Legazpi, Ligao and Tabaco Cities, and Albay Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 19

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April 26th, 2007, 04:06 AM

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Welcome to the 10th thread!

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. It is likewise, the Administrative Center for Bicol Region. It has a total land area of 20,420.40 hectares or 204.204 square kilometers, representing about 8 percent of the total land area of the Province of Albay. It is composed 70 barangays, 41 of which are urban and 29 rural. Legazpi also serves as the gateway to Bicol through its trunkline airport. the proposed new Bicol International Airport in nearby Daraga town bolsters this important role

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).

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The Province of Albay

Population. Based on the May 2000 census, Albay has a total population of 1,090,907, which makes it the 22nd most populous province in the country. There are 208,640 households in the province with an average size of 5.22 persons, significantly higher than the national average of 4.99.

Languages. Bikol is the primary language spoken in Albay, being a part of the Bicol Region. There are other dialects spoken in the province, however, such as Bicolano Viejo, Daragueño, Legazpeño or Albayanon, Oasnon and others. The dialects spoken in the coastal areas of the province are similar to that spoken in Camarines Sur while those further inland are similar to each other but differs significantly from the coastal dialect. Majority of the inhabitants also understand Tagalog and English.

Economy

Traditional industries. Agriculture is the main industry in Albay, which produces such crops as coconut, rice, sugar, and abacá. Handicrafts is the major source of rural income. It continuous to provide fairly large share in the small-scale industries of the province. Forestry and papermaking are another source of livelihood. The manufacture of abacá products such as Manila hemp, hats, bags, mats, and slippers is one of the main sources of income in the rural areas. Fishing is also done along both shores of the province. Tourism, primarily because of Mayon Volcano, also draws income for Albay.

Heavy manufacturing industries. Of the total 6,369 manufacturing establishments of varied sizes in the Bicol Region, 48.6% are located in Albay. Bicol's largest industrial sites are in Albay: Tiwi and Manito boast geothermal energy plants, Camalig has the Goodfound Cement Factory, Daraga has its Isarog Pulp and Paper Company, Legazpi City has Bicol Hair, and Legaspi Oil Company and two other large coconut oil milling plants, making Albay top foreign currency earner this part of Luzon.

Transportation. Albay is also the region's principal transshipment point with its ports: Tabaco International, Legazpi National, Pio Duran Provincial, and the Pantao Regional Port (under construction in 2003). Legazpi City also has its own domestic airport which hopes to serve international flights in the near future. Legazpi Airport serves as Bicol's gateway to Manila and the Visayas.

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Sources: CDSEA, RDC5

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April 26th, 2007, 04:09 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.”

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Source: CDSEA (http://www.cdsea.org/db/cds_cityprofile3.asp?tab=profile&ID=168)
Photo Credit: Monsi, Hawayano, NOAA

Mond87

April 26th, 2007, 04:11 AM

^ where'd you get the information about Daraga's revenue?
Thanks for the info, Mond

Commission on Audit...

Mond87

April 26th, 2007, 04:14 AM

Wow... in a period of 8 months, natapos agad ang apat na thread ng Legazpi... woohoop!

Mond87

April 26th, 2007, 04:25 AM

Hey, I found this one:

Top Ten Small Cities in the Philippines:

1. Koronadal - 6.17
2. San Fernando, La Union - 6.09
3. Tagaytay - 6.05
4. LEGAZPI -5.93
5. Sta. Rosa - 5.82
6. Dagupan - 5.80
7. Tacloban - 5.73
8. Surigao - 5.70
8. Ormoc - 5.70
10. San Carlos - 5.67

However, this was way back in 2003. Yung latest release ng AIM, wala ng mga rankings...

Source:

http://202.175.212.42/transition/Download/ExecutiveSummaryPCCRP2003.pdf

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April 26th, 2007, 04:30 AM

Legazpi City Economy

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The commercial activities of the City of Legazpi are characterized by the presence of establishments engaged in various major economic activities. These include establishments in the primary industries such as agriculture, forestry and fishing, mining and quarrying; secondary activities in manufacturing; and in the tertiary industries such as banking and finance, real estate and related services

Presently the largest mall in Bicol, Pacific Mall Legazpi also serves as the centerpiece of Landco Business Park Legazpi. Recently, Pacific Mall has expanded its floor area to accommodate more tenants. Headquartered in nearby Tabaco City, and with its LCC Central Mall in Naga City, Liberty Commercial Center (LCC) Legazpi remains as Legazpi's original mall. Modernistic Bichara Silverscreen and Entertainment Center is a multi-story haven of shops, bistros, and cinemas.

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The city hall and several provincial offices are located in what promises to be another progressive new downtown area known as Albay District (also Old Albay or simply Albay as this place was originally the capital town of Albay Province before it was merged with Legazpi) which has bistros that remain open till late at night although 24/7 shops are still scarce in the city. Legaspi has its share of popular fastfood restaurants such as three Jollibee stores: two in the Port District (LCC Metro and Pacific Mall), and one drive-thru in Albay District; a McDonald's store, two Chowking restaurants, and a Greenwich outlet.

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Legazpi City is connected nationwide and the rest of the world through up-to-date communication facilities. It has two cable TV operators, DCTV (Digital Cable Television) and ESTV, and cellular and landline phone operators, Digitel/Sun Cellular, Globe Telecom, Smart/PLDT (Philippine Long Distance Telecommunication); and local MATELCO (Mayon Telephone Company), offering mobilephone, fax, data, and DSL Internet services.

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A number of AM, FM, and TV stations including Manila Broadcasting Company's 99.5 LOVE RADIO, GMA (TV 12 and Campus Radio), ABC through its affiliate station TV 6 (ABC/PBN), and ABS-CBN TV 4 and M.O.R. FM broadcast local, national, and international news and shows. GMA TV 12 (10 kW), ABS-CBN TV 4 (10 kW), and MOR FM (5 kW) set up their transmission towers on top of Mt. Bariw, virtually expanding their broadcast reach not only provincewide, but into Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Masbate, and as far as Northern Samar.

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Legazpi City has two air-conditioned arenas, including Albay Astrodome. These arenas served as venues of PBA games in the past.

US Auto Parts, one of the largest online retailers of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories in the U.S., has established its development arm, MBS Tek Corporation, in the city. MBS Tek provides back office support including software development, content development, Internet marketing, research and and customer care services. New York-based Innodata tapped the city's young population and put up a data conversion center that operates three shifts.

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The city also boasts of a modern eye center, Legaspi Eye Center (LEC) which serves as regional referral center for ophthalmologic care in the Bicol region. The center has board certified ophthalmologists with subspecialty training in various fields. LEC is reportedly comparable to major eye centers in Metro Manila in terms of services, expertise, and equipment. Meanwhile, the Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital in nearby Daraga is reportedly now capable of conducting open-heart surgery.

As a financial center, Legazpi City has more or less 40 bank branches that offer traditional bank products and services such as deposits, loans, and automated tellering machines (ATM).

Legaspi has hosted important events in the past such as Miss Asia-Pacific pageant in 2001. In 2002, it hosted an international convention of the Free Masons. In 2003, about 4,000 members of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) conducted their 57th annual national convention in the city.

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April 26th, 2007, 04:57 AM

Legazpi City Tourism

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Legazpi City Panorama | Photo by Arnold Faller

Legazpi is the Gateway to a thousand and one delights - as the first line of the old tourism jingle of Legazpi in the '90s goes. The thousand delights being the various tourist destinations in the entire Bicol archipelago and that one delight being Mayon Volcano - still both a bane and a boon for Albay and Legazpi City.

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Map of Tourist Spots within the Legazpi Urban area
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April 26th, 2007, 05:02 AM

Legazpi City Festivals and Nightlife

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A week-long festivity recounting the brave exploits of the heroes of Ibalong or prehistoric Bicol. The festival is highlighted by a street parade recreating the classic battles between heroes and beasts of Ibalong.

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Month of May, Albay

It relives the origin of Mayon Volcano. The festival features sports and cultural events and trade fairs. The focus of the event is the stage reenactment of the tragic love story of the legend of Daragang Magayon and Panganoron whose fatal deaths gave birth to the volcano. Legend has it that Magayon’s grave became Mayon while the clouds kissing her is Panganoron.

Pastores Bicol

The Pastores Bicol folk festival in Legazpi City offers carol-singing with a difference. Dressed as the shepherds who came to rejoice at the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, young people (or pastores) dance through the city singing songs and dancing Christmas folk dances, accompanied by traditional musikeros.

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April 26th, 2007, 05:18 AM

Legazpi CIty Parks and Monuments

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Peñaranda Park, Old Albay District
Crafted as a modern venue for outdoor fun and relaxation, this park is named after Don Jose Ma. Peñaranda, Albay’s first Governor

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Albay Park and Wildlife
A picnic grove and a park rolled into one, this place is the best way to commune with nature right in the heart of Legazpi City. Have a satisfying get together with your family and friends while roaming the park which houses 347 animals belonging to 75 species.

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Plaza Rizal | Photo by Yves

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A landscaped park with lights, fountains and promenade area honoring the national hero. Located right across the St. Raphael Church in downtown

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Under Construction: Embarcadero

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Bust of Jose Ma. Peñaranda, First Governor of Albay

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Legazpi City/Albay Gulf Landing | Built in 1995 in connection with the 5oth Anniversary of the Landing of the Allied American Forces in Legazpi City, which led to the City’s liberation from the Japanese occupation force

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Headless Monument | Dedicated to Filipinos martyred during the Japanese occupation.

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Liberty Bell | A gift of United States of America to Albayanos after World War II

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Simeon Ola Monument | Tribute to the last Filipino General who surrender to the American Forces

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Ignacio Paua Monument | Chinese mestizo general in the Philippine Revolution and leader of the expeditionary force to the Bicol Region

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Battle of Legazpi Trylon | Situated in downtown Legazpi, it is a memorial to the valiant defense of Albayanos against American invaders in 1900

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Mythical Heroes of Ibalong | Relief sculptures of legendary heroes Baltog, Handyong and Bantong

Photo Credits: Yves Eli Yu, Albay Tourism Website

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April 26th, 2007, 05:45 AM

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Legazpi City Hall at Night

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Legazpi City Hall | Photo by Monsi

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Albay Provincial Capitol | Photo by me

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April 26th, 2007, 05:51 AM

Destination: Legazpi City

Getting There:

Land: 10-12 hour bus ride from Manila
Air: 1 hour flight from Manila

Legazpi City is easily accessible by all modes of transportation: by land, by sea and by air. Legazpi Airport, with a runway of 2,280 meters, is the region's gateway and trunk line airport. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Airlines (CEB) flies daily to and from Manila. CEB utilizes its brand new Airbus 319, while PAL uses its Boeing 737. Air Philippines has three-flights in a week (Tue, Thu, and Sat), and soon will have daily flights from Manila to Legazpi and vice versa, starting on October 16, 2006. Legazpi City is also the southern terminus of the PNR South Rail, which is set to be redeveloped. It has a national seaport handling domestic and international cargo.

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Legazpi Domestic Airport | Photo by aldask (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aldask/)

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Legazpi PNR Terminal | Photo by Yves

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April 26th, 2007, 05:58 AM

Education and Manpower Development

There are 80 schools providing the 3 levels of education needs of the city’s constituents and the neighboring towns in particular and the region in general. Of this number, 45 are public and 35 are privately owned. By location, 67% are urban-based while 33% are rural.

Primary
In SY 2005-2006, 23,357 public elementary pupils were spread out in 42 elementary public schools of the city; while 3,177pupils were accommodated in 14 private elementary schools.

Secondary
There are nineteen (19) secondary schools in the city, of which, four (4) are public and fourteen (14) are privately owned. All the private secondary schools are located in the urban area, while of the four (4) public secondary schools, two (2) are rural-based – one(1) located in the southern portion and the other one 1) located in the northern portion of the city - the other two (2) public schools are located in the city proper.

Tertiary
As of SY 2005-2006, Legazpi City has thirteen (13) schools of higher education. All of these are located in the urban area, with Bicol University the only public higher institution.

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St. Agnes' Academy

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Bicol University | Photo by Monsi

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April 26th, 2007, 06:04 AM

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Map of Legazpi Urban Area
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Sind24

April 26th, 2007, 07:31 AM

^^
Wow!!! thread 10 na ang legazpi :cheers:
nice job

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April 26th, 2007, 09:38 AM

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Forest Lake

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Overlooking Legazpi I

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Overlooking Legazpi II

Photos by Ariel Dennis Chua (http://plfoto.info/photodb/folder?folder_id=665171)

Matteo

April 26th, 2007, 10:32 AM

nice photos dex.
hey any of you guys have interior shots of bichara center?
what else is new over there

gurugeri

April 26th, 2007, 01:24 PM

Waaaaaaaa!

Thread 10 na! Wahahaha! Parang kahapon lang ako nag-log in sa Thread 9 tapos thread 10 na? Good job, Dex! Super-effort! Aawardan kita. Best in Effort! :applause:

olineil

April 26th, 2007, 06:32 PM

NICEEEEE!!!!!! Thread 10!!!!! Galing!!!! COngrats Legazpeeps! And DEX Nice Intro... very impressive....The photos alone can SELL on its own!!!! Seems like those Pics are Talking to me!

pexgarcia

April 26th, 2007, 06:34 PM

Congratulations! Thread 10 Nah! and an excellent presentation DEX!!! Lets keep them tourist coming!!! Welcome to Legazpi everyone! my one and only home!!! Kumusta na kamo jan dex monsi yves mond sir gerry! See you soon!

Matteo

April 26th, 2007, 08:34 PM

:D o shoot

Lili

April 26th, 2007, 08:59 PM

^^ Matty, hinahanap ka na sa Samahan. May coronation ka pa.

Lili

April 26th, 2007, 09:08 PM

Wow, the thread starter looks awesome! :applause:

bonixx

April 26th, 2007, 10:06 PM

Congratulations Legazpi City T-10 na ahehehe theres something special kapag ika 10 di ba?ano kaya yun ahehehe...Galing ng pasimula ng thread

Matteo

April 26th, 2007, 10:24 PM

^^ Matty, hinahanap ka na sa Samahan. May coronation ka pa.

o yea? hehe
i cant until May 6th.
Tigs knows why :D

Lili

April 26th, 2007, 10:28 PM

^ meron kang super surprise sa May 6 ha. ;)

Matteo

April 26th, 2007, 11:55 PM

^ not really. heehee.
hows ny?

_______
dex, you got any interior shots of bichara center?

Lili

April 27th, 2007, 12:04 AM

NY is getting prettier by the day. We got nice Spring weather now. :)

Hey I really like the cool stuff in that www.c28.com site you got there in your signature line.

Matteo

April 27th, 2007, 01:17 AM

^ thanks lili.

i was snoopin around and found out it was dex's bday yesterday.
Happy Birthday Yesterday Dex!

Matteo

April 27th, 2007, 01:49 AM

Venezia Hotel in Legazpi

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from this travel blog http://listahan-ko.blogspot.com/2006_05_09_archive.html

Matteo

April 27th, 2007, 01:51 AM

Balay Cena Una Restaurant, Daraga, Albay

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from this travel blog http://listahan-ko.blogspot.com/2006_05_09_archive.html

Matteo

April 27th, 2007, 02:30 AM

Sorry guys, bunch of pictures in this post :D
(also means don't quote this post so much with all the photos so it doesn't keep on extending down the page) :lol: :nocrook:

So this dude Kevin Yu goes to Legazpi and took photos.
I love his little captions, I had fun going through his shots.
http://www.kevinyu.com/photos/main.php?g2_itemId=14696

Here's some:

Tago-Tago restaurant.
He said the little dining huts smelled like crap! :lol:
Why is the water all green like that?

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I guess this one's a pretty common shot of this part of the downtown area with LCC mall, wires and all.

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Quick 'N' Hearty, local fastfood chain.
That mascot was buggin me.
I thought if it was pushed forward more, then Hearty would've fell flat on his face. :D

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Jollibee.
You guys have seen this before.

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Pepperland Hotel.
I thought it looked deserted and gloomy and lonely :(

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DJC Halo-Halo.
Apparently it's well-known in town.

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La Trinidad Hotel
Wow this place looks rundown now, huh?

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An empty lot, dirt and garbage everywhere. tsk tsk.

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This one's by Rizal park, by a church

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Road leading to the airport.
I don't remember this welcome sign…

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Pinangat. Yum
Boy, I miss this dish

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A beach resort in Bacacay.
I think I've been here before...
I'm thinking this was taken during high tide, cause if my memory serves me right, the steps leads down to the beach.

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A scale model of what they're planning for Misibis.
why is there a fountain in the middle of the road...

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Shot of Pacific mall.
I'm diggin the moon.

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Chowking.
I swear that closed shop in the middle used to be Cherryland Bakeshop.

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Ang Sian Trading.
I forgot where this is...

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Well, there you have it, folks.
Legazpi city. Both the good and bad of, I guess.
But I still loves it heeehee
Check out his site http://www.kevinyu.com/photos/main.php?g2_itemId=14696

Lili

April 27th, 2007, 02:38 AM

^ Oh my, laing. I miss it so much. I'd like to dine in that Balay Cena.

[dx]

April 27th, 2007, 02:41 AM

^ thanks lili.

i was snoopin around and found out it was dex's bday yesterday.
Happy Birthday Yesterday Dex!

Thank you! :D

Waaaaaaaa!

Thread 10 na! Wahahaha! Parang kahapon lang ako nag-log in sa Thread 9 tapos thread 10 na? Good job, Dex! Super-effort! Aawardan kita. Best in Effort! :applause:

haha may trophy ba yan :jk:

NICEEEEE!!!!!! Thread 10!!!!! Galing!!!! COngrats Legazpeeps! And DEX Nice Intro... very impressive....The photos alone can SELL on its own!!!! Seems like those Pics are Talking to me!

Yeah, they're saying "come home and visit your hometown again!!" :lol:

[dx]

April 27th, 2007, 02:43 AM

Hi Lili! glad to see you here. :D
ei matt, what's on May 6th?
nice photos, btw!!

[dx]

April 27th, 2007, 02:48 AM

This place is now cleaned up and used as the parking area for LCC customers. I took this photo from there hehe

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6191.jpg

An empty lot, dirt and garbage everywhere. tsk tsk.

I swear that closed shop in the middle used to be Cherryland Bakeshop.

Ang Sian Trading.
I forgot where this is...

Yeah, it used to be Cherryland I think. They have another store in the same block, right beside Lucky
Ang Sian, that's where sari-sari stores get their supplies hehe..That's right behind Lucky Educational Supply across the street (i forgot the name, maybe Magallanes)

gurugeri

April 27th, 2007, 08:22 AM

Thank you! :D

haha may trophy ba yan :jk:

Meron. Hingi tayo sa kandidato. Hehe!

[dx]

April 27th, 2007, 11:45 AM

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/9049/img0255dj7.jpg
La Mia Tazza
from the blog Matt found: http://listahan-ko.blogspot.com/2006_05_09_archive.html

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/4278/img015uk6.jpg
Blueberry Cheesecake, I presume

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/3725/img012cy1.jpg
Lights

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/2312/img016lc7.jpg
Lasagna & Coffee?

From my co-worker's photoblog: http://photobloggergirl.blogspot.com/

bonixx

April 27th, 2007, 11:50 AM

^^wow spicy Laing sarapnyan lalo na sa tagulan

Mond87

April 27th, 2007, 01:00 PM

Dex, matibayon ka daw sabi kang friend ko! Na-encourage mo daw siya na mag-gibo man ki Bulan, Sorsogon thread... Weheheheh!

Good job, kuya Dex!

Matteo

April 27th, 2007, 07:25 PM

heehee :D

After seeing Mayon Volcano, what does Albay have to offer tourists? There is now a zoo in Legaspi, but if you are from USA, Europe, Australia, Japan, Taiwan or Korea, you will not go to the Legaspi Zoo to watch an Asian tiger or pairs of ostriches. And who was that screwy genius who located native wild boars uphill such that when you enter the zoo, the pigsty stench from that area will make you regret ever coming at all?

-Stephen S. Sergio on Albay tourism

Editor’s note: The author was the youngest editor of Bicol Mail, at age 18. He also edited his high school and college publications. During his stint, from 1957 to 1962, Bicol Mail won the first NPC-Esso award for “The Best Edited Provincial Newspaper,” besting 78 other provincial publications nationwide. Judges were Jose Luna Castro, Manila Times editor; Blas F. Ople, and Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil, then columnists of the Manila Chronicle.

full article in www.bicolmail.com

pexgarcia

April 27th, 2007, 09:08 PM

As far as i can remember, the crispy pata in tago-tago is excellent!

j.r.

April 28th, 2007, 12:56 AM

i sort of miss my alma mater, bicol university.

[dx]

April 28th, 2007, 02:25 AM

Welcome J.R. :D

[dx]

April 28th, 2007, 02:32 AM

Editor’s note: The author was the youngest editor of Bicol Mail, at age 18. He also edited his high school and college publications. During his stint, from 1957 to 1962, Bicol Mail won the first NPC-Esso award for “The Best Edited Provincial Newspaper,” besting 78 other provincial publications nationwide. Judges were Jose Luna Castro, Manila Times editor; Blas F. Ople, and Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil, then columnists of the Manila Chronicle.

full article in www.bicolmail.com

Yeah right, was there ever positive news about all the other Bicol provinces in that publication? :lol:

gurugeri

April 28th, 2007, 01:18 PM

Yeah right, was there ever positive news about all the other Bicol provinces in that publication? :lol:

Tumpak! Clap clap clap! Anyway, I buy the news paper whenever I discuss "bias" with my journalism class. My students from Naga agree with me.

Mond87

April 29th, 2007, 10:26 AM

^^really? Heck, young folks in Naga and Legazpi go well together than big ones!!! Hmmm... that publication has nothing more to offer than pride and hypocrisy... How are you supposed to critique a neighbor if you can't critique yourself first... They're instilling wrong virtues in their readers. Constructive criticism is good but hey, that's no constructive criticism at all...

Mond87

April 29th, 2007, 11:27 AM

Btw, I found a website... It's very close to home:

www.mayonvolcano.net... Has anyone been there?

[dx]

April 30th, 2007, 09:15 AM

This is the newest one-stop shop serving the areas near Lakandula Drive and Kalayaan Park (Gogon, Barriada, Our Lady's Village, etc.) It offers various establishments such as restaurants, bars, boutiques, internet cafes, salons, a hometel and many more yet to open (Still under construction).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7525.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7521.jpg

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j.r.

April 30th, 2007, 04:31 PM

Welcome J.R. :D

Thx, dxpsycho!! :)

Nice pix BTW. Will check that place out when I go home for a holiday in the far future. (Just happy to note some positive economic activity in our own province.) Is that along the Rawis-Daraga jeepney line?

bonixx

April 30th, 2007, 05:00 PM

^^wow summern na summer ang color ng Barriada Commercial Center...its Quiet big and spacious...interesting on the last pic i think thats the event center.

olineil

April 30th, 2007, 06:12 PM

The City is becoming more colorful by the Day! I love the color scheme, very fresh and bold!

[dx]

April 30th, 2007, 08:30 PM

Thx, dxpsycho!! :)

Nice pix BTW. Will check that place out when I go home for a holiday in the far future. (Just happy to note some positive economic activity in our own province.) Is that along the Rawis-Daraga jeepney line?

Yeah it is. If you remember the Rawis-Legazpi-Daraga A and B routes, they both pass by this place. Its adjacent to the Kalayaan Park (Imelda Park) where you can find that huge stone (?) sculpture of lovers intertwined in a tight embrace. hehe

[dx]

April 30th, 2007, 08:36 PM

The City is becoming more colorful by the Day! I love the color scheme, very fresh and bold!

That's the trend here, even residential buildings, both old and new, are sporting bright colors instead of the more usual dirty white's and light yellow's of the past. hehe Maybe inspired by Pacific Mall's 'orange-ness' :lol:

[dx]

April 30th, 2007, 09:00 PM

dex, you got any interior shots of bichara center?

Ei matt, since you've been asking for interior shots of ABSEC since thread 1. this post is for you hehe

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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7575.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7576.jpg
That's Little China at the ground floor. Buti na lang the guard didn't look up, or else baka nasita na naman. hehe

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7578.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7574.jpg
Silverscreens 1

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7580.jpg
Silverscreens 2

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7581.jpg
Silverscreens 3

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SS 3 - Usually big Hollywood movies, and the occasional Pinoy blockbuster, are played on SS1. But after a few weeks they offer the same movie on SS3 this time with a double. So, if you want a bargain, and you don't mind watching a movie later than everybody else, just wait for it on SS3 :lol: I think for this week, Ai Ai's movie is on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7585.jpg
Restos at the 4th floor

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7593.jpg
I don't have this, I don't need one :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7586.jpg
Bar 101

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7588.jpg
View of Plaza Rizal and St Raphael Church from the 4th floor

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7587.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7591.jpg

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Old movie posters as part of the decor

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7592.jpg
It's pink. It's tacky :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7594.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7595.jpg
Libro Bookstore

I couldn't take pics of the other stores 'cause there were a handful of people walking around, including one sekyu hehe. Sorry for the flood of photos everyone, hehe. Just don't quote 'em anymore when you reply so that they won't get reposted.

Matteo

April 30th, 2007, 10:24 PM

Ei matt, since you've been asking for interior shots of ABSEC since thread 1. this post is for you hehe

:D dex you remembered heeheee. tagal ko naring nirequest yan pala ha. thread 1 hehe

so Bichara center is essentially just a movie theater with little shops here and there?
marami din bang naonood dito, or sa pacific mall nagpupunta?
im diggin the blown up movie posters :D

Yeah it is. If you remember the Rawis-Legazpi-Daraga A and B routes, they both pass by this place. Its adjacent to the Kalayaan Park (Imelda Park) where you can find that huge stone (?) sculpture of lovers intertwined in a tight embrace. hehe

wasnt there supposed to be a museum of some sort from Spain to be built near here? whatever happened to that?

Albert Einstein, NY

May 1st, 2007, 06:25 AM

Albert Einstein, NY

May 1st, 2007, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by Matteo
heehee

After seeing Mayon Volcano, what does Albay have to offer tourists? There is now a zoo in Legaspi, but if you are from USA, Europe, Australia, Japan, Taiwan or Korea, you will not go to the Legaspi Zoo to watch an Asian tiger or pairs of ostriches. And who was that screwy genius who located native wild boars uphill such that when you enter the zoo, the pigsty stench from that area will make you regret ever coming at all?

-Stephen S. Sergio on Albay tourism

Editor’s note: The author was the youngest editor of Bicol Mail, at age 18. He also edited his high school and college publications. During his stint, from 1957 to 1962, Bicol Mail won the first NPC-Esso award for “The Best Edited Provincial Newspaper,” besting 78 other provincial publications nationwide. Judges were Jose Luna Castro, Manila Times editor; Blas F. Ople, and Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil, then columnists of the Manila Chronicle.

There were several rejoinders to this piece by Matteo. So let me add mine.
I think there should always be objectivity and maturity in our views. Are we implying we are better to judge this writer than literary luminaries like Jose Luna Castro, Manila Times editor; Blas F. Ople, and Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil, whose contribution to Philippine journalism, I am sure, any Journalism professor worth his weight should know. Truth hurts, but it is still the truth. The moment we accept the truth no matter how it hurts, and start rebuilding, then we are on the way to something better. (Try reading an article like that from a foreign author, so you get doubly stung here. It happens everyday abroad, but FilAms raise their voice only when it's a baseless lie.)

[dx]

May 1st, 2007, 07:04 AM

I accompanied my Mom yesterday to the Legaspi Eye Center. Got bored, so I took some pics. Pardon the quality, I took 'em using a phone cam.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_6204.jpg
Exterior (posted on thread 9)

Interiors
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Matteo

May 1st, 2007, 08:13 AM

There were several rejoinders to this piece by Matteo. So let me add mine.
I think there should always be objectivity and maturity in our views. Are we implying we are better to judge this writer than literary luminaries like Jose Luna Castro, Manila Times editor; Blas F. Ople, and Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil, whose contribution to Philippine journalism, I am sure, any Journalism professor worth his weight should know. Truth hurts, but it is still the truth. The moment we accept the truth no matter how it hurts, and start rebuilding, then we are on the way to something better. (Try reading an article like that from a foreign author, so you get doubly stung here. It happens everyday abroad, but FilAms raise their voice only when it's a baseless lie.)

no one's judging anyone.
i simply posted an excerpt of an article for everyone to see and read.
nothing more, nothing less.

im pretty sure everyone in this thread knows the actual state the land is in, without sugarcoating a lot of facts to present to the worldwide web.
both the good and bad points, the beauty and ugliness of the city and the province is presented here, not just 'some' good ones so the rest of the world would have a totally different view of the city and province.

i think the comments posted after my original post comes from something more than just plain judging. if you are a regular reader of that website, you cannot deny an observation that that site's contents usually leans more towards just one particular province in the region.
then again, im not speaking for everyone.
so just correct me if im wrong

Matteo

May 1st, 2007, 08:25 AM

I think the title to this thread is really very positive. I wish we can regain our foothold after the great devastation of typhoon reming/ durian/ xansanne, or whatever it was. Much of it depends on how our leaders lead us. Albayanos now have the opportunity in the coming elections to select leaders who would be unselfish and patriotic in their leadership. Otherwise the title is just wishful thinking.

if you had read the opening blah blah blahs of this thread, dxpsycho indicated that the title is a line from a song.
i don't think he named it as such so everyone will have a perception of this place as a land flowing with milk and honey

Mond87

May 1st, 2007, 02:29 PM

There were several rejoinders to this piece by Matteo. So let me add mine.
I think there should always be objectivity and maturity in our views. Are we implying we are better to judge this writer than literary luminaries like Jose Luna Castro, Manila Times editor; Blas F. Ople, and Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil, whose contribution to Philippine journalism, I am sure, any Journalism professor worth his weight should know. Truth hurts, but it is still the truth. The moment we accept the truth no matter how it hurts, and start rebuilding, then we are on the way to something better. (Try reading an article like that from a foreign author, so you get doubly stung here. It happens everyday abroad, but FilAms raise their voice only when it's a baseless lie.)

The truth is, there are several sides of 'Truth'. You simply just have to point out both the good sides and bad sides of a certain place and a certain person. Having viewed a place only in a bad perspective is not truth, it's bias. Plus, it's like disrespecting the place for having pointed out only the bad sides when in fact, it also have good sides. I am not into journalism, but I think journalism sometimes paint something from A SINGLE PERSPECTIVE. They sometimes have the tendency to forget other aspects of a single object. It's like PUTTING SOMEONE IN A SINGLE TINY BOX AND PROCLAIM IT AS BAD OR USELESS. Take for example a stone, You see it and judge it as useless actually forgetting that it can be used to build a house side by side with other stones. ;)

Mond87

May 1st, 2007, 02:30 PM

Sind24

May 1st, 2007, 03:16 PM

The truth is, there are several sides of 'Truth'. You simply just have to point out both the good sides and bad sides of a certain place and a certain person. Having viewed a place only in a bad perspective is not truth, it's bias. Plus, it's like disrespecting the place for having pointed out only the bad sides when in fact, it also have good sides. I am not into journalism, but I think journalism sometimes paint something from A SINGLE PERSPECTIVE. They sometimes have the tendency to forget other aspects of a single object. It's like PUTTING SOMEONE IN A SINGLE TINY BOX AND PROCLAIM IT AS BAD OR USELESS. Take for example a stone, You see it and judge it as useless actually forgetting that it can be used to build a house side by side with other stones. ;)

^^
:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

nice point mond:bow:

Wow! this thread is very alive. hehehe. 4 pages na kaagad:)

[dx]

May 1st, 2007, 03:23 PM

A fellow Bicolano told me about this site, so I registered. Now I have something else to browse and read than medical bulletins.
It has been more than 10 yrs. since I left the homeland. I went there with 2 callings tucked to my belt --- as a doctor now practicing successfully in the Big Apple and as a lawyer who may never have the chance to practice lawyering in the states.
I visited our Albay home early this year, There is something in the states that hardens one’s survival instincts and one’s heart. But the sight I beheld in Albay/ Legaspi during my short stay, particularly in padang, and along Ligao-to-Tabaco hiway, was to my mind unforgettable in its horror. It has been a long, long time since I last cried.
I think the title to this thread is really very positive. I wish we can regain our foothold after the great devastation of typhoon reming/ durian/ xansanne, or whatever it was. Much of it depends on how our leaders lead us. Albayanos now have the opportunity in the coming elections to select leaders who would be unselfish and patriotic in their leadership. Otherwise the title is just wishful thinking.

Welcome! It's great to know that our little thread here continues to draw Bicolanos from all walks of life and from different parts of the world. Yes indeed, the title of this thread is positive. But as Matteo put it, it is not meant to portray a skewed image of our place. Yes we can go shaking our heads, tear up and mutter "tsk-tsk" over the disasters that hit our province and the region as a whole last year. But it won't do any good.

Instead of despairing and crying over what was lost, it is my personal belief that it is better to thank God for the immeasurable blessings that still remains and prevails and find the initiative to do something that will help our place move forward and continue its progress. Yes there was destruction, death and despair but the beauty and potential of Albay and its people undeniably prevails. I think this is true not only for Albay but also for the entire Philippines.

As for this thread, I'd like to believe that in our own small way, we are helping our province and our city by showing the world their beauty, character and uniqueness in relation to the theme of this forum which is urbanity, architecture, travel and the built environment of cities and places. Here you can find information, straight from residents of Albay, that you might not find anywhere else yet.

[dx]

May 1st, 2007, 03:35 PM

A cute-sy building tucked in the suburbs of Bitano. I like. :okay: :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7528.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7529-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7530.jpg

Matteo

May 1st, 2007, 06:38 PM

^ whats that, an apartment?

Matteo

May 1st, 2007, 06:54 PM

i love sunset shots :D

heres one by madzieph
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/295883243_5e8bc667a2.jpg
photo by madzieph, flickr.com

Lili

May 1st, 2007, 09:36 PM

Welcome! It's great to know that our little thread here continues to draw Bicolanos from all walks of life and from different parts of the world. Yes indeed, the title of this thread is positive. But as Matteo put it, it is not meant to portray a skewed image of our place. Yes we can go shaking our heads, tear up and mutter "tsk-tsk" over the disasters that hit our province and the region as a whole last year. But it won't do any good.

Instead of despairing and crying over what was lost, it is my personal belief that it is better to thank God for the immeasurable blessings that still remains and prevails and find the initiative to do something that will help our place move forward and continue its progress. Yes there was destruction, death and despair but the beauty and potential of Albay and its people undeniably prevails. I think this is true not only for Albay but also for the entire Philippines.

As for this thread, I'd like to believe that in our own small way, we are helping our province and our city by showing the world their beauty, character and uniqueness in relation to the theme of this forum which is urbanity, architecture, travel and the built environment of cities and places. Here you can find information, straight from residents of Albay, that you might not find anywhere else yet.

Very eloquently said Dex. :okay:

bonixx

May 2nd, 2007, 12:33 PM

^^wow ganda ng Design nung Building nakaktuwa talaga pag nakakakita ako ng Modern Design ...

Mond87

May 3rd, 2007, 06:31 AM

j.r.

May 3rd, 2007, 10:07 AM

I like too. :nuts: Is this residential? Hope to see more nice buildings like this in Bikol. :)

Matteo

May 3rd, 2007, 08:10 PM

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/Picture1-1.jpg

bonixx

May 4th, 2007, 04:19 PM

^^is this the newest Branch of Jollibee in Albay?

Matteo

May 4th, 2007, 05:49 PM

^ i think so. ask dex though, cause im not so sure.
anyway, Jollibee and Chowking opened their stores here 2 days ago too.
right now im having a Peach Mango pie :D

Matteo

May 4th, 2007, 11:21 PM

P58M bus terminal to rise in Legazpi
By Florencio P. Narito

LEGAZPI CITY – The city government here under the leadership of Mayor Noel E. Rosal has approved the construction of a P58-million City Integrated Bus Terminal Complex at the old satellite Public Market in Barangay Bitano, Legazpi City.

In a speech during one of his sorties, Rosal said the establishment of the bus terminal is in response to the clamor of the transportation companies and the riding public to have a common terminal.

“This multi-million facility promises to be one of the most modern transport terminals in the region, if not in the entire country,” Rosal said.

The terminal facility will be constructed on a 9.3-hectare lot while the main terminal building will occupy 2,000 square meters. As planned, there will be separate bus and mini-bus terminal, a jeepney terminal, a Filcab terminal, food court, souvenir shops, passenger lounge with TV and sounds and ample parking areas.

full story www.bicolmail.com

[dx]

May 5th, 2007, 01:05 AM

^^is this the newest Branch of Jollibee in Albay?

^ i think so. ask dex though, cause im not so sure.
anyway, Jollibee and Chowking opened their stores here 2 days ago too.
right now im having a Peach Mango pie :D

Yeah it is the newest branch in Albay. The first in Ligao City. @gurugeri told me about this one. btw, currently, there's one branch in Tabaco and 3 in Legazpi.

P58M bus terminal to rise in Legazpi
By Florencio P. Narito

I saw a rendering of this new terminal on Rosal's campaign ad. It looks OK, similar to Naga's.

Matteo

May 5th, 2007, 01:44 AM

I saw a rendering of this new terminal on Rosal's campaign ad. It looks like OK, similar to Naga's.

lets see it hehehe :D

Mond87

May 5th, 2007, 05:43 AM

gurugeri

May 5th, 2007, 08:08 AM

This is 50% bigger than Landco Business Park ah! Heheh... something good from the Bicol Mail. I hope they'd reduce criticizing Albay or else "Bicol Mail" will be a misnomer...

Truly the best debater and the best interpellator. Hehe!

[dx]

May 5th, 2007, 01:04 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7531.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7532.jpg

BYAHILO

May 5th, 2007, 01:10 PM

ang ganda ng blue building na yan.. cool!

sana the building deisngers made a way to keep the A/C. ita quite an eyesore for a very beautiful building like that.

neways baka balik ako jan after elections. pero di pa 100% sure. :D

j.r.

May 5th, 2007, 04:19 PM

:) u hav a point about the A/C. but for me i don't really mind. it's functional naman i mean it serves a purpose.(2 keep the cool people inside even cooler, he he?) and uniform din ang dating. parang butones. he he. :)

olineil

May 6th, 2007, 04:21 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7531.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7532.jpg

Isn't this supposed to be "The New Saint Jude Church". The architect of this project was my college Professor. Arch. Nestor Santiago. I was still in 3rd or 4th year when he designed this.

Mond87

May 6th, 2007, 05:23 AM

Truly the best debater and the best interpellator. Hehe!

Isang beses pa lang po ako naki-debate... Buti na lang, nanalo... heheh...

[dx]

May 6th, 2007, 09:20 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/Image00001.jpg
Welcome Arch

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/Image00002.jpg
New mini-park in front of the admin building

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New mini-park in front of the admin building

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New mini-park in front of the admin building

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BU Administration Building

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Paved roads leading to the College of Eng'g, Nursing, etc., Centennial Tree proudly standing

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New covered walkway under construction

[dx]

May 6th, 2007, 09:21 AM

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Gabaldon-type BU High School

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Another Gabaldon-type building, the College of Education

In 1907, Rep. Isauro Gabaldon authored Act 1801 allocating P1 million for the construction of schools all over the country. These buildings are today generically referred to as Gabaldon Schoolhouses. They can be found nationwide and form an inherent part of the built heritage resources of the Philippines. - from The Gabaldon Legacy (http://gabaldon.blogspot.com/)

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Here's a closer look at that pyramid thingie a la Louvre that Monsi first featured in thread 9.

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Still U/C

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[dx]

May 6th, 2007, 09:49 AM

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BU Football Field with Multipurpose Bldg at left and Admin Bldg at right

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BU Oval with the ancient grandstand at right. The place where we spent countless Sundays for two years baking under the hot sun just to pass ROTC :lol: Also nicknamed the world's largest green bed :lol: Go figure.

bonixx

May 6th, 2007, 11:21 AM

^^nice photo's tol' Dx! ngayon ko lang nakita sa pics. ang Bicol University...looks nice and clean...ganda rin ng oval.

Mond87

May 6th, 2007, 05:04 PM

Grabe ang BU... so beautiful sa pics... Magayon na, uragon pa! Sain ka pa?!

garzland

May 7th, 2007, 05:26 AM

I.m gonna be in Legazpi this afternoon... How will I get to Lignon Hill from Casablanca Hotel? I need your help, please....

[dx]

May 7th, 2007, 08:29 AM

Matteo

May 7th, 2007, 05:46 PM

you guys met up with garzland?
by the way, what happened to the mayor drama thingy there in legazpi?
same thing happened in naga tsk tsk

[dx]

May 8th, 2007, 03:01 AM

you guys met up with garzland?
by the way, what happened to the mayor drama thingy there in legazpi?
same thing happened in naga tsk tsk

Nope. Late ko na nabasa post nya.
Anyway, about the mayoralty issue here in Legazpi. Basically the Supreme Court maintained the status quo ante allowing Mayor Noel E. Rosal to continue performing the functions of mayor of Legaspi City pending the resolution of the case. Read more here. (http://www.supremecourt.gov.ph/news/courtnews%20flash/2007/03/03160701.php)
So now that M. Imperial is running for Mayor again doesn't it make his electoral protest moot and academic? :dunno:

[dx]

May 8th, 2007, 03:05 AM

New bus terminal seen to boost tourism in Legazpi City (http://news.balita.ph/html/article.php/20070507114106171)
Source: balita.org

The city government here has approved the construction of a P58-million City Integrated Bus Terminal Complex at the old satellite Public Market in Barangay Bitano. The project is expected to boost tourism for both local and foreign visitors coming for the famous Mayon Volcano and the Whale Shark interaction in this city and in some coastal villages of Albay province.

Legazpi City Mayor Noel E. Rosal said the establishment of the bus terminal is in response to the clamor of the transportation companies and the riding public to have a common terminal. "This multi-million facility promises to be one of the most modern transport terminals in the region, if not in the entire country," Rosal said.

The terminal facility will be constructed on a 9.3-hectare lot while the main terminal building will occupy 2,000 square meters. As planned, there will be separate bus and mini-bus terminals, a jeepney terminal, a Filcab terminal, food court, souvenir shops, passenger lounge with TV and sounds and ample parking areas.

For the Ligñon Hill Tourism Project, the Provincial Government of Albay and the City Government of Legazpi entered into a memorandum of agreement (MoA) on Oct. 6, 2006 authorizing the City Government of Legazpi to engage in the development, management and operation of Ligñon Hill as a tourist destination. Under the terms of the agreement, the city shall develop a portion of Ligñon Hill into an Observatory and Viewdeck area where residents and tourists will have a panoramic view of the city.

Phase I of the project has been completed and residents and tourists have gone up to the new tourist destination. Even President Macapagal-Arroyo had already visited Ligñon Hill during the eruption of Mayon Volcano. Incidentally, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs) has an Observatory on the other side of Ligñon Hill.

Targetted as another tourism project of the Rosal administration is the expansion of the seawall from Victory Village to Kapuntukan Hill, otherwise known as the "Sleeping Lion." Earlier, the city government, through the assistance of the President and some senators, had constructed the Legazpi City Boulevard, now the favorite of promenaders. It is located near the Legazpi City Pier in Barangay Victory Village. (PNA)

Sind24

May 8th, 2007, 04:25 AM

Nope. Late ko na nabasa post nya.
Anyway, about the mayoralty issue here in Legazpi. Basically the Supreme Court maintained the status quo ante allowing Mayor Noel E. Rosal to continue performing the functions of mayor of Legaspi City pending the resolution of the case. Read more here. (http://www.supremecourt.gov.ph/news/courtnews%20flash/2007/03/03160701.php)
So now that M. Imperial is running for Mayor again doesn't it make his electoral protest moot and academic? :dunno:

hmmm... Meron rin pala diyan sa inyo. I think Rosal is better. I like his projects.

Mond87

May 8th, 2007, 06:17 AM

Rosal has made construction projects in Legazpi the benchmark in the region! :cheers:

[dx]

May 8th, 2007, 06:51 AM

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Mayon at Sunset | Photo (http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/379893.jpg) by Don Rae D. Avendano (http://www.panoramio.com/user/81173)

garzland

May 8th, 2007, 01:45 PM

^You should have told us earlier so we can meet you. Anyway, just cross the street and take the Legazpi-Daraga jeep - either Loop 1 or Loop 2. It will pass by the gate leading to the Ligñon Hill view deck. Or you can also hire a tricycle to take you to Tagas, Daraga. Good Luck. :)

I haven't gone to Lignon Hill. I was in a hurry... But I'm gonna be there again by Thursday to visit that hill after going to PRC, with your help SSC Legazpi forumers...:) I'll PM you my number 'tol Dex!

By the way, napansin ko lang yung magagandang view jan sa city center ng Legazpi especially yung going to terminal natatakpan o nasasapwan dahil sa mga posters, maduming tingnan talga ang mga posters ng mga pulitiko... Di man lamang pumipili ng tamang lugar...

[dx]

May 8th, 2007, 05:47 PM

lets see it hehehe :D

For some reason, I can't find the Rosal pamphlet around here.:lol: I'll see if I can get another copy.

Isn't this supposed to be "The New Saint Jude Church". The architect of this project was my college Professor. Arch. Nestor Santiago. I was still in 3rd or 4th year when he designed this.

Yeah, this is the "New St. Jude Church". :)

I haven't gone to Lignon Hill. I was in a hurry... But I'm gonna be there again by Thursday to visit that hill after going to PRC, with your help SSC Legazpi forumers...:) I'll PM you my number 'tol Dex!

By the way, napansin ko lang yung magagandang view jan sa city center ng Legazpi especially yung going to terminal natatakpan o nasasapwan dahil sa mga posters, maduming tingnan talga ang mga posters ng mga pulitiko... Di man lamang pumipili ng tamang lugar...

Oks. Kaso 5pm ang labas ko sa opisina. Pero, I'll try. See ya. :)

bonixx

May 9th, 2007, 04:47 AM

^^ ahehehe Mukhang kamaganak ko yata yang si Don Rae Avendano ah...alam ko taga Ragay yan yung root ng grand father ko...nice pic parang Painting grabe...i like the smoke coming from Mayon...perfect

j.r.

May 9th, 2007, 04:04 PM

nice pics of BU. :) thx!
^^ not quite sure though about that pyramid thingy beside BUCAS. does it really blend in with the older building? :ohno:

[dx]

May 10th, 2007, 02:15 AM

^ Yeah it does look a bit out of place. If I were BU admin, i'd rather emphasize the Gabaldon buildings :). btw, @j.r., are you a graduate of BU? What college, if its ok to ask?

tigidig14

May 10th, 2007, 02:19 AM

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Mayon at Sunset | Photo (http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/379893.jpg) by Don Rae D. Avendano (http://www.panoramio.com/user/81173)

i made this pics as the desktop in this library's pc haha

ganda nang bicol university, di ba dun si monsi nagtuturo?

[dx]

May 10th, 2007, 02:23 AM

i made this pics as the desktop in this library's pc haha

ganda nang bicol university, di ba dun si monsi nagtuturo?

oi tigs..hehe. hindi, sa Aquinas University 'sya. Asan na kaya yun, mukhang busy at di pa nagpaparamdam dito. Earth to Sir Monsi...hehe

j.r.

May 10th, 2007, 02:50 AM

dx, i graduated from BUCN sometime in the mid-90s :) and i'm here now in london! u? BU grad k din? :cheers:

[dx]

May 10th, 2007, 03:21 AM

dx, i graduated from BUCN sometime in the mid-90s :) and i'm here now in london! u? BU grad k din? :cheers:

Wow, another Bicolano SSC'er from London. Si drfeelgood taga London din, pero lately bihira na mag post. Yup, I'm a graduate of BUCAS, now BUCAL (College of Arts and Letters). :cheers1:

Mond87

May 10th, 2007, 06:47 AM

^^Andami palang taga-BU dito... I'm from Accountancy dep't nga pala... Turning senior this coming year... Waaah!!!

garzland

May 10th, 2007, 01:42 PM

Hi Mond and dex!

I've just arived from the trip... I enjoyed strolling around the downtown area of the city... It's just kinda funny when I found out that the so called "Sleeping Lion" is a hill hehehe... I thought it's a name for a promenade area... Now I know hehehe. When I learned from a lady, whom I have asked for, that it's a hill I just can't help myself but to laugh :lol:

Here's my latest observation of the city:(Actually, I've seen them in the pics but it's different when you see them with your 2 naked eyes)...
1. Lots of beautiful lamp posts, I could say that they're the most expensive lamp posts in Bicol...
2. The park within the area of Old Albay is definitely beautiful it's just that the posters of politicians make it ugly and dirty to look at...But definitely beautiful and grand...
3. The wharf being constructed is amazing... It will be an added attraction for tourists... But there's something wrong with the "entrance" in going there, the buildings need to be repainted... It's not pleasing to the eye of the tourists... The city government should give a piecemeal allocation of budget in beautifying that area...
4. The roads and the area leading to the terminal should be given an attention.. Ah, oo nga pala thank God the city government has allocated millions of pesos to build an integrated city bus terminal...But the roads leading to that should be beautified and a proper zoning is required...
5. The areas that I like best are: The Old Albay, the wharf area, the streets where LCC is located (very clean there and pretty organized), of course LCC and PM are the best (I'm a mall rat you know hehehe)
6. The area that I hated the most is the area leading to the terminal, I would consider that as the ugliest part of the city just like the J. Hernandez Ave. here in Naga.

Those are my observations folks!

Next target will be the Lignon Hill!:)

bonixx

May 10th, 2007, 01:54 PM

mukhang busy ka utol sa iyong tour! ahehehe di ba it takes 1 1/2 hours from Legazpi to Naga?

j.r.

May 10th, 2007, 02:29 PM

Wow, another Bicolano SSC'er from London. Si drfeelgood taga London din, pero lately bihira na mag post. Yup, I'm a graduate of BUCAS, now BUCAL (College of Arts and Letters). :cheers1:
aba, gumanda yung name ng college n'yo. :jk: :lol:

[dx]

May 10th, 2007, 02:33 PM

Ei there garz. Glad you arrived safely. Sorry if we weren't able to accompany you on your mini-tour of Legazpi. Pagtxt ko, pauwi ka na pala. Next time. :okay: Come on a weekend or on a Monday (my free day) so we can accompany and show you around. :)

BTW, I was under the impression that you already knew 'Sleeping Lion' is a hill, hehe. Anyway, its also called by its real name "Kapuntukan".

aba, gumanda yung name ng college n'yo. :jk: :lol:

I prefer CAS. Binuwag na kasi yung CAS. May kanya-kanya ng Colleges yung mga departments under CAS dati. :)

j.r.

May 10th, 2007, 04:43 PM

:) pwede man sigurong mag-bakasyon ako digdi sa legaspi thread, ano? nagbakal pano ako ki sadit man sanang unit, pre-selling na condotel sa cubao su portovita. tapos may sarong forumer na tig hahapot kun nata dai pang permit sa HLURB etc. kan hinapot ko su sakong developer sabi naman sako nangyayari naman daw ini. ay, ano man an naaraman ko dyan bago ako nagbakal e primerong condo unit ining binakal ko? pano may tigpapabakal man syang condotel sa mandaluyong e mas barato ang portovita. kung binabaan nya su presyo e di duman ako saiya nagbakal. makaurag baga. sori. off topic. he he. :)

beecool

May 11th, 2007, 12:41 AM

Hey Guys,
congratulations on the new thread! for awhile i thought you stopped sending messages before i realized that you started a new thread.
thank you for all the informations. you just never realized how this makes us feel being away from home.
just a reminder though, elections is a few days away and for those of you who are going to cast their votes, Pls. Pls. pick the right person. this is for the future of our counry and our childrens future! let us learn the lessons from the past.
also, pareng DX lol, don't forget to send pictures again during the election, para feeling mi yaon man kami duman.
by the way sisay ang mga candidates diyan sa legazpi?
take care eveyone. again keep up the good work! Huuuuraaaaahhh! to legazpi!

p.s.
my hats off to Noel Rosal for a job well done. Legazpi is more developed ever since he started his term.
also why did they changed the BU name again for BUCAL? sounds like kalbo....heehee...ooops joke only....it's only a name besides Bu still gets the best students di ba? o ayan bumawi ako......
Biyahilo just in case you decide to go on a trip outside P.I. your welcome to stay at my place. just shoot me a private message so i could reveal to you my location. and whoever wants to come and visit welcome tabi kamo gabos.
take care

[dx]

May 11th, 2007, 03:10 AM

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Pulitzer Prize Winner 2004 for Breaking News Photography.

Cheryl Diaz Meyer (http://www.digitaljournalist.org/issue0305/cd_intro.html) was born and raised in Legaspi, Albay, before her family migrated to the United States in 1981. She has been a senior staff photographer at The Dallas Morning News since the year 2000. Ms. Diaz Meyer won the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography (http://www.pulitzer.org/year/2004/breaking-news-photography/) with fellow staff photographer David Leeson for their body of work from Iraq.

She covered the U.S.-led war as an embedded journalist attached to the Second Tank Battalion of the First Marine Division, and spent the aftermath of the war with Iraqis in Baghdad. Aside from The Dallas Morning News, her work from Iraq was published in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek and Spiegel magazines, in CorbisÌ Desert Diaries and LifeÌs The War in Iraq.

Click here (http://www.dallasnews.com/cgi-bin/bi/dallas/photography/photographers.cgi?step=PORTFOLIO&artistID=40) to see some of Cheryl Diaz Meyer's work from the Dallas Morning News (http://www.dallasnews.com/).

For her Pulitzer-winning photos, click here (http://www.pulitzer.org/year/2004/breaking-news-photography/works/).

***

BTW, she's also an alumna of St. Agnes' Academy :)

[dx]

May 11th, 2007, 03:22 AM

^If I'm not mistaken, there have only been 3 other Filipinos who have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize:

Carlos P. Romulo - 1942 Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for distinguished correspondence; for a series of articles written on a trip through the Far East just before the war.

Byron Acohido - 1997 Pulitzer Prize Winner, Beat Reporting (Seattle Times)

Alex Tizon - 1997 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Investigative Reporting

[dx]

May 11th, 2007, 03:35 AM

just a reminder though, elections is a few days away and for those of you who are going to cast their votes, Pls. Pls. pick the right person. this is for the future of our counry and our childrens future! let us learn the lessons from the past.
also, pareng DX lol, don't forget to send pictures again during the election, para feeling mi yaon man kami duman.
by the way sisay ang mga candidates diyan sa legazpi?
take care eveyone. again keep up the good work! Huuuuraaaaahhh! to legazpi!

I'll try to take pics of the elections here, I can't promise though, baka ma confiscate pa camera ko :dunno:. :lol:

Candidates for Mayor (Legazpi)
Noel Rosal
Michael Imperial
Rey Valencia

BYAHILO

May 11th, 2007, 05:49 AM

garz> u went to LGP? ehehe

ganda nga ng mga lampposts jan pag gabi.... it reminds of the the baywalk here in rox blvd. (wala lang mabahong sea breeze) eheheheh

pumunta pala si yves sa aliwan fiesta di man lng kmi nagkita. i saw his multiply kahapon. ahihi

neways sana maka balik ako dyan ulit. dunno when medyo tight-fit anf sked ko for this mid-year. may road trip pa ko next week. gudlak na lng.

Mond87

May 11th, 2007, 06:36 AM

^^Eric, I think you missed the ones in the parks of Rizal and Imelda... Hmm...

BYAHILO

May 11th, 2007, 06:40 AM

awts. babalik ako jan. aheheh

Mond87

May 11th, 2007, 06:42 AM

The one kasi in Rizal ay mga bucky ball lamp posts w/ corresponding jelly-like fountains... Parang gusto mong kainin ang mga yun... Heheh... But the advisable time to visit that park ay gabi na, around 9 pm para wala nang tao... :)

gurugeri

May 11th, 2007, 08:46 AM

^^Andami palang taga-BU dito... I'm from Accountancy dep't nga pala... Turning senior this coming year... Waaah!!!

I am from there as well. BU College of Education but now a student of BU College of Arts and Letters Graduate School.

It's been a while since my last post. Was in Pisay-Main Campus for a workshop. Daming posts! Have to read pa. Ahehehe!

j.r.

May 11th, 2007, 09:42 AM

hay, marhay na pagmati ko. balik na ako sa manila.

[dx]

May 11th, 2007, 10:07 AM

hay, marhay na pagmati ko. balik na ako sa manila.

Hehe, maray man ta nakapaingalo ka digdi sa Legazpi thread :lol: :jk: Nahiling ko su Portovita, ok sya a. Ugaring, wara ako masyado aram sa uro-HLURB na iyan. I'll leave it to the experts over at the Manila Projects sub-forum. hehe

garzland

May 11th, 2007, 10:12 AM

mukhang busy ka utol sa iyong tour! ahehehe di ba it takes 1 1/2 hours from Legazpi to Naga?

Nagkaroon lang ng time kasi hehehe... 2 to 2.5 hours ang trip depende kapag bus medyo matagal and if it's van madali..

Ei there garz. Glad you arrived safely. Sorry if we weren't able to accompany you on your mini-tour of Legazpi. Pagtxt ko, pauwi ka na pala. Next time. Come on a weekend or on a Monday (my free day) so we can accompany and show you around.

Yeah, I arrived very safely... Thanks again! Yup, nxt time weekend na talaga hehehe...

olineil

May 11th, 2007, 02:10 PM

^^Andami palang taga-BU dito... I'm from Accountancy dep't nga pala... Turning senior this coming year... Waaah!!!

I'm from College of Engineering Dept. of Architecture

[dx]

May 11th, 2007, 04:14 PM

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Gernarine Building (GSIS Offices)

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GSIS

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Philhealth Office

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Alternate Road going towards Legazpi Centro

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Alternate Road going towards Washington Drive (Old Albay District)

[dx]

May 11th, 2007, 04:21 PM

The new building of AUL Hospital is almost finished. :okay: I don't know when it will be fully operational, though.

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Near the corner of Alt Road and Washington Drive

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View from Alternate Road

Matteo

May 11th, 2007, 06:23 PM

thanks for the photos dex.
saan saan na ba yang mga luagr na yan sa pics?
bakit kaya di nila inuumpisahan na wider ang streets.

olineil

May 12th, 2007, 03:24 AM

The government of Legazpi should start buying those plot of lands next to the road. At least 2-3m each side for future expansion of the roads. This is always the case in pinas. They always fail to see that traffics is gonna get worse in the coming years and they should anticipate for it and not fix it when the problem is already there. I guess it due to lack of funds to buy all this right of ways. But heck if theres a will threre's a way. Also Legazpi governemnt should start a proper Jeepney Stop system and if possible replace those jeepneys with more efficient people mover like buses. They can also rehabilitate the the rail from Daraga to legazpi and convert it to a Light Rail System with strategic stops in between the two urban areas. Maybe frm Daraga..... Old PNR Station>> Bagtang Station>> Airport Station>> BU Engineering Station>> Washington Drive Station>> Tahao Road Station>> Pacific Mall Station>> Old Legazpi PNR Station.

What do you think guys? We can even fashion our own light rail rolling stocks so we don't have to buy outside. Like what singapore did for their old sentosa Island monorail... it was a custom built monorail system.

[dx]

May 12th, 2007, 04:44 AM

thanks for the photos dex.
saan saan na ba yang mga luagr na yan sa pics?
bakit kaya di nila inuumpisahan na wider ang streets.

Hey Matt, eto map nung area ng Alternate Rd and Tahao Road para ma visualize mo kung saan 'to. It's that tract of land in the middle of the photo that isn't built-up yet (puro grasslands, palayan, and some residential subdivisions). It's bounded by Rizal St sa South, Lakandula Drive sa North (not shown), Washington Drive sa West and the Legazpi Central Terminal (soon to be the new Integrated Bus Terminal Complex) sa East.

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/651/legazpimw6.jpg

The government of Legazpi should start buying those plot of lands next to the road. At least 2-3m each side for future expansion of the roads. This is always the case in pinas. They always fail to see that traffics is gonna get worse in the coming years and they should anticipate for it and not fix it when the problem is already there. I guess it due to lack of funds to buy all this right of ways. But heck if theres a will threre's a way. Also Legazpi governemnt should start a proper Jeepney Stop system and if possible replace those jeepneys with more efficient people mover like buses. They can also rehabilitate the the rail from Daraga to legazpi and convert it to a Light Rail System with strategic stops in between the two urban areas. Maybe frm Daraga..... Old PNR Station>> Bagtang Station>> Airport Station>> BU Engineering Station>> Washington Drive Station>> Tahao Road Station>> Pacific Mall Station>> Old Legazpi PNR Station.

What do you think guys? We can even fashion our own light rail rolling stocks so we don't have to buy outside. Like what singapore did for their old sentosa Island monorail... it was a custom built monorail system.

Sounds like a good idea -- If only the government have the budget and the will to implement such kind of projects. But, I think its doable since the railroad tracks from Daraga to Legazpi is only about 4-5 kilometers long. The new Southern terminus of the PNR will be in Matnog, right? Then maybe we can utilize the existing tracks either to make a new road from Regidor St. in Daraga to Peñaranda St. in Legazpi to decongest the main artery Rizal St. or that light rail system you've suggested. Ahh..wishful thinking :D :lol:

bonixx

May 13th, 2007, 05:49 AM

^^nice Vision @olineil...this could be aplicable in Legazpi City and even boost the economic activity of the city...pag nagkatotoo yan sobrang ganda...i can compare sa mga city ng Japan...

jjpaul_c

May 14th, 2007, 09:02 PM

Kumusta na Legazpeeps! Daming bago a! Uragon talaga.

Sinjin P.

May 15th, 2007, 06:20 AM

http://i5.tinypic.com/4qs59qv.jpg

Mond87

May 15th, 2007, 11:32 AM

Mond87

May 15th, 2007, 01:22 PM

GOVERNOR

GONZALEZ - I was very undecided and my decision who to vote for in the gubernatorial race fluctuated from time to time. It was my friend who actually halted my ever-changing mind. We made a deal that if she votes for Rosal, I have to vote for Gonzalez (I have been trying to persuade her in the past few days).

VICE GOVERNOR

BAYLON - I knew him personally... He's a nice man...

CONGRESSMAN

BICHARA - During his time as the governor, Albay made great improvements from tourism to economy to infrastructure. I believe he'd lead 2nd District to greater heights...

MAYOR

TRIUNFANTE - I'm not satisfied with the current mayor's way of leading our town. It has gone very disorderly over the past few years! So I voted for the one I think would arrange all the mess our town have now...

VICE MAYOR

MAGAYANES - She's much better than a jueteng lord... Heheh...

gurugeri

May 15th, 2007, 01:53 PM

bonixx

May 17th, 2007, 06:21 PM

^^ how are you Sir Gerry?Musta na mga Legazpeeps?

Mond87

May 18th, 2007, 07:15 AM

^^Marhay man po...

Khem

May 20th, 2007, 10:34 AM

Waldenstrom

May 20th, 2007, 10:47 AM

^^ Hi doc!!! Welcome!!!

Khem

May 20th, 2007, 10:55 AM

garzland

May 20th, 2007, 02:42 PM

The PhilHealth Building looks nice!

Mond87

May 21st, 2007, 12:41 PM

Hello! I was born in Legazpi City and used to study Nursing at Bicol University... Though, since I started studying Medicine here in Manila and now specializing in General Surgery... I wasn't able to find time going back there! Thanks for this thread... I just found out that this thread exist under Luzon thread... Luckily I was able to get a 1-wk leave from hospital duties and I'll be going home this Saturday (26th) Cebu Pacific Flight... I am going to check all these new things...See you there!

Hey doc, welcome here to your old home... :D

Anyways, I have a sister na grumadweyt lang ng Nursing last year and will be taking up Medicine this school year sa uste (Just like you!!!) The two of you walked through the same path!

I might invite my sis to converse w/ you on sat (tamang-tama, she'll be coming home this fri) baka sakaling may makuha siyang mga tips. However, I don't know kung papayag yun... I'll try to ask for her consent muna... :D

drfeelgood17

May 22nd, 2007, 12:43 AM

Waaaaaaaa!

Thread 10 na! Wahahaha! Parang kahapon lang ako nag-log in sa Thread 9 tapos thread 10 na? Good job, Dex! Super-effort! Aawardan kita. Best in Effort! :applause:

Not only for effort, the result is pretty impressive, easily the best Legazpi thread so far! The intro is excellent too. If I only I was in charge of the Legazpi Tourism Board I would hire Dex right away as the director.
:cheers:

drfeelgood17

May 22nd, 2007, 01:03 AM

That's the trend here, even residential buildings, both old and new, are sporting bright colors instead of the more usual dirty white's and light yellow's of the past. hehe Maybe inspired by Pacific Mall's 'orange-ness' :lol:

I think you're right - PM has inspired a colour revolution in the city.

drfeelgood17

May 22nd, 2007, 01:38 AM

This is 50% bigger than Landco Business Park ah! Heheh... something good from the Bicol Mail. I hope they'd reduce criticizing Albay or else "Bicol Mail" will be a misnomer...

Has anyone here read the Wikipedia articles on Naga and Legazpi? I wonder if the same people who are behind Bicol Mail also wrote those entries? Read and compare...I think the bias is heavily in favour of you-know-what-I-mean....:lol:

drfeelgood17

May 22nd, 2007, 01:41 AM

nice pics of BU. :) thx!
^^ not quite sure though about that pyramid thingy beside BUCAS. does it really blend in with the older building? :ohno:

Hey J.R, where in London are you? Wanna meet?:cheers:

[dx]

May 22nd, 2007, 04:37 AM

^Hey Doc! Glad to see you here. We missed you! hehe
What's up Legazpeeps? hehe, 5 days din ako nawala, nag R&R muna sandali..:D

drfeelgood17

May 22nd, 2007, 01:48 PM

^Hey Doc! Glad to see you here. We missed you! hehe
What's up Legazpeeps? hehe, 5 days din ako nawala, nag R&R muna sandali..:D

Hey Dex, sorry I vanished...guilty as charged.:ohno:
BTW, do you have any more updates/pics on the Misibis Resort?

garzland

May 23rd, 2007, 01:25 AM

Waaah! Now that I have a USB, I couldn't get the pics taken in Legazpi! Sino kaya ang nakialam sa cel ko?

[dx]

May 23rd, 2007, 02:28 AM

Hey Dex, sorry I vanished...guilty as charged.:ohno:
BTW, do you have any more updates/pics on the Misibis Resort?

Check out Yves' site (http://www.dphotography.org), I think he has some updates on Misibis, especially the recent 'fashion show & photo shoot' there.

[dx]

May 23rd, 2007, 02:30 AM

Updates on Pacific Mall Legazpi: Shakey's now open; bigger and brighter store for McDonald's; bump cars and other rides at the 2nd level.

[dx]

May 23rd, 2007, 02:35 AM

Ex-Arroyo aide is new Albay governor (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/43401/Ex-Arroyo-aide-is-new-Albay-governor)
Source: GMANews.tv

LEGAZPI CITY - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's former chief of staff Jose Ma. "Joey" Sarte Salceda is the governor-elect of Albay province. About 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, the local Commission on Elections proclaimed Salceda as the chief executive officer of the Bicol province. Salceda has served as congressmen of Albay's 3rd district for nine years.

Asked on his immediate plans, Salceda said he would work for the improvement of Albay's economy through strategic infastracture, commercail development, energy stabilization, modern agriculture all aimed at initiating industry to be complemented by social expenditures in health, education and livelihood. On the other hand, Salceda's father Jesus was re-elected mayor of Polangui town.

[dx]

May 23rd, 2007, 03:01 AM

Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson in Legazpi
Photos courtesy of my co-worker.
She's a big fan of this loveteam, she even got to spend time with them at the hotel :lol:

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6169/dsci0077nx3.jpg

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/9529/dsci0016newhz5.jpg

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7775/dsci0088newpf6.jpg

bonixx

May 23rd, 2007, 06:23 AM

^^ahehehe buti ka pa Tol' Dx ,nakunan mo ng Pics sina Kim at Gerald ahehehe

[dx]

May 23rd, 2007, 06:52 AM

^hehe, musta na 'tol bonixx...di ako ang kumuha ng pics..yung officemate ko na sobrang fan ng dalawang 'to. :lol:

Mond87

May 23rd, 2007, 06:57 AM

Mond87

May 23rd, 2007, 06:59 AM

Hey doc, welcome here to your old home... :D

Anyways, I have a sister na grumadweyt lang ng Nursing last year and will be taking up Medicine this school year sa uste (Just like you!!!) The two of you walked through the same path!

I might invite my sis to converse w/ you on sat (tamang-tama, she'll be coming home this fri) baka sakaling may makuha siyang mga tips. However, I don't know kung papayag yun... I'll try to ask for her consent muna... :D

To Khem, if you're still there:

My sister declined... She said na pagod pa raw siya sa araw na yan... Heheh...

bonixx

May 23rd, 2007, 07:00 AM

^hehe, musta na 'tol bonixx...di ako ang kumuha ng pics..yung officemate ko na sobrang fan ng dalawang 'to. :lol:

^^ako Fan ako ni Kim :lol: parang si tol Mond ahehehe inisnab si Gerald:lol: ...
ok lang naman ako, ikaw tol musta?mukhang daming bago sa Legazpi ah

Mond87

May 23rd, 2007, 07:13 AM

^^ako Fan ako ni Kim :lol: parang si tol Mond ahehehe inisnab si Gerald:lol: ...
ok lang naman ako, ikaw tol musta?mukhang daming bago sa Legazpi ah

Gerald is ok... yun lang... galing umarte... hmmm... la na ako masabi...

beecool

May 23rd, 2007, 09:00 AM

I don't know about this Salceda guy. if im not mistaken he used to be the mayor of Pantao Libon and most of his projects were unfinished. maybe that's why he had all the money to spend during the campaign.
well lets just hope na ang pangako dai mapapako.
again thank you for the very infornative updates

[dx]

May 23rd, 2007, 09:22 AM

Legazpi City Street Scenes on Flickr

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/217/493906175_5d40a93c4c_b.jpg
Rizal Street with Albay Cathedral in the distance
DILG Regional Office at left

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/231/493892305_9642a25cf4_b.jpg
Rizal Street going to Legazpi Port District
Insular Life at left
Josam at right

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/219/493892295_25d28fe5a5_b.jpg
View from Pacific Mall looking towards intersection of F. Imperial St. and Circumferential Rd.

Photos by komahabie

[dx]

May 23rd, 2007, 09:32 AM

[dx]

May 23rd, 2007, 09:34 AM

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/289/2327494uh5.jpg
Blends Bar - A new bar/hangout on Rizal St., Sagpon, Old Albay District
Photo by Mar Brimon

[dx]

May 23rd, 2007, 09:44 AM

Hey Dex, sorry I vanished...guilty as charged.:ohno:
BTW, do you have any more updates/pics on the Misibis Resort?

hehe, what have you been up to lately?

BTW, here are some Misibis Pics i found on the net. :)

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7650/2095504zm4.jpg
Entry Lounge
I think I saw a rendering of this somewhere in our previous threads. Here's the real thing

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/7493/2095221pj4.jpg
The Sula Channel near Misibis
This body of water served as a safe harbor for Galleons back in the Spanish Period whenever there are storms in the area. It still serves the same purpose up to this day.

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/4045/2095142gw2.jpg
Crossing the Sula Channel
I'm lovin the color of the sea. So cool. :okay:

Photos by Oliver Gianan

[dx]

May 23rd, 2007, 09:58 AM

Thanks x md! I'll try to post some Legazpi pics...though I hate photobucket coz my URL is very small once you view it...is there any way that I'll be able to directly paste pictures? How can I resize pictures? Hope you can help me out...

Hi Khem! Welcome to the Legazpi Thread. :grouphug:
Yeah, I find Photobucket tricky too. You can try adjusting the settings on Photobucket. Just choose one default size for all images you upload (usually, 800x600 for 15" monitors or 1024x768 for 17" monitors). If you want your photos to remain their original size, there's also an option there. You can also try ImageShack (http://www.imageshack.us/) - I find it easier to use. Or if you want interaction with other users, try flickr (http://www.flickr.com/). :)

Mond87

May 23rd, 2007, 10:59 AM

^^Very informative, kuya dex! I'll try that one too pag nagka-usb na ako uli!!! Heheh...

garzland

May 23rd, 2007, 11:30 AM

^^ Wow, ganda ng Misibis... Dapat yan ang mapuntahan ko sa sunod hehehe

Sind24

May 23rd, 2007, 11:34 AM

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/4045/2095142gw2.jpg
Photos by Oliver Gianan

Wow... ganda:okay:

drfeelgood17

May 23rd, 2007, 12:33 PM

Thanks for the Misibis update Dex - I really like the way they've designed the pools and cottages. I've just been busy with work recently - and yourself? How are things in Legazpi? Has Rosal been re-elected? Btw, who are Kim Chui and Gerald Andersen - singers? Actors?

drfeelgood17

May 23rd, 2007, 12:36 PM

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/289/2327494uh5.jpg
Blends Bar - A new bar/hangout on Rizal St., Sagpon, Old Albay District
Photo by Mar Brimon

Who needs Starbucks when you have Blends Bar? If my memory serves me right there's also a Mia Tazza cafe in the vicinity. Old Albay should be renamed the Coffee Belt. :lol:

[dx]

May 23rd, 2007, 12:43 PM

^lol. yeah, and Beer Belt too :lol:

Thanks for the Misibis update Dex - I really like the way they've designed the pools and cottages. I've just been busy with work recently - and yourself? How are things in Legazpi? Has Rosal been re-elected? Btw, who are Kim Chui and Gerald Andersen - singers? Actors?

I'm doing fine. thanks. :okay:

Yes, Mayor Rosal has already been proclaimed as Mayor-elect. But, Salazar was beaten by Buban for the vice-mayoralty position. And finally, after 42 years in power, Carlos Imperial was defeated by Al Francis Bichara for the position of Representative, 2nd district of Albay.

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Kim and Gerald, aka Kimerald :lol:...yeah, actors.

Khem

May 23rd, 2007, 12:51 PM

To Khem, if you're still there:

My sister declined... She said na pagod pa raw siya sa araw na yan... Heheh...

Just Fine!... anyways my mom told me that I have to settle first at our family residence in Sorsogon, though I think I'm gonna rest first at our house in EM's Barrio, the street going to BU-CIT...
Thanks!

Khem

May 23rd, 2007, 12:52 PM

Hi Khem! Welcome to the Legazpi Thread. :grouphug:
Yeah, I find Photobucket tricky too. You can try adjusting the settings on Photobucket. Just choose one default size for all images you upload (usually, 800x600 for 15" monitors or 1024x768 for 17" monitors). If you want your photos to remain their original size, there's also an option there. You can also try ImageShack (http://www.imageshack.us/) - I find it easier to use. Or if you want interaction with other users, try flickr (http://www.flickr.com/). :) Thank you very much... I'll try it next time!

drfeelgood17

May 23rd, 2007, 01:17 PM

[QUOTE=dxpsycho;]A cute-sy building tucked in the suburbs of Bitano. I like. :okay: :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7528.jpg
QUOTE]

I like this building - where exactly is Bitano? We need more buildings like this, preferably in central Legazpi to replace those old, grey, dilapidated ones.

bonixx

May 23rd, 2007, 01:20 PM

^^ me too i like the design of this Building specially the corrugated roof and corn flower color...

Mond87

May 23rd, 2007, 01:47 PM

IMO, there are better-looking homes/buildings in the Cruzada area... Yung kay Ago for example...

Mond87

May 23rd, 2007, 02:02 PM

Just Fine!... anyways my mom told me that I have to settle first at our family residence in Sorsogon, though I think I'm gonna rest first at our house in EM's Barrio, the street going to BU-CIT...
Thanks!

Two things:

1. Nag-oojt ako ngayon sa BUCIT. Pero hanggang Thursday na lang...

2. MY motherside roots are from Pilar, Sorsogon...

Khem

May 23rd, 2007, 03:37 PM

Two things:

1. Nag-oojt ako ngayon sa BUCIT. Pero hanggang Thursday na lang...

2. MY motherside roots are from Pilar, Sorsogon...

Ok, Our place there is a 2-storey Green-colored house with veranda and rooftop just besides the main street, if you're going to BUCIT, the house is on your left side; just few blocks from the lying-in clinic located on the right side...

garzland

May 23rd, 2007, 05:08 PM

[QUOTE=dxpsycho;]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7528.jpg
QUOTE]
.

Wowowee, I like it a lot!:cheers:

Waldenstrom

May 23rd, 2007, 06:27 PM

[QUOTE=drfeelgood17;13324891]

Wowowee, I like it a lot!:cheers:

What an impressive design!!! it looks very modern! I think we should have many buildings like this in our country. :)

rnmd

May 23rd, 2007, 08:49 PM

Hi! I'm also from EM's Barrio. I found this Thread 2 months ago. I am now here in California. Its already been 3 years since I last visited Legaspi City...kaka miss nga...Buti na lang nakita ko itong Legaspi Thread at least nagkakaroon ako ng idea how Legaspi looks like nowadays....thanks for posting those awesome pictures guys... :):banana:

[dx]

May 24th, 2007, 02:04 AM

^ Welcome, rnmd! duwa na kamo from EM's barrio..pareho pa gayud nasa medical field (based on your username) :D

drfeelgood17

May 24th, 2007, 03:43 AM

This is the newest one-stop shop serving the areas near Lakandula Drive and Kalayaan Park (Gogon, Barriada, Our Lady's Village, etc.) It offers various establishments such as restaurants, bars, boutiques, internet cafes, salons, a hometel and many more yet to open (Still under construction).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7525.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7521.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7520.jpg

Wow just look at that colour scheme! I can't imagine this in Cruzada of all places. I like the poster in the last pic. :lol:
Is this a nationwide trend or just a Legazpi thing? Does anyone know who owns this?

Sinjin P.

May 24th, 2007, 04:19 AM

^ It's a nice color actually: avocado green, cool to the eyes :D

bonixx

May 24th, 2007, 06:02 AM

^^tol Dx! any updated Pics of this Commercial Strips?

_zner_

May 24th, 2007, 06:37 AM

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/Picture006-2.jpg

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[dx]

May 24th, 2007, 09:21 AM

^thanks for the photos myx :okay:

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Imperial vs. Rosal proclamation leads to street protests (http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/may/22/yehey/prov/20070522pro1.html)
By Rhaydz B. Barcia

Twice defeated mayoral candidate Michael Victor Imperial of the Nationalist People’s Coalition strongly opposed the proclamation of reelectionist Mayor Noel Rosal of Lakas-CMD which triggered street protests on Sunday evening. The controversial political feud between Imperial and Rosal was aggravated by the relief Sunday evening of lawyer Sunshine Mortel Mallen by the Commission on Elections regional office as chairman of the board of canvassers for unexplained reasons.

Lawyer Juana Valeza from Comelec Manila replaced Mallen on Monday morning. For her part, Mallen immediately left the city after receiving the relief order on Sunday evening without a formal turnover of poll documents in her office. Earlier, Imperial issued a statement that alleged “dagdag-bawas” findings by his group was perpetrated in the tallying of votes, however, not one of Imperial’s watchers registered any formal protest, said lawyer Oliver Olaybal, counsel for Mayor Rosal.

Imperial said he was filing a protest but this will depend on the findings of the board of canvassers, whether it would be meritorious or not, Olaybal said. Imperial is the nephew of Rep. Carlos Imperial of the second congressional district of Albay who had lost to former Albay governor and Ambassador to Lebanon Al Francis Bichara of the Nacionalista Party.

When asked why he was opposing the proclamation of Rosal, Imperial told The Manila Times that his legal counsels are questioning the election returns (ERS) that allegedly had discrepancies. “My lawyers have raised objections to the ERs with defect and if you combine all of the election returns with defects and compute the total number of votes, it would total to 24 thousand.” Imperial said.

Political supporters of Mayor Noel Rosal gathered in front of the Legazpi city hall to show their support while the proclamation was put on hold. Imperial had served in the city council for two terms before running for mayor in 2004, where he lost to Rosal, which led to his filing of an electoral protest with Comelec contesting the results.

In May 2004 the city board of canvassers proclaimed Rosal as the winning candidate with 44,792 votes against Imperial who had 33,747 votes. Noting the difference of 11,045 votes, Imperial immediately filed an election protest that alleged misappropriation of ballots, substitute voting, disfranchisement of voters and ballot switching. On June 29, 2006, the Comelec ordered Rosal to vacate his post in favor of Imperial as legitimate city mayor, but the Supreme Court ruled out in favor of Rosal.

Looking back, the Imperials in 2000 coalesced briefly with the Rosals to topple the administration of former Legazpi City Mayor Imelda Roces, the political rival of 2nd district solon Carlos “Papay” Imperial. Rep. Imperial, uncle of Michael Imperial, fielded Noel Rosal for the mayoral post against Martin Roces, son of then congressional candidate and outgoing then Mayor Imelda Roces.

Rosal won the 2001 election against Roces through the help of Rep. Imperial but the two families broke off in middle of 2003. Since then, a wedge has been drawn between the two political families. In this midterm election, the Imperials and Roces families combined forces to bring down Rosal but he was once again given the mandate by the Legazpeños to govern while the Imperials have completely tumbled from 42-year of power.

[dx]

May 24th, 2007, 09:22 AM

Mayon on flickr

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/230/510349779_e78efaebcf_b.jpg
Love this shot. It even captured the Orion Constellation :okay:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/198/510349765_673ce474b4_b.jpg
Mayon at Sunset

Photos by mayon2000 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mayon2000/)

Mond87

May 24th, 2007, 12:15 PM

drfeelgood17

May 24th, 2007, 02:28 PM

If I'm from Legazpi, I'll definitely be one of those na magpoprotest. Heheh... I'm very supportive of Rosal's plans. Very beneficial kasi...

Even from a distance I can see how much progress the city has made compared to say, 10 to 15 years ago. Btw, what's happening to the plans for an international airport - is it still going ahead? Any updates on this?

bonixx

May 24th, 2007, 04:53 PM

^^ Nice Photo's @ Myx...naalala ko tuloy yung paahon na daan papuntang sorsogon...

Waldenstrom

May 24th, 2007, 05:51 PM

Great pics!!! Alam nyo ba laging Mayon Volcano ang desktop wallpaper ko. hehe. wala lang. :D

Mond87

May 25th, 2007, 05:54 AM

Even from a distance I can see how much progress the city has made compared to say, 10 to 15 years ago. Btw, what's happening to the plans for an international airport - is it still going ahead? Any updates on this?

In terms of infrastructures, andami talaga. Promise! I hope you can be here, doc! The city's so great na and that includes Daraga. Dapat nga, isabay na rin ang Daraga sa Legazpi. They're so connected tlga parang conjoined twins, each benefitting from one another.

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About the IA: I heard na magsisimula daw ang construction later this year (sabi dun sa msg na pinost ni Sind24 sa Bicol thread).

Mond87

May 25th, 2007, 06:04 AM

To all the docs out there:

What is your prime motivation? Have you ever really dreamed of being a doctor since nung bata pa kayo? Well, I can relate to you the story of my sister, it happened in 1994 (10 yrs old pa lang siya nun):

I was running around in out subdivision. I was only seven, fragile, and weak. In a moment, I tripped off and got one of my knees wounded. At first, I really don't care, there was no drop of blood coming out yet. However, my sister (who I fondly call "Ate") came in to the rescue. She actually grabbed her "kiddie medical kit" in which the items inside were stolen from my Mom's closet. My sister took all the necessary items, from the bandage to the cotton to the alcohol. She had all of them. She told me to be careful each time I play around and softly applied the alcohol and then covered my wound with the cotton and the bandage. I asked her, "yanga mo yan tigagibo?" She answered, "baga ka man tanga. siyempre, para mawara ang lugad mo. aram mo naman sana ako, gusto ko maging doktor." I forgot the exact words and yes, I added flavor to my story but the point is, 13 years later, my sister is now entering the medical field as a 1st year medicine student. I looked back and recalled when was the last time she told me that she wants to be a doctor. My memory brought me back to 1994. It was a time when we were just kids. :)

Mond87

May 25th, 2007, 06:06 AM

^^I actually feel nostalgic whenever I remember this one. I'll be missing my sister starting June. :(!

bonixx

May 25th, 2007, 11:17 AM

^^nice shots@ tol Dx! galing nung formation ng sky, Morning siguro yun nakunan...

drfeelgood17

May 25th, 2007, 12:55 PM

In terms of infrastructures, andami talaga. Promise! I hope you can be here, doc! The city's so great na and that includes Daraga. Dapat nga, isabay na rin ang Daraga sa Legazpi. They're so connected tlga parang conjoined twins, each benefitting from one another.

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About the IA: I heard na magsisimula daw ang construction later this year (sabi dun sa msg na pinost ni Sind24 sa Bicol thread).

Thanks for the update, Mond. I can't wait to see pics of the new IA. I think you're right about Legazpi and Daraga merging. I wonder if Daraguenos (as opposed to the politicians) are in favour.

olineil

May 25th, 2007, 07:48 PM

Thanks for the update, Mond. I can't wait to see pics of the new IA. I think you're right about Legazpi and Daraga merging. I wonder if Daraguenos (as opposed to the politicians) are in favour.

I am in favor... I am daragueño. There is no point having two heads for a small body. It will make it more efficient to govern this two urban areas for there will no longer be two negating bodies when it comess to implementing infrastructure and income generating projects. (Less politician means less headache and lesser kurakot)

I'm Daragueño by address but I consider myself as a LegazPeep! Yeah!

gurugeri

May 26th, 2007, 07:07 AM

I've been busy revising a reading textbook. Anyway, I am showing some pics (sorry, amateur pa lang ako), the very first ones, I took with my digi. Nahihiya pa ako kumuha kaya eto lang muna. These are from near our house in Daraga to downtown Daraga then Legazpi. Lucky that I was seated beside the smoking driver.

Dead or alive (?) coconut trees across Yawa River
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/freaky_jerry/Images%20May%2026/Picture015.jpg

Taking sand out
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/freaky_jerry/Images%20May%2026/Picture016.jpg

Street images (Daraga - Legazpi)
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/freaky_jerry/Picture021.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/freaky_jerry/Picture022.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/freaky_jerry/Picture023.jpg

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http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/freaky_jerry/Picture036.jpg

And a whatever-kind-of-shot of the hill...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/freaky_jerry/Picture014.jpg

gurugeri

May 26th, 2007, 07:08 AM

Other shots (Mayon, my partially covered barangay)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/freaky_jerry/Picture003.jpg

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Sorry for the images of negativity. By the way, the house we're renting right now is just a few meters from the river, pero aalis din kami once may malilipatan na uli--the fourth since Reming covered ours. Hay inda!

[dx]

May 26th, 2007, 07:43 AM

^Thanks for the pictures, Sir Gerry!
Bustling Daraga looks so busy!

PS: Congrats on your new camera..hehe :okay:

[dx]

May 26th, 2007, 07:45 AM

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I like this a lot. It looks like a river of silver or molten mercury. hehe :okay:

gurugeri

May 26th, 2007, 08:13 AM

Bustling Daraga looks so busy!

PS: Congrats on your new camera..hehe :okay:

Ahaha! Na-edit ko yung post ko so it also appeared there. Yes, superbusy ang Daraga. I know it will change a lot with a new mayor--not really a new mayor. I would have voted for him if I fate wasn't cruel to me.

One month na to sakin, just couldn't go out and take shots. Will take more when I go back to Goa tomorrow! Ah, back to work na!

lochinvar

May 26th, 2007, 07:35 PM

That lone person walking on top of the water is Jesus Christ.

gurugeri

May 27th, 2007, 09:52 AM

Got to visit a dearly missed friend in Guinobatan. Didn't like the fact I had no battery so these were the very few not-so-good shots. Ahehe!

CAMALIG

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GUINOBATAN

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I am excited to go back to Goa. Will take some shots so you'll see how good a place it is.

bonixx

May 27th, 2007, 10:04 AM

^^nice shots of Camalig and Guinobatan albay @ Sir Gerry...galing ng Church and Rizal monument mukahng naalagaan...

Mond87

May 27th, 2007, 02:21 PM

Nice shots, Sir Gerry! Feels like you're really travelling. Ang ganda ng pics ng Guinobatan. I've been there a couple of times this summer all because of our feasibility study. I actually think that Guinobatan is one of the most beautiful towns in Albay. Its church is nicely cleaned and it's even better than Albay Cathedral (I've taken pics of it kaso di ko ma-post kasi wala pa akong USB cable or a memory stick reader. My mom won't even buy us one. Kelangan makuha ko muna sweldo sa ojt.) And to think that this is the most badly-damaged town during Reming!

Mond87

May 27th, 2007, 02:37 PM

I am in favor... I am daragueño. There is no point having two heads for a small body. It will make it more efficient to govern this two urban areas for there will no longer be two negating bodies when it comess to implementing infrastructure and income generating projects. (Less politician means less headache and lesser kurakot)

I'm Daragueño by address but I consider myself as a LegazPeep! Yeah!

Hey oli, most peeps from Daraga are not in favor. I have asked many of them. One example is Sir Jerry! Daraga actually has a richer history than Legazpi kaya they really still want to keep their pride intact. Anyways, maybe next time, we might make the next thread's name as "Legazpi, Daraga and Albay and-whatsoever-tagline" in honor of the many Daragueños out there:

1. Sir Jerry
2. Olineil
3. Mond87
4. Matteo?

Heheh, kung papayag lang sana ang mga Legazpeeps:

1. Dex
2. Monsi
3. Yves
4. drfeelgood
5. rnmd - malapit na sa boundary
6. khem - malapit na sa boundary

Hey, it is 4 against 6. That's all I know pala. Keep posting kung sino alam nyo!

drfeelgood17

May 27th, 2007, 03:52 PM

Lili

May 28th, 2007, 12:01 AM

Hey oli, most peeps from Daraga are not in favor. I have asked many of them. One example is Sir Jerry! Daraga actually has a richer history than Legazpi kaya they really still want to keep their pride intact. Anyways, maybe next time, we might make the next thread's name as "Legazpi, Daraga and Albay and-whatsoever-tagline" in honor of the many Daragueños out there:

1. Sir Jerry
2. Olineil
3. Mond87
4. Matteo?

Heheh, kung papayag lang sana ang mga Legazpeeps:

1. Dex
2. Monsi
3. Yves
4. drfeelgood
5. rnmd - malapit na sa boundary
6. khem - malapit na sa boundary

Hey, it is 4 against 6. That's all I know pala. Keep posting kung sino alam nyo!

Ang tanong ko lang, sino ang mas guapo? Taga Daraga o taga Legazpi? Joke! :jk:

I know for a fact that there are a lot of good-looking and good people in your region. :)

drfeelgood17

May 28th, 2007, 12:52 AM

^^Perhaps we need a poll to resolve this thorny issue...or an online "beauty contest". I thought Bicolanos were appreciated for their brains and not just their looks? :ohno:

bonixx

May 28th, 2007, 04:52 AM

^^ no...Dr. ,ahehehe ,lahat ng naging Gf Bicolana at hindi ako papayag na hindi sila magaganda!aheheh

gurugeri

May 28th, 2007, 06:31 AM

Ang tanong ko lang, sino ang mas guapo? Taga Daraga o taga Legazpi? Joke! :jk:

I know for a fact that there are a lot of good-looking and good people in your region. :)

I refuse to answer this question. Ahaha! If that would be asked, I would surely be out of the race. That's all thank you. LOLZ!

gurugeri

May 28th, 2007, 06:34 AM

^^Perhaps we need a poll to resolve this thorny issue...or an online "beauty contest". I thought Bicolanos were appreciated for their brains and not just their looks? :ohno:

Aww! Love the idea. First question, please? Ahaha!

gurugeri

May 28th, 2007, 06:35 AM

That lone person walking on top of the water is Jesus Christ.

Wow. What an observation!

gurugeri

May 28th, 2007, 06:39 AM

^^nice shots of Camalig and Guinobatan albay @ Sir Gerry...galing ng Church and Rizal monument mukahng naalagaan...

The park is very clean, unlike that one in my hometown. Too bad, really, I didn't have my batteries charged before I left. I am going back there next weekend and will surely take shots of the town proper.

gurugeri

May 28th, 2007, 06:41 AM

Wala lang. Nahihilo lang ako sa spelling ng name ko. gurugeri is the account name, jerry is the real name. Yun po.

garzland

May 28th, 2007, 06:56 AM

This is the only one that I got during the trip there... The "Sleeping Lion"

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[dx]

May 28th, 2007, 07:24 AM

The park is very clean, unlike that one in my hometown. Too bad, really, I didn't have my batteries charged before I left. I am going back there next weekend and will surely take shots of the town proper.

Thanks for the Guinobatan pics. I love Gbtn because it's my mother's hometown. :)

I don't like what they've done to the Ninoy Aquino(?) Park in Daraga. It's not even a park anymore. :(

Mond87

May 28th, 2007, 11:49 AM

^^Mond, Matt is actually from the Old Albay District, as far as I'm aware...

RE: the merger, I think Daraga won't necessarily lose its distinct historical identity just as the different districts of Manila (Ermita, Malate, Tondo, San Miguel etc) haven't lost theirs and remain famous to this day. The fact that people still refer to the Old Albay District I think is proof of the strength of its identity. Just my 2 centimos...

Another reason why I think merging of Daraga with Legazpi has been unsuccessful in the past decades is the fact that some folks would lose their jobs. However, this is only an opinion of mine. Maybe I am wrong or what. Somebody told me that Daraga and Legazpi is too large to merge. Daraga and Legazpi had more than 300+ sqyare kilometers and 460,000 population all together. Also, these two have two separate dialects being spoken. IMHO, a council that will handle development of the Legazpi and Daraga urban areas is the best way to solve the existing problems in our community. If a single entity would develop Daraga and Legazpi, I think the benefits of Legazpeños would finally be shared with their Daraga bros and sis. A single entity may help improve the total state of these two which are very conjoined, they're almost inseparable.

But I think our discussions here would be almost useless if these info would not be make known to our political leaders. I'm just hoping that they're thinking the same things and that there are no existing barriers that will prevent this from happening. Again, this is only an opinion!

Mond87

May 28th, 2007, 11:51 AM

Ang tanong ko lang, sino ang mas guapo? Taga Daraga o taga Legazpi? Joke! :jk:

I know for a fact that there are a lot of good-looking and good people in your region. :)

Kung sino man ang mas guwapo ay hindi ko na concern. Basta ang alam ko maraming pretty sa Daraga-Legazpi area at sa buong Bicol na rin (Bonixx is a witness here)... Heheh... :)

Mond87

May 28th, 2007, 11:52 AM

Thanks for the Guinobatan pics. I love Gbtn because it's my mother's hometown. :)

I don't like what they've done to the Ninoy Aquino(?) Park in Daraga. It's not even a park anymore. :(

Arrrggghhh... Yun din ang napansin ko... I also love Guinobatan... It's really clean, as in!

Mond87

May 28th, 2007, 11:53 AM

^^ no...Dr. ,ahehehe ,lahat ng naging Gf Bicolana at hindi ako papayag na hindi sila magaganda!aheheh

Teka, ba't andaming bicolana ang naging gf mo tol? Anong secret mo?

olineil

May 28th, 2007, 01:38 PM

Another reason why I think merging of Daraga with Legazpi has been unsuccessful in the past decades is the fact that some folks would lose their jobs. However, this is only an opinion of mine. Maybe I am wrong or what. Somebody told me that Daraga and Legazpi is too large to merge. Daraga and Legazpi had more than 300+ sqyare kilometers and 460,000 population all together. Also, these two have two separate dialects being spoken. IMHO, a council that will handle development of the Legazpi and Daraga urban areas is the best way to solve the existing problems in our community. If a single entity would develop Daraga and Legazpi, I think the benefits of Legazpeños would finally be shared with their Daraga bros and sis. A single entity may help improve the total state of these two which are very conjoined, they're almost inseparable.

But I think our discussions here would be almost useless if these info would not be make known to our political leaders. I'm just hoping that they're thinking the same things and that there are no existing barriers that will prevent this from happening. Again, this is only an opinion!

"Well I guess for me going the direction how manila created MMDA is wrong. MMDA is a failure not because they are not doing their job but because there are just too much redundancy of public work positions. MMDA will implement something then local mayors won't honor their projects just because they weren't the ones getting the credit. Get what I mean. This is the sickness of our political system right now. There is too much redundant positions leading to inefficiency in governance and too much people to pay salaries than what the government needs. Remember the hong Kong Guy whom Arroyo wanted to hire? He himself said that if he will be allowed the first thing he will do is remove the redundancy in the government system. This way the government gets more surplus from the tax revenues.

If Legazpi and Daraga is managed by a single entity this will be more efficient than the current setup. This is also the logic why Arroyo s pushing for Parliamentary and create the supper regions. This move will remove redundant position in our government system. Our government system is just too sick and full of loop holes to propel our country to prosperity. (Just my 2cents woth)

olineil

May 28th, 2007, 04:44 PM

Here is a good read. There are comments by lance Gokongwei sharing the same view as mine regarding redundancy of function in holding government office position. This is talking about tourism but this situation is not isolated to this arm of the government.

We need more Boracays

DEMAND AND SUPPLY
By BOO CHANCO

"We cannot rely just on Boracay to drive our tourism industry. We need to develop other beach destinations."

When Lance Gokongwei announced Cebu Pacific’s acquisition of 14 new ATR turboprop planes with seating of up to 74 passengers, he mentioned the airline’s desire to cover more of the nearly 70 airports in the country. Only 25 of these airports are capable of handling the new Airbus 320s that they are now using for domestic and regional routes.

Of course the initial target of Cebu Pacific is Boracay, just like Philippine Airlines when it also earlier announced it was buying planes that could land at Caticlan. Lance rejected the thought that Cebu Pacific, and PAL for that matter, will just ease out the two smaller airlines that had the Caticlan to Boracay market to themselves for a long time. Lance believes they will expand the market.

The way Lance sees it, the 600,000 or so tourists who used Caticlan to get to Boracay last year can be expanded to over a million. A number of high end resorts are soon going to open in Boracay. Cebu Pacific for one, intends "to bring low fares to the number one tourist destination in the country – Boracay via Caticlan airport." Expect the airfares to Caticlan to dramatically drop by summer next year.

But Boracay isn’t the only new destination with a small airport that Cebu Pacific is looking at. Lance wants to put up regular flights to Siargao, the so-called surfing capital of the Philippines. He is also looking at a number of destinations in Bicol and the Visayas where it is not economical or technically feasible to use the big Airbuses. What Lance dreams of is nothing short of developing new Boracays all over the country.

I guess that’s the entrepreneur in Lance. He is not satisfied with successfully introducing a new business model for the domestic airline industry that brought airfares down and rapidly expanded the market. He is now also thinking of expanding the number of local destinations that can be reached by his planes. Both PAL and Cebu Pacific are now investing heavily in their fleets. This is as it should be, to develop our tourism industry.

This is also what Sen. Dick Gordon had been saying all along. We cannot rely just on Boracay to drive our tourism industry. We need to develop other beach destinations. Dick, in fact, is thinking of the Visayas as the beach capital of Asia. But for that to happen, we need new resort hotels and new destinations. We need to make Cebu and the new Iloilo airports the hubs for beach developments in Bohol, Palawan, Camiguin, Siquijor, Negros and Guimaras.

In Luzon, the airports in Subic and Clark can be used as hubs to accelerate development of beaches along Zambales and Bataan as well as Northern Luzon. In Mindanao, the Davao and GenSan airports can be hubs for beach destinations in their area.

I am worried that Boracay is about to implode. It looks like it is about to reach its maximum carrying capacity. I get the impression that the Boracay businesses are just thinking of making money today and forgetting about the long term… environmental sustainability. There is no framework for the

island’s development from the government or from the private sector already making money there. Bahala na!

This is why we need that Tourism bill that should be passed by the lower House before Congress adjourns. The Tourism bill sets the development framework we need to make our tourism industry regionally competitive in this highly competitive industry. Right now, it is a mess. Too many duplication of functions among government agencies and no mechanism for organized growth.

For instance, the marketing and promotions function is being performed by both DOT and the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC). I asked former Tourism Secretary Narz Lim about it and she agrees that the proposed Tourism Philippines is an excellent idea. But based on her experience, Narz says, it must be run as a private sector organization to free it from the red tape and slowness of the bureaucracy.

I am not sure now if the bill considers a joint effort between the government and the private sector in tourism promotion. But for Tourism Philippines to be effective, it should also have a sizeable budget for its activities and it need not come only from government or from a tax on tourists. The private sector, e.g., the real estate developers, the oil companies, the telcos, and all those who stand to benefit from a vibrant tourism industry, should be invited to sit in the Board, in exchange for huge donations on a continuing basis.

Just look at how much money Malaysia, India and Thailand are spending to promote tourism in BBC, CNN and other international media. Incidentally, I was told the creative brain behind the Malaysian tourism campaign is Julie Lingan, a Filipino who was pirated from a Manila ad agency. The beauty of this "Malaysia truly Asia" campaign is also in its consistency through the years. In our case, we change our creative theme every time there is a new Secretary of Tourism.

Narz also has a very sensible idea on the subject of tourism promotions. Tourism Philippines, she said, should appoint marketing representatives in our key markets (just like the Macau Tourist Office, which Narz now heads in Manila, does). These market reps are private, local companies who are specialists in destination marketing who know how to deal with the local travel agencies and the media. They are paid a retainer fee every month and given a sizeable marketing budget. This saves on huge overhead expenses because there are no rents, salaries, relocation of staff, and housing to be paid. The huge savings can go towards promotions. Our current system of appointing tourism attachés is too politicized. We can’t have this in tourism!

I am also not sure if the revised bill already considers this idea but I believe, and Narz agrees, the Philippine Tourism Authority should be abolished and its functions transferred to the DOT and the Tourism Economic Zone Authority. It makes no sense to effectively have two tourism agencies working almost independently from each other.

The best part of the bill that will truly help our reputation as a tourist destination is standard setting and enforcement. There are many establishments that claim five star status but are not five star as international standards go. I remember spending good money in a Bohol resort that claimed five star status, charged me five star rates but the facilities were worse than two star.

The problem here is that enforcement was devolved to local governments and not too many local governments have the expertise to enforce standards. Quality control is very important if we want repeat visitors and word of mouth advertising.

Anyway, we need the passage of the Tourism bill most specially in the area of building infrastructure. We lack hotels and other tourism-oriented establishments. While this is where the private sector should invest, they have to be given incentives to do that. Under the bill, all these tourism developments can be made into tourism enterprise zones which foreign and domestic investments can handle with tax incentives provided by the bill.

I hope the House leadership realizes how important this bill is. We needed it Sunday. Speaker Joe de V and Majority Leader Nograles should use their known expertise for passing bills in record time to good use on this tourism bill.

Delayed flight

Taxiing down the tarmac, the jetliner abruptly stopped, turned around and returned to the gate. After an hour-long wait, it finally took off.

A concerned passenger asked the flight attendant, "What was the problem?"

"The pilot was bothered by a noise he heard in the engine," explained the flight attendant, "and it took us a while to find a new pilot."

bonixx

May 28th, 2007, 08:53 PM

Teka, ba't andaming bicolana ang naging gf mo tol? Anong secret mo?

Nagkakataon lang tol' Mond,wala akong secret puro ako bulgar:lol: , ang gusto ko lang sa mga bicolana bukod sa Phisical attraction eh,magagaling magluto and very independent...

Matteo

May 28th, 2007, 10:15 PM

Salceda vows vibrant Albay
By Rhaydz B. Barcia

LEGAZPI CITY – Governor-elect Joey Salceda vowed to modernize Albay economy through strategic infrastructure, vigorous tourism, agricultural advancement, commercial development, and energy stabilization to boost industry, here.

Salceda said that after the Albayanos gave him a strong mandate he would start to strengthen Albay’s resources management to be supported by social expenditures in health, education, and livelihood.

“I am the governor of all Albayanos not just of the many who voted for me because like them I have only one enemy – poverty. There is much to be done for our children’s future so there is no time to waste for past animosities. Everyone must do his share for the glory of Albay,” he told the Bicol Mail. Salceda’s platform of government anchored Albay Mabuhay, Albay May Buhay, to flagship projects, such as: Daraga International Airport, Southrail Project, Bicol River Basin Development Program, Bicol Regional Fishport, San Fernando Bypass Road, Albay Road Network leading to Donsol and the West Coast.

The governor also hopes to integrate the four islands of Cagraray, Batan, Rapu-Rapu, and San Miguel to the mainland Albay to optimize its development potential and resource base.
www.bicolmail.com
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what do you guys think of this new guy?

alcogoodwin

May 29th, 2007, 03:37 AM

Howdee all,
After many requests to visit Legaspi on previous trips I finally managed to do as such in February.
Sadly I was hoping for a few days there but only got one afternoon and an early morning :-( Despite a number of requests to stay, she who must be obeyed refused to listen (just no negotiating with a grumpy Pinay huh :-) ).
Anyway I have ben promised a longer stay next time and I am looking forward to it. Although next time it will be by plane or train (if line is rebuilt by then) and certainly not a bus. Agggghhhhhh buses.
You guys really have a lovely city (well what I got to see of it in such a short time). We stayed at the Magayon Hotel next to the PNR Legazpi station (mostly so it was easy for me to explore the railway station itself) and went down to the shops for a traditional Jollibee dinner with some relatives there.
Despite my main interest in railways, the highlight for me BY FAR was the awesome Mayon Volcano. I have so long wanted to see this amazing natural feature and to stand right near it really blew me away. How can something be so amazing be so dangerous.
I stood for around half an hour watching the Mayon and the asawa ended up having to drag me away. :-)

Also there is a sari sari store near the Legaspi station (along tracks just beyond platforms) that sell Coke in glass bottles that is soooooo cold it must be bordering frozen. Dang beautiful (or masarap) on a hot Legaspi day.

Great part of the world.

Brad
Philippine Railway SIG
http://www.geocities.com/alcogoodwin/PhilippineRailways.html

[dx]

May 29th, 2007, 03:43 AM

^ Hey Brad, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay here in Legazpi. :)

[dx]

May 29th, 2007, 04:21 AM

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Rays of the Sun over Legazpi | Photo by paPA.JACK (http://www.flickr.com/people/papajack/)

Lili

May 29th, 2007, 04:22 AM

^ beautiful shot.

beecool

May 29th, 2007, 05:40 AM

just for the record, Boracay is not really all that ,compared to El Nido resort in Palawan http://www.elnidoresorts.com/......we spent a week there last year and had a grand time. and yes it would be really nice if more airlines would fly to that destinations and other parts of the Philippines so people can see and explore more.
and with regards to Salceda's promises well i guess we'll just have to wait and see.
on the brighter side, thank you for sharing great pictures. i guess i saw my ancestral house in one of the pictures and im not telling which one.....lol!
take care

[dx]

May 29th, 2007, 06:06 AM

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Good Morning Legazpi | Photo by Franck.M

[dx]

May 29th, 2007, 06:18 AM

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Mayon on a Clear Day, Mt. Masaraga visible in the distance | Photo by Isgg811

alcogoodwin

May 29th, 2007, 08:54 AM

Mayon on a Clear Day, Mt. Masaraga visible in the distance | Photo by Isgg811]

Hi dxpsycho,
Are these your photos? You take some wonderful shots mate.
I was so happy to get about 30 minutes of cloud free morning photography of the Mayon.
I went a little crazy, took about two rolls on that volcano. Thats amazing, even for me :-)
Beautiful stuff.

Brad

[dx]

May 29th, 2007, 09:17 AM

^Just call me Dex. These shots aren't mine, though. I just found them on the net and shared them here because they're really worth posting. But I have some Mayon shots of my own over at my flickr page --> http://www.flickr.com/photos/dxpsycho/
Check them out sometime. :)

Mond87

May 29th, 2007, 11:42 AM

Mond87

May 29th, 2007, 11:59 AM

Nagkakataon lang tol' Mond,wala akong secret puro ako bulgar:lol: , ang gusto ko lang sa mga bicolana bukod sa Phisical attraction eh,magagaling magluto and very independent...

Hmmm... kita naman sa hitsura mo padi (pare sa bicol)... wehehehhe... anyways, anong moves mo? I've been doing some things to a couple of ladies now. I don't know w/c to choose pa... yung pinaka-mabilis na lang siguro... weheheheh...

Mond87

May 29th, 2007, 12:01 PM

Hi dxpsycho,
Are these your photos? You take some wonderful shots mate.
I was so happy to get about 30 minutes of cloud free morning photography of the Mayon.
I went a little crazy, took about two rolls on that volcano. Thats amazing, even for me :-)
Beautiful stuff.

Brad

Welcome here, alcogoodwin! :)

weewit

May 29th, 2007, 12:03 PM

is that the Yawa river? shallow lang pala yang river na yan... hehehe

bonixx

May 29th, 2007, 12:29 PM

Hmmm... kita naman sa hitsura mo padi (pare sa bicol)... wehehehhe... anyways, anong moves mo? I've been doing some things to a couple of ladies now. I don't know w/c to choose pa... yung pinaka-mabilis na lang siguro... weheheheh...

ahehehe...tol mas maganda yung hinay hinay...:lol: ,just be yourself and shy effect...still effective kung seryoso ka...OT:lol:

olineil

May 29th, 2007, 02:49 PM

That's a nice research, mr.olineil! I also like that Legazpi and Daraga to be merged. However, andami talagang masasagasa. Promise! Consider the many folks working in Daraga and the folks that depend on them (like families and stuff). The socio-economic benefits that will be extracted from the Daraga's municipal hall are great. Those people being given the salaries and stuff will be very benefited. Along them are the merchants that will supply them all the needed stuff. These merchants will be very benefited as well (from the payments for commodities from these employees in Daraga's municipal hall). There is a domino effect in them that is currently working in Daraga's system. To take out all those employees would definitely be a huge loss to the town.

I guess we cannot compare the officials of Daraga and Legazpi to the tourism authorities the country now have as there is no existing redundancy. Daraga is so much different from Legazpi. Only that, they are so much connected, their urban areas are conjoined. What I really want is for the two of them to collaborate with each other first, with plans b/w the two of them be pushed through. I thought that a council will be good but that council will only include the existing officials of Daraga and Legazpi and not outside personas to prevent redundancy as you have stated. That council will only support infrastructural plans that will definitely improve the state of Daraga and Legazpi. If you want the two to merge, I think it will really take time. To me, this council will serve as a bridge to that dream.

Heheh... sa opinion ko lang po ito...

Yes it definitely will take time. But if it comes to a point that these two urban areas need to merge. I honestly think that going the Manila Style Direction is not the way to go. Manila is by no means a model urban area to be copied. Manila is an Urban Decay (not urban development). Those who live outside the Philippines knows what I am talking about. Light has been shown to us and we want our kababayans to experience the same. I honestly believe that Legazpi and Albay is being managed much better than manila. So lets continue to do that. Let us find our own potential as Albayanos and hopefully become the model government and citizens for the rest of the country to follow.

Put it plainly... I don't agree in councils(unless both parties agree to Honor the councils power, which doesn't really happen coz our politician tend to be egotists than true servants). Merge the two with one Government heading it.