Comments on: Talikud Island http://www.journeytosamal.com/2008/12/talikud-island/ The Color of My Dream Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:10:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Randy C http://www.journeytosamal.com/2008/12/talikud-island/comment-page-1/#comment-1686 Randy C Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:35:49 +0000 http://journeytosamal.com/?p=458#comment-1686 Hi Kim - glad to hear that you enjoyed Babusanta. I hope I can make it there soon, too. Hi Kim – glad to hear that you enjoyed Babusanta. I hope I can make it there soon, too.

]]> By: kim http://www.journeytosamal.com/2008/12/talikud-island/comment-page-1/#comment-1685 kim Sun, 24 Oct 2010 14:55:35 +0000 http://journeytosamal.com/?p=458#comment-1685 babusanta was actually an indeed simple but a wonderful resort. it is peaceful and refreshing but then there are some strangers(i think badjao) are staying . i am actually afraid to them :( babusanta was actually an indeed simple but a wonderful resort. it is peaceful and refreshing but then there are some strangers(i think badjao) are staying . i am actually afraid to them :(

]]> By: Boni http://www.journeytosamal.com/2008/12/talikud-island/comment-page-1/#comment-1492 Boni Thu, 27 May 2010 22:56:56 +0000 http://journeytosamal.com/?p=458#comment-1492 Hi Randy, Actually, people interchange Mansud Wall with Dapia Wall. It's the same place after all. It's in the northern side of Talikud Island where the widest presence of coral reefs in the area is located. Anyways, than you for the exchanges of communication. Boni Hi Randy,
Actually, people interchange Mansud Wall with Dapia Wall. It’s the same place after all. It’s in the northern side of Talikud Island where the widest presence of coral reefs in the area is located. Anyways, than you for the exchanges of communication.
Boni

]]> By: Randy C http://www.journeytosamal.com/2008/12/talikud-island/comment-page-1/#comment-1487 Randy C Tue, 25 May 2010 19:53:27 +0000 http://journeytosamal.com/?p=458#comment-1487 Hi Boni - sounds like you know the mayor pretty well. I would be honored if I were to meet him some day. You've got some great plans for your retirement there. I'm not familiar with the Dapia area. I'm guessing that is in Kaputian District based off what you have said. What is the nearest landmark/town? I wish we had as much property, as our lot is much smaller. We could have gotten some land in the Del Monte area that would have been much larger int size but elected to go with our current spot instead. Hi Boni – sounds like you know the mayor pretty well. I would be honored if I were to meet him some day.

You’ve got some great plans for your retirement there. I’m not familiar with the Dapia area. I’m guessing that is in Kaputian District based off what you have said. What is the nearest landmark/town?

I wish we had as much property, as our lot is much smaller. We could have gotten some land in the Del Monte area that would have been much larger int size but elected to go with our current spot instead.

]]> By: Boni http://www.journeytosamal.com/2008/12/talikud-island/comment-page-1/#comment-1472 Boni Tue, 25 May 2010 00:57:58 +0000 http://journeytosamal.com/?p=458#comment-1472 Hi Randy, You are right. Developments should have limits so as not to destroy the beauty and the environment in the area. Mayor Antalan of IGACOS was here a number of times in our province, British Columbia, Canada, to see for himself the developments of our Sunshine Coast for tourism in which environmental concerns are of utmost important. I believe that he got the cue from there. Our property, three-fourths of a hectare, is located in the Dapia area. The Dapia Wall, one of the scuba diving areas in IGACOS as I gathered from the internet, is familiar to me as I was once doing fishing in the same area during my growing up years in Talikud. Building small cottages and a cafe in my property are the plans at the moment. Hope I can materialize this dream while doing my volunteer works (teaching Math and English at Sta Cruz National High School under CIDA - Canada International Development Agency). Regards to you and your family. Bye for now. Boni Regards Hi Randy,
You are right. Developments should have limits so as not to destroy the beauty and the environment in the area. Mayor Antalan of IGACOS was here a number of times in our province, British Columbia, Canada, to see for himself the developments of our Sunshine Coast for tourism in which environmental concerns are of utmost important. I believe that he got the cue from there.
Our property, three-fourths of a hectare, is located in the Dapia area. The Dapia Wall, one of the scuba diving areas in IGACOS as I gathered from the internet, is familiar to me as I was once doing fishing in the same area during my growing up years in Talikud. Building small cottages and a cafe in my property are the plans at the moment. Hope I can materialize this dream while doing my volunteer works (teaching Math and English at Sta Cruz National High School under CIDA – Canada International Development Agency).
Regards to you and your family.
Bye for now.

Boni

Regards

]]> By: Randy C http://www.journeytosamal.com/2008/12/talikud-island/comment-page-1/#comment-1467 Randy C Mon, 24 May 2010 20:03:56 +0000 http://journeytosamal.com/?p=458#comment-1467 I certainly fall into that group of foreigners with filipina wives. I know the area where we have our land is also mostly purchased by foreigners with filipino spouses. There hasn't been much to the start of development there yet, from what I understand. It's good to see for the sake of development and the local economy, but I don't want Samal get over developed and lose it's beauty and charm. As it sits now there is a lot of new development going on. I personally don't know how much of that is being sold to foreigners or filipinos. I hope it is a healthy mix. I haven't heard too much about developments on Talikud. That's very interesting if there are homes being built there, too. Probably a matter of time before some subdivision is built there. I certainly fall into that group of foreigners with filipina wives. I know the area where we have our land is also mostly purchased by foreigners with filipino spouses. There hasn’t been much to the start of development there yet, from what I understand. It’s good to see for the sake of development and the local economy, but I don’t want Samal get over developed and lose it’s beauty and charm. As it sits now there is a lot of new development going on. I personally don’t know how much of that is being sold to foreigners or filipinos. I hope it is a healthy mix.

I haven’t heard too much about developments on Talikud. That’s very interesting if there are homes being built there, too. Probably a matter of time before some subdivision is built there.

]]> By: Boni http://www.journeytosamal.com/2008/12/talikud-island/comment-page-1/#comment-1465 Boni Mon, 24 May 2010 17:38:58 +0000 http://journeytosamal.com/?p=458#comment-1465 Thanks, Randy. If you and I are able to contribute to the development of the place, it would be a noble cause as we don't only make the visit of prospective tourists and balikbayans alike memorable and entertaining but also give the people in the island employment opportunities. I have learned from fellow expatriates who visited IGACOS that there are lots of developments going on in this part of Metro Davao (I've just read that IGACOS now is part of it). As well, there is this interest of foreigners with Filipino wives building homes along the shores of Talikud Island. This is so comforting to me as I really want to see my birthplace developed without sacrificing its environment. In fact, I've been writing to government officials in IGACOS (I pretty know the Mayor and his wife - my schoolmate at Davao City High School and Mindanao State University as as University of the Philippines), District of Kaputian, and Talikud to develop the islands in the City for tourism as their main economic activity. Now, I can see that the place is beginning to get developed. And thank you, Randy, very much for exposing to the people of the world this unknown small group of islands in this part of our wonderful planet. God bless, Boni Thanks, Randy. If you and I are able to contribute to the development of the place, it would be a noble cause as we don’t only make the visit of prospective tourists and balikbayans alike memorable and entertaining but also give the people in the island employment opportunities. I have learned from fellow expatriates who visited IGACOS that there are lots of developments going on in this part of Metro Davao (I’ve just read that IGACOS now is part of it). As well, there is this interest of foreigners with Filipino wives building homes along the shores of Talikud Island. This is so comforting to me as I really want to see my birthplace developed without sacrificing its environment. In fact, I’ve been writing to government officials in IGACOS (I pretty know the Mayor and his wife – my schoolmate at Davao City High School and Mindanao State University as as University of the Philippines), District of Kaputian, and Talikud to develop the islands in the City for tourism as their main economic activity. Now, I can see that the place is beginning to get developed. And thank you, Randy, very much for exposing to the people of the world this unknown small group of islands in this part of our wonderful planet.
God bless,
Boni

]]> By: Randy C http://www.journeytosamal.com/2008/12/talikud-island/comment-page-1/#comment-1464 Randy C Mon, 24 May 2010 13:35:12 +0000 http://journeytosamal.com/?p=458#comment-1464 Hi Boni - thanks for stopping by and your comment. I hope you are able to realize your dream of a Cafe. It sounds like you are describing a restrobar, and that certainly is an idea that I've entertained, too. Hi Boni – thanks for stopping by and your comment.

I hope you are able to realize your dream of a Cafe. It sounds like you are describing a restrobar, and that certainly is an idea that I’ve entertained, too.

]]> By: Boni http://www.journeytosamal.com/2008/12/talikud-island/comment-page-1/#comment-1456 Boni Mon, 24 May 2010 03:49:30 +0000 http://journeytosamal.com/?p=458#comment-1456 Hi readers, Actually, I originally came from this island - Talikud - where I was born and schooled (only elementary). My only siblings left there are my two brothers. I've been away from this place since I left for the USA in 1986. Now that I'm retiring (in a matter of 8 months), my plan is to come back as I still have some properties in the island as well as in Davao City. With your input that there's a need for a good place to dine out in Kaputian as well as in Talikud, I guess my way of contribution to my birthplace is to establish a presentable "CAFE" where tourists and balikbayans alike can have a place where they can have fun in the evening as well. How about that? By the way, my main intention of going back is to volunteer my time to help out the school where I had my elementary education. This cafe thing is only a sort of a fund raising place to support my desire to improve the facilities of my good old elem school. If it goes well, this might provide employment opportunities for the Santa Cruz residents. I hope I can realize this plan and put it into action while I'm still healthy and active. Hi readers,
Actually, I originally came from this island – Talikud – where I was born and schooled (only elementary). My only siblings left there are my two brothers. I’ve been away from this place since I left for the USA in 1986. Now that I’m retiring (in a matter of 8 months), my plan is to come back as I still have some properties in the island as well as in Davao City. With your input that there’s a need for a good place to dine out in Kaputian as well as in Talikud, I guess my way of contribution to my birthplace is to establish a presentable “CAFE” where tourists and balikbayans alike can have a place where they can have fun in the evening as well. How about that?
By the way, my main intention of going back is to volunteer my time to help out the school where I had my elementary education. This cafe thing is only a sort of a fund raising place to support my desire to improve the facilities of my good old elem school. If it goes well, this might provide employment opportunities for the Santa Cruz residents.
I hope I can realize this plan and put it into action while I’m still healthy and active.

]]> By: Randy C http://www.journeytosamal.com/2008/12/talikud-island/comment-page-1/#comment-1200 Randy C Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:37:07 +0000 http://journeytosamal.com/?p=458#comment-1200 Hi Deserie - you take a boat from Davao (per the article) or from Kaputian. Hi Deserie – you take a boat from Davao (per the article) or from Kaputian.

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