RXS | Roxas Airport

[Simplegurl18]

Originally Posted by arianespace

Its in the Philippine Yearbook bro. Grab a copy of it.

By the way, its the very reason why PAL fly the 330, the 340 or the 747 to Gensan.

thanks for the heads up, no beef here.

heck, in this region, Roxas City is the Seafood Capital.
fly in and check Roxas out

[k3nny17]

Roxas City is the seafood capital because of the varieties of seafood available whole year round. Name any seafood and it is available here. In terms of volume, even iloilo can surpassed roxas city even gensan because of its long coast line but some seafoods cannot be found their.

Can you name a city exporting angel wings (diwal)? Roxas City is also producing tuna.

[eskaryote]

OT...

Originally Posted by shakilur_06

Seafoods Along Baybay Beach, Roxas City Capiz










Photography by: Francis Nunez Balgos

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The CAPIZ SHELL is also famous too...



Capiz shells, which are round and translucent white, add glamor and elegance to a chandelier. You can replicate a capiz shell with surprising accuracy using wax paper, which imitates the translucent nature of the shell. Sew the doubled wax paper rounds together in long columns, mimicking the columns of capiz shells that hang from genuine capiz shell chandeliers. Making a wax-paper shell chandelier, which incorporates a recycled lampshade, costs a tiny fraction of the price of a capiz shell chandelier, which retails for several thousand dollars

Capiz shells are small translucent round shells originally discovered on Capiz Island in the Philippine area of the South Seas. Dying them dates back to when the Spanish introduced Christianity to the area in the 1500s, and church building supplies were needed. They were dyed, and Spanish craftsmen fashioned them into windows, copying the stained glass principle. You can still find some of the original windows constructed from dyed Capiz shells on the Island of Capiz. All natural dyes were used to give the shells vivid colors. It's easier to dye a Capiz shell now using manufactured acid dyes..



A total of 270 varities of seafoods
http://www.roxascity.gov.ph/photos_seafoods01.htm

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About Capiz Chandeliers
By Mary Cockrill, eHow Contributor

Authentic capiz chandeliers are crafted from the exterior flat shell of the windowpane oyster. Capiz shells are harvested from the Philippine and Indonesian Islands. Skilled, native artisans handcraft these spectacular chandeliers. Machine-manufactured capiz shells are used to create faux replicas of the authentic capiz chandelier. With many styles available, the capiz chandelier sparks visual interest in any home decor

Origin
In earlier times the capiz shell was used to make windows. These small square translucent shells were held together by strips of wood, creating the panes of windows. Consequently this specific oyster became known as the windowpane oyster. In more recent times Asian fisherman would collect these oysters for their meat, discarding the shells. Creativity was sparked into handcrafting these spectacular shells into elaborate capiz wind chimes and chandeliers.

Decor
Capiz chandeliers are well suited for the tropical decor. A simplistic beachfront cottage or an extravagant island mansion would be enhanced by a striking capiz chandelier. Sun rooms filled with wicker furniture and bright island colors are ideal locations for hanging a capiz chandelier. The shabby chic decor in a bedroom or dining area would appreciate the addition of a shimmering chandelier created out of capiz shells.

Styles
The round design of the traditional crystal chandelier is mimicked by one, two or three tiers of the capiz chandelier. The shells do not touch but are placed closely together, giving it a full luxurious appearance. Capiz shells are a natural white color. Pink, amber, sea green and blue are colors that the capiz shell can be dyed to create colorful contemporary chandeliers.

Authentic or Imitation
Authentic handcrafted capiz chandeliers are radiantly luminescent when the light radiates through them. An imitation is frequently made of plastic and not as iridescent. Sometimes visually distinguishing between the two is difficult. One telltale factor pointing to a replica is often the price. A faux capiz chandelier will be lower in price as compared to the significantly higher priced authentic capiz chandelier.

[eskaryote]

Originally Posted by arianespace

If I may interrupt. The claim of Roxas City or the province as Seafood Capital in particular is FLAWED. That is a fact of fiction promoted by DOT.

General Santos alone has 10 times more export earnings from tuna than the whole panay island output combined.

The biggest of them all is also found in Mindanao. The place is called Zamboanga. If you happen to find a sardine can, care free to look where it is canned. The same can you find here in the Philippines is the same can you find in japan, Singapore, hong kong, the united states, middle east and europe. Fish output there are transported by shiploads to different part of the world.

And why are they there? Because Celebes and Sulu have abundant supply of marine products.

If you are in Iloilo, Kalibo, Roxas or Caticlan, ask your local fish dealer where he gets his SEAFOOD from and they will tell you the answer. If you are in Iloilo, watch the roro boat from bacolod and tell me what vehicle you always find other than cars and buses. FISH CARS. And they are coming from one place, Zamboanga.

FYI. Now back to regular programming.

If you have TUNA and SARDINES being exported as your basis (per volume) to be called your city as Seafood Capital then CAPIZ have it too. Philippines is an archipelago but we are speaking of "DIFFERENT SPECIES here and not by VOLUME"..CAPIZ doesn't need to campaign more 'coz we have been recognized in the WORLD ---->> 'CAPIZ SHELLS'...not only exported around the globe but the name "CAPIZ" as literally being recognized in the WORLD (see posts above). The abundance of marine life makes Roxas City the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines." This environment-friendly city is home to one of the richest fishing grounds in the country. Seafoods?? name it coz we have it.

[k3nny17]

try reading this

Originally Posted by k3nny17

Shark-eating 'In' in Roxas City?

ROXAS CITY, Capiz - Reports have it that sharks, which abound in the Visayan Seas, are fast-becoming a normal part of the cuisine of many households in this Panay Island city.

[DJ Mike]

Sino kumukontra sa pagiging Seafoods Capital ng Roxas City???


PM me.. i would like to invite you here sa Capiz. Lets eat Seafoods.

[eskaryote]

Originally Posted by arianespace

If I may interrupt. The claim of Roxas City or the province as Seafood Capital in particular is FLAWED. That is a fact of fiction promoted by DOT.

General Santos alone has 10 times more export earnings from tuna than the whole panay island output combined.

The biggest of them all is also found in Mindanao. The place is called Zamboanga. If you happen to find a sardine can, care free to look where it is canned. The same can you find here in the Philippines is the same can you find in japan, Singapore, hong kong, the united states, middle east and europe. Fish output there are transported by shiploads to different part of the world.

And why are they there? Because Celebes and Sulu have abundant supply of marine products.

If you are in Iloilo, Kalibo, Roxas or Caticlan, ask your local fish dealer where he gets his SEAFOOD from and they will tell you the answer. If you are in Iloilo, watch the roro boat from bacolod and tell me what vehicle you always find other than cars and buses. FISH CARS. And they are coming from one place, Zamboanga.

FYI. Now back to regular programming.

SYO NA ANG PREMYO AS TUNA CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES...

SA AMIN ANG SEAFOODS CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES...Siguro naman wla kayong 'ANGEL WINGS at CAPIZ SHELLS???' familiar ka?? if not, then punta ka dito sa amin...

Seafoods nga dba?? hindi lang tuna...hays...halika dito sa ROxas City at ng matikman mo lahat ng klase ng seafoods. Marami din tuna dito pero hindi namin kiniclaim na tuna capital km kasi inyong inyo na. Ang bangus namin mas masarap pa sa bangus ng Dagupan...Pero di namin kiniclaim un dahil nsa amin na ang titulo na Seafoods Capital..

Sa 'flawed' na sinasabi mo sa DOT campaign then send them feedback and have a petition kumbakit di kyo narecognize...Malapit na ang CAPIZTAHAN this April 2012 punta ka dito dahl madami kaming bisita na cabinet secretaries para tikman ang seafoods namin...

Masyado kaming naoffend dahil may isa pa lang kumukontra sa trono namin hahahaha...

Hindi po volume ang basehan ng pagiging seafoods capital. kung paramihan din lng ng tuna sa inyo na titulo. paramihan naman tayo ng seafood products from fresh to dried seafoods name it.

[dagoldol]

Originally Posted by arianespace

If I may interrupt. The claim of Roxas City or the province as Seafood Capital in particular is FLAWED. That is a fact of fiction promoted by DOT.

General Santos alone has 10 times more export earnings from tuna than the whole panay island output combined.

The biggest of them all is also found in Mindanao. The place is called Zamboanga. If you happen to find a sardine can, care free to look where it is canned. The same can you find here in the Philippines is the same can you find in japan, Singapore, hong kong, the united states, middle east and europe. Fish output there are transported by shiploads to different part of the world.

And why are they there? Because Celebes and Sulu have abundant supply of marine products.

If you are in Iloilo, Kalibo, Roxas or Caticlan, ask your local fish dealer where he gets his SEAFOOD from and they will tell you the answer. If you are in Iloilo, watch the roro boat from bacolod and tell me what vehicle you always find other than cars and buses. FISH CARS. And they are coming from one place, Zamboanga.

FYI. Now back to regular programming.

Gensan is the undisputed Tuna Capital of the Philippines; but they don't have the VARIETY of seafoods that we have... Visited Gensan last year (my 2nd time) and confirmed this in the various restaurants that we ate in.. We had tuna from breakfast to dinner and they serve it in many ways..

Our visitors also comment and appreciate the UNIQUE, fresh taste of our seafoods. This comes from the right mix of salt and fresh water which gives it a "manamis-namis" taste

Our family has been in the fishpond industry in Panay island since the 1960s. You (or your fish dealer friends) are WRONG when you say that most of our (Panay Island + Boracay) Seafood comes from Mindanao (Gensan or Zamboanga); As mentioned, we have them in excess already so we ship them out.. Since Roxas Airport has only one morning flight (7am next flight is 1130am upwards), the bulk of seafoods from Capiz are shipped thru Kalibo or Iloilo's morning flights for the Manila Market.

We don't have to tell you that we do have our share of canning plants here as well. One crab meat facility exports and maintains direct restaurant outlets worldwide..

So be advised on your choice of (FLAWED) words so that you don't appear to be arrogant (or stupid).

Yes back to "regular programming".. this is an AIRPORT THREAD - so it's either we stick to the topic (or leave).. or stay but practice Propriety (especially towards our host) so that "Goodwill" is established and enhanced thru this forum!!

[dagoldol]

Landed at Roxas airport today. Arrival area so congested. Peeked into the departure area which seems more decent..

[DJ Mike]

Originally Posted by eskaryote

SYO NA ANG PREMYO AS TUNA CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES...

SA AMIN ANG SEAFOODS CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES...Siguro naman wla kayong 'ANGEL WINGS at CAPIZ SHELLS???' familiar ka?? if not, then punta ka dito sa amin...

Seafoods nga dba?? hindi lang tuna...hays...halika dito sa ROxas City at ng matikman mo lahat ng klase ng seafoods. Marami din tuna dito pero hindi namin kiniclaim na tuna capital km kasi inyong inyo na. Ang bangus namin mas masarap pa sa bangus ng Dagupan...Pero di namin kiniclaim un dahil nsa amin na ang titulo na Seafoods Capital..

Sa 'flawed' na sinasabi mo sa DOT campaign then send them feedback and have a petition kumbakit di kyo narecognize...Malapit na ang CAPIZTAHAN this April 2012 punta ka dito dahl madami kaming bisita na cabinet secretaries para tikman ang seafoods namin...

Masyado kaming naoffend dahil may isa pa lang kumukontra sa trono namin hahahaha...

Hindi po volume ang basehan ng pagiging seafoods capital. kung paramihan din lng ng tuna sa inyo na titulo. paramihan naman tayo ng seafood products from fresh to dried seafoods name it.

ROCK AND ROLL!! !!!! Weke Weke!! ! Haha. Say mo Kontra partido? punta kana kasi dito.

[Aerolineas]

Kaya nga yata may PLAN na i-Expand ang Cargo Facilities ng RXS nabasa ko lang siguro 1 1/2 months ago lang yun. For Seafood exports, kung may makahanap ng Article post nalang dito, for reference. Kailangan talaga sa RXS yun pag natuloy.

[k3nny17]

The same normal number flights this Holy Week

[Simplegurl18]

Originally Posted by Aerolineas

Kaya nga yata may PLAN na i-Expand ang Cargo Facilities ng RXS nabasa ko lang siguro 1 1/2 months ago lang yun. For Seafood exports, kung may makahanap ng Article post nalang dito, for reference. Kailangan talaga sa RXS yun pag natuloy.

even if you take out the passenger numbers of Roxas Airport by half.
I think cargo volume and its value can actually sustain flights there.

[SamwiseGamgee]

Originally Posted by arianespace

If I may interrupt. The claim of Roxas City or the province as Seafood Capital in particular is FLAWED. That is a fact of fiction promoted by DOT.

General Santos alone has 10 times more export earnings from tuna than the whole panay island output combined.

The biggest of them all is also found in Mindanao. The place is called Zamboanga. If you happen to find a sardine can, care free to look where it is canned. The same can you find here in the Philippines is the same can you find in japan, Singapore, hong kong, the united states, middle east and europe. Fish output there are transported by shiploads to different part of the world.

And why are they there? Because Celebes and Sulu have abundant supply of marine products.

If you are in Iloilo, Kalibo, Roxas or Caticlan, ask your local fish dealer where he gets his SEAFOOD from and they will tell you the answer. If you are in Iloilo, watch the roro boat from bacolod and tell me what vehicle you always find other than cars and buses. FISH CARS. And they are coming from one place, Zamboanga.

FYI. Now back to regular programming.

Please note the title: "SEAFOOD", which includes ALL edible lifeforms from the sea.

Everyone recognizes Roxas as the SEAFOOD capital. Nobody disagrees that GenSan is the TUNA capital and Zamboanga is the "SARDINES" (or to be exact, TAMBAN) capital of the Philippines.

Now back to regular programming.

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INSIDE ROXAS AIRPORT...
Photo-credits to the owner ----> http://d0ctrine.com/2012/03/14/anoth...roxas-airport/
































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[archer316]

Originally Posted by SamwiseGamgee

Please note the title: "SEAFOOD", which includes ALL edible lifeforms from the sea.

Everyone recognizes Roxas as the SEAFOOD capital. Nobody disagrees that GenSan is the TUNA capital and Zamboanga is the "SARDINES" (or to be exact, TAMBAN) capital of the Philippines.

Now back to regular programming.

I absolutely agree!!! That's why it's called "SEAFOOD" because it refers to everything edible from the sea. From fishes to crustaceans, to mollusks, and even weeds...We don't claim to be TUNA nor SARDINES capital since it's not the ONLY thing that we can offer. Indeed we are not the largest exporter of tuna and sardines but Roxas offers MORE!! Who cares about your canned sardines factory, it can also be found in Cebu, Laguna, Manila and so on. But mind you, we have CANNED OYSTER FACTORY here in Roxas and for sure you haven't tasted one coz it's exclusive for foreign export and not for local market as what you do with your sardines!

Now stay tune to the REAL PROGRAMMING!!!

[litigs]

Originally Posted by archer316

I absolutely agree!!! That's why it's called "SEAFOOD" because it refers to everything edible from the sea. From fishes to crustaceans, to mollusks, and even weeds...We don't claim to be TUNA nor SARDINES capital since it's not the ONLY thing that we can offer. Indeed we are not the largest exporter of tuna and sardines but Roxas offers MORE!! Who cares about your canned sardines factory, it can also be found in Cebu, Laguna, Manila and so on. But mind you, we have CANNED OYSTER FACTORY here in Roxas and for sure you haven't tasted one coz it's exclusive for foreign export and not for local market as what you do with your sardines!

Now stay tune to the REAL PROGRAMMING!!!

It appears that everyone is converging in defense of the " Seafood Capital" while yearning to resume to regular programming; speaking of which, if the aquamarine exports is helping propel Roxas Airport, how come the cargo building is still not in the picture? Did CAAP miss something for the past 20yrs?. On another note, the squid on skewers is indeed mouthwatering and I can only imagine this will be cooked fresh on the grill. Let's set the title discussion aside, let me just fly in and savour the food cooked "Roxas" style!

[archer316]

Originally Posted by litigs

It appears that everyone is converging in defense of the " Seafood Capital" while yearning to resume to regular programming; speaking of which, if the aquamarine exports is helping propel Roxas Airport, how come the cargo building is still not in the picture? Did CAAP miss something for the past 20yrs?. On another note, the squid on skewers is indeed mouthwatering and I can only imagine this will be cooked fresh on the grill. Let's set the title discussion aside, let me just fly in and savour the food cooked "Roxas" style!

Of course we have rights to rest our case first before we go back to the right track of thread. Try putting urself on our shoes and den conclude how wud u feel if sum1 questions the integrity of ur home. How do u expect us to react where we try to make friends and welcum every1 in our humble abode den sum1 will mocked us down. Reason why we are left behind by our neighbors becoz of our "crab" mentality. Why can't we be happy of our brother's achievements? Remember we are 1 as a country!
Anyway, a lot has been said, I strongly suggest and hope dat ur plans of visiting roxas wl materialize. We assure u dat u will enjoi ur stay here. If possible, it wud be nice if u can visit us dis April 13 onwards bcoz it is in time of our "CAPIZtahan Festival" for sure u will really enjoi and see d real beauty dat ROXAS, CAPIZ and the CAPIZNON can offer.

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Everyone is invited to experience the savor of the 'SEAFOODS CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES'