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July 9th, 2010, 04:34 AM

You gotta be-weave it (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=591552&publicationSubCategoryId=451)
By September Grace Mahino (The Philippine Star) Updated July 09, 2010 12:00 AM

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/7466/ystyle10hires.jpg
Crown princess: A candidate for the Ms. Polangui Beauty Pageant models a gown made from a pinukpok-and-cotton-blend fabric.

MANILA, Philippines - By the time Albay Governor Joey Salceda walked the ramp at the Albay Astrodome, I’d already lost count of the number of gowns and barong Tagalogs that were presented during the evening. The event was the Pinukpok Fashion Show, organized by the office of the governor to increase the profile of Albay’s newest industry, which is pinukpok fabric weaving.

A back story on the pinukpok industry’s beginnings: the 1992 eruption of Mayon Volcano left many families that were living on the now-recognized six-kilometer danger zone homeless,thus they were relocated to a permanent residence in Sitio Caridad, Banquerohan, Legazpi City. A new home didn’t immediately mean a new livelihood, however, and Sitio Caridad was soon teeming with homeless farmers whose land and animals were buried underneath the lava flow. To address the problem of the residents’ joblessness, the local government with the help of NGOs made a survey of the prevalent skills among the settlers to determine the kind of industry that might thrive in Banquerohan. Weaving was found to be one of the main skills, and tied in with the fact that the Bicol region is the highest producer of abaca in the world (as of 2009, according to Dr. Marissa Estrella, dean of the Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry, Bicol produced 14,140 metric tons of abaca fiber), weaving an abaca-based fabric made perfect sense.

Abaca has long been in demand for its variety of uses. Its fiber is indispensable to different industries, from mechanical, electrical and automotive (wire insulators, cable and automotive components) to decorative (handmade paper, stationery, decor, baskets, curtains, carpets, etc.). Recently, handwoven fabrics made out of the same abaca fiber have also garnered a position in the high-end fashion market with sinamay, T’nalak, and dagmay.

Pinukpok is the latest handwoven incarnation of the abaca fiber. Softer and smoother than the other abaca-based fabrics, pinukpok’s production was introduced in Bicol only in the early 2000s, when the Department of Science and Technology presented new technologies to make the fiber easier to weave and process, such as the use of jack-type handlooms and rotary presses as well as soaking the fiber in a solution to make it softer.

The Banquerohan resettlement site was then selected by the Bicol Small Businesses Institute Foundation, Inc. as the pilot area to be trained for pinukpok weaving. This was in line with the local government’s Community Mobilization for Poverty Alleviation program, which aims to add another zone to the region’s already established Permanent Danger Zone (six kilometers around Mayon): a no-poverty zone intended for all those who were displaced by the Mayon eruption. The Department of Labor and Employment awarded P1 million in funding for the production of pinukpok, and from Banquerohan’s more than 500 residents, 176 weavers were trained in the new methods of weaving to produce pinukpok; this was in 2001.

Almost 10 years later, the pinukpok industry has yet to fully take flight outside of Bicol. The fabric has been showcased in the Albay Magayon Fashion Show in 2004 and in the Gayon Bicol Fiesta II held in Intramuros, Manila in 2005, but it is even now referred to as a “sunrise industry,” not quite ready to achieve the popularity of piña fabric in the global textile trade.

The pinukpok fabric is a by-product of abaca, said to be three times stronger than cotton and silk fiber. Producing it isn’t easy, however; the abaca stalks go through several stages before they are transformed into textile. Pag-hânoy is the preliminary step, in which abaca stalks are manually pounded to make the fiber soft and smooth enough for weaving — hence the term pinukpok. The manual pounding also serves to separate the chaff from the wheat; that is, to remove the thicker abaca strands and leave behind only the finer ones.

The next stage is pag-sugpon, a tedious process where the fine abaca strands are joined manually. In pag-sugpon, different types or classes of pinukpok are made: class A would be fabric made of pure abaca, while classes B and C are blends of abaca and cotton in varying proportions.

Pag-abol is the weaving of the abaca strands using traditional steel handlooms. To make the resulting fabric softer and smoother, the woven fabric is afterwards pressed using a four-roller mechanical rotary press, a machine that is said to cost half a million pesos. Sadly, Banquerohan has only one machine as of now.

The lack of machinery is just one of the problems, however, that has made the pinukpok’s entry into the mainstream textile industry painstakingly slow. For one, the abaca plantations in Albay are still being rehabilitated after the past year’s pest infestation. Second, even with an adequate supply of raw material, the local industry won’t be able to supply a commercial demand for pinukpok, as the process of creating it is tedious and time-consuming. Myrna Pereyra, a faculty member of Bicol University Tabacu Campus and the extension coordinator of the BUTC Service Center Office, an organization that currently serves as the non-profit “middle man” between pinukpok producers and buyers, says their fastest weaver can produce only two meters of the fabric in a day. Work area conditions also have their inadequacies that affect production. Third, despite the push for pinukpok to be Legazpi’s offering in the Department of Trade and Industry’s One Town, One Product entrepreneurial program, it is still has a way to go before it is generally acknowledged as Legazpi’s “specific product or service (of) competitive advantage” (from the DTI website’s description of the OTOP-Philippines program). So far, only high-ranking government officials in Albay have the means to wear outfits made from pinukpok, as the pure abaca fabric can cost around P1,000 per meter. And unlike other region-specific fabrics and textiles, pinukpok is marketed as strictly for clothing purposes only; people in the industry would not think of diluting the fabric’s pedigree by positioning it as an all-around textile, even as material for high-end home design accessories like table runners and draperies.

It’s a reasonable decision, given the lengthy process needed to produce just a few meters of pinukpok, but it also lends an air of inaccessibility to the product. It is but natural to wonder how the Legazpi locals from the lower end of the salary spectrum can identify with a product that they can’t afford and even hardly see in the mass market.

Still, the pinukpuk has not gone unnoticed. Designers Rene Salud and Dita Sandico-Ong are ardent supporters of the product, featuring the fabric in their shows, and former senator Loren Legarda purchases bolts of pinukpok with frequency. The fabric has also made the rounds in Manila through the efforts of the non-stock non-profit organization Market Encounter Goes to Manila and the aforementioned Gayon Bicol Fiesta II. The latest promotional effort is the Pinukpok Fashion Show, held last June 24, where local government officials, led by Albay Governor Joey Salceda, showed support by donning on evening outfits made from pinukpok.

Bicolano designer Danny Clint (no, I don’t think that’s his complete name, either), who was previously based in Dubai for three years, was the sole designer to create gowns for the show. With dozens of elaborate gowns and different-colored barongs featured on the catwalk, it was truly a Herculean effort to dress the models, who were a mix of Ms. Polangui candidates and Albay government officials. When asked if there is a difference between working with more traditional fabrics and with pinukpok, Clint claims there is none. “But for the dyed ones, I had to use the class C fabric, which has cotton strands woven with abaca. The cotton strands were dyed, giving color to the fabric and creating patterns.”

Though the silhouettes were generally on the conservative side — mostly butterfly sleeves, corsets, and fishtail hems — Clint’s gowns showed the possibilities of pinukpok as a high-fashion fabric; imagine what else can be done with a streamlined production and further measures for fabric technology innovation. Promotional measures and finding funding to improve the pinukpok product are worthwhile pursuits, as the inherent qualities of the fabric are noteworthy: the abaca silk is not only soft but resilient, and textile that is made with 100-percent abaca fiber is said to last more than 100 years. It may not be for fast fashion (yet) but it works for enduring, timeless styles. Think of a men’s style shirt made of pristine white pinukpok and featuring local beadwork and embroidery; I’d love to own one for formal gatherings and a less elaborate one as a daily uniform.

There are different tacks that the local government could take to market the fabric: they can opt for its commercialization, training more weavers and adding more rotary presses to meet the demands that will come after heavy promotion of the fabric in the local and international textile industry. Or, they can use its element of exclusivity as leverage and promote it as a scarce but highly covetable commodity, something that is not too far from the pinukpok’s current status. It can approximate the “rare and exotic” status of South Cotabato’s T’nalak fabric (though T’nalak weaving both as an art and an industry faces its own problems), done without excessively working and using the resources, which are the weavers and raw abaca.

So far, the efforts exerted are somewhere in the middle of the two scenarios. Camarines Sur is working heavily on tending after its abaca plantations, a possible solution to the scarcity problem of raw material, though Pereyra says CamSur rarely supplies Banquerohan because of its own abaca-based industries. As of now, the Banquerohan weavers get their abaca from Manito, also in Albay. DTI and DOLE can also prop up pinukpok weaving as a serious and consistent income-generating industry, not just as a start-up livelihood program for short- to mid-term poverty alleviation. By extension, the Department of Tourism can promote it as a craft, an art, and not just another Bicol souvenir, raising its prestige level.

As for fashion hounds, the next time they head south of Luzon, I hope they opt to drop by the weavers’ workstation and buy for themselves some pinukpok fabric. After all, nationalism is now a certifiable fashion trend; why not step out of the box of shirts silkscreened with the Philippine map and support an industry that is 100 percent Filipino, made with 100 percent Filipino raw material — and, in the process, help the livelihood of those who really need it?

arkijo

July 9th, 2010, 07:33 AM

SM is SM admit that. Daming kukontra but SM City Legazpi is unstoppable.
definitely unstoppable! congratz!thread 32 na palan kita! congratz din sako ta igwa nako avatar! wahaha

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 07:48 AM

definitely unstoppable! congratz!thread 32 na palan kita! congratz din sako ta igwa nako avatar! wahaha

Haha, congrats sa bagong avatar mong tigre

aidz

July 9th, 2010, 08:07 AM

definitely unstoppable! congratz!thread 32 na palan kita! congratz din sako ta igwa nako avatar! wahaha

oo nga noh, di ka pa naglalagay ng avatar before! hehe!

may gondola ngani palan sa Embarcadero! hehe! see pictures above... :D
nagamit na ba yan?

speaking of gondolas... I've consulted google and lahat tayo tama...
it can be the boat, it can be the cable car... :)

Definitions of gondola on the Web:

-gondola car: a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
-long narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled by sculling; traditionally used on canals of Venice
-car: the compartment that is suspended from an airship and that carries personnel and the cargo and the power plant
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

-The Gondola is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian Lagoon. For centuries gondolas were once the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gondola

-In railroad terminology, a gondola is an open-top type of rolling stock that is used for carrying loose bulk materials. Because of its low side walls, gondolas are used to carry either very dense material, such as steel plates or coils, or bulky items such as prefabricated pieces of rail track.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gondola_(rail)

-The steam yacht Gondola was originally a Victorian screw-propelled, steam-powered vessel currently used as a pleasure cruiser on Coniston Water, England, and operated by the National Trust. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gondola_(steam_yacht)

-A small long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, propelled with a single oar, especially in Venice; A hanging platform or car for transporting people or cargo
-An enclosed car attached to a cable mechanically lifted up the side of a mountain; an enclosed ski lift; a cable car. ...
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/gondola

-A fully enclosed ski lift, in which skiers remove skis and stand or sit.
www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/skiing+glossary.html

-the crew compartment that hangs underneath an airship
library.thinkquest.org/3785/glossary.html

-A railcar with a flat platform and sides three to five feet high, used for top loading long, heavy items.
www.vpa.org.vn/english/Maritime_term/glossary1/g.htm

-Girak Gondola A type of lift which transports passenbers in multiple detachable enclosed cabins. Gondola cabins have ranged in size from as small as two persons to upwards of twenty. ...
www.skilifts.org/old/glossary.htm

-Primary merchandising fixture consisting of a base, free-standing vertical wall, and a number of four of sections of shelving.
www.boostmyproduct.com/retail-glossary.html

-The basket attached to a balloon.
www.sibf.info/balloon/glossary/detail.html

-Also called cabine lift, this is the largest and most comfortable lift
www.zoozoo2.com/skiology.html

-A secure shelving unit for stocking products that accommodates shopping from at least two sides. It is the primary method of merchandising for most packaged goods retailers. ...
www.popdesign.com/glossary/

Brandon32

July 9th, 2010, 04:04 PM

;60012359']You gotta be-weave it (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=591552&publicationSubCategoryId=451)
By September Grace Mahino (The Philippine Star) Updated July 09, 2010 12:00 AM

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/7466/ystyle10hires.jpg
Crown princess: A candidate for the Ms. Polangui Beauty Pageant models a gown made from a pinukpok-and-cotton-blend fabric.

MANILA, Philippines - By the time Albay Governor Joey Salceda walked the ramp at the Albay Astrodome, I’d already lost count of the number of gowns and barong Tagalogs that were presented during the evening. The event was the Pinukpok Fashion Show, organized by the office of the governor to increase the profile of Albay’s newest industry, which is pinukpok fabric weaving.

A back story on the pinukpok industry’s beginnings: the 1992 eruption of Mayon Volcano left many families that were living on the now-recognized six-kilometer danger zone homeless,thus they were relocated to a permanent residence in Sitio Caridad, Banquerohan, Legazpi City. A new home didn’t immediately mean a new livelihood, however, and Sitio Caridad was soon teeming with homeless farmers whose land and animals were buried underneath the lava flow. To address the problem of the residents’ joblessness, the local government with the help of NGOs made a survey of the prevalent skills among the settlers to determine the kind of industry that might thrive in Banquerohan. Weaving was found to be one of the main skills, and tied in with the fact that the Bicol region is the highest producer of abaca in the world (as of 2009, according to Dr. Marissa Estrella, dean of the Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry, Bicol produced 14,140 metric tons of abaca fiber), weaving an abaca-based fabric made perfect sense.

Abaca has long been in demand for its variety of uses. Its fiber is indispensable to different industries, from mechanical, electrical and automotive (wire insulators, cable and automotive components) to decorative (handmade paper, stationery, decor, baskets, curtains, carpets, etc.). Recently, handwoven fabrics made out of the same abaca fiber have also garnered a position in the high-end fashion market with sinamay, T’nalak, and dagmay.

Pinukpok is the latest handwoven incarnation of the abaca fiber. Softer and smoother than the other abaca-based fabrics, pinukpok’s production was introduced in Bicol only in the early 2000s, when the Department of Science and Technology presented new technologies to make the fiber easier to weave and process, such as the use of jack-type handlooms and rotary presses as well as soaking the fiber in a solution to make it softer.

The Banquerohan resettlement site was then selected by the Bicol Small Businesses Institute Foundation, Inc. as the pilot area to be trained for pinukpok weaving. This was in line with the local government’s Community Mobilization for Poverty Alleviation program, which aims to add another zone to the region’s already established Permanent Danger Zone (six kilometers around Mayon): a no-poverty zone intended for all those who were displaced by the Mayon eruption. The Department of Labor and Employment awarded P1 million in funding for the production of pinukpok, and from Banquerohan’s more than 500 residents, 176 weavers were trained in the new methods of weaving to produce pinukpok; this was in 2001.

Almost 10 years later, the pinukpok industry has yet to fully take flight outside of Bicol. The fabric has been showcased in the Albay Magayon Fashion Show in 2004 and in the Gayon Bicol Fiesta II held in Intramuros, Manila in 2005, but it is even now referred to as a “sunrise industry,” not quite ready to achieve the popularity of piña fabric in the global textile trade.

The pinukpok fabric is a by-product of abaca, said to be three times stronger than cotton and silk fiber. Producing it isn’t easy, however; the abaca stalks go through several stages before they are transformed into textile. Pag-hânoy is the preliminary step, in which abaca stalks are manually pounded to make the fiber soft and smooth enough for weaving — hence the term pinukpok. The manual pounding also serves to separate the chaff from the wheat; that is, to remove the thicker abaca strands and leave behind only the finer ones.

The next stage is pag-sugpon, a tedious process where the fine abaca strands are joined manually. In pag-sugpon, different types or classes of pinukpok are made: class A would be fabric made of pure abaca, while classes B and C are blends of abaca and cotton in varying proportions.

Pag-abol is the weaving of the abaca strands using traditional steel handlooms. To make the resulting fabric softer and smoother, the woven fabric is afterwards pressed using a four-roller mechanical rotary press, a machine that is said to cost half a million pesos. Sadly, Banquerohan has only one machine as of now.

The lack of machinery is just one of the problems, however, that has made the pinukpok’s entry into the mainstream textile industry painstakingly slow. For one, the abaca plantations in Albay are still being rehabilitated after the past year’s pest infestation. Second, even with an adequate supply of raw material, the local industry won’t be able to supply a commercial demand for pinukpok, as the process of creating it is tedious and time-consuming. Myrna Pereyra, a faculty member of Bicol University Tabacu Campus and the extension coordinator of the BUTC Service Center Office, an organization that currently serves as the non-profit “middle man” between pinukpok producers and buyers, says their fastest weaver can produce only two meters of the fabric in a day. Work area conditions also have their inadequacies that affect production. Third, despite the push for pinukpok to be Legazpi’s offering in the Department of Trade and Industry’s One Town, One Product entrepreneurial program, it is still has a way to go before it is generally acknowledged as Legazpi’s “specific product or service (of) competitive advantage” (from the DTI website’s description of the OTOP-Philippines program). So far, only high-ranking government officials in Albay have the means to wear outfits made from pinukpok, as the pure abaca fabric can cost around P1,000 per meter. And unlike other region-specific fabrics and textiles, pinukpok is marketed as strictly for clothing purposes only; people in the industry would not think of diluting the fabric’s pedigree by positioning it as an all-around textile, even as material for high-end home design accessories like table runners and draperies.

It’s a reasonable decision, given the lengthy process needed to produce just a few meters of pinukpok, but it also lends an air of inaccessibility to the product. It is but natural to wonder how the Legazpi locals from the lower end of the salary spectrum can identify with a product that they can’t afford and even hardly see in the mass market.

Still, the pinukpuk has not gone unnoticed. Designers Rene Salud and Dita Sandico-Ong are ardent supporters of the product, featuring the fabric in their shows, and former senator Loren Legarda purchases bolts of pinukpok with frequency. The fabric has also made the rounds in Manila through the efforts of the non-stock non-profit organization Market Encounter Goes to Manila and the aforementioned Gayon Bicol Fiesta II. The latest promotional effort is the Pinukpok Fashion Show, held last June 24, where local government officials, led by Albay Governor Joey Salceda, showed support by donning on evening outfits made from pinukpok.

Bicolano designer Danny Clint (no, I don’t think that’s his complete name, either), who was previously based in Dubai for three years, was the sole designer to create gowns for the show. With dozens of elaborate gowns and different-colored barongs featured on the catwalk, it was truly a Herculean effort to dress the models, who were a mix of Ms. Polangui candidates and Albay government officials. When asked if there is a difference between working with more traditional fabrics and with pinukpok, Clint claims there is none. “But for the dyed ones, I had to use the class C fabric, which has cotton strands woven with abaca. The cotton strands were dyed, giving color to the fabric and creating patterns.”

Though the silhouettes were generally on the conservative side — mostly butterfly sleeves, corsets, and fishtail hems — Clint’s gowns showed the possibilities of pinukpok as a high-fashion fabric; imagine what else can be done with a streamlined production and further measures for fabric technology innovation. Promotional measures and finding funding to improve the pinukpok product are worthwhile pursuits, as the inherent qualities of the fabric are noteworthy: the abaca silk is not only soft but resilient, and textile that is made with 100-percent abaca fiber is said to last more than 100 years. It may not be for fast fashion (yet) but it works for enduring, timeless styles. Think of a men’s style shirt made of pristine white pinukpok and featuring local beadwork and embroidery; I’d love to own one for formal gatherings and a less elaborate one as a daily uniform.

There are different tacks that the local government could take to market the fabric: they can opt for its commercialization, training more weavers and adding more rotary presses to meet the demands that will come after heavy promotion of the fabric in the local and international textile industry. Or, they can use its element of exclusivity as leverage and promote it as a scarce but highly covetable commodity, something that is not too far from the pinukpok’s current status. It can approximate the “rare and exotic” status of South Cotabato’s T’nalak fabric (though T’nalak weaving both as an art and an industry faces its own problems), done without excessively working and using the resources, which are the weavers and raw abaca.

So far, the efforts exerted are somewhere in the middle of the two scenarios. Camarines Sur is working heavily on tending after its abaca plantations, a possible solution to the scarcity problem of raw material, though Pereyra says CamSur rarely supplies Banquerohan because of its own abaca-based industries. As of now, the Banquerohan weavers get their abaca from Manito, also in Albay. DTI and DOLE can also prop up pinukpok weaving as a serious and consistent income-generating industry, not just as a start-up livelihood program for short- to mid-term poverty alleviation. By extension, the Department of Tourism can promote it as a craft, an art, and not just another Bicol souvenir, raising its prestige level.

As for fashion hounds, the next time they head south of Luzon, I hope they opt to drop by the weavers’ workstation and buy for themselves some pinukpok fabric. After all, nationalism is now a certifiable fashion trend; why not step out of the box of shirts silkscreened with the Philippine map and support an industry that is 100 percent Filipino, made with 100 percent Filipino raw material — and, in the process, help the livelihood of those who really need it?

Let all local gvernment employees of Albay wear pinukpok made uniforms for their office attires.

Brandon32

July 9th, 2010, 04:38 PM

Ang Albay pwede naman mag gibo ki mga equipment na pwedeng mapadali ang pag manufacture kaining pinukpok na tela...lets remeber ang mga taga tabaco nagagibo ki mga produkto out of metals(sundang, gunting...etc) baka pwede pundohan kan local govt para makapag isip sinda na makagibo ki equipment na makakatabang sa pag mass produce kaining pinukpok...

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 04:44 PM

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 04:45 PM

Additions at Embarcadero

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6686.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6685.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6694.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6687.jpg

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 04:47 PM

Northern approach to Dapdap Bridge

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6756.jpg

Newly-built houses at Imperial Ridgeview Subdivision

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6756-1.jpg

Brandon32

July 9th, 2010, 04:49 PM

^ yup mag boboom ini pag kita mismong mga Albayanos susuportahan ta ining industry...

Brandon32

July 9th, 2010, 04:54 PM

;60038127']Additions at Embarcadero

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6686.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6685.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6694.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6687.jpg

maski medyo aloy matapos pero...ini ang naoobserbahan ko sa Embarkadero...sige an gayon! Worrrrld Classss talaga!

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 04:55 PM

Vera Falls, Malinao, Albay
by Marius Patrick (http://mpat3k.multiply.com/)

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/9536/mg7481copy.jpg

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/681/mg7467.jpg

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 05:02 PM

maski medyo aloy matapos pero...ini ang naoobserbahan ko sa Embarkadero...sige an gayon! Worrrrld Classss talaga!

Agree! Hehe

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 05:02 PM

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6084-1.jpg

Brandon32

July 9th, 2010, 05:06 PM

^ kung banner pa iyan.graduhan ko tulos ki 5 out 5... Perfect!!

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 05:09 PM

^ kung banner pa iyan.graduhan ko tulos ki 5 out 5... Perfect!!

Hehe, 'lamat. Finally, naka shoot man giraray sa breakwater, magayon talaga ang view duman :okay:

Brandon32

July 9th, 2010, 05:12 PM

^welcome...aram mo dx maski paulit-ulit ang pix ta digdi sa Embarcadero? Gari sya Mt Mayon...dai nakakasawa ang gayon!!!

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 05:15 PM

Fishing at the Legazpi Port Breakwater
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_5984-1.jpg

The simple life
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_5985-1.jpg

The Albay Gulf was very calm that afternoon
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_5978-1.jpg

Let's maintain the cleanliness of the Albay Gulf
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_5987-1.jpg

Brandon32

July 9th, 2010, 05:19 PM

^ ang ganda!! for sure dakulon ang nakaka appreciate kaning mga pix mo...lalong-lao na su mga kababayan tang nagatrabho abroad...

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 05:20 PM

^Sana magbisita sinda para mahiling ang dakulon na pagbabago sa syudad ta :okay:

Brandon32

July 9th, 2010, 05:29 PM

^ tama...buda derecho na sinda mag invest sa ciudad ta...

nacnuD 2:-)

July 9th, 2010, 05:33 PM

^ ang ganda!! for sure dakulon ang nakaka appreciate kaning mga pix mo...lalong-lao na su mga kababayan tang nagatrabho abroad...

;60039865']^Sana magbisita sinda para mahiling ang dakulon na pagbabago sa syudad ta :okay:

sigurado an na mabisita sinda. basahun mo su mga feedback ninda sa Legazpi City Facebook, ta ugmahun sinda sa mga pagbabago igdi sa namomotan tang cuidad/provincia. at nagtuga man sinda na they'll be visiting the places na pig-feature duman sa fanpage.

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 05:34 PM

Infrastructure projects spur progress in Albay (http://neda5.net/rdc/archive/infra_proj_spur_progress.htm)
Source: NEDA5 (http://neda5.net/rdc/archive/infra_proj_spur_progress.htm)

Bicol Region, specifically the western part of Albay province, is poised for rapid progress with the expected completion of Ligao-Pio Duran Road Improvement Project, Contract Package 1 under the Arterial Road Links Development Project, Phase V of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The project is being implemented by the Project Management Office- Philippine Japan Highway Loan (PMO-PJHL) of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

“Known business corporations have manifested interest to invest in our town,” said Pio Duran Mayor Dante Arandia who joined the project inspection recently conducted by the Project Director Maximo Carvajal, Engr. Vicente Miraballes, In-Charge of Regional PMO and Ms. Grace de Leon, one of the project contractors.

According to Mayor Arandia, majority of his constituents depend on marine and agricultural industries for their livelihood and the completion of Ligao-Pio Duran Road will most likely boost the economy not only of Pio Duran but also its neighbouring towns.

“We are constantly monitoring all DPWH major infrastructures that are implemented under our jurisdiction,” said DPWH 5 Regional Director Danilo Manalang in an interview. “With the fast-phased work activities at the project site plus the assurance of Director Carvajal to double their efforts during workable weather conditions, we are confident that the project will be completed ahead of schedule, the director added.

The project is now 42% complete, ahead by 23% compared to its scheduled accomplishment rating. This P121.9 Million road improvement project involves construction of 5,240 linear meters of Portland Concrete Cement Pavement (PCCP), improvement of road shoulders, construction of drainage and slope protection works and installation of road safety devices. The project is scheduled for completion by July next year.
–Lucy V. Castaneda, DPWH5

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 05:36 PM

^ tama...buda derecho na sinda mag invest sa ciudad ta...

sigurado an na mabisita sinda. basahun mo su mga feedback ninda sa Legazpi City Facebook, ta ugmahun sinda sa mga pagbabago igdi sa namomotan tang cuidad/provincia. at nagtuga man sinda na they'll be visiting the places na pig-feature duman sa fanpage.

Hehe, iyo, makaugmahon ngani pag nagcocomment lalo na su mga haloy nang dai nakakauli, ta na-amaze sinda kang development. Maski 2 years lang dai nakauli sa Legazpi, dakulon nang pagbabago ang mahihiling.

By the way, na post ko na su aerial photos. Salamat giraray!

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 05:37 PM

New Aerial Photo (as of June 2010)
The site of the Bicol International Airport is visible even from this distance

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_3701-1.jpg

Brandon32

July 9th, 2010, 05:48 PM

Pag aman na palan ang BIA, makakakua pa kaya kita ki aerial pix na arog k'ni? sana...

nacnuD 2:-)

July 9th, 2010, 05:59 PM

;60040711']Hehe, iyo, makaugmahon ngani pag nagcocomment lalo na su mga haloy nang dai nakakauli, ta na-amaze sinda kang development. Maski 2 years lang dai nakauli sa Legazpi, dakulon nang pagbabago ang mahihiling.

By the way, na post ko na su aerial photos. Salamat giraray!

yup, i saw it... su dagdag sa mga aerial photos of our city. :banana:

nacnuD 2:-)

July 9th, 2010, 06:18 PM

;60009511']Embarcadero Aerial

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs025.ash2/34602_141478909201379_100000178119626_421186_204722_n.jpg
by Rhaydz Barcia (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000178119626)

@dex any idea of this island hopper? saw ms. barcia's pics and the island hopper is really a good venue for small parties ta igwa siyang bar :cheers: and videoke machine :drunk:.

[dx]

July 9th, 2010, 06:30 PM

Pag aman na palan ang BIA, makakakua pa kaya kita ki aerial pix na arog k'ni? sana...

I think so, maiba na slightly ang route pero I think possible na magaagi pa man giraray over Albay Gulf

@dex any idea of this island hopper? saw ms. barcia's pics and the island hopper is really a good venue for small parties ta igwa siyang bar :cheers: and videoke machine :drunk:.

For rent daw ining Island Hopper. Yup may bar, dinner tables, karaoke. I asked Ms. Barcia about the details, by next week daw hehe. Interesting.

aidz

July 9th, 2010, 06:50 PM

may naghahapot palan sa CamNorte, Masbate, Catanduanes, Sorsogon Thread kung my direct flight na from north America to Legazpi... sana, after matapos ang BIA.. meron na nga! :)

:cheers:

[dx]

July 10th, 2010, 03:03 AM

Maray na Albay sainyo ngamin!
From Guinobatan on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001166405407&ref=ts)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs133.snc4/37008_130201077017764_100000836174361_148498_1827721_n.jpg

Congrats, Sec. Paje!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs038.ash2/35273_111186385596908_100001166405407_71585_4882094_n.jpg

Arandurugan Social Hall
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs050.ash2/35875_106862986029248_100001166405407_51821_7290105_n.jpg

Plaza
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs050.ash2/35875_106862989362581_100001166405407_51822_5600177_n.jpg

denz161

July 10th, 2010, 04:09 AM

how nice!!!

denz161

July 10th, 2010, 04:13 AM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/22/Tabaco_City,_Albay.jpg

[dx]

July 10th, 2010, 05:30 AM

how nice!!!

Welcome to Skyscrapercity!

[dx]

July 10th, 2010, 05:34 AM

Widening of Bicol International Airport Access Road (July 9, 2010)
Courtesy of Byahero Snapshots (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4778850730_4c99aa0ba1_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4778850832_5dce74e1dc_z.jpg

More photos here (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/2010/07/road-widening-of-bicol-international.html)

nacnuD 2:-)

July 10th, 2010, 05:39 AM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/22/Tabaco_City,_Albay.jpg

is this the St. John the Baptist church in Tabaco? looks beautiful.

Maray na Albay & welcome to our thread, denz161.

nacnuD 2:-)

July 10th, 2010, 05:57 AM

;60067819']Widening of Bicol International Airport Access Road (July 9, 2010)
Courtesy of Byahero Snapshots (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4778850832_5dce74e1dc_z.jpg

galing naman. the government must have heard the albayanos cry for a wider road going to/from BIA. hehehe. sana bakalun at i-declare su mga lupain 10 meters (or more) away from the roadside gutter to be a government property... & plant narra trees.

nacnuD 2:-)

July 10th, 2010, 06:10 AM

;60063633']Maray na Albay sainyo ngamin!
From Guinobatan on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001166405407&ref=ts)

Plaza
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs050.ash2/35875_106862989362581_100001166405407_51822_5600177_n.jpg

wish the buildings in the surrounding area of this plaza have uniformity of style (wood, brick, white-paint wall). maski mga commercial establishments arog man kaan. :)

jardet

July 10th, 2010, 06:37 AM

;60009511']Embarcadero Aerial

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs025.ash2/34602_141478909201379_100000178119626_421186_204722_n.jpg
by Rhaydz Barcia (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000178119626)

I did not realize that Embarcadero is abutting the Albay gulf. Correct me if I am wrong but I think it breaches specific provision of the Civil Code on Real Property.:dunno:

[dx]

July 10th, 2010, 06:50 AM

is this the St. John the Baptist church in Tabaco? looks beautiful.

Maray na Albay & welcome to our thread, denz161.

Yup, here's another shot at night :okay:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1305/4668364966_3e4a516ac9_b.jpg
by Ming Bongao (http://www.flickr.com/photos/armingphotography/)

[dx]

July 10th, 2010, 06:58 AM

Ongoing work at the BIA site
Photo courtesy of Byahero Snapshots (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4778851012_9167e40342_z.jpg

[dx]

July 10th, 2010, 07:30 AM

Scenic road at Cagraray Island
Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1559604475)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs638.snc3/32012_1431552479702_1559604475_1035760_5429416_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs608.snc3/32012_1431552319698_1559604475_1035756_962542_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs638.snc3/32012_1431552159694_1559604475_1035753_8333623_n.jpg

[dx]

July 10th, 2010, 07:33 AM

Beachfront dinner at Misibis Bay -- http://misibisbay.com
Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1559604475)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs571.snc3/31162_1427037926841_1559604475_1025747_8194242_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs531.ash1/31162_1427050847164_1559604475_1025776_7800878_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs591.snc3/31162_1427050927166_1559604475_1025777_8293710_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs591.snc3/31162_1427050967167_1559604475_1025778_6751064_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs571.snc3/31162_1427051127171_1559604475_1025781_4545995_n.jpg

[dx]

July 10th, 2010, 07:33 AM

Brandon32

July 10th, 2010, 07:34 AM

Brandon32

July 10th, 2010, 07:47 AM

;60040589']Infrastructure projects spur progress in Albay (http://neda5.net/rdc/archive/infra_proj_spur_progress.htm)
Source: NEDA5 (http://neda5.net/rdc/archive/infra_proj_spur_progress.htm)

Bicol Region, specifically the western part of Albay province, is poised for rapid progress with the expected completion of Ligao-Pio Duran Road Improvement Project, Contract Package 1 under the Arterial Road Links Development Project, Phase V of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The project is being implemented by the Project Management Office- Philippine Japan Highway Loan (PMO-PJHL) of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

“Known business corporations have manifested interest to invest in our town,” said Pio Duran Mayor Dante Arandia who joined the project inspection recently conducted by the Project Director Maximo Carvajal, Engr. Vicente Miraballes, In-Charge of Regional PMO and Ms. Grace de Leon, one of the project contractors.

According to Mayor Arandia, majority of his constituents depend on marine and agricultural industries for their livelihood and the completion of Ligao-Pio Duran Road will most likely boost the economy not only of Pio Duran but also its neighbouring towns.

“We are constantly monitoring all DPWH major infrastructures that are implemented under our jurisdiction,” said DPWH 5 Regional Director Danilo Manalang in an interview. “With the fast-phased work activities at the project site plus the assurance of Director Carvajal to double their efforts during workable weather conditions, we are confident that the project will be completed ahead of schedule, the director added.

The project is now 42% complete, ahead by 23% compared to its scheduled accomplishment rating. This P121.9 Million road improvement project involves construction of 5,240 linear meters of Portland Concrete Cement Pavement (PCCP), improvement of road shoulders, construction of drainage and slope protection works and installation of road safety devices. The project is scheduled for completion by July next year.
–Lucy V. Castaneda, DPWH5

Albay ang hihila sa economiya ng bicol pataas! sigurado yan! Working hard for the betterment of the entire bicol region!:cheers:

garycooper

July 10th, 2010, 08:36 AM

I did not realize that Embarcadero is abutting the Albay gulf. Correct me if I am wrong but I think it breaches specific provision of the Civil Code on Real Property.:dunno:

I wouldn't know either. But the US Embassy and the Manila Ocean Park are in the same situation. Maybe they all got the permit as to the right to reclaim.

Brandon32

July 10th, 2010, 08:42 AM

;60038215']Northern approach to Dapdap Bridge

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6756.jpg

Newly-built houses at Imperial Ridgeview Subdivision

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6756-1.jpg

madali naman daa matapos su tulay connecting cagraray island sa mainland albay

Brandon32

July 10th, 2010, 08:48 AM

I wouldn't know either. But the US Embassy and the Manila Ocean Park are in the same situation. Maybe they all got the permit as to the right to reclaim.

yup.thats what im thinking too!..nagsorobra pa ngani su sa manila ocean park

garycooper

July 10th, 2010, 08:54 AM

;60063633']

Congrats, Sec. Paje!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs038.ash2/35273_111186385596908_100001166405407_71585_4882094_n.jpg

So I thought Secretary Paje is from Albay. We now have three cabinet members from Bicol, which also includes Justice Sec. de Lima and DILG Sec. Robredo. :banana::banana::banana:

Brandon32

July 10th, 2010, 08:55 AM

^ taga guinobatan palan si sec paje?

Brandon32

July 10th, 2010, 09:54 AM

galing naman. the government must have heard the albayanos cry for a wider road going to/from BIA. hehehe. sana bakalun at i-declare su mga lupain 10 meters (or more) away from the roadside gutter to be a government property... & plant narra trees.

yup i agree...kun pwede nga ma maintain iyan na ekta-ektaryang ricefields dyan para probinsyang-probinsya ang dating...i zoning maigi ang commercial buda residential areas...pang bato man ang daraga basta pagayunon lang ang plano kan development:cheers::cheers:

[dx]

July 10th, 2010, 10:36 AM

Sports foremost on Filipinos' Google search (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/07/10/10/sports-foremost-filipinos-google-search)
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 07/10/2010 3:51 PM | Updated as of 07/10/2010 3:55 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Three different sports--tennis, football, and basketball--have been on Filipinos' minds this week as the three made it to the fastest rising news for the week of July 2 to 8, according to Google Zeitgeist. Topmost is the recently concluded 2010 Wimbledon tennis tournament which was won by Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams in the men's and women's categories, respectively.

The World Cup also generated interest as the heat is on for the final match between Netherlands and Spain on Sunday, July 11. And of course, basketball won't be left out as LeBron James, a free agent this summer, is being wooed by both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls to join their team. Derek Fisher, another free agent this summer, is negotiating with the Los Angeles Lakers for the next season.

In local news, the buzz about actor Leonardo DiCaprio's visit to Legazpi City in the Bicol region for an environmental promotion got many people excited on the web. The discovery of President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III and his Cabinet of several irregularities left by the Arroyo administration, such as midnight deals, also registered as one of the fastest rising news for the week.

Newsmakers

Meanwhile, the fastest rising newsmakers list for the same period is headed by President Aquino who was sworn into office on June 30 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is also on the list as options for a fight with Juan Manuel Marquez continue to surface.

James Yap, basketball star and husband of presidential sister and TV personality Kris Aquino, figured on the list too as he revealed his plan to save his marriage with Kris. Vice President Jejomar Binay also became a fast rising newsmaker when he asked for an official office and residence.

Here's the complete list of the fastest-rising news for July 2 to 8:

1. Wimbledon
2. World Cup
3. NBA basketball star LeBron James
4. NBA Lakers - Derek Fisher
5. Legazpi City
6. Google – Google paid tribute to artist Frida Kahlo’s 103rd birthday by displaying a Google doodle of the artist’s 1940 self-portrait on their home page.
7. "Eclipse," the third installation of the "Twilight" saga
8. Aquino cabinet
9. World Wrestling Entertainment
10. Airbender

The fastest rising newsmakers for July 2 to 8 are:

1. Aquino III
2. Pacquiao
3. LeBron James
4. Michael Jackson
5. James Yap
6. Christina Aguilera
7. Rafael Nadal
8. Jejomar Binay
9. Venus Williams
10. Roger Federer

* * *

Hehe, in fact, Wow Legazpi! (http://wowlegazpi.com) reached a new weekly high in hits/web traffic two weeks ago. And could reach a new monthly high for July (yey!) I think, maski dai malawos ang trip ni Leo DiCaprio, it has already worked in boosting interest in and awareness of Legazpi and Albay. :okay: Mas dakol pa su nagsearch about Legazpi kesa sa Twilight: Eclipse. Yugon mo yon? lol

[dx]

July 10th, 2010, 10:50 AM

RP winning fight vs malaria–DOH (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100710-280221/RP-winning-fight-vs-malariaDOH)
By Jerry E. Esplanada
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 06:50:00 07/10/2010

MANILA, Philippines—Finally, the country is winning the battle against one of its old health adversaries—mosquito-borne malaria. The good news came from Dr. Mario Baquilod, head of the Infectious Diseases Office of the Department of Health-attached Center for Disease Prevention and Control. “Yes, we’re winning the war. Malaria cases have been going down during the past couple of years. From more than 76,200 infections (with over 900 deaths) in 1990, malaria cases were down to 18,781 (and only 20 deaths) last year,” Baquilod has told the Inquirer.

From a 1.5 percent (per 100,000 population) in 1990, the country’s malaria mortality rate is now a low 0.02 percent, said the World Health Organization. Baquilod also expressed confidence “we’re on track meeting the country’s Millennium Development Goal of becoming malaria-free by 2020.”

More good news. Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) one of DOH’s active partners in the antimalaria campaign, has been named recipient of a $31.4-million (about P1.46 billion) grant from the Global Fund. The two-year aid is expected to “boost further the intensified drive against malaria in at least 40 provinces nationwide,” said PSFI program manager Marvi Rebueno-Trudeau.
The Geneva-based Global Fund aims to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in at least 136 Third World nations.

Since its inception in 2002, the Fund has provided more than $12 billion worth of grants to at least 136 Third World nations. Its major donors include the “Group of Eight,” or G-8 countries—the US, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Russia—as well as private groups like the Bill Gates Foundation. According to DOH records, of the 80 provinces nationwide, 22 are already malaria-free, or “there has been no local transmission of the disease for five straight years,” explained Baquilod.

Thirteen of these provinces are in the Visayas: Iloilo, Guimaras, Capiz, Aklan, Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, Western Samar, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Northern Leyte, Southern Leyte and Biliran.

Substantial decline

Those in Luzon are Benguet, Cavite, Marinduque, Masbate, Albay, Sorsogon and Catanduanes while those in Mindanao are Camiguin and Surigao del Norte. Several other provinces will soon be added to the list, said Baquilod, referring to Bataan, Batanes, Batangas and Lanao del Sur, among others. On the other hand, only five provinces are listed as “highly endemic” for malaria: Palawan, Quirino, Apayao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi.

But even in these areas, “there has been a substantial decline in the number of malaria cases,” noted Trudeau. “From some 54,000 cases (in the 1990s), infections in Palawan went down to about 8,000 last year. From about 3,000 three years ago, Quirino registered only two cases last year. From 4,000, Apayao had only six cases in 2009. Those in Sulu and Tawi-Tawi are also going down,” Trudeau disclosed.

* * *

Albay government raises alarm on rising number of dengue cases (http://balita.ph/2010/07/06/albay-government-raises-alarm-on-rising-number-of-dengue-cases/)
July 6, 2010 9:59 pm

LEGAZPI CITY, July 5 – The provincial government of Albay has raised alarm over the sudden increase in the number of dengue cases in all municipalities and cities from January to June this year. Albay Governor Joey Salceda said in a press conference said that from January to June, a total of 364 of Dengue H-fever cases were reported. “Out of 364 persons affected by dengue fever, one of them died.”

A 9.6 percent (from 35 cases to 364) increase was noted compared to the same period last year. In 2009, there were four casualties due to dengue. Report from the provincial health office of Albay revealed that 17 municipalities and cities are affected this year compared to nine municipalities and cities last year. “This indicates that almost all towns and cities are at risk and the occurrence of the disease is alarming,” Salceda said.

According to him, 80 percent of 364 persons affected by dengue fever were treated in public hospitals. Legazpi City and Daraga town dengue cases remains to be high in the past two years. “This means that Legazpi and Daraga remains to be high risk of the disease.” From January to June 2010, Legazpi ranked 1st (168 cases); Daraga, 2nd (97 cases); and Tabaco City, 3rd (44 cases). Ages of those affected range from six months to 65 years old.

“The provincial government through the provincial health office is doing strategy to curtail the disease and we are utilizing our resources intended for health to address the problem,” Salceda said. He claimed that increase in dengue cases in the province was brought by rapid urbanization and climate change. The escalating impact of climate change specially El Nino and urbanization is the main cause of dengue in the province, the governor said.

The Albay provincial health office asked all municipal, city and barangay officials to improve sanitation and hygiene. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Luis Mendoza also said that local officials should have regular massive information and education campaign in the community and clean up drive to eliminate the breeding places. (PNA)
LAP/LQ/MDR/cbd/utb

Brandon32

July 10th, 2010, 12:54 PM

;60074803']Sports foremost on Filipinos' Google search (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/07/10/10/sports-foremost-filipinos-google-search)
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 07/10/2010 3:51 PM | Updated as of 07/10/2010 3:55 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Three different sports--tennis, football, and basketball--have been on Filipinos' minds this week as the three made it to the fastest rising news for the week of July 2 to 8, according to Google Zeitgeist. Topmost is the recently concluded 2010 Wimbledon tennis tournament which was won by Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams in the men's and women's categories, respectively.

The World Cup also generated interest as the heat is on for the final match between Netherlands and Spain on Sunday, July 11. And of course, basketball won't be left out as LeBron James, a free agent this summer, is being wooed by both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls to join their team. Derek Fisher, another free agent this summer, is negotiating with the Los Angeles Lakers for the next season.

In local news, the buzz about actor Leonardo DiCaprio's visit to Legazpi City in the Bicol region for an environmental promotion got many people excited on the web. The discovery of President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III and his Cabinet of several irregularities left by the Arroyo administration, such as midnight deals, also registered as one of the fastest rising news for the week.

Newsmakers

Meanwhile, the fastest rising newsmakers list for the same period is headed by President Aquino who was sworn into office on June 30 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is also on the list as options for a fight with Juan Manuel Marquez continue to surface.

James Yap, basketball star and husband of presidential sister and TV personality Kris Aquino, figured on the list too as he revealed his plan to save his marriage with Kris. Vice President Jejomar Binay also became a fast rising newsmaker when he asked for an official office and residence.

Here's the complete list of the fastest-rising news for July 2 to 8:

1. Wimbledon
2. World Cup
3. NBA basketball star LeBron James
4. NBA Lakers - Derek Fisher
5. Legazpi City
6. Google – Google paid tribute to artist Frida Kahlo’s 103rd birthday by displaying a Google doodle of the artist’s 1940 self-portrait on their home page.
7. "Eclipse," the third installation of the "Twilight" saga
8. Aquino cabinet
9. World Wrestling Entertainment
10. Airbender

The fastest rising newsmakers for July 2 to 8 are:

1. Aquino III
2. Pacquiao
3. LeBron James
4. Michael Jackson
5. James Yap
6. Christina Aguilera
7. Rafael Nadal
8. Jejomar Binay
9. Venus Williams
10. Roger Federer

* * *

Hehe, in fact, Wow Legazpi! (http://wowlegazpi.com) reached a new weekly high in hits/web traffic two weeks ago. And could reach a new monthly high for July (yey!) I think, maski dai malawos ang trip ni Leo DiCaprio, it has already worked in boosting interest in and awareness of Legazpi and Albay. :okay: Mas dakol pa su nagsearch about Legazpi kesa sa Twilight: Eclipse. Yugon mo yon? lol

Galing noh...news pa lang na ma bisita si de Carpio nag sky rocket na ang Legazpi City sa google searches...pano pa mag patuloy sya sa pagbisita nya sa Albay? Anyway magayon na development yan...sana dakol pa na mga arog nyang hollywood personalities na magbisita sa Albay..

Brandon32

July 10th, 2010, 12:59 PM

;59979645']http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs081.ash2/37378_407944761026_648716026_5078897_1930190_n.jpg
Source: Gilbert Mirandilla Llovit (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=648716026)

Sana mabilis matapos itong Guicadale economic platform, legazpi boulevard buda su Kayabon geothermal powerplant para magralaogan ang mga investors sa Legazpi asin sa Metro Albay:banana:

Albayano

July 10th, 2010, 01:54 PM

;60039595']Fishing at the Legazpi Port Breakwater
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_5984-1.jpg

The simple life
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_5985-1.jpg

The Albay Gulf was very calm that afternoon
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_5978-1.jpg

Let's maintain the cleanliness of the Albay Gulf
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_5987-1.jpg

Urgollo ka tabi DX can satuyang forum ta saro ka sa magña assets caini same with brandon and so many other forumers. i never thought macalaog aco sa grupo nindo.

[dx]

July 11th, 2010, 03:29 AM

Urgollo ka tabi DX can satuyang forum ta saro ka sa magña assets caini same with brandon and so many other forumers. i never thought macalaog aco sa grupo nindo.

Salamat man po sa pag intra sa forum ta! :)

[dx]

July 11th, 2010, 03:31 AM

Flawless Embarcadero Branch Opening
July 10, 2010

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Source (http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=1154409007)

PQRh9HbEbDo

[dx]

July 11th, 2010, 03:45 AM

By the way, I heard that a top exec of Filinvest was in Legazpi recently, invited by the mayor and toured around the city + new airport construction site. :okay:

[dx]

July 11th, 2010, 03:52 AM

madali naman daa matapos su tulay connecting cagraray island sa mainland albay

The new Dapdap Bridge is also visible in the photos posted by nacnuD:) :okay:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs064.snc4/34547_415761652339_165069192339_4476910_5583597_n.jpg

kiasog

July 11th, 2010, 03:53 AM

;60063633']Maray na Albay sainyo ngamin!
From Guinobatan on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001166405407&ref=ts)

Congrats, Sec. Paje!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs038.ash2/35273_111186385596908_100001166405407_71585_4882094_n.jpg

That's great...so, there are actually three bicolanos in PNoy's administration. As a bicolano, I feel proud that we are represented by these three folks!

Brandon32

July 11th, 2010, 04:07 AM

Urgollo ka tabi DX can satuyang forum ta saro ka sa magña assets caini same with brandon and so many other forumers. i never thought macalaog aco sa grupo nindo.

Thanks..maogma ang thread at nag join ka digdi..Maray na Albay!

Brandon32

July 11th, 2010, 04:10 AM

;60111019']The new Dapdap Bridge is also visible in the photos posted by nacnuD:) :okay:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs064.snc4/34547_415761652339_165069192339_4476910_5583597_n.jpg

So lovely...kaka inlove ang Legazpi City!

sherwinm26

July 11th, 2010, 04:30 AM

[dx]

July 11th, 2010, 04:35 AM

Wow, more road openings. Thanks Sherwin!

sherwinm26

July 11th, 2010, 04:48 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4781863620_2bdc22490f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/4781863620/)

more pictures here (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/)

[dx]

July 11th, 2010, 04:55 AM

^^I like the design of the model unit. Modern, sleek and cool! :okay:

leo98

July 11th, 2010, 05:00 AM

Thanks Sherwin for the update of Suncore Highlands.Very modern talaga ang design ng model house

Brandon32

July 11th, 2010, 05:11 AM

;60067819']Widening of Bicol International Airport Access Road (July 9, 2010)
Courtesy of Byahero Snapshots (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/)

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More photos here (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/2010/07/road-widening-of-bicol-international.html)

;60070009']Ongoing work at the BIA site
Photo courtesy of Byahero Snapshots (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com)

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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4781863620_2bdc22490f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/4781863620/)

more pictures here (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/)

nice..totoo ba naririnig ko na umaabot na sa Php16,000.00 per sqm ang presyo ng lote sa mga high end subdivisions sa legazpi?

iMilo

July 11th, 2010, 05:19 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4781701104_7e7b3e0b73_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sherwin_magayanes/4781701104/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4781063599_a41da786a9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sherwin_magayanes/4781063599/)

more pictures here
(http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/)

This is a long awaited Estanza Road going towards Gabawan in Daraga. The other and opposite direction of the road will be going to Taysan and all the way to Puro and Legazpi Boulevard. Now we are talking. Ample of lands in this area for residential and commercial developments were spring water sources are available. I call on the City and Provincial government to continue developing this area. My first suggestion at this point, is to make Estanza (it's highest point) a tourist spot for the spectacular view of Daraga, Old Albay, Legazpi City, Albay Gulf and Mt. Mayon. Perhaps Leonardo would like to see this view.

[dx]

July 11th, 2010, 05:26 AM

^ taga guinobatan palan si sec paje?

Yup, he is a son of Guinobatan, specifically from Barangay Maguiron :okay:

New DENR chief to focus on 6 major programs (http://mb.com.ph/articles/265277/new-denr-chief-focus-6-major-programs)
By EDU LOPEZ
July 5, 2010, 2:49pm

The newly appointed secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will focus on six major environment programs following the directive of President Aquino. These programs include clean air and water especially in Metro Manila and in other urban centers; land productivity; enhancement of forest and marine resources with the completion of the delineation of forestline boundaries; an honest-to-goodness climate change mitigation, adaptation and anticipation program; and well-defined and effective anti-corruption measures.

DENR Secretary Ramon Paje, a top-rank career executive service officer (CESO), replaced Horacio Ramos, a fellow career officer, in a simple turnover ceremony held recently. Paje said he will carry a leadership ethics marked with consultation, as shown by Ramos and his other predecessors whom he had the privilege of serving.

“I will be a listening secretary. I will afford everyone dissent,” he said, adding that Ramos’ ability to be a good and firm listener was a quality of a good leader. Before his appointment as the DENR’s 19th secretary, Paje was the agency’s Undersecretary for Field Operations and the concurrent Executive Director of the Minerals Development Council under the Office of the President.

Paje’s ascension to the post marks only the second time in the DENR’s 23-year history to have the proverbial “bottom-to-top” success by a rank-and-file employee. His 28-year career span started in 1982 as a junior forester conducting field inspection of reforestation projects of then Bureau of Forest Development (now Forest Management Bureau). He has then occupied various positions such as senior forester, service director, and assistant secretary prior to his appointment as undersecretary in 1998.

A recipient of a government scholarship, Paje graduated with a degree in BS Forestry in 1982 at the UP Los Baños. He then earned his masters in Urban and Regional Planning from UP-Diliman, and his doctorate in Public Administration at the same school. He has likewise taken short courses in Harvard University in Massachussets, USA and the Australian National University in Canberra.

Paje has also received various awards, including a Dr. Jose Rizal Huwarang Pilipino Award for Public Service in 1999, and being cited by the Philippine Jaycees as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men in 1996.

[dx]

July 11th, 2010, 05:29 AM

This is a long awaited Estanza Road going towards Gabawan in Daraga. The other and opposite direction of the road will be going to Taysan and all the way to Puro and Legazpi Boulevard. Now we are talking. Ample of lands in this area for residential and commercial developments were spring water sources are available. I call on the City and Provincial government to continue developing this area. My first suggestion at this point, is to make Estanza (it's highest point) a tourist spot for the spectacular view of Daraga, Old Albay, Legazpi City, Albay Gulf and Mt. Mayon. Perhaps Leonardo would like to see this view.

A sample of the view:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4781062399_6c85e5e341_b.jpg

More pictures here (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/)

gurugeri

July 11th, 2010, 05:38 AM

;59886529']Based on the map, it's near Brgy. Villahermosa in Daraga
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I am very pleased about Daraga being the site of the new airport and of the new regional center (I ardently hope it materializes). I am very happy! Yeyyyyy!

I see these things coming to view because our energetic, dynamic, and super intelligent governor helped give Noynoy the second highest percentage of votes among all Philippine provinces, coming second to Tarlac. Well, that is not very sensible, but I think that is qualified argument.

sherwinm26

July 11th, 2010, 05:49 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4781999006_54f520d385_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sherwin_magayanes/4781999006/)

more pictures here (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/)

gurugeri

July 11th, 2010, 05:52 AM

^^I see a couple of contrasts in the picture above--idyllic and modern Legazpi. I love the sight of those two cows. Thanks for the wonderful picture!

[dx]

July 11th, 2010, 06:08 AM

From the idyllic... to the luxurious:

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Brandon32

July 11th, 2010, 06:21 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4781999006_54f520d385_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sherwin_magayanes/4781999006/)

more pictures here (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/)

nice view...magayon talaga mag istar sa lugar ta..

gurugeri

July 11th, 2010, 10:17 AM

Sugar + coating. Wahaha! Dex, hmmm ginamit mo tulos su word.

nacnuD 2:-)

July 11th, 2010, 10:31 AM

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Petron cor Tahao Rd. & Alternate Rd.

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soon-to-rise 3 storey commercial building beside CQ Gasoline Station, Alternate Rd

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BD Salon & Spa / Casablanca Suites

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Bagumbayan Central School, Washington Drive

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Vinzons Street

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gurugeri

July 11th, 2010, 10:45 AM

Hi, Nacnud. Na-miss ko bigla su Daraga. Thanks for the photos. Mauli ako next weekend.

nacnuD 2:-)

July 11th, 2010, 11:36 AM

Hi, Nacnud. Na-miss ko bigla su Daraga. Thanks for the photos. Mauli ako next weekend.

Your welcome, Sir.

Brandon32

July 11th, 2010, 11:37 AM

;60040757']New Aerial Photo (as of June 2010)
The site of the Bicol International Airport is visible even from this distance

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_3701-1.jpg

sana igwa ki masterplan ang development digdi sa Legazpi Boulevard.

nacnuD 2:-)

July 11th, 2010, 11:58 AM

Washington Drive, Legazpi City 4500
(July 11, 2010 Sunday)

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Brandon32

July 11th, 2010, 12:07 PM

^ nice.thanks for the pix duncan...dae pa nakakalaog dyan sa astrodome na an...

nacnuD 2:-)

July 11th, 2010, 12:36 PM

^ nice.thanks for the pix duncan...dae pa nakakalaog dyan sa astrodome na an...

haloy naman ako dai naka-laog diyan. kang college days, naka-laog kami para maghiling kawat, concerts, 'Dark Pink' (BU Archi).

Diyan ninda pig-gibo na su pageant kang Dark Pink after masulo su BU Little Theatre. Sige ming urulok kaidto ta sung nanggana nakatukaw sa trono na ginanahan nya man (tao kang Toto - toilet). :lol:

sherwinm26

July 11th, 2010, 01:34 PM

[dx]

July 11th, 2010, 01:35 PM

@On air na po ang ETC 21 dyan sato?
Thanks for the pics, nacnuD! Nice Sunday drive around the city hehe

Brandon32

July 11th, 2010, 01:49 PM

haloy naman ako dai naka-laog diyan. kang college days, naka-laog kami para maghiling kawat, concerts, 'Dark Pink' (BU Archi).

Diyan ninda pig-gibo na su pageant kang Dark Pink after masulo su BU Little Theatre. Sige ming urulok kaidto ta sung nanggana nakatukaw sa trono na ginanahan nya man (tao kang Toto - toilet). :lol:

pati iyan na dark pink ...nadadangog ko lang pero dae pa man ako nakailing k'yan...hehe

sherwinm26

July 11th, 2010, 01:58 PM

;60125623']@On air na po ang ETC 21 dyan sato?

Di pa man, 5 channels lng. ABS, GMA, Studio 23, QTV, TV 5/PBN

[dx]

July 11th, 2010, 02:02 PM

Di pa man, 5 channels lng. ABS, GMA, Studio 23, QTV, TV 5/PBN

I see, sana soon. Gari on air na man su NBN TV-8

iMilo

July 11th, 2010, 02:21 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4781834486_0903c9527e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/4781834486/)

The transmission towers of SBN ETC TV 21, GMA TV 12, ABS-CBN TV 4 and MOR FM on top of Mt. Bariw.

more pictures here (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/)

Below Mt. Bariw is the highest point of Estanza. The grounds on the left of the photo looks like a part of the Estanza road. To make Estanza a tourist spot, how about a cable car (the "gandolas" from the previous postings) from MIH Hotel to Mt. Bariw and back to MIH. Amusement developers are already looking at this possibility.

Brandon32

July 11th, 2010, 04:18 PM

^ nice suggestion...a cable car will be an added attraction for legazpi city...

Brandon32

July 11th, 2010, 04:28 PM

;60039025']http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6084-1.jpg

Kagayon talaga kaining pix kan Embarcadero...

kliens

July 11th, 2010, 04:40 PM

wow paragayon tlga an satong namomotan na probinsya...marhay na albay sa gabos...

nacnuD 2:-)

July 11th, 2010, 04:49 PM

wow paragayon tlga an satong namomotan na probinsya...marhay na albay sa gabos...

tama ka diyan, kliens.
marhay na Albay man saimo.

kliens

July 11th, 2010, 05:01 PM

Albay ICT group moves to attract BPO firms to Legazpi

By Erwin Oliva
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 09:13:00 07/10/2008

Filed Under: business process outsourcing (BPO), Technology (general)

MANILA, Philippines -- A group representing stakeholders in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry in Albay is moving quickly to attract business process outsourcing (BPO) firms to the province, its president told INQUIRER.net.

Rosemarie Rey, president of the Albay ICT Association (AICTA), said the group is aiming to grow its membership this year, as they anticipate the influx of investments from the BPO industry to Legazpi City.

Rey who represented the AICTA, witnessed the signing of a deal between Embarcadero Land Ventures Inc. and five telecommunications companies as part of a plan to create an IT park in the city. Among the telecommunications companies that have agreed to provide services to the IT park are the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, Bayantel, Digitel, Globe and PT&T, the group said in a statement.
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"We helped in the realization of this project because this will lead to more jobs," said Rey who is also president and CEO of Southern Luzon Technological College Foundation, an IT school located in Legaspi City.

Legazpi City is the educational center for the Bicol region, she said.

While the IT park is mainly a private venture, Rey said the group is supporting this project because of BPO opportunities. Her school has been doing outsourcing services for some United States-based companies. The school has served as an "incubation" center for a supply of trained agents for a small operation of more than 20 seats.

IT schools like Southern Luzon Technological College Foundation have been operating facilities for outsourced services, she added.

Legazpi City Mayor Noel E. Rosal said in a statement that the city is ready to provide manpower for the planned IT park.

Zaldy Co, president and CEO of Embarcadero de Legazpi, for his part, added in a statement that the IT park intends to attract talents and skills from the Bicol Region.

The planned IT park is a 15,477 square-meter area located in Legazpi City. It can house about 8,000 seats in three buildings, she said.

nacnuD 2:-)

July 11th, 2010, 05:04 PM

Sunday, 11 July 2010 12:02

LEGAZPI CITY - Labi na sa 500 na mga pasyente an napagserbihan kan simultaneous project ng Bombo Radyo Philippines na Bombo Medico 2010 digdi sa ciudad nin Legazpi.

Kasubago nag-abot na sa 383 an numero kan mga natawanan nin asistensya medikal mantang 97 man sa dental.

Alagad pinaglalaoman na madudugangan pa an numero kan mga benepisyaryo sa taunang proyektong Bombo Medico huli ta padagos pa man sa pagdagsa kan mga nagmamawot na makapag-avail ng libreng medical asin dental check up ngonian na aldaw.

Enot digdi, mag-umagahon pa sana nag-arabutan na sa Albay Astrodome gikan sa manlaen-laen na lugar kan provincia an mga kababayang Albayano para sa sinambitan ng proyekto.

Source (http://www.bomboradyo.com/)

nacnuD 2:-)

July 11th, 2010, 05:09 PM

Last Updated on Sunday, 11 July 2010 21:26 Sunday, 11 July 2010 20:51

Low pressure areaLow pressure areaPatuloy na binabantayan ng Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) ang namumuong sama ng panahon sa silangang bahagi ng ating bansa.

Ayon sa ulat, huli itong namataan base sa satellite and surface data sa layong 960 kilometro sa silangan ng Legaspi City (13.1 °N, 133.4 °E).

Inaasahang lalakas pa ang nasabing LPA habang papalapit sa kalupaan dahil nakapaloob ito sa Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) na kasalukuyang nakaka-apekto sa Luzon at Visayas.

Hindi pa naman masabi ng Pagasa kung magiging bagyo ito dahil sa iba't-ibang 'surrounding factors,' tulad na lamang ng ibang mga weather system na umiiral sa loob ng Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).

Ang temperatura ay maglalaro pa rin sa 25 hanggang 33 antas ng sentigrado.

Source (http://www.bomboradyo.com/)

kliens

July 11th, 2010, 05:14 PM

RED TIDE UMATAKE SA SORSOGON BAY
(Noel Abuel/Edwin Balasa)
Mahigpit na ipinagba*wal ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) sa mga residente malapit sa Sorsogon Bay ang pagkain ng mga shellfish.

Ito ay matapos na lu*mabas sa pinakahuling monitoring ng BFAR na muling nagpositibo sa red tide toxin ang Sorsogon Bay kung kaya’t dapat na ma*ging maingat ang pagkain ng anumang uri ng shellfish mula dito.

Ayon sa BFAR, makalipas lamang ang 96 araw ay muling nakita ang pagiging aktibo ng nasabing lason kung kaya’t inalerto ang publiko na huwag munang kumain ng anumang shellfish tulad ng tahong at iba pang lamang dagat lalo na’t kung ito’y galing sa karagatan ng Sorsogon.

Ipinaliwanag ng ahensya na ito’y sanhi na rin ng sobrang init na nararamdaman sa nasabing rehiyon.

Dagdag pa nito na liban sa maruming tubig sa lugar, ang pabagu-bagong temperatura sa rehiyon na siya ring pangunahing sanhi kung bakit positibo uli sa red tide toxin ang natu*rang karagatan.

Maliban sa bayan ng Casiguran at Sorsogon Bay, apektado rin ang karagatang bahagi ng lalawigan ng Masbate.

Nagpaalala ngayon ang ahensya sa publiko na mag-ingat sa pagkain ng mga lamang-dagat gayundin ang paglinis ng mabuti sa isda bago lutuin at piliing mabuti lalo na pagdating sa mga shellfish.

http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/july1110/luzon01.htm[/URL]

Red Tide uli...

arkijo

July 12th, 2010, 12:43 AM

maski medyo aloy matapos pero...ini ang naoobserbahan ko sa Embarkadero...sige an gayon! Worrrrld Classss talaga!
...anofa! maski mabagal ang patrabaho, at least igwa man ki pinagbabago. garo logod pipaatat kita kan embarcadero kung ano ang hitsura nya once tapos na yan.:) sana makalaog jan so robinson's supermarket and department store para igwa naman ki anchor store. good morning metro albay!:banana:

arkijo

July 12th, 2010, 01:08 AM

;60070647']Scenic road at Cagraray Island
Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1559604475)

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BREATHTAKING!:banana:

nacnuD 2:-)

July 12th, 2010, 01:13 AM

Butanding in Donsol Sorsogon >>> 0:01
Legazpi City Pier >>> 1:52

BCm19PwUxGw

nacnuD 2:-)

July 12th, 2010, 01:30 AM

Hoşgeldiniz (Welcome)

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Source: Filipinler.org Anasayfa (http://www.filipinler.org/) GALERi (http://www.filipinler.org/index.php?option=com_morfeoshow&task=view&gallery=5&Itemid=16)

nacnuD 2:-)

July 12th, 2010, 02:15 AM

Mayon Volcano
asuseroako (http://www.youtube.com/user/asuseroako#p/u/23/etvlR8I-CvM)

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pojlette

July 12th, 2010, 03:21 AM

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The very first PhilHealth Online Service Desk in the Province of Albay. Services available are: New member registration; member data amendment; CE Form1, Member Data Record & PhilHealth ID issuance; claims status inquiry. :)

[dx]

July 12th, 2010, 06:33 AM

Monsi

July 12th, 2010, 06:36 AM

07.03.2010
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07.09.2010
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Monsi

July 12th, 2010, 06:36 AM

[dx]

July 12th, 2010, 06:37 AM

New Dapdap Bridge

Looks like it's going to be a really wide bridge
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The reclaimed area beside Kapuntukan is quite large too (I estimate it's about 5 hectares or even more)
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_6759.jpg

The mouth of the Makabalo River, this is on the left side of the bridge if you're facing Mayon (a potential riverfront commercial/tourism area)
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[dx]

July 12th, 2010, 06:44 AM

Sleeping Lion Hill, Reclaimed area and new Dapdap Bridge

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^^Dapdap Bridge

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July 12th, 2010, 06:56 AM

A medical tourism hub in the offing (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/266386/a-medical-tourism-hub-offing)
By ELEANOR A. LEYCO
July 12, 2010, 9:35am

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A patient gets a free ultrasound of the thyroid at the Suncore Diagnostics and Multi-specialty Clinic during its soft opening held recently.

In a province like Bicol where tourism thrives, selling a product, idea, or gimmick is a no-brainer because people will always come to you. However, for Legazpi, Albay where Mayon Volcano majestically rests, getting into the minds of many vacationers seems to be a struggle.

Although Legazpi, Albay may have been known to be the home of one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world, the Department of Tourism didn’t include Legazpi in its top 10 tourist destinations due to low tourist traffic compared to its nearby district, Camarines Sur, which has better figures when it comes to the following of many thrill-seekers coming from different parts of the world.

Statistics show at least 140,000 sightseers visit the province annually, and multitudes of foreign spectators came to the city recently, because they wanted to see the fury of nature when Mayon Volcano showed volcanic activity for several weeks.

In view of this, a prime mover of business and healthcare in the Bicolandia Region recognizes the enormous potential of Legazpi to be known for more meaningful ventures and to be in the top 10 tourist destinations of the Philippines.

It all starts with a vision

“Though Legazpi is a growing city, the National Statistics Office records reveal that there is a need for better healthcare services. There are only seven hospitals in the city, six of which are privately owned and most of them can only occupy less than 100 beds. To address the other medical and health services of Legazpi and nearby towns, there are several diagnostic centers in the district,”observes Marivic Lualhati, project consultant for Suncore Inc., a privately-owned medical establishment in the heart of Legazpi City.

Suncore Inc. is a company that envisions Legazpi to be the heart of business, healthcare, and tourism in the Bicol Region. In fulfilling its vision for Legazpi, it has recently opened the first and fully-automated diagnostics and multi-specialty clinic in Albay. It is also the first of its kind to be based inside one of the biggest shopping centers in the province, the Embarcadero Mall.

Lualhati adds, “Though there are several diagnostic centers in the city, demographical analysis revealed that most of the centers do not possess high-technology laboratory and diagnostics equipment for faster and more accurate results. It also showed that most doctors utilize their own homes as their clinic. This only suggests that there is really a need to uplift the health care system of Legazpi.”

Suncore Diagnostics and Multi-specialty Clinic envisions itself to be a one-stop-clinic by providing the best available health care as well as access to a medical facility that offers state-of-the art services not only to its locals but also to travelers who want to enjoy their vacation and at the same time grab the chance to avail of competitively-priced medical care.

During its soft opening, the clinic presented the out-patient diagnostic services that are available in the center. These are: Dermatology, Pharmacy, Dental, EENT, Ophthalmology, Physical Rehabilitation, Cardiology Pulmonology, 4D Ultrasound, X-Ray, Laboratory, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Minor Surgery, OB Gynecology, and Pediatrics.

“Suncore Diagnostics and Multi-specialty Clinic is created to alleviate the health problems that beset the community and it aims to put Legazpi on the list of the top medical tourism hubs in the country. When we say medical tourism we mean the provision of competitively- priced private medical care in collaboration with the tourism industry,” Lualhati noted.

Keeping homegrown healthcare professionals

As the clinic completes all the important state-of-the-art equipment and roster of medical doctors and staff, it is working on getting an agreement with the Department of Tourism, presenting to them plans of putting up cosmetic surgery and eye center facilities, which are very popular among foreign tourists and balikbayans. In no time, HIV and drug testing facilities will also be installed.

“We are positioning Suncore in medical tourism because we believe that medical tourism is benefiting not only those coming from other parts of the world but also those who are from the nearby towns and provinces where certain medical facilities are not available at all. Suncore also wants to reach out to its people and doctors who are in need of improved medical facilities where they can carry out their professions better,” Lualhati explained.

“With all our plans and goals for the center, the people behind this company also want to support the local medical professionals in Legazpi. We want to keep the doctors and nurses in our town. We have very good doctors and medical staff here and we want to support them. They can have a better avenue to do their jobs and help more people,” Lualhati concludes.

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July 12th, 2010, 06:59 AM

Abaca: Albay’s moral ‘fiber’ (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/266273/abaca-albay-s-moral-fiber)
By JULIUS P. VICENTE
July 11, 2010, 12:23pm

Abaca, commonly known as Manila hemp, is considered to be one of the major sources of income in the province of Bicol that helps boost small-scale industries especially in the rural areas.

Since Albay province became famous for its Mayon volcano, festivals, and other local products such as pili nuts and other spicy dishes, the local government has somehow overlooked the significance of abaca in the province.

Dr. Marissa N. Estrella, dean of Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry bared that abaca is one of the top dollar earners in the country, in terms of exportation. She also stated that in 2009, the Bicol region was noted for being the highest producer of Manila hemp followed only by Eastern Visayas and Davao. The reason behind the high demand for abaca, here and abroad, is its flexibility as a raw material for handbags, baskets, and storage containers.

The making of abaca fiber or pinukpok in the form of woven cloth as sinamay has been existent hundreds of years ago. “It was only in 2001 when pinukpok came into large production in Albay. The victims of the Mayon volcano eruption in 1992 were the first beneficiaries of the abaca making in Sitio Banquerohan, Legazpi City. They were provided with abaca silk technology as a regular source of livelihood,” says Myrna Pereyra, coordinator of Bicol University Tobacco Campus Extension Service Center.

Aside from their skills in weaving, Albay residents also underwent a series of trainings for handloom weaving, dyeing, and processing to upgrade their skills in the production of high-value exportable abaca textile products, under the guidance of Bicol University and Department of Science and Technology.

With assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment through the Bicol Small Business Institute Foundation, Inc. (BSBI), the weavers were provided 20 units of steel handloom, one mechanized steel fiber rotary press, a plastic press being introduced by the Philippine Textile and Research Institute, as well as tools and materials for the mass production of pinukpok.

Since then, pinukpok has evolved into a fine high-end fabric.

Albay Governor Joey Salceda has expressed optimism that local designers would produce high-quality barongs and fashion gowns for the continuous promotion and demand of abaca in the province.

Recently, the Pinukpok festival was held in the province to further enhance the presence and use of abaca in the fashion market.

“I want to promote pinukpok dresses as part of our culture in Albay. The government is still providing training and funds to replant and rehabilitate abaca plantations. This, in turn, will help Bicolanos promote and be part of the living culture of Albay,” he concludes.

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July 12th, 2010, 07:03 AM

07.09.2010
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Like this shot! Next time I get home, may bago na naman digdi haha

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July 12th, 2010, 07:15 AM

PNR Station, Legazpi City
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Source (http://tristanskye.tumblr.com/post/659814632/philippine-national-railroad-pnr-station)

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July 12th, 2010, 07:21 AM

Spicy ice cream, anyone? (http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20100710-280304/Spicy-ice-cream-anyone)
By Ephraim Aguilar
Inquirer Southern Luzon
First Posted 19:30:00 07/10/2010

LEGAZPI CITY – Consistent with Bicol’s spicy food culture, a restaurant in the city serves spicy ice cream. How cool or hot is that? Flavored with “siling labuyo” (chili), every scoop of the ice cream has tamed spiciness that blends well with cold creamy sweetness. And that can only be found at the 1st Colonial Grill, a homegrown restaurant that has built a name of its own.

But sili ice cream is just their dessert along with other innovative flavors like pili, coffee, “tinutong na bagas” (toasted rice), malunggay, kalamansi, and melon. The 1st Colonial Grill also serves native dishes that remind one of his grandmother’s cooking, say restaurant owners Elmer Boy and Rowena Aspe.

The thriving restaurant, which now has a branch in a mall in this city, a newly opened one in Daraga, Albay, and a food court outlet in a mall in Naga City, was built on April 25, 2004.

No competition

Since then, for a homegrown restaurant, it has been competing well with national industry players and fast food giants. Or it has not actually been competing at all. The 1st Colonial Grill stands securely in line with fast foods and big-named restaurants. Elmer Boy says they never intended to compete with what had been there. He says the 1st Colonial Grill has its own niche – people who want healthy comfort food with a twist served in a homey ambiance.

“Whenever our family had visitors from other places, we realized there were few choice restaurants we could bring them to. So we decided to put up the 1st Colonial Grill,” recalls Elmer Boy. The 1st Colonial Grill is an offshoot of the Aspe family’s 60-branch pawnshop business in the Bicol region. It is named such because its first branch was located in an old building built in the 1930s during the American Colonial Period. Elmer Boy says they found it wiser not to compete but to offer something new, “If you compete with the fast food chains, the quality and the price will be sacrificed.”

Critics

With their three children as their critics, the Aspe couple know that the food they serve is of supreme quality and delectable taste. “Before adding a new dish in the menu, we first have our children taste it. If they like it, then we offer it to our customers,” says Rowena. The restaurant uses local ingredients from local sources, she says. They have once been offered cheaper and processed imported meat but they refused. While it could have saved them money, it would be very unhealthy.

Rowena says they also use vegetable oil to significantly reduce cholesterol levels in their dishes. “We put health on top priority, because we and our children eat the food ourselves,” she adds.

Good food

The 1st Colonial Grill caters to all A, B, and C markets. “Everyone wants good food,” Elmer says. The 1st Colonial Grill’s best sellers are Bicol Express (chilies cooked in gata); the Colonial Fried Chicken served in whole or half, which is an original family recipe; and the five-spice grilled chicken, which is marinated in five special spices.

Another best seller is vegetable kare-kare. The vegetables are supplied locally while the sauce and shrimp paste (bagoong) are homemade. One can also have a taste of deep-fried vegetarian spring rolls, which are stuffed with mushroom, cabbage, carrots, vermicelli, bean sprouts, peanuts, and coriander served with a special sauce.

The restaurant also offers chop suey with a twist, that is, chop suey cooked in coconut milk with buko meat. If there is Bikol Express, there can never be without “Tin-nu-to” (laing). This is dried gabi (taro) leaves cooked in coconut cream. One cannot just say no to the restaurant’s Baby Back Ribs, a primal cut of pork meat cooked to be relatively tender, rubbed with spices and grilled. All these main course dishes perfectly match with the unique “tinapa” (smoked fish) fried rice served in a “kawali.”

Service with love

Rowena says the entire family knows the ins and outs of the business, “We know how to do everything, from washing the dishes to cleaning the restroom.” This is important if they want to pass on a culture of quality service on to their staff, she adds. “We train the staff members ourselves. All we look for as qualifications are dedication and trainability,” says Elmer. He claims most of their employees have been with them for a long time and they have seen how the business has grown over the years. This loyalty has bred in them a sense of ownership.

And the secret to a thriving business?

“To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity,” Elmer says.

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July 12th, 2010, 07:21 AM

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July 12th, 2010, 07:23 AM

wow paragayon tlga an satong namomotan na probinsya...marhay na albay sa gabos...

Welcome to Skyscrapercity! Maray na Albay man simo!

Naga Boy

July 12th, 2010, 07:25 AM

;60164483']PNR Station, Legazpi City
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Source (http://tristanskye.tumblr.com/post/659814632/philippine-national-railroad-pnr-station)

Beautiful.

I hope the old PNR building on Legazpi would be preserved and restored they way it is several decades ago.

This would provide a contrast to the sleek and modern LKY Bus terminal, the upcoming BIA.

Some of the old stone walls and posts in several train stations in CamSur were painted different multi- pastel colors making them look like colored marshmallows.

I'm happy that Legazpi is turning out into a well planned city and on it's way to becoming a scenic resort town like Tagaytay or even a tropical version of Denver, Colorado the way it is meant to be.

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July 12th, 2010, 07:36 AM

Misibis Bay -- http://misibisbay.com

Lush surroundings
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Fountain
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Friendly staff
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The resort manager
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Source (http://www.flickr.com/photos/glennong/)

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July 12th, 2010, 07:39 AM

Misibis Bay Amenities -- http://misibisbay.com

Bathroom and tub
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Shower
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Honey and oatmeal soaps
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L'Occitane Shampoo -- http://www.loccitane.com/
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L'Occitane Lotions/VMV Sunblock -- http://www.loccitane.com/
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Bath robes and safety box
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Abaca slippers
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Source (http://www.flickr.com/photos/glennong/)

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July 12th, 2010, 07:50 AM

View of Legazpi from a Cebu Pacific plane taking off from LGP
That new structure at the bottom of the pic is the hangar of Misibis Aviation :okay:

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July 12th, 2010, 09:07 AM

Happy Anniversary, Misibis Bay! Congrats!

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July 12th, 2010, 09:48 AM

An article from esteemed columnist, Jullie Yap-Daza for the Philippine Panorama

* * *

Misibis it is (http://www.panorama.com.ph/news.php?aid=2175)
By Jullie Y. Daza

MAJESTIC MOUNT MAYON is the landmark. Its nearly perfect cone, as enchanting as it is surreal, has no equal in the world.

That must have been why Zaldy Co decided to build a resort within its footprint – to allow tourists to view the volcano without breaching the 6 km danger zone, to enjoy a few or several scenic and serene days under a clear blue sky (no smog!), a sky that serves as a wide wide canvas to paint pretty clouds and dramatic cloudscapes, a sky that is the perfect foil for the deep green waters of Albay Gulf, a sky that provides stars as a canopy for cookouts on the sand.

In short, the resort is Misibis Bay, in the barangay of Cagraray, an hour’s drive from Legazpi City.

The most awful thing a resort can do is pack the place with a million people. Luckily for me and other crowd-and-noise avoiders for now, not many people have heard of Misibis since it opened last October, but a foreign publication has included it in its list of the most luxurious little hotels in the world. (My daughter made her reservation on a whim, as a birthday treat for three of us June-borns.) Misibis Bay’s relative obscurity may not last as Mr. Co’s expansion plans are about to bear fruit. He bought a barge to cross the channel that divides one islet from another, so construction supplies for the new villas and other facilities under construction can be ferried quickly. He’s building a bridge to cut short the distance between Legazpi City and his island, to ease the delivery of food and other supplies to the hotel.

Hotel may not be a precise term, if hotel conjures up images of a big building with elevators and several floors of rooms. Instead, what Misibis offers is a sprawl of land occupied by one-story cottages separated by gardens and walkways. The best ones face the water; those that do not face the water surround the swimming pools. The color of Misibis is the color of water. Jade-green in the gulf, where jet-skiers flash in a splash. Aquamarine in the pools. A clear blue firmament by day, slowly turning to teal (blue-green) in the early hours of night. And white, white as transparent as light, glass and clean water, when the sun shines. The temperature is about two degrees cooler than in Manila.

The warmth of the service is much higher, as in almost royal, just ask F-and-B chief Rex and Marvin, who keeps things moving with his radio. Legend goes that when a visitor catches a view of the tip of Mayon in its beautiful, fearful symmetry of triangular perfection without clouds obscuring or veiling its summit, he or she will be blessed with luck throughout the year. No wonder Zaldy Co loves the place and wants to share it with friends and strangers. I wonder, how many cloudless tops has he captured with his eyes and camera?

nacnuD 2:-)

July 12th, 2010, 12:05 PM

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Download Form > HERE (http://www.mediafire.com/?ogjzmymfyzy)

Source: National Rescue Competition (http://nationalrescuecompetition.com/nrdrc2010/)

sherwinm26

July 12th, 2010, 12:08 PM

Albay to host national disaster rescue competition (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/apr1/xhost.html)
By Florencio P. Narito

LEGAZPI CITY – The Provincial Government of Albay and the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) will sponsor the 1st national Rescue and Disaster Response Competition to be held on May 24-29, 2010 at Mayon Riviera, Lidong, Sto. Domingo, Albay.

Romualdo Elvira Jr., the provincial coordinator, said in an interview that some 20-30 teams composed of 15 persons per team are expected to participate in the nationwide skills competition.

He said the competition is open to rescue teams and firefighters from the government and private sector, except rescue teams from the Provincial Government of Albay.

The team that wins the championship round will receive P300,000 cash prize plus a trophy; the prize winning team will get P200,000 plus trophy while the third prize winning team gets P100,000 plus a trophy.

The participants are expected to participate in any of the three events: water rescue, collapsed building scenario, earthquake and fire scenario.

The participating teams are advised to carry their equipment such as inflatable rubber boats with outboard motors and six paddles stretchers, life jackets, breathing apparatus tents, etc.

A registration fee of P20, 000 will be charged each team. Registration of participants will be made on May 24 at the campsite. Each participant will have to undergo medical examination.

Interested parties can download the event website at www.nationalrescuecompetition.com.

A joint project of Gov. Joey Sarte Salceda, chairman of the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PSCC) and Director Bernardo “Raffy” Alejandro IV of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), the rescue and disaster response competition seeks to:

1) Promote Albay as a venue for rescue and disaster response training exercise;

2) Promote rescue and disaster response as an exercise to sharpen the skills of disaster coordinating councils, and

3) Promote cooperation and sharing of experience and expertise among PDCCs and emergency team operation.

nacnuD 2:-)

July 12th, 2010, 12:14 PM

sorry win.

i watched the news just this afternoon and its about the 1st National Rescue & Disaster Response Competition. and they mentioned about the site, so, i hurried to the computer and look for it (for posting here at our thread).

nacnuD 2:-)

July 12th, 2010, 12:20 PM

> 15 teams only (15 members for each team)

> Registration/Waiver Forms must be received by July 15, 2010 by Fax at (052) 481-1297 or mail through albay.agrirehab@gmail.com, for more information about National Rescue and Disaster Response Competition please visit us at Albay Capitol Bldg., Ground Flr., Annex II, Old Albay, Legazpi City or call us at (052) 481-1297 look for Kat or Em.

> Categories:
A. Water Rescue
B. Rough Country Rescue
C. Building/Fire Scenario

> Registration Fee: PHP 20,000.00 This includes Breakfast only for 3 days

> Optional Tour (P1,850/pax):
Whaleshark Interaction in Donsol (July 26, 2010)

Download Form > CLICK HERE (http://www.mediafire.com/?ogjzmymfyzy)

garycooper

July 12th, 2010, 12:30 PM

;60163723']New Dapdap Bridge

The mouth of the Makabalo River, this is on the left side of the bridge if you're facing Mayon (a potential riverfront commercial/tourism area)
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Dapat mamantener an kalinigan kan salog na ini. Kaipuhan mabantayan ini ki maray tanganing dai gibohon na kasilyasan kan mga magiging residentes diyan. Pag dai iyan nabantayan taod taod mga odo na naman ang magralatawlataw diyan. :lol::ohno:

nacnuD 2:-)

July 12th, 2010, 01:42 PM

sorry. wrong post.

Brandon32

July 12th, 2010, 02:51 PM

;60163893']Sleeping Lion Hill, Reclaimed area and new Dapdap Bridge

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^^Dapdap Bridge

oo nga noh...maluwag ang tulay...pati ang reclaimed area maluwag din...kung babasehan natin ang concept development doon sa WYC Arkitekture, hindi pa ito ang buong laki ng reclamation project dito sa part ng ito ng Legazpi boulevard

Albayano

July 12th, 2010, 03:12 PM

Mayon Volcano
asuseroako (http://www.youtube.com/user/asuseroako#p/u/23/etvlR8I-CvM)

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Yes, ALBAY is rising!

ALBAY FOREVER

1
There's a place in bicol that we hold dear,
Land of beauty and laughter and song.
Where you see the flowers bloom forever,
Haven to all the weary throng.

11
Where stand our mt. MAYON the peerless,
Awe inspiring majestic grand.
It's a place where skies are bluer,
This ALBAY our own dear land.

Chorus
Thy name will cherish always,
No matter where we be.
WE ALL SHALL STAND BY THEE UNITED,
Forever loyal to thee.

Repeat 11

Ang cantang ini an nagtatao qui caogmahan sa sacuya tanda can paguigin tunay na ALBAYANO!

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July 13th, 2010, 02:03 AM

Good Morning, Legazpi!

At Ligñon Hill Nature Park
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by Cris Nasol (http://www.flickr.com/photos/19925461@N00/)

[dx]

July 13th, 2010, 03:32 AM

Magayunon ang banner ta ngunyan, Riga, the capital of Latvia. I envision Legazpi Boulevard lined with streetlights just like the waterfront avenues of this city. :okay:

arkijo

July 13th, 2010, 05:33 AM

maski ngani may bagyo.... marhay na aldaw metro albay!
sa aga nasa legazpi na naman ako. relax muna jan sa orgulyo kong lugar.:banana:

[dx]

July 13th, 2010, 07:17 AM

maski ngani may bagyo.... marhay na aldaw metro albay!
sa aga nasa legazpi na naman ako. relax muna jan sa orgulyo kong lugar.:banana:

Maray ka pa makauli hehe. Pasalubong na updates! hehehe :okay:
Mga tugang, maglikay tabi kay Basyang

Brandon32

July 13th, 2010, 02:41 PM

;60212291']Good Morning, Legazpi!

At Ligñon Hill Nature Park
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by Cris Nasol (http://www.flickr.com/photos/19925461@N00/)

nice pix of mt mayon..

megalgzp

July 13th, 2010, 02:51 PM

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Another new FM in the Metro!:banana:

Brandon32

July 13th, 2010, 02:53 PM

^sain ang station kaini ms megz?

[dx]

July 13th, 2010, 05:10 PM

http://amfmph.com/wp-content/uploads/wwl-150x150.jpg

Another new FM in the Metro!:banana:

Aha! May official radio station palan ang http://wowlegazpi.com :lol: :jk:

[dx]

July 13th, 2010, 05:56 PM

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JPeePH

July 13th, 2010, 06:21 PM

Yes, ALBAY is rising!

ALBAY FOREVER

1
There's a place in bicol that we hold dear,
Land of beauty and laughter and song.
Where you see the flowers bloom forever,
Haven to all the weary throng.

11
Where stand our mt. MAYON the peerless,
Awe inspiring majestic grand.
It's a place where skies are bluer,
This ALBAY our own dear land.

Chorus
Thy name will cherish always,
No matter where we be.
WE ALL SHALL STAND BY THEE UNITED,
Forever loyal to thee.

Repeat 11

Ang cantang ini an nagtatao qui caogmahan sa sacuya tanda can paguigin tunay na ALBAYANO!

^mas magayon po su bicol version

JPeePH

July 13th, 2010, 06:25 PM

kinakanta ini sa public schools after oath of allegiance...makasawa na kaya su "ang bayan ko..." nyahaha :banana:

jady

July 14th, 2010, 12:49 AM

Good morning peepz! may nailing akong pics kan pagbukas kan GLOBAL KUSINA. Sain inging parte sa legazpi?

[dx]

July 14th, 2010, 03:03 AM

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[dx]

July 14th, 2010, 03:25 AM

Good morning peepz! may nailing akong pics kan pagbukas kan GLOBAL KUSINA. Sain inging parte sa legazpi?

Hi Ms. Jady, it's a new restaurant located at the new PVLB Building in Tahao Road (same building as Casablanca Suites). Congrats to our homegrown entrepreneurs and restaurateurs! :okay: :okay:

Global Kusina opens daily at 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. Accepts advance orders for dine in or take out. Tel. nos. 435-3030, 0915-9993295.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs043.snc4/34516_1361489683593_1422106863_30922961_3960283_n.jpg

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Blessing by Fr. Ham Moraleda
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs019.snc4/34297_1361491163630_1422106863_30922973_1924715_n.jpg

Paella Valenciana
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs019.snc4/34297_1361491323634_1422106863_30922977_5246273_n.jpg

Stir-fried Lemon Chicken
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs222.snc4/38448_1361492123654_1422106863_30922980_5780606_n.jpg

Global Roasted Chicken
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs039.snc4/34297_1361491123629_1422106863_30922972_3840975_n.jpg

Source: Nerissa Solomon Casin (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1422106863)

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Brandon32

July 14th, 2010, 04:00 AM

^ nice may b'gong restaurant na naman sa Legazpi...Ayuz ang pangaran...pinoy!

Maray na Albay!

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July 14th, 2010, 04:06 AM

Kumusta man sato kang pag agi ni Basyang? Digdi sa Metro Manila, brownout pa hanggang ngunyan

Brandon32

July 14th, 2010, 04:11 AM

^wara akong idea..warang bagyo digdi sa lugar ko ngonyan...

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July 14th, 2010, 05:27 AM

Looks like two more hotels with a total of 162 rooms are set to open in Albay by 2011 :okay: :okay:

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/accomodations_albay2.png

Source (http://www.tourism.gov.ph/Pages/IndustryPerformance.aspx)

nacnuD 2:-)

July 14th, 2010, 06:21 AM

;60275495']Kumusta man sato kang pag agi ni Basyang? Digdi sa Metro Manila, brownout pa hanggang ngunyan

igdi man dex sa legazpi wara pang kuryente. Nawaran kang banggi til ngunyan wara pa. Kaya nag iinternet ako gamit mobile phone. Nuarin kaya mabutwa ang kuryente?

megalgzp

July 14th, 2010, 07:37 AM

;60278479']Looks like two more hotels with a total of 162 rooms are set to open in Albay by 2011 :okay: :okay:

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/accomodations_albay2.png

Source (http://www.tourism.gov.ph/Pages/IndustryPerformance.aspx)

Z HOTEL daw ang name ng bagong hotel sa may Tahao Road near Bombo Radyo. I'm still waiting for the official announcement. It's near completion na. It will open very soon. :)

gurugeri

July 14th, 2010, 10:24 AM

;60244777']Aha! May official radio station palan ang http://wowlegazpi.com :lol: :jk:

Hahahaha. This made me laugh! :lol:

kaniguan78

July 14th, 2010, 11:27 AM

Kakailaw pa lang tabi digdi Albay. BTW Villa amada hotel, Colonial Grill and Bikol Blends Cafe just had their opening yesterday in Daraga. It was a rainy opening.:lol:

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July 14th, 2010, 01:54 PM

Kakailaw pa lang tabi digdi Albay. BTW Villa amada hotel, Colonial Grill and Bikol Blends Cafe just had their opening yesterday in Daraga. It was a rainy opening.:lol:

Congrats Daraga and to the management of Villa Amada, Colonial Grill and Bicol Blends Cafe! :okay:

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July 14th, 2010, 01:58 PM

Villa Amada Hotel, Colonial Grill, Bicol Blends, Hydro Stop
Daraga, Albay
Source: Richard Aspe (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1787053111)

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olineil

July 14th, 2010, 02:03 PM

Congrats palan mga padi sa new thread. Pasensya ta bigla akong na busy after I made the initial "Site Dev". Wife and I are moving to California. Busy ki maray sa pag prepare. Maray na Albay tabi sa gabos.

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July 14th, 2010, 02:03 PM

Villa Amada Hotel, Colonial Grill, Bicol Blends, Hydro Stop
Daraga, Albay
Source: Richard Aspe (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1787053111)

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July 14th, 2010, 02:03 PM

Villa Amada Hotel, Colonial Grill, Bicol Blends, Hydro Stop
Daraga, Albay
Source: Richard Aspe (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1787053111)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs001.snc4/33415_1230235694490_1787053111_441880_8331942_n.jpg

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nacnuD 2:-)

July 14th, 2010, 02:06 PM

^^ beautiful pics there.

kumusta su mga albayano diyan sa manila?

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July 14th, 2010, 02:10 PM

Villa Amada Hotel, Colonial Grill, Bicol Blends, Hydro Stop
Daraga, Albay
Source: Richard Aspe (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1787053111)

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July 14th, 2010, 02:10 PM

Villa Amada Hotel, Colonial Grill, Bicol Blends, Hydro Stop
Daraga, Albay
Source: Richard Aspe (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1787053111)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs001.ash2/33415_1230235734491_1787053111_441881_5970573_n.jpg

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Brandon32

July 14th, 2010, 02:14 PM

;60278479']Looks like two more hotels with a total of 162 rooms are set to open in Albay by 2011 :okay: :okay:

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/accomodations_albay2.png

Source (http://www.tourism.gov.ph/Pages/IndustryPerformance.aspx)

reliable kaya itong data? bakit zero for 2010 ang Albay...ang villa amada kakabukas lang..:)

[dx]

July 14th, 2010, 02:14 PM

^^ beautiful pics there.

kumusta su mga albayano diyan sa manila?

Thanks nacnuD! Dai man kami masyado apektado, thank God. Pero may 8 or more na casualties daa. Metro Manila can learn a thing or two from Albay's disaster risk reduction programs and zero casualty policy.

Brandon32

July 14th, 2010, 02:17 PM

nacnuD 2:-)

July 14th, 2010, 02:20 PM

reliable kaya itong data? bakit zero for 2010 ang Albay...ang villa amada kakabukas lang..:)

ngunyan na taon man ito nagbukas su Casablanca Suites?
duwa palan nagbukas ngunyan na taon (Casablanca Suites & Villa Amada).

sherwinm26

July 14th, 2010, 02:22 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4793204140_8377a3bc7a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sherwin_magayanes/4793204140/)

more pictures here (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/)

Brandon32

July 14th, 2010, 02:22 PM

^yup 2010 man baga nag bukas ang Casablanca suites..

sherwinm26

July 14th, 2010, 02:23 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4793203506_1bf371e1ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sherwin_magayanes/4793203506/)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4793203384_938c1b458f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sherwin_magayanes/4793203384/)

more pictures here (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/)

[dx]

July 14th, 2010, 02:24 PM

^^Nice pics of Bicol's premier town! :okay:

Brandon32

July 14th, 2010, 02:25 PM

^ nice shots.Salamat sa mga pix sherwin...

tapos su tigasasabi ni ms megz na Z Hotel ...ma open naman daa..

megalgzp

July 14th, 2010, 02:35 PM

Can anyone confirm what will be EM's supermarket? We are confused if it's Rustan's, Robinson's or Savemore??? Di sinasabi kasi ng management ng EM. Hay ewan. Actually we are helping them.

Brandon32

July 14th, 2010, 02:38 PM

^ mas maganda kung rustan's supermarket...para medyo up scale ang dating

megalgzp

July 14th, 2010, 02:39 PM

Dex, any info about the rate in Villa Amada Hotel? tnx

Brandon32

July 14th, 2010, 02:40 PM

^ at kung ilan ang number of rooms..

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4793203506_1bf371e1ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sherwin_magayanes/4793203506/)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4793203384_938c1b458f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sherwin_magayanes/4793203384/)

more pictures here (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/)

Diba requirement kan sarong candidate town for cityhood na dapat may saro man lamang na University? tamang-tama ining Bicol College! Pwedeng-pwede na ini maging university!:banana::banana:

megalgzp

July 14th, 2010, 02:46 PM

SM Savemore Jaro Town Square - Quintin Salas Jaro, Iloilo City, Iloilo
SM Savemore Nagtahan - Manila
SM Savemore Laong Laan - Manila
SM Savemore Dadiangas Town Center - General Santos City
SM Savemore Morong Centerpoint- Morong, Rizal
SM Savemore Mezza - Quezon City
SM Savemore Del Monte - Quezon City
SM Hypermarket- Shaw, Mandaluyong City
SM Savemore Concepcion - Malabon
SM Savemore Solano, Nueva Vizcaya
SM Savemore Libertad, Bacolod City
SM SaveMore Agora - (Market City) Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City (Soon to Open)
SM Savemore Tagaytay - Brgy.Crossing Mendez, Tagaytay City
SM Savemore Legazpi - (LKY Metro and Lifestyle Hub) Tahao Road, Legazpi City
SM SaveMore Angono - Angono, Rizal
SM Savemore Tanay - Tanay, Rizal
SM Savemore Pangasinan(soon)

megalgzp

July 14th, 2010, 03:01 PM

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsfKVzVBbn4&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsfKVzVBbn4&feature=player_embedded)

Albayano

July 14th, 2010, 04:17 PM

^mas magayon po su bicol version

Thanks jPeePh, con igua ca tabi qui bicol version can Albay Forever, pki post tabi ta mas magayon talaga con may translation sa bicol.

JPeePH

July 14th, 2010, 04:23 PM

Albay, Sagcod Pa Man

May lugar digdi sa Kabicolan,
na pano nin mga kaogmahan.
Mga tao pobre o mayaman,
sarabay sa pagpauswag nin banwaan.
An bulcan Mayon samong ladawan,
simbolo nin kagayonan –
Mahal na Dios, dai po pabayaan,
mahal ming Albay sagcod pa man.

Kaming mga Albayano
Sain man magduman –
dai mi nanggad malilingawan,
An samuyang dagang tinubuan

Albayano

July 14th, 2010, 04:25 PM

^^ beautiful pics there.

kumusta su mga albayano diyan sa manila?

ok man tabi an magña bicolano digdi sa valenzuela.

Albayano

July 14th, 2010, 04:31 PM

Can anyone confirm what will be EM's supermarket? We are confused if it's Rustan's, Robinson's or Savemore??? Di sinasabi kasi ng management ng EM. Hay ewan. Actually we are helping them.

tama ka tabi, caipuhan na ipaaram sa publico con ano an magña plano.

JPeePH

July 14th, 2010, 04:36 PM

^Baka wara pa man talaga heheehe

Albayano

July 14th, 2010, 04:39 PM

^ at kung ilan ang number of rooms..

Diba requirement kan sarong candidate town for cityhood na dapat may saro man lamang na University? tamang-tama ining Bicol College! Pwedeng-pwede na ini maging university!:banana::banana:

agree man tabi aco na maguin university an bicol college, pagtarabagñan ta naman an daraga tagñaning macasabay sa legazpi. Metro Albay....sa mas madaling panahon!:banana::banana::banana:

nacnuD 2:-)

July 14th, 2010, 04:40 PM

;60294701']Thanks nacnuD! Dai man kami masyado apektado, thank God.

ok man tabi an magña bicolano digdi sa valenzuela.

:)

Albayano

July 14th, 2010, 04:43 PM

sherwinm26

July 14th, 2010, 04:45 PM

June 18, 2010. In participation to the 2nd Quarterly Nationwide Earthquake Drill, the Office of Civil Defense - Legazpi headed a comprehensive drill to better prepare one of the disaster-prone provinces in the country: Albay.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kqZmNGNvKw

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July 14th, 2010, 05:51 PM

Runway lights at the Legazpi Domestic Airport

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/DSC_3670-1.jpg

Related news article:

;51706931']CAAP gets P12M to upgrade Legazpi airport runway landing lights (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=257966)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 11 (PNA) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said civil and electrical works will start for the rehabilitation of the Legazpi Airport runway lights which was destroyed by Super Typhoon Reming in 2006. CAAP has released some P12 million funding to finance the rehabilitation works with the installation of runway lights at 2.2 kilometers stretch of the Legazpi airport runway.

Edgardo Ramos, CAAP Legazpi chief, at the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) “Ulat sa Bayan” forum said rehabilitation works will be completed by June this year. He said with the installation of new runway lights "we can expect planes of various types to arrive and depart at night time in the city airport."

Ramos said the airport runway lights forms part of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to guide pilots flight path in their arrival and departure flights. The existence of Mayon Volcano, Ligñon Hill and Kimantong Range obstructs the installation of an ILS facility at the airport.

The ILS are among the facilities used by the CAAP to comply with international airport standards, in which Bicol airports are accredited International Safety Organization (ISO) compliant.

Legazpi City Airport seats at a vast 75-hectare lot, 2,400 meters north of the city proper. The airport has a single runway configuration with a length of 2,280 meters and a width of 36 meters. The runway orientation have two connecting taxiways with a width of 21 meters. The airport services the plane daily flights of the Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific and government and private plane carriers. (PNA)
DCT/FFC/MSA/cbd

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^^This is good news! Once the new airport lights are installed, the Legazpi Airport will be able to accommodate flights even at night. With the increasing number of flights to and from Legazpi, these lights are a necessity. Meanwhile, the fact that 'the existence of Mayon Volcano, Ligñon Hill and Kimantong Range obstructs the installation of an ILS facility at the airport' also makes it necessary to fast track the construction of the Bicol International Airport in Daraga. :okay: