Legazpi, Ligao and Tabaco Cities, and Albay Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 139

Monsi

December 31st, 2010, 06:09 AM

I really don't know, but Legazpi I think is below sea level particularly the Port district since most of it is reclaimed. With this, no amount of drainage repair will be able to cure the flooding problem. But yes, overhauling the drainage system will definitely help in easing the problem even if not totally.
^Let's remember the wisdom of our forefathers who reclaimed these flatlands. We have, for example a barangay called Dinagaan. Why would you dump earth on a piece of swamp area only to see seawater flood it at high tide? (I think I posted something about this Legazpi being below-sea-level thing).

Of course they had made sure they step on dry land, low tide or not. They didn't build dikes or levees like those in New Orleans or Amsterdam (which are really below sea level); i.e., sea water can ebb and flow without impediment, so, what would prevent it from flooding the reclaimed lands during high tide if these areas are below sea level? As you have probably witnessed on an ordinary day (during your 20 years in the City), when the sun is up and it does not rain, everyone steps on dry land, isnt' it? That means the sea seeks its own level, and that is not 'above' even the lowest areas of the Port District. However, filled earth settles, that's why some areas; e.g., Oro Site, are more prone to floods than others (in the old aerial picture, Stilianapolus and the old Church building stand on what could have been if I guess it correctly, sand bars).

What is certain is (like what happened yesterday) you have high tide on one side and unrelenting downpour and runoff from as high as the crater of Mayon (where else would water from it go?) on the other: water will have nowhere to go but accumulate in the low-lying areas because high tide prevents it from flowing out to sea. Add to that unregulated development that paved and built up what used to be open spaces and greenbelts. That vast area between Bitano and Washington Drive (Tahao and Alternate roads) which used to serve as a catch basin is now increasingly being filled up. Pacific Mall and Gaisano stand on what used to be swamp land (again, of course, they built it a few meters above the high tide mark). Where will storm water from upland areas of Daraga go but to try to empty towards the Albay Gulf via rivers and streams (Sagumayon, Yawa, etc.) that have become narrowed by encroachments.

With sea-level rise due to climate change, the time to shift population centers away from flood-prone areas is NOW. We might soon give back the tidal flatlands to the sea as it is now trying to counter-claim not only in parts of our country (Malabon, for example, where it gets flooded sans rain) but in other coastal areas around the world.

In the meantime, officials should project 'business-as-usual' stance and mop the city clean, ready, and rolling. Who would invest in Albay if we focus on disasters? While Albay LGU should be commended for its 'zero' casualty initiatives, I would rather see the Governor really get his Guicadale development flatform rolling as what he has promised during his first term (he is now on his second).

Gary, bata ako nagpapaayahay kan payo ta'bing nag-aalat-alat kan ba'gong taon, that below-sea-level thing roused me to attention, heheh.:lol: Hats off to you, for these relevant and timely 15 points (with Oli's annotations italicized):

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;69542553']Originally Posted by garycooper
Hi Sir, here it is, from March 26, 2009 (it was actually 15 points!) hehe
I will move a step ahead now Dex. Here is a 15-point program that I envision for the urban expansion of Legazpi.

1. Identify 350 to 500 hectares of land somewhere in the Taysan area (or in the Puro-Dapdap area). The area before reaching the centro of Taysan would be very ideal for development into a new commercial business district since this is only about 3 kms from the present City Hall. If you pass through MIH, the route will be shorter even. If I’m not mistaken, it’s should be the same distance as the Albay-Legazpi route on Rizal St. Industrial development has been programmed previously by the city govenment in Homapon.

2. Redevelop the portion of the Legazpi-Manito Road going up to Tagungtong up to Taysan by widening it and converting it into a first class road complete with mercury lightings and appropriate signages. A new road should also be develop to connect the newtown to the BIA.
--- This is make a lot of sense. The city should have a direct connection to the new airport plus this will decongest road traffic from Sorsogon - Legazpi trhu the town of Daraga.

3. Develop initially a 3-lane boulevard (meaning 3-lanes on both sides) on the identified site. The new City Hall shall be constructed at the end of this boulevard which can be from half to a kilometer long in length. The boulevard shall connect from the widened Legazpi-Manito road.
--- Couldn't agree more. If money is an issue the city gov can just acquire the proper size "RoW" (Right of way) then expand the road as needed. But it is better to develop it all in one go.

4. Site development maybe patterned after the present development being done at Global City at the Fort or the Mall of Asia complex where there will be working drainages, underground cables, adequate street lightings and traffic friendly. We can actually just copy it. Why reinvent something that’s ain’t broken or is working.
--- Add to it accessibility facilities for the disabled. Regarding drainage, for every square foot of road paved road takes away the water absorption capacity of that area. Every properly educated architect and engineer should know this. Thus for every squarefoot taken away an equivalent storm drain capacity should be provided or else flooding will still be inevitable.

5. Side streets connecting to the main boulevard shall be developed according to specifications cited in item no. 4 above.
--- Every city and or province should have a "Standards Handbook" on how to implement public infra projects (IE: sidewalks, streetlights, accessibility, drainage, manholes, signage, cabling standards(overhead and underground), Aesthetics, etc.) If a contractor or maybe a telecommunications company does not adhere to this standards, then the city can easily site violation and slap them with a fine and fix the problem. This rules should be on top of our already archaic Building Codes.

6. Construct the City Hall large enough to accommodate all the departments plus a provision for future expansion. This is the initial magnet for commercial development and human traffic.
--- Couldn't agree more.

7. Allocate individual lots to the different regional offices. An alternative would be just to build 3 or 4 buildings which can be sold or rented out to the regional offices. This will be easier so these offices can transfer immediately.
--- Or get a private developer to construct and operate this structure with the specific purpose of renting it to National Gov Regional Offices. I believe privately developing it would be more practical and would minimize the effects of corruption. All BOT scheme can be done... but I prefer the earlier.

8. Funding can be sourced by the city internally or through financing. Financing of these projects (including land development and city hall construction) can be arranged directly with DBP or Landbank. This will be easy because the loan request can be packaged as a self-liquidating project. The city can also work out an RP guarantee so private funding can come in.

9. Development of the underlying areas can be assigned or subcontracted to private entities. I am referring here to the areas along both sides of the new boulevard. This area will be ideal for new office buildings (mainly BPO ready offices), commercial buildings, hotels, etc. LCC should be given the first crack to set up shop here not SM. We should give our homegrown businesses a chance to grow. But if SM will insist, we should be open to them too. lol
--- Agree, I used to hate LCC for monopolizing business in Legazpi during my earlier years, but now that I see how they have reinvented themselves I'd say yes give them a crack at it... but it should still be advantageous to the city. We should really support our homegrown businesses but there is a thin line between support and protectionism. This can drive away investors.

10. New subdivisions, both low cost and high end, will be developed at the periphery of this newtown development with the cooperation of private developers. We can then invite the big developers from Metro Manila to invest.

11. Aquinas University and Divine Word College should be invited to set up their new campus or future expansion in this new city. A prominent space should be allocated to them because they attract human traffic.

12. The Diocese of Legazpi shall likewise be invited to build a church. A town will not be complete without a church in the vicinity. A church also invites human traffic.
--- Not only catholic church. I'd say provide an area for all types of Houses of Worship.

13. Trees should be planted all over the newtown development.
--- Of course, this should not be an after thought.

14. To complete the livable city concept, jeepneys shall not be allowed to ply inside the newtown. I would suggest that only mini-buses be allowed. Taxi business will be benefitted by this development.
--- I'd say implement a Full BRT system created from a consortium of the existing jeepney operators and the city gov so to minimize any opposition to such a project. Our love hate relationship with the Jeepney should end somewhere and its better to sever it as early as possible before the rest of our Asian neighbors overtakes us.

15. To compensate for the loss of the greens and coconut trees in this area, a massive agricultural development and reforestation shall be implemented in the neighboring barangays down south. There are a lot of unutilized land in the area after Banquerohan up to Buenavista. These can be reforested or developed into agricultural lands. In Davao, cacao is intercropped under the coconut trees in many areas.

Dex, like you I’m also a sucker for urban planning. This has been the main ingredients of my initial postings here. I can see now your grumbling faces. This vision is not an unreachable goal. Guys, yo should visit the Cagayan de Oro thread so you will get a clearer picture of what I'm saying. They did a very similar program for their urban expansion. I know it will take a long time so let's start the planning now.
---Add me to the list... I too am a sucker for urban planning. Proper urban planning minimizes the negative effect of development on the environment.
^Let's hope LGUs in Albay and Legazpi City take the cue from Cooper, and Oli (to manage floods as a result of haphazard development): 4. Site development maybe patterned after the present development being done at Global City at the Fort or the Mall of Asia complex where there will be working drainages, underground cables, adequate street lightings and traffic friendly. We can actually just copy it. Why reinvent something that’s ain’t broken or is working.
--- Add to it accessibility facilities for the disabled. Regarding drainage, for every square foot of road paved road takes away the water absorption capacity of that area. Every properly educated architect and engineer should know this. Thus for every squarefoot taken away an equivalent storm drain capacity should be provided or else flooding will still be inevitable.
Maray na Albay sa imo, Gary, buda satuya gabos na mga Albayano. Here's to a happy, prosperous 2011 and beyond!:cheers:

fall_17

December 31st, 2010, 07:40 AM

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Happy New Year Albay Province and Legazpi City.....:cheers::banana:

Wish for more up coming developments to your province.:)

Monsi

December 31st, 2010, 07:54 AM

;69779013']Bustling Tabaco City
Photos from http://pueblophilippines.com
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^I bet tis the only store in the Philippines with "Gothic" architecture (a UNESCO heritage site candidate?).:lol:

sherwinm26

December 31st, 2010, 11:57 AM

Happy New Year Albay!!!

Para saindo ngamin!
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Dante_54

December 31st, 2010, 02:01 PM

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aidz

December 31st, 2010, 03:14 PM

Privacy and Isolation. That's what Misibis is for.

Misibis would lose its charm of they do that.:)

They have superb guest services. They also escorted us on the way in from Hotel Venezia.

Complete with snacks, welcome during and cookies on board.

The last time we checked in (Penafrancia Break in Naga) we took a Fastcraft from Embarcadero.

There are instances that sometimes we actually want to get away from the spoling. :lol:

They seem to read your mind and gives you what you want before you ask for it.:lol::lol:

It is the only hotel that we do not have to take our yaya with us. They give you everything you need and do everything for you.

It might also cost you the amount of a round trip ticket to Hong Kong for an additional person.:lol::lol:

wow! Well, the price of peace may be?

Privacy and Isolation. That's what Misibis is for.

Misibis would lost its charm of they do that.:)

ah ok sir!

HAPPY NEW YEAR MGA ORAGON!:banana:
maski mauranun dyan, dagos pa man ang pagselebrar kan bagog taon.^^
yup, Exclusivity and peace of mind... kinda pricey... :D

Thank you the rain stopped! It's a blessing. Happy New Year everyone!
Thank GOD indeed... never thought it was that bad till I saw the pics and the news...

Culturatour
by Vic Nierva (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2090460&id=1024927875)

Bienvenido Santos (1911-1996)
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Vic Nierva reading an excerpt from Ben Santos's 'Scent of Apples' translated into Bikol.
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Kristian in an apple ritual at Ben Santos's resting place
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Ben and an apple, not from Fabia's orchard, but us, his eager believers.
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What a great way to pay tribute to the great poet...

Happy New Year Albay!!!

Para saindo ngamin!
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Happy New Year din and GOD bless!

A Bicol Text Message for the New Year...

"An mga taon siring sa mga dahon
Sa panahon kan tagrata,
minaagi, minaabot
Daradara ang pungaw, ogma, asin kulog.
Mawot ko na sa pag bago kan taon naini,
saro ka sa mga mina osbong na dahon
sa matibay na sanga,
tanganing sa sunod na
burungahan, sarabay tang
himation giraray an tunay
na hamis kan buhay.
Biyaya ning Dios mapasaimo man lugod
asin sa saimong pamilya...
Maogmang Bagong Taon..."

Fraulein

December 31st, 2010, 04:50 PM

:cheers::cheers:Happy New Year to my brothers and sisters here in SSC Legazpi!! :cheers::cheers:

garycooper

January 1st, 2011, 12:25 AM

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

MAOGMANG BA'GONG TAON SAINDO GABOS!!!

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

garycooper

January 1st, 2011, 01:30 AM

^^

Wow! I had the honor of doing the first post for 2011!!!

I'll drink to that! :cheers:

Monsi

January 1st, 2011, 04:43 AM

I'm next :), happy new year, Cooper.:cheers:

megalgzp

January 1st, 2011, 04:47 AM

Happy New Year! All the best this 2011!

Monsi

January 1st, 2011, 05:32 AM

May Albay and the entire Philippines be spared from ham, er, harm, 2011 and beyond.
Flood? What flood, heheh. Last minute dash and rush to the supermarket...
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^Poor, poor girl Gaisano Metro ran out of ham! (Maybe we have room for one more supermarket, heheh):)

arkijo

January 1st, 2011, 09:24 AM

HAPPYYYYYYYYYY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!:banana::cheer:

leo98

January 2nd, 2011, 02:27 AM

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Dante_54

January 2nd, 2011, 02:46 AM

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January 2nd, 2011, 02:53 AM

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Dante_54

January 2nd, 2011, 02:57 AM

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drfeelgood17

January 2nd, 2011, 03:01 AM

Happy New Year Fellow Forum Members

:cheers:

drfeelgood17

January 2nd, 2011, 03:05 AM

^I bet tis the only store in the Philippines with "Gothic" architecture (a UNESCO heritage site candidate?).:lol:

A Neo-Gothic facade topped by a....nondescript, box-like structure - a blend of East and West??:nuts::lol:

Dante_54

January 2nd, 2011, 03:12 AM

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drfeelgood17

January 2nd, 2011, 03:21 AM

ritche

January 2nd, 2011, 03:41 AM

;69779013']Bustling Tabaco City
Photos from http://pueblophilippines.com
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Very much similar to the architecture of Iglesia ni Cristo churches, as well as some Protestant churches. This kind of architecture reminds me of Moorish architecture in the Middle East which was brought to Europe via the Moorish invasion in Spain, and was cultivated in Europe and transformed into this Gothic architecture...FYI this kind of architecture was unacceptable during the middle ages as it is labeled as a rude and an imperfect architecture but its use later became widespread that many large churches and edifices in Europe and in the West used this architectural style, and has become a classic, that is still popular even nowadays.

drfeelgood17

January 2nd, 2011, 03:54 AM

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Uy...the "new look" Daraga Church :)
I must admit that from the pic of the facade, the restoration/re-plastering wasn't quite as bad as I expected. The overall effect seems to be that it cleaned up and whitened the dark bits between the sculptures and columns so they now stand out more. But at the same time the facade now looks a bit funny - so mixed feelings here, but overall not as bad as I originally thought.

hugodiekonig

January 3rd, 2011, 02:28 PM

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Photo by: Nenito Nayve http://www.thunderbird-asia.com/photocon_winner.html

drfeelgood17

January 3rd, 2011, 07:25 PM

Dante_54

January 3rd, 2011, 10:09 PM

^^ Was this before the flood?
I hope our locally-based forum members are safe. Please keep us updated on how things are in Legazpi and the rest of Albay.

Happy new year doc and we're safe and sound, we started our new year's office work right, conceptualizing project proposals for 2011 program implementation.

PAGASA, Legazpi forecasted again of heavy rains this coming weekend in the province , but our government is always ready anticipating such phenomenon.

Dante_54

January 3rd, 2011, 10:35 PM

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LECHON BABOY
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REFRIGERATED CAKE
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LECHON MANOK
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ARROZ VALENCIANA
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MECHADO

chestercaro

January 4th, 2011, 10:30 AM

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chestercaro

January 4th, 2011, 10:32 AM

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chestercaro

January 4th, 2011, 10:33 AM

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chestercaro

January 4th, 2011, 10:34 AM

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Brandon32

January 5th, 2011, 12:48 AM

Hows the weather in Albay folks?? hope sun shines today and for the rest of January!

kaniguan78

January 5th, 2011, 02:38 AM

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CONGRATULATIONS:banana:

Source Dennis Mirabueno (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/photo.php?fbid=480831944194&set=a.480831724194.257757.621484194&pid=5912200&id=621484194)

oragon.com

January 5th, 2011, 03:48 AM

Brandon32

January 5th, 2011, 02:00 PM

looks like everyone is busy..ano kaya updates kan uran sa probinsya ta? sana bako na mauranunon...

william :D

January 5th, 2011, 02:30 PM

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Mt. Mayon view from Lignon Hill, Legazpi, Albay
by Ceh Mabini Llave

The picture was taken at Ligñon Hill, a prominent landform in the Legazpi City located behind the Legazpi Airport Tower and beside the Albay Wildlife Park. The lava flow shown in the picture cascades into a molten stream of river smoking down to the base of the mountain.
photo credits to the owner. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=183719528323212&set=a.139510959410736.21380.119418201420012)

Dante_54

January 5th, 2011, 02:39 PM

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Dante_54

January 5th, 2011, 02:42 PM

looks like everyone is busy..ano kaya updates kan uran sa probinsya ta? sana bako na mauranunon...

The weather was ok the whole day sir Brandon.

william :D

January 5th, 2011, 02:48 PM

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Mt. Mayon at Dawn
by Jcr Per
photo credits to the owner. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=160499460645219&set=a.139510959410736.21380.119418201420012)

william :D

January 5th, 2011, 02:54 PM

nacnuD 2:-)

January 5th, 2011, 03:55 PM

nacnuD 2:-)

January 5th, 2011, 04:02 PM

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garycooper

January 5th, 2011, 11:07 PM

^^
Congrats BU

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture005-2.jpg

^^
nweiz, ito ba ang dating BU?

heard this morning at a local station here in Naga reporting on the status of the threatening heavy rains in Albay and how prepared the LGU and private sectors of Albay.

Congrats to Gov. Salceda

The nucleus of the Bicol University when it was created in 1969 (please correct me if I'm wrong on the year) included Albay Normal School, Bicol REgional School of Arts and Trades, Bicol College of Fisheries, Bicol College of Agriculture and the Albay High School.

garycooper

January 5th, 2011, 11:10 PM

The weather was ok the whole day sir Brandon.

I'm flying to Legazpi Friday afternoon via Airphil just for an overnight stay, I hope it doesn't rain. Pag-asa forecast says that it will be raining hard in Albay starting Thursday night until Friday.

Monsi

January 6th, 2011, 12:34 AM

^^ Was this before the flood?
I hope our locally-based forum members are safe. Please keep us updated on how things are in Legazpi and the rest of Albay.
^December 31, a few hours before new year, the day after the 'deluge.' Maray na Albay sa imo, Steve, buda satuya gabos.:)

oragon.com

January 6th, 2011, 01:17 AM

drfeelgood17

January 6th, 2011, 02:30 AM

Happy new year doc and we're safe and sound, we started our new year's office work right, conceptualizing project proposals for 2011 program implementation.

PAGASA, Legazpi forecasted again of heavy rains this coming weekend in the province , but our government is always ready anticipating such phenomenon.

Thanks for the update sir, Happy New Year to you too!

Dante_54

January 6th, 2011, 03:33 AM

The nucleus of the Bicol University when it was created in 1969 (please correct me if I'm wrong on the year) included Albay Normal School, Bicol REgional School of Arts and Trades, Bicol College of Fisheries, Bicol College of Agriculture and the Albay High School.

Now BU have these campuses, BU Polangui Campus, BU Tabaco City Campus, BU Guinobatan Campus, BU Daraga Campus, BU Main Campus, Legazpi City, BU East Campus, Legazpi City & BU Gubat , Sorsogon Campus with a total population of 22 thousand +, teaching, non teaching personnel and students.

aidz

January 6th, 2011, 11:40 AM

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Mt. Mayon at Dusk
by Samm Belaguin
photo credits to the owner. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=139599872735178&set=a.138823082812857.20956.119418201420012)
nice find William!
Thanks!

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^^ Garo dakulaung Aircraft Carrier... :banana:

Dante_54

January 6th, 2011, 03:15 PM

JY Albay Supermarket

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

LCC Express Mart - Sagpon, Albay

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http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/PICT0644.jpg

JY SUPERMARKET is now a competitive store in Albay with branches in Legazpi City, Old Albay District and Daraga.

LCC is now ready to opened up its Sagpon Expressmart near BU and LCC Mall Masbate City is now open to cater Masbatenoes.

LCC Virac will be the next. Galing naman, regionwide na siya and Bicolano si Mr Romy Tan.

garycooper

January 6th, 2011, 11:18 PM

JY Albay Supermarket

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

[QUOTE=Dante_54;70113867]JY SUPERMARKET is now a competitive store in Albay with branches in Legazpi City, Old Albay District and Daraga.

LCC is now ready to opened up its Sagpon Expressmart near BU and LCC Mall Masbate City is now open to cater Masbatenoes.

LCC Virac will be the next. Galing naman, regionwide na siya and Bicolano si Mr Romy Tan.

Dante, dai ko aram kun marumduman mo, ta taga Daraga ka. Pero an lugar na iyan kan JY sa Old Albay, iyan an samuyang mall kan mga panahon na nakaagi. Iyan mismong lugar na iyan kan JY, diyan su grocery ni Tiyong Perto buda ni Tiyang Juanit na Acuna. An kataning na tindahan su grocery kan pamilya de la Cruz. An sunod na tindahan iyo su Ah Tong Bakery na an tagsadiri si Ah Ching na an agom si Tiyang Pinya. Su Ah Tong Bakery, iyo iyan an pinaka popular na tindahan sa bilog na Albay District. Bakery iyan pero kumpleto an tinda malaen sa pan. Name it he has it - garment, office supplies, hardware, grocery. Dai sana preskong sira' buda preskong karne. :lol::lol::lol: I wonder kun kasuarin nagsara an tindahan ni Ah Tong. Siguro mga late seventies.

jady

January 7th, 2011, 03:59 AM

[QUOTE=nacnuD 2:-);70051225]JY Albay Supermarket

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

Dante, dai ko aram kun marumduman mo, ta taga Daraga ka. Pero an lugar na iyan kan JY sa Old Albay, iyan an samuyang mall kan mga panahon na nakaagi. Iyan mismong lugar na iyan kan JY, diyan su grocery ni Tiyong Perto buda ni Tiyang Juanit na Acuna. An kataning na tindahan su grocery kan pamilya de la Cruz. An sunod na tindahan iyo su Ah Tong Bakery na an tagsadiri si Ah Ching na an agom si Tiyang Pinya. Su Ah Tong Bakery, iyo iyan an pinaka popular na tindahan sa bilog na Albay District. Bakery iyan pero kumpleto an tinda malaen sa pan. Name it he has it - garment, office supplies, hardware, grocery. Dai sana preskong sira' buda preskong karne. :lol::lol::lol: I wonder kun kasuarin nagsara an tindahan ni Ah Tong. Siguro mga late seventies.

Wow!!! Dai pa gayud aq buhay kan panahon na iyan..... Nice knowing all these. Thanks for sharing po!

megalgzp

January 7th, 2011, 04:45 AM

LCC expressmart and LCC Malls are sprouting all over Bicol. This is our pride. This is good move so that even when SM City comes in, LCC won't be affected that much. Healthy competition and wide variety of choices can be served to the consumers.

Dante_54

January 7th, 2011, 10:02 AM

[QUOTE=nacnuD 2:-);70051225]JY Albay Supermarket

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

Dante, dai ko aram kun marumduman mo, ta taga Daraga ka. Pero an lugar na iyan kan JY sa Old Albay, iyan an samuyang mall kan mga panahon na nakaagi. Iyan mismong lugar na iyan kan JY, diyan su grocery ni Tiyong Perto buda ni Tiyang Juanit na Acuna. An kataning na tindahan su grocery kan pamilya de la Cruz. An sunod na tindahan iyo su Ah Tong Bakery na an tagsadiri si Ah Ching na an agom si Tiyang Pinya. Su Ah Tong Bakery, iyo iyan an pinaka popular na tindahan sa bilog na Albay District. Bakery iyan pero kumpleto an tinda malaen sa pan. Name it he has it - garment, office supplies, hardware, grocery. Dai sana preskong sira' buda preskong karne. :lol::lol::lol: I wonder kun kasuarin nagsara an tindahan ni Ah Tong. Siguro mga late seventies.

Hahahahahaha, dai ko sinda aram , taga bulod baga ako, nakabakal ako ki harong sa sentro Daraga, 90's na, pero sa BUHS ako nag eskwela, mahilig ako magsine sa Lola, and magkaon sa Lolengs. Nagpapabisto sanang gurang na kita, hehehehe.

Brandon32

January 8th, 2011, 04:10 AM

Maray na Albay sa gabos! Mainit na ba dyan sa Albay ngonyan?

Dante_54

January 8th, 2011, 08:15 AM

garycooper

January 8th, 2011, 09:14 AM

Maray na Albay sa gabos! Mainit na ba dyan sa Albay ngonyan?

Sobra uran digdi tabi sa Albay, mag hapon, mag aga pa siguro yadi, kasiram magkaon ki maharang, merindalan na sinapot, o kaya linupak.

Mas mauran sa Sorsogon , sabi kan , DZMS Sorsogon.

Baha na sa centro Camalig, sabi kan DZGB, Legazpi.

Baha na rin sa Kimantong, Daraga.

Siguro, baha na rin sa centro Legazpi na mababa an mga lugar.

Just arrived from Legazpi this morning. I took the 950am morning flight of Airphil Express. I am so far very impressed by the Airphil Express services I experienced. Very smooth. The spanking new Airbus 320-200 smells and looked like it just came out from the factory. It was dark when we arrived yesterday afternoon but thank God we were able to land safely. This morning was no different. Pero may diit nang liwanag sa horizon.

I was able to go around the city last night. Dai man lamang ki baha ta bako man talaga makusog su uran. Turutagiti man sana. Nabaritaan ko si Korina Sanchez was broadcasting live in her TV Patrol live from Legazpi. At the Penaranda Park I think.

I like the taxi service in Legazpi. Not really that expensive. You pay P80 from Legazpi to Daraga. But if within Legazpi it's P60 or P70. From the airport to anywhere in Legazpi/Daraga is P150. Garo dakulon nang taxi ngonyan sa Legazpi. They're everywhere.

Dante_54

January 8th, 2011, 09:30 AM

Just arrived from Legazpi this morning. I took the 950am morning flight of Airphil Express. I am so far very impressed by the Airphil Express services I experienced. Very smooth. The spanking new Airbus 320-200 smells and looked like it just came out from the factory. It was dark when we arrived yesterday afternoon but thank God we were able to land safely. This morning was no different. Pero may diit nang liwanag sa horizon.

I was able to go around the city last night. Dai man lamang ki baha ta bako man talaga makusog su uran. Turutagiti man sana. Nabaritaan ko si Korina Sanchez was broadcasting live in her TV Patrol live from Legazpi. At the Penaranda Park I think.

I like the taxi service in Legazpi. Not really that expensive. You pay P80 from Legazpi to Daraga. But if within Legazpi it's P60 or P70. From the airport to anywhere in Legazpi/Daraga is P150. Garo dakulon nang taxi ngonyan sa Legazpi. They're everywhere.

Yap, tama ka diyan sir gary, dami na ng taxi sa Legazpi, salamat ta na appreciate kan mga Albayano an comfortableng biyahe maski saen ka paduman, kami nga Legazpi to Daraga, 70 to 80, samantalang sa mga mansibadong tricycle driver, 150 an hagad, salamat sa nagpuon kan taxi, satuya.

Kulibat, January 16-23, 2011, na an ASIAN NEIGHBORHOOD INVITATIONAL JAMBOREE sa Kawa-kawa, Ligao City, 13 countries na an nag signify na ma attend, idagdag pa so mga regional delegates sa buong Pilipinas, WOW, dami nating tourist sa Albay.

Yong anak ko bising bisi na ta sinda an host, Ligao City.Bawal an butong na tent sa camp, gabos POP TENT.

Maghirilingan kita duman.

garycooper

January 8th, 2011, 09:37 AM

Yap, tama ka diyan sir gary, dami na ng taxi sa Legazpi, salamat ta na appreciate kan mga Albayano an comfortableng biyahe maski saen ka paduman, kami nga Legazpi to Daraga, 70 to 80, samantalang sa mga mansibadong tricycle driver, 150 an hagad, salamat sa nagpuon kan taxi, satuya.

Kulibat, January 16-23, 2011, na an ASIAN NEIGHBORHOOD INVITATIONAL JAMBOREE sa Kawa-kawa, Ligao City, 13 countries na an nag signify na ma attend, idagdag pa so mga regional delegates sa buong Pilipinas, WOW, dami nating tourist sa Albay.

Yong anak ko bising bisi na ta sinda an host, Ligao City.Bawal an butong na tent sa camp, gabos POP TENT.

Maghirilingan kita duman.

Abusado talaga an mga tricycle sa Legazpi. Kasubagong aga, may nawalat akong gamit sa hotel. I talked to a tricycle driver parked inside the airport and he was charging me P60. So I said why he was charging me that. He said - Iyo talaga tabi an singilan digdi. Sabi ko maduman na sana ako sa luwas kan kudal. I hailed a tricycle going to the hotel and back, and guess how much I paid for the round trip - P20.

Good luck to the participants of this international jamboree!

megalgzp

January 8th, 2011, 10:51 AM

The TV news about Albay are so exaggerated. Anyway, it only shows Albay's readiness to any bad situation. Action rather than sorry. Gov. Salceda is so good!

chestercaro

January 8th, 2011, 01:53 PM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5332265959/

chestercaro

January 8th, 2011, 01:55 PM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5332265959/

chestercaro

January 8th, 2011, 02:22 PM

pano po magpost ng pic? di ko makuha, hehe

newbie :)

Dante_54

January 8th, 2011, 03:52 PM

pano po magpost ng pic? di ko makuha, hehe

newbie :)

chestercaro, are from Albay? Curious lang po and we are willing to help you, and welcome to this thread.

aidz

January 8th, 2011, 06:54 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5332265959_31924667e6_b.jpg

welcome and Happy New Year Chestercaro!

tama na yung image tags mo, mali lang yung link... dapat ang nilagay mo yung mismong image url at di lang link sa flickr.
para makuha mo yun, sa page na nilagay mo

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5332265959/

click mo actions tapos select mo yung more sizes... para makuha mo yung img url, right click ka lang sa mismong image and select mo yung "copy image url" (kung google chrome ka)
ano bang browser gamit mo? sa firefox meron din nyan...

:okay:

arkijo

January 9th, 2011, 04:02 AM

The TV news about Albay are so exaggerated. Anyway, it only shows Albay's readiness to any bad situation. Action rather than sorry. Gov. Salceda is so good!

that's right ms.megs. SOBRANG EXAG:bash: ang balita kan mga media digdi sa manila. feeling ko tuloy parang nagpopoon na end of the world dyan satuya.

arkijo

January 9th, 2011, 04:22 AM

JY Albay Supermarket

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

LCC Express Mart - Sagpon, Albay

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

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/PICT0644.jpg

maski sain na sana naglalaag ang lcc ki grocery ninda. ang cons lag kaini ay magagadan ang sadit na paratinda/sari sari store na harani sa area kan grocery ninda. maski ako man imbes na magbakal pa sa tindahan eh sa lcc na lang ako maduman. garo bako na logod magayon ining piggigibo ninda. baka sunod nyan igwa naman sa cabangan, washington drive asin banquerohan.

garycooper

January 9th, 2011, 08:16 AM

Dante_54

January 9th, 2011, 10:22 AM

You have to compete to survive. Sari-sari stores has its own market. The presence of these groceries should challenge the small store owners to find ways to be more competitive. That is the essence of a free market economy. If we won't allow LCC to expand is just like saying that we should not allow other big businesses to invest in the city because it will kill existing local businesses. For example, we should not allow ACE Hardware to come to Legazpi because it might kill local hardwares? Or we should not welcome Ayala Land to come in because it may kill the local subdivision developers? Instead we should look at these business expansions in a more positive manner. For example, the entry of Jollibee and McDonalds made Biggs and Graceland think of ways to improve its products and services. And look, they were able to survive.

101 % agree ako diyan, besides, LCC is bringing services and products closer to their customers, like putting up branches in the different cities and towns in the region, at least the business climate in a particular place, changes.
Maybe ,LCC now is the highest taxpayer in Albay .
They have now branches in Masbate City, Sorsogon City, Naga, Iriga, Pili, Nabua, Polangui, Guinobatan, Camalig, Ligao, Daraga, aside from Legazpi City which have 5 branches, Rawis, Sagpon, Old Albay, Penaranda infront of the church, infront of the LCC Main , the LCC Mall rotonda and the place where it originated, Tabaco City .
These establishments contributes to the reduction of unemployment rate in the region.
Watch out LCC Mall, Virac.

chestercaro

January 9th, 2011, 12:45 PM

opo, tag-legazpi po ako sir..

chestercaro

January 9th, 2011, 12:46 PM

welcome and Happy New Year Chestercaro!

tama na yung image tags mo, mali lang yung link... dapat ang nilagay mo yung mismong image url at di lang link sa flickr.
para makuha mo yun, sa page na nilagay mo

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5332265959/

click mo actions tapos select mo yung more sizes... para makuha mo yung img url, right click ka lang sa mismong image and select mo yung "copy image url" (kung google chrome ka)
ano bang browser gamit mo? sa firefox meron din nyan...

:okay:

try ko posir, salamat po! :)

chestercaro

January 9th, 2011, 12:55 PM

chestercaro

January 9th, 2011, 12:57 PM

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5338080080/" title="Skyscape by Chinkz', on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5338080080_28bc5f15ff.jpg" width="500" height="380" alt="Skyscape" /></a>

finally i got it! hehe :)

kuha ko mula sa camp, view of Rapu-Rapu and nakikita din yung Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon, the other island :)

ha? bat ganon pa rin? :(

chestercaro

January 9th, 2011, 01:21 PM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5338080080/

ito, totoo na ito, hehe :)

kuha ko mula sa camp, view of Rapu-Rapu and nakikita din yung Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon, the other island

chestercaro

January 9th, 2011, 01:21 PM

http://flic.kr/p/98H4es

arkijo

January 9th, 2011, 01:33 PM

You have to compete to survive. Sari-sari stores has its own market. The presence of these groceries should challenge the small store owners to find ways to be more competitive. That is the essence of a free market economy. If we won't allow LCC to expand is just like saying that we should not allow other big businesses to invest in the city because it will kill existing local businesses. For example, we should not allow ACE Hardware to come to Legazpi because it might kill local hardwares? Or we should not welcome Ayala Land to come in because it may kill the local subdivision developers? Instead we should look at these business expansions in a more positive manner. For example, the entry of Jollibee and McDonalds made Biggs and Graceland think of ways to improve its products and services. And look, they were able to survive.

sir, tingnan din natin ang ibang angle. ang point ko din ay sa kakaexpand ng lcc baka naman so mga gustong maglaag ki new business arog kan SM ay hindi na ituloy ang pag-invest nila dahil mahihirapan na sila makapagpenetrate kasi hawak na ng LCC ang market. kung healthy competition man lang, dapat welcome ang LCC sa mga new players. kung dai siguro nagkaigwa ki savemore sa legazpi o sm naga, sa hiling ko dai mag-eexpand ang LCC.

chestercaro

January 9th, 2011, 01:36 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5338080080_28bc5f15ff.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5338080080/)
Skyscape (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5338080080/) by Chinkz' (http://www.flickr.com/people/chestercaro/), on Flickr

kuha ko to from Rapu-Rapu overviewing albay gulf and nakikita din yung Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon sa kabilang island :)

william :D

January 9th, 2011, 01:48 PM

william :D

January 9th, 2011, 02:05 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs067.snc6/167727_183599141668584_119418201420012_564390_5168815_n.jpg

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bgy. Buragwis, Legazpi City, Albay
by Jas Per

The shrine is situated in Bgy. Buragwis, atop its hill looking over the city proper showing a life-sized depiction of a 13-way cross stations arranged at the slope of the hill and a 20 feet image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
photo credits to the owner. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=183599141668584&set=a.144390525589446.22847.119418201420012)

chestercaro

January 9th, 2011, 02:27 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5339138030_93aab0ba0a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5339138030/)
silhouette (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5339138030/) by Chinkz' (http://www.flickr.com/people/chestercaro/), on Flickr

Sunset at Rapu-Rapu, Albay

JPeePH

January 9th, 2011, 02:28 PM

Brandon32

January 9th, 2011, 02:52 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs107.ash2/38676_140132609348571_119418201420012_290786_1219166_n.jpg

Mt.Mayon Knife's Edge
by Arca Caparanga
photo credits to the owner. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=140132609348571&set=a.131218766906622.17644.119418201420012)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs067.snc6/167727_183599141668584_119418201420012_564390_5168815_n.jpg

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bgy. Buragwis, Legazpi City, Albay
by Jas Per

The shrine is situated in Bgy. Buragwis, atop its hill looking over the city proper showing a life-sized depiction of a 13-way cross stations arranged at the slope of the hill and a 20 feet image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
photo credits to the owner. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=183599141668584&set=a.144390525589446.22847.119418201420012)

thanks for the pix william, they are very nice...welcome to the thread!

Maray na domingo sa gabos!

arkijo

January 9th, 2011, 02:55 PM

Is 7-11 coming to town? :banana: :banana: :banana:

we don't need 7-11.:ohno: masyadong mahal kaya ang tinda ninda. magayon lang sa 7-11 ay so mga pagkaon, gusto ko dyan ang special siopao saka slurpee.:cheers: tutal kadakol na ki lcc expressmart sa legazpi, sana mag-24 hours naman yan then igwa man dapat ki food stalls.

Brandon32

January 9th, 2011, 02:56 PM

Brandon32

January 9th, 2011, 02:57 PM

arkijo

January 9th, 2011, 02:59 PM

iMilo

January 9th, 2011, 04:50 PM

chestercaro

January 10th, 2011, 12:41 AM

:okay: nice

Thanks! :)

chestercaro

January 10th, 2011, 12:45 AM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5332265959_31924667e6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5332265959/)
Hepalane (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5332265959/) by Chinkz' (http://www.flickr.com/people/chestercaro/), on Flickr

Legazpi City, Centro :)

chestercaro

January 10th, 2011, 12:54 AM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5337481425_129ccdcf32_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5337481425/)
Rotonda (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chestercaro/5337481425/) by Chinkz' (http://www.flickr.com/people/chestercaro/), on Flickr

The Battle of Legazpi Monument in Quezon Ave. Legazpi City :)

Brandon32

January 10th, 2011, 06:09 AM

Hala...new years resolution siguro kan mga tawo digdi na dae na mag post sa legazpi and albay thread....sana sala ang tiga isip ko...

arkijo

January 10th, 2011, 06:26 AM

Hala...new years resolution siguro kan mga tawo digdi na dae na mag post sa legazpi and albay thread....sana sala ang tiga isip ko...

sala iyan na pig-iisip mo. mauranun pa yata satuya kaya warang nagkokodak kodak sa palibot.

arkijo

January 10th, 2011, 06:33 AM

Happy New Year Albay!!!

Para saindo ngamin!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5308832841_ffa7d773b1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45548668@N04/5308832841/)

mga legazpeeps! tibaad nasobrahan kamo sa pagkaon ki lechon kaya nagkawarara kamo!:lol:

chestercaro

January 10th, 2011, 07:23 AM

mga legazpeeps! tibaad nasobrahan kamo sa pagkaon ki lechon kaya nagkawarara kamo!:lol:

sain ining lechonan? sabi ni sir sherwin dae daw muna sya makakapost ta dakul daw syang fan page na piga update..

Dante_54

January 10th, 2011, 09:15 AM

sala iyan na pig-iisip mo. mauranun pa yata satuya kaya warang nagkokodak kodak sa palibot.

Tama, sobrang uran pirmi,an mga tawo pirmi sa laog kan harong and office/ work.

yvette29

January 10th, 2011, 02:04 PM

garycooper

January 10th, 2011, 03:00 PM

sir, tingnan din natin ang ibang angle. ang point ko din ay sa kakaexpand ng lcc baka naman so mga gustong maglaag ki new business arog kan SM ay hindi na ituloy ang pag-invest nila dahil mahihirapan na sila makapagpenetrate kasi hawak na ng LCC ang market. kung healthy competition man lang, dapat welcome ang LCC sa mga new players. kung dai siguro nagkaigwa ki savemore sa legazpi o sm naga, sa hiling ko dai mag-eexpand ang LCC.

What you just said is exactly what I'm driving at. LCC is doing the right thing in saturating Albay with its minimalls because it is anticipating the entry of SM. If you are a smart businessman, you should always be on guard and ahead of what your competitor is thinking. SM had made it's entry in Legazpi already with the just opened Savemore. So before SM floods the entire province with Savemore stores, LCC is already there and had created its market niche. SM then will have to improve its offerings to topple LCC.
On the other hand, when Pacific Mall opened in Legazpi, LCC was forced to improve its services. When SM finally decides therefore to come to Albay, it better be good, otherwise it will eat dust catching up with LCC, PM and Embarcdero. While the latter three should always be on their toes to meet SM head on.

garycooper

January 10th, 2011, 03:09 PM

we don't need 7-11.:ohno: masyadong mahal kaya ang tinda ninda. magayon lang sa 7-11 ay so mga pagkaon, gusto ko dyan ang special siopao saka slurpee.:cheers: tutal kadakol na ki lcc expressmart sa legazpi, sana mag-24 hours naman yan then igwa man dapat ki food stalls.

If they want to compete in the local market, let them be. JY goods is even more expensive, much more expensive than 7-11. The presence of 7-11 will make JY rethink its strategy to meet competition. Right now, JY is all alone in the 24/7 convenience store business in Legazpi. Am I correct? The entry of 7-11 will make the competition more exciting. The one that will benefit in the end will be us, the buying public. Even with the entry of a number of Mercury stores in Legazpi/Daraga, South Star Drug is hanging on because it has its own market.

garycooper

January 10th, 2011, 03:17 PM

looks like you're scouting a new property for your retirement.hehe..

I've long pinpointed the area where I want to build my retirement home - somewhere in the Taysan/Estanza area overlooking the city. Or maybe in the Dapdap/Lamba area overlooking the sea.

hi sir garycooper. how is it compared to PAL's services? thanks...

One difference is the legroom. Airphil is a value airline and therefore it will not be advisable for long haul flights if your height is at least 5'10". For short domestic flights therefore, it is just perfect like those of 5J planes. So far, I cannot complain about the services I experienced with Airphil. I will fly with them again this Holy Week with my family.

aidz

January 10th, 2011, 04:57 PM

chestercaro

January 11th, 2011, 12:50 AM

good day! malapit na sana... pero yung highlighted part lang dapat kinuha mo...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5338080080_28bc5f15ff.jpg

:okay:

nakuha ko na din po sa wakas, kung di pa ako nag paturo ng step by step kay sir sherwin di do talaga makuha kuha, hehe anyway thanks po :)

kaniguan78

January 11th, 2011, 02:18 AM

Dante_54

January 11th, 2011, 03:41 AM

If they want to compete in the local market, let them be. JY goods is even more expensive, much more expensive than 7-11. The presence of 7-11 will make JY rethink its strategy to meet competition. Right now, JY is all alone in the 24/7 convenience store business in Legazpi. Am I correct? The entry of 7-11 will make the competition more exciting. The one that will benefit in the end will be us, the buying public. Even with the entry of a number of Mercury stores in Legazpi/Daraga, South Star Drug is hanging on because it has its own market.

Quick mart Daraga, JY, LCC were better competitors in retailing/wholesale products here . They're offering the lowest price in town, Mercury Drugs chains and Jucky 9s' pricings were so expensive, compared to the 3 other stores.
The more competitors, the better, the happier our customers. They can now budget their earnings for their stuff.
Anyway, people are wiser now, if they had a little amount of money, they prefer to buy at sari sari stores or at the market, that is why market vendors, were not totally affected by the sprouting supermarkets.
Sabi kan mga taga Pantao, Libon, maray man na ayo na mall sa Polangui, at least dai na kami maga plete ki mahal, makalog man lang ki mall sa Legazpi.
Sabi man kan taga Camalig,, Ligao and Guinobatan, natutoto man an mga tawo ki pagbakal ki grocery na bako over the counter. Kami an napili kan goods and derecho sa cashier, di kariton pa, sosyal pag luwas,hehehehe.
Anybody is welcome to open their businesses anywhere.
Lets welcome more malls, more investors, more food chains,etc. etc.

mang teban

January 11th, 2011, 07:00 AM

marhay na aldaw albay

pwede po bang mag post naman kayo ng recent situation jan sa albay, we heard na nasa state of calamity daw at wala pa ding tigil ang ulan.

photos will be great

thanks a lot

burntjay

January 11th, 2011, 08:31 AM

Happy New Year, Legazpeeps & Albayanos! :)

I've been back from Manila since Jan. 2, & the sun has been so elusive :(
these rains have been unbearable, i had a hard time connecting to the internet :lol:

I went to Manito last weekend (I had to deliver late Christmas gifts) despite the heavy downpour that day (Saturday morning), disregarding the dangers of landslides as reported on national tv. The PUJ I rode was trailing behind a convoy of Phil. Army trucks, Red Cross ambulances & ABSCBN vans. According to the people I was with, Korina Sanchez & her team had relief operations over at Buyo Elementary School in Manito.

anyway, here's my observation:
Saturday morning
-most of the residences along the highway in Brgy. Tinapian & Malobago are deserted (some were probably still in evacuation areas, some might be eagerly waiting for Korina Sanchez at Brgy. Buyo :) )
-small mounds of eroded earth are neatly shoved on the roadside.
-the landslides seemed to have occurred on the same spots as the previous ones.
-the streams leading to the spillways look wider & the flowing water seemed dangerous... one spillway near Km. 560 in Malobago had a big hole, its Legazpi-bound lane is not passable.
-the road condition got a little worse, potholes got dug deeper by the rains. if it's any consolation, the road is not muddy at all (just peppered with sharp-edged rocks).

Sunday afternoon
- the sun appeared for a while... people started to "bilad" their palay, abaca, copra & pili, only to be drenched again by sudden rainshowers.
-residents of Tinapian & Malobago were back at their homes, at their favorite spots watching passing vehicles on the road.

I learned that the condition at Brgys. Pawa, Hologan & Nagotgot isn't as bad as it is depicted on TV newscasts. And I'd also say that from what I've seen, there's not much to worry about Manito (it is just unfortunate that there were 2 casualties from here). As one old lady remarked, "pinagmumukhang kawawa kasi tayo sa TV, eh ganito naman talaga dito pag malakas ang ulan... yan tuloy, alalang-alala yung anak ko sa Isteyts!" :) Well, at least this little town got the attention of the media & the provincial government, & hopefully, it gets all the help to improve the quality of life of its residents.

burntjay

January 11th, 2011, 08:46 AM

Abusado talaga an mga tricycle sa Legazpi. Kasubagong aga, may nawalat akong gamit sa hotel. I talked to a tricycle driver parked inside the airport and he was charging me P60. So I said why he was charging me that. He said - Iyo talaga tabi an singilan digdi. Sabi ko maduman na sana ako sa luwas kan kudal. I hailed a tricycle going to the hotel and back, and guess how much I paid for the round trip - P20.
grabe magtaga ng presyo ang trike drivers dito sa Legazpi, kahit yung may mga nakalagay na "tourist-friendly" signs :(
from LKY Terminal to Pacific Mall, some drivers charge P 50! :bash:, when it's just a few yards away.
kaya lakad-lakad na lang kung wala naman mabigat na bitbit at hindi maulan.

The TV news about Albay are so exaggerated. Anyway, it only shows Albay's readiness to any bad situation. Action rather than sorry. Gov. Salceda is so good!
yes, very exaggerated.
my folks in Manila keep bugging me with their "kumusta na dyan? ingat ka!" text reminders because of what they see on tv news :)

Is 7-11 coming to town? :banana: :banana: :banana:
Ministop for me, pls! :D

Dante_54

January 11th, 2011, 11:27 AM

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Dante_54

January 11th, 2011, 11:30 AM

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Dante_54

January 11th, 2011, 11:32 AM

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william :D

January 11th, 2011, 12:00 PM

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cool!! ngayon lang ako nakakita/nakarinig ng Climate Change Academy ah. :cheers:

thanks for the pix william, they are very nice...welcome to the thread!

Maray na domingo sa gabos!

wew! thanks Brandon! :cheers: photo credits to the owner. :)

Dante_54

January 11th, 2011, 12:06 PM

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LEGAZPI CITY GRAND TERMINAL

Dante_54

January 11th, 2011, 12:09 PM

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garycooper

January 11th, 2011, 12:24 PM

marhay na aldaw albay

pwede po bang mag post naman kayo ng recent situation jan sa albay, we heard na nasa state of calamity daw at wala pa ding tigil ang ulan.

photos will be great

thanks a lot

What you see in the news, both on print and TV are actually all exaggerated. As burntjay said, he was in Manito and the situation is not really that bad. I was also in Legazpi during the weekend, and what I saw was normal activity. The only thing that was abnormal was the non-stop "ambon". People are going through their normal activities. I think the main problem of the people is how to dry their laundry.

I hope the rain already stops. Even if it's just ambon, it still hinders some of the normal activities of the people.

garycooper

January 11th, 2011, 12:30 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5208/5345372597_051824819e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dante_54/5345372597/)

LEGAZPI CITY GRAND TERMINAL

I wonder why the Ibalong Centrum is not yet operational after the rehabilitation work. Previous picture posts here in the past threads show that the interiors of the Centrum is almost finished. But last Friday, I saw that the Centrum is still fenced.

Thanks Dante for the picture updates. It shows that life is normal in the city.

garycooper

January 11th, 2011, 12:39 PM

grabe magtaga ng presyo ang trike drivers dito sa Legazpi, kahit yung may mga nakalagay na "tourist-friendly" signs :(
from LKY Terminal to Pacific Mall, some drivers charge P 50! :bash:, when it's just a few yards away.
kaya lakad-lakad na lang kung wala naman mabigat na bitbit at hindi mau

:D

At least dakul nang taxi sa Legazpi. Like, last Friday, I just took the taxi, so at least even if the pay was higher, it was comfortable. Dai ako nadumog kan uran.

mang teban

January 11th, 2011, 12:46 PM

What you see in the news, both on print and TV are actually all exaggerated. As burntjay said, he was in Manito and the situation is not really that bad. I was also in Legazpi during the weekend, and what I saw was normal activity. The only thing that was abnormal was the non-stop "ambon". People are going through their normal activities. I think the main problem of the people is how to dry their laundry.

I hope the rain already stops. Even if it's just ambon, it still hinders some of the normal activities of the people.

thanx for the info, u guys are right, it is just normal for TV stations to show everything a lil bit exaggerated to catch more viewers but anyway, salute to our governor and his team for all their efforts.

GGOD BLESS ALBAY!!!

aidz

January 11th, 2011, 04:44 PM

Dante_54

January 11th, 2011, 11:31 PM

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The Employer
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Cavite Economic Zone
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The Company
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Courtesy Call, Office of the Mayor
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Aboard the Executive Tours
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Ten Skilled workers from Daraga, Libon & Castilla, Sorsogon

Naga City Deck

January 12th, 2011, 03:04 AM

Naga City Deck

January 12th, 2011, 04:16 AM

By mikermart (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikermart/5228167773/)

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william :D

January 12th, 2011, 04:50 AM

^^wow! that shot was beautiful! :) parang heaven siya. :lol:

leo98

January 12th, 2011, 06:09 AM

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Ito yung dating CARMELITAS near ymca

burntjay

January 12th, 2011, 07:38 AM

^^wow! that shot was beautiful! :) parang heaven siya. :lol:
same reaction :D
parang sumilip sa langit :)

Dante_54

January 12th, 2011, 09:56 AM

Ito yung dating CARMELITAS near ymca

yap, tama, dating Carmelitas.

Dante_54

January 12th, 2011, 10:14 AM

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Dante_54

January 12th, 2011, 02:48 PM

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source: EMBARCADERO DE LEGAZPI

jhid

January 12th, 2011, 05:06 PM

i hope it's okay to post this one here.. the contest is open to all individuals based here in Bicol :) kung may engineers or architects po saindo dyan join na :banana:

Good morning Legazpi and Albay! :)

Pilgrimage City Landmark of Naga Design Contest
Ciudad nin Naga FB (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=157073074344519&set=a.157073031011190.54761.110525158999311)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs029.ash2/34821_157073074344519_110525158999311_386079_2023633_n.jpg

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Yup. This is very much welcome here in this thread :) I really appreciate what Naga City did when they involve the public in the design phase of its monument by having this design contest :banana::banana::banana: I just hope na sana Legaspi City had done the same thing to Penaranda Park and not just to award the contract sa sarong siguro na favored contractor ( this is just my assumption going into how the government "works"). Same thing with the Legaspi City public market near Philtranco terminal which has a very poor design and devoid of any trees so it is just your regular and typical market building. Iriga City has a very modern and clean public market so the city can learn from it.

So if the city is going to build a big monument in the Boulevard area , Kapuntukan Hill or the mountains overlooking Legaspi, the city government should also involve the people in the design aspect para naman mascreen talaga ang pinaka-da best na design tanganing maappreciate na marhay kang mga tawo :)

JPeePH

January 13th, 2011, 08:52 AM

Albay Gulf As seen in Manito Today
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Albay Gulf As seen in Manito during summer
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burntjay

January 14th, 2011, 03:40 AM

is it true that P-Noy is arriving here today?
si Sen. Marcos din daw...

thank God, the rains stopped today (as of this writing)! :D
the weather is as fine as the weather a week before Christmas 2010 - cloudy but with rays of the sun peeking, no rains & just the right coldness in the air.

burntjay

January 14th, 2011, 07:10 AM

taken just this lunchtime.

for the first time in more than 10 days, I finally saw Mayon Volcano's tip (albeit clouds all around it)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/michadik/IMG_5166.jpg

Albay Gulf (Rawis-Arimbay)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/michadik/IMG_5165.jpg

Albay Gulf (Yawa River delta)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/michadik/IMG_5163.jpg

Legazpi City port area
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/michadik/IMG_4544-1.jpg

Dante_54

January 14th, 2011, 08:18 AM

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drfeelgood17

January 14th, 2011, 10:51 AM

Just arrived from Legazpi this morning. I took the 950am morning flight of Airphil Express. I am so far very impressed by the Airphil Express services I experienced. Very smooth. The spanking new Airbus 320-200 smells and looked like it just came out from the factory. It was dark when we arrived yesterday afternoon but thank God we were able to land safely. This morning was no different. Pero may diit nang liwanag sa horizon.

I was able to go around the city last night. Dai man lamang ki baha ta bako man talaga makusog su uran. Turutagiti man sana. Nabaritaan ko si Korina Sanchez was broadcasting live in her TV Patrol live from Legazpi. At the Penaranda Park I think.

I like the taxi service in Legazpi. Not really that expensive. You pay P80 from Legazpi to Daraga. But if within Legazpi it's P60 or P70. From the airport to anywhere in Legazpi/Daraga is P150. Garo dakulon nang taxi ngonyan sa Legazpi. They're everywhere.

Hopefully more taxis mean even lower prices in the future. This also means more variety in terms of transport, adding to jeeps and tricycles, as well as mini buses. Are you still in Legazpi mrGary? I hope the weather has improved now. The floods in Australia show that even so-called first world countries can struggle to cope when faced with disasters of such magnitude.

drfeelgood17

January 14th, 2011, 10:53 AM

drfeelgood17

January 14th, 2011, 11:03 AM

Yup. This is very much welcome here in this thread :) I really appreciate what Naga City did when they involve the public in the design phase of its monument by having this design contest :banana::banana::banana: I just hope na sana Legaspi City had done the same thing to Penaranda Park and not just to award the contract sa sarong siguro na favored contractor ( this is just my assumption going into how the government "works"). Same thing with the Legaspi City public market near Philtranco terminal which has a very poor design and devoid of any trees so it is just your regular and typical market building. Iriga City has a very modern and clean public market so the city can learn from it.

So if the city is going to build a big monument in the Boulevard area , Kapuntukan Hill or the mountains overlooking Legaspi, the city government should also involve the people in the design aspect para naman mascreen talaga ang pinaka-da best na design tanganing maappreciate na marhay kang mga tawo :)

The vacant site of the former market next to Quezon Avenue would be an ideal site for such a monument - it is large enough to accommodate a public square.

The Kapuntukan Hill would be an ideal site for a viewing platform - in fact I think the EM lighthouse should have been built there. If the LGU can afford a cable car ride to the hill (or perhaps have it funded through PPP), that would add another potential tourist attraction for the city. Copying or being "inspired" by Rio de Janeiro's Cristo Redentor statue would be very tempting indeed - the view is similarly spectacular but I think it would be very kitsch.
How about a cable car ride up the hill and a luge ride downhill - to complement the existing rides around EM? :)

Adopted

January 14th, 2011, 02:32 PM

megalgzp

January 14th, 2011, 02:33 PM

I heard over one radio station in Legazpi City that the street lights from Daraga boundary to Legazpi Port district will be replaced with solar lamps. This was stated by former mayor Noel Rosal. This is good because solar lamps are more economical and more luminous. The current street lights are gloomy.

garycooper

January 14th, 2011, 03:13 PM

A question about Lakandula Drive, hoping that there is someone out there with some background:

I started doing some GPS mapping with group here that is developing a free map for GPS users. Their map shows Bogtong Road running from the Yawa Bridge all the way to the Bañag crossing in Daraga. Many of the businesses on that road in Daraga use Lakandula Drive as their address. If you look at a map, you can quickly draw a conclusion that Lakandula Drive in Legaspi used to continue through what is now the airport and on to Bañag crossing. Are there now 2 Lakandula's - one in Legaspi and one in Daraga? If so, where does Bogtong Road end and Lakandula start (at the Legaspi/Daraga border?) Does anyone have any information to back up my theory? (I was going to check at Daraga Municipal Building today but did not get the time.)

Lakandula Drive did not change since from wayback. What changed is the Bogtong road. Before the airport was extended, the road to Bogtong started at a junction along Lakandula Drive at about the boundary of Cruzada and Gogon. This road traversed the end of the original runway going to Bogtong. This is actually the old airport road because it connected to the old airport terminal which was at the foot of Lignon Hill. When the runway was extended in the late sixties, this old road was closed. Although the road is still there, it now ends at the runway. The new Bogtong road that passes along the fringes of Yawa River was built after the airport was extended. The road that extends up to Banag from Bogtong is the Tagas Road which originally ended in Bogtong.

garycooper

January 14th, 2011, 03:17 PM

Hopefully more taxis mean even lower prices in the future. This also means more variety in terms of transport, adding to jeeps and tricycles, as well as mini buses. Are you still in Legazpi mrGary? I hope the weather has improved now. The floods in Australia show that even so-called first world countries can struggle to cope when faced with disasters of such magnitude.

I just stayed in Legazpi overnight Doc. And during my less than 24 hours stay, it was raining throughout although medyo tagiti sana. But it never stopped. I don't know but all my life this is the first time I experienced it. Parang phenomenon.

megalgzp

January 14th, 2011, 03:24 PM

The rain stopped in Albay. Okay na ang weather di na maulan.

megalgzp

January 15th, 2011, 04:51 AM

megalgzp

January 15th, 2011, 09:21 AM

LCC Expressmart Sagpon just opened!:banana:

In Metro Legazpi area we have LCC in:

Rawis
Centro
Tahao Road
Old Albay
Sagpon
Daraga

Keep it up LCC!:banana:

megalgzp

January 16th, 2011, 05:35 AM

Puregold Legazpi SOON! :banana::banana::banana:

megalgzp

January 16th, 2011, 05:42 AM

LIVE ON THE INTERNET THROUGH www.dwfx-fm.com

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THE NEW 24 HOURS FM STATION IN METRO LEGAZPI!!!:banana::banana::banana:

garycooper

January 16th, 2011, 01:56 PM

Puregold Legazpi SOON! :banana::banana::banana:

Yes, this proposed Puregold is still alive divan sa may Alternate Road. I hope the negotiation with the other landowner will be successful.

garycooper

January 16th, 2011, 02:02 PM

LCC Expressmart Sagpon just opened!:banana:

In Metro Legazpi area we have LCC in:

Rawis
Centro
Tahao Road
Old Albay
Sagpon
Daraga

Keep it up LCC!:banana:

Siguro an masunod na gigibuhon kan LCC mag put up na ki mga 24/7 convenience store.

Dante_54

January 16th, 2011, 02:57 PM

Siguro an masunod na gigibuhon kan LCC mag put up na ki mga 24/7 convenience store.

Dapat sir gary, magpasalamat an mga Bicolano sa LCC, dai na dapat sabihon pa an rason. Bako daw?

An mga Albayano dapat magpasalamat ki Zaldy Co, aw Congressman na palan.

Dante_54

January 16th, 2011, 03:08 PM

The program of Salceda is very good. If the same scenario happens in other places in the Philippines, well I couldn't tell. Not asking for that but this proves Albay's readiness. Congrats Gov. Salceda and the Albayanos. We're just good. Trying to live in any adversaries is making our place livable and not the cover-ups that are actually putting the place in an unsafe status. Remember even first countries may experience the same because of climate change. Be ready than sorry!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5359673743_14da9314b6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dante_54/5359673743/)

Ini pa megalgzp an mas lalong mapa angat kan pangaran kan Albay sa kinaban, sigurado ko yan.

Brandon32

January 16th, 2011, 06:32 PM

^ The government of Albay must declare the municipalities of Manito, Rapu-Rapu, Batan, San Miguel, Pioduran, Jovellar and the Mt Mayon as total log ban areas. Also, the local governrnent must reforest these areas the soonest.

saintm

January 16th, 2011, 06:55 PM

^kamusta sa Albay? Diba worst hit kayo ng monsoon rains?

Update? PICS?

burntjay

January 17th, 2011, 02:19 AM

LCC Expressmart Sagpon just opened!:banana:

In Metro Legazpi area we have LCC in:

Rawis
Centro
Tahao Road
Old Albay
Sagpon
Daraga

Keep it up LCC!:banana:
i didn't know that there's already an LCC Expressmart here in Rawis...hehe
haven't gone beyond Aquinas University for a long time :lol:
where is it located?

burntjay

January 17th, 2011, 02:44 AM

strong winds over at Legazpi City today.

angry waves of Albay Gulf, with clouds looming above...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/michadik/windy1.jpg

see how the conifers & coconut leaves sway to the wind...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/michadik/windy2.jpg

megalgzp

January 17th, 2011, 03:12 AM

megalgzp

January 17th, 2011, 03:29 AM

Taxi cabs are rampant in the city right now. As in visible! hehe...It's cheaper than tricycle but more convenient. I heard there are 40+ units. It will rise to 100 once SM City Legazpi and BIA open according to the taxi organization here in Legazpi.

Eancra Commercial Center is now renovated and open for lease. It's a commercial establishment near SM Savemore Legazpi. Savemore is doing well. BTW any info about Savemore in Daraga?

[dx]

January 17th, 2011, 04:04 AM

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As featured at the 7107 Islands of the Philippines (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=186163474745484&set=a.138823082812857.20956.119418201420012&ref=nf) :)

[dx]

January 17th, 2011, 04:05 AM

Grab a copy at National Bookstore outlets :)

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Brandon32

January 17th, 2011, 02:28 PM

Brandon32

January 17th, 2011, 02:30 PM

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As featured at the 7107 Islands of the Philippines (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=186163474745484&set=a.138823082812857.20956.119418201420012&ref=nf) :)

What if Ayala puts up a mall in this area???

Dante_54

January 17th, 2011, 11:08 PM

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Pumalpak yong organizer, wala man kami nakitang ASEAN delegates, hahahaha, mga national lang participants. Dapat Luzon Jamboree lang.

Dante_54

January 17th, 2011, 11:11 PM

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drfeelgood17

January 17th, 2011, 11:13 PM

Dante_54

January 17th, 2011, 11:14 PM

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drfeelgood17

January 17th, 2011, 11:15 PM

I just stayed in Legazpi overnight Doc. And during my less than 24 hours stay, it was raining throughout although medyo tagiti sana. But it never stopped. I don't know but all my life this is the first time I experienced it. Parang phenomenon.

strong winds over at Legazpi City today.

angry waves of Albay Gulf, with clouds looming above...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/michadik/windy1.jpg

see how the conifers & coconut leaves sway to the wind...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/michadik/windy2.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5365181408_a5f87ed3b9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dante_54/5365181408/)
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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5365180302_7a8b2e5acf_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dante_54/5365180302/)

Pumalpak yong organizer, wala man kami nakitang ASEAN delegates, hahahaha, mga national lang participants. Dapat Luzon Jamboree lang.

Good morning sir, any updates on the BIA? How is the construction progressing?

Dante_54

January 17th, 2011, 11:16 PM

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drfeelgood17

January 17th, 2011, 11:17 PM

i didn't know that there's already an LCC Expressmart here in Rawis...hehe
haven't gone beyond Aquinas University for a long time :lol:
where is it located?

I can understand your incredulity. When I used to live in Legazpi, Rawis still had a semi-rural feel to it...AU was the only major development.

Dante_54

January 17th, 2011, 11:18 PM

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Dante_54

January 17th, 2011, 11:25 PM

Good morning sir, any updates on the BIA? How is the construction progressing?

Good morning too doc, technical working group continuously doing their task, but due to continuous heavy rains, heavy equipment operators got difficulty, pounding and clearing the place, due to thick mud on the ground, i'll try to have a pics on it, once the weather is fine.

Dante_54

January 17th, 2011, 11:31 PM

I can understand your incredulity. When I used to live in Legazpi, Rawis still had a semi-rural feel to it...AU was the only major development.

Yes, Rawis now had a wide four lane highway, more regional offices were constructed and plenty of commercial establishments can be seen all around including the biggest, seafarers college and a private elementary and secondary school , more pension houses and hometels and gasoline stations.
It is now really an urban place.

Dante_54

January 17th, 2011, 11:39 PM

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drfeelgood17

January 17th, 2011, 11:40 PM

Good morning too doc, technical working group continuously doing their task, but due to continuous heavy rains, heavy equipment operators got difficulty, pounding and clearing the place, due to thick mud on the ground, i'll try to have a pics on it, once the weather is fine.

Thanks for the update, sir. I'm sure work will resume as normal once the rains have subsided. I wonder what the terminal building will look like.

drfeelgood17

January 17th, 2011, 11:42 PM

Yes, Rawis now had a wide four lane highway, more regional offices were constructed and plenty of commercial establishments can be seen all around including the biggest, seafarers college and a private elementary and secondary school , more pension houses and hometels and gasoline stations.
It is now really an urban place.

There will be even more room for other commercial developments if current plans to relocate the regional buildings to the uplands go ahead.

Dante_54

January 17th, 2011, 11:47 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5365299484_b459cd304b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dante_54/5365299484/)

Heto lang foreigner nakita ko kahapon, hehehehe.

Congressman Bichara, yesterday, got mad with the Secretary of DepEd and even regional officials for not coming, despite of the invitation for the opening ceremony of the camping.

Dante_54

January 18th, 2011, 12:00 AM

There will be even more room for other commercial developments if current plans to relocate the regional buildings to the uplands go ahead.

Yes, we've seen fenced lots at the boulevard for the transfer of some city public offices along the seashore, embarcadero e jeep opened up their boulevard tours at night in the amount of 30 pesos and its really amazing touring such place due to colorful streetlights and chilly air from the pacific ocean, such a wonderful experienced for a family, a scenic jogging adventures for everybody and a wide fishing ground to fishing enthusiasts and a cool wide swimming pool, for free.

We've heard of putting up a wake boarding along the boulevard.

Toktok embarcadero is now available in the amount of 50 pesos touring centro 'till boulevard ,just like at the Serendra in Market Market.

Dante_54

January 18th, 2011, 12:19 AM

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AT LEAST NAGPAPASALAMAT MAN GUIRARAY AN MGA ALBAYANO KI CONG. BICHARA FOR HOSTING SUCH ASEAN JAMBOREE, SALUDO KAMI SAIMO CONG. AND TO THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF LIGAO.

LakwatseraDePrimera

January 18th, 2011, 02:13 AM

http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/malilipot-church.jpg

The beautiful church of Malilipot with majestic Mayon in the backdrop. (http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/albay-hiking-up-busay-falls/)

http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/busay-falls-malilipot-albay25.jpg

Hike up the 7 falls at Busay Falls in Malilipot, Albay (http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/albay-hiking-up-busay-falls/)

Dante_54

January 18th, 2011, 06:16 AM

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Dante_54

January 18th, 2011, 06:18 AM

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Dante_54

January 18th, 2011, 06:21 AM

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Kun saen ako nagtapos ki college.

Dante_54

January 18th, 2011, 06:23 AM

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[dx]

January 18th, 2011, 02:05 PM

It's Fashion Week 2011 at the embarcadero

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1371.snc4/164299_181535218533257_128954043791375_469547_7256518_n.jpg

Let’s welcome a fabulous year ahead with Embarcadero FASHION WEEK on January 15 to 29! Hangout, shop, and dine at Embarcadero de Legazpi and get a chance to be among Embarcadero’s top models. Until Jan. 27, there will be roving searchers in our waterfront lifestyle mall to look for 20 stylish men and women who will be invited to cast in a one-of-a-kind fashion show on the 29th. :)

[dx]

January 18th, 2011, 02:09 PM

Misibis Bay in Turista Magazine Jan/Feb 2011, published by Hinge Inquirer
Source: Joyce Ramirez (http://www.facebook.com/publicityasia)

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[dx]

January 18th, 2011, 02:11 PM

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Source: EDL on FB (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Embarcadero-de-Legazpi/128954043791375)

[dx]

January 18th, 2011, 02:14 PM

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b478/legazpi_city/2011-KABIKOLAN-MLE-LOGO-copy.jpg
February 24 -26, 2011
LA PIAZZA HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER
Tahao Road, Legazpi City, Albay
EDUKASYON PAUSWAGON, SADIRING TATARAMON AN GAMITON

http://mlephilippines.org/

[dx]

January 18th, 2011, 02:18 PM

A 2020 Vision for the Philippine Economy (Part II) (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/columns/columns/view/20110109-313395/A-2020-Vision-for-the-Philippine-Economy-Part-II)
By Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas
INQUIRER.net First Posted 08:59:00 01/09/2011

MANILA, Philippines—In the power sector, non-oil sources of energy will account for 70 percent or more of power generation, especially geothermal, natural gas, coal, biomass, hydro, wind, and solar.

I would also venture to say that by 2020, the construction of a nuclear plant somewhere in the island of Mindanao would have started to reduce the dependence of that second largest and most populated island on the very unreliable hydro power.

Also, by 2020, I am confident that the reforms recommended by Daniel E. Chalmers, chairman and CEO of GN Power, in the 7 Big Winners Summit last 28 October 2010 would have been fully implemented: a) the promotion of open access and retail competition and the choice and the responsibility given to a consumer; b) users of power to be more proactive and educated in contracting their power supply as a prudent measure for their power requirements; c) encouragement of private investors for additional capacity to support demand growth and create stability both in the grid and the market.

A major portion of the yearly FDI flows of $7 to $10 will be invested in the energy sector led, among others, by AES, one of the largest energy companies in the US. Some of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines, e.g. San Miguel Corporation, the Metro Bank group, the SM group, the Aboitiz group, the Metro Pacific group will be heavily invested in energy, raising significantly the efficiency of the sector. Electricity rates in the Philippines will no longer be the highest in the region.

In the manufacturing sector, food and beverage will continue to be the largest component. Auto parts manufacturing will survive competition in the Asean, with the appropriate incentives (not necessarily tax) from the government. By 2020, the total domestic market for cars can exceed 500,000 units a year, enabling some local car parts manufacturing to reach the necessary economies of scale to be regionally competitive.

Electronics exports will continue to fuel the manufacturing of electrical machinery, with higher-value products replacing the merely labor-intensive items of the last thirty years. As recommended by John Forbes of the American Chamber of Commerce, manufactured exports will have diversified by 2020 to creative industry products (e.g fashion goods), minerals, processed foods, and solar panels, among others.

In mining, the Aquino administration will be able to implement the desired key reforms identified by Benjamin Philip G. Romualdez, president of the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, to wit, a) resolution of all the issues surrounding conflict between local government units (LGUs) and national government in the development of mineral resources, such as the legality of local ordinances banning mining and open pit mining and imposition of taxes by LGUs on mining companies, in addition to those specified in national laws; b) maintaining stable investment environment to promote local and foreign investment in the mining industry; c) transparency and good governance to reduce cost of doing business.

With these desired key reforms, by 2020 exports of mineral ores can be contributing more than $10 billion of revenues, especially from gold, copper, and nickel exports, considering the rapidly expanding demand for these commodities in China, India, and the other emerging markets. More than 500,000 workers will be employed in the mining sector by 2020. The mining companies will be exemplary in the practice of corporate social responsibility (CSR), especially as regards protection of the environment and the humane treatment of indigenous people in the mining areas, as the CSR Guidebook for the Mining Industry launched in 2010 is fully implemented. The mining sector will make a major contribution to the reduction of poverty since mining operations are in the remote rural areas, where 75 percent of the Philippine poor reside.

In the tourism industry, there will be some seven million foreign tourists traveling to the Philippines as the Open Skies policy is implemented during the Aquino administration, allowing more foreign airlines to fly directly to the Philippines, especially to airports outside the National Capital Region.

Among the new airports to be constructed in the next five to six years will be the Panglao Airport, Laguindingan, Puerto Princesa, Daraga International Airport, Kalibo, and the NAIA Terminal 3 upgrade full operationalization. The Clark International Airport will replace the Metro Manila airport as the main gateway to the Philippines from abroad. Angeles City will be the hub of a new metropolitan area that will develop in Central Luzon.

Even more important as an engine of growth of tourism is domestic tourism as 20 million middle-income Filipinos are expected to travel out of their usual place of residence to tourist destinations all over the archipelago, many of them taking advantage of the Philippine Nautical Highway that was started during the Arroyo administration and will undergo continuous improvement in the next six years under the Aquino government. To accommodate these tourists, there will be a mushrooming of bed-and-breakfast facilities all over the countryside, giving a boost to small family-run enterprises in the tourism industry.

I do not claim this 2020 vision to be an accurate forecast. It is my vision of what could be a reality 10 years from now if the government, the business sector, and civil society will cooperate to implement the reforms and programs identified in several symposia, conferences, workshops, and consultations that I have attended over the last few months since the inauguration of the Aquino presidency.

I repeat my most important assumption: The persons put in charge by President Aquino in all the departments that have to do directly with the accomplishment of the objectives for which the state is responsible are highly qualified, experienced, and honest individuals who will work for the common good of Philippine society. I do believe we are in good hands. Anyone who disagrees with this assumption will, of course, highly doubt the realism of this 2020 vision.

LakwatseraDePrimera

January 19th, 2011, 01:34 AM

http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/malilipot-church-600x400.jpg

Malilipot Church with Mt. Mayon in the backdrop. (http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/albay-hiking-up-busay-falls/)

http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/busay-falls-malilipot-albay3-400x600.jpg

Seven Falls / Busay Falls (http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/albay-hiking-up-busay-falls/)

Brandon32

January 19th, 2011, 03:27 AM

^ wow vision 2020...i also think that Pampanga will be the next Metro Manila, with all those infrastructures in place it can easily overtake Cebu in terms of development. I wish to see a modern metropolis in Pampanga. Nevertheless, i also see Daraga to lead the bicol region in development, with the completetion of the Bicol international Airport and the "open sky" policy, the host municipality will have a direct impact on these development...but in general it will the whole bicol region that will benefit...Maray na albay sa gabos!

fil07

January 19th, 2011, 04:54 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs750.ash1/164116_119486258122986_100001848361594_133819_4766986_n.jpg
if budget permits :D

nacnuD 2:-)

January 19th, 2011, 08:00 AM

SEAT SALE ANNOUNCEMENT: JAN 19, 2011
by Cebu Pacific Air (http://www.cebupacificair.com) on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 1:26pm

LOW FARES for a Summer high! Low, low seat sale fares to your favorite domestic and international destinations starting NOW!

DOMESTIC – Travel Period: Feb 1 – Mar 31, 2011
Manila or Cebu to Legazpi
P499

INTERNATIONAL – Travel Period: Mar 1 – Apr 30, 2011
Clark to Hong Kong or Macau
Cebu to Hong Kong
P999

Manila to Hong Kong or Macau
Clark to Bangkok or Singapore
P1,499

Hurry, Sale is only until Jan 23, 2011 or until seats last!

Source: Cebu Pacific Air Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/cebupacificair)

Brandon32

January 19th, 2011, 08:02 AM

^ i think i can manage that 10K.hehe

http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/malilipot-church-600x400.jpg

Malilipot Church with Mt. Mayon in the backdrop. (http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/albay-hiking-up-busay-falls/)

http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/busay-falls-malilipot-albay3-400x600.jpg

Seven Falls / Busay Falls (http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/albay-hiking-up-busay-falls/)

these are very nice photos.thanks for sharing.

nacnuD 2:-)

January 19th, 2011, 08:18 AM

Philippine Airlines (http://www.philippineairlines.com) is having a promo too.

Here's the screenshot...
http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae214/naes_nacnud/PAL-1.jpg (http://www.philippineairlines.com)

Selling Period:
17-24 January 2011

Travelling Period:
01 February to 23 March 2011

Source: Philippine Airlines (http://www.philippineairlines.com)

Dante_54

January 19th, 2011, 10:13 AM

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Dante_54

January 19th, 2011, 10:17 AM

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Sipocot students at DENR R O V , Legazpi

Dante_54

January 19th, 2011, 10:19 AM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5369085171_8dd02e072d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dante_54/5369085171/)

Any comment on 4 P's?

garycooper

January 19th, 2011, 10:46 AM

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Kuarin mo tabi ini kinuaan ki ritrato Dan? Garo medyo mainit na baga diyan sa Legazpi. Maray man.

garycooper

January 19th, 2011, 10:48 AM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5369085171_8dd02e072d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dante_54/5369085171/)

Any comment on 4 P's?

Niyata ta dakulon na naguurumpukan diyan Land Bank. Bako man gayod bank run. Maski mauran nagtitiyaraga mag pila.

garycooper

January 19th, 2011, 10:57 AM

I heard that Puregold will be somewhere in Tahao Road and Embarcadero. Jaca Incorporated is hiring applicants for Puregold Legazpi. 7-eleven will open also in Bicol Region. We will have at least 3 7-eleven stores soon!:banana: My friend is the proponent of 7-eleven Bicol, I exposed it here last year.

Meanwhile, SM has no initiation this year for Legazpi. 2012 is the target year. LCC is a big competitor driving SM away! Oh no.... I still want SM!:ohno: Legazpi City is offering the reclaimed area in Kapuntukan Hill beside Embarcadero for SM. Well SM City will be here soon!

Legazpi City is cloudy today. Fine weather!

i dunno i guess, SM just cant find a huge property in Legazpi that's why...so that means SM has a huge plan for the city...what do you think guys???

Actually, SM already found a place in Legazpi way ahead of the place they found in Naga. But unfortunately our city (government and Legazpenos) offered more problems to SM than solutions. Uminabot pa si Reming kaya naunsyami. But Legazpi was actually the first priority even if LCC and PM are already there. Don't be impatient guys. Maabot iyan.

garycooper

January 19th, 2011, 11:20 AM

MAYBE LEGAZPI CITY AND NAGA CITY SHOULD JOINTLY BID TO HOST THIS BIG EVENT. I THINK THE PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE A GRAND TIME GOING BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN THE TWO CITIES. WE HAVE GOOD HOTELS AND EXTRA ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE ARRANGED. ALBAY ASTRODOME WILL BE A GOOD VENUE.

THIS WILL BE GRAND TASK FOR THE ORGANIZERS. PEOPLE IN THE ADVERTISING INDUSTRY ARE METICULOUS.

Wanted: Venue for 22nd Ad Congress

By Kenneth del Rosario
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:37:00 01/19/2011

Filed Under: Advertising, Media

MANILA, Philippines—The Advertising Congress of the Philippines—the biggest event in the local advertising industry—has opened up the bidding for the venue of the 22nd PAC to be held in November to local government units.

The biennial event, organized by the Advertising Board of the Philippines, brings together the country’s top business, advertising and media companies.

Alexandra Prieto-Romualdez, the president of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, is the chair of this year’s Ad Congress.

“We would like to aspire to have a congress that spurs movement and change, a congress that will move the industry toward introspection and hopefully create the power to break barriers to growth. We can start challenging the current state of affairs, raise some issues, and ask the industry the hard question of why? Or why not?,” said Prieto-Romualdez.

Strict criteria

This year, the organizers are strictly enforcing a set of seven criteria to ensure that the fittest city or locality is chosen to host the event, said Belen Fernando, vice president for marketing for Alaska Milk Corp., who heads the Ad Congress organizing committee.

“We’ll definitely step it up this time around. Launching a truly first-class Ad Congress this year starts with selecting the perfect venue so we’re hoping to get the best bids from cities and localities across the country,” Fernando said.

The last Ad Congress in November 2009 was hastily moved to the Subic Bay Freeport when three weeks before the event landslides and floods destroyed most of the roads leading to Baguio City, the original chosen venue.

The criteria include the following: the city or locality’s accessibility through various transport modes; infrastructure (such as conference center or plenary hall) that can support at least 2,500 to 4,000 delegates; affordability; availability of local suppliers; safety and security systems in place; and local government support.

“Aside from our usual criteria, we’ve also added in the list, for the first time, a city or locality’s value-added attractions to the delegates and guests as many of the participants view the Ad Congress also as a break from their usual hectic schedule,” Fernando said.

Interested LGUs may submit their bids anytime until Jan. 31, 2011.

Logistics to be outsourced

While all localities are welcome to submit bids, cities with huge conference centers and a large number of hotels would have a distinct advantage, said Fernando.

The winning locality will be announced in February, after which another bidding process will ensue. The second bidding will be for the selection of the events company that will handle the logistics, the setting up and the staging of the congress itself.
This is the first time that the logistics demand for the ad congress, such as booking and registration of participants, transportation and the meals of the delegates, will be outsourced.

“In the past, we’ve always had volunteers from the industry. And while we appreciate that, we believe outsourcing the logistics to more experienced people would best serve the interests of everyone,” Fernando said.

Like choosing the venue, the selection of the events company will also follow stringent criteria to ensure that the Ad Congress runs as smoothly and as professionally as possible, she said.

Organizers will be looking at the company’s integrity, competence, track record and completeness of service, Fernando said.

For inquiries, e-mail Adcongress2011@aol.com or call Jennifer Enriquez at 0917-5042716. All bid letters should be sent to: The Admin Committee Chairperson c/o ADBOARD, 5th Floor, Dao Condominium, Legaspi Street, Makati City.