City Council OKs Ayala Mall
July 30, 2008
The City Council finally approved the application for reclassification of the Floirendo property, site for the Ayala Center Davao project.
Local media reported the voting as unanimous. Actually here are the tallies - Approval of the Committe Report - 23-0; Approval of the Resolution - 24-0; Approval of the Ordinance on Second Reading - 25-0.
Davao-Bangkok airlink
July 29, 2008
The timing is bad given the dim prospects of the travel industry due to rising cost of fuel.
However, I believe local tourism industry players should strike the iron while it is hot.
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SONA form and content
July 28, 2008
The Malacanang occupant has been bitten by the pink bug of Bayani Fernando, Metro Manila’s czar who has painted the metropolis with pink colors for his beautification drive.
Short on good things to say on her State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) today, GMA would highlight the event instead by what she would be wearing for the joint opening of Congress.
The SONA has long been a fashion show for the rich, the famous and the mighty. But this time it would be more than just a cat walk on the corridors of power. The pink gown of the Palace resident would appear to be the main feature of the SONA. Philippine media is abuzz with it noticeably turning broadsheets into fashion mags.
Medium as message
July 27, 2008
Congress would be in the microscope tomorrow as the Malacanang occupant delivers her State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA).
From where I sit, I see the House of Representatives depicting the real state of our nation.
Boy Zuño
July 26, 2008
A premonition? After last Tuesday night’s So Kim Cheng Sports Awards, I and three other councilors had a nightcap at the lobby bar of Grand Regal Hotel. Councilors Danilo Dayanghirang, Nilo Abellera, Leo Avila III and myself reminisced how we all started in politics.
We also recollected many other politicians in Davao and one prominently mentioned during our discussion was Dominador “Boy” Zuño, Jr. He served our city as City Councilor and Vice Mayor. Councilors Dayanghirang and Abellera both started their political careers under the tutelage of Boy.
We asked ourselves how he was doing.
Water wars
July 25, 2008
It is said that the next major world conflict or future wars will be on water.
Well, actually one is already raging in our city. But thank God, this war uses no bullets or bombs.
The war pits the government-owned water utility, the Davao City Water District, against the privately-owned clean energy firm Hedcor. DCWD wants to tap the surface water of the Tamugan River for its future supply; Hedcor wants to use the same river to generate hydropower to answer the expected power supply shortage by 2010-11.
A number of battlefronts have been opened in their war
Well done grilling
July 24, 2008
No, I am no expert in BBQ.
And certainly I did not expect to land in the front page of the Mindanao Daily Mirror yesterday over grilling.
New City Engineer
July 23, 2008
As chair of the Committee on Appointments & Government Reorganization, I sponsored yesterday at the City Council the Concurrence Resolution for the appointment of our new City Engineer.
Mayor Rody Duterte named Engr. Jose Dureza Gestuveo, Jr. as the new head of the our engineering office. His plantilla position is City Government Department Head II that carries Salary Grade 26 with P327,000 pay per annum.
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Paking Rabat
July 23, 2008
At the City Council this morning, I learned from media colleagues that former basketball star and veteran politician Francisco “Paking” Rabat of Mati, Davao Oriental passed away last weekend. He was 74.
The Davao Region lost one of its most colorful leaders. He served as Vice Governor and Governor of the Davao Oriental Province during the martial law period. After the people power revolt that threw away his close friend Ferdinand Marcos in 1986, he became mayor of the capital town. Mati bacame a city last year just in time for Paking to retire from politics to give way to his daughter Michele, the new city mayor.
Blog rank
July 22, 2008
Time to say thank you once again to our faithful readers and visitors. Daghang salamat. Thank you very much!
Since I returned to active blogging the past month and renewed my listing in some blog directories, here’s how we fared in the Politics Category of the following:
UPLB Perspective [P] July 15, 2008 Special Election Issue
July 20, 2008
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Mar Roxas 2010 Blogger interviewed by the Pakistani Spectator
July 18, 2008
First of all, I’m humbled to be interviewed by blogger Ghazala Khan of The Pakistani Spectator (TPS) in his aim of fostering peace, progress and harmony with passion in the blogosphere. TPS is a blog about politics and entertainment related to Pakistan. The blog is carrying out a new series of interviews with the notable and passionate bloggers, writers, and webmasters and I am glad to be one of those.
Thumbs up for the Chief Justice
July 17, 2008
I clap my hands for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court even if his stand lost in this case regarding public disclosure on the controversial free trade agreement between Japan and the Philippines.
Thumbs up for him and three other justices for upholding the right to information.
Manny Pacquiao running again
July 16, 2008
In boxing, my Guardian bro, Manny Pacquiao has moved in different weight classes to chase his dream for glory. He now has four belts, the most by any Asian, and he is also considered as the best boxer around pound-for-pound.
He was, unfortunately, KOed in his first political match in General Santos City last year. But now, he plans to make a political comeback and adopt his boxing strategy of moving. This time, moving from one place to another.
Jeepney-bashing
July 12, 2008
I do not agree that mass transit systems like Metro Manila’s LRT/MRT will cause buses and jeepneys to stop running and just phase out.
The prognosis of this DOTC official is simply outrageous. He said “buses and jeepneys will voluntarily leave Metro streets” once the government complete its railway system.
The rail system cannot simply accommodate all commuters in Metro Manila. In fact, today it is running at full capacity and its operators plan to acquire more coaches.
In Davao, a university professor proposed that the city government adopt a bus system and do away with jeepneys.
During the 1970s, many subdivisions in the city have their bus system mostly owned and ran by homeowners associations.
Finding the Balance
July 12, 2008
I came across two articles from the GMA news feed two days ago, both about the establishment of proposed renewable energy power plants and the opposition they presently face from local constituents. I quote them both at some length and say my two-cents’ worth here…
The Comelec’s “Poll Automation” Kapihan with Bloggers
July 12, 2008
Baka gusto nyong makipag-kape sa Comelec 
* What: Bloggers’ briefing on poll automation* When: July 19, Saturday, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
* Where: COMELEC Automated Electoral System Information Office, ground floor, Palacio del Gobernador Bldg. Intramuros, Manila (near Manila Cathedral)
* Why: The briefing will also be an opportunity to hear the feedback of voters and bloggers about the poll automation program of Comelec.
The Commission on Elections in cooperation with Bloggers’ Kapihan will be having a briefing on Poll Automation next weekend. A group of 20+ bloggers are anticipated to attend the event. Seat reservation can be requested thru email: mongpalatino[at]gmail[dot]com.
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Skinny-dipping in Manila Bay, anyone?
July 11, 2008
I read an article on the pollution of Manila Bay, which costs about Php 4 billion annually as a consequence of degradation. The major causes, as the article expounded: overfishing, pollution in coastal areas—thereby limiting tourism and other recreational uses—results in this equivalent monetary loss.
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A Call to Action – BLOGSWARM Towards Maritime Safety
July 10, 2008
Join the BLOGSWARM Towards Maritime Safety to create awareness on the state of Maritime travel in the Philippines. The poor sector are affected the most and exploited by greedy shipping line owners made worse by corruption. There is a need for bloggers to come together to improve the situation on the following:
- The Philippines being composed of 7,107 islands maritime is the major form of transportation of the majority of the poor people.
- The industry is poorly regulated with so many agencies involved but lacking in equipment necessary to make maritime voyage safe and secure.
- Poorly managed shipping lines and poor regulation by so many government agencies.
- Poor record keeping by the shipping lines such as passenger manifest, overcrowding, inadequate life saving equipment and carrying toxic material cargoes in passenger vessels sacrificing passenger safety over profitability.
- Poorly funded infrastructure such as lighthouses, global positioning devices and distress signal system, rescue vessels for immediate response.
- Lack of political will to comply with International Maritime Organization safety and liability standards. Not as single maritime casualty investigation report has been submitted to the organization despite having a Filipino elected as secretary general as mandated under the terms of its membership.
- Passengers and ships are poorly insured lacking P&I coverage due to the ships poor condition.
What’s in a Name?
June 29, 2008
I had to renew my Drivers’ License yesterday. It will be expiring this weekend *hint hint*. Good thing my dad brought me to LTO Aguinaldo/Cubao where there are significantly less people, cars and fixers. I abhor bureaucracy and its inefficiency and a crowded office makes it worse. I passed time waiting for my turnS (with an S because you have to wait for your turn several times as you have to go through several windows for processing, verification, cashier, 2 pictures and signatures, drug test and medical examinations etc. etc.) watching the Lakers-Celtics game (Go Celtics!).
Friends of Roxas 2010 (FOR 2010)
June 25, 2008
I am inviting all Mar Roxas for President in 2010 supporters to join the Friends of Roxas 2010 (FOR 2010), the official social network of Mar Roxas 2010 supporters otherwise known as the FRIENDS OF ROXAS 2010! - a social networking site powered by Ning.Com.
Mugabe Wins Re-election
June 24, 2008
I was watching Channel News Asia’s morning show this morning. I was surprised to read on their running headlines that incumbent Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe wins re-election. This happened after his opponent Morgan Tsvangirai back down his Presidential candidacy to prevent more violence and killings targeted to his supporters and political party.
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