Legazpi, Ligao and Tabaco Cities, and Albay Province [Archive] - Page 110

iMilo

July 23rd, 2010, 04:14 PM

;60791667']From Sir Monsi:

New road opening along Legazpi Boulevard. I think this new road will link the Legazpi Boulevard to the Guicadale road network and Bicol International Airport. :okay:

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I believe (if you look at the Guicadale Road Maps) this road is the end of the Estanza - Puro Road. As I suggested in the past, the City should start designating these hills as tourist spots. Possibly, light it up like the Legazpi Boulevard, name the highest peak of Estanza as Estanza Heights, and address the squatters problem in the business districts of the City. Then, we have a making of a California type of city within five years. It is going to be one heck of a city.

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July 23rd, 2010, 04:42 PM

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July 23rd, 2010, 04:46 PM

Some great aerial shots from Rhaydz Barcia (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000178119626), Manila Times correspondent

Mayon and Cagraray Island
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PAF chopper over the Rapu-Rapu coastline
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The beached sperm whale
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Related news:

'Kagurangan, causa kan pagkagadan kan sperm whale sa Carogcog, Rapu-rapu, Albay'
(http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/11575-update-kagurangan-causa-kan-pagkagadan-kan-sperm-whale-sa-carogcog-rapu-rapu-albay)
Friday, 23 July 2010 18:52
LEGAZPI CITY - Kinumpirmar ngonian kan Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Bicol na old age o kagurangan an causa kan pagkagadan kan nadukayang gadan na sperm whale o balyena sa Barangay Carogcog, islang banwaan kan Rapu-rapu, Albay. Ipinahayag sa Bombo Radyo Legazpi ni Director Dennis del Socorro kan BFAR na basado sa findings ni Dr. Aragones, nagluwas na dai man ginadan an balyena kundi huli kan pagigin gurang kani kun kaya binawian nin buhay.

Katakud kani, kasubagong pagkaaga kan magpasiring sa islang banwaan an mga personahes kan BFAR para an tulang o bones kan balyena tanganing mapakinabangan kun saen katabang kan mga ini an mismong residentes kan sinambitan ng isla. Magigirumduman na nagkapirang aldaw na an nakakalihis kan madukayan sa baybayon na parte kan Carogcog, Pagcolbon asin Malobago an gadan ng higanteng balyena.

Taon 2007 kan sarong sperm whale man an nadukayan sa kadagatang sakop kan provincia nin Albay. Segun ki del Socorro, ngonian na taon, walong mammals na an natagbuan na gadan sa rehiyon sinco. Pangapodan kan opisyal sa publiko na protehiran an siring kaning klase nin mammals huli ta pigkukunsiderar na ining endangered species

Brandon32

July 23rd, 2010, 04:48 PM

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July 24th, 2010, 02:49 AM

Navy officers' wives hold breast cancer awareness drive in Bicol (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p100723.htm&no=94)

Legazpi City (23 July) -- The Philippine Navy Officers' Wives Association Inc. (PNOWA) spearheads a Seminar on Breast Cancer Prevention cum Medical Mission in Barangay Rawis here starting today (Friday, July 23), announce the Public Affairs Office of the Naval Forces Southern Luzon (Navforsol).
Commodore Joel Babas, commander of the Navforsol told PIA News Service that the activity is a parallel endeavor of the PNOWA to complement the continuing programs of the Philippine Navy across the country to uplift the morale and enhance the well-being not only of the Navy officers and personnel but also their family, relatives and dependents, much as the community the Navy serves.

Babas added that similar activities will also be conducted at the Navforsol Fleet-Marine Quarterdeck in Julahasan Arasain Headquarters in Barangay Rawis to be manned by the naval station's organic and Opcon units' personnel the next day starting at 9:00 am. PNOWA is an association of all wives of officers of the Navy, led by the wife of the Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy.

PNOWA has tapped the Gift2Life (G2L), a non-government organization with health and medical fields of work, to provide for the doctors to hold lectures on breast cancer prevention, thereafter render clinical services to the community. One breast cancer survivor, a member of the contingent, will share testimonials on coping up and pursuing one's dreams and aspirations despite stricken by the disease.

Babas remarked that this initiative is indeed a great opportunity that should be taken advantage of every resident to learn as cancer is the third leading cause of death in the country following communicable diseases and cardiovascular diseases. He shared that breast cancer is second to lung cancer among the six leading causing-death cancers. In spite of the stark reality, there is at present a low cancer prevention consciousness in the entire country. Most Filipino cancer patients seek medical advice only when symptomatic or at advanced stage. As a result, for every two new cancer cases diagnosed annually, one dies within a year. (Ens. DPRamon, PAO NFSL/PIA)

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July 24th, 2010, 02:57 AM

Tabaco - The City of ♥

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July 24th, 2010, 03:07 AM

Albay's disaster risk reduction practice ideal model in disaster management, BU study says (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p100723.htm&no=91)

Legazpi City (23 July) -- Albay's Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) is an ideal model in building a resilient, safe community during times of disaster events, a research study said. In a research study by Oxfam, Bicol University and Albay province showed that Albay's DRRM model played a significant role in protecting lives of people and at the same time making communities strong and safe from and catastrophic event that may take place.

The research paper titled: Innovative Humanitarian Response within a Disaster Risk Reduction Approach: "Learning from the 2009 Mayon volcano Eruption, presented how Albay province attained a "Zero Casualty" target for one and half decade. The research paper was presented on Wednesday by the BU research team in cooperation with Oxfam, Albay province, APSEMO.

Donna Mitzi Lagdameo, Oxfam, Programme Manager for DRR, said the research paper would be out of the press next month while it is in the process of fine tuning, editing the document for publication in book form. The study reveal that with the institutionalization of the Albay Public Safety, Emergency and Management Office (APSEMO) the province has achieved the "Zero Casualty" goal during Mt. Mayon eruptions in 2001, 2006 and 2009.

The province DRRM had an effective and efficient system in monitoring and evaluation in implementing disaster operation, back up with adequate logistical and legislative policy support. The study also credited the APSEMO's DRM model for making the province become a landmark of and a voice in the international discourse of DRM.

With the DRRM the province was able to institutionalize disaster responses within the risk management framework designed to build a resilient and safe community towards sustainable development. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said DRR model institutionalized by the province is an innovation where in stakeholders where put together working for a common cause.

Salceda likened the DRRM as an orchestra playing different tones that blends into one beautiful music. Snehal Soneji, Oxfam Country Director, has commended the BU research paper, in putting together the lessons learned, the good practices by various stakeholders during last years Mt. Mayon eruption.

Soneji was impressed of Albay's DRRM model saying "this is a unique model where you can see how partnership played a great role in disaster operation."
"I have seen other models but the uniqueness of Albay's DRRM is the partnership and innovation made in performing its respective task," Soneji said.

Cedric Daep, APSEMO director said the research study was a follow up of the first DRR study made and subsequently published last year entitled "Building a resilient DRR." The BU research study would reinforce and enhance the first document which would highlight the lessons learned and documentation process. (PNA Bicol)

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July 24th, 2010, 03:08 AM

Tapa King Embarcadero
by Byahero Snapshots (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/2010/07/tapa-king-diner-at-embarcadero-de.html)

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More photos here (http://byaherosnapshots.blogspot.com/2010/07/tapa-king-diner-at-embarcadero-de.html)

leo98

July 24th, 2010, 03:35 AM

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pics courtesy of R.Lita

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 03:58 AM

View of Legazpi from the Guadalupe Shrine

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Contributed by Khalil Al Nabbout (http://www.facebook.com/khalilalnabbout) at the Legazpi City Page (http://www.facebook.com/legazpicity)

garycooper

July 24th, 2010, 04:45 AM

megalgzp

July 24th, 2010, 04:59 AM

IL PLAZA CONVENTION HALL is the name of the new building being constructed near Bombo Radyo. It will open very very soon. I don't know yet where is Z Hotel will be constructed.

Monsi

July 24th, 2010, 05:51 AM

I believe (if you look at the Guicadale Road Maps) this road is the end of the Estanza - Puro Road. As I suggested in the past, the City should start designating these hills as tourist spots. Possibly, light it up like the Legazpi Boulevard, name the highest peak of Estanza as Estanza Heights, and address the squatters problem in the business districts of the City. Then, we have a making of a California type of city within five years. It is going to be one heck of a city.;60798971']Great suggestions, sir! I'm confident that this infrastructure development will change the face of Legazpi. :okay:
07.18.2010...Yes, this is in Lamba; below, looking towards the peninsula whilst I stood on the newly opened road...
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Dapdap bridge looking south...
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^And north...

Monsi

July 24th, 2010, 05:53 AM

07.03.2010
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07.18.2010
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Monsi

July 24th, 2010, 06:03 AM

07.18.2010
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^Brighter yellow...:)

Monsi

July 24th, 2010, 06:05 AM

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 06:05 AM

The new BSP building looks like a box fortress hehe

The new genre of BSP buildings (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/259807/the-new-genre-bsp-buildings)
By Atty. IGNACIO BUNYE
May 30, 2010, 4:25pm

New and aesthetically-pleasing changes in the workplace often evoke a sense of pride in the worker. With this in mind, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has incorporated new design elements in its new branch buildings. The first of the “new genre” of BSP branch buildings is the BSP’s new Tuguegarao Branch which was completed in 2009 on a 9,000-square meter lot within the regional government center north of Luzon.

BSP Architect Aimee Aquino explained that while echoing the architecture of the BSP Main Complex in Manila, with its box-type form and repeating windows, the new genre features the incorporation of curvilinear lines for a more “modern” look. Aquino added that the new branch building in Tuguegarao still carries the BSP Main Complex’s repeating square windows, steel fence, horizontal rectilinear form and classic gray color – elements which, as originally conceived by Gabriel Formoso and partners, signify stability and strength.

The new set of branch buildings infuses a circular element into a purely boxed design. “The harmonized and updated architectural form,” according to Aquino, “depicts adaptability to change while maintaining the link from past to present.” This superimposed circular element houses the lobby, Aquino said, adding that the lobby floor features a BSP seal that fits exactly into the circular glass and aluminum structure. “BSP Tuguegarao, being located in a hot area, also incorporates an interior courtyard — complete with a bamboo plant, various shrubs, polished black stones and beige pebbles,” Aquino said.

According to the Regional Monetary Affairs Sub-Sector (RMASS), the BSP’s Pampanga and Legazpi City branches are next to bear this exciting new genre.

BSP Pampanga will be inaugurated this June while the Legazpi City branch will be opened the following month, according to RMASS Deputy Director Ruben Banog. Banog said that future planned constructions include the BSP branches in Naga and Zamboanga. There are presently 18 BSP branches located all over the Philippines — from as far north as Ilocos Norte to as far south as Zamboanga Del Sur — in addition to the three regional offices in San Fernando City in La Union, Cebu City, and Davao City.

Regional offices perform cash operations, cash administration, bank supervision and gold-buying operations while the branches perform cash operations and administration, and in certain areas, gold- buying operations. Each of the BSP regional offices and branches also has an Economic and Financial Learning Center (EFLC) which allows students and researchers access to copies of BSP issuances, publications and other reference materials on money, credit, banking and related topics.

Note: You may e-mail us at totingbunye2000@gmail.com.

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July 24th, 2010, 06:10 AM

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 06:13 AM

Same view, different dates hehe

June 28, 2010
Dapdap bridge (southern end)
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July 18, 2010
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william :D

July 24th, 2010, 08:25 AM

wow yung mga litrato ahh.nakakapanindig balahibo...ganda! philippines' pride! :D

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 08:38 AM

^^Thanks!

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Fire Dancing @ Embarcadero Festival 2010
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July 24th, 2010, 08:40 AM

Yvethe Marie Santiago is headed for Seoul to compete in the World Miss University 2010. We wish her the best of luck! :)

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[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 08:45 AM

CEB holds Cebu and Clark hub seat sale as low as P499 (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/268398/ceb-holds-cebu-and-clark-hub-seat-sale-low-p499)
July 23, 2010, 2:39pm

Cebu Pacific (CEB) offers a seat sale for its Cebu and Clark hub flights as low as P499 from July 23-26, 2010, for travel from September 1 to October 31, 2010. CEB, Asia’s third-largest low-cost carrier, flies the most extensive network within the Philippines servicing 43 destinations direct from Manila, 19 destinations direct from Cebu, 5 destinations direct from Davao, and 5 destinations direct from Clark.

Up for grabs are P499 “Go Lite” seats from Cebu to Bacolod, Boracay (Caticlan), Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Clark, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Legazpi, Ozamiz, Puerto Princesa, Siargao, Surigao, Tacloban, Zamboanga or Pagadian. CEB’s Clark hub flights are also on sale. Aside from the P499 Clark-Cebu seats, those traveling from Clark to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Macau or Singapore can also avail of P1,499 “Go Lite” seats.

Meanwhile, those traveling from Manila to Jakarta can avail of P1,999 “Go Lite” seats, which is 50% less than the lowest year-round fare for the Manila-Jakarta route. Passengers with check-in luggage will just add P100 upon booking. “CEB offers the most number of flights, routes and frequencies within the country with our hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark and Davao. We recently expanded by adding Cebu-Pagadian, Manila-Pagadian and Manila-Surigao to this list this year, so we operate a total of 52 routes in the Philippines,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

“This gives our passengers the maximum convenience when it comes to traveling within the Philippines. Along with CEB’s trademark lowfares and youngest aircraft fleet in the country, both foreign and local travelers get the best travel product from CEB,” she said.

Based on Civil Aeronautics Board data, CEB overtook Philippine Airline’s passenger numbers in the first quarter of 2010, making it the Philippine’s largest airline. CEB is slated to begin flying to Brunei on August 21, and to Beijing on September 5, 2010.

nacnuD 2:-)

July 24th, 2010, 08:48 AM

Saint Raphael Church
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Plaza Rizal
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Ibalon Central School
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A. Bichara Silverscreens & Entertainment Center
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Kababayan Generics Pharmacy / Consumer Appliances
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Inside the Aquinas University College of Law Campus
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@dex HELP! How can I reduce the size of the pics here?

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 08:49 AM

^^Thanks for the pics, nacnuD! And the trend of colorful buildings continues. :lol:

Kaagan sana diyan kin breakwater sa may puwerta kan cove, pwedeng pwede sa maski anong watersports. An advantage kaini ta natural water bakong manmade.

Good idea. Perfect maging tourism/recreation hub ang Cagraray Island ta aranihon lang sa urban centers :okay:

Dakulon na ulaypan. :lol::lol:

Haha, may sadit may dakula

IL PLAZA CONVENTION HALL is the name of the new building being constructed near Bombo Radyo. It will open very very soon. I don't know yet where is Z Hotel will be constructed.

Ok thanks for the info. This is another welcome addition to the convention facilities in the city aside from the Ibalong Centrum renovation, Hotel St. Ellis Convention Hall, La Roca Veranda Convention Hall and more.

hugodiekonig

July 24th, 2010, 08:56 AM

Hello people of Albay!

Great photos!

Ang ganda ng Mayon Volcano!

joks_25

July 24th, 2010, 08:58 AM

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July 24th, 2010, 09:47 AM

Naga lags behind Legazpi City in tax collection efficiency (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/22187-naga-lags-behind-legazpi-city-in-tax-collection-efficiency)
Saturday, 24 July 2010 00:00

LEGAZPI CITY: Despite of claiming to be as the center of business and economic hub in Bicol region, Naga City has repeatedly lagged behind Legazpi City in tax collection efficiency based on the records of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regional office here. Based on the cumulative report of the revenue collection bureau presented to the media practitioners on Friday by lawyer Diosdado Mendoza, BIR regional director in Bicol said that Legazpi City is the consistent top grosser in tax collection for several years now.

From January to June this year, the revenue district office of Legazpi generated at least P901,308,201.62 collection as against to Naga City with P648,549,462.56 collection only. Naga City is among the oldest cities in the Philippines wherein the tax revenues were declining for several years now as compared to the younger city of Legazpi.

Based on the bureau’s accomplishments report for the first semester of this year, Legazpi City’s economy is now the fastest growing and booming hub as more businessmen outside Bicol are setting up businesses because of its rosy business climate here. This is because of the rapid developments initiated by private sector which also compliment with the government initiatives to push robust developments aside from the businessmen are paying their taxes religiously.

The tax bureau officials in Bicol garnered at least P2.425 billion against to its collection goal of P1.958 billion or a glut of P468 million. This year’s collection increased by 23.92 percent compared last year with P1,878,091,348.07. Among the top revenue district office in Bicol were Legazpi City with P901,308,201.62 followed by Naga City with P648,549,462.56, while Iriga City garnered P138,223,552.80. The revenue district office in Daet Camarines Norte, garnered P256,705,371.17, Masbate City with P196,570,504.62, Sorsogon City P180,733,273,44 and Virac Catan-duanes with P103,600,679.79.

To generate and intensify tax collection target in Bicol, Mendoza asked the public to help out the government to collect more taxes from businessmen by demanding official receipts upon buying any goods. The bureau is also running against tax evaders in Bicol involving over P320 million tax evasion cases across the region.

Mendoza told the The Manila Times that his office is pursuing against the tax evaders throughout the region to generate more revenues to attain the government’s vital programs and projects for country’s development aside from achieving P4.4-billion tax collection goal here. Besides going against the tax evasion, Mendoza said that an informer’s reward would also continuously done in Bicol to help out their office to track down those businessmen and business entities violating the bureau’s law.

The bureau also launched a simple but effective strategy to collect taxes through “Txt-Tax Brigade” which uses the Short Message Service technology or the mobile phone to remind taxpayers of their obligations.

Rhaydz B. Barcia

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Congrats and keep up the good work, Legazpi! :applause:

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 10:16 AM

Bicol Texi

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From Bicol Texi on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bicol-Texi/128381390537754)

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July 24th, 2010, 10:19 AM

Study sees growing mobile Internet usage in RP (http://manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/19101-study-sees-growing-mobile-internet-usage-in-rp)
BY DARWIN G. AMOJELAR Senior Reporter

AFFLUENT young Filipinos are expected to spend more time surfing the Internet through mobile phones because of attractive tariffs and demand for social networking, according to Nielsen Media Philippines. In its Net Index Study, Nielsen Media said that mobile Internet usage has grown from zero in 2009 to 5 percent this year, with 40 percent of users planning to spend more time online.

Mobile Internet access is skewed to young adults ages 20 to 39. “We see that it’s going to be a consistent trend, given that the cost of devices and Internet access are going down,” Jay Bautista, executive director of Nielsen Media, said. Telecommunication firms such as Smart Communications Inc. offers SurfUNLIMITED for P50 a day, while Globe Telecom has Super Surf for P20 a day.

Nielsen Media said that activities driving mobile Internet usage are instant messaging with 77 percent; e-mail, 75 percent; and short messaging service (SMS), 59 percent.

The research firm added that social networking is the most popular social media activity with 53 percent followed by user-generated content at 30 percent. Blogging and forums are least popular with 7 percent and 11 percent, respectively. “With a generation of young Filipinos growing up as digital natives, understanding their media habits is critical to understanding the future,” Jack Madrid, Yahoo! Philippines general manager, said.

He added that the Philippines is one of the fastest-growing markets for the Internet in Southeast Asia. The study said that Metro Manila is home to the largest user-base of Internet in the country, but Tier 2 cities such as Tuguegarao, Olongapo, Dumaguete, Angeles, Baguio, Bacolod and Legazpi, are catching up.

The country has about 29.7 million Internet users. The study. commissioned by Yahoo!, aims to provide a rigorous and strategic “big picture” overview of Internet users—from their online activities, cross-media usage habits, lifestyles and psychographics to their brand preferences.

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Ayos yan. Being internet-savvy is a big advantage nowadays.
Sana mas magkusog pa ang mga signal kang mga telecoms. Hehe. (Para naman magamit ko na ang Sun ko sa Legazpi lols)

nacnuD 2:-)

July 24th, 2010, 10:32 AM

;60836491']Bicol Texi

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs165.snc4/37580_128385717203988_128381390537754_144072_7089094_n.jpg

Igwa ngunyan ki bagong taxi... iyo ang "Taxi Kool"

Pirmi ming nasasakayan pauli sa harong haleng Gaisano, iyo ang Bicol Texi at Early Riser Taxi.

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 10:34 AM

Igwa ngunyan ki bagong taxi... iyo ang "Taxi Kool"

Great, another taxi franchise! :okay:

range rover

July 24th, 2010, 10:37 AM

;60835721']Naga lags behind Legazpi City in tax collection efficiency (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/22187-naga-lags-behind-legazpi-city-in-tax-collection-efficiency)
Saturday, 24 July 2010 00:00

LEGAZPI CITY: Despite of claiming to be as the center of business and economic hub in Bicol region, Naga City has repeatedly lagged behind Legazpi City in tax collection efficiency based on the records of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regional office here. Based on the cumulative report of the revenue collection bureau presented to the media practitioners on Friday by lawyer Diosdado Mendoza, BIR regional director in Bicol said that Legazpi City is the consistent top grosser in tax collection for several years now.

From January to June this year, the revenue district office of Legazpi generated at least P901,308,201.62 collection as against to Naga City with P648,549,462.56 collection only. Naga City is among the oldest cities in the Philippines wherein the tax revenues were declining for several years now as compared to the younger city of Legazpi.

Based on the bureau’s accomplishments report for the first semester of this year, Legazpi City’s economy is now the fastest growing and booming hub as more businessmen outside Bicol are setting up businesses because of its rosy business climate here. This is because of the rapid developments initiated by private sector which also compliment with the government initiatives to push robust developments aside from the businessmen are paying their taxes religiously.

The tax bureau officials in Bicol garnered at least P2.425 billion against to its collection goal of P1.958 billion or a glut of P468 million. This year’s collection increased by 23.92 percent compared last year with P1,878,091,348.07. Among the top revenue district office in Bicol were Legazpi City with P901,308,201.62 followed by Naga City with P648,549,462.56, while Iriga City garnered P138,223,552.80. The revenue district office in Daet Camarines Norte, garnered P256,705,371.17, Masbate City with P196,570,504.62, Sorsogon City P180,733,273,44 and Virac Catan-duanes with P103,600,679.79.

To generate and intensify tax collection target in Bicol, Mendoza asked the public to help out the government to collect more taxes from businessmen by demanding official receipts upon buying any goods. The bureau is also running against tax evaders in Bicol involving over P320 million tax evasion cases across the region.

Mendoza told the The Manila Times that his office is pursuing against the tax evaders throughout the region to generate more revenues to attain the government’s vital programs and projects for country’s development aside from achieving P4.4-billion tax collection goal here. Besides going against the tax evasion, Mendoza said that an informer’s reward would also continuously done in Bicol to help out their office to track down those businessmen and business entities violating the bureau’s law.

The bureau also launched a simple but effective strategy to collect taxes through “Txt-Tax Brigade” which uses the Short Message Service technology or the mobile phone to remind taxpayers of their obligations.

Rhaydz B. Barcia

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Congrats and keep up the good work, Legazpi! :applause:

Maray na Albay tabi sa gabos!!!

that is a sign that Legazpi is on the track of development. more business more revenue for the local government.

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 10:37 AM

Legazpi on the Web. Click! :okay:

Legazpi on Facebook
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/facebook-logo-150.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/legazpicity)

Legazpi on Twitter
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/twitter-150.jpg (http://twitter.com/legazpicity)

Legazpi on Flickr
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/flickr-logo-150.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/groups/legazpicity)

Legazpi on Tumblr
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/tumblr_logo-150.jpg (http://legazpi.tumblr.com/)

joks_25

July 24th, 2010, 10:41 AM

;60835721']Naga lags behind Legazpi City in tax collection efficiency (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/22187-naga-lags-behind-legazpi-city-in-tax-collection-efficiency)
Saturday, 24 July 2010 00:00

LEGAZPI CITY: Despite of claiming to be as the center of business and economic hub in Bicol region, Naga City has repeatedly lagged behind Legazpi City in tax collection efficiency based on the records of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regional office here. Based on the cumulative report of the revenue collection bureau presented to the media practitioners on Friday by lawyer Diosdado Mendoza, BIR regional director in Bicol said that Legazpi City is the consistent top grosser in tax collection for several years now.

From January to June this year, the revenue district office of Legazpi generated at least P901,308,201.62 collection as against to Naga City with P648,549,462.56 collection only. Naga City is among the oldest cities in the Philippines wherein the tax revenues were declining for several years now as compared to the younger city of Legazpi.

Based on the bureau’s accomplishments report for the first semester of this year, Legazpi City’s economy is now the fastest growing and booming hub as more businessmen outside Bicol are setting up businesses because of its rosy business climate here. This is because of the rapid developments initiated by private sector which also compliment with the government initiatives to push robust developments aside from the businessmen are paying their taxes religiously.

The tax bureau officials in Bicol garnered at least P2.425 billion against to its collection goal of P1.958 billion or a glut of P468 million. This year’s collection increased by 23.92 percent compared last year with P1,878,091,348.07. Among the top revenue district office in Bicol were Legazpi City with P901,308,201.62 followed by Naga City with P648,549,462.56, while Iriga City garnered P138,223,552.80. The revenue district office in Daet Camarines Norte, garnered P256,705,371.17, Masbate City with P196,570,504.62, Sorsogon City P180,733,273,44 and Virac Catan-duanes with P103,600,679.79.

To generate and intensify tax collection target in Bicol, Mendoza asked the public to help out the government to collect more taxes from businessmen by demanding official receipts upon buying any goods. The bureau is also running against tax evaders in Bicol involving over P320 million tax evasion cases across the region.

Mendoza told the The Manila Times that his office is pursuing against the tax evaders throughout the region to generate more revenues to attain the government’s vital programs and projects for country’s development aside from achieving P4.4-billion tax collection goal here. Besides going against the tax evasion, Mendoza said that an informer’s reward would also continuously done in Bicol to help out their office to track down those businessmen and business entities violating the bureau’s law.

The bureau also launched a simple but effective strategy to collect taxes through “Txt-Tax Brigade” which uses the Short Message Service technology or the mobile phone to remind taxpayers of their obligations.

Rhaydz B. Barcia

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Congrats and keep up the good work, Legazpi! :applause:
Wow! i'm quite surprised, its a Huge jump on Legazpi's tax collection keep up the good work. i think its reasonable for Legazpi city to claim back the title as "Economic hub of Bicol".:)

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 10:42 AM

Maray na Albay tabi sa gabos!!!

that is a sign that Legazpi is on the track of development. more business more revenue for the local government.

Maray na Albay man. Welcome back hehe

Yup! And more revenue leads to better services and more infrastructure projects which results to higher quality of living and even more businesses (and jobs) coming in. :okay: :okay: :okay:

The future looks bright for Legazpi. Thanks to the leadership of our city administrators and the resilience and diligence of our citizens.

nacnuD 2:-)

July 24th, 2010, 10:45 AM

;60836533']Study sees growing mobile Internet usage in RP (http://manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/19101-study-sees-growing-mobile-internet-usage-in-rp)
BY DARWIN G. AMOJELAR Senior Reporter

Saro ako sa mga nag-iinternet gamit ang mobile phone (Sun Postpaid)... lalo na kung nawawaran ki (BayanDSL) internet connection sa harong. :)

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 10:52 AM

The Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk 2010 in Legazpi was a success! Here's a group photo of the participants. :okay:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs088.ash2/37729_1342118121260_1480435759_30799593_6923496_n.jpg
Source: Robert Chan (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1480435759)

Inggit ako hehehe. Abangan ko na sana mga pics ninda

nacnuD 2:-)

July 24th, 2010, 11:02 AM

;60837281']The Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk 2010 in Legazpi was a success! Here's a group photo of the participants. :okay:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs088.ash2/37729_1342118121260_1480435759_30799593_6923496_n.jpg
Source: Robert Chan (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1480435759)

Inggit ako hehehe. Abangan ko na sana mga pics ninda

Ako man... inggit. :cry:
Gusto ko man kuta mag-attend kaya lang nag-abot su pamangkin ko kang Friday haleng Polangui. Pig-ibahan ko magpasiring sa Aquinas University College of Law kasubag-ong aga para sa MTG (Mathematics Training Guild) Qualifying Exam. Kaya habang naghahalat saiya sige ko man pitik kang camera ko. :)

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 11:04 AM

Ako man... inggit. :cry:
Gusto ko man kuta mag-attend kaya lang nag-abot su pamangkin ko kang Friday haleng Polangui. Pig-ibahan ko magpasiring sa Aquinas University College of Law kasubag-ong aga para sa MTG (Mathematics Training Guild) Qualifying Exam. Kaya habang naghahalat saiya sige ko man pitik kang camera ko. :)

Kaya palan sa AUL College of Law ang vantage point mo hehe. Sayang medyo madampog kasubago adi

nacnuD 2:-)

July 24th, 2010, 11:15 AM

;60837583']Kaya palan sa AUL College of Law ang vantage point mo hehe. Sayang medyo madampog kasubago adi

Tama ka diyan, Dex. Pakatapos kang exam nya, pigtreat ko for snack sa Red Ribbon and movie (Sorcerer's Apprentice) sa Bichara, then lunch sa McDo Pacific Mall. :)

Madampugon talaga kasubag-o, maski su mayon natakluban ki ulap.

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 11:18 AM

Tama ka diyan, Dex. Pakatapos kang exam nya, pigtreat ko for snack sa Red Ribbon and movie (Sorcerer's Apprentice) sa Bichara, then lunch sa McDo Pacific Mall. :)

Madampugon talaga kasubag-o, maski su mayon natakluban ki ulap.

Good luck sa pamangkin mo. :okay: Dai bale, photogenic man giraray ang Legazpi hehe

I hope igwa pa next year. Maattend na ako haha. Most of the photos we share and admire here in the thread are the work of these people. :applause:

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OT: Igwa man palan sa Cebu (photo below)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs074.snc4/35081_140615032629430_100000428021904_306590_7928864_n.jpg
Source (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=306590&id=100000428021904)

joks_25

July 24th, 2010, 11:25 AM

07.22.2010
http://images.legazpeep.multiply.com/image/1/photos/23/1200x1200/3/DSC01353a.JPG?et=cfliIfYVikkj8uqoMEiiZw&nmid=290886559
http://images.legazpeep.multiply.com/image/1/photos/23/1200x1200/4/DSC01354a.JPG?et=ISUl2LONBdDT59UN5IqffQ&nmid=290886559
^Just a matter of days I guess before opening...
tama, ang apod garu kan style kani is post modernism time nina Gabriel Formoso, Leandro Locsin and George ramos. ex. CCP complex buildings and national kidney institute.:)

Brandon32

July 24th, 2010, 12:17 PM

;60835721']Naga lags behind Legazpi City in tax collection efficiency (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/22187-naga-lags-behind-legazpi-city-in-tax-collection-efficiency)
Saturday, 24 July 2010 00:00

LEGAZPI CITY: Despite of claiming to be as the center of business and economic hub in Bicol region, Naga City has repeatedly lagged behind Legazpi City in tax collection efficiency based on the records of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regional office here. Based on the cumulative report of the revenue collection bureau presented to the media practitioners on Friday by lawyer Diosdado Mendoza, BIR regional director in Bicol said that Legazpi City is the consistent top grosser in tax collection for several years now.

From January to June this year, the revenue district office of Legazpi generated at least P901,308,201.62 collection as against to Naga City with P648,549,462.56 collection only. Naga City is among the oldest cities in the Philippines wherein the tax revenues were declining for several years now as compared to the younger city of Legazpi.

Based on the bureau’s accomplishments report for the first semester of this year, Legazpi City’s economy is now the fastest growing and booming hub as more businessmen outside Bicol are setting up businesses because of its rosy business climate here. This is because of the rapid developments initiated by private sector which also compliment with the government initiatives to push robust developments aside from the businessmen are paying their taxes religiously.

The tax bureau officials in Bicol garnered at least P2.425 billion against to its collection goal of P1.958 billion or a glut of P468 million. This year’s collection increased by 23.92 percent compared last year with P1,878,091,348.07. Among the top revenue district office in Bicol were Legazpi City with P901,308,201.62 followed by Naga City with P648,549,462.56, while Iriga City garnered P138,223,552.80. The revenue district office in Daet Camarines Norte, garnered P256,705,371.17, Masbate City with P196,570,504.62, Sorsogon City P180,733,273,44 and Virac Catan-duanes with P103,600,679.79.

To generate and intensify tax collection target in Bicol, Mendoza asked the public to help out the government to collect more taxes from businessmen by demanding official receipts upon buying any goods. The bureau is also running against tax evaders in Bicol involving over P320 million tax evasion cases across the region.

Mendoza told the The Manila Times that his office is pursuing against the tax evaders throughout the region to generate more revenues to attain the government’s vital programs and projects for country’s development aside from achieving P4.4-billion tax collection goal here. Besides going against the tax evasion, Mendoza said that an informer’s reward would also continuously done in Bicol to help out their office to track down those businessmen and business entities violating the bureau’s law.

The bureau also launched a simple but effective strategy to collect taxes through “Txt-Tax Brigade” which uses the Short Message Service technology or the mobile phone to remind taxpayers of their obligations.

Rhaydz B. Barcia

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Congrats and keep up the good work, Legazpi! :applause:

nice...sana next year umabot na sa P1B ang first semester collection kan Legazpi City...

Lets strive for more!

Brandon32

July 24th, 2010, 12:44 PM

;60837281']The Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk 2010 in Legazpi was a success! Here's a group photo of the participants. :okay:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs088.ash2/37729_1342118121260_1480435759_30799593_6923496_n.jpg
Source: Robert Chan (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1480435759)

Inggit ako hehehe. Abangan ko na sana mga pics ninda

Kadakol palan ki matitibay na para kodak sa Legazpi! Kaya palan kamangagayon kan pix na na popost digdi sa thread na ini:cheers:

william :D

July 24th, 2010, 12:52 PM

waa.napapahanga na ko ng bicol ahh..me taxi na kayo. :D

camaligz

July 24th, 2010, 01:05 PM

Aquinas University of Legazpi Chorale

http://blog.interkultur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Wettbewerbe2_Aquinas.jpg

At the 6th World Choir Games in Shaoxing/China the Open and Champions Competitions are at full blast and continue until Sunday evening, July 25.

Till then choirs will compete in seven pending categories of the Champions Competitions to reach the title “Champion of the World Choir Games” and to get one of the coveted gold, silver and bronze medals. In six categories of the Open Competitions choirs sing for golden, silver and bronze diplomas.

The excitement before the performances start is correspondingly high at the competition venues. All over the town singers are waiting for the big moment. On Monday, July 26, the participants in the 6th World Choir Games will be celebrated in the exhibition hall of Shaoxing.

Source... (http://blog.interkultur.com/index.php/category/events/world-choir-games/)

296619

July 24th, 2010, 01:11 PM

hi Legaspi and the whole of Albay!:)

nacnuD 2:-)

July 24th, 2010, 01:30 PM

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/1.jpg

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/2.jpg

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/3.jpg

[more pics] (http://www.facebook.com/people/Libon-Albay/100000934938321)

Street Dance Competition
http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/5.jpg

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/6.jpg

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/7.jpg

More pics of Libon's PAROY FESTIVAL 2010 > Libon Albay Facebook (SOURCE) (http://www.facebook.com/people/Libon-Albay/100000934938321)

Brandon32

July 24th, 2010, 01:41 PM

hi Legaspi and the whole of Albay!:)

hello. welcome back to the thread...

magayon man palan ang coastal kan libon

william :D

July 24th, 2010, 02:17 PM

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/1.jpg

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/2.jpg

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/3.jpg

wow...ang linaw.............. :D hehe,ang babaw ang ganda. :D
di nalang kayo lumangoy nagbangka pa kayo...heehehehe :D

Brandon32

July 24th, 2010, 02:31 PM

07.18.2010
http://images.legazpeep.multiply.com/image/1/photos/16/1200x1200/31/DSC01285a.JPG?et=%2BWTxfLWGYSExQLyGWmF1DA&nmid=287345149
^Brighter yellow...:)

gari bagang tigapapagayon na ang OLD Business District kan ciudad ta...ano next? entry of new tenants? hehe

Lets watch out for this area...more businesses...more revenues!:banana:

gurugeri

July 24th, 2010, 04:20 PM

;60835721']Naga lags behind Legazpi City in tax collection efficiency (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/22187-naga-lags-behind-legazpi-city-in-tax-collection-efficiency)
Saturday, 24 July 2010 00:00

LEGAZPI CITY: Despite of claiming to be as the center of business and economic hub in Bicol region, Naga City has repeatedly lagged behind Legazpi City in tax collection efficiency based on the records of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regional office here. Based on the cumulative report of the revenue collection bureau presented to the media practitioners on Friday by lawyer Diosdado Mendoza, BIR regional director in Bicol said that Legazpi City is the consistent top grosser in tax collection for several years now.

From January to June this year, the revenue district office of Legazpi generated at least P901,308,201.62 collection as against to Naga City with P648,549,462.56 collection only. Naga City is among the oldest cities in the Philippines wherein the tax revenues were declining for several years now as compared to the younger city of Legazpi.

Based on the bureau’s accomplishments report for the first semester of this year, Legazpi City’s economy is now the fastest growing and booming hub as more businessmen outside Bicol are setting up businesses because of its rosy business climate here. This is because of the rapid developments initiated by private sector which also compliment with the government initiatives to push robust developments aside from the businessmen are paying their taxes religiously.

The tax bureau officials in Bicol garnered at least P2.425 billion against to its collection goal of P1.958 billion or a glut of P468 million. This year’s collection increased by 23.92 percent compared last year with P1,878,091,348.07. Among the top revenue district office in Bicol were Legazpi City with P901,308,201.62 followed by Naga City with P648,549,462.56, while Iriga City garnered P138,223,552.80. The revenue district office in Daet Camarines Norte, garnered P256,705,371.17, Masbate City with P196,570,504.62, Sorsogon City P180,733,273,44 and Virac Catan-duanes with P103,600,679.79.

To generate and intensify tax collection target in Bicol, Mendoza asked the public to help out the government to collect more taxes from businessmen by demanding official receipts upon buying any goods. The bureau is also running against tax evaders in Bicol involving over P320 million tax evasion cases across the region.

Mendoza told the The Manila Times that his office is pursuing against the tax evaders throughout the region to generate more revenues to attain the government’s vital programs and projects for country’s development aside from achieving P4.4-billion tax collection goal here. Besides going against the tax evasion, Mendoza said that an informer’s reward would also continuously done in Bicol to help out their office to track down those businessmen and business entities violating the bureau’s law.

The bureau also launched a simple but effective strategy to collect taxes through “Txt-Tax Brigade” which uses the Short Message Service technology or the mobile phone to remind taxpayers of their obligations.

Rhaydz B. Barcia

I could be wrong, but the writer mustn't have understood that these figures do not reflect the collection of taxes from just the cities and towns mentioned. Naga's figures represent the taxes collected from the first to the third districts of the whole province while those of Iriga reflect taxes from the fourth and fifth districts (Partido and Rinconada, respectively). Legazpi's figures represent the taxes collected from the entire province, hence including the big collections in urban centers such as Tabaco City, Ligao City, Daraga, Polangui, and Guinobatan. Taking the figures by province, we see that Albay is ahead of the pack.

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 04:52 PM

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 04:53 PM

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 05:10 PM

At Embarcadero

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs050.snc4/34859_144124578936604_100000171877278_472294_295595_n.jpg
Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000171877278)

aidz

July 24th, 2010, 05:40 PM

jhid

July 24th, 2010, 05:56 PM

I could be wrong, but the writer mustn't have understood that these figures do not reflect the collection of taxes from just the cities and towns mentioned. Naga's figures represent the taxes collected from the first to the third districts of the whole province while those of Iriga reflect taxes from the fourth and fifth districts (Partido and Rinconada, respectively). Legazpi's figures represent the taxes collected from the entire province, hence including the big collections in urban centers such as Tabaco City, Ligao City, Daraga, Polangui, and Guinobatan. Taking the figures by province, we see that Albay is ahead of the pack.

Yup. Agree on this and the writer should have disclosed somehow the coverage area as to the tax collections for the two district offices. I think a better comparison is to take the entire province of CamSur's tax collections against Albay. Although, I think BIR is also showing this comparison on a per district office to gauge performance of its respective district officers in its drive towards meeting its revenue targets for the government.

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 06:47 PM

Yup! And the bottom-line is that business is booming in Legazpi and the rest of Albay, there's an upward trend in revenue collection, and progress is distributed evenly across the province. :okay: I'm confident that this upward trend will continue in the coming years with the provincial government's Albay Rising and Albay Booming programs.

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 06:50 PM

Legazpi Boulevard at Night

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs044.snc4/34578_139599872735178_119418201420012_288443_7938783_n.jpg

by Samm Belaguin (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000758534677)

Monsi

July 24th, 2010, 06:56 PM

^^:banana::cheers::banana:
;60853427']Legazpi Boulevard at Night
Awesome! Even the streetlights snaking up Lignon are visible! Later, I would like to see the Sleeping Lion floodlit like what they did to the Table Mountain in Cape Town. On second thought, the Lion might get roused from its deep slumber. OK nang silhouette nya na sana...:lol:

aidz

July 24th, 2010, 07:04 PM

Monsi

July 24th, 2010, 07:21 PM

;60853271']Yup! And the bottom-line is that business is booming in Legazpi and the rest of Albay, there's an upward trend in revenue collection, and progress is distributed evenly across the province. :okay: I'm confident that this upward trend will continue in the coming years with the provincial government's Albay Rising and Albay Booming programs.
One proof is that for some time now, we don't have a fifth class municipality...I hope even the fourth class ones will not lag behind..."Warang mabayaan, gabos pasiring sa inotan!":) Maray na Albay satuya gabos!

[dx]

July 24th, 2010, 07:28 PM

^^Maray na Albay man saimo sir! Yup, sararo sarabay sa Albay hehe. Mas appropriate palan ang word na equitably instead of evenly. :okay:

ganda ah! pero pansin ko yung crater glow ng Mayon... recent pic ba ito or last year pa?

Mayon's crater has been glowing recently, which is a normal occurence since it is an active. The latest Phivolcs advisory says: The observed crater glow prevailed at intensity II (can be observed with the naked eye) but does not indicate any re-intensification. Steam emission was most of the time weak and passively rising from the summit crater.

^^:banana::cheers::banana:

Awesome! Even the streetlights snaking up Lignon are visible! Later, I would like to see the Sleeping Lion floodlit like what they did to the Table Mountain in Cape Town. On second thought, the Lion might get roused from its deep slumber. OK nang silhouette nya na sana...:lol:

Yup, great photo by Mr. Samm. I really like how the Sleeping Lion is silhouetted against Mayon, and Mayon is silhouetted against the night sky.

aidz

July 24th, 2010, 07:36 PM

;60855149']^^Maray na Albay man saimo sir! Yup, sararo sarabay sa Albay hehe. Mas appropriate palan ang word na equitably instead of evenly. :okay:

Mayon's crater has been glowing recently, which is a normal occurence since it is an active. The latest Phivolcs advisory says: The observed crater glow prevailed at intensity II (can be observed with the naked eye) but does not indicate any re-intensification. Steam emission was most of the time weak and passively rising from the summit crater.

Yup, great photo by Mr. Samm. I really like how the Sleeping Lion is silhouetted against Mayon, and Mayon is silhouetted against the night sky.
speaking of lions... I remember the lion's back rock in Utah... the one that's challenged by 4x4's... gigibuhun man daw yan observation deck arog kang lignon? :D garo magayon pagsakaton kaya.... :)

nacnuD 2:-)

July 25th, 2010, 12:52 AM

;60848527']Wow, really nice! Malinawon ang tubig. I didn't know Libon has a beautiful coastline

Another hidden gem in Albay and Bicol! wow! ang ganda! Sa may Pantao port ba yan!?

along the coastlines of Pantao, Rawis, and Talin-Talin
according to this: "Maiden Tour participants were treated to a scenic “Pamawan sa May Dagat” (Breakfast by the Sea) at Brgy. Rawis. Spearheaded by the Barangay Council headed by Kap Nong Briones, it made “Pasyar sa Kosta” a leisurely ride along the coast lines of Pantao, Rawis, Talin-talin, indeed a slice of paradise. “Baura”, the sandbar, which also houses the town’s Fish Sanctuary, was teeming wt fish jumping with gusto, as if welcoming the visitors. Had it been a low tide point, swimming in the allowed portion of the Baura (outside of the Marine Protected Area) could have been heavenly!" (Words from Libon Albay Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/people/Libon-Albay/100000934938321#))

Brandon32

July 25th, 2010, 12:59 AM

^ nice...igwa man palan ki marine protected area sa may Libon...gari baga magayon mag snorkel dyan...or magkaigwa ki fish feeding program...hehe

nacnuD 2:-)

July 25th, 2010, 01:07 AM

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/12.jpg

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/11.jpg
Gogongon Falls in Arigue, Libon

Source: LIBON ALBAY FB (http://www.facebook.com/LIBONALBAY)

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HAPPY FIESTA SA MGA TAGA-LIBON!

Brandon32

July 25th, 2010, 01:08 AM

Yup. Agree on this and the writer should have disclosed somehow the coverage area as to the tax collections for the two district offices. I think a better comparison is to take the entire province of CamSur's tax collections against Albay. Although, I think BIR is also showing this comparison on a per district office to gauge performance of its respective district officers in its drive towards meeting its revenue targets for the government.

yup and i think its all about the tax collection efficiency...and it showed that Legazpi is leading the pack...

in the NCR region...Quezon City and Makati lead in the revenue collections and they are seen as the most progressive territories in that area.

Brandon32

July 25th, 2010, 03:54 AM

[dx]

July 25th, 2010, 04:07 AM

yup and i think its all about the tax collection efficiency...and it showed that Legazpi is leading the pack...

in the NCR region...Quezon City and Makati lead in the revenue collections and they are seen as the most progressive territories in that area.

Yup! And we achieved it even without this and that. lol

[dx]

July 25th, 2010, 04:19 AM

kliens

July 25th, 2010, 08:39 AM

Oh Lala Paradise Resort

Siram sana magparataw pataw digdi:dance2:
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/1_539555090l.jpg?t=1280038986

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/1_523597163l.jpg?t=1280038986

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/1_521689162l.jpg?t=1280038986

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/1_494067057l.jpg?t=1280038986

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/1_860103471l.jpg?t=1280038986

Source: lgu_guinobatan@yahoo.com.ph

kliens

July 25th, 2010, 09:32 AM

tanagan falls
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/tanaganfallsbacacayalbay.jpg?t=1280042568

St. Rose of Lima Parish
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/StRoseofLimaParish.jpg?t=1280042568

ruins of old Bacacay Church
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/ruinsofoldBAcacayChurchbrgykuta.jpg?t=1280042568

view from brgy. manaet
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/15636566161456l.jpg?t=1280042568
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/1580919815958l.jpg?t=1280042568
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/1233404679157l.jpg?t=1280042568

[dx]

July 25th, 2010, 09:34 AM

^^Nice photos! Thanks for sharing :okay:

[dx]

July 25th, 2010, 09:36 AM

All Wrapped Up and Everywhere to Go (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/268689/all-wrapped-up-and-everywhere-go)
This fun, Filipino fastfood is making a difference—from the lives of the people making its packaging, to the customers, and in the way sustainable businesses are run
By GINA ABUYUAN
July 25, 2010, 12:00pm

Rommel T. Juan, Founder and CEO of Binalot Fiesta Foods, Inc., is having a good year. In this month alone, his company bagged a Best Homegrown Franchise Award from Entrepreneur Magazine, opened a new branch in Eastwood Cybermall, and as its CEO, was able to “spread the gospel of Binalot” in major business seminars in and outside Manila.

Just what is this “gospel”? It’s merging sound business practices with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and sustainability, that’s what. In Binalot’s case, it’s also promoting Filipino culture, values, and humor.

“We want to be the best the Philippines can offer; we want it represented in our stores,” says Juan. On the surface, you can see it immediately: murals with families enjoying meals together, a game of piko (hopscotch) drawn on the floor, and corny meal names like “You Bet Pinakbet,” “Sinigang With a Bang,” and “Pride Tilapia.” Juan shrugs. “Corny talaga ako, noong college pa. ‘Yang mga ‘what’s the matter peanut butter?’ Pinoy lang makakakuha nyan (I’ve always been corny, even back in college. Only Filipinos can get that kind of humor).”

The lofty ambitions of Binalot being “the no. one Filipino fastfood” started humbly, however. Rommel Juan, 38, just wanted to “have fun”.

Learning The Ropes

After graduation and racking up work experience for a couple of big name automotive companies (one of the family businesses is producing wrangler-type jeeps), Juan worked for his father. Realizing he had enough free time for other ventures, he invited his brother Raffy to put up Binalot.

“Remember when we were young, how mom used to wrap our lunch in banana leaves?” he asked Raffy, jogging memories of weekend trips to the family’s small farm in Alfonso, Cavite. “So there.

Binalot (“wrapped”). But we didn’t dive into it right away. We researched, sold the products to our friends, gave out survey sheets and asked them what they thought.” The current red egg and tomato combination, for example, used to just be one hard-boiled egg. “People said they preferred that.”

After going through the initial phases of the business (see milestones), Binalot opened for franchising in 2004. “We started with almost nothing,” Juan says. “We had five investors who gave P10,000 each, and we just rolled it. By the time we started franchising, I realized we already had 50 people on our payroll. It wasn’t just for fun and a creative outlet anymore. People depended on us for a living.

“I also realized that with franchising, the business became relationship-based. May ibang tao na makikialam sa brand mo (other people already had a say in your brand), so I had to set up middle management, a system. So I invested in people—a marketing manager, human resources manager, finance consultant. It ceased to be a mom-and-pop shop. When we started, I did everything. But business is like that: you have to graduate from (a certain level) and replicate yourself and hire professionals to help you.”

Six years hence, Binalot will be opening a branch soon in Legazpi, Albay, “our farthest so far, and we’re also looking at abroad. The market is still growing,” says Juan. “You just have to find your niche. Ang dami nang players—but people love our food.

Pound for pound, you get better value for money.”

Read more (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/268689/all-wrapped-up-and-everywhere-go)

[dx]

July 25th, 2010, 09:36 AM

kliens

July 25th, 2010, 09:55 AM

Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2010 Venus Raj, nangengenot sa online popularity survey

Saturday, 24 July 2010 20:39

LEGAZPI CITY-- Nangengenot ngonian si Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2010 Maria Venus Raj sa online popularity survey na pig-isponsoran kan Miss Universe organization.

An 22-anyos na si Raj an nakaguno nin 3.10 rating sa survey nganing mangenot sa online popularity poll kan 83 na mga kandidata para sa ngonian na taon na beauty contest.

Pinagsundan ini ni Miss Indonesia na si Qory Sandioriva na igwang 2.84; Miss Venezuela Marelisa Gibon na may 2.83 rating, Miss Colombia Natalia Navarro (2.81); Miss Curacao Safira de Wit (2.80), Miss Mexico Jimena Navarette (2.76), Miss USA Rima Fakih (2.74), Miss Brazil (2.73), Miss Haiti Sarodj Bertin (2.73), asin Miss Russia Irina Antonenko na igwang 2.72 / Si Raj an naggraduar bilang cum laude sa bachelor's degree in Communication Arts sa Bicol University digdi sa Albay.

Antes pa man siya manggana bilang 2010 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, nagtrabaho nguna si Raj bilang information assistant sa Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) asin fashion model.

Namantiner man ni Raj an saiyang popularidad kan mangenot man ini sa weekly 2010 Miss Universe Top 15 Hot Picks na pig-isponsoran kan Missosolog, sarong popular na beauty pageant website.

Alagad basado sa organizers kan Miss Universe pageant, an sinambitan ng worldwide popularity poll an mayong magiginibo sa pagpili sa manggaganang Miss universe ngonian na taon.

An mga manggagarana soboot an pipilion basado sa evening gown, interview asin swimsuit competitions.

Ngonian na taon an beauty contest iyu an gigibuhon sa Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino sa Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, aldaw nin Lunes sa maabot na Agosto 23.

An back-to-back winner na si Stefania Fernandez kan Venezuela kokoronahan an masunod na nonombraran na Miss Universe.

Source: http://www.bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/11725-bb-pilipinas-universe-2010-venus-raj-nangengenot-sa-online-popularity-survey

kliens

July 25th, 2010, 10:10 AM

;60879933']^^Nice photos! Thanks for sharing :okay:

Thanks! no problem sir :)...

kliens

July 25th, 2010, 11:30 AM

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/cagmayon.jpg?t=1280049746

kliens

July 25th, 2010, 11:37 AM

Mayon Volcano:omg:

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/Mayonaerial.jpg?t=1280049746

william :D

July 25th, 2010, 01:58 PM

Mayon Volcano:omg:

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/Mayonaerial.jpg?t=1280049746

wow.........ang ganda! wala akong masabe.near to perfection na nga ang mayon, :D

[dx]

July 25th, 2010, 02:59 PM

Latest rendering of Ivory Classic Hotel (LKY Resort Hotel)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs179.snc4/38291_145654222112230_100000029591403_438882_5885066_n.jpg
Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000029591403)

Brandon32

July 25th, 2010, 03:10 PM

^WoW! tuluy na tuloy na talaga itong Ivory Classic Hotel Legazpi!

[dx]

July 25th, 2010, 03:13 PM

The old rendering

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/7844/mihg.jpg

Brandon32

July 25th, 2010, 03:21 PM

^ Mas magayon ang latest render...

nyan mabilang naman ako kan mga hotel sa Legazpi hehe:

1. Hotel Venezia
2. Hotel St Ellis
3. Embarcadero Hotel (soon)
4. Ivory Calssic Hotel (soon)
5. Casablanca Suites

6. La Roca Suites
7. Pepperland Hotel
8. Hotel Casablanca
9. etc..

Planned:
Budget Hotel

[dx]

July 25th, 2010, 03:25 PM

^Yup, I'm not sure if it's still going to be called Ivory Classic Hotel or LKY Mayon International Convention Hotel. Mas gusto ko man su bagong render. Hehe

[dx]

July 25th, 2010, 03:28 PM

Interior perspectives of LKY Resort Hotel (former MIH)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs018.snc4/34245_401373758191_698143191_4297476_1246138_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs018.snc4/34245_401373788191_698143191_4297482_930617_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs018.ash2/34245_401373773191_698143191_4297479_550610_n.jpg

Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=698143191)

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I like the muted colors, simple lines and understated elegance. 5-star quality talaga! :applause:

sherwinm26

July 25th, 2010, 03:32 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4826867016_5fa0231782_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/4826867016/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4826258407_1e0ab90fb7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/4826258407/)

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

sherwinm26

July 25th, 2010, 03:45 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4826310019_7f6b113a77_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/4826310019/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4826917662_73403e46ca_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/4826917662/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4826917866_c33db91a38_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/4826917866/)

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

garycooper

July 25th, 2010, 03:51 PM

;60853427']Legazpi Boulevard at Night

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs044.snc4/34578_139599872735178_119418201420012_288443_7938783_n.jpg

by Samm Belaguin (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000758534677)

^^:banana::cheers::banana:

Awesome! Even the streetlights snaking up Lignon are visible! Later, I would like to see the Sleeping Lion floodlit like what they did to the Table Mountain in Cape Town. On second thought, the Lion might get roused from its deep slumber. OK nang silhouette nya na sana...:lol:

Among all the pictures taken here, ini talaga an pinamaurag. Ilinga baya an silhouette can sleeping lion ta very well defined. :banana::banana::banana:

Awesome as in awsome!!!

garycooper

July 25th, 2010, 03:58 PM

;60835721']Naga lags behind Legazpi City in tax collection efficiency (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/22187-naga-lags-behind-legazpi-city-in-tax-collection-efficiency)
Saturday, 24 July 2010 00:00

LEGAZPI CITY: Despite of claiming to be as the center of business and economic hub in Bicol region, Naga City has repeatedly lagged behind Legazpi City in tax collection efficiency based on the records of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regional office here. Based on the cumulative report of the revenue collection bureau presented to the media practitioners on Friday by lawyer Diosdado Mendoza, BIR regional director in Bicol said that Legazpi City is the consistent top grosser in tax collection for several years now.

From January to June this year, the revenue district office of Legazpi generated at least P901,308,201.62 collection as against to Naga City with P648,549,462.56 collection only. Naga City is among the oldest cities in the Philippines wherein the tax revenues were declining for several years now as compared to the younger city of Legazpi.

Based on the bureau’s accomplishments report for the first semester of this year, Legazpi City’s economy is now the fastest growing and booming hub as more businessmen outside Bicol are setting up businesses because of its rosy business climate here. This is because of the rapid developments initiated by private sector which also compliment with the government initiatives to push robust developments aside from the businessmen are paying their taxes religiously.

The tax bureau officials in Bicol garnered at least P2.425 billion against to its collection goal of P1.958 billion or a glut of P468 million. This year’s collection increased by 23.92 percent compared last year with P1,878,091,348.07. Among the top revenue district office in Bicol were Legazpi City with P901,308,201.62 followed by Naga City with P648,549,462.56, while Iriga City garnered P138,223,552.80. The revenue district office in Daet Camarines Norte, garnered P256,705,371.17, Masbate City with P196,570,504.62, Sorsogon City P180,733,273,44 and Virac Catan-duanes with P103,600,679.79.

To generate and intensify tax collection target in Bicol, Mendoza asked the public to help out the government to collect more taxes from businessmen by demanding official receipts upon buying any goods. The bureau is also running against tax evaders in Bicol involving over P320 million tax evasion cases across the region.

Mendoza told the The Manila Times that his office is pursuing against the tax evaders throughout the region to generate more revenues to attain the government’s vital programs and projects for country’s development aside from achieving P4.4-billion tax collection goal here. Besides going against the tax evasion, Mendoza said that an informer’s reward would also continuously done in Bicol to help out their office to track down those businessmen and business entities violating the bureau’s law.

The bureau also launched a simple but effective strategy to collect taxes through “Txt-Tax Brigade” which uses the Short Message Service technology or the mobile phone to remind taxpayers of their obligations.

Rhaydz B. Barcia

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Congrats and keep up the good work, Legazpi! :applause:

This can mean two things. Either an mga collector sa Naga kan BIR piming turog sa pansitan or an mga tawo habo na magbarayad. I tend to believe the former. Dapat turu'pawan ni Henares an mga collector sa Naga tanganing magkagirimata.

But for Legazpi, this will show the volume of business going on in the province of Albay. Tax collection in Albay should exceed P2.0 Billion in 2010.

Mark my word, Legazpi will be way ahead of the pack in three years. The opering of the BIA will be the top pump priming project that will propel the entire province of Albay's development. A lot of projects will be fast tracked once the new airport opens.

garycooper

July 25th, 2010, 04:00 PM

;60889561']Interior perspectives of LKY Resort Hotel (former MIH)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs018.snc4/34245_401373758191_698143191_4297476_1246138_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs018.snc4/34245_401373788191_698143191_4297482_930617_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs018.ash2/34245_401373773191_698143191_4297479_550610_n.jpg

Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=698143191)

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I like the muted colors, simple lines and understated elegance. 5-star quality talaga! :applause:

Very modern. The interiors of the old Mayon Imperial Hotel is no longer appealing to this generation so it is really a good idea to completely renovate everything.

Brandon32

July 25th, 2010, 04:04 PM

:cheers:;60889561']Interior perspectives of LKY Resort Hotel (former MIH)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs018.snc4/34245_401373758191_698143191_4297476_1246138_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs018.snc4/34245_401373788191_698143191_4297482_930617_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs018.ash2/34245_401373773191_698143191_4297479_550610_n.jpg

Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=698143191)

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I like the muted colors, simple lines and understated elegance. 5-star quality talaga! :applause:

Very nice! gari bagang paragayunan ang mga hotels satuya...gari gusto nindang tapatan ang gayon ni Mt Mayon!:cheers:
:cheers:

garycooper

July 25th, 2010, 04:06 PM

07.18.2010
http://images.legazpeep.multiply.com/image/1/photos/16/1200x1200/31/DSC01285a.JPG?et=%2BWTxfLWGYSExQLyGWmF1DA&nmid=287345149
^Brighter yellow...:)

Mga pag iriba, garo baga madali nang mautob su mga pigmamawot ta digdi na suhestion maconvert to a pedestrian avenue an Penaranda. Namalisyahan ko nagsasaro saro na an mga buildings pigrerenovate.

Hayaan mo ta pag nasabat ko giraray si Noel Rosal sa Greenbelt sasabihon ko na saiya. Nalingawan ko sabihon kan nasabat ko kan sarong aldaw. Kairibanan si Mayora. :bash:

[dx]

July 25th, 2010, 04:08 PM

Perspectives of restaurants at LKY Resort Hotel (former MIH)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs038.snc4/34245_401373768191_698143191_4297478_5804054_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs081.ash2/37390_401388028191_698143191_4297833_1492899_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs181.snc4/37390_401388023191_698143191_4297832_3885054_n.jpg

Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=698143191)

[dx]

July 25th, 2010, 04:09 PM

Mga pag iriba, garo baga madali nang mautob su mga pigmamawot ta digdi na suhestion maconvert to a pedestrian avenue an Penaranda. Namalisyahan ko nagsasaro saro na an mga buildings pigrerenovate.

Hayaan mo ta pag nasabat ko giraray si Noel Rosal sa Greenbelt sasabihon ko na saiya. Nalingawan ko sabihon kan nasabat ko kan sarong aldaw. Kairibanan si Mayora. :bash:

Suggest mo po saiya, sir hehe. I think it's a win-win situation for everyone: the public, businesses in the area, and even public transport.

Brandon32

July 25th, 2010, 04:35 PM

Brandon32

July 25th, 2010, 04:54 PM

[/IMG]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4826917866_c33db91a38_b.jpg[/IMG] (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/4826310019/)

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

Nice pix.

[dx]

July 25th, 2010, 06:23 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4826258407_1e0ab90fb7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/4826258407/)

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

Nice shot Sherwin! Haha :okay:

Brandon32

July 26th, 2010, 01:33 AM

Battle of the Hotels in Legazpi City:

1. Embarcadero Hotel vs. former MIH
2. Hotel Venezia vs. Hotel St. Ellis
3. La Roca Suites vs. Casablanca Suites
4. Pepperland Hotel vs Hotel Casablanca
5. Neuhaus Inn vs ???

nacnuD 2:-)

July 26th, 2010, 01:36 AM

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 02:48 AM

^^Hahaha :lol: Gana su nasa tahaw syempre

william :D

July 26th, 2010, 02:51 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4826258407_1e0ab90fb7_b.jpg

ang ang galing!! ang cute!! haha! yung asa gitna parang ibon lang eh.hehe.

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

nacnuD 2:-)

July 26th, 2010, 02:53 AM

http://wowlegazpi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/IMG-03371.jpg

i see that this embarcadero will be our own version of Pier Village of NJ (http://www.piervillage.com/#/Home) with shops and residential buildings inside the complex.
:colgate: :colgate: :colgate:

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/PierVillage.jpg

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/PierVillage1.jpg

Source:
Pier Village Beach Living (http://www.piervillageliving.com/#/about)
Pier Village (http://www.piervillage.com/#/Home)

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 03:09 AM

^I like it :okay: Pero mas magayon ang design kang Embarcs kesa dyan, IMO hehe.

Anyway, the Embarcadero is simply the beginning and the northernmost end of a huge development that will span the southern coastline of Legazpi

nacnuD 2:-)

July 26th, 2010, 03:10 AM

ang ang galing!! ang cute!! haha! yung asa gitna parang ibon lang eh.hehe.

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

yup. i think these three are from the Pier Village of Legazpi (mali; Victory Village pala :lol:). The city government should develop a swimming/diving training facility/school for these kids para naman ma-enhance yung skills nila. :)

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 03:13 AM

A very early design of Sunwest Wharf (which eventually became Embarcadero). I'd like to see this materialize somewhere along Legazpi Boulevard.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/LegazpiCitywharfrend.jpg

jhid

July 26th, 2010, 06:14 AM

This can mean two things. Either an mga collector sa Naga kan BIR piming turog sa pansitan or an mga tawo habo na magbarayad. I tend to believe the former. Dapat turu'pawan ni Henares an mga collector sa Naga tanganing magkagirimata.

But for Legazpi, this will show the volume of business going on in the province of Albay. Tax collection in Albay should exceed P2.0 Billion in 2010.

Mark my word, Legazpi will be way ahead of the pack in three years. The opering of the BIA will be the top pump priming project that will propel the entire province of Albay's development. A lot of projects will be fast tracked once the new airport opens.

Tama ka Sir Garycooper :) I am quite surprised also by the big gap between the tax collections in Legaspi & Naga cities considering the bigger number of financial institutions in Naga ( more banks means more money circulating in the area right?) . I believe talaga na this boils down to the somewhat inefficient tax collection efforts in Naga as compared to Legaspi kaya dapat pukpukin talaga ni Commissioner Kim Henares ang district office duman para magising :nuts:

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 07:11 AM

Legazpi @ Night
by Samm Belaguin (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000758534677)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs150.snc4/36879_127729090595708_100000758534677_135862_7746580_n.jpg

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 07:23 AM

BU Study Hails Albay's Disaster Risk Reduction Practice (http://www.voxbikol.com/bikolnews/4752/bu-study-hails-albays-disaster-risk-reduction-practice)
Bikol News News, PNA Bicol
Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Legazpi City (23 July) -- Albay's Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) is an ideal model in building a resilient, safe community during times of disaster events, a research study said. In a research study by Oxfam, Bicol University and Albay province showed that Albay's DRRM model played a significant role in protecting lives of people and at the same time making communities strong and safe from and catastrophic event that may take place.

The research paper titled: Innovative Humanitarian Response within a Disaster Risk Reduction Approach: "Learning from the 2009 Mayon volcano Eruption, presented how Albay province attained a "Zero Casualty" target for one and half decade. The research paper was presented on Wednesday by the BU research team in cooperation with Oxfam, Albay province, APSEMO.

Donna Mitzi Lagdameo, Oxfam, Programme Manager for DRR, said the research paper would be out of the press next month while it is in the process of fine tuning, editing the document for publication in book form. The study reveal that with the institutionalization of the Albay Public Safety, Emergency and Management Office (APSEMO) the province has achieved the "Zero Casualty" goal during Mt. Mayon eruptions in 2001, 2006 and 2009.

The province DRRM had an effective and efficient system in monitoring and evaluation in implementing disaster operation, back up with adequate logistical and legislative policy support. The study also credited the APSEMO's DRM model for making the province become a landmark of and a voice in the international discourse of DRM.

With the DRRM the province was able to institutionalize disaster responses within the risk management framework designed to build a resilient and safe community towards sustainable development. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said DRR model institutionalized by the province is an innovation where in stakeholders where put together working for a common cause.

Salceda likened the DRRM as an orchestra playing different tones that blends into one beautiful music. Snehal Soneji, Oxfam Country Director, has commended the BU research paper, in putting together the lessons learned, the good practices by various stakeholders during last years Mt. Mayon eruption.

Soneji was impressed of Albay's DRRM model saying "this is a unique model where you can see how partnership played a great role in disaster operation." "I have seen other models but the uniqueness of Albay's DRRM is the partnership and innovation made in performing its respective task," Soneji said.

Cedric Daep, APSEMO director said the research study was a follow up of the first DRR study made and subsequently published last year entitled "Building a resilient DRR." The BU research study would reinforce and enhance the first document which would highlight the lessons learned and documentation process. (PNA Bicol)

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 07:32 AM

Miss Embarcadero '10 Long Gown Contest
Source: Robert Chan (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1480435759)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs163.snc4/37508_1340016468720_1480435759_30795484_3621954_n.jpg

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 07:43 AM

Mus na magmerienda sa Small Talk Cafe! :okay:

Small Talk Cafe Menu
Source: Small Talk on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Legazpi-City-Philippines/Small-Talk-Cafe/186176090111)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs150.snc4/36846_10150202787370112_186176090111_13241712_5504972_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs150.snc4/36846_10150202787375112_186176090111_13241713_884052_n.jpg

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camaligz

July 26th, 2010, 07:45 AM

The results of the World Choir Games 2010
Shaoxing China

Aquinas University of Legazpi Chorale

http://hosting11.imagecross.com/image-hosting-42/3282result.JPG

Source... (http://www.interkultur.com/competitions-festivals/world-choir-games/shaoxing-2010/results/)

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 07:47 AM

The results of the World Choir Games 2010
Shaoxing China

Aquinas University of Legazpi Chorale

http://hosting11.imagecross.com/image-hosting-42/3282result.JPG

Good job, AUL Chorale! I hope they get to the finals! :okay:

camaligz

July 26th, 2010, 07:55 AM

;60924239']Good job, AUL Chorale! I hope they get to the finals! :okay:

^^ tapos na sir so compitetion.. :)

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 08:01 AM

I see. So, they won silver?

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 08:07 AM

Visit Legazpi on Tumblr
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/tumblr_logo-150.jpg (http://legazpi.tumblr.com/)

:okay: :okay:

camaligz

July 26th, 2010, 08:14 AM

;60924585']I see. So, they won silver?

yup, 3 category yong sinalihan nila, dalawang category lang yong napanalonan nila at lahat silver lang. :) ok na yon hnd na rin masama.. :)

tingin ko parang favor yong mga judge sa china, kasi lahat na nakakuhang gold lahat china.. hehehe

du4rcx

July 26th, 2010, 08:16 AM

yup, 3 category yong sinalihan nila, dalawang category lang yong napanalonan nila at lahat silver lang. :) ok na yon hnd na rin masama.. :)

tingin ko parang favor yong mga judge sa china, kasi lahat na nakakuhang gold lahat china.. hehehe

baka kasi nahirapan mga chinise makinig sa english song. :ohno:

sana Chinese ang kinanta ng AUL chorale para naintindihan sa china.:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 08:18 AM

yup, 3 category yong sinalihan nila, dalawang category lang yong napanalonan nila at lahat silver lang. :) ok na yon hnd na rin masama.. :)

tingin ko parang favor yong mga judge sa china, kasi lahat na nakakuhang gold lahat china.. hehehe

Yup, not bad! Congrats to AUL! :applause: :applause: Hundreds ang participants ng contest na to from all over the world and nakuha nila ang silver. :okay:

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 08:24 AM

At Embarcadero
by Byahero (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4826867374_e17ee4873a_z.jpg

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 08:45 AM

Embarcadero (Low tide at the Legazpi Port)
Taken during the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk 2010
Photo by Dacel Andes (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000978645271)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs215.snc4/39065_128704543838833_100000978645271_143912_7930562_n.jpg

du4rcx

July 26th, 2010, 08:45 AM

Tama ka Sir Garycooper :) I am quite surprised also by the big gap between the tax collections in Legaspi & Naga cities considering the bigger number of financial institutions in Naga ( more banks means more money circulating in the area right?) . I believe talaga na this boils down to the somewhat inefficient tax collection efforts in Naga as compared to Legaspi kaya dapat pukpukin talaga ni Commissioner Kim Henares ang district office duman para magising :nuts:

it simply indicates that there is something fishy about the BIR collection in Naga City. It needs attention from the BIR office.

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 09:00 AM

Facade and Interior perspectives - LKY Resort Hotel (former MIH)
Source (http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=698143191&v=wall&ref=ts)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs201.snc3/20859_401374188191_698143191_4297499_6283712_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs038.snc4/34245_401373793191_698143191_4297483_2547225_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs018.ash2/34245_401373803191_698143191_4297484_1671821_n.jpg

arkijo

July 26th, 2010, 09:10 AM

Wow! i'm quite surprised, its a Huge jump on Legazpi's tax collection keep up the good work. i think its reasonable for Legazpi city to claim back the title as "Economic hub of Bicol".:)

dai yata pwede ta baka may magrally jan!:lol:
btw, nadismaya na naman ako sa grand terminal kan legazpi lalo na sa bus terminal bldg ta sabi NO SMOKING daw ang terminal pero igwa akong nahiling na sarong tindahan na nagpapabakal ki sigarilyo!:ohno: sabi kan lalaking nagbakal ki sigarilyo (phillip so yosi nya), tubod tubod daw sa naglaag ki sign na no smoking duman... dapat kun bawal ang magsigarilyo sa terminal, dai na kutana tugutan ang mga stalls na magpabakal pa ki sigarilyo. sana nabasa ini kan city para maaksyunan ninda ang bagay na ini...
matawo man baga ang terminal nyato maski ngani garo mga taga-legazpi ang kadaklan kan naglulunad digdi. unlike sa naga terminal na so pasahero ay hale pa sa ibang munisipyo kan camsur. sa albay kaya halos gabos na banwa may booking office and pick up station kaya dai na kaipuhan magpa-legazpi terminal pa.
marhay na albay satuya gabos!

du4rcx

July 26th, 2010, 09:14 AM

dai yata pwede ta baka may magrally jan!:lol:
btw, nadismaya na naman ako sa grand terminal kan legazpi lalo na sa bus terminal bldg ta sabi NO SMOKING daw ang terminal pero igwa akong nahiling na sarong tindahan na nagpapabakal ki sigarilyo!:ohno: sabi kan lalaking nagbakal ki sigarilyo (phillip so yosi nya), tubod tubod daw sa naglaag ki sign na no smoking duman... dapat kun bawal ang magsigarilyo sa terminal, dai na kutana tugutan ang mga stalls na magpabakal pa ki sigarilyo. sana nabasa ini kan city para maaksyunan ninda ang bagay na ini.

isabay mo na dyan ang mga taxi na nagunguntrata, dae man nagbaba kang metro ninda.

at lalo na si mga mapagsamantalang tricycle driver.

camaligz

July 26th, 2010, 10:05 AM

nadangog ko sa radio(dzgb) tinogutan na daw so AKB na makatukaw sa congreso kan comelec, sana totoo..

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 10:22 AM

Tabak Festival 2010
Tabaco City
Photos by Rex Bandojo (http://www.facebook.com/rex.bandojo)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs022.ash2/34482_1214424539276_1788701775_413850_1589715_n.jpg

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joks_25

July 26th, 2010, 11:09 AM

;60925095']At Embarcadero
by Byahero (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4826867374_e17ee4873a_z.jpg
Tapos na palan marenovate su MANGO:)

denz161

July 26th, 2010, 02:30 PM

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/5480_137164591415_137133401415_3638123_5890592_n-1.jpg:nuts::nuts::lol:

denz161

July 26th, 2010, 02:32 PM

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/5480_137164621415_137133401415_3638127_1853986_n.jpg:banana::banana::banana:

LCC Tabaco Branch

denz161

July 26th, 2010, 02:35 PM

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/5480_137163051415_137133401415_3638107_1475474_n.jpg:lol:

denz161

July 26th, 2010, 02:50 PM

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/12412_376142648899_785808899_4729944_4090084_n.jpg
tabaco port
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http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/12412_376174958899_785808899_4729963_7532960_n.jpg
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http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/29454_117591398265416_100000436704737_191472_1276173_n.jpg
http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/30024_125681307456425_100000436704737_223405_5858343_n.jpg
http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/35134_1230214054767_1811598282_441716_782056_n.jpgnewly elected officials of tabaco city:banana::banana::banana:

Adopted

July 26th, 2010, 04:23 PM

Don't always assume Cebu Pacific has the best price!:ohno: I just booked a ticket for my daughter, LGP - MNL, one way, Aug 9th with PAL for P904 all in. The best Cebu Pacific fare was P1,305 all in.:okay:

sherwinm26

July 26th, 2010, 04:51 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4830810316_053b92f49c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/4830810316/)

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

sherwinm26

July 26th, 2010, 04:52 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4825390811_4eb22805fa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/4825390811/)

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

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 07:13 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs083.ash2/37480_1499088553852_1133306914_1456462_2727920_n.jpg
Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1133306914)

[dx]

July 26th, 2010, 07:16 PM

9fYrzL4Tjzs

Brandon32

July 27th, 2010, 01:47 AM

Brandon32

July 27th, 2010, 02:12 AM

;60926117']Facade and Interior perspectives - LKY Resort Hotel (former MIH)
Source (http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=698143191&v=wall&ref=ts)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs201.snc3/20859_401374188191_698143191_4297499_6283712_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs038.snc4/34245_401373793191_698143191_4297483_2547225_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs018.ash2/34245_401373803191_698143191_4297484_1671821_n.jpg

nice perspectives...for sure 5 star hotel ini...

pag ma aman ini Albay will have:

2-Five star resorts (Misibis Bay and LKY)
3-quality boutique hotels (Venezia, Ellis, and Embarcadero)

and more clean hotels....

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 03:24 AM

http://www.aq.edu.ph/images/randomimg/martialarts2010.jpg

nacnuD 2:-)

July 27th, 2010, 04:02 AM

;60973227']http://www.aq.edu.ph/images/randomimg/martialarts2010.jpg

^^ here's the link (http://www.aq.edu.ph/index.php?p=main&s=announcements&taskId=article&id=73)

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 04:22 AM

^^ here's the link (http://www.aq.edu.ph/index.php?p=main&s=announcements&taskId=article&id=73)

Thanks! Okay ang mga lecturers ah

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 04:23 AM

Bayanihan: Legazpi fisherfolk working together to bring in the day’s catch
Photo by Yves Eli Yu (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=632689572)
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs052.snc4/34952_417918479572_632689572_4356915_5711380_n.jpg

Taken during the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk 2010 in Legazpi (http://wowlegazpi.com/2010/07/16/scott-kelby-worldwide-photo-walk-in-legazpi/)

kliens

July 27th, 2010, 04:24 AM

St. John the Baptist Church, Tabaco City

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/stjohn.jpg?t=1280196753

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/stjohn2.jpg?t=1280196753

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/stjohn3.jpg?t=1280196753

sensya na blurred pics nga lang to...

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 04:44 AM

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/stjohn3.jpg?t=1280196753

sensya na blurred pics nga lang to...

No prob, thanks for sharing! Magayon na ang Plaza kang Tabaco. Sain ang pwesto mo kang tigtake mo ining pics?

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 07:54 AM

New Airphil Express promo

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs106.ash2/38652_141133135915515_100000564878955_304389_3815029_n.jpg

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 07:57 AM

TV 5 operator seeks permit to expand station network (http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/phi_tv-5-operator-seeks-permit-to-expand-station-network-1066914.html)
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:11:59 EDT

Jul 27, 2010 (The Manila Times - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- THE war among the country's broadcasting companies is expected to heat up as the new owner of TV5 is set to expand its network of stations in seven provinces. In a filing with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), MediaScape, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Media Quest Holdings Inc., wants the regulator to approve its application for a certificate of public convenience to install, operate and maintain a mix of 50 UHF (Ultra high frequency) and VHF (very high frequency) TV stations in Butuan, Zambales, Coron, Ormoc, Bohol, Tacloban and Albay.

MediaQuest is the media arm of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT). The company is also asking for construction permits, permits to purchase and possess equipment for its continued operations. ABC Development Corp., the operator of TV5, had said that it would spend P5 billion this year to improve the network's coverage and signal strength nationwide.

On top of the P5 billion capital expenditure, ABC is setting aside P2 billion for the acquisition of new program content. ABC will build a state-of-the-art studio in Mandaluyong City and hire more talents to strengthen its programming.

The company wants to become the number one TV station in three years' time. TV5's bid to snatch talents has forced the industry's top two networks to rework their contracts, especially with their prized veterans.

The TV5 operator has already secured contracts with show business top guns like Dolphy Quizon and Maricel Soriano. ABC also pirated the head of the entertainment division of one of the top two networks. Media Quest said its investment in ABC is in line with its strategy of developing media, content and production resources to complement its other media assets and platforms such as Cignal, a direct-to-home satellite service launched in July last year.

Media Quest is also a majority shareholder of National Broadcasting Corp. and operates 360media, which offers direct to home TV services.

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 07:58 AM

Landmark AIM study cites outstanding cities (http://www.tucp.org.ph/news/index.php/2010/07/landmark-aim-study-cites-outstanding-cities/)
July 27, 2010

The cities of Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Angeles have the most dynamic economy while the cities of Davao, Olongapo and San Fernando (La Union) have the best quality of life, according to a study by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Policy Center (APC). Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Angeles were cited for generating a high level of market opportunities, lending activity, participation in business organizations and trade fairs, access to finance, foreign interest (number of foreign representative offices and consulates), tourist attractiveness and website availability.

Meanwhile, Davao, Olongapo and San Fernando got high points for their level of safety and the quality of their environment, including the peace and order situation and pollution management.

The year-long study, undertaken by the APC under its Philippine Cities Competitive Ranking Project, showed that Cebu also got high ratings in four other categories and San Fernando, in two other categories. The study aimed to determine how the cities could cope in an increasingly competitive world.

The other outstanding cities in the APC were:

Most honest and transparent cities: Cebu, Zambonga, Olongapo, Batangas, San Fernando (La Union), Pagadian, Legazpi, Surigao, and Tuguegarao.

Most support for micro, small and medium enterprises: Davao, Batangas and San Fernando City (La Union).

Disaster preparedness: Cebu, Iloilo, Zamboanga and Tacloban got the highest. Most competitive in terms of infrastructure: Cebu, Dagupan and General Santos. –MAYVELIN u. CARABALLO RESEARCHER, Manila Times

kliens

July 27th, 2010, 08:00 AM

;60976411']No prob, thanks for sharing! Magayon na ang Plaza kang Tabaco. Sain ang pwesto mo kang tigtake mo ining pics?

yup magayon talaga ang christ the king plaza, sa catc campus sir dx...

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 08:00 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4830810316_053b92f49c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/4830810316/)

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

Beautiful shot! :okay: :okay: This area will become one of the most favorite spots/vantage points for photographers after Cagsawa, Lignon Hill and the Sleeping Lion/Embarcadero area

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 08:01 AM

yup magayon talaga ang christ the king plaza, sa catc campus sir dx...

Thanks! Last kong pagbisita sa Tabaco dai pa tapos su plaza hehe. Aluyon na palan

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 09:48 AM

The Legazpi Facebook Page (http://facebook.com/legazpicity) has reached 18k Fans. Join us! :okay:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9969/legazpifb2.png

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 09:52 AM

Congrats AKB... now get to work!

Comelec proclaims Ako Bicol party-list (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/22378-comelec-proclaims-ako-bicol-party-list)
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 00:00

LEGAZPI CITY: The Commission on Elections finally proclaimed the nominees of Ako Bicol after being put on hold for almost two months after the militant organizations in Bicol led by Bayan Bicol asked the commission to disenfranchise the home grown regional political parties of the Bicolanos. The Comelec commissioners’ led by Chairman Jose Melo finally issued the certificate of proclamation to the nominees of Ako Bicol shortly before the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benig-no Aquino 3rd.

“We . . . hereby proclaim the Ako Bicol political party as having obtained the required percentage of votes under the party-list system of representation to entitle its qualified nominees Christopher Co, Rodel Batocabe and Alfredo Garbin Jr. to sit as representatives to the House of Representatives and to serve for three years,” Melo said.

The Comelec commissioners who signed the proclamation of Ako Bicol were Jose Melo, Rene Sarmiento, Lucenito Tagle, Nicodemo Ferrer, Armando Velasco, Elias Yusop and Gregorio Larrazabal. Lawyer Rodel Batocabe told The Manila Times that the certificate of proclamation was released to them five hours before the scheduled SONA of President Aquino.

“This is unexpected so we could not be able to attend the first SONA but we’re very grateful to our supporters, to the Bicolanos who never waive their support to us. With this, we could now be able to work further as legislator in order to pursue our programs for the betterment of the Bicolanos,” Batocabe said. Ako Bicol topped the elections in the party-list system of representation with more than 1.5 million votes nationwide with almost 1.1 million votes in the Bicol region alone.

RHAYDZ B. BARCIA

camaligz

July 27th, 2010, 09:57 AM

;60980723']Congrats AKB... now get to work!

Comelec proclaims Ako Bicol party-list (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/22378-comelec-proclaims-ako-bicol-party-list)
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 00:00

^^ sa wakas na proclaims din,.. good luck AKB..

camaligz

July 27th, 2010, 10:43 AM

Tree Planting and Reforestation Activity

http://www.camalig.gov.ph/xxTreePlanting2/images/pic5_jpg.jpg
^^ nice view ng mayon

http://www.camalig.gov.ph/xxTreePlanting2/images/pic6_jpg.jpg
http://www.camalig.gov.ph/xxTreePlanting2/images/pic7_jpg.jpg
http://www.camalig.gov.ph/xxTreePlanting2/images/pic8_jpg.jpg

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 11:11 AM

^Wow, the first pic is amazing! :okay:

nacnuD 2:-)

July 27th, 2010, 11:20 AM

;60980585']The Legazpi Facebook Page (http://facebook.com/legazpicity) has reached 18k Fans. Join us! :okay:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9969/legazpifb2.png

:banana::banana::banana: ang galing. :banana::banana::banana:
Congrats sa author kaining account :wink2:

nacnuD 2:-)

July 27th, 2010, 11:32 AM

by Napoleon Quintos
ABS-CBN (http://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/8095/-Pilipinas-Got-Talent-finalist-Sherwin-Baguion-fulfills-his-dream-of-recording-an-album-.aspx)

http://www.abs-cbn.com/Portals/0/Showbuzz/072110-sherwin.jpg
Pilipinas Got Talent finalist Sherwin Baguion still could not believe that he is now living his dream of being a recording artist. The newbie singer who shot to fame as a finalist in Pilipinas Got Talent said he didn’t expect that an offer would still come although he didn’t win in the competition. “Hindi ko talaga inasahan na mabibigyan pa rin ako ng chance na makapag-record ng kanta. Siyempre akala ko si Jovit (Baldivino) lang ang magkakaroon nun kasi siya ang Grand Winner. Kaya sobrang thankful ako sa ABS-CBN, Star Records, at Sony [Music] na napili kami na magkaroon ng separate na album.”

The Pinoy You Got It album also features other PGT finalists Markki Stroem and the Ezra Band. In this CD, Sherwin recorded his rendition of the Gary Valenciano songs “Kailangan Kita” and “Tayong Dalawa,” both of which he performed in PGT, plus an original composition entitled “Bakit Hindi Mo Na Kaya?” Sherwin shared the odd feeling he got when he first stepped inside the recording studio for the making of the album. “Noon pinapangarap ko lang kung ano ang hitsura ng isang recording studio. Kaya hindi ako makapaniwala nung makapasok ako. Nakakakaba talaga. Buti na lang tinulungan ako ni Mr. Vehnee Saturno sa tamang pagkanta, kung paano ‘yung tamang feelings.”

The young probinsyano is also overwhelmed by the popularity that PGT has brought him. Sherwin said he is flattered whenever someone would approach him and ask for a picture or an autograph. “Naninibago po kami kasi parang biglaan ang lahat. Dati pangarap lang lahat ng ito, pero ngayon nandito na kami. Hinahanda na po namin ‘yung sarili naming makasabay sa buhay celebrity. Masaya kami na may mga nagpapa-picture sa amin, lahat gusto naming mapagbigyan.”

Sherwin hopes that with the showbiz opportunities that will come his way, he will be able to help his family. He and his father both auditioned for PGT, but it was only Sherwin who made it to the final twelve. Sherwin said he misses having his father around now that he is beginning to become busy with showbiz. “Nakaka-miss kasi nasa probinsya na siya ngayon. First time sa buong buhay ko na mapahiwalay nang matagal sa kanya. Since bata pa ako, lagi niya akong sinasamahan sa lahat ng sinasalihan kong contest. Sobrang nami-miss ko ‘yung lagi ko siyang kasama.”

Aside from singing, Sherwin revealed that he is also open to trying other fields in showbiz. “Isang bagay na napapansin kong gusto ko at napapansin din ng mga friends ko na magaling ako is hosting. Pero kahit anong trabaho po ang ibigay sa akin ng ABS-CBN, gagawin ko po at ibibigay ko ‘yung best ko. Minsan nagbibiruan kami ni Markki na gusto naming maging next host ng Pilipinas Got Talent. Mga reality talent competition parang gusto kong i-try.”

If he will be given the chance to act, he said he wants to be paired with Bea Alonzo. “Ang galing talaga niya umarte. Humahanga ako sa kanya,” he said. Sherwin is also looking forward to doing a song number with his idols Christian Bautista, Martin Nievera, and Gary Valenciano.

Catch the nationwide concert tour Pinoy You Got It which also features PGT finalists Ingrid Payaket and Keith Clark Delleva. The 20-city tour will kick off on July 23 at the Cuneta Astrodome. Catch the show also on the following dates and venues: July 31 – Cebu Waterfront Hotel Grand Ballroom; August 6 – Lipa City Youth and Cultural Center; August 7 – Dasmariñas, Cavite at De La Salle University Gym; August 13 – San Fernando, Pampanga at Bren Guiao Convention Center; August 14 – Dagupan Astrodome; August 20 – Enverga University Gym, Lucena; August 21 – Avenue Plaza Hotel Pavillion, Naga; August 22 – Legazpi Astrodome; August 27 – Baguio Convention Center; August 28 – San Fernando, La Union at St. Louis University Gym.

Tickets are available at Ticket World or call 891-9999. For provincial cities, tickets are available in SM Department Store Customer Service Counters at SM Cebu, Lipa, Batangas, Dasmariñas, Bacoor, Molino, Rosario, Pampanga, Clark, Tarlac, Lucena, Naga, and Baguio; SaveMore Supermarket Customer Service Counters at Cebu (Mactan, Parkmall, and E-Mall), and Legazpi City Metro Hub; CSI City Mall Customer Service at Dagupan, Urdaneta, and San Fernando, La Union; Magic Club Dagupan, and Magic Mall Urdaneta Customer Service Counter.

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 11:54 AM

Bicol Texi: 'Text-a-Taxi'

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs104.ash2/38555_129070593802167_128381390537754_147250_5069656_n.jpg

Source: Bicol Texi on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Legazpi/Bicol-Texi/128381390537754)

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 12:01 PM

A sampling of Misibis Bay's menu -- http://misibisbay.com
Source: Publicity Asia (http://www.publicityasia.net/)

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs334.snc3/29322_390190846402_614626402_4647018_8339649_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs354.snc3/29322_390190841402_614626402_4647017_5966510_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs334.snc3/29322_390190861402_614626402_4647020_3328619_n.jpg

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 12:04 PM

Hotel Venezia -- http://www.hotelvenezia.com.ph/
Legazpi City

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs343.ash1/29322_390186551402_614626402_4646879_7015741_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs343.ash1/29322_390186561402_614626402_4646881_4603928_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs343.ash1/29322_390186566402_614626402_4646882_7818515_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs343.ash1/29322_390186571402_614626402_4646883_3141560_n.jpg

Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=614626402)

aidz

July 27th, 2010, 12:33 PM

;60985459']A sampling of Misibis Bay's menu -- http://misibisbay.com
Source: Publicity Asia (http://www.publicityasia.net/)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs334.snc3/29322_390190851402_614626402_4647019_5534330_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs354.snc3/29322_390190836402_614626402_4647016_7029603_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs334.snc3/29322_390190846402_614626402_4647018_8339649_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs354.snc3/29322_390190841402_614626402_4647017_5966510_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs334.snc3/29322_390190861402_614626402_4647020_3328619_n.jpg
no wonder you gained 2Kg...
:rofl:

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 01:25 PM

:banana::banana::banana: ang galing. :banana::banana::banana:
Congrats sa author kaining account :wink2:

Thanks... Congrats to Legazpi, hehe!

For me, the point has always been to serve and help promote our city in any way I can. Not really for personal recognition. :okay:

sherwinm26

July 27th, 2010, 01:45 PM

1st National Rescue and Disaster Response Competition at Embarcadero de Legazpi

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/4833580381_23fb178073_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sherwin_magayanes/4833580381/)

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

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 01:47 PM

Watercolor Artwork by Cesar Gueta

Nolasco House, Camalig
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs083.ash2/37489_141658569195257_100000533435951_316998_6932576_n.jpg

Our Lady of the Gate Church, Daraga
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs190.snc4/37823_141340159227098_100000533435951_315187_3201742_n.jpg

Smith, Bell & Co. House, Tabaco
Home of the renowned poet Angela Manalang-Gloria
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs070.snc4/34883_141208849240229_100000533435951_314149_1438346_n.jpg

Contributed by Cesar Gueta (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000533435951) at the Legazpi City Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/legazpicity)

denz161

July 27th, 2010, 02:23 PM

wow...k lang yun kliens...balak ko rin sana yan...hehehehe......maurag na tambayan an....hahahaha,,lalo na kan mga magsyota...

megalgzp

July 27th, 2010, 02:29 PM

IBALONG CENTRUM FOR RECREATION is now operational. Kanina may activity doon. The air-conditioning is very cold. Great!

denz161

July 27th, 2010, 02:31 PM

http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn364/lakadbulan/coffee%20table%20book/page05mainpiccityhall.jpg
:lol::lol::lol:

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp159/ballarbarescateringservices/jamaica3.jpg
:banana::banana::banana:
jamaica mansion hall tabaco city;set-up(entrance)

denz161

July 27th, 2010, 02:33 PM

http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo15/greatfighternoel/DSCF0945.jpg
:bash::bash:

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 03:02 PM

http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn364/lakadbulan/coffee%20table%20book/page05mainpiccityhall.jpg

Great pic! Arguably, the best looking city hall in Bicol.

nacnuD 2:-)

July 27th, 2010, 03:27 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs038.ash2/35286_129070000468893_128381390537754_147244_7831928_n.jpg

Source: Bicol Texi Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Legazpi/Bicol-Texi/128381390537754)

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 03:29 PM

^^I wonder if they offer city tours.

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 03:31 PM

TV5 to expand in 50 areas (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideBusiness.htm?f=/2010/july/27/business1.isx&d=2010/july/27)
by Jeremiah F. de Guzman

Mediascape Inc., operator of television network TV5, has sought permit from the National Telecommunications Commission to broadcast in 50 areas nationwide to expand its coverage. Mediascape, a unit of MediaQuest Holdings Inc., filed 50 separate applications to operate and maintain a very high frequency and ultra high frequency TV broadcasting system in the 50 areas, including the cities of Butuan, Ormoc and Tacloban, the provinces of Zambales, Bohol and Albay and Coron Island in Palawan.

MediaQuest is a unit of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. Businessman Antonio Cojuangco acquired ABC Development Corp. in October 2003 and relaunched the network in August 2008 with a new lineup of shows under the brand TV5.

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 03:33 PM

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp159/ballarbarescateringservices/jamaica3.jpg
:banana::banana::banana:
jamaica mansion hall tabaco city;set-up(entrance)

Is this a new facility?

Brandon32

July 27th, 2010, 03:36 PM

;60985589']Hotel Venezia -- http://www.hotelvenezia.com.ph/
Legazpi City

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs354.snc3/29322_390186546402_614626402_4646878_720668_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs343.ash1/29322_390186551402_614626402_4646879_7015741_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs343.ash1/29322_390186561402_614626402_4646881_4603928_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs343.ash1/29322_390186566402_614626402_4646882_7818515_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs343.ash1/29322_390186571402_614626402_4646883_3141560_n.jpg

Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=614626402)

Nagpaparagayon baga ang Hotel Venezia...Gari bagang diit lang ang pix ta digdi kan hotel St Ellis...

du4rcx

July 27th, 2010, 03:37 PM

;60990183']Watercolor Artwork by Cesar Gueta

Nolasco House, Camalig
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs083.ash2/37489_141658569195257_100000533435951_316998_6932576_n.jpg

Our Lady of the Gate Church, Daraga
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs190.snc4/37823_141340159227098_100000533435951_315187_3201742_n.jpg

Smith, Bell & Co. House, Tabaco
Home of the renowned poet Angela Manalang-Gloria
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs070.snc4/34883_141208849240229_100000533435951_314149_1438346_n.jpg

Contributed by Cesar Gueta (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000533435951) at the Legazpi City Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/legazpicity)

uragon talaga si pareng Cezar. My colleagues and a professor of Aquinas University of Legazpi.

Brandon32

July 27th, 2010, 03:39 PM

;60995079']TV5 to expand in 50 areas (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideBusiness.htm?f=/2010/july/27/business1.isx&d=2010/july/27)
by Jeremiah F. de Guzman

Mediascape Inc., operator of television network TV5, has sought permit from the National Telecommunications Commission to broadcast in 50 areas nationwide to expand its coverage. Mediascape, a unit of MediaQuest Holdings Inc., filed 50 separate applications to operate and maintain a very high frequency and ultra high frequency TV broadcasting system in the 50 areas, including the cities of Butuan, Ormoc and Tacloban, the provinces of Zambales, Bohol and Albay and Coron Island in Palawan.

MediaQuest is a unit of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. Businessman Antonio Cojuangco acquired ABC Development Corp. in October 2003 and relaunched the network in August 2008 with a new lineup of shows under the brand TV5.

ok ini..sana mag kaag sinda kan bicaol base ninda sa Albay:okay::okay:

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 03:40 PM

Nagpaparagayon baga ang Hotel Venezia...Gari bagang diit lang ang pix ta digdi kan hotel St Ellis...

Iyo, tigahalat ko matapos su official website ninda: http://hotelstellis.com.ph :okay:

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 03:42 PM

1973 Mayon Express Ltd
Source: goriob (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fairlane/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4831029248_1ee5d44232_z.jpg

Schedule
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4745411977_41f5aaaa51_b.jpg

Brandon32

July 27th, 2010, 03:46 PM

du4rcx

July 27th, 2010, 03:53 PM

Brandon32

July 27th, 2010, 03:57 PM

hararumon man ang part na yan kang rawis. masyado risky sa mga makararigos.

dae naman malampas sa ngimot kan salog padi...ababaw man an dyan na part...ang ararom su duman sa may mga private piers ta syempre may mga barko na naga daong..

nacnuD 2:-)

July 27th, 2010, 03:58 PM

;60994983']I wonder if they offer city tours.

I'm not sure with the Bicol Texi if they offer city tours, pero ang Early Riser Taxi iyo. Ta su nasakyan ko sabi kang driver piggagamit ninda su grey unit/s ninda for city touring. At kagayunan duman dai mo siya mahalata na taxi ta warang surat sa pinto at warang 'taxi-light' sa ibabaw. Pero igwang metro installed

Uni su details duman sa pigtao sakuyang calling card:
EARLY RISER TRANSPORT SERVICE
Washington Drive, Legazpi City 4500
Hotline/Telephone Nos.: +63 (52) 480.8294; 435.0950
Mobile: + 63 (922) 866.8456
Online Booking: Email: legazpitaxi@yahoo.com

Brandon32

July 27th, 2010, 03:59 PM

;60975603']Bayanihan: Legazpi fisherfolk working together to bring in the day’s catch
Photo by Yves Eli Yu (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=632689572)
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs052.snc4/34952_417918479572_632689572_4356915_5711380_n.jpg

Taken during the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk 2010 in Legazpi (http://wowlegazpi.com/2010/07/16/scott-kelby-worldwide-photo-walk-in-legazpi/)

sa left side ba ini kan pier kan legazpi? (facing the gulf)

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 04:00 PM

^ nice! may official website palan...

since nagpuon na su hotel boom sa Legazpi, sana maisipan na kan LGU Legazpi na i develop ang blacksand beach kan Legazpi. Maski diit- diit nindang pu'nan from the edge of the Legazpi pier then all the way to rawis..clean up drive. tapos diit-diit ng i relocate an mga squatters...kasi mga worldclass resorts pwede dyan na parte basta uniform lang dapat ang kulay kan mga buildings...puti lang dapat para contrast sa maitumunon na beach...hehe

Yup, Rawis beach is already popular among the locals. I'm sure tourists will also appreciate it. :okay:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs312.snc3/28262_404838902893_505907893_4512712_2238680_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs221.snc3/20848_404839282893_505907893_4512745_3298959_n.jpg

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 04:02 PM

sa left side ba ini kan pier kan legazpi? (facing the gulf)

I think sa may Legazpi Boulevard area na ini. Sa parteng Puro

I'm not sure with the Bicol Texi if they offer city tours, pero ang Early Riser Taxi iyo. Ta su nasakyan ko sabi kang driver piggagamit ninda su grey unit/s ninda for city touring. At kagayunan duman dai mo siya mahalata na taxi ta warang surat sa pinto at warang 'taxi-light' sa ibabaw. Pero igwang metro installed

Uni su details duman sa pigtao sakuyang calling card:
HARVEY SANTOS MAYORES
Early Riser Taxi Services
Business Development Manager
Mobile: + 63.906.7286558; 929.4088378; 923.4448795
Online Booking: Email: legazpitaxi@yahoo.com

Great, thanks! Okay man ang rates? Sinda ang i-recommend ko ta dakol nagahagad ko ki contact for city tours sa Wow Legazpi

Brandon32

July 27th, 2010, 04:07 PM

;60996707']Yup, Rawis beach is already popular among the locals. I'm sure tourists will also appreciate it. :okay:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs312.snc3/28262_404838902893_505907893_4512712_2238680_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs221.snc3/20848_404839282893_505907893_4512745_3298959_n.jpg

thanks dx...see kagayon baga kan beach...gari very fine blacksand pati...ang pagkakaaram ko therapeutic pa daa ining volcanic sand

du4rcx

July 27th, 2010, 04:10 PM

dae naman malampas sa ngimot kan salog padi...ababaw man an dyan na part...ang ararom su duman sa may mga private piers ta syempre may mga barko na naga daong..

ah, pero kung duman sa rawis, part kang mariners, hararom eto and kapag maalon, nakakatakot magkarigos sa lugar na eto. pro during sunday, dakul na locals ang nagdadayo na magkarigos duman, saro na ako.

du4rcx

July 27th, 2010, 04:11 PM

;60995665']1973 Mayon Express Ltd
Source: goriob (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fairlane/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4831029248_1ee5d44232_z.jpg

Schedule
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4745411977_41f5aaaa51_b.jpg

sana maibalik ulit ining dating byahe kang PNR digdi sa albay.
pero dae kita mawaraan ning pagasa, Maabot kita dyan sa maarabot na panahon,

Brandon32

July 27th, 2010, 04:12 PM

ah, pero kung duman sa rawis, part kang mariners, hararom eto and kapag maalon, nakakatakot magkarigos sa lugar na eto. pro during sunday, dakul na locals ang nagdadayo na magkarigos duman, saro na ako.

nyan na experience ko naman mag rigos dyan sa rawis na maalunon...dapat palan dae iyan ikatakot ta pwede yan pag surfing-ngan...hehe yes Surfing!:banana:

du4rcx

July 27th, 2010, 04:14 PM

nyan na experience ko naman mag rigos dyan sa rawis na maalunon...dapat palan dae iyan ikatakot ta pwede yan pag surfing-ngan...hehe yes Surfing!:banana:

pwede dyan magsurfing, magayon na maray na idea yan, kaso haliputon lang ang dinadalaganan kang alon, itatalmok kita kayan sa gilid kng baybay.:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Brandon32

July 27th, 2010, 04:17 PM

^ for beginners padi...and besides pwede man magrayo..

drfeelgood17

July 27th, 2010, 04:19 PM

dae naman malampas sa ngimot kan salog padi...ababaw man an dyan na part...ang ararom su duman sa may mga private piers ta syempre may mga barko na naga daong..

delikado sana an kun dai ka matibay maglongoy, lalo na pag Amihan season-
I remember Rawis beach very well, it's directly opposite the AU campus. We used to swim there. The waters are calm during Habagat (June-Sept) but can be very turbulent the rest of the year, with big waves. There is also a sudden dip approx 10-15 meters from the shoreline, not good for small kids - so you better be a good swimmer - don't mess with Rawis beach, black, beautiful but deadly! :lol:

Great views of the sunrise and Rapu-Rapu island though

du4rcx

July 27th, 2010, 04:21 PM

^ for beginners padi...and besides pwede man magrayo..

may nauuso dyan pero bako surfing na arog sa Hawaii, may mga nahihiling ako nagkakawat dyan sa rawis na may mga dara man board. eto ang magayon ta ipromote para naiiba man. dae ko lang matandaan ang apod ninda kaeto.

Brandon32

July 27th, 2010, 04:22 PM

^ yup not good for small kids though...

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July 27th, 2010, 04:27 PM

may nauuso dyan pero bako surfing na arog sa Hawaii, may mga nahihiling ako nagkakawat dyan sa rawis na may mga dara man board. eto ang magayon ta ipromote para naiiba man. dae ko lang matandaan ang apod ninda kaeto.

Skimboarding yata. Pero sa may Arimbay ining pics

http://wowlegazpi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/img-1924.jpg

http://wowlegazpi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/img-1937.jpg

http://wowlegazpi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/img-1949.jpg

More info here (http://wowlegazpi.com/2009/02/17/skimboarding-in-legazpis-volcanic-beaches/)

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 04:29 PM

delikado sana an kun dai ka matibay maglongoy, lalo na pag Amihan season-
I remember Rawis beach very well, it's directly opposite the AU campus. We used to swim there. The waters are calm during Habagat (June-Sept) but can be very turbulent the rest of the year, with big waves. There is also a sudden dip approx 10-15 meters from the shoreline, not good for small kids - so you better be a good swimmer - don't mess with Rawis beach, black, beautiful but deadly! :lol:

Great views of the sunrise and Rapu-Rapu island though

Yup, hararom talaga sa Rawis hehe. I've been to this beach during the Amihan season. The waves are huge!

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 04:30 PM

More skimboarding aficionados

http://www.legazpicity.ph/images/slide1.jpg

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 04:33 PM

sana maibalik ulit ining dating byahe kang PNR digdi sa albay.
pero dae kita mawaraan ning pagasa, Maabot kita dyan sa maarabot na panahon,

I really hope malawos su plano kang San Miguel Corp. na mag invest sa railways, particularly the bullet train (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=561232&publicationSubCategoryId=66).

nacnuD 2:-)

July 27th, 2010, 04:38 PM

;60996815']Great, thanks! Okay man ang rates? Sinda ang i-recommend ko ta dakol nagahagad ko ki contact for city tours sa Wow Legazpi

sure. about the rates, dai ko aram. i-email mo na lang si mr mayores.

poon kaidto na magka-igwang taxi igdi sa legazpi, pag pirmi kaming haleng gaisano nagta-taxi kami pauli kaysa tricycle, ta su singil kan tricycle driver samuya parehas man sana kang yaon sa metro kang taxi. :)

may ibang taxi units na su metro ninda igwang built-in printer para sa gusto maghagad ki receipt.

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 04:40 PM

sure. about the rates, dai ko aram. i-email mo na lang si mr mayores.

poon kaidto na magka-igwang taxi igdi sa legazpi, pag pirmi kaming haleng gaisano nagta-taxi kami pauli kaysa tricycle, ta su singil kan tricycle driver samuya parehas man sana kang yaon sa metro kang taxi. :)

may ibang taxi units na su metro ninda igwang built-in printer para sa gusto maghagad ki receipt.

That's nice. Iyo ngani, naka aircon ka pa hehe. P50 man lang palan ang pickup rate kung mapasundo hehe

drfeelgood17

July 27th, 2010, 04:42 PM

;60998603']I really hope malawos su plano kang San Miguel Corp. na mag invest sa railways, particularly the bullet train (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=561232&publicationSubCategoryId=66).

Wow...I really hope so! The article is a few months old but worth posting:

San Miguel mulls bullet train project
By Mary Ann LL. Reyes (The Philippine Star) Updated March 26, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (13)

MANILA, Philippines - San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has set its sights on what could probably be its most ambitious and expensive project to date as it spearheads the Philippines’ bid to become the first country in Southeast Asia to build and operate a bullet train.

SMC president and CEO Ramon Ang told The STAR that they have commissioned a group that includes international companies with experience in bullet trains to study the possibility of building a bullet train railway that will run from the north to the south end of Luzon.

As planned, the bullet train railway will run the Laoag-Manila-Bicol route. As for the right-of-way acquisitions, Ang said this will be up to the government.

He revealed that they hope to submit their unsolicited proposal to government by the end of the year.

SMC’s top executive expressed optimism about the possibilities that this venture will present to the country’s tourism industry. “We want to help tourism. If nobody dared, we will,” he said in an interview. A high-speed train service is also expected to help boost not only tourism but also the economy in general.

Travel from Manila to Laoag takes around 12 hours by land. The Philippine National Railways (PNR) has a train service that runs the Manila-Bicol route – the Bicol Express which carries as much as 20,000 passengers daily – although it has not been operational for three years due to heavy damage wrought by typhoons. There are plans to resume operations before President Arroyo’s term ends.

Both the Manila to Laoag and Manila to Bicol lines are also currently accessible by air and there are public buses that ply the two routes.

Running speeds of as fast as 300 kilometers per hour, a bullet train can cut travel time to the far ends of Luzon from Manila significantly. Fares are also expected to be cheaper than plane fares but higher than bus fares.

With SMC’s plan, the Philippines will be pitted against Vietnam in the bid to build Southeast Asia’s first bullet train.

The Vietnam project is estimated to cost $56 million and may choose either the group of Sumitomo Corp. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, or Itochu Corp. and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd, all Japanese companies, for the project. The two groups currently run lines in Japan similar to what would be built in Vietnam.

Vietnam is said to be favoring Japanese technology for the 1,555-kilometer Hanoi-to-Ho Chi Minh City line as Vietnam “is geographically similar to Japan with not enough land and too many people, and a long coastal line,” Nguyen Huu Bang, chair and CEO of Vietnam Railways Corp., was quoted as saying.

The Nomura Research Institute has helped with initial studies for the project, and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will fund a feasibility study that will start in June, Vietnam Railways said.

Work on the Vietnam bullet train line is due to start in 2012, with services beginning on the first section by 2020. The high-speed train will probably be financed by a mix of overseas development aid, state funding and public-private partnerships.

A ticket for the full Hanoi-to-HCM City high-speed rail journey may cost about 75 percent of the average current plane fare, Bang said.

China is also working on building high-speed trains to support its surging economy. The country in December opened a high-speed rail link of more than 1,000 kilometers between the cities of Guangzhou and Wuhan.

Back in 2004, South Korea became the second Asian nation after Japan to build a high-speed train service between major cities.

The Tokaido Shinkansen, connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka was inaugurated in 1964 as the first shinkansen (high speed train or bullet train line) and the world’s first high speed train service. At that time the trains already ran at about 200 km/h. Nowadays they reach speeds of 300 km/h.

[dx]

July 27th, 2010, 04:47 PM

^My only wish is that it will materialize within my lifetime hehehe

drfeelgood17

July 27th, 2010, 05:02 PM

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July 27th, 2010, 06:02 PM

Nagpaparagayon baga ang Hotel Venezia...Gari bagang diit lang ang pix ta digdi kan hotel St Ellis...

Hotel St. Ellis

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs147.snc4/36734_136563723032813_136533286369190_256068_6611233_n.jpg

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Source (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hotel-St-Ellis/136533286369190)

traxex

July 27th, 2010, 07:11 PM

bicol express jan?

hugodiekonig

July 28th, 2010, 12:30 AM

;56683931']Mangudto nguna kita :lol:

Photos by pam obieta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10909777@N03/)
Read her article on Bicolano cuisine here (http://www.pamobieta.com/?p=148)

Kinunot na pagi
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3484259521_bf6e21006b.jpg

Gulay na puropagulong (also known as sigarilyas)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3484369545_3468ca5cce.jpg

Ginataang puso ng saging
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3484278261_ca49a0030f.jpg

:drool::drool:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3484270949_14f82117fa.jpg

Ice cream (sili, tinutong, and malunggay flavors) at Colonial Grill
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3487383641_8fec310596.jpg

wow very unique, sili ice cream! malamig na, maanghang pa! hindi talaga mawawala sa panlasa ng mga Bikolano ang sili at gata

Brandon32

July 28th, 2010, 01:50 AM

^dx thanks sa pix...nyan kagayon man kan accommodations sa St Ellis...

As of this time:

1. Hotel Venezia
2. Hotel St Ellis

Soon:

3. Hotel Embarcadero
4. LKY Resort Hotel

Most probably by 2011, may maiaambog na ang Legazpi na 4 na kamagagayon na hotels:

1. LKY Resort Hotel
2. Embarcadero Hotel
3. Hotel Venezia
4. Hotel St. Ellis

And i will not be surprised if next year or two, an international hotel brand will set foot in Legazpi City...

Brandon32

July 28th, 2010, 02:39 AM

;60923325']Legazpi @ Night
by Samm Belaguin (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000758534677)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs150.snc4/36879_127729090595708_100000758534677_135862_7746580_n.jpg

Home to Bicol's best hotels!:cheers::cheers:

Brandon32

July 28th, 2010, 02:43 AM

;60799163']Some great aerial shots from Rhaydz Barcia (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000178119626), Manila Times correspondent

Mayon and Cagraray Island
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Rapu-rapu coastline
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Rapu-rapu bancas
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs054.snc4/35061_145470465468890_100000178119626_446416_7814850_n.jpg

PAF chopper over the Rapu-Rapu coastline
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs222.snc4/38456_145476962134907_100000178119626_446454_7045310_n.jpg

The beached sperm whale
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs202.snc4/38456_145476958801574_100000178119626_446453_1049041_n.jpg

Related news:

'Kagurangan, causa kan pagkagadan kan sperm whale sa Carogcog, Rapu-rapu, Albay'
(http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/11575-update-kagurangan-causa-kan-pagkagadan-kan-sperm-whale-sa-carogcog-rapu-rapu-albay)
Friday, 23 July 2010 18:52
LEGAZPI CITY - Kinumpirmar ngonian kan Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Bicol na old age o kagurangan an causa kan pagkagadan kan nadukayang gadan na sperm whale o balyena sa Barangay Carogcog, islang banwaan kan Rapu-rapu, Albay. Ipinahayag sa Bombo Radyo Legazpi ni Director Dennis del Socorro kan BFAR na basado sa findings ni Dr. Aragones, nagluwas na dai man ginadan an balyena kundi huli kan pagigin gurang kani kun kaya binawian nin buhay.

Katakud kani, kasubagong pagkaaga kan magpasiring sa islang banwaan an mga personahes kan BFAR para an tulang o bones kan balyena tanganing mapakinabangan kun saen katabang kan mga ini an mismong residentes kan sinambitan ng isla. Magigirumduman na nagkapirang aldaw na an nakakalihis kan madukayan sa baybayon na parte kan Carogcog, Pagcolbon asin Malobago an gadan ng higanteng balyena.

Taon 2007 kan sarong sperm whale man an nadukayan sa kadagatang sakop kan provincia nin Albay. Segun ki del Socorro, ngonian na taon, walong mammals na an natagbuan na gadan sa rehiyon sinco. Pangapodan kan opisyal sa publiko na protehiran an siring kaning klase nin mammals huli ta pigkukunsiderar na ining endangered species

ALBAY- Bicol's fastest developing province!

[dx]

July 28th, 2010, 03:34 AM

Misibis Bay - http://misibisbay.com
Photo by jajasuarez (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaxtersuarez/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/4834383172_ec9b1d45e0_b.jpg

[dx]

July 28th, 2010, 03:37 AM

Comelec disqualifies Albay solon (http://politics.inquirer.net/politics/view/20100728-283601/Comelec-disqualifies-Albay-solon)
By Kristine L. Alave Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 08:24:00 07/28/2010

MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has annulled the proclamation of Rep. Fernando Vallejo Gonzalez of the third district of Albay after he failed to prove he was a Filipino citizen. In a resolution written by Commissioner Nicodemo Ferrer and issued on July 23, the Comelec en banc said that Gonzalez failed to follow the procedure to attain Filipino citizenship.

The disqualification case against the veteran Bicol politician was initiated by Stephen Bichara and Gonzalez’s opponent in the May 2010 elections, Reno Lim. Their petition said Gonzalez’s certificate of live birth did not state that he was a Filipino citizen, implying that he only took it when he reached the age of majority. The Comelec said Gonzalez, whose father was a Spaniard and whose mother a Filipino, did not renounce his Spanish citizenship. As such, he was disqualified from running for public office.

“Not having been able to prove that the respondent is a natural-born citizen as he did not perform his election of Philippine citizenship, it is clear that the respondent is still a Spanish citizen, hence, not qualified to be a candidate for any public position in the Philippines,” the Comelec said.

Gonzalez said he swore an oath of allegiance before the justice of the peace in Ligao, Albay, on Sept. 11, 1961, his 21st birthday, which made him a Filipino citizen. But the Comelec said that was not enough to void his Spanish citizenship or establish his status as a Filipino citizen.

[dx]

July 28th, 2010, 03:40 AM

AQ Chorale wins silvers at World Choir Games (http://www.aq.edu.ph/index.php?p=main&s=news&taskId=article&id=235)

Aquinas University Chorale has won silver in the two categories that it participated in at the 6th World Choir Games in Shaoxing, China, CCA Director Jazmin Llana announced July 26. The group participated in the Popular Choral Music and Mixed Youth Choir categories. The competition is the group's first international exposure.

[dx]

July 28th, 2010, 03:57 AM

At Caffe San Marco, Hotel Venezia -- http://hotelvenezia.com.ph
Source: Publicity Asia (http://www.publicityasia.net/)

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leo98

July 28th, 2010, 03:59 AM

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leo98

July 28th, 2010, 04:01 AM

GRAND OPENING TODAY:banana::banana::banana:

[dx]

July 28th, 2010, 04:07 AM

^Congrats to the owners/franchisees of these new establishments! :okay:

[dx]

July 28th, 2010, 04:07 AM

Veiled Mayon (view from somewhere in Daraga)

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Contributed by Loma Mier (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=535859351) at the Legazpi FB Page (http://www.facebook.com/legazpicity)

[dx]

July 28th, 2010, 04:24 AM

Pinehurst Suites Condotel -- http://www.pinehurstcondotel.com/

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3988/pinehurst.png

[dx]

July 28th, 2010, 04:33 AM

Map to Pinehurst Suites

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/9081/downloadmap.jpg

hakz2007

July 28th, 2010, 05:26 AM

;60999451']^My only wish is that it will materialize within my lifetime hehehe

Same here!:)

The article says Vietnam is geographically very similar to Japan. If anything, The Philippines is even more similar - lots of mountainous islands, with narrow coastlines, both are earthquake and typhoon prone and as well as severely overpopulated!
The article also fails to mention up to which part of Bicol the bullet trains will go - will it terminate in Naga, Legazpi or even Sorsogon?
A truly ambitious proposal would be to have it terminate at Matnog. That way, even the Eastern Visayas will just be a few hours away from Manila and other parts of Luzon.

Vietnam's parliament already rejected the bullet train project last month.
However, there are plans to revise and resubmit a proposal already rejected by Vietnam's legislature.

Vietnam legislature rejects bullet train project
HANOI : Vietnam's legislature on Saturday rejected a proposed 56-billion-dollar bullet train project, after concerns that more basic needs should take priority over a scheme dismissed as economically unsound.

In a rare decision by the communist-dominated National Assembly, which usually backs proposals from the government, deputies said they had asked for further study of the plan.

"The National Assembly did not approve a resolution on this project," one deputy, Duong Trung Quoc, told AFP after the vote, which was closed to foreign reporters.

He said a slight majority of 20-30 deputies voted against the plan.

Under the communist government's proposal, the train would have linked the capital Hanoi with the southern commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City 1,570-kilometres (975 miles) away, at speeds of 300 kilometres an hour.

On the country's existing single-track railway, the journey takes almost two days.

Plans called for the high-speed link to be built by 2035 at a cost amounting to almost 60 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) last year.

"I think it's a reasonable result that shows the responsibility of the deputies," Quoc said of the rejection.

Although more than 90 percent of the nearly 500 deputies are Communist Party members, they have in recent years become more vocal over the country's major problems.

Assembly president Nguyen Phu Trong said the North-South train was a very important project which became "a particular preoccupation" of deputies and voters.

"The National Assembly examined it in a serious manner, carefully and prudently, and charged the government with continuing to examine the country's transport system," Trong told the assembly.

Le Dang Doanh, a visiting fellow at the Economic College of Hanoi, told AFP ahead of Saturday's vote that most ordinary people would prefer the government focus on more immediate concerns such as healthcare and electricity.

He called the train a "very risky" investment given the country's economic imbalances.

According to the World Bank, Vietnam's budget deficit reached a "very high" 8.4 percent of GDP last year. Public debt accounted for about 47.5 percent of GDP, which the World Bank said was high but sustainable if the government is prudent.

"Our country is still poor," Tran Hung Viet, one of many deputies to criticise the plan during debates, was quoted as saying by VNExpress news website.

Vietnam is developing rapidly, but roughly half the population still works in agriculture, the per capita income is about 1,000 dollars and the minimum government salary is 730,000 dong (38 dollars) per month.

Japanese officials have said the Vietnamese government had agreed to adopt its Shinkansen technology for the railway, if the project were approved. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1064400/1/.html

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July 28th, 2010, 05:33 AM

More renderings of LKY Resort Hotel

Facade
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs201.snc3/20859_401374188191_698143191_4297499_6283712_n.jpg

Spa
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Hallway/Elevator
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[dx]

July 28th, 2010, 05:35 AM

Pagong! Hehe

Albay Käfer Autoclub
by digishooter (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digishooter/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4189476211_fbccce46cc_z.jpg

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July 28th, 2010, 05:40 AM

Tagalog News: Research sa "Best Practices on DRR" sa Albay, ililimbag na (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=r05&y=&mo=&fi=p100726.htm&no=43)
by MA Loterte

Oxfam International-Philippines pinapurihan ang DRR

Legazpi City (26 July) -- Pinapurihan ni Country Director Snehal Soneji ng Oxfam International-Philippines ang lalawigan ng Albay sa mga ipinamalas na "best practices" sa larangan ng disaster risk reduction and response kung saan Ang Albay ay naging modelo hindi lamang para sa mga lalawigan, lungsod, bayan at barangay sa loob ng bansa kundi pati na rin sa buong mundo na kinilala pa ng United Nations (UN).

Inihayag ni Soneji na ang Oxfam International-Philippines ay patuloy na makikipagtulungan at magbibigay ng suporta sa Albay dahil sa mga inisyatibo ni Governor Joey Sarte Salceda para ipatupad ang "pre-emptive measures" at patuloy na makamit ang "zero casualty" sa lahat ng panahon na may kalamidad sa lalawigan.

Ikinuwento ni Soneji na bago siya dumating dito sa Albay, ito ay kilala niya at maging sa buong mundo dahil sa Bulkang Mayon. Subalit higit naging kilala ang Albay sa program nito sa larangan ng disaster risk reduction and response kung saan palagian nang nakakamit ng lalawigan ang zero casualty sa mga panahon ng kalamidad, kagaya na lamang ng pinakahuling pagsabog ng Bulkang Mayon noong Disyembre at pagdaan ng bagyong Basyang.

Kaugnay nito, inilahad na rin sa media ang nabuong pananaliksik ng pinag-isang team ng Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO), Bicol University (BU) at Oxfam International-Philippines bilang isang modelong sa larangan ng disaster risk reduction and response. Ito ay napapaloob sa at inilimbag nang aklat bilang batayan hindi lamang sa bansa kundi sa buong mundo at saklaw nito ang "innovative humanitarian response within a disaster risk reduction approach".

Ayon kay Dr. Lorma Licup, ang namuno sa isinagawang pananaliksik, sa gitna ng kagandahang ipinamamalas ng Bulkang Mayon ay may nakaambang panganib sa mga mamamayan ng Albay, dagdag pa niya na sa nabanggit na pag-aaral kailangang may hakbangin na ipatutupad, na kailangang pag-aralan muli, at ipatupad muli ang mga bagong napag-aralan ayon sa kinakailangan. Para naman kay APSEMO chief Cedric Daep, ang pananaliksik na isinagawa ay pangalawa na sa Albay na nagging katulong ang Oxfam International-Philippines, una ang pagpapatayo ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ng Permanent Disaster Management Office.

Ang mga nabanggit na mga inisyatibo ni Salceda ang siyang naging susi para maisabatas rin ang Disater Risk Reduction Management Act of 2010 o ang RA 10121 o DRR law. Ayon kay Salceda, mahalaga ang pagbuo ng resilient community o pro-active na pamayanan, para maisulong at makamit ang paglago ng ekonomiya sa gitna ng banta ng mga kalamidad, Kaugnay nito. (PIA V)

jhid

July 28th, 2010, 07:01 AM

;61034571']Pagong! Hehe

Albay Käfer Autoclub
by digishooter (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digishooter/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4189476211_fbccce46cc_z.jpg

Hi Dex! I just forwarded his flickr site to my expat friend who is looking for old beetle cars.

Brandon32

July 28th, 2010, 07:47 AM

;61032255']Map to Pinehurst Suites

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/9081/downloadmap.jpg

May pinehurst Suites palan? kasuarin pa ini?

denz161

July 28th, 2010, 09:16 AM

Thanks denz for the pix. Ini angh tigaalat ko na mga pix from tabaco city...atleast igaw ng forumer from the first district of Albay...

Welcome to the thread!:cheers:

thank you rin poh...,more and more pics will be posted soon!!!!!!!!

denz161

July 28th, 2010, 09:27 AM

;60995199']Is this a new facility?

no;:nuts::nuts:not surely,,,i lack of information,maybe next time i can give info more than that..hehehhe:lol::cheers::banana:

Brandon32

July 28th, 2010, 10:08 AM

thank you rin poh...,more and more pics will be posted soon!!!!!!!!

yehey! aabangan mi ha...

Brandon32

July 28th, 2010, 10:10 AM

;61034513']More renderings of LKY Resort Hotel

Facade
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs201.snc3/20859_401374188191_698143191_4297499_6283712_n.jpg

Spa
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs038.snc4/34245_401373813191_698143191_4297486_2262862_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs018.snc4/34245_401373808191_698143191_4297485_1207902_n.jpg

Hallway/Elevator
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs108.snc4/35774_401387153191_698143191_4297780_7577451_n.jpg

sobra garing 100 rooms ining LKY resort hotel..

arkijo

July 28th, 2010, 10:18 AM

sana matapos agad yang LKY hotel! naromdoman ko na may pinost digdi na LKY TOWER-a 12 storey condo(?).. malalawos pa kaya ini?

Brandon32

July 28th, 2010, 10:24 AM

^ malang madadagos ito kasi first successful naman su LKY Metrohub...first project ninda...then next uni naman na LKY Resort Hotel...baka inext na ninda after kaining hotel su 12 storey condo tower...

arkijo

July 28th, 2010, 10:37 AM

Brandon32

July 28th, 2010, 10:41 AM

;60925561']Embarcadero (Low tide at the Legazpi Port)
Taken during the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk 2010
Photo by Dacel Andes (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000978645271)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs215.snc4/39065_128704543838833_100000978645271_143912_7930562_n.jpg

Bicol's most beautiful mall and lifestyle center...

Brandon32

July 28th, 2010, 10:50 AM

well kung malawos man yan, siguro yan na ang tallest building in south luzon.

wara akong idea kun iyan ang magiging pinaka alangkaw na building sa south luzon...pero one thing im sure...it will be an addition to the growing vertical structures sa ciudad ta..:cheers:

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July 28th, 2010, 11:01 AM

Congratulations and keep up the good work, Albay! :applause:
And kudos to Albay citizens and businessmen who pay their dues. :okay:

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Albay tops in tax collection; emerges as investment hub in Bicol (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?&sid=6&pfn=290068&arch=1&go=Go&search_arch=legazpi&andor=and&mdte_arch=0&ddte_arch=0&ydte_arch=0)

LEGAZPI CITY, July 26 (PNA) - Albay is emerging as the economic hub in the region as it continuously leads and surpasses its internal revenue collection goal among the six Bicol provinces, the local Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) office said. BIR report claimed that of the P2.4-billion tax collected for the first semester of this year, P901 million or 37 percent came from Albay, followed by Camarines Sur with P787 million; Camarines Norte – P257 million; Masbate – P197 million; Sorsogon – P180 million and Catanduanes with P103 million.

Lawyer Diosdado Mendoza, BIR regional director, said over the weekend the P2.4-billion tax revenue collected during the first six months of the year was P468 million or 23 percent above the target goal of P1.9 billion. He said the tax revenues were derived mostly from withholding taxes from fixed income earners, business, professions, and value added tax (VAT).

Mendoza said P1.8 billion in taxes was collected last year, surpassing with P548 million or 29 percent against the 2009 target. Mendoza said his agency is expected to raise some P4.4 billion this year, and half of the goal had been already achieved by the first half of this year.

Based on tax collection efficiency, Albay was consistent for several years as the leading province in tax collection because of the industries and business centers set up here, making the province the rising business and economic center in the region.

Albay Governor Salceda said the province's economy is gaining grounds because of investors' confidence on the province's socio-economic platform that would firmly position the province in the country's economic road map for investment and tourism. Salceda said the platform has 5 Es which stand for Economy, Education, Environment, Equity and Health. This, he added, would place Albay in the map of the country as trade, investment and tourist center.

“This should carry us into the next sequel of the Albay Saga to be called Albay Boom which should commence once the international airport is completed," the governor said. Salceda, has committed to "attain development through low-carb, low-energy intensity, low-rise strategies compatible with the regeneration capacity of our environment so that future Albayanos will benefit not pay for the current entitlements."

The notable projects of 5 Es include, among others: the Southern Luzon International Airport (SLIA), Guicadale Business Platform, National Renewable Energy Program, Barangay Capacity enhancement, 4Pcs, Higher Education Contribution Scheme, Education Quality for Albayano (EQUAL), Albay Higher Education Contribution Scheme (AHECS), Bicol University and the Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital modernization and the Universal PhilHealth coverage.

Meanwhile, the BIR would intensify tax collection target in Bicol by launching tax campaigns that would run after tax evaders and cheats. Mendoza said they are in pursuit of P320-million worth tax evasion cases involving persons and companies with businesses in the cities of Legazpi, Tabaco, Masbate and in Camarines Sur.

To further improve tax revenue generation and monitoring and prosecution of tax cheats, the bureau also launched campaigns such as “Txt-Tax Brigade”; Tax me Not campaign (Knowing the Limitation of Tax Exemption) and “Be inspired with Reward”. (PNA)
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