Albay-little california and California, US of A

embarcadero de legazpi
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fishermans warf, California USA
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magkamukha ang lugar sa picture, diba? :okay: :D

marhay na ALBAY saindo gabos!

magkahawig nga po an dowang picture na ini kaso may pinagkaiba pag abot sa dagat maati an sa EdL!!!gari baga wara nakaassign para sa kalinigan ta madalas ta po nailing na arog kaan...:ohno: tawanan sana nin pansin ini kan local government...Marhay na Albay satuya gabos!

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ining picture nakuha ko sa wikipedia.. ganda talaga kaya sayang lang
if mabago an hitsura kaini..

mas magayon pa man talaga an orihinal na itsura kaining simbahan...makahinayangon so mga inali ninda!!!:ohno:

magkahawig nga po an dowang picture na ini kaso may pinagkaiba pag abot sa dagat maati an sa EdL!!!gari baga wara nakaassign para sa kalinigan ta madalas ta po nailing na arog kaan...:ohno: tawanan sana nin pansin ini kan local government...Marhay na Albay satuya gabos!

tama ka nanggad padi...kaya kung ako sa Mayor kan Legazpi,i pa-priority ko na ang paglinig kan coastal waters kan Legazpi before its too late...

Embarcadero de Legazpi Rave Party!

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Aerial view of Legazpi City

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magkahawig nga po an dowang picture na ini kaso may pinagkaiba pag abot sa dagat maati an sa EdL!!!gari baga wara nakaassign para sa kalinigan ta madalas ta po nailing na arog kaan...:ohno: tawanan sana nin pansin ini kan local government...Marhay na Albay satuya gabos!

yes, may kalat sa tubig dagat.. Paghabagat an paros dai mo yan mahiling dyan... :D

and yes brandon:
tama ka nanggad padi...kaya kung ako
sa Mayor kan Legazpi,i pa-priority ko
na ang paglinig kan coastal waters
kan Legazpi before its too late...

I agree saindo ni kliens pero bako sana ang gobyerno an dapat maghiro dyan makisaro man dapat su ibang mga bagla na nakaistar dyan sa palibot asin mall goers na basta sana iwaratinak ang mga ati ninda dyan.

mauran uran an aldaw sa Albay...

Embarcadero de Legazpi Rave Party!

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The guy in glasses is a friend taking his bachelor's degree at the Ateneo de Naga. :)

yes, may kalat sa tubig dagat.. Paghabagat an paros dai mo yan mahiling dyan... :D

and yes brandon:
tama ka nanggad padi...kaya kung ako
sa Mayor kan Legazpi,i pa-priority ko
na ang paglinig kan coastal waters
kan Legazpi before its too late...

I agree saindo ni kliens pero bako sana ang gobyerno an dapat maghiro dyan makisaro man dapat su ibang mga bagla na nakaistar dyan sa palibot asin mall goers na basta sana iwaratinak ang mga ati ninda dyan.

there..maybe to ignite something, an information drive organized by SSC Legazpi and Albay in partnership with the city LGU could be initiated targeting the residents of Victory and coastal villages along port area.

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Legazpi City Post Office Building..

Candidate for heritage site? :D
nuarin man daw ini mapinturahan

magandang gabi po..

:blahblah:

:guns1:


busy ang lahat.. :ohno:

^^ gandang umaga na Yranoa!

malapit na Octoberfest!

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
marhay na aldaw man aidz..

:okay: Octo-beer fest nanaman.. Street drinking nanaman sa Albay district...
:pepper:
:cheers:

^^ gandang umaga na Yranoa!

malapit na Octoberfest!

Yeh, Oktoberfest & Legazpi Port fiesta! :banana:
Good Morning all, marhay na Albay!

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calle siping cor. Penaranda extension? :)

calle siping cor. Penaranda extension? :)

10/10 :banana:

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talaga?! Yaon kamo dgdi ngunyan sa legazpi?!
Welcome back drfeelgood17! :okay:

talaga?! Yaon kamo dgdi ngunyan sa legazpi?!
Welcome back drfeelgood17! :okay:

Bako man tabi ako, su tugang ko, sa pagbakasyon ninda last week. Nagsakat man sinda sa Lignon Hill.
Hopefully, next year I can go home for a vacation!

ahh i see, welcome back na din sa tugang nindo..
Huna ko baga ika na su nag uli.. :lol:
nice shots drfeelgood! :okay:

ahh i see, welcome back na din sa tugang nindo..
Huna ko baga ika na su nag uli.. :lol:
nice shots drfeelgood! :okay:

Mabalos tabi - bagay baga su poster kan Trici - suerte sinda! :lol:
English: Thanks - the tricycle's poster was fitting/apt - they were lucky!

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MANILA, Philippines – A local government unit in Bicol. A family-controlled conglomerate with various business ventures in Cotabato and Socsargen region in Mindanao. A technology institute in the Mountain Province.

These three were named the national winners of the Kabalikat Award 2010 during the 16th anniversary celebration of TESDA recently.

The city of Tabaco in Albay is the national winner of the Kabalikat Award, local government unit category. The city government started its technical vocational education and training (TVET) project over 10 years ago at the then municipal hall. Its skills development and jobs program benefited thousands as the center offered courses in engine servicing, consumer electronics, automotive mechanics, and vehicle driving. On-the-job training was provided by Honda Motor Parts Company and Panasonic Communication Philippines Corporation.

IN THE MOUNTAINS

XiJen College of Mt. Province, formerly XiJen Institute of Technology, is the pioneer private technical school to offer computer literacy training to residents of the farthest towns of the province through its Computer to the Barrios program.

The local college provided scholarships to 1,100 students and also donated over P2.8 million for training supplies and other expenses. A total of 179 graduates were assisted in getting jobs by the school’s placement assistance office.

HIGH IMPACT

The high-impact corporate social responsibility projects of RD Corporation in Central Mindanao and Socsargen Region earned for the company the national Kabalikat Award for the industry category.

The company owned and managed RD Technical Entrepreneurship Center (TEC) that provides facilities, tools and equipment, and other training materials for the transfer of technology and life skills the poor out-of- school youth. Graduates of TVET training programs are given priority in employment in the company and its divisions.

A special award was given to the Provincial Integrated Skills Training Center of Negros Oriental in recognition of its successful enterprise-based training program.

TRIBUTE TO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

The Kabalikat Award was established by TESDA to recognize the invaluable assistance of its partners. The award is conferred to outstanding local government units, institutions and private firms/companies for best practices. Partners’ contributions include training scholarships; donations of training machines and equipment, supplies and materials, and training facilities; recruitment and placement of trainees; provision of on the job training; socially conscious industry practices; and other support services in pursuit of the advancement of TVET.

Other Kabalikat Award 2010 LGU regional winners were: Second Congressional District of Cagayan Office, Third Congressional District of Tarlac Office, Second Congressional District of Quezon Office, Municipal Government of Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, Municipal Government of Laua-an, Antique, Provincial Government of Davao Oriental, City Government of Tandag, Surigao del Sur, and City Government of Quezon City.

The Punta Riviera Resort in Pangasinan and Energy Development Corporation-Leyte Geothermal Production Field were regional winners in the industry category.

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ay, ano na 'ning mata ko darakulaon su nakabugtak sa tarp kan tricy.. :lol: :lol:
you got me there drfeelgood!
Haha!
Yaon naman nanggad kami digdi sa legazpi! :)

ALBAY QUIZ OF THE DAY:

Question: What is the oldest town/city in Albay? (clue: by oldest I mean not when it was given a city or town charter but when it was first founded/settled)

I await your replies mga Oragons!

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nice pix drfeelgood..

maray na albay!

ALBAY QUIZ OF THE DAY:

Question: What is the oldest town/city in Albay? (clue: by oldest I mean not when it was given a city or town charter but when it was first founded/settled)

I await your replies mga Oragons!

for the town, i think its the island of cagraray, bacacay, albay...

for the city..Legazpi

for the town, i think its the island of cagraray, bacacay, albay...

for the city..Legazpi

wrong answer padi!

Marhay na Albay man saimo Brandon, mabalos!

(I'm including both towns and cities together...and I don't mean when they were issued city or municipality charters, which tend to be much later anyway...)

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wrong answer padi!

Marhay na Albay man saimo Brandon, mabalos!

(I'm including both towns and cities together...and I don't mean when they were issued city or municipality charters, which tend to be much later anyway...)

how about the early or earliest bicol civilization which was first traced in one of the caves in cagraray island in bacacay

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for the town, i think its the island of cagraray, bacacay, albay...

for the city..Legazpi

The correct answer will be revealed later today...if no one still gets it. :tongue3:

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In last year’s Mayon Trail Run, Alquin Bolivar, 24, a member of the Philippine Army, was the first to reach the finish line set in Ligñon Hill. Luisa Yambao-Raterta won first place in the Special Prize for Females Category,

The race is a highlight of the annual Ibalong Festival of Legazpi. It is also designed to help in the awareness campaign for environmental issues such as global warming and climate change. Mayon Trail Run will start at the Peñaranda Park in the heart of Old Albay District, Legazpi City. Runners will then proceed to the 3 kilometer turn around point in Mt. Bariw, Brgy. Estanza with an elevation of 220 meters.

The next turn around point at 16 kilometers is located at the slopes of Mayon (elevation 275m) where previous eruptions have deposited tons of lava and debris. The race will finish on top of Ligñon Hill, a 160-meter high cinder cone just a few kilometers north of the city.

Participants of the Mayon Trail Run will not only experience one of the most arduous races but also some of the most stunning sights — with sweeping vistas of Mayon Volcano and the city of Legazpi and surrounding areas.

source: wowlegazpi (http://networkedblogs.com/8pjN7)

ALBAY QUIZ OF THE DAY:

Question: What is the oldest town/city in Albay? (clue: by oldest I mean not when it was given a city or town charter but when it was first founded/settled)

I await your replies mga Oragons!

according to Libon, Albay website it is the oldest settlement not only in ALBAY PROVINCE but in the entire Bicol Region. No date specified.. :lol:
di ko mabuksan ang page nila.. :D

according to Libon, Albay website it is the oldest settlement not only in ALBAY PROVINCE but in the entire Bicol Region. No date specified.. :lol:
di ko mabuksan ang page nila.. :D

correct! Libon was founded in 1573 - the oldest town/city not only in Albay but in the whole of Bicol.
I declare therefore declare yranoa the winner of Albay's first ever Daily Quiz! :banana::cheers::banana:

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In last year’s Mayon Trail Run, Alquin Bolivar, 24, a member of the Philippine Army, was the first to reach the finish line set in Ligñon Hill. Luisa Yambao-Raterta won first place in the Special Prize for Females Category,

The race is a highlight of the annual Ibalong Festival of Legazpi. It is also designed to help in the awareness campaign for environmental issues such as global warming and climate change. Mayon Trail Run will start at the Peñaranda Park in the heart of Old Albay District, Legazpi City. Runners will then proceed to the 3 kilometer turn around point in Mt. Bariw, Brgy. Estanza with an elevation of 220 meters.

The next turn around point at 16 kilometers is located at the slopes of Mayon (elevation 275m) where previous eruptions have deposited tons of lava and debris. The race will finish on top of Ligñon Hill, a 160-meter high cinder cone just a few kilometers north of the city.

Participants of the Mayon Trail Run will not only experience one of the most arduous races but also some of the most stunning sights — with sweeping vistas of Mayon Volcano and the city of Legazpi and surrounding areas.

source: wowlegazpi (http://networkedblogs.com/8pjN7)

nice...hope i could join this race...

correct! Libon was founded in 1573 - the oldest town/city not only in Albay but in the whole of Bicol.
I declare therefore declare yranoa the winner of Albay's first ever Daily Quiz! :banana::cheers::banana:

wow, 1573 thats more than 3 decades earlier before the settlement of legazpi (sawangan1818) was declared and became Partido de Legazpi..
:cheers:
thanks to mr.Google! :lol:

thank you mrfeelgood!
:pepper: :pepper: :pepper:
marhay na albay saindo gabos!

Busy mode.

according to Libon, Albay website it is the oldest settlement not only in ALBAY PROVINCE but in the entire Bicol Region. No date specified.. :lol:
di ko mabuksan ang page nila.. :D

correct! Libon was founded in 1573 - the oldest town/city not only in Albay but in the whole of Bicol.
I declare therefore declare yranoa the winner of Albay's first ever Daily Quiz! :banana::cheers::banana:

There was a research in Spain's archives few years ago commissioned by the municipality of Nabua and found out that Nabua was founded in July 1569 and the parish was established in 1578.

I think if I'm not mistaken Gerona is the surname of the person that was sent to Spain to conduct a research about Nabua's records :)

There was a research in Spain's archives few years ago commissioned by the municipality of Nabua and found out that Nabua was founded in July 1569 and the parish was established in 1578.

I think if I'm not mistaken Gerona is the surname of the person that was sent to Spain to conduct a research about Nabua's records :)

cant find this on google.. Anyway thanks for the info hakz...
:)

okay, nabua, cam sur was founded on july 28, 1569...
-wikkipedia :D

There was a research in Spain's archives few years ago commissioned by the municipality of Nabua and found out that Nabua was founded in July 1569 and the parish was established in 1578.

I think if I'm not mistaken Gerona is the surname of the person that was sent to Spain to conduct a research about Nabua's records :)

cant find this on google.. Anyway thanks for the info hakz...
:)

Whatever the oldest town in Bicol is....(and I suspend judgement on Nabua's claims based on research "commissioned by the municipality of Nabua";) itself....), the winner remains Yranoa as the question was about the oldest town/city of ALBAY. So celebrate yranoa! :cheers:

next quiz question will be harder...I promise...:lol:

okay, nabua, cam sur was founded on july 28, 1569...
-wikkipedia :D

Yes...but there's no link to any sources supporting that in that article....Wikipedia discourages such practices.

tunay ka talagang uragon drfeelgood.! :okay:

correct! Libon was founded in 1573 - the oldest town/city not only in Albay but in the whole of Bicol.
I declare therefore declare yranoa the winner of Albay's first ever Daily Quiz! :banana::cheers::banana:
Yup, Villa Santiago de Libon...
I also thought you're in town and was announcing it through that tricycle tarp.:lol:

^ nice to know this...Thanks for the information

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Ibalong, the sixty stanzas that remain of a full-length folk epic that is today little known even in Kabikolan itself, was presumably jotted down in its complete Bicol narrative by Fray Bernardino de Melendreras (1815-1867), a Franciscan missionary in Ginobatan, Albay, from a minstrel referred to in the epic as Kadungung and who could be the same wandering bard described years later by another Franciscan, Fray Jose Castaño (b. 1854), as “Homero de Ibalon.”

Put afterwards into Spanish by Melendreras in Ibal, a 400-page manuscript in verse on the ancient custom of the Indios of Albay, its sixty-stanza portion was later included in a treatise on the Bicol Region by Castaño in 1895 as un pequeño fragmento inedito en verso. But because no credit was given to Melendreras by Castaño in the work, students of the Ibalong have since presumed that it was recorded and translated by Castaño himself.

Until a copy of the Bicol original is found, it would seem that what is left of the Ibalong – at least its sixty stanzas – is only the text in Spanish.

Fragmentary that it is, but just like any epic, the Ibalong portrays deeds in heroic proportions. Its three culture heroes – Baltog, Handyong, and Bantong – share glory in freeing Old Bicol of predatory and foraging beasts, of the sarimao and other monsters.

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Yup, Villa Santiago de Libon...
I also thought you're in town and was announcing it through that tricycle tarp.:lol:

oops sorry for the confusion! Looking at the pic again, it does seem like I was announcing my arrival! :lol:

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source: Daragang Magayon @ FB (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=32781&id=100000708443095&ref=fbx_album)

I think the 1968 eruption was also the first to be captured in colour - if I anyone can find any colour pics, please post it! :)

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picture perfect!

Legazpi, a city where everything's beautiful!

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my imagination tells me its not pilinut hills nor chocolate hills. The 1st time i saw these hills on FB, I instantly saw much more like of a crocodile's back. 'crocodile back hills'? :lol:
anyway, 'pilinut hills' sounds cute and catchy theres a ''c'mon'' factor than 'crocodile back hills'.. :D Nice shot and i wouldnt know that theres such a place in Camalig, Albay... :okay:

A lake in Daraga, Albay.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs291.snc3/28191_126138304068904_126136804069054_319238_7162267_n.jpg

Gabawan lake in Bo. Gabawan
photo by byahero. This is also the profile photo of the most popular among the fan pages of Daraga, Albay on FB with 1,400+ likes.


Daraga, Albay (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daraga-Albay/126136804069054?ref=search)

my imagination tells me its not pilinut hills nor chocolate hills. The 1st time i saw these hills on FB, I instantly saw much more like of a crocodile's back. 'crocodile back hills'? :lol:
anyway, 'pilinut hills' sounds cute and catchy theres a ''c'mon'' factor than 'crocodile back hills'.. :D Nice shot and i wouldnt know that theres such a place in Camalig, Albay... :okay:

Yeh, you're right, maybe we should call it the Buaya Hills instead?:D
The caption in the source says it's in Jovellar - but I'm not sure if it's accurate - it might actually be somewhere in the southern baranggays of Guinobatan, close to the border with Jovellar and Pio Duran, but still in Guinobatan...I was looking at a terrain map of Albay and comparing it to the view shown on this pic of Mts Masaraga and Mayon, plus the Kawa-Kawa Hills of Ligao, just before Masaraga...it doesn't seem to match the location of Jovellar...parang alanganin yung angle...if anyone has been there or is familiar with the area, please help us clarify the location of these hills. Thanks!

picture perfect!

Legazpi, a city where everything's beautiful!

Thanks, the lights of EM are particularly scenic at night! I think the pier should be repaired and tourists should be allowed to sit or walk along it to so that they can have a good view of this.

A lake in Daraga, Albay.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs291.snc3/28191_126138304068904_126136804069054_319238_7162267_n.jpg

Gabawan lake in Bo. Gabawan
photo by byahero. This is also the profile photo of the most popular among the fan pages of Daraga, Albay on FB with 1,400+ likes.


[url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daraga-Albay/126136804069054?ref=search[/url]

Great! Another tourist attraction for Albay! :banana:
Perhaps this could be an ideal site for a new water sports complex? Any updates from your friend on that one?

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/4804244421_d32fef66ef_z.jpg


source: Ligao City @ FB (http://networkedblogs.com/7tZDg)

Great! Another tourist attraction for Albay! :banana:
Perhaps this could be an ideal site for a new water sports complex? Any updates from your friend on that one?


:okay:youre right, it can be developed into something else like what you have mentioned, di ko pa nakita ang lugar personaly and dun ko din lang nalaman sa FB page ng daraga na may lake pala dyan.

Regarding dun sa 'buwaya hills', :D hahaha, :pepper: it is within Southern Camalig area yan nab
asa ko sa 'wow legazpi'

and yang picture ng EMBA is one of the best that i saw in the net. :okay:

I already like the sound of Crocodile Hills! Catchy:)

Yeh, I agree, wowlegazpi is a great resource - kudos to our Dex! :cheers:

What about this place - have you been here? Kawa-Kawa Hills...Albay the land of the strange and exotic hills :lol:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/3976038777_0b9f951bdc_z.jpg

source: Ligao City @ FB (http://networkedblogs.com/6WhXe)

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source: Panoramio (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/1213112)


The hills of Estanza only minutes away from the city proper. Away from Mt. Mayon harms way. The future site of Legazpi City! The third picture depicts a real estate in Namantao only six minutes away (by car) from the international airport. Daraga has a phletora of dry lands on its highlands.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=20181&id=1771296214&l=e65579832b [/img]

Please delete. Still trying to learn how to post a picture. Thanks.

i never been to that hill in LIGAO CITY but i always grab the oppurtunity to get a good 'glimpse' of it from afar each time I go to Naga and back here in LEGAZPI.
What i noticed specially during early evenin trip is that the streetlights used on the way up the hill wer brighter than the ones on Lignon uphill service road. Though my friend told me, who was able to get on top of those hills by foot, Lignon is harder to climb and got greater views.

:pepper:
:pepper:
:pepper:

Dios Marhay na Albay!
Dios Marhay na Aldaw
sa Gabos!
Oras na magkaturog si ako!
GOODMORNIGHT!
:goodnight:

Yeh, you're right, maybe we should call it the Buaya Hills instead?:D
The caption in the source says it's in Jovellar - but I'm not sure if it's accurate - it might actually be somewhere in the southern baranggays of Guinobatan, close to the border with Jovellar and Pio Duran, but still in Guinobatan...I was looking at a terrain map of Albay and comparing it to the view shown on this pic of Mts Masaraga and Mayon, plus the Kawa-Kawa Hills of Ligao, just before Masaraga...it doesn't seem to match the location of Jovellar...parang alanganin yung angle...if anyone has been there or is familiar with the area, please help us clarify the location of these hills. Thanks!

I was thinking of promoting tourism and the pilinut confectionary industry in Albay when I called it Pilinut Hills. Crocodiles or Buaya Hills could be perceived as an area (not the likeness) full of crocodiles. Perhaps if there are bodies of water or swamps on them hills and one might take a second look. A crocodile tour in Albay. Why not, it's still tourism, if you are not afraid of reptiles.

Yeh, you're right, maybe we should call it the Buaya Hills instead?:D
The caption in the source says it's in Jovellar - but I'm not sure if it's accurate - it might actually be somewhere in the southern baranggays of Guinobatan, close to the border with Jovellar and Pio Duran, but still in Guinobatan...I was looking at a terrain map of Albay and comparing it to the view shown on this pic of Mts Masaraga and Mayon, plus the Kawa-Kawa Hills of Ligao, just before Masaraga...it doesn't seem to match the location of Jovellar...parang alanganin yung angle...if anyone has been there or is familiar with the area, please help us clarify the location of these hills. Thanks!

I was thinking of promoting tourism and the pilinut confectionary industry in Albay when I named it Pilinut Hills. Crocodiles or Buaya Hills could be perceived as an area (not the likeness) full of crocodiles. Perhaps if there are bodies of water or swamps on them hills one might take a second look. A crocodile tour in Albay. Why not, it's still tourism, if you are not afraid of reptiles.

I was thinking of promoting tourism and the pilinut confectionary industry in Albay when I called it Pilinut Hills. Crocodiles or Buaya Hills could be perceived as an area (not the likeness) full of crocodiles. Perhaps if there are bodies of water or swamps on them hills and one might take a second look. A crocodile tour in Albay. Why not, it's still tourism, if you are not afraid of reptiles.

Salceda has said that he aims to promote Albay more as a tourism destination but I have yet to see what concrete plans or proposals the provincial government have in order to achieve this aim. Although I admire his grasp of green issues, too much focus on "disaster" and climate change could backfire if he's not careful. Tourists might end up staying away if in their minds the province is always linked with the word "disaster". Just be careful that's all.

I like your idea iMilo! It would just be an expanded version of Albay Wildlife Park but with real wildlife.

I also had this idea that since the unusual shape of these hills are best viewed from above (an elevation) why not promote sports such as hang gliding and paragliding and use the hills as a venue for such sports? Promote Albay as a centre for air sports!

see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hang_gliding

and also promote trips on hot air baloons. That would be a great way to see these hills since from ground level you probably can't really see or appreciate their this odd topography.

I think activities like these, which combine sightseeing and sport, could be a winning formula. It gives tourists something else to do other than admire Mayon. For example the Mayon Trail Run could be made into an annual event and not just a one-off. And the Legazpi Boulevard is could be a venue for races (cycling, marathons...etc).

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source: Libon @ FB (http://http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=163540&id=100000934938321&ref=fbx_album)

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Paroy Festival 2010 by Francisco Vasquez (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=342326&fbid=144467935571806&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=100000934938321&id=100000258024168)

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Our Lady of the Gate Parish
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Photo by:
JCR PER (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000330642036)

Source:
Daraga @ FB (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daraga-Albay/126136804069054?ref=search)

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Bicol Kinunot

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/mabuhayalbay.jpg

Source: Albay Mabuhay FB

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/longanisadeguinobatan.jpg
http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/18671_1300913117648_1075036290_30936463_1036588_n.jpg

Centro Ligao City

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/ligaocentro.jpg

source: Ligao City Daily Photo FB

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More Photos here....facebook (http://www.facebook.com/groups/edit.php?gid=158196534198898#!/album.php?aid=2045457&id=1075036290)

Busay Falls

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Souce: Mabuhay Albay FB

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Masiramun ini grabe!:tongue4: Igwa palan na longanisa sa Guinobatan.
English: This is really delicious -I didn't know there was longanisa in Guinobatan.

Thanks for the news pix @ Kliens & Denz...! mabalos tabi!

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/albayma.jpg

source: Mabuhay Albay FB

^may ibang longanisa na bako masiram so mga mahamis po baga kaya iba man an namit heheh, mas masiram tlga an gibo kan guinobatan...

Good Morning drfeelgood17!

Good Morning Albay...

sunrise o sunset?

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source: Mabuhay Albay FB

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VIEW FROM LIñON HILL
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LEGAZPI GRAND TERMINAL

sunrise o sunset?

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/albaym.jpg

source: Mabuhay Albay FB


i think????/BOTH!!!!!!!hehehehehehe...sunset ata yan..

^may ibang longanisa na bako masiram so mga mahamis po baga kaya iba man an namit heheh, mas masiram tlga an gibo kan guinobatan...

Good Morning drfeelgood17!

Good Morning Albay...

Yes me too, I prefer the savoury version of Guinobatan!

Good to see the new terminal is maintaining its cleanliness, despite the wet weather.
The runway would look really great if converted as a new boulevard once the new airport is completed.

garu sunset an...

Good Albay to all! (now I'm off to bed ...different time zones, damn...) catch u all later!

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kagutom!!!

sunrise o sunset?

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/albaym.jpg

source: Mabuhay Albay FB

ang ganda nito...salamat sa pix kliens

LEGAZPI CITY — The International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS) ‐ Bicol Chapter and Bicol University jointly host the 10th National Congress on September 28 to 30, 2010 at Bicol University Amphitheater here to provide an avenue to discuss updates on emerging trends, issues and directions in agriculture to help build more resilient communities in the country.

The conference evolves on the theme “Resilient Communities through Agriculture” with five sub-themes; namely, climate change adaptation for sustainable agriculture, ensuring food safety, sustainable management of bio‐resources, agri‐entrepreneurship for productivity and efficiency and community empowerment.

This year’s congress aims: to (1) encourage and create awareness of the people on climate change and its possible impacts to the various aspects of agriculture; (2) share experiences and exchange current information on technological advancement as well as on implementation of innovative development and adaptation programs in response to climate change; and (3) discuss the role of agriculture in building resilient communities to climate change and natural disasters.

Three plenary lectures will be delivered by Mr. Alejo N. Balaguer of Department Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas, Director of Bicol University Research and Development Center (BURDC) and Dr. Nena O. Espiritu, professor at the College of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).

Parallel sessions will follow where over 90 papers revolving around the congress theme will be presented. In addition, there will be poster presentations and an educational tour on the third day which will give the participants and first‐time travelers to Albay a chance to see tourist sites and local products the province has to offer. Business meeting of the members of ISSAAS ‐ Philippines and oath taking of new members and officers will also be conducted.

This congress will be participated in by researchers, practitioners and development/extension workers from government agencies, non‐government organizations and private sectors, academicians and teachers from various higher learning institutions, and students from the different provinces of the country. (MBMamansag,BURDC/PIA)

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:nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts:

:):):) Nuestra Señora de la Porteria
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Source:
Daraga FB Page (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=34103&id=126136804069054)

2009 photo of Mayon Volcano?
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs121.snc3/16865_220737792534_37450962534_3102503_7842374_n.jpg

SOURCE:
MAYON VOLCANO ON FB (www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3102503&id=37450962534&ref=fbx_album)

awesome!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs219.snc3/22665_211270602534_37450962534_3058659_6616801_n.jpg
without Mayon on the frame, i would think this photo was taken somewhere else not in Albay. :lol:

source:
Mayon Volcano on FB (www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=96293&id=37450962534)

Salceda has said that he aims to promote Albay more as a tourism destination but I have yet to see what concrete plans or proposals the provincial government have in order to achieve this aim. Although I admire his grasp of green issues, too much focus on "disaster" and climate change could backfire if he's not careful. Tourists might end up staying away if in their minds the province is always linked with the word "disaster". Just be careful that's all.



Yes, I agree! I have been harping on this issue for a long time. It is not bad to be always prepared for disasters but to be consistently doing self-praise on the province's disaster preparedness is somewhat off-tangent to its tourism promotion.

Regarding Gov Salceda's tourism promotional activities, I don't know, but I have yet to see a real honest to goodness concrete campaign to usher the promotion, that is if you will compare to what is being done by other provinces, say Camarines Sur or Cebu or Davao. The city and provincial government should get its act together to do these promotional activities.

Maybe we need some fresh minds in our local government (provincial and city) to undertake these activities. Fresh minds to conceptualize new ideas. As of now, the things you see, lacks innovativeness that will create excitement. We need fresh ideas!!!

Masiramun ini grabe!:tongue4: Igwa palan na longanisa sa Guinobatan.
English: This is really delicious -I didn't know there was longanisa in Guinobatan.

Thanks for the news pix @ Kliens & Denz...! mabalos tabi!


Masiramon man nanggad an Guinobatan longganisa kaya lang cardiac delight. :lol:

Sometimes, when I go home and I have time, I go to the Guinobatan market for a made to order longganisa. I request them to prepare the longganisa with more lean meat and only some bits of fat. Gusto ko ngani kuta puro sana laman, kaya lang bako man talaga masiram kun daing salak na taba'. Kaya mag "lipitor" na sana. :ohno:

Maray na Albay sa inyo ngamin!

Yes, I agree! I have been harping on this issue for a long time. It is not bad to be always prepared for disasters but to be consistently doing self-praise on the province's disaster preparedness is somewhat off-tangent to its tourism promotion.

Regarding Gov Salceda's tourism promotional activities, I don't know, but I have yet to see a real honest to goodness concrete campaign to usher the promotion, that is if you will compare to what is being done by other provinces, say Camarines Sur or Cebu or Davao. The city and provincial government should get its act together to do these promotional activities.

Maybe we need some fresh minds in our local government (provincial and city) to undertake these activities. Fresh minds to conceptualize new ideas. As of now, the things you see, lacks innovativeness that will create excitement. We need fresh ideas!!!

Yes, I agree! I have been harping on this issue for a long time. It is not bad to be always prepared for disasters but to be consistently doing self-praise on the province's disaster preparedness is somewhat off-tangent to its tourism promotion.

Regarding Gov Salceda's tourism promotional activities, I don't know, but I have yet to see a real honest to goodness concrete campaign to usher the promotion, that is if you will compare to what is being done by other provinces, say Camarines Sur or Cebu or Davao. The city and provincial government should get its act together to do these promotional activities.

Maybe we need some fresh minds in our local government (provincial and city) to undertake these activities. Fresh minds to conceptualize new ideas. As of now, the things you see, lacks innovativeness that will create excitement. We need fresh ideas!!!


the governors' management focusing on dsaster prepardnes i think is a fresh idea and was recognised internationally declaring him as a senior champion in blah blah blah :lol:

i agree with you guys, we need fresh ideas from fresh men and women.., :okey:

Dios marhay na Albay man saimo garycooper buda sa gabos!
:pepper:

the governors' management focusing on dsaster prepardnes i think is a fresh idea and was recognised internationally declaring him as a senior champion in blah blah blah :lol:

i agree with you guys, we need fresh ideas from fresh men and women.., :okey:


Of course we all in agreement on Gov. Salceda's outstanding performance in putting in place the disaster management formula for the province which proved to be very successful. These are spread all over the national dailies and Albay is now known as one of those most prepared in countering the effects of a disaster. However, proud as we are of this accomplishment, there is also that fear that our province might be misconstrued as a "disaster prone province" which might just scare away would be tourists. If you are a tourist, you don't want to relax in a place where you know is a disaster prone area. That is why, as espoused by drfeelgood, there must be some balancing activities that should overshadow the effects of this connotation for the province. So far, I have not read any new releases that will rival the popularity of the province as a disaster prepared area.

I know the good Governor have all the good intentions for the province. I'm sure there are already some projects in the pipeline, but maybe he is just waiting for the right formula that will click.

Yes...but there's no link to any sources supporting that in that article....Wikipedia discourages such practices.

pati sa pagiging oldest town in bicol dai mapadaog ang camsur!:lol: haynaku! pakidelete ng post ko.

Landco Business Park
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs047.snc4/34721_433795686452_703261452_5156188_7825856_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs047.snc4/34721_433795691452_703261452_5156189_6423267_n.jpg
'Young local tourist' from the provinces Albay, Sorsogon and CamSur, accompanied by their parents flocks Pacific mall this morning- a common scene in the area and a crowd drawer in this part of the City

photos by me :D :D

pati sa pagiging oldest town in bicol dai mapadaog ang camsur!:lol: haynaku! pakidelete ng post ko.

^^ maka-ulok ka padi!:lol::nuts::lol:

btw, legazpi mayor is in naga city. she will have a meeting with mayor bongat regarding their plan to host the 2011 AD Congress (daet, naga and legazpi as the key venues). hope this regional effort (including other cities in albay and camsur) will materialize.

pati sa pagiging oldest town in bicol dai mapadaog ang camsur!:lol: haynaku! pakidelete ng post ko.

:lol:
haha!
:lol:

several years had past pa lang daw ginawa yung reasearch.
Am not sure kase they specified the exact date... 'july something, 1569?' :D
they wer able to rertieved the exact date.
If ever magpa research ang Libon baka mas earlier din. :lol:
but as of now Libon pa rin ang pinakamatandang settlement sa Bicol and 'google' recognisd this
:okay:

:lol:
haha!
:lol:

several years had past pa lang daw ginawa yung reasearch.
Am not sure kase they specified the exact date... 'july something, 1569?' :D
they wer able to rertieved the exact date.
If ever magpa research ang Libon baka mas earlier din. :lol:
but as of now Libon pa rin ang pinakamatandang settlement sa Bicol and 'google' recognisd this
:okay:

yeah! as faaaaarrrr as i know, LIBON is the oldest town in bicol.:cheers:

^^ maka-ulok ka padi!:lol::nuts::lol:

btw, legazpi mayor is in naga city. she will have a meeting with mayor bongat regarding their plan to host the 2011 AD Congress (daet, naga and legazpi as the key venues). hope this regional effort (including other cities in albay and camsur) will materialize.

:banana: sana matuloy yan.

^may ibang longanisa na bako masiram so mga mahamis po baga kaya iba man an namit heheh, mas masiram tlga an gibo kan guinobatan...

Good Morning drfeelgood17!

Good Morning Albay...

I think that's where we used to buy our longganisa when I was a child, but I didn't realise back then that it was from Guinobatan. Yes, a "lean" sausage isn't quite the same, is it?

Yes, I agree! I have been harping on this issue for a long time. It is not bad to be always prepared for disasters but to be consistently doing self-praise on the province's disaster preparedness is somewhat off-tangent to its tourism promotion.

Regarding Gov Salceda's tourism promotional activities, I don't know, but I have yet to see a real honest to goodness concrete campaign to usher the promotion, that is if you will compare to what is being done by other provinces, say Camarines Sur or Cebu or Davao. The city and provincial government should get its act together to do these promotional activities.

Maybe we need some fresh minds in our local government (provincial and city) to undertake these activities. Fresh minds to conceptualize new ideas. As of now, the things you see, lacks innovativeness that will create excitement. We need fresh ideas!!!

Yes, exactly. His website, for example, is heavy on self-promotion but rather light on policy detail: http://joeyssalceda.wordpress.com. I would like to see what he (and other officials) are planning to get Albay's tourism industry up and running ( at the moment it's just strolling...). I hesitate to make another province to province comparison but sometimes it cannot be avoided - since 2006 our neighbours to the north have had: a wakeboard complex, tourists flocking to Caramoan as well as foreign film crews of Survivor, an international marathon as well as Ironman. The results are obvious - in under five years, a province, which previously wasn't even on tourists' radar is now the nation's top tourism destination. Albay can learn lessons from this. All of these activities can easily be replicated in Albay (with the exception of Caramoan, which is rather unique) - it's just that our leaders need to be a lot more proactive and opportunistic. We cannot only rely on Mayon and Misibis to drive growth in tourism. Tourists need to be given other things to do other than admire Mayon in case she is covered in clouds (which happens a lot) and as for Misibis, I have said before that since it is pitched at the very high end of the market Albay also needs to cater for the middle and budget ranges - backpackers and middle class vacationers, who, after all, make up the vast majority of tourists. There are things we could also learn from Cebu and other provinces. What are they doing that we are not doing? What can we learn from them? In my previous posts I have also suggested that once the international airport is built, it should also be made into a sort of domestic hub just like Cebu, to attract tourists from other parts of the country. I am shocked that there is still no Legazpi to Caticlan flights, for example. Albay leaders should BY NOW be busy promoting the province even before the new airport opens. You need to prepare the groundwork...lots of things can be achieved - you just need determination and political will, as well as some creative and innovative thinking.

Landco Business Park
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs047.snc4/34721_433795691452_703261452_5156189_6423267_n.jpg
'Young local tourist' from the provinces Albay, Sorsogon and CamSur, accompanied by their parents flocks Pacific mall this morning- a common scene in the area and a crowd drawer in this part of the City

photo by me :D :D

Thanks for all these new pics guys.

:lol:
haha!
:lol:

several years had past pa lang daw ginawa yung reasearch.
Am not sure kase they specified the exact date... 'july something, 1569?' :D
they wer able to rertieved the exact date.
If ever magpa research ang Libon baka mas earlier din. :lol:
but as of now Libon pa rin ang pinakamatandang settlement sa Bicol and 'google' recognisd this
:okay:

I can send anyone to the Archivio de los Indios in Seville and find anything I want them to "find"...the fact that it was specifically commissioned by the LGU is rather dubious....the point is if it's a serious piece of research it would have been published, with references given, so that it can be peer-reviewed and the original source documents independently verified.

2009 photo of Mayon Volcano?
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs121.snc3/16865_220737792534_37450962534_3102503_7842374_n.jpg

SOURCE:
MAYON VOLCANO ON FB (www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3102503&id=37450962534&ref=fbx_album)

I'm guessing this must be the 2009 eruption as the Lignon Hill viewing station wasn't yet completed during the previous eruption - its lights are clearly visible in that pic.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Libon/38022_1454380474158_1072686185_1319575_1270979_n-1.jpg
source: Facebook

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Libon/38022_1454380434157_1072686185_1319574_2153476_n-1.jpg

source: Facebook

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Libon/34269_129227843785046_100000934938321_128392_5885232_n.jpg

source: FB

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Libon/34269_129227837118380_100000934938321_128390_646057_n.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Libon/34269_129227837118380_100000934938321_128390_646057_n.jpg

part of Lake Bato is under the territory of Libon.. I think this is Lake Bato... hmm..

tama ba?

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Libon/34269_129227850451712_100000934938321_128394_3053352_n.jpg
source: FB

part of Lake Bato is under the territory of Libon.. I think this is Lake Bato... hmm..

tama ba?

Yes I think you're right - the southern shore of Lake Bato is part of Libon. The water looks clean ( from this pic anyway).

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Libon/34269_129227847118379_100000934938321_128393_7620423_n.jpg

source: Libon@ FB

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Libon/34457_129228020451695_100000934938321_128397_810696_n.jpg

source: LIBON@FB

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Libon/34269_129227850451712_100000934938321_128394_3053352_n.jpg
source: FB

I think that's Mt. Asog/Iriga... and if so, the lake is definitely Bato! hehe!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Libon/34457_129228023785028_100000934938321_128398_4857786_n.jpg

source: LIBON@FB

sorry for the Libon overload today - I just don't want our thread to be too Legazpi-centric, we also care about the rest of the province. If any locally based members have new pics of other towns in Albay please feel free to post -the more the merrier! :cheers:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/63815_1620182945706_1270387035_1751204_294514_n.jpg

by alodnog@FB

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Libon/34457_129228023785028_100000934938321_128398_4857786_n.jpg

source: LIBON@FB

sorry for the Libon overload today - I just don't want our thread to be too Legazpi-centric, we also care about the rest of the province. If any locally based members have new pics of other towns in Albay please feel free to post -the more the merrier! :cheers:

mas gusto ko nga na yung ibang parts ng Albay ang mafeature... shy kasi sila eh kahit magaganda! hehe!

mas gusto ko nga na yung ibang parts ng Albay ang mafeature... shy kasi sila eh kahit magaganda! hehe!

There's no need to be shy, even small, landlocked towns have their own attractions...just look at those Pilinut Hills (or Crocodile Hills) in the Camalig-Guinobatan-Jovellar borders. The hidden gems of Albay! :)

It is so so unfair. Consumers of San Fernando Electric Light and Power Co. are getting cheaper electricity from Albay.

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/202024/aboitizpower-san-fernando-electric-in-renewable-energy-deal


So what do Albayanos get from supplying the country with cheap and clean energy- 330MW from Tiwi since 1976 although lower now at 160MW and next year BacMan another 240MW?

First, the nationalization of the geothermal fields single-handedly killed Albay tourism after the banos were forced to close.

Second, even if we strip out Aleco’s inefficiencies, power purchase costs are far higher at WESM and even a similar bilateral supply contract fetched higher costs for comparable volume.

Third, of course, what Albay gets is the depletion of its geothermal reserves that deprives future generations of Albayanos of their benefit even as the past generation as well as the present only enjoyed the bragging rights of hosting such national treasure with hardly any financial clawback.


source: http://joeyssalceda.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/aboitizpower-san-fernando-electric-in-renewable-energy-deal-gma-news/

This makes my blood boil...

By RHAYDZ BARCIA Correspondent

LEGAZPI CITY: The provincial government of Albay is facing serious losses in rice production, as nearly 1,000 hectares of palay [unhusked rice] plantations across the province with a commercial value of P16.7 million, were devastated by black bug infestations here.

Gov. Joey Salceda told The Manila Times that the black bug infestations have been attacking palay plantations during its booting and ripening stage.

“It’s the first major incident of that magnitude in my memory, being a 49-year old resident of Polangui where the black bug infestations are completely colossal. All signs lead to El Niño and climate change is the culprit,” Salceda said.

Salceda admitted that the black bug infestations would seriously affect rice production in the province, especially the farmers. “We have asked the Department of Agriculture for assistance and Cedric Daep is now on standby for emergency action,” Salceda told The Times.

Board member Ramon Alsua, chairman committee on agriculture and fishery told The Times that 975 hectares of palay plantations in the towns of Oas and Polangui including Ligao City were seriously affected by black bug infestations.

“The effect is very alarming because millions of black bug attacking ricefields of Albay particularly in the third district—in the towns of Guinobatan, Oas, Polangui and in Ligao City—the rice granary of our province. Our farmers are gravely affected because they spent big money for farm implements unfortunately they could not harvest or get anything because of massive infestations,” he said.

The Rice black bug (RBB) Scotino-phora coarctata was first spotted in Oas in early dry season cropping. Few weeks after, presence of rice black bug were also noted in Polangui, Guino-batan and Ligao City.

Albay, where the pest was first reported in April this year, has closed to 1,000 hectares affected in 48 villages from two municipalities and one city alone here.

Every day, according to Alsua, millions of RBB locally called here as “rice tungro” raided the ricefields of Albay. “Our farmers and local officials conducted their concerted efforts to minimize if not to weed out these pests but to no avail,” Alsua told The Times.

Ernesto de la Torre, provincial rice program coordinator in Albay, reported that his office has been conducting continuous information drive on RBB management, as well as requested metharhizium anasopliae from Provincial Agricultural Services of Albay and Agriculture department regional office to be given to areas affected by pests causing damage to an on-going rice crop here.

The Department of Agriculture in Bicol reported that a biological control measure using Metarhi-zium, a fungus that could infect the rice black bug, is the major activity being undertaken by the department to arrest the spread of this pest.

A Metarhizium laboratory has been established at the Agriculture department regional office for the main purpose of producing this biocontrol fungal agent. Currently, some 765 kilograms of metarhi-zium have been distributed by the department to over 280 farmers—aside from the establishment of some 39 light traps given to the local government units.

The Agriculture department in Bicol reported that the RBB are affecting in four provinces of Bicol such as Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur and Catanduanes.

source: Manila Times (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/27612-losses-to-blackbug-infestations-hit-p167m)



^^All the more reason to diversify Albay's economy so that it's not so overdependent on such a climate and environment-sensitive sector.

State seismologists have noted increased volcanic tremors around Taal Volcano in Batangas and Mayon Volcano in Albay province, but maintained that alert level 1 remains over both volcanoes, a radio report said Thursday.

DzBB's Carlo Mateo quoted Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology director Dr. Renato Solidum as saying that Phivolcs has recorded 10 volcanic quakes around Taal and four tremors around Mayon in the last 24 hours.

The report said Phivolcs has maintained Alert Level 1 on both volcanoes.

Phivolcs noted an increase in seismic activity around Taal this month, but maintained this is not enough to raise the alert level there.

"At present, no imminent eruption is indicated although the public is advised to observe some safety precautions," it said in a September 28 advisory posted Thursday on its website.

It said that from September 1 to 27, a total of 274 volcanic earthquakes, or an average of 10 events per day, were recorded.

Last Monday, a quake at Taal was felt at Intensity III in Barangays Calauit, Tuoran and Pira-piraso, north and northeast of the Volcano Island and was accompanied by rumbling sounds.

Another event was also felt at Intensity I at Calauit at 9:16 p.m. last Sunday, it said.

It also said three unfelt volcanic earthquakes were recorded at 11:08 a.m. and 5:05 p.m. Monday, and 3:21 a.m. Tuesday.

But it said field surveys at the Main Crater and at the 1965-1977 New Eruption site indicated no anomalous observations in the thermal and surface manifestations of both areas.

"In this regard, Phivolcs reminds the general public that the Main Crater should be strictly off-limits because sudden steam explosions may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate. The northern portion of the Main Crater rim, in the vicinity of Daang Kastila Trail, may also be dangerous when increased steam emission is reactivated along existing fissures," it said.

Also, it reminded the public the entire Volcano Island is a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and permanent settlement in the island is strictly not recommended.

Phivolcs lowered the alert level at Taal to "1" last August 2, after noting lower levels of volcanic activity there. — LBG/RSJ, GMANews.TV

Landco Business Park
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs047.snc4/34721_433795686452_703261452_5156188_7825856_n.jpg


'Young local tourist' from the provinces Albay, Sorsogon and CamSur, accompanied by their parents flocks Pacific mall this morning- a common scene in the area and a crowd drawer in this part of the City

photos by me :D :D

Just a question...what are these buses doing parked on Landco? I thought the new Terminal was specifically built to accommodate these buses?

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/18671_1295820070325_1075036290_30924156_4802047_n.jpg
http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/18671_1295820030324_1075036290_30924155_238627_n.jpg
http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/18671_1295819990323_1075036290_30924154_3901408_n.jpg
http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/18671_1295819950322_1075036290_30924153_2424805_n.jpg

More Photos here....facebook (http://www.facebook.com/groups/edit.php?gid=158196534198898#!/album.php?aid=2045457&id=1075036290)

I think Misibis has infinity pools - can anyone post some pics of these? Thanks!

BY MANNY T. UGALDE CORRESPONDENT

LEGAZPI CITY: Rep. Edcel Lagman of the First District of Albay said the Energy Regulatory Board (ERB) was not inclined to grant the proposed power rate increase—equivalent to P1.66 kilowatts per hour—for the province.

The congressman, however, clarified that the ERB has not yet received the petition for the power rate increase from the bankrupt Albay Electric Cooperative (Aleco), which is supported by Gov. Joey Salceda.

In an effort to spare Albay from future power disconnections, the governor had proposed that Aleco should be allowed to increase its rate equivalent to P1.66 per kwh from P8.66.

The controversial proposal came on the heels of the disconnection threat the company received on September 12 from the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. on account of its unpaid P982 million debt.

Salceda, who managed to avert the threat after he sought the intervention of President Benigno Aquino 3rd, opined that the proposed P1.66-per-kwh rate increase is the only solution to make Aleco stable and avoid future disconnections.

But the six Albay congressmen, including the three nominees of the Ako-Bicol party-list, strongly opposed Salceda’s efforts.

For his part, Rep. Rodel Batocabe of Ako-Bicol party-list blamed the National Electrification Administration’s negligence in redressing the culture of abuses within Aleco, now branded as the worst among the three poorly-performing electric cooperatives in the country.

In addition, officers of Aleco’s employees union accuse the power cooperative of extreme graft and corruption and mismanagement under the leadership of general manager Alex Realoza.

The Albay Consumers’ Watch, the Catholic Church’s Social Action Center, and Bayan Muna also joined the union’s fight against the Aleco management. They complained that, despite the P300-million rehabilitation fund (not P50 million as earlier reported) allocated to it after the devastation caused by Typhoon Reming in 2006, Aleco still needs to be rehabilitated.

Rep. Al Francis Bichara of the Second District of Albay said it’s quite disturbing that Aleco still talks about rehabilitation in spite of the enormous funds it received from the Calamity Assistance Rehabilitation Effort.

He lamented that in June 2008, Aleco, through the provincial government of Albay, entered into a contract with the National Power Corp. (Napocor) for its “operation and maintenance” in an effort to avoid total bankruptcy.

He said that with Napocor getting impressive rehabilitation for Aleco, its board suddenly terminated the contract so it could harvest the gains.

In a privilege speech he recently delivered in Congress, Bichara exposed Aleco’s ills and how these continue to affect its 250,000 consumers. He said a congressional inquiry is forthcoming for Aleco.

source: Manila Times (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/27272-energy-board-declines-to-grant-power-rate-increase-for-albay)

Just a question...what are these buses doing parked on Landco? I thought the new Terminal was specifically built to accommodate these buses?

They are chartered buses from Educational Tours that make the mall one of their "educational" stops.:)

They are chartered buses from Educational Tours that make the mall one of their "educational" stops.:)

Oh ok, thanks for clearing that up, Adopted! :)

ALBAY DAILY QUIZ

Question: What do the Albay town of Tiwi and the Camarines Sur town of Ocampo have in common?

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Libon/35221_1453613174976_1072686185_1317914_7408435_n-2.jpg

source: Libon @ FB (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1317914&fbid=1453613174976&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=100000934938321&id=1072686185)

siram sana kaini.panamit....

nagutom ako bigla.PANO ANG MGA LUTO DIGDI SA MANILA, DAE MAN MASIRAM.
IBA TALAGA AN LUTO KAN MGA BICOLANO, NARUMDUMAN KO PAGNALUTO ANG KATAID MI SA HARONG.... PARONG-PARONG KO AN HAMOT KAN LAING NA INI.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Libon/34783_1453613014972_1072686185_1317913_1320498_n.jpg

source: Libon@FB (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1317913&fbid=1453613014972&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=100000934938321&id=1072686185)

^^
Masiramun man nanggad! Ano na ngani an apod sa sira' na pigagamit sa picadillo? Nalingawan ko na.
English: It's really delicious. What is the name of the fish used in the dish "picadillo" ? I've forgotten what it's called.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Guinobatan/guinobatan_church_georgegubat.jpg

by George Gubat (http://wowlegazpi.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/guinobatan_church_georgegubat.jpg)

^^
Masiramun man nanggad! Ano na ngani an apod sa sira' na pigagamit sa picadillo? Nalingawan ko na.
English: It's really delicious. What is the name of the fish used in the dish "picadillo" ? I've forgotten what it's called.

doc, looks like "tilapia" to me...

I think that's Mt. Asog/Iriga... and if so, the lake is definitely Bato! hehe!

@aidz, you are right!

doc, looks like "tilapia" to me...

^^

Thanks Kiasog - Tilapia palan. :)

Legazpi at sunset, with lights beginning to be switched on:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/18552_277945703221_607368221_4608067_7620836_n.jpg

by : ababaldo

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Guinobatan/guinobatan_church_georgegubat.jpg

by George Gubat (http://wowlegazpi.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/guinobatan_church_georgegubat.jpg)

:), thats guinobatan church.. My mom was from Guino..

http://wowlegazpi.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/guinobatan_church_sherwinm.jpg

:pepper:

Correct Yranoa! That was the easy part...now try to answer the QUIZ! :tongue2:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Guinobatan/guinobatan_church_georgegubat.jpg

by George Gubat (http://wowlegazpi.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/guinobatan_church_georgegubat.jpg)
st gregory church?

ALBAY DAILY QUIZ

Question: What do the Albay town of Tiwi and the Camarines Sur town of Ocampo have in common?

answer: surnames deeply rooted from these towns start with letter C

answer: surnames deeply rooted from these towns start with letter C

possibly...but that's not the answer I'm looking for - have another guess!:D
I warned you the second question was gonna be harder!
The answer will be revealed tomorrow - if no one has answered it by then!

@ Brandon it's Guinobatan church, answered by Ynaroa

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/images-1-1.jpg

source: Panoramio

by MB Mamansag
source: PIA (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100929.htm&no=A2&r=&y=&mo=)
Legazpi City (29 September) -- The International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS) - Bicol Chapter and Bicol University jointly host the 10th National Congress on September 28 to 30, 2010 at Bicol University Amphitheater here to provide an avenue to discuss updates on emerging trends, issues and directions in agriculture to help build more resilient communities in the country.
The conference evolves on the theme "Resilient Communities through Agriculture" with five sub-themes; namely, climate change adaptation for sustainable agriculture, ensuring food safety, sustainable management of bio-resources, agri-entrepreneurship for productivity and efficiency and community empowerment.
This year's congress aims: to (1) encourage and create awareness of the people on climate change and its possible impacts to the various aspects of agriculture; (2) share experiences and exchange current information on technological advancement as well as on implementation of innovative development and adaptation programs in response to climate change; and (3) discuss the role of agriculture in building resilient communities to climate change and natural disasters.
Three plenary lectures will be delivered by Mr. Alejo N. Balaguer of Department Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas, Director of Bicol University Research and Development Center (BURDC) and Dr. Nena O. Espiritu, professor at the College of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).
Parallel sessions will follow where over 90 papers revolving around the congress theme will be presented. In addition, there will be poster presentations and an educational tour on the third day which will give the participants and first-time travelers to Albay a chance to see tourist sites and local products the province has to offer. Business meeting of the members of ISSAAS - Philippines and oath taking of new members and officers will also be conducted.
This congress will be participated in by researchers, practitioners and development/extension workers from government agencies, non-government organizations and private sectors, academicians and teachers from various higher learning institutions, and students from the different provinces of the country. (BURDC/PIA) [top]

By Tarra Quismundo
Central Luzon Desk
First Posted 04:47:00 09/27/2010

Filed Under: Governance, Local authorities
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO—Looking for good governance models?

Try looking at this Pampanga capital and 33 other local governments that are doing a quiet kind of revolution in the last seven years.

Their common tool comes in the Performance Governance System (PGS), which makes local government an efficient service organization. PGS, Philippine style, also taps civil society and communities in decision-making.

In the Harvard University-designed PGS, everything such as vision, mission, goals and objectives is measured using the “balanced scorecard.”

“We have strategies for the changes we want to make, baseline data and targets. We perform our roles according to our respective scorecards,” Mayor Oscar Rodriguez said. “It’s a systematic sort of people power by the public and private sectors.”

The beauty of having the scorecard, he said, is that “you don’t have to tell department heads and employees what to do all the time because they’re guided by the scorecards.”

Leaders, he said, come in to bring in political will in such efforts as stopping corruption and raising taxes to improve the quality of life and restore hope.

With five years of experience in using the PGS, the city government was inducted to the “Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy” on Sept. 22.

The award validates that the city government is a top-performing organization, said Jesus Estanislao, founding chair and president of the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA).

The ISA introduced the practice of PGS initially to eight cities, including Iloilo, the first Philippine city to qualify for the hall of fame.

The experience is not unique to the City of San Fernando. The initial “dream cities”—Calbayog, Iloilo, Marikina, Naga, San Fernando (La Union), Sorsogon and Tagbilaran—have success stories to share.

The ISA also cited the following local governments as PGS partners: Sorsogon (city and province), Iriga, Tagaytay, Balanga, Bani, Bayawan, Cebu, Dumaguete, Tangub, Tacurong, Toledo, Dagupan, Ligao, Panabo, Tuguegarao, Escalante, Masbate, Sagay, Santiago, Isabela, Legazpi, Tabaco, Dipolog, Talisay and Santa Fe.

The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP), which Rodriguez heads, wants to be initiated into the PGS, said Estanislao.

“It will be good for the entire country if the 123 cities that host 40 million Filipinos would have the kind of the process that San Fernando went through,” said Alaminos City Mayor Hernani Braganza, LCP secretary-genera

source: Inquirer.net (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100927-294527/34-LGUs-show-way-to-good-governance)

Hello everybody! Marhay na Albay! It's nice to be back in this thread! Been just an occasional observer thiese past few months!

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BY: Lakadbulan (http://media.photobucket.com/image/tabaco%20city/lakadbulan/coffee%20table%20book/page05mainpiccityhall.jpg?o=15)

magayun baga an city hall ninda?
isn't their city hall nice?

possibly...but that's not the answer I'm looking for - have another guess!:D
I warned you the second question was gonna be harder!
The answer will be revealed tomorrow - if no one has answered it by then!

@ Brandon it's Guinobatan church, answered by Ynaroa

Can't resist answering your question. Hmm, they both have 25 barangays?

Can't resist answering your question. Hmm, they both have 25 barangays?

nope...that would have been too obvious - but keep guessing, the answer will be revealed shortly ! :D

Reminder: Legazpeeps and Albayerz - we are fast approaching Thread 35!! :banana::banana:

Would anyone like to volunteer in designing the next opening banner?
Be brave & be bold! :cheers:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e59/myfotos12/Photographs/TabacoChurch2.jpg

source: myfotos12 (http://media.photobucket.com/image/tabaco/myfotos12/Photographs/TabacoChurch2.jpg?o=71)

nope...that would have been too obvious - but keep guessing, the answer will be revealed shortly ! :D

ceramic industry?

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/TABACO/images-5-1.jpg

souce: gobicol.com

nope...that would have been too obvious - but keep guessing, the answer will be revealed shortly ! :D

Halo-Halo?

I dont have a clue... :D theyre both in bicol :lol: hahaha

Dios Marhay na Albay Saindo Gabos!
:pepper:
:pepper:
:pepper:

Both Tiwi and Ocampo lies along New Albay-Camsur Highway

source: (http://wowlegazpi.com/2009/03/04/new-albay-camsur-highway-completed/)

ceramic industry?

Marhay na Albay!
Good morning!
The correct answer is...

ALBAY DAILY QUIZ

Question: What do the Albay town of Tiwi and the Camarines Sur town of Ocampo have in common?

Answer: Although the "Partido" sub-dialect of Bikol is more commonly associated with eastern Camarines Sur, it is also spoken in one Albay town and that is...Tiwi! :banana:

source: Malcolm Mintz

OT,@yranoa, ikaw ba yung new admin ng Daraga FB page?

Marhay na Albay!
Good morning!
The correct answer is...



Answer: Although the "Partido" sub-dialect of Bikol is more commonly associated with eastern Camarines Sur, it is also spoken in one Albay town and that is...Tiwi! :banana:

source: Malcolm Mintz

i see, thanks for the info... :)
goodmorning people!

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:):):)

Marhay na Albay!
Good morning!
The correct answer is...



Answer: Although the "Partido" sub-dialect of Bikol is more commonly associated with eastern Camarines Sur, it is also spoken in one Albay town and that is...Tiwi! :banana:

source: Malcolm Mintz

Ok. Thanks for the info. I thought the dialect of Tiwi was more associated with the sub-dialect of the first District of Albay. Next trivia please. :lol:

^^Thanks Denz, Misibis is really scenic - I want one of those cottages for myself! :lol:

OT,@yranoa, ikaw ba yung new admin ng Daraga FB page?


:okay:
:)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/TABACO/3512962.jpg

by wengengelgau (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/3512962)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/TABACO/21962576.jpg

by oataracms (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/21962576)

I think, this part of tabaco city was not harmed during the world war 2 bombings..?

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/TABACO/21962752.jpg

by oataracms (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/21962576)

Kahit ang Tabaco church wala ako nakitang traces ng war...

^^Yes, I think you're right...and this old house looks like a "survivor":

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/TABACO/28688706.jpg

Let's hope it doesn't get the "cement over treatment" soon. :nuts::nuts:

source: oataracms

Reporting for work na ko people, see yah then during 'petikz' momment, :D :D

:pepper:

I think, this part of tabaco city was not harmed during the world war 2 bombings..?

PArtido Area used to be a part of Albay Partido de Ibalong

Earlier Camalig and Libon (and Bikol Peninsula) used to be a part of Tierra de Camarines. Camarines name actually was derived from Camalig.

"Known centuries ago as the Tierra de Camarines, the province is distinctly Spanish-founded settlement. Its name having been derived from 32 "camaronchones" or "camarines", a Spanish word for "kamalig" referring to small nipa or bamboo-made huts by the natives. "

In 1574, Governor General Guido de Lavezarez referred Camarines Sur to the King of Spain as Los Camarines, after the abundance of camarins-rice granaries - which were conspicuous features of the area.
Spanish colonizers later subjugated its people and denominated the area into two distinct aggrupations. The southern portion comprising the area south of the present town of Camalig (in Albay), Sorsogon, the islands of Masbate and Catanduanes, and the area, which is now Partido in present day, then called “Partido de Ibalon”. The northern, upper portion, which included from the present day Camalig town in Albay, and all towns of Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte, was called “Partido de Camarines”.
Partido de Camarines was partitioned into Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte in 1829, and thereafter underwent fusion, annexations and re-partitions until March 19, 1919 when two provinces, jointly called Ambos Camarines, were finally separated with their present boundaries by decree of the First Philippine Legislature. "

Taken from Bicol History from the old Spanish Archives.

Marhay na Albay!
Good morning!
The correct answer is...



Answer: Although the "Partido" sub-dialect of Bikol is more commonly associated with eastern Camarines Sur, it is also spoken in one Albay town and that is...Tiwi! :banana:

source: Malcolm Mintz

now i know...Maray na Albay sa gabos!

Kahit ang Tabaco church wala ako nakitang traces ng war...

baka hindi nakita ng mga hapon...maliliit kasi mata..hehe

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/TABACO/3512962.jpg

by wengengelgau (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/3512962)




I think, this picture was taken at casa eugenia hotel...:):):)

I think, this picture was taken at casa eugenia hotel...:):):)

Correct! :banana:

@Brandon -During the "liberation" of Albay, the Americans landed at Legazpi Port and bombed Legazpi...kaya sila an nagrabe....

they also bombed the roof of Daraga Church btw....

on the other hand, Tabaco was mostly spared the heavy bombardment.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/TABACO/28688694.jpg

by Drew Gonzales (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/28688694)

Correct! :banana:

@Brandon -During the "liberation" of Albay, the Americans landed at Legazpi Port and bombed Legazpi...kaya sila an nagrabe....

they also bombed the roof of Daraga Church btw....

on the other hand, Tabaco was mostly spared the heavy bombardment.

nice..this is educational!

Old Image of Tabaco Public Market

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/oldpicoftabacopublicmarket.jpg

a landmark put to ashes...:ohno:

source: Tabaco Albay (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000137953614&v=photos&viewas=100001479062807#!/photo.php?pid=344670&fbid=146668108686322&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=100000137953614&id=100000294025949)

^^

Thanks Kiasog - Tilapia palan. :)

Legazpi at sunset, with lights beginning to be switched on:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/18552_277945703221_607368221_4608067_7620836_n.jpg

by : ababaldo

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/TABACO/3512962.jpg

by wengengelgau (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/3512962)

ang gaganda pala ng ciudad sa Albay eh...

LCC Mall Bridgeway

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/22035_1173001967034_1287584604_30409479_6031758_n-1.jpg

source: Tabaco Albay (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000137953614&v=photos&viewas=100001479062807#!/photo.php?pid=30409479&fbid=1173001967034&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=100000137953614&id=1287584604)

WOW! :DDGood timming, KATRINA HALILI is here @LCC mall Legazpi together with marco alacaraz and daniel matzunaga of GMA-7.. Oh, only to announce that they'll be having a show this evening @ embarcadero de legazpi!
:nuts: :nuts: :nuts:
i'll post the photos later :D :D
happy lunch time guys!

ang gaganda pala ng ciudad sa Albay eh...

you're perfectly right:banana:......Gayon sana sa mata,sana igwa man aerial view an ligao city proper with mayon in the background arog sa tabaco city...calling the attention of some kodakero ng ligao city,sana may magpost!!!:banana:

you're perfectly right:banana:......Gayon sana sa mata,sana igwa man aerial view an ligao city proper with mayon in the background arog sa tabaco city...calling the attention of some kodakero ng ligao city,sana may magpost!!!:banana:

Aerial view of Legazpi City

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/45844_1560812017491_1151015106_2546933_2750264_n.jpg

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/45844_1560811977490_1151015106_2546932_6998936_n.jpg

Photos by Bert Recamunda

...and coupled with these developments? siram sana!!!

:okay: yes brandon, wag lang lagyan ng isa pang boulevard and kung di maiwasan wag sana mismo sa shoreline iconstruct mga 30 meters or more inland from the shoreline... A good example is the Bagasbas Beach in Daet, CamNorte...

Like this one:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tXfVVQEuhko/SL47foMc2NI/AAAAAAAAC8E/vQeN_GPmD08/s400/bagasbas.JPG

nyan parang ganito...imagine kun arog kaini ang beachfront dyan sa legazpi? diba ang ganda!:banana:

...and coupled with these developments? siram sana!!!

mas masiram magkaon ta odto na baga kaya hahaha!!!:nuts:...wow na wow na ang albay:banana:

doc, looks like "tilapia" to me...

^^

Thanks Kiasog - Tilapia palan. :)



by : ababaldo



During the old times, the fishes that are usually used for picadillo are "bataway" and "small karpa". Bataway is readily available in Albay mostly coming from Pio Duran. In Naga, since it's landlock, they normally use small carp which are abundant in the lakes. These days however, with the ploriferation of cultured tilapia, it is now the most popular. By the way, the small bataway is the one used for making "kuyog".

I doubt though if the one shown in the picture is a picadillong tilapia. It looks more like paksiw na dalagang bukid. Picadillo has pechay, tomatoes, ginger, onion cooked in coconut milk together with the fish. In the Tagalog region, it is called by another name which I can't remember right now.

Saint Louise de Marillac School, City of Tabaco

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^ WoW Albay!

PArtido Area used to be a part of Albay Partido de Ibalong

Earlier Camalig and Libon (and Bikol Peninsula) used to be a part of Tierra de Camarines. Camarines name actually was derived from Camalig.

"Known centuries ago as the Tierra de Camarines, the province is distinctly Spanish-founded settlement. Its name having been derived from 32 "camaronchones" or "camarines", a Spanish word for "kamalig" referring to small nipa or bamboo-made huts by the natives. "

In 1574, Governor General Guido de Lavezarez referred Camarines Sur to the King of Spain as Los Camarines, after the abundance of camarins-rice granaries - which were conspicuous features of the area.
Spanish colonizers later subjugated its people and denominated the area into two distinct aggrupations. The southern portion comprising the area south of the present town of Camalig (in Albay), Sorsogon, the islands of Masbate and Catanduanes, and the area, which is now Partido in present day, then called “Partido de Ibalon”. The northern, upper portion, which included from the present day Camalig town in Albay, and all towns of Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte, was called “Partido de Camarines”.
Partido de Camarines was partitioned into Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte in 1829, and thereafter underwent fusion, annexations and re-partitions until March 19, 1919 when two provinces, jointly called Ambos Camarines, were finally separated with their present boundaries by decree of the First Philippine Legislature. "

Taken from Bicol History from the old Spanish Archives.



I wonder what the reasons were for the unequal subdivision of Ambos Camarines where Sur got a much bigger share compared to Norte. I don't want to venture into a guess.

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NATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN UP... Coastal clean up activities in Brgy. Puro, Legazpi City. Other agencies who joined the clean up were assigned in different municipalities of the province of Albay. Civic Organization who joined the said activities are: (Rotary Clubs, Kabalikat Civicom, Earthsavers, Youth for Christ, Ako Bicol, Bicol Scuba Divers etc) and government agencies, provincial employees, barangay councils, PAF, Phil Army, Phil Navy NAVFORSOL, Coast Guard, DENR-EMB, schools-from prep (St Agnes Academy) to universities and colleges, held last Saturday Sept. 25. (Rey Nasol, with Contributed courtesy of Jojo Elvira, Provincial Agriculture Rehabilitation Officer, and PIA)

Old Image of Tabaco Public Market

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac102/kliens20/oldpicoftabacopublicmarket.jpg

a landmark put to ashes...:ohno:

source: Tabaco Albay (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000137953614&v=photos&viewas=100001479062807#!/photo.php?pid=344670&fbid=146668108686322&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=100000137953614&id=100000294025949)


This picture must have been taken sometime in the midsixties during the inauguration of the original Tabaco supermarket. From then on it has been burned a thousand times. :lol: I wonder what the reasons were.

^^
Masiramun man nanggad! Ano na ngani an apod sa sira' na pigagamit sa picadillo? Nalingawan ko na.
English: It's really delicious. What is the name of the fish used in the dish "picadillo" ? I've forgotten what it's called.

maski ano pwd man po arog kan turingan, buraw, lordeste, asin iba pang darakulang sira etc...saka mas masiram lalo na pag gulay na pechay kaubay...hay MASIRAMON man!!!

This picture must have been taken sometime in the midsixties during the inauguration of the original Tabaco supermarket. From then on it has been burned a thousand times. :lol: I wonder what the reasons were.

Huwah di nga totoo po ba o joke mo lang?:nuts:

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http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/IMG_6653.jpg

NATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN UP... Coastal clean up activities in Brgy. Puro, Legazpi City. Other agencies who joined the clean up were assigned in different municipalities of the province of Albay. Civic Organization who joined the said activities are: (Rotary Clubs, Kabalikat Civicom, Earthsavers, Youth for Christ, Ako Bicol, Bicol Scuba Divers etc) and government agencies, provincial employees, barangay councils, PAF, Phil Army, Phil Navy NAVFORSOL, Coast Guard, DENR-EMB, schools-from prep (St Agnes Academy) to universities and colleges, held last Saturday Sept. 25. (Rey Nasol, with Contributed courtesy of Jojo Elvira, Provincial Agriculture Rehabilitation Officer, and PIA)

nyan arog dapat k'ni!!!:cheers::cheers:

tapos mag kaag na sinda dyan ki baywatch

maski ano pwd man po arog kan turingan, buraw, lordeste, asin iba pang darakulang sira etc...saka mas masiram lalo na pag gulay na pechay kaubay...hay MASIRAMON man!!!

Tama na bata dai pa ako nagkakakan....hay...maka kaon na nguna daw..bak may pikadilio.....:):):)

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/IMG_6664.jpg
http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/IMG_6652.jpg
http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b412/denz161/IMG_6653.jpg

NATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN UP... Coastal clean up activities in Brgy. Puro, Legazpi City. Other agencies who joined the clean up were assigned in different municipalities of the province of Albay. Civic Organization who joined the said activities are: (Rotary Clubs, Kabalikat Civicom, Earthsavers, Youth for Christ, Ako Bicol, Bicol Scuba Divers etc) and government agencies, provincial employees, barangay councils, PAF, Phil Army, Phil Navy NAVFORSOL, Coast Guard, DENR-EMB, schools-from prep (St Agnes Academy) to universities and colleges, held last Saturday Sept. 25. (Rey Nasol, with Contributed courtesy of Jojo Elvira, Provincial Agriculture Rehabilitation Officer, and PIA)

nice...sana pati mga residente na mga taga brgy. puro magtagalinig man pirme dyan...napansin ko lang kaya kada pirme pagbisita dyan mdyo bako malinig ang boulevard saka dakol na mga paraboyong an nyaon pag banggi grupo nagtataragay gari bako man po magayon paghilingon...

Tama na bata dai pa ako nagkakakan....hay...maka kaon na nguna daw..bak may pikadilio.....:):):)

hahah remati gari nalampasan kana ki pagkaon pasma abutan mo kaan...mataririk na ang mga mata mo kaiyan denz parang arog kaini --> :nuts::nuts::nuts: joke po...

^ yup dapat mananggad igwa ki partisipasyon kan mga mismong residente...mas magayunon pa ang boulevard pagka malinigon ang dagat ta dyan!...

hahah remati gari nalampasan kana ki pagkaon pasma abutan mo kaan...mataririk na ang mga mata mo kaiyan denz parang arog kaini --> :nuts::nuts::nuts: joke po...

haha...matud ba iyan? ako tubig lang katapat pag abo ko magkaon sa udto buda mag diner...hehe...buda diit na kamote.

haha...matud ba iyan? ako tubig lang katapat pag abo ko magkaon sa udto buda mag diner...hehe...buda diit na kamote.

eu padi ruluwas na pati dila ta gusto na magkakan kaso libong na ta nagtataririk na an mga mata sa gutom hahahah...arog kaan an nalipasan ki gutom...maurag an kamote padi ta magabat sa tulak pero pag nag atot hahaha inda sana kung ano an paraong jokeeee...hahahahah

LCC Mall Bridgeway

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source: Tabaco Albay (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000137953614&v=photos&viewas=100001479062807#!/photo.php?pid=30409479&fbid=1173001967034&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=100000137953614&id=1287584604)

I'm amused with still the presence of those sikad-sikad with the big tires used for the ordinary bicycles in old times. The most famous bicycle brands then was callet "SONNET". There was also the "FUJI" brand.

EMBARCADERO DE LEGAZPI Celebrates IBALONG FESTIVAL 2010! Catch KAPUSO Stars Geoff
Eigenmann, Glaiza De Castro, Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Marco
Alcaraz, Daniel Matsunaga, and Katrina Halili later @ 6pm! (Oct 1, 2010)
:nuts::nuts::nuts::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Huwah di nga totoo po ba o joke mo lang?:nuts:


I actually lost count as to how many times the Tabaco Market was burned. 4 or 5 times?

^gari bagang si katrina halili lang ang kabisado ko na pangaran dyan na artista ah...hehehe

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EMBARCADERO DE LEGAZPI Celebrates IBALONG FESTIVAL 2010! Catch KAPUSO Stars Geoff
Eigenmann, Glaiza De Castro, Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Marco
Alcaraz, Daniel Matsunaga, and Katrina Halili later @ 6pm! (Oct 1, 2010)
:nuts::nuts::nuts::banana::banana::banana::banana:

uni su photos ni daniel matsunaga buda marco alcaraz kasubago sa LCC FOOD COURT. Dai nagpahiling si ms. KATRINA HALILI.. Tsk!
:nuts: :nuts: :nuts:

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View of Albay Gulf from Manito

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uni su photos ni daniel matsunaga buda marco alcaraz kasubago sa LCC FOOD COURT. Dai nagpahiling si ms. KRISTINA HALILI.. Tsk!
:nuts: :nuts: :nuts:

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hahahaha..mukhang nakipagsiksikan ka dyan.....tnx for the pics..:):)
:banana::banana:

View of Albay Gulf from Manito

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nice view...taga manito ka ba kliens?

view of Mayon from Manito

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nice view...taga manito ka ba kliens?

bako po taga kadlagan man ako kan albay joke:lol: mnsan tga tabaco,taga malilipot, taga legazpi buda taga ligao...NPA heheh

^hehehe...

hahahaha..mukhang nakipagsiksikan ka dyan.....tnx for the pics..:):)
:banana::banana:
:okay:

:lol: timming kasubago ma lunch ako, su sabe sabe masakat daa si katrina, uyan na duwa lang nagpahiling.. :)

AboitizPower Corp., the Aboitiz family’s holding firm for investments in power utilities, has announced that it is already supplying clean energy to San Fernando Electric Light and Power Co.

AboitizPower said it started supplying San Fernando Electric in Pampanga with power from its Tiwi and MakBan geothermal facilities in Bicol and Laguna, respectively, on Sept. 26.

San Fernando Electric will have AboitizPower as its exclusive energy supplier until Dec. 25, 2012, AboitizPower said in a statement.

“We buy power at a cheaper price and the customer pays less because there is no value-added tax imposed on renewables," Antonio de Leon, senior vice president of San Fernando Electric, said in the statement.

“The world also wins because of smaller carbon footprint from geothermal energy," he added.

“We believe that as a distribution utility, it is our primary duty to serve our customers well and at the same time to treat our environment well," said Michael Escaler, president of San Fernando Electric.

“By going green, we achieve both goals simultaneously," he said.

The maximum demand under the contract is expected to reach from 70 megawatts (MW) to 90 MW, AboitizPower said. —JE/VS, GMANews.TV

:okay:

:lol: timming kasubago ma lunch ako, su sabe sabe masakat daa si katrina, uyan na duwa lang nagpahiling.. :)

tnx padi sa pics, atyan pa po sa EM makisuksukan ka pa halaton mi an pics heheheh...

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Cloud Formation

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ganda white sand ata ah...

view of Mayon from Polangui

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Aerial view of Sto. Domingo

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view of Mayon from San Miguel island

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tnx padi sa pics, atyan pa po sa EM makisuksukan ka pa halaton mi an pics heheheh...

salamat man padi, pero dai ako makakaduman sa EM ta may OT kami atsan...:ohno: sayang...

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gusto ko itong pix na ito..thanks for sharing kliens:cheers:

salamat man padi, pero dai ako makakaduman sa EM ta may OT kami atsan...:ohno: sayang...

ah oki lang padi no problem...