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MFAT – SOCCSKSARGEN SUMMER SAFARI PART 2

atty_magman — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:54:28 +0000

meet with Davao Bloggers and lunch in Ranchero Grill

arrived in Davao past 12.

a little tragedy happened: an oil spill occured at the back of the van. two containers of Mamsue’s Spanish Sardines cracked and the oil leaked along the area. so sorry sa nangyari..

but back to Ranchero in Davao. we had a little getting to know with the Davao Bloggers and ate a very sumptuos lunch full of seafoods. but since i cannot digest seafoods (except for fish), and unless i want to carry a “Hitch” face during the rest of the trip, i did stick with the meat.

here are some pics of the food we ate (courtesy of Chiq Montes)

kinilaw is yummy!

i think this is sinuglaw

this is my favorite Ranchero dish: the baby back ribs! super likey i had the whole dish… kiber ko sa iba magpakalasing sila sa seafood, basta ako, the baby is mine!

di ko to natikman… masyado na akong focused sa baby.

tinikman ko to since i am a big fan of bangus. but after nang natikman ko tong sinigang na bangus na may hint of shrimp, i ate the fish and set the soup aside. yummy ang fish ha?

kiver

and this garlic chicken is yummy too!!!

don’t worry about Ding. happy yan deep inside.

nagfefeeling socialite with this fruit juices *i remember, the waiter is nanginginig na because hindi tinantanan sa pagkuha ng pic. lolz*

yummy fruits for dessert!

after an hour or so, we had no choice but to leave Davao. yes, it was my first time in Davao and we had to leave soon for General Santos. oh well, more to come!

Davao – CDO Bloggers: one or two punds heavier each.

so if you are in Davao City, i highly recommend Ranchero Grill. it’s located in Tionko corner Arellano Streets, near Bagko Sentral. telephon numbers 225-1199 or 226-8679 and you can visit Ranchero Grill’s Facebook Page. and yes, thank you Ranchero for the lunch!

next stop – GENERAL SANTOS CITY!

6969,

atty magman

isn’t the rotating blackout enough?

atty_magman — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:59:43 +0000

*eyeroll*

sige pa pa pogi points pa kayo. eat your cake while you still can.

NDCC recommends state of calamity in Mindanao

The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) on Wednesday recommended that Mindanao be placed under a state of calamity as the power crisis continues to threaten the southern Philippine region.

NDCC chairman and Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales told reporters at Camp Aguinaldo that he expects President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to immediately issue a presidential proclamation for the NDCC recommendation, because “she’s very concerned.”

Gonzales said the declaration would allow the government to use its calamity fund and give it “more freedom” in making “short-term solutions” for the ill-effects of the El Niño phenomenon.

Since February, portions of Mindanao has been suffering from frequent brownouts that normally last between five to eight hours, caused by a 700-Megawatt power shortage.

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Gonzales said officials from the national headuqarters of the Department of Energy are set to hold on Thursday a dialogue with power stakeholders in Mindanao to discuss different measures like the leasing of generator sets, the transfer of barges from Luzon to Mindanao, and the operation of companies during nighttime, among others.

Present in the NDCC meeting were Mindanao Development Authority chairman Jesus Dureza, Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes, Labor Secretary Marianito Roque, Heath Secretary Esperanza Cabral, Defense Undersecretary Ernesto Carolina, Secretary Estrella Alabastro of the Department of Science and Technology, and Cecil Kristin O’Brien, assistant secretary of the Office of the Press Secretary.

Gonzales admitted that their decision to recommend declaring a state of calamity was brought about by Congress’ “failure” to hold a special session to tackle measures in cushioning the effects of El Niño.

In late February, Reyes submitted a recommendation to the President asking her to declare a power crisis in Mindanao.

Among the DOE’s recommendations for solving the Mindanao power crisis are the rental of 160-megawatt (MW) generator sets and the operation and maintenance of the Alsons Corp.’s 30-megawatt Iligan Diesel Power Plant 1.

The energy chief also recommended that the government enter into an operation and maintenance agreement with Alsons Corp. for the 70-megawatt Iligan Diesel Power Plant 2, and enter into a contract with Southern Philippines Power Corp. for another five megawatts of electricity.

On March 4, Mrs. Arroyo said he would be heeding Reyes’ recommendations.

Three days before that, on March 1, the House energy committee approved a proposal asking Mrs. Arroyo to declare a power crisis in Mindanao.

The motion proposed by Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez was unanimously approved, “recommend[ing] that the President act under Section 71 of the Epira [Electric Power Industry Reform Act] law and that she determine and declare that there is an acute and a present, actual shortage of electricity.”

It was the same motion that also asked the President to call Congress to a joint session.

But whether Congress would be able to have sufficient numbers to muster a quorum is another issue, as many incumbent legislators are running for reelection. In the Senate, four senators are running for president, while two are running for vice president. — with Mark Merueñas/RSJ, GMANews.TV

Wonderful Source

Cagayan de Oro, you are not spared.

atty_magman — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:28:18 +0000

Actual Interruption Schedule: 02/21/2010

Time Start:

Interruption Details:

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (12 Hours)

69-KV COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS
1. Gaisano City, Recto Ave.
2. Limketkai Mall, Lapasan
3. Limketkai Plant, Puntod

PORTIONS OF CAMAMAN-AN AND LIMKETKAI AREA
1. Portion of Camaman-an near and including the San Jose and St. Vianney Seminaries, greater portion of Camaman-an proper towards Bontong, Bolonsori up to Upper Camaman-an and Hayes Subdivision including Tipolohon.
2. Part of Limketkai Center, Lapasan including McDonalds, PNB and Allied Bank.

PORTION OF CITY POBLACION AND MACABALAN AREA
1. Along Recto Ave. from corner Agora Road towards the new bridge including COCACOLA Plant & Osmeña Ext.
2. Portion of A. Luna St. towards all of Mabulay Subdivision including portion of the Provincial Capitol and Provincial Hospital Area.
3. Medical Center area along and bounded by Capistrano St., Echem St., A. Velez St., and Recto Ave.
4. Corrales Ext. from Recto Avenue towards most of PPA area.
5. Julio Pacana St. from Recto Avenue towards Macabalan.

PORTIONS OF KAUSWAGAN AND BAYABAS AREA
1. All of RER Subdivision Phases I & 2 including Dolores compound; towards Fortune Express Shop along Maharlika Highway; including all of NHA-KSS Subdivision and portion of Bayabas near Manila Broadcasting Radio Station.

GREATER PORTIONS OF PATAG, BULUA AND ALL OF IPONAN
1. Greater part of Bulua from Bulua Rotonda towards all of Iponan.
2. Greater part of Patag including Calamansi Drive, Apovel subdivision, Terry Hills subdivision and Anhawon, Bulua area.

6:00 AM – 8:00 AM (2 Hours)

PORTIONS OF UPPER CARMEN, UPPER BALULANG AREA AND ALL OF LUMBIA

Portion of Upper Carmen, Upper Balulang; PNR Sawmill, Shop and transmitter; Pueblo de Oro, Camella Homes, Xavier Estate, Xavier Heights, Xavier High School, La Buena Vida, Frontiera and Montana subdivisions; CAA-BAT Lumbia Airport & Rio Verde.

*source: www.cepalco.com.ph

CDO, it’s our turn…

atty_magman — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:36:52 +0000

.. to have the share of the rotating blackout. boo.

this coming Sunday.

MINDANAO BLOGGERS SUMMIT 3 PRESS RELEASE

atty_magman — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:15:20 +0000

*soopah doopah excited. soopah doopah just can’t hide it*

Nearly 300 bloggers from all over Mindanao, new media advocates and experts, Mindanaoan leaders and other stakeholders will converge in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao on October 24, 2009 for the much-awaited 2009 Mindanao Bloggers Summit, which aims to uphold the beauty and strength of the island and to expunge the negative notions the world has about it.

(Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao, Philippines – October 20, 2009) – Nearly 300 bloggers from all over Mindanao will converge in Cagayan de Oro City on October 24, 2009 for the much-awaited Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3, an annual gathering of the island’s bloggers or new media practitioners.

MBS 3, which will be a whole-day affair on October 24, 2009 at Pearlmont Inn, Limketkai Drive, CDO, will banner the theme “Mindanao: Bag-Uhon Ang Panan-aw.”

“Mindanao has its share of problems, we will not deny that. However, which area in the world doesn’t? Mindanao has so many strengths as well and we want to showcase these. From the undeniably amazing tourist spots to colourful and interesting cultures and tribes to diverse flora and fauna to the truly warm and friendly people, Mindanao is the home of everything fascinating or in bloggers’ lingo – bloggable,” shares Jovelyn “ChiQ” Montes, president of CDO Bloggers.

CDO Bloggers, Inc., a group duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is the lead organizer of this year’s summit. Previous Mindanao Bloggers Summits took place in Davao City and General Santos City.

“Through the Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3, it is the hope of the CDO Bloggers, along with our partners and generous sponsors, that we can provide a helpful platform for all of us Mindanaoans to discuss issues pertaining to Mindanao and on how we can contribute to its growth and development,” Montes added.

Montes said that apart from Mindanaoan bloggers, the summit will also see the participation of some bloggers from Luzon and Visayas.

Expected to grace the summit are United States Embassy’s new Deputy Chief of Mission Leslie Bassett, Atty. Adel Tamano, Agusan Lone District Rep. Rodolfo “Ompong” Plaza and Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Tinnex Jaraula.

Other speakers include Google’s Philippine representative Aileen Apolo, whose talk will focus on beginners, Digital Filipino’s Janette Toral who will discuss blog advertising and Lyle Santos who will talk about making money online. Representatives of other blogger groups including those in Davao City, General Santos City and Zamboanga will also give updates.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Blog Awards – Mindanao will also take place on the same day, right after the MBS 3 program proper. http://www.philippineblogawards.com.ph

The Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3 is generously supported by SMART Telecommunications, Nokia, Syntactics, Inc., STI, Rafting Adventure Philippines, MakatiAve.com, Majesty Sales Center, Havaianas Philippines, ABS CBN, MOR 91.9, Clara Shoppe, ASTERISK Events and Communications, RG & K Construction, HOT FM 106.3, Paguia’s Cottages, The Pacifica.com Companies, The Site, Spruce, The City Government of Cagayan de Oro, Office of CDO First District Rep. Rolando “Klarex” Uy, SM City Cagayan de Oro, Ultra Craft Advertising Corporation and the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental.

For more information about the Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3, log on to http://www.mbscdo.com

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