ASEAN SUMMIT in CEBU

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Sanchez to brief Capitol, explain P800M estimate

TEN days to go before the target set by Capitol for the completion of the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) and local officials remain confident the facility will be finished on Nov. 15...

The P800 million that Vice Gov. Gregorio Sanchez Jr. pegged for the CICC is not just for the building or the structure itself but includes the perimeter fence and landscaping, generator sets and drainage system, among others...

Sanchez, a civil engingeer, explained this after his pronouncements led to calls for the Capitol to show documents detailing the expenses it incurred for the CICC...

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Stop worrying about CICC: Arroyo

PRESIDENT Arroyo does not mind conducting the 12th Asean Leaders’ Summit anywhere in Cebu, in case the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) isn’t finished in time for the event. ...

The important thing is we are prepared substantively because you can hold a summit anywhere. Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia is confident that the center will be ready, but that is not the most important preparation for a summit,” Arroyo said.

Palace officials said the President has already approved the possible holding of the summit at the Shangri-La Mactan Island Resort and Spa, in case the CICC is not ready yet.

The resort will also house the official delegates from the 10-member states and about nine other dialogue partner-countries.

Security preparations have been in full swing since September, with about 800 police personnel brought in from nearby provinces. The main part of the police backup from other regions is expected to arrive in Cebu this month.

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[baron]

So much for speculations that the CICC will not be prepared in due time. Maybe to avoid complications and speculations, the president deemed it best to provide an alternative venue so that there will be no more questions as to the probability that the ASEAN Summit will push through.

Anyway, the good thing here is that the ASEAN summit will push through. Let us all be prepared to show our potentials.

[weedmeister2]

Let's all be watchful and vigilant too, as there have been reports of JI operators in cebu already...

[tackielarla]

dapat sa Waterfront Grand Ballroom nalang ag summit oi... keysa mahugnuan ag mga SEA leaders (and guests) sa bong-bong ug atop...

[boy_kotong]

pero ok ra man tingali na ang CICC mahuman man jud tingali na...

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During ASEAN Summit: PRO-7 pushes total gun ban
By Edwin Ian Melecio
The Freeman 11/07/2006

The police officials of the region are pushing for a total gun ban on December 11 to 14 to address security concerns during the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Cebu.

This was bared yesterday by Chief Supt. Silverio Alarcio, director of the Police Regional Office-7 based in Camp Sergio Osmeña, Sr. in Cebu City.

Alarcio said that the PRO-7 will send an official communication to Camp Crame about this request, which is meant to minimize the security risks.

The heads of state from various countries including those from outside the Southeast Asian region are due in Cebu during the four-day summit.

Alarcio said that only security personnel on duty will be allowed to carry firearms for the duration. Off duty military and police personnel will also be banned from carrying firearms.

More than 5,000 security personnel will be in Cebu for the duration of the summit.

With this many security personnel in Cebu, Alarcio believes that those who carry guns for their personal protection need not worry about their safety while the gun ban is being imposed.

As expected, the responsible gun owners would always abide the policies in return of the given the privilege to own a gun legally. Rogelio 'Jing-jing' Osmeña, president of the Cebu Pistol and Rifle Association (CPRA), told The Freeman that their group will abide if the recommendation would be approved.

The association has 120 licensed gun owners. At least five gun clubs exist in Metro Cebu, Osmeña said. "Ok ra man na, that's reasonable gituyo sad nato nga mahuman gyud ang tanang activities adto pang October kay karong January next year gun ban naman sad," Osmeña said, referring to the gun ban in connection with the 2007 elections.

[Sanosuke]

What is your opinion, as a cebuano student, employee or businessman about the proposed 4 day holiday for this coming ASEAN summit next month?

Ang sa ako lang, ok ra nako nga walay trabaho, kay monthly man ko so sweldado gihapon mi. Okay ra pod nako nga we will report for work, since 1.3% man pod kay special non-working holiday man. Ang problema kay ang transportation. How will we go to our respective offices?

[--Makoy--]

4 days i think is too much..

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Mahuman na cguro ni before they come over...

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Representatives of the 17 countries participating in the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in December will be in Cebu on Wednesday to inspect the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) and the hotels of the delegates...

Each country would send three to 17 people as part of the advance party...

Their agenda include inspecting the hotels where the delegates would be staying as well as the CICC in Mandaue City, one of the venues of the summit...

Source: CebuDailyNews