Legazpi, Ligao and Tabaco Cities, and Albay Province [Archive] - Page 196

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January 28th, 2012, 01:56 PM

Legazpi is next wave city for BPO (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=73999)
by Ed de Leon

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Jan. 26 (PIA) -- The focus efforts of this city’s current administration to make Legazpi an attractive investment area for potential Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) investors is finally paying off when it tied in the 10th place with cities of Dumaguete and Dagupan City the next waves cities in the outsourcing industry. The selection was done by the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) recently.

Currently, Legazpi is considered as a feeder city. It provides qualified manpower to other cities with existing outsourcing industries who conducts recruitment activities in the city. This is an indication that the city has more than enough qualified manpower to supply the needs of existing outsourcing industry.

Many college graduates from the city usually end up working in call centers in Metro Manila for those who cannot find available jobs here according to the city employment office and according to reports they are doing very well.
This city produces more than 4,000 college graduates every year and is also a center of higher educational institutions of the region.

The accessibility of the city from land air and sea transport from Manila and Cebu plus having reliable and dependable telecommunications providers like Smart, Globe, Bayantel and lately the PLDT that provides reliable Internet and bandwidth connectivity is an important factor for potential BPO investors to locate in the city.

Legazpi City Mayor Geraldine Rosal said that the city scored high in the cost of doing business and availability of needed physical information and technology (IT) infrastructures to support an outsourcing industry according to the BPAP ranking.

Rosal added that currently, Legazpi has two proposed IT park - the Embarcadero de Legazpi and the Legazpi Information and Communication Technology ( ICT) Park which could be used by outsourcing companies when they decided to transfer here plus the donated building by Bicol Hair in Barangay Bonot in this city.

Rosal said that this year they will be aggressively pursuing promotions of Legazpi as the next wave city for BPOs to consider investing.
Rosal is very optimistic that the city will be able to attract investors to locate their expansion in the city, thereby providing job opportunities to constituents.

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January 28th, 2012, 01:57 PM

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January 28th, 2012, 01:57 PM

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kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 02:07 PM

;87994925']Happy 7th Anniversary, Legazpi City and Albay Thread!
Launched February 1, 2005 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=3188360&postcount=1)

http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/uploaded_files/graphics/high_definition_graphics/0006/1906/birthday-candles-rect.jpg

Happy Anniversary!!! I started browsing over SSC way back 2007 but joined only in 2009. A lot has changed since this thread was founded. Kudos to the ones who started this thread.

I know olineil started this but who were the other pioneers?

kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 02:08 PM

;87994799']Cagsawa Festival
February 1 to 29, 2012

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by J Crux (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cruxpics/)

Legazpi and Albay Thread Archive (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=175804)

Just the right banner to open the thread!!! :banana:

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January 28th, 2012, 02:08 PM

Legazpi on the Web

http://www.wpphilippines.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/wowlegazpi.jpg
http://wowlegazpi.com

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http://facebook.com/legazpicity

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http://twitter.com/legazpicity

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http://flickr.com/groups/legazpicity

http://wowlegazpi.com/test/wp-content/themes/journey/images/framework/social/youtube.png
http://www.youtube.com/user/wowlegazpi

http://www.thelitoftwi.com/images/tumblr_icon.png
http://legazpi.tumblr.com

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January 28th, 2012, 02:08 PM

Happy Anniversary!!! I started browsing over SSC way back 2007 but joined only in 2009. A lot has changed since this thread was founded. Kudos to the ones who started this thread.

I know olineil started this but who were the other pioneers?

drfeelgood and Matteo :)

I started posting February 2006 :colgate:

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January 28th, 2012, 02:10 PM

Cagsawa Festival, Albay’s newest tourist attraction, kicks off February (http://positivenewsmedia.com/blog/2012/01/cagsawa-festival-albays-newest-tourist-attraction-kicks-off-february/)

Passion builds up as Albay’s newest and most historic tourism attraction, the Cagsawa Festival, kicks off here in February this year. The festival is expected to further rev up the spirited tourism drive of the province.
Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said the Provincial Capitol here and the municipal government of Daraga, led by Mayor Gerry Jaucian, have forged the partnership that gave birth to the Cagsawa Festival, which was immediately elevated to the category of Albay’s two other important provincial festivals: Magayon and Karangahan.

The month-long Cagsawa Festival kicks off at the historic and world famous Cagsawa Ruins Park, marked by the remains of a church belfry amid a tumble of bricks that define the layout of an Spanish era settlement. Only the top of the belfry remains above ground after the church and the settlement were buried by the violent Mayon Volcano eruption in 1814.

The 1814 Mayon eruption and its accompanying avalanche of lava and lahar flows reportedly killed about a thousand people. The festival will put on center stage Mayon Volcano and the Cagsawa Ruins that was recently declared a national park. The park has since become a favorite destination for both local and foreign tourists.

The Cagsawa Festival aims to celebrate the indomitable spirit and resilience of Albayanos, and not the memory of the disaster’s horrors, Salceda said. “It will also offer tourists something more deeply cultural and meaningful than just walking around and taking souvenir shots, and watching the world famous scenery many see only on postcards,” he added.

For the entire month of February, the festival will showcase more than 50 sports and cultural events, including a competition in the native art of self defense Arnis, and a demonstration-summit of traditional healers or ‘herbolarios’ who once dominated Albay’s mythical world.

The festival will likewise feature on the spot “pamaypay” (hand fan) and other handicrafts making contests, and a once in a lifetime journey into the culinary world of the famous hot chili, known locally as ‘Lada’, beyond the limits of the traditional ‘Bicol Express’ cuisine.

Aside from Cagsawa Festival this coming February, Salceda said another new festival, Culinaria Albay, will be launched in August. The August festival is an extract and spin off from the Albay Green Christmas celebration now known as Karangahan.

Over all, Albay will have four major festivals, one every quarter of the year – Cagsawa in February and Magayon in April-May which celebrate all things beautiful in the province and which has been running for many years now; Culinaria Albay in August which celebrates Albay’s native and new cuisines, and Green Christmas Karangahan Festival which features environment friendly and safe celebration of the yuletide season in December. (PNA)

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January 28th, 2012, 02:11 PM

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January 28th, 2012, 02:11 PM

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January 28th, 2012, 02:13 PM

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January 28th, 2012, 02:14 PM

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kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 02:16 PM

A repost, ganda eh. The 3Ms Albay.

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Satellite Image
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Bicolano Man (https://www.facebook.com/bicolanoman)

kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 02:18 PM

Cagsawa

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Edmer Balmeo (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.218178958275260.50182.100002494724698&type=1)

kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 02:21 PM

Nainutan pa su Legazpi magka SM o. Hahahaha!

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https://www.facebook.com/onlybebalyn

kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 02:23 PM

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OK FM 97.1 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/971-OKFM/174312525918545)

Brandon32

January 28th, 2012, 02:23 PM

brand new thread..congrats!

Brandon32

January 28th, 2012, 02:26 PM

;87995318']Cagsawa Festival, Albay’s newest tourist attraction, kicks off February (http://positivenewsmedia.com/blog/2012/01/cagsawa-festival-albays-newest-tourist-attraction-kicks-off-february/)

Passion builds up as Albay’s newest and most historic tourism attraction, the Cagsawa Festival, kicks off here in February this year. The festival is expected to further rev up the spirited tourism drive of the province.
Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said the Provincial Capitol here and the municipal government of Daraga, led by Mayor Gerry Jaucian, have forged the partnership that gave birth to the Cagsawa Festival, which was immediately elevated to the category of Albay’s two other important provincial festivals: Magayon and Karangahan.

The month-long Cagsawa Festival kicks off at the historic and world famous Cagsawa Ruins Park, marked by the remains of a church belfry amid a tumble of bricks that define the layout of an Spanish era settlement. Only the top of the belfry remains above ground after the church and the settlement were buried by the violent Mayon Volcano eruption in 1814.

The 1814 Mayon eruption and its accompanying avalanche of lava and lahar flows reportedly killed about a thousand people. The festival will put on center stage Mayon Volcano and the Cagsawa Ruins that was recently declared a national park. The park has since become a favorite destination for both local and foreign tourists.

The Cagsawa Festival aims to celebrate the indomitable spirit and resilience of Albayanos, and not the memory of the disaster’s horrors, Salceda said. “It will also offer tourists something more deeply cultural and meaningful than just walking around and taking souvenir shots, and watching the world famous scenery many see only on postcards,” he added.

For the entire month of February, the festival will showcase more than 50 sports and cultural events, including a competition in the native art of self defense Arnis, and a demonstration-summit of traditional healers or ‘herbolarios’ who once dominated Albay’s mythical world.

The festival will likewise feature on the spot “pamaypay” (hand fan) and other handicrafts making contests, and a once in a lifetime journey into the culinary world of the famous hot chili, known locally as ‘Lada’, beyond the limits of the traditional ‘Bicol Express’ cuisine.

Aside from Cagsawa Festival this coming February, Salceda said another new festival, Culinaria Albay, will be launched in August. The August festival is an extract and spin off from the Albay Green Christmas celebration now known as Karangahan.

Over all, Albay will have four major festivals, one every quarter of the year – Cagsawa in February and Magayon in April-May which celebrate all things beautiful in the province and which has been running for many years now; Culinaria Albay in August which celebrates Albay’s native and new cuisines, and Green Christmas Karangahan Festival which features environment friendly and safe celebration of the yuletide season in December. (PNA)

ang Ibalong Festival? ano ang schedule nya?

kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 02:27 PM

ang Ibalong Festival? ano ang schedule nya?

August po.

frank321

January 28th, 2012, 02:31 PM

Congrats to the new thread. I wish Cagsawa Festival all the best!

Albay Rising! :D

sivah

January 28th, 2012, 02:31 PM

;87995008']http://travelalbay.com/natcon/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/logo.jpg

:okay:

kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 02:32 PM

Sir Dante, it's confirmed po that LCC already has a store at Waltermart Sucat and somewhere in Leyte. I posted this info way back in thread 52.

frank321

January 28th, 2012, 02:33 PM

ang Ibalong Festival? ano ang schedule nya?

Is Albay Culinaria different from Fiesta Culinaria?

kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 02:39 PM

Is Albay Culinaria different from Fiesta Culinaria?

Culinaria Albay refers to Albayano cuisines and restos while Fiesta Culinaria refers to the festival celebrating Albayano food during December.

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January 28th, 2012, 02:39 PM

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January 28th, 2012, 02:42 PM

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Brandon32

January 28th, 2012, 02:43 PM

August po.

i see.sabay palan sa culinaria albay...thats good! Thanks pading kaniguan

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January 28th, 2012, 02:44 PM

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Brandon32

January 28th, 2012, 02:45 PM

Is Albay Culinaria different from Fiesta Culinaria?

im not sure frank

Brandon32

January 28th, 2012, 02:47 PM

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lovely!

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January 28th, 2012, 02:49 PM

My very first post (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=9922369) back in February 26, 2006 :lol: :lol:

sivah

January 28th, 2012, 02:58 PM

;87996295']My very first post (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=9922369) back in February 26, 2006 :lol: :lol:

Dxpyscho?? :nuts::lol::lol::nuts::nuts::lol:

[dx]

January 28th, 2012, 03:03 PM

Yep. Dati forumers can request a username change very December. Not anymore.

kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 03:04 PM

Dex, this is a listing of the inns in Legazpi City and Daraga. I think the list of hotels in WOWLegazpi website needs updating. There are more or less 35 Inn and B&Bs in Metro Legazpi. Wara pa digdi su mga hotels.

1. IBALONG TRAVELERS HOSTEL
BDB Bank Bldg, 210 J.P Rizal St
Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 820 3333

2. KING ARTHUR MOTOR LODGE
Bogtong Road, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 480 8984, +63 (52) 820 4071

3. LEGAZPI TOURIST INN
Cor. Quezon Ave. Lapu-Lapu St.,
Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 820 4880, +63 (52) 214 5105
Fax: +63 (52) 480 6147

4. SAMPAGUITA TOURIST INN
Rizal St., Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 480 6258

5. DREAMS INN & CAFE
F. Imperial St., Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 820 0885

6. ALBERT’S INN
Elizondo St., Legazpi City

7. LITA’S LODGING HOUSE
Albay District, Legazpi City

8.MILA’S LODGE
Rizal St., Legazpi City

9.GREENWOOD INN
Arimbay, Legazpi City

10. JR LODGING HOUSE
Binanuahan, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 480 5261

11. REX LODGING HOUSE
Peñaranda St., Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 480 7101, +63 (52) 227 43

12. CASA AVELINA APARTELLE
Pag-asa, Rawis, Legazpi City

13. SHIRMAN LODGE
Peñaranda St., Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 230-31

14. KING’S LODGE
Peñaranda St., Legazpi City

15. LEGASPI LODGING HOUSE
Mabini St., Legazpi City

16. JOSAM LODGING HOUSE
Rizal St., Legazpi City

17. NEUHAUS TOURIST INN
Magayon Dr., Daraga, Albay
Tel: +63 (52) 820 0453

18. DREAMS INN CAFÉ
F. Imperial St. Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 820 0885

19. ARIMBAY SHELL INN
Arimbay, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 820 6283, +63 (52) 820 0558

20. GOLDCREST INN
Pag-Asa, San Roque, Daraga, Albay
Tel: +63 (52) 824 1017

21. AVIA INN
Cor. Lakandula Drvie & Rizal Avenue
Banag,Daraga, Albay

22. LEGAZPI PENSION
Rawis, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 231 33 c/o Casablanca Hotel

23. NUEVA VILLA HOME LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER
Balading, Pawa, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 820 0880, +63 (52) 480 8261

24. VISTA AL MAYON PENSIONNE
F. Aquende Drive, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 820 5814

25. VILLA CONSUELO
Bonot, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 820 3813

26. XANDRA LODGING HOUSE
Peñaranda St., Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 820 4808

27. VINE INN CAFÉ
481 Peñaranda St., Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 480 8041, +63 (52) 214 3029

28. CARLO’S HOMETEL BED & BREAKFAST
Rawis, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 482 0738

29. RAWIS PENSION HOUSE
Rawis, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 820 1702

30. TROPICAL TOURS APARTELLE
Pag-Asa, Rawis, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 820 3663

31. GREAT PACIFIC INN
Rizal St. Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 820-0904
Email: babyjuli59@yahoo.com

32. CORNER PLACE INN
Gogon, Legazpi City

33. MANOR DE LEGAZPI
Aquende Drive, Legazpi City

34. AMIGOS HOMETEL
J. Estevez St., Legazpi City

35. ROSEWOOD INN
Bañag, Daraga, Albay

sivah

January 28th, 2012, 03:06 PM

;87996583']Yep. Dati forumers can request a username change very December. Not anymore.

I see.. I hope they revive that policy(?).

kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 03:10 PM

Here's an updated list of hotels in Legazpi and nearby areas.

1. THE ORIENTAL LEGAZPI
Sto. Nino Village, Taysan, Legazpi City
Tel: (+632) 470 9737 | 404 7501 | 994 5644
(+63) 926 211 1010
Email: inquiry@theorientalhotels.com | reservations@theorientalhotels.com
Website: http://legazpi.theorientalhotels.com/
Facebook Page

2. HOTEL ST. ELLIS
Rizal Street, Legaspi City, Albay Philippines 4500
Tel: (+63 52) 480 8088
Fax: (+63 52) 480 1800
Manila Sales Office:
Unit 1109 Tektite West Tower
PSE Center, Ortigas, Pasig City
Tel: (+63 2) 470 4403
Email: reservations@hotelstellis.com.ph
Website: http://hotelstellis.com.ph/
Facebook Page

3. TYCHE BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Gov. Forbes St. corner Rizal St., Baybay, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 480 5555/ +63 (52) 480 7799
Email: tycheboutiquehotel@gmail.com
Website: www.tbh.com.ph
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tycheboutiquehotel

4. ALICIA HOTEL
F. Aquende Drive, Albay District, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 481 0801/0808, +63 (52) 245 5145/5173
Fax: +63 (52) 481 4444
Website: aliciahotel.co.ph

5. HOTEL CASABLANCA
Peñaranda Ext., Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 480 8334
+63 (52) 480 8335
+63 (52) 8201920
Fax: +63 (52) 480 8338
Email: info@casablancahotel.ph
Website: http://www.casablancahotel.ph

6. CASABLANCA SUITES
Benny Imperial St. (Alternate Road), Legazpi City
Tel: (052) 481-0788; Fax No: (052) 481-0789
Website: http://www.casablancasuites.ph/
Facebook Page

7. HOTEL VENEZIA
Renaissance Gardens, Washington Drive, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 481 0877
+63 (52) 481 0888
+63 (52) 820-0888
Telefax: +63 (52) 820 4790
Email: info@hotelvenezia.ws
Website: http://www.hotelvenezia.ws
Facebook Page

8. LA ROCA VERANDA SUITES AND RESTAURANT
Lakandula Drive, Gogon, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 4803247
Facebook Page

9. LA PIAZZA HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
Tahao Road, Legazpi City
Telephone No: (63 52) 480.3377
Facsimile: (63 52) 480.7733
E-mail Address: lapiazza_hcc@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.lapiazzahotel.com/
Facebook Page

10. PEPPERLAND HOTEL
Airport Road, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 481 8000
Fax: +63 (52) 481 8004
Email: pepperlandhotelbikol@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.pepperlandhotel.com

11. ELLIS ECOTEL
3/F Embarcadero de Legazpi
Port Area, Legazpi City
Tel: (+63 52) 480 4088
Email: reservations@ellisecotel.com
Website: http://ellisecotel.com/

12. JENNIFER’S KABABAYAN HOTEL, INC.
J. Estevez St., Albay Dist., Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 245 5172
+63 (52) 480 1086
+63 (52) 245 5172
Fax: +63 (52) 820 0447

13. HOTEL VILLA ANGELINA
32 Diego Silang St., Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 481 2560
+63 (52) 821 7835
+63 (52) 480 6345
Website: http://www.villaangelinahotel.com/

14. MAGAYON HOTEL
Peñaranda St., Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 214 3121/ +63 (52) 214 3919

15. TANCHULING HOTEL
Imperial Subdivision, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 480 6003, +63 (52) 227-88

16. VILLA AMADA HOTEL
Rizal St., Daraga, Albay
Tel: +63 (52) 483 0498, +63 (52) 245 5121
Fax: +63 (52) 824-0055
Facebook Page

17. LEGAZPI AIRPORT HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
Airport Road, Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 481-0232
E-Mail: daet_liberty@yahoo.com
Facebook Page

18. TWILIGHT ZONE HOTEL
Rizal St., Legazpi City
Tel: (052) 480-9374 / +639216153224
Email: twilightzonehotel@yahoo.com
Facebook Page

kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 03:10 PM

I see.. I hope they revive that policy(?).

Why sivah? You want to change your name?

sivah

January 28th, 2012, 03:13 PM

Why sivah? You want to change your name?

uhuhh.. It sounds awkward in my part.:bash:

kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 03:14 PM

uhuhh.. It sounds awkward in my part.:bash:

ok na yan. exotic. :lol:

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January 28th, 2012, 03:16 PM

[dx]

January 28th, 2012, 03:17 PM

I see.. I hope they revive that policy(?).

Hehe, sana. Habo ba ni Jan (forum owner)

kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 03:21 PM

;87996895']Thanks RJ! This is a big help!

Hotels I miss and would like to see open again.

1. Albay Hotel
2. Mayon Hotel (near Goldstreet)
3. Hotel Viktoria
4. Legazpi Plaza Hotel

kaniguan78

January 28th, 2012, 03:41 PM

Hotels in Albay with their no. of guest rooms

1. Oriental Legazpi - 115
2. La Piazza Convention Center - 49
3. Hotel Venezia - 40
4. Hotel St. Ellis - 40
5. Alicia Hotel - 32
6. Pepperland Hotel 30
7. Tanchuling Hotel - 30
8. Jennifer's Kababayan Hotel - 28
9. Casablanca Hotel 24
10. Legazpi Tourist Inn - 24
11. Tyche Boutique Hotlel - 24
12. Villa Amada - 22

sivah

January 28th, 2012, 03:47 PM

drfeelgood17

January 28th, 2012, 04:13 PM

;87994925']Happy 7th Anniversary, Legazpi City and Albay Thread!
Launched February 1, 2005 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=3188360&postcount=1)

http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/uploaded_files/graphics/high_definition_graphics/0006/1906/birthday-candles-rect.jpg

7 years ! Time flies! I remember there were just a few of us posting here -
Big cheers to Bicol's first SSC thread! :cheers::cheers::)

sivah

January 28th, 2012, 04:33 PM

7 years ! Time flies! I remember there were just a few of us posting here -
Big cheers to Bicol's first SSC thread! :cheers::cheers::)

Congratulations! :cheers:

sivah

January 28th, 2012, 04:33 PM

Salceda to unveil Cagsawa Festival
by Florencio P. Narito
Manila Standard Today (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideNation.htm?f=2012/january/28/nation6.isx&d=2012/january/28)

DARAGA—Albay Gov. Joey Salceda adds the latest Bicol attraction next week with the maiden celebration of Cagsawa Festival.

He said a partnership signed with Daraga town Mayor Gerry Jaucian is centered on two traditional events—Magayon and Karangahan.

The month-long Cagsawa revelry for the entire February kicks off at the world-famous Cagsawa Ruins Park, marked by the remains of a church belfry amid a tumble of bricks that formed the Spanish-era settlement. Only the top of the belfry remains above ground after the church and its surroundings were buried in lava by the eruption of Mayon Volcano in 1814.

The festival will put on center stage Mayon Volcano and the Cagsawa Ruins recently declared a national park.

Salceda said the event is aimed at celebrating the indomitable spirit and resilience of Albayanos amid adversity and the cheerful predisposition of people determined to live it up and move on.

“It will also offer tourists something more deeply cultural and meaningful than just walking around and taking souvenir shots, and watching the world famous scenery many see only on postcards,” he said.

Lined up are more than 50 sports and cultural events, including a competition in the arnis, native art of self defense Arnis, along with a demonstration-summit of traditional healers or ‘herbolarios’ who animate Albay’s mythical world.

For local and foreign foodists, a culinary spread covers the famous hot chili, known locally as ‘Lada’, beyond the limits of the traditional ‘Bicol Express’ cuisine and other delights across the peninsula.

drfeelgood17

January 28th, 2012, 04:47 PM

PIA Press Release
Thursday, January 26, 2012

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Jan. 26 (PIA) -- The focus efforts of this city’s current administration to make Legazpi an attractive investment area for potential Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) investors is finally paying off when it tied in the 10th place with cities of Dumaguete and Dagupan City the next waves cities outsourcing industry.

The selection was done by the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) recently.

Currently, Legazpi is considered as a feeder city.

It provides qualified manpower to other cities with existing outsourcing industries who conducts recruitment activities in the city.

This is an indication that the city has more than enough qualified manpower to supply the needs of existing outsourcing industry.

Many college graduates from the city usually end up working in call centers in Metro Manila for those who cannot find available jobs here according to the city employment office and according to reports they are doing very well.

This city produces more than 4,000 college graduates every year and is also a center of higher educational institutions of the region.

The accessibility of the city from land air and sea transport from Manila and Cebu plus having reliable and dependable telecommunications providers like Smart, Globe, Bayantel and lately the PLDT that provides reliable Internet and bandwidth connectivity is an important factor for potential BPO investors to locate in the city.

Legazpi City Mayor Geraldine Rosal said that the city scored high in the cost of doing business and availability of needed physical information and technology (IT) infrastructures to support an outsourcing industry according to the BPAP ranking.

Rosal added that currently, Legazpi has two proposed IT park - the Embarcadero de Legazpi and the Legazpi Information and Communication Technology ( ICT) Park which could be used by outsourcing companies when they decided to transfer here plus the donated building by Bicol Hair in Barangay Bonot in this city.

Rosal said that this year they will be aggressively pursuing promotions of Legazpi as the next wave city for BPOs to consider investing.

Rosal is very optimistic that the city will be able to attract investors to locate their expansion in the city, thereby providing job opportunities to constituents.

Legazpi is next wave city for BPO
by Ed de Leon

SOURCE : PIA (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=73999)

^^ This is obviously great news, but IMO Legazpi should not be content with being a "feeder city". It should aim to be the city that "has existing outsourcing industries." Always aim for the best! :cheers:

drfeelgood17

January 28th, 2012, 04:52 PM

DA gives Bicol P16-M assistance
By MARVYN N. BENANING
January 26, 2012, 4:58pm

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) delivered more than P16-million worth of farm equipment, projects and inputs to the Bicol region as DA Secretary Proceso J. Alcala visited Albay and Sorsogon Thursday.

Alcala handed over the assistance to farmers and local officials of the two provinces on his third visit to Bicol from January 26 to 27.

The amount includes P14.7-M worth of various farm equipment like hand tractors, power tillers, flatbed dryers, palay shed, multipurpose drying pavements, seed cleaners, and shredders, a hauler truck, vermin composting facility and shallow tube wells, all for the Tastas Farmers’ Producers Cooperative of Ligao, Albay.

A rice mill was also delivered to the Capuy Basud Multipurpose Cooperative in Sorsogon.

He also handed over livelihood project funds totaling P1.23 million to 123 beneficiaries in Albay under the 2nd tranche of the Akbay program implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Thursday, he had a breakfast meeting with Albay Governor Joey Salceda and municipal mayors and other officials in Legazpi City.

He was joined by DA officials led Region 5 director Jose V. Dayao, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) director Asis G. Perez, National Irrigation Administration (NIA) chief Antonio S. Nangel and Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) administrator Euclides Forbes. Former Senator Victor S. Ziga was also invited.

Thereafter, Alcala will proceed to the office of the Naval Forces Southern Luzon at the Regional Government Center in Rawis, Legazpi City for the turnover of farm equipment and livelihood checks to beneficiaries of DA Akbay livelihood program.

He will then proceed to Bacacay, Albay for Agri-Pinoy Stakeholders’ forum just before noon and motor to Sorsogon City for another AgriPinoy stakeholder’s forum at the Provincial Gymnasium.

In both events, Alcala will distribute farm equipment and livelihood checks to poor agriculture stakeholders.

Upon returning to Albay, he will meet with 3rd district Rep. Fernando V. Gonzales and later preside over the meeting of the DA Region 5 Executive Committee (REC), comprised of the heads of DA-attached agencies in Bicol.

source: MB (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/349353/da-gives-bicol-p16m-assistance)

drfeelgood17

January 28th, 2012, 04:57 PM

Cebu Air Inc : CEB holds select domestic seat sale as low as P288 for February travel

The Philippines' largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) continues to offer the best low fare option to passengers with a seat sale as low as P288 from January 28 to February 2, 2012. This is for travel from February 1 to 29, 2012.

Passengers can buy P288 seats from Manila to Naga, and from Cebu to Iloilo, as well as P488 seats from Cebu to Ozamiz, from Cagayan de Oro to Iloilo, and from Manila to Iloilo, Legazpi or Kalibo.

CEB operates the most flights to and from Naga with four times daily flights. It also operates the most flights to Legazpi with direct thrice daily flights from Manila and daily flights from Cebu (starting February 8, 2012).

P688 seats are also up for grabs from Manila to Bacolod and Tacloban, while P888 seats are available from Manila to Butuan, Davao, Pagadian, Ozamiz and Zamboanga.

"These seat sale fares are up to 53% lower than our lowest year-round fares, especially those from Luzon to Mindanao. Passengers can always count on Cebu Pacific to offer its trademark lowest fares in all the routes it operates," said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

The airline earlier announced additional flights from Cebu starting February 8, 2012 to the following destinations: Manila (11 weekly flights), Boracay (4 weekly flights), Dipolog (3 weekly flights), Legazpi (4 weekly flights), Pagadian (2 weekly flights), and Siargao (1 weekly flight).

It will also increase seat capacity from Cebu to Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo and General Santos on the same dates. These routes will now utilize Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft.

CEB also introduces thrice weekly Cebu-Kalibo flights starting February 24, 2012, and adds four times weekly Iloilo-Cagayan de Oro-Iloilo flights starting February 8, 2012.

About Cebu Air Inc. (PSE: CEB)

Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline.

read more / source (http://www.4-traders.com/CEBU-AIR-INC-7641135/news/CEBU-AIR-INC-CEB-holds-select-domestic-seat-sale-as-low-as-P288-for-February-travel-13990953/)

drfeelgood17

January 28th, 2012, 05:07 PM

dc88

January 28th, 2012, 06:22 PM

Casatel Misibis ?
http://www.urbika.com/imgs/projects/large/6705_casatel-misibis.jpg
http://www.urbika.com/projects/view/6705-casatel-misibis
in construction naba ini ? kelan po ang groundbreaking..?:banana:

wow,more hotels.:cheers:

domino effect..:D

dc88

January 28th, 2012, 06:29 PM

our city is looking new, with all renovation..new fishport..PNR Stations needs one too,when it arrives.

jhid

January 28th, 2012, 09:53 PM

;87994998']Legazpi is next wave city for BPO (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=73999)
by Ed de Leon

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Jan. 26 (PIA) -- The focus efforts of this city’s current administration to make Legazpi an attractive investment area for potential Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) investors is finally paying off when it tied in the 10th place with cities of Dumaguete and Dagupan City the next waves cities in the outsourcing industry. The selection was done by the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) recently.

Currently, Legazpi is considered as a feeder city. It provides qualified manpower to other cities with existing outsourcing industries who conducts recruitment activities in the city. This is an indication that the city has more than enough qualified manpower to supply the needs of existing outsourcing industry.

Many college graduates from the city usually end up working in call centers in Metro Manila for those who cannot find available jobs here according to the city employment office and according to reports they are doing very well.
This city produces more than 4,000 college graduates every year and is also a center of higher educational institutions of the region.

The accessibility of the city from land air and sea transport from Manila and Cebu plus having reliable and dependable telecommunications providers like Smart, Globe, Bayantel and lately the PLDT that provides reliable Internet and bandwidth connectivity is an important factor for potential BPO investors to locate in the city.

Legazpi City Mayor Geraldine Rosal said that the city scored high in the cost of doing business and availability of needed physical information and technology (IT) infrastructures to support an outsourcing industry according to the BPAP ranking.

Rosal added that currently, Legazpi has two proposed IT park - the Embarcadero de Legazpi and the Legazpi Information and Communication Technology ( ICT) Park which could be used by outsourcing companies when they decided to transfer here plus the donated building by Bicol Hair in Barangay Bonot in this city.

Rosal said that this year they will be aggressively pursuing promotions of Legazpi as the next wave city for BPOs to consider investing.
Rosal is very optimistic that the city will be able to attract investors to locate their expansion in the city, thereby providing job opportunities to constituents.

This is a big leap for Legaspi City as the city together with another Bicol city were previously hovering outside the Top 10 in previous surveys (I think Legaspi got the 12th ranking in the previous survey). And base from one article that I read, the city government took into account the low points that the city got in the previous surveys and did something positive about it by conducting Training programs for its students. This is an example as to how the city government goes all out in effectively doing its job in elevating the city to become a major player in the BPO industry :banana::banana::banana:

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:16 PM

Okion, 54 na :banana::banana::banana:

Happy birthday man palan sa thread ta:banana::banana::banana:

Maligaon so first post mo Sir Dx, parehas ko man kaya lang si pay mo di nabago an pag post:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:22 PM

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Pakidagdag na sana tabi sir RJ, nanugo na naman si pay mo:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:29 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/385133_232258256848045_100001916188772_548266_2107024583_n.jpg

Gwylin Santillan

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:31 PM

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:32 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/389407_232256293514908_100001916188772_548206_2010630731_n.jpg

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/389438_232256113514926_100001916188772_548201_1337817281_n.jpg

Gwylin Santillan

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:34 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/397397_106041829516654_1880811099_n.jpg

Source: Pioduran on FB

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:35 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/404451_10150588090656756_652921755_11059370_713527449_n.jpg

Source: LGU Sto. Domingo/ Albay Tourism/ Dencio

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:37 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/407387_10150540367844910_200459639909_8708976_965155322_n-1.jpg

Source: Cong. Fernando Nando Gonzalez on FB

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:40 PM

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http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/207210_111884212227031_100002163572715_104559_8156283_n.jpg

Source: Perinas Guest House on FB

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:41 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/206331_114067458675373_100002163572715_121610_1406671_n.jpg

Source: Pioduran on FB

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:43 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/163770_132992356765399_100001639077685_205885_5892426_n1.jpg

Source: Pioduran FB

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:44 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/330048_197453286991519_100001805473867_435708_1223520989_o.jpg

Yan si Gwylin Santillan

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:53 PM

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:56 PM

Sir Dante, it's confirmed po that LCC already has a store at Waltermart Sucat and somewhere in Leyte. I posted this info way back in thread 52.

Sivah, pls. penetrate City Hall, how true, Waltermart is coming to town, rumors muna:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 10:59 PM

;87994925']Happy 7th Anniversary, Legazpi City and Albay Thread!
Launched February 1, 2005 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=3188360&postcount=1)

http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/uploaded_files/graphics/high_definition_graphics/0006/1906/birthday-candles-rect.jpg

7 years and moving forward actively, enthusiastically, pretty good, well known, competitively kicking and most of all, humble:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Dante_54

January 28th, 2012, 11:12 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/379453_232256880181516_100001916188772_548222_662233816_n.jpg

Gwylin Santillan

kaniguan78

January 29th, 2012, 12:54 AM

Pakidagdag na sana tabi sir RJ, nanugo na naman si pay mo:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Ok pero maresearch muna ako. Hehe.

kaniguan78

January 29th, 2012, 12:56 AM

This is a very comprehensive list! - nice bit of research @ kaniguan! :okay:

35 plus the 18 hotels, that's 53 and I'm sure igwa pa akong namiss. Excluded are hotels and inns outside metro legazpi.

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 01:56 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/399880_10150634633271756_652921755_11215835_640809778_n.jpg

jose salceda's fb

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 02:03 AM

35 plus the 18 hotels, that's 53 and I'm sure igwa pa akong namiss. Excluded are hotels and inns outside metro legazpi.

Wara pa dyan so sa Daragang mga inns, ki Perete sana 4, New Blossom Hotel sa Panganiban,so sa may bulangan tapos so mga sa Malabog, Busay area.:cheers::cheers:

Kada cities and municipio, kadakul man baga.:banana::banana::banana::banana:

An grabe iyo an mga resorts sa Sto. Domingo and Bacacay areas, dapat may listing man sadto.:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Kaya lang kapagal mag para lista:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 02:52 AM

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today

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 02:55 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/SAM_5520.jpg

The Segway's

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/SAM_5521.jpg

The ATV's

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 02:59 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/SAM_5524.jpg

Mt. Manaet viewing of the TV host

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/SAM_5528.jpg

Taking pics at Cagsawa Ruins and visited Busay Falls of Malinao, abaca weavers of Mlilipot, Karagumoy weavers of Sula

Brandon32

January 29th, 2012, 03:51 AM

Propsed Hotels/resorts in Legazpi/Albay:

1. Casatel Misibis
2. 500 room hotel by the boulevard
3. Microtel Legazpi
4. Hotel la Caniega
5. Sampaguita Hotel
6. Hotel by Cabangan
7. Hotel by the Provincial Capitol

Brandon32

January 29th, 2012, 03:56 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/391151_131210393662505_100003206349738_140745_1473894173_n.jpg

According to my daughter teaching at Alobo Elem. School, despite of rains, workforce continues, with heavy equipment on it, some hills were being dug up to make the runway so smooth and plain, including one of the barangay in Camalig from Barangay Alobo, some parts of Burgos and Mabini in Daraga, such a long long runway.

Hoping the deadline met and operational

Jose Salceda's FB

This soon to be international airport will surely become a major tourist destination once these vast productive rice fields are kept intact..urban development should be placed somewhere else...could be in anislag,villa hermosa or in the rollling hills of penafrancia

kaniguan78

January 29th, 2012, 04:00 AM

Legazpi Boulevard

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380940_2930628787401_1311445809_33210231_1472697967_n.jpg

Chris Aquino (https://www.facebook.com/mrchrisaquino)

Brandon32

January 29th, 2012, 04:10 AM

7 years ! Time flies! I remember there were just a few of us posting here -
Big cheers to Bicol's first SSC thread! :cheers::cheers::)

Cheers to Bicol's first SSC Thread!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Brandon32

January 29th, 2012, 04:13 AM

Legazpi Boulevard

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380940_2930628787401_1311445809_33210231_1472697967_n.jpg

Chris Aquino (https://www.facebook.com/mrchrisaquino)

nakakatanggal stress:cheers::cheers::cheers:

kaniguan78

January 29th, 2012, 04:26 AM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419588_10150635111516756_652921755_11217486_134451906_n.jpg

Jose Salceda (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=652921755)

kaniguan78

January 29th, 2012, 04:29 AM

Power of 10 LGUs fosters health, justice, inclusiveness

By Tarra Quismundo
Philippine Daily Inquirer (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/135927/power-of-10-lgus-fosters-health-justice-inclusiveness)

Insurgency once blocked progress in Sitio Lantad, Misamis Oriental.
But now development is in full swing, with new roads promoting not only trade but also community understanding.
In a sixth class Leyte town, a local government nutrition plan assures poor children they no longer have to go to school hungry.
These and other initiatives by 10 local government units (LGUs) from across the country, which prove the power of effective local governance, will receive on Monday in Malacañang the Galing Pook Awards. The annual awards have recognized outstanding local leadership for 18 years now.
This year’s winners include four LGUs each from Visayas and Mindanao and two from Luzon.
Awardees from Luzon are the province of Albay and an inter-local health zone in Quezon, composed of the towns of Real, Gen. Nakar, Infanta and Panukulan.
Visayas winners are Limasawa, Southern Leyte; Alimodian, Iloilo; Bohol and one of its towns, Maribojoc, which was separately recognized.

Luzon winners
The Luzon winners were recognized for initiatives that promoted the health of their constituents.
The Albay provincial government has been pursuing a holistic health program in pursuit of the global Millennium Development Goals (MDG).
Galing Pook said the province was close to achieving MDG indicators in child mortality reduction, maternal health improvement, protection from HIV/AIDS and other deadly diseases, poverty and hunger eradication and environmental sustainability.
The towns of Real, Gen. Nakar, Infanta and Panukulan in Quezon collaborated on a community-based mental health management program to provide counseling to residents traumatized by death and destruction caused by typhoons in 2004.
The program has been assisting people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other psychological problems. It has helped reduce new cases from 110 in 2006 to 28 in 2010.

kaniguan78

January 29th, 2012, 04:30 AM

Cheers to Bicol's first SSC Thread!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

And still the most dynamic and colorful!!!:banana:

Brandon32

January 29th, 2012, 04:32 AM

Sivah, pls. penetrate City Hall, how true, Waltermart is coming to town, rumors muna:lol::lol::lol::lol:

pero i want an Ayala Mall sana,may balita na ba?

kaniguan78

January 29th, 2012, 04:49 AM

pero i want an Ayala Mall sana,may balita na ba?

Dunnow po.

drfeelgood17

January 29th, 2012, 05:04 AM

Cheers to Bicol's first SSC Thread!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

And still the most dynamic and colorful!!!:banana:

True....And full of quality posts from enthusiastic participants! :okay:

drfeelgood17

January 29th, 2012, 05:09 AM

35 plus the 18 hotels, that's 53 and I'm sure igwa pa akong namiss. Excluded are hotels and inns outside metro legazpi.

Yes, it's probably well over 60 if you include all those little inns and "pension" houses that dot the outskirts of the city.
Btw, I hope police secure the border area between Sorsogon and Albay, dai ko na pigpost digdi but I'm sure you know which incident I'm referring to...we don't want the bad old days when Bicol was famous for only one thing....

drfeelgood17

January 29th, 2012, 05:17 AM

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http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/393392_232256360181568_100001916188772_548208_2059139067_n.jpg

Gwylin Santillan

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/389407_232256293514908_100001916188772_548206_2010630731_n.jpg

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/389438_232256113514926_100001916188772_548201_1337817281_n.jpg

Gwylin Santillan

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/397397_106041829516654_1880811099_n.jpg

Source: Pioduran on FB

^^

More hidden gems from Albay - just imagine the tourism potentials of these places! :cheers:

sivah

January 29th, 2012, 06:18 AM

Cebu Air Inc : CEB holds select domestic seat sale as low as P288 for February travel

read more / source (http://www.4-traders.com/CEBU-AIR-INC-7641135/news/CEBU-AIR-INC-CEB-holds-select-domestic-seat-sale-as-low-as-P288-for-February-travel-13990953/)

I don't get it. On the third paragraph, it says that CEB-LGP will be a daily flight(Feb 8) But on the sixth paragraph, it says 4x weekly flight. :dunno: which is which

kaniguan78

January 29th, 2012, 06:25 AM

I don't get it. On the third paragraph, it says that CEB-LGP will be a daily flight(Feb 8) But on the sixth paragraph, it says 4x weekly flight. :dunno: which is which

Let's just wait for it in the coming days sivah. :cheers:

kaniguan78

January 29th, 2012, 06:27 AM

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OK FM 97.1 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/971-OKFM/174312525918545?sk=app_182222305144028)

sivah

January 29th, 2012, 06:28 AM

Sivah, pls. penetrate City Hall, how true, Waltermart is coming to town, rumors muna:lol::lol::lol::lol:

huh? wa po akong connection sa city hall. pero su mga ina kang 2 kong classmates nagatrabaho sa business center kang city hall.

sivah

January 29th, 2012, 06:30 AM

sivah

January 29th, 2012, 06:35 AM

sivah

January 29th, 2012, 06:41 AM

It's confirmed! :cheers:

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427062_372866099393471_100000102528693_1632827_1736644420_n.jpg

sivah

January 29th, 2012, 06:46 AM

nagpitik pitik man kuta ako,
kaso uni, masalimoot :ohno:

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/425174_371397986206949_100000102528693_1627668_519593364_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/418173_371398032873611_100000102528693_1627669_1390320125_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/424546_371398072873607_100000102528693_1627670_328187516_n.jpg

sivah

January 29th, 2012, 07:09 AM

the battle begins:bash: :banana: :cheers:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/397440_347377371942344_100000102528693_1550600_1233109371_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427062_372866099393471_100000102528693_1632827_1736644420_n.jpg

February 9, 2012

kaniguan78

January 29th, 2012, 07:11 AM

It's confirmed! :cheers:

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427062_372866099393471_100000102528693_1632827_1736644420_n.jpg

so during MWF we will 2 cebu-legazpi flights, cool!

kaniguan78

January 29th, 2012, 07:12 AM

huh? wa po akong connection sa city hall. pero su mga ina kang 2 kong classmates nagatrabaho sa business center kang city hall.

aputon mo. hahaha! ojt?

sivah

January 29th, 2012, 07:21 AM

aputon mo. hahaha! ojt?

try ko daw..hehe ojt? malayo. hehe

kaniguan78

January 29th, 2012, 07:40 AM

The Oriental Legazpi
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/378839_177743318986344_172832056144137_335537_1874571927_n.jpg
Source: The Oriental Legazpi (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.177755522320128.37408.177747492320931&type=3)

Hotel St. Ellis
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5250/5256934844_51780d7524_z.jpg
Source: FB (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.175468889137369.47500.115718538445738&type=3)

Tyche Boutique Hotel
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/301245_142957239136972_132528583513171_195479_1244073819_n.jpg
Source: FB (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tyche-Boutique-Hotel-tay-keh/132528583513171)

Alicia Hotel
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/373/349500333ubq3pl2.jpg
Source: http://vacationleave.blogspot.com/2011/06/alicia-hotel-good-budget-hotel-in.html

Casablanca Hotel
http://wowlegazpi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/1803519.jpg
Source: WOWLegazpi (http://wowlegazpi.com/2009/03/20/casablanca-hotel/)

Casablanca Suites
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4811918115_9c0c2d7476.jpg
Source: Byahero (http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?q=casablanca+suites+legazpi&num=10&hl=fil&fhp=1&biw=1280&bih=685&tbm=isch&tbnid=BOB7D8QE2ZJjeM:&imgrefurl=http://www.byaherosnapshots.com/2010/07/casablanca-suites-in-legazpi-city.html&docid=wKbuxIw6kZkywM&imgurl=http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4811918115_9c0c2d7476.jpg&w=500&h=400&ei=T-kkT_eaIKeviQf1_onFDg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=436&sig=110156075963506502383&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=150&tbnw=185&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:12,s:0&tx=120&ty=66)

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 07:57 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/332745_10150635419781756_652921755_11218612_78106932_o.jpg

Luis Gonzalez

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 07:58 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/431375_337180572982269_100000709869863_1106906_410620556_n.jpg

Kumon

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 08:37 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/322207_10150635103041756_652921755_11217434_320286736_o.jpg

Circa/bucbem

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 09:06 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/431650_10150635526716756_652921755_11219022_1866572877_n.jpg

Preparing for the Magayon Festival that will feature the 3 mountains, isa na si Magayon, nasaan na yong 2 pa

jose salceda's fb

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 09:10 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/400391_252485438153198_100001752314142_539961_79756135_n.jpg

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/390895_252491268152615_100001752314142_540024_1666731120_n.jpg

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/386327_252489764819432_100001752314142_540008_542543089_n.jpg

Preparing for development, visited already by the Japanese for budget allocation

Bags Nocete

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 09:11 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/385016_252486671486408_100001752314142_539974_2065009318_n.jpg

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/377855_252485528153189_100001752314142_539962_658352991_n.jpg

Bags Nocete

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 09:13 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/394844_350389008323626_100000575893715_1329368_1453340112_n.jpg

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/401578_238112309598202_234671186608981_519540_1186755107_n.jpg

Joyce Camba

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 09:14 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/401380_339141226111035_100000454807523_1194426_397460435_n.jpg

Mam Daisy Panganiban Cortez

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 09:17 AM

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Taga Manito Ako

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 09:20 AM

try ko daw..hehe ojt? malayo. hehe

mag agent , kaya lang wag na pahuhuli :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 09:22 AM

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 09:28 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/427153_10150635530276756_652921755_11219026_429477270_n.jpg

Si Masaraga

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/396683_10150635528011756_652921755_11219023_1557517274_n.jpg

Si Malinaw

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/431650_10150635526716756_652921755_11219022_1866572877_n.jpg

Si Magayon

heto na kumpleto na

on Jose Salceda's FB

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 09:37 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/415691_10150635523706756_860984182_o.jpg

This is full of events, :banana::banana::banana::banana:

on Jose Salceda's FB

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 09:39 AM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/403638_10150635555256756_652921755_11219093_444130885_n.jpg

Ed Casulla on Jose Salceda's FB

Daraga Tourism

sivah

January 29th, 2012, 10:13 AM

pawno di ka dakupon, naga laog ka na sa opis and bodega:ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

di man ako su nadakop, su snatcher. since ako su biktima, pinaduman kami sa office, para i-record su mga pangyayari

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 12:00 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/420535_10150635633151756_652921755_11219294_1833106772_n.jpg

PAGTUGA

on Jose Salceda's FB

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 12:01 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/402690_10150635632221756_652921755_11219291_1502117244_n.jpg

PANGANURON

on Jose Salceda's FB

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 12:03 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/405756_10150635624786756_652921755_11219252_1638157345_n.jpg

Rose Briosa Clemente

on Jose Salceda's FB

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 12:04 PM

di man ako su nadakop, su snatcher. since ako su biktima, pinaduman kami sa office, para i-record su mga pangyayari

Aw ok, tsk, tsk, tsk,

Dante_54

January 29th, 2012, 12:26 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/267315_185304108190186_100001317957649_420817_1261046_n.jpg

Nancy Medes Endrano

kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 01:29 AM

Albay governor vents ire, bans coco lumberjacks
Written by : Rhaydz B. Barcia

LEGAZPI CITY: Albay governor Joey Salceda demanded Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala to totally ban or prohibit the cutting of coconut trees in Bicol specifically in Albay to bring back the glory of coconut industry in the countryside.
The stand of coconut palms in Albay province is dwindling following the unabated cutting of coconut trees converted as cheap coco lumber.

The Philippine Coconut Authority in Bicol reported that there are more than 300,000 coconut farmers across the region dependent on coconut farming while 2.1 million Bicolanos are directly or indirectly dependent on the Coconut industry.

Among the six provinces of Bicol, Camarines Sur has the highest volume of copra in 2010 with 93,833 metric tons harvested from 119,045 hectares of land planted to coconut, followed by Sorsogon with 97,738 metric tons harvested from 97,692 hectares, Masbate with 87,478 metric tons harvested from 91,076 hectares and Camarines Norte with 82,002 metric tons harvested from 85,375 hectares.

Albay province ranked fifth only in coconut production with 38,593 metric tons harvested from 40,180 hectares. Catanduanes turned out 13,807 metric tons from 14,375 hectares for total of 447,764 hectares.

A year ago, Bicol coconut farmers enjoyed a windfall from a bumper harvest after producing a total of 430,054 metric tons of copra valued at P11.9 billion, providing some $1.5 billion worth of coconut products to the world market, the Philippine Coconut Authority Bicol reported.

Following Salceda’s request, Alcala ordered the total prohibition of cutting of trees in Albay.

“Effective Monday (January 30), there will be no cutting of coconut trees based on the request of governor Joey Salceda,” Alcala told reporters in a press conference held at Marine Fleet Quarter Deck, Naval Forces for Southern Luzon here.

Philippines Daily Inquirer (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/15940-albay-governor-vents-ire-bans-coco-lumberjacks)

kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 01:53 AM

Hotel Venezia
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e1-WJamQgas/Tfx1dcaSSeI/AAAAAAAACrw/pRLgl8falDY/s640/221977_214515435234898_160977507255358_773155_1853283_n.jpg
Source: Byahero (http://www.byaherosnapshots.com/2011/06/hotels-inns-and-resorts-in-albay.html)

La Roca Veranda Suites
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GZZrcBpqKPQ/Tfx1eP_rGKI/AAAAAAAACr4/yST7ClEkBF0/s640/230411_214195528600222_160977507255358_771710_3086990_n.jpg
Source: Byahero (http://www.byaherosnapshots.com/2011/06/hotels-inns-and-resorts-in-albay.html)

La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center
http://www.lapiazzahotel.com/images/slide/01.jpg
Source: Website (http://www.lapiazzahotel.com/)

Pepperland Hotel
http://beachresortphilippines.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Pepperland-Hotel.png
Source: http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://beachresortphilippines.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Pepperland-Hotel.png&imgrefurl=http://beachresortphilippines.net/resorts/bicol/pepperland-hotel/&usg=__zbdaE1cD12KHr_LTVbjzV1DjMr4=&h=250&w=600&sz=242&hl=tl&start=7&zoom=1&tbnid=2D01bvPOvZ-iAM:&tbnh=56&tbnw=135&ei=vuYlT4-vBu6NiAegyNj9BA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dpepperland%2Bhotel%2Bpics%26hl%3Dtl%26sa%3DX%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D653%26tbm%3Disch%26prmd%3Dimvns&itbs=1

Ellis Ecotel
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VP2p6V4X11I/TvVhUnmVVfI/AAAAAAAACNg/TkepF1U5u5Q/s1600/IMG_0189.JPG
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6227/6369143459_a82f80d6d0_z.jpg
Source: http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6227/6369143459_a82f80d6d0_z.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php%3Fp%3D86467760&usg=__8cO8cQByFN0ny9kuZv-kRABAeLI=&h=640&w=428&sz=167&hl=tl&start=17&zoom=1&tbnid=eNOXTJe--NuB-M:&tbnh=137&tbnw=92&ei=oOglT6LZLo6SiQfhlaWZBA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dellis%2Becotel%26hl%3Dtl%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D653%26tbm%3Disch%26prmd%3Dimvns&itbs=1

Jennifer's Kababayan Hotel
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1tGL2uCYuXM/Tfx9v6bBr1I/AAAAAAAACsM/a5sppULGs-I/s640/DSC_1274.jpg
Source:Byahero (http://www.byaherosnapshots.com/2011/06/hotels-inns-and-resorts-in-albay.html)

kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 02:25 AM

Hotel Villa Angelina
http://www.villaangelinahotel.com/images/large/hotel12.jpg
Source: Website (http://www.villaangelinahotel.com/gallery.html)

Magayon Hotel
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-iNctQJxBTE/TMpNIbhCIvI/AAAAAAAACME/l1UuePGwiHs/s1600/lt1.jpg
Source: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g317122-d1563794-Reviews-Magayon_Hotel-Legaspi_Bicol_Region_Luzon.html

Tanchuling Hotel
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6697282783_03e881d4c0_b.jpg
Source: Pading Dante (http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6697282783_03e881d4c0_b.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php%3Ft%3D1477850%26page%3D20&usg=__MQm3Cc1kRKduqvsc5uCsTvDscxQ=&h=768&w=1024&sz=439&hl=tl&start=7&zoom=1&tbnid=YX92jW9uh-X-eM:&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&ei=0uwlT_XTC4uTiQeL26zeBA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dtanchuling%2Bhotel%26hl%3Dtl%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D653%26tbm%3Disch%26prmd%3Dimvns&itbs=1)

Villa Amada Hotel
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4796247806_a3013df82d_z.jpg
Source: Byahero (http://www.byaherosnapshots.com/2010/07/villa-amada-hotel-in-albay.html)

Legazpi Airport Hotel and Restaurant
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/321316_118978684870899_103322043103230_81826_636657_n.jpg
Source: FB (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.118971514871616.14591.103322043103230&type=3)

Twilight Zone Hotel
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267481_235624169801213_197006630329634_853934_7080193_n.jpg
Source: FB (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=235624169801213&set=a.235623053134658.68298.197006630329634&type=3)

kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 02:38 AM

kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 02:45 AM

Dalwang tulog na lang!!!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403638_10150635555256756_652921755_11219093_444130885_n.jpg

kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 03:12 AM

Watch the first "talakserye" on Philippine television, Face to Face, hosted by Ms. Amy Perez on February 12, 2012 at Cagsawa Ruins Park in Daraga, Albay.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xPgtgkVesHc/TyXmf2kvERI/AAAAAAAAFJk/AsmDnMUs1K8/s640/Face+to+Face+at+Cagsawa+Festival+2012+in+Daraga,+Albay.jpg

Byahero (http://networkedblogs.com/tjCMl)

kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 04:58 AM

Sampaguita Tourist Inn
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5256938952_582a790769.jpg
Source (http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5256938952_582a790769.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ambot-ah.com/legazpi-city-night-travel-glimpse-mayon-volcano/&usg=__F8oMhTFKFFhrtMKDva6PRbH1ZJ0=&h=332&w=500&sz=156&hl=tl&start=1&zoom=1&tbnid=PoABl8oJg9p3xM:&tbnh=86&tbnw=130&ei=iv8lT-6AKJC0iQfjuKihBA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsampaguita%2Btourist%2Binn%2Blegazpi%26hl%3Dtl%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D653%26tbm%3Disch%26prmd%3Dimvns&itbs=1)

Legazpi Tourist Inn
http://wowlegazpi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/legazpi-tourist-inn_files.jpg
Source (http://wowlegazpi.com/2009/03/31/legazpi-tourist-inn/)

Dreams Inn Cafe
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qQvz03_-8ys/SQxHEagS3pI/AAAAAAAAAR4/EVoVyovvhwk/s400/IMG_1099.jpg
Source (http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qQvz03_-8ys/SQxHEagS3pI/AAAAAAAAAR4/EVoVyovvhwk/s400/IMG_1099.jpg&imgrefurl=http://dreamsinncafe.blogspot.com/2008/11/city-of-legazpi-promised-more-colorful.html&usg=__O8uAJMapyL0fu0szwABfklQ2e2A=&h=378&w=400&sz=42&hl=tl&start=28&zoom=1&tbnid=Wd6r3JvHb5AHVM:&tbnh=117&tbnw=124&ei=Jg4mT--mAomsiAfSzanoBA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Ddreams%2Binn%2Bcafe%2Blegazpi%26start%3D20%26hl%3Dtl%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D653%26tbm%3Disch%26prmd%3Dimvns&itbs=1)

Vista Al Mayon
http://wowlegazpi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/vistaal0003.jpg
Source: WOW Legazpi (http://wowlegazpi.com/2009/03/23/vista-al-mayon-pensionne/)

Corner Place Inn
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/100_7525.jpg
Source (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=175804&page=235)

Arimbay Shell Inn
http://multiply.com/mu/legazpeep/image/1/photos/41/1200x1200/1/ArimbayShellInn18Aug2010.JPG?et=NqMg4d%2ClyJ%2CuLY%2B9LfNYaw&nmid=362274652
Source (http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://multiply.com/mu/legazpeep/image/1/photos/41/1200x1200/1/ArimbayShellInn18Aug2010.JPG%3Fet%3DNqMg4d%252ClyJ%252CuLY%252B9LfNYaw%26nmid%3D362274652&imgrefurl=http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php%3Fp%3D62947107&usg=__SaiI1CHA9XJ3mOKLIHA7JuopEj4=&h=768&w=1024&sz=362&hl=tl&start=1&zoom=1&tbnid=rUPgVSP5qe_GAM:&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&ei=DhUmT-3xN4-wiQfJ9eyhBA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Darimbay%2Bshell%2Binn%26hl%3Dtl%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D653%26tbm%3Disch%26prmd%3Dimvns&itbs=1)

kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 05:07 AM

Albay Vice-Gov to suspend benefits, privileges of board member always late, absent, non-partakers

By Elmer James Bandol

LEGAZPI CITY (24-Jan-12) – It was about time for lunch today when all Board Members, present during the 73rd regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Albay at the provincial capitol here, were given the penultimate aide memoire by Vice-Gov. Harold O. Imperial that benefits will be suspended for those who will be always late, absent and non-partakers to discussions.
The capitol wall clock hit 12:25 PM when Imperial, as presiding officer, told his last piece: “If this behaviour continues, I have the option to exercise my power to sanction those concerned in accordance with law, privileges and benefits may be suspended”.
Imperial’s computer generated message read at the closing of the session came as surprise after the committee reports and other matters were presented and discussed by the attending Board Members who used power point presentation as “paperless” method in action.
The reminder to his fellow capitol legislators came to heels following the failed regular session last Jan. 17, 2012, whereby only seven Board Members were present and the presider has to suspend it shortly to accommodate late comers, however, the said session was finally adjourned for lack of quorum.
He told them: “For the past months, it has been noted that several members of this august body have habitually failed to come on time and some even failed to appear at all during our regular sessions”.
“One of the main duties, as member of this august body, is not only attendance to sessions but also active participation in our intellectual discussions as we pass important and useful legislation”, Imperial ardently said.
He also insisted to keep their oath not only to the Sanggunian but also to the people of Albay who believed, as elected officials, who will serve as their own voice in the government. “ I enjoin everyone, to regularly participate in this essential mandate”, he added.
According to Imperial, the wrong behaviour showed by the legislators has affected the performance of the Sanggunian as a collegial body and will embarrassed the hard working Gov. Joey S. Salceda who showed dedication to his duty as chief executive.
He also said his message will not chastise anyone except to remind them to act according to the dictate of their conscience, learn to accept criticisms and use them as good examples to their constituents.

BicolToday.com (http://bicoltoday.com/?p=4769)

kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 05:13 AM

Good news!!!

Production 130MW at Manito will mean a 50% increase in total industrial gross value added (regional GDP) since Tiwi currently operates at abou 250-300MW. This would further kick Albay's 48.7% share of Bicol's GRDP-Gov. Joey Salceda (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=652921755)

BacMan geothermal plant seen running by Sept.

ENERGY DEVELOPMENT Corp. (EDC) expects to complete rehabilitation work on its Bacon-Manito (BacMan) geothermal power plant by September, more than a year later than planned, an official said last week.
“For BacMan, the base case assumption is that the plant would run in September this year. We were hoping to get it running by July last year but we started running one unit last December and there are really some issues you will find in the unit after it hasn’t run in five to seven years,” EDC President and Chief Operating Officer Richard B. Tantoco told reporters in an interview.

He added the company is optimistic it will be able to put the geothermal plant back on line soon.

EDC won the bid for the operations of the power plant for $28.5 million in 2010. The company provides steam to the BacMan plant.

Rehabilitation work began in May 2010 right after EDC won the contract. It was originally planned to finish in as early as 18 months.

BacMan is located in Bacon, Sorsogon and Manito, Albay. The 110-MW (megawatt) BacMan I geothermal plants was commissioned in 1993 while the 40-MW BacMan II plants were commissioned in 1998.

It had a capacity of 150 MW. However, due to the damage to one of the units last year, only 130 MW can be restored.

Since last year, BacMan has been shut down.

EDC is also shutting down one of its other geothermal complexes consisting of the 305-MW Tongonan I geothermal power plant and the 192-MW Palinpinon geothermal plant in Leyte.

The company will rehabilitate two units of Palinpinon and two units of Tongonan.

“Four units of Palinpinon-Tongonan will go down. That’s scheduled until the end of March and June. We’re doing fairly significant work on those so we can finish within the year,” Mr. Tantoco said.

“The issue with Palinpinon, however, is the equipment is very old so we’re tearing down the entire cooling system and putting in brand new ones” he said.

EDC’s subsidiary Green Core Geothermal, Inc. won the bid to operate the power plant in 2009 for $220 million.

EDC posted a loss of P487.7 million in the nine-month period ending September 2011 from an income of P7.6 billion in the same period the year previous, latest financial statements show.

Aside from the BacMan geothermal power plant and the Tongonan I and Palinpinon plants in the Visayas, the Lopez-led firm also operates the 132-MW Pantabangan-Masiway hydroelectric facility in Nueva Ecija.

It also holds contracts to develop wind projects in Northern Luzon.

Shares of EDC closed at P6.30 on Friday, up 1.61% from its previous close of P6.20 apiece. -- Emilia Narni J. David

Business World (http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=BacMan-geothermal-plant-seen-running-by-Sept.&id=45823)

panganuron23

January 30th, 2012, 05:53 AM

Brandon32

January 30th, 2012, 08:32 AM

Albay's 48.7% share in bicol's total GRDP...i believe the economy of albay is the biggest in the region...more economic growth!

kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 08:55 AM

Tshirt designs for Magayon Festival

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419159_10150638128996756_652921755_11229921_1861311912_n.jpg

Jose Salceda (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150638128356756.449898.652921755&type=1)

kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 08:56 AM

kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 09:46 AM

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Brandon32

January 30th, 2012, 11:53 AM

Yes. Another world class hotel in Albay.

nice...so its under renovation:cheers:

great...great...great!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Monsi

January 30th, 2012, 12:34 PM

Albay's 48.7% share in bicol's total GRDP...i believe the economy of albay is the biggest in the region...more economic growth!
Wow, nice figures for Albay; almost half the Region's for such a small province in terms of land area! Dasok sa economic development!:)

dc88

January 30th, 2012, 12:40 PM

9 LGUs in Albay receive Seal of Good Housekeeping Award
LEGAZPI CITY, Jan 30 (PIA) -- It seems that more and more local government units (LGUs) are becoming conscious that good governance if fully appreciated not just by government but also by people governed. One city and eight municipalities in Albay received the Seal of Good Housekeeping Award granted by the Department of Interior and Local Government for its third round of assessment and validation.

The Seal of Good Housekeeping is part of the performance-based incentive granted by the DILG to LGUs with good performance in internal housekeeping particularly on the areas of Sound Fiscal Management, Transparency and Accountability, and Valuing Performance Management.

Tabaco City, along with the municipalities of Camalig, Jovellar, Malilipot, Manito, Oas, Polangui, Rapi-Rapu, and Sto. Domingo are the LGUs recognized for their continued practice of transparency, accountability, and participation in governance.

The said grant also makes them automatic recipients of the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF), which will depend on the proposed projects submitted by the qualified LGUs. From the proposal submitted, Albay and legazpi City will receive P20 million each from the Fund, while Ligao City will get P25 million, and the rest will get amounts ranging from P600, 000 to P1 million.

With the Seal of Good Housekeeping in hand, the recipients are likewise set to receive the Performance Challenge Fund which grants P1 million for municipalities, P3 million for cities, and P7 million for provinces as support for their local development initiatives in line with the development agenda and priorities of the national government. (MAL/SAA, PIA V/Albay)

http://pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=74317
:cheers:

Monsi

January 30th, 2012, 12:47 PM

29 January 2012, Buraguis, while I stood on Puro's soil (actually, paved divided new road).
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395440_2563508093108_1416284209_31971049_1318685181_n.jpg
^I wonder what could have been Pissarro's, Renoire's, Cezanne's, or Manansala's take on this.:)

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 12:51 PM

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Harold Ong Imperial FB

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 12:53 PM

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http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/418096_10150637664856756_652921755_11227968_321725029_n.jpg

i 'm wondering on DAP? Is it the Development Academy of the Philippines?

on Joey Salceda's FB

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 12:55 PM

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on Joey Salceda's FB

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 12:57 PM

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Taga Tiwi's on FB

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 12:58 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/412959_375996319083919_100000206610303_1759358_12968109_o.jpg

Taga Tiwi's FB

Monsi

January 30th, 2012, 01:03 PM

Monsi

January 30th, 2012, 01:09 PM

Monsi

January 30th, 2012, 01:17 PM

Repost; cropped (22 Jan 2012)
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/407299_2563614415766_1416284209_31971077_6117579_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/407989_2563619295888_1416284209_31971079_485901366_n.jpg
^Our blue assets: clear skies and clean Albay Gulf.:)

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 01:20 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/SAM_5558.jpg

taken this afternoon

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 01:24 PM

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http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/SAM_5559.jpg

Getting ready for the Cagsawa Festival opening

sivah

January 30th, 2012, 01:25 PM

29 Jan 2012; the Corniche/Dalan Sirangan...
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397050_2563557814351_1416284209_31971065_1554823680_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/418006_2563566694573_1416284209_31971069_320635557_n.jpg
^It looks like City Administrator Noel Rosal looks up to Marikina. :)

:okay: This should be done before. What's the use of a very beautiful boulevard if the structures along are very cramped and unsightly? Good move of the city gov't.

Thanks also Sir Monsi for the updates. Its been a long time since I went there. For sure more developments are coming.

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 01:27 PM

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sivah

January 30th, 2012, 01:29 PM

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taken this afternoon

Iyan! nakita ko man yan kahapon papasok ng Cagsawa :okay:

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 01:30 PM

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taken this morning

sivah

January 30th, 2012, 01:30 PM

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 01:32 PM

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Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 01:35 PM

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Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 01:39 PM

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sivah

January 30th, 2012, 01:39 PM

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A. Bichara (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150523144594195&set=a.76278324194.74857.621484194&type=1&ref=nf)

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 01:43 PM

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by chris

on Joey Salceda's FB

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 01:44 PM

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Harold Ong Imperial's FB

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 01:46 PM

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Thanks to the photographer and the model :lol::lol::lol:

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 01:48 PM

Governor Joey live at ANC today on Galing Pook Awardees

sivah

January 30th, 2012, 01:58 PM

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naga-sight seeing?

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 01:59 PM

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VOTE BU ON POLL- TOP UNIVERSITY in the Philippines, paki research na sana tabi:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 02:02 PM

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on Joey Salceda's FB

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 02:04 PM

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on Joey Salceda's FB

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 02:06 PM

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Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 02:10 PM

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 02:12 PM

29 Jan 2012; the Corniche/Dalan Sirangan...clearing the unpaved shoulders possibly for an additional lane.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397050_2563557814351_1416284209_31971065_1554823680_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/418006_2563566694573_1416284209_31971069_320635557_n.jpg
^It looks like City Administrator Noel Rosal looks up to Marikina. :)

Tama, after putting up such nice infra, sasamantalahon sana kan mga balasubas asin opurtunista ano sinda sisuwerte ki CA Rosal:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 02:14 PM

Adopted

January 30th, 2012, 02:23 PM

Albay Vice-Gov to suspend benefits, privileges of board member always late, absent, non-partakers

By Elmer James Bandol

BicolToday.com (http://bicoltoday.com/?p=4769)

The board members should learn that with the "rights" come "responsibilities."

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 02:33 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/SAM_5545.jpg

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 02:34 PM

The board members should learn that with the "rights" come "responsibilities."

tama, some prefer their privileges instead on their duties

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 02:38 PM

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Embarcadero de Legazpi

kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 02:38 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/SAM_5542.jpg

ano tabi ini sir dante?

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 02:40 PM

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Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 02:41 PM

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kaniguan78

January 30th, 2012, 02:45 PM

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Dennis Mirabueno (https://www.facebook.com/dencio05)

iMilo

January 30th, 2012, 08:38 PM

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/SAM_5555.jpg

Bank-owned building I presume, Sir Dante, due to foreclosure.

iMilo

January 30th, 2012, 08:47 PM

Swuerte,:banana::banana::banana: those home owners were so lucky having pretty good looking views

As a highland advocate, I find this too low unless you are in the highest peak of the property. But, there is always the ocean/boulevard view.

dc88

January 30th, 2012, 09:22 PM

29 Jan 2012; the Corniche/Dalan Sirangan...clearing the unpaved shoulders possibly for an additional lane.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397050_2563557814351_1416284209_31971065_1554823680_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/418006_2563566694573_1416284209_31971069_320635557_n.jpg

if a sidewalk, pls do more plants and trees..mka absorb lamang ki init.beautiful sidewalk.
pls also consider storm surges, with new estb. goin on..maski bad weather, nag ti2psik,tubig,graba sa tahao kng tinampo..
gri nkalimutan su seawall..?hehe..concerned citizen lng..:banana:

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 10:30 PM

29 Jan 2012; paving the outer lanes of a four-lane divided road...
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402548_2563601055432_1416284209_31971076_1054820418_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/427183_2563578934879_1416284209_31971074_1722977024_n.jpg
Wide enough for six lanes...

Suggestion to the city government of Legazpi:

This particular place is very good for retirement villages

Why not invite asian and other international races to put up their own village here eg:
Hindi Village
Korean Village
Japanese Village
European Village
Taiwanese Village
Australian Village
Etc.

They will be grouped and put up amenities according to their needs and culture. If Angeles City has an Ausie Village, we can also have that here, since the view and strategic location is unquestionable.

Hoping this will be read and taken by CA Rosal:banana::banana:

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 11:00 PM

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http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/sherwinm27/166927_10150637321226756_652921755_11225773_1572474295_n.jpg

on Jose Salceda,s FB

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 11:01 PM

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on Jose Salceda's FB

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 11:03 PM

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Rosell Buiza Bailingo

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 11:04 PM

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Saint Raphael Academy

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 11:06 PM

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Robert Chan

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 11:07 PM

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Yami Bongat Balayo

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 11:08 PM

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Philhealth ROV

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 11:24 PM

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Embarcadero de Legazpi

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 11:36 PM

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Dennis Mirabueno (https://www.facebook.com/dencio05)

The Provincial Government will house these Albay heroes at the Capitol

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 11:38 PM

CAGSAWA FESTIVAL na sa aga, Feb 1:banana::banana::banana::banana:

garycooper

January 30th, 2012, 11:42 PM

wow malang kaskas ha, congrats guys and happy birthday palan sa thread. heheh
somebody mentioned albay hotel in the previous posts hinahakot na yung mga tirang gamit sa loob nang hotel let's pray na sumunod naman sya sa yapak kang oriental.

Albay Hotel is a foreclosed property of Planters Development Bankfrom it's second owner Bing Cervantez of Guinobatan. According to my source in the bank there yet no takers. But they are actively pursuing the sale. Don't worry pag nabenta I will immediately iinform you guys.

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 11:49 PM

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Daraga Tourism

Dante_54

January 30th, 2012, 11:50 PM

Albay Hotel is a foreclosed property of Planters Development Bankfrom it's second owner Bing Cervantez of Guinobatan. According to my source in the bank there yet no takers. But they are actively pursuing the sale. Don't worry pag nabenta I will immediately iinform you guys.

Good, pls do it for us, thanks Sir Gary

kaniguan78

January 31st, 2012, 01:01 AM

kaniguan78

January 31st, 2012, 01:29 AM

PAL

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/430134_3247657594100_1346746897_3433636_192544278_n.jpg

Rico Zuñiga (https://www.facebook.com/ricoz)

kaniguan78

January 31st, 2012, 01:31 AM

Sunset at the Boulevard

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Ritche Merjilla Asagra (https://www.facebook.com/rasagrafikamanila)

ilivebacolod

January 31st, 2012, 01:35 AM

kaniguan78

January 31st, 2012, 01:44 AM

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rpxZGrlOGAc/TyZxxILpLEI/AAAAAAAAFK0/JbLuqCuJCdo/s640/Don+Bosco+Fun+Run.jpg

Simultaneous Fun Run in six sites, Quirino Grandstand, Clark, Nuvali, Naga City, Legazpi City and San Jose Nueva Ecija

Byahero (http://networkedblogs.com/tmltX)

kaniguan78

January 31st, 2012, 01:54 AM

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Neuhaus Inn (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Neuhaus-Inn/159800914063488)

kaniguan78

January 31st, 2012, 01:59 AM

ALAMAT KAN MASARAGA, MALINAO, MAYON Buda an Sayaw Kan Mga Bulod
ni Abdon M. Balde, Jr

Sa kapinoonan, maogma si Gugurang sa Kamurawayan na naghihiling sa Atang na dulot saiya kan mga tawo: Sa laog kan dakulang Gulang-gulangan (sambahan) an Salangat (altar) pano ki mga bungang kahoy, inasal na manok, tuba buda masiram na mga kakanon – suman, kalingking, sinapot. Magayon an Balyana na namamayo sa Atang, nagaawit ki maogmang Soraki.

Sa Gagamban, si Aswang nauuri, nadadagit habang pighihiling su Hidhid na dulot saiya kan Asog: gadan na kino, bituka kan orig, dugo kan alamid, tigbak na balulang. Napapasikrapan niya an mga masiram na Atang ki Gugurang. Sa palibot, madadangog an mamundo na Horasa.

Sa isip ni Aswang: “Masiram na an mga pagkaon sa Atang maogma pa an mga tawo. Sa Hidhid, dugo, tigbak na mga hayop an dulot, takot pa an mga tawo; an iba nagmumuda nadadagit sakuya. Kung siring man sana ka’yan, lubos ko na lugod na raraoton an buhay buda pagbuhay kan mga tawo tanganing habambuhay na matakot sinda sakuya, ako pirmi bakong si Gugurang an nasa isip ninda. Mag-aarang sinda kan sakuyang tabang.”

Tiniripon ni Aswang su gabos na mampak sa Gagamban, ipinasabot su saiyang nasa boot. Sabi ni Oriol, mababa kami sa kadagaan samuyang raratakan an mga tawo buda saindang palibot. Sabi ni Onos: “Babagyuhon ko an mga pananom buda kakahuyan.” Sabi ni Magindara: “Tatakuton ko an mga sira tanganing magtago dai madakop kan mga para-sira.” Sabi kan Sarimaw: “Gagadanon ko an mga para-akbong (trappers/hunters) sa kabubudlan.” Sabi kan Opon: “ Raratakan ko an mga pananom.” An sabi kan Yasaw, na padaba ni Aswang buda pirmi niyang kulkol, pighuhuruhapulas: “Tatakuton ko na mga nag-aatang!”

Sabi kan tusong si Oriol: “Halat kamo. Kun mahiling ni Gugurang an satuyang pagbaba, tibaad harangan kita. Tibaad ipabukod kita ki Okot buda ki Magindang.”

Sabi ni Bakunawa: “Kakaonon ko an bulan pag harani nang magbilog, dangan nasa luwas an mga tawo. Pag madiklom na an mundo saka kamo bumaba sa kadagaan. Ratakan nindo tulos an mga tawo buda mga hayop.”

Kan nahalon ni Bakunawa an bulan, nagbaba man nanggad su mga mampak sa Ibalong, rinatakan su palibot, su mga tawo, su pananom, su mga hayop.

Pagkaaga, pagkahiling sa nangyari, namundo si Gugurang. Dahil sa mga nagkagaradan, namuhay an takot sa puso kan mga tawo. Naging maalyas an mga hayop. May mga hayop na pagkatapos maruan, nagkaigwang mga sungayan, nagkapakpak an mga halas. Su mga pananom nagkagarabot, nagbaha su mga salog, narusay su gilid kan mga buludan.

Tinipon ni Gugurang su mga nasa Kamurawayan. “Kaipuhan tabangan ta an mga tawo. Ika, Batala an magmangno sa mga tribu, sa mga banwaan. Mga Katambay, surugon nindo an mga tawong kaalalay kan kada saro saindo, iharayo sa katikapuhan. Okot, ika an magmangno sa mga kabuludan buda kadlagan. Magindang, turuan mo an mga para sira buda mga dumagat kun pano makalikay sa Magindara, sa Daruwanak, sa Angongolood buda darakulang pating.”

“Kamong mga Tawong Lipod, ta halawig, dakol an kaaraman sa paglibot kan mundo, maghanap kamo ki mga tawo na maorag, maisog, pusuanon, makusog alagad tudok an pagkamoot sa kapwa-tawo, turuan nindo kun pano gadanon an mga mampak. Sa siring na paagi makakabalik an tiwala kan tawo sa sadiring kakayahan. Mawawara an takot sa isip. Maaraman ninda na kun sinda magpapatabang-tabang, magkakasararo, magiging uragon saindang kusog, an saindang orag.”

Sa tabang kan mga hali sa Kamurawayan, nalabanan kan mga tawo su mga mampak. Alagad paminsan-minsan minaruso man giraray an mga hayop na mampak.

Bagaman may mga kaandalan, nagpadagos an mga tawo sa kabubuldan na magtanom, mandakop hayop na pagkaon, maglati, mag-asok, mangpudo mga bungang-kahoy.

Sa pampang dagat kan Rawis, nagsa’wang, nagtukad an sarong tribung Dumagat o Dagatnon, sa pamayo ni Datu Makusog. Nagtugdok sindang mga payag, moog sa sabangan kan dakulang salog. Nakaagom si Datu Makusog ki magayon na katutubong an ngaran si Dawani.

Si Datu Makusog buda si Dawani nagkaaki ki tulo: Si Masaraga, na bagaman kayumanggi; an kublit buda sadit, mahigos magtanom, maglati sa palibot kan kakahuyan.

Si Malinaw, mapution, mabini, bakong matabil, maminooton sa mga tugang. Siya an ugos ki Masaraga. An hilig ni Malinaw, mag lamu’taw sa tubig sa pampang kan salog, sa baybay-dagat.

Si Magayon tutuong pinakamagayon sa mga aki. Alagad may sadiring pag-iisip. Pagmuyang magkarigos sa salog, dawa bagong baha o nakakalihis pa sana an bagyo, dai mapapugol – gigibuhon an naisipang gibuhon.

May sarong pagbilog kan bulan na inabutan (ki regla) si Masaraga – tanda na daraga na nanggad siya. Panahon nang ihanap ki agom.

Kan nagbibilog na an bulan, nag-Halia an mga tawo. Nagluwas an mga tawo, may mga darang balalong, barimbaw, kudyapi, bungkaka, budyong, buda iba pa. Nagriribok sinda, tanganing bugawon an Bakunawa, dai giraray mahalon an bulan. Inabot sindang sagkod maaga na. An iba, nagkaburuyong na. Dai sinda nagpundo sagkod nagdaliwawa na an aldaw sa Subangan, maliwanag na an kapalibutan. Gigibuhon kan mga tawo an Halia tuwing mabilog an bulan.

Naghalat si Datu Makusog ki pag-ani na tutoong magayon an pamunga kan mga paroy buda pananom. Naghanda sinda para sa dakulang Atang, kung sain naisip ni Datu Makusog ipahiling sa mga tawo buda sa mga ibang tribu an magagayon nyang mga daraga. Nagpadara siya ki mga kalatas (messages) sa harani buda harayong mga tribu.

Naaraman ni Aswang an paghahanda sa dakulang Atang. An sabi kan padaba na Yasaw, “Hihilingon ko kun pa’no ratakan an Atang.” Kan nasa kadlagan an makaraw na Yasaw, nakahiling siya ki sarong Libay (wild deer). Naglaog an Yasaw sa lawas kan Libay tanganing maging makaskas, makaabot tulos siya sa Rawis. Aalagad sa pagdalagan sa kadlagan nakatungtong an Libay ki atapil (trap). Naagihan siya ni Kamulmog – sarong maisog na katutubo na darakulaon an kamot. Pasiring si Kamulmog sa Rawis ta masabay sa Atang. Dinakop niya an Libay (na sa totoo Yasaw na padaba ni Aswang) dinaos, tinuhog sa kawayan, dangan ginibong dulot sa Atang.

Matindi an kadagitan ni Aswang sa pagkagadan kan pinakapadaba niyang ataman na Yasaw. Sabi nya, “Gagadanon ko an tulong daraga ni Datu Makusog. An balos daing sukat. ”

Lubos an pag-ogma kan mga tawo sa Atang. Alagad nag-aatungal sa kadagitan si Aswang dahil ginadan na, iniatang pa ki Gugurang su padaba niyang Yasaw.

Pagkatapos kan Atang, pinaluwas ni Makusog an tolong daraga para sa kakaibang sayaw. Mahihiling na ugoson si Malinaw ki Masaraga, ta pirmi sindang magkataning. Si Magayon, gari bulag sainda. Maogmahon, makagaya-gaya an sayaw kan tulong daraga.

Nakapalibot sa nagsasayaw an mga kalalakihan kan tribung Rawis buda mga dayo hali sa ibang tribu – kaibahan na si Kamulmog. Sa mga lalaking maisog kabilang si Palod na sukbit an halaba na minasbad (long bolo), si Lugbo na matibay mag rurip buda maglangoy, si Sulog na para sira sa mga salog, so Bakilid ma makaskas magsakat sa bulod, si Pagtuga na mainiton an payo, si Linog, na may kakaibang kusog, si Panganoron na garing naglalayog sa paros kun nagdadalagan.

Pagkatapos kan sayaw kan tulong daraga, nawalat si Masaraga sa tahaw na ipapaaram ni DAtu Makusog an pagiging daragang lubos ni Masaraga. Alagad biglang sinaklot kan dakulang Banog (eagle, native of Bikol) si Masaraga dangan ihinulog sa kadlagan sa Balogo, harani sa Balinad. Nalubong, nagadan si Masaraga. Sa saiyang nalubongan, tulos nagtalubo an sarong bulod. Alagad dai ipinaaram ni Aswang an nangyari ki Masaraga.

An mga lalaki – si Kamulmog, si Bakilid, si Palod buda si Bakilid an nagpasiring sa Mapurong para iligtas si Masaraga. Alagad gabos sinda nalinlang, nalumay ni Oriol. Napasiring sinda sa Iriga, dangan duman sinururugan na gadanon kan Sarimaw, kan Ibingan, kan Popo', kan Manangilaw.

Pagkagadan kan mga naghahanap ki Masaraga, nagbaba sa Rawis si Oriol na nagbabalatkayong si Masaraga. Sinabi niyang nakadulag siya sa pinagbabaan saiya kan Banog. Napamugtak su buot ni Datu Makusog bagaman dai niya aram kun nata dai nagbabalik su mga kalalakihan.

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Sarong hapon, inagda ni Oriol (na nagbabalatkayong si Masaraga) si Malinaw na maglakaw-lakaw, maglamu’taw sa baybay dagat. Pag-abot sa hababaw na tubig si Malinaw biglang dinakop kan Magindara (sea serpent), dangan ilinubog sa tubig sagkod malamos. Pagkalunod ni Malinaw, may nagtalubo na bulod sa katigbihan (plants with ornamental white bulbs) sa Tigbi (Tiwi) na harani sa Na’gas buda sa tugdunan kan mga Korokoro. Duminulag na si Oriol.

Namundo an tribu sa pagkawara ni Masaraga buda ni Malinaw. Dai naghaloy, naaraman kan mga tawo an pagtalubo kan mga bulod sa Balogo buda sa Katigbihan.

Alagad dai pa mawara an dagit ni Aswang. Sa paagi ni Oriol, nalumay si Pagtuga buda si Linog. Ipinaaram ni Oriol sa duwang maiisog na lalaki na an totoong namomootan ni Daragang Magayon si Panganoron.

An sabi ni Oriol, “Para makua nindo si Magayon, dakupon nindo si Datu Makusog, itatago ko digdi sa bulod kan Iriga. Ipaaram ki Magayon na kun dai siya mapa-agom saimo, Pagtuga o Linog, magagadan si Datu Makusog.” An sa isip ni Oriol, pag nag-iba na si Magayon ki Pagtuga, ikukulong niya si Magayon sa lungib (cave) dangan ipapagadan sa Sarimaw.

Naaraman ni Panganuron an nangyari ki Datu Makusog. Nagpasabi siya ki Magayon buda ki Dawani na mabalik siya sa saindang tribu, makua siya ki mga kasurog (warriors) para tumabang sa pagligtas ki Datu Makusog, buda paglaban ki Pagtuga buda Linog. Sa tabang ni Dawani naggibo siya ki Hablong Dawani (rainbow) duman medaling nagtulay si Panganuron pauli sainda.

Dahil sa nangyari sa mga tugang na daraga, naglumoy su boot ni Magayon. Nag-uyon siya na magpakasal ki Pagtuga. Inihanda su kasal. Tamang-tama, mapoon su kasal, nag-abot si Panganoron buda su mga kalalakihan kan saiyang tribu.

Nagralabanan. Sa matinding labanan nagadan si Pagtuga buda si Linog. Alagad nagadan man si Magayon buda si Panganuron. Naogma si Aswang, ngonyan ngaya lubos na akong nakabalos sa pagkagadan kan padaba kong Yasaw.

Dahil sa labi-labi nang kasakitan na uminabot sa buhay kan mga tawo, sabay-sabay sindang nangadyi ki tabang ki Gugurang. Kaipuhan na ninda an pakikiaram ni Gugurang dahil talagang makuri na an mga mampak. Dakol na an nagkagaradan. Napiritan si Gugurang na sugoon sa Ibalong si Okot, Magindang, Batala buda mga Anito.

Sa tabang ni Okot, nakadulag sa lungib (cave) ni Oriol si Datu Makusog. Kaibahan su mga para-akbong (hunters) nagbaba sinda sa Danaw Buhi, duman nagsabay man su mga para-sira. Nang-agi sinda sa nagtatalubo nang Bulod-Malinao buda Bulod-Masaraga. Alagad kan harani na sinda sa Rawis an inabutan na sana ninda su nagdadakulang bulod na nagtalubo sa linubungan ki Magayon buda ki Panganuron. Magayonon na bulod. Sa Kapuntukan kan bulod, naglilindong an Panganuron. Sa kaitasan, magayonon man an nakamango an Hablong Dawani.

Pagkahiling na nakabalik si Datu Makusog na naka-alalay si Okot buda si Magindang, siring man si Batala buda su mga Anito, su mga mampak nagkatarakot. Nagdurulag sinda sagkod na makabalik sa Gagamban. Magpoon kaito, pirmi nang nakaandurog si Gugurang sa mga tawo.

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