Legazpi, Ligao and Tabaco Cities, and Albay Province [Archive] - Page 124

Brandon32

October 17th, 2010, 02:34 AM

‘Mabuhay! Welcome to Fantasy Island!’—my Amazing Race Asia spiel (http://http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/sundaylifestyle/sundaylifestyle/view/20101017-298101/Mabuhay-Welcome-to-Fantasy-Islandmy-Amazing-Race-Asia-spiel)

By Tessa Prieto-Valdes
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DateFirst Posted 22:05:00 10/17/2010

Mabuhay! Welcome to Fantasy Island!’—my Amazing Race Asia spielBuilding homes and banking relationships‘There is no hole too deep, where God is not deeper still’ Lifestyle Most Read RSS Close this In my abaca costume, I’m sure I looked more festive than the show’s dashing host, Allan Wu
KEEPING A SECRET from my hubby Dennis was not as difficult as I thought. In fact, it would have been more challenging to have an affair here in our small city, where everyone knows one other and gossip moves faster than news.

Fortunately for hubby, my secret was just to fly to Legaspi City last June and head to the beautiful island resort, Misibis Bay, to be Amazing Race Asia’s official pit stop greeter for their Philippine leg. Unfortunately for Dennis, the contract had a strict zip- your-mouth-shut clause, so I had to keep even him in the dark.

The episode airs on Oct. 21, 9 p.m. on AXN, so tune in to watch me say the immortal words, “Mabuhay! Welcome to Fantasy Island.”

Misibis Bay is truly a fantasy island. Accredited as one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the resort combines Filipino charm and hospitality with world-class amenities. Coming to Misibis Bay beats other going to world-famous beaches like Bali or the Maldives. (Call 02-661-8888 02-661-8888, e-mail reservations@misibisbay.com, and visit www.misibisbay.com to find out more about this patch of paradise.)

Beautiful Legaspi City

Michael McKay, Amazing Race Asia’s executive producer, chose Legaspi when he fell in love with the beauty of the region, especially because of the majestic backdrop of Mayon Volcano. Together with Legaspi Mayor Noel Rosal, Misibis Bay chairman Zaldy Co and GM Ian Varona, and Atty. Ronald Ang of Sunwest, the group put together a show that would highlight the beauty of the country for the show’s worldwide viewers.

Amazing Race Asia’s upcoming pit stop this Thursday also promises lots of unexpected surprises. This episode promises lots of laughter and wacky moments, as the madcap personalities continue their Asia-wide quest for glory.

For the show, fashion designer Edwin Tan created a costume for me fashioned from abaca, a product of Albay. I’m sure I looked more festive than the show’s dashing host, Allan Wu.

Both of us were stationed in Misibis Bay’s EcoPark, waiting in the amphitheater for the teams to complete their tasks and arrive. Among the more unusual tasks were dressing up as an Ibalong and doing a native dance, and pig wrestling at the world-famous Cagsawa Ruins.

Rich Herrera and Rich Hardin of Team Philippines opted to do the “pig challenge,” so they were covered with mud and smelled funny upon arrival. It’s a good thing TVs don’t have scratch-and-sniff panels.

This is really nice..Maray na Albay mga tugang!

Brandon32

October 17th, 2010, 02:46 AM

Last 8 posts, thread 36 na! So pangmayaman na banner jan iprepare na!

hehehe...sa iling ko lang may na prepare na si dx na magayunon na banner para sa bagong thread:cheers:

sherwinm26

October 17th, 2010, 02:47 AM

Grand opening of Mango last October 10, 2010 at Embarcadero de Legazpi.

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October 17th, 2010, 02:49 AM

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October 17th, 2010, 02:50 AM

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October 17th, 2010, 03:07 AM

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October 17th, 2010, 03:08 AM

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sherwinm26

October 17th, 2010, 03:08 AM

next thread please!

Brandon32

October 17th, 2010, 03:19 AM

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drfeelgood17

October 17th, 2010, 03:51 AM

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WELCOME TO THREAD 36!! :banana::banana::cheers:

Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 05:58 AM

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Manoy Kano & Manay Del Marbellas' home

Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 06:12 AM

Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 06:31 AM

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aidz

October 17th, 2010, 06:51 AM

^^ nice! maurag si harong ninda! :D
matibay man yan para sa mga bagyo kaya tamang tama ang itsura... :D
mayong atop na lalayugun! :D
congrats sa bagong thread! mabuhay!

yvette29

October 17th, 2010, 07:00 AM

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AMAZINGLY, UNIQUE SHAPE OF A HOME OF MR. & MRS. LEONARDO MARBELLA

the BEST! :)

yvette29

October 17th, 2010, 07:06 AM

dante, villahermosa is in Daraga right? where's Danlog? :)

yvette29

October 17th, 2010, 07:30 AM

yranoa

October 17th, 2010, 07:43 AM

AH-YEAH!
:dance:
THREAD 36!
:dance:
CONGRATZ!
:dance:

william :D

October 17th, 2010, 09:30 AM

:cheers1::cheers1::cheers1::cheers1::cheers1::cheers1::rock::rock::rock::rock:

watta view!!!^^ ang ganda nung mt.mayon!!!

congratz LEGAZPI for the new thread!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 10:45 AM

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Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 10:50 AM

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Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 10:54 AM

dante, villahermosa is in Daraga right? where's Danlog? :)

Danlog is the first barangay of the municipality of Pilar, Sorsosgon , tabi.

Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 10:58 AM

Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 11:05 AM

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Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 11:19 AM

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Are these bancas for rent at the basin someday? hhhhhhmmmmmmmmm, i like renting one for a thrill........

Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 11:29 AM

drfeelgood17

October 17th, 2010, 11:53 AM

drfeelgood17

October 17th, 2010, 11:55 AM

drfeelgood17

October 17th, 2010, 11:57 AM

Bikolanos Elated Over Trillanes Amnesty

Bikol News News
PNA
Sunday, October 17th, 2010
LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 12 -- Many Bikolanos welcomed the amnesty that President Benigno S. Aquino III granted to Senator Antonio Trillanes and the other soldiers involved in the Oakwood Mutiny in 2003, the Marine Standoff last Feb. 2006 and the Manila Peninsula Siege in Nov. 2007.

"Albayanos are now happy to see its biggest contribution to national leadership and to the task of nation building finally realize his potential. While there are four Bikolanos in the Senate, Trillanes solely represents Albay, Arroyo from Camsur and Honasan and Escudero from Sorsogon. Trillanes gives pride to Albay but more than that he will prove to be a big help to PNoy in leading the country," Albay governor Joey Salceda said Tuesday.

"The news spread like wild fire and we are happy both for our elected senator as well as thankful for our President," Romeo Echague, an ambulant market vendor in Daraga town said minutes after learning of the decision.

Similar sentiments were in the air in other places during a short round of random interviews, saying their votes will not be wasted and that the fellow Bikolano senator will finally be given a chance to serve Filipinos in the legislative department.

Major Harold Cabunoc, army spokesman of the 9th Infantry Division based in Pili, Camarines Sur, said in a telephone interview: "I personally welcome the amnesty to Senator Trillanes and the rest of those involved in the uprising because this signifies President Aquino's sincerity in implementing further reforms in the Armed Forces of the Philippines to better serve the people."

Cabunoc said that he is fully supportive of the policy of P-NOY. "If we [grant amnesty to] the rebels, how much more with an elected soldier? [The President] is in the best position to help the soldiers and now is the time to realize those reforms that he had been advocating way back prior to becoming the President. Now is the time and I hope he stands firm by his promise."

Tessa Lopez, the regional information officer of Bayan Bikol, said she also welcomed the development and added that "the amnesty must also be given to political prisoners who have languished behind bars for years already."

Lopez referred to the "Morong 43" who had been accused during the previous administration and are still facing uncertainties. (PNA)

source: vox Bicol (http://www.voxbikol.com/bikolnews/5104/bikolanos-elated-over-trillanes-amnesty)

drfeelgood17

October 17th, 2010, 12:23 PM

drfeelgood17

October 17th, 2010, 12:26 PM

Albay on Alert for Typhoon Juan

Bikol News Headlines News
PNA
Sunday, October 17th, 2010
LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 15- The Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council of Albay has advised all disaster managers down to the villages to be very vigilant against lahar flash floods, mudflows, storm surges and landslides as rains brought by tropical storm Juan started to pour Friday noon.

Albay Governor Joey Salceda said "since the disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies and the respective rescue and response teams are in place, all we have to do is to pray the Oratio Imperata, a very powerful prayer, so that 'Juan' would spare the province as well as the country."

"Before Juan entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), we were notified and updated by other international agencies. But, since it entered PAR and it became tropical storm Juan, our provincial DRR policy is to exclusively use the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather bulletins as basis for response," Salceda added.

Cedric Daep, head of the Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) said that "since Wednesday, the PDCC has been monitoring the evolving weather system even if preliminary track projections have central tendencies around Northern Luzon. And Governor Salceda, being the PDCC chairman, asked our people to be on alert at all times." (PNA)

source: voxbicol (http://www.voxbikol.com/bikolnews/5100/albay-alert-typhoon-juan)

drfeelgood17

October 17th, 2010, 12:30 PM

good news! i still think i'll have the job as a consultant of the congressman! yehey!!! :) that means, you can still send me your ideas or discuss them na lang here in this thread!

please send me your PREVIOUS messages regarding all your ideas (the mini-brt project, the new central business district in taysan/estanza) to further facilitate me with this. i'd also try to lobby your ideas to the LGU of Legazpi (my mom is a dep't head)... thanks...

please continue discussing about your ideas... :)

Yvette - what do you mean by "you still think you have a job"...have it confirmed asap! And negotiate a pay rise! Say you "add value" to the office! :lol:

Ok, I'll repost the suggestions when I have time - welcome back! :cheers:

drfeelgood17

October 17th, 2010, 12:41 PM

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Wonderful signage,,,,,,, i don't think so,,,,, all Guinobatenos, understand this,,,,,,,,,, curious lang po,,,,,,,,,!

Well, I noticed that there seems to be a trend for Spanish signage in Guinobatan, I remember seeing "Municipio de Guinobatan" on their LGU building, although perhaps that's more understandable if the building dates back from the Spanish era. In Spain, it's more likely to be called "Ayuntamiento de Guinobatan".

Most educated people would probably understand "potables" from its very similar English equivalent, and also "aguas". But it would be interesting to see if they take this further...plaza mayor de guinobatan...avenida de guinobatan....paseo de Mayon...montes de cocodrilo (Crocodile Hills)...

drfeelgood17

October 17th, 2010, 12:49 PM

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Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 12:50 PM

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Out of School Youths all over the country, took this morning the Accreditation & Equivalency Examination conducted by the DepEd, Bureau of Alternative Learning System at Daraga National High School,ten of them are from Barangay Nabasan and ate their lunch in our house, immediately , i interviewed them about this cave, at heto ang info :

Milaos Cave is the original name , as time passes by , some called them Naglaos Cave because of the flowing water from the Milaos River from Nabasan of Daraga to San Isidro of Jovellar .

When Anto, the informant , at the age of 16, with the community folks decided to enter and discover the cave , of being curious what's really could be found inside, using coleman and flashlights, they noted of the following:

Whirling pool at the middle of the cave with a depth of almost the tallest coconut tree;

Clear crystal water overflowing inside with almost one kilometer distance of the underground river;

Stalagmites and stalactites inside all over the cave, still untoched;

Fresh and chilly air inside the cave;

One hole at the above middle of the mountain gave a straight light inside the cave;

Riding in a banca in getting in, is impossible due to the small entrance gate and several difficult route, as obstacles ;

Wonderful and amazing shapes of the stalagmites and stalactites formed like, jars, lifesized human shaped stones, doors compared to that of a church;

Several different huged fish species inside the whirling pool;

Flock of bats

Rumor in the community; serpent as big as Anaconda;

Virgin vast forest around the cave

Baletes' around , served as the "malignos" central district

Presently, nobody dares to get inside , due to the laughing sounds heard before dawn.

Yon lang tabi, for now..................

Thanks to Anto, a resident informant.

drfeelgood17

October 17th, 2010, 12:52 PM

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drfeelgood17

October 17th, 2010, 12:57 PM

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October 17th, 2010, 01:02 PM

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Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 01:04 PM

Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 01:37 PM

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So artistic food stalls, meron train, softdrinks in can and an hamburger type ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
cocina de guinobatan, botelya de guinobatan and pandesal de guinobatan

.....................how about.............. pataranta de guinobatan!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brandon32

October 17th, 2010, 01:43 PM

Brandon32

October 17th, 2010, 01:54 PM

‘Mabuhay! Welcome to Fantasy Island!’—my Amazing Race Asia spiel (http://http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/sundaylifestyle/sundaylifestyle/view/20101017-298101/Mabuhay-Welcome-to-Fantasy-Islandmy-Amazing-Race-Asia-spiel)

By Tessa Prieto-Valdes
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DateFirst Posted 22:05:00 10/17/2010

‘Mabuhay! Welcome to Fantasy Island!’—my Amazing Race Asia spielBuilding homes and banking relationshipsBaguio for non-tourists: the bookshop, the garden-and that raisin bread Lifestyle Most Read RSS Close this In my abaca costume, I’m sure I looked more festive than the show’s dashing host, Allan Wu
KEEPING A SECRET from my hubby Dennis was not as difficult as I thought. In fact, it would have been more challenging to have an affair here in our small city, where everyone knows one other and gossip moves faster than news.

Fortunately for hubby, my secret was just to fly to Legaspi City last June and head to the beautiful island resort, Misibis Bay, to be Amazing Race Asia’s official pit stop greeter for their Philippine leg. Unfortunately for Dennis, the contract had a strict zip- your-mouth-shut clause, so I had to keep even him in the dark.

The episode airs on Oct. 21, 9 p.m. on AXN, so tune in to watch me say the immortal words, “Mabuhay! Welcome to Fantasy Island.”

Misibis Bay is truly a fantasy island. Accredited as one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the resort combines Filipino charm and hospitality with world-class amenities. Coming to Misibis Bay beats other going to world-famous beaches like Bali or the Maldives. (Call 02-661-8888 02-661-8888, e-mail reservations@misibisbay.com, and visit www.misibisbay.com to find out more about this patch of paradise.)

Beautiful Legaspi City

Michael McKay, Amazing Race Asia’s executive producer, chose Legaspi when he fell in love with the beauty of the region, especially because of the majestic backdrop of Mayon Volcano. Together with Legaspi Mayor Noel Rosal, Misibis Bay chairman Zaldy Co and GM Ian Varona, and Atty. Ronald Ang of Sunwest, the group put together a show that would highlight the beauty of the country for the show’s worldwide viewers.

Amazing Race Asia’s upcoming pit stop this Thursday also promises lots of unexpected surprises. This episode promises lots of laughter and wacky moments, as the madcap personalities continue their Asia-wide quest for glory.

For the show, fashion designer Edwin Tan created a costume for me fashioned from abaca, a product of Albay. I’m sure I looked more festive than the show’s dashing host, Allan Wu.

Both of us were stationed in Misibis Bay’s EcoPark, waiting in the amphitheater for the teams to complete their tasks and arrive. Among the more unusual tasks were dressing up as an Ibalong and doing a native dance, and pig wrestling at the world-famous Cagsawa Ruins.

Rich Herrera and Rich Hardin of Team Philippines opted to do the “pig challenge,” so they were covered with mud and smelled funny upon arrival. It’s a good thing TVs don’t have scratch-and-sniff panels.

Dante_54

October 17th, 2010, 02:16 PM

Nice photos, thanks Dante. Maray na Albay sa gabos!

Thanks po sir Brandon...................Marhay na Domingo po saindo mga SSC

forumers.............

ASENSO, ALBAY..........................ASENSO BICOLANDIA.......................

yvette29

October 17th, 2010, 03:17 PM

Yvette - what do you mean by "you still think you have a job"...have it confirmed asap! And negotiate a pay rise! Say you "add value" to the office! :lol:

Ok, I'll repost the suggestions when I have time - welcome back! :cheers:

oh... don't worry... i was just worrying coz my contract has not been signed yet... i've been telling his chief of staff that i've been doing his assignment/s already...

updates...

re replastering of daraga church: i'm now asking my ninong who's also a lawyer if we can file a petition for mandamus/injunction to order the stoppage of this project... i hope i succeed here...

some stuff i have to say...

i'm glad we have very good and very brilliant forumers here... it seems that everyone can actually contribute to the welfare of our province...

dante, you're a nice addition here. i love your photos and adventures... keep those things coming... we can actually add something to our tourism industry with you around... :) i'd be looking for legal ways in order to have your ideas get done and implemented... :)

Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 01:24 AM

oh... don't worry... i was just worrying coz my contract has not been signed yet... i've been telling his chief of staff that i've been doing his assignment/s already...

updates...

re replastering of daraga church: i'm now asking my ninong who's also a lawyer if we can file a petition for mandamus/injunction to order the stoppage of this project... i hope i succeed here...

some stuff i have to say...

i'm glad we have very good and very brilliant forumers here... it seems that everyone can actually contribute to the welfare of our province...

dante, you're a nice addition here. i love your photos and adventures... keep those things coming... we can actually add something to our tourism industry with you around... :) i'd be looking for legal ways in order to have your ideas get done and implemented... :)

Thanks doc, actually i've discussed these already with the administrator of Cagasawa on maintaining the cleanliness of that site, improved more, add facilities while our good governor announced here in Daraga, the Cagsawa Estate development, we do hope for more tourist development , we are really hungry for rapid development, that is why i kept on monitoring the BIA infra , southern barangays industrialization, the regional site 2 at villahermosa, housing projects at the relocation site out of the sprawling baldo 1 & 2 , old relocation site for almost 5,000 households at anislag, repainting of old daraga buildings , the road openings of the guicadale areas, waiting for the inflock of more food chains, which mang inasal will open soon, concreting of road overlay, road network and telecommunications upgrading, etc.

I myself kept on suggesting to relocate those houses at kimantong, coz, it only obstruct the real scenic view of the city proper, if Tagaytay city has the political will on urban planning, why daraga cant' do it, kasi it's more on politics behind these undertakings.

The punong barangay of Kimantong, my pamangkin, requested me to make a project proposal on the development of the Kimantong Skyline, creating a world class tourist spot, like of that in Baguio City and Cebu, Daraga has the potentials of making it , the best place for tourist and urban development due to the terrain and topographic location, bounded by its hills around.

In Cebu, there's a place for the wealthy one, the higher your house is ,the richer you are, overlooking Cebu Metropolitan areas.

Our good governor, resides already at Penafrancia, Daraga, out of his plan for Mega Daraga, soon, more development plans are already in the store for us.

Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 01:48 AM

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wala lang.....................di mapigil ang panggigigil sa pag pitik-

pitik,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, hehehehe

kahit sa palengke,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,bitbit ang camera................nakaka adik

mga friends .......... ang pag photoshots .................hala kayo mga

forumers..............di na yata 'to paaawat...........what a HOBBY, so

interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kaniguan78

October 18th, 2010, 01:52 AM

The Albay Weekend Test!

1) Oas is currently Albay's largest town/city in terms of land area. Before Oas, which was the largest? And why did it lose this status?

2) Where is the source of the Bicol River?

a) Mayon Volcano
b) Lake Buhi
c) a well at the back of the BU campus, hence the name "Bicol University"
d) Lake Bato
e) Busay Falls
f) Amater Spring Resort

3) Rapu-Rapu was formerly part of which town/city?

4) What numbers should replace the question marks?

21
18
33
10
63
54
99
?
30
27
42
?

Answers please! :banana:

1. Is it Ligao? It lost its status when some of its coastal barangays were merged with some barangays of Jovellar to create the Municipality of Pio Duran.

2. It would be D, Lake Bato although C, is an interesting choice. Haha

3. Prieto Diaz

4. Are these the number of barangays in each of the towns of Albay?

yranoa

October 18th, 2010, 03:34 AM

Brandon32

October 18th, 2010, 06:28 AM

Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 08:18 AM

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Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 08:35 AM

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Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 09:04 AM

Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 09:15 AM

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Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 09:24 AM

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Numerous pretty good looking mansions are being constructed here, higpit ng sekyu.....................

drfeelgood17

October 18th, 2010, 09:33 AM

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Kailan, kaya mawawala ang mga wires na yan, sagwang tingnan, ang gaganda
pa naman ng mga buildings... ....................I rather suggest to the city engineering office not to issue installation telecommunications permits, effective next year, dapat underground cables lahat, including ALECO wires.

^^@Yvette, I second Dante's suggestion, please take note and forward it to the relevant authorities. Although it might be costly in the short term, I think in the long run, installing underground cables would be much more cost-effective as ALECO won't need to keep repairing them each time they are battered by typhoons, which as we know visit this province rather often...kumusta man kamo dyan, marhay ta dai man gayud maagi diyan an bagyo....how are you all? It's good that the super typhoon looks like it will spare Bicol - am I right?

I don't recognise these streets, sain tabi ini? Which streets are these?

drfeelgood17

October 18th, 2010, 09:38 AM

drfeelgood17

October 18th, 2010, 09:41 AM

1. Is it Ligao? It lost its status when some of its coastal barangays were merged with some barangays of Jovellar to create the Municipality of Pio Duran.

2. It would be D, Lake Bato although C, is an interesting choice. Haha

3. Prieto Diaz

4. Are these the number of barangays in each of the towns of Albay?

3/4 @ Kaniguan! :banana::cheers:

Yes, Ligao lost several barangays when the new town of Pio Duran was created in 1963. Some were also taken from Guinobatan.

Looks like you're the winner so far since no one else attempted the questions! Come on everyone, they're easy....
clue: question 4 is not Albay or even Bicol-related, just a general number puzzle...any geniuses out there? :)

drfeelgood17

October 18th, 2010, 09:47 AM

After all his talk of zero casualties, no wonder Salceda is praying...I wouldn't want to be in his position:

http://joeyssalceda.wordpress.com/

Ora pro nobis...

Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 09:48 AM

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Mayor Gonzales, we SALUTE you...............gaganda nito!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 09:53 AM

After all his talk of zero casualties, no wonder Salceda is praying...I wouldn't want to be in his position:

http://joeyssalceda.wordpress.com/

Ora pro nobis...

Sabi Doc kan Bicolano Chinese when praying, instead of ora pro nobis, pa la leo pa , pa la leo pa ................amen......joke lang po ....... ............hehehehe.........wag kau galit akin.......baka lugi bisnis nyo.......

drfeelgood17

October 18th, 2010, 10:04 AM

Sabi Doc kan Bicolano Chinese when praying, instead of ora pro nobis, pa la leo pa , pa la leo pa ................amen......joke lang po ....... ............hehehehe.........wag kau galit akin.......baka lugi bisnis nyo.......

:lol: will they pray for the intercession of Sy so that SM City will finally put up shop here??

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Mayor Gonzales, we SALUTE you...............gaganda nito!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, neat and functional, is that Mt Masaraga just behind?

Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 10:08 AM

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Mt. Masaraga and the surrounding greeneries............these places should be maintained illegal logging free!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 10:09 AM

:lol: will they pray for the intercession of Sy so that SM City will finally put up shop here??

Yeah, neat and functional, is that Mt Masaraga just behind?

Yap, tabi Doc.

Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 10:17 AM

^^@Yvette, I second Dante's suggestion, please take note and forward it to the relevant authorities. Although it might be costly in the short term, I think in the long run, installing underground cables would be much more cost-effective as ALECO won't need to keep repairing them each time they are battered by typhoons, which as we know visit this province rather often...kumusta man kamo dyan, marhay ta dai man gayud maagi diyan an bagyo....how are you all? It's good that the super typhoon looks like it will spare Bicol - am I right?

I don't recognise these streets, sain tabi ini? Which streets are these?

F. Imperial Street corner Circumferential Road a meter away from the public market and a step away from Landco Business Park, tabi Doc.

[dx]

October 18th, 2010, 10:20 AM

Amazing Albay!

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

(Sorry late, :lol: )

Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 10:21 AM

Yap, tabi Doc.

No matter what they pray Doc, ........... Sy will surely put up SM after the completion of BIA..

drfeelgood17

October 18th, 2010, 10:23 AM

;65544537']Amazing Albay!

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

(Sorry late, :lol: )

Thanks Dex, great job, as ever! Better late than never....I like the individual postcards for each town/city! :okay:

[dx]

October 18th, 2010, 10:25 AM

Thanks Dex, great job, as ever! Better late than never....I like the individual postcards for each town/city! :okay:

Thanks, I wanted to highlight our 18 towns and cities :okay:

Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 10:25 AM

;65544537']Amazing Albay!

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

(Sorry late, :lol: )

Dx, ang ganda...................really amazing.......................................the whole Albays' municipalities and cities.......................LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 10:37 AM

Yap, tabi Doc.

No matter what they pray Doc, ........... Sy will surely put up SM after the completion of BIA..

Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 10:47 AM

oragon.com

October 18th, 2010, 11:31 AM

Highlands Legazpi to boost Albay's real estate business
(The Philippine Star) Updated October 18, 2010

MANILA, Philippines - Highlands Legazpi, a new real estate development in the Bicol Region, is expected to boost Albay’s property business. The people behind this development are steadfast in providing the much needed boost to help the economy of Legazpi city by developing real estate projects that will attract local and foreign investors to pump their money into the area.

According to Highlands Legazpi developer, Excore Inc. president Donnie Pile, Highlands Legazpi is just part of a big master plan for the whole Legazpi.

“Suncore (a partner company of Excore) believes that most of us especially tourists and investors check the developments of a city or province before they make a decision to see the place. Our goal is to provide the city will real estate projects that will raise the standard of residential development in Albay, thus, strengthening the tourism sector of the province,” Pile said.

Tourist arrivals in the country’s major destinations from January to May 2010 reached 3.65 million, an increase of 5.37 percent from a year ago level. The movement of foreign tourist in key areas expanded by 12.81 percent with Metro Manila as the leading destination.

For provincial tourist destination, reports released by the regional office of Department of Tourism in Legazpi City, showed that Albay with Legazpi City as the hub came next to Camarines Sur/Naga City with 107,871 tourist arrivals. The figure was 13 percent higher from a year ago level of 95,282.

The figures showed that Legazpi City has a huge growth potential in terms of attracting more tourists and possible investors to come and take a look at the city.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=621838&publicationSubCategoryId=66

oasnon

October 18th, 2010, 12:05 PM

^^@Yvette, I second Dante's suggestion, please take note and forward it to the relevant authorities. Although it might be costly in the short term, I think in the long run, installing underground cables would be much more cost-effective as ALECO won't need to keep repairing them each time they are battered by typhoons, which as we know visit this province rather often...kumusta man kamo dyan, marhay ta dai man gayud maagi diyan an bagyo....how are you all? It's good that the super typhoon looks like it will spare Bicol - am I right?

I don't recognise these streets, sain tabi ini? Which streets are these?

Digdi sa canada naka talbong gabos gabos na wires mapa electrical man or telecoms, great nEw thread.Marhay na aLbay sa gabos............

smb

October 18th, 2010, 01:52 PM

The Albay Weekend Test!

1) Oas is currently Albay's largest town/city in terms of land area. Before Oas, which was the largest? And why did it lose this status?

2) Where is the source of the Bicol River?

a) Mayon Volcano
b) Lake Buhi
c) a well at the back of the BU campus, hence the name "Bicol University"
d) Lake Bato
e) Busay Falls
f) Amater Spring Resort

3) Rapu-Rapu was formerly part of which town/city?

4) What numbers should replace the question marks?

21
18
33
10
63
54
99
? 30
30
27
42
? 12

Answers please! :banana:

1. Ligao
2. Can't decide b/w the two lakes
3. Don't know
4. 30 and 14

[dx]

October 18th, 2010, 02:18 PM

Dx, ang ganda...................really amazing.......................................the whole Albays' municipalities and cities.......................LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thaaaannnkkkksssss!! hehe

Credits to the various photographers!

ugbasnon

October 18th, 2010, 02:22 PM

CONGRATS TO THE NEW THREAD!

MARHAY NA ALBAY PO SA GABOS!

and CONGRATS also to the NEW CPA's special mention to Top 10 passers including from B.U. - Andrei Nico Laguna with 94.71 @ No. 5.

[dx]

October 18th, 2010, 02:22 PM

BU-CBEM flexes its muscles again! Congratulations!! :applause: :applause: :bow:

UP grad tops 3,973 CPA licensure exam passers (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/203719/up-grad-tops-73-cpa-licensure-exam-passers)
JERRIE M. ABELLA, GMANews.TV
10/18/2010 | 05:09 PM

A University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPD) graduate topped the over 3,900 passers of this year’s Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Monday. Of the 8,216 examinees, only 3,973 or roughly 48 percent passed the licensure exam given early this month in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Legazpi.

UP-Diliman graduate Raymund Siegfrid Li topped the successful examinees with 96.57 percent, followed by Alvin Jay Perdio of the Bataan Peninsula State-College-Balanga (96.29) and Solaida Lui, also of UPD (95.71).

Completing the top 10 are:

4. Alvin Lagrimas (Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Manila) – 94.86
Lean Jeff Magsombol (University of Santo Tomas) – 94.86

5. Erwin Borja (UPD) – 94.71
Andrei Nico Laguna (Bicol University) – 94.71
Jose Mari Punzalan (UPD) – 94.71

6. Leslie Anne Huang (UPD) – 94.57
Carla Vanessa Legaspi (Far Eastern University) – 94.57
Cliff Richard Pinkihan (Saint Mary’s University) – 94.57

7. Marvin Martija (San Beda College) – 94.43
Jeff-Mike Smith Sule (PUP) – 94.43

8. John Paul Dela Cruz (PUP) – 94.29

9. Patricia Maita Dimayuga (UST) – 94.14
Ronn Michael Inacay (University of the East) – 94.14
Kirk Paul Sarmiento (New Era University) – 94.14

10. Myrrylyn Chrysanthemum Estomo (UPD) – 94
Reena Shayne Gonzales (Holy Angel University) – 94
Stephen Ray Taguba (UST) – 94

The top performing schools with 50 or more examinees and with at least 80 percent passing rate are UP-Diliman (98.82), UST (92.23), Bicol University (85.96) and Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (81.48).

Some 1,100 takers meanwhile were classified as conditioned examinees, or those who either failed to get a weighted average grade of at least 75 in all the subjects taken, or have a grade lower than 65 in any of the subjects taken, but got a grade of at least 75 and above in at least four board subjects.

Conditioned examinees must take their removal subjects within two years from the date of the examination, or they shall be considered to have failed the licensure exam.

The exam was administered by the Board of Accountancy, which included Eugene Mateo as chair, Ma. Elenita Cabrera as vice chair, and Luis Cañete, Rufo Mendoza and Jose Tayag, Jr. as members.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on October 22, and will last until November 16, the PRC said.

Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), two pieces 1" x 1" picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), two sets of metered documentary stamps, and a short brown envelope with name and profession; and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2010-2013.

The PRC also reminded successful examinees to personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

The oath-taking ceremony of the successful examinees in this year’s exam, as well as the previous exams who have not taken their Oath of Professional, will be held before the Board on November 26 at 1:00 p.m. at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.

Registration for Membership with the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants will also start on October 22. - KBK, GMANews.TV

[dx]

October 18th, 2010, 02:29 PM

[dx]

October 18th, 2010, 02:33 PM

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Thanks! Store looks cool. I will definitely check this out when I get home. I need a new laptop bag hehe

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Thanks for the up to date photos, Sir Dante!

[dx]

October 18th, 2010, 02:35 PM

Support to RH bill snowballs in Albay (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=307382)
By Mike dela Rama

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 18 (PNA) – Supporters of the controversial Reproductive Health Bill continues to rise in number in the province of Albay from among non-government organizations and local elected officials despite criticisms from various sectors including the Catholic Church.

Albay board members Herbert Borja, chairman, committee on health and Glenda Bongao have expressed full support to the proposed health measure.

The two provincial legislators believed that House Bill 5043 or "An Act Providing for a National Policy on Reproductive Health, Responsible Parenthood and Population Development," is not merely aimed at curbing the country's population by allowing the use of contraceptive methods, but also seeks to alleviate the escalating cases of poverty caused by unplanned pregnancies.

Borja also stated that it is the responsibility of the government to make all services available to the constituents. “RH Bill will further enhance the delivery of services related to reproductive health of every individual,” he said.

“Aside from family planning, reproductive health also caters to prevention of infectious diseases like HIV and AIDS,” Borja said.

Board member Glenda Bongao said the proposed measure is not limited to family planning. “We need also to respond to the problem of child mortality and reduce the number of deaths among women due to post natal (pregnancy).”

Ranulfo Terragoza, president of Gayon Albay, a non-government organization working on HIV and AIDS advocacy, said their group is in full support to Albay 1st district congressman Edcel Lagman, author of the bill. “We been advocating for so many years for the enactment of the RH Bill,” he said.

The issue here is not morality, he said, but the health of the people which is at stake. “It is more immoral if the government will not respond to the needs of the people and fail to provide necessary services specially to mothers and children”

Torregoza also hailed President Benigno Aquino III for having a strong stand on the proposed measure. “ We commend the President, he is really the president of all Filipinos.”

On the other hand, Rep. Lagman called on his fellow congressmen who oppose the Reproductive Health Bill to open their minds and reject contrived criticisms, expose barefaced lies, refuse malicious innuendos, and resist menacing threats. (PNA)
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October 18th, 2010, 02:38 PM

Well, I noticed that there seems to be a trend for Spanish signage in Guinobatan, I remember seeing "Municipio de Guinobatan" on their LGU building, although perhaps that's more understandable if the building dates back from the Spanish era. In Spain, it's more likely to be called "Ayuntamiento de Guinobatan".

Most educated people would probably understand "potables" from its very similar English equivalent, and also "aguas". But it would be interesting to see if they take this further...plaza mayor de guinobatan...avenida de guinobatan....paseo de Mayon...montes de cocodrilo (Crocodile Hills)...

Montes de cocodrilo -- I love how that sounds, hehe

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October 18th, 2010, 02:43 PM

Congratulations! :applause:

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Magayon Festival is 2010 Best Tourism Event Awardee (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=23708&id=100000777613378)

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Magayon Festival, the month-long summertime festivity in the Province of Albay, won 4th runner-up in the Search for Best Tourism Event – Festival category, Provincial Level out of eight contenders that competed for the award from throughout the country, Albay Provincial Tourism Officer Jose M. Briones said.

The award was given during the 11th Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) National Convention held in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales on October 2-6, 2010, Briones said.

The plaque of recognition cites “Magayon Festival Province of Albay for emerging as 2010 Best Tourism Event 4th Runner-Up Festival Category.”

“This award can now claim that Magayon Festival is now nationally recognized and is made known to all the provinces from Luzon down to Mindanao,” Briones said.

Briones further said that the Provincial Government of Albay through the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO) will continually enter Magayon Festival as an entry in this national search until it will land as champion.

Briones said the criteria to win the award involve the short-term and long-term benefits of the tourism event, the participation, cooperation and involvement of the general stakeholders, the sustainability and continuity of the project/event and the contribution to the community of the event.

He also said he will encourage the other local government units in the province of Albay to submit their own local festivals as entry in the next ATOP national convention which is going to be held in Roxas City, Province of Capiz and vie for the award.

The other best tourism event awards besides the Festival category are Arts and Culture. Adventure/Sports/Wellness/Medical Tourism, Briones added.

The Search for Tourism Best Practices Award is one of the activities conducted by ATOP in cooperation with the Department of Tourism held during its yearly national convention. This search seeks to recognize and honor the most outstanding and significant tourism projects and programs of the different local government units (LGUs) in the country. (PTCAO News Bureau)

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October 18th, 2010, 02:46 PM

The new La Piazza Convention Hall in Tahao Road
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October 18th, 2010, 02:48 PM

Bratpack Embarcadero
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October 18th, 2010, 02:54 PM

View of Mayon from Villa Jesusa Resort on the northern slopes of Ligñon Hill
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October 18th, 2010, 02:58 PM

When it comes to disasters, Albay is tops in preparedness (http://www.malaya.com.ph/10182010/news7.html)

AFTER surviving typhoons, floods, storm surges and the wrath of Mayon Volcano’s eruption with zero casualty, Albay has bagged the Kalasag Award for the second straight year as best provincial disaster coordinating council (PDCC).

An annual honors program of the National Disaster Coordinating Council, the Kalasag Award aims to publicly recognize local government initiatives at disaster preparedness, risk reduction and mitigation.

The Kalasag Award national selection committee took note of Albay’s mitigation and preparedness measures, which they said "can never be surpassed."

The awards body said the Albay PDCC, as re-engineered by Gov. Joey Salceda "is an epitome of a resilient province… the model of disaster risk reduction and management scheme, not only in the Philippines but also in the global arena."

The Kalasag committee stressed that Albay’s "response mechanism, early recovery and rehabilitation measures are commendable, enabling the PDCC to achieve its zero-casualty objective through the effective and efficient implementation of the four phases of disaster risk management."

Salceda said Albay is serious in its plan to buy the lots of those residing in disaster-prone areas to stop them from going back to their places.

Albay put in place a disaster risk reduction mechanisms to attain its zero-casualty objective after super typhoon "Reming" left at least 1,500 dead or missing, and untold destruction to properties last year.

This zero-casualty objective earned for Albay the recognition as the best provincial disaster coordinating council.

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October 18th, 2010, 03:00 PM

Upcoming celebrity wedding at Misibis Bay

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Marrying not for the money (http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20101017-298234/Marrying-not-for-the-money)
By Marinel R. Cruz
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 18:55:00 10/17/2010

“I can fend for myself. My parents raised me that way. I make my own money— good money,” said 2007 Binibining Pilipinas World Maggie Wilson, referring to the rumor that she is marrying a rich businessman merely for financial security.

Margaret Nales Wilson, 21, will be tying the knot with construction and property developer Victor Consunji, 33, on Dec. 21, over a year after they became a couple. The ceremony will be held in a private resort in Legazpi, Albay.

“Victor and I have been friends for a year before he became my boyfriend in May 2009. I didn’t know about his family background until a few months after that. I even thought he was a bum. When he brought me to his office, my reaction was, ‘Ay nagtatrabaho ka pala,’” Maggie told the Inquirer at the recent press con for the new GMA 7 drama series “Beauty Queen.”

“I’m financially independent. But being the person that Victor is, he wants to take care of me and my whole family,” she explained. For her birthday last March, Maggie got an SUV from her groom-to-be. “I don’t need it because I already have a car, so I just gave it to my younger sister.”

There is also the 1-karat pink diamond engagement ring, the price of which Maggie refused to reveal.

Two weeks ago, the couple moved in to their new home in Taguig City—four stories high on a 375-sq m lot.

Maggie said she would continue to work on “Beauty Queen” even though she’s busy preparing for the wedding.

Bridal entourage

TV host and video jock Kat Alano, who co-hosted a health and fitness show on Q11 with Maggie, is the latter’s maid of honor. Included in the list of her bridesmaids are Sandra Seifert (2009 Miss Earth Philippines), Danielle Castano (2008 Bb. Pilipinas World), Anna Theresa Licaros (2007 Bb. Pilipinas Universe), Nadia Shami (2007 Bb. Pilipinas International), Abby Cruz (2007 Bb. Pilipinas 2nd runner-up) and Anna Maris Igpit (2006 Bb. Pilipinas World).

“Parang beauty pageant lang naman,” she joked about the coming wedding ceremony. “This is my dream wedding, although I really preferred it to be more private and smaller.”

Maggie, who plays the classy but ambitious Rebecca Rivas in the TV series, said she would only stop working when she gets pregnant. “Victor is 12 years older than me and he really wants to have a baby soon. I don’t see any problem in that. I will only be carrying the baby for nine months, after that I can go back to work,” said the 5-foot-9 looker.

“Beauty Queen,” which premieres today, depicts the glamour, drama and intrigue that surround the world of beauty pageants. Award-winning actress Iza Calzado portrays the lead character Maita San Miguel, a poor but pure-hearted palengke girl who turns into a beauty queen.

Also in the cast are Katrina Halili (who plays Maggie’s elder sister), Marvin Agustin, Luis Alandy, TJ Trinidad, Elizabeth Oropesa and 1969 Miss Universe Gloria Diaz.

Joel Lamangan directs the script written by RJ Nuevas.

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October 18th, 2010, 03:01 PM

Relaxing Misibis

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October 18th, 2010, 03:02 PM

Peace and Order is key to economic growth - Salceda (http://piabikol.blogspot.com/)

LEGAZPI CITY -- Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said that peace and tranquillity are among the key elements in measuring Bicol's robust economic growth area in the country. “Let me emphasize that the absence of conflict and the semblance of peace and order are economic factors with the highest economic returns,” said Salceda

Salceda in his visit at the 9th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army (PA) headquarters in Pili, Camarines Sur on Saturday said that the economic growth of the region was mainly due to the successful security operations of the Philippine Army.

Salceda claimed that in 2009, Bicol became one of the fastest growing economy in the country with a rate of 8.2% growth as compared to the 1.1% growth of the whole country.

He cited that he expects that this year, Bicol’s economic growth will hit 12.4 percent due to the positive impact on the regions peace and order condition where the Philippine Army’s has been successful in the conduct of security operations.

Salceda commended the officers and men of the 9ID saying, “You’re doing so well in your job (in security operations) in Bicol because of this we are becoming the fastest growing economy.”

The Philippine Army in the Bicol Region has recently been credited for its successful campaign against insurgency.

The insurgency problem in Bicol for the past four decade had been the major obstacle in the region’s economic growth as it has discourage national and foreign investors to put up industries and business here because of the presence of the communist rebels.(PNA Bicol/PIA/mal)

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October 18th, 2010, 03:05 PM

Embarcadero scenes

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October 18th, 2010, 03:12 PM

The lady responsible for bringing The Amazing Race Asia (and hopefully, a guy named Leo, soon hehe) to Legazpi. :okay: Dios Mabalos!

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Hollywood PR is a Filipina (http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2010/10/hollywood-pr-is-filipina.html)
Posted by Azrael Coladilla

Good news to all: A Filipina is now making waves in Hollywood as an international publicist!

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Joyce A. Ramirez, known as the “queen of international PR,” has carved an international career by helping publicize some of the most popular TV shows in the world such as LOST (from Season 1 to Finale and has worked and met the cast in Oahu led by Josh Holloway, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Emerson, Terry O’Quin, among others), NCIS:LA’s Chris O’Donnell, LL Cool J, Linda Hunt at Paramount Studios, Fil-Am producer/director Dean Devlin, CSI’s Anthony Zuiker and former Disney exec Jon Niermann for his regional project called Project: Lotus. She is set to work in Hawaii soon with actors Alex O’Loughlin (who starred with Jennifer Lopez in The Back Up Plan), Scott Caan (Entourage and Ocean’s Thirteen) and Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) for the Asian season premiere of Hawaii Five-O. (more below)

In the local front, her face is now seen in the advertising campaign of Seattle Best Coffee’s 10 Best Customers and was recently selected by designer Arielle Agasang for the coffee table book, “A List: 100 Filipino Luminaries,” a showcase of the best and brightest public figures that have shown world class Filipino achievement. The book will be launched this October and includes a powerhouse of stars including Lea Salonga, Piolo Pascual, Manny Pacquiao, Imelda Marcos, Paeng Nepomuceno, Rico Hizon, Arnel Pineda, Dante Brillantes Mendoza, among others.

More recently, Joyce helped produce the Philippines leg of The Amazing Race Asia Season 4 (shown on AXN every Thursday at 9PM) which will be aired this October featuring the very colorful Tessa Prieto Valdes as Pitstop greeter. “We shot the challenges in Legazpi City and the pitstop at Misibis Bay,” she shares. “Hopefully it will help put our country’s tourism back to life.”

Now it has been reported that she was offered by a leading network to host her own travel show. So is Joyce ready to face the camera and go main stream soon?

“I am hesitant because I am vain and not sure if I am telegenic enough to pass my own personal screen test,” she laughs. “There are women who are stick thin in person but looks fat on TV plus I am used to working behind the scenes so the change is quite nerve wracking! So let’s wait and see.”

Incidentally, Joyce is said to have the funniest tweets online so you can now follow her on twitter.com/PublicityAsia and see what this world-class lady is up to.

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October 18th, 2010, 03:16 PM

Old Map of Albay (En français, incroyable!)
Courtesy of Bikolandia! (http://www.facebook.com/Bikolandia)

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October 18th, 2010, 03:25 PM

Bicol University 4th overall at the Mechanical Engineering Board Exams September 2010

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October 18th, 2010, 03:35 PM

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October 18th, 2010, 03:36 PM

Get the latest updates, visit the Legazpi City Facebook Page and become a fan! (http://facebook.com/legazpicity)

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October 18th, 2010, 03:38 PM

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My alma mater! I'm proud to be a graduate of BU and I will strive to make BU proud! :okay:
Many thanks for the photos, sir!

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October 18th, 2010, 03:46 PM

Misibis Bay feature on the Oct. 2010 issue of Rogue Magazine

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October 18th, 2010, 03:50 PM

;65556705']My alma mater! I'm proud to be a graduate of BU and I will strive to make BU proud! :okay:
Many thanks for the photos, sir!

Parehas pala tayo Dx, my Alma Mater also were BUHS to BUCA, Guinobatan, lang uorag talaga san ,mga taga BU, hehehe.

Musta na mga APO sa BUCA, Delta Upsilon Chapter, we pioneered this frat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now BUCAgri & Forestry, the only forestry school in Southern Luzon.

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October 18th, 2010, 03:50 PM

Mexita Pizza! I miss this hehehe

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October 18th, 2010, 03:53 PM

Parehas pala tayo Dx, my Alma Mater also were BUHS to BUCA, Guinobatan, lang uorag talaga san ,mga taga BU, hehehe.

BUCAS (College of Arts and Sciences) was my home for four years. Ngunyan Bicol University - Daraga Campus na sya hehe
Yup, maurag talaga ang mga taga-BU hehe

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October 18th, 2010, 03:54 PM

Misibis Bay website has a new and improved look :okay:
http://misibisbay.com

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Dante_54

October 18th, 2010, 04:13 PM

;65557491']BUCAS (College of Arts and Sciences) was my home for four years. Ngunyan Bicol University - Daraga Campus na sya hehe
Yup, maurag talaga ang mga taga-BU hehe

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Heto nang Alma Mater mo tabi Dx, right now, ganda na nya......

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October 18th, 2010, 04:17 PM

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October 18th, 2010, 05:04 PM

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Heto nang Alma Mater mo tabi Dx, right now, ganda na nya......

Salamaton! :okay:

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October 18th, 2010, 05:17 PM

Watch rocker ELY BUENDIA (former ERASERHEADS frontman and PUPIL lead vocalist) as he performs at The Amazing Race Asia Live Viewing Party Oct 21 starting at 5PM at Embarcadero de Legazpi! Admission is Free! :okay:

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Source: Legazpi City on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/legazpicity)

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October 18th, 2010, 05:25 PM

Celebrity Chef Steph Zubiri in Misibis Bay

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See related article here: Beautifully Bicol (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=621612&publicationSubCategoryId=87)

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October 18th, 2010, 05:29 PM

View of Mayon from Misibis Bay

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October 18th, 2010, 05:36 PM

;65554813']Upcoming celebrity wedding at Misibis Bay

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Marrying not for the money (http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20101017-298234/Marrying-not-for-the-money)
By Marinel R. Cruz
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 18:55:00 10/17/2010

“I can fend for myself. My parents raised me that way. I make my own money— good money,” said 2007 Binibining Pilipinas World Maggie Wilson, referring to the rumor that she is marrying a rich businessman merely for financial security.

Margaret Nales Wilson, 21, will be tying the knot with construction and property developer Victor Consunji, 33, on Dec. 21, over a year after they became a couple. The ceremony will be held in a private resort in Legazpi, Albay.

“Victor and I have been friends for a year before he became my boyfriend in May 2009. I didn’t know about his family background until a few months after that. I even thought he was a bum. When he brought me to his office, my reaction was, ‘Ay nagtatrabaho ka pala,’” Maggie told the Inquirer at the recent press con for the new GMA 7 drama series “Beauty Queen.”

“I’m financially independent. But being the person that Victor is, he wants to take care of me and my whole family,” she explained. For her birthday last March, Maggie got an SUV from her groom-to-be. “I don’t need it because I already have a car, so I just gave it to my younger sister.”

There is also the 1-karat pink diamond engagement ring, the price of which Maggie refused to reveal.

Two weeks ago, the couple moved in to their new home in Taguig City—four stories high on a 375-sq m lot.

Maggie said she would continue to work on “Beauty Queen” even though she’s busy preparing for the wedding.

Bridal entourage

TV host and video jock Kat Alano, who co-hosted a health and fitness show on Q11 with Maggie, is the latter’s maid of honor. Included in the list of her bridesmaids are Sandra Seifert (2009 Miss Earth Philippines), Danielle Castano (2008 Bb. Pilipinas World), Anna Theresa Licaros (2007 Bb. Pilipinas Universe), Nadia Shami (2007 Bb. Pilipinas International), Abby Cruz (2007 Bb. Pilipinas 2nd runner-up) and Anna Maris Igpit (2006 Bb. Pilipinas World).

“Parang beauty pageant lang naman,” she joked about the coming wedding ceremony. “This is my dream wedding, although I really preferred it to be more private and smaller.”

Maggie, who plays the classy but ambitious Rebecca Rivas in the TV series, said she would only stop working when she gets pregnant. “Victor is 12 years older than me and he really wants to have a baby soon. I don’t see any problem in that. I will only be carrying the baby for nine months, after that I can go back to work,” said the 5-foot-9 looker.

“Beauty Queen,” which premieres today, depicts the glamour, drama and intrigue that surround the world of beauty pageants. Award-winning actress Iza Calzado portrays the lead character Maita San Miguel, a poor but pure-hearted palengke girl who turns into a beauty queen.

Also in the cast are Katrina Halili (who plays Maggie’s elder sister), Marvin Agustin, Luis Alandy, TJ Trinidad, Elizabeth Oropesa and 1969 Miss Universe Gloria Diaz.

Joel Lamangan directs the script written by RJ Nuevas.

Victor Consunji's is the son of Sid Consunji who's mother is from Naga belonging to the old rich Abella family. Sid is now the top honcho of the family owned DM Consunji group of companies.

;65562463']Celebrity Chef Steph Zubiri in Misibis Bay

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See related article here: Beautifully Bicol (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=621612&publicationSubCategoryId=87)

Staphanie's mom, Vicky Fernandez Zubiri is from Libon,Albay.

Misibis is really becoming now the favorite playground of the rich and famous.

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October 18th, 2010, 05:38 PM

^Yup, Chef Steph mentioned in her column that her mother is from Libon! Nice to know :)

Hi sir! :hi: still in SF?

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October 18th, 2010, 05:41 PM

;65553209']BU-CBEM flexes its muscles again! Congratulations!! :applause: :applause: :bow:

UP grad tops 3,973 CPA licensure exam passers (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/203719/up-grad-tops-73-cpa-licensure-exam-passers)
JERRIE M. ABELLA, GMANews.TV
10/18/2010 | 05:09 PM

A University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPD) graduate topped the over 3,900 passers of this year’s Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Monday. Of the 8,216 examinees, only 3,973 or roughly 48 percent passed the licensure exam given early this month in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Legazpi.

UP-Diliman graduate Raymund Siegfrid Li topped the successful examinees with 96.57 percent, followed by Alvin Jay Perdio of the Bataan Peninsula State-College-Balanga (96.29) and Solaida Lui, also of UPD (95.71).

Completing the top 10 are:

4. Alvin Lagrimas (Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Manila) – 94.86
Lean Jeff Magsombol (University of Santo Tomas) – 94.86

5. Erwin Borja (UPD) – 94.71
Andrei Nico Laguna (Bicol University) – 94.71
Jose Mari Punzalan (UPD) – 94.71

6. Leslie Anne Huang (UPD) – 94.57
Carla Vanessa Legaspi (Far Eastern University) – 94.57
Cliff Richard Pinkihan (Saint Mary’s University) – 94.57

7. Marvin Martija (San Beda College) – 94.43
Jeff-Mike Smith Sule (PUP) – 94.43

8. John Paul Dela Cruz (PUP) – 94.29

9. Patricia Maita Dimayuga (UST) – 94.14
Ronn Michael Inacay (University of the East) – 94.14
Kirk Paul Sarmiento (New Era University) – 94.14

10. Myrrylyn Chrysanthemum Estomo (UPD) – 94
Reena Shayne Gonzales (Holy Angel University) – 94
Stephen Ray Taguba (UST) – 94

The top performing schools with 50 or more examinees and with at least 80 percent passing rate are UP-Diliman (98.82), UST (92.23), Bicol University (85.96) and Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (81.48).

Some 1,100 takers meanwhile were classified as conditioned examinees, or those who either failed to get a weighted average grade of at least 75 in all the subjects taken, or have a grade lower than 65 in any of the subjects taken, but got a grade of at least 75 and above in at least four board subjects.

Conditioned examinees must take their removal subjects within two years from the date of the examination, or they shall be considered to have failed the licensure exam.

The exam was administered by the Board of Accountancy, which included Eugene Mateo as chair, Ma. Elenita Cabrera as vice chair, and Luis Cañete, Rufo Mendoza and Jose Tayag, Jr. as members.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on October 22, and will last until November 16, the PRC said.

Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), two pieces 1" x 1" picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), two sets of metered documentary stamps, and a short brown envelope with name and profession; and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2010-2013.

The PRC also reminded successful examinees to personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

The oath-taking ceremony of the successful examinees in this year’s exam, as well as the previous exams who have not taken their Oath of Professional, will be held before the Board on November 26 at 1:00 p.m. at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.

Registration for Membership with the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants will also start on October 22. - KBK, GMANews.TV

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garycooper

October 18th, 2010, 07:31 PM

;65563233']^Yup, Chef Steph mentioned in her column that her mother is from Libon! Nice to know :)

Hi sir! :hi: still in SF?

Yup. Actually in Sacramento right now but will be back in SF on Wednesday then fly back to Manila on Friday the 22nd.

It's 1030am here now.

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 12:11 AM

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Legazpi Philippines (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30276103@N05/5067740106/) by Rex M Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/30276103@N05/), on Flickr

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waiting (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30276103@N05/5064122507/) by Rex M Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/30276103@N05/), on Flickr

amazing ...WIRES!

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 12:27 AM

Digdi sa canada naka talbong gabos gabos na wires mapa electrical man or telecoms, great nEw thread.Marhay na aLbay sa gabos............

Just like here in the UK - you won't really see cables/wires in major towns and cities as they are buried under pavements.

1. Ligao
2. Can't decide b/w the two lakes
3. Don't know
4. 30 and 14

kaniguan anwered 3 out 4 correctly, see my post above.

answer to question 4): 30 & 19 - you got 30 right! well done, congrats!

CONGRATS TO THE NEW THREAD!

MARHAY NA ALBAY PO SA GABOS!

and CONGRATS also to the NEW CPA's special mention to Top 10 passers including from B.U. - Andrei Nico Laguna with 94.71 @ No. 5.

Welcome to the thread, may we see you visit and post often! :cheers:

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 12:37 AM

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heaven's gate (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/5061054841/) by marbleplaty (http://www.flickr.com/people/marbleplaty/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 12:41 AM

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sunset coast2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/4979842848/) by marbleplaty (http://www.flickr.com/people/marbleplaty/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 12:55 AM

;65555585']Old Map of Albay (En français, incroyable!)
Courtesy of Bikolandia! (http://www.facebook.com/Bikolandia)

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Wow, another great historic find, Dex! Some things I noticed in this map:

1) I'm amazed the road marked "route de Pilar" was already around back then. We used to drive down this road on the way to Buenavista where my aunt and uncle had a beach house (the "beach" was full of large rocks/boulders, like those in Cagsawa...but it had an amazing view of Mayon and Albay Gulf, similar to the pics from Manito). But I digress...the reason I'm amazed is that that road wasn't even paved (it was just a dirt road) so I always thought it was fairly recent, not more than 100 years old.

2) You can tell that back then (during the Spanish era) the Albay District was more important (politically and economically) than Legazpi Port by the way in which the map highlights it in bold letters.

3) This confirms that Sto Domingo was called Libog and Malilipot was Malilipod.

4) It is remarkably accurate in its detail of the Albay Gulf coastline.

5) The word "sources" in French refers to springs, perhaps hot springs, just like the ones in Tiwi. Have we lost another tourist attraction due to the exploitation of our natural resources? In return what do we get ? The whole Aleco fiasco...

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 01:00 AM

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philipin 867 our place cabarian Ligao City (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maribicm/2921240046/) by maribicm (http://www.flickr.com/people/maribicm/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 01:17 AM

Sto Domingo, Albay is top LGU (4th-5th class)

We congratulate the people of Sto. Domingo and its political leadership under Mayor Herbie Aguas. In a recent comparative analysis on HDI/MDG performance, Sto. Domingo also came out on top followed by Polangui, Albay among our 18 LGUs.

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source:

http://joeyssalceda.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/sto-domingo-albay-is-top-lgu/

15 LGUs receive ‘good housekeeping’ award

By Abigail Kwok
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 16:07:00 10/18/2010

Filed Under: Local authorities, local officials, Politics
MANILA, Philippines – Fifteen local government units (LGUs) were awarded with the “good housekeeping seal” Monday for their exemplary performance in governance, including promoting transparency and accountability.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo said the LGUs, which belongs to fourth to sixth class municipalities, will be awarded with P2 million each. They were picked based on their performance in governance, particularly in the areas of planning, fiscal management, transparency and accountability, and valuing performance monitoring.

LGUs qualified for the seal should also not have any “adverse” report from the Commission on Audit, which means they have complied with all the requirements of the commission, Robredo said.

LGUs who have been awarded with the seal of good housekeeping are qualified to avail of the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF), where they can acquire necessary funds for the development of their respective municipalities.

If awarded with the PCF, an LGU should use the money to implement its priority projects, which should be aligned with the national government’s goal to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, Robredo said.

Robredo said the PCF is part of the agency’s proposed P86.9 billion budget for 2011.

“By linking financial incentives to the LGUs own performance, the latter is motivated to perform better and deliver quality services to the people,” he added.

The 15 LGU awardees are:

Anilao, Iloilo
Balete, Aklan
Balilihan, Bohol
Catigbian, Bohol
Clarin, Misamis Occidental
Damulog, Bukidnon
Datu Paglas, Maguindanao
Leon B. Postigo, Zamboanga del Norte
Mobo, Masbate
Naawan, Misamis Oriental
Pitogo, Quezon
San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
Santol, La Union
Sto. Domingo, Albay
Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte

Herbie Aguas was my classmate at SAA elementary - he was very, very hardworking....ahem...! :lol: :lol:

Congrats Herbie!:cheers:

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 01:24 AM

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Awarding Ceremony for 10 Outstanding Principals, Outstanding LGU with Best Practices on Education & " Kadunong Awardees".

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 01:29 AM

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 01:40 AM

;65555033']Embarcadero scenes

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by marbleplaty (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/)

I like these pics of EM, especially the colours and design of the interiors! :okay:

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 02:02 AM

Beautifully Bicol

FEAST WITH ME BY Stephanie Zubiri
source:

(The Philippine Star (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=621612&publicationSubCategoryId=87)) Updated October 17, 2010

The majestic Mayon Volcano dominates the landscape. It is a paradox of nature: peaceful and pleasing to the eye with its near perfection and yet that steady stream of smoke from above its peak is a constant reminder of its fearsome wrath and power. Like a mysterious, beautiful woman, she coyly hides herself under the clouds only to reveal sublimity in moments of clarity. You simply cannot take your eyes off her. No matter where you go, the thought of her lingers and haunts you.

Touching down in Legazpi airport, coming down from the airplane, no garish tourism signs welcome you, just the awesome view of the volcano. Taking a boat ride off Bicol’s pristine coast line, shimmering blue waters contrasting with emerald green tropical lushness, Mayon towers over all, peering out into the Pacific eternally. Atop mountains and hills, or even strolling along the Embarcadero Mall, there is no escape from its presence.

I was truly amazed by the beauty of Bicolandia. Black volcanic soil rich in nutrients begets the brightest green grass and luxuriant tropical foliage that blankets the hills and cliffs by the pristine seaside. Even in the rain and wind, which caught our last leg of the trip, there was something wistful and romantic that reminded me of dramatic scenes from Wuthering Heights. Going through the countryside to see the lava beds, I realized that I was in a micro-cosmos of Philippine geography. Volcanic formations, rice plains, tropical forests and coconut plantations, white-sand beaches and coral reefs, fishermen reeling in today’s fresh catch … everywhere I laid my eyes on something picturesque. I felt that rush of gratitude, that sense of pride in being Filipino — the recognition of luck and providence that I finally have the chance, more than ever, to discover my own country. In the past two months I’ve been to more places in my own country than I ever have growing up!

Bicol gave me a sense of hope for our country as I saw a region that really is trying to develop in a sustainable manner. The port was so clean that children were swimming and I actually felt like jumping in myself. Outside by the street there was a line of people waiting to ride an E-Jeep. And all this time I also kept thinking about the different efforts made in Camarines Sur to develop eco-tourism.

Why was I in Bicol in the first place? The luxury resort Misibis Bay graciously adopted me as a guest chef for an evening and in return organized for me experiences of a lifetime! First of all, this resort is truly splendid. I am quite frankly pleased to see that a local brand can give international luxury hotel chains a run for their money. The place is tastefully designed and built to let nature in. Apparently the hotel was packed, but for some reason I always felt like I was the only guest there. The service is impeccable and the staff anticipates your needs.

Everything feels cozy and friendly, like being welcomed into a home. I also admire their conscious effort to support sustainable development. At the end of the month they are even organizing a giant clam-planting event to help bring back the steady growth of the coral reefs damaged by past blast fishing. Recreation’s Arlie will take you on some fun dives where you can actually also make a difference by cleaning kelp or being a champion windsurfer — he can teach you how! F&B manager Rex makes the best margaritas with fresh lemon and frozen like a sorbet, and I’m sure Chef Dan’s concoctions will make you swoon.

I had an internal battle every morning: “Bed or breakfast?” The bed is like a giant marshmallow, enveloping you in pure, fluffy smoothness. I slept 10 whole hours straight on the first night despite the two-hour nap I had that afternoon. The only thing that kept me from lounging another 10 hours more was the breakfast. The true Pinay in me comes out during breakfast. Garlic rice, scrambled eggs, ensaladang talong and none other than crispy danggit, dilis, pusit and “new look” daing. My poor European boyfriend who accompanied me on the trip scrunched his nose every morning: “I can’t eat rice or salted fish this early.” I was so obsessed with the daing that on my last day, I actually attacked two breakfast buffets in two different hotels, Hobbit-style with second breakfast! Yikes!

After two days of recreation (Misibis Bay has its own adventure park with a 600-meter zipline!), we spent some time in Legazpi City, where I actually got to meet some relatives. My lolo on my mom’s side is from Libon, Albay. I didn’t realize that we had so many relatives from the Calleja and Fernandez clan.

The St. Ellis hotel is also such a surprise. This gem of a hotel is a lot more stylish and well maintained than many Manila institutions and the chef, Luis Jurilla, makes some really amazing comfort food. Apart from really soft beef short ribs Provençale and the super-tasty grilled chicken arrabiata, the winner was the crispy crab wontons, hands-down the perfect blend of creamy seafood goodness and deep-fried indulgence. There was a little cucumber salad on top for freshness and Bicol-worthy spicy sauce. It was truly sophisticated and one of the foodie highlights of my stay.

Above all, as with any trip or adventure, despite the food, the activities, the hotels and even nature, it was the utter friendliness and openheartedness of the people I met on this trip that topped everything. They seemed immensely proud of where they come from, passionate about their food and of course, rightfully so of their wondrous Mt. Mayon. But to be perfectly honest, despite all the pili nut-filled supots I took with me for pasalubong, I actually wish I had tried more local fare as, being in the kitchen myself, I had no real occasion to do so. And in my books, good laing is a good excuse to come back soon!

Brandon32

October 19th, 2010, 02:04 AM

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 02:39 AM

Manalang Out As New DPWH Director Assumes Bikol Post

LEGAZPI CITY (14 Oct) -A NEW PUBLIC WORKS director is due to assume his new post at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office in this city on Friday (October 15).

Current Public Works Director for Bikol, architect Danilo C. Manalang will be replaced by Engineer Danilo E. Dequito on the strength of Special Order no. 89 issued by DPWH Sec. Rogelio C. Singson dated Sept. 13, 2010, designating Dequito as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Regional Director for DPWH Bicol.

DPWH regional administrative officer Flor Azotea said that unlike previous turnovers with reception and ceremonies at the regional office here, Friday's change of leadership at the DPWH will be concluded with the signing of records by both directors and a close door conference.

Azotea said that in the recent relief order issued by Sec. Singson, Manalang and two other DPWH assistant directors in Bikol, engineers Oscar Cristobal and Jaime Martinez, were being terminated with the "expiration of their appointment" on November 1 this year.

Reportedly, this was based on Memorandum Circular no.2, dated July 29 this year, issued by President Benigno Aquino III, terminating the services of non-CESO eligible heads of offices.

A DPWH official noted that the with termination of two assistant directors here, their tasks will be assumed by a lone assistant director.

Meanwhile, new directives from DPWH Sec. Singson had increased the authority of DPWH district offices to implement projects, to as much as P 50-Million from the previous P 20-Million worth of projects, but with their biddings and awards centralized in the DPWH Central Office in Manila.

Reportedly, a new policy will decentralize the implementation of public works projects from the regional offices and delegate the projects to district offices nationwide. source: (SONNY SALES) voxbicol (http://www.voxbikol.com/bikolnews/5103/manalang-out-new-dpwh-director-assumes-bikol-post)

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 02:46 AM

Polangui Mayor Scores Vox Bikol Article

Letters to the Editor
Sunday, October 17th, 2010
Federico José Lagdameo
Editor, VOX BIKOL

Mr. Lagdameo:

We, here in Polangui, are avid readers of your weekly newsprint, Vox Bikol. Unfortunately we are appalled by your issue dated 6-12 September, 2010 of an article written in plain Filipino by a certain Kristian Sendon Cordero entitled "Ang Mahal na Birhen ng Pagsalat".

From the 3rd to the 7th sentence of the first paragraph of the said article, contains demeaning and insulting statements that are very degrading to the municipality of Polangui's reputation, let alone to our female constituents'. (sic)

These derogative statements have no concrete evidence and are completely absurd. It is plainly an act of irresponsible journalism! It's ironic that your newsprint's title (VOX BIKOL) literary (sic) means The Voice of Bicol, for it has stated otherwise. With this brought out, and in behalf of all the Polangueños who I represent, we demand Mr. Cordero's and your public apology that will be printed out in your weekly newsprint (VOX BIKOL) in the soonest of your issue possible.

CHERILIE MELLA SAMPAL
Municipal Mayor
Polangui, Albay

source: voxbicol (http://www.voxbikol.com/bikolnews/5112/polangui-mayor-scores-vox-bikol-article)

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 02:47 AM

Don't mess with Miss Polangui! :lol:

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Pulang Angui ng Aliwan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ggsubscribe/3484327477/) by Toto Gamboa (http://www.flickr.com/people/ggsubscribe/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 02:59 AM

Letter of Congratulations for Gov. Salceda from the Strengthening Climate Resilience Team

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source: http://joeyssalceda.wordpress.com/

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 03:01 AM

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Magayon in my window (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikermart/4969964419/) by mikermart (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikermart/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 03:03 AM

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The Majestic Mayon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikermart/4906939740/) by mikermart (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikermart/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 03:09 AM

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warped reflections (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/4071017297/) by marbleplaty (http://www.flickr.com/people/marbleplaty/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 03:12 AM

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The Fury of Daragang Magayon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/madzieph/517694570/) by madzieph (http://www.flickr.com/people/madzieph/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 03:14 AM

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Misibis Bay (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucillakeh/4063200518/) by Luc08 (http://www.flickr.com/people/lucillakeh/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 03:15 AM

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Misibis Bay (http://www.flickr.com/photos/12262962@N03/4967231610/) by solji_jjy (http://www.flickr.com/people/12262962@N03/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 03:17 AM

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Cloudy At The Beach (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eduardodavidpardo/4759622886/) by D Pardo (http://www.flickr.com/people/eduardodavidpardo/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 03:20 AM

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Misibis 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21265753@N05/2306619850/) by Engr Denz Rodriguez (http://www.flickr.com/people/21265753@N05/), on Flickr

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 03:22 AM

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wow....gayun ng banner natin.....congrats..were on thread 36....
naguli lang ako sa oas...pagbalik ko thread 36....:banana::banana::banana:

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 03:27 AM

wow....gayun ng banner natin.....congrats..were on thread 36....
naguli lang ako sa oas...pagbalik ko thread 36....:banana::banana::banana:

Welcome back Denz!

kliens

October 19th, 2010, 03:29 AM

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Kung kulungan yan ng mga manok, di ayahay so mga mataban ki pambulang..............

Hahah bako po!
Belen po iyan na ginibo last year sa banwaan kan Malinao na an nagpagibo kaan saro man po na doktor, sya si doc Floro Liancko.

Kada taon igwa kaiyan.Babaguhon na naman po yan ngonian na paparaning christmas...pag nagibo yan pag may tym kita bisitahon ta nalang pag banggi ta magayonon talaga sya pag ilingon...sigurado by november pano na naman yan christmas lights...

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 03:30 AM

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went along many moors, walked through many doors (http://www.flickr.com/photos/calethea/4372271660/) by theadee (http://www.flickr.com/people/calethea/), on Flickr

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 03:31 AM

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bagong munisipyo ng oas...:)

yvette29

October 19th, 2010, 03:31 AM

Danlog is the first barangay of the municipality of Pilar, Sorsosgon , tabi.

wow... wonderful house indeed... sitting on the boundary between Albay and Sorsogon... dapat maging tourist attraction ini... :)

yvette29

October 19th, 2010, 03:36 AM

Thanks doc, actually i've discussed these already with the administrator of Cagasawa on maintaining the cleanliness of that site, improved more, add facilities while our good governor announced here in Daraga, the Cagsawa Estate development, we do hope for more tourist development , we are really hungry for rapid development, that is why i kept on monitoring the BIA infra , southern barangays industrialization, the regional site 2 at villahermosa, housing projects at the relocation site out of the sprawling baldo 1 & 2 , old relocation site for almost 5,000 households at anislag, repainting of old daraga buildings , the road openings of the guicadale areas, waiting for the inflock of more food chains, which mang inasal will open soon, concreting of road overlay, road network and telecommunications upgrading, etc.

I myself kept on suggesting to relocate those houses at kimantong, coz, it only obstruct the real scenic view of the city proper, if Tagaytay city has the political will on urban planning, why daraga cant' do it, kasi it's more on politics behind these undertakings.

The punong barangay of Kimantong, my pamangkin, requested me to make a project proposal on the development of the Kimantong Skyline, creating a world class tourist spot, like of that in Baguio City and Cebu, Daraga has the potentials of making it , the best place for tourist and urban development due to the terrain and topographic location, bounded by its hills around.

In Cebu, there's a place for the wealthy one, the higher your house is ,the richer you are, overlooking Cebu Metropolitan areas.

Our good governor, resides already at Penafrancia, Daraga, out of his plan for Mega Daraga, soon, more development plans are already in the store for us.

wow... good job... :)

can you do something with the "replastering" of Daraga church? it's really annoying... i tried to contact my ninong if we can file an injunction to stop this but he hasn't replied yet... since you seem to be having so much time regarding our tourism industry, can you do this favor of mine? we need to maintain the looks of daraga church or else, we'd definitely lose more tourists... thanks...

kliens

October 19th, 2010, 03:38 AM

Camalig Green Hills Formation (also known as Pilinut Hills)

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wow gayon talaga kaining mga hills...

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 03:40 AM

Hahah bako po!
Belen po iyan na ginibo last year sa banwaan kan Malinao na an nagpagibo kaan saro man po na doktor, sya si doc Floro Liancko.

Kada taon igwa kaiyan.Babaguhon na naman po yan ngonian na paparaning christmas...pag nagibo yan pag may tym kita bisitahon ta nalang pag banggi ta magayonon talaga sya pag ilingon...sigurado by november pano na naman yan christmas lights...

hahahaha..ako man ngani ang paghiling ko mga kulungan ki salampati.....:lol::lol:
minsan ko naman pano yan naagihan....

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 03:40 AM

Welcome back Denz!

thanks po dok..:)

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 03:43 AM

Camalig Green Hills Formation

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wow gayon talaga kaining mga hills...

parang magayon dyan magparaligidligid..pababa..hahaha..yung kawat me kang aki pa kami na nakasakay sa palapa kang niyog...pababa....:lol::lol::lol:

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 03:45 AM

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 04:00 AM

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kliens

October 19th, 2010, 04:01 AM

Camalig Tennis Court(one of the region's best tennis court)

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oragon.com

October 19th, 2010, 04:03 AM

'The Amazing Race Asia' Hits the Philippines in the Next Leg
By ANNIE S. ALEJO
October 15, 2010

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – With the majestic Mount Mayon greeting the racers upon touch down, “The Amazing Race Asia” travels to the Philippines with a pit stop here in magnificent island resort of Misibis Bay. Touted as the series’ most expensive production yet, Legazpi City and Misibis Bay Resorts host the Asian version of this popular reality TV race in an effort to show the world how beautiful the Bicolandia region is.

A handful of media people were flown in to Legazpi with the two-man Philippine team of Richard Herrera and Richard Hardin (also called ‘The Riches’) to recreate the tasks on the race—or perhaps to torture them.

“It was one of the most physical legs [in the race],” admits Herrera. But he did say that when they found out they were going to the Philippines next, “We were very, very excited…”

“We were hoping that some part of it would be in Manila,” Hardin states. The other teams, they’ve had home court advantage… the Malaysian teams, they both [finished first], right? We were hoping we could move around Manila. ‘Cause we were pretty good in Manila, Alabang… Me and Rich (Herrera), north, south… we’ve been there… Makati.” But the boys didn’t have such luck.

Hardin, who came to the Philippines roughly six years ago to play basketball for the MBA, has traveled to several provinces before. “I’ve been to Mindanao, Cebu, Osamis… But Legazpi, not once…”

The Riches, as with the rest of the racers (including the other all-girl Philippine team composed of Jess James and Lani Pillinger), were faced with a Detour once they got to Misibis Bay. With two tasks to choose from, the hardy boys boldly went for the one where they could literally get down and dirty. Between the “Jig” (wherein they had to learn some dance steps to the severely LSS-inducing “Ibalong” song that told of Bicol’s early epic tale of heroes) and the “Pig” (a more physically demanding task at that!), the look on the boys’ faces as they relate their experience told us we’re in for hours of TV fun… at their expense!

Of their choice to mud wrestle with wily pigs, Hardin kids, much to everyone’s amusement, “I saw some of the [‘Ibalong’] moves…It’s not my style!” He adds, “I’m more of a hip-hop guy,” demonstrating he’s got some swag right there on his chair.

Posing a challenge to the members of the media, the Riches helped recreate their soon-to-be proudest TV moment—it certainly would go well when they watch the episode with their friends, which they often do—with a couple of press people. Indeed, the task seemed daunting, and the pigs (much smaller this time than the ones in the actual race) obviously weren’t too happy.

“We kind of squeal like that on the show sometimes, too,” Herrera drawls. But the real danger is in what the eyes can’t see. “He was cut up from head to toe. He got pounded. He was rolling around in the mud,” Herrera says of Hardin, half in jest and half with pride.

“Oh, I would say there’s more than [just] mud. There’s just things in the bottom of the pen… it cuts you up,” Herrara adds, shaking his head. “I actually went in with shoes, but I take them off because they would get stuck.” Needless to say, the clothes they were wearing then were ruined for good.

Hardin reveals that for the task, somebody rubbed what he says was vegetable oil “on our arm and our chest.”

“The guy was having too much fun putting it on, too,” Herrera jokes.

“The crowd was going insane,” Herrera says, recalling the task. Indeed, there were about 200 people who cheered the boys on, shared Misibis Bay resort manager Ian Varona. And Herrera exclaims, “I think it was the most Tagalog that I spoke in the entire leg!” interject

At the pit stop, over by the amphitheater overlooking the sea, a short distance above the Misibis Bay resort, the racers were greeted by the ebullient Tessa Prieto-Valdez in a colorful gown of roses and a matching headdress designed by Pepsi Herrera, styled by Eldzs Mejia. A source reveals that the ever-quirky Prieto-Valdez has, in fact, become one of the production team’s favorite greeters in the entire race.

While there is still a long way to go to determine the winners of “The Amazing Race Asia,” the Riches could at least reveal one thing—a valuable lesson. “Keep your mouths closed,” Herrera dryly says. “First hand experience… it does not taste well.”

Indeed, pushing themselves to their limits, the Riches might have still made it past the Philippine leg—they wouldn’t reveal anything, no matter how hard we try (bribes and plying them with alcohol do not work). Retracing the racers’ path, the media also visited the Ligñon Hill Nature Park, where tourists could also go on several zip lines with a view of Mayon; as well as the Cagsawa Ruins, where tourists could visit what remains of the bell tower when Mayon erupted in 1814, burying the main church and the reported 1,200 people that sought refuge there. Cagsawa Ruins could be reached via an hour-or-so ride on All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), which the racers did—as did the media, led this time by the unstoppable Riches.

“We ran as hard as we could all the time,” Herrera reveals as much of their racing strategy. “But it doesn’t necessarily mean it was in the right direction… So we try not to run too far in the wrong direction.”

How did the Riches fare in the Philippine leg of the race? With mouths closed, find out on Thursday, October 21 at 9pm as “The Amazing Race Asia” Season 4 airs exclusively on AXN.

www.mb.com.ph

yvette29

October 19th, 2010, 04:03 AM

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 04:36 AM

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gogongon falls

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 04:39 AM

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Pamahalaang bayan ng Libon..

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 04:42 AM

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Macapagal Center,Libon Albay....

kliens

October 19th, 2010, 04:50 AM

Misibis Bay photo taken from the chopper
photo by Jill

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denz161

October 19th, 2010, 04:50 AM

kliens

October 19th, 2010, 04:53 AM

Breathtaking View
photo by Jill

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denz161

October 19th, 2010, 05:12 AM

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a closeup of the right bottom corner of Magdasoc's painting depicting the local colors and highlights of the Ibalong cultural street presentation
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Roger Monasterial's "Santigwar"
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Rogelio Monasterial's "Santigwar"
-detail of a woman

Pintura at Kultura Paintings and Sculpture sa Parola
October 2010 - CEBIKA (Center for Bikol Arts)

More photos here: (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=40429&id=155977634431588)

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 05:13 AM

Three nights of music and fun at Embarcadero:
Oct. 21 Ely Buendia (Amazing Race Asia Viewing Party)
Oct. 22 Itchyworms (SMB Octoberfest)
Oct. 23 Eurasia (Concert Club Cossak by Tanduay)
Be at the Celebration Plaza!
:cheers::cheers::cheers:
:banana::banana::banana:

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 05:46 AM

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MORMS vs. Tabaco National High School, Women

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 05:51 AM

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Photo courtesy of Philam, Legazpi

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 05:54 AM

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Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 06:00 AM

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Aw ano daw ini si Erroll, ipinangaki gayod ini na may kasabay na calculator asin abacus, kan ipinangaki, lang urag talaga sa Math,pirming winner sa mga iba't ibang International Math Competition.

Saludo kami nonoy sa urag mo...............

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 06:16 AM

wow... good job... :)

can you do something with the "replastering" of Daraga church? it's really annoying... i tried to contact my ninong if we can file an injunction to stop this but he hasn't replied yet... since you seem to be having so much time regarding our tourism industry, can you do this favor of mine? we need to maintain the looks of daraga church or else, we'd definitely lose more tourists... thanks...

Try ko po, sir........ pag me free time, tabi.....

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 06:28 AM

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October 19th, 2010, 06:31 AM

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Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 06:40 AM

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Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 06:45 AM

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 07:07 AM

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 07:32 AM

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ATTENTION, LGU CAMALIG:

Hilinga baya, you have in common, with Pilinut Hills and Chocolate Hills,

Pls. try BOT Scheme, me resto, rest room, raillings, photoshot place, na gari ka man sana naglalayog sa sigid pag pinitik, kamahal baya san pag picture na gari si Eng-eng..........................

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 09:09 AM

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Kamut, kamutan talagang barkada ko yadi, maski anu ano nabilog, ang dami pa..........................very artistic talaga.

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 09:43 AM

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Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 09:47 AM

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Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 09:55 AM

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Taken this afternoon , bago mag uran ki makusugon.......

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 10:00 AM

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Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 10:13 AM

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Kapi pitik pitik lang po bago mag uran........

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 11:06 AM

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Trailer of The Amazing Race Asia 4 Episode 5, in Albay :) Watch it on Thursday, October 21, at 9pm only on AXN Asia!

Brandon32

October 19th, 2010, 11:07 AM

^nice photos! thanks dante..

Maray na Albay!

arkijo

October 19th, 2010, 11:23 AM

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sa hiling ko halos diit lang ang lamang kan seating capacity kan Naga coliseum sa ICR. dakula lang paghilingon ang sa naga ta bilog ang shape nya. nahiling ko ang laog kan naga coliseum sa tv kan sabado ta ngkawat so pba.

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 11:23 AM

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 11:26 AM

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Wow, a pilot academy here in Legazpi City, 1st in Bicol,..........................................................................................................................................................GALING.....

Kaya pala ang daming tibagros sa airport........

hhaaha....may nakadikit sa school na poster kang pilot academy..palibhasa di ko man binasa...dai ko aram digdi na palan ito sa legazpi..hahahha..kala ko sa maynila pa,,,,:lol::lol::lol::lol:

yranoa

October 19th, 2010, 12:34 PM

Pacific Mall Legazpi City -while ago :)

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BANGUI po sa Gabos!
:D

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 01:08 PM

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 19 (PNA) -- Two Bicol towns were among the 15 towns across the country that were awarded on Monday the “good housekeeping seal” for their exemplary performance in governance, including promotion of transparency and accountability, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Bicol said on Tuesday.

Blandino Maceda, DILG regional director, said the towns of Sto. Domingo in Albay and Mobo in Masbate were among the top awardees of the good housekeeping seal among other 4th-5th class municipalities in the country.

The awarding rites which was held on Monday at Malacanang Palace, highlighted the Launching of New Initiatives with President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III in celebration of the 20th year of Local Autonomy.

Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, who accompanied Sto. Domingo Mayor Herbie Aguas in Malacanang, commended the political leadership of Aguas for being the recipient of the house keeping seal.

Salceda said “We congratulate the people of Sto. Domingo and its political leadership under Mayor Herbie Aguas.”

In the statement, Salceda goes on to explain that in a recent comparative analysis on Human Development Index (HDI) of the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) performance, Sto. Domingo also came out on top followed by Polangui, Albay, among 18 LGUs in Bicol.

The two Bicol towns that belong to the 4th and 5th class municipalities that were bestowed the seal received P2 million each.

Maceda said Sto. Domingo and Mobo towns were picked based on their performance in governance, particularly in areas of planning, fiscal management, transparency and accountability.

The awardees would also be qualified to avail of the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) where they can acquire necessary funds for the development of their respective municipalities.

The PCF is part of the DILG’s proposed P86.9 billion budget for 2011. (PNA)
DCT/MSA/cbd

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 01:37 PM

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Tabak!!!Sundang!!!Katanilya!!!hehehhee..nu paba ang ibang tawag?
:D :D

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 02:03 PM

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 02:06 PM

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denz161

October 19th, 2010, 02:07 PM

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View of Ziga Avenue from the bellfry:):)

denz161

October 19th, 2010, 02:15 PM

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Preparing the raw material for karagumoy mats.
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Abaca bags @ pasalubong Center in Tabaco City Mall
:):):)

garycooper

October 19th, 2010, 03:38 PM

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 03:55 PM

Look Ma, no spaghetti wires! :banana::banana::banana:

Parang strip malls sa ibang bansa ang dating.

That's how it should be mr garycooper. I hope in the not too distant future the rest of the city will follow suit. If it can be done in this area, I can't see why it can't be replicated elsewhere. As I said before, this is especially important in such a typhoon-prone city as Legazpi - less costly in the long term terms of repairing damaged wires, post-typhoon. Enjoy your stay in California!

I'm really enjoying these fresh pics, thanks everyone for posting!

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 04:59 PM

hi guys, i will be creating a separate thread to facilitate us in making our ideas happen/ come into fruition. it will also be easier for us to discuss about the ideas since in this thread, it is quite a burden to look for the pages/ etc... furthermore, since we seem to be having sooo many posts here regarding ideas, i believe it'll be wise for us to have a separate thread... please look for that IDEAS - LEGAZPI CITY and ALBAY thread if you want your ideas shared... salamat!

Good idea, Yvette. I agree it's very time-consuming looking for previous posts, especially if they are buried within previous threads. As for your request to repost some of the ideas, I'm currently trying my best to dig out some of them. When I have time I'll post them. The title of the "ideas" thread should be specific enough so the mods won't think it's just a duplicate of this thread. Something like the "Ideas and Debate thread for Legazpi City/Albay's future development"...

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 05:06 PM

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Bahay na Bato!!!:):)
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I like Tabaco's central plaza - neat and litter-free, with a great view of Mayon too. One idea - why not turn that "Bahay na Bato" into a tourist attraction, just like Rizal's Calamba house (sans green paint, of course..) and furnish it with antique furniture and other old collections?

[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 05:13 PM

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That's the house of poet Angela Manalang-Gloria, originally from Guagua, Pampanga but settled in Tabaco, Albay.

Here's one of her poems:

TO A LOVELY WOMAN

Shall I compare you to a rainbowed shower
Drawing to earth the very arc of dream,
Or shall I say you are an orchid flower
That fevers men beside a jungle stream?
Shall I compare you to a windy morning
Because you stir the sleeping blood and brain
To rise and follow beauty till beauty, scorning
Desire's fleet runners, vanishes again?

No, you are more than spectrum, than the find
Of orchid hunters, than ariel dawn on wings.
And I, who know you are the undefined
Reality of all unreal things,
Now wisely set your breathlessness apart
As the unanswered challenge to the dreamer's art.

23 October 1935

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 05:15 PM

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BICOL EXPRESS 114 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34126324@N07/4380791171/) by four_play (http://www.flickr.com/people/34126324@N07/), on Flickr

[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 05:16 PM

A related article

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House of trade, history and poetry (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/propertyfocus/propertyfocus/view/20071112-100439/House_of_trade,_history_and_poetry)
By Ephraim Aguilar
Inquirer
First Posted 16:42:00 11/12/2007

TABACO CITY – A century-old, Spanish-style house of stone and capiz shell windows in Tabaco City in Albay looks as illustrious as its former occupant, Angela Manalang-Gloria, regarded as the “matriarch” of Filipino women poets in English. It was doubly significant, therefore, when the National Historical Institute unveiled last week two markers at the Manalang-Gloria ancestral home near the city’s international port.

Sitting on a 3,700-square-meter property, the house was built in the early 1900s by a wealthy Bicolano, Don Mariano Villanueva. It was considered one of the most beautiful houses of its kind in the country. Its old Spanish architectural design has been preserved through the years and protected from renovations.

With an 800-sqm floor area, the two-story structure has four big bedrooms, two living rooms, a dining hall, a kitchen, a terrace and a basement. The stairs, floors, ceiling and windows are wooden. Capiz in the windows filter the glare of tropical sunlight.

Bahay na Bato

Though seemingly bare, the house has some old furniture, photographs and some of Manalang-Gloria’s books. In the mid-1900s, the house became a trading center of Smith, Bell and Co., an American-owned merchandise firm which had a branch in Tabaco. Manalang-Gloria, described as a “pragmatic businesswoman” in a literary biography written by Edna Zapanta Manlapaz, bought the house in 1965 for P50,000 from an American agent of Smith, Bell and Co., who was clueless of its real estate value.

Manlapaz said the poet felt no compunction for having “taken advantage,” as it were, of the agent’s ignorance because, she maintained, it was his business to know what he was selling.

Legazpi City museum curator Erlinda Belleza said the bahay na bato, or the stone-and-wood houses of the 19th century, is a product of native and Spanish parentage. In the book “Igkas-Arte: The Philippine Arts During the Spanish Period,” the bahay na bato features a sala (living room) flanked by bedrooms with wide doors and bounded, sometimes on two sides, by the volada or airy gallery.

Space flows from one room to another. When all doors to the rooms are opened, the house becomes one vast space. It has an elaborate system of openings and shutters—the windows wide and high, sometimes extending the whole length or width of a room, the book said. Elemelita Almosara, NHI deputy executive director, said the agency put up the historical markers in front of the house after a team of heritage architects surveyed and analyzed its features.

Tourist attraction

“Based on an analysis of the NHI, the Bahay-Kalakal (trading house) of Smith, Bell and Co. is really a remarkable and classic bahay na bato, the oldest in the city of Tabaco,” Almosara said.

Tourism regional director Maria Ong-Ravanilla said the place would be included in Bicol’s tourism packages. More than the grandeur of a heritage site, what makes it significant is the story behind it, she said. The site would be of great help in showcasing the rest of the historic city, Mayor Krisel Lagman-Luistro said. “We want to give our tourists good memories of how we once lived and how simple life was before.”

According to Manlapaz, Manalang-Gloria bought the house only for investment purposes. Although she found it to be very beautiful, she never considered moving into it. “I don’t like living in an expensive house,” she was quoted by the biographer as saying. Manalang-Gloria’s clan today values the old house in a much different way. While the matriarch had no room for sentimentality, her only daughter and heiress, Angelina Gloria-Ong, lives a less complicated life as a housewife.

Poet’s clan

“It was only during the last few months of my mother’s life when she lived in the house she had bought. It was where she died in August 1995,” Gloria-Ong, 65, said. “People would think my mother was romantic because she was a poet. But she was more of a businesswoman—strict and very conservative,” she said. She said the recognition given by the NHI both to the house and to her mother has made her feel proud and honored.

Gloria-Ong said she started to live in the house only in February 1995. Now, only the sixth of her eight children—Michael, 28—also lives there. The rest, except the youngest, have their own families. Michael said his nephews and nieces still frequent the place, which is near their school. The clan also holds special family occasions in the house.

“After the markers were placed, passersby would come near and read them. Nobody gave this much attention to our house before. Now the people begin to appreciate it,” Michael said. Gloria-Ong said the family was willing to open some parts of their house to the public and tourists someday.

[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 05:18 PM

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View of Ziga Avenue from the bellfry:):)

From this vantage point, Tabaco looks neat and quiet, but at street level it's a bustling city with busy people! hehe

[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 05:19 PM

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Yep, I really like this part of the city. It's Legazpi's new business district

[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 05:21 PM

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Cool, renovated na palan ang Albay public market :okay:

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 05:24 PM

^^Thanks for that illuminating and informative article Dex. It just goes to show that poets and writers in general are not necessarily always "sentimental" or "unworldly" types, many are hard-nosed businessmen and women, just like Manalang. Records show that Shakespeare made quite a lot of money from property and investments in London.

[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 05:24 PM

[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 05:35 PM

Wow, another great historic find, Dex! Some things I noticed in this map:

1) I'm amazed the road marked "route de Pilar" was already around back then. We used to drive down this road on the way to Buenavista where my aunt and uncle had a beach house (the "beach" was full of large rocks/boulders, like those in Cagsawa...but it had an amazing view of Mayon and Albay Gulf, similar to the pics from Manito). But I digress...the reason I'm amazed is that that road wasn't even paved (it was just a dirt road) so I always thought it was fairly recent, not more than 100 years old.

2) You can tell that back then (during the Spanish era) the Albay District was more important (politically and economically) than Legazpi Port by the way in which the map highlights it in bold letters.

3) This confirms that Sto Domingo was called Libog and Malilipot was Malilipod.

4) It is remarkably accurate in its detail of the Albay Gulf coastline.

5) The word "sources" in French refers to springs, perhaps hot springs, just like the ones in Tiwi. Have we lost another tourist attraction due to the exploitation of our natural resources? In return what do we get ? The whole Aleco fiasco...

1. I guess Pilar was already an important town back then due to its Port. That's why it has 'special mention' in this map hehe
2. Yup, Albay and Legazpi were once two separate towns and here it is clear which was more important
3. Yup! According to this link (http://stodomingo-albay.org/history-of-sto-domingo-albay.html), the name Libog may have come from 'labog' or unclear water because there used to be little potable water in the vicinity, 'libot' or winding way, since one has to divert from the Legazpi-Tabaco road to reach the town, and 'labog' or jellyfish which abounds in its coastal waters. I read somewhere that 'Malilipod' is from the word 'lipod' which means 'to shield or to protect', referring to the mountainous ranges protecting it from Mayon's fury. (I love trivia! lols)
4. Agree! I also like the fact that the map mentioned Jose Ma. Peñaranda, Albay's first governor :okay:
5. Sadly, the operations of the geothermal plant has killed Tiwi's hot springs (or temporarily siphoned away the heat, we never know). I remember looking through old albums of my grandparents and saw that Tiwi Hot Springs was apparently a very popular excursion destination for locals back then.

[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 05:43 PM

^One thing is boggling me though, why is the map in French? :dunno: Anyway, my theory is that Don Jose Ma. Peñaranda commissioned some French cartographers to draw a map of Albay's east coast.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs773.snc4/67342_438754042103_137913407103_5383486_1196063_n.jpg

[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 05:48 PM

An old print

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[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 05:48 PM

Another old photo

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On the Road between Legaspi and Albay, 1905
Source: http://www.facebook.com/Bikolandia

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 05:53 PM

;65624605']1. I guess Pilar was already an important town back then due to its Port. That's why it has 'special mention' in this map hehe
2. Yup, Albay and Legazpi were once two separate towns and here it is clear which was more important
3. Yup! According to this link (http://stodomingo-albay.org/history-of-sto-domingo-albay.html), the name Libog may have come from 'labog' or unclear water because there used to be little potable water in the vicinity, 'libot' or winding way, since one has to divert from the Legazpi-Tabaco road to reach the town, and 'labog' or jellyfish which abounds in its coastal waters. I read somewhere that 'Malilipod' is from the word 'lipod' which means 'to shield or to protect', referring to the mountainous ranges protecting it from Mayon's fury. (I love trivia! lols)
4. Agree! I also like the fact that the map mentioned Jose Ma. Peñaranda, Albay's first governor :okay:
5. Sadly, the operations of the geothermal plant has killed Tiwi's hot springs (or temporarily siphoned away the heat, we never know). I remember looking through old albums of my grandparents and saw that Tiwi Hot Springs was apparently a very popular excursion destination for locals back then.

Great research Dex! Yes the Tiwi Hot Springs were still operational up until the early or mid '80s...I remember our trips there as a child. The springs were very hot indeed, just like a hot bath tub. There were rumours that the waters were hot enough such that some people took to boiling eggs in the pools!

;65625099']^One thing is boggling me though, why is the map in French? :dunno: Anyway, my theory is that Don Jose Ma. Peñaranda commissioned some French cartographers to draw a map of Albay's east coast.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs773.snc4/67342_438754042103_137913407103_5383486_1196063_n.jpg

French was the language of international diplomacy in the 19th century and was very much the world's lingua franca, until English supplanted it during the 20th century - due to the power of the US. It was normal for books, articles, treaties etc...to be published in French if the target readership was meant to be international. The Philippine Declaration of Independence was originally written in French. Rizal, Mabini and other revolutionary Filipinos were at least competent, if not fluent in French, besides Spanish. In Europe, most educated people had to learn French as part of their education.

[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 05:53 PM

More old photos

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[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 06:00 PM

Great research Dex! Yes the Tiwi Hot Springs were still operational up until the early or mid '80s...I remember our trips there as a child. The springs were very hot indeed, just like a hot bath tub. There were rumours that the waters were hot enough such that some people took to boiling eggs in the pools!

French was the language of international diplomacy in the 19th century and was very much the world's lingua franca, until English supplanted it during the 20th century - due to the power of the US. It was normal for books, articles, treaties etc...to be published in French if the target readership was meant to be international. The Philippine Declaration of Independence was originally written in French. Rizal, Mabini and other revolutionary Filipinos were at least competent, if not fluent in French, besides Spanish.

Kewl, thanks! Additional knowledge na naman! :colgate:

What does 'd'apres une carte inedite du Colonel...' mean?

drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 06:12 PM

[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 06:20 PM

^thanks! hehe

[dx]

October 19th, 2010, 06:22 PM

Three nights of music and fun at Embarcadero de Legazpi:

Oct. 21 - Ely Buendia ( The Amazing Race Asia Viewing Party)
Oct. 22 - itchyworms (SMB Oktoberfest)
Oct. 23 - Eurasia (Club Cossack Tour by Tanduay)

Be at the Celebration Plaza! All for FREE!

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drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 06:57 PM

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drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 07:16 PM

LEGAZPI SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PART I

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drfeelgood17

October 19th, 2010, 07:20 PM

LEGAZPI SCHOOLS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PART II

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fil07

October 19th, 2010, 08:25 PM

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 11:00 PM

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This function hall was already fully booked 'till Dec. sa dami ng ikakasal, trainings & convention

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 11:16 PM

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Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 11:20 PM

Dante_54

October 19th, 2010, 11:32 PM

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Photo courtesy of Doc Ago

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October 19th, 2010, 11:42 PM

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SOMEWHERE NEAR THE AIRPORT

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KANZU HALL & RESTAURANT

Dante_54

October 20th, 2010, 12:53 AM

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October 20th, 2010, 01:50 AM

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October 20th, 2010, 01:54 AM

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October 20th, 2010, 01:57 AM

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Sana maalis na yang mga wires, gaganda pa naman ng mga gusali

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October 20th, 2010, 02:12 AM

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Sana yong mga mananalo this coming barangay election, ganyan din, serbisyong totoo sa tao, kuntudo uniformado!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

drfeelgood17

October 20th, 2010, 02:26 AM

drfeelgood17

October 20th, 2010, 02:44 AM

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Great pics, how long does it take to get to Rapu-Rapu using these ferries?
Is it quite rough? I mean the sea?
My "yaya" was from there, and I remember she said it used to take hours...that was years ago though so I hope boats are much faster these days!

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October 20th, 2010, 02:47 AM

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Dante_54

October 20th, 2010, 02:53 AM

^^Good morning Dante - marhay na Albay & thanks for today's pics bonanza - we really appreciate your hard work. Looking at your pics makes it feel like we're travelling with you in your various adventures!
The Concourse looks good, especially the interiors! :cheers:

Good morning din Doc, I'm on leave yesterday and today, mag relax man lang doc sa katutukad sa bulod hehehehe.

Thanks for appreciating those pics.

drfeelgood17

October 20th, 2010, 03:06 AM

can i have a list of librarians of these schools? we have books for their bikoliana collections. thanks!

ano pwedeng madalan on saturday night sa ibalong festival? orientation dinner for MTR will be at embarcadero.

Would someone please help our good friend Fil with his query regarding librarians? I'm not familiar with local libraries and librarians but I'm hoping one of our locally -based forum members will be able to help you out.

As for the Ibalong, Saturday is the 23rd....which is exactly Legazpi Port's fiesta - so there should be lots of events and parties going on....
more on:
wowlegazpi.com
Legazpi City @ Facebook

Btw, Fil is taking part in the Mayon Trail Run - best of luck!

Dante_54

October 20th, 2010, 03:08 AM

Great pics, how long does it take to get to Rapu-Rapu using these ferries?
Is it quite rough? I mean the sea?
My "yaya" was from there, and I remember she said it used to take hours...that was years ago though so I hope boats are much faster these days!

Travelling time is still the same , from Legazpi to Rapurapu, it took three hours, tagal , pero sulit naman, due to the ocean waves, mountains of Bacon District of Sorsogon, the Bacon-Manito Geothermal Plant puffing ash , the famous world class Misibis View and chatting with jolly friends.

Its really adventurous travelling, with these ferries, particularly, when its windy, scary for first timers.

Sayang, we missed seeing the Pototan Cave at Tinukawan, it was totally developed by the Misibis as part of the Albay Gulf Adventure.

drfeelgood17

October 20th, 2010, 03:18 AM

Travelling time is still the same , from Legazpi to Rapurapu, it took three hours, tagal , pero sulit naman, due to the ocean waves, mountains of Bacon District of Sorsogon, the Bacon-Manito Geothermal Plant puffing ash , the famous world class Misibis View and chatting with jolly friends.

Its really adventurous travelling, with these ferries, particularly, when its windy, scary for first timers.

Sayang, we missed seeing the Pototan Cave at Tinukawan, it was totally developed by the Misibis as part of the Albay Gulf Adventure.

3 hours! That's a long time to be in one of these small boats/ferries...I'm wondering, is it possible to travel to Manito and take a boat from there to Rapu-Rapu? Would that be any faster? Or even slower? Is the road to Manito already fully asphalted? I remember it used to take us about 35 minutes to drive to Buenavista, which is just before Manito. Back then, it wasn't asphalted and was a very rough journey.

It does sound like a very scenic and adventurous trip from the way you've described it. This Albay Gulf Adventure sounds promising.

drfeelgood17

October 20th, 2010, 03:34 AM

Dante_54

October 20th, 2010, 03:56 AM

3 hours! That's a long time to be in one of these small boats/ferries...I'm wondering, is it possible to travel to Manito and take a boat from there to Rapu-Rapu? Would that be any faster? Or even slower? Is the road to Manito already fully asphalted? I remember it used to take us about 35 minutes to drive to Buenavista, which is just before Manito. Back then, it wasn't asphalted and was a very rough journey.

It does sound like a very scenic and adventurous trip from the way you've described it. This Albay Gulf Adventure sounds promising.

To Batan Island Rapurapu it takes 2 hours, while to town proper is 3 hours,tabi doc.

People from Bogtong, Batan Island told me that if they were invited for fiestas in Manito, its just an hour.

Manito has already a concrete widened road from Legazpi tabi doc.

Dante_54

October 20th, 2010, 04:12 AM

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This is one of the several island hopper bancas at EM, mostly bound to Misibis

Dante_54

October 20th, 2010, 04:18 AM

3 hours! That's a long time to be in one of these small boats/ferries...I'm wondering, is it possible to travel to Manito and take a boat from there to Rapu-Rapu? Would that be any faster? Or even slower? Is the road to Manito already fully asphalted? I remember it used to take us about 35 minutes to drive to Buenavista, which is just before Manito. Back then, it wasn't asphalted and was a very rough journey.

It does sound like a very scenic and adventurous trip from the way you've described it. This Albay Gulf Adventure sounds promising.

I've heard before, that the Sunwest Group of companies will also develop, Manito Boiling Lake (NAG ASO LAKE )into a world class spa and as part of the facilities perhaps of the tourist in Misibis , i don't know now the development of such plan.

denz161

October 20th, 2010, 04:26 AM

The investment of the provincial government of Albay for this year’s education sector has reached P67.4 million, the highest budgetary allocation of the provincial government next to health, which it has properly divided among different projects. Albay Governor Joey Salceda’s thrust in education is to ensure that there is a college graduate in every family and to give recognition to outstanding teachers, principals, and students as well as providing cash incentives to local government units implementing new innovation in education projects.

“Education is the only investment that guarantees a return, the moment a child is born, parents are thinking about education. When employees come to work, a vast majority is working to pay for education in one form or another, this is why the provincial government is investing more to education sector,” Salceda said.
Every year, the provincial government through the Provincial Education Department (PED) is appropriating P6 million for Gawad Albay sa Edukasyon. This program aims to give recognition to the Outstanding Principal in the province; Ten Outstanding Teachers in Albay (TOTAL), Student Excellence in Academic Leadership (SEAL) and Kadunong Award for Best Practices in Education program being implemented by the local government unit.

The awarding ceremony for all categories of Gawad Sa Edukasyon is set every 17th of December.

As of October 18, 2010, there are 16 finalists for SEAL; 15 finalists for TOTAL; eight qualifiers for outstanding principals; and four LGU finalists for Kadunong Award.

Governor Salceda said that winners for TOTAL and Outstanding Principals will receive P100,000 each plus a plaque of recognition while SEAL winners will receive P20,000 each, a plaque of recognition and a Lakbay Aral Program sponsored by private partner.

The best local government unit with best education practices will receive P200,000 and a plaque or medal of recognition.

Aside from giving recognition to individuals with excellence performance in the sector of education, the provincial government has maintained its Education Assistance for the past four to five years with a total amount of P38.8 million fund for calendar year 2009 to 2010.

“This amount is being utilized as financial assistance to some 7,000 college students enrolled in 12 indentified educational institutions in the province including 3 Bicol University Local Campuses,” Salceda said.

Since last year the province is implementing the Graduate Study Subsidy Program (GRASSP) for teachers taking master’s degree. This program has a total budget allocation amounting to P2 million.
Governor Salceda emphasized that GASSP’s main objective is to promote highly competitive, intellectual standards and teaching competencies through quality research and this program is available to all graduate students.

For thesis writing, each student will receive a minimum of P30,000 and a maximum of P60,000 subsidy while for dissertation writing, a student is entitled to a minimum of P50,000 and maximum of P100,000.00 subsidy.

Meanwhile, the Albay Higher Education Contribution Scheme (AHECS) is now is now on the 2nd semester of implementation. This is a newly introduced education program in the province with a total budget appropriation amounting to P16 million to cover at least 1,600 target student beneficiaries for school year 2009-2010.”

AHECS is a study now pay later scheme for poor but deserving students in the province. “Because of the increasing number of scholars and high school graduates every year, the provincial government has decided to provide a new program to help students decide what course they wish to enroll to in college,” Salceda said.

AHECS beneficiaries are given free hand to chose their courses and schools. (PNA)
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