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Part II – Ormoc City Proper

ormoccity — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:48:26 +0000

It was amost two decades ago that this city was struck by a flashflood devastating people and properties. It was estimated that it had killed more than 10,000 souls including the unfound residents. By the way, you may have noticed that the name “ormoc” came from “ogmok”, well pretty cognate pero parang hindi masyadong halaw dyan ang salitang “ormoc.” Based on my independent research, “ormoc” is a name which was derived from “ormoc.” Let us see this link: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=ormos&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl

ormos near Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi – Isla de Creta

Ορμος, Κορθιο, Cyclades 84500, Greece

Ορμος, Ιος, Cyclades 84001, Greece

Ormos, Cyclades 84502, Greece

See! It’s origin is also a name of a “place.” Anyway, dili na kaayo na kinahanglanon, the fact that ther was a certain visayan term ” ogmok.” Pwede sad nga “okmok” pero mas dool ang “ormos.”

Now, it’s just safe to divulge a certain story not known by many. After the flood there was rumors spreading throughout the city that there was a little boy who asked for a water (really a cock and bull story) and because the men he approached denied him of water, the boy told those men that he would bring plenty of water. But sad to say, no one had ever heard of the drama of RMN, “RAMINE” the day before the flood happened. Based on my research, a little boy of the age of 11 or 12 during that year told me that he heard ” Cozak” – a villain in the fairy tale of RMN 612 entitled “Ramine, Ang Batang Bronze” conversing in himself saying in bisayan “Kay wala si Ramine sa kahanginan; karon, akong pabahaan ang Isla Verde.” But he hasn’t memorized the correct lines. You can ask the RMN 612 for that particular episode if the boy was telling the truth. So much to say, many blamed the burying of the stone/wood images of the patron saints of Isla Verde to have been the “real” cause why the flood came. But I guess that was one-sided guess. Remember the old man in front of Isla Verde? That miraculous “Lolo Waway” and his “Pen & Plate.” Perhaps that was the cause of the flood.

If you happen to visit the city, Gaizano Capital is readily seen at the heart of it. Goldwater Mart already gave up its department store but continued to offer as “Gleen Marketing.” Banks are everywhere throughout the city proper: to name a few: Allied Bank, MetroBank, BPI, ChinaBank, Land Bank, Bank of Commerce (in line with NOVO, in Real Street only). DBP and PNB are in Bonifacio Street aligned with Western Leyte College and IKEA refreshment house and JIL (Jesus Is Lord) Church of Eddie Villanueva, Shell Gas Station and Duptours.

Only one Theatre exists in Ormoc, the newly established “Star Theatre” located in A-Mall atbang sa “Michelle Emporium” area nga katupad usab ang “New” Fruitstand.” Hala, palit namo og prutas. Daghana ha!!!

Jollibee of course is nearby in Aniceta Larrazabal Building where an institution of caregiver course is in the upper floor. At bang sa Aniceta building (right side corner) is the Dunkin Dough Nuts. Tupad aning Dunkin mao ang Season Commercial. SUROY na.

Maayong balita para sa mga pasahero!!! Color coding is already approved by Mayor Eric Codilla for those drivers whose routes are going toward Ipil and beyond, to Dolores and to Naungan. So, be prepared to memorize every color. Makahinumdom man lang ko sa kanta nga “I’LL MEMORIZE EVERY LINE…”

Hangtud usa dinhi! Maayong pagbasa!

Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines (Region VIII – Eastern Visayan Islands) Part 1

ormoccity — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:40:52 +0000

The City of Ormoc is a 1st class city in the province of Leyte, Philippines. The city’s name is derived from ogmok, an old Visayan term for lowland or depressed plain. It is the first non-provincial city of the Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 177,524 people. Ormoc is the economic, cultural, commercial and transportation hub of western Leyte.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ormoc_City

I. Pier (Public)

Ormoc City Public Pier

I remember toward the start of the 90s that this port wasn’t elongated yet but during the Codilla Administration, it was reconstructed and elongated already. Another width of it was added. So, it’s more safer than was before and comfortable for sea travelers. A ship apart with that port is the port of Supercat and Weesam Express. So that will be the entrance when you come outside the Leyte Island.

Don Felipe Hotel is right there, a stone’s throw when you leave the port. And beside, of course, is the haven of the political officers of the city, “The Sangguniang Panlungsod.” The webmaster is still updating www.ormoc.gov.ph and therefore right now is not accessible. Ang kailangan mo lang ay talagang mag-antabay. So, right now at exactly 2:00 o’clock p.m (February 12,2009), the City Mayor Engr. Eric “Beboy” Codilla will be delivering his “State of the City Address.” Perhaps I could attend there!

Now, beside the city council buildings is the city plaza, I think I haven’t come accross any .jpg in the web; nevertheless, in front of that, I mean at the back of the bay is the City Stage, where a weekly amateur singing contest is held. And of course, at the back of the Plaza is the Old City Hall, and I wonder when shall the “New” be finished. By the way the “new” city hall is aligned with the City Health Office and the Land Transportation Office (in this row also if cound the Postal Office). All of these is located at Aunubing Street.

By the way, beside the Old City Hall is “Centrum Mall” which houses many establishments/stores the Hot FM, Dr. Nilo T. Capilan / Dra. Ofelia Allosa-Campilan Eye Center, STI College, Mangcao Bookstore, Francium, Cell Shops, Internet Cafes, etc. Why not visit this area? By the way, if you rent in the internet cafes here, their rates vary: Php 25.00, Php 15.00 and Php 10.00 per hour. Ngayon naman, ang isa pang ”hotel”, ang Ormoc Villa Hotel na nasa gilid lang ng Centrum. So, if you want to stay for a week or two, why not compara the ambiances of the aformentioned hotels. Anyway, there is still another one that I have to mention.

So, that is a very broad entrance if you follow my directions. Let us continue. Towards the bridge of Can-adieng is Agua Dulce (Sweet Water). The olden source of water which I drink and would love to continue to drink. And I do recommend this natural spring water because many Ormocanons cannot afford the bottled water due to scarcity of money. Now, regarding the private schools of Ormoc, there are two olden ones: SPC and WLC.

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