Legazpi, Ligao and Tabaco Cities, and Albay Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 17

marlon_ld

February 5th, 2007, 01:18 PM

hi to all...

jz wanna share this write up about legaspi that i saw in a blogsite....

10 Things I Like in Legazpi (Aug.30’06)
by GX

I grew up in Naga City and have always liked its slow-paced city life. It’s the place that gave me a lot of golden memories --- from the rearing days to the exciting high school days, and to the more exciting college days --- while gaining real friends and practical lessons along the way. Sabi ngani kayan “ dyan na tinubuan ning kulot na buhok”. . .he he he.

In 1988, I transferred to a job in Legazpi and stayed at Tito Pat’s house. I found myself going back to Naga every weekend without palta, until I got married to Jasmin, who also hails from Naga. For practical reasons and also to feed our pride of being Nagueños at birth, our four children were all born in Naga, despite the fact that we already managed to build a home of our own here in Legazpi.

Now that I have been living in Legazpi practically half of my lifetime, I can easily pick out 10 things I like (not necessarily in order) in this slower-paced city with the majestic Mayon Volcano as the backdrop.

1.Beaches - Legazpi lies beside the coast of Albay Gulf where one could stroll along the pier or the boulevard in the early morning or evening, with the seabreeze from the Pacific Ocean doing wonders for my firstborn Jan's asthma. It is also just 15-20 minutes away from the beach resorts of Sto. Domingo and Bacacay, allowing us to go to the beach any time during the day without much planning.
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2.Parks – the Rizal Park at Penaranda St. and the Penaranda Park at Rizal St. are two public parks where people from all walks of life converge for whatever purpose a park should be (pwede pa mag-beer sa tabi-tabi)..

3.Villa Violeta – for occasions or even when there’s none, there’s no place like Villa Violeta where cousins, cousins' cousins, friends, and friends' friends can feel the warmth of Gil’s and Fried’s hospitality. No further words can describe the place, as well as the “feel at home” experience of being there. “Boys, madya na kamo!”, I would call out to my sons whenever I feel like wading in the villa’s swimming pool, which is only a text away from our house.

4.Rolly’s Kubo – the ambience is cozier than Friday’s, especially on a “thank God it's Friday” inuman session, because wit and laughter is at its best with HB at the helm and T2 Khyl and Sandy contributing their quips. Tony Boy has become a regular, together with the long-lost-found marcotted cousins Kutat and Tol. Raemark would sometimes cook pulutan for us, while Rod and Rik provide the entertainment, and alternately get their share of pulutan. Fun lasts only up to 12 midnight, because Rolly has to go straight home for his version of Cinderella before the ever-patient Dra Lindy’s face changes at the wallpaper of his cp.

5.Albay Park and WildLife – nestled at the foot of Lignon Hill, this park and picnic grove is host to a varied species of wild and gentle animals from snakes, monkeys, crocs, tiger, ostriches and eagles. Aside from animal viewing, children enjoy biking, boating, sliding, and running. The park closes at 6 pm, but as the night is still young, don’t be lured by the other wildlife at night (with crocs and low- flying doves) while going back to your places.

6.Gaisano Mall – The biggest mall in Bicol with a still ample parking space so far, yet so near that one could shop for just one blue envelope or an oslo paper that is needed by the kids for school the following day. No need to put on your shoes; a pair of fake Billabongs will do, as long as you don’t have a dead toe.

7.Victory Village – fresh catch of fish from Albay Gulf goes to the talipapa of this village located at the pier site, before distribution to the fish retailers at the city market. Here you could buy seafoods from lato, baulo, pasayan to balidbid kang malasugui na masiram na pulutan.

8. The Airport - the airport compound doubles as a jogging oval in the morning and tambayan and/or lover's lane at night where fishball and barbecue stands sprout. Long before the conception of the famous books on sorcery, Harry Potter was already coined when a cousin practiced jogging with his combat shoes on the airport grounds at 12 midnight (but that's another story).
9. St. Agnes Academy - one of the leading Catholic schools in Legazpi where the tuition fee is less than 50% that of the leading high school in Naga. With this low tuition fee, I would jokingly say to my daughter Neena that she can take her 2nd grade schooling twice.
10. The boys' room- a 3m x 3m room originally designated for Jano, J and Gio, this is the place at home where I usually wind up after a day's work, with one hand at the remote control of the 14-inch TV. It is a room surrounded by wide windows where the habagat or amihan wind freely and adequately passes through. On summer nights, or any other night when we feel the need to turn on the aircon, the whole family troops toward this room, each of us alternately choosing a particular spot or corner to sleep in. It is within this small space that I feel the closeness and the nearness of family (surosuan pati).
Madya na Kamo! Ang maogmang lugar na mayo ning sugok saka balatong kundi Bunay buda Antak. . . o, nem?. . .cpz,dmd.

gurugeri

February 6th, 2007, 04:30 AM

but happen to work here in cam Sur thus have more time to be in Naga City than in Legazpi, and thus have loved the Heart of Bicol as I love Zesty Legazpi.

gurugeri

February 6th, 2007, 04:42 AM

Waaaa! Malapit na pala matapos tong Thread 8 natin?! Haha! Happy me! :banana:

So what would be the ninth thread's name? Mond87? Monsi?

gari daing tawo digdi sa thread, ako sana. Harain na daw su iba?:ohno:

bonixx

February 6th, 2007, 04:53 AM

[dx]

February 6th, 2007, 05:17 AM

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

Welcome to Thread number 9!

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

[dx]

February 6th, 2007, 05:36 AM

History of Legazpi City

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Origin of Name

Historically, the place was named Legazpi, to perpetuate to the memory of Adelantado Don Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. This was the agreement made between the original inhabitants of the place and the Spaniards during the former’s quest for autonomy. It took them 21 years, in which they sought the help and support of the Spaniards, then living in the town. As a sign of gratitude, the people readily accepted the name, which was also then proposed by the Spaniards upon fulfillment of their efforts.

Foundation

On September 22, 1856, through a Royal Decree, the name Legazpi was officially adopted to include the visitas of Lamba, Rawis and Bigaa, and declaring it an independent town. It was formally inaugurated on October 23, 1856.

It began as a barangay called Sawangan (now Legazpi Port) whose inhabitants were mostly fishermen and farmers. In 1587, Franciscan friars of the Doctrina of Cagsawa began to convert the settlement to Christianity and in 1616 they transformed it into a separate town and parish called Albay. Its first parish priest built a small chapel and established the “Mission de San Gregorio Magno de Sawangan.”

The progress of two centuries was razed to the ground in the eruption of Mayon Volcano on February 1, 1814. The people was evacuated to Makalaya (now Taysan) and on the decree of the Gobierno Superior on October 1, 1829, prohibiting the founding of another town they finally settled in Taytay (Bagumbayan). In 1818, Sawangan, then already known as the town of Albay, was separated from Cagsawa and was made the capital of Partido de Ibalon (the old name of Albay Province).

Some of the people, however, remained in the old town and began anew as a barrio. In lieu of their former patron saint, St. Gregory the Great, which had also been transferred to Albay, they adopted St. Raphael, the Archangel and transformed the ermita into a church. They finally regained their old status but never changed the name of the place as Albay Viejo or Banwang Daan. Even after their autonomy in 1856, they called it “Binanuahan”, meaning the former sit of a town.

Legal Bases of Existence

Now autonomous, and with a fast paced progress and prosperity, Legazpi was declared a Royal Cedula in May 18, 1872, open to world trade. Legazpi first became a city under the Becerra Law of 1892, which constituted the municipalities of Legazpi, Albay Nuevo and Daraga, into the Ayutamiento de Albay. With the American occupation in 1900, the city was dissolved. Upon restoration of peace, the three towns were re-established and in 1908 became the Municipality of Albay, the provincial capital. In 1922, the town of Daraga was separated from the capital, realizing the merger was doing more harm than good to their interests. Legazpi became a city for the second time on July 18, 1948 when Daraga and Legazpi were combined again to constitute its territory, under Republic Act No. 306. With the re-creation of the two municipalities, the city was dissolved in June 8, 1954. Finally, on June 12, 1959, Legazpi became a city once more under Republic Act No. 2234. This was later amended by Republic Act No. 5525.

On February 27, 1973, the City of Legazpi was declared under Presidential Decree No. 125, to comprise its present territorial jurisdiction and the adjacent Municipality of Daraga. With the onset of the Integrated Reorganization Plan however, the decree was permanently mothballed. This plan also made the city as the regional administrative center of the Bicol Region (Presidential Decree No. 1).

[dx]

February 6th, 2007, 05:41 AM

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attitude2win

February 6th, 2007, 08:16 AM

wow great start dex....:banana: i like your pics... where did you get those? very refreshing pa rin talaga ang sights sa lugar natin...waaaaaaaa i really miss home....

drfeelgood17

February 7th, 2007, 12:39 AM

Congratulations on our 9th thread! :cheers:
Keep posting everyone! :)

bitoy

February 7th, 2007, 03:12 AM

Uragon na mga kodak yan, Manoy! Keep it up... I feel and smell the Bikol breeze all the way up here!

[dx]

February 7th, 2007, 10:55 AM

Some random photos of Tabaco City

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Hawayano

February 7th, 2007, 04:55 PM

Another vintage shot of Mayon

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Before the headless monument pier was built...the site looked rather wet and marshy.

[dx]

February 8th, 2007, 01:46 AM

The Faithful Heroes’ Shining Times Inc., in cooperation with the Diocese of Masbate, has invited 17 Bicolanos to receive the "First Orgullo Kan Bikol Awards" on February 8 at 7 p.m. at the Manila Hotel Centennial Room.

Orgullo in Bicol means pride. The recipients, mostly government officials, are Bicol’s pride.

Jose Cardinal Sanchez, who is from Catanduanes, was for many years prefect of the Congregation of the Clergy in Rome. Vicente Madrigal, father of Doña Consuelo "Chito" Madrigal-Collantes, was from Albay. Doña Chito runs a foundation under her name at the Ateneo de Naga.

Maria "Nini" Ravanilla, tourism director of the Bicol region, is helping Tony Medina, president of Faithful Heroes, with the CD documentation of Bicol that will be shown by Tony’s son, Anwar, during the dinner event.

Besides Cardinal Sanchez (religious) and Doña Chito (philanthropy in education), other recipients are Justice Leonardo A. Quisumbing, Masbate (judiciary); Sen. Joker Arroyo, Camarines Sur (Senate); Rep. Luis Villafuerte Sr., Camarines Sur (legislation); Dr. Patricio L. Lim, Masbate (business entrepreneurship); Undersecretary Gabriel de Asis Cordoba, Camarines Norte (government service and youth); Loida Nicolas-Lewis, Sorsogon (international understanding); actor Eddie Garcia, Sorsogon (movie/films); Lt. Gen. Salvador Mison, Camarines Sur (government and military service); Dr. Justino Arboleda, Albay (service and technology); Mayor Jess Robredo, Naga City (local government service); and PEZA Director General Lilia de Lima, Iriga City (government service, investments, trade and industry).

Posthumous awards will go to Col. Bonny Serrano, Masbate (military service); Felix N. Imperial. Jr., Camarines Norte (architecture); Prof. Emerito Espinas, Albay (literature and arts); and Ambassador Leandro Verceles Sr., Catanduanes (government service).

The organizing committee started the project six months ago. Members of the committee are Masbate Bishop Joel Baylon, former OIC Masbate Vice-Governor Antonio Aguilar Medina, Rapid Steel Co. president Jose Arollado, Lydia Valencia Monfort, Raul Quisumbing Jr., former Masbate provincial administrator Daniel Valenzuela and lawyer Nelson Clemente, legal consultant.

A special Valentine concert of opera and love songs will be presented by tenor Frankie Aseniero and soprano Deeda Barretto. The Virtuoso Choir of the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Naga will also sing.

Emcees are television host Cory Quirino, advertising executive Bobby Caballero and Bicolano Junie Palencia.

Source (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=65932)

Matteo

February 8th, 2007, 04:15 AM

that Tabaco City mall, is that the public market? or is that an actual mall?

[dx]

February 8th, 2007, 04:43 AM

^^ I think it's a public market masquerading as a mall..lol. still unfinished. :ohno:

Monsi

February 8th, 2007, 05:53 AM

a quick post...

Autumn...
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...in Japan?

Low cal import from the South... heheh...
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...they helped re-energize Albay.

Chololate hills beyond the horizons...
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...Daraga church up the hill.

For Six our plane spotter... The last Boeing 737-400 in PAL's fleet...
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Mayon up Lignon Hill...
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New garbage trucks from Singapore... Oli will be proud...
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Meralco on tour...
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Busy, puyat... see you all later...

Mond87

February 8th, 2007, 05:59 AM

^^I've been to Lignon hill last Saturday with my friend, I was surprised to find out that the allowable "area to walk by" on top of the hill has spread further. Heheh. Lignon hill is getting much better...

Mond87

February 8th, 2007, 06:01 AM

[dx]

February 8th, 2007, 07:24 AM

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Road up Ligñon Hill | Photo by Lerma Olayres (http://www.pbase.com/lerma/root)

weewit

February 8th, 2007, 09:23 AM

CONGRATS Legazpi!!! magayon talaga ang mga pics! so nice talaga. i feel talaga so attached with Legazpi... ;)

jjpaul_c

February 8th, 2007, 11:32 AM

Congrats 9th Thread! Uragon talaga ang mga taga bikol. Magayonun ang mga kinuang litrato. Madagos ba so Ibalon Festivities o pinospostponed giraraw this year?

Some pics on the net uploaded 1/31/07
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six

February 8th, 2007, 11:59 AM

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From: http://kamakura.cool.ne.jp/toshimi3/jeep1.htm

bonixx

February 8th, 2007, 12:04 PM

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From: http://kamakura.cool.ne.jp/toshimi3/jeep1.htm

ahehehe...ang cute naman nito.:)

pexgarcia

February 8th, 2007, 05:47 PM

Another vintage shot of Mayon

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Before the headless monument pier was built...the site looked rather wet and marshy.

thanks hawayano for haring tis awesome picture!....it proves the legend that quezon ave was a big canal before....i hope u guys dont mind that i have taken 3 pix from this thread and posted it @ "noon at ngayon" thread...i just wanna share the beauty of our land!

Hawayano

February 9th, 2007, 08:06 AM

^^ @pexgarcia: thanks for the additional info on Quezon Ave.! I had seen older pics where there were so many areas all covered in water in that area. I wonder how stable the reclaimed landfill areas are today. And I think it's great that you share our beautiful Legazpi pics-in-transition with the other SSC-RP threads. :)

garzland

February 10th, 2007, 02:13 AM

Congratz to all Legazpinios for the thread 8...:cheers:

[dx]

February 10th, 2007, 07:27 AM

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Tiwi Municipal Hall

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Tiwi's famed DJC

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Halo-Halo...Dig In!

[dx]

February 10th, 2007, 07:39 AM

Joroan, Tiwi is the site of another popular pilgrimage for Marian Devotees in Bicol - held every 3rd Saturday of August to pay homage to the miraculous image of Our Lady of Salvation, Patroness of Albay.

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Simple Church Facade

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Inner Facade

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A replica of the image outside the church, the original ancient image is on the high altar.

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Side view of the church

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Interiors

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Stained glass windows and Front entry

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Front Arch with view of the Lagonoy Gulf in the distance

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A simple chapel

bonixx

February 10th, 2007, 11:14 AM

garzland

February 10th, 2007, 11:36 AM

^^ Yeah, Geothermal plant is in Tiwi... High School pa ako nakapunta ng Tiwi Geothermal Plant nung magtour kami sa Albay. Kumusta na kaya yung plant ngayon?

bonixx

February 10th, 2007, 11:42 AM

^^ Yeah, Geothermal plant is in Tiwi... High School pa ako nakapunta ng Tiwi Geothermal Plant nung magtour kami sa Albay. Kumusta na kaya yung plant ngayon?

yes maybe our brother from this thread providing us some pic of Tiwi geo-plant...ahehe

Monsi

February 12th, 2007, 06:02 AM

...rain forest in the middle of the City...
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^Tourists swarm Lignon hilltop.

PR 278 bound for Manila taking off on runway 06.
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Mt. Bariw backdrop...

Ricefield in Bogtong...
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^Spring is in...

Tourists flock to the hilltop...
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Monsi

February 13th, 2007, 05:33 AM

Another vintage shot of Mayon

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Before the headless monument pier was built...the site looked rather wet and marshy.

WHERE IN THE CITY?

Before...
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^ ...and before.

Supply the after and after...heheh...

Monsi

February 13th, 2007, 05:40 AM

...for Lili and the ladies.
A whiff of jasmine on Valentine's Day.
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Mond87

February 13th, 2007, 05:52 AM

WHERE IN THE CITY?

Before...
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^ ...and before.

Supply the after and after...heheh...

Great vintage photos, daddy Monsi! I think sa may Maoyod ata yan... just a guess... :)

pexgarcia

February 13th, 2007, 09:15 AM

Great find marter Monsi!!!! :master: I can't figure where that picture is...it's not the albay cathedral....is it?

[dx]

February 13th, 2007, 09:53 AM

hmm...i may be wrong but i think that "Stilianopolus Building" is still standing..
that church in the first photo, however...hmm is that the original St. Raphael Church? :dunno:

pexgarcia

February 13th, 2007, 12:47 PM

[dx]

February 14th, 2007, 01:34 AM

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here's a clearer view of the same spot..hehe

[dx]

February 14th, 2007, 01:51 AM

Historian’s granddaughter fights for Legazpi’s heritage
By Ephraim Aguilar

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PEOPLE are usually nonchalant about preserving their heritage, but for Dr. Erlinda Gonzales-Belleza, 63, taking care of Legazpi City’s relics and book collection is a basic task. Belleza’s love for culture could have been inherited from her grandfather, Don Mariano Goyena del Prado, a Spaniard who was then a capitan de municipal (equivalent to city mayor) of Legazpi and historian known as the “Grand Old Man of Bicol Culture.”

Del Prado wrote the Bicol history book “Ibalon” in Spanish, now one of the rare books in the National Library. He was also responsible for the identification of local and historical spots, and the public observance of important historical dates.

But beyond tending the Legazpi City Museum and Library every day, Belleza also carries out a mission to enlighten people about the value of preserving their waning heritage, which, she would say, is the primary key to the city’s progress.

Bothered

Belleza, the museum curator since 2003, was instrumental in the museum’s establishment in 1993. She said she was bothered by the people’s lack of awareness of the significance of the city’s artifacts and records, and of keeping intact the culture that made them unique. In the midst of infrastructure facilities that have sprung up in Legazpi to beef up tourist arrivals and improve the local economy, Belleza maintained that any form of tourism was essentially “cultural.”

She said the Bicolanos should shy away from the “4-S” of popular tourism—sun, sea, sand and sex—and should first focus on keeping what made their place unique in terms of its history and culture. “Our visitors should experience who we really are and what we eat and drink. Instead of bringing them to restaurants offering foreign delicacies, why not let them eat our own pinangat or drink our own tinutong na bagas (rice coffee)? Our primary motivation should not be to please them but to earnestly impart to them our real own,” Belleza said. Not many establishments in the city promote the unique Bicol culture. Instead, they are but imitations with traces of outside influence, she noted.

Relics ruined

Belleza could only lament that some people were misguided by wrong development mindsets. “I’ve long been accused of being ‘antidevelopment’ for fighting the destruction of old historical landmarks in the city,” she said.

When the Peñaranda Park at the center of City Hall, the Capitol and St. Gregory the Great Parish in Old Albay District was renovated by the provincial government in 2001, three of the city’s historical landmarks were affected.

First was the Liberty Bell, a gift given by the Americans to the Albayanos on April 1, 1945. Inscribed on it were the words of the Americans to the people of Albay: “Individually or collectively, if oppression ever knocks at your door, feel free to ring this bell.”

Belleza said the Liberty Bell, which was a replica of the American Liberty Bell at the Independence Hall in Philadelphia, was not just the symbol of Albay’s liberation from the Japanese but that of the whole Bicol. Albay was the starting point of the region’s liberation through the Albay Gulf in Barangay Rawis on April 1, 1945. The bell was replaced with a fake. The real one is now in the protective custody of the museum.

Monuments

Another case is the Peñaranda Monument, an obelisk erected in 1854 in honor of Albay Gov. Jose Ma. Peñaranda, who served from 1834-40. Through Peñaranda’s encouragement of agriculture and industry, Albay was transformed into one of the most progressive provinces. After his term, the government structures of bamboo and thatch were replaced with sturdy rubble and lime. New roads were laid out and rubble bridges built.

Belleza said Peñaranda was also responsible for the opening of public highways and postal routes in northern and southern Luzon. The concrete marker, placed on Dec. 15, 1948 and containing the names of the early city officials, was destroyed. On Jan. 11, 2002, Belleza wrote a letter to the National Historical Institute, asking for comment, recommendation and intervention on the redevelopment of the park. “Despite warnings of the National Historical Institute to our local officials after I wrote the letter, they did not listen and still did what they wanted,” Belleza said.

Lastly, the Headless Monument, which was originally built near the port, was transferred to the Post Office compound because it was being desecrated by slum dwellers, who would tie ropes on it to hang their laundry.

The monument was built by Don Buenaventura de Erquiaga, the philanthropist founder of Legazpi College, in memory of the Bicolanos who suffered atrocities during the Japanese occupation. Belleza said that according to urban tales, the Headless Monument was a man who carried sacks of copra unloaded from the ships at the port. He was beheaded by the Japanese soldiers when he was found to be “stealing.”

Kapuntukan Hill

Now, Belleza is still closely watching the developments that could lead to the destruction of historical and cultural sites. One of them is the ongoing reconstruction of the boulevard area that might destroy the rustic structure of the Kapuntukan Hill rising above the central business district. The structure, strategically located at the coast of Albay Gulf, had served as lookout post against invaders.

“I have nothing against building new facilities and structures. They can build anything they want for as long as the original historical and cultural elements of the place remain untouched and preserved,” Belleza said. She said she felt glad that, finally, the city included in its 2007 priority plans the putting up of a separate building to house the new Bicol Museum. She hoped it would be given funding and realized.

At present, the museum and library occupies a 339-square-meter hall at the back of City Hall. Last year, 9,192 people visited the museum and 1,383 went to the library. The existence of a good museum and a library implies that the place is progressive, Belleza said.

She also saw the need to rewrite and reorganize Bicol history, this time, from the point of view of a Bicolano. She called on people to give facts and donate antiques and memorabilia about Bicol’s heroes to the museum.

Source (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view_article.php?article_id=46821)

six

February 14th, 2007, 02:00 AM

Cebu Pacific Increases its Manila/Legazpi/Manila flight this summer.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k153/sixth2006/cebupacific1.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k153/sixth2006/PICT0264.jpg

March 22, 2007 – June 12, 2007

Manila to Legazpi
Depart: 0605H (5J325)
Arrive: 0700H
Depart: 1305H (5J327)
Arrive: 1400H

Legazpi to Manila
Depart: 0730H (5J326)
Arrive: 0825H
Depart: 1430H (5J328)
Arrive: 1525H

Book and Pay @ http://www.cebupacificair.com/index.html

gurugeri

February 14th, 2007, 05:18 AM

According to a new classification of the cities, here is how Bicol cities fared:

LEGAZPI CITY and NAGA CITY: Second Class
All the rest are fourth class cities.

The new income classification is:

First P 300 M or more
Second P 240 M or more but less than P 300 M
Third P 180 M or more but less than P 240 M
Fourth P 120 M or more but less than P 180 M
Fifth P 60 M or more but less than P 120 M
Sixth Below P 60 M

It is surprising that some new cities like Tagum, Kabankalan, and Malaybalay are first class cities.

The classification is based on the Department of Finance Department Order No.20-05 Effective July 29, 2005.

I was wondering if there are other agencies which classify our cities based on the income.

To view complete information, click this address: http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/listcity.asp

gurugeri

February 14th, 2007, 05:37 AM

based from the reclassification, here are how our beautiful towns were classified:

FIRST Class: Daraga (yahoooo!), Guinobatan, and Polangui
SECOND Class: Bacacay, Camalig, Libon, Oas, and Tiwi
THIRD Class: Pio Duran
FOURTH Class: Malilipot, Manito, Malinao, Rapu-rapu, and Sto. Domingo
FIFTH Class: Jovellar

gurugeri

February 14th, 2007, 05:40 AM

Daet and Labo (Camarines Norte), Libmanan and Pili (Camarines Sur), Virac (Catanduanes), Aroroy (Masbate), and Bulan (Sorsogon).

[dx]

February 14th, 2007, 06:54 AM

Cebu Pacific Increases its Manila/Legazpi/Manila flight this summer.

March 22, 2007 – June 12, 2007

Manila to Legazpi
Depart: 0605H (5J325)
Arrive: 0700H
Depart: 1305H (5J327)
Arrive: 1400H

Legazpi to Manila
Depart: 0730H (5J326)
Arrive: 0825H
Depart: 1430H (5J328)
Arrive: 1525H

Book and Pay @ http://www.cebupacificair.com/index.html

^^ this is great! It's getting really hard to book in advance because some flights are already fully-booked. Looks like Cebu Pacific is in for very brisk business this summer.

[dx]

February 14th, 2007, 07:28 AM

The topnotcher of the January 2007 Architect Licensure Examination is from Aquinas University of Legazpi - Mikael Jay Bonto. Maurag!

Mond87

February 14th, 2007, 07:28 AM

Mond87

February 14th, 2007, 07:29 AM

The topnotcher of the January 2007 Architect Licensure Examination is from Aquinas University of Legazpi - Mikael Jay Bonto. Maurag!

Hey, invite him here!!! Skyscrapercity is compatible to architects... heheh... :)

Mond87

February 14th, 2007, 07:58 AM

Mond87

February 14th, 2007, 08:00 AM

^^ PS, I think it will draw some attention to other folks...

gurugeri

February 14th, 2007, 08:06 AM

There is a surge of vintage photos in this thread that has given me this idea:

Thread 10

Title: Legazpi, Ciudad Reina de Luzon del Sur - Vintage Edition

That's a great title! Great mind, Mond!

gurugeri

February 14th, 2007, 08:11 AM

Are these based on 1991 prices o current prices? Kasi both Legazpi and Naga have incomes surpassing 300 million based on current prices...

Oh well, maybe the site is not updated, typically Philippine.

[dx]

February 14th, 2007, 08:28 AM

[dx]

February 14th, 2007, 09:12 AM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/52/112220994_24902b16ab_b.jpg
Casablanca Hotel | Photo by Mykolant (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mykolant/)

[dx]

February 14th, 2007, 09:29 AM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/104/301614121_fa934ee9b4_b.jpg

St. Gregory the Great Cathedral | Photo by yhuong (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yhuongbotor/)

Hawayano

February 14th, 2007, 10:09 AM

Abaca and Pili - two of Bicol's most famous products

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/77/193340728_23228503d5_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/66/193340727_136536fa7e_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/61/193340725_94af9690c5_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/69/193340726_3a5a8f8fe0_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/55/193336549_c2c2450775_o.jpg

Photos by lazy town (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kerokeropi/)

Love these pics, dxpsycho! Albay's handicrafts still retain evidence of quality workmanship (thank God). I also wish I were there to score a dozen of those salakot with the bijuco weave in the top pic...they cost 10 dollars EACH here...and my students need to get them for a cultural dance performance!

yves188

February 14th, 2007, 03:25 PM

Disaster Tourism??? Anyone???

Padang, Sto domingo

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_5316_1.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_5307_1.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_5302_1.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_5289_1.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_5294_1.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_5258_1.jpg

drfeelgood17

February 14th, 2007, 03:52 PM

[QUOTE=Monsi;11719265]WHERE IN THE CITY?

Before...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Aftrdgreatfire-2-12-20.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Stilianopulosbldg-3.jpg
^ ...and before.

Is the first pic supposed to be the original St Raphael's Church? Judging from the shape of the cars it looks like this was taken in the 1920s. I think that building with the arcades/arches still exists - somewhere near the LCC area.

gurugeri

February 15th, 2007, 03:02 AM

Yves, the pics are nostalgic. Anyway, Padang is in Legazpi (unless you meant Padang and Sto. Domingo).

yves188

February 15th, 2007, 03:52 AM

oops my mistake, always thought Padang was in Sto domingo...

[dx]

February 15th, 2007, 04:50 AM

Padang

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_5307_1.jpg

Hope springs anew amidst the desolation.

drfeelgood17

February 16th, 2007, 01:11 AM

^^What happened to the road between Padang and Sto Domingo? Is it completely burried now, or is it still accessible?

Lili

February 16th, 2007, 03:01 AM

Abaca and Pili - two of Bicol's most famous products

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/77/193340728_23228503d5_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/66/193340727_136536fa7e_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/61/193340725_94af9690c5_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/69/193340726_3a5a8f8fe0_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/55/193336549_c2c2450775_o.jpg

Photos by lazy town (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kerokeropi/)

Really nice shots of Bicol's cottage industry. Yumm... I'm salivating for pili nuts. :)

Mond87

February 16th, 2007, 05:31 AM

Hope springs anew amidst the desolation.

Great caption, dex!

Monsi

February 16th, 2007, 06:13 AM

Kaito:

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5134/stilianopulosbldg3pr8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Ngunyan:
a view from the other end....
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/1167/stilantv4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
a view from the other end....

Thanks SIX and Monsi for the Pics!!!
Another "before" photo...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Stilianopulosbldg-1.jpg
Notice the hand rail... which confirms that Quezon avenue used to be a river... This view could be where the "Battle of Legazpi" monument now stands. Notice Bombay's... The same store's still here...

pexgarcia

February 16th, 2007, 02:03 PM

wow!...AWESOME....I cannot imagine the time that Quezon Ave is a river before....that picture is a jaw dropper!

This means the Bombay's is open almost a hundred years now??...Good family business!!....

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/3341/stilaniy9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
It looks like this part of the roof have been saved!....Monsi can you see if they still have that signage that says "STILIANPOLOS BUILDING 1907" ??? Can you take a pict of it??...Please If you can....this is intriguing me now!....hehehhehe....I cant wait to come home...madali na!

Monsi

February 17th, 2007, 05:07 AM

Cebu Pacific doubles frequency for Manila-Legaspi

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country’s low fare leader and leading domestic carrier will start operating a second daily Manila-Legaspi service in anticipation of the coming summer peak. The additional A320 direct service will operate from March 22 to June 12, 2007.

“We are very happy that after less than 6 months of operating a daily service to and from Legaspi, we are now announcing our second daily service for the summer peak travel season. We will be using our 179-seater A320 for this additional service and increasing our capacity for this route by 119%. This means that we will be able to provide more low fares to the public,” Candice Iyog, CEB marketing director said.

The additional A320 Manila-Legaspi service is scheduled to depart Manila at 6:05am, arriving in Legaspi at 7:00am; the flight departs Legaspi at 7:30am and arrives in Manila at 8:25am. The lowest ‘Go’ fare for this route starts from P288 one-way.

“Another travel tip for those who are unable to get the lowest ‘Go’ fares is to book ahead of time and think about traveling on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as there are a lot a low fares available in the middle of the week,” Iyog added.

Now in its 11th year, CEB has the newest fleet in the Philippines, and one of the newest in Asia as it operates 13 brand new Airbus aircraft to its 20 domestic and 7 regional destinations. The airline awaits the delivery of one more Airbus aircraft in March 2007 to complete its $670 million re-fleeting program.

Source: http://www.cebupacificair.com/aboutus/press/2007/02152007.html

CEB's not only increases frequency but also capacity! 5J will now deploy the larger Airbus A320! It's time PR deploy its Airbuses and retire the venerable Boeing 737-400 the airline still uses in this sector, although from time to time, PR deploys the slightly smaller A-319, yesterday for example... Last week, I saw an A320 flying PR-278.

Cebu Pacific Increases its Manila/Legazpi/Manila flight this summer.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k153/sixth2006/cebupacific1.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k153/sixth2006/PICT0264.jpg

March 22, 2007 – June 12, 2007

Manila to Legazpi
Depart: 0605H (5J325)
Arrive: 0700H
Depart: 1305H (5J327)
Arrive: 1400H

Legazpi to Manila
Depart: 0730H (5J326)
Arrive: 0825H
Depart: 1430H (5J328)
Arrive: 1525H

Book and Pay @ http://www.cebupacificair.com/index.html

Monsi

February 19th, 2007, 05:53 AM

Monsi can you see if they still have that signage that says "STILIANPOLOS BUILDING 1907" ??? Can you take a pict of it??...Please If you can....this is intriguing me now!....hehehhehe....I cant wait to come home...madali na!

There's no more sign, of the name but the year's still inscribed: 1927.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Stilianapolus2007.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Stilianopulosbldg-3.jpg

Meanwhile, I took this one Sunday afternoon...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/LapuLapuQzonAv.jpg
^Lapu-Lapu Street junction with Quezon Avenue.

Same afternoon...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06529.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06530.jpg
^LCC Quezon Avenue façade... Kung Hei Fat Choi.

Tabaco City two Saturdays ago...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/ZigaAve1.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/ZigaAvefoodchains.jpg
^Ziga Avenue stores...

bonixx

February 19th, 2007, 08:15 AM

There's no more sign, of the name but the year's still inscribed: 1927.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Stilianapolus2007.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Stilianopulosbldg-3.jpg

Meanwhile, I took this one Sunday afternoon...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/LapuLapuQzonAv.jpg
^Lapu-Lapu Street junction with Quezon Avenue.

Same afternoon...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06529.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06530.jpg
^LCC Quezon Avenue façade... Kung Hei Fat Choi.

Tabaco City two Saturdays ago...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/ZigaAve1.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/ZigaAvefoodchains.jpg
^Ziga Avenue stores...

Nice Pics,Utol LCC Annex is Separate building to LCC Mall?or Connected?

Utol Mond87,GuruGerri and all Legazpeepz ,how are you?

gurugeri

February 19th, 2007, 10:43 AM

Nice Pics,Utol LCC Annex is Separate building to LCC Mall?or Connected?

Utol Mond87,GuruGerri and all Legazpeepz ,how are you?

The Annex is a separate building although it used to be the main building (or am I correct, Legazpeeps?)

I am here in Baguio, my friend.

bonixx

February 19th, 2007, 12:37 PM

The Annex is a separate building although it used to be the main building (or am I correct, Legazpeeps?)

I am here in Baguio, my friend.

Thank you sa info Sir Gerry ,Wow pabaguiobaguio na lang ang isa jan...:lol:
Pasalubong ha aheheh...

drfeelgood17

February 19th, 2007, 11:27 PM

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/zmayon.jpg?t=1171923708

Mayon shrouded in mist, towers over Legazpi harbour. Pic taken by Greg Larkins, 2006.

[dx]

February 20th, 2007, 01:21 AM

The Annex is a separate building although it used to be the main building (or am I correct, Legazpeeps?)

I am here in Baguio, my friend.

Good Luck to the Bicolano delegates for the NSSPC 'O7! Bring home the strawberry (never mind the bacon)! :lol:

Mond87

February 20th, 2007, 05:14 AM

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/zmayon.jpg?t=1171923708

Mayon shrouded in mist, towers over Legazpi harbour. Pic taken by Greg Larkins, 2006.

Great pic! I love it! Pwedeng pam-poster... heheh...

pexgarcia

February 20th, 2007, 09:10 AM

Salamat na dakulun MONSI! sa pag post mo kan retrato! thanks for ur effort na nag duman ka pa para iretrato lang sa exactong lugar na ito!....youre the best man!!....THANKS!!!!

Matteo

February 21st, 2007, 03:07 PM

those before/after photos are interesting.
thanks all who posted.
so whats up

Matteo

February 21st, 2007, 03:32 PM

its been a couple of months since the big storm.
how's the city/province doing?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/323171870_df1b587641.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/321803390_f258db529d.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/321803345_69677ab6da.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/321802924_ddde5d0f32.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/321024814_8ca8d1b8e7.jpg
all photos by PNDNetwork.org, flickr.com

bonixx

February 22nd, 2007, 11:35 AM

Monsi

February 24th, 2007, 01:36 AM

...just out of my window...

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/Mayon20Feb.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/obstructionistpigeon.jpg
^Again one of them pesky obstructionist pigeons, heheh...

gurugeri

February 24th, 2007, 02:46 AM

Good Luck to the Bicolano delegates for the NSSPC 'O7! Bring home the strawberry (never mind the bacon)! :lol:

Hello! The NSPC is over. Our writers, cartoonists, broadcasters, scriptwriters, and photo journalists must have been Reming-inspired. The elementary delegation placed sixth overall (with 8 winners compared to last year's 4) and the secondary delegation placed second overall (with 10 winners--including two first placers--compared to last year's lone winner from Naga City). The best news scriptwriter is a senior from Tabaco National High School, while the elementary broadcasters bested 17 other regional broadcasting groups.

Congratulations and good luck on next year's NSPC in Zamboanga Hermosa!

yves188

February 24th, 2007, 04:04 AM

Nice photos Monsi..acually I like that Pigeon's Effect on the photo. :)

yves188

February 24th, 2007, 04:22 AM

Lignon Hill

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_5330.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_5331.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_5332.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_5329.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_5324.jpg

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/normal_IMG_5325.jpg

...a new place to throw away all your problems, and just bask in the vastness and beauty of a land molted by one of the world's most fiery Volcano, breathe to life by the winds of the pacific, watered by the monsoons, nurtured by the hearts of it's people.

Mond87

February 24th, 2007, 04:29 AM

Animo

February 24th, 2007, 05:06 AM

There is a surge of vintage photos in this thread that has given me this idea:

Thread 10

Title: Legazpi, Ciudad Reina de Luzon del Sur - Vintage Edition

Introductory Topic: History of Legazpi

Introductory Photos: Vintage Photos!!!

I know it will take a lot of time but since it is only the 3rd page of the 9th thread, we have a lot of time to prepare. Anyway, it's only idea. The decision still lies on Dex and Monsi... heheh... what do you think???

^^ PS, I think it will draw some attention to other folks...

I smell teen spirit! aka. animo! :lol: Seriously, I have several b/w photos of Legazpi. If I only have the time... :nuts:

Here is an example. I'll try to accomodate you guys on my list. :lol:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/restardo/Retrato/544714.jpg

Bahía de Legazpi

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/restardo/Retrato/1070657.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/restardo/Retrato/America/510314.jpg

Un barrio rural.

Goodluck on the thread. :cheers:

Matteo

February 24th, 2007, 05:26 AM

...a new place to throw away all your problems, and just bask in the vastness and beauty of a land molted by one of the world's most fiery Volcano, breathe to life by the winds of the pacific, watered by the monsoons, nurtured by the hearts of it's people.

here you go, gurugeri, you have a new photojournalist :okay: hehe

thanks for the photos, Yves

[dx]

February 24th, 2007, 06:31 AM

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/IMG_5332.jpg

Nice pic Yves! Kita yung dalawang spot lights ng Quezon Ave.

drfeelgood17

February 24th, 2007, 03:01 PM

I smell teen spirit! aka. animo! :lol: Seriously, I have several b/w photos of Legazpi. If I only have the time... :nuts:

Here is an example. I'll try to accomodate you guys on my list. :lol:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/restardo/Retrato/544714.jpg

Bahía de Legazpi

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/restardo/Retrato/1070657.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/restardo/Retrato/America/510314.jpg

Un barrio rural.

Goodluck on the thread. :cheers:

Animo (Russell) - you're a genius at digging up these historic, old pics! More please! :)
And I like Yves Lignon Hill pic too.

Mond87

February 25th, 2007, 06:26 AM

Talk about old photos, I have seen some of them in restaurants such as COLONIAL GRILL and SMALL TALK...

Mond87

February 25th, 2007, 06:26 AM

I like Yves' photos... They are great and VERY MAGICAL. Sometimes, I wonder how he does it??? Hmmm...

FrancisXavier

February 25th, 2007, 07:04 AM

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/newpics/IMG_5332.jpg

Nice pic Yves! Kita yung dalawang spot lights ng Quezon Ave.

wow! ano kayang cam ang ginamit? parang lahat ng ilaw na capture talaga..^^

bonixx

February 25th, 2007, 09:13 AM

galing!!!whata picture!!!

Monsi

February 26th, 2007, 01:37 AM

Makes me think, you're from Ibalong Village, daddy monsi!!!

...Nah. You won't get a view of Albay Cathedral and part of Albay District there. Try Upper Tula-tula...

Thanks, Yves, and those are awesome Lignon Hill pictures...

May we have a nice blessed week ahead of us all.

yves188

February 26th, 2007, 03:54 PM

Thanks Guys, just trying my best:)

A little survey...I've always been posting small version of the pics.. would you rather see them bigger w/ slower downloads?? thanks

yves188

February 26th, 2007, 04:12 PM

http://www.dphotography.org/gallery/albums/oldpics/P1010019.jpg

One of the small rewards of taking photos is the history/story we capture....

Since we've been seeing a lot of nostalgic photos, i think this one also belongs to that category now.:)

Matteo

February 26th, 2007, 08:12 PM

Thanks Guys, just trying my best:)

A little survey...I've always been posting small version of the pics.. would you rather see them bigger w/ slower downloads?? thanks

i like them posted smaller here.
i would just go to your site to view them larger.
thats just me though :D

thanks yves and monsi.

Lili

February 27th, 2007, 12:52 AM

What does this mean? "Uragon Man Guiraray"

[dx]

February 27th, 2007, 03:17 AM

I should have provided a translation. My apologies.

It basically means "Magaling/Matibay pa rin" or "Still Great/Strong". (Uragon has lots of synonyms) In the light of recent tragedies, I though of that little subtitle to underscore the resilience of Legazpi and Albay folks, who have all gone through the wringer in the past few months, yet still remain steadfast and strong, aiming for recovery at the soonest possible time.

Mond87

February 27th, 2007, 05:24 AM

Thanks Guys, just trying my best:)

A little survey...I've always been posting small version of the pics.. would you rather see them bigger w/ slower downloads?? thanks

I like the bigger photos so I can see them more clearly...

Mond87

February 27th, 2007, 05:29 AM

...Nah. You won't get a view of Albay Cathedral and part of Albay District there. Try Upper Tula-tula...

Thanks, Yves, and those are awesome Lignon Hill pictures...

May we have a nice blessed week ahead of us all.

At least, malapit na rin... heheh... Btw, what's your surname, daddy monsi? Baka kilala po kayo ng friend and cousin ko po na taga-Tula-tula...

Mond87

February 27th, 2007, 05:32 AM

Matteo

February 27th, 2007, 07:43 AM

i think just keep it plain and simple Legazpi/Albay thread.

but thats just me...

[dx]

February 27th, 2007, 08:37 AM

Hmm. No offense Mond, but a thread name for Legazpi in Spanish sounds kinda artificial, don't you think? :dunno:

Mond87

February 28th, 2007, 09:18 AM

gurugeri

March 1st, 2007, 12:46 AM

^^It's okay... It's your choice... I picked up a Hispanic name so that it sounds old... Kaya nga vintage edition eh, get the logic? Anyways, it's only a proposal. Feeling ko nga, di nyo magugustuhan, let's abort na lang siguro...

I like the Hispanic name, pero oo nga, it sounds kind of artificial.

Yves, that's a beautiful shot of the city. Excited akong pumunta dyan sa hill this friday. My bro and I will go there. Wohoo! Dalhin ko rin cam para makakuha ng shots.

gurugeri

March 1st, 2007, 12:58 AM

here you go, gurugeri, you have a new photojournalist :okay: hehe

thanks for the photos, Yves

Oo nga. galing ng caption. Hehe.

gurugeri

March 1st, 2007, 01:37 AM

Ei, Bonnix, we took the day trip for Naga on Saturday. May dinaanan kami sa Lucena, sa SM mismo. Natuwa ako sa Lucena. Very bustling. At ang SM--mega laki! Ganda ng urban area.

bonixx

March 1st, 2007, 11:05 AM

Ei, Bonnix, we took the day trip for Naga on Saturday. May dinaanan kami sa Lucena, sa SM mismo. Natuwa ako sa Lucena. Very bustling. At ang SM--mega laki! Ganda ng urban area.

Welcome back Sir Gerry, Thank you at nakabisita ka sa Place ko,im here in Fairview,Hows the trip to and from Baguio?Pasalubong ba jan:lol: , Nakakatuwa nga ang Lucena kasi nagbalik yung sigla ng mismong Bayan dati kasi parang Ghost town yung Bayan ng Bagong bukas palang ang SM at PM.

[dx]

March 1st, 2007, 12:36 PM

Hello! The NSPC is over. Our writers, cartoonists, broadcasters, scriptwriters, and photo journalists must have been Reming-inspired. The elementary delegation placed sixth overall (with 8 winners compared to last year's 4) and the secondary delegation placed second overall (with 10 winners--including two first placers--compared to last year's lone winner from Naga City). The best news scriptwriter is a senior from Tabaco National High School, while the elementary broadcasters bested 17 other regional broadcasting groups.

Congratulations and good luck on next year's NSPC in Zamboanga Hermosa!

Congrats Bicol! hehe. may pasalubong na ube jam yung mga SAA delegates para kay Ma..charap. :D

gurugeri

March 2nd, 2007, 12:35 AM

Congrats Bicol! hehe. may pasalubong na ube jam yung mga SAA delegates para kay Ma..charap. :D

Meron din akong dala. Sarap nga eh.

gurugeri

March 2nd, 2007, 12:39 AM

Welcome back Sir Gerry, Thank you at nakabisita ka sa Place ko,im here in Fairview,Hows the trip to and from Baguio?Pasalubong ba jan:lol: , Nakakatuwa nga ang Lucena kasi nagbalik yung sigla ng mismong Bayan dati kasi parang Ghost town yung Bayan ng Bagong bukas palang ang SM at PM.

Ganun ba? Kung sa bagay, mukha nga talagang ghost town yun before. Hehe! We were supposed to eat at SM but the one waiting for us was already out so we just picked him up and left. The trip was fine. My student and I took a Cebu Pacific flight, slept in Manila, then took a day trip to Baguio. Ubos na pasalubong. May tira pa akong ube jam. Sabi nga ni Dex, "Charap!" :)

olineil

March 3rd, 2007, 05:21 AM

Hello guys... its been awhile since I posted anything here. Pasensya na kamo ta dai na ako masyado naga-post. I just couldn't find enough time anymore. But don't be alarmed... I am still lurking at least everyday to check on whats going on in our beloved city. Efforts are much appreciated for you guys that made this thread thrive in spite of all the tragedies that happened in our home town. Dios mabalos saindo gabos mga Legazpeeps and non-legazpeeps that frequent this thread!!!! Actually I went home last month but wasn't able to go back to Bicol. Just went to cebu & manila to meet both sides of the family. Sayang talaga... perhaps next time ulit.

[dx]

March 3rd, 2007, 10:07 AM

^ :eek2: olineil! you're back! hehe. paghuna ko lingaw mo na kami. hehe

bonixx

March 4th, 2007, 06:58 AM

Ganun ba? Kung sa bagay, mukha nga talagang ghost town yun before. Hehe! We were supposed to eat at SM but the one waiting for us was already out so we just picked him up and left. The trip was fine. My student and I took a Cebu Pacific flight, slept in Manila, then took a day trip to Baguio. Ubos na pasalubong. May tira pa akong ube jam. Sabi nga ni Dex, "Charap!" :)

Masarap nga Ube dun sa Baguio basta Good sheperd pwede:lol:

garzland

March 4th, 2007, 10:36 AM

Meron din akong dala. Sarap nga eh.

Pahingi naman jan hehehe

garzland

March 4th, 2007, 10:37 AM

Ei, Bonnix, we took the day trip for Naga on Saturday. May dinaanan kami sa Lucena, sa SM mismo. Natuwa ako sa Lucena. Very bustling. At ang SM--mega laki! Ganda ng urban area.

Di ko pa naikot ang Lucena sana maipasyal kami ni 'tol bonixx hehehe. kelan kaya yan?

bonixx

March 4th, 2007, 10:54 AM

Di ko pa naikot ang Lucena sana maipasyal kami ni 'tol bonixx hehehe. kelan kaya yan?

Pag yumaman na ako lols...Basta mangyayari din yan:cheers:

Matteo

March 7th, 2007, 09:04 AM

hey folks, after that durian storm, is that wharf/shopping area project still on?
or did they back out completely?
you guys know?

yves188

March 9th, 2007, 09:13 AM

Life goes on Matt, I think it will continue or is on going.....if there's any delay..I wont be surprise if it's the local elections that's the reason....you figure it out.hehe

[dx]

March 10th, 2007, 11:50 AM

I think it will push through. I'll ask a former classmate who works at Sunwest Realty.

Meanwhile, uni mga pics, kinuha ko lang kanina while nagabakal burger..hehe, cam phone lang ugaring.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/Image383.jpg
LCC, Rotonda

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Bicol Wei Due Bldg, RRS, Bichara peeking behind

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Quezon Avenue, note the covered walkway - an excellent project IMO as it provides shade for pedestrians.

garzland

March 10th, 2007, 11:54 AM

Hey, what happened to the proposed mall called "The Forum"? I've seen it here in Legazpi thread...

[dx]

March 10th, 2007, 11:57 AM

^ Haven't heard any news about it. It's supposed to be located right where i was standing while I took those photos. But i heard the City Government will develop the area into a people's park, which IMO is a better decision. I'd rather have a park in the middle of the city rather than another concrete monstrosity (i.e. a mall).

[dx]

March 10th, 2007, 11:58 AM

Monsi, it will be sometime in late February and early March, to coincide with my aunt and uncle's 50th golden wedding anniversary. Is Oli coming at the same time too? That would be great! I'm glad you had a Legazpi EB. It's amazing what these internet forums can achieve in terms of getting people from all over the world to meet up. :)

Ei Doc!! Should we be expecting you here in Legazpi any moment now? :D:D The red carpets are ready to be rolled out. :lol:

bonixx

March 10th, 2007, 01:05 PM

r o c k y

March 11th, 2007, 07:14 AM

Hi to all,,,(bago lang ako digdi)

any news or development sa Yawa river? (from Busay to Legazpi),,,last visit ko dyan sa daraga (after kan reming) , ang rumors ay balak daw na gibuhon ang gilid kang Yawa river na sarong Highway ,,,starting from Malabog to Legazpi(rawis),,,how true is it?

[dx]

March 12th, 2007, 05:34 AM

welcome rocky..

dai ko pa iyan nabalitaan a..haven't heard of that one yet. Is that even a real project? :dunno:

r o c k y

March 12th, 2007, 06:08 AM

rumor lang yan dxpsycho, sabi-sabi lang kan mga residenteng na agihan kan baha. for sure plan talaga na i-reconstruct ang dike along yawa river to protect Daraga and Legazpi residents. pero magayon man nanggad na sa ibabaw kan dike ay gibuhan ki highway which will serve as diversion road to Legaspi/sto. domingo...wara na baga sinda problema sa panambak ta kadakol na,,,itataas lang tutal mag de dredging din naman. sana maisipan iyan kan mga pulitiko satuya. dakula man pati ang pondo sa ngunyan...sana dai mapariwara...:cheers:

r o c k y

March 12th, 2007, 06:09 AM

Bicol to get P5-B in rehabilitation funds

By Ephraim Aguilar
Southern Luzon Bureau
Last updated 10:49pm (Mla time) 02/23/2007

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines -- The Bicol region will get a total of P5 billion in rehabilitation funds to rebuild and recover from the devastation wrought by typhoons late last year.

The P5 billion is the lion’s share of the P6.7 billion to be divided among 11 disaster-stricken areas. The region will get hold of the rehabilitation fund as soon as President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signs the 2007 general appropriations acts or the national budget.

From the total P8 billion set aside as special budget in the general appropriations bill, P1.3 billion will be released as emergency and calamity fund of the National Disaster Coordinating Council while the P6.7 billion will be used to implement the Calamity Assistance and Rehabilitation Efforts (Care) program of the government.

Bernardo Alejandro IV, regional director of the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol, said half of the P5 billion allotted to Bicol would go to Albay, the hardest-hit province.

Camarines Sur comes second to Albay and will get 27.8 percent; Sorsogon, 11 percent; Masbate, 4.5 percent; Camarines Norte, 4 percent; and Catanduanes, 2.8 percent.

Albay Governor Fernando Gonzalez said the P2.5 billion to be released directly to concerned agencies for the rehabilitation of Albay was smaller compared to the P6 billion rehabilitation fund it originally requested, but with it, he said, "many things can be done already for the province to move forward."

He said the rehabilitation projects would be implemented by the different government agencies but the provincial governments would the projects to be implemented.

In Albay, Gonzalez said the priority components of the rehabilitation plan would be: infrastructure, social welfare, agriculture, and power restoration.

The Department of Energy, during the NDCC meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, reported that electricity had been restored in 100 percent of the municipalities in Bicol.

However, the DOE said 10 percent or 552 of the villages still had no power.

He said there was an immediate need for the Department of Public Works and Highways to fast track the repair or reconstruction of the flood control facilities, such as dikes, ruined by the storms that hit Albay late last year.

"The flooding situation is one of the biggest problems if we don't create some sort of defense systems that will ensure our safety. And flooding may not necessarily happen during typhoons only but with the onslaught of the rainy season," he said.

Orlando Roces, DPWH-Bicol regional director, said the agency planned to spend P550 million for the repair and reconstruction of flood control structures.

He said it was important to redefine the pathways of water since the lahar during the supertyphoon Reming on November 30 created new river channels and enlarged existing ones.

He added that the DPWH would prioritize the repair or construction of flood control structures in residential areas near river systems.

One of the main and biggest river systems here is the Yawa river system that stretches from Mt. Mayon to the Albay gulf by up to more than seven kilometers.

It has become heavily silted after mudflows, which threatens flash floods in low-lying areas.

In Bicol, a total of P629 million will be spent by the DPWH for flood control, P156 million for the damaged or destroyed national bridges, P158 million for national roads and P56 million for other infrastructures.

The total rehabilitation plan of DPWH for Bicol alone amounts to P1 billion but the agency will get a total of P2 billion, the highest among others, from the amount granted by the general appropriations act.

The Department of Agriculture will get P1 billion; the Department of Social Welfare and Development, P750 million; the Department of Health, P300 million; the DOE, P500 million; the Department of Agrarian Reform, P500 million; state colleges and universities, P400 million; and National Housing Authority, P500 million.

A separate P2 billion will also be released for the repair of damaged schools and P250 million for hospitals while the local government units will get P500 million.

Gonzalez lauded the help being extended by the private sector and non-government organizations in Albay and said it was a great help to hasten rehabilitation efforts.

He said there was a need to accelerate the construction of new houses for the displaced lahar victims to be relocated and it had to be done before the "bad weather" season comes.

"There is now a shortage of relocation sites in Daraga and other areas. And we are careful in choosing the location of these sites to be sure that it would be for the best interest of the people," Gonzalez said, adding: "We should do away with the system of choosing the cheapest land for the people only because we don't have the money. The location of these sites should be a primary consideration since people will be relocated there permanently."

Food-for-work projects are currently being implemented by the provincial government, providing an alternative source of living for the villagers who are mostly farmers.

"There is so much work to be done in the villages. Like for example the restoration of the day care centers, which we are currently doing. We now would release funds directly to the villages and let them do the work, hiring villagers for the reconstruction," Gonzalez said.

He said workers were compensated with 50 kilograms of rice each for their contributions to the rehabilitation efforts.

Seedlings and proper education on farming are also being given to farmers while the government also helps them reconstruct their houses.

"We have come up with a shelter plan that will not only benefit the urban poor in downtown areas. But how about the people in the countryside? Who will take care of them?" Gonzalez said.

bonixx

March 12th, 2007, 06:21 AM

^^ good news for Bicol Region...dapat lang ibigay yang pondong yan...

pexgarcia

March 12th, 2007, 07:05 AM

so sorrry guys i couldnt make it this month to go home. my mother just passed away today. her name is lilia garcia...a great mother! she has been an active member in the albay catholic church since the 50's once the president of st joseph and cwl....until she left for the states in 1979. she missed legazpi alot and once said that she wants to come with me to visit....but she never made it...thanks guys....and Godbless!

[dx]

March 12th, 2007, 07:20 AM

^ sorry to hear that @pexgarcia, :( Please accept my condolences.

Hawayano

March 12th, 2007, 12:34 PM

@ pexgarcia: please try to bear in mind that my prayers are with you and your family. Find solace in knowing that your dear mom is enjoying her eternal reward and probably looking after you in Legazpi. :angel:

Matteo

March 12th, 2007, 06:51 PM

hey pex. sorry to hear about your mom.
im sure shes in a better place now.

bitoy

March 12th, 2007, 07:32 PM

@pexgarcia - please accept our condolences and prayers and may she rest in peace.

[dx]

March 13th, 2007, 02:45 AM

hey folks, after that durian storm, is that wharf/shopping area project still on?
or did they back out completely?
you guys know?

Just talked with my former classmate. The Embarcadero Project (formerly Sunwest Wharf) is ongoing, construction is in progress. :)

Matteo

March 13th, 2007, 02:47 AM

^ buti naman hehe.
sige, may insider info ka pala. update update nalang. salamat dex.

wonder if pexgarcia and chot garcia (ramvingar) are related :dunno:

tigidig14

March 13th, 2007, 02:48 AM

condolences @PEXgarcia

[dx]

March 13th, 2007, 02:51 AM

^ buti naman hehe.
sige, may insider info ka pala. update update nalang. salamat dex.

wonder if pexgarcia and chot garcia (ramvingar) are related :dunno:

^oo nga no hehe

yup, hingi nga ako sa kanya ng resource materials, like brochures, etc...post ko na lang dito.

[dx]

March 13th, 2007, 03:58 AM

Embarcadero (formerly Sunwest Wharf)
Original Post by six

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Stephen Blaxland of BN Group Pty Ltd, an Australia-based architectural, urban design, masterplanning, graphics and interior design firm integrates with Misibis and Inc for the Marina-inspired “Embarcadero”, formerly
dubbed as the Sunwest Wharf. The Embarcadero is regarded as the jumped off point to Bicol’s eight wonders of eco-tourism – the Mayon Volcano, Sula Channel, underground river of Pototan Cave, giant Manta Rays of Ticao Pass, Whalesharks of Donsol, Sorsogon, Vera Falls in Malinao, Albay, Nag-Asu Boiling Lake in Manito, Albay, and Misibis Resorts, Estates & Spa – and is projected to be the premier commercial, IT and recreational seafront development in the Bicol Region.

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Mr. Blaxland’s inception to the conceptual masterplan of the Embarcadero causes huge overturn in the entirety of the project. The BN Group is now
on process of reviewing the drawing list according to t h e i r international
standard of quality of documentation and design in order for the project not to suffer if being expedited by pushing the m i d - 2 0 0 7 g r a n d launching of the project. Henceforth, it is expected that the launch would be moved to a later date but worthy of its well-rounded modifications.

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The initial of the two-phase masterplanning of the BN group includes retail, amenities, public space and road layouts up to and including the Celebration Square. Mr. Blaxland’s partaking in the masterplanning of Embarcadero takes
account of (a) masterplanning, (b) architectural design for phases 1 & 2 concept and schematic design standard, (c) design development, (d) structural design, (e) design approaches to building including landscape designs and (f) signage approach.

Mr. Blaxland visited the Embarcadero (Sunwest Wharf) Site in Legazpi Port Area, Misibis Resorts, Estates and Spa last September 8, 2006 and the remarkable whaleshark-spotting area in Donsol Town in Sorsogon Province. He was accompanied by Sunwest Group Mr. Zaldy Co, President and CEO, Operations Manager Sly Natividad and HSAI Raintree staff during her extensive one-day trip. It can be noted that the BN Group is one of the most
r e p u t a b l e architectural and urban design firm in the world. BN Group were engaged by Suria KLCC in association with Petronas Bhd to p r e p a r e
s c h e m a t i c designs for a new one acre site directly adjacent to the existing Petronas Twin Towers and Suria KLCC R e t a i l Podium. The new 150,000 sq. ft. retail podium is fully integrated with the existing Suria retail at
all levels and a fifty storey, 750, 000sq ft signature office tower, that functioned independently of the retail podium with street level entry.
BN is also no stranger to wharf project as it heads the master planning of
the East D a r l i n g Harbour in S y d n e y , Australia. BN Group’s submission to the international design competition focuses on the desire to create an
active and vibrant ‘people place’, through the creation of an urban square, new parks and an amphitheatre that link directly to the harbour.
“With the fusion of BN Group in the Embarcadero Project, it is doubly expected that the project would foray the true meaning of world-class” development.”

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The design recognizes the original history and geography of the site, by the regeneration of Millers Point as the headland and the reinterpretation of the old wharf buildings into residential and c o m m e r c i a l s p a c e s .
Moreover, the BN Group is also the masterplanner for the Queen Victoria
Lane Cove Market Square also in Sydney.

With the fusion of BN Group in the Embarcadero Project, it is doubly expected that the project would foray the true meaning of “ w o r l d - c l a s s ”
development. The economic booming of the Albay Province and its neighboring cities and provinces is expected to surge in the coming years with establishment and operation of this superlative man-made marvel. Truly, the Embarcadero shall epitomize Bicol at its best, featuring a spectacle of
man-made and natural wonders blended into one.

Bjoern L. Ludovice Jr.

Matteo

March 13th, 2007, 04:04 AM

wonder if theyre relocating victory village

gurugeri

March 13th, 2007, 04:12 AM

Condolences, Pex.

Anyway, I am happy to hear the project is on going. Has construction started, Dex?

bonixx

March 13th, 2007, 07:06 AM

Please accept my Condolences!@Pex

[dx]

March 14th, 2007, 08:11 AM

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/8399/68442482sy6.jpg
St. Stephen Church, Ligao City
Photo by maryan54

pexgarcia

March 16th, 2007, 01:02 AM

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONDOLENCES!!!!...Yeah it's hard but im begining to accept it now!...THanks for your warm support...my friends who I have never met in person!....Thank YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!....GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

I cant wait to see that project in legazpi port comes to fruition!....lovely plan! lovely setup!

Mond87

March 16th, 2007, 01:25 PM

Condolence, Pex... :( I hope you can visit us soon...

Btw, I and my group went to Guinobatan for our feasibility studies. Upon, our arrival, we visited the parish church. My golly, the interiors were kinda astounding for a town church like that. The surroundings are neat and everything else are properly arranged. So far, there's no sign of the last typhoon's distraught too. Too bad, I did not bring my digicam with me. I could've posted a pic or two here... But, there's always a next time though...

Mond87

March 16th, 2007, 01:29 PM

Mond87

March 16th, 2007, 01:34 PM

^^On a second thought, it is also possible that this might bring back business vibrance and economic glory to Legazpi's eastern end... Heheh... I hope that their projection that businesses will surge in the bicol region will come true...

bonixx

March 16th, 2007, 01:39 PM

Yes very hi-class yung ibang Proposed establishment ng Project na to,sana matuloy tofor Legazpi city.

Mond87

March 16th, 2007, 01:57 PM

^^Sana nga matuloy, I think it's time for Legazpi to have a world-class wharf for tourists and travellers... titindi ang tourism nito ah...

bonixx

March 16th, 2007, 02:01 PM

^^Sana nga matuloy, I think it's time for Legazpi to have a world-class wharf for tourists and travellers... titindi ang tourism nito ah...

Yes, Malaki talaga ang Potential ng Legazpi to have a world Class facilities like Embarcadero kasi isa yan sa prime tourist Destination dito sa Pinas...so were hoping na sana magput up sila ng Negosyo jan sa Legazpi.

Mond87

March 16th, 2007, 02:05 PM

bonixx

March 16th, 2007, 02:08 PM

^^ Haaaay... I'm really crossing my fingers now na walang mangyaring masama... Maybe I'm being too pessimistic. I'm just concerned about the future too much...

Utol bonixx, do you change your avatar monthly?

siguro naman May pagaaral sila dyan bago magstart ang construction,and siguro kung hindi talaga pwede eh maghanap sila ng ibang location jan sa Legazpi..

Yes,para naman maiba:lol:

Mond87

March 16th, 2007, 02:13 PM

siguro naman May pagaaral sila dyan bago magstart ang construction,and siguro kung hindi talaga pwede eh maghanap sila ng ibang location jan sa Legazpi..

Yes,para naman maiba:lol:

I agree... pinag-aralan naman talaga siguro nila... Kung sa location lang, I think there's no better alternative... If they move south or north, lalayo sila sa centro so dun na lang talaga... Hopefully the Embarcadero would push through even if most businesses in Legazpi are moving west. The Embarcadero is located on the east. But, anyway, as I've said earlier, they might bring back business vibrance to that area...

bonixx

March 16th, 2007, 02:16 PM

^^ Mas maganda kasi yung hindi naka concentrate ang Bussines sa isang area...kelangan talagang mag expand kasi nadami ang bilang ng tao

Mond87

March 16th, 2007, 02:24 PM

^^ Mas maganda kasi yung hindi naka concentrate ang Bussines sa isang area...kelangan talagang mag expand kasi nadami ang bilang ng tao

Yup, I agree... pero di rin natin masisisi ang mga tao kung lalapit lang sila lagi sa iisang area... heheh... dapat maglagay sila ng entertainment center dyan sa embarcadero. Yan ang kulang dito sa Legazpi...

bonixx

March 16th, 2007, 02:31 PM

Yup, I agree... pero di rin natin masisisi ang mga tao kung lalapit lang sila lagi sa iisang area... heheh... dapat maglagay sila ng entertainment center dyan sa embarcadero. Yan ang kulang dito sa Legazpi...

i like the concept of that Project kasi ilan sa mga proposed resto ay nagsasara ng 12Mn and may 24 hours pa great source of nightlife...kaya tingin ko ito ang magboboost lalo ng turismo.

Mond87

March 16th, 2007, 02:34 PM

i like the concept of that Project kasi ilan sa mga proposed resto ay nagsasara ng 12Mn and may 24 hours pa great source of nightlife...kaya tingin ko ito ang magboboost lalo ng turismo.

Pwede... heheh... Pero I'm really into a small amusement center... yon ang kulang dito sa Legazpi... I think marami sa old albay district na resto na nagsasara nang later than 12 midnight...

bonixx

March 16th, 2007, 02:39 PM

Pwede... heheh... Pero I'm really into a small amusement center... yon ang kulang dito sa Legazpi... I think marami sa old albay district na resto na nagsasara nang later than 12 midnight...

Malay mo pagkatapos ng Embarcadero magtayo ng SM sa tabi aheheh...Alam mo naman ang mga Business tycoon pag natripan magtatayo na lang kung saan:lol:

Mond87

March 16th, 2007, 02:41 PM

Malay mo pagkatapos ng Embarcadero magtayo ng SM sa tabi aheheh...Alam mo naman ang mga Business tycoon pag natripan magtatayo na lang kung saan:lol:

Imposible... walang space eh... pero may plan daw na ang current airport ay gagawing SM... pero malayo pa ata...

bonixx

March 16th, 2007, 02:45 PM

Imposible... walang space eh... pero may plan daw na ang current airport ay gagawing SM... pero malayo pa ata...

Malaki ang Area ng Legazpi city di ba para sakin di na kelangan pa makipagsiksikan ng SM sa CBD kahit medyo malayo yan pupuntahan pa rin yun...well tingnan natin ...

Mond87

March 16th, 2007, 02:46 PM

^^What I mean to say is, matagal pa... sori wrong choice of word... heheh... pero the present site of the airport is close to old albay CBD...

bonixx

March 16th, 2007, 02:48 PM

^^What I mean to say is, matagal pa... sori... heheh... pero the present site of the airport is close to old albay CBD...

sensya na din utol ahhehehe...Maganda ngang site yung Airport kung ganun...Sana di na matagalan dahil sila rin ang nawawalan...

Mond87

March 16th, 2007, 02:52 PM

^^sige, aalis na ako utol. Nice chatting w you... i've been here for 1 1/2 hours na... 30 pesos na ata ang babayaran ko...heheh...

garzland

March 17th, 2007, 03:34 AM

Ganda ng proposed wharf na yan... Sana matuloy para dagdag pasyalan pag punta ko ng Legazpi... Yung old airport pala jan gagawing SM.. Yung bago bang airport sa Daraga itatayo?

[dx]

March 17th, 2007, 05:07 AM

Welcome to USS Comstock

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6266/comstocktz7.jpg

The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade from Okinawa and San Diego-based USS Comstock are in Legazpi City to work with their Philippine counterparts in helping people in evacuation and transition centers.

Monsi

March 17th, 2007, 11:07 AM

A US Navy hover/hoovercraft(?) on the sandbar at the mouth of Yawa River just this afternoon my sandals are still wet and my feet full of sand...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06683.jpg

Pex: my belated condolence...

[dx]

March 17th, 2007, 11:09 AM

^Sir Monsi! Nice shot. Did you see the hovercraft in action?

Monsi

March 17th, 2007, 11:18 AM

Yup... will post a series, it just takes ages to upload largefiles to Photobucket.
Here's the second installment...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06684.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06685.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06686.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06687.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06688.jpg
...sorry for the inconvenience these large files might cause you as they download...

bonixx

March 17th, 2007, 11:19 AM

:cheers: Wow nakikita ko lang yang Amphibious Hoover APC sa Larong Generals...Nice Shot!!!

Monsi

March 17th, 2007, 11:35 AM

Next batch...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06689.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06690.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06691.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06692.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06693.jpg

Monsi

March 17th, 2007, 11:55 AM

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06694.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06695.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06696.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06697.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06698.jpg
^getting inflated...

bitoy

March 17th, 2007, 12:03 PM

^^ nice shots, tagal ko na dito sa US, hindi ko pa nakita yang hoovercraft in action.
I just saw it in history channel. that must be one heck of a noisy beast.

Monsi

March 17th, 2007, 12:13 PM

Monsi

March 17th, 2007, 12:34 PM

...the longest straight stretch of smooth highway in Bicol...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06680.jpg
^from Polangui to Matacon on a Cagsawa Sunday daytrip to the Metro...

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06681.jpg
^lazy shot off my window...

bonixx

March 17th, 2007, 06:08 PM

[dx]

March 18th, 2007, 05:12 AM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/132/423818184_9b93dc22ce_o.jpg
Tabaco City International Port
Photo by Shubert Ciencia

[dx]

March 18th, 2007, 05:14 AM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/170/423818150_9bdb0392a7_o.jpg
Mayon Volcano, viewed from San Miguel Island, Tabaco City

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/150/423818159_48b3b3e446_o.jpg
Misty Mayon

^Photos by Shuert Ciencia

gurugeri

March 19th, 2007, 01:56 AM

Malaki ang Area ng Legazpi city di ba para sakin di na kelangan pa makipagsiksikan ng SM sa CBD kahit medyo malayo yan pupuntahan pa rin yun...well tingnan natin ...

Hello. Legazpi's urban area is actually small. Like what I said in one of the threads, if ever, pa-south na ang expansion ng city. Sometimes, I think that Mayon is a curse, pero it's what makes Legazpi renown. Pero if Mayon had not been there, there would have been other populated areas on where Mayon stands, and Legazpi could have a northward expansion. But I tell myself, "Dream on." Wahaha!

Nevertheless, southern Legazpi, kahit na mabundok, can be developed.

At ang aking dear hometown--Daraga--ay ganun din, dun na sa taas (Tabon-tabon and Peñafrancia area) ang expansion kasi dun kami magpapagawa ng house. Ahaha!

gurugeri

March 19th, 2007, 01:57 AM

Monsi, are you done with your masters?

[dx]

March 19th, 2007, 02:31 AM

Hello. Legazpi's urban area is actually small.
If that's the case, then building taller edifices in the future will be inevitable, to compensate for the lack of space. Geography should not be a hindrance to development, I think it actually presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Legazpeños.

BTW, As of now only 29 of Legazpi's barangays are considered part of the urban area, while 41 are rural.

[dx]

March 19th, 2007, 02:33 AM

Developments in Pacific Mall: Bigger stores for Guess, McDonalds, and Bench. Shakey's to set up shop beside Max's.

I haven't been to the upper levels though.

[dx]

March 19th, 2007, 03:36 AM

http://metrogaisano.com/sidewalk/sidewalk_sale.jpg
^Last Saturday

[dx]

March 19th, 2007, 03:41 AM

Gawad Kalinga in Bicol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6107.jpg
GK Village, Taysan Hills, Legazpi City

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6108.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6109.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6111.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6113.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6114.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6122.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6130.jpg
Mayon Volcano in the distance

[dx]

March 19th, 2007, 04:58 AM

Taken at 7:00 am today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6171.jpg
Plaza Rizal (fountain turned off) and St. Raphael Church

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6170.jpg
A. Bichara Silverscreens

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6169-1.jpg
Aquinas University of Legazpi Professional Schools

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6178.jpg
^LCC Expressmart, Sun Life

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6179.jpg
^ looking towards Plaza Rizal

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6180.jpg
^Peñaranda Street towards Gogon & Bonot

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6181.jpg
^Peñaranda Street towards LCC area

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6182.jpg
^Lucky Educational Supply

More photos coming up

gurugeri

March 19th, 2007, 07:56 AM

building taller edifices in the future will be inevitable, to compensate for the lack of space.

Good idea (building taller edifices). As regards that, is LCC the tallest building in the region?

bonixx

March 19th, 2007, 08:21 PM

:dance2: wow nice Pictures utol Dx! How Are you sir Geri?

[dx]

March 20th, 2007, 04:15 AM

^ thanks, more coming up! musta na 'tol bonixx? hehe

gurugeri

March 20th, 2007, 04:22 AM

:dance2: How Are you, sir Geri?

Medyo busy, graduation season. But still able to take time from the grueling work and visit this page though I would say this is my last post. Babushki.

[dx]

March 20th, 2007, 04:31 AM

More pics taken yesterday, 7am

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6185.jpg
^View of Rizal Street, from the intersection with Peñaranda St. looking towards the Battle of Legazpi Pylon with Pacific Mall in the distance

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6184.jpg
^ LCC Mall

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6186.jpg
^Rizal St. towards La Trinidad Hotel

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6187.jpg
^Art Deco PVLB Building A

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6188.jpg
^Goldstreet Building

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/50b6d9be.jpg
^Art Deco PVLB Building B

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6189.jpg
^Art Deco PVLB Building B

[dx]

March 20th, 2007, 04:33 AM

Hi Sir Gerry :hi: congrats to your students, and to you too.

pexgarcia

March 20th, 2007, 05:21 AM

Hello!!!....Thank you for sharing the grief with me....I'm here in chicago...digdi linubong si mother pa'nu...I'm going to try to go HOME (Legazpi) in mid April...can't wait to meet y'all!!....

Excellent picts Monsi!!!...u did it again!....

bonixx

March 20th, 2007, 03:19 PM

^ thanks, more coming up! musta na 'tol bonixx? hehe

Im ok Utol Dx,sana mkapagpost pa ko this comming April kasi magsisismula na Project ko sa Manila,Mamimiss ko talaga tong SSC pero try ko talaga visit atleast once a week...galing ng mga Pics mo ngaton ko lang nalaman na may Traffic Lights pala jan sa Legazpi ...Galing talaga!:cheers:

bonixx

March 20th, 2007, 03:21 PM

Medyo busy, graduation season. But still able to take time from the grueling work and visit this page though I would say this is my last post. Babushki.

Goodluck Sir and Congratulations sa mga mag graduates this 2007!!!

Matteo

March 20th, 2007, 05:26 PM

ngayon ko lang nalaman na may Traffic Lights pala jan sa Legazpi ...Galing talaga!:cheers:

yea really really old traffic lights.
wonder if they have any plans at all as far as upgradin those traffic lights...
i dont think its needed in a small city like legaspi. i duno, hows rush hour traffic ba dyan?

dex and monsi, salamat sa photos. maghihintay ako sa maraming maraming pang iba ok? :D

Matteo

March 20th, 2007, 05:29 PM

i find this pic of this dude texting or something, funny hehhee

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6186.jpg

[dx]

March 21st, 2007, 05:22 AM

http://kasal.com/images/logos/logoKF2007.jpg

April 27-28, 2007
Pepperland Hotel
Metro Gaisano Legazpi

Deemed to be a unique bridal fair in Legazpi City, this event is the 2nd leg of Kasalang Filipino 2007, which ties ten (10) key cities in the Philippines with one objective of promoting the local wedding and tourism industry. The following are the 10 cities of the road show - Tagaytay, Legazpi, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Tarlac, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, San Pablo, Cebu, and Manila.

[dx]

March 21st, 2007, 05:28 AM

Im ok Utol Dx,sana mkapagpost pa ko this comming April kasi magsisismula na Project ko sa Manila,Mamimiss ko talaga tong SSC pero try ko talaga visit atleast once a week...galing ng mga Pics mo ngaton ko lang nalaman na may Traffic Lights pala jan sa Legazpi ...Galing talaga!:cheers:

Thanks. bakit ano ba project yun? archi ka right? or CE? :dunno:

yea really really old traffic lights.
wonder if they have any plans at all as far as upgradin those traffic lights...
i dont think its needed in a small city like legaspi. i duno, hows rush hour traffic ba dyan?

dex and monsi, salamat sa photos. maghihintay ako sa maraming maraming pang iba ok? :D

nakakatulong din naman yung traffic lights, hehe, pero lumang luma na talaga yung sa rizal st. I'll post more pics over the next few days.

Hello!!!....Thank you for sharing the grief with me....I'm here in chicago...digdi linubong si mother pa'nu...I'm going to try to go HOME (Legazpi) in mid April...can't wait to meet y'all!!....

Hi Pex. I hope you and your family will be OK soon. Hope we can meet you

[dx]

March 21st, 2007, 06:16 AM

Mond87

March 21st, 2007, 10:10 AM

If that's the case, then building taller edifices in the future will be inevitable, to compensate for the lack of space. Geography should not be a hindrance to development, I think it actually presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Legazpeños.

BTW, As of now only 29 of Legazpi's barangays are considered part of the urban area, while 41 are rural.

I have a map of Legazpi city ramified into its 70 existing baranggays. From what I saw, there are 42 or 43 urban baranggays and only 28 or 27 rural baranggays. But then again, its not the number of baranggays we're supposed to talk about. It is the proportion of land area of urban baranggays to rural ones. My golly, I think two times that of the former would fit the latter (in my own estimates).

Mond87

March 21st, 2007, 10:21 AM

Hello. Legazpi's urban area is actually small. Like what I said in one of the threads, if ever, pa-south na ang expansion ng city. Sometimes, I think that Mayon is a curse, pero it's what makes Legazpi renown. Pero if Mayon had not been there, there would have been other populated areas on where Mayon stands, and Legazpi could have a northward expansion. But I tell myself, "Dream on." Wahaha!

Nevertheless, southern Legazpi, kahit na mabundok, can be developed.

At ang aking dear hometown--Daraga--ay ganun din, dun na sa taas (Tabon-tabon and Peñafrancia area) ang expansion kasi dun kami magpapagawa ng house. Ahaha!

If the city moves southwards, it will take decades. I mean, there are only few transpo vehicles going to and fro the city's southern baranggays. Plus, there's only one town left after these baranggays and it is the sleepy 4th-class town of Manito. The hope for these Southern baranggays in the mean time is RESIDENTIAL PROMISE. Commerce may arrive later but these will only benefit evacuees and old residents. As of now, you can't see much development in that area. If the regional department buildings are transferred to these areas, growth may arrive. But, as I said, it will take a lot of time.

I think the center for growth right now is the area within the Tahao road vicinity. There are still a lot of free spaces. The Pacific Mall right now is located on its eastern side. And regional offices may be transferred here. The fact that transportation is not difficult in this area may prove it to be feasible.

[dx]

March 21st, 2007, 10:26 AM

I have a map of Legazpi city ramified into its 70 existing baranggays. From what I saw, there are 42 or 43 urban baranggays and only 28 or 27 rural baranggays.

Ei Mond :hi: Yeah, you're right. I switched the number of urban and rural brgys :lol: :lol: my bad :bash:

Mond87

March 21st, 2007, 10:26 AM

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06699.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06701.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06702.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06703.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06704.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06705.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06706.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06708.jpg

All I can say is WOW. All these pictures remind me of Red Alert and Rise of Nations. Oh, how I miss those times when I still play those games. I love hovercraft! It's one of my favorite sea vehicles when I was still playing pc games!

Mond87

March 21st, 2007, 10:30 AM

LCC, Then and Now :lol:

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2874/8707ph71nb3.jpg
1987

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/8084/1045243nl7.jpg
2007

(baka may mas similar na angle si monsi, parang may pinost na sya dati)

Wow. I was born in 1987. I can't believe that LCC look ugly during those times. So, my mom is a bit right, Legazpi was a sleepy city during those old times. Legazpi now has become a bustling city of Albay.

[dx]

March 21st, 2007, 10:33 AM

Wow. I was born in 1987. I can't believe that LCC look ugly during those times.

Hehe, right..curious talaga ako kung ano itsura ng city back then, wala ako masyado maalala except SAA :lol: (4 years old na yata ako nyan).

Mond87

March 21st, 2007, 10:33 AM

Mond87

March 21st, 2007, 10:37 AM

Hehe, right..curious talaga ako kung ano itsura ng city back then, wala ako masyado maalala except SAA :lol: (4 years old na yata ako nyan).

My mom said na mas maganda na ngaun Legazpi so don't look back. Everything was so sleepy during those times. Wala pa masyadong economic activity...

bonixx

March 21st, 2007, 11:55 AM

yea really really old traffic lights.
wonder if they have any plans at all as far as upgradin those traffic lights...
i dont think its needed in a small city like legaspi. i duno, hows rush hour traffic ba dyan?

dex and monsi, salamat sa photos. maghihintay ako sa maraming maraming pang iba ok? :D

It means Legazpi City is so advance in terms of developments,kasi di pa kelangan ng trffic Light pero meron na...and nung nagdaan ako jan medyo madami din namang volume ng sasakyan kaya parang kelangan na rin...

bonixx

March 21st, 2007, 11:57 AM

Thanks. bakit ano ba project yun? archi ka right? or CE? :dunno:

CE ako tol Dx mini factory nagprocess ng pili,cashew nuts and banana chips....

bonixx

March 21st, 2007, 11:59 AM

Ma-mimis ka namin, tol! Promise... Sana may time ka pa rin mag-txt... I-post mo ung mga pics ng project niyo!!!

To all: Civil Engineer po itong si Kuya Bonixx!

Thank you tolMond...Oo ipopost ko yung pic kahit di masyadong related ahehhe...Yes kaya i like Gods made and man made buildings and structures....

[dx]

March 21st, 2007, 12:00 PM

My mom said na mas maganda na ngaun Legazpi so don't look back. Everything was so sleepy during those times. Wala pa masyadong economic activity...

For me, it's great to look back and see how far we've come when it comes to economic and structural progress.

I remember, rough asphalt road pa lang yata yung part ng Quezon Avenue back in those years. Now, IMO Legazpi has some of the best roads and streets in the region i.e. the smooth, four-lane Rizal St. lined with streetlights from Daraga to Cabangan, Legazpi. I hope i-continue nila yung asphalt overlay until Peñaranda Extension or sa Lakandula and Washington (F. Aquende) Drives. Yung Tahao Rd and Alternate Road, ongoing pa rin ang improvements, right?

[dx]

March 21st, 2007, 12:01 PM

CE ako tol Dx mini factory nagprocess ng pili,cashew nuts and banana chips....
Cool! :okay:
Uy, kasuy! ano brand ng products nyo? Baka meron na sa mga stores dito

bonixx

March 21st, 2007, 12:08 PM

Cool! :okay:
Uy, kasuy! ano brand ng products nyo? Baka meron na sa mga stores dito

Jovy's aheheh...baka nga meron jan sa bicol kasi jan yung warehouse nila.

r o c k y

March 21st, 2007, 12:50 PM

post ko lang ining daraga-legazpi map

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l210/rockyx1225/daraga-legazpimap.jpg

Matteo

March 21st, 2007, 05:31 PM

LCC, Then and Now :lol:

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2874/8707ph71nb3.jpg
1987
(baka may mas similar na angle si monsi, parang may pinost na sya dati)

here's the one one Monsi took:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06297.jpg

and a closer shot of that LCC now

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC06530.jpg

gurugeri

March 22nd, 2007, 02:26 AM

Guys, I don't know how to post the table from the Inquirer website. Basta the first, second, and third figures refer to the number of registered voters, the number of voters who actually voted, and the percentage of voting. The figures are based from the 2004 polls. Pansin ko how big the difference is between Daraga and Tabaco CIty when their populations are almost the same . I viewed Camarines Sur's and Naga has 66,184 registered voters. Would someone explain this?

Bacacay--30,787--26,677--86.65%
Camalig--31,580--27,393--86.74%
Daraga--53,127--45,591--85.82%
Guinobatan--34,901--29,927--85.75%
Jovellar--8,883--7,381--83.09%
Legazpi City--99,608--83,242--83.57%
Libon--33,672--28,174--83.67%
Ligao City--47,895--37,609--78.52%
Malilipot--17,512--15,412--88.01%
Malinao--21,028--17,992--85.56%
Manito--10,085--8,629--85.56%
Oas--31,515--26,207--83.16%
Pio Duran--21,560--17,887--82.96%
Polangui--43,068--36,259--84.19%
Rapu-rapu--16,182--14,091--87.08%
Santo Domingo--16,481--14,693--89.15%
Tabaco City--64,201--50,408--78.52%
Tiwi--23,973--21,056--87.83%

gurugeri

March 22nd, 2007, 03:13 AM

Our provincial hymn..

ALBAY, SAGCOD PA MAN

May lugar digdi sa Kabicolan,
na pano nin mga kaogmahan.
Mga tao pobre o mayaman,
sarabay sa pagpauswag nin banwaan.
An bulcan Mayon samong ladawan,
simbolo nin kagayonan –
Mahal na Dios, dai po pabayaan,
mahal ming Albay sagcod pa man.

Kaming mga Albayano
Sain man magduman –
dai mi nanggad malilingawan,
An samuyang dagang tinubuan -

Provincial Hero. The provincial hero shall be Simeon Ola.
Provincial Dance. The provincial dance shall be Magayon Dance.
Provincial Tree. The provincial tree shall be Pili.
Provincial Plant. The provincial plant shall be Abaca.
Provincial Flower. The provincial flower shall be Kamia/Kanda.
Provincial Bird. The provincial bird shall be Kalaw.
Provincial Fruit. The provincial fruit shall be Jackfruit (Langka).
Provincial Spice. The provincial spice shall be Lada.

Does anyone here know how a kalw looks like? It's our provincial bird! Hehe!

[dx]

March 22nd, 2007, 04:12 AM

^ interesting, sir Gerry.. :okay:

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/4958/buceroshydrocoraxeatingoe5.jpg

The Rufous Hornbill, Buceros hydrocorax also known as Philippine Hornbill and, locally, as Kalaw is endemic to the Philippines where it occurs in primary, mature secondary and disturbed forests on 11 islands, Luzon and Marinduque (race hydrocorax), Samar, Leyte, Bohol, Panaon, Biliran, Calico-an and Buad (race semigaleatus), Dinagat, Siargao, Mindanao (plus Balut, Bucas and Talicud) and Basilan (race mindanensis). It is still patchily common, notably in the Sierra Madre of Luzon, but continues to suffer from substantial hunting pressure and widespread loss of habitat.

Photo and Info from Wikipedia

gurugeri

March 22nd, 2007, 04:17 AM

Wow! Thanks, Dex. Ganyan pala sya kaganda. Natuwa ako na Langka ang ating provincial fruit. It was what I ate yesterday, pero su pignatukan. Sardinas an bangot. Siram sana.

Anyone here who knows how the Magayon Dance is danced? Dex, video na kelangan natin nyan. Haha!

[dx]

March 22nd, 2007, 04:26 AM

^ wow, gulay na langka na sardinas ang bangot? nice! hehe
Ano ang Magayon Dance?? I have no idea.

gurugeri

March 22nd, 2007, 08:30 AM

Okay lang Dex. Hehe. Ang importante igua kitang provincial dance. Makes sense to me.

[dx]

March 22nd, 2007, 08:59 AM

Extracting cash from Mayon’s rocks
By Ephraim Aguilar

Volcanic rocks scattered over barren fields would not mean much to ordinary people in Daraga town in Albay except as reminders of a tragedy for lahar survivors. But for six years now, Vicente Ajero, 46, has been creating images out of the rocks, wielding a hammer and a nail used as chisel. Ajero, who is called “Enteng Bato” in Barangay Busay near the Cagsawa Ruins, said he made his first sculpture after picking up a red rock while walking. He was fascinated by its color.

When he got home, he tried carving an image out of it with a hammer and a nail attached to a rubber pipe. He formed an image of Jesus Christ—his first artwork—in one week. The image was important for him, he said. But, unfortunately, he lost it to a flash flood at the height of Supertyphoon “Reming.” Volcanic rocks and other debris loosened from the slopes of Mount Mayon abound in surrounding lahar-struck villages like Busay, where Ajero’s Mayon Artstone Shop is found.The shop is a 3-meter by 4-meter nipa hut that Ajero himself built. It is near the historical Cagsawa Ruins—all that is left of a church buried in Mayon’s eruption in 1814 that killed 1,200 people and buried hundreds of houses in surrounding areas.

‘Buga’

It is easy to carve Mayon’s rocks, the hardened magma locally called the “buga,” because they are soft and brittle, Ajero said. He uses the same kind of stone to polish the surface of his sculptures. Ajero lives alone in a room in a dwelling damaged by lahar at Busay. He lost his house in the neighboring town of Camalig to floods. In his solitude, he draws out his ideas and emotions for his sculptures or the songs he writes, he said. The types and sizes of artwork vary in his shop. He carves human images, Mayon, the Cagsawa belfry, candle holders, chairs, tables and many other items.

One of the designs closest to his heart is the “mother and child image” that reminds him of childhood days. His mother is now almost blind and lives with one of his siblings. No two designs can be exactly the same, Ajero said.

“My design would depend upon the rock. I don’t usually think much of what design I am going to carve. I don’t sketch it first on paper. I just do it and would end up with all these designs,” he said in Filipino. Among his collections are a mother breastfeeding a child; Daragang Magayon, the folkloric woman whose grave became Mayon; a woman under bed covers, and an almost abstract image of a man and a woman making love.

The price of each sculpture depends on how big or complicated the design is. Prices range from P300 to P10,000. Ajero finishes his sculptures in one day (for the simple designs) to at most one month (for the complicated ones.) The Cagsawa belfry costs P300; mortar and pestle, P350; candle holder that looks like a dumbbell, P150-P200; and mother and child varieties, P2,500-P10,000. All of Ajero’s sculptures are unpainted so that, he said, it would look authentic and natural. But some volcanic rocks come in colors other than the usual gray.

Lean sales

Ajero had thought that he could earn a living out of his stone art. He never really earned from his paintings and his folk songs. He survives mainly by doing contractual jobs. He now works for a project of the municipal government to clean and landscape the Ligñon Hill, where the unfinished Mayon View Deck lies. Not many people seem to be interested in his sculptures, he said. During lean months, he would sell only two items. “Almost none of the foreign tourists and travelers buy my work because they are hard to carry since they are made of pure volcanic rock. But I just love doing this,” Ajero said.

Hope

Ajero said he still sees hope in his craft and believes that it will take him out of poverty one day. “When someone buys my sculptures, I use the money to buy food and other needs. When there’s none, I rely on my income from my contractual jobs,” he said. If someone who trusts in his skills would be willing to invest in him, he’d take it. “In putting up this small shop, I did not have any capital but only my mind, my talent, and the rocks I can freely pick anywhere,” he said.

A Filipino expression puts it, “Pera na naging bato pa (the money turned into rock).” But Ajero said he wanted to be known as a man who could make a living out of rocks and reverse the adage to “Bato na naging pera pa (the rock turned into money).”

Source (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view_article.php?article_id=56238)

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March 22nd, 2007, 09:06 AM

post ko lang ining daraga-legazpi map

^Igwa ka mas dakula or mas detailed na map? Gusto ko lang mailing kung sain ang location kang proposed international airport.

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March 22nd, 2007, 09:13 AM

Stilianopolus Then and Now, one more time :lol:

Kaito:

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Ngunyan:

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March 22nd, 2007, 09:26 AM

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^LCC Mall

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LCC Annex, Appliance & Furniture Center

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^Legazpi Tourist Inn Bldg

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^Development Bank of the Philippines

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^Rizal Street

Tsk, eyesore talaga ang mga electric cables :(

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March 22nd, 2007, 10:18 AM

LCC, Then and Now :lol:

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1987

(baka may mas similar na angle si monsi, parang may pinost na sya dati)

Found it on thread 5..:D

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Now

r o c k y

March 22nd, 2007, 12:30 PM

^Igwa ka mas dakula or mas detailed na map? Gusto ko lang mailing kung sain ang location kang proposed international airport.

dai ako noy ki detailed map, pero kung ang babasehan ta ining article....siguro ang runway ay arog siguro kaini....inda sana kung tama...:)

New International Airport to Begin Construction in Philippines

DARAGA, ALBAY-THE CONstruction of the first international airport in Southern Luzon has been set for the last quarter of the year following the approval of the 2006 General Appropriations Act.

The 2006 GAA or national budget includes the P2-billion allotment for the airport in Daraga.

Site development could be started before the year ends, according to Daraga Mayor Gerry Jaucian.

Called the Southern Luzon International Airport, the project will cover some 24 hectares in barangays Alobo, Kinawitan, Mabini, Burgos and Inarado in this town.

Areas for the runway, airport terminal and control tower are currently being identified in these villages.

The Special Technical Working Group headed by Air Transportation Office chief Frisco Sto. Domingo is handling the technical aspects of the proposed project, Jaucian said.

He disclosed that aside from the P150-million initial funding from Albay 3rd district Rep. Joey Salceda, House appropriations committee chair, Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte, concurrent Regional Development Council (RDC) chair, has pledged P100 million as equity for the project.

The mayor expressed optimism that the international airport, which was expected to spur economic development in this part of the country, would be realized because of the support from the local chief executives in Bicol.

Earlier, members of the RDC-composed mostly of mayors and governors from all over the region-promised to extend whatever resources they could share to the project.

Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal, for his part, said the city government accepted Daraga as the site of the international airport.

Rosal said the port would not only benefit the host town and Albay, but also the entire region and Southern Luzon area in terms of business and tourism, once it is fully operational.

The project is expected to be completed by 2009. Edgar Alejo, PDI Southern Luzon Bureau

<<Philippine Daily Inquirer -- 03/27/06>>

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