Whichever option they choose this should be implemented ASAP! It's about time Bicol has a multi-lane highway - I don't consider the two-lane Maharlika a "highway" at all. Multi-lane highways, railways, international and domestic airports plus ro-ro ports - we should have them ALL in order to maintain economic progress and momentum. :)

Same sentiments po. All it will take is political will from the gov't officials and the public.

Flyover from Legazpi to Naga? Hmmm.....

Perhaps not... but they should consider a flyover for the lahar prone Padang-Sto Domingo area.

Answer I got from Yahoo.


Nice! The best is yet to come for ABSEC! Hopefully SM City Legazpi will have that iMax.:cheers:

Gari digdi ka tabi naga pa beauty ma'am megz. :lol::lol::lol:

I have to try it. :)

From Gov. Jose Salceda

What's new?

The ALBAY-SORSOGON-MASBATE TOURISM ALLIANCE (ALSORMAS TA) will be launched today 9am in Donsol. As RDC Chairman and Albay Gov, I have initiated this strategic approach to accelerate tourism development and enhance the attractiveness of Bicol as a destination. This complements the other tourism cluster- Catanduanes-Camsur-Cam Norte Tourism Link or CCC TL. A more integrative, comprehensive and advanced tourism strategy would be formulated particularly on 1. infrastructure development that would spatially integrate the three provinces into a single product and 2. product positioning and promotion.

I think this is the right approach - prioritize infrastructure and transport links - SUBSTANCE over style/gimmicks. :cheers:

Perhaps not... but they should consider a flyover for the lahar prone Padang-Sto Domingo area.

A viaduct would be the more appropriate term.

I think this is the right approach - prioritize infrastructure and transport links - SUBSTANCE over style/gimmicks. :cheers:


He's more on action than words!:cheers:

I have to try it. :)

Iu po try mo tapos attend ka na kang next meet para mahiling mi kagayunan mo. :banana::banana::banana:

Legazpi City is the correct spelling and not Legaspi City!

Palagi ko lang napapansin to. Di na ata matatapos ang kamaliang ito.:nuts:

Lunch time!

Maray na Albay!

Magayon Festival Eco-bags
Ok na kuta, kaya lang may mga pangaran ki politiko. :ohno:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/522775_387559884608489_156336061064207_1309979_1299046917_n.jpg

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Kag. Ivan Andes (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.387559811275163.93108.156336061064207&type=1)

Soon at you nearest Lucky Educational Supply

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Al Baleda (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=354192914601454&set=a.148074875213260.21209.100000322442579&type=1&theater)

Last night at the Peñaranda Park

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Magayon Festival (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=425968207417783&set=a.425967757417828.112155.140394179308522&type=1&theater)

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From Gov. Jose Salceda

What's new?

The ALBAY-SORSOGON-MASBATE TOURISM ALLIANCE (ALSORMAS TA) will be launched today 9am in Donsol. As RDC Chairman and Albay Gov, I have initiated this strategic approach to accelerate tourism development and enhance the attractiveness of Bicol as a destination. This complements the other tourism cluster- Catanduanes-Camsur-Cam Norte Tourism Link or CCC TL. A more integrative, comprehensive and advanced tourism strategy would be formulated particularly on 1. infrastructure development that would spatially integrate the three provinces into a single product and 2. product positioning and promotion.

I have a question here..Where is the "Hub thing" here? I mean Catanduanes is very accessible via Tabaco, why isnt Albay included in the CCC TL clustering?

If full tourism development is done on the CRaBS, definitely tourists will just have to cross from these islands to Catanduanes and vice versa...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Magayon Festival Eco-bags
Ok na kuta, kaya lang may mga pangaran ki politiko. :ohno:

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Kag. Ivan Andes (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.387559811275163.93108.156336061064207&type=1)

haha.iyo managgad ah..Naku Gov Joey, maski dae mo na pagparakaag pangaran mo sa mga arog kaan....magana ka na!:cheers::cheers:

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pacific-Mall-Legazpi/124908077589899

I have a question here..Where is the "Hub thing" here? I mean Catanduanes is very accessible via Tabaco, why isnt Albay included in the CCC TL clustering?

If full tourism development is done on the CRaBS, definitely tourists will just have to cross from these islands to Catanduanes and vice versa...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

This just oes to show that Albay's strategic location enables it to be included in both clusters. The RDC just opted for an equal division of the clustering. But for me, even if Catanduanes is included in the CCC, it would still be connected to Albay because of the Tabaco Port.

I have a question here..Where is the "Hub thing" here? I mean Catanduanes is very accessible via Tabaco, why isnt Albay included in the CCC TL clustering?

If full tourism development is done on the CRaBS, definitely tourists will just have to cross from these islands to Catanduanes and vice versa...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

This just oes to show that Albay's strategic location enables it to be included in both clusters. The RDC just opted for an equal division of the clustering. But for me, even if Catanduanes is included in the CCC, it would still be connected to Albay because of the Tabaco Port.

Iu ngani. Ang aram ko kadaklan kang mga pa-Catanduanes via Tabaco Port nagaagi.

And ang mga pa-Masbate, sa may Pilar, Sorsogon nagaagi. Less than an hour drive from Legazpi :cheers:

Mayon Sunset featured on Statigram

photo by Aba Baldo (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150720187600256&set=a.10150584581535256.398749.544995255&type=1&theater)

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Padang Memorial Shrine

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thanks to Tetet RL (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3373577710945&set=a.3373576510915.144231.1614362370&type=3&theater)

Joroan beach, Joroan, Tiwi, Albay

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thanks to Tetet RL (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3373576510915.144231.1614362370&type=1)

Acacia Lined, Ligao, Diversion Road

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thanks to Tetet RL (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3373582111055&set=a.3373576510915.144231.1614362370&type=3&theater)

The major improvement of the Naga - Legazpi Road should be done immediately. Traffic in this route has gone worst. On my way to Legazpi last Holy Wednesday, it took us almost three hours and we were not using public transpo. We left Naga at about 230pm and when we arrived Legazpi it was almost 6. We did a brief stop at CWC though. I'm thankful this is given utmost priority because The volume of business between Naga and Legazpi is so huge more than any other in the Bicol region. No matter what, it cannot be denied that both cities benefit from each other whether in trading, education, government transactions, transportation, and many others. So let's stop the unnecessary bickerings already. :cheers:
It is to the inconvenience of Legazpi and Albay motorists and commuters when they have to experience the ordeal of passing through that so-thirdworld narrow traffic-choked stretch of highway ironically called Daang Maharlika going to/from Metro Manila. During the time of GMA, there was this planned Oas to San Fernando bypass road. I hope the alignment is the same (Oas to San Fernando) and so much the better if it were four lanes.

Now regarding bickering, I appreciate the new generation of Legazpenos and Albayanos who do not take sitting down anything that will disparage or denegrate Albay and Legazpi. Well informed, they may argue but their arguments are supported with facts and statistics, and they do not take hook, line, and sinker pronouncements made by trapos, especially of the dynastic kind.

Buda wara man na Legazpi and Albay forumer na buru-balyo na ki thread, ma-kopya ki post digdi, iwawagas sa ibong. Personally, I avoid lurking elsewhere. Let's mind our own backyard, and we're at peace.:lol:

Acacia Lined, Ligao, Diversion Road
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thanks to Tetet RL (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3373582111055&set=a.3373576510915.144231.1614362370&type=3&theater)
^As can be seen here, roads in Albay are one of the best maintained in the country. Crossing the border at night, commuters could "feel" that they are in Albay already.

Foreign Tourists at the airport

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Bicolano Man (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3313235427592&set=a.2526380156702.2121658.1169367083&type=1&theater)

Source: http://pnabicol.blogspot.com/2012/04/feature-albay-is-top-tourist.html?spref=fb

Albay is top tourist destination in the country -– DOT

LEGAZPI CITY, April 11 (PNA) -- Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. said on Tuesday that Albay is becoming top tourist destination in the country after pursuing an aggressive tourism program that's helping propel the province's economic growth.

Jimenez, who graced on Tuesday the opening rites of the province annual month-long Magayon Festival, said the big investment poured in by Albay Gov. Joey Salceda on its tourism program would indeed boost economic activity.

Jimenez, citing tourism statistics said in 2011 Albay posted 350,069 tourist arrivals -- a 17 percent growth rate that surpassed the national growth rate of 15 percent.

Jimenez at a press conference said there were 3.9 million tourist arrival in the country in 2010 and 4.6 million in 2011.

Jimenez said, “It is more fun in Albay because Albayanos are known for being hospitable."

He said Albay has distinct tourism features with its people, festivals, history, culture and arts.

"Tourism needs to invest in people since “tourism is a business of the people, there should be a concrete road map that would attract and be a destination.

“Mayon volcano should not only be an attraction, it should rather be a destination.”

Jimenez lauded Salceda for initiating a three-pronged event that showcases a 30-day festivals, including the Magayon Festival depicting Albay’s cultural heritage, the Cagsawa Festival, and Karangahan Festival, featuring the province's culinary arts.

Salceda said that the province, after making distinction in the field of health, education, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, is now moving toward tourism and agriculture development.

Salceda said the province is now shifting from the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) to economic growth by attracting more industry players who would invest in agriculture modernization and tourism development.

Salceda, adapting "Albay Rising" as the province’s slogan said the slogan is largely anchored on the development of the tourism industry.

Among the province's tourist attractions are the active and near perfect cone-shaped Mayon Volcano, the historic Cagsawa Ruins, and many fine beaches.

Salceda said “Albay is investing heavily on tourism as among its revenue generating concerns designed to spur the economic development.”

With Magayon Festival on its fifth year, the provincial government has set a package of close to 150 events that feature culture and the arts, trade and industry, tourism spectacles, culinary food trips, sports and special interests that are expected to titillate the interest of tourists and visitors.

Among the event highlights of Magayon Festival 2012 is the staging of the Dance of the Three Mountains, a play written by multi-awarded Albayano writer Abdon Balde in the Bicol vernacular.

The legend tells the story of the three sister mountains -- Magayon, Masaraga, and Malinao which is actually the legend of Mayon Volcano.

Taking center stage is the Mutya ng Magayon Festival 2012, a pageant which has already produced world-class beauty titlists like Dianne Necio, the 2011 Bb. Pilipinas International.

Likewise, the Higantes, a parade of giant effigies which are all Albay mythological characters.

The festival highlights include the Ginoo ng Magayon Festival 2012, to be hosted by actress Lovi Poe; Concierto sa Magayon, with Jhong Hilario and Kiss Jane; Concierto Pasasalamat; Magayon Lyre, Drum and Baton Competition; Gayon Bicol Festival Showdown; Daragang Magayon Legend Showdown, the street dancing and festival queen presentation; Hot-Taw sa Karaonan, and the Sili Viand Eating Contest; among others.

Magayon’s Beer Plaza, will present bands and artists as nightly guests at the Penaranda Park in here, and is expected to keep the festival’s night life wake until dawn.

wow! ano kaya ang reaction kan iba dyan?:lol:

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Funtasea Island (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=413872511975220&set=a.413872508641887.115622.252295791466227&type=1&theater)

Ongoing construction of the Legazpi City Wharf

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Thanks and credits to: Tonyo Cruz

Nice...

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marhay ngani ta dai na hinale ang mga ilaw sa monumento. all year round na yata ini.

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Albay Educational Profile

Division of Albay (Public Schools Only, excluding Legazpi, Tabaco and Ligao)
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SY 2011-2012

Elementary
Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
Student-Classroom Ratio: 35:1
Seat Shortage: 47%

Secondary
Student-Teacher Ratio:32:1
Student-Classroom Ratio: 48:1
Seat Shortage: 33%

Source: Deped Albay (http://www.depedalbay.com.ph/quick-facts.html)

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Pamandukon kan mga Higantes

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Aerial view of Daraga
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nata ta wara ki mga pictures?:nuts:

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Ayos Duncan, sikat na talaga mga pictures mo. hehehe.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7085/7073076947_60cca73337_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jocuatro/7073076947/)

Nice one!!!

Welcome landmark at airport road
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nata ta wara ki mga pictures?:nuts:

try pressing F5 key on your keyboard. kung wara pa, dai ko aram kung nyata...

Ayos Duncan, sikat na talaga mga pictures mo. hehehe.

:lol::lol: ganda ng pakakuha!

try pressing F5 key on your keyboard. kung wara pa, dai ko aram kung nyata...

Wala pa din.:ohno:

Suggestion ko. sa FB mo na lang sya ipost.

Nice one!!!

thanx!:cheers: few posts na lang tapos na naman ang thread!:banana: tapuson ta na kaniguan at nacnud.

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thanx!:cheers: few posts na lang tapos na naman ang thread!:banana: tapuson ta na kaniguan at nacnud.

salamat po sa pag-apreciar, kaniguan asin jocuatro.

kamo na sana po mag-tapos kan tursido ta mahale po kaya ako. sorry po.

salamat po sa pag-apreciar, kaniguan asin jocuatro.

kamo na sana po mag-tapos kan tursido ta mahale po kaya ako. sorry po.

Madali na. May fireworks daa dyan dyan sa park.

Last three days to enjoy the Graduation month promo of Flawless Embarcadero! Visit our waterfront mall branch. For inquiries, call (052) 480-4333.

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Yeah!!!! On to thread 63!!!!

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tapos na ang thread 62!

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:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

WELCOME THREAD 63!:banana::cheers:

Welcome to Thread 63!!!

Post away forumers!!!!

It's 2012 Magayon Festival....... time to party and have fun..... Come to Albay and join us as we celebrate the beautiful.... the Magayon..... let us celebrate Albay!!!!!!

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Foreign Climbers at Mayon Summit. cool!!!!

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George De Mesa Cordovilla (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2999240063221.2120961.1328870439&type=1)

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The white grand piano at the Oriental

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Reno Borromeo (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150708362067347&set=a.401480877346.176167.734627346&type=1&theater)

New thread na palan! Hehe. Congratz!

Mabuhay ang albay!

:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

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there's a lake here, ano kaya ang pangaran kaini? garo sa may Daraga na ini.

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Ano tabi ini landing o take off?

Post ko lang giraray ang pinagkakaguluhan ngunyan sa Magayon Festival! :lol:

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:nuts:nem unwan tursido mo:nuts: 63!!!:banana:

http://achividaryan.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/mayon-volcano1.jpg

An epitome of timeless beauty. Still as stunning and breathtaking as ever! :master::master::master::master::master::master:

i like this new jingle of Gov Joey. let's sing to the tune of "teach me how to doggie":
--Idol ko si Joey
idol, idol ko si joey.
idol ko si joey
idol, idol ko si joey.
Albay on the top
Albay, Albay on the top.
Albay on the top
dahil yan kay Gov Joey...:lol::banana::cheers:

Ano tabi ini landing o take off?

landing tabi

Post ko lang giraray ang pinagkakaguluhan ngunyan sa Magayon Festival! :lol:

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oh my gosh! daku!:nuts:

http://achividaryan.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/mayon-volcano1.jpg

An epitome of timeless beauty. Still as stunning and breathtaking as ever! :master::master::master::master::master::master:

only in ALBAY!!!:cheers:

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Repost.

Fashionable 3d Glasses at A. Bichara Silverscreens (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150793982635170&set=a.10150793982445170.468904.342120765169&type=3&theater)

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Post ko lang giraray ang pinagkakaguluhan ngunyan sa Magayon Festival! :lol:

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^^ hahahahah pati ako dai ko maiwasan an magiulok pag naiiling ko ini :lol::lol::lol: sabi ngani kan iba tambaluslus(i) daw:nuts::bash:

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Magayon Skimboarding 2012

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Jose Salceda (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150812696301756.473390.652921755&type=1)

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I can see Palanog Cement Factory in the distance.

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Repost.

ang pinakamagayon sa gabos ay kung malawos na ang kayabon geothermal plant para bumaba naman ang power rate sa Albay.

Jay-R at LCC Mall Legazpi right now.

I can see Palanog Cement Factory in the distance.

yap! kaya naaraman ko na nasa Camalig na so eroplano dahil dyan sa planta.

ang pinakamagayon sa gabos ay kung malawos na ang kayabon geothermal plant para bumaba naman ang power rate sa Albay.

Albay supplies electricity pero ataason ang singil sato! Oh the irony! :nuts:

Albay supplies electricity pero ataason ang singil sato! Oh the irony! :nuts:

ano pa!:bash: marhay pa sa mindanao ta barato ang kuryente sainda. nagibo ngani sa mindanao, nata sa albay dai lamang?:ohno:

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ano pa!:bash: marhay pa sa mindanao ta barato ang kuryente sainda. nagibo ngani sa mindanao, nata sa albay dai lamang?:ohno:

Kaya lang may problema ang Mindanao ngonyan. May shortage sinda.

Fastfood Chains in Legazpi City

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Source (http://www.legazpicity.gov.ph/files_download/Comp_Brochure2011.pdf?sid=7f150e4ee225e1c4a351347d8914756e)

not yet there...

Chicboy and House of Inasal

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sa taas lang ini kan harong mi. nag-shooting digdi so ABS-CBN kan college pa ako. they shoot a couple dancing to the song of sarung banggi.

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Bridge going to Sto. Domingo

Basud Bridge, Sto. Domingo

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Jose Salceda (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150812710906756&set=a.10150812710741756.473392.652921755&type=3&theater)

^^Wavelength kita Frank!!!

ano pa!:bash: marhay pa sa mindanao ta barato ang kuryente sainda. nagibo ngani sa mindanao, nata sa albay dai lamang?:ohno:

Sana magibuhan yan ni Gov. joey ki paraan. Kung magibo yan, maapaw gayud ang investments sa Albay and mas magayun ang standard of living kang mga tawo :cheers:

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sa taas lang ini kan harong mi. nag-shooting digdi so ABS-CBN kan college pa ako. they shoot a couple dancing to the song of sarung banggi.

Where is this?

^^Wavelength kita Frank!!!

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
:nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts:

Fastfood Chains in Legazpi City

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Source (http://www.legazpicity.gov.ph/files_download/Comp_Brochure2011.pdf?sid=7f150e4ee225e1c4a351347d8914756e)

not yet there...

Chicboy and House of Inasal

Hoping for more fastfood chains with the upcoming entry of SM and The Forum Legazpi. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

May nabasa ako dati na article. Mga 2 years ago na gayud na ang reason daa kung nata diit lang ang stand alone food chains sa Legazpi is because diit daa pano ang foot traffic kang Legazpi? Is this true? Although I highly doubt it.

Where is this?

sa Ilawod Sipi, Daraga beside Velasco Subd. so bubong kan dati ming harong iyan na nasa baba.

Transport Profile of Legazpi City

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Source (http://www.legazpicity.gov.ph/files_download/Comp_Brochure2011.pdf?sid=7f150e4ee225e1c4a351347d8914756e)

sa Ilawod Sipi, Daraga beside Velasco Subd.

I see. :cheers:

Respost form the previous thread

Albay Educational Profile

Division of Albay (Public Schools Only, excluding Legazpi, Tabaco and Ligao)
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SY 2011-2012

Elementary
Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
Student-Classroom Ratio: 35:1
Seat Shortage: 47%

Secondary
Student-Teacher Ratio:32:1
Student-Classroom Ratio: 48:1
Seat Shortage: 33%

Source: Deped Albay (http://www.depedalbay.com.ph/quick-facts.html)

Sana magibuhan yan ni Gov. joey ki paraan. Kung magibo yan, maapaw gayud ang investments sa Albay and mas magayun ang standard of living kang mga tawo :cheers:

sigurado yan! magiging pinakamayaman pa ang Albay sa bilog na Bicol.

sigurado yan! magiging pinakamayaman pa ang Albay sa bilog na Bicol.

Bako lang gayud sa Bicol. We might even become one of the richest provinces sa Pinas. Not all provinces can supply their own electricity. :)

Hoping for more fastfood chains with the upcoming entry of SM and The Forum Legazpi. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

May nabasa ako dati na article. Mga 2 years ago na gayud na ang reason daa kung nata diit lang ang stand alone food chains sa Legazpi is because diit daa pano ang foot traffic kang Legazpi? Is this true? Although I highly doubt it.
pwedeng totoo yan. recently nawara na so Kitaro sa Emba. last year so Padi's point. kaya siguro si Mcdo dai pa nagdadagdag ki branch sa Legazpi and even so Jollibee and Chowking dai pa man nagtutugdok sa LKY/Legazpi grand terminal. saka ang development man kaya kan Albay ay scattered sa gabos na munisipyo at syudad kaya so ibang tawo imbes na mapa-Legazpi para mag-kaon sa Jollibee eh duman na sana sainda.

pwedeng totoo yan. recently nawara na so Kitaro sa Emba. last year so Padi's point. kaya siguro si Mcdo dai pa nagdadagdag ki branch sa Legazpi and even so Jollibee and Chowking dai pa man nagtutugdok sa LKY/Legazpi grand terminal.

Sa Emba pano diit lang ang tawo. And I think the mall is mismanaged kaya nagsarado ang ibang stores.

I don't think maluya ang foot traffic sa Legazpi. just look at the volume of people in Gaisano everyday and su mga nagraralakaw jan sa Centro.

pwedeng totoo yan. recently nawara na so Kitaro sa Emba. last year so Padi's point. kaya siguro si Mcdo dai pa nagdadagdag ki branch sa Legazpi and even so Jollibee and Chowking dai pa man nagtutugdok sa LKY/Legazpi grand terminal.

Sa Embarcadero medyo maluya ang foot traffic, kaya nagsara su Kitaro and Padi's Point. But with the entry of Puregold, nagadagdag na man.

As for Mcdo, no space.

Magayon kuta magbugtak dyan sa may St. Raphael Church. Inda ko man sa LCC kung nata supermarket ang tig tugdok ninda. Dapat dai na ninda tigali su Chowking dyan tapos nagfranchise pa sinda ki saro pang fastfood.

Bako lang gayud sa Bicol. We might even become one of the richest provinces sa Pinas. Not all provinces can supply their own electricity. :)

korek! kaya panawagan kay Gov. Joey. dai mo tabi paglingawan na mapababa ang singil sa kuryente sa Albay. dapat matabangan kita ni Sen. Enrile ta yan baga battlecry nya kan sya nangangampanya kaidto--"gusto ko happy ka!":nuts:

Sa Emba pano diit lang ang tawo. And I think the mall is mismanaged kaya nagsarado ang ibang stores.

I don't think maluya ang foot traffic sa Legazpi. just look at the volume of people in Gaisano everyday and su mga nagraralakaw jan sa Centro.

sabihon ta na dakula ang foot traffic sa Legazpi. pero ang problema diit ang kwarta kan mga tawo.

Sa Embarcadero medyo maluya ang foot traffic, kaya nagsara su Kitaro and Padi's Point. But with the entry of Puregold, nagadagdag na man.

As for Mcdo, no space.

Magayon kuta magbugtak dyan sa may St. Raphael Church. Inda ko man sa LCC kung nata supermarket ang tig tugdok ninda. Dapat dai na ninda tigali su Chowking dyan tapos nagfranchise pa sinda ki saro pang fastfood.
pano habo man sinda magpadaog sa Savemore and Puregold.

pwedeng totoo yan. recently nawara na so Kitaro sa Emba. last year so Padi's point. kaya siguro si Mcdo dai pa nagdadagdag ki branch sa Legazpi and even so Jollibee and Chowking dai pa man nagtutugdok sa LKY/Legazpi grand terminal. saka ang development man kaya kan Albay ay scattered sa gabos na munisipyo at syudad kaya so ibang tawo imbes na mapa-Legazpi para mag-kaon sa Jollibee eh duman na sana sainda.
Ilan na po ba ang jolibee sa Lego? Natural Lang po ang may nagclose sa mall Hindi po Ibig sabihin nun na mismanage Ito I'm sure may papalit na ago at mas maganda ng sa ganun mas exciting

Hey thread 63 na pala!!!

Yehey!:banana::banana::banana:

Oratio Imperata for Deliverance from Calamities

Almighty Father, we raise our hearts to You in gratitude for the wonders of creation of which we are part, for Your providence in sustaining us in our needs, and for Your wisdom that guides the course of the universe.

We acknowledge our sins against You and the rest of creation.

We have not been good stewards of Nature.

We have confused Your command to subdue the earth.

The environment is made to suffer our wrongdoing, and now we reap the harvest of our abuse and indifference.

Global warming is upon us. Typhoons, floods, volcanic eruption, and other natural calamities occur in increasing number and intensity.

We turn to You, our loving Father, and beg forgiveness for our sins.

We ask that we, our loved ones and our hard earned possessions be spared from the threat of calamities, natural and man-made.

We beseech You to inspire us all to grow into responsible stewards of Your creation, and generous neighbors to those in need.

Amen.

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there's a lake here, ano kaya ang pangaran kaini? garo sa may Daraga na ini.

Matagal ng question ko to! Anong lake talaga yan? Bad tayo, lugar natin di natin alam yan. Hala!

Ang ganda pa naman yan, pwedeng i-develop na resort or something.:)

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The Metro Legazpi!:cheers:

Hoping for more fastfood chains with the upcoming entry of SM and The Forum Legazpi. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

May nabasa ako dati na article. Mga 2 years ago na gayud na ang reason daa kung nata diit lang ang stand alone food chains sa Legazpi is because diit daa pano ang foot traffic kang Legazpi? Is this true? Although I highly doubt it.

SM City will bring tons of food chains. Yan ang sigurado.

Foot traffic? There is no research to say that it is true. Dapat research-based na kita bako haka-haka. With the income tax of the city, I doubt it.

pwedeng totoo yan. recently nawara na so Kitaro sa Emba. last year so Padi's point. kaya siguro si Mcdo dai pa nagdadagdag ki branch sa Legazpi and even so Jollibee and Chowking dai pa man nagtutugdok sa LKY/Legazpi grand terminal. saka ang development man kaya kan Albay ay scattered sa gabos na munisipyo at syudad kaya so ibang tawo imbes na mapa-Legazpi para mag-kaon sa Jollibee eh duman na sana sainda.

Impression is not equated with the ability to purchase. Kitaro is not that marketable even in Manila. Lack of promotions and gimmicks might be the problem of LKY Grand Terminal, but it maintains its standards, kaya bow pa rin ako. True, development is very much scattered in Legazpi. Sabi ko nga before, dapat igwa ka ki motorcycle o car digdi para maka-lakwatsa ka ng bongga. Imagine kung compact ang Legazpi? Traffic....Pangit naman ang ganun.:ohno:


Sa Emba pano diit lang ang tawo. And I think the mall is mismanaged kaya nagsarado ang ibang stores.

I don't think maluya ang foot traffic sa Legazpi. just look at the volume of people in Gaisano everyday and su mga nagraralakaw jan sa Centro.

The reported HDI and purchasing power is high in Albay. So, baseless ang report na mahina ang foot traffic sa Legazpi. Now pa, na populated kita masyado. Again, KFC tabi kasi ang gusto kan mga Legazpeno, bako kun mga ano ano dyan.

Sa Embarcadero medyo maluya ang foot traffic, kaya nagsara su Kitaro and Padi's Point. But with the entry of Puregold, nagadagdag na man.

As for Mcdo, no space.

Magayon kuta magbugtak dyan sa may St. Raphael Church. Inda ko man sa LCC kung nata supermarket ang tig tugdok ninda. Dapat dai na ninda tigali su Chowking dyan tapos nagfranchise pa sinda ki saro pang fastfood.

Embarcadero de Legazpi, KFC tabi ang gusto bako McDo!:ohno:

About LCC, okay naman ang supermarket nya dyan, but personally kung ako masusunod, dapat Starbucks o KFC nilagay nila dyan!

sabihon ta na dakula ang foot traffic sa Legazpi. pero ang problema diit ang kwarta kan mga tawo.

This is not true. Grabe ka man, gari man sana sinabi mo sa buong Pinas!:lol:
Based on official report, your comment maybe subjective.

pano habo man sinda magpadaog sa Savemore and Puregold.

Hahaha maybe true. :lol:

Ilan na po ba ang jolibee sa Lego? Natural Lang po ang may nagclose sa mall Hindi po Ibig sabihin nun na mismanage Ito I'm sure may papalit na ago at mas maganda ng sa ganun mas exciting

Go go Lego!!!:lol: Legazpi City have 3 Jollibee stores. Oo outright may pumalit, di naman na-vacant.

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Thanks and credits to: LaLa Parada

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Thanks and credits to: Allan Hasal Maquiniana

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photo: Randy Marquez

Ilan na po ba ang jolibee sa Lego? Natural Lang po ang may nagclose sa mall Hindi po Ibig sabihin nun na mismanage Ito I'm sure may papalit na ago at mas maganda ng sa ganun mas exciting

I'm not just talking about stores closing up in Embarcadero. Marami pang reasons. Magulo ang setting, konti lang ang naaattract nilang tao, and many others. This is something that Sunwest should work on. Although, I have to give them props because they made EDL an iconic landmark in Bicol but they still have a lot of things to work on, in terms of managing their waterfront mall. :)

Foot traffic? There is no research to say that it is true. Dapat research-based na kita bako haka-haka. With the income tax of the city, I doubt it.

Tama! But what really is the reason why there aren't much stand alone stores in Legazpi. Most are mall-based. This is something we should study :)




This is not true. Grabe ka man, gari man sana sinabi mo sa buong Pinas!:lol:
Based on official report, your comment maybe subjective.


I agree. I think most Legazpenos have money to spend. Albay's purchasing power in general is high. Kitang kita yan sa mga restos, dept. stores and clothing stores. Maybe we should get information from BSP para makakua kita ki accurate info. :)

^^One of the reasons kung bakit ganyan kasi papasok na ang SM. But hotel-wise naman bombastic sa Legazpi!:banana:

^^One of the reasons kung bakit ganyan kasi papasok na ang SM. But hotel-wise naman bombastic sa Legazpi!:banana:

Yes. We may have a few shortcomings in certain aspects in our city's developments but we more than make up for it sa iba pang aspects :okay:

Drum and Lyre Corps Competition

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Yes. We may have a few shortcomings in certain aspects in our city's developments but we more than make up for it sa iba pang aspects :okay:


The positive thing about that is that the local restaurants exhaled already before Manila-based stores anchored. Tourists from other places love our local varieties and stores but our Legazpenos and Albayanos love something new naman like Manila restos and stores. Well, Legazpi have them both. :)

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Hands-on talaga si Gov! Bravo!

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Again, that crowd! Supportive Albayanos and tourists!

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Thanks and credits to: Allan Hasal Maquiniana

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I like!

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Look at the tree! Beautiful tree!

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Thanks and credits to: Allan Hasal Maquiniana

@ Magayon Beer Plaza

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Thanks and credits to: Allan Hasal Maquiniana

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Thanks and credits to: Magayon Festival

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Oh Misibis!

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Photo Courtesy of Misibis Bay

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Silyab sa Magayon (Fireworks Display)

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Thanks and credits to: Edmer Balmeo

From Embarcadero de Legazpi FB:

More outdoor recreational activities this summer here at your waterfront mall: Wall Climbing and Rappelling, Skywalk, Segway, Karting, and Zipline!:banana::banana::banana:

@ Tanchuling College

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@ Tanchuling College

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Eto yung bagong road papuntang Boulevard diba? Anong plans ng government jan? I hope gawin nilang parang park or business center.

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Bicol back to normal, alert status lifted; Quezon fishers rue lost earnings
By Mar S. Arguelles and Delfin T. Mallari Jr.
Inquirer Southern Luzon
Friday, April 13th, 2012


LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines—Disaster authorities here lifted on Friday the alert status from high to normal in the provinces of Camarines Norte and Catanduanes after receiving an order from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council to lift the emergency warning, the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol said.
Raffy Alejandro-OCD regional director and Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council chairman, said the lifting of the alert status was due to the unsuccessful launch of a North Korean rocket on Friday morning.
The two provinces had been on heightened alert since Wednesday due to the threat of missile debris fall from the launch.
Before the NDRRMC order, Alejandro had ordered all disaster councils to enforce the “No Sailing, Fishing and Flying Zone” policies.
He said the lifting of the alert status would allow sea craft and planes in threatened areas in Bicol to pursue their normal navigational routes.
Ro-ro (roll on-roll off) passenger sea vessels and other sea crafts plying the routes Tabaco-Virac began its normal operation after the warning was lifted.
In Camarines Norte, the PDRRMC earlier on Friday placed on red alert status the coastal town of Mercedes, where the “No Sailing and Fishing Zone” was strictly carried out. But only a few hours later the restriction was lifted due to the failed launch.
In Quezon, fishers in the coastal village of Dalahican in Lucena City lamented they lost a day’s earning because of the government’s warning on the rocket launch.
“Although Tayabas Bay is too far from the projected path, I also decided not to fish out of fear for my family. And now that nothing happened, I lost a day’s earning for nothing,” Reynaldo Damaso, a local fisher, told the Inquirer.
A number of fishing boats remained anchored at the Dalahican coastline early morning Friday.
Damaso blamed government officials and the media for his lost earning. He said he earns an average of P250 a day as crew of a commercial fishing boat.
“The government warning and the media reports were exaggerated. Look what happened?” he shook his head but burst out a good laugh.
His fellow boatmen shared Damaso’s view.
But another fisher said the Filipinos should not blame the government.
“The government officials just did what they thought was right. And that was to warn the people. What if the rocket launch was successful and scattered debris caused death and destruction?” Edgardo Alma said.
He said the failed rocket launch was “God’s will.” But it was learned from villagers that only a few fishermen skipped fishing. “There were a lot of them who still went out fishing,” a fish vendor claimed.


Source: http://globalnation.inquirer.net/

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PMO Legazpi Holds Strategic Planning & New Year’s Toast with Port Stakeholders
April 13, 2012 by WebMaster


PMO Legazpi held its 2012 Strategic Planning Conference with Port Stakeholders at the GAD Center on January 16, 2012. Thirty seven (37) all preened men and women attended the conference which started with a New Year’s Toast led by PMO Legazpi’s Port Manager Rosenda G. Sumagaysay.
The participants composed of Arrastre and Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) operators from the premier ports of Bicol Region, as well as heads of PPA PMO Legazpi’s divisions, sections, and terminals ports. Everyone lifted their glasses to toast to 2012’s increased revenue opportunities for PMO Legazpi, enhanced strategic partnership and cohesiveness for better delivery of port services.
PSDM Rene Agao presented the port operations accomplishments and each port’s revenue performance. Updates on personnel, safety, and security were filled in on by RMDM Loreto Hilbero Jr., PPDM Rey Faustino and Safety Officer Antonio Balacano Jr. Port projects were amplified by Engineers Darwin Millena and Arnie Obusan.
The arrastre and PTB operators reported their accomplishments on last year’s initiatives from which the Port Initiatives and Networking Optimized Year-round (PINOY) was conceived.
This year’s gathering became another ideal setting for the operators/stakeholders to introduce new ideas/innovations based on their existing competencies and best practices. PM Sumagaysay provided the guideposts which were based from the New year’s message of GM Sta. Ana and the Plans & Programs of PPA.
Driven by the imperative to protect the environment, port efficiency, zero-accident port environment, and organizational management, the assembly guaranteed to advocate paperless transactions; improve safety and security management thru installation of CCTVs in ports and procurement of additional hand-held radios, establish port parks via the PPAPOGI project, as well as conduct further training for port supervisors, dockworkers, and other port/PTB personnel.
The stakeholders also included in their initiatives the basic strategy of strengthening relationships among port family thru participation in team building activities.
In the conclusion of this year’s conference, PM Sumagaysay said that PMO Legazpi will continually seek to promote an innovative culture in all ports borne out of this PINOY concept. She challenged the Arrastre and PTB operators to look beyond their business plans to improve the reliability of port services.


Source: http://www.pdosoluz.com.ph/

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Coach Aldin Ayo (right) during the opening of ABC IDEAS in Legazpi city. PHOTO BY BICOLTODAY.COM

ABC IDEAS basketball clinic dribbles in Legazpi City

LEGAZPI CITY – Taking another bold step, ABC IDEAS of Coach Aldin Ayo will be dribbling in the Legazpi City. The move will establish the foothold of the sport clinic in the Province of Albay which thus far don’t have the scientific training of age youth groups on how to play basketball. The clinic will cater to boys and girls as young as 3 years old and above, a beginning seen as key in understanding the fundamentals of the game.
In an interview, Ayo said that this is a big opportunity for Legazpeñ0s and Albayanons children to learn basketball as a fun sport and help develop skills, camaraderie and right attitude towards the game at their young age.
ABC IDEAS big difference is the pool of their instructors that includes former PBA player Dante Gonzalgo, a defensive specialist during his stint with Ginebra San Miguel. In him will be learned the technique of ball handling, dribbling and passing, proper defensive stance, anticipation of a play that are critical in playing the game.
Realizing for a sound basketball practice build a child character, Ayo started the clinic in Sorsogon City. Never looking back, it has moved one notch higher for it is now recognized in Metro Manila. They also participated in NBA Junior Basketball Clinic conducted by famous basketball players of NBA and hands-on participation of Miami Heat Head Coach Eric Spoelstra was tops with the participants.
In a recent Palarong Bikol 2012, Sorsogon City got bronze medal wherein most of the children were trained by ABC IDEAS.
Ayo said the registration started last March 16 until April 15, 2012 at Ground Floor Pacific Mall Building, Landco Business Park, Legazpi City.
The Sessions for toddlers and Level 1 (7 yrs’ old and above) starts on April 15 to May 31, 2012 at AQ Dome, Aquinas University, Rawis, Legazpi City.
Meanwhile, ABC IDEAS will also conduct Summer Basketball Clinic in Sorsogon City for toddlers and Level 1 on April 13 to May 31, 2012 at Aemillianum College Gymnasium. Registration Dates: March 19, 2012 – April 12, 2012.
For inquiries text or call 0929-791-1709, email: abcideas16@gmail.com or visit @ facebook ABC IDEAS.


Source: http://bicoltoday.com/

Taking the Bicol express

By Jigs Arquiza and Jigs Arquiza
Friday, April 13, 2012

EVERYONE'S heard of Bicol Express, and definitely, a lot of versions abound here in Cebu. Named after the train that services the Bicol-Manila route, this traditional Bicolano dish of coconut cream, chilies and sautéed pork was so called because hungry travelers who took that particular train, when stopping over at the Camalig terminal, wanted something they could eat quickly, so they would not be left by the train.

Though this origin is widely accepted in the Bicol region, others argue that the dish was invented by Cely Kalaw in the 1960s at The Grove Restaurant in Malate. Whatever version is true remains to be seen, but in Camalig, Albay, you can get the best Bicol Express at Dad’s Pinangat Restaurant. Proprietor Ronaldo Nicerio, called “Dad” by locals and tourists alike, can serve either a mild version or the “original” blend, which Dad says the Bicolanos prefer. Whether you order the mild or original blend, one thing you’ll have to consider: this would be one of the best examples of Bicol Express you’ll ever taste.

Another Bicolano dish you’d have to taste is the Kinunot na Pating. It looks like kilawin, but it’s more like Bicol Express, with shark or manta ray meat instead of pork chunks. The texture of the flesh is somewhat like catfish, and if you’re interested in exotic food, this dish should be on your list.

There’s also the Pinangat and Inulukan, which most of us know as Laing. These two dishes are made from taro leaves stewed in coconut milk.

Pinangat is pretty much the Laing we’re all familiar with, while the Inulukan is Pinangat with some added ingredients, which depend on the cook.

Sometimes, it may be fermented fish or shrimp paste, other times it can be dried fish, ground pork, or what have you.

The region is also known for a muffin-like concoction called Marcasotes, which will remind you very much of a sponge cake, but cooked using primitive means: a large pot and coals. No ovens for these people, it seems, but put some frosting on these muffin-like concoctions and they can give Cebu’s best cupcakes a run for the money.

In Naga City, you can find probably the best restaurant in the region, called Chef Doy’s. It’s a quaint dining establishment, but it serves some of the best Bicolano food you’ll ever taste. People talk about “twists” in cuisine too much that the word has become cliché. In Chef Doy’s case, the only twist is that the native dishes are presented in a more western, “gourmet” if you will, manner. Chef Doy, the proprietor, also has his own take on the classic Spanish Paella, except his version uses Laing to flavor and color the rice. It retains the usual squid, clams, shrimps and other ingredients found in most Paellas, but he adds a little zing to the dish with the addition of lechon kawali. Purists may scoff at this dish’s folksiness, but if the Philippines, because of the heavy Spanish influence that we have, should have a version of paella, this should be the official one.

Other dishes that best exemplify Bicolano cuisine are the kandingga (sautéed lungs, diced carrots and water spinach topped with an egg), maragsip lipatang (breaded anchovies), tinutungan (chicken and coconut flesh simmered in coconut cream), as well as a very good fusion of Italian and Bicolano cuisine, the Pasta Cena Una, served in Legazpi City’s Balay Cena Una. Pasta Cena Una is fettuccine with Laing, served much like pasta with pesto, but with the addition of a couple of breaded prawns as a topping.

Those interested in cooking may notice that Bicolano cuisine uses a mirepoix of sorts, but instead of celery, onions and carrots, the Bicol “trinity” uses taro, coconut cream and chilies.

Incidentally, if you’re looking to have a taste of Bicolano cuisine, you don’t have to go all the way to the Bicol region. The Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu, in cooperation with Cebu Pacific, will hold a Bicolano food festival this April 20 to 29 as part of its monthly Culinary Journeys offering. Featuring the specialties of Chef Doy and Ronaldo Nicerio, the food festival promises a spicy experience for food lovers, and will certainly get diners feeling, as a favorite Bicolano tagline goes, “hot like chili.”

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on April 14, 2012.

Look at the tree! Beautiful tree!

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Wow! What flowering tree is that? Looks like the Cherry Blossoms of Washington D.C. Thousands of tourists flock in Washington D.C. to see the Cherry Blossoms in spring time. We should plant this tree in Legazpi Boulevard, in the Southern Highlands, in other tourist spots and when it blooms call it a festival in conjunction with the Magayon Festival (as shown in the picture it blooms in April just like the D.C. Cherry Blossoms). It would be even great if this tree is indigenous in Albay. Think of the tourism possibilities!

Tama! But what really is the reason why there aren't much stand alone stores in Legazpi. Most are mall-based. This is something we should study :)





I agree. I think most Legazpenos have money to spend. Albay's purchasing power in general is high. Kitang kita yan sa mga restos, dept. stores and clothing stores. Maybe we should get information from BSP para makakua kita ki accurate info. :)

Here's a test that never fails. Watch the shoppers in the mall: Are they just walking around window shopping and cooling off during the summer. How do you know they are just window shopping? Easy, are the people inside the mall and coming out of the mall carrying bags for items purchased or are they empty handed and cooled off. When they are empty handed during sale time, you know the stores are hurting. Watch for empty store fronts. The mall is also hurting. It is not the foot traffic, it is in the items that the foot traffic bags.

Respost form the previous thread

Albay Educational Profile

Division of Albay (Public Schools Only, excluding Legazpi, Tabaco and Ligao)
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SY 2011-2012

Elementary
Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
Student-Classroom Ratio: 35:1
Seat Shortage: 47%

Secondary
Student-Teacher Ratio:32:1
Student-Classroom Ratio: 48:1
Seat Shortage: 33%

Source: Deped Albay (http://www.depedalbay.com.ph/quick-facts.html)

Looks like if we increase the school rooms, the ratio between the student and teacher will go down which will increase the teacher focus in teaching the student. What is being done to have more school rooms that will reduce seat shortage? We should help our students because the mind is a terrible thing to waste.

Look at the tree! Beautiful tree!

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Hahaha! May cherry blossoms na palan kita sa Albay? Or inimport hale sa China? Or hale sa artificial flowers na tinda kan LCC? :bash:

Magayon Drum and Lyre Competition Results
High school Category
3rd Place- San Agustin Integrated School-Libon Albay
2nd Place-Divine Word College of Legazpi High School Department
1st Place-Legazpi City High School

lingaw ko kaso so sa Elementary

So brass band competition sa petsa 16 pa daa.

Here's a test that never fails. Watch the shoppers in the mall: Are they just walking around window shopping and cooling off during the summer. How do you know they are just window shopping? Easy, are the people inside the mall and coming out of the mall carrying bags for items purchased or are they empty handed and cooled off. When they are empty handed during sale time, you know the stores are hurting. Watch for empty store fronts. The mall is also hurting. It is not the foot traffic, it is in the items that the foot traffic bags.


There is no doubt the two big malls in Metro Legazpi - LCC and Pacific Mall - are raking it in. The expansion mode of LCC and just recently PM are a clear sign that there is purchasing power in Albay. But the market is still limited to the mass market and up to a bit lower than high end. The problem of EM is not really accessibility but the absence of unique attraction that will be patronized by the majority of the local population. They tried the high end, but as proven, this market segment in our province is not yet ready to sustain the existence of the mall. Remember, when PM was erected in 2005, it's location was also out of the transportation route. But the mass market embraced it because it was a real honest to goodness mall. The first in Bicol. It was unique in the region at that time so people from Camsur and Sorsogon and even Catanduanes I'm sure we're coming to Legazpi to shop or even just take a curious look. It is really about time for Zaldy Co to reasses the existence of PM. At the very least he should work out getting a Jollibee franchise at EM. McDo will be fine but Jollibee it seems will be a better attraction. I would also recommend a KFC franchise. Albayanos have for a long time been clamoring for the return of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Legazpi. These two stores will strongly complement the kiddie amenities of the mall. I'm sure the people will troop all the way to EM to partake of their favorite chicken joy or have a taste of the unique gravy of KFC.
There maybe other more and better attractions that they can think of other than the two food chains.

i watched the magayon drum, lyre and baton competition elem and highschool. dakulon tawo
uni palan so mga nangana sa high school category.
3rd place-San Agustin Integrated School- Libon,Albay
2nd place-Divine Word College of Legazpi (High School Dept)
1st place-Legazpi City High School

So sa Elementary Lingaw ko hehe

So Brass Band sa 16 daa tabi yaraon naman diyan so mga darakulaon ang pata.:nuts:

Wow! What flowering tree is that? Looks like the Cherry Blossoms of Washington D.C. Thousands of tourists flock in Washington D.C. to see the Cherry Blossoms in spring time. We should plant this tree in Legazpi Boulevard, in the Southern Highlands, in other tourist spots and when it blooms call it a festival in conjunction with the Magayon Festival (as shown in the picture it blooms in April just like the D.C. Cherry Blossoms). It would be even great if this tree is indigenous in Albay. Think of the tourism possibilities!

I agree! I hope our LGU will plant more trees like that. :cheers:

Hahaha! May cherry blossoms na palan kita sa Albay? Or inimport hale sa China? Or hale sa artificial flowers na tinda kan LCC? :bash:

Anyone, ano ba talaga ang mahiwagang kahoy na yan?!!!:lol::lol::lol:

Here's a test that never fails. Watch the shoppers in the mall: Are they just walking around window shopping and cooling off during the summer. How do you know they are just window shopping? Easy, are the people inside the mall and coming out of the mall carrying bags for items purchased or are they empty handed and cooled off. When they are empty handed during sale time, you know the stores are hurting. Watch for empty store fronts. The mall is also hurting. It is not the foot traffic, it is in the items that the foot traffic bags.

With that, Legazpi is doing great. One proof is our BIR tax return.:banana::banana::banana:

There is no doubt the two big malls in Metro Legazpi - LCC and Pacific Mall - are raking it in. The expansion mode of LCC and just recently PM are a clear sign that there is purchasing power in Albay. But the market is still limited to the mass market and up to a bit lower than high end. The problem of EM is not really accessibility but the absence of unique attraction that will be patronized by the majority of the local population. They tried the high end, but as proven, this market segment in our province is not yet ready to sustain the existence of the mall. Remember, when PM was erected in 2005, it's location was also out of the transportation route. But the mass market embraced it because it was a real honest to goodness mall. The first in Bicol. It was unique in the region at that time so people from Camsur and Sorsogon and even Catanduanes I'm sure we're coming to Legazpi to shop or even just take a curious look. It is really about time for Zaldy Co to reasses the existence of PM. At the very least he should work out getting a Jollibee franchise at EM. McDo will be fine but Jollibee it seems will be a better attraction. I would also recommend a KFC franchise. Albayanos have for a long time been clamoring for the return of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Legazpi. These two stores will strongly complement the kiddie amenities of the mall. I'm sure the people will troop all the way to EM to partake of their favorite chicken joy or have a taste of the unique gravy of KFC.
There maybe other more and better attractions that they can think of other than the two food chains.

I agree! Buti na lang matatali mga forumers ta digdi!:cheers:

i watched the magayon drum, lyre and baton competition elem and highschool. dakulon tawo
uni palan so mga nangana sa high school category.
3rd place-San Agustin Integrated School- Libon,Albay
2nd place-Divine Word College of Legazpi (High School Dept)
1st place-Legazpi City High School

So sa Elementary Lingaw ko hehe

So Brass Band sa 16 daa tabi yaraon naman diyan so mga darakulaon ang pata.:nuts:

Congrats to everyone!:cheers:

I'm getting excited about that Brass Band. It seems another fun!:lol::lol::lol:

Sorsogon tops Magayon awards
Saturday, 14 April, 2012
Florencio P. Narito

LEGAZPI CITY — Albay Governor Joey Salceda, Bicol tourism regional director Maria Ong Ravanilla and Cagayan Rep. Juan Ponce Enrile Jr. on Tuesday awarded P500,000 to the UNOD Festival of Castilla, Sorsogon, grand champion, at rites held in Peñaranda Park here.

The same contingent received P50,000 for choreography and P50,000 for having the best costumes.

Penyahan Festival of Daet, Camarines Norte, won P300,000 and Cimarrones Festival of Pili, Camarines Sur, got P200,000 as first and second runners up, respectively.

Bicol icon. Daragang Magayon joins the Parade of Giants on the streets of Legazpi City to depict the legend of Mayon Volcano in an ensemble of the province’s rich folk heritage. Abdon Balde Jr., president of the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas, was commissioned by Albay Gov. Joey Salceda to lead the research on the culture and tradition that gave rise to the festivals across the Bicol peninsula.

The judges were Maria Corazon Guerrero of Department of Tourism-Manila, Joseph Garcia of the National Museum joined by choreographers Douglas Nierras, Geleen Eugenio and Jhong Hilario of “It’s Showtime!”

Pitching in their talents were four non-competing entries: Magayon of Albay, Tinagba of Iriga City, Pantomina of Pilar, Sorsogon and the 100 ‘padyaks’ of Tabaco City.

The other contenders that faced up to UNOD were Sunflower of Ligao City, Ibalong of Legazpi City, Sorsogon Festival of Sorsogon City and Tig-aw of Tigaon, Camarines Sur.

In his keynote message during the opening of Magayon 2012 at Albay Astrodome, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. said the province should capitalize on the influx of visitors.

“Tourism is people’s business. It is planted, not abandoned in the streets,” he said as he rallied support for Salceda. “The tourists are at the doorsteps of Albay now. It’s up to us now to open that door.”

Former Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, former Akbayan Party-list Rep. Risa Hontiveros–Baraquel and Enrile, who are slated to run in next year’s midterm polls, likewise lauded Salceda for his programs on education, climate change and disaster risk mitigation.


(Published in the Manila Standard Today newspaper on /2012/April/14)


Wow 500,000 pala ang grand prize!!! Albay can do that thing!:banana::banana::banana:

METTA duo tops Magayon table tennis tilt
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Josef T. Ramos

The tandem of Lauro Crisostomo and Stephen Andrew Timson captured the 2012 Magayon Festival National Open Table Tennis Championship men’s team crown on Thursday at the LCC Mall in Legazpi City in Bicol.

|Crisostomo and Timson, representing the Metropolitan Table Tennis Association (METTA), pulled off a narrow 3-2 win in the deciding doubles over Richard Gonzales and Jong Ortalla to win the series at 2-1.

Gonzales and Ortalla of Lopue Table Tennis Association (LOPTTA) of Bacolod City finished second.
Ting Ledesma and Johanne Remaneses also of METTA bagged the third place plum.
Team LOPTTA routed METTA, 3-0, to win the women’s title.

Source: http://www.manilatimes.net/

Today's events!

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Munting Prinsesa ng Magayon

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A Prelude to the Ginoo Pageant Night
Official search TONIGHT!

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@ Penaranda Park

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Hataw at Galaw

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Thanks and credits to: Wang Regalado

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Silyab sa Magayon

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Silyab sa Magayon

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Thanks and credits to: Allan B Imperial

We watched this last night. Medyo halaba su duration kang fireworks. Ayos.

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Thanks and credits to: Ritche Merjilla Asagra

Great Visual Effects at Cagsawa

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Elaine Mirabueno Botabara (https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150671193927616.399405.556117615&type=1)

There is no doubt the two big malls in Metro Legazpi - LCC and Pacific Mall - are raking it in. The expansion mode of LCC and just recently PM are a clear sign that there is purchasing power in Albay. But the market is still limited to the mass market and up to a bit lower than high end. The problem of EM is not really accessibility but the absence of unique attraction that will be patronized by the majority of the local population. They tried the high end, but as proven, this market segment in our province is not yet ready to sustain the existence of the mall. Remember, when PM was erected in 2005, it's location was also out of the transportation route. But the mass market embraced it because it was a real honest to goodness mall. The first in Bicol. It was unique in the region at that time so people from Camsur and Sorsogon and even Catanduanes I'm sure we're coming to Legazpi to shop or even just take a curious look. It is really about time for Zaldy Co to reasses the existence of PM. At the very least he should work out getting a Jollibee franchise at EM. McDo will be fine but Jollibee it seems will be a better attraction. I would also recommend a KFC franchise. Albayanos have for a long time been clamoring for the return of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Legazpi. These two stores will strongly complement the kiddie amenities of the mall. I'm sure the people will troop all the way to EM to partake of their favorite chicken joy or have a taste of the unique gravy of KFC.
There maybe other more and better attractions that they can think of other than the two food chains.

My 2 cents (2 centavos?):
What is missing at EM is an anchor department store. Both LCC and PM feature department stores, and they seem to be doing just fine. Specialty shops alone are not going to bring the local population to EM to shop. Puregold was a good move, but people go to a supermarket to buy their groceries and then leave.

Congrats to everyone!:cheers:

I'm getting excited about that Brass Band. It seems another fun!:lol::lol::lol:

different colleges and universities all over Bicol Region will be joining
Mariners Baras and Legazpi
UNEP
USANT
and a lot more.

kaya enjoyon iyan. witwew

James Reid @ Tyche Hotel

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Thanks and credits to: Tyche Boutique Hotel

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Thanks and credits to: Mike Tan

Another event today: 2nd Gov. Salceda Cup @ shootfest in Tula-tula, Ligao City.

Locals and Tourists around Albay!

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Thanks and credits to: Jose Salceda

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Thanks and credits to: Allan Imperial

My 2 cents (2 centavos?):
What is missing at EM is an anchor department store. Both LCC and PM feature department stores, and they seem to be doing just fine. Specialty shops alone are not going to bring the local population to EM to shop. Puregold was a good move, but people go to a supermarket to buy their groceries and then leave.

Yes. Pero parang wala na atang space for a dept. store sa Emba.

Puregold was indeed a good move para maka-cater sila sa masses since mababa ang presyo ng mga binebenta sa Puregold.

I think another problem sa Emba is kulang ang mga stores for the "masses". Mang Inasal lang ang food chain na para sa masa. They should add a Jollibee or a Mcdo talaga dapat. Dahil crowd drawer ang mga yan :)

There is no doubt the two big malls in Metro Legazpi - LCC and Pacific Mall - are raking it in. The expansion mode of LCC and just recently PM are a clear sign that there is purchasing power in Albay. But the market is still limited to the mass market and up to a bit lower than high end. The problem of EM is not really accessibility but the absence of unique attraction that will be patronized by the majority of the local population. They tried the high end, but as proven, this market segment in our province is not yet ready to sustain the existence of the mall. Remember, when PM was erected in 2005, it's location was also out of the transportation route. But the mass market embraced it because it was a real honest to goodness mall. The first in Bicol. It was unique in the region at that time so people from Camsur and Sorsogon and even Catanduanes I'm sure we're coming to Legazpi to shop or even just take a curious look. It is really about time for Zaldy Co to reasses the existence of PM. At the very least he should work out getting a Jollibee franchise at EM. McDo will be fine but Jollibee it seems will be a better attraction. I would also recommend a KFC franchise. Albayanos have for a long time been clamoring for the return of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Legazpi. These two stores will strongly complement the kiddie amenities of the mall. I'm sure the people will troop all the way to EM to partake of their favorite chicken joy or have a taste of the unique gravy of KFC.
There maybe other more and better attractions that they can think of other than the two food chains.


Yes. Pacific Mall was indeed the first major mall in Bicol kaya sobra su pagka-"hit" niya. But now with the presence of SM in Naga, expansion of LCC and the upcoming entry of SM in the Legazpi Market. Surely, dapat may gawin na ang EDL ASAP para makasurvive sinda sa competition. :cheers:

Im here now in Bicol University watching airsoft. I uploaded some pics sa FB ko.

^grab niyo na lang at i-post dito. Thanks.

The best is yet to come for Bicol! I was floored down by this news! SLIA may become operational starting late part of 2013 according to Gov. Salceda!!!:banana::banana::banana:


ALSORMAS TOURISM HIGH-LIGHT!
The best is yet to come for Albay, Sorsogon and Masbate tourism!

Southern Luzon International Airport and Metro Legazpi Development
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Sorsogon Arena Park
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Balangingi Island Beach, Pio V. Corpus, Masbate
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Thanks and credits to:
WTA Architecture and Design Studio
http://joeyssalceda.wordpress.com/
http://www.world66.com/

Magayon Skimboarding

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Thanks and credits to: Jose Salceda

One of the major sponsors of Magayon Festival. Soon welcome!

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@ The Oriental Legazpi

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Thanks and credits to: Willy Salazar

The best is yet to come for Bicol! I was floored down by this news! SLIA may become operational starting late part of 2013 according to Gov. Salceda!!!:banana::banana::banana:


ALSORMAS TOURISM HIGH-LIGHT!
The best is yet to come for Albay, Sorsogon and Masbate tourism!


Sorsogon Arena Park
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Thanks and credits to:
WTA Architecture and Design Studio
http://joeyssalceda.wordpress.com/
http://www.world66.com/

wow.this is something to look forward to.lets promote sorsogon city, too!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

@ The Oriental Legazpi

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Thanks and credits to: Willy Salazar

ayuz kuta na ining ritrato...kaso gari nagsisirigarilyo...i thought smoke free ang Legazpi? ano ini?:nuts::nuts::nuts::bash::bash::bash:

I agree! I hope our LGU will plant more trees like that. :cheers:


Anyone, ano ba talaga ang mahiwagang kahoy na yan?!!!:lol::lol::lol:


Palagay ko burak yan kan madre de cacao. :lol::lol::lol:

Albay among top tourist destination in the country - DOT
By Marlon A. Loterte
Saturday 14th of April 2012

LEGAZPI CITY, April 14 (PIA) -- Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. said on Tuesday that Albay is becoming top tourist destination in the country after pursuing an aggressive tourism program that's helping propel the province's economic growth.

Jimenez, who graced on Tuesday the opening rites of the province annual month-long Magayon Festival, said the big investment poured in by Albay Gov. Joey Salceda on its tourism program would indeed boost economic activity.

Jimenez, citing tourism statistics said in 2011 Albay posted 350,069 tourist arrivals -- a 17 percent growth rate that surpassed the national growth rate of 15 percent.

Jimenez at a press conference said there were 3.9 million tourist arrival in the country in 2010 and 4.6 million in 2011.

Jimenez said, “It is more fun in Albay because Albayanos are known for being hospitable."

He said Albay has distinct tourism features with its people, festivals, history, culture and arts.

"Tourism needs to invest in people since “tourism is a business of the people, there should be a concrete road map that would attract and be a destination.

“Mayon volcano should not only be an attraction, it should rather be a destination.”

Jimenez lauded Salceda for initiating a three-pronged event that showcases a 30-day festivals, including the Magayon Festival depicting Albay’s cultural heritage, the Cagsawa Festival, and Karangahan Festival, featuring the province's culinary arts.

Salceda said that the province, after making distinction in the field of health, education, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, is now moving toward tourism and agriculture development.

Salceda said the province is now shifting from the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) to economic growth by attracting more industry players who would invest in agriculture modernization and tourism development.

Salceda, adapting "Albay Rising" as the province’s slogan said the slogan is largely anchored on the development of the tourism industry.

Among the province's tourist attractions are the active and near perfect cone-shaped Mayon Volcano, the historic Cagsawa Ruins, and many fine beaches.

Salceda said “Albay is investing heavily on tourism as among its revenue generating concerns designed to spur the economic development.”

With Magayon Festival on its fifth year, the provincial government has set a package of close to 150 events that feature culture and the arts, trade and industry, tourism spectacles, culinary food trips, sports and special interests that are expected to titillate the interest of tourists and visitors.

Among the event highlights of Magayon Festival 2012 is the staging of the Dance of the Three Mountains, a play written by multi-awarded Albayano writer Abdon Balde in the Bicol vernacular.

The legend tells the story of the three sister mountains -- Magayon, Masaraga, and Malinao which is actually the legend of Mayon Volcano.

Taking center stage is the Mutya ng Magayon Festival 2012, a pageant which has already produced world-class beauty titlists like Dianne Necio, the 2011 Bb. Pilipinas International.

Likewise, the Higantes, a parade of giant effigies which are all Albay mythological characters.

The festival highlights include the Ginoo ng Magayon Festival 2012, to be hosted by actress Lovi Poe; Concierto sa Magayon, with Jhong Hilario and Kiss Jane; Concierto Pasasalamat; Magayon Lyre, Drum and Baton Competition; Gayon Bicol Festival Showdown; Daragang Magayon Legend Showdown, the street dancing and festival queen presentation; Hot-Taw sa Karaonan, and the Sili Viand Eating Contest; among others.

Magayon’s Beer Plaza, will present bands and artists as nightly guests at the Penaranda Park in here, and is expected to keep the festival’s night life wake until dawn. (MAL/MSA-PGA)


Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/

Agri-Fiesta 2012 idaraos ng DA Bicol ngayong Mayo
By Marlon A. Loterte
Saturday 14th of April 2012

LEGAZPI CITY, April 14 (PIA) -- Kasalukuyang naghahanda ang Department of Agriculture para sa darating na Agri Fiesta 2012 for Farmers and Fisherfolks sa Mayo 10 -12 na may temang Organikong Pagsasaka: Tungo sa maayos na kalusugan, Tugon sa nagbabagong klima.


Ilan sa magiging panauhin sa tatlong araw na selebrasyon ay sina Albay Governor Joey Sarte Salceda para sa kanyang keynote address, Mayor Geraldine Rosal at DA V Regional Director Jose V. Dayao para magbigay ng kani-kanilang mensahe.


Magkakaroon din ng motorcade at iba’t-ibang palaro para sa lahat ng kalahok. Ilan sa mga ito ay ang Agri-Produce Guessing game, Tiriladan ki Pili, Mudcrab Tying contest at Rawitdawit sa pag-ugma.Inaasahan ding magdadagdag saya ang Goat Fun Show, Native Pig Catching Contest, Ostrich Egg Painting Contest, Quail Egg Guessing Contest, Fish Catching by the Lagoon at 1 liter Goat Milk Drinking Contest.


Maliban sa mga palaro ay gaganapin din ang isang forum upang mas mabigyang linaw at kahalagahan ang tema para sa nasabing selebrasyon.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon maaring dumulog o makipag-ugnayan kay G. Ernesto S. dela Torre, ang in-charge para sa nasambit na selebrasyon. (MAL/SAA-PIA V/Albay)


Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/

LOPTTA wins in Legazpi


Leonito Lopue, president of the Lopue's Table Tennis Association, led the victorious campaign of the Bacolod-based team as he captured the title in the men's event of the Magayon Festival 2012 National Table Tennis Championship held in Legazpi City, Albay.

Lopue took home the crown by beating Emerito Barrera of Guinobatan 11-7,11-7, 11-7. He booked a seat in the final match after prevailing over Bernal of CHED in four sets, 7-11,11-6,11-9,1-11 and 11-2, and against Ed Manaog of ATO 5-11,11-8,11-7, and 11-6.

In the women's team event, the tandem of Marell Lagunday and Juliette Gayoso of LOPTTA proved too strong against their rivals as they won the championship by sweeping all their matches.

The Lagunday-Gayoso tandem defeated Legazpi Team of Cecille Fernandez and Villarin (2-0) and UNC team of Diana Abello and Adelfa Bobejes (2-0) en route to the championship match where they face METTA Team of Manila composed of Anabel Comendador and Princess Tambo.

Lagunday started the bid by disposing Comendador, 3-0, while Gayoso sealed the victory by beating Tambo, 3-1.

Also members of sthe LOPTTA team that saw action in the Legazpi tournament is composed of Richard Gonzales and Celjun Ortalla and Isaias Seronio and Mark Jimenez, who took home the first runner-up and 3 rd runner-up honors in the men's team event, respectively.


Source: http://www.visayandailystar.com/

Legazpi City have 70 barangays, the reported population of NSO is only good for 60 barangays. The 10 barangays of Legazpi City failed to be included in the 2010 census.

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Thanks and credits to: Mr. Bermundo

Palagay ko burak yan kan madre de cacao. :lol::lol::lol:


Mysterious tree.:lol:

wow.this is something to look forward to.lets promote sorsogon city, too!:cheers::cheers::cheers:


Albay + Sorsogon + Masbate= Bicol's Big Three!!!:banana::banana::banana:


ALSORMAS!!!

Births 3 times more than deaths in Albay in 2011


LEGAZPI CITY, March 05 (PNA)— Each death in Albay last year came with three babies born, latest data released by the National Statistics Office showed.

Some 26,240 births registered in the province for 2011 while only 8,272 deaths were noted.

This means for every person subtracted from the number of Albay population due to death, an average 3.2 live births were added last year, NSO’s Provincial Statistics Officer Cecil Brondial explained Monday.

The top three places in the province with the highest number of live births for 2011 were Legazpi City with 5,311, its nearby town of Daraga with 3,712 and Ligao City with 2, 906.

In deaths, this city also registered the highest in number at 1,732 followed by Daraga and Tabaco City with 1, 504 and 872 respectively.

The remote town of Jovellar had the least registered number of deaths at 85.

For the monthly birth registration in the province, September last year had the highest number of registered live births at 1,232.

Brondial said the lowest should be in December but data for this month are posted in the next month and not yet included in the 2011 records.

The NSO also noted that births attended by hilots — unlicensed loal midwives — were most prevalent in Albay for 2011 with 8,789 deliveries or 33.49 percent of the total registered live births.

Physicians followed with 8,660 or 33.0 percent. Midwives ranked third in preference with 8,044 or 30.66 percent.

Teenage mothers, with ages 15 to 19, contributed 2,328 or 33.33 percent births. Five births of which were born from mothers with ages younger than 15 years old.

Mothers with ages 20-24 which NSO noted as the peak age for giving birth, contributed 7,285 live births.

Brondial also noted that the top four causes of the recorded deaths in the province were pneumonia, cardiac arrest, heart attack and other cerebrovascular diseases like stroke.

Albay’s population growth rate at 1.7 percent projects the province’s population at 1,433,500 by 2015 or an addition of about 24,000 per year within five years from 2010 when its population was placed at over 1.3 million.

Of this population projection in 2015, the NSCB said 705,600 would be female and 727,900 male.

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Kitang kita dito ang BU Swimming pool

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Thanks and credits to: Alaine Escobal Matsumoto

Births 3 times more than deaths in Albay in 2011




http://bulantoday.com

Weow! Another milestone for Albay!

National Invitational Airsoft Tournament


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Thanks and credits to: Alaine Escobal Matsumoto

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Thanks and credits to: Alaine Escobal Matsumoto

Gay Mardigras Parade will start at 2:30 PM from Rizal Street (Shell Station)
"Dignity through Artistry"

In preparation for the incoming influx of businesses in Legazpi City

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Thanks and credits to: Allan Hasal Maquiniana

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Thanks and credits to: Allan Hasal Maquiniana

This boulevard will soon connect Metro Legazpi to Sorsogon City!


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Thanks and credits to: Allan Hasal Maquiniana

Legazpi Boulevard Updates!

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Thanks and credits to: Allan Hasal Maquiniana

To your left, is the site of the new 500-room hotel!


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Thanks and credits to: Allan Hasal Maquiniana

Mall of Albay near the White Beach!:banana::banana::banana:


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Thanks and credits to: Allan Hasal Maquiniana

DOST advises Bicol residents to monitor tsunami prone areas

LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 14 (PNA) – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has identified areas in Bicol that are prone to tsunami and advised its residents to be watchful of the ocean even during normal times.

Ocean wave disasters need real-time observation and rapid dissemination of warning so that people in these identified areas of Bicol will be prepared, according to DOST regional director Tomas Briñas here on Tuesday.

These tsunami prone areas identified by the Phivolcs in the mapping conducted as early as 2007 are the eastern coastlines of Albay covering the municipalities of Tiwi, Malinao, Bacacay, Malilipot, Sto. Domingo, Rapu-rapu, Manito. Tabaco City and Legazpi city.

In Camarines Sur, the tsunami prone areas mapped by Phivolcs are the municipalities of Caramoan, Presentacion, Lagonoy, San Jose, Tigaon and Sangay that all sits in the northeastern side of the province.

The municipalities in the northern side of Camarines Sur such as Garchitorena, Lagonoy and Siruma and in the western section—Tinambac, Calabanga, Bombon and Magarao are also in the hazard map.

In Camarines Norte, these areas are the towns of Sta. Elena, Capalonga, Jose Panganiban, Paracale, Vinzons, Talisay, Daet, Basud and Mercedes that are all at the coastline of the Philippine Sea.

In Catanduanes, an island province at the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 10 of its 11 municipalities are listed as tsunami prone in the Phivolcs hazard map. These municipalities are Virac, Bato, Baras, Gigmoto, Viga, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Pandan, Caramoran and San Andres.

Sorsogon’s towns of Prieto Diaz, Gubat, Barcelona, Bulusan, Sta. Magdalena, Matnog and the Bacon District of Sorsogon City that are also along the Philippine Sea are listed in the tsunami hazard map.

All these Bicol coastal areas are located near the Philippine Trench, a major fault considered as potential earthquake and tsunami generator. They are marked with red color in the map representing tsunami inundation areas.

Briñas said an earthquake with magnitude of intensity 8.1 could trigger at the coastlines of these areas three to more than six-meter high waves that are extremely life threatening.

The advice to residents to observe the ocean, Briñas said, is part of the “Tsunami Risk and Monitoring in the Philippines”, an initiative of the Phivolcs that highlights an effective tsunami warning system.

This system is comprised of dense, real time network of seismic stations, real time sea level monitoring network, rapid communication and local mass alerting systems, accurate hazard and evacuation maps and well-informed citizenry.

The warning system was presented by Phivolcs director Renato Solidum during the “Wave Observation and Disaster Prevention” seminar recently organized in Manila by the Phivolcs in collaboration with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and the Embassy of Japan.

The seminar was aimed at generating further research and more importantly, to give people an idea on how to prepare for these ocean wave disasters.

It also opened up a partnership to come up with a collaborative program applicable both in the Philippines and in Japan, according to DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development Graciano Yumul Jr.

Another talk in the seminar was on the “Development of Japanese Coastal Wave and Tsunami Monitoring Network (NOWPHAS)” that featured the past and present situation of Japanese coastal wave-tide observation and information system discussed by Dr. Toshihiko Nagai, former Executive Director of Port and Airport Research Institute (PARI).

Briñas said NOWPHAS as presented by Nagai is comprised of the Doppler-type Wave Directional Meter that enables Japan to obtain directional spectrum information and realize infra-gravity wave observation and of an offshore deep-sea Global Positioning System (GPS) Buoy System for exact measurement of waves as tsunami monitoring system for Japanese coast lines. (PNA)

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9 of our 15 LGU's coastal areas are tsunami prone. Including Legazpi City. I always thought Legazpi couldn't be hit by a tsunami because Manito, Caragay Is., Batan Is., Rapu Rapu Is. blocked us from the Pacific Ocean.

Any thoughts?

To your left, is the site of the new 500-room hotel!


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Thanks and credits to: Allan Hasal Maquiniana

Yan su tigasabi ko dati na loteng tigkudalan na ki bobwire. Yan palan su hotel

ALSORMAS:banana::banana::banana:

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DOST advises Bicol residents to monitor tsunami prone areas



http://bulantoday.com


9 of our 15 LGU's coastal areas are tsunami prone. Including Legazpi City. I always thought Legazpi couldn't be hit by a tsunami because Manito, Caragay Is., Batan Is., Rapu Rapu Is. blocked us from the Pacific Ocean.

Any thoughts?


With climate change, no one is safe.

I'm glad Albay has mitigated this issue.

No one should be complacent. :)

Yan su tigasabi ko dati na loteng tigkudalan na ki bobwire. Yan palan su hotel


Yeah! Another good news to!:banana::banana::banana:

Albay is almost always seen in any national newspaper!

Just yesterday, in Philippine Star, April 13, 2012

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Thanks and credits to: Jose Salceda

The best is yet to come for Bicol! I was floored down by this news! SLIA may become operational starting late part of 2013 according to Gov. Salceda!!!:banana::banana::banana:

ALSORMAS TOURISM HIGH-LIGHT!
The best is yet to come for Albay, Sorsogon and Masbate tourism!

Southern Luzon International Airport and Metro Legazpi Development

Sorsogon Arena Park

Balangingi Island Beach, Pio V. Corpus, Masbate

Thanks and credits to:
WTA Architecture and Design Studio
http://joeyssalceda.wordpress.com/
http://www.world66.com/

wow SLIA....Great news!!!! -:)

Anytime from now the Magayon Mardi Gras is about to rocket!:banana::banana::banana:

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Thanks and credits to: Jose Salceda

With climate change, no one is safe.

I'm glad Albay has mitigated this issue.

No one should be complacent. :)

Ang Legazpi Boulevard ba pwede rin matamaan ng tsunami? Pag tumingin ka kasi sa malayo sa Albay Gulf from the Boulevard may makikita kang mga islands na nakaharang.

Over! Indeed, it's more fun in Albay!:baeh3::gossip::hahaha:

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Thanks and credits to: Jose Salceda

DOST advises Bicol residents to monitor tsunami prone areas



http://bulantoday.com


9 of our 15 LGU's coastal areas are tsunami prone. Including Legazpi City. I always thought Legazpi couldn't be hit by a tsunami because Manito, Caragay Is., Batan Is., Rapu Rapu Is. blocked us from the Pacific Ocean.

Any thoughts?

yup kahit nga buong bicol kayang i wipe out ng tsunami eh...wala naman ligtas sa calamaties na ganyan....kaya kung ako sa DOTC bumili sila ng tsunami alert system at ilagay nila strategically sa pacific ocean...makipag partner sila sa LGu for the necessary drills,info drive,etc...

Ang Legazpi Boulevard ba pwede rin matamaan ng tsunami? Pag tumingin ka kasi sa malayo sa Albay Gulf from the Boulevard may makikita kang mga islands na nakaharang.


Everything is possible, but we don't wish for that. Relax si Lord lang nakakaalam nyan. Sabi nga: He helps those who help themselves. Our LGU is doing something like CC, so I think we will be safe and mitigated. :)

Yeah! Another good news to!:banana::banana::banana:

Ganda ng pwesto. I was hoping na sana mall operator ang makakuha ng lot na yan :D

Pero di bale, yaon na man ang MOA (Mall of Albay) :lol::nuts::cheers:

Mardi Gras is happening now!

It's more fun in Albay! Kumpleto! Everything is everything!

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Thanks and credits to: Jose Salceda

Ang Legazpi Boulevard ba pwede rin matamaan ng tsunami? Pag tumingin ka kasi sa malayo sa Albay Gulf from the Boulevard may makikita kang mga islands na nakaharang.

OO naman.coastal area eh..that's a challenge for an emerging city like Legazpi!

We have good schools and brilliant minds out there...it high time for the province to produce local scientists, engineers, etc who will study these natural calamaties...aanuhin pa ang pagyaman ng Legazpi kung hindi natin pag aaralan ang mga ito...at magawan ng paraan para maligtas ang communidad sa mga ganitong pangyayari..

But these can't stop legazpi from progressing...

Transformers?
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/8247/1001524ee.jpg

Rehab
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Naka-beach umbrella pa...
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Apocalypse?
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2nd Gov Salceda's Shoot Fest
held @ Ligao City

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Thanks and credits to: Jose Salceda

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Thanks and credits to: Jose Salceda

This boulevard will soon connect Metro Legazpi to Sorsogon City!

I hope that Manito will also be benefited from the progress of Legazpi and Sorsogon once these two cities can easily be traversed via Legazpi Boulevard. Nasa gitna siya ng dalawang booming cities eh. :)

yup kahit nga buong bicol kayang i wipe out ng tsunami eh...wala naman ligtas sa calamaties na ganyan....kaya kung ako sa DOTC bumili sila ng tsunami alert system at ilagay nila strategically sa pacific ocean...makipag partner sila sa LGu for the necessary drills,info drive,etc...


True! Under CC Program na po pala yan. May mga drills na rin na ginawa.:cheers:

To your left, is the site of the new 500-room hotel!


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Thanks and credits to: Allan Hasal Maquiniana

ah so dito pala ilalagay ang 500 room hotel by the boulevard...ganda siguro pag magkatutuo yan

I hope that Manito will also be benefited from the progress of Legazpi and Sorsogon once these two cities can easily be traversed via Legazpi Boulevard. Nasa gitna siya ng dalawang booming cities eh. :)


True. Manito + Daraga + Legazpi= Metro Legazpi


Metro Legazpi + Sorsogon City= that's me Mega Legazpi!:lol:

ah so dito pala ilalagay ang 500 room hotel by the boulevard...ganda siguro pag magkatutuo yan


Asturias ang narinig kong chika.:cheers:

Transformers?
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/8247/1001524ee.jpg

Rehab
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1808/1001525d.jpg
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/36/1001531r.jpg

Naka-beach umbrella pa...
http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/917/1001529t.jpg

Apocalypse?
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Yes!!!:banana:

Infrastructure project everywhere!

Ang galing din talaga ni Mayor and CA Rosal. Rosal-Salceda tandem talagang the best.


Albay Hotel might be renovated. Mas alam yan ni Sir Gary.

Lovi Poe is in Albay!

I hope that Manito will also be benefited from the progress of Legazpi and Sorsogon once these two cities can easily be traversed via Legazpi Boulevard. Nasa gitna siya ng dalawang booming cities eh. :)

aw pirmi na...Manito for Ecotourism destination,wildlife,etc!

Nagsisimula na ang napaka-sayang Mardi Gras!

Competing Tambaluslus?!:lol:

No, just fun!:banana::banana::banana:

Asturias ang narinig kong chika.:cheers:

o sabi mo ms megz dapat bako lang kun saen-saen dapat hale ang balita...nyata ta sa chika ka naniniwala? aw inda ms megz pakaraya baya:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Transformers?

Rehab

Naka-beach umbrella pa...

Apocalypse?


How many months kaya ini? Sana yan na Albay hotel maayos na man.

The best is yet to come for Bicol! I was floored down by this news! SLIA may become operational starting late part of 2013 according to Gov. Salceda!!!:banana::banana::banana:

ALSORMAS TOURISM HIGH-LIGHT!
The best is yet to come for Albay, Sorsogon and Masbate tourism!

Southern Luzon International Airport and Metro Legazpi Development

Sorsogon Arena Park

Balangingi Island Beach, Pio V. Corpus, Masbate

Thanks and credits to:
WTA Architecture and Design Studio
http://joeyssalceda.wordpress.com/
http://www.world66.com/

Todo todo na gari an pa trabaho sa SLIA.

Cagraray Eco Park Chapel

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Thanks and credits to: Justin Jay Bolaños

ayuz kuta na ining ritrato...kaso gari nagsisirigarilyo...i thought smoke free ang Legazpi? ano ini?:nuts::nuts::nuts::bash::bash::bash:

Baka smoking area yan.

o sabi mo ms megz dapat bako lang kun saen-saen dapat hale ang balita...nyata ta sa chika ka naniniwala? aw inda ms megz pakaraya baya:lol::lol::lol::lol:


Ay sori, pigsabi ko man baga kun chika.:lol:

Cagraray Coliseum pala tawag dito!

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Thanks and credits to: Justin Jay Bolaños

Legazpi City have 70 barangays, the reported population of NSO is only good for 60 barangays. The 10 barangays of Legazpi City failed to be included in the 2010 census.

Really? So this means dai ki report su ibang brgy?

Sumptuous meal @ Misibis!
Oh my I miss Misibis!

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Thanks and credits to: Justin Jay Bolaños

Really? So this means dai ki report su ibang brgy?

Opo. This was stated in a local news.

@ Misibis Bay

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Thanks and credits to: Justin Jay Bolaños

From Embarcadero de Legazpi FB:

More outdoor recreational activities this summer here at your waterfront mall: Wall Climbing and Rappelling, Skywalk, Segway, Karting, and Zipline!:banana::banana::banana:

Gari kahaloy man matapos kan skywalk na an.

Gari kahaloy man matapos kan skywalk na an.

Better late than never.:cheers:

Si Sir Dante, grabe man ang lakwatsa!:lol:

I heard over DZGB that Cebu Pacific affirmed personally to Gov. Salceda about the Cebu Pacific Hub. Legazpi-Hongkong and other international flights are targeted.:cheers:

Opo. This was stated in a local news.

So that must mean na Albay's population is actually higher than what was stated.

Sigpit Falls @ Jovellar, Albay

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Thanks and credits to: Gina Marie G

Looks like if we increase the school rooms, the ratio between the student and teacher will go down which will increase the teacher focus in teaching the student. What is being done to have more school rooms that will reduce seat shortage? We should help our students because the mind is a terrible thing to waste.

Definitely it will go down. Classrooms are constantly being built to accommodate more students. Albay's 35:1 student-teacher ratio is one of the lowest in Bicol. But the ideal ratio would be 25:1 so there are still more to be done.

Increasing the salaries of public school teachers is one way of bringing this down. most licensed teachers are lost to the private sector or abroad because of higher pay.

So that must mean na Albay's population is actually higher than what was stated.


Yup!:okay:

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Thanks and credits to: Kaloi Garcia

I heard over DZGB that Cebu Pacific affirmed personally to Gov. Salceda about the Cebu Pacific Hub. Legazpi-Hongkong and other international flights are targeted.:cheers:

Woohoo! :cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

Konting hintay na lang. Matatapos na rin yang SLIA :cheers:

Garo tigrurush talaga yan ni Gov ano? And he really wants to add international flights as soon as SLIA opens. Wow. Knowing Gov, he can make that happen as soon as possible :cheers:

From GHe De La Rama's FB:

..Gusto ko lamang po magpasalamat kay Mamang driver sa pag uwi nya ng DSLR ko knina. Mabuti na lamang at mabait si kuya at inuwi pa rin. Thank God. REgalo pa nman un ni mama. ‎,.post q lng bka pde bgyn reward ng legazpi.. ^_

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See in fairness to our local tricycle drivers, this mamang driver deserves our salutation!


Photo courtesy of GHe De La Rama