That area, even if it has been paved with bricks costing 40 pesos each, has been neglected for so many months now. I passed by the area a couple of times when I was attending a seminar in Intramuros and I was the only person walking on the "promenade" because there were illegal squatters on the area and true enough, some rugby boys sitting on the benches. You cannot just pave the area and leave it at that.

Lim and Atienza doesn't know how to plan well. Again, before an area is turned into something "functional," it has be studied well before one makes a decision. Oftentimes, a good decision only entails common sense and nothing else.

[Wonderboy]

Yup, that's why I lament the dismantling of small restaurants on Baywalk. That "strip" was a hit among Manileños and even by people living on the outskirts of Metro Manila. And even if I have a love-hate relationship with Baywalk (I hate those sputnik lights, dinosaurs, large Coke and coffee ads, and tasteless designs of the restos), I can honestly say that that side of Manila gained popularity and recognition.

The problem with some of Atienza's projects particularly turning Calle Muelle del Rio into a promenade is that there's no foresight. That area, even if it has been paved with bricks costing 40 pesos each, has been neglected for so many months now. I passed by the area a couple of times when I was attending a seminar in Intramuros and I was the only person walking on the "promenade" because there were illegal squatters on the area and true enough, some rugby boys sitting on the benches. You cannot just pave the area and leave it at that.

Lim and Atienza doesn't know how to plan well. Again, before an area is turned into something "functional," it has be studied well before one makes a decision. Oftentimes, a good decision only entails common sense and nothing else.

[dancethingy]

^ Lim is wasting his time by systematically dismantling all of atienza's projects. Its like he has no original idea or comprehensive plan for manila other than undoing all of atienza's projects

Why can't manila get an urban planner as a mayor?

[dancethingy]

^ Lim is wasting his time by systematically dismantling all of atienza's projects. Its like he has no original idea or comprehensive plan for manila other than undoing all of atienza's projects

Why can't manila get an urban planner as a mayor?

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[Pinoy_ako]

Overture,

Another shot of the San Agustin church and the encircling walls of the gardens. The first building to the left was the refectorio built during the late 19th century. The scalloped roof of San Agustin can be seen, just to the left of the post.

[Pinoy_ako]

Overture,

Another shot of the San Agustin church and the encircling walls of the gardens. The first building to the left was the refectorio built during the late 19th century. The scalloped roof of San Agustin can be seen, just to the left of the post.

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Jun, I sent you an email.

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Jun, I sent you an email.

[Pinoy_ako]

Bogs,

Nakuha ko yung latest. Thanks. Meron bang kagaya nito?

[Pinoy_ako]

Bogs,

Nakuha ko yung latest. Thanks. Meron bang kagaya nito?

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Headlines
Intramuros exec axed for graft
By Mayen Jaymalin
Friday, August 24, 2007

Malacañang has ordered the dismissal of Intramuros Administration (IA) chief Dominador Ferrer Jr. for irregularities over the relocation of squatters and the pay parking scheme inside the Walled City.

Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, acting on the authority of President Arroyo, approved the recommendation of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) to dismiss Ferrer.

In a 12-page decision, the PAGC declared Ferrer guilty of violating the Code of Conduct of Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees and the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act for illegally collecting P3 million in cash advances.

Ferrer, however, pointed out there was nothing irregular in evicting the squatters from Maestranza Compound in Intramuros, claiming that he had complied with all the government requirements and regulations in driving out illegal settlers in the area.

“Just like other cases where a decision has been reached, I am entitled to ask for reconsideration. I hope and pray that the case will be reviewed and hopefully they will see the light and I will be cleared of the charges,” Ferrer added.

Ferrer came under fire from his employees, who have accused their boss of issuing cash advances since 2004 allegedly to defray the cost of trucking and other services necessary for the relocation of squatters from the Maestranza Compound.

Aside from releasing the cash advances to himself, it was also learned that Ferrer procured trucking services from another company and paid in cash despite the IA having a standing contract for such services.

According to PAGC, Ferrer contracted trucking services without appropriate bidding and resorted to cash advances “with dubious circumstances.”

“There is also something doubtful about the payroll submitted to the Commission on Audit, particularly the way persons listed, presumably people from informal settler communities, signed using different pens. It is quite unusual for such persons under their circumstances to have ready pens available,” PAGC noted.

In May 2004, Ferrer also entered into a new P5.9 million pay parking management contract in an effort to supposedly rationalize vehicular traffic flow in Intramuros and use the streets as parking spaces.

Prior to the signing of the contract, the supposed winning bidder, R.R. Alberto Construction, demanded a higher offer but finally agreed to a contract price that was 50 percent lower.

PAGC said the contract price entered into by Ferrer proved to be disadvantageous for the government and no requisite bidding was held.

“Evidence on record supported inference that the revision of the contract was premeditated and therefore the respondent (Ferrer) must he held accountable,” the PAGC said.

PAGC also recommended the forfeiture of Ferrer’s retirement benefits and cancellation of his civil service eligibility.

http://philstar.com/index.php?Headli...id=20070823190

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Headlines
Intramuros exec axed for graft
By Mayen Jaymalin
Friday, August 24, 2007

Malacañang has ordered the dismissal of Intramuros Administration (IA) chief Dominador Ferrer Jr. for irregularities over the relocation of squatters and the pay parking scheme inside the Walled City.

Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, acting on the authority of President Arroyo, approved the recommendation of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) to dismiss Ferrer.

In a 12-page decision, the PAGC declared Ferrer guilty of violating the Code of Conduct of Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees and the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act for illegally collecting P3 million in cash advances.

Ferrer, however, pointed out there was nothing irregular in evicting the squatters from Maestranza Compound in Intramuros, claiming that he had complied with all the government requirements and regulations in driving out illegal settlers in the area.

“Just like other cases where a decision has been reached, I am entitled to ask for reconsideration. I hope and pray that the case will be reviewed and hopefully they will see the light and I will be cleared of the charges,” Ferrer added.

Ferrer came under fire from his employees, who have accused their boss of issuing cash advances since 2004 allegedly to defray the cost of trucking and other services necessary for the relocation of squatters from the Maestranza Compound.

Aside from releasing the cash advances to himself, it was also learned that Ferrer procured trucking services from another company and paid in cash despite the IA having a standing contract for such services.

According to PAGC, Ferrer contracted trucking services without appropriate bidding and resorted to cash advances “with dubious circumstances.”

“There is also something doubtful about the payroll submitted to the Commission on Audit, particularly the way persons listed, presumably people from informal settler communities, signed using different pens. It is quite unusual for such persons under their circumstances to have ready pens available,” PAGC noted.

In May 2004, Ferrer also entered into a new P5.9 million pay parking management contract in an effort to supposedly rationalize vehicular traffic flow in Intramuros and use the streets as parking spaces.

Prior to the signing of the contract, the supposed winning bidder, R.R. Alberto Construction, demanded a higher offer but finally agreed to a contract price that was 50 percent lower.

PAGC said the contract price entered into by Ferrer proved to be disadvantageous for the government and no requisite bidding was held.

“Evidence on record supported inference that the revision of the contract was premeditated and therefore the respondent (Ferrer) must he held accountable,” the PAGC said.

PAGC also recommended the forfeiture of Ferrer’s retirement benefits and cancellation of his civil service eligibility.

http://philstar.com/index.php?Headli...id=20070823190

[ArkiLurker]

Originally Posted by Animo

Iglesia de Sto. Domingo ca. 1907
La iglesia de Santo Domingo (estilo gotico) en la Plaza España antes de la destrucción.

Nakakapanghinayang talaga itong simbahan na 'to. Look at those spires! Very elegant.

[ArkiLurker]

Originally Posted by Animo

Iglesia de Sto. Domingo ca. 1907
La iglesia de Santo Domingo (estilo gotico) en la Plaza España antes de la destrucción.

Nakakapanghinayang talaga itong simbahan na 'to. Look at those spires! Very elegant.