Legazpi, Ligao and Tabaco Cities, and Albay Province [Archive] - Page 135

Brandon32

November 20th, 2010, 11:33 AM

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

ALBAY TOURISM LEAPS BY +109%, THIRD FASTEST GROWING TOURISM HUB IN PHL

LEGAZPI CITY --- The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Bicol said tourist arrivals in Albay posted a remarkable surge by 109 percent with 62,280 local and foreign visitors making the province the third fastest growing tourist hub in the country.

Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, quoting on Tuesday a DOT report, said tourist arrivals in Albay posted from July to September 62, 280, of whom 27,290 were foreign and 34,990 domestic tourists, a surge that boosts Bicol’s new title as the “third fastest growing tourist destination” of the Philippines .

Salceda said “Albay is finally actualizing its tourism potential both for hosting iconic endowments’ and for its role as gateway to Bicol’s emerging tourist destinations- witness: arrivals leaping to record high of +109% during the last three months. “

Tourism Secretary Albert A. Lim, during a recent visit here, referred to Albay as the third fastest growing tourist destinations in the country second only to Cebu and Boracay with new and diversified tourism come-ons.

Such standing, according to Lim, necessitated recommending the speedy completion of Southern Luzon International Airport (SLIA), to make Bicol a top tourist destination as well as support DOT’s target of doubling the number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country.

Lim at a with tourist stakeholders forum said “I will strongly recommend SLIA to Department of Transportation and Communication as one of the top priority airports in the country.”

Also a recent come for tourist – among others – was the province of Sorsogon due to Mt. Bulusan’s restive character, according to Governor Salceda. Mount Bulusan spewed ash about three weeks ago, but volcanologists said there's no threat of an explosive eruption.

“There is something truly amazing – and disturbing – in the way danger attracts humans. We saw similar display of predisposition for danger in the Mayon eruption only last year. In 2009, Mayon eruption induced arrivals in the month of December what it would take a majestic yet slumbering volcano a year to attract’, Salceda said.

He added that this gave rise to a perverse mode of tourist movement- disaster tourism. Thus, disaster response strategy had be to significantly reconfigured to secure our zero casualty goal since a dead tourist is al so a violation of zero casualty.

But he said recent developments, such that of Bulusan Volcano eruption, were a bit different; Albay is getting tourists without incurring the risks clearly establishing the geostrategic position of Legazpi as the gateway to Bicol destinations.

He said Albay is more comfortable with tourists due to Donsol encounters than to Bulusan eruption.

Also boosting tourist arrivals in Albay is the six–times a day flight of three big airlines by way of the Legazpi City Domestic airport; PAL, Cebu Pacific, and most recently Air Philippines, which helps establish Albay’s role as gateway to the Bicol Region, Salceda added.

(LGU Albay/PIA/mal)
source (http://piabikol.blogspot.com/2010/11/albay-tourism-leaps-by-109-third.html)

:applause: :banana:
Albay's LGUs, entrepreneurs and civil society have made this surge possible - despite Salceda's somewhat ambivalent attitude to tourism. I agree it would be better if tourists came not just to see eruptions but in order for that to happen you need to be more proactive in your approach. I think this is lesson is finally being learnt.

As RDC Chairman of Region V and governor of Albay, and on behalf of all Bicolanos and Albayanos, I am greatly encouraged and most grateful to the Aquino administration for pushing closer to realization this project which constitutes the most vital anchor to our aspiration for development considering that the sole comparate advantage we possess is in tourism. An international airport has long been part of the Bicolano dream – now it is becoming a reality. Prospects for poverty reduction and MDG achievement should also be lifted by a higher economic growth that would create jobs and provide a larger market to sustain livelihoods.

Moreover, we thank the President for adopting “pockets of open skies:” which would lift the long term feasibility of an international airport in Bicol. Targeted to serve 7.1m (5.4m- Bicol and 1.65m – Samar island). Such population base is just below Switzerland (7.6m) Israel (7.6m) Honduras (7.6m) and Bulgaria (7.5m); at par with Tajikistan (7.1m) and Hongkong (7.1m) and bigger than Papua New Guinea (6.8m), Libya (6.5m), Jordan (6.5m), Paraguay (6.5m), Laos (6.4m), El Salvador (6.1m), Sierra Leone (5.8m), Nicaragua (5.8m), Denmark (5.6m), Slovakia (5.4m), Finland (5.4m), Singapore (5.1m), Norway (4.9m), UAE (4.7m), Costa Rica (4.6m), Ireland (4.5m), New Zealand (4.4m), Lebanon (4.3m), Puerto Rico (4m), Palestine (4m), Uruguay (3.4m), Kuwait (3.1m). If Bicol (alone) were a country, it would be bigger than Singapore,

Safely, OFW movement should already provide a stable base for international traffic. The demand for travel is also driven by the historical migration of Bicolanos and Warays. While Bicol accounts for only 8% of total national population, Bicol-speaking people account for 12% of national total.

Tourism however will serve as kicker or driver of demand growth. Albay along registered 109% growth in arrivals in 3Q of 2010. Foreign tourists account for a healthy 45% of such arrivals.

Source: (http://joeyssalceda.wordpress.com/2010/11/19/p3-1bn-for-new-legazpi-airport-development-in-pnoys-maiden-list-of-infra-ppp/)

Ang galing naman...supportive talaga ang civil sectors ng Albay pagdating sa development.buti na lang at na complement ito ng isang napakagaling na Governor! Saldudo talaga ako kay Gov Salceda!:cheers::cheers:

Brandon32

November 20th, 2010, 11:37 AM

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Legaspi City Viewed from the North (http://www.flickr.com/photos/storm-crypt/3043902248/) by Storm Crypt (http://www.flickr.com/people/storm-crypt/), on Flickr

WoW! look at that black sand beach of Legazpi!:banana::banana:

Sana madevelop ito into a world class beachfront!

denz161

November 20th, 2010, 11:52 AM

^ Thanks for the photos NCD..

Maray na Albay!

Welcome Back sir Brandon!!!
Thanks for the photos of tabaco kliens and Naga City Deck :okay:
:banana::banana:

denz161

November 20th, 2010, 11:54 AM

TAbaco City @night
11-19-2010

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So much enjoy with the pics......:):):)

denz161

November 20th, 2010, 12:05 PM

Gov’t dangles PPP promises

GUARANTEES, easier access to bank loans and speedier processing were dangled by the government at yesterday’s rollout of key infrastructure projects that include $3.3 billion worth of rail, road and airport ventures up for bidding next year.

Even as officials admitted that funding to support the promised facilitation still had to be approved by Congress, a number of business leaders nevertheless expressed interest in the undertakings on offer.
Multilateral organizations also promised to help get the public-private partnership (PPP) program off the ground.
President Benigno S. C. Aquino III laid down the first pledge of the day, promising to compensate contractors should legal challenges prevent them from collecting agreed rates.
"If for some reason a court decision threatens [rate] adjustments, the government will compensate the private concessionaire for the difference between what the tariff should have been under the formula and the tariff which it is actually able to collect," he said at the opening of the two-day Infrastructure Philippines 2010 conference.
"If we are truly interested in a square deal for all, then what we shake hands on should be what endures," Mr. Aquino added.
The president’s economic team went on to bare plans for state agencies to speed up project processing by helping out with feasibility studies and right-of-way acquisition. These two objectives are to be funded by a P12.5-billion allocation specifically for projects up for bidding next year, Budget Secretary Florencio B. Abad said in a speech.
This is on top of the P300 million programmed for the Project Development and Monitoring Facility that is under the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Cayetano W. Paderanga, Jr. said.
The NEDA will be charged with assisting other agencies in packaging their projects for auctions, he added.
Mr. Abad, however, admitted that funds to support the president’s promise of compensating investors had not been allocated.
"We still have to figure it out," he told BusinessWorld.
"We can reflect that to some degree in the contracts," he added without elaborating.
Mr. Abad also conceded that Congress had yet to approve the budget for right-of-way acquisition and feasibility study drafting.
"But after this conference, there will be a stronger urgency to keep that allocation intact," he said.
House of Representatives Speaker Feliciano R. Belmonte hinted that legislators would favor the infrastructure initiative.
"We are supportive of the President’s programs, particularly the PPP," Mr. Belmonte said at the event.
If realized, the support measures could lure private investment into 11 rail, road and airport projects up for bidding next year.
The government will be wholly responsible for the civil works of at least five of these projects, which will be turned over to a private sector concessionaire for operation and maintenance (O&M).
The five are:

the $170-million expansion of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1, to be turned over to a concessionaire at market prices;
the $140-million expansion and privatization of the Metro Rail Transit-3 under a scheme similar to the LRT-1 deal;
the $700-million LRT-1 South extension, where O&M will be worth $800 million;
the $120-million LRT Line 2 East extension with O&M worth $100 million; and
the privatization of the $28-million Laguindingan airport in Misamis Oriental with O&M at $5 million.
Meanwhile, in addition to O&M, private sector investors will have to partly fund the construction of the remaining six projects:

the 27.6-kilometer Cavite-Laguna Expressway worth $262 million;
an elevated 4.9-kilometer expressway worth $235.33 million that will link the Skyway and Manila-Cavite Coastal expressway to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminals;
the North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway link worth $467 million;
a new $120-million airport in Panglao, Bohol;
the $97-million rehabilitation of the airport in Puerto Princesa, Palawan; and
a new $71-million airport in Daraga, Albay.
The private sector will be tasked to put up and operate the terminals for all the proposed airports, save for the one in Laguindingan, with the government taking care of the "airside" development such as runway construction, Transportation and Communications Secretary Jose P. De Jesus said.
Public Works Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said feasibility studies for the three proposed roads had been completed.
Other minor projects, spearheaded by the Agriculture and Health departments and some local government units are also ready for bidding next year, officials said.
Already, several large corporations said they would be studying the project lineup.
"We’re very interested in all the projects... Our priority is tollways but we are interested in tourism, power and infrastructure [too]," San Miguel Corp. President Ramon S. Ang said at the sidelines.
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan similarly told reporters he was interested in the tollway projects, adding that "The government is setting the right tone."
Ayala Corp. Chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala said his company had been "interested for a long time" and would study its options "more carefully."
The conference, SM Investments Corp. Vice-Chairman Teresita Sy-Coson, said was "a good start."
Officials of foreign business groups also weighed in, expressing optimism over what has been described as the Aquino government’s centerpiece program.
"It’s a strong stand. It’s the same feeling I had under the Ramos administration," European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines President Hubert d’Aboville told BusinessWorld.
"I believe we’ve just passed a curve and now have a clear highway ahead," he added.
John D. Forbes, senior adviser at the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, called the PPP initiative ‘a sea change."
"The government has made a strategic choice with limited funds to work on," he said.
"But the challenge is still there," Mr. d’Aboville said, noting that more meetings with the private sector and the final packaging of the projects should be next on the agenda. -- with reports from Emilia Narni J. David and Louella D. Desiderio

Source: (http://www.bworld.com.ph/main/content.php?id=21515)

denz161

November 20th, 2010, 12:19 PM

Friday, 19 November 2010 14:40
LEGAZPI CITY - Dyes mil de pesos para sa mga kapitanes del barangay asin P5,000 man para sa mga kagawad na nakakumple nin tolong magkakasunod na termino an nakatalaan na ipambariwas kan lokal na gobyerno kan ciudad nin tabaco sa urog na madaling panahon.

Ini mismo an kinumpirmar sa Bombo Radyo Legazpi ni city councilor Fred Adalla.

Sa nagin intrivista sinabi ni Adalla na sa presente preparado na an nasabi nang kantidad para sa mga nasabi nang opisyal na nagserbi sa mga barangay sa siring kahalawig na panahon.

Segun pa ki Adalla nasa finisihing touches na sana man soboot an sarong resolusyon na nagtataong benipisyo sa mga opisyal kan sinambit nang ciudad.

Posibleng sa mismong oath taking kan mga bagong eleihidong opisyal itao an nasabi nang benipisyo o depende man sa magigin desisyon ni Alkalde Crisel Lagman-Luistro alagad yaon an pagcierto na talagang mareresibe an nasabi nang kantidad kan nasabi nang mga opisyal kan baragay.

Sa presente nag aabot sa sampolong mga barangay kapitan mantang 39 mga barangay kagawad an nakatalaan na magtapos kan saindang termino sa maabot na petsa 30 kan presenteng bulan.

Source: (http://www.bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/28817-insentibo-itatao-sa-mga-three-termer-na-mga-opisyal-kan-barangay)

denz161

November 20th, 2010, 01:23 PM

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kliens

November 20th, 2010, 02:04 PM

manay!!!!! hahaha yes, hanggang dito :lol:
nag eexplain ka pa man. :lol:

Tabaco is looking great! January 2009 ang last visit ko dyan.

few pics that i took last year

Merry Christmas!
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Padyak Capital of the Philippines
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Thanks ma'm for the fantastic photos of T.C.:okay:

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 02:13 PM

Tabaco City @night

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kliens

November 20th, 2010, 02:14 PM

Tabaco City @night

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kliens

November 20th, 2010, 02:16 PM

Tabaco City @night

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kliens

November 20th, 2010, 02:23 PM

the City of Love with Rainbow...

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kliens

November 20th, 2010, 02:26 PM

Mt. Mayon and Mt. Malinao

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kliens

November 20th, 2010, 02:28 PM

The Church

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[dx]

November 20th, 2010, 02:29 PM

JCI Natcon 2012 Legazpi

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[dx]

November 20th, 2010, 02:35 PM

Gov’t to hold foreign road shows to seek funds for PPP (http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20101119-304178/Govt-to-hold-foreign-road-shows-to-seek-funds-for-PPP)
By Michelle Remo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 21:44:00 11/19/2010

MANILA, Philippines—The Aquino administration’s economic team will soon hold road shows in several countries to win foreign investors’ support for key infrastructure projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program. Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, who spearheads the government’s PPP campaign, said in a conference Friday that the government would bid out the first set of public infrastructure projects in the first quarter of 2011.

Purisima said road shows would be held in Japan, China and countries in the Middle East and Europe. “Following the launch of the PPP, the next step is ... road shows in targeted countries. We invite investors to participate in projects involving toll roads, bridges, water, power and social infrastructure such as schools and hospitals,” Purisima said.

The first set of infrastructure projects to be auctioned off are: MRT/LRT expansion project, MRT Line 2 East extension, Panglao Airport, Laguindingan Airport operation and maintenance, Puerto Princesa Airport, Daraga International Airport, Kalibo Airport, NAIA Terminal 3 upgrade full operationalization, CALA Expressway (Manila side), NAIA Expressway Phase II, Central Luzon Expressway Phase I, and supply of treated bulk water for Metro Manila.

The projects’ combined costs have been estimated at over P150 billion. To encourage investors, the government will address inconsistency of regulatory policies, tedious processes in putting up businesses, and corruption, Purisima said. The finance chief claims that the Aquino administration has set in place policies to rectify “sins of the past.”

However, Purisima said the government would no longer enter into deals that would give guaranteed returns to investors, saying lessons from the past also proved that such types of agreements put the government at a disadvantage. He also said the government would no longer entertain unsolicited proposals. Instead, it would focus on inviting investors to projects already in the administration’s pipeline.

Unsolicited proposals are usually tied to corruption, Purisima said. Meanwhile, Budget Secretary Florencio Abad said his office had already earmarked P12.5 billion from the proposed 2011 national budget to fund initial project requirements such as acquiring rights of way and access roads.

The budget chief said his office would soon identify the amount the government would need as counterpart funding for the infrastructure projects. Multilateral lenders—including the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank and the International Finance Corp.—have expressed keen interest in funding the projects.

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^^If the gov't had prepared a better tourism campaign, this would have been a great opportunity to promote PH. Hitting two birds with one stone -- PPP and Tourism road show. Wala yatang nakaisip. And wala ding nakaisip mag negotiate ng coverage rights for the Asian Games. :ohno:

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 02:36 PM

The Bell Tower

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kliens

November 20th, 2010, 02:41 PM

@the Plaza

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November 20th, 2010, 02:42 PM

^^The Church of San Juan Bautista in San Juan, Tabaco City is one of the most impressive religious structures in the province of Albay. The construction of the present church started in 1864 and was completed in 1879. What makes this church unique among other Philippine churches are the stones used to build the church as they bear the distinct marks of the Masons. It was designated as National Landmark by PD. 260, August 1, 1993. ~ Wiki

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 03:14 PM

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Congrats Tabaco City you made your people proud...

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 03:25 PM

;67466725']^^The Church of San Juan Bautista in San Juan, Tabaco City is one of the most impressive religious structures in the province of Albay. The construction of the present church started in 1864 and was completed in 1879. What makes this church unique among other Philippine churches are the stones used to build the church as they bear the distinct marks of the Masons. It was designated as National Landmark by PD. 260, August 1, 1993. ~ Wiki

huwah...almost 15 years for the completion:lol:it's too long:nuts:...
thanks for the wiki info sir dx...

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 03:43 PM

:angel::angel::angel:Saturday Evening Mass:angel::angel::angel:
November 20

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chrismartin

November 20th, 2010, 04:12 PM

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 04:34 PM

Hello sa mga regulars ng Legazpi City and Albay Province thread. 2 days na pala ako sa province nyo. So far, I've been to Embarcadero, Hoyop Hoyopan Cave, Lignon Hills, Cagsawa Ruins, Daraga Church, Sto Domingo Church and the black sand beaches of Sto. Domingo and the city of Tabaco. Na starstruck ako sa ganda ng Mount Mayon. Its imposing presence is everywhere in Albay.

I also did the ziplines in Embarcadero and Lignon Hills plus ride an ATV to the foot of Mount Mayon. Nakaka-challenge yung route ng ATV papuntang lava wall (due to eruption in 2006), effort ang pag-climb but we enjoyed it. :lol:

^^its nice to hear that with you sir:applause:,welcome to SCC Legazpi Thread...enjoy your stay here in the province of adventure-albay...you may post some pics of the said place if you have...:okay:

nacnuD 2:-)

November 20th, 2010, 04:49 PM

Legazpi Restaurant
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(want some pancit guisado and paosio?)

nacnuD 2:-)

November 20th, 2010, 05:01 PM

Go-Kart at Embarcadero de Legazpi
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my 11-year old nephew trying the GoKart. the youngest to try the GoKart here is a 7-year old.

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nacnuD 2:-)

November 20th, 2010, 05:06 PM

Zip Line

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nacnuD 2:-)

November 20th, 2010, 05:08 PM

First Playland, Embarcadero Taekwondo Championship
Nov. 20-21, 2010

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nacnuD 2:-)

November 20th, 2010, 05:12 PM

more of Embarcadero
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Mye Couture

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nacnuD 2:-)

November 20th, 2010, 05:17 PM

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Sipocot

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Naga

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 05:19 PM

;67409091']Rush Autogroup (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000326688887) at Legazpi Boulevard

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Rush Autogroup(auto-kotse) formerly TeamWarp Motor/Auto Club(motor at kotse)don't know why they renounced...some members of warp are friends of mine...motorclub nalang ngaun ang teamwarp:nuts:...

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 05:27 PM

aidz

November 20th, 2010, 05:52 PM

Hello sa mga regulars ng Legazpi City and Albay Province thread. 2 days na pala ako sa province nyo. So far, I've been to Embarcadero, Hoyop Hoyopan Cave, Lignon Hills, Cagsawa Ruins, Daraga Church, Sto Domingo Church and the black sand beaches of Sto. Domingo and the city of Tabaco. Na starstruck ako sa ganda ng Mount Mayon. Its imposing presence is everywhere in Albay.

I also did the ziplines in Embarcadero and Lignon Hills plus ride an ATV to the foot of Mount Mayon. Nakaka-challenge yung route ng ATV papuntang lava wall (due to eruption in 2006), effort ang pag-climb but we enjoyed it. :lol:
enjoy your stay in Albay sir! :D
dami magagandang places dyan na mapupuntahan! :D
have you gone to the Mayon Resthouse?

Legazpi Restaurant
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(want some pancit guisado and paosio?)

I want! haha!
di ko pa yan napuntahan, ang napuntahan ko yung 4 seasons... :D
very delicious!

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 05:59 PM

^^more entertainment!more fun,more local and foreign tourist to come...:cheers:

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 06:09 PM

kawa-kawa with mt. masaraga in the background

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by Alexander John Mayor

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 06:11 PM

tour @kawa-kawa hill

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by Alexander John Mayor

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 06:13 PM

tour @kawa-kawa hill

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by Alexander John Mayor

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 06:14 PM

tour @kawa-kawa hill

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by Alexander John Mayor

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 06:16 PM

tour @kawa-kawa hill

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by Alexander John Mayor

kliens

November 20th, 2010, 06:21 PM

view of kawa-kawa with pilinut hills in the background

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by Alexander John Mayor

mabrook

November 20th, 2010, 09:58 PM

thanks kliens for more Tabaco pics..keep 'em coming :cheers::cheers::cheers:

ryaj

November 21st, 2010, 03:26 AM

nakikita ko lang to sa mga architectural sketch in an exhibit dyan sa BU more than 10 years ago... Ngaun nagmaterialise na...
I also saw the blueprint plans to develope the japanesse tunnel dyan sa likod ng BU Grandstand, a nature/eco trail like design with bars and restos...

Hmmn... Sana pati yun matuloy para additional income ng BU and attraction sa LEGAZPI na sobrang malapit sa CBD.. Thanx kaniguan...
tsk tsk a total waste of funds, they better create new classrooms, narumduman ko pa dae kami minsan ki room...and why sa front ng camp simeon ola? mapapatraffic jan sa gate na yan... well wala na tayo magagawa nagawa na eh...

just my comment...

garycooper

November 21st, 2010, 07:31 AM

Legazpi Restaurant
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(want some pancit guisado and paosio?)

Wow! Legazpi Restaurant, the inventor of the original and super delicious pancit canton of Legazpi City. Another trivia: The restaurant, used to be located on Penaranda Street right beside Saty's Department Store and Mike's Oakroom (now occupied by Graceland). They also serve the best siopao and empanada.

Legazpi Restaurant is already a legend. This used to be where the politicians and big businessmen of Legazpi and Daraga congregate every morning for breakfast and coffee and discussing about everything, including the future of our city. Sometimes, this is where some projects of our city are hatched over coffee by our political leaders and government officials with the participation of local businessmen. This is our own version of the 365 Club (founded by the late Doroy Valencia) at the Intercontinental Hotel in Makati and the old Taza de Oro on Roxas Blvd.

REgular habitues that I remember seeing there included the late Mayor Ramon Arnaldo (DX great grandfather), Vice Mayor Eduardo Jana, a number of city councilors, the doctors and lawyers holding office at the second floor of Los Banos Bldg. the big businessmen and also the member of the Lions Club, Jaycees and Rotary.

Every time I go home I still buy their uncooked pancit which I bring to Manila.

mang teban

November 21st, 2010, 09:17 AM

whoooaaaa, almost one week lang ako na dai nakabisita dakulon na tulos hehehehe, great pix as usual

cool places added to my list hehehehe

congrats Tabaco, doing great huh!!! I am from Ligao but I never see this kind of development from our own city. it is true na mas halangkaw ang income ng Ligao City compare to Tabaco but take a look, after 8p.m. sarado na an gabos na establishments, we dont have a good malls, branded store, you can never see a high rise building and we dont even have a cinema... dakulon pang iba...haaayyy kelan kaya mafifeel ng mga Ligauenos ang pigtataram nindang high income na kinikita ng city :)

God Bless Albay!!!

megalgzp

November 21st, 2010, 02:19 PM

Legazpi City has a new FM Station!!! 89.9 FOX FM It plays classic music, smooth, jazz and rhythm. So urban, so smooth! I like it. It sounds like 105.1 Crossover, 106.7 Dream FM in Manila. A city having this one is cool!

89.1 GV FM
89.9 Fox FM
91.5 Magik FM
92.3 Home Radio
93.9 MOR
95.5 DWRC
96.3 Campus Radio
97.1 OK FM
98.7 Wow FM
99.5 Love Radio
105.9 CA
106.7 Kiss FM

Wow ang dami ng FM stations. It only means progressive talaga ang Legazpi. More to come soon!!!

kliens

November 21st, 2010, 02:58 PM

kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:01 PM

k-mart
Nov. 21, 2010

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:03 PM

DILG and AMA

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:04 PM

Jollibee-Rizal

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:07 PM

Albay District

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:09 PM

Paulines
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Lita's Lodge
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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:10 PM

Legazpi City Hall

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:12 PM

Albay district

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:16 PM

View of Mayon Volcano from Albay District

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:17 PM

Albay Provincial Capitol

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:27 PM

DWCL

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:30 PM

St. Gregory the Great Cathedral

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:34 PM

jeepney...

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:38 PM

water fountain

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:41 PM

@the park infront of Legazpi Church

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:44 PM

A. Bichara Silverscreens Entertainment Center

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:47 PM

Colorful Street Lights

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:51 PM

Liberty Commercial Center

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:53 PM

Albay Doctors Hospital

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:54 PM

Kanzo Restaurant and Magayon Hotel

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:56 PM

PNR Station?

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kliens

November 21st, 2010, 03:57 PM

Veterans Bank

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megalgzp

November 21st, 2010, 04:02 PM

Thanks for the updates! Keep posting them.

megalgzp

November 21st, 2010, 04:12 PM

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LISTEN NOW!

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 03:01 AM

Philippines unveils 10 projects in Public-Private Partnership program

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - The Philippine government unveiled Thursday ten projects which need private sector's assistance in order to be implemented.

In a presentation before participants of Infrastructure Philippines 2010: Investing and Financing in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, officials said that eight of the 10 projects belong to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and two others to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

DOTC Secretary Jose de Jesus said that the projects that his office will initially pursue under the PPP program include the privatization of the operation and maintenance of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 and of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3, LRT 1 South Extension and privatization through concession, LRT Line 2 East Extension Project, the New Bohol Airport Development, Puerto Princesa Airport Development, New Legaspi Airport Development, and the Privatization of Laguindingan Airport Operation and Maintenance.

He estimated that for the eight projects, the government will have to earmark around $1.3 billion, while the private sector has to provide at least $1 billion.

DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson said that his office is pushing for the $262 million financing of the 27.5-kilometer Cavite side section of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway, and $253.33 million worth of investment for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Expressway Phase II.

Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad told reporters that while the administration has lined up 10 projects for initial funding of the private sector, investors could push for other projects of the government.

source: Philstar.com

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 03:09 AM

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 03:12 AM

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 03:16 AM

you're right mang teban!
kahit na mataas ang income but tabaco looks progressive than ligao...nata daw?

We had a discussion about this a few weeks ago. Some of us thought that Ligao's higher income is merely a reflection of its much larger land area (which tends to inflate a city's revenue). In other words, if the cities were roughly of equal size Tabaco would have the edge and it seems obvious from the pics that its "centro" is more vibrant, economically.

I think future Albay cities to watch are Daraga, Polangui and even Guinobatan.

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 03:20 AM

MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE) The Philippines will start liberalizing its civil aviation industry as a means to increase tourist arrivals in the country, President Aquino announced Thursday.

Mr. Aquino announced his government’s open skies policy during at the opening of the public-private partnerships and infrastructure conference.
by Joey Salceda

“We will pursue the full implementation of E.O. 219 (the liberalization of air travel industry) in international aviation,” Mr. Aquino said in his speech to foreign and local business leaders.

“Our national development requires promoting an open and competitive international aviation sector that enables Philippine and foreign air carriers to expand their operations, maintain a strong Philippine-based aviation industry, and ensure international connectivity in order to allow Philippine and foreign air carriers to plan and make long-term investments in the Philippine market,” he said.

Sought for further comment during a break in the conference, Mr. Aquino said the liberalization would be done gradually.

“I think we will start withwhat is called pocket open skies. Then we will really strengthen and increase it. The bottom line is we see a bridge that can bring many more tourists to our country and an increase in the opportunity to use air services like air cargo,” Mr. Aquino told reporters.

The President said the government already liberalized telecommunications, trade and foreign investments.

“The change in the country’s investment policies has been a crucial factor in building up confidence in the economic prospects of the country. This is what we will do with aviation,” Mr. Aquino said.

Mr. Aquino said that despite its beautiful beaches, rich landscapes and many other attractions, the Philippines gets only three million tourists a year, while countries like Malaysia and Thailand get upwards of 14 million tourists a year.

“Needless to say the potential is significant. To tap this potential, we are embarking on a new campaign to re-brand the country as a tourist destination. We are also reviving our tourist police to deal with visitors’ concerns,” the President said.

“And if that is not enough, we are also rationalizing our network of airports
around the country, by expanding runway and terminal capacities in areas that we see as potential tourist hubs,” he added.

Last but not least, he said, is the recognition that international aviation is a major driver of economic progress and a leading catalyst and facilitator to tourism and trade development and to employment generation.

“Aviation moves 98 percent of international visitors, 54 percent of Philippine export value and more than 1 million overseas Filipino workers per year,” Mr. Aquino said.

He said Executive Order No. 219 provided the framework for liberalizing the country’s air policy as early as 1995.

“The impact of this measure has been dramatic in the domestic passenger market as passengers have enjoyed a wider range of choices and travel opportunities,” Mr. Aquino said.

“Additionally, it will also enable more aviation and tourism-related jobs through the increase in local tourism, trade and investment. What remains to be done is putting teeth to existing policy,” he added.

By Norman Bordadora

source:
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 13:35:00 11/18/2010

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 03:23 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 03:29 AM

BY JESSICA ANNE D. HERMOSA, Senior Reporter

Gov’t dangles PPP promises

GUARANTEES, easier access to bank loans and speedier processing were dangled by the government at yesterday’s rollout of key infrastructure projects that include $3.3 billion worth of rail, road and airport ventures up for bidding next year.

Even as officials admitted that funding to support the promised facilitation still had to be approved by Congress, a number of business leaders nevertheless expressed interest in the undertakings on offer.
Multilateral organizations also promised to help get the public-private partnership (PPP) program off the ground.
President Benigno S. C. Aquino III laid down the first pledge of the day, promising to compensate contractors should legal challenges prevent them from collecting agreed rates.
"If for some reason a court decision threatens [rate] adjustments, the government will compensate the private concessionaire for the difference between what the tariff should have been under the formula and the tariff which it is actually able to collect," he said at the opening of the two-day Infrastructure Philippines 2010 conference.
"If we are truly interested in a square deal for all, then what we shake hands on should be what endures," Mr. Aquino added.
The president’s economic team went on to bare plans for state agencies to speed up project processing by helping out with feasibility studies and right-of-way acquisition. These two objectives are to be funded by a P12.5-billion allocation specifically for projects up for bidding next year, Budget Secretary Florencio B. Abad said in a speech.
This is on top of the P300 million programmed for the Project Development and Monitoring Facility that is under the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Cayetano W. Paderanga, Jr. said.
The NEDA will be charged with assisting other agencies in packaging their projects for auctions, he added.
Mr. Abad, however, admitted that funds to support the president’s promise of compensating investors had not been allocated.
"We still have to figure it out," he told BusinessWorld.
"We can reflect that to some degree in the contracts," he added without elaborating.
Mr. Abad also conceded that Congress had yet to approve the budget for right-of-way acquisition and feasibility study drafting.
"But after this conference, there will be a stronger urgency to keep that allocation intact," he said.
House of Representatives Speaker Feliciano R. Belmonte hinted that legislators would favor the infrastructure initiative.
"We are supportive of the President’s programs, particularly the PPP," Mr. Belmonte said at the event.
If realized, the support measures could lure private investment into 11 rail, road and airport projects up for bidding next year.
The government will be wholly responsible for the civil works of at least five of these projects, which will be turned over to a private sector concessionaire for operation and maintenance (O&M).
The five are:

the $170-million expansion of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1, to be turned over to a concessionaire at market prices;
the $140-million expansion and privatization of the Metro Rail Transit-3 under a scheme similar to the LRT-1 deal;
the $700-million LRT-1 South extension, where O&M will be worth $800 million;
the $120-million LRT Line 2 East extension with O&M worth $100 million; and
the privatization of the $28-million Laguindingan airport in Misamis Oriental with O&M at $5 million.
Meanwhile, in addition to O&M, private sector investors will have to partly fund the construction of the remaining six projects:

the 27.6-kilometer Cavite-Laguna Expressway worth $262 million;
an elevated 4.9-kilometer expressway worth $235.33 million that will link the Skyway and Manila-Cavite Coastal expressway to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminals;
the North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway link worth $467 million;
a new $120-million airport in Panglao, Bohol;
the $97-million rehabilitation of the airport in Puerto Princesa, Palawan; and
a new $71-million airport in Daraga, Albay.

The private sector will be tasked to put up and operate the terminals for all the proposed airports, save for the one in Laguindingan, with the government taking care of the "airside" development such as runway construction, Transportation and Communications Secretary Jose P. De Jesus said.
Public Works Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said feasibility studies for the three proposed roads had been completed.
Other minor projects, spearheaded by the Agriculture and Health departments and some local government units are also ready for bidding next year, officials said.
Already, several large corporations said they would be studying the project lineup.
"We’re very interested in all the projects... Our priority is tollways but we are interested in tourism, power and infrastructure [too]," San Miguel Corp. President Ramon S. Ang said at the sidelines.
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan similarly told reporters he was interested in the tollway projects, adding that "The government is setting the right tone."
Ayala Corp. Chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala said his company had been "interested for a long time" and would study its options "more carefully."
The conference, SM Investments Corp. Vice-Chairman Teresita Sy-Coson, said was "a good start."
Officials of foreign business groups also weighed in, expressing optimism over what has been described as the Aquino government’s centerpiece program.
"It’s a strong stand. It’s the same feeling I had under the Ramos administration," European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines President Hubert d’Aboville told BusinessWorld.
"I believe we’ve just passed a curve and now have a clear highway ahead," he added.
John D. Forbes, senior adviser at the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, called the PPP initiative ‘a sea change."
"The government has made a strategic choice with limited funds to work on," he said.
"But the challenge is still there," Mr. d’Aboville said, noting that more meetings with the private sector and the final packaging of the projects should be next on the agenda.
-- with reports from Emilia Narni J. David and Louella D. Desiderio

source (http://www.bworld.com.ph/main/content.php?id=21515)

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November 22nd, 2010, 03:31 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 03:33 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 03:35 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 03:35 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 03:36 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 03:38 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 03:40 AM

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drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 03:46 AM

Wow! Legazpi Restaurant, the inventor of the original and super delicious pancit canton of Legazpi City. Another trivia: The restaurant, used to be located on Penaranda Street right beside Saty's Department Store and Mike's Oakroom (now occupied by Graceland). They also serve the best siopao and empanada.

Legazpi Restaurant is already a legend. This used to be where the politicians and big businessmen of Legazpi and Daraga congregate every morning for breakfast and coffee and discussing about everything, including the future of our city. Sometimes, this is where some projects of our city are hatched over coffee by our political leaders and government officials with the participation of local businessmen. This is our own version of the 365 Club (founded by the late Doroy Valencia) at the Intercontinental Hotel in Makati and the old Taza de Oro on Roxas Blvd.

REgular habitues that I remember seeing there included the late Mayor Ramon Arnaldo (DX great grandfather), Vice Mayor Eduardo Jana, a number of city councilors, the doctors and lawyers holding office at the second floor of Los Banos Bldg. the big businessmen and also the member of the Lions Club, Jaycees and Rotary.

Every time I go home I still buy their uncooked pancit which I bring to Manila.

Legazpi Restaurant must be one of the oldest, if not the oldest surviving restaurants in the city. Wasn't it in front of the old Farmacia Intia? Where is it located nowadays?

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 03:48 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 03:52 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 03:55 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 03:57 AM

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drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 03:59 AM

Hello sa mga regulars ng Legazpi City and Albay Province thread. 2 days na pala ako sa province nyo. So far, I've been to Embarcadero, Hoyop Hoyopan Cave, Lignon Hills, Cagsawa Ruins, Daraga Church, Sto Domingo Church and the black sand beaches of Sto. Domingo and the city of Tabaco. Na starstruck ako sa ganda ng Mount Mayon. Its imposing presence is everywhere in Albay.

I also did the ziplines in Embarcadero and Lignon Hills plus ride an ATV to the foot of Mount Mayon. Nakaka-challenge yung route ng ATV papuntang lava wall (due to eruption in 2006), effort ang pag-climb but we enjoyed it. :lol:

Hey Chrismartin, I hope you enjoyed your stay in Albay - you're most welcome to post pics of your trip on this forum.

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November 22nd, 2010, 04:14 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 04:19 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 04:23 AM

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drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 04:34 AM

WoW! look at that black sand beach of Legazpi!:banana::banana:

Sana madevelop ito into a world class beachfront!

They could extend the boulevard all the way to Bonot, but leaving some space aside so the black sand beach isn't totally paved over (unlike what happened to Puro beach). At the same time the boulevard (especially if built slightly elevated) would act as a sea wall, protecting this densely populated part of the city. At the southern end, they should consider extending it all the way to San Francisco or Buenavista - besides, it's almost half way there.

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 04:37 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 04:48 AM

;67410355']Find Legazpi City on Facebook! -- http://facebook.com/legazpicity (now with over 38,000 fans!)

Both wowlegazpi.com and Legazpi on FB are on the first page of search engine results for the keyword 'legazpi city'! Sometimes wowlegazpi is the number 1 result. :okay:

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Sorry SSC! As much as I love you with all my heart (naks! :lol: ), but when it comes to spreading the word about our beloved city to more people across the globe, harnessing FB and social media is the way to go hehe :okay:

FB is undoubtedly far more popular than SSC. I'm a bit surprised though at the lack of discussions or debates at the Legazpi FB - despite there being a section for discussions. Instead, people mainly post brief comments about pics that have been posted or react to other people's comments, but there is little in depth discussion. Perhaps FB's format doesn't encourage it. You either click "LIKE" or you don't and move on.
Don't worry Dex, we all know "your first love" was Legazpi SSC. :)

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 04:57 AM

^^One more thing, when I type "Legazpi City" on google.co.uk this site comes fourth (just after Legazpi FB):

http://www.kriyayoga.com/philippines/bicol/legazpi_city_albay/legazpi_city.html

Now, scroll down and read what it says about Legazpi City.

Sounds very, very fishy to me.
And it comes FOURTH in the search within a website about yoga!
On google.com it comes 5th.

How weird is that?
What do you think is going on and who's responsible for this?
The grammatical errors and typos indicate that this was written by a Filipino(a), rather than a native English speaker. So I don't think this was a genuine "review" by a foreign tourist.

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 05:01 AM

;67409839']A treat for our friends in Tabaco :colgate:

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San Miguel Island - Tabaco's anti-tsunami defence! :cheers:

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November 22nd, 2010, 05:11 AM

Aquino cites role of Air Force to effect reforms

MANILA, Philippines (PNA) - President Benigno S. Aquino III said the Philippine economy is ready to soar stable and high as he appreciates and recognizes the unified stand of Filipinos to fully effect change and achieve progress.

In his speech during the Philippine Air Force Aviation Cadet and Officer Candidate Alumni Association (PAF-ACes) awarding ceremonies at the Manila Hotel on Saturday night, the President said the strong showing of the peso, the restored investor confidence and the country's positive march towards economic progress were the results of a unified effort to bring about genuine change.

President Aquino said he saluted and joined the dedication, patriotism and sacrifices of the men and women of the PAF who continued to provide quality public service and did their best despite their outmoded air assets and equipment.

He also cited other graduates of the PAF flying school now in the private sector who also help the country's tourism efforts while showcasing the world-class caliber of Filipino pilots here and abroad.

The Chief Executive has directed a study to implement an open-sky policy to strongly promote tourism and increase the inflow and outflow of goods and services that will open up other economic opportunities for the people.

To complement this, the President said the public-private partnership program (PPP) included the renovation and modernization of the tourism airports in Bohol, Puerto Princesa City, Legazpi City and Laguindingan airport in Mindanao.

Aside from acquiring new air assets and surveillance equipment as part of the AFP modernization program, the PAF would also be provided soon with more modern engines and assets such as combat utility helicopter and basic trainer aircraft, President Aquino said.

The President said the AFP, the Government Service Insurance System, and the Department of Budget and Management were collectively finding ways to fast track the release of pensions and ensure the provision of other benefits to the retirees and enlisted personnel of the AFP.

”Fasten your seatbelt Pilipinas, tuloy-tuloy na ang arangkada natin sa tuwid na paliparan,” the President said.

The President also led in honoring 17 PAF aviation cadets that included Rona Guevarra, the first Filipina military pilot to join the civilian air industry.

The President also awarded the Golden Eagle Merit Medallion to PAF pilot Arnold Ando for his heroism in the rescue of seven wounded comrades during an encounter with Communist terrorists last May despite difficult weather and terrain conditions in Davao del Sur.

Assisting the President were PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Oscar Rabena, PAF-Aces president Maj. Gen. Artemio Orozco and PAF-Aces chairman Rolando Capacia.

In behalf of the PAF-Aces and as responsible citizens, Orozco and Capacia pledged their support and joined the President Aquino's vision for change, citing the President's effort in fighting corruption and poverty for the common good as an example of professionalism and patriotism demonstrated by the son of their honorary member, the late President Corazon Aquino.

Also present during the event was former PAF chief retired Brig. Gen. Antonio Sotelo, one of the heroes of the 1986 people power revolution, who restored the PAF's high professional standards by instituting the "no flight, no pay" policy for all rated officers that revived the merit system as the basis for promotion and laid the groundwork for the re-modernization of the PAF.

source (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/288831/aquino-cites-role-air-force-effect-reforms)

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November 22nd, 2010, 05:21 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 05:24 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 05:27 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 05:28 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 05:31 AM

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November 22nd, 2010, 05:31 AM

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Chair, NUTRICOMNET Bicol & PIA Regional Dir. Eduardo A. de Leon delivers his message during the Nutri Quiz, Regional Level Competition (Year II) last Friday (Nov. 29) with the Theme: “Sa Pagkaing Tama at Sapat, Wastong Timbang ni Baby ang Katapat”. Also in photo are (from right) Ms. Marilyn C. Valeza, Nutrition Officer III, NNC Region V, Ms. Shirley B. Borja, Nutritionist-Dietitian II, DepEd Region V and Ms. Marilou R. Galang, FNRI Representative Chair, Board of Judges, held at LCC Event Center, LCC Mall, Legazpi City. (Alex Cal/PIA)

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November 22nd, 2010, 05:37 AM

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Lignon Hill (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52723382@N07/4985405108/) by sleekyett (http://www.flickr.com/people/52723382@N07/), on Flickr

denz161

November 22nd, 2010, 05:38 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs045.ash2/35632_403343481470_552686470_4860435_1985753_n.jpg

nacnuD 2:-)

November 22nd, 2010, 05:44 AM

The advantage of promoting all these new rides is that even in the rainy months of Nov-Feb tourists will always have something to do. How much is it to have a ride?

P150 for 2 laps; succeeding laps > P50/lap. It was drizzling when my nephew tried the Go Kart. And he said that he was 'drifting like a pro' :lol:. You can really see in his eyes that he enjoyed driving the kart.

Paddle Boat: P50/head for 20 minutes
Jet Ski: P1,200/head for 20 minutes
Zipline: P150/head (introductory price)

I think EM should sponsor an annual New Year's Eve firework's display on the harbour, with the fireworks launched from the boats or from EM -Imagine how spectacular the view would be - all those lights reflected by the waters. I think it would be a major crowd drawer and tourist attraction.

There were fireworks last Dec. 31, 2009 at Embarcadero. Pigsalubong mi kang pamilya ko su New Year duman. Pigkua ming table su sa balconahe kang Biggs ta duman kami nagdinner hanggang sa pighalat mi su fireworks display (hale sa breakwater). We went home at 2am of January 1, 2010.

denz161

November 22nd, 2010, 05:48 AM

Morning Denz! Good luck with your site, it's looking good so far! :okay:

Thanks Doc!!!:) Hehehehe....Some of its credits comes from kliens....
I'm so happy that the site is increasing of fans.......from now on it has 45 fans in facebook...hopefully it will increase in the coming days...

denz161

November 22nd, 2010, 05:49 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs581.snc3/30639_1297481759920_1316663052_30695060_1157246_n.jpg

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 05:49 AM

P150 for 2 laps; succeeding laps > P50/lap. It was drizzling when my nephew tried the Go Kart. And he said that he was 'drifting like a pro' :lol:. You can really see in his eyes that he enjoyed driving the kart.

Paddle Boat: P50/head for 20 minutes
Jet Ski: P1,200/head for 20 minutes
Zipline: P150/head (introductory price)

- Sounds like good fun, I def want to try this! :okay:

There were fireworks last Dec. 31, 2009 at Embarcadero. Pigsalubong mi kang pamilya ko su New Year duman. Pigkua ming table su sa balconahe kang Biggs ta duman kami nagdinner hanggang sa pighalat mi su fireworks display (hale sa breakwater). We went home at 2am of January 1, 2010.

Igwa na palan ki fireworks display sa EM.
So they already have New Year's Eve fireworks at EM - I hope it becomes an annual event !
Thanks for the info! :cheers:

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 05:52 AM

Thanks Doc!!!:) Hehehehe....Some of its credits comes from kliens....
I'm so happy that the site is increasing of fans.......from now on it has 45 fans in facebook...hopefully it will increase in the coming days...

Try "recruiting" from other Albay-related FB pages, such as the Legazpi ones, some of the fans there might be from Tabaco.

denz161

November 22nd, 2010, 05:53 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs535.ash1/31357_400912316470_552686470_4796322_473359_n.jpg
view of daraga and legazpi city....

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 05:53 AM

P150 for 2 laps; succeeding laps > P50/lap. It was drizzling when my nephew tried the Go Kart. And he said that he was 'drifting like a pro' :lol:. You can really see in his eyes that he enjoyed driving the kart.

Paddle Boat: P50/head for 20 minutes
Jet Ski: P1,200/head for 20 minutes
Zipline: P150/head (introductory price)

There were fireworks last Dec. 31, 2009 at Embarcadero. Pigsalubong mi kang pamilya ko su New Year duman. Pigkua ming table su sa balconahe kang Biggs ta duman kami nagdinner hanggang sa pighalat mi su fireworks display (hale sa breakwater). We went home at 2am of January 1, 2010.

The go kart is surprisingly cheap. Even the zip line is very reasonable. Is there a different rate for tourists (like at Lignon Hill)? I guess they don't want to price out locals from these rides, which is a good thing.

On second thoughts, at P150 for 2 laps, it's almost a fifth of the price of one of those Cebu Pacific promo flights, so maybe not so cheap after all for the locals, especially if you want more than two laps!

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 06:26 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5191795914_612d300ed8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30519229@N08/5191795914/)
Embarcadero (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30519229@N08/5191795914/) by Lyndonn (http://www.flickr.com/people/30519229@N08/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 06:27 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5191201295_85fec4a6f4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30519229@N08/5191201295/)
Embarcadero Lights (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30519229@N08/5191201295/) by Lyndonn (http://www.flickr.com/people/30519229@N08/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 06:27 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5191800146_b54b4673f5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30519229@N08/5191800146/)
Karting (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30519229@N08/5191800146/) by Lyndonn (http://www.flickr.com/people/30519229@N08/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 06:44 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4953402076_b3b93db05c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30519229@N08/4953402076/)
Jeepney (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30519229@N08/4953402076/) by Lyndonn (http://www.flickr.com/people/30519229@N08/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 06:46 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5191196601_d14b37aa26_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30519229@N08/5191196601/)
Seaport (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30519229@N08/5191196601/) by Lyndonn (http://www.flickr.com/people/30519229@N08/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 06:49 AM

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drfeelgood17

November 22nd, 2010, 07:08 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/3016346025_463c172dea_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterwillems/3016346025/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterwillems/3016346025/) by eye speye (if-I'm-not-here-I'm-there !!!) (http://www.flickr.com/people/peterwillems/), on Flickr

denz161

November 22nd, 2010, 08:07 AM

burntjay

November 22nd, 2010, 12:07 PM

Legazpi City Hall

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs602.ash2/155424_125516610840974_100001479062807_168007_775733_n.jpg

a freak motorcycle accident happened near the city hall yesterday...
i learned from the regional newscast tonight that the casualty was an ABSCBN Bicol cameraman.

nacnuD 2:-)

November 22nd, 2010, 12:12 PM

a freak motorcycle accident happened near the city hall yesterday...
i learned from the regional newscast tonight that the casualty was an ABSCBN Bicol cameraman.

Yes, his name is Gerald Legaspi, a cameraman of ABSCBN TV 4. Heard and saw it (news) over NBN Teledyaryo Bicol.

Condolences to the family and friends of Gerald Legaspi

nacnuD 2:-)

November 22nd, 2010, 01:22 PM

http://tour.aq.edu.ph//resources/images/misc/logo.png
Click HERE. (http://tour.aq.edu.ph/#)

Source: www.aq.edu.ph (http://www.aq.edu.ph/); AUL Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Legazpi-City-Philippines/AQUINAS-UNIVERSITY-OF-LEGAZPI/237252151137)

nacnuD 2:-)

November 22nd, 2010, 01:42 PM

Bicol University
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs588.ash2/151075_171669342861135_109609595733777_498107_3641829_n.jpg
Source: Bicol University Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bicol-University/109609595733777)

nacnuD 2:-)

November 22nd, 2010, 01:53 PM

On-going SAA Gym Renovation
http://www.saa.edu.ph/insthumbs/gymcons/gymcons9.JPG

http://www.saa.edu.ph/insthumbs/gymcons/gymcons4.JPG

http://www.saa.edu.ph/insthumbs/gymcons/gymcons6.JPG

Source: SAA Website (http://www.saa.edu.ph/); SAA Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Legazpi-City-Philippines/St-Agnes-Academy/147298348624559)

sherwinm26

November 22nd, 2010, 02:11 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5198266112_03d6532e6b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52200588@N07/5198266112/)
Polangui (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52200588@N07/5198266112/)

aidz

November 22nd, 2010, 02:11 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs045.ash2/35632_403343481470_552686470_4860435_1985753_n.jpg
100% HOT!

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

P150 for 2 laps; succeeding laps > P50/lap. It was drizzling when my nephew tried the Go Kart. And he said that he was 'drifting like a pro' :lol:. You can really see in his eyes that he enjoyed driving the kart.

Paddle Boat: P50/head for 20 minutes
Jet Ski: P1,200/head for 20 minutes
Zipline: P150/head (introductory price)

There were fireworks last Dec. 31, 2009 at Embarcadero. Pigsalubong mi kang pamilya ko su New Year duman. Pigkua ming table su sa balconahe kang Biggs ta duman kami nagdinner hanggang sa pighalat mi su fireworks display (hale sa breakwater). We went home at 2am of January 1, 2010.

The go kart is surprisingly cheap. Even the zip line is very reasonable. Is there a different rate for tourists (like at Lignon Hill)? I guess they don't want to price out locals from these rides, which is a good thing.

On second thoughts, at P150 for 2 laps, it's almost a fifth of the price of one of those Cebu Pacific promo flights, so maybe not so cheap after all for the locals, especially if you want more than two laps!
surprisingly very affordable!

Cool! :D

296619

November 22nd, 2010, 02:13 PM

sherwinm26

November 22nd, 2010, 02:14 PM

Polangui
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5198265646_d04ebd87b0_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5198265792_cdd9c75e3b_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5198265560_39082dff9c_b.jpg

sherwinm26

November 22nd, 2010, 02:17 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5197667311_f7139aae03_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52200588@N07/5197667311/)
[/url] (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52200588@N07/5197667311/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5198265140_a51b255276_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52200588@N07/5198265140/)
LCC Mall Polangui (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52200588@N07/5198265140/) [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/52200588@N07/]

garycooper

November 22nd, 2010, 02:23 PM

Magkatabi lang po ba ang Daraga at Legaspi? - Kaygandang tignan from above!:)

Yes, they are contiguous. Magkatabing magkatabi. Daraga used to be part of Legazpi City before it was separated and created as a new municipality.

Thanks for visiting our thread 296619.

sherwinm26

November 22nd, 2010, 02:29 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5198300090_5b5b328901_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52200588@N07/5198300090/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1405/5198300232_bdcf6a7345_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52200588@N07/5198300232/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5197702597_0f5e19e127_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52200588@N07/5197702597/)

296619

November 22nd, 2010, 02:30 PM

Yes, they are contiguous. Magkatabing magkatabi. Daraga used to be part of Legazpi City before it was separated and created as a new municipality.

Thanks for visiting our thread 296619.

You're welcome... Maganda po ang thread niyo... maraming updates at magagandang pictures:)

garycooper

November 22nd, 2010, 02:46 PM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/85/274980775_a36ffed578_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikee032901/274980775/)
Banquerohan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikee032901/274980775/) by MikeOcampo (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikee032901/), on Flickr

I wonder in what part of Banquerohan are these houses. I don't remember them. It will be good to see how this place looks like now four years after Reming.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WWdJgXrNs_U/TOnGMMbdrUI/AAAAAAAAAsY/_u1IG06OaSM/s1600/IMG_0081.JPG
Chair, NUTRICOMNET Bicol & PIA Regional Dir. Eduardo A. de Leon delivers his message during the Nutri Quiz, Regional Level Competition (Year II) last Friday (Nov. 29) with the Theme: “Sa Pagkaing Tama at Sapat, Wastong Timbang ni Baby ang Katapat”. Also in photo are (from right) Ms. Marilyn C. Valeza, Nutrition Officer III, NNC Region V, Ms. Shirley B. Borja, Nutritionist-Dietitian II, DepEd Region V and Ms. Marilou R. Galang, FNRI Representative Chair, Board of Judges, held at LCC Event Center, LCC Mall, Legazpi City. (Alex Cal/PIA)

Source: PiA BiKoL (http://www.piabikol.blogspot.com/)

Gandang Morning......Thanks God its Monday...May internet connection na naman me...hehe...Nabigla ako....1 day lang akong dai nakabisita,....
wow!!!thanks kliens!!!for the photos of tabaco city....:okay:
Please visit Tabaco city Daily Photo...:D...just click on my signature...
haha....

What does PIA stands for? Philippine Information Agency? What is its function? Is it the local office of the Office of the Press Secretary or what they called before as Ministry of Public Information during martial law?

The regional director, Ed de Leon graduated from DWCL High School. I'm not sure, but I think he also finished his college at DWC.

FB is undoubtedly far more popular than SSC. I'm a bit surprised though at the lack of discussions or debates at the Legazpi FB - despite there being a section for discussions. Instead, people mainly post brief comments about pics that have been posted or react to other people's comments, but there is little in depth discussion. Perhaps FB's format doesn't encourage it. You either click "LIKE" or you don't and move on.
Don't worry Dex, we all know "your first love" was Legazpi SSC. :)

It's understandable doc, FB is mainly social networking. Anything under the sun is possible at FB. What I like about it is, you get to find long lost relatives and friends. :)

I don't know, but I don't feel comfortable discussing there the serious stuff being discussed here at SSC. People who post in FB are only up for mainly trivial matters. It's really sosyalan and sietehan. :lol:

But due to its wide membership and readership, it becomes a very viable site for advertising.

burntjay

November 22nd, 2010, 02:57 PM

Yes, his name is Gerald Legaspi, a cameraman of ABSCBN TV 4. Heard and saw it (news) over NBN Teledyaryo Bicol.

Condolences to the family and friends of Gerald Legaspi
yes, condolences to the family.
the guys looks very familiar, i think i often see him around the city...

moving on...
who has a photo of the giant mustard yellow Christmas tree in the middle of Pacific Mall/Metro Gaisano? :D
i saw families taking their pictures around the tree yesterday when I watched Harry Potter 7.

kliens

November 22nd, 2010, 03:28 PM

^^?
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1137.snc4/149926_473429097339_165069192339_5597511_145557_n.jpg

at Pacific Mall Legazpi | Photo by Yves Eli Yu

burntjay

November 22nd, 2010, 03:39 PM

^thanks, kliens! :)

pretty nice & unique :) i like its simplicity & minimalist feel of it.
though at first glance, it kinda looks like a high school Chemistry project, some atomic model of sorts :lol:

denz161

November 22nd, 2010, 11:39 PM

Antiguo Palacio de la Escuela de Medicina
21 November 2010

Buenas dias a todos. El Jefe de Gobierno del Distrito Federal de Mexico, Senor Marcelo Ebrard. Allow me to acknowledge your leadership of the united front of local governments in the struggle against climate change. And to our partners, ICLEI, UN ISDR, UNEP, UNFCCC and UN Habitat, let me thank you for the constancy of purpose and guidance to local governments.

I am a Governor of Albay, a province of 1.2m people in a country, the Philippines, that is visited by 19-21 typhoons every year whose intensity has been rising year after year. Climate change has been an adverse reality to our people and to me since birth. It is the single biggest obstacle to our aspiration for development and more particularly to our achievement of MDGs. That is the main reason why we are all here today in Mexico City.

http://joeyssalceda.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/wmsc-mexico-city_compressed.jpg?w=640&h=426

Despite the challenge of climate change, Albay has achieved zero casualty in disasters in the past 16 years except 2006 and has attained most of the MDGs (malnutrition, maternal mortality, infant mortality, under 5 child mortality) in 2009 ahead of schedule. We did so first (1) by consciously committing 9% of our annual budget, incrementally and institutionally, to climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, second (2) by fully integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction to our development plans and their execution and third (3) by working closely with civil society organizations and academic institutions in all our programs and projects.

The fight against climate change and its impacts is the primordial duty of the state to its people especially to the poor. But it can not do so without the people. And the closest and most direct unit of the state to the people is the local government. And the people’s interests are best articulated by civil society organizations. Thus, the horizontal conversations and engagements of local governments and civil society organizations are the most immediately viable fulcrum of intervention in the arena of climate change, particularly in adaptation. The allied forces of LGU-CSO, through partnerships on the ground that are, in our case, assisted by bilateral institutions and capacitated by national agencies, is the axis for any successful and substantial action on climate change. Certainly, this can not obviate nor substitute for the action of nation-states but it does show the way forward: we must put people at the center of any climate action.

The fight remains challenging. But the way forward is promising in local action and local partnerships with civil society organizations. Gracias a todos.

********
Maski sa world stage- iba na pala ang Province of Albay. After the host city, Mexico and other world leaders, I was the first LGU to be called to make a statement. You could also feel na most well-received sa applause yung statement ng Albay. Right after the statement, yung UN agencies approached me. Tsaka yung BBC, CNN-Espanol, Asian networks (Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan) rushed for interviews with me.

Source: (http://joeyssalceda.wordpress.com/)

kliens

November 23rd, 2010, 06:12 AM

Vera Falls - Malinao, Albay Phils.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1173.snc4/154561_165311933509141_100000910059064_315994_6776404_n.jpg

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Monsi

November 23rd, 2010, 06:28 AM

[dx]

November 23rd, 2010, 06:38 AM

kliens

November 23rd, 2010, 06:40 AM

a while ago...

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aidz

November 23rd, 2010, 07:33 AM

denz161

November 23rd, 2010, 07:44 AM

^^?
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1137.snc4/149926_473429097339_165069192339_5597511_145557_n.jpg

at Pacific Mall Legazpi | Photo by Yves Eli Yu

Great find kliens...:okay:

denz161

November 23rd, 2010, 07:48 AM

denz161

November 23rd, 2010, 08:02 AM

I wonder in what part of Banquerohan are these houses. I don't remember them. It will be good to see how this place looks like now four years after Reming.

What does PIA stands for? Philippine Information Agency? What is its function? Is it the local office of the Office of the Press Secretary or what they called before as Ministry of Public Information during martial law?

The regional director, Ed de Leon graduated from DWCL High School. I'm not sure, but I think he also finished his college at DWC.

It's understandable doc, FB is mainly social networking. Anything under the sun is possible at FB. What I like about it is, you get to find long lost relatives and friends. :)

I don't know, but I don't feel comfortable discussing there the serious stuff being discussed here at SSC. People who post in FB are only up for mainly trivial matters. It's really sosyalan and sietehan. :lol:

But due to its wide membership and readership, it becomes a very viable site for advertising.

About PIA
Communication is vital to building a Strong Republic. Thus, the Philippine government operates a nationwide institution established to respond to the information needs of the citizenry.
This institution is the PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY,created in 1986 by virtue of Executive Order 100 signed by former President Corazon C. Aquino.

VISION
A well-informed citizenry able to understand, discuss, and vote on vital issues propelling the nation toward lasting peace and development.

MISSION
To provide people with adequate information to help them to make better decisions and identify opportunities that could improve their quality of life.

FUNCTIONS
Maintains information centers in the regions and in the provinces.
Plans and carries out national information programs.
Assists other government agencies in carrying out their communication and information projects.
Determines information needs of the people
Professionalizes government information officers, communicators, and other media personnel through training and skill enhancement programs.
Supports the development of indigenous media and of communication capability and technology.

PIA Chapter
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 100 CREATING THE PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY

WHEREAS, there is a need for an agency in government with a means to communicate with the people, and in turn for the people to vigorously express their opinions, views and beliefs to the President; and in the same manner, a need for efficient flow of public information required by the people to assist them in decision-making to improve overall quality of life;
WHEREAS, the media reach in the country is sorely limited to a small portion of the population concentrated in certain key cities, thereby limiting access of people to information;
WHEREAS, the government in partnership with private media, can better meet the information needs of the people;
WHEREAS, the public has a right to information and an agency should ensure that they have access to information;
WHEREAS, basic information prior to February, 1986, focused more on the molding of public opinion toward the unquestioning acceptance of government thinking and that the flow of communication was predominantly one-way, from government to the people;
WHEREAS, before little distinction was made between political and development-oriented public information, hence resources for public information were often used for political purposes. In most cases, political information and/or political propaganda crowded out development oriented public information;
WHEREAS, a) there were no regular nationwide outlets, where citizens could obtain government publications and materials, i.e., brochures, pamphlets; b) intermediary coordination of public information efforts was not effective due to lack of appropriate mechanisms; c) people's participation in the planning and conduct of information programs was not encouraged;
WHEREAS, the manipulative nature of government information leads to deterioration of its credibility even of its public information officers concerned with development oriented information;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the fundamental laws and sovereign will of the people, do hereby order the following:
Section 1. Creation of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) to be headed by a Director.
Section 2. Mission. The Philippine Information Agency shall provide for free flow of accurate, timely and relevant information.
1. To assist people in decision-making and identification of opportunities to improve quality of life.
2. To enable citizens to participate meaningfully in the democratic processes.
Section 3. Functions.
1. Establish and maintain selected regional/provincial information centers on community needs for use in planning communications programs and provide basic information of government and on areas of particular interests to the community it serves;
2. Provide technical assistance to other government agencies on the communication component of their programs;
3. Plan and implement information programs of national scope;
4. Assess information needs of the people through opinion polls and surveys to be used to systematically obtain the public's needs and views on government programs and to plan information programs;
5. Conduct research studies for policy formulation and the evaluation of information program effectiveness;
6. Upgrade the skills of government information officers, rural broadcasters, communicators, journalists and other communications personnel through training services and/or consultancy;
7. Support the development and expansion of indigenous media and information/communications technology;
8. Perform whatever tasks may be assigned by the President.
Section 4. Access to Media. The Director shall have access to government media agencies not under his direct control for the purpose of disseminating development-oriented information.
Section 5. Organization. The Director shall prepare an organizational structure embodying the staffing requirements of his Office.
Section 6. Advisory Council. An advisory council composed of communication professionals and well-respected citizens will advise the Agency in the conduct of its activities to ensure that information needs of the people are met.
Section 7. Budget. The PIA is likewise directed to cause the preparation of an operating budget in collaboration with the Ministry of Budget and Management on the details necessary to put into effect the implementation as prescribed by this Executive Order in accordance with the existing laws, rules and regulations. For succeeding budget years, appropriations for the PIA shall be prepared in accordance with the regular government budget procedures.
Section 8. Transfer of Records, Assets and Equipment. All records, assets and equipment of the OMA/NMPC/MOI and their bureaus, except those of Bureau of National and Foreign Information, Bureau of Broadcasts and the Maharlika Broadcasting Corporation, are hereby transferred to the appropriate units of the Agency.
Section 9. Implementing Order. The Director is hereby authorized to issue such orders, rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this Executive Order; Provided, that approval of the Ministry of the Budget and Management is obtained relative to the new staffing pattern including appropriate salary rates, the organizational structure at divisional and lower levels and the alignment of existing appropriations.
Section 10. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Section 11. Effectivity. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
Done in the City of Manila, this 24th day of December in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and eighty-six.

(SGD) Former Presidnet CORAZON C. AQUINO
By the President: (SGD) Sen. JOKER P. ARROYO Acting Executive Secretary
===EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 100 CREATING THE PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY===
WHEREAS, there is a need for an agency in government with a means to communicate with the people, and in turn for the people to vigorously express their opinions, views and beliefs to the President; and in the same manner, a need for efficient flow of public information required by the people to assist them in decision-making to improve overall quality of life;
WHEREAS, the media reach in the country is sorely limited to a small portion of the population concentrated in certain key cities, thereby limiting access of people to information;
WHEREAS, the government in partnership with private media, can better meet the information needs of the people;
WHEREAS, the public has a right to information and an agency should ensure that they have access to information;
WHEREAS, basic information prior to February, 1986, focused more on the molding of public opinion toward the unquestioning acceptance of government thinking and that the flow of communication was predominantly one-way, from government to the people;
WHEREAS, before little distinction was made between political and development-oriented public information, hence resources for public information were often used for political purposes. In most cases, political information and/or political propaganda crowded out development oriented public information;
WHEREAS, a) there were no regular nationwide outlets, where citizens could obtain government publications and materials, i.e., brochures, pamphlets; b) intermediary coordination of public information efforts was not effective due to lack of appropriate mechanisms; c) people's participation in the planning and conduct of information programs was not encouraged;
WHEREAS, the manipulative nature of government information leads to deterioration of its credibility even of its public information officers concerned with development oriented information;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the fundamental laws and sovereign will of the people, do hereby order the following:
Section 1. Creation of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) to be headed by a Director.
Section 2. Mission. The Philippine Information Agency shall provide for free flow of accurate, timely and relevant information.
1. To assist people in decision-making and identification of opportunities to improve quality of life.
2. To enable citizens to participate meaningfully in the democratic processes.
Section 3. Functions.
1. Establish and maintain selected regional/provincial information centers on community needs for use in planning communications programs and provide basic information of government and on areas of particular interests to the community it serves;
2. Provide technical assistance to other government agencies on the communication component of their programs;
3. Plan and implement information programs of national scope;
4. Assess information needs of the people through opinion polls and surveys to be used to systematically obtain the public's needs and views on government programs and to plan information programs;
5. Conduct research studies for policy formulation and the evaluation of information program effectiveness;
6. Upgrade the skills of government information officers, rural broadcasters, communicators, journalists and other communications personnel through training services and/or consultancy;
7. Support the development and expansion of indigenous media and information/communications technology;
8. Perform whatever tasks may be assigned by the President.
Section 4. Access to Media. The Director shall have access to government media agencies not under his direct control for the purpose of disseminating development-oriented information.
Section 5. Organization. The Director shall prepare an organizational structure embodying the staffing requirements of his Office.
Section 6. Advisory Council. An advisory council composed of communication professionals and well-respected citizens will advise the Agency in the conduct of its activities to ensure that information needs of the people are met.
Section 7. Budget. The PIA is likewise directed to cause the preparation of an operating budget in collaboration with the Ministry of Budget and Management on the details necessary to put into effect the implementation as prescribed by this Executive Order in accordance with the existing laws, rules and regulations. For succeeding budget years, appropriations for the PIA shall be prepared in accordance with the regular government budget procedures.
Section 8. Transfer of Records, Assets and Equipment. All records, assets and equipment of the OMA/NMPC/MOI and their bureaus, except those of Bureau of National and Foreign Information, Bureau of Broadcasts and the Maharlika Broadcasting Corporation, are hereby transferred to the appropriate units of the Agency.
Section 9. Implementing Order. The Director is hereby authorized to issue such orders, rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this Executive Order; Provided, that approval of the Ministry of the Budget and Management is obtained relative to the new staffing pattern including appropriate salary rates, the organizational structure at divisional and lower levels and the alignment of existing appropriations.
Section 10. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Section 11. Effectivity. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
Done in the City of Manila, this 24th day of December in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and eighty-six.

(SGD) CORAZON C. AQUINO

By the President:
(SGD) JOKER P. ARROYO Acting Executive Secretary

Source:wikipilipinas.. (http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Philippine_Information_Agency)
:):):)

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 08:47 AM

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:00 AM

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:03 AM

^Not Banquerohan, Mike Ocampo must have been confused, heheh; this is part of Taysan, before Taguntong (that last house with an arch belongs to the Seventh Day Adventists). The photographer must have perched on the Smart cellsite tower about 200 meters from MIH/LKY. Maray na Albay saimo Cooper buda satuya gabos.

Thanks for the clarification, Monsi. Perhaps one of our local forum members can take a more recent pic of this angle and make a "before and after" comparison - if the area has changed significantly.

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:05 AM

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:06 AM

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:11 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs535.ash1/31357_400912316470_552686470_4796322_473359_n.jpg
view of daraga and legazpi city....

Magkatabi lang po ba ang Daraga at Legaspi? - Kaygandang tignan from above!:)

Yes, as Garycooper said, they are contiguous. Daraga was part of Legazpi before the it was split off from the city by the Americans in 1922. The pic above shows the area where the boundary between the two lies. You can just about see Mayon International Hotel.

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:16 AM

L High School. I'm not sure, but I think he also finished his college at DWC.

It's understandable doc, FB is mainly social networking. Anything under the sun is possible at FB. What I like about it is, you get to find long lost relatives and friends. :)

I don't know, but I don't feel comfortable discussing there the serious stuff being discussed here at SSC. People who post in FB are only up for mainly trivial matters. It's really sosyalan and sietehan. :lol:

But due to its wide membership and readership, it becomes a very viable site for advertising.

Yes, I think you're right garycooper. The advantages of FB are mainly due to its vast global audience, and as you pointed out, it appeals to a lot of people as a social networking site because of such features as the ease of tracing relatives and friends from the past. On the other hand, SSC, as a forum is really a site for discussion, hence the more in depth debates that we have over here as compared to FB, where you either "like" a page, or you don't and move on to other pages. There is also a "discussion" section but it's interesting to note that no one has used it so far. :)
Like I said, people mainly leave brief comments of "like" other people's comments. Not much extended "discussion", yet, but maybe that will change.
I think the reason why people feel more comfortable discussing over here is that you are somewhat more anonymous in SSC than you are at FB (unless you are using an alias in your FB profile...). In other words, when you post something vaguely controversial in FB, it really is (usually) as yourself that you are writing that. :)
Kudos to Dex for making Legazpi @ FB such a stellar success. :okay:

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:40 AM

^^?
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1137.snc4/149926_473429097339_165069192339_5597511_145557_n.jpg

at Pacific Mall Legazpi | Photo by Yves Eli Yu

I like this Christmas tree - something a little different from the usual! :cheers:

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:43 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5196500538_d89c49e0fc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ogiezenit/5196500538/)
Embarcadero de Legazpi (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ogiezenit/5196500538/) by drewzenit (http://www.flickr.com/people/ogiezenit/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5196495892_a7ceefea67_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ogiezenit/5196495892/)
IMG_0052 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ogiezenit/5196495892/) by drewzenit (http://www.flickr.com/people/ogiezenit/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:44 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5196498084_3eec917c38_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ogiezenit/5196498084/)
IMG_0066 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ogiezenit/5196498084/) by drewzenit (http://www.flickr.com/people/ogiezenit/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:46 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5191645839_30da0fdafa_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/5191645839/)
gaisano side (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/5191645839/) by marbleplaty (http://www.flickr.com/people/marbleplaty/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:47 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5191646123_21503cd6aa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/5191646123/)
minimalist lamp (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/5191646123/) by marbleplaty (http://www.flickr.com/people/marbleplaty/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:48 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5192240180_a41102c253_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/5192240180/)
minimal stairs_x2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/5192240180/) by marbleplaty (http://www.flickr.com/people/marbleplaty/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:48 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5192241440_2ac7fd1a91_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/5192241440/)
grilled window (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/5192241440/) by marbleplaty (http://www.flickr.com/people/marbleplaty/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:50 AM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5196715858_7abe86d157_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eltrinidad/5196715858/)
Cagsawa tower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eltrinidad/5196715858/) by El Trinidad (http://www.flickr.com/people/eltrinidad/), on Flickr

jOSE1003

November 23rd, 2010, 09:50 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5198266112_03d6532e6b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52200588@N07/5198266112/)
Polangui (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52200588@N07/5198266112/)

nice to drive, clean and green . . .:banana:

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:51 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5196718828_cc6efd2080_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eltrinidad/5196718828/)
Legaspi Airport Runway (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eltrinidad/5196718828/) by El Trinidad (http://www.flickr.com/people/eltrinidad/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:54 AM

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:56 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5171279319_489539c130_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cigyrj/5171279319/)
embarcadero at night (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cigyrj/5171279319/) by cigyrj (http://www.flickr.com/people/cigyrj/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 09:58 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4525355988_d57703f97b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marknakpil/4525355988/)
Legazpi PNR station (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marknakpil/4525355988/) by Mark Nakpil (http://www.flickr.com/people/marknakpil/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 10:00 AM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1411/939666025_5a07d093bf_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cts_qa/939666025/)
Gaisano supermarket in Legazpi (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cts_qa/939666025/) by Pretty Rachel (http://www.flickr.com/people/cts_qa/), on Flickr

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 10:03 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4926244533_42d3e269a8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/el_muralla/4926244533/)
DARAGA CHURCH - Albay, Philippines (http://www.flickr.com/photos/el_muralla/4926244533/) by el Muralla (http://www.flickr.com/people/el_muralla/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4926297555_fb8cde33d9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/el_muralla/4926297555/)
Baroque Style DARAGA CHURCH - Albay, Philippines (http://www.flickr.com/photos/el_muralla/4926297555/) by el Muralla (http://www.flickr.com/people/el_muralla/), on Flickr

denz161

November 23rd, 2010, 10:34 AM

Is that you Kliens?
I might have been here as a child but I don't remember. It looks vaguely familiar. The water is so clean and clear.

hehe..hindi po sya yan....:lol::lol::lol:
;) kliens is friend of mine and hi is so very shy pagdating sa camera..hahaha
pwera lang kung di nya alam na tigpicturan sya....:lol::lol::lol:

Carats

November 23rd, 2010, 12:03 PM

^^ Wow! Ang daming magagandang pictures...

Thanks for sharing guys! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Maray na bangui sa indong gabos. :)

burntjay

November 23rd, 2010, 12:22 PM

burntjay

November 23rd, 2010, 12:32 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5194640931_4a127b53df_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/5194640931/)
love at rainbow's end (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marbleplaty/5194640931/) by marbleplaty (http://www.flickr.com/people/marbleplaty/), on Flickr
2 rainbows! :)
i think i've seen 2 rainbows at the same time (one bright, one vague) for more than 5x now over Albay Gulf.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4926244533_42d3e269a8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/el_muralla/4926244533/)
DARAGA CHURCH - Albay, Philippines (http://www.flickr.com/photos/el_muralla/4926244533/) by el Muralla (http://www.flickr.com/people/el_muralla/), on Flickr
can't help but laugh when an old friend who visited Daraga Church last month blurted out "nag-glutathione ba itong simbahan?", obviously referring to the unsightly plastering done on the church's outer walls.

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 02:00 PM

^^ Wow! Ang daming magagandang pictures...

Thanks for sharing guys! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Maray na bangui sa indong gabos. :)

You're welcome!

i wish the PNR line here in Legazpi gets restored sooner.

Yes, me too! Any updates on the PNR plans for extending to Legazpi?

2 rainbows! :)
i think i've seen 2 rainbows at the same time (one bright, one vague) for more than 5x now over Albay Gulf.

can't help but laugh when an old friend who visited Daraga Church last month blurted out "nag-glutathione ba itong simbahan?", obviously referring to the unsightly plastering done on the church's outer walls.

I'm almost afraid to ask for a pic of the facade's current state...

garycooper

November 23rd, 2010, 02:01 PM

^Not Banquerohan, Mike Ocampo must have been confused, heheh; this is part of Taysan, before Taguntong (that last house with an arch belongs to the Seventh Day Adventists). The photographer must have perched on the Smart cellsite tower about 200 meters from MIH/LKY. Maray na Albay saimo Cooper buda satuya gabos.

Thanks Monsi. I am from Banquerohan but these houses are not familiar to me.

Thanks for the clarification, Monsi. Perhaps one of our local forum members can take a more recent pic of this angle and make a "before and after" comparison - if the area has changed significantly.

Doc, you are talking to the right guy. Monsi lives next door. :lol: Sorry Monsi napasubo ka. ha ha.

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 02:02 PM

hehe..hindi po sya yan....:lol::lol::lol:
;) kliens is friend of mine and hi is so very shy pagdating sa camera..hahaha
pwera lang kung di nya alam na tigpicturan sya....:lol::lol::lol:

Oops, sorry, mistaken identity! Dapat pala hidden camera kay Kliens. He can only be snapped by a hidden camera! :lol:

garycooper

November 23rd, 2010, 02:03 PM

[QUOTE=denz161;67624383]About PIA
Communication is vital to building a Strong Republic. Thus, the Philippine government operates a nationwide institution established to respond to the information needs of the citizenry.
This institution is the PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY,created in 1986 by virtue of Executive Order 100 signed by former President Corazon C. Aquino.

VISION
A well-informed citizenry able to understand, discuss, and vote on vital issues propelling the nation toward lasting peace and development.

MISSION
To provide people with adequate information to help them to make better decisions and identify opportunities that could improve their quality of life.

FUNCTIONS
Maintains information centers in the regions and in the provinces.
Plans and carries out national information programs.
Assists other government agencies in carrying out their communication and information projects.
Determines information needs of the people
Professionalizes government information officers, communicators, and other media personnel through training and skill enhancement programs.
Supports the development of indigenous media and of communication capability and technology.

PIA Chapter
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 100 CREATING THE PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY

Mabalos tabi denz sa comprehensive mong report. Siguro taga PIA. Yaon pa diyan si Mario Arguelles?

drfeelgood17

November 23rd, 2010, 02:19 PM

Camote as adaptation and Albay as camote capital

Albay is the country’s 2nd largest producer of camote. I always cited this as one proof of the spontaneous adaptation of our people given our limited land suitable for rice as staple and the adverse impacts of climate change on rice production. We consume 310,000MT of rice and can produce only 150,000MT. Thus, the recourse to camote is an adaptation given our upland capacity.

When I was in Seoul, camote-based liquor was surprisingly widespread. I was asking if the technology can be brought to Albay or we export camote to South Korea.

Also a month ago, a group representing a Japanese camote winemaking company and a scientist came over and made some documentations of our camote production/management/farming system. They showed interest on how we produce chemical free camote ( our usual practice- because most marginal farmers plant camote and lack the necessary capital to buy inputs). They’re looking at the possibility of maybe using some promising variaties ( “trescolores”- for wine making; and orange for fries).
I have instructed our agriculture staff to contact Clarita Lapus of Mama Sita so we can work on something to improve the value-added to our camote farmers / producers.

Long live King Camote!

SOURCE (http://joeyssalceda.wordpress.com/2010/11/22/camote-as-adaptation-and-albay-as-camote-capital/)

note: For English speakers, Camote = sweet potato

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MISCELLANY. Every once in a while, I hear about private individuals and groups who take up wonderful projects and causes on their own.

First on my list is the campaign of Clarita Lapuz of Mama Sita to popularize the humble kamote (sweet potato) among Filipinos. She describes it as probably one of the most nutritious foods that can be easily grown in the Philippines. Moreover, unlike rice it needs less water than growing rice does. My late husband used to say he didn’t like kamote because they survived on it during the war. But now kamote is about to be glamorized and made into a top food export thanks to the efforts of Clarita. There are many recipes with kamote that one would not think of like kamote cheese cake (delicious) or chicken pastel with kamote.

The New York Times prepared two recipes for Thanksgiving, prosciutto wrapped sweet potato and crisp sweet potato fries. I do remember that while in Brussels, I loved the lamb dinners served with roasted sweet potatoes at the Australian Embassy.

This is not a food column but our food industry can be helped if kamote can be introduced into prestigious dinner tables. We have a Filipino cook in the White House. She could help by introducing some menus using our kamote. It is far superior to ordinary potatoes but this is little known. Clarita taught me how to start planting the lowly tuber by looking at all the varieties available and which variety best thrives in the area it is to be planted. This information should reach lowly farmers.

source (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=632059&publicationSubCategoryId=64)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/Legazpicity2010/albay-camote.jpg

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

Albay should promote sweet potato as a crop not only for environmental reasons but also for health reasons. In terms of nutritional value, it is superior to white rice:

Sweet Potato vs Rice

Raw Sweet Potato
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 360 kJ (86 kcal)
Carbohydrates 20.1 g
Starch 12.7 g
Sugars 4.2 g
Dietary fibre 3.0 g
Fat 0.1 g
Protein 1.6 g
Vitamin A equiv. 709 μg (79%)
- beta-carotene 8509 μg (79%)
- lutein and zeaxanthin 0 μg
Thiamine (Vit. B1) 0.1 mg (8%)
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.1 mg (7%)
Niacin (Vit. B3) 0.61 mg (4%)
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.8 mg (16%)
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg (15%)
Folate (Vit. B9) 11 μg (3%)
Vitamin C 2.4 mg (4%)
Calcium 30.0 mg (3%)
Iron 0.6 mg (5%)
Magnesium 25.0 mg (7%)
Phosphorus 47.0 mg (7%)
Potassium 337 mg (7%)
Sodium 55 mg (2%)
Zinc 0.3 mg (3%)
Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults.
Source: nutritiondata.comSource: USDA Nutrient database

White Rice, medium-grain,
cooked

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 544 kJ (130 kcal)
Carbohydrates 28.59 g
Dietary fiber 0.3 g
Fat 0.21 g
saturated 0.057 g
monounsaturated 0.065 g
polyunsaturated 0.056 g
Protein 2.38 grams
Water 68.61 g
Vitamin A equiv. 0 μg (0%)
Thiamine (Vit. B1) 0.167 mg (13%)
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.016 mg (1%)
Niacin (Vit. B3) 1.835 mg (12%)
Vitamin B6 0.05 mg (4%)
Folate (Vit. B9) 2 μg (1%)
Vitamin B12 0 μg (0%)
Vitamin C 0 mg (0%)
Calcium 3 mg (0%)
Iron 1.49 mg (12%)
Magnesium 13 mg (4%)
Phosphorus 37 mg (5%)
Potassium 29 mg (1%)
Sodium 0 mg (0%)
Zinc 0.42 mg (4%)
Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient database