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Mond87

October 26th, 2006, 05:24 AM

All is fare in air travel war in Bicol

By Delma L. Peyra
Inquirer
Last updated 11:27pm (Mla time) 10/25/2006

BRIAN Barranda, a Bicolano executive now based in Manila, used to lament: “I can’t help comparing that air fare to Cebu, where I am often sent on business trips, costs much less than a plane trip home to Legazpi.”

The distance parameters: Legazpi, the regional center of Bicol, is only 534 kilometers south of Manila, while Cebu City is 587 km.

In 2005, when Philippine Airlines was the lone airline plying the 45-minute flight to Manila, a plane fare cost more than P3,000 one way.

Weeks and even months before holidays and family visits, most of the tickets were sold.

With no more plane seats available, Barranda would either travel from Manila by bus or car for 10-12 hours along the so-called “South Road” that’s nice on the view, but short on comfort.

The familiar lament is no longer heard now.

The ongoing fare promos are offering one-way plane tickets for as cheap as P1,500 all-in. The sooner one buys a ticket, the cheaper it is.

And seldom does it happen now that when one needs to leave for Manila as soon as possible, flights would be fully booked. No fear or hassle, for one can surely get a seat on the same day on any of the three airlines -- Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines and PAL.

And for those who have the luxury of choice to travel either by land or air, the opportunity for relative flexibility in travel hours is a boon in this part of Luzon.

PAL’s daily early-morning flights to and from Legazpi and Manila are now balanced by the availability of afternoon flights of newcomer Cebu Pacific, which entered the field in August.

For Rosemarie Rey, president of the Albay Chamber of Commerce and Industry and who manages the operations of her businesses in Legazpi and in Manila, the convenience of being able to travel within the same day does a lot for productivity.

Recently, when the Inquirer interviewed her for a business story, Rey was in Manila in the morning. Before 3 p.m., she was back in Legazpi via Cebu Pacific -- and was entertaining visitors there by four.

In March, Air Philippines, which serviced the Legazpi-Manila, Legazpi-Cebu routes in previous years when it was still owned by the Gatchalian family, made a comeback.

“We received requests from the local government to add more flights, in addition to the once-a-day flight service of PAL,” relates Antonio Cua, Air Philippines manager in Legazpi.

On October 16, the Lucio Tan-owned airline adjusted its thrice-a-week mid-afternoon flights by flying daily on a midday schedule (plane leaves 10 a.m. Manila, reaching Legazpi 55 minutes later; plane leaves Legazpi at 11:25 a.m.).

Air Philippines works in complementary way with the flag carrier. Each can take bookings for one another -- making the air seats of Air Philippines a virtual add-on to those of PAL.

A total of more than 400 plane seats one-way are now available daily.

This came as Cebu Pacific’s Air Bus 310 added 150 seats to the two Boeing 737-200 planes of PAL and Air Philippines, which carry a combined passenger capacity of 286.

Just six months after Air Philippines’ comeback and one month after Cebu Pacific’s entry, total air passenger traffic -- which measures total departures and arrivals of passengers -- rose by 20 percent to 81,547 in January to August, from just 67,718 for the same period in 2005, according to statistics from the Air Transportation Office.

Air cargo movement has also gone up by 26 percent for the first eight months, compared to the same period in 2005.

By end-August this year, the Legazpi airport saw the movement (incoming and outgoing) of 620,372 kilograms of cargo so far -- just short by more than 100,000 kg of the total air cargo movement for 2005 when PAL was the lone airline.

Air Philippines already carried 17.6 percent of the total cargo as of August, or more than 100,000 kg.

There must to be something to the fare war-of-sorts going on. Virtually all three airlines are now offering the same pricing structure, starting at P1,400-P1,500 more or less -- with a ceiling of P3,000-plus for those who reserve late.

PAL, whose passenger load is down 60-69 percent from a previous 90 percent when it was the lone airline, has caught on the game.

“We guarantee the lowest fares (for as low as P1,572) on a five-day advance booking,” says Romeo Caraan, PAL branch manager.

Cebu Pacific, which caused a big ripple among travelers here when it announced “P99++” promo fares upon its entry in Bicol in August, plays it steady with its image of a low-fare airline.

Its 10-tier fare system, which starts at P1,437, all-in, aims to cater to all economic classes. “We would like to serve Bicolanos from all walks of life, if possible,” says Cebu Pacific-Legazpi station officer Albert Narvaez.

With regard to the fare promos of the three airlines indefinitely on, Cua says, “we are testing the purchasing power of the customers.”

bonixx

October 26th, 2006, 05:57 AM

Pilar Port in Pilar, Sorsogon celebrates its feast day today! Coincidence, huh?

very superv to the mage maxx coincidence lol, how about Pantao,Pasacao and Matnog?ahehehe

Monsi

October 26th, 2006, 07:44 AM

All is fare in air travel war in Bicol

By Delma L. Peyra
Inquirer
Last updated 11:27pm (Mla time) 10/25/2006

A total of more than 400 plane seats one-way are now available daily.

This came as Cebu Pacific’s Air Bus 310 added 150 seats to the two Boeing 737-200 planes of PAL and Air Philippines, which carry a combined passenger capacity of 286.

^^Corrections: (1) Cebu Pacific deploys Airbus A319 to the MNL-LGP-MNL sector; besides, the airline's fleet is comprised of single-aisle A319's and A320's. I know of no airline in the Philippines that has A310, Airbus' smallest wide-body/twin aisle [could just be a typo as '0' is next to '9']. (2) Only Air Philippines has older Boeing 737-200's. PAL has three remaining B737-300's and one B737-400 and these will be phased out once the A319's and A320's PAL has on order start to get into service. Miss Peyra should exercise more care in handling facts... The mantra... Check and double check. Thanks to her, though, for her heartwarming report... and thanks, Mond, for posting... By the way... Per Sinjin, you must include the URL of your source... next time...

Here's one for Six... a fellow plane spotter...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/CebuPacificandtricycle.jpg
Hightech, made in Hamburg, DE... High individuality, made in the PH.

gurugeri

October 26th, 2006, 12:32 PM

Jerry... What Saturday is it? This Saturday, October 28, or on November 11?

Any Saturday. certainly, not this Saturday. My ma is still confined, although the doc said she was getting well--under observation, that is. I was thinking of Nov. 11. Maray ngani kung sa December na sana ta mega-bakasyon, except for Dex, ata.

Now the serious part... I hope even with the Johnny-come-lately, Lucky, Rex, Libro, Ibalon, and Prieto would survive, along with Expressions, and LCC's and Gaisano's school/office supplies.

I fervently hope NBS wouldn't obscure the small bookstores. Ganda nung pic na may chapel and Mayon! I love the contrast of colors. That was a magnificent shot!

Sure, I can bring the cam (it's not mine; it's the school's but since I am the paper adviser, sakin yun naka-entrust).

Anyway, reading through some posts, I feel something bad. >( But this will pass.

gurugeri

October 26th, 2006, 12:37 PM

very superv to the mage maxx coincidence lol, how about Pantao,Pasacao and Matnog?ahehehe

You flatter me because you know lots of Bicol places. By the way, I once taught in Laguna, and we had a couple of outings in your province. I love Quezon--and I like your bus terminal in Lucena. How I wish Legazpi could have its own pleasant-looking bus terminal. Wala kasing site eh.

Legazpi peeps, have it occurred to you that we've got no more area for expansion? North of the city proper is Mayon, south naman mga bundok, east is the Albay Gulf, and west is my pulsating hometown :cheers2: . Southbound is the only choice.

Monsi

October 26th, 2006, 01:19 PM

Wow, thank you for the song Sir Monsi. :) ...I sure hope next time, I visit Pinas, I can squeeze in a trip to your beautiful city.

We Legazpeeps will gladly unfurl the red carpet for you...:):):)

We now have two forumers who might take the side trip to these parts... Doc and Lili... and with LCC's Tiger and CebuPac, Oli might come home more often...

Monsi

October 26th, 2006, 01:29 PM

Any Saturday. certainly, not this Saturday. My ma is still confined, although the doc said she was getting well--under observation, that is. I was thinking of Nov. 11. Maray ngani kung sa December na sana ta mega-bakasyon, except for Dex, ata.

May your Mom get well, soon...

...Anyway, reading through some posts, I feel something bad. >( But this will pass.

Not in this thread, I suppose... Cool lang kita pirmi digdi; no agitating stuff...

gurugeri

October 26th, 2006, 01:33 PM

May your Mom get well, soon......
Thanks. Sana pag-uwi ko sa Friday, paluwasun na.

Not in this thread, I suppose... Cool lang kita pirmi digdi; no agitating stuff...

Yes, as in BE COOL.

Matteo

October 26th, 2006, 05:24 PM

We Legazpeeps will gladly unfurl the red carpet for you...:):):)We now have two forumers who might take the side trip to these parts... Doc and Lili... and with LCC's Tiger and CebuPac, Oli might come home more often...

whats LCC's Tiger?

drfeelgood17

October 27th, 2006, 02:27 AM

^ Really, when's Lili coming? Hey matt!!
Monsi, which of these airlines is your personal favourite (for comfort, service, etc..)?
It's good to know this thread is thriving and active as usual.

[dx]

October 27th, 2006, 07:14 AM

I only noticed now, namention pala ang country manager namin dun sa article ni Ms. Peyra. hehe

Matteo

October 27th, 2006, 07:52 AM

Hotel operators in expansion mode
HSAI Raintree discovers and ties up with Misibis Realty
10/26/2006

HOTEL OPERATORS are aggressively expanding their operations in the Philippines as they continue to be upbeat on the growth of tourism in the country, experts said during a Good News Kapihan at the M Cafe in Makati yesterday.

HSAI Raintree, operator of Discovery Hotels in the country, is teaming up with property developer MISIBIS Realty group to put up hotels and entertainment centers in the provinces of Albay and Sorsogon.

Misibis Realty will be the developer while Raintree will be in charge of the operations and management of the hotels.
"Bicol has a lot to offer". There are airports and roads and it has a rich historical heritage but it lacks five-star tourist facilitates," HSAI Raintree president Annabella Wisniewski said.

She said Misibis Realty would develop an island resort with a five-star hotel in Barangay Misibis north of Albay province.

The first phase of the project, which will open by 2008, covers a 48-hectare property that will house 40 villas, a 75-room resort hotel, a spa village and swimming pool.

In five to six years, the island resort will expand to 200-400 ha.
The partners are also planning a small resort hotel on a 4-hectare lot in Donsol, Sorsogon province.

In the meantime, the Discovery Hotel Group is set to launch "Discovery Shores," a five-star hotel in Boracay in February.

Boracay chamber of Commerce president Charlie Uy said tourists arrivals in Boracay wre expected to grow to 800,000this year from 500,000 last year.

-article from Phil. Daily Inquirer, 102606; misibis.com

bonixx

October 27th, 2006, 08:46 AM

You flatter me because you know lots of Bicol places. By the way, I once taught in Laguna, and we had a couple of outings in your province. I love Quezon--and I like your bus terminal in Lucena. How I wish Legazpi could have its own pleasant-looking bus terminal. Wala kasing site eh.

Legazpi peeps, have it occurred to you that we've got no more area for expansion? North of the city proper is Mayon, south naman mga bundok, east is the Albay Gulf, and west is my pulsating hometown :cheers2: . Southbound is the only choice.

i love Bicol to, how about a vacan lot near supreme bus Terminal and petron i think thats a perfect site for Grand Terminal,yes Lucena Grand terminal here as far as i know is the biggest and one of the finest.

Mond87

October 27th, 2006, 10:03 AM

What a wonderful Day, everyone!!!

@bonixx, if I would've enough money, I'll put a house on the Calauag, Quezon - Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte border. I want to experience living in a neighborhood of mixed Tagalog and Bicol folk. Besides, my cousins live just a few kilometers away... ;)

@everyone especially Lill, I'm pretty fluttered because that pretty chapel is where I used to go during religious activities in high school. I can't imagine how a small chapel is being admired by many now. In fact, its interiors and surroundings look more beautiful if you get to visit there... ;)

@everybody else, have a good day today. Looks like, the sun's shining on us now!

bonixx

October 27th, 2006, 10:17 AM

Mond87

October 27th, 2006, 10:25 AM

Good idea Mond may be i can join you on that idea,aheeheh kahit dito sa lucena madaming Bicolano siguro dahil na rin sa malapit ang Quezon sa Bicol.
and may friend talaga ako from Bicol wala akong masasabi ang sarap nilang mgluto lalo na ng bicol express..sarap...

Yup! Tayo tayo ng motel/hotel/resort... wahahaha... total, yun naman ang uso dun sa lugar na yun... :lol:

bonixx

October 27th, 2006, 10:30 AM

Yup! Tayo tayo ng motel/hotel/resort... wahahaha... total, yun naman ang uso dun sa lugar na yun... :lol:

yeah kahit 6 rooms lang muna ahehehhe, aba possible yan, ei speaking of hotel Big Deal yung Missibis expansion.

Mond87

October 27th, 2006, 12:53 PM

yeah kahit 6 rooms lang muna ahehehhe, aba possible yan, ei speaking of hotel Big Deal yung Missibis expansion.

Saka, maglagay na rin tau ng mga pics ng mga churches ng Bicol at Quezon at iba pang mga pics... ;)

Monsi

October 27th, 2006, 01:24 PM

whats LCC's Tiger?

Sorry... I picked up that jargon from the "Airplanes, Airlines, and Airport" thread...:)

That's not our local chain LCC, though I hope they would eventually diversify into, say, Air Liberty:)... That's "low cost carrier" Tiger Airways based in Singapore, heheh.

Mond87

October 27th, 2006, 01:25 PM

Heheh... Haloy pa ang masunod na thread kang Legazpi pero may naisip na po akong pwedeng i-ngaran ta:

Zesty Legazpi @ 8

What do you think, guys? :D

drfeelgood17

October 27th, 2006, 05:09 PM

^^Zesty Legazpi - Sounds catchy - go for it! :)

bonixx

October 28th, 2006, 07:40 AM

Saka, maglagay na rin tau ng mga pics ng mga churches ng Bicol at Quezon at iba pang mga pics... ;)

aheheh churches ang concept what a unique one. i love that pic of cagsawa bell tower on the background is mayon volcano

Mond87

October 28th, 2006, 08:03 AM

Mayon alert level lowered

LEGAZPI CITY—The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has lowered the alert level of Mayon volcano from two to one. The Phivolcs, however, continued to warn against entry into the 7-km extended danger zone and the 6-km permanent danger zone around Mayon. It also warned against straying into rivers and areas that are lahar-prone. It said Mayon was heading for normalcy since the last monitoring on Oct. 3. The alert level was lowered as a 4.1 magnitude earthquake shook Masbate and Sorsogon on Thursday. Joanna Los Baños, Inquirer Southern Luzon

source: http://newsinfo.inq7.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view_article.php?article_id=29248

Mond87

October 28th, 2006, 08:09 AM

aheheh churches ang concept what a unique one. i love that pic of cagsawa bell tower on the background is mayon volcano

Lahat basta churches pati na yung sa Quezon. Heheheh... Setback nga lang: may arch pala ang Camarines Norte... Bwisit!

Mond87

October 28th, 2006, 08:10 AM

^^Zesty Legazpi - Sounds catchy - go for it! :)

I'll really go for it. Kaso, malayo pa...

Keep Posting, guys!

bonixx

October 28th, 2006, 08:48 AM

I'll really go for it. Kaso, malayo pa...

Keep Posting, guys!

Grabe na to-its!!! kelan b nag star ang thread ng Legazpi? galing facing thread no. 8 at may title na :dj:

gurugeri

October 28th, 2006, 09:23 AM

i love Bicol to, how about a vacan lot near supreme bus Terminal and petron i think thats a perfect site for Grand Terminal,yes Lucena Grand terminal here as far as i know is the biggest and one of the finest.

Yes, good sight. But I know there are plans of putting up a new central bus terminal for Legazpi. I haven't heard of any development on that concern.

gurugeri

October 28th, 2006, 09:25 AM

I'll really go for it. Kaso, malayo pa...

Keep Posting, guys!

Thread 8? Malapit na yan.

gurugeri

October 28th, 2006, 09:26 AM

Heheh... Haloy pa ang masunod na thread kang Legazpi pero may naisip na po akong pwedeng i-ngaran ta:

Zesty Legazpi @ 8

What do you think, guys? :D

It's cool!

bonixx

October 28th, 2006, 09:38 AM

Yes, good sight. But I know there are plans of putting up a new central bus terminal for Legazpi. I haven't heard of any development on that concern.

ganyan lang talaga yan, di tatagal makikita mo may mga equipments na ahehehe

gurugeri

October 28th, 2006, 09:42 AM

ganyan lang talaga yan, di tatagal makikita mo may mga equipments na ahehehe

Well, everything remains to be seen. As the cliche says, "To see is to believe." Hehehe!

[dx]

October 28th, 2006, 09:55 AM

Monsi asked me to post that National Book Store - Pacific Mall is now open.
happy day for Bicolano bibliophiles and bookworms :)

gurugeri

October 28th, 2006, 10:00 AM

Monsi asked me to post that National Book Store - Pacific Mall is now open.
happy day for Bicolano bibliophiles and bookworms :)

Thanks, I am going there after this posting this reply.

Mond87

October 28th, 2006, 10:15 AM

Yes, good sight. But I know there are plans of putting up a new central bus terminal for Legazpi. I haven't heard of any development on that concern.

Great! Sana nga magkaroon na... I can't wait... Kasi yan tlga ang pinaka-dapat na i-improve sa Legazpi... ;)

Mond87

October 28th, 2006, 10:55 AM

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_3990.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_3985.jpg

I think the Lights look good..:):):)

Hey yves and everybody else, you can post these beautiful photos at the "Center Islands of your City Streets" thread at the "Transportation and Infrastructure" forum... I'm sure everybody will have something to say about it!

bonixx

October 28th, 2006, 12:16 PM

Hey yves and everybody else, you can post these beautiful photos at the "Center Islands of your City Streets" thread at the "Transportation and Infrastructure" forum... I'm sure everybody will have something to say about it!

wow nice pics., i like legazpi city because of its lights, the city of lights of the philippines? just like Roxas blvd.

kevinb

October 28th, 2006, 12:26 PM

^^ Parang Paris. The City of Lights. :D

bonixx

October 28th, 2006, 12:34 PM

^^ Parang Paris. The City of Lights. :D

Paris the city of lights of the world, legazpi the city of lights here in RP? Pwede di ba?

drfeelgood17

October 28th, 2006, 02:30 PM

^^ Are they planning to do the same along the waterfront/boardwalk?? I thought there were plans to build a marina and new wharf there.

gurugeri

October 29th, 2006, 06:11 AM

Paris the city of lights of the world, legazpi the city of lights here in RP? Pwede di ba?

There are parts of the city proper which need sufficient lighting. Has anyone ever passed through Ramon Santos, Elizondo, Aguinaldo Streets in the city proper? Feeling ko kasi madilim dun.

I rode Rawis-Daraga A jeep from Legazpi last night. Pag daan ng Imelda Park, medyo nainis ako kasi ganda nung lights (parang yung sa Rizal Street), pero wala namang tao. I honestly think it was such a waste of money. That "sparsely" peopled park needs a complete makeover so it would lure visitors.

gurugeri

October 29th, 2006, 06:12 AM

^^ Are they planning to do the same along the waterfront/boardwalk?? I thought there were plans to build a marina and new wharf there.

I heard of that as well. But, as the cliche says, "To see is to believe."

bonixx

October 29th, 2006, 06:41 AM

There are parts of the city proper which need sufficient lighting. Has anyone ever passed through Ramon Santos, Elizondo, Aguinaldo Streets in the city proper? Feeling ko kasi madilim dun.

I rode Rawis-Daraga A jeep from Legazpi last night. Pag daan ng Imelda Park, medyo nainis ako kasi ganda nung lights (parang yung sa Rizal Street), pero wala namang tao. I honestly think it was such a waste of money. That "sparsely" peopled park should needs a complete makeover so it would lure visitors.

i think the problem is a proper distribution of lights around the city streets.
i dont think lights can cause wasting money of our local government the enough reason is for safety and to attract some tourist.

Mond87

October 29th, 2006, 08:53 AM

I rode Rawis-Daraga A jeep from Legazpi last night. Pag daan ng Imelda Park, medyo nainis ako kasi ganda nung lights (parang yung sa Rizal Street), pero wala namang tao. I honestly think it was such a waste of money. That "sparsely" peopled park should needs a complete makeover so it would lure visitors.

Wala kang magagawa, taga-dun kasi si Mayor... heheh... I've seen that same park as well... Na-bwisit din ako kasi konti lang mga nakikinabang. Mostly pa, yung mga streetchildren lang na taga-dun...

Legazpi, the city of lights of RP? Just give Rosal another term. I think it will be!

Mond87

October 29th, 2006, 08:58 AM

^^ Parang Paris. The City of Lights. :D

I made another nonsense:

Legazpi - Paris of Bicol

Naga - Rome of Bicol

Sorsogon - Spain of Bicol

Hmmm... As much as I don't want to compare, pero la akong magagawa. Parang totoo kasi!

kevinb

October 29th, 2006, 12:12 PM

^^ Asteeg! :okay:

Pero bakit Spain of Bicol ang Sorsogon? :?

kevinb

October 29th, 2006, 12:13 PM

@Mond: Meron pa!

Masbate City - Texas of Bicol :D

Monsi

October 30th, 2006, 12:20 AM

Mond...
This just in... BAMBOO's going to have a FREE concert at BU Main courtesy of Supreme Students Council and Hon. Salceda.

Please verify.... Thanks!

Monsi

October 30th, 2006, 11:15 AM

It's tonight at 7:00 at the football field, BU Main Campus... in case you missed the streamers, as I did...

yves188

October 30th, 2006, 05:56 PM

Matteo

October 30th, 2006, 06:24 PM

^ so where exactly is that located?

smb

October 31st, 2006, 12:53 AM

Where is these hills located?
I presume they are located in somewhere in third district of Albay, in Pio Duran. We just have a walk along some trail in its hilly area and I seen resemblance of the hills to chocolate hills. Too bad I have no camera to take pictures. :)

gurugeri

October 31st, 2006, 02:58 AM

@Mond: Meron pa!

Masbate City - Texas of Bicol :D

Hahaha!

gurugeri

October 31st, 2006, 03:02 AM

yves188

October 31st, 2006, 03:11 AM

I captured this, right before landing, so I believe it's not that far from the city.:)

Mond87

October 31st, 2006, 07:00 AM

Mond...
This just in... BAMBOO's going to have a FREE concert at BU Main courtesy of Supreme Students Council and Hon. Salceda.

Please verify.... Thanks!

I've been there last night... Andaming tao pero super-enjoy naman ako...

Mond87

October 31st, 2006, 07:04 AM

Mond87

October 31st, 2006, 07:13 AM

@Mond: Meron pa!

Masbate City - Texas of Bicol :D

Ay oo nga... heheh...

Sorsogon, spain ng Bicol? Some reasons: abundance of Spanish mestizas, Spanish-named towns, and really really old buildings and houses. In fact, the Barcelona town is named as it is because its shores reminded the Spaniards of the city of Barcelona...

bonixx

October 31st, 2006, 09:42 AM

Ay oo nga... heheh...

Sorsogon, spain ng Bicol? Some reasons: abundance of Spanish mestizas, Spanish-named towns, and really really old buildings and houses. In fact, the Barcelona town is named as it is because its shores reminded the Spaniards of the city of Barcelona...

texas of bicol? ehehehe why because of its cowboys?

drfeelgood17

November 1st, 2006, 09:55 AM

http://dphotography.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_4311.jpg

I've always notice this sight when I'm in the plane, and I just feel like Legazpi is really blessed with so many possible tourist attraction.

You know what we really lack, it's just publicity and a good Five Star Resort. I think we have the potential to get more tourist than Bohol or Cebu, or any other place in the country.:)

wow :cool: where exactly is this Yves?! I've never seen it before....I agree it would be great if we had our own version of the Chocolate Hills in addition to Mayon. And you're right about the need for more publicity. Someone posted an article earlier on about a local entrepreneur who had the foresight to distribute flyers and brochures around Manila on the Mayon eruption. If one person is capable of generating such publicity and tourist revenue can you imagine how much we can all achieve with some collective effort?

Matteo

November 1st, 2006, 09:00 PM

I was so bored at work, I decided to collect some of the photos Monsi took for this thread.

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

Thanks Monsi, and looking forward to more of your shots :okay:

bonixx

November 2nd, 2006, 05:34 AM

metro legaZpi nice pic bro

Monsi

November 2nd, 2006, 05:59 AM

Saudi Arabia has "Empty Quarter" in Shaybah. Albay's western interiors and coastal areas seem empty...
Gerry said in earlier post that as Legazpi and Daraga get crowded, it's time to move south.

Here, left-side window seat, in 1992...the hills collectively look like undulations of the human brain...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Brain1992.jpg
Mayon cloaked in clouds...

Could be above Pio Duran or Jovellar... Panganiran Bay, Burias Pass and Burias Island yonder...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/PAL737300GESmecmaEngine.jpg
Right-side window seat, in 1998... the 737-300 is propelled by GE-Snecma twins...

Here, the hills resemble that of Bohol's...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/RollingHills1998.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/RollingHills2.jpg
What's needed is access... say, Legazpi-Pantao Coastal Highway passing through Daraga, Donsol, Jovellar, Pio Duran,
Ligao, and Oas... SMB's been there... I think he knows whether the hills are accessible or not...

gurugeri

November 2nd, 2006, 06:04 AM

Saudi Arabia has "Empty Quarter" in Shaybah. Albay's western interiors and coastal areas seem empty...
Gerry said in earlier post that as Legazpi and Daraga get crowded, it's time to move south.

Here, left-side window seat, in 1992...the hills collectively look like undulations of the human brain...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Brain1992.jpg
Mayon cloaked in clouds...

Could be above Pio Duran or Jovellar... Panganiran Bay, Burias Pass and Burias Island yonder...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/PAL737300GESmecmaEngine.jpg
Right-side window seat, in 1998... the 737-300 is propelled by GE-Snecma twins...

Here, the hills resemble that of Bohol's...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/RollingHills1998.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/RollingHills2.jpg

Wow! Whereever did these pictures come from? yeah, I agree, the hills resemble those of Bohol. Ganda!

Soutbound na talaga dapat ang development. Anyway, thanks Monsi, the most active member of this thread (in terms of posting pics hehe). Good job!

gurugeri

November 2nd, 2006, 06:05 AM

Matt, I can't imagine Legazpi is really that beautiful.

Monsi

November 2nd, 2006, 06:15 AM

Thanks, Matt, Bon, and Ger... only takes a little appreciation and validation to propel me forward, heheh...

Lawos na palan su kawat kan Red Bull buda Air 21, Albay Astrodome, November 11, 5:00 p.m. Bleachers P200, ringside P500... Mag-iriling kamo... Sabado man...

gurugeri

November 2nd, 2006, 07:17 AM

Matteo

November 2nd, 2006, 08:59 AM

gurugeri: yup, lotsa nice places in bicol.
yea i like bicol cities. naga in camsur, tabaco, ligao, sorsogon, even iriga has some beautiful spots. masbate...getting there:D i like their Bituon beach :D
hey, whatever happened to Daraga town's application for cityhood?
tuloy ba yan or rumor lang?

by the way, frame 2 from left, second row, is by dxpsycho :)
to our photographers, many thanks :okay:

Mond87

November 2nd, 2006, 09:36 AM

Wow! Whereever did these pictures come from? yeah, I agree, the hills resemble those of Bohol. Ganda!

Soutbound na talaga dapat ang development. Anyway, thanks Monsi, the most active member of this thread (in terms of posting pics hehe). Good job!

There's not much development sa South kang Legazpi because there's only one subsequent town and that is Manito. After Manito, wala na... But if the road directly linking Legazpi and Sorsogon cities w/out having to pass thruogh Daraga is developed and considered as part of the nat'l highway, I think the Southern portions of Legazpi will boost.

However, the present Legazpi-Sorsogon road is full of uncertainties. Travelers aren't sure whether this road is free of pestering NPAs...

Mond87

November 2nd, 2006, 09:38 AM

Mond87

November 2nd, 2006, 09:39 AM

Mond87

November 2nd, 2006, 09:45 AM

Town dreams of riches in pearl farms

First posted 01:01am (Mla time) Nov 02, 2006
By Bobby Labalan
Inquirer

Editor's Note: Published on Page A15 of the November 2, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

DAVAO and Palawan will soon face a stiff competitor in pearl production once a pearl farm started four years ago in Castilla town, 25 kilometers from Sorsogon City, goes on full operation.

Castilla Mayor Renato Laurenaria said the municipality had forged a memorandum of agreement with the Bicol University for the implementation of a more thorough and scientific study and implementation of pearl farming, which, he hoped, would generate more income for its people.

As part of the agreement, the BU Research and Development Center would be established in Barangay Cogon.

“If other provinces can, certainly we can do it also here,” Laurenaria had said in pushing for the establishment of the pearl farm in the village before the municipal council.

The mayor said that after the 2001 elections, he learned that Davao and Palawan pearl farm operators were sourcing out their oysters, locally known as “pisay,” from his town.

“Why allow the raw materials to be taken out from our seas when we can also study pearl farming and give our people additional income?” he challenged the shell gatherers who supplied the bivalve mollusks to the other provinces.

Castilla is a third-class municipality (average annual income: P21 million-P27 million) with a population of about 49,000 and a land area of 18,000 hectares.

Good quality

Ronel Dioneda, a marine biologist and head of the research center, said the oysters that abound in Cogon were of good quality and very ideal for pearl production.

According to him, two kinds of pearl oysters are found in the municipal waters, which are part of the Sorsogon Bay: The white-lipped (Pinctada maxima) and black-lipped (Pinctada margaritifera). “The former is better than the latter in terms of production,” Dioneda said.

Before the local scientists came in about a year ago, he said, the oyster farming practice was more of a hit-and-miss. The farmers had adopted the technique from past dealings with pearl farmers from Davao and Palawan.

But with the signing of the MOA, Dioneda and his team are introducing scientific methods to maximize production.

The marine biologist stressed that one good thing about the industry was that it was sea-based, which would compel the community to keep their seas safe from illegal fishing activities, like dynamite and cyanide fishing.

Initially, the BU team identified five barangays—Buenavista, Macalaya, Tomalaytay, Quirapi and Cogon—where farms could be safely established. One farm is already operational in Cogon.

‘Irritating’ oysters

Pearl production starts with the introduction of a foreign object, called an “irritant,” into the oyster, Dioneda explained. The oyster instinctively protects itself by expelling the object or, in most instances, by coating the foreign object with calcium carbonate or nacre.

Nacre is secreted by the epithelial cells of the mantle tissue of certain species of mollusk. It is continually deposited on the inner surface of the shell (the iridescent nacreous layer commonly known as the “mother of pearl”), both as a means to smooth the shell itself and as a defense against parasitic organisms.

Another farming method, Dioneda explained, was the implantation of a small oyster tissue in the gonad of the oyster which will induce secretion of nacre to cover the mantle and the implant. This method produces the best quality pearl, he said.

A good quality pearl is produced in 18-24 months and determined by the thickness of the nacre, the scientist said. Since it takes time to produce pearls, he said, the center would adopt the modular system to ensure production at least every month.

Each oyster is good for two productions of high quality pearls and has a life span of up to four years.

The BU team has already started research on the mass production of oysters to ensure continuous supply of stocks for long-term production. It had earlier conducted stock assessment and spat collection, Dioneda said.

All the information as well as the technology would be turned over to the local government and the community, as agreed upon.

Potential

Cogon barangay chief Manuel Pareja, a local pioneer in pearl production, said he saw good potential for the industry in Castilla.

He had been supplying pearl oysters to the Davao and Palawan farms for almost 20 years, until Laurenaria urged him to go into farming himself.

Pareja supported his children’s education through college by selling oysters to the farms. He buys live oysters at P140 per kilo. Some oysters weigh as much as two kilos each.

Divers get the shells from depths of up to 40 meters and the stocks had to be acclimatized to the shallow area, Pareja said.

At present, Cogon has more than 800 oysters; the produce are sold to jewelry makers in Manila.

Mayor Laurenaria explained that aside from the pearls, the community could derive other income from related industries like shell decor making, farm souvenirs, oyster meat production and ecotourism.

During the recent visit to Sorsogon of US Ambassador Kristie Kenney and Sen. Richard Gordon, Laurenaria gifted each of them with a souvenir oyster shell with a pearl implant made by the local community.

The BU team is expected to complete its research work by yearend and pearl farm production and expansion could go full blast by next year, he said.

“We need to have more income-generating programs for our people, lest they fall victim to the sweet nothings of the New People’s Army,” Laurenaria said. He is the only local official in the province who has declared an all-out war against the communist NPA.

source: http://news.inq7.net/archive_article/index.php?ver=1&index=1&story_id=30065

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Guys, Castilla is only around 25-30 kilometers from Legazpi. With these pearl farms, the costs for pearls will go down in the city and nearby areas... What are your reactions?

Mond87

November 2nd, 2006, 09:48 AM

^^ Sori guys! Wara lang talaga tauo duman sa Sorsogon thread... Heheh...

Mond87

November 2nd, 2006, 10:07 AM

gurugeri: yup, lotsa nice places in bicol.
yea i like bicol cities. naga in camsur, tabaco, ligao, sorsogon, even iriga has some beautiful spots. masbate...getting there:D i like their Bituon beach :D
hey, whatever happened to Daraga town's application for cityhood?
tuloy ba yan or rumor lang?

by the way, frame 2 from left, second row, is by dxpsycho :)
to our photographers, many thanks :okay:

I heard it too pero I don't think it's a mere rumor. Pinalabas kasi sa news! Daraga really needs to be a city. Last year alone, its LGU generated a total income of 109 Million Php, the highest among towns in the whole Bicol region.

Pero kung ako aaputon, mas gusto kong maging parte na lang ki Legazpi ang Daraga coz the latter would boost Legazpi's total income by about 33% overall. Furthermore, the former would then be considered as a highly-urbanized city. Sobrang-lapit naman tlga kasi ang Daraga! In fact, kung may time sana ako, lalakawon ko sana ang pagpa-Legazpi...

[dx]

November 2nd, 2006, 12:31 PM

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/RollingHills2.jpg

^^ maurag a.. sain ini? pero i guess maapreciate lang sya kung iilingon ali sa taas..gari underwater scene..hehe, rippled sand tapos may sunlight..cool.

Monsi

November 2nd, 2006, 01:46 PM

U'r welcome.

I'll let you know if I can watch. Maski sa bleacher lang. Hehe!

Yup... anyway, even if you're seated on Astrodome's bleachers, you're not too far from the court, unlike in ICR.

Tickets available at the City Treasurer's office.

It's now on the web...http://www.pba.com.ph/schedules.asp

Ei, Dex... Mond might bring her sister, a registered nurse...heheh...

Monsi

November 2nd, 2006, 01:59 PM

PM full frontal...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Dsc05694.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Dsc05683.jpg
...left side.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Dsc05686.jpg

...Right side...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Dsc05688.jpg

Dex and Tigs passed along these parts (opposite lanes) past midnight (October 13) pitch dark... Now again ablaze with street lamps.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Dsc05709.jpg

bonixx

November 2nd, 2006, 04:50 PM

Yup... anyway, even if you're seated on Astrodome's bleachers, you're not too far from the court, unlike in ICR.

Tickets available at the City Treasurer's office.

It's now on the web...http://www.pba.com.ph/schedules.asp

Ei, Dex... Mond might bring her sister, a registered nurse...heheh...

ah akala ko sa Naga ang PBA. Good news for Legazpi

Matteo

November 2nd, 2006, 05:42 PM

^ yea i thought they have a pit stop in Naga. what happened to that one?

Anyway, what were the new stores that were added in that mall?
it still looks dark inside huh?

bonixx

November 2nd, 2006, 05:47 PM

cguro Gawa ni Milenyo minsan nakausap ko si utol kevin Patapos na sana yung U/C Naga Colliseum.

Matteo

November 2nd, 2006, 05:49 PM

the coliseum isnt even halfway done yet, i think... kevin?
but there are several other places in naga where it could be held.
kevinbee, where are you

bonixx

November 2nd, 2006, 05:55 PM

oh ok dito kasi sa Lucena Slightly Damage ang QCC two Games sana ang naka Schedule dito naposponed din

Monsi

November 3rd, 2006, 12:21 AM

U'r welcome.

I'll let you know if I can watch. Maski sa bleacher lang. Hehe!

Ariel Ayque announced the revised prices...

P1000 - ringside, 60 seats
P750 - lowerbox
P400 - stage
P150 - upperbox

Upperbox sana kita kaini.

Tickets available at Legazpi City Treasurer's Office, Pacific Mall, and LCC.

smb

November 3rd, 2006, 02:23 AM

Albay need more roads. Aside for the need of electricity and water supply, even a farm to market road will promote development.

A Legazpi-Pantao Coastal Road is a good idea and not far from becoming possible. but building farm to market roads and improving collector roads (road connecting adjacent towns and branch out to farm roads) is more important. :)

Mond87

November 3rd, 2006, 02:37 AM

Mond87

November 3rd, 2006, 02:39 AM

Ariel Ayque announced the revised prices...

P1000 - ringside, 60 seats
P750 - lowerbox
P400 - stage
P150 - upperbox

Upperbox sana kita kaini.

Tickets available at Legazpi City Treasurer's Office, Pacific Mall, and LCC.

Baga mas gusto ko pang ikaon na sana ang kwarta... heheh... dai man pano ako nag-iiling ki PBA... pero i-try ko man giraray, baka ma-convert...

Mond87

November 3rd, 2006, 02:42 AM

kevinb

November 3rd, 2006, 11:00 AM

the coliseum isnt even halfway done yet, i think... kevin?
but there are several other places in naga where it could be held.
kevinbee, where are you

I'm here Matt. :hi: :D

^ yea i thought they have a pit stop in Naga. what happened to that one?

ah akala ko sa Naga ang PBA.

I've read it already all over the papers, even on the internet. There's gonna be a game here, but no details were disclosed. ;)

gurugeri

November 3rd, 2006, 12:11 PM

gurugeri: yup, lotsa nice places in bicol.
yea i like bicol cities. naga in camsur, tabaco, ligao, sorsogon, even iriga has some beautiful spots. masbate...getting there:D i like their Bituon beach :D

I wish I had a car. I would go touring the region in a day or two and take shots of these places--especially Sorsogon City (of course, first love ko pa rin ang Legazpi).

hey, whatever happened to Daraga town's application for cityhood?
tuloy ba yan or rumor lang?

Ewan ko lang. I am not sure about my town becoming a city. Ok na rin sakin na ganon lang. At least yung buwis di ganon kataas. What I want Daraga-LGU to solve is the problem on traffic, garbage, and overcrowding. Centralized masyado ang progress--again because wala nang space. I don't think our ancestors did a very good planning on establishing town centers in places situated between huge landforms. Upper Daraga, mula Penafrancia hanggang Villahermosa is a good alternative--of course, I am not wishing that Mayon's fury would reach our bustling town proper (as it did reach Cagsaua in 1814).

But, as per Mond87's word, Daraga had the highest income among all towns--I suppose it could have surpassed Sorsogon City's if it were not a city yet (I stand corrected on this concern). If that's the case, pwede na rin ba talaga maging city ang Daraga?

Mond87, Daraga, I think, was twice combined with Legazpi but the merging didn't work. One clear factor--although this is a weak argument--is the dialect spoken. You cross Sagpon Bridge, iba na ang salita. Besides, I don't think Daraguenos would buy the idea, call it pride.

Ay! Halabaun na an post ko. ^^

bonixx

November 3rd, 2006, 01:37 PM

Daraga is actually qualified in application for cityhood based on 20 million Local generated income category but the standard qualification is about 100 million to become a city and now only 15 municipality has been and no one in bicol region even daet is not qualified well if Daraga have its exemption i think it will become a city soon.

[dx]

November 4th, 2006, 02:17 AM

Anyway, what were the new stores that were added in that mall?
it still looks dark inside huh?

So far Nat'l Book Store is still the only store at the expansion but they're already working on the other stores adjacent to National. I don't know about the upper two levels though, I haven't been there yet. But Max's is set to open a franchise here. One of my colleagues was hired to be part of the management team of that resto, kaya yun, resigned. Anyways, kung chicken man sana, Banjo's Chicken Inato (on Lapu-lapu St.) na ako kesa sa Max's, mas barato pa :lol:

[dx]

November 4th, 2006, 03:43 AM

ei guys, pasensya na kayo kung hindi ako makaplano ng meet natin, been so busy these past few days - lots of reports to do. :bash: :cry:

Monsi

November 4th, 2006, 10:24 AM

...in PhilStar...

Provincial games big hit for PBA
SPORTING CHANCE By Joaquin M. Henson
The Philippine Star 11/01/2006

Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) commissioner Noli Eala said yesterday it’s no surprise that the league’s provincial games are drawing huge crowds and promised more out-of-town contests to bring the action closer to fans all over the country.

So far this conference, the PBA has produced sellouts in five of six games outside of Metro Manila, including the Guam contest between Red Bull and Alaska last Sept. 28. Ticket sales of about P1 million are now the standard, said PBA media bureau chief Willie Marcial.

Sellouts were registered in Guam, Dumaguete in Negros Oriental, San Fernando in La Union, Cabagan in Isabela and Subic Bay in Olongapo City, Zambales.

In the last Philippine Cup, the PBA scheduled one foreign game in Hong Kong and seven provincial games, including Roxas City in Capiz, Cebu City and Davao City. This conference, six more out-of-town outings are set to bring the total to one foreign outing in Guam and 11 provincial games.

Marcial said the enthusiastic reception is due to the competitive balance in the league, the attraction of popular stars and the re-emergence of the PBA as the country’s No. 1 sports entertainment vehicle.

The coming out-of-town games are Welcoat vs Talk ‘N Text in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, on Nov. 9, Red Bull vs Air21 in Legazpi City on Nov. 11, Barangay Ginebra versus Sta. Lucia in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, on Nov. 18, Red Bull vs Talk ‘N Text in Tacloban City on Nov. 30, Alaska vs San Miguel Beer in General Santos City on Dec. 2 and a doubleheader, featuring San Miguel Beer vs Coca-Cola and Alaska vs Barangay Ginebra in Lucena City, Quezon, on Dec. 9.

"Wherever it’s a sellout, you can be sure the PBA will be back there," said Marcial. "That’s why we’re going back to Tubod and that’s why we went back to San Fernando, La Union. The fans are eager to watch PBA games. They’re excited to see rookies like Kelly Williams and Arwind Santos and their favorite veterans like James Yap, Danny Seigle and Mark Caguioa."

Aside from more out-of-town trips, the PBA has scheduled several games in Metro Manila venues to reach out to new markets. Araneta Coliseum remains the mainstay in Metro Manila with 27 playing days at the Big Dome. Cuneta Astrodome is hosting five playing days, Ynares Center in Antipolo four, the San Juan Arena two and Olivarez Gym in Paranaque one.

Marcial said the PBA plans to stage an unprecedented two-city hosting of the 2006-07 All-Star Weekend in San Fernando, La Union, and Baguio City in April next year. It’s the North’s turn to host the annual event after Cagayan de Oro last season.

"We could hold the All-Star Game in Baguio City and the Rookie Challenge in San Fernando or vice-versa," said Marcial. "We’re sure of two sellouts."

Marcial said tickets for provincial games range from a low of P100 to a high of P1,400.

"Tickets are sold at popular prices," he continued. "The highest priced ticket ever was P1,400 in General Santos City. In San Fernando, La Union, the top ticket sold for P1,000. Most top tickets range in price from P500 to P800."

Marcial said an overflow crowd witnessed the Subic game between San Miguel Beer and Air21 last Saturday.

"The gym capacity was only 3,500 and it was the PBA’s first official regular season game in Subic," said Marcial. "The fans cheered every shot that was made. We had to turn away hundreds outside because there were no tickets left to be sold. Subic fans really have a passion for the game."

Team owners are also showing interest in attending out-of-town games. San Miguel Corp. chairman Eduardo Cojuangco watched the Subic game while Sta. Lucia Realty owner Excy Robles witnessed the San Fernando, La Union, contest between the Realtors and Purefoods.

In Dumaguete, Rep. Emilio Macias, Negros Oriental Gov. George Arnaiz and former Sen. John Osmena were in the stands with 5,000 fans for the Purefoods-Ginebra contest. La Union Gov. Victor Ortega and San Fernando City Mayor Mary Jane Ortega joined 4,000 fans to watch the Purefoods-Sta. Lucia game. Cabagan, Isabela Mayor Christopher Mamaoang saw the game between Ginebra and Coca-Cola with 4,700 fans.

Marcial said he expects more sellouts in the six remaining provincial playdays.

"We postponed our game in Legazpi two years ago because of the Mayon volcano eruption so you can imagine how eager the fans are to watch the Nov. 11 game," said Marcial. "Legazpi Mayor Rosal is making sure everything is arranged for the game at the Astrodome. In Tacloban, the PBA will be inaugurating the new Romualdez stadium and General Santos City Mayor (Pedro) Acharon is preparing a big welcome with Manny Pacquiao who will be back from Las Vegas by then."

Lucena will host a rare provincial doubleheader and Marcial said the Dec. 9 twinbill will likely set a record attendance for an out-of-town event because the games — San Miguel Beer vs Coca-Cola and Barangay Ginebra vs Alaska — feature popular teams.

source: http://www.philstar.com/philstar/NEWS200611011609.htm

"We postponed our game in Legazpi two years ago because of the Mayon volcano eruption so you can imagine how eager the fans are to watch the Nov. 11 game," said Marcial. "Legazpi Mayor Rosal is making sure everything is arranged for the game at the Astrodome.

^I don't buy Marcial's alibi... There never was an eruption in 2004!

Lucena will host a rare provincial doubleheader and Marcial said the Dec. 9 twinbill will likely set a record attendance for an out-of-town event because the games — San Miguel Beer vs Coca-Cola and Barangay Ginebra vs Alaska — feature popular teams.

^bonixx! Good for your city! doubleheader? Wow! Legazpi was host to PBA, alternating between our two airconditioned gyms Astrodome and ICR, but I still have to see us host a doubleheader!

BTW, way way back, Daraga had an "aborted" game in the BC Gym because some wise guy "waxed" the hardcourt the players kept on slippin,' this my brother told me, heheh... The fans booed the players who walked out...

Monsi

November 4th, 2006, 10:33 AM

ei guys, pasensya na kayo kung hindi ako makaplano ng meet natin, been so busy these past few days - lots of reports to do. :bash: :cry:

Ei, dex... take it easy... take five --five kwek kwek or fishballs
in dem your favourite food stalls, heheh...

bonixx

November 4th, 2006, 02:04 PM

garzland

November 4th, 2006, 02:19 PM

http://dphotography.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_4311.jpg

Impressive.... I like the terrain. It's just like the chocolate hills... :)

Matteo

November 4th, 2006, 07:03 PM

this one's a bit old, but any of you went to this one? Monsi?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/aqffest.jpg
http://www.aquinas-university.edu/gimata/v3/articles/aqhost.html

BYAHILO

November 4th, 2006, 10:12 PM

hello there,

its my first time here sa thread na ito. biglang pumasok lng kagabi sa mind ko parang gusto ko ko mag legazpi this november or early december.

my question is: may murang accomodation ba jan (ill be on a backpacking trip)
ano mga places sa legazpi na good for photoshoot?
how far is cagsawa from legaspi?
what is the standard mode of transpo there?

ill just be staying there for a night.
kaya dapat super siksik ang sked

sana may mga taga SSC jan na ma-meet ko. regards!!

Monsi

November 5th, 2006, 01:00 AM

Ei, Eric. Thank heavens for that impulse to visit Legazpi, heheh.

Are you arriving by Cebu Pacific (5J-327) and fly the next day (5J-328)?

suggested itinerary:
afternoon/evening
2:20 ETA at Legazpi airport (5J-327)
3:00 check in hotel/lodge
3:30 walking tour of downtown port district/boulevard/pier
4:30 massage at Pacific Mall
5:30 Lignon Hill till dusk
6:30 health break
7:00 dinner
9:00 it's all up to you

morning/afternoon next day
6:00 coffee/doughnut
6:30 Daraga Church (minimum jeepney fare)
7:00 Cagsawa Ruins (minimum fare if you proceed from Daraga; a little bit more than minimum fare from Legazpi)
9:00 Tabaco City, Tabaco Church (approx. 27 kilometers from Legazpi)
10:00 brunch
11:00 Tiwi, halo-halo at DJC (about five to eight km from Tabaco)
12:30 back to Legazpi, check out hotel/lodge
1:30 check in at the airport
2:50 ETD for Manila (5J-328)

If time's tight, you can drop Tiwi and try DJC at Landco back in Legazpi, instead.

^I just modified a Dex original itinerary for Tigs.

If you're coming here by bus, I hope you arrive way before six a.m., because buses are allowed to pass through Rizal Street before six. If that's the case, you can tell the driver to drop you off at BPI Albay rear side of Albay Cathedral, then check in at Lita's Lodging House a few steps away, no sweat!

But if you arrive after six... The bus will be diverted... You must leave Cubao the earliest possible time, say 5:00 p.m., but it also depends upon the kind of bus you take, what with the sorry state of Andaya Highway in Camarines Sur. Then we'll have to rework your itinerary...

Mode of transpo: Jeepney--Most places of interest are within, more or less, the radius covered by minimum fare (about 4-5 kilometers). Let's say you're based at Lita's (budget accommodations, you said) and you're going to Cagsawa Ruins, look for one with Legazpi-Malabog emblazoned on its sides. Tell the driver to drop you off the access road to Cagsawa, that would be around 200 meters from the highway. For Tabaco or Tiwi, we have FX terminal close to the bus terminal.

One or two, or more of us locals might be available but it would be difficult if not impossible during the workweek. Saturday afternoons and Sundays are usually free, I hope; and November 30, Thursday, and December 8, Friday.

You can choose your accommodations here:
http://tourism.albay.gov.ph/servicespage.html

Transportation: (click transportation)
http://tourism.albay.gov.ph/servicespage.html
^ correction: Air Philippines now flies to/from Manila daily, ETD Manila 10:00, ETA Legazpi 10:55. http://www.airphils.com/flightschedules.asp

Destinations:
http://tourism.albay.gov.ph/destinationpage.html

Dagos tabi kamo...

Monsi

November 5th, 2006, 02:09 AM

^^Of course... you could also try Hawayano's clan's Hotel Rex or what used to be Waway's [Davao] grandma's Hotel Ritz now Magayon Hotel, where Tigs stayed October 12/13. See dem pictures here: Thread Six, posts 493 and 495:http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=334591&page=25
They are accessible but not exactly backpackers/budget.

Take it easy, Eric.

BYAHILO

November 5th, 2006, 02:34 PM

wow.. thanks. magkano accomodation sa legazpi. ill be taking the 5J flight. im still finalizing plans with the sponsor and my sked.

malapit lang ba ang legazpi port dyan? saw some very nice pics of mayon from the port.
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actually kahit ako nagulat din sa sarili ko kagabi na bigla akong nag decide mag albay. its one of my dreams to see the mayon face to face talaga. eheheheh
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what are the foods that i shouldnt miss there, salamat!!!

nikki_18

November 5th, 2006, 02:58 PM

hey eric, im nikki from the naga city thread...since ppunta k rin nman na s legazpi...try mo nman daan d2 s naga...naga is just about 2 hrs drive frm legazpi...you'll really gonna like it here...

sobra saya ng nightlyf, sarap ng fud and ang daming historical landmarks...old churches, beautiful plazas and the people are great...

try to visit the naga city thread 4 more info...he6!!

BYAHILO

November 5th, 2006, 03:49 PM

hey nikki!

id really love to go to naga, but unfortunately, ill only be staying in leaspi for 1 night. balik lng ako agad ng manila.

hopefully i can include naga and donsol in my travel calendar for 2007.

\m/

[dx]

November 6th, 2006, 03:23 AM

ei eric, glad that you'll be coming over to our beloved city. Hope you come on a weekend para masamahan ka namin ng matagal. BTW, your blog is bookmarked in my browser, i'm a frequent visitor..hehe, pati na rin ang Pinoy Travel Blog (http://www.pinoytravelblog.com). Abe Olandres of Yugatech (http://www.yugatech.com) was here last month for a talk (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=10136853&postcount=158). :)

[dx]

November 6th, 2006, 08:23 AM

Found another photographer enamored with Mayon's beauty
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/4955522-md.jpg
Photo by Ariel Dennis Azada Xhua

More Pics Here (http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=639578)

[dx]

November 6th, 2006, 08:35 AM

Here's a video featuring the Ooh LaLa Paradise Resort in Guinobatan, Albay - just a short drive away from Legazpi City. Click Here (http://www.vidiLife.com/video_play_661355_O_LALA_RESORT.htm)

pexgarcia

November 6th, 2006, 12:50 PM

Hello everyone!

Patrick here! So sorry for my long absence! Im back finally! I missed this site! Good to be back again! Im catching up! And boy! alot has happened! EXCELENT PIX! thanks for the eye candies! Im planning to go back to Legazpi somewhere on feb or march 2007! we even have national bookstore now! cant wait to go back!! later guyz!

Monsi

November 6th, 2006, 02:24 PM

Hey, man! I presumed you've gone far and away. Anyway, welcome back, heheh. You posted last in Thread VI !
I'd be watching PBA November 11 at the Astrodome. Hope fellow forumers would also watch. Tickets available at PM, LCC and the City Treasurer's Office.

Doc's also planning a February or a March repat. I hope you two shall meet, here.

>Eric... I PMed answers to your querries.

Mond87

November 7th, 2006, 04:58 AM

A joke my friend told me:

Guy 1: Boy, sisay ang mayor kang Legazpi?

Guy 2: Si Noel Rosal...

Guy 1: Tanga, sa Albay yan...

Guy 2: P*** ka, parehas man sana yan! :bash: :bash: :bash:

Back then, Albay and Legazpi are two separate towns. Now it is funny to take note that Legazpi city's hall is located in Albay rather than in centro Legazpi. Heheh...

Mond87

November 7th, 2006, 05:05 AM

Enjoy your stay here in Legazpi, pex and eric!!!

Mond87

November 7th, 2006, 05:05 AM

Mond87

November 7th, 2006, 05:09 AM

kevinb

November 7th, 2006, 08:26 AM

Hi Nikki! Ako na lang ang bibisita sau... Kelan ba? :)

Ano ba kasi talaga gusto mo mangyari Mond? :D

gurugeri

November 7th, 2006, 09:33 AM

This intesection badly needs traffic lights. This has become one of the busiest intersections of the city. Just a slice of the money used for those rather expensive lights on Quezon Avenue could have benefitted this part of the city, and of course, motorists, who are--some of them--incessantly undisciplined. What do you guys think?

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/freaky_jerry/PB042946.jpg

Mond87

November 7th, 2006, 12:09 PM

Mond87

November 7th, 2006, 12:12 PM

Ano ba kasi talaga gusto mo mangyari Mond? :D

Gusto ko lang ma-meet si Ate Nikki. I think she's nice... :D

Sinjin P.

November 7th, 2006, 12:16 PM

How many intersections in Legazpi City have traffic lights?

BYAHILO

November 7th, 2006, 01:37 PM

pexgarcia

November 7th, 2006, 01:55 PM

How many intersections in Legazpi City have traffic lights?

the last time i went home was last may 2005....i saw 2!....1 is the antque 4 way trafic light at rizal st and peniaranda st....and the other one i forgot!...hehehe!....bitin ngani ako kang pag bisita ko jan!....4 days lang ako!..makaurag! brown out pah! hehehehehehe! thats the day that GMA visited!:bash:

yves188

November 7th, 2006, 03:51 PM

and more Mayon photos....
http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Mayonpanwide.jpg
taken november 6, 2006 9:43pm

I guess it's not yet too late to come and visit Legazpi!!!

and more of Legazpi's new lights..

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_4325.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_4356.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_4333.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_4350.jpg

yves188

November 7th, 2006, 04:00 PM

Matteo

November 7th, 2006, 05:29 PM

it's good that you pointed this out. I'll tell my mom about it, baka makatulong... heheh...

what does your mom do?

drfeelgood17

November 8th, 2006, 12:31 AM

[dx]

November 8th, 2006, 01:24 AM

salamat.. writer din po ako sa pinoytravelblog. and kilala ko din si abe. ehehe we're both ilonggos heeh

yeah i know, that's why i mentioned him :)

Mond87

November 8th, 2006, 03:16 AM

what does your mom do?

She works at the city hall. Perhaps she can spread a word about it... Wejeje...

Mond87

November 8th, 2006, 03:19 AM

gurugeri

November 8th, 2006, 04:29 AM

It's good to hear that you guys are concerned about Legazpi's traffic but as of my observations, it looks like the traffic here is much better than in Daraga and Naga... What we really need is a much better bus terminal than we have right now...

Yes, Daraga will get a really low grade on traffic management. But, as I have always emphasized, there is just no place downtown or near it for an alternative route going to Legazpi. If plans to convert the Daraga portion of the rails (starting at Banag) into an alternative road, then problems on traffic in this bustling (I am overusing this word) town will be lessened.

gurugeri

November 8th, 2006, 04:35 AM

..regarding traffic lights in the city...hmmm I think it's not really needed, what we really need is a well implemented jeepney stop areas..think about it, the city is too small for jeeps to be stopping anywhere.

And of course, authorities who are not only visible in such areas but are also consistent in implementing policies on traffic. I took that picture at about 5PM on Saturday and I was cringing in disappointment because the traffic aides were far from being visible. Hmp!

gurugeri

November 8th, 2006, 04:37 AM

She works at the city hall. Perhaps she can spread a word about it... Wejeje...

Yes, please.

gurugeri

November 8th, 2006, 04:42 AM

the last time i went home was last may 2005....i saw 2!....1 is the antque 4 way trafic light at rizal st and peniaranda st....and the other one i forgot!...hehehe!....bitin ngani ako kang pag bisita ko jan!....4 days lang ako!..makaurag! brown out pah! hehehehehehe! thats the day that GMA visited!:bash:

Yes, dalawa talaga yun. Sa Penaranda and Rizal Streets meron. I was thinking kung working pa rin yung traffic light dun sa Penaranda and Ramons Santos Street. Di ko masyadong napapansin.

Another traffic light or traffic aide na rin lang dun sa intersection ng Penaranda Extension and Lakandula Drive.

pexgarcia

November 8th, 2006, 07:56 AM

thats right! the other traffic light in legazpi is penaranda and the street going towards Roselle Theatres...Formerly JOYA AND PRECIOSA (named after 2 grand daughters of Dona Pepita)....:) By the way....anyone knows Bitoy Roces??.....ka tropa ko xa at classmate ko sa divine word high schoo back in the daysl...Im wondering how he's doing now adays!....if anybody knows him...tell him i said HI!....:)

Mond87

November 9th, 2006, 03:29 AM

Yes, Daraga will get a really low grade on traffic management. But, as I have always emphasized, there is just no place downtown or near it for an alternative route going to Legazpi. If plans to convert the Daraga portion of the rails (starting at Banag) into an alternative road, then problems on traffic in this bustling (I am overusing this word) town will be lessened.

I heard there are plans to do so... Proposal pa nga lang...

Mond87

November 9th, 2006, 03:32 AM

Mond87

November 9th, 2006, 03:39 AM

I wish I had a car. I would go touring the region in a day or two and take shots of these places--especially Sorsogon City (of course, first love ko pa rin ang Legazpi).

Ewan ko lang. I am not sure about my town becoming a city. Ok na rin sakin na ganon lang. At least yung buwis di ganon kataas. What I want Daraga-LGU to solve is the problem on traffic, garbage, and overcrowding. Centralized masyado ang progress--again because wala nang space. I don't think our ancestors did a very good planning on establishing town centers in places situated between huge landforms. Upper Daraga, mula Penafrancia hanggang Villahermosa is a good alternative--of course, I am not wishing that Mayon's fury would reach our bustling town proper (as it did reach Cagsaua in 1814).

But, as per Mond87's word, Daraga had the highest income among all towns--I suppose it could have surpassed Sorsogon City's if it were not a city yet (I stand corrected on this concern). If that's the case, pwede na rin ba talaga maging city ang Daraga?

Mond87, Daraga, I think, was twice combined with Legazpi but the merging didn't work. One clear factor--although this is a weak argument--is the dialect spoken. You cross Sagpon Bridge, iba na ang salita. Besides, I don't think Daraguenos would buy the idea, call it pride.

Ay! Halabaun na an post ko. ^^

I think pwede nang maging city ang Daraga when it comes to total income. Pero pagdating sa lawak ng ating CBD, hindi pa ata... heheh... No, I don't think we have higher income than Sorsogon kung ciudad na tau:

Sorsogon - 267 million php
Daraga - 109 million php

gurugeri

November 9th, 2006, 05:57 AM

I think pwede nang maging city ang Daraga when it comes to total income. Pero pagdating sa lawak ng ating CBD, hindi pa ata... heheh... No, I don't think we have higher income than Sorsogon kung ciudad na tau:

Sorsogon - 267 million php
Daraga - 109 million php

Wow! I didn't know this! am so much happy about Sorsogon's income. By the way, I was there about a year ago and I loved how it looked. Sadly, Milenyo ravaged the city.

ituloy angsulong

November 10th, 2006, 02:30 AM

wow, are these figures accurate? where'd you get this? Do you have Legazpi's total income?:)

btw, i am a newbie here. i'm from legazpi too.

mga uragon rock!

[dx]

November 10th, 2006, 02:37 AM

oi! nyahaha..welcome! :lol:

attitude2win

November 10th, 2006, 02:40 AM

welcome ituloy angsulong to ssc.... hmmm looks familiar. have a frend named raziel :)

ituloy angsulong

November 10th, 2006, 02:46 AM

haha, @ attitude2win, it might have been me. musta kumpare?
@ dex - thanks!

uragon palan ining forum na ini...:D nata dai man lamang ako nindo pig-invite digdi? :P

Mond87

November 10th, 2006, 10:04 AM

wow, are these figures accurate? where'd you get this? Do you have Legazpi's total income?:)

btw, i am a newbie here. i'm from legazpi too.

mga uragon rock!

My source is Commission on Audit. Legazpi's income is about 356 million in 2005.

BYAHILO

November 11th, 2006, 12:21 AM

haha, @ attitude2win, it might have been me. musta kumpare?
@ dex - thanks!

uragon palan ining forum na ini...:D nata dai man lamang ako nindo pig-invite digdi? :P

aheheheh SEO Specialist ka din? ahehehe tapos na ang isulong seoph LOLz

[dx]

November 11th, 2006, 01:47 AM

^^ Yup Isulong SEOph is over. hehe. but the Philippine SEO Contest 2.0 or Ituloy AngSulong, the pet project of SEO Philippines (http://www.seophilippines.org/) is ongoing. Read contest details here (http://www.macalua.com/2006/10/29/philippine-seo-contest/)

Mond87

November 11th, 2006, 04:52 AM

^^dex and monsi!!! Tuloy pa ba ang mini-meet mamaya??? Di kasi ako makakasama...

uragon_bikolano

November 11th, 2006, 05:15 AM

cool thread :)

Monsi

November 11th, 2006, 11:31 PM

Was late, I didn't catch the first quarter.

Bawal dapat an flash during free throws...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Bawalanflashduringfreethrow.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/MitchAlvareztakesafreethrow.jpg

Banquerohan National High School entertains PBA fans during half-time.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/HalftimeBNHSpresentation.jpg

Albay governor Hon. Fernando Gonzalez welcomes PBA.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Albaygovernor.jpg

Time for fun games for fans during time out.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/timeoutforfansfun.jpg

Air 21 beats Red Bull 81-74.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Air21consolesthelosersRedBull.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Air21beatsRedBull8174.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Fanstakethecourt.jpg
Fans take the court.

Making the final tallies and wire results via Internet.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Makingthefinaltalliesandwriteups.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Wirethenewsviainternet.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/PBATabulators.jpg

Commissioner Eala et al. ponder the whole thing...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Ealaetalpondertheoutcome.jpg

Will post November 10 Mall visit later... here, fans mob Red Bull cagers...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/FansmobRedBullcagers.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Air21cagerasksfordirections.jpg
...an Air 21 player asks for direction.

Matteo

November 12th, 2006, 12:11 AM

^ why wasn't the games held at that Ibalong Centrum?
its bigger, isnt it?

thanks for photos monsi :okay:

jjpaul_c

November 12th, 2006, 01:16 AM

Maray na bangi o Umaga Monsi! Great pics! Im new here, but i grew up in Legazpi. Its been a while since I left Legazpi. Most of my family lives in New Jersey now. Im amaze on how much Legazpi has evolved (naturally of course). My family are actually from Tiwi. But we had a house in sagpon because both my parents teached at BU and I went to St Jude Catholic School. In short I've seen some of your past thread pictures and they are great. On the nearfuture see if you can pass by my old school and take a few. Would apreciate it very much. Thanks

jjpaul_c

November 12th, 2006, 06:29 AM

[QUOTE=yves188;9917537][IMG]
Didn't realize there are quite many people taking pictures of Legazpi. My apologies to everyone. It was not my intention to exclusively express my gratitude to Monsi. Great job everyone! and Yves your professional photography is simply exquisite.

gurugeri

November 12th, 2006, 08:41 AM

[QUOTE=yves188;9917537][IMG]
Didn't realize there are quite people taking pictures of Legazpi. My apologies to everyone. It was not my intention to exclusively express my gratitude to Monsi. Great job everyone! and Yves your professional photography is simply exquisite.

Well, that's the word. And welcome to this forum.

Welcome din sa kung sinu-sino pang bago. Tarannnnnn!:banana:

gurugeri

November 12th, 2006, 08:45 AM

^ why wasn't the games held at that Ibalong Centrum?
its bigger, isnt it?

thanks for photos monsi :okay:

I don't know if it's right to say this, pero napapangitan ako sa ICR. Another thing, ang pangit ng surroundings, hindi sya presentable, kaya nga konting functions lang ginagawa dun. The Astrodome--though quite smaller--is very accessible, well-ventilated, and properly maintained. I hope the City Government does something about what seems to be neglected.

gurugeri

November 12th, 2006, 08:47 AM

Oh by the way, natuloy ba yung mini-meet? I coudn't leave because I had to be with my press conference student-contestants for two days at Pili National High School.

kevinb

November 12th, 2006, 12:13 PM

I don't know if it's right to say this, pero napapangitan ako sa ICR. Another thing, ang pangit ng surroundings, hindi sya presentable, kaya nga konting functions lang ginagawa dun. The Astrodome--though quite smaller--is very accessible, well-ventilated, and properly maintained. I hope the City Government does something about what seems to be neglected.

I also think so, Sir Jerry. The last time I went there, which was two years ago, hindi cemented ang labas ng ICR. Tapos mainit sa loob. Kaya it really is better that the PBA was held in AA. ;)

@Monsi: Great photos! :okay: According to your photos, halos magkasinglaki pala ang AA and ang UNC Sports Palace.

Monsi

November 12th, 2006, 12:18 PM

are discovering our thread...one at a time, one at a time. Thanks. It's past seven and I'm still in the office... Adam's to blame!

Matteo

November 12th, 2006, 04:51 PM

^ is Adam the reason why Monsi can't be posting more photos?
bad Adam, bad Adam :lol:

so who's got photos of those traffic lights you guys were talking about above ^

bonixx

November 12th, 2006, 05:16 PM

napanood ko ang game ng PBA dyan sa Legazpi i like the color paint ng basketball court of Albay Astrodome

Monsi

November 12th, 2006, 06:29 PM

^ is Adam the reason why Monsi can't be posting more photos?
bad Adam, bad Adam :lol:

so who's got photos of those traffic lights you guys were talking about above ^

Yup, because of Adam we have to endure this curse: "In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread..."
A long day tomorrow; er, Monday na palan!

...here's an old post that shows one of dem traffic lights...
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j246/Monsigh/AncienttrafficlightswithPacificMall.jpg
Ooops, large format picture, sorry...

BYAHILO

November 12th, 2006, 10:39 PM

hehe ang logo ng mall somewhaty similar to SM.

di kaya magalit si Henry Sy nyan? ahehe

jjpaul_c

November 12th, 2006, 11:38 PM

LCC looks much better than I remember and I was almost sure it was on the right side of the street. What happen to Lola's Theater in front of LCC?

drfeelgood17

November 13th, 2006, 04:04 PM

jjpaul_c

November 13th, 2006, 04:29 PM

Welcome fellow expat!:cheers:
How old were you when you moved to New Jersey?

It's been a while since I left Legazpi, I was 12, '86. It must be that obvious. Most of the place I know must be gone by now, Im 32.

drfeelgood17

November 13th, 2006, 04:57 PM

It's been a while since I left Legazpi, I was 12, '86. It must be that obvious. Most of the place I know must be gone by now, Im 32.

oh ic - so you've been an expat for even longer than I have been. I left in '88. When was your last trip to Bicol? Mine was four years ago.

jjpaul_c

November 13th, 2006, 05:24 PM

oh ic - so you've been an expat for even longer than I have been. I left in '88. When was your last trip to Bicol? Mine was four years ago.

Never been back ever since. You went to St. Agness, Both my older brother and older sister went there. I remember making fun of my sister's blue pinangat uniform. Do they still wear that uniform?

Matteo

November 13th, 2006, 06:47 PM

^ that makes you the 4th agnesian in this thread :D
welcome.

hey doc, been a long time since we last heard from you.
what have you been doin?

drfeelgood17

November 13th, 2006, 11:00 PM

Never been back ever since. You went to St. Agness, Both my older brother and older sister went there. I remember making fun of my sister's blue pinangat uniform. Do they still wear that uniform?

oh yes, the famous Agnesian uniform lives on! Apparently, it's the same as St Scholastica's in Manila.
btw...wasn't the St Jude uniform even worse?! hehe
Shortly before I left for London I spent two semesters at the Science High School in Aquinas Uni...over there it was GREEN pants for boys...I hope they've changed that by now.

drfeelgood17

November 13th, 2006, 11:03 PM

^ that makes you the 4th agnesian in this thread :D
welcome.

hey doc, been a long time since we last heard from you.
what have you been doin?

Hello Matt my fellow Agnesian! Long time no speak indeed...I have been very busy at work as 2 colleagues decided to leave at the same time. But it's calmed down a bit now. So hopefully I will be around here more often.

Matteo

November 13th, 2006, 11:59 PM

what up doc. yea thats cool.
olineil's way too busy too i think, he gone..... hehe
i heard youre goin home in march.
you should meet up with dex, monsi and the rest of the crew over there.
rmember Tigs? he went to legazpi for a couple days and met up with them.
photos are in samahan threads.

saa uniform: still the same :D

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/saasix.jpg
photo by six - wonder where he went....

drfeelgood17

November 14th, 2006, 12:46 AM

^^Yeah good idea - i will try to meet up with the Legazpi guys once I'm there. I saw the pix in Samahan - Tigs was so funny!

Lili

November 14th, 2006, 01:21 AM

kevinb

November 14th, 2006, 02:29 AM

^^ I just found out that Loida Nicolas Lewis, the Filipino-American CEO of the TLC Group and TLC Beatrice International Holdings, a multi-million global food conglomeration is an alumna of St. Agnes. She is an attorney and very well-known as one of the most successful Filipino Americans in New York. She is also well-known for her philantrophy. Her family was originally based in Sorsogon.

Ah Loida Lewis. She was featured in ABS-CBNs Nagmamahal, Kapamilya. And yes, she was originally from Sorsogon, she built a school in Sorsogon City (Lewis Academy, I think), and she has a processing plant for the TLC group here in Naga City. So she was an alumna of SAA. Galing. :okay:

[dx]

November 14th, 2006, 03:35 AM

[dx]

November 14th, 2006, 03:38 AM

LCC looks much better than I remember and I was almost sure it was on the right side of the street. What happen to Lola's Theater in front of LCC?

Famous palan talaga ang Lola Theater, :lol:. That cinema gave way to LCC's expansion back in the '90s. In its place now stands LCC's 5-level expansion.

Ano nga ulit uniform ng St. Jude Catholic School? Grey, right? hehe

welcome jjpaul, by the way. :)

Mond87

November 14th, 2006, 06:29 AM

^^Aba, another Agnesian! Wla na ba ibang Aquinian? Wehehehe...

Mond87

November 14th, 2006, 06:30 AM

jjpaul_c

November 14th, 2006, 09:37 AM

[QUOTE=Matteo;10463366]^ that makes you the 4th agnesian in this thread :D
welcome.

Matt – I’m from St Jude, but I did my kindergarten at St Agnes. My sister graduated at St. Agnes. And my brother did attend untill, he had to be transferred to St Jude when he was in Grade 6. He did something bad at St. Agnes.

kevinb

November 14th, 2006, 09:39 AM

Hi everyone! A new (and busy) week na naman..hehe
Yup, Ms Nicolas-Lewis was an Agnesian. In fact, there's a building named after her at SAA. Other famous Agnesians include Dina Bonnevie and Maribeth Bichara, sa entertainment world naman sila. hehe
Ei doc! when are you coming over? i'm sure it will be fun. :)

Agnesian rin pala sila? Ayos. Hehe. Na-meet na pala ng uncle ko si Dina ng ginagawa ung bahay nila somewhere here in CamSur. Mabait daw siya, very accommodating. :okay:

kevinb

November 14th, 2006, 09:40 AM

Yup, because of Adam we have to endure this curse: "In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread..."
A long day tomorrow; er, Monday na palan!

...here's an old post that shows one of dem traffic lights...
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j246/Monsigh/AncienttrafficlightswithPacificMall.jpg
Ooops, large format picture, sorry...

Is that window above the window of a coffee shop near the Food Court? If yes, nag-date kami dyan ni Tigs. :lol:

jjpaul_c

November 14th, 2006, 09:41 AM

oh yes, the famous Agnesian uniform lives on! Apparently, it's the same as St Scholastica's in Manila.
btw...wasn't the St Jude uniform even worse?! hehe
Shortly before I left for London I spent two semesters at the Science High School in Aquinas Uni...over there it was GREEN pants for boys...I hope they've changed that by now.

Doc – at least you can add that uniform to fame of St. Agnes. He he he we wore khaki pants, white shirt and girls wore same color with skirts. No suspenders and straps. Identical to the other Chinese school in downtown Legazpi. I remember the agnesians would make fun of our school bus. It was a big white bus with chicken wire fence on the windows. So every time our bus passes by your school, the agnesians would yell the cock crowing “cock-a-doodle-doo". Of course we would retaliate by yelling “pinangat”!

jjpaul_c

November 14th, 2006, 09:47 AM

Famous palan talaga ang Lola Theater, :lol:. That cinema gave way to LCC's expansion back in the '90s. In its place now stands LCC's 5-level expansion.

Ano nga ulit uniform ng St. Jude Catholic School? Grey, right? hehe

welcome jjpaul, by the way. :)

Dx – I guess we all know when one of our own is famous. The world is getting smaller for bicolanos. Indeed Loida Nicolas is well known here in Northeast. In fact she has a colum in several newspaper. My sister told me she was a key speaker in several ocassion and re-unions at St Agness. Plus she donated millions of pesos to St Agnes. Speaking of Dina Bonnevie, her younger sister went to St. Agnes too was classmate of my sister.
Sa boli ni…wara na palan so Lola’s, pati so chinese resto, magkataning eto. So Rex na sinehan, harane sa St Raphael, yaon pa? La trinidad? Dati saro lang ang sinehan sa daraga – intsek ang tagsadire- kaklase ko so aki sa St Jude- nag karilinguan kuna so pangaran. St Jude kumusta na yaon pa?

gurugeri

November 14th, 2006, 10:08 AM

Hello, everyone. I was out for like two days and when I came back, everything seems strange. Ang daming bago! Wow! kakatuwa. Welcome sa inyong lahat.

kevinb

November 14th, 2006, 10:11 AM

^^ Welcome din sa iyong pagbabalik, Sir Jerry! :hi:

gurugeri

November 14th, 2006, 10:12 AM

Sa boli ni…wara na palan so Lola’s, pati so chinese resto, magkataning eto. So Rex na sinehan, harane sa St Raphael, yaon pa? La trinidad? Dati saro lang ang sinehan sa daraga – intsek ang tagsadire- kaklase ko so aki sa St Jude- nag karilinguan kuna so pangaran. St Jude kumusta na yaon pa?

Yes, almost a decade na rin ata when Lola passed away. Haha! Guys, correct me if I am wrong pero yung cinema sa LCC was once Lola? Parang ganun eh. Rex cinema has also been as long as Lola has. La Trinidad yaon pero hindi na operational. LCC's lone cinema, A Bichara's three, and gaisano's two are where we go to for movies.

gurugeri

November 14th, 2006, 10:14 AM

^^ Welcome din sa iyong pagbabalik, Sir Jerry! :hi:

Waaa! Touched ako. Hehe! Nag-press con kasi kami. And for two days walang net sa school. Kaka-miss SSC eh. So I dropped by this internet cafe, a few meters away from my dominion--my boardinghouse. Thanks!

kevinb

November 14th, 2006, 10:16 AM

^^ Ooh. Press-con. I miss attending press cons. :( Sain Sir Jerry an Press Con? Saka anong level?

gurugeri

November 14th, 2006, 10:19 AM

^^ Ooh. Press-con. I miss attending press cons. :( Sain Sir Jerry an Press Con? Saka anong level?

Nag-division pa lang kami sa Pili National High School. Next month yung regional sa Marcial O. Ranola Memorial School (MORMS) in Guinobatan, Albay. We hope to qualify for the nationals in Baguio in February. Weeee!

[dx]

November 14th, 2006, 10:38 AM

Doc – at least you can add that uniform to fame of St. Agnes. He he he we wore khaki pants, white shirt and girls wore same color with skirts. No suspenders and straps. Identical to the other Chinese school in downtown Legazpi. I remember the agnesians would make fun of our school bus. It was a big white bus with chicken wire fence on the windows. So every time our bus passes by your school, the agnesians would yell the cock crowing “cock-a-doodle-doo". Of course we would retaliate by yelling “pinangat”!

Khaki palan ang sa St. Jude, lingaw ko na..I think nagbago na sinda uniform? hahaha..pinangat, i remember the rivalry pag may CEAL Meets. magkaralaban ang SAA, St. Jude, St. Raphael tsaka Aquinas University HS. :lol:

[dx]

November 14th, 2006, 10:41 AM

Sa boli ni…wara na palan so Lola’s, pati so chinese resto, magkataning eto. So Rex na sinehan, harane sa St Raphael, yaon pa? La trinidad? Dati saro lang ang sinehan sa daraga – intsek ang tagsadire- kaklase ko so aki sa St Jude- nag karilinguan kuna so pangaran. St Jude kumusta na yaon pa?

Yup, pareho kinaon kang LCC ang Lola's tsaka Rex..where Rex used to stand, LCC Expressmart na. I think may pic si Monsi kang area na ito somewhere on thread 5 or 6. La Tri - long gone..hehe

Monsi

November 14th, 2006, 11:28 AM

…wara na palan so Lola’s, pati so chinese resto, magkataning eto. So Rex na sinehan, harane sa St Raphael, yaon pa? La trinidad? Dati saro lang ang sinehan sa daraga – intsek ang tagsadire- kaklase ko so aki sa St Jude- nag karilinguan kuna so pangaran. St Jude kumusta na yaon pa?

Ei, jj. You can visit thread V for my old posts...
Here's Peñaranda, where Lola theater used to stand left side of the street.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j246/Monsigh/ThatwhiteGalantisRomyTans.jpg
My apologies for the large format pix, heheh.

Here's where Rex Theater used to stand (now replaced by LCC Expressmart, that five storey building):
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j246/Monsigh/Dsc06708.jpg

You can visit this thread/page (post 422, June 2, 2006): http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=334591&page=22

and this (post 378, May 28, 2006) http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=334591&page=19

My pictures then were in large format; your PC might hang, sorry, heheh.

Here's the second of the three traffic lights along Peñaranda (intersection of Peñaranda and Ramon Santos? going to the old Joya and Preciosa/Roselle & Royale).
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j246/Monsigh/Dsc06717.jpg

Ei, Dex! I think we can't open Thread VI...

jjpaul_c

November 15th, 2006, 12:23 AM

Ei, jj. You can visit thread V for my old posts...

Ei, Dex! I think we can't open Thread VI...

Thanks! Got a full eye ball on the site. Large pics are fine, not a probs. I feel bad dragging you guys to an old topic…..Buhay pa palan ang Mercury Drugs Store. Tanchuling is now a hotel? Converted from a small hospital or a new one? He delivered me and all my siblings. I heard he acquired a property at Misibis. And Mayon Imperial Hotel, that use to be the number one hotel in Legazpi. The new ones must make it look old now. St Jude and St Rafael Churches, that’s where I had my confirmation and first communion. Looking at legazpi now doesn’t surprised me that all the theater I know are gone. I wonder if that Indian (bumbay, Satis?) store in front of Rex is still there or relocated somewhere. Sikat sakuya yan noon, gulping kawatan. We heard about the Clutario Halo-halo too, from Tiwi yata yan. Yeah those electric and cable wires poles sucks. Some of them look like overloaded with wires and about to fall. That’s a problem here too. Especially on the hurricane area, even here in the northeast, we get big storm once in a while. Underground cables are limited to big cities. Asked doc for his input, they have underground cable. And they get heavy rain as we do in the Phil. But then, they do have higher standard of living in that part of the world. How are the Chinese community? Tell us about the nightlife in Legazpi.

jjpaul_c

November 15th, 2006, 12:24 AM

Khaki palan ang sa St. Jude, lingaw ko na..I think nagbago na sinda uniform? hahaha..pinangat, i remember the rivalry pag may CEAL Meets. magkaralaban ang SAA, St. Jude, St. Raphael tsaka Aquinas University HS. :lol:

Dx - CEAL meets? I’m not sure what u mean. Refresh me. If you mean academic contest, I know St Jude had a lot to offer. When it comes to games and sports, our team from what I remember was always competitive, if not better. Even though, I hate to admit, our school had a lot of wimps and nerds (excluding me).

jjpaul_c

November 15th, 2006, 12:25 AM

Yes, almost a decade na rin ata when Lola passed away. Haha! Guys, correct me if I am wrong pero yung cinema sa LCC was once Lola? Parang ganun eh. Rex cinema has also been as long as Lola has. La Trinidad yaon pero hindi na operational. LCC's lone cinema, A Bichara's three, and gaisano's two are where we go to for movies.

Sir Jerry palan ang apod saimo. Maray man gulpi pa din ang mga sinehan. I see there is a lot of fast food too. How about some decent and elegant restaurant? Gusto kong ipailing digdi sa mga kano ang pighalian ko

jjpaul_c

November 15th, 2006, 12:26 AM

Doc – Count me in for that meet. Me and my wife have discussed of finally visiting Legazpi City. We haven’t finalized it yet, but our target date are Feb or March. Even my kids are excited of seeing where their dad came from. My wife is also a native of libon, Bicol. But grew up in Manila and US. Doesn’t speak our dialect.

jjpaul_c

November 15th, 2006, 12:27 AM

One last thing before I sign off…….I want to express my sincere thanks again to those who made and are still making great effort of keeping everybody informed with details and scenery.

Monsi

November 15th, 2006, 01:52 AM

Ei, Dex! I think we can't open Thread VI...
Ei, Dex! Sorry, you must be very busy, please just ignore^, heheh.

jj Please review threads I-V, the posts will last you for a while, heheh. I joined in thread V,
page 7:http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=334591&page=7

Kinda busy these days, even on weekends. Tiyagai na sana ining tulong frames na kinua ko sa bintana mi...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Mayonrainbow.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05930.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/RainbowAlbayDistrict.jpg

BTW: May I reintroduce you to the original mainstays, of these threads: Oli based in Singapore; Doc in London, and Matt in Las Vegas, Legazpeños all, and locally based, we have Dex. You must have "met" the rest already--Jerry teaches in Philippine Science High School in Goa, Mond is enrolled in BU, Yves' has his own blog (http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/), Kevin, in UPLB, who else... Pex's in California, Tigs in Chicago (he visited Legazpi October 12/13), Lili in New York... Bonnix's from Lucena, and Eric from Bacolod...
Ei, guys, if any of you's been left out, just introduce yourself... heheh.

[dx]

November 15th, 2006, 03:59 AM

Ei Monsi, ei jjpaul, ei everyone...for the benefit of our newest members here are links to the first 6 versions of the Legazpi City threads. It's a treasure trove of information, photos, news, anecdotes, discussions about our beloved city. Click On!

Legazpi City and Bicol Region: 1 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=175804)|2 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=282995)|3 (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=393040)|4 (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=393055)|5 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=334591)|6 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=390163)

[dx]

November 15th, 2006, 04:51 AM

Ei Monsi, that's a double rainbow you got there. The outer band features the same colors as the inner band but in reverse order (remember ROYGBIV). Cool. :cool:

uragon_bikolano

November 15th, 2006, 06:12 AM

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q148/uragon_bicol/f7e8b065.jpg
Photo by vamessedup

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q148/uragon_bicol/6d2906be.jpg
Photo by DrareG

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q148/uragon_bicol/6d2906be-1.jpg
Photo by arlene_d_nsik

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q148/uragon_bicol/8b7d1c85.jpg
Daraga Church
Photo by r.paladin

kevinb

November 15th, 2006, 08:46 AM

Nag-division pa lang kami sa Pili National High School. Next month yung regional sa Marcial O. Ranola Memorial School (MORMS) in Guinobatan, Albay. We hope to qualify for the nationals in Baguio in February. Weeee!

Ayos! Good luck sa students mo Sir Jerry. :okay:

BTW: May I reintroduce you to the original mainstays, of these threads: Oli based in Singapore; Doc in London, and Matt in Las Vegas, Legazpeños all, and locally based, we have Dex. You must have "met" the rest already--Jerry teaches in Philippine Science High School in Goa, Mond is enrolled in BU, Yves' has his own blog (http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/), Kevin, in UPLB, who else... Pex's in California, Tigs in Chicago (he visited Legazpi October 12/13), Lili in New York... Bonnix's from Lucena, and Eric from Bacolod...
Ei, guys, if any of you's been left out, just introduce yourself... heheh.

Oi yaon pa ako sa Naga.:lol: Atsan pa akong banggi mahali paduman. Hehe.

Mick3y

November 15th, 2006, 02:45 PM

Hi guys!!!This is my first time here, but i've been viewing different Bicol threads every now and then for over six months now... :)

Mick3y

November 15th, 2006, 03:01 PM

Dx - CEAL meets? I’m not sure what u mean. Refresh me. If you mean academic contest, I know St Jude had a lot to offer. When it comes to games and sports, our team from what I remember was always competitive, if not better. Even though, I hate to admit, our school had a lot of wimps and nerds (excluding me).

To me, CEAL is famillar because some of my friends were in it, they had some leadership training of some sort... But, i'm really famillar with the BACS meet (Bicol Association of Catholic Schools) and they say that each and every year (daw) S.A.A. always wins:banana: . The tough competition here :bash: (daw) was between the Agnesians (SAA) and the Collegialas (USI). This is what gave SAA the prestige and glory that made it special and known. Btw, last year the BACS meet was held at Divine Word HS gymnasium and i think SAA did win. Btw, i'm an agnesian, hehe... :)

bonixx

November 15th, 2006, 04:30 PM

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q148/uragon_bicol/6d2906be.jpg
Photo by DrareG

naalala ko pa December 2004 nasa (Aurora)Sn Francisco,Quezon ako around 5:45 am pagkatapos IpoIpo(buhawi) ganyan na ganyan yung clouds sa Mayon Masaya ako noon nung nakita ko ang Mayon akala ko katapusan ko na.^^

[dx]

November 16th, 2006, 01:21 AM

To me, CEAL is famillar because some of my friends were in it, they had some leadership training of some sort... But, i'm really famillar with the BACS meet (Bicol Association of Catholic Schools) and they say that each and every year (daw) S.A.A. always wins:banana: . The tough competition here :bash: (daw) was between the Agnesians (SAA) and the Collegialas (USI). This is what gave SAA the prestige and glory that made it special and known. Btw, last year the BACS meet was held at Divine Word HS gymnasium and i think SAA did win. Btw, i'm an agnesian, hehe... :)

Ei there Mick3y! Welcome! This is great - new members coming up all the time. :cheers1: BTW, mick3y, you're the fifth Agnesian in this thread. haha. anyway, let us not overemphasize that. So, once again, welcome! :grouphug:

CEAL is the Catholic Educational Association of Legazpi. Its part of the larger CEAP (http://www.ceap.org.ph/) or the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines - an association of 1,192 Catholic educational institutions across the country.

[dx]

November 16th, 2006, 10:56 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/Daragachurch-Proust.jpg
Majestic Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church, a stunning example of Philippine Baroque architecture in Daraga Albay by Proust

Photo from flickr

[dx]

November 16th, 2006, 11:01 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/venezia.jpg
Hotel Venezia
Photo by Jovie Naval (http://www.treklens.com/gallery/Asia/Philippines/Bicol/photo180364.htm)

[dx]

November 16th, 2006, 11:05 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/cagsawa.jpg
A "different" view of an iconic Bicol landmark - the ruins of the Cagsawa belfry. I wonder what's going on with the conservation effort for Cagsawa. A few months ago it was reported that the ruins of the belfry was in danger of collapsing.
Photo by Florante Cruz (http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Philippines/Bicol/photo396817.htm)

Mond87

November 16th, 2006, 11:06 AM

^^Nice pics, uragon and dex!

Mond87

November 16th, 2006, 11:07 AM

[dx]

November 16th, 2006, 11:19 AM

bonixx

November 16th, 2006, 12:20 PM

Cagsawa church bell tower looks nice ,parang nasa virgin forest grabe i like the vines.

kevinb

November 16th, 2006, 02:00 PM

[dx]

November 17th, 2006, 01:01 AM

Konting ayos lang sa simbahang 'to, mala-Miag-Ao Church na yan. ;)
Actually, Miag-ao and Daraga churches stylistically share "an individualistic, naïf but extremely delightful application of highly exaggerated baroque elements: solomonic columns, undulating cornices, flattened bas-reliefs of saints."

Source (http://filipinokastila.tripod.com/church.html)

Matteo

November 17th, 2006, 03:08 AM

i miss Monsi's photos. wonder when he's gonna post some more.
i miss dex's city photos. wonder when he's gonna post some more.

:D

jjpaul_c

November 17th, 2006, 04:33 AM

Monsi and Dx, dakula ening home work na tinau nindo sakuya. I’ve just finished thread one. I met most of all the initiators except for Oneil. As usual, great pixs!

Sir Jerry, teacher ka palan. I better watch my language then.

Micky – Welcome! We’re both new kids on the block. (I ain’t no kid though) And onother agnessian on our midst. I guess if we can’t beat ya. We’re just gonna have to join ya. St Agnes is a huge school compared to the rest of catholic school in Legazpi. Which figures the domination in this ‘CEAL’ meets. Hey fellas, correct me if I’m wrong, just telling from what I remember.

jjpaul_c

November 17th, 2006, 04:36 AM

i miss Monsi's photos. wonder when he's gonna post some more.
i miss dex's city photos. wonder when he's gonna post some more.

:D

I agree with Matt, please give us more. Can't get enough.

gurugeri

November 17th, 2006, 10:03 AM

Ei, guys! What's up with all of you? I've been quite busy lately--school paper work. We're releasing the first issue before December. Mapagalun!

Sir Jerry, teacher ka palan. I better watch my language then.

Yes, and I was supposed to teach at St. Agnes when I came back to Bicol (I taught six years in Manila), but I preferred my present school to St. Agnes. Hehe!, Anyway, what's with being a teacher? I am here not to copyread anyone else's posts, so long as there's no foul and offensive language. Monsi is a prof, too.

I love the pics, Dex. It feels different to see my hometown's church--truly one of the most beautiful churches in the country.

gurugeri

November 17th, 2006, 10:15 AM

Sir Jerry palan ang apod saimo. Maray man gulpi pa din ang mga sinehan. I see there is a lot of fast food too. How about some decent and elegant restaurant? Gusto kong ipailing digdi sa mga kano ang pighalian ko

Sorry, this had to come earlier. I didn't know you had quoted my post. Iyo dakul man giraray an mga sinehan kaso gari dai nman maray pigtatao ta mas magayon kung a harong na lang. Pirated video cds and dvds proliferate everywhere.

As for decent and elegant restos, the home-based can help you out. I have practically been away from Albay since 1997 pero syempre nakakauwi ako when I like lalo na sa Cam Sur na lang ako nagwo-work. Even then, di rin ako mahilig kumain sa labas. Mahirap lang ako. Hahaha! Pero, Dex and Monsi can help you on that concern.

Agnesian ka palan? When I was in high school, I thought of your like as arrogant. But when I taught at Colegio San Agustin in Binan, I realized that Catholic school students are not arrogant. They're just a bunch of confident people.

gurugeri

November 17th, 2006, 10:30 AM

Help! As in help! Our school paper is publishing a feature on the proposed Southern Luzon International Airport in Daraga. I was wondering if you guys have any pics of the site. I just need it so badly and am hoping to receive your "donation" on Monday since I'm bringing everything to the printing press on Tuesday. Please send it to gurugeri@yahoo.com. Don't worry, the picture-taker shall be highly credited. Thanks so much!

bonixx

November 17th, 2006, 10:34 AM

good luck sayo Geri sana maipost din dito sa thread gusto ko rin makita aheheh

gurugeri

November 17th, 2006, 10:36 AM

good luck sayo Geri sana maipost din dito sa thread gusto ko rin makita aheheh

Yes, thanks. I think there were some picture posted, di ko lang maalala kung anong thread. Sana may mag-post ng link.

Monsi

November 17th, 2006, 10:56 AM

jj, Matt, your pardon, señores... velly beezee... opening of classes, a thesis to finish...
Here's a few frames I took on may way to work yesterday morning...Milo Marathon Regional elimination.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05951.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05955.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05956.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05959.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05962.jpg
MILO-Masiram Inumon, Lasang Ovaltine, heheh.:cheers:
Ei, Tim! I failed to introduce you to jj. Jj, Tim's from Hawaii (he's Hawayano in this forum).

Mick3y

November 17th, 2006, 02:46 PM

^^ Ei there, our Intrams was just Tuesday to Thursday. Unfortunately, because of the Milo marathon the thursday intrams was postponed to Friday. Just a while ago (friday), some alumni came for an exhibition match with the SAA varsity and some alumni came, too. Maybe one of you guys came... btw the alumni b-ball team won by few pts. And our team (there wer four teams) was the over-all first runner-up. I was also first runner-up for my sport...

I would like to advertise our family business if i may...
Xandra Hotel - Penaranda st. Legazpi City, greaqt for all backpackers out there. It is of walking distance to 3 malls, 6 cinemas, 3 schools, 1 Church, 3 educational supplies, 2 parks, 2 transpo terminals (train and sea) over a hundred stores... Accomodation is very very affordable
We once interviewed a backpacker tiourist from Finland and said that it was really the most ideal place to stay for backpackers, he just walked to an express mart (only about 6 meters away) and bought a loaf of sliced bread and a bottle of peanutbutter for his breakfast. It is located smack right in the middle of the city's bussiest area and the bicol regions most expensive square kilometer. So, san' ka pa? HOTEL XANDRA... (named after my mom)

Matteo

November 17th, 2006, 03:15 PM

thanks Monsi :D nice photos, as usual :okay:

geri, i think dex posted an aerial shot of the land where SLIA is to be built...
anyway, where is Xandra hotel located?

Mick3y

November 17th, 2006, 04:13 PM

thanks Monsi :D nice photos, as usual :okay:

geri, i think dex posted an aerial shot of the land where SLIA is to be built...
anyway, where is Xandra hotel located?

sorry for the delayed response due to the power surges here in Legaspi that started when Milenyo hit the city...
Btw, Xandra hotel is just beside Lucky Educational Supply in Legazpi city along Penaranda street. In front of Saty's Dep't store, so if you know any tourist who will visit the city, you may recommend Hotel Xandra...

^^,

Matteo

November 17th, 2006, 05:39 PM

no prob dude. its not delayed. your response was just an hour after my q :D
by the way, who's that in your avatar? is that you?

Matteo

November 17th, 2006, 05:40 PM

Matteo

November 17th, 2006, 05:41 PM

Monsi, ano yung route ng Milo Marathon?

Monsi

November 18th, 2006, 01:45 AM

what school do you go to?

post photos of your hotel
^Mickey's from your alma mater...

3k for from Peñaranda Park (was it?) turn-around in Cabangan and back; 5k turn around in Lapu-Lapu, and 21K turn around in Padang, and back through Lakandula and Washington (Capt. F. Aquende); more or less, from what I'd heard over the radio.

More stale pix...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05968.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05975.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05963.jpg

Last week's PBA mall tour relaxed the restrictions on taking photos...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05812.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05811.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05825.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05842.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC05846.jpg

gurugeri

November 18th, 2006, 05:39 AM

thanks Monsi :D nice photos, as usual :okay:

geri, i think dex posted an aerial shot of the land where SLIA is to be built...
anyway, where is Xandra hotel located?

Yes, i think so, too. I was just wondering what thread the aerial shot was posted in. I've got to have more time to look for it. But Dex, could you specify what thread it was posted in? Thanks!

Mick3y

November 18th, 2006, 06:02 AM

no prob dude. its not delayed. your response was just an hour after my q :D
by the way, who's that in your avatar? is that you?

Yup, that's me, when i was in sixth grade, SAA. This was taken for my yearbook picture...:lol:

Btw, Monsi never forgets to give the updates on the latest happenings in the city and give great pics, so Monsi, what are you?, some kind of city planner or newscaster? >>>well,just curious...

Mick3y

November 18th, 2006, 06:29 AM

Is the governors cup coming anytime soon? Or had it already happened???

kevinb

November 18th, 2006, 07:47 AM

Yup, that's me, when i was in sixth grade, SAA. This was taken for my yearbook picture...:lol:

Btw, Monsi never forgets to give the updates on the latest happenings in the city and give great pics, so Monsi, what are you?, some kind of city planner or newscaster? >>>well,just curious...

Monsi's a professor at BU, tama di ba guys?:D

[dx]

November 18th, 2006, 09:03 AM

Yes, i think so, too. I was just wondering what thread the aerial shot was posted in. I've got to have more time to look for it. But Dex, could you specify what thread it was posted in? Thanks!

Hmm.. I don't remember posting any aerial shot of the site. sorry. But if i have the time i will scour through the previous threads and look for it. :)

Mick3y

November 18th, 2006, 09:21 AM

:ohno: Torism in Albay drops by negative something percent while Camsur tourism gained by 98 percent, this is said to be in line with the Ibalong being cancelled and the Penafrancia being evidently successful...:ohno:

please give me info that would support this statement and help me clear my
mind...

btw, how do i post pictures???

[dx]

November 18th, 2006, 10:21 AM

whoa mick3y...your font is a bit too big, don't you think? hinay lang..hehe

Matteo

November 18th, 2006, 11:50 AM

Mickey, those Legazpi photos on your page, most of them are Monsi's original shots.

Mick3y

November 18th, 2006, 02:14 PM

whoa mick3y...your font is a bit too big, don't you think? hinay lang..hehe

Ay, tsuli po... Di ko kasi na-preview...
Next time, i'll make sure to preview before posting, again, i apologize for the ugly post...:nuts:

Btw, how DO i post pictures?

Mick3y

November 18th, 2006, 02:24 PM

:| Mickey, those Legazpi photos on your page, most of them are Monsi's original shots.

Yup, that's true, none of them is my original, one is even Yves Eli's:lol: ... They were there because i saw them and liked them:) ... that's why my signature says pics found on the internet (w/c is broad). I've been viewing different Legaspi threads for months and found these pics and placed them on my little website for my faraway relatives to see it... Would Monsi be mad???

FrancisXavier

November 18th, 2006, 03:12 PM

Ay, tsuli po... Di ko kasi na-preview...
Next time, i'll make sure to preview before posting, again, i apologize for the ugly post...:nuts:

Btw, how DO i post pictures?

upload the photos in photobucket.com/imageshack.com, w/c ever, then copy and paste here the URL. make sure to put [IMG*] and [/IMG*] before and after the URL. anyway, disregard the (*), i included that,else, the [IMG*] wont appear.. You can actually QUOTE someone's post with pic to check how it works.

ENJOY!

bonixx

November 19th, 2006, 06:21 AM

Pacquiao wins over Morales @ Round 3 TKO

Congratulations Manny!Congratulations Pilipinas!^^ :cheers:

[dx]

November 19th, 2006, 07:00 AM

Maluyahon na si Morales. Lapa..hehe, Bitin su kawat..:lol:

[dx]

November 19th, 2006, 07:29 AM

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City Hall

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Albay Astrodome

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St Gregory the Great Cathedral, view from Penaranda Park

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St. Agnes Academy

^^ All in the Old Albay District
Photos by 'the berserker'

[dx]

November 19th, 2006, 07:31 AM

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Bichara Silverscreens & Mall

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St. Raphael Church

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View of part fo Plaza Rizal

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View of LCC Mall

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Penaranda St. (Close to Mick3y's Hotel Xandra)

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Magallanes St. near Bichara Mall

^^All in the Legazpi Port District
Photos by 'the berserker'

[dx]

November 19th, 2006, 07:32 AM

Camp Simeon Ola

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Photos by 'the berserker'

[dx]

November 19th, 2006, 07:44 AM

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^^Battle of Legazpi Monument

[dx]

November 19th, 2006, 07:51 AM

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River near Cagsawa Ruins Park

Photo by Ana Marie

[dx]

November 19th, 2006, 07:54 AM

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^^ Breathtaking, spectacular view of Legazpi City, Albay Gulf, and Sorsogon Province in the horizon

Photo by meyonaise2k

[dx]

November 19th, 2006, 07:55 AM

The CITY of LEGAZPI
The Queen City of Southern Luzon
Regional Administrative Center of Bicol

Welcome to Thread number 8!

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The City of Legazpi is the business hub not only of the Province of Albay but also of the whole Bicol Region. It is regarded as the heart of Mayon and a friendly venue of conventions.

The City of Legazpi is situated on the eastern portion of Albay Province approximately 534 kms. south of Metro Manila and centrally located in the Bicol Region. It lies approximately 123 44' longitude (east) and 130 08’ latitude (north). On the north, it is bounded by the Municipality of Sto. Domingo, on the west by the Municipality of Daraga, on the south by the Municipalities of Manito, Albay, Pilar and Castilla, Sorsogon, and on the east by the Albay Gulf and Poliqui Bay.

Measured from north to south, at the outermost tip, Legazpi City spans approximately 29 kilometers; and from east to west, the smallest width is about 3 kilometers (urban area), while the widest area spans about 15 kilometers (southeast area). Positioned in the geographical center of the peninsula and the between the two island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate, Legazpi has the strategic advantage of being a commercial, institutional, and transportation hub. Legazpi City is the southernmost terminus of the Philippine National Railways Main Line South. It also services sea-going vessels through its port.

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Thread Name courtesy of Mond87
Information from CDSEA (http://www.cdsea.org/db/cds_cityprofile2.asp?ID=168) and Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legazpi_City)