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Animo

December 10th, 2005, 01:04 AM

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by JUAN ESCANDOR JR.

CARAMOAN, Philippines (4 Sep 2005) -- A 19th century Spanish gunboat wreck was discovered last week off the coast of this town when a team of divers assessing the coastal environment here accidentally stumbled on it.

Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte said the wreckage, believed to be that of the Spanish gunboat Elcano, was detected submerged through a sound-tracking device at 8 to 44 meters deep.

Villafuerte said the team of divers lead by marine biologist Dr. Antonio Mines were scouring the waters off the coast of Cabacogan, Caramoan when the shipwreck appeared on the radar screen.

"It was an amazing find. Its historical value could be enormous, (it) might lead to the discovery of several unknown details of what a Spanish gunboat was and the war materiel of that period," he said.

Villafuerte said follow-up exploration shall be conducted to further authenticate, assess, protect and preserve artifacts that could still be salvaged from the wreckage.

told them that unidentified persons have dived in the area and may have taken some artifacts before his team of divers discovered it on Aug. 24.

Citing historical records, Bicol historian Prof. Danilo Gerona revealed that the gunboat Elcano had been around the Bicol area in the late 1898.

Gerona said the gunboat was sent to Bicol by the Spanish colonial government to thwart the advance of the revolution here.

He said that on Nov. 7, 1898, the gunboats Elcano and Paragua entered Sorsogon Bay in search of ships flying insurgent flags.

When the two ships entered Sorsogon Bay, Gerona said, an English subject and a resident of Sorsogon town only identified as a Mr. Gibson inquired about the intention of the two Spanish gunboats.

The Bicol historian said Gibson sent a messenger boat bearing a white flag and was told by Spanish officers that they came to capture the insurgent ships reported anchored by the bay.

He said that when they were told that the insurgent ships have left, the Spaniards fired seven cannon shots toward the town of Sorsogon.

Gerona said that the gunboats Elcano and Paragua then veered toward the adjoining town of Casiguran and fired three more shots.

But he said no damage was recorded either in Sorsogon or Casiguran.

Citing historical records, Gerona said the two Spanish gunboats then headed to Burias Pass.

Mines said the shipwreck measures 15 meters wide and six meters high. It seems to have been cannibalized.

He said it settled some 750 meters off the Lingatin Peak near a sharp drop in the ocean floor.

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Animo

December 10th, 2005, 01:05 AM

[QUOTE=drfeelgood17]

ill have carpal tunnel syndrome first! hehhe
you guys got me addicted to this thing, i find myself constantly checking for new messages every 2 minutes or so!
but i think its not as bad as my addiction to sim city before when i would stat playing at 4pm and when i look back up its already 6 am the next day.
ok, thats a bit exaggerated, but close. hehehe

That is why I never tried to buy those other Sim City games. It darn addictive. :bash:

drfeelgood17

December 10th, 2005, 01:06 AM

[QUOTE=drfeelgood17]

ill have carpal tunnel syndrome first! hehhe
you guys got me addicted to this thing, i find myself constantly checking for new messages every 2 minutes or so!
but i think its not as bad as my addiction to sim city before when i would stat playing at 4pm and when i look back up its already 6 am the next day.
ok, thats a bit exaggerated, but close. hehehe
whoah that's one big addiction you got there - you on rehab now? :)

drfeelgood17

December 10th, 2005, 01:09 AM

Por fin, Animo, gracias!

Animo

December 10th, 2005, 01:17 AM

Fr. Roman Maria de Vera, a Catholic missionary on Guam from 1915 until 1941, was one of the first important writers in the Chamorro language. Prior to him, there was only a handful of literature published in Chamorro. Because the overwhelming majority of Chamorros at the time were Catholic, Fr. Roman's religious works in Chamorro were widely read and became the norm for many in Chamorro orthography.

Fr. Roman's work as a young priest in the Philippines quickly evinced the two main spheres of his life's mission: linguist and apologist. Fr. Roman quickly learned to speak and write in the Tagalog, Pampango and Bicol dialects. In 1904, he published in Manila a Spanish-Bicol grammar entitled “Gramatica Hispano-bicol seg' n el metodo de Allendorf.” He also spent time in the Philippines perfecting his grasp of English.

Armed with his fluency in the local languages, Fr. Rom•n set about preaching a defense of the Catholic faith, then strongly attacked by various quarters in Philippine society. In this, Fr. Roman continued what had been a characteristic Capuchin tradition, which was the popularization of Catholic apologetics among the rural and working classes. He was called on by several bishops in the Philippines to work in their respective dioceses. Some areas he worked in were Manila, Sariaya, Corregidor, Bataan, Pasay, Malabon, Tayabas and Lucena. From 1908 until 1915, when the Philippine Mission was assigned to a different Capuchin jurisdiction, Fr. Roman returned to his native Spain.

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Matteo

December 10th, 2005, 01:17 AM

[QUOTE=Matteo]
whoah that's one big addiction you got there - you on rehab now? :)

yea, i moved on to something else hehehe

Animo

December 10th, 2005, 01:18 AM

[QUOTE=drfeelgood17]

yea, i moved on to something else hehehe

SSC?! :jk:

Matteo

December 10th, 2005, 01:22 AM

[QUOTE=Matteo]

SSC?! :jk:

oh its getting there. hehehe
ive only been a member since october i think

Animo

December 10th, 2005, 01:29 AM

[QUOTE=Animo]

oh its getting there. hehehe
ive only been a member since october i think

Same here! (Oct 2005) I got addicted at the old photo thread and then I found out about the spanish one...after that I have been surfing around other forums... :cheers:

Matteo

December 10th, 2005, 01:48 AM

doc, lili, everybody, im going home.
have a good weekend everyone

drfeelgood17

December 10th, 2005, 01:49 AM

doc, lili, everybody, im going home.
have a good weekend everyone

Nite Matteo!

drfeelgood17

December 10th, 2005, 04:08 AM

Bicol split on federal form of government

First posted 05:05am (Mla time) Dec 05, 2005
Inquirer

Editor's Note: Published on page A20 of the Dec. 5, 2005 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay -- Bicolanos favor a unicameral legislature under a parliamentary form of government but are divided on federalism.

These preferences surfaced during the consultative workshops conducted by the Consultative Commission created by Malacañang to get the pulse of the people on the proposed Charter change.

The regional consultation was first held in Naga City on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 here attended by sectoral representatives from Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon and the island provinces of Masbate and Catanduanes.

Most of the participants opposed the present bicameral legislature, saying it causes untold delays in the legislative process which hamper national development.

"We don't need unnecessary gridlock in the legislative process which only delay economic development," said Mayor Ding Ramos of Gubat, Sorsogon, who campaigned among other participants to reject the present bicameral form.

He also described as absurd the reactions that Malacañang was pushing for a parliamentary form to give President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo either a graceful exit or a chance to continue in power.

Commissioner and Albay Vice Gov. James Calisin said delegates to the consultative workshop held in Naga City also favored the unicameral-parliamentary form of government but preferred a unitary structure, similar to the present structure.

Participants in the earlier consultation argued that Filipinos are better off under a unitary structure as it has been ever since.

Delegates in the Legazpi consultation, however, endorsed the federal structure as it would spur developments in the countryside, stressing that Bicol would greatly benefit under such system as it has a huge power supply and sufficient natural resources.

The consultations, Calisin said, would end by Dec. 15. Bobby Labalan, PDI Southern Luzon Bureau

Lili

December 10th, 2005, 06:35 AM

[QUOTE=drfeelgood17]
you guys got me addicted to this thing, i find myself constantly checking for new messages every 2 minutes or so!
but i think its not as bad as my addiction to sim city before when i would stat playing at 4pm and when i look back up its already 6 am the next day.
ok, thats a bit exaggerated, but close. hehehe
[QUOTE=drfeelgood17]
yea, i moved on to something else hehehe
[QUOTE=Matteo]
SSC?! :jk:
[QUOTE=Animo]
oh its getting there. hehehe
ive only been a member since october i think
[QUOTE=Matteo]
Same here! (Oct 2005) I got addicted at the old photo thread and then I found out about the spanish one...after that I have been surfing around other forums... :cheers:

hahahaha.. I see you are all gradually getting into the SSC habit. That's how you get addicted to SSC. You start with one thread which is of interest to you then you check out some other threads then little by little you are drawn into the discussions. And then you're hooked. If you had passed by the Welcome thread there is a little warning there from moderator GreyX how addictive SSC can be. It can cause you to lose sleep, to affect your schoolwork, job and social life. It may be detrimental to your health, but not necessarily to your overall well-being. Welcome to the fold! It's like the Hotel California.

drfeelgood17

December 11th, 2005, 04:16 AM

VARIETIES OF BICOL
SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA

In the languages of the Bicol Region, there is great dialectal variation. There are towns which have their own dialects. Below is the sentence "were you there at the market for a long time?" translated into certain varieties of Bikol. The translation is followed by the town Bicol where they are spoken. The final translation is in Tagalog.

Haloy ka duman sa saod? (Naga City; standard dialect)
Naeban ika sadto sa sa-ran? (Iriga City)
Uban ika adto sa saod? (Libon)
Huray ka doon sa saod? (Pandan)
Naegey ika adto sa sa-ran? (Buhi)
Eley ka idto sa sed? (Oas)
Dugay ka didto sa palengke? (Ticao)
Awat ka didto sa plasa? (Gubat)
Matagal ka doon sa palengke? (Tagalog)

The example from Gubat is interesting: in Spanish "ir a la plaza" is another way of saying "ir al mercado". :)

Animo

December 11th, 2005, 04:43 AM

Matteo

December 11th, 2005, 10:23 AM

Photos!

Some views of Mayon from Albay Gulf, I think:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/Albay52.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/Albay49.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/Albay45.jpg

View from Mayon Skyline Hotel/Planetarium:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/Albay58.jpg

Favorite past time of residents of the coastal town of Bacacay (and the rest of the country) hehe. Sabong!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/Albay17.jpg

A bus terminal downtown:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/bus20terminal.jpg

Bicol University High:

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

I duno where this is located...

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

And one of Bicol's pride, the pilinut!

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

some images courtesy of visitalbay.com

Matteo

December 11th, 2005, 10:28 AM

man, sinjin's bringin out the mall rat in me! hehe

anyway, ive been trying to look for interior shots of pacific mall legazpi, but all i can find are the ones in the landco website www.landcopacific.com

foodcourt:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/PacificMallinterior2.jpg
cinemas:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/PacificMallinterior.jpg

Sinjin P.

December 11th, 2005, 10:36 AM

@Matteo: How come? What triggered you? :D

Matteo

December 11th, 2005, 10:40 AM

@Matteo: How come? What triggered you? :D

i just love malls too, i guess.
but no one could be more passionate and active about these structures as you are. i always depend on you when it comes to mall info and stuff.
good work sinjin. you rock :righton:

Sinjin P.

December 11th, 2005, 10:42 AM

lol. Thanks! :okay:

drfeelgood17

December 11th, 2005, 05:28 PM

drfeelgood17

December 11th, 2005, 05:32 PM

You know what I always taught that this regions speaks Visayan, because its somewhat close to Visayas. Those sentences that I highlighted is pretty close to Cebuano and I can understand it except for the words "saod" and "awat" ( I only heared this used as 'awata sya' = 'break up' in english when a fight ensues). :)

That's because the one's you highlighted are from Ticao and Gubat, in Masbate and Sorsogon provinces respectively, where there is a strong Waray influence on the local dialects. In Sorsogon they actually use "dili man" like in Visayas. :)

Saod is the standard Bicol word for market. As you can see, Bicol is closely related to the Visayan languages - it's like a bridge between Tagalog and Visayan, but somewhat closer to Visayan, I think.

Animo

December 11th, 2005, 05:40 PM

That's because the one's you highlighted are from Ticao and Gubat, in Masbate and Sorsogon provinces respectively, where there is a strong Waray influence on the local dialects. In Sorsogon they actually use "dili man" like in Visayas. :)

Saod is the standard Bicol word for market. As you can see, Bicol is closely related to the Visayan languages - it's like a bridge between Tagalog and Visayan, but somewhat closer to Visayan, I think.

Yeah, that was why I was embarrassed when I found out that the person I talked to in Visayan didn't understand a thing. I remember his expression saying: "Hindi kami nag-sasalita ng Cebuano. Pinag-tatawanan nga raw nila iyong mga accents ng mga taga-Visayas" :tongue3:

:jk:

drfeelgood17

December 11th, 2005, 05:48 PM

You should have beat them up Animo! :)
It's funny they say that cuz some Bicolanos also sound like Visayans when they talk in Tagalog. For me, the easiest way to tell if someone is from Visayas or Bicol is to ask them to say : wala naman. Pagmatigas ang second "a" ng wala, that means they're not Tagalog. :)
OK, in parts of Bicol maybe you might have been better understood in Waray, not Cebuano. But I heard they also use Cebuano, in parts of Masbate.

drfeelgood17

December 11th, 2005, 11:57 PM

And one of Bicol's pride, the pilinut!

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

some images courtesy of visitalbay.com[/QUOTE]

I remember pili nuts - yummy!

aUen

December 12th, 2005, 12:15 AM

Matteo

December 12th, 2005, 01:10 AM

Thanks for the new pics Matteo! How recent is the one with the bus terminal? It looks bigger than I remember it. I'm not sure where that Christ statue is....you know what, we could suggest to the local government to place it on top of the Sleeping Lion hill to complete the Rio de Janeiro effect - what do you think? :)

probably 5 or more years ago. i got it from an old, old website for legazpi city before. it sits right beside the satellite market and ibalong centrum.
last ive heard the market has been vacated, transfered to that new one they constructed and it will be transformed into a bigger integrated transportation terminal.

olineil

December 12th, 2005, 01:18 AM

Thanks for the new pics Matteo! How recent is the one with the bus terminal? It looks bigger than I remember it. I'm not sure where that Christ statue is....you know what, we could suggest to the local government to place it on top of the Sleeping Lion hill to complete the Rio de Janeiro effect - what do you think? :)

The Christ Statue is in Banquerojan, Legazpi city after Taysan. It was constructed there as part of the housing relocation site for the urban poor in Legazpi and victims of mayon eruptions who chos e not to go back to their homes anymore. I v been during my univerity years, if I remember it right...you can actually see the city from there at least partially. Rio de Janeiro was actually the inspiration of that statue.

drfeelgood17

December 12th, 2005, 01:19 AM

Those Albay pics were awesome! I like all of them, and the mall too. The cinemas looks so modern and the picture of the foodcourt: Jolibee vs. Mcdo
Ive only been to Camarines Norte, Capalonga and Daet to be exact. I want to see the Mayon!

Yes, you definitely should auen! :)
I recommend going between Feb-June, so you can see the whalesharks too!
Welcome to the Bicol thread - do you have roots in the region - or just a curious traveller? :)

drfeelgood17

December 12th, 2005, 01:21 AM

The Christ Statue is in Banquerojan, Legazpi city after Taysan. It was constructed there as part of the housing relocation site for the urban poor in Legazpi and victims of mayon eruptions who chos e not to go back to their homes anymore. I v been during my univerity years, if I remember it right...you can actually see the city from there at least partially. Rio de Janeiro was actually the inspiration of that statue.

Oh I see, no wonder it looks so similar to the Rio statue! :)

drfeelgood17

December 12th, 2005, 01:22 AM

probably 5 or more years ago. i got it from an old, old website for legazpi city before. it sits right beside the satellite market and ibalong centrum.
last ive heard the market has been vacated, transfered to that new one they constructed and it will be transformed into a bigger integrated transportation terminal.

I still can't find any pics of that new market. Hope the new bus terminal looks good. The Naga one is huge.

Matteo

December 12th, 2005, 01:30 AM

I still can't find any pics of that new market. Hope the new bus terminal looks good. The Naga one is huge.

i posted it here before. its an old pic, though, cause ive already come across the news report regarding its grand opening a few months back. repost:

rendering:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/market10.jpg

and under construction:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/market40.jpg

Matteo

December 12th, 2005, 01:34 AM

good god doc, i see you everywhere now! hehehehe

Lili

December 12th, 2005, 01:53 AM

You've both been expanding your 'territorial jurisdiction' guys. :lol:

olineil

December 12th, 2005, 01:54 AM

good god doc, i see you everywhere now! hehehehe

Ma-aabot na ngani and post counts ko...ay susmarosep!
Trans: Mahahabol na nga post counts ko...jesus-mary-joseph

drfeelgood17

December 12th, 2005, 02:02 AM

good god doc, i see you everywhere now! hehehehe

sorry Matteo, didn't mean to stalk you - you know what they say, we're now inseparable :jk: :hahaha:

ooops nagpuun na naman! I better stop now!

Matteo

December 12th, 2005, 02:05 AM

sorry Matteo, didn't mean to stalk you - you know what they say, we're now inseparable :jk: :hahaha:

ooops nagpuun na naman! I better stop now!

maybe im stalking you hehehe joke.
ayaw mo nun, we're partners in crime, sama si olineil. muse si lili

Animo

December 12th, 2005, 02:10 AM

maybe im stalking you hehehe joke.
ayaw mo nun, we're partners in crime, sama si olineil. muse si lili

Ala Bonnie, Clyde and the others... :guns1:

drfeelgood17

December 12th, 2005, 02:10 AM

Where's Lili these days? Mahiyain daw ang mga Bicolanos - we're not shy are we Matteo? :)

Matteo

December 12th, 2005, 02:17 AM

Where's Lili these days? Mahiyain daw ang mga Bicolanos - we're not shy are we Matteo? :)

shy we're not - yoda hehehe

Matteo

December 12th, 2005, 02:18 AM

well, maybe at first nyehehhe :hilarious

Matteo

December 12th, 2005, 02:18 AM

Where's Lili these days? Mahiyain daw ang mga Bicolanos - we're not shy are we Matteo? :)
i think shes busy packing and planning some party when she gets to PI

aUen

December 12th, 2005, 02:31 AM

^^jealous

Yes, you definitely should auen! :)
I recommend going between Feb-June, so you can see the whalesharks too!
Welcome to the Bicol thread - do you have roots in the region - or just a curious traveller? :)

Thanks! I just like travelling thought i cant travel alone. My mom's family is from Capalonga, Camarines Norte.

drfeelgood17

December 12th, 2005, 02:39 AM

^^jealous

Thanks! I just like travelling thought i cant travel alone. My mom's family is from Capalonga, Camarines Norte.

there's some good beaches in Camarines Norte - surfing too - hope you enjoy!

aUen

December 12th, 2005, 02:45 AM

there's some good beaches in Camarines Norte - surfing too - hope you enjoy!

actually, my family has a private island in Capalonga. :righton:

drfeelgood17

December 12th, 2005, 02:46 AM

actually, my family has a private island in Capalonga. :righton:
wow lucky you!! :cheers:
I'd love to have one too hehe

Matteo

December 12th, 2005, 02:50 AM

actually, my family has a private island in Capalonga. :righton:
yun naman pala e. lesh go!

Lili

December 12th, 2005, 03:25 AM

I was just laughing reading your posts about being partners in crime, Matt and Steve. (ala Ernie and Bert / Oscar and Felix). You are tailing each other.

Steve, you've just outposted Neil. Susmaryosep! Chat with you later guys.

Matteo

December 12th, 2005, 04:13 AM

by the way doc, how'd your night out with your drinking buds go?

drfeelgood17

December 12th, 2005, 06:06 PM

by the way doc, how'd your night out with your drinking buds go?

too embarassing Matteo, I ended up kissing an old lady on the cheek in a subway train - :eek:
I should never mix my drinks again - vodka plus beer don't work for me!

drfeelgood17

December 12th, 2005, 06:17 PM

How about u - hows was your weekend - more fondue fun?

Matteo

December 12th, 2005, 06:29 PM

too embarassing Matteo, I ended up kissing an old lady on the cheek in a subway train - :eek:
I should never mix my drinks again - vodka plus beer don't work for me!

oh. nice. hehh

got to see narnia, it was pretty good. kinda long though at 2 hr and 10 mins. didnt do much this weekend, got sick for a litle bit so was in bed for some hours

drfeelgood17

December 12th, 2005, 06:37 PM

I had my flue last month, so fingers crossed, I shouldn't have it again for the next few months - just drink lots of soup!

Matteo

December 12th, 2005, 06:46 PM

I had my flue last month, so fingers crossed, I shouldn't have it again for the next few months - just drink lots of soup!
i get sick and no one's there to take care of me..... :no: hehe

drfeelgood17

December 12th, 2005, 06:58 PM

i get sick and no one's there to take care of me..... :no: hehe

ahhh...poor Matteo, no one in Vegas to give you TLC? :)

Matteo

December 12th, 2005, 07:00 PM

ahhh...poor Matteo, no one in Vegas to give you TLC? :)
nada

drfeelgood17

December 13th, 2005, 01:38 AM

Matteo

December 13th, 2005, 01:50 AM

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/120700971.jpg

Olineil, Matteo - do you guys remember the Legazpi Ice Cream House? Wasn't it located somewhere here? Ok, maybe you're too young to remember Matteo. I used to get so excited as a kid about going there. :)
yep yep. should be that area with that green-blue box on the middle left of the pic.
a friend of mine recently told me that it has long been replaced by this pizza place called Benjo's, apparently the albay counterpart of a Manila-based chain called Dencio's. correct me if im wrong, manilenos, or olineil, is there a pizza place called dencio's in manila?

Matteo

December 13th, 2005, 01:52 AM

did the water fountain leak? hehehee

Matteo

December 13th, 2005, 01:56 AM

dockie, uwi muna ako.
might log back on later.
see ya.

drfeelgood17

December 13th, 2005, 02:00 AM

yep yep. should be that area with that green-blue box on the middle left of the pic.
a friend of mine recently told me that it has long been replaced by this pizza place called Benjo's, apparently the albay counterpart of a Manila-based chain called Dencio's. correct me if im wrong, manilenos, or olineil, is there a pizza place called dencio's in manila?

Sayang....legazpi ice cream house was an institution for me. :)
We have so many pizza joints in town, I'm sure they could make way for one ice cream house - it was like our very own Haagen Dazs.

drfeelgood17

December 13th, 2005, 02:01 AM

dockie, uwi muna ako.
might log back on later.
see ya.

ok Mat uli ka na :)
take care

olineil

December 13th, 2005, 03:04 AM

Sayang....legazpi ice cream house was an institution for me. :)
We have so many pizza joints in town, I'm sure they could make way for one ice cream house - it was like our very own Haagen Dazs.

Ya, it was replaced by benjos Pizza. Its a subsidiary of Graceland Food Corporation. At least that business is still Bicol Home Grown.

Matteo

December 13th, 2005, 05:37 AM

so olineil, right before you left, what were the newest restaurants, fast food places, hang outs in legazpi?

Matteo

December 13th, 2005, 05:39 AM

Ya, it was replaced by benjos Pizza. Its a subsidiary of Graceland Food Corporation. At least that business is still Bicol Home Grown.
how did it fare, olineil? I mean that location is not very ideal for a restaurant in my opinion since that street is not a major thoroughfare. or is it now?

olineil

December 13th, 2005, 05:46 AM

so olineil, right before you left, what were the newest restaurants, fast food places, hang outs in legazpi?
Before I left, it was Jollibee in Albay District next to Albay Cathedral and yes Benjos, Biggs Diner, Graceland Albay District.

how did it fare, olineil? I mean that location is not very ideal for a restaurant in my opinion since that street is not a major thoroughfare. or is it now?
As far as I can remember It was doing quite well. Benjos Pizza is well known in bicol coz of their Pizza quality that is at par with Manila standards. Specially sundays... that place id quite crowded. And its just a stones throw away from LCC, St. Rafael Chruch, Bichara Mall, Aquinas High, and Ibalon Elementary school, not to mention all the commercial and Office establishements in the vicinity.

Matteo

December 13th, 2005, 06:43 AM

whatever happened to the airport relocation proposal? shelved? canned?

manileño

December 13th, 2005, 07:02 AM

any news about the Sunwest Wharf? :)

olineil

December 13th, 2005, 07:21 AM

whatever happened to the airport relocation proposal? shelved? canned?

Hmmm...i think its still in the drawinf boards if not feasibility. As far as I know the feasibility has been done and they found the Alobo, Daraga site favourable. Though its not a priority project of the National Government.

olineil

December 13th, 2005, 07:24 AM

any news about the Sunwest Wharf? :)

Sunwest wharf i think wouldnt be constructed until Phase 2 Misibis Resort comences. So we will know one cranes starts erecting at the Port area of Legazpi.

manileño

December 13th, 2005, 07:39 AM

so it hasnt started construction? I have a Visit Legazpi 2006 brochure and map with me and it said there that Sunwest Wharf will be operational by end of 2006.

I liked the plan actually, cool design (colour orange and yellow strip/villas) with palm trees lining the coast.

Sunset Wharf - This future development is projected to be a premier commercial and recreational seafront development. Operational by end 2006, it is akin to the US Fisherman's Wharf. It will serve as the hub for commerce and recreation, as well as the best jump-off point for any and all destinations for the region.

olineil

December 13th, 2005, 07:42 AM

manileño

December 13th, 2005, 07:55 AM

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a328/nomdeusuario/sunwest.jpg

Sunwest Wharf

This future development is envisioned as the premier commercial and recreational seafront development in the area. Operational by end 2006, it will be the center of commercial, recreational and tourism activity in Legazpi.

This hub will be complete with designated commercial areas, numerous dining and recreational attractions. With everything from souvenir shops to market stalls and from fresh sea food restaurants "Dampa-style" to international cuisine outlets, it is truly the center and ideal jump-off point to your Bicol experience. Especially with fast ferry transport operational by 2007, the various points of interest will only be a few minutes away.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a328/nomdeusuario/legazpi2006.jpg

olineil

December 13th, 2005, 09:00 AM

Legazpi City Wharf Project: (Operational end 2006)

Soon to be the commercial hub of Legazpi City, the nearby Port of Legazpi will attract tourists and local residents as well, and will serve as a vital link to Misibis Residential Resort.

Same developer of Misibis Spa & Residential Resort is developing a jumpoff point wharf from Legazpi city port area. Here are the Scale Model Pics....

The Marina and facilities for small boats
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/olineil/wharf2.jpg

A birds eye view of the future Wharf
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/olineil/wharf1.jpg

A cable car will take visitors to this hill to enjoy the spectacular view of the city, with the majestic Mayon Volcano in the background. Hehehe I think Legazpeños are going cable car crazy nowadays, 2 cable cars in 1 province...cool..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/olineil/wharf3.jpg

Visitors can shop and dine here, or simply take a stroll at the boulevard
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/olineil/wharf4.jpg

This will be the view from the top of the Hill on tthe 3rd pic w/c will be serviced by the cable car...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/olineil/_654675_town300.jpg

he arrow is where the wharf will be located.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/olineil/Legazpi%20Wharf/wharf.jpg

olineil

December 13th, 2005, 10:45 AM

check this out...Click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=x-C2Nw4APe0&search=bicol)

olineil

December 13th, 2005, 11:01 AM

A Prime residential development in the city of Naga
Their website (http://haciendasdenaga.com/main.htm)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/olineil/Camarines%20sur/haciendasdeNaga.jpg

drfeelgood17

December 13th, 2005, 02:05 PM

check this out...Click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=x-C2Nw4APe0&search=bicol)

I like the Naga video Olineil, it's funny. :)
So is this their anthem?
Good to see more of Naga's new developments.

drfeelgood17

December 13th, 2005, 02:06 PM

manileño

December 13th, 2005, 05:24 PM

sugbuanon

December 13th, 2005, 05:39 PM

drfeelgood17

December 13th, 2005, 06:08 PM

@subuanon @Manileno - thanks guys - when I next go back home in late 2006 or early 2007, hopefully all this will be completed and I can take many more pics
I can see a blog coming hehe

drfeelgood17

December 13th, 2005, 06:13 PM

yea i was impressed by Legazpi. i didnt know there were so many attractions there. fisherman's wharf + ferry + ferry to cagraray (misibis), the natural setting of this city is a bit different from other cities in the country. really nice harbor(albay gulf) and islands. i think you can connect all the islands by bridges, and one day connect Rapu-rapu to Prieto-Diaz at the entrance to the gulf by Golden Gate :) . And 1 thing i like about Legazpi is that its old colonial district is away from the port so the whole coast can really be developed. wow

Yup that's what I was thinking too - because the region is relatively undeveloped, it still has lots of potential for brand new projects - we just need more funding to get things speeded-up. I agree that keeping the Old Albay district and the port area distinct would enhance the attractions of the city. I just hope they get rid of those unsightly wires and cables which are a common feature of all RP cities.

Matteo

December 13th, 2005, 07:46 PM

drfeelgood17

December 13th, 2005, 07:58 PM

friends and i used to go up the hill where mayon imperial hotel sits, and wait till the sun sets, and the city lights up. very pretty sight.
whatever happened to that hotel. i know it was renamed international hotel at one point, then a fire forced it shutdown. then it reopened again. then i duno what happened.

I remember Mayon Imperial - great views from up there and great rooftop pool too! Unfortunately it was a bit of a white elephantwith very few guests. Last time I went, in 2002, the building was still there but I wasn't sure whether it was still a hotel or something else.

Matteo

December 13th, 2005, 08:22 PM

I remember Mayon Imperial - great views from up there and great rooftop pool too! Unfortunately it was a bit of a white elephantwith very few guests. Last time I went, in 2002, the building was still there but I wasn't sure whether it was still a hotel or something else.
oh that is right. i remember coming across this article online as to where (another naga vs legazpi thing) a certain govt office's national headquarters be moved to. i think it was the public works and highways one. and albay offered the imperial site and building.

drfeelgood17

December 13th, 2005, 08:29 PM

Now that would be a waste of a beautiful site! They have so many other buildings to choose from.

Matteo

December 13th, 2005, 08:37 PM

i thought it was a nice area for that kind of business too.
more aggresive advertising and promotion lang yata kelangan, i duno.
but it kinda reminds me of cagayan de oro's pryce hotel, well, the location, sort of:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/Pryce_Plaza_Hotel3.jpg

drfeelgood17

December 13th, 2005, 09:32 PM

hmmm...not much resemblance except for the hill Matteo

Matteo

December 13th, 2005, 10:26 PM

yea, just the location

olineil

December 14th, 2005, 01:27 AM

Actually its still a hotel till today. Just not quite sure if its operational today. Latest was its owned by the "Candanos". But not too long ago, ive seen Postings of it on a realty website "For Sale". So not quite sure what happened now.

olineil

December 14th, 2005, 01:35 AM

Ok heres the Online Realty Website Posting Click Here... (http://www.viviun.com/AD-14137/)
Anybody has US$3,000,000 you can buy it and redevelop it...hahahaha...If only I have, I would have...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/olineil/Legazpi%20city/forsale.jpg

Matteo

December 14th, 2005, 01:40 AM

doc! bilhin mo na!

Ok heres the Online Realty Website Posting Click Here... (http://www.viviun.com/AD-14137/)
Anybody has US$3,000,000 you can buy it and redevelop it...hahahaha...If only I have, I would have...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/olineil/Legazpi%20city/forsale.jpg

olineil

December 14th, 2005, 02:00 AM

A pull-back toy with Legazpi city ensignia...

EDIT: tig-block su direct link ko, makauyam...try ko giraray atyan...

drfeelgood17

December 14th, 2005, 03:03 AM

Great find Olineil! It's cheaper than I thought but still way out of my price range -although they do say price is negotiable hehe
I'm hope somebody develops it into a nice resort.

Matteo

December 14th, 2005, 03:44 AM

how about this one doc. hehehe
i just dont know how long ago this ad was posted....
olineil, you know where this is?

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

MAYON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Legaspi City, Albay
Area : 678,546 sq. m. (covered by 3 Certificates of Title)
Accessibility :
The area is located at the southern tip of Luzon and very accessible from the heart of Legaspi City
Description :
Present tourism-related establishments surrounding the area are beautiful beaches, hotels and commercial districts. The topography or property is 95% flat land and 5% rolling.
Interest : For Sale
Cost : Php 203,563,800.00
Contact Person: MS. JOSEFA I. AQUINO, PRESIDENT, MAYON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB/ MS. EMILY POLICARPIO/MR. SANTY SAMINAL
Address : For Ms. Aquino: #51 Times St., West Triangle, QC Tel. No. (632) 412-1446/376-2153 Mobile No. (0918) 938-1950 For Ms. Policarpio: PNCC Skyway Corporation Doña Soledad Loop, Bicutan Parañaque City Tel. No. (632) 924-2491 For Mr. Saminal: Tel. No. (632) 438-3061 Mobile No (0915) 466-2920

http://www.tourism.gov.ph/dot/Specific_oppotunities.asp?page=6

olineil

December 14th, 2005, 04:23 AM

First posted 02:16am (Mla time) Dec 14, 2005
Inquirer

Editor's Note: Published on page A18 of the December 14, 2005 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

LEGAZPI CITY -- At least 107 teachers were rushed to various hospitals after suffering from continuous abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration starting Monday night.

Dr. Rogelio Rivera, chief of the Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital (BRTTH) based in this city, confirmed that the teachers were positive of food poisoning believed to be caused by chop suey, which could have been spoiled already when served for lunch during the celebration of Teachers’ Day.

Rivera said that as early as Monday evening, about 47 teachers had already been rushed to the hospitals. Their last count as of late yesterday afternoon was 57.

The food poisoning, according to him, was quite surprising. He said the damage might be relatively serious because of the number of teachers who were taken to the hospitals.

But he noted that only nine teachers were in serious condition and that they were now closely monitoring the condition of the other patients.

he had to conduct a caesarian operation on Renee Rodrigueza, 31, who was expected to deliver on December 20 yet, because the baby in her womb might be affected as the mother was continuously vomiting.

Rodrigueza’s mother-in-law, Josefa, said Renee was feeling severe stomachache and experiencing loose bowel movement since Monday afternoon, hours after she came home in Buenavista village.

She said they rushed Rodrigueza to the BRTTH at about 5 a.m. yesterday as she could no longer bear the pain.

Aside from Rodrigueza, a mother of two, three other pregnant teachers gave birth ahead of their schedules due to food poisoning, Rivera said.

He said they expected that the number of food poisoning patients would go up to 80 in BRTTH alone.

He said that aside from the food poisoning cases in BRTTH, they were closely monitoring the other hospitals where other patients were rushed.

Rodrigueza was complaining of severe stomachache and was experiencing loose bowel movement since Monday afternoon, he added.

“The number of affected teachers is still growing, as we know it was a big group of teachers that attended the celebration and partook of the lunch. It could be more than a hundred. It’s not only us (BRTTH) that has been admitting patients but also other nearby hospitals, which have reported of patients with similar cases,” Rivera said.

Checked by the Inquirer, the other hospitals in Legazpi City that admitted patients with similar cases are the Tanchuling Hospital, 16 patients; Aquinas, 18; Ago Medical and Education College Hospital, 12, and Sta. Teresita and Estevez memorial hospitals with two patients each.

These hospitals refused to disclose information when contacted by the Inquirer.

Mayor Noel Rosal, accompanied by city health officer Sarah Vasquez, immediately made a round of the hospitals to check on the condition of the poisoned teachers.

Authorities are now investigating the food caterer, reportedly a former Department of Education Legazpi City Division supervisor. Gil Francis Arevalo, Inquirer Southern Luzon Bureau

Hope everybody is recovering fine...

Matteo

December 14th, 2005, 05:37 AM

P H O T O S

Misibis Residential Estates, Resort & Spa - Legazpi City, Albay

cable cars to get there:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/ms1.jpg

the beach:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/ms2.jpg

hotel?
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/ms3.jpg

what are these, cabanas?
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/ms4.jpg

the wharf:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/ms5.jpg

hot girl on sand:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/ms6.jpg

grand entrance!
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/ms7.jpg

some of these are reposts, sowee
taken from the misibis website.
personally, i liked their old one better.

www.misibis.com

manileño

December 14th, 2005, 05:43 AM

P H O T O S

Misibis Residential Estates, Resort & Spa - Legazpi City, Albay

cable cars to get there:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/ms1.jpg

hot girl on sand:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/ms6.jpg

nice. operational na yung cable car?

Animo

December 14th, 2005, 05:45 AM

Nice pictures Matt! :okay:

Matteo

December 14th, 2005, 06:19 AM

Nice pictures Matt! :okay:
tenk yu.

nice. operational na yung cable car?

im not really sure, sadly ive never been to this place...
olineil might've.

olineil

December 14th, 2005, 10:00 AM

As far as I know operational na yung cable car. Commercially operational is another story.

Have you guys been to site: Cagraray.Org (http://www.cagraray.org/index.asp)

I like the purpose of the foundation. Preparing the populace for Tourism culture for the ultimate purpose of preserving the presting beauty of Cagraray where Misibis is. This is very good, it will really prevent the a "Boracay Island fate" where the place is now in an almost irreversible sad condtion. Just read thru this and you'll be inspired...

Purpose

The basic aim of the foundation is to help prepare the people for the advent of tourism in the region. In fact, one if its pilot projects is in the island of Cagraray, where they have assisted in the creation of the Alyansa ng mga Barangay para sa Tourismo, an association of the 12 barangays in Cagraray Island.

Like a precursor of things to come, a sprawling, world-class residential resort is already making waves even as it is still under construction in Cagraray Island. Dubbed as Misibis Residential Resort, this recreational complex's initial size of 30 hectares will soon expand to 200 to set new global standards in seaside leisure and recreation. Without a doubt, other resorts and hotels will soon be sprouting all over the island.

Anticipating this toursm boom in the area, the CEDFI is working hand-in-hand with the Alyansa ng mga Barangay to conduct skills upgrading and training programs for island inhabitants. Together with the Technology and Livelihood Resources Center, they will soon be conducting short courses in tourism-related services such as Bartending, Dining Service, and hotel housekeeping duties.

The CEDFI is optimistic about this model for tourism promotion and livelihood development. After Cagraray island, the foundation is setting its sights on the entire province of Albay. If that is again successful, the CEFDI's ultimate goal is to have this program replicated in the rest of teh Bicol provinces, as well as other regions in the Philippines. With most of the country's population living below the poverty line, this program's creation is indeed appropriate and timely.

In the meantime, the Cagraray Island is humming with activity. Among the foundation's current projects is the Calinigan (cleanliness) Brigade, a barangay-based group responsible for keeping the island clean and green. It has also launched the anti-Bagla campaign, an island-wide behavior-modification scheme in which locals are taught that littering and indiscriminate throwing of garbage is socially unacceptable.

Most important of all, the CEDFI recognizes the fact that no tourism development project can be truly successful without the support of the local populace; this is why it believes that tourism promotion must start from the barangay level in order to be effective.

MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS SUPPORT

The foundation's support for Cagraray Island's barangays comes in many ways. One of them is direct involvement in promoting and marketing the island as a top-rate tourist destination.

While both the CEFDI and the island's Alyansa ng mga Barangay recognize the efforts of the Department of Tourism in promoting the region, they agree that a more pro-active stance needs to be taken, particularly in light of their desire to jump-start Cagraray's entry into the market.

One ground-breaking project of CEFDI was production and launching of a coffee-table book entitled "Cagraray, A Bicol Island-World". This slick, 184-page publication spotlights the incomparable beauty of the Bicol region, and brings to the fore, many unknown aspects of Bicolano culture. Featuring the photography of renowned photographer Sonny Yabao, and the literary skills of Anita Feleo and David Shenak, the book stands as symbol of wholehearted collaboration by a group of Bicolanos who wish to finally give the Bicol region its own place in the sun.

VISIT LEGAZPI 2006

The CEFDI is the original exponent of the "Visit Legazpi 2006", a pioneering project which seeks to galvanize into action, the city's various sectors for the purpose of re-launching Legazpi and the provinces of Albay and Sorsogon as prime tourist destinations.

The projects will capitalize on the inherent drawing power of the iconic Mayon Volcano, as well as other well-known tourist attractions like the Cagsawa church ruins, Hoyop-hoyopan Caves, Cagraray Island, and the Whale Sharks (Butanding) at Donsol to help reposition the region as "the place to be"

olineil

December 14th, 2005, 10:09 AM

With all this developments, I can see Mayon International Hotel being rekindled and redeveloped soon. Whooohooo...Go Legazpi! Go Albay! Go Bicol! Its our time to shine...

sugbuanon

December 14th, 2005, 02:09 PM

there's no stopping now for Legazpi.. i really envy those cable cars in your city.. hope cebu and other provinces will also have those cable cars..

olineil

December 14th, 2005, 03:11 PM

there's no stopping now for Legazpi.. i really envy those cable cars in your city.. hope cebu and other provinces will also have those cable cars..

I Think Cebu City and Province can easily afford Cable cars. It only cost Albay Provincial Coffers P10M. Thats way below Cebu's financial capabilities, would you agree?

drfeelgood17

December 14th, 2005, 03:52 PM

some of these are reposts, sowee
taken from the misibis website.
personally, i liked their old one better.

www.misibis.com[/QUOTE]

I think the site is still under construction - most of the links are unclickable.

drfeelgood17

December 14th, 2005, 03:56 PM

there's no stopping now for Legazpi.. i really envy those cable cars in your city.. hope cebu and other provinces will also have those cable cars..

How about trams for Cebu instead? Just like the ones in Hong Kong or Melbourne. You can have them ferrying passengers from the downtown area to the hilly part of the city. It would be very scenic too. Cable cars are useful if an area is considered inaccessible by other means - like the Misibis resort, which is located on an island that is not linked to the mainlaind by any bridges. I think most of Cebu is pretty accessible, don't you think?

sugbuanon

December 14th, 2005, 04:41 PM

I Think Cebu City and Province can easily afford Cable cars. It only cost Albay Provincial Coffers P10M. Thats way below Cebu's financial capabilities, would you agree?

there was already a proposal for cebu city.. but upto now nothing has materialized though it already had the approval of our local officials..

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/pacem1tf.gif

their first battle was an epic
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sugbuanon

December 14th, 2005, 04:53 PM

olineil

December 14th, 2005, 04:56 PM

some of these are reposts, sowee
taken from the misibis website.
personally, i liked their old one better.

www.misibis.com

I think the site is still under construction - most of the links are unclickable.

Yeah, I think so too...At first I thought it was a froblem with my Firefox browser, so i opened it in IE6 but still the same, so guess they are still finishing up the newsite.

olineil

December 14th, 2005, 05:02 PM

How about trams for Cebu instead? Just like the ones in Hong Kong or Melbourne. You can have them ferrying passengers from the downtown area to the hilly part of the city. It would be very scenic too. Cable cars are useful if an area is considered inaccessible by other means - like the Misibis resort, which is located on an island that is not linked to the mainlaind by any bridges. I think most of Cebu is pretty accessible, don't you think?

Actually the cable cars of Misibis' main purpose is for tourism (sight seeing of Sula Chunnel) rather than as the main avaneu to transport people to Misibis. The resorts main means of access is from Bacacay thru ferry or from Legazpi port. The government is already in the works on finding funding to construct a bridge to cagraray island. I just hope they dont build those stereo typical philippine bridges (if u guys know what i mean). Im hoping for an Eyecandy suspension or center span cable stayed bridge.

drfeelgood17

December 14th, 2005, 05:06 PM

The government is already in the works on finding funding to construct a bridge to cagraray island. I just hope they dont build those stereo typical philippine bridges (if u guys know what i mean). Im hoping for an Eyecandy suspension or center span cable stayed bridge.[/QUOTE]

i think I know what you mean - like the bridge that links Rawis and Bonot! :)
I have no idea how ancient that bridge is - I'm surprised it hasn't collapsed yet!

olineil

December 14th, 2005, 05:08 PM

Wow post 407.. aren't we gonna see Thread III soon...Cheers!

drfeelgood17

December 14th, 2005, 05:25 PM

I know...I can't believe how fast it's gone!

manileño

December 14th, 2005, 05:33 PM

good job drfeelgood olineil and Matteo. talunin nyo yung trio Slerz Surbuanon Markiiboy of Cebu naman. LOL

sugbuanon

December 14th, 2005, 05:35 PM

:D :D :D

drfeelgood17

December 14th, 2005, 05:41 PM

I didn't even realize there was a contest going on !! You are really a "promotor" as they say in Pinas , Manileno. :tongue4:

I think it will an unfair contest as there are so many more pics of Cebu online than Bicol. :bash:

manileño

December 14th, 2005, 05:42 PM

hahaha. nahh i noticed lang kase :P

manileño

December 14th, 2005, 06:16 PM

you dont work doc? study? it's 5:16 pm there right? or are you connecting from work?

drfeelgood17

December 14th, 2005, 06:44 PM

you dont work doc? study? it's 5:16 pm there right? or are you connecting from work?
I work part-time, study part-time - I'm at home right now :)

and u Sr Manila? u study?

manileño

December 14th, 2005, 06:50 PM

I work part-time, study part-time - I'm at home right now :)

and u Sr Manila? u study?

full time student.. im also doing internship. yan lang ang buhay ko dito. :wink2:

drfeelgood17

December 14th, 2005, 06:59 PM

full time student.. im also doing internship. yan lang ang buhay ko dito. :wink2:

is your Major spanish?

manileño

December 14th, 2005, 07:02 PM

is your Major spanish?

nope. business, im actually just taking it up now. i had a degree in manila - intl relations. :)

drfeelgood17

December 14th, 2005, 07:12 PM

nope. business, im actually just taking it up now. i had a degree in manila - intl relations. :)

joder....que trabajador eres...2 degrees wow !

manileño

December 14th, 2005, 07:21 PM

lets see if im gonna finish it. hehe, i just needed to study cos im aiming for a job/career. :) and i never worked in my life. hopefully i can work soon, stop schooling for a while and just continue after a few months?/a year? of work. or i can do both. work and part time night studies. i need to earn din naman, i cant always depend on parents, diba? :)

drfeelgood17

December 14th, 2005, 07:31 PM

That's what I'm trying to do :)
Make a deal with your parents - they finance your studies and u take care of them when they're old. :cheers:

manileño

December 14th, 2005, 07:34 PM

exactly. :cheers:

Matteo

December 14th, 2005, 07:55 PM

some of these are reposts, sowee
taken from the misibis website.
personally, i liked their old one better.

www.misibis.com

I think the site is still under construction - most of the links are unclickable.[/QUOTE]
unclickable clickables. one thing i hate about local pinoy sites sometimes

Jefferyi

December 14th, 2005, 09:30 PM

Wow Misibis looks like another hotspot for the Philippines. BTW is the Mayon still visible from Misibis?

drfeelgood17

December 14th, 2005, 11:59 PM

Wow Misibis looks like another hotspot for the Philippines. BTW is the Mayon still visible from Misibis?

Yes, Mayon is very much visible from Misibis. Apparently it is visible from as far away as Daet in Camarines Norte, on a clear day.

sugbuanon

December 15th, 2005, 12:03 AM

wow drfeelgood17.. seems like you never sleep.. preho na tayo, mga addict sa SSC :D i have a class 2hrs from now but i cant resist SSC.. hehehe

drfeelgood17

December 15th, 2005, 12:09 AM

wow drfeelgood17.. seems like you never sleep.. preho na tayo, mga addict sa SSC :D i have a class 2hrs from now but i cant resist SSC.. hehehe

I never used to be this bad - but it seems like it's getting worse! I should have a computer free detox day from time to time. Anong course mo pala - architecture?

sugbuanon

December 15th, 2005, 12:16 AM

architecture 3rd yr.. since 1 joined SSC last october 1 beses pa akong absent.. hehehe

may rehab ba para sa mga SSC addict? hindi ko na ginagawa mga projects ko for this Sem..

drfeelgood17

December 15th, 2005, 12:23 AM

I think we both need rehab :lol:

sugbuanon

December 15th, 2005, 12:30 AM

isa lang siguro solution dito.. putolin mga kamay natin :D

drfeelgood17

December 15th, 2005, 12:35 AM

Sobrang radical naman nang solution mo - how about disconnecting our internet? Hindi natin kayang tiisin yan!

sugbuanon

December 15th, 2005, 12:41 AM

di parin pwede dahil maraming internet cafes dito samin.. maubos na naman savings ko!!!

have to go now bai.. late na naman ako.. take care of SSC while im out, alagaan mo siya ng mabuti baka may mangyari s kanya.. salamat :D :D :D

drfeelgood17

December 15th, 2005, 12:44 AM

:laugh: :laugh: I do need to sleep sometimes!
Ok babatayan ko siya for a few more minutes
cge enjoy your class Subuanon - catch you later

drfeelgood17

December 15th, 2005, 08:23 PM

LEGAZPI CITY - ACCOMMODATION

STANDARD:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/venezia.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/venezialobby.jpg

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

CASA EUGENIA HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Tagas, Tabaco City
Tel : +63 (52) 820 0425, +63 (52) 257 7426,
Fax: +63 (52) 830 1948

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

HOTEL LA TRINIDAD
Rizal St., Legazpi City
Tel : +63 (52) 480 7335, +63 (52) 480 7469 , 229-51 to 55
Fax: +63 (52) 481 4444

HOTEL VENEZIA
Renaissance Gardens, Washington Drive, Legazpi City
Tel : +63 (52) 481 0877; +63 (52) 481 0888; +63 (52) 820-0888
Telefax: +63 (52) 820 4790
email: info@hotelvenezia.ws
Website: www.hotelvenezia.ws

Pictures: Exterior Lobby

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

drfeelgood17

December 15th, 2005, 08:25 PM

LEGAZPI ACCOMMODATION

TOURIST INNS

AVENROSE SUITES*
Washington Drive, Legazpi City
Tel : +63 (52) 481 0877 to 78
Fax: +63 (52) 820 5824

CLIFFSTONE INN
Lidong, Sto. Domingo, Albay
Tel : +63 (919) 285 4306

GAZELLE HOMETEL & RESTAURANT
Airport Site, Legazpi City
Tel : +63 (52) 481 0232 / +63 (52) 820 0504

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

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

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

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

SILVERCREST INN
San Lorenzo, Tabaco City
Tel: +63 (52) 830 2715

drfeelgood17

December 15th, 2005, 08:27 PM

LEGAZPI ACCOMMODATION

PENSION HOUSES:

GUILLERMO’S PENSION HOUSE
Karangahan Blvd., Tabaco City
Tel: +63 (52) 830 2364

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LS PENSION HOUSE
San Jose St., Brgy. Dunao, Ligao City
Tel: +63 (52) 837 7206, +63 (920) 352 9257

drfeelgood17

December 15th, 2005, 08:40 PM

RESORTS IN ALBAY PROVINCE:

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AMATER SPRING RESORT
Tanawan, Malinao, Albay

AZUPRE RESORT
Padang, Legazpi City

BADJAO RESORT
Calzada, Oas, Albay

CAROLYN A
Zone 6, San Rouqe, Tabaco City
Tel: +63 (52) 830 0169

CASA BASILISA GARDEN RESORT
Diversion Road, San Rafael, Guinobatan, Albay
Tel: +63 (52) 838 0620

COSTA PALMERA
Kalayukaii, Sto. Domingo, Albay

DHIO ENDHEKA SPRING RESORT*
Mayon Crossing, Buang, Tabaco, Albay
+63 (52) 487 4127/ +63 (52)487-5025

GEM'S LEISURE GARDEN
Busay, Daraga, Albay
Tel: +63 (52) 824 0064

HIGHLANDERS WATERING HOLE
Brgy. Maynaga, Polangui, Albay

drfeelgood17

December 15th, 2005, 08:46 PM

RESORTS IN ALBAY - PART II

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/main_contactus.jpg

OH LA LA SPRING RESORT
Muladbucad Grande, Guinobatan, Albay

MANHATTAN BEACH RESORT
Calayukai, Sto. Domingo, Albay
Tel: +63 (916) 5972 351

MARAHII BEACH RESORT
Igang, Bacacay, Albay

MATTS BEACH RESORT
Kalayukaii, Sto. Domingo, Albay

MAYON OCEAN PARK
Sto. Domingo, Albay

MICHAIANGELUS BEACH RESORT
Mora St., Bacacay, Albay
Tel: +63 (52) 558 3202
Manila: +63 (02) 823 0909

MISIBIS BEACHFRONT RESORT
Misibis, Cagraray Island

Sagurong Mineral Spring Resort
San Rafael, Guinobatan
Tel: +63 52 838 0080

SALAKOT BEACH RESORT
Kalayukaii, Sto. Domingo, Albay

SIRANGAN BEACH RESORT
Kalayukaii, Sto. Domingo, Albay

TIWI SPRING RESORT
Baño, Tiwi, Albay
Tel: +63 (52) 488 5326, +63 (52) 488 5048

VIENTO DE MAR RESORT
Sogod, Bacacay, Albay
C/0 Bicol Adventure and Tours
Suite A, 2nd Flr. EGP Tower
730 Rizal St., Legazpi City
Tel: +63 (52) 820 1483

VRT (TANCHULING) BEACH RESORT
Sogod, Bacacay, Albay
Tel: +63 (52) 480 6302, +63 (52) 480 6303

WHITE ROCK (OCEAN VIEW)
Calayukai, St. Domingo, Albay
Tel: +63 (920) 380 4442

drfeelgood17

December 15th, 2005, 09:07 PM

LEGAZPI RESTAURANTS

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Name of Establishment
ALBAY CLIQUE
ALIBAR RESTAURANT
ANTONIO’S TUNA & GRILL
BENJO’S PIZZA
BIGG’S DINER
BIGG’S DINER AT PACIFIC MALL
BOKLAN FOOD CENTER
BUFINI
BURGER CROWN
CAGSAWA 1814 RESTAURANT
CHICK ‘N SOMBRERO
CHOWKING PACIFIC MALL
COLONIAL GRILL
CRES SNACK INN
DUNKIN DONUTS
EASTERN SHANGRILA RESTAURANT
FOUR SEASON’S RESTAURANT
GASTHOF OF ALBAY
GRACELAND ALBAY
GRACELAND LEGAZPI
GREENLEAF
GREEN PALM CUISINE
GREENWICH
HEN & HEN FOOD SERVICES
JENNIFER’S GARDEN
JOLLIBEE ALBAY
JOLLIBEE PACIFIC MALL
JOLLIBEE LCC
KAMBOAT FASTFOOD
KANZO
LA MIA TAZZA CAFÉ
LA ROCA FOOD GARDEN
LCC FOOD GARDEN
LEGAZPI COUNTRY CLUB
LEGAZPI RESTAURANT
MATILDE’S CUISINE & CATERING SERVICES
MERLE’S LUNCH
MR. DONUT
NEW GOLDEN DRAGON RESTAURANT
NEW WAH FOO CHAN
NOK’S
ORIENT GARDEN
PACIFIC MALL FOOD COURT
PICANTE
PAAYAHAYAN
QUICK N’ HEARTY
SAGURONG
SALU-SALO RESTAURANT
SARILING ATIN
SMALL TALK CAFÉ
SOLAMENTE RESTAURANT
SOUTH OCEAN VILLA
TAGO-TAGO FOOD GARDEN
TERRAZA CAFÉ
TRADEWINDS RESTAURANT
WAWAY’S RESTAURANT
YAKI -YAKI
YOLANDA’S LECHON

Animo

December 15th, 2005, 09:23 PM

doc, talo mo pa iyong mga travel brochures! :jk:

drfeelgood17

December 15th, 2005, 09:28 PM

Sabi ko nga kay Matt dapat bigyan kami ng free board and lodging ng provincial government since we are doing all their marketing and advertising for them! LOL Even a room in that Misibis resort would be nice! :)

Matteo

December 15th, 2005, 09:39 PM

drfeelgood17

December 15th, 2005, 09:43 PM

i agree.
come on doc. lets go on a trip :yes:

yup - it's time to go - all I need now is some money for the fares LOL
kind donors please give generously, all proceeds go to worthy causes
and not this :cheers:
so rest assured!
we warmly accept payments via paypal - thanx :)

Animo

December 15th, 2005, 09:52 PM

yup - it's time to go - all I need now is some money for the fares LOL
kind donors please give generously, all proceeds go to worthy causes
and not this :cheers:
so rest assured!
we warmly accept payments via paypal - thanx :)

I'll give you my prayers: :)

http://www.stxavier.org/ftp/Chapel%20Stained%20Glass%201.jpg

St. Ignatius' Prayer for Generosity

Lord, teach me to be generous.
Teach me to serve you as you deserve;
to give and not to count the cost,
to fight and not to heed the wounds,
to toil and not to seek for rest,
to labor and not to ask for reward,
save that of knowing that I do your will.

drfeelgood17

December 15th, 2005, 10:21 PM

St. Ignatius' Prayer for Generosity

Lord, teach me to be generous.
Teach me to serve you as you deserve;
to give and not to count the cost,
to fight and not to heed the wounds,
to toil and not to seek for rest,
to labor and not to ask for reward,
save that of knowing that I do your will.[/QUOTE]

My favourite phrase! :)

Matteo

December 15th, 2005, 10:22 PM

Animo

December 15th, 2005, 10:29 PM

lets ask that dude with all the money laid on a his table

Matt can also go to the casino and try lady luck! :okay:

:2cents:

Matteo

December 16th, 2005, 12:22 AM

Matt can also go to the casino and try lady luck! :okay:

:2cents:
the lady i can try, but luck, i dunno about that heeeheee :hahano:

drfeelgood17

December 16th, 2005, 12:31 AM

@ Matteo - it seems not many have been to Bicol, judging from the provinces' poll! - :cry: :mad2:

sugbuanon

December 16th, 2005, 12:42 AM

huwag ka nang umiyak drfeel.. papunta na ako ng bicol ngayon :D

they might be thinking that bicol is only the mayon volcano.. hindi nila alam na ang bicol ay may marami pang attractions..

olineil

December 16th, 2005, 12:42 AM

Wheres the Poll?

Matteo

December 16th, 2005, 12:44 AM

maybe now visitor arrival count may go up, given all the advertising that I, you and olineil's been doing hehe

drfeelgood17

December 16th, 2005, 12:51 AM

huwag ka nang umiyak drfeel.. papunta na ako ng bicol ngayon :D

they might be thinking that bicol is only the mayon volcano.. hindi nila alam na ang bicol ay may marami pang attractions..

yun na nga ang sinabi ko - marami pang ibang attractions sa Bicol, hindi lang Mayon - o cge punta ka sa Bicol - you'll be very popular there ! (shabu is cheap sssshhhhh!) :) :jk:

drfeelgood17

December 16th, 2005, 12:52 AM

Wheres the Poll?

There's a thread called How many provinces have you visited under the samahan section.

drfeelgood17

December 16th, 2005, 12:53 AM

maybe now visitor arrival count may go up, given all the advertising that I, you and olineil's been doing hehe

I hope it does, kung hindi magwawala ako! :bash:

sugbuanon

December 16th, 2005, 12:56 AM

pili nuts na lang.. matagal ng hindi nagpapadala ng pili nuts ang papa ko.. :D

drfeelgood17

December 16th, 2005, 01:00 AM

pili nuts na lang.. matagal ng hindi nagpapadala ng pili nuts ang papa ko.. :D
huh? taga saan yung papa mo? sorsogon??

sugbuanon

December 16th, 2005, 01:16 AM

bulan sorsogon.. paborito ko talaga yung pili nuts (sweetened).. tinawagan ko papa ko kase gusto ko whale shark na ang ipapadala niya sakin.. hehehe

slerz

December 16th, 2005, 01:19 AM

yup, one of my favourits, PILI NUTS...yummy:eat:

drfeelgood17

December 16th, 2005, 01:20 AM

bulan sorsogon.. paborito ko talaga yung pili nuts (sweetened).. tinawagan ko papa ko kase gusto ko whale shark na ang ipapadala niya sakin.. hehehe

Bulan is quite close to Donsol (where you can see the whalesharks) - I hours drive I think, or maybe a bit less. Half- Bicolano ka pala @ Mattteo & Olineil , we have a new member, pls welcome Sugbuanon to the club! :cheers:

drfeelgood17

December 16th, 2005, 01:21 AM

yup, one of my favourits, PILI NUTS...yummy:eat:

I actually prefer them fresh, parang almonds and lasa - yung candy kasi masyadong matamis sa akin.

Matteo

December 16th, 2005, 01:22 AM

yup, one of my favourits, PILI NUTS...yummy:eat:
i L O V E pili nuts

sugbuanon

December 16th, 2005, 01:29 AM

Bulan is quite close to Donsol (where you can see the whalesharks) - I hours drive I think, or maybe a bit less. Half- Bicolano ka pala @ Mattteo & Olineil , we have a new member, pls welcome Sugbuanon to the club! :cheers:

ill soon change my SSC name from sugbuanon to bicobuanon.. :D

olineil

December 16th, 2005, 01:49 AM

I remember everytime we go home to Bulusan, Sorsogon and its Pili harvest time. I dont only eat the nuts But also the flesh of the Pili, its quite tasty...very exotic...have u guys tasted the Pili flesh?

olineil

December 16th, 2005, 01:51 AM

it just occured to me, since im a Legazpi city boy (city boy in a sense), ive never actually seen a Pili Tree...funny! :bash:

Matteo

December 16th, 2005, 01:52 AM

PILI NUTS!

with balat:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/pili1.jpg

without the balat, but with the shell:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/pili2.jpg

candy!

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

Matteo

December 16th, 2005, 01:54 AM

it just occured to me, since im a Legazpi city boy (city boy in a sense), ive never actually seen a Pili Tree...funny! :bash:
me neither, olineil. thats why i didnt know if you 1. pick the fruit 2. unearth the fruit (or seed??) 3. or whatever else you call it when harvesting it

manileño

December 16th, 2005, 01:59 AM

PILI NUTS!

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

sobrang oily lang nito :nono:

drfeelgood17

December 16th, 2005, 01:59 AM

me neither, olineil. thats why i didnt know if you 1. pick the fruit 2. unearth the fruit (or seed??) 3. or whatever else you call it when harvesting it

Actually, I've seen plenty. We used to have this land in Buenavista (a hilly place on the way to Manito, Albay) and Pili trees were all over the place. We used to pick them up from the ground. It was a strange place with huge rocks, apparently from an ancient Mayon eruption.

Matteo

December 16th, 2005, 02:00 AM

sobrang oily lang nito :nono:
its sugar, kuya

drfeelgood17

December 16th, 2005, 02:01 AM

manileño

December 16th, 2005, 02:03 AM

i know but it's 'juicy' inside like oil trapped after frying.

drfeelgood17

December 16th, 2005, 02:05 AM

sobrang oily lang nito :nono:

deliberate yan, para tumaba yung mga taga Maynila at hindi na sila maka-board sa plane....so they're trapped in Bicol for ever and ever :devil: :devil:

manileño

December 16th, 2005, 02:06 AM

si Raul Roco ba from Manila?

drfeelgood17

December 16th, 2005, 02:13 AM

ill soon change my SSC name from sugbuanon to bicobuanon.. :D

yeyyy! we need more Bicol recruits - even Manileno has been converted :tongue3:

manileño

December 16th, 2005, 02:17 AM

yeyyy! we need more Bicol recruits - even Manileno has been converted :tongue3:

all around naman ako e. cebu/vigan/bacolod/baguio/legazpi/davao/ saan saan lang ako nagpopost, maliban dun sa proposals/u/c hehe :happy:

olineil

December 16th, 2005, 02:21 AM

si Raul Roco ba from Manila?

He is from Naga city, Camarines Sur in Bicol. Uragon yan si Raul Roco!

manileño

December 16th, 2005, 02:22 AM

ah. akala ko na-trap lang din sa bicol. hehe

drfeelgood17

December 16th, 2005, 02:41 AM

Hey guys if you google Legazpi we're now on page 3 : sikat na rin! hehe

Matteo

December 16th, 2005, 09:08 AM

Animo

December 16th, 2005, 09:10 AM

Hey guys if you google Legazpi we're now on page 3 : sikat na rin! hehe

Yehey for Bicolandia! :cheers:

Matteo

December 16th, 2005, 09:50 AM

Albay Governor's Cup 2005 at the Albay Astrodome:

the game:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/govcup1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/govcup2.jpg

with the governor (dude with white beard):

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/govcup3.jpg

happy game fan:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/govcup4.jpg

happier game fans:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/govcup5.jpg

olineil

December 16th, 2005, 12:43 PM

P H O T O S

Views from that Misibis Resort:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/misibisview1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/misibisview2.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/misibisview3.jpg

Nice find Matteo! Where did u find this photos?

drfeelgood17

December 16th, 2005, 02:28 PM

Yeah great pics Matteo - well done! :applause: :carrot:

olineil

December 16th, 2005, 04:24 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/olineil/Legazpi%20city/BIR2003a.jpg

olineil

December 16th, 2005, 06:01 PM

First posted 11:38pm (Mla time) Dec 14, 2005
By Bobby Labalan
Inquirer

Editor's Note: Published on Page A20 of the December 15, 2005 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

LEGAZPI CITY -- LOCAL government units have only until the end of this year to comply with the Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (SWM) or face stiff penalties.

The warning was aired by the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as it intensified monitoring of non-complying LGUs nationwide.

Engineer Beth Fruto, SWM coordinator for Bicol, said LGUs have only until the end of this month to phase out their open or controlled dumps and pave the way for the operation of sanitary landfills as mandated by the law.

LGUs who fail to comply will be slapped with a P500,000 penalty and a citizen’s suit will be filed against them, Fruto said.

As of the latest report, at least 80 local government units that have undergone evaluation by the DENR-EMB have been recommended to the National Solid Waste Management Council for the filing of a citizen’s suit.

Among those listed are Obando, Meycauayan, Marilao, Hagonoy, Calumpit, Baliwag in Bulacan; Angeles City, San Fernando City, Mabalacat, Floridablanca, Apalit, in Pampanga; Muñoz City and Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija.

Labo, Capalonga, Paracale, Jose Panganiban, Vinzons and Daet in Camarines Norte; Oas, Tiwi, Rapu-Rapu, Pioduran, Polangui, Bacacay and Camalig in Albay; Palanas, Mandaon, Dimasalang, Baleno, Mobo, Milagros, Pio V. Corpuz, San Jacinto and Uson in Masbate; Donsol, Castilla, Sta. Magdalena, Prieto Diaz, Matnog, Magallanes, Juban, Bulan and Casiguran in Sorsogon; Pili, Caramoran, Tinambac, Goa, Calabanga, Nabua, Garchitorena, Libmanan, Ocampo and Ragay in Camarines Sur; Pandan, Gigmoto, Baras and Caramoan in Catanduanes.

Cadiz City, Leganes, Bacolod City, Bago City, Iloilo City, Victorias City, Valladolid, Talisay City, Silay City, Sagay City, Himamaylan, La Carlota and Kabankalan City.

Lapu-Lapu City, in Cebu; and Pasay City, Navotas, Taguig City, Manila, Malabon and Pateros in Metro Manila.

Fruto said other LGUs that are not listed will also be eventually included.

“It’s either they have yet to undergo inspection or they are under evaluation,” she said.

Animo

December 16th, 2005, 10:51 PM

http://randy.i.ph/albums/bicoltour/IMG_1614.jpg

What Church is this? I found it in somebody's travel photo album but it all said was "Bicol Tour".

http://randy.i.ph/albums/bicoltour/IMG_1553.jpg

http://randy.i.ph/albums/bicoltour/IMG_1668.jpg

http://randy.i.ph/albums/bicoltour/IMG_1724.jpg

http://randy.i.ph/albums/bicoltour/IMG_1720.jpg

sugbuanon

December 16th, 2005, 11:28 PM

great pics animo.. btw, what's the festival on the 3rd pic?

Jefferyi

December 16th, 2005, 11:51 PM

Matteo

December 16th, 2005, 11:53 PM

great pics animo.. btw, what's the festival on the 3rd pic?
penafrancia festival sa naga city.
its this event where they transport a virgin mary down the river to the big church

Matteo

December 16th, 2005, 11:54 PM

These are beautiful pics man. I just remembered now that this was the resort actually shown in a TFC commercial a while back.
i saw that commercial too

Jefferyi

December 16th, 2005, 11:58 PM

How is the Misibis properties selling so far anyways?

sugbuanon

December 17th, 2005, 12:07 AM

penafrancia festival sa naga city.
its this event where they transport a virgin mary down the river to the big church

salamat matteo. judging from the hordes of people lining up the river.. it must be a big festival for the entire bicol region..

Matteo

December 17th, 2005, 12:32 AM

salamat matteo. judging from the hordes of people lining up the river.. it must be a big festival for the entire bicol region..
yea it is. iv never been, though heheehee

these pics are old, but shows you how big it gets:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/12penafrancia2002.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/13penafrancia2002.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/17penafrancia2002.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/18penafrancia2002.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/19penafrancia2002.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/MatteoMatt/20penafrancia2002.jpg

sugbuanon

December 17th, 2005, 01:11 AM

whew!!! check out the 5th pic.. the bankas are overloaded. good thing walang tsunami sa ilog.. :D

olineil

December 17th, 2005, 01:38 AM

whew!!! check out the 5th pic.. the bankas are overloaded. good thing walang tsunami sa ilog.. :D

There was 1 incidence long time ago...a bridge collapsed because it was overloaded with expectators watching the Fluvial Parade. Many were injured and some died. Pity. Bridges are never really designed to carry "Dead Load" (stationary load). Thats why its scary to be caught in traffic on a bridge.

olineil

December 17th, 2005, 01:41 AM

i saw that commercial too

Its still being shown. Hopefully time will come it will really rival Boracay and Get world recognition. White sand Beach in the Pacific + Mayon Volcano = its a potent formula for success if the cards are played right.

olineil

December 17th, 2005, 01:42 AM

How is the Misibis properties selling so far anyways?

Its actually doing very well. Last time I checked almost 90% of the Lots were already gobbled up. Specially the properties near the beach.

olineil

December 17th, 2005, 02:16 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/olineil/Legazpi%20city/collage.jpg

Legazpi City

Legazpi City is a first class city in the province of Albay, Philippines. It is the capital city of Albay, and the regional center of Bicol Region. It is nicknamed the "Queen City of Southern Luzon".

Positioned in the geographical center of the peninsula and the between the two island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate, Legazpi has the strategic advantages of being a commercial, institutional, and transportation hub. Legazpi City is the southernmost terminus of the Philippine National Railways Main Line South. It also has a national port handling export.

According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 157,010 people in 30,612 households.

Culture

The Ibalong Festival is the grandmother of all festivals in Bicol. It was begun in the early 1990s and is held every October to coincide with Legazpi Port District fiesta. Legazpi is also home to Albay's Magayon Festival held the whole month of May.

Tourism

Legazpi City is the top tourist destination in Bicol as it lies 15 kilometers southeast of Mayon Volcano, the Philippines' most famous volcano. It is also the convenient jumpoff point to other tourist destinations in the region because it has the only trunkline airport in Bicol, Legazpi Airport. Legazpi Airport can accommodate medium haul jets as big as the Airbus A320, Boeing 737-400, and Boeing 727. In fact, tourists visiting Donsol, Bicol's emerging eco-tourism destination, have to make the obligatory stop by Legazpi Airport.

Transportation

Legazpi Airport, with a runway of 2,280 meters, is the region's gateway and trunk line airport. Philippine Airlines flies daily to and from Manila. South East Asian Airlines flies to and from Cebu City on Mondays and Fridays. Alternate sites for relocation of the airport and upgrading into international are Bariis (farther from ash fall) and Alobo (15 kilometers from Mayon's crater).

Commerce

The largest mall in Bicol is Pacific Mall/Gaisano Metro Legazpi Department Store and Supermarket, serving as the centerpiece of Landco Business Park. Prior to the opening of Landco Business Park, homegrown Liberty Commercial Center (LCC) Legazpi was the region's largest retailer. It has expanded to Naga City (LCC Central Mall). A. Bichara Silverscreen and Entertainment Center is a multi-story haven of shops, bistros, and cinemas.

The seat of city and provincial offices and lately blooming into a new downtown, Albay District (also Old Albay or simply Albay as the district was the capital town of the Province before merging with Legazpi) has bistros that remain open till late at night; some shops and restos are open 24/7. Legazpi has three Jollibee stores: two in Port District (LCC and Pacific Mall), and one drive-thru in Albay, beside Mercury Drug/GTS and in front of Quick and Hearty.

Legazpi City is connected nationwide and the rest of the world through up-to-date communication system. The City is host to two cable TV operators, DCTV and ESTV. The City also hosts cellular and landline phone operators, Digitel/Sun Cellular, Globe, PLDT/Smart; and local MATELCO, offering mobilephone, fax, data, and DSL Internet services. A number of AM, FM, and TV stations including GMA (TV 12 and Campus Radio), ABC through its affiliate station TV 6 (ABC/PBN), and ABS-CBN TV 4 and MOR FM broadcast local, national, and international news and shows. GMA TV 12 (10 kW), ABS-CBN TV 4 (10 kW), and MOR FM (5 kW) set up their transmission towers on top of Mt. Bariw, virtually expanding their broadcast reach not only province wide; these stations could be seen and heard deep into Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, and Masbate, and even outside the Region: they have tuners as far as Northern Samar.

Legazpi City has two air-conditioned arenas: The Albay Astrodome in Albay District and Ibalong Centrum for Recreation (ICR) near Landco Business Park. For a number of times, these arenas served as venues of PBA games. In the past few years, only Legazpi could host PBA games because other cities in the region do not have air conditioned arenas.

The Miss Asia-Pacific pageant was held in the ICR in 2001. AUL has a brand-new gym with PBA/NBA sized courts and ring/boards. It only needs air conditioning and it could host regional and national games, amateur and professional; ditto Divine Word College gym. The city's hotels and convention halls regularly host regional and national conventions and seminars; In 2002, Albay Astrodome even hosted an international convention of the Free Masons; on November 27, 2003, about 4,000 members of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) attended its 57th annual national convention.

Barangays

Legazpi City is politically subdivided into 70 barangays.

* Arimbay
* Bagacay
* Bagong Abre
* Banquerohan
* Em's Barrio
* Maoyod Pob.
* Tula-tula
* Ilawod West
* Ilawod
* Ilawod East
* Kawit-East Washingt
* Rizal Sreet.
* Cabagñan
* Em's Barrio South
* Cabagñan West
* Binanuahan West
* Binanuahan East
* Imperial Court Subd
* Cabagñan East
* Lapu-lapu
* Dinagaan
* Victory Village South
* Victory Village North
* Sabang
* Em's Barrio East
* Kapantawan
* Pigcale
* Centro-Baybay
* PNR-Peñaranda St.-I
* Oro Site-Magallanes
* Tinago
* Bitano
* Bonot
* Sagpon Pob.
* Sagmin Pob.
* Bañadero Pob.
* Baño
* Bagumbayan
* Pinaric
* Bariis
* Bigaa
* Bogtong
* Bonga
* Buenavista
* Buyuan
* Cagbacong
* Cruzada
* Dap-dap
* Dita
* Estanza
* Gogon
* Homapon
* Imalnod
* Mabinit
* Mariawa
* Maslog
* Padang
* Pawa
* Puro
* Rawis
* San Francisco
* San Joaquin
* San Roque
* Tamaoyan
* Taysan
* Matanag
* Cabugao
* Rizal Street
* Buragwis
* Lamba