Legazpi, Ligao and Tabaco Cities, and Albay Province [Archive] - Page 45

[dx]

May 4th, 2009, 12:19 PM

1st Tour guiding training held in Albay (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=36147832)
By Jesseshan B. Marbella

Responding to the lack of yearly tourism service providers because of increasing tourists and visitors arrivals in Albay, the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO) headed by Provincial Tourism Officer Jose M. Briones conducted the 1st Magayon Tour Guiding Seminar last April 21. The 3-day seminar trained at least forty-six (46) new recruits on the rudiments of tour guiding aimed of producing quality manpower service to travelers who wanted to discover and explore the rich destinations of Albay beyond Mayon.

“If you want to satisfy the tourists and we want them to come back, we have to give them the best services. The one who’s going to do that is actually the tour guides and stakeholders. It’s not only the attractions that matter but the most salient component is the people itself,” according to Department of Tourism (DOT) Region V Director Maria “Nene” Ravanilla. Albay registered a thirty-four (34%) percent increase in tourist arrivals in 2008 as compared to 2007, a fitting manifestation that there is also a corresponding increase in revenues and/or tourist receipts, according to the report from DOT Regional Office.

In reaction, Briones said “the seminar shall provide livelihood to a greater number of our population while improving the delivery of tour guiding services to tourists coming to Albay. It’s also in line with the response of the present administration under the slogan ‘Albay Mabuhay, May Buhay, May Hanapbuhay’ of Gov. Salceda.”

The seminar was administered by PTCAO which was participated in by the Local Government Units (LGUs) of the cities and municipalities of Albay with the support of DOT Region V and DOT Manila.

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Another Daragueña wins Mutya ng Magayon (http://magayonfestival.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=6&Itemid=38)
By Jesseshan B. Marbella

Like Ms. Melody Gersbach, a Daragueña who won the title as Mutya ng Magayon 2008, another beautiful lass of Market Site, Daraga claimed the same grandeur when she capped the crown as Mutya ng Magayon 2009 during the coronation night at Albay Astrodome last April 29, besting eighteen (18) others.

“I have no regrets. I promise I’ll be the best in everything,” candidate number ten (10) Patrixia Sherly Santos said as her winning statement. Emerging out of nineteen (19) candidates, all considered elegant and witty Bicolanas, was the sound of victory from the crowd for 16-year-old Patrixia who turned Albay Astrodome almost in pandemonium when she answered very intelligently the question during the final interview portion, arousing the spectators to show their strong expressions of approval through their loud round of applause. Meanwhile, Melody Gersbach passed on the crown to her fellow Daragueña, Patrixia Santos as the Mutya ng Magayon 2009.

“It’s a very overwhelming experience and I’m very happy right now. Mutya ng Magayon is one of the most prestigious and amazing pageant I’ve ever joined. I’m very proud to be classified as one of its winners. In this pageant, you can be assured that every young girl’s dream can come true,” newly-crowned Mutya ng Magayon Patrixia Santos said in an interview. Patrixia said, “I’m the same old me that began- that geeky girl inside. The changes are to come eventually. Yet I can say I haven’t changed much except that I’m more confident this time.”

Moreover, Mutya ng Magayon 1st Princess Katherine Dominique Lagrimas of Nabua, Camarines Sur said that Magayon Festival Executive Committee (EXECOM) has really done a great job with Mutya ng Magayon 2009. “Being yourself is the most important thing in pageants like this,” she added. City girl of Ligao, Claudine Dyan Sison won the Mutya ng Magayon 2nd Princess while Alexis Joyce Baldon, another city maiden of Legazpi, won as Mutya ng Magayon Tourism.

Read more (http://magayonfestival.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=75:another-daraguena-wins-mutya-ng-magayon&catid=6:news&Itemid=38)

[dx]

May 4th, 2009, 12:33 PM

More Magayon Festival Street Presentation Photos
by Ariel Chua (http://studioworkplus.com)

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/3521/518166157uqjjexl.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/2117/517618028z6rzoxl.jpg

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6374/517616162hs5nixl.jpg

Click here to view more photos in a slideshow (http://studioworkplus.smugmug.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=7968065&AlbumKey=b4Qu7)

gurugeri

May 4th, 2009, 12:55 PM

^^ This is will forever be the symbol of Bicol and one of the^^ wonders of the Philippines! Mayon Volcano!

I agree with you.

gurugeri

May 4th, 2009, 12:57 PM

;36148652']More Magayon Festival Street Presentation Photos
by Ariel Chua (http://studioworkplus.com)

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/3521/518166157uqjjexl.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/2117/517618028z6rzoxl.jpg

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6374/517616162hs5nixl.jpg

Click here to view more photos in a slideshow (http://studioworkplus.smugmug.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=7968065&AlbumKey=b4Qu7)

Ang gaganda ng costumes! These are comparable with the ones worn in Ati-Atihan and Sinulog fests.

leo98

May 4th, 2009, 02:06 PM

number of jolibee's? hehe just kidding:lol:

maybe you should add:
*number of banks
*strong local industry - i dont see it on our abacca and coconut industry(this we should concentrate)
*sports complex- ba't wala tayo nito?
*massive expansion of local bussineses

what else? hehe

number of drugstores!:lol:
number of flights per day

leo98

May 4th, 2009, 02:09 PM

Lola Felice, isn't that house occupied by Balay Cena Una the home of the Vallejos? From the previous pages of this thread, I read that this restaurant is owned by the same owners of Shelmed Handicrafts namely, spouses Sheldon Villanueva and the former Mediatrix Vallejo. Maybe Lourdes is their daughter. :)

I like the concept of Balay Cena Una. I will definitely try it next time I go home to Legazpi.

Sir Gary treat mo po kami ni Lola Felice :)

Brandon32

May 4th, 2009, 04:01 PM

;35269116']Ongoing construction of a bridge in Dap-dap/Puro
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/DSC_3170.jpg

I read, from an article posted here, Mayor Rosal or was it the writer, who mentioned this road under construction as "Legazpi Boulevard":) Sounds cool!!:banana::banana:

Anyway as i see it, that road could still be expanded further into the sea when the need arises...

eighngel143

May 4th, 2009, 04:13 PM

What a beautiful and colorful presentation...sayang at di ako nakapanuod gusto ko pa naman mapanuod and street presentation...haizzzzzzz!!!!

panganuron23

May 4th, 2009, 11:32 PM

eighngel143

May 4th, 2009, 11:59 PM

well panganuron23 wag kanang masad, try to focus your attention in the developments that are happening in the province, anyway dapat nga maging happy kasi kinaiingitan yung albay. :lol:

peace to everyone:nuts::nuts::nuts:

[dx]

May 5th, 2009, 02:10 AM

Tabaco City
by j.clarina (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jclarina/)

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[dx]

May 5th, 2009, 02:16 AM

Larger version of Hotel St. Ellis rendering

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/7831/proj3.jpg

Matteo

May 5th, 2009, 02:26 AM

^ do you know if they got rid of the movie theatre?

Brandon32

May 5th, 2009, 03:18 AM

;36183308']Larger version of Hotel St. Ellis rendering

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/7831/proj3.jpg

Maluwag din pala^^...Yung swimming pool nasa likod...interesting!

joks_25

May 5th, 2009, 03:40 AM

garycooper

May 5th, 2009, 03:47 AM

i respect the views and opinions of the different forumers from the other thread, and i believe that such discussion that they are making is just one way of showing their love for their city and their province, but i don't know i cant explain it, every time na nararamdaman ko na parang nadedehado yung city where i belong it makes me sad, para akong pinupunit. sakit eh, kasi mahal ko ung Legazpi, Mahal Ko yung Albay and the rest of the bicol region. Masaya ako sa mga developments na nangyayari sa Naga, or sa kahit saan pa, basta sa bicol yan.

this is only my opinion guys, what if let us just be happy for each other, kung nakikita nating umuunlad ang isang lugar let us just be happy. I dont want to say this pero parang nagkaka crab mentality tayo eh.

iyo man lang po ang muya ko sabihon, maray na aga po sa gabos na forumer.

Hey Panganuron, you are being so impatient! There are so many things happening in our city or are about to happen (when I say our City, that includes Daraga) and these things show us a lot of reason to be enthusiastic. You see you cannot always have everything. Umiikot ang mundo. Legazpi had its time. Maybe you are still too young to remember, but Legazpi during the last two decades or more have always been on top of the heap in Bicol. The seventies and the eighties can be considered as boom years for Legazpi. Up to the middle of the first decade of the new millenium, our city was still way ahead of the pack. Remember, Legazpi had the first mall in Bicol in LCC and also the first real national mall in Pacific Mall together with Metro Gaisano. All other provinces in Bicol were in awe with the progress Legazpi was experiencing. Everyone was trooping to Legazpi to shop at LCC and PM. In the previous decades we had the first class hotels in MIH and La Trinidad. But disaster struck in 2006, and this spelled a lot of difference in the mind of some investors. I know some would be investors have either withdrawn their proposals or have suspended it. SM for a fact had Legazpi as its first choice in locating their mall in Bicol even with Pacific Mall around. But something happened along the way where they encountered real difficulty to get the business going. I prefer not to mention the details here because it is quite a delicate matter. Legazpi had always been preferred by locators because of its central location in Bicol. Let us take these things that recently happened to our city (I mean the natural calamities) as just a temporary setback. We are slowly but surely moving forward with all those new developments coming in - Misibis, St. Ellis, the Embarcadero development, the international airport, etc.. Jollibee, McDonalds, Biggs, South Star just opened upin Daraga. And soon LCC will be there too. For me, the development at the back of Kapuntukan shows a lot of promise. If this thing is properly handled, Legazpi will be back on its feet as the major player in Bicol. The opening of Embarcadero itself will create a lot of difference. So hang on, don't be despaired. The horizon is clear and we're seeing a lot of goods things that are about to happen.

And now that Naga is fast developing, let's cheer for them. This is their time and we should be happy for them. Whatever Naga has will also benefit the entire region.

Let's elect a Mayor in 2010 who can equal or even just approximate the likes of Mayor Robredo. Mayor Rosal is good but for me he is not good enough. Governor Salceda is a brilliant guy, but he should lessen his politics. I hope when GMA is gone and he is reelected, he can now focus on the development of Albay.

joks_25

May 5th, 2009, 03:54 AM

^^i agree with you, my brother also know the real story of SM and i dont want to open it.:)

garycooper

May 5th, 2009, 04:08 AM

Sir Gary treat mo po kami ni Lola Felice :)

Sure! Just tell me when and where. Just make sure it is in Makati. The farthest I can go is Serendra. I hate the traffic. :) We should invite Dex since he is also now Manila based.

gurugeri

May 5th, 2009, 04:11 AM

Ako, I won't be a hypocrite.

Brandon32

May 5th, 2009, 04:32 AM

Hey Panganuron, you are being so impatient! There are so many things happening in our city or are about to happen (when I say our City, that includes Daraga) and these things show us a lot of reason to be enthusiastic. You see you cannot always have everything. Umiikot ang mundo. Legazpi had its time. Maybe you are still too young to remember, but Legazpi during the last two decades or more have always been on top of the heap in Bicol. The seventies and the eighties can be considered as boom years for Legazpi. Up to the middle of the first decade of the new millenium, our city was still way ahead of the pack. Remember, Legazpi had the first mall in Bicol in LCC and also the first real national mall in Pacific Mall together with Metro Gaisano. All other provinces in Bicol were in awe with the progress Legazpi was experiencing. Everyone was trooping to Legazpi to shop at LCC and PM. In the previous decades we had the first class hotels in MIH and La Trinidad. But disaster struck in 2006, and this spelled a lot of difference in the mind of some investors. I know some would be investors have either withdrawn their proposals or have suspended it. SM for a fact had Legazpi as its first choice in locating their mall in Bicol even with Pacific Mall around. But something happened along the way where they encountered real difficulty to get the business going. I prefer not to mention the details here because it is quite a delicate matter. Legazpi had always been preferred by locators because of its central location in Bicol. Let us take these things that recently happened to our city (I mean the natural calamities) as just a temporary setback. We are slowly but surely moving forward with all those new developments coming in - Misibis, St. Ellis, the Embarcadero development, the international airport, etc.. Jollibee, McDonalds, Biggs, South Star just opened upin Daraga. And soon LCC will be there too. For me, the development at the back of Kapuntukan shows a lot of promise. If this thing is properly handled, Legazpi will be back on its feet as the major player in Bicol. The opening of Embarcadero itself will create a lot of difference. So hang on, don't be despaired. The horizon is clear and we're seeing a lot of goods things that are about to happen.

And now that Naga is fast developing, let's cheer for them. This is their time and we should be happy for them. Whatever Naga has will also benefit the entire region.

Let's elect a Mayor in 2010 who can equal or even just approximate the likes of Mayor Robredo. Mayor Rosal is good but for me he is not good enough. Governor Salceda is a brilliant guy, but he should lessen his politics. I hope when GMA is gone and he is reelected, he can now focus on the development of Albay.

well said^^...just to add up..and the fact that Legazpi City and Albay were able to stand on its feet after the typhoon Reming at a shorter period of time, and big investments poured in such as the embarcadero, central terminal, the Legazpi Boulevard, i believe Mayor Rosal, Cong Bichara and Governor Salceda deserve credit for these,for their vision for legazpi city and for their leadership...Our governor, being the RDC chair is doing his part for our province,but, he hasnt forgotten his responsibilities for the other projects for the whole of bicol region.he is pushing for the improvement of the Catanduanes circumferential road, the balud port of Masbate, the pnr project all the way to matnog, sorsogon, and several infra projects for camarines sur and norte... And for the Bicol International airport project in Daraga, Albay, well it was properly studied and planned, the reason is obvious why its in Daraga: its the nearest and safest point to every tourist destination in the whole of bicol region...it can even cater to the air transportation needs of the Northern Samar province...so let us support this airport project here in Daraga...Let us be supportive of one another especially if its toward progress...

joks_25

May 5th, 2009, 04:34 AM

guys, do you have a picture of freedom park or imelda park in brgy. bariada?
i appreciate the cubism statue at the center of the park, it was sculped by a national artist but i forgot the name, i think we should revitalise this park and make it another tourist attraction. sayang kasi ng cubism statue which is made of brass if im not mistaken. or should we relocate the statue wherein mas mapapansin sya? like in boulivard for example. ganda kasi ng statue pra syang modern statue sa europe but was made decades ago. :)

Brandon32

May 5th, 2009, 04:40 AM

^^ joks yan ba yung parang may nakahiga na babae or something? oo maganda nga yun...

joks_25

May 5th, 2009, 05:19 AM

^^yup! yun yon, couple na magkayakap or shall we say nag intercoarse. yun kasi yung expression of freedom ng artist. sana masave yun baka kasi gawing scrap ng mga mambobote hehe. unique symbol din yun ng legazpi na dapat natin pasikatin kasi iilan lang ang may ganyang sculpture sa pinas..or baka nga tayo lang.:)

[dx]

May 5th, 2009, 05:27 AM

^I wonder what happened to the proposal to renovate that park.

That's one more thing I'd like to see in our city (and everywhere else in the Philippines): an appreciation for art and architecture. We have an abundance of talents in that field here in the country. I hope we will have our own I.M. Pei, Frank Gehry, Santiago Calatrava, etc. Their works are iconic. Tama na yung mentality na: "konting bato, konting semento, monumento" :lol:.

^ do you know if they got rid of the movie theatre?

^I have no idea yet. hehe. Sorry :)

@garycooper, I agree, the best is yet to come. :okay:

Sure! Just tell me when and where. Just make sure it is in Makati. The farthest I can go is Serendra. I hate the traffic. :) We should invite Dex since he is also now Manila based.

Ei thanks!! Count me in. Kahit KKB, nakakahiya naman magpa-treat. :)

Brandon32

May 5th, 2009, 05:29 AM

^^ kelan ba yan?:)

Brandon32

May 5th, 2009, 05:41 AM

;36183112']Tabaco City
by j.clarina (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jclarina/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3490438137_cfa3aa0dcb_o.gif

^^ This industry needs much of the local government attention...

Brandon32

May 5th, 2009, 06:56 AM

[dx]

May 5th, 2009, 07:11 AM

A redesign of the Harbour Terminal proposal

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1664/proj2.jpg
A wireframe top view of the Embarcadero development is shown on the upper right corner

[dx]

May 5th, 2009, 07:16 AM

Just in time for lunch :colgate:

Angus Beef Sinigang (Left), and Prawn and Buco Sinigang (Right) from Hotel Venezia
(http://www.hotelvenezia-legazpi.com/ppc/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3503578250_51b1b760b6.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3503578238_85e0870809.jpg

by Shaira Luna (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shairaluna/)

joks_25

May 5th, 2009, 07:34 AM

;36192922']A redesign of the Harbour Terminal proposal

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1664/proj2.jpg
A wireframe top view of the Embarcadero development is shown on the upper right corner

wow, much better! ask ko lng if sino magpapaconstruct nito..if saldy co ba? City government? or PPA region5? and when kaya sisimulan to? do you have idea dx? hehe sensya na daming tanong:)

Marni

May 5th, 2009, 07:35 AM

;36192922']A redesign of the Harbour Terminal proposal

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1664/proj2.jpg
A wireframe top view of the Embarcadero development is shown on the upper right corner

:banana::banana::eek2: Ang ganda! Kuya dx saan to icoconstruct? Near Embarcadero?

Brandon32

May 5th, 2009, 07:44 AM

;36192922']A redesign of the Harbour Terminal proposal

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1664/proj2.jpg
A wireframe top view of the Embarcadero development is shown on the upper right corner

Very cute design..hehe...looks like a ship, too! Modern design i would say...:)

[dx]

May 5th, 2009, 07:53 AM

:banana::banana::eek2: Ang ganda! Kuya dx saan to icoconstruct? Near Embarcadero?

wow, much better! ask ko lng if sino magpapaconstruct nito..if saldy co ba? City government? or PPA region5? and when kaya sisimulan to? do you have idea dx? hehe sensya na daming tanong:)

Hi Marni. not sure hehe. @joks_25, I don't have any first hand info yet; just found it on the website of WYC Architecture --> http://wycarchitecture.com. But looks like it's commissioned by Co since WYC is also the architect behind St. Ellis. I like the modern, minimalist, sailboat-inspired design, though.

Brandon32

May 5th, 2009, 08:43 AM

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4359/proj4.jpg

^^ Modern...beautiful...perfect design!:)

Lola Felice

May 5th, 2009, 11:50 AM

Sure! Just tell me when and where. Just make sure it is in Makati. The farthest I can go is Serendra. I hate the traffic. :) We should invite Dex since he is also now Manila based.

Aysud, dai ka tabi magpadara sa kantiyaw ta K-K-B na sana kita! A simple chat over a cup of kapeng barako would be fine.

leo98

May 5th, 2009, 12:33 PM

^^ Im just kidding sir Gary heheh. Speaking of Balay Cena Una, its location is near Arboleda St which is my birthplace

Of course KKB tayo. Im sure many other Legazpeeps who are based in Manila can join us.

leo98

May 5th, 2009, 12:43 PM

DARAGA MADE IT AGAIN : DARAGUENO LASS SEIZES CROWN OF MUTYA NG MAGAYON 2009

LEGAZPI CITY (April 30, 2009) – In a momentous stroke of providence, the bustling premier town of Daraga took another bow as its beauty queen contestant, Patrixia Sherly Santos of Market Site, seized the crown from 19 competitors of Mutya ng Magayon Festival 2009 during the final beauty tilt held at Albay Astrodome, here, on April 29, 2009.

“I am not expecting to get it because the competition is too tight”, said Santos, 16, who stands 5 feet 7 inches and holder of the title Miss Daraga 2008.

This is the second time in a row that Daraga’s bets to beauty pageants won. Melody M. Gersbach of Barangay Culliat who got it through up to the Miss Binibining Pilipinas-International is the reigning Miss Magayon Festival 2008. Gersbach turned over her crown to Santos, her fellow Daragueno successor.

Witnessed by more than 5,000 jam-packed crowds, in the final night of the pageant also proclaimed title winners are: First Princess, Katherine Dominique Lagrimas of Nabua, Camarines Sur; Second Princess, Claudine Dyan Sison of Ligao City and Miss Tourism, Alexis Joyce Baldon of Legazpi City.

When interviewed by this writer, Santos, the Mutya teener, has expressed her life outlook maturely by saying: “It’s time for me to face what’s happening, accept challenge and struggle”. Santos is taking up Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

When asked if her beauty title could disturbed her studies Santos spontaneous response “It could be, but I can manage”. She also said that her ideal man should not be looked into its physical appearance but rather in an intimate friendship and how the man would handle responsibility.

The coronation and awards night was hosted by Bianca Gonzales, TV host and former border of Pinoy Big Brother House of ABS-CBN and partnered by Robert John Santos while program anchor and voice over are Karen Matza and Jimmy Kisser respectively.

SOURCE (http://daraga.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=511:daraga-made-it-again-daragueno-lass-seizes-crown-of-mutya-ng-magayon-festival-2009-&catid=20:news-and-events&Itemid=27)

Brandon32

May 5th, 2009, 01:39 PM

Brandon32

May 5th, 2009, 03:54 PM

Beach Resorts of Sto Domingo:

1.Black Sands Beach Resort
2.Mayon Spring Resort
3.Villa Acosta
4.Barrios Kids Pool
5. Sarung Banggi Resort
6.Puerto Vista Resort
7.Beach Garden Resort
8.Villa Lourdes Beach Resort
9.Captain Mike Beach Resort
10.Reyas Beach Resort
11.Costa Palmera Resort
12.J&D Beach Resort
13.Salakot Beach Resort
14.Ocean View Resort
15.Manhattan Beach Resort
16.Punta de Diego
17.Jungle Beach Resort

Daming resorts...nakahilera lang itong mga ito noh? Konting pakwela lang pag gabi kagaya ng bands...disco,etc..pwedeng pwede:) Atleast kakaiba naman kasi black sands eh:)

panganuron23

May 5th, 2009, 04:17 PM

i'm ok now, i've just realized that i should not put my focus on whatever they are doing there, sa mga pinost nyong mga pictures mas lalo ko pang minahal yung city natin. hehehe

Go legazpi, Go go go..

Brandon32

May 5th, 2009, 04:29 PM

^^ haha...its ok...we are fine...We are great!! and our legazpi city and albay are doing great!!^^ Cheerz!!:cheers::cheers:

panganuron23

May 5th, 2009, 04:38 PM

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4359/proj4.jpg

^^ Modern...beautiful...perfect design!:)

wow, ganda,very modern saan kayo ito icoconstruct? no doubt, the city is continuously booming, with such outstanding projects, this one, and the proposed harbor terminal, legazpi boulevard, embarcadero, central terminal, at marami pa, maliwanag talaga ang future nang legazpi city

eighngel143

May 5th, 2009, 04:42 PM

http://imagecache.allposters.com/images/pic/LPIPOD/BN3030_8-FB%7EMt-Mayon-One-of-the-World-s-Most-Dangerous-Volcanoes-Albay-Philippines-Bicol-Posters.jpg

Very lovely!!! saw it on the net...whoever took this photo...thanks for sharing this :banana:

Ang cute naman nang pic nang MAYON VOLCANO parang buong buo pa at may baby volcano sa katabi nya hehehehe...sinu kaya ang kumuha ng pic na yan????...pakuha rin kaya ako..:ohno:

garycooper

May 6th, 2009, 03:00 AM

Aysud, dai ka tabi magpadara sa kantiyaw ta K-K-B na sana kita! A simple chat over a cup of kapeng barako would be fine.

^^ Im just kidding sir Gary heheh. Speaking of Balay Cena Una, its location is near Arboleda St which is my birthplace

Of course KKB tayo. Im sure many other Legazpeeps who are based in Manila can join us.

Pwede man kita maka afford mag blowout basta sa Tapa King sana. Ha ha ha! You can PM me your cell number so we can make arrangements.

Brandon32

May 6th, 2009, 04:48 AM

$4-M windmill project to rise on Cagraray Island
Manila Times
17 June 2008 | 12:10 AM

LEGAZPI CITY: A California-based Filipino-American businessman invested $4 million on a windmill project, which is the largest single investment that will provide clean energy resources in Cagraray Island, Bacacay town in Albay province.

This milestone energy project puts the province in the mainstream of clean energy providers in the country, with Filipino-American businessman Larry Asera, one of the biggest windmill and solar distributors in California, USA, establishing the wind energy system in Misibis village, Cagraray Island in Bacacay town.

The new energy venture will be within the P500 million Misibis Resort and Spa owned by Bicolano business tycoon Elizaldy Zaldy Co, president of the Sunwestville Realty and Development Corporation, one of the most reputable property developers in the region.

This is the first green hotel and resort in the Philippines with clean energy resource, Asera told The Manila Times.

Following the invitation of Co, Asera came to Bicol along with his American consultant, when he and Co agreed on the joint energy venture preparatory to the looming energy crisis that would go beyond 2010.

The Misibis Residential Resort and Spa boast of exclusive residences with five-star amenities on a 20-hectare property located in Cagraray Island in Albay province.

Cagraray Island is considered a historical jewel because of archaeological relics that were found between 1879 and 1881 by Juan Alvarez Guevera.

According to the archaeological findings, sacred burial jars were found in two of at least 28 caves in the island and local historians suggest that these archaeological evidences could prove that Cagraray Island was the cradle of Bicolano civilization about 200,000 to 300,000 years ago.

Asera said the first phase of the joint venture with Co should be operational in August while the completion of the project is set in October.

Co told The Manila Times that the project adheres to the principle of creating a balance between development and the concern and care for the environment.

Co has also started the hydropower plant projects in Albay, Antique and in the island province of Catanduanes that is now being blocked by Gov. Joseph Cua.

Co noted that the islands of Cagraray, Rapu-Rapu all in Albay and Catanduanes have been identified by the Philippines Wind Atlas by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as good potential of wind energy sources.

The installation of wind turbines in the islands of Cagraray, Rapu-Rapu and Catanduanes will provide sustained renewable power resources, Co said. -- Rhaydz B. Barcia

source:https://www.yehey.com/news/article.aspx?id=217712

[dx]

May 6th, 2009, 07:22 AM

Legazpi at dusk
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/3501136140_9bd3fbc1cd_b.jpg
by cigyrj (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cigyrj/)

Brandon32

May 6th, 2009, 07:45 AM

ka ganda...

joks_25

May 6th, 2009, 08:21 AM

^^magayunon, sarap talaga magdiner with candlelight jan sa summit ng sleeping lion hehehe....dapat eto ang trademark ang pasikatin ng legazpi kasi parang sa internet ko lang to nakikita dapat yan na ang iprint sa mga souveneer shirt ng legazpi at ipalagay sa mga tourism magazines. kung may budyet lng ako, i'll be the one to do it hehe:lol:

Brandon32

May 6th, 2009, 08:28 AM

^^ pwede yan...pwede ngani kita magpaprint ki bado exclusive for the ssc legazpi tapos may print na ganyan eh.tapos kasama yung pix ni dx ng aerial view ng kapuntukan together with the embarcadero...

joks_25

May 6th, 2009, 08:53 AM

^^yes, pwede its a good idea.:)

range rover

May 6th, 2009, 11:58 AM

Legazpiño Ako!!!!!!! Halo, Im new here!!!!!

Brandon32

May 6th, 2009, 12:27 PM

^^Welcome to the thread range rover!:)
Saen ka sa legazpi padi?

leo98

May 6th, 2009, 01:49 PM

^^welcome Range Rover!:cheers:

gurugeri

May 6th, 2009, 03:14 PM

Legazpiño Ako!!!!!!! Halo, Im new here!!!!!

Hello! May your stay be longer than that of those who came and simply went away. Hahahaha!

eighngel143

May 6th, 2009, 04:18 PM

Legazpiño Ako!!!!!!! Halo, Im new here!!!!!

Welcome range rover !!! now makikilala mo na ang mga maoragon na produkto kang legazpi....:bash:

panganuron23

May 6th, 2009, 04:23 PM

;36245512']Legazpi at dusk
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/3501136140_9bd3fbc1cd_b.jpg
by cigyrj (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cigyrj/)

ang ganda ganda naman. Mayon + Legazpi City Lights=Perfect Combination. Bakit nga pala bawal mag tayo nang structures taller than 15 storey dito sa Legazpi Port District? dahil ba yun sa soil type?

panganuron23

May 6th, 2009, 05:31 PM

Resolusyon sa pagbabago sa kalidad kan sistema kan edukasyon sa Albay, itinulod (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=84985)

LEGAZPI CITY -- Ipinagtulod an bagong resolusyon sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan na may katuyuhan na baguhon an kalidad kan sistema kan edukasyon digdi sa provincia nin Albay.

Sa pangengenot ni Board Member Neil Montallana, napag-aramang urog na nagbababa an standard kan edukasyon sa provincia kun kaya disganado an presenteng mga opisyal kan gobierno.

An paglalaag nin dagdag na sarong departamento kan edukasyon sa Albay an pinaglalaomang mahawas sa provinca gikan sa hababang kalidad kan edukasyon.

An Provincial Education Department an pigsasabing independent entity sa provincial government.

Katuyuhan kan departamentong ini na liwat na palangkawon an standard kan edukasyon kun saen napabareta na sa laog nin limang taon dai nagin magayon an resulta kani huli naman sa resultang nakua kan mga estudyante na magkua nin eksaminasyon sa National Secondary Achievement Test asin National Elementary Achievement Test.

panganuron23

May 6th, 2009, 05:46 PM

2,052 pass midwife licensure exams

MANILA, Philippines—A total of 2,052 out of 3,716 passed the Midwife Licensure Examination given by the Board of Midwifery in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Legazpi, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga last April 2009, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Tuesday.

The results were released in two working days after the last day of examination.

The PRC said the successful examinees who garnered the 10 highest places were the following: [Rank, Name, School, Rating]

1. Iris Mae Belgado Relles of Bicol University-Tabaco City, Albay (89.50%)
2. Maiden Joy Nieva Mendez of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges-Nabua
3. Florian Maurene Privaldos Palma of Naga College Foundation (88.90)
4. Trixia Delos Santos Ortiz of Saint Joseph College-Cavite City (88.85)
5. Karen May Novilla Mojica of Saint Joseph College-Cavite City (88.75)
6. Jeanie Allen Marie Ibarrientos Beltran of Bicol University-Tabaco City, Albay (88.65)
7. Harlene Mediado Baylon of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges-Nabua (88.60)
8. Jean Hazel Malto Firaza of Bicol University-Tabaco City, Albay (88.50)
9. Ameera Sarah Niebres Baylon of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges-Nabua (88.35)
10. John Patrick Morales Dimarucot of Central Luzon Doctors’ Hospital Educational Institution (88.20).

[dx]

May 6th, 2009, 05:53 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3507223048_2ea4050276_b.jpg
by r. paladin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rrep/)

[dx]

May 6th, 2009, 05:56 PM

Legazpi at dawn
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3500458463_4500366a72_b.jpg

Legazpi at early morning
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3501220738_36089552b1_o.jpg

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

eighngel143

May 6th, 2009, 06:35 PM

;36266240']Legazpi at dawn
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3500458463_4500366a72_b.jpg

Legazpi at early morning
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3501220738_36089552b1_o.jpg

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

:omg: Ang gaganda naman nang pagkakuha nang pics ng MAYON VOLCANO (http://www.mayonecotourism.ph/)...akyat rin nga ako sa sleeping lion para kunan ko rin ng pic ang Volcano ganda kasi nang view kasama na ang view nang EMBARCADERO, Ligñon Hills, and ang matataas na buildings ng legazpi....Kaya guys kita kits nalang tayo doon...:soon:

panganuron23

May 6th, 2009, 06:35 PM

guys do you have any latest photos of the ongoing constructions behind sleeping lion? Post naman, hehehe

olineil

May 6th, 2009, 08:10 PM

;36266240']Legazpi at dawn
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3500458463_4500366a72_b.jpg
Photos by cigyrj (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cigyrj/)
I can see a barge and some off loaded heavy equipment (yellow painted objects), and some new cranes to the left of the barge...

Could this be the construction equipments for the Harbour Terminal? Hope so...
:banana::banana::banana:

[dx]

May 7th, 2009, 02:16 AM

RDC-Bicol endorses P800M Albay-Donsol road network project (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=202869)
By Mike dela Rama

LEGAZPI CITY, May 6 (PNA) – The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Bicol has endorsed to the national government and concerned funding agency the proposed P800-million Albay-Donsol road network.

During the full council meeting, RDC chief and Albay governor Josey Salceda explained the proposed road network is part of the Guinobatan–Camalig– Daraga and Legazpi (GuiCaDaLe) program. “The proposed budget will be utilized for the improvement of access roads from Albay going to Donsol, Sorsogon to be funded under the micro millennium account,” he said.

Salceda explained that Albay-Donsol road network is to be implemented next year. “The source of fund is the millennium challenge account prepared by the national government.” Aside from the road network between the municipalities in Albay and Donsol, Sorsogon, another P1.2 billion fund is needed under the GuiCaDaLe platform to improve access, mobility and support facility to the Bicol International Airport.

Governor Salceda expressed optimism that the opening of access roads from Albay to Donsol would eventually create new tourism opportunity. “With access roads would help farmers to make the transportation of agricultural products from farm to market.” “The end result is increased livelihood and reduced prices of agricultural products,” he added.(PNA)
LDV/LQ/MDR

***

Multi million road project to perk tourism, agri-trade in Albay's and Sorsogon (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=202908)

LEGAZPI CITY, May 6, (PNA) -- A multi-million road network linking three towns of Albay to Donsol town in Sorsogon gained headway yesterday after the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Bicol passed a resolution endorsing the project to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) in Manila. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, concurrent RDC chair, said the project intends to construct 26.9 kilometers Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) road and five bridges with an aggregate length of 75 linear meters with a budgetary amount of P814.5 million.

He said the project fund would come from the Secondary National Road Development Program (SNRDP) of the Millennium Challenge Account, Philippine Compact Program (MCAPCP).

At a regular RDC meeting on Wednesday, Salceda said the project once completed would be economically viable with Economic Internal Rate of Return (EIRR) 22.60 percent greater than the SDR of 15 percent and a positive Net Present Value (NPV) of P198 million. He further said that the project conforms to the thrust and priorities of the region as it will provide linkages with the other modes of transportation and it will complement with the other sectors particularly, the production, tourism and social services sectors.

The Infrastructure Development Committee (IDC) had reviewed and endorsed the project to RDC. Engr. Oscar Cristobal, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Assistant Regional Director, said once approved by NEDA, the project would open up tourism, trade and agriculture development in the towns of Camalig, Guinobatan, Jovellar in Albay and the town of Donsol the whale shark capital of the world.

Designed as a triangular road network, it would link villages in the towns of Camalig, Guinobatan, Jovellar, Daraga with Donsol town, linking it to the strategic national roads, particularly the Maharlika Highway. Salceda said the project will also support the proposed Bicol International Airport in Alobo, Daraga, Albay and the proposed PNR Mainline South Extension to Sorsogon.

The road project will also influence areas planted to coconut, and corn and coastal fishing villages, these areas will benefit directly from improved access to inputs and to market outputs, he pointed out. “It will also have a high positive impact on tourism where in Donsol, Sorsogon is famous for the whale shark, providing a much shorter and safer access,” he said. (PNA)
FFC/LQ/MSA

***

Regional Weather Bureau and a doppler radar to be set up in Albay: Albastro say (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=202910)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, May 6, (PNA) --- Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro said Wednesday her office will soon established a doppler radar system and a Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Regional Weather Bureau in Albay.

The Bureau, dubbed as the Southern Luzon Weather Region (SLWR), will provide weather forecasting and warning services to the six provinces of Bicol that included Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon and the island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate.

Albastro said the establishment of an SLWR is in line with the agencies regionalization program and capability building aimed at providing fast services to the public, specially in times of natural calamities. She said Pagasa will soon set up a doppler radar system in Bicol, an Upper Air equipment that would monitor weather disturbances in the area.

She said some P534 million funding would be spent to establish and operationalize these structures and equipment. Alabastro and Albay Gov. Joey Salceda forged on Wednesday a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the province to undertake as partnership in Science and Technology on Climate Change and Countryside Development.

Under the agreement the DOST will undertake among others: research and development programs, establish food and technology centers, set up science based farms, upgrade Pagasa and Phivolcs capabilities.

At the MOA signing ceremony, Alabastro said the partnership is one of its kind in the country, “Albay is the pilot area to undertake programs focus on climate change.” Salceda said the partnership aims to identify and develop viable local development initiatives and undertakings that requires S&T interventions.

It will also promote advocacy addressing climate change, disaster management and adaptation and mitigation measures. Salceda said the DOST has put up some P594.3 million to finance the set up of a regional weather bureau, purchase of doppler radar and other equipments that would upgrade the services of Pagasa and Phivolcs. (PNA)
FFC/LQ/MSA

joks_25

May 7th, 2009, 03:32 AM

Legazpiño Ako!!!!!!! Halo, Im new here!!!!!

welcome range rover wehehehe....

range rover

May 7th, 2009, 03:39 AM

^^Welcome to the thread range rover!:)
Saen ka sa legazpi padi?

legazpi port po sir.

joks_25

May 7th, 2009, 03:45 AM

ang ganda ganda naman. Mayon + Legazpi City Lights=Perfect Combination. Bakit nga pala bawal mag tayo nang structures taller than 15 storey dito sa Legazpi Port District? dahil ba yun sa soil type?

yup, soft soil kasi ang soiltype jan sa legazpi port district and masyado malalim ang foundation bed. maraming pile ang dapat ibaon para mareach to which is very expensive. remember mo ung construction noon sana ng lcc mall sa circumferencial road sa bitano? near landco and tachuling? giniveup yun ng LCC ang daming naconsume na concrete pile pero hindi pa rin mareach ung foundation bed. pag nadevelop ang hilly southern part of legazpi..pwede na dun ang highrise kasi adobe na dun.:)

range rover

May 7th, 2009, 03:45 AM

Marhay na aldaw saindo gabos!!

Mabalos sa pag hako nindo sako sa thread: leo98, gurugeri (sigurado an na maaloy ako dgd ta para sa satong lugar ini.), eighngel143 (kaya naging interesado ako makipag baritaan lamang sa mga nangyayari sato namomotan na lugar)

range rover

May 7th, 2009, 03:51 AM

;36266088']http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3507223048_2ea4050276_b.jpg
by r. paladin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rrep/)

Magayunon talaga ang Mayon!

range rover

May 7th, 2009, 04:04 AM

ang ganda ganda naman. Mayon + Legazpi City Lights=Perfect Combination. Bakit nga pala bawal mag tayo nang structures taller than 15 storey dito sa Legazpi Port District? dahil ba yun sa soil type?

according to the original residents of Legazpi Port, it was a reclaimed area, the rotonda or the battle of Legazpi was then under water,majority of the port area is swamp (TIBO).

range rover

May 7th, 2009, 04:06 AM

i agree with joks 25s explanation regarding the soil type of Legazpi Port.

joks_25

May 7th, 2009, 04:07 AM

;36289530']RDC-Bicol endorses P800M Albay-Donsol road network project (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=202869)
By Mike dela Rama

LEGAZPI CITY, May 6 (PNA) – The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Bicol has endorsed to the national government and concerned funding agency the proposed P800-million Albay-Donsol road network.

During the full council meeting, RDC chief and Albay governor Josey Salceda explained the proposed road network is part of the Guinobatan–Camalig– Daraga and Legazpi (GuiCaDaLe) program. “The proposed budget will be utilized for the improvement of access roads from Albay going to Donsol, Sorsogon to be funded under the micro millennium account,” he said.

Salceda explained that Albay-Donsol road network is to be implemented next year. “The source of fund is the millennium challenge account prepared by the national government.” Aside from the road network between the municipalities in Albay and Donsol, Sorsogon, another P1.2 billion fund is needed under the GuiCaDaLe platform to improve access, mobility and support facility to the Bicol International Airport.

Governor Salceda expressed optimism that the opening of access roads from Albay to Donsol would eventually create new tourism opportunity. “With access roads would help farmers to make the transportation of agricultural products from farm to market.” “The end result is increased livelihood and reduced prices of agricultural products,” he added.(PNA)
LDV/LQ/MDR

***

Multi million road project to perk tourism, agri-trade in Albay's and Sorsogon (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=202908)

LEGAZPI CITY, May 6, (PNA) -- A multi-million road network linking three towns of Albay to Donsol town in Sorsogon gained headway yesterday after the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Bicol passed a resolution endorsing the project to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) in Manila. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, concurrent RDC chair, said the project intends to construct 26.9 kilometers Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) road and five bridges with an aggregate length of 75 linear meters with a budgetary amount of P814.5 million.

He said the project fund would come from the Secondary National Road Development Program (SNRDP) of the Millennium Challenge Account, Philippine Compact Program (MCAPCP).

At a regular RDC meeting on Wednesday, Salceda said the project once completed would be economically viable with Economic Internal Rate of Return (EIRR) 22.60 percent greater than the SDR of 15 percent and a positive Net Present Value (NPV) of P198 million. He further said that the project conforms to the thrust and priorities of the region as it will provide linkages with the other modes of transportation and it will complement with the other sectors particularly, the production, tourism and social services sectors.

The Infrastructure Development Committee (IDC) had reviewed and endorsed the project to RDC. Engr. Oscar Cristobal, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Assistant Regional Director, said once approved by NEDA, the project would open up tourism, trade and agriculture development in the towns of Camalig, Guinobatan, Jovellar in Albay and the town of Donsol the whale shark capital of the world.

Designed as a triangular road network, it would link villages in the towns of Camalig, Guinobatan, Jovellar, Daraga with Donsol town, linking it to the strategic national roads, particularly the Maharlika Highway. Salceda said the project will also support the proposed Bicol International Airport in Alobo, Daraga, Albay and the proposed PNR Mainline South Extension to Sorsogon.

The road project will also influence areas planted to coconut, and corn and coastal fishing villages, these areas will benefit directly from improved access to inputs and to market outputs, he pointed out. “It will also have a high positive impact on tourism where in Donsol, Sorsogon is famous for the whale shark, providing a much shorter and safer access,” he said. (PNA)
FFC/LQ/MSA

***

Regional Weather Bureau and a doppler radar to be set up in Albay: Albastro say (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=202910)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, May 6, (PNA) --- Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro said Wednesday her office will soon established a doppler radar system and a Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Regional Weather Bureau in Albay.

The Bureau, dubbed as the Southern Luzon Weather Region (SLWR), will provide weather forecasting and warning services to the six provinces of Bicol that included Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon and the island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate.

Albastro said the establishment of an SLWR is in line with the agencies regionalization program and capability building aimed at providing fast services to the public, specially in times of natural calamities. She said Pagasa will soon set up a doppler radar system in Bicol, an Upper Air equipment that would monitor weather disturbances in the area.

She said some P534 million funding would be spent to establish and operationalize these structures and equipment. Alabastro and Albay Gov. Joey Salceda forged on Wednesday a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the province to undertake as partnership in Science and Technology on Climate Change and Countryside Development.

Under the agreement the DOST will undertake among others: research and development programs, establish food and technology centers, set up science based farms, upgrade Pagasa and Phivolcs capabilities.

At the MOA signing ceremony, Alabastro said the partnership is one of its kind in the country, “Albay is the pilot area to undertake programs focus on climate change.” Salceda said the partnership aims to identify and develop viable local development initiatives and undertakings that requires S&T interventions.

It will also promote advocacy addressing climate change, disaster management and adaptation and mitigation measures. Salceda said the DOST has put up some P594.3 million to finance the set up of a regional weather bureau, purchase of doppler radar and other equipments that would upgrade the services of Pagasa and Phivolcs. (PNA)
FFC/LQ/MSA

wow, laki ng maitutulong nito sa albay and legazpi and donsol as well lalo na in terms of ecotourism. ngaun pa na booming business ang ecotourism, legazpi city and albay a one stop shop for bicol tourism hehe. i hope it materialize kasi long term ang benifits nito, albay is really a perfect place!

joks_25

May 7th, 2009, 04:11 AM

hehehehe

Brandon32

May 7th, 2009, 04:19 AM

;36289530']RDC-Bicol endorses P800M Albay-Donsol road network project (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=202869)
By Mike dela Rama

LEGAZPI CITY, May 6 (PNA) – The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Bicol has endorsed to the national government and concerned funding agency the proposed P800-million Albay-Donsol road network.

During the full council meeting, RDC chief and Albay governor Josey Salceda explained the proposed road network is part of the Guinobatan–Camalig– Daraga and Legazpi (GuiCaDaLe) program. “The proposed budget will be utilized for the improvement of access roads from Albay going to Donsol, Sorsogon to be funded under the micro millennium account,” he said.

Salceda explained that Albay-Donsol road network is to be implemented next year. “The source of fund is the millennium challenge account prepared by the national government.” Aside from the road network between the municipalities in Albay and Donsol, Sorsogon, another P1.2 billion fund is needed under the GuiCaDaLe platform to improve access, mobility and support facility to the Bicol International Airport.
Governor Salceda expressed optimism that the opening of access roads from Albay to Donsol would eventually create new tourism opportunity. “With access roads would help farmers to make the transportation of agricultural products from farm to market.” “The end result is increased livelihood and reduced prices of agricultural products,” he added.(PNA)
LDV/LQ/MDR

***

Multi million road project to perk tourism, agri-trade in Albay's and Sorsogon (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=202908)

LEGAZPI CITY, May 6, (PNA) -- A multi-million road network linking three towns of Albay to Donsol town in Sorsogon gained headway yesterday after the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Bicol passed a resolution endorsing the project to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) in Manila. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, concurrent RDC chair, said the project intends to construct 26.9 kilometers Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) road and five bridges with an aggregate length of 75 linear meters with a budgetary amount of P814.5 million.

He said the project fund would come from the Secondary National Road Development Program (SNRDP) of the Millennium Challenge Account, Philippine Compact Program (MCAPCP).

At a regular RDC meeting on Wednesday, Salceda said the project once completed would be economically viable with Economic Internal Rate of Return (EIRR) 22.60 percent greater than the SDR of 15 percent and a positive Net Present Value (NPV) of P198 million. He further said that the project conforms to the thrust and priorities of the region as it will provide linkages with the other modes of transportation and it will complement with the other sectors particularly, the production, tourism and social services sectors.

The Infrastructure Development Committee (IDC) had reviewed and endorsed the project to RDC. Engr. Oscar Cristobal, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Assistant Regional Director, said once approved by NEDA, the project would open up tourism, trade and agriculture development in the towns of Camalig, Guinobatan, Jovellar in Albay and the town of Donsol the whale shark capital of the world.

Designed as a triangular road network, it would link villages in the towns of Camalig, Guinobatan, Jovellar, Daraga with Donsol town, linking it to the strategic national roads, particularly the Maharlika Highway. Salceda said the project will also support the proposed Bicol International Airport in Alobo, Daraga, Albay and the proposed PNR Mainline South Extension to Sorsogon.

The road project will also influence areas planted to coconut, and corn and coastal fishing villages, these areas will benefit directly from improved access to inputs and to market outputs, he pointed out. “It will also have a high positive impact on tourism where in Donsol, Sorsogon is famous for the whale shark, providing a much shorter and safer access,” he said. (PNA)
FFC/LQ/MSA

***

Regional Weather Bureau and a doppler radar to be set up in Albay: Albastro say (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=202910)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, May 6, (PNA) --- Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro said Wednesday her office will soon established a doppler radar system and a Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Regional Weather Bureau in Albay.

The Bureau, dubbed as the Southern Luzon Weather Region (SLWR), will provide weather forecasting and warning services to the six provinces of Bicol that included Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon and the island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate.

Albastro said the establishment of an SLWR is in line with the agencies regionalization program and capability building aimed at providing fast services to the public, specially in times of natural calamities. She said Pagasa will soon set up a doppler radar system in Bicol, an Upper Air equipment that would monitor weather disturbances in the area.

She said some P534 million funding would be spent to establish and operationalize these structures and equipment. Alabastro and Albay Gov. Joey Salceda forged on Wednesday a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the province to undertake as partnership in Science and Technology on Climate Change and Countryside Development.

Under the agreement the DOST will undertake among others: research and development programs, establish food and technology centers, set up science based farms, upgrade Pagasa and Phivolcs capabilities.

At the MOA signing ceremony, Alabastro said the partnership is one of its kind in the country, “Albay is the pilot area to undertake programs focus on climate change.” Salceda said the partnership aims to identify and develop viable local development initiatives and undertakings that requires S&T interventions.

It will also promote advocacy addressing climate change, disaster management and adaptation and mitigation measures. Salceda said the DOST has put up some P594.3 million to finance the set up of a regional weather bureau, purchase of doppler radar and other equipments that would upgrade the services of Pagasa and Phivolcs. (PNA)
FFC/LQ/MSA

^^ Brilliant talaga ang ating RDC chairman and Albay Governor Joey Salceda...ganyan dapat mag isip ang isang leader...hindi lang sariling probinsya ang iniisip para sa development kundi pati ang mga karatig probinsya at buong bicol region din...Syempre maurag na bicolano ini!!:banana::banana:

garycooper

May 7th, 2009, 04:21 AM

Multi million road project to perk tourism, agri-trade in Albay's and Sorsogon (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=202908)

At a regular RDC meeting on Wednesday, Salceda said the project once completed would be economically viable with Economic Rate of Return (EIRR) of 22.60 percent greater than the SDR of 15% and a positive Net Present Value (NPV) of P198 million. He further said that the project conforms to the thrust and priorities of the region as it will provide linkages with the other modes of transportation and it will complement with the other sectors particularly, the production, tourism and social services sectors.

***

For sure these rate of returns will be attained if the construction of the proposed roads will be according to contract specifications and not suffer the same fate as that of the Andaya Highway. If the 10 to 20% Commissioners will again meddle in the construction, I can bet my ass that the Economic IRR will be negative while the NPV will instead be -P198million. Hay buhay! :ohno:

range rover

May 7th, 2009, 04:27 AM

^^ Brilliant talaga ang ating RDC chairman and Albay Governor Joey Salceda...ganyan dapat mag isip ang isang leader...hindi lang sariling probinsya ang iniisip para sa development kundi pati ang mga karatig probinsya at buong bicol region din...Syempre maurag na bicolano ini!!:banana::banana:

kaya talaga na inganyo ako sumali dito kasi malalaman ko kaagad kung ano ang mga mangyayari, nangyayari at nangyari sa Albay-Legazpi. salamat sa mga info at naa-update ako. Buhay na Buhay na ang Legazpi. Albay lalo pang Nabubuhay.

joks_25

May 7th, 2009, 04:30 AM

^^yep! i agree, were lucky our RDC chairman is a very bright man. hindi puro pamumulitika at showbiz para bumango. albayanos now is really an intelligent voter.

[dx]

May 7th, 2009, 05:14 AM

Mangudto nguna kita :lol:

Photos by pam obieta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10909777@N03/)
Read her article on Bicolano cuisine here (http://www.pamobieta.com/?p=148)

Kinunot na pagi
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3484259521_bf6e21006b.jpg

Gulay na puropagulong (also known as sigarilyas)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3484369545_3468ca5cce.jpg

Ginataang puso ng saging
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3484278261_ca49a0030f.jpg

:drool::drool:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3484270949_14f82117fa.jpg

Ice cream (sili, tinutong, and malunggay flavors) at Colonial Grill
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3487383641_8fec310596.jpg

[dx]

May 7th, 2009, 05:14 AM

range rover

May 7th, 2009, 05:20 AM

;36295532']Magudto nguna kita :lol:

Photos by pam obieta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10909777@N03/)
Read her article on Bicolano cuisine here (http://www.pamobieta.com/?p=148)

Kinunot na pagi
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3484259521_bf6e21006b.jpg

Gulay na puropagulong (also known as sigarilyas)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3484369545_3468ca5cce.jpg

Ginataang puso ng saging
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3484278261_ca49a0030f.jpg

:drool::drool:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3484270949_14f82117fa.jpg

Ice cream (sili, tinutong, and malunggay flavors) at Colonial Grill
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3487383641_8fec310596.jpg

Nagriliwoy lamang ako!!!! masiramon pati iyan lalo na mauran dgd wunyan

range rover

May 7th, 2009, 05:20 AM

Brandon32

May 7th, 2009, 05:30 AM

Sili, tinutong and malunggay flavored ice cream? masiram ba?

joks_25

May 7th, 2009, 05:37 AM

^^tsk tsk...ginutom ako, sayang wrang tinutungang native na manok hehe, my favorite.

range rover

May 7th, 2009, 06:43 AM

sako so gulay na puropaligid (pagulong), Ombang pata ki orig(siram na sana), gulay na natung, picadillo........

Oasnun

May 7th, 2009, 07:33 AM

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk36/kaettier16/100_0953.jpg

Brandon32

May 7th, 2009, 07:39 AM

^^ Welcome to the thread oasnun! Sarap nyang posted pix mo.hehe

range rover

May 7th, 2009, 08:03 AM

welcome oasnun!!!! bago rin ako dito. welcome mo naman ako oasnun..... hehehe

akosijamir

May 7th, 2009, 08:11 AM

jady

May 7th, 2009, 08:20 AM

ako, ginulay na santol ang miss ko buda baduya. Pero in less than 3 wks yaon na kami jan. Matatanaan ko na naman ang mga miss ko na pagkaon!!!! Yey!!!!

marlowe_cano

May 7th, 2009, 08:28 AM

Oasnun

May 7th, 2009, 08:33 AM

Salamat ning maray senyung duwa Brandon ni Range Rover sa pag welcome saku idi sa website na kadi. Maugma ako senyong duwa. Mag kiritaan basang kita asin magka ngirilalan sa pag abut nikan na panown. Dyos mabalus senyo! Salamat ligayun

Brandon32

May 7th, 2009, 08:57 AM

gud day! u have pictures of some of the beaches enlisted? im curious how does a black sand looks like... and thrilled to experience one!!! :)

http://tourism.albay.gov.ph/Resorts/Blacksandbeach/stodomingo.jpg

http://tourism.albay.gov.ph/Resorts/Blacksandbeach/blacksand%20Sogod%20Bacacay.JPG

^^ there:)..got it from here :) http://tourism.albay.gov.ph/blacksandbeach.htm

Oasnun

May 7th, 2009, 09:17 AM

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk36/kaettier16/legaspi_city_maria_venus_raj.jpg

Hali ini sa website kan MISSOSOLOGY pig post ni Venombrinker kan ika 3 kan Abril, 2009.

joks_25

May 7th, 2009, 09:58 AM

welcome to the thread oasnun.:)

leo98

May 7th, 2009, 10:03 AM

garycooper

May 7th, 2009, 11:15 AM

Thanks Dx for posting these pics. Paborito ko gabos ini. Hope to see a pic of gulay na kurakding!

Ibahan mo na man ki gulay na lubilubi na may bangot na agun o kaya tinapa. Tapos may kasabay pang su iniraman bagang turay. Aysus, karayrahay! Lalo na ngunyan na malipot-lipot. :)

leo98

May 7th, 2009, 11:40 AM

^^Tama ka sir masiram man ang lubi-lubi kaya lang bihira na makabakal ki agun. The best ang agun na pagi

joks_25

May 7th, 2009, 12:06 PM

^^sabayan mo pa ki inalob na yellowfin yum!yum! hehe ginutom ako:lol:

megalgzp

May 7th, 2009, 02:16 PM

hmmm..im back yahoooooooo...been busy these past days!!

hey joks, any news about SAVEMORE and MAKRO in Tahao Road? The news is widespread. Lots of developments are along the way, maybe Legazpi got a wake up call.

megalgzp

May 7th, 2009, 02:18 PM

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk36/kaettier16/legaspi_city_maria_venus_raj.jpg

Majestic and exotic international beauty.:)

panganuron23

May 7th, 2009, 04:31 PM

;36295532']Mangudto nguna kita :lol:

Photos by pam obieta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10909777@N03/)
Read her article on Bicolano cuisine here (http://www.pamobieta.com/?p=148)

Kinunot na pagi
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3484259521_bf6e21006b.jpg

Gulay na puropagulong (also known as sigarilyas)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3484369545_3468ca5cce.jpg

Ginataang puso ng saging
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3484278261_ca49a0030f.jpg

:drool::drool:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3484270949_14f82117fa.jpg

Ice cream (sili, tinutong, and malunggay flavors) at Colonial Grill
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3487383641_8fec310596.jpg

namnam...:dizzy: siram na sana. mahiligon talaga kitang mga bicolano sa NATOK.

panganuron23

May 7th, 2009, 04:31 PM

six

May 7th, 2009, 04:35 PM

DoST, Albay sign agreement on climate change program
State-of-the-art, R500-M regional weather station readied
By FLORENCIO P. NARITO
May 7, 2009, 8:52pm

LEGAZPI CITY — Science and Technology Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro and Albay Gov. Joey Sarte Salceda signed last Wednesday a memorandum of agreement (MoA) entitled “DoST-Albay Comprehensive Partnership in Science and Technology on Climate Change and Countryside Development.”

The signing ceremony was held at the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) regional office in Arimbay, Legazpi City shortly before the opening of the Regional Development Council (RDC) meeting which is chaired by Governor Salceda.

Under the MoA, the provincial government of Albay will integrate the program into the overall development plan of the province with the appropriate support mechanism and advocacy.

Also, the provincial government will provide linkage with the other agencies or institutions to facilitate implementation of research and development, technology transfer and institutional development projects and activities.

Under the MoA, DoST is tasked to develop program, projects, and activities consistent with the goals and objectives of the program. Likewise, DoST will provide appropriate technical and financial support for the implementation or research and development, technology transfer and other institutional development projects and activities of the program.

Salceda said that DoST can help a lot in improving enterprise development and research and development in agriculture. At the same time, he said, the provincial government has forged an agreement with DoST on research and development on climate change adaptation as the province is disaster-prone.

Salceda said that he has been lobbying with DoST for the upgrading of the Legazpi PAG-ASA station to a regional weather bureau with the establishment of a R500-million, state-of-the-art Dopler radar in Catanduanes.

Alabastro said that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) had committed a R500-million grant for the project.

Other developments:
RDC has approved a Salceda-proposed road from Albay to Donsol, Sorsogon. (Donsol is the tourist destination of local and foreign tourist who want to see or interact with the whale shark or “butanding”.
A representative of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DoTC) briefed the Regional Development Council on the status of the R3.4-billion Bicol International Airport in Barangay Alobo, Daraga, Albay.)

Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/node/199744)

eighngel143

May 7th, 2009, 04:38 PM

;36295532']Mangudto nguna kita :lol:

Photos by pam obieta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10909777@N03/)
Read her article on Bicolano cuisine here (http://www.pamobieta.com/?p=148)

Kinunot na pagi
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3484259521_bf6e21006b.jpg

Gulay na puropagulong (also known as sigarilyas)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3484369545_3468ca5cce.jpg

Ginataang puso ng saging
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3484278261_ca49a0030f.jpg

:drool::drool:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3484270949_14f82117fa.jpg

Ice cream (sili, tinutong, and malunggay flavors) at Colonial Grill
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3487383641_8fec310596.jpg

Ang sasarap talaga nang mga lutong bicolano sa pic palang masasabi munang MASIRAMUN para sa PAMAHAW-PANGUGTUHAN-PAMANGIHAN..:cheers:Lalo na ang paborito kung BICOL EXPRESS na kadakul nin SAMBALAS....:nuts::pepper::nuts: kaya saindu gabos mga tugang magakaraun kita asin langhapun nyato ang satuyang MASIRAMUN na produkto... :rofl:

eighngel143

May 7th, 2009, 04:38 PM

;36295532']Mangudto nguna kita :lol:

Photos by pam obieta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10909777@N03/)
Read her article on Bicolano cuisine here (http://www.pamobieta.com/?p=148)

Kinunot na pagi
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3484259521_bf6e21006b.jpg

Gulay na puropagulong (also known as sigarilyas)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3484369545_3468ca5cce.jpg

Ginataang puso ng saging
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3484278261_ca49a0030f.jpg

:drool::drool:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3484270949_14f82117fa.jpg

Ice cream (sili, tinutong, and malunggay flavors) at Colonial Grill
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3487383641_8fec310596.jpg

Ang sasarap talaga nang mga lutong bicolano sa pic palang masasabi munang MASIRAMUN para sa PAMAHAW-PANGUGTUHAN-PAMANGIHAN..:cheers:Lalo na ang paborito kung BICOL EXPRESS na kadakul nin SAMBALAS....:nuts::pepper::nuts: kaya saindu gabos mga tugang magakaraun kita asin langhapun nyato ang satuyang MASIRAMUN na produkto... :rofl:

six

May 7th, 2009, 05:37 PM

‘Tourism road’ to link Donsol, Albay towns once complete
Written by Danny Calleja / Correspondent
Thursday, 07 May 2009 22:30

LEGAZPI CITY—The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will build a multi-million-peso road network that would link three major towns of Albay to Donsol, Sorsogon, the whale shark capital of the world.

The road, a 26.9-kilometer stretch of cement concrete, would include five bridges with an aggregate length of 75 linear meters. The project would need P814.5 million to complete and the Regional Development Council (RDC) had already asked the National Economic and Development Authority for the money.

Engineer Oscar Cristobal, the DPWH assistant regional director for Bicol, said the project would perk up tourism, trade and agriculture development in the towns of Daraga, Camalig, Guinobatan, Jovellar and Donsol—the local sanctuary of whale sharks, locally called butanding, the biggest fish in the world.

Donsol lies at the western tip of Sorsogon province along the coastlines of Ticao and Burias passes, separating Masbate from mainland Bicol. The town is a destination for local and foreign tourists who would like to interact with the whale sharks.

“We see this project would have a high positive impact on tourism, particularly to Donsol,” as the travel time to that town would now be shorter and safer, Cristobal said.

Designed as a triangular network, the road would link hundreds of agriculture villages to strategic thoroughfares, particularly the Maharlika Highway, he added.

The road project will, likewise, influence economically areas planted to coconut and corn, as well as fishing villages along major fishing grounds given the direct benefits from improved access to farm inputs and market outputs, he said.

During RDC’s regular meeting on Wednesday, chairman and Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said the project would also support the proposed Bicol International Airport in Alobo, Daraga, Albay, and the proposed Philippine National Railways Mainline South Extension to Sorsogon.

“Fund for this project would come from the Secondary National Road Development Program of the Millennium Challenge Account, Philippine Compact Program,” Salceda said.

The project conforms to the thrust and priorities of the region as it would link other modes of transportation together and complement other sectors, particularly manufacturing, agriculture, tourism and social services.

The Albay-Donsol road is separate from the P854-million Guinobatan-Camalig-Daraga-Legazpi (Guicadale) platform, a network of circumferential and new arterial roads that would start from the urban centers of this city and the municipalities of Daraga, Camalig, Guinobatan and Jovellar.

The Guicadale platform also includes new road openings and the improvement of existing roads with a total length of 109.3 kilometers. It would consist of 17 sections of which 11 would cover the circumferential road and 16 sections of arterial roads.

Business Mirror Online Space (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/10001-tourism-road-to-link-donsol-albay-towns-once-complete.html)

Brandon32

May 7th, 2009, 11:25 PM

The Bicol International Airport, why in Daraga?:
1. Strategic-the most economic, convenient and the shortest travel time to any point destination in the Bicol Region ( for the tourists and for the locals)
- it could definitely cater to the North Samar market coz Catarman to tacloban is approximately 6 hours land travel as compared to approximately 5 hours travel from catarman to Daraga(ferry included)its even shorter by an hour if you are coming from allen, northern samar to Daraga.FYI that ferry im talking is the barge,how about if a supercat will be the mode of transport?..then an even shorter time travel
2. This area needs one the most-check out the flight schedules of Cebu Pacific, PAL, and Zest Air for the Legazpi City Airport and you will see...(if you are contesting...check for your airport's PAL flight schedule alone so you will see...)
3. These Airlines know the real situation as they themselves monitor air passenger traffic all over the country.And some logic could be simplier:if my place is really that hot...then this will be my approach to airline companies, very normal:Manok lalapit sa palay...hindi yung palay pa ang lalapit sa manok..

Now for smaller airports, local airline companies have find their ways to fit in to the needs...They have acquired the turbo prop jets...72 seaters and 50+ seaters...Come to think of this: if legazpi airport is a small airport but is visited to a close to million tourists in a year...then definitely cebu pacific(using the turbo prop jet) will have atleast 3x flights or more a day, PAL using the B737 having 3x flights a day or more and zest air using the m60 could be having a daily trip..who wants to prove otherwise?

That Bicol International Airport project had been carefully studied...even a blind man could tell kahit ipa imagine mo lang sa kanya,malalaman nya at maiintindihan nya na strategic location ang daraga as the site for the Bicol International Airport with respect to the whole of the bicol region.upon completion, if the Bicol Internaional Airport in Daraga taps the North Samar province, Sorsogon and northern Samar will benefit the most..Think of the volume of passengers in and out of matnog...Think of the untapped tourists destinations of Northern Samar...SO LETS JUST SUPPORT THIS AIRPORT PROJECT...THIS IS FOR THE GREATER GOOD..THIS IS FOR THE BICOLANOS!

panganuron23

May 8th, 2009, 12:47 AM

akosijamir

May 8th, 2009, 01:36 AM

State-of-the-art, R500-M regional weather station readied
By FLORENCIO P. NARITO
May 7, 2009, 8:52pm

LEGAZPI CITY — Science and Technology Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro and Albay Gov. Joey Sarte Salceda signed last Wednesday a memorandum of agreement (MoA) entitled “DoST-Albay Comprehensive Partnership in Science and Technology on Climate Change and Countryside Development.”

The signing ceremony was held at the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) regional office in Arimbay, Legazpi City shortly before the opening of the Regional Development Council (RDC) meeting which is chaired by Governor Salceda.

Under the MoA, the provincial government of Albay will integrate the program into the overall development plan of the province with the appropriate support mechanism and advocacy.

Also, the provincial government will provide linkage with the other agencies or institutions to facilitate implementation of research and development, technology transfer and institutional development projects and activities.

Under the MoA, DoST is tasked to develop program, projects, and activities consistent with the goals and objectives of the program. Likewise, DoST will provide appropriate technical and financial support for the implementation or research and development, technology transfer and other institutional development projects and activities of the program.

Salceda said that DoST can help a lot in improving enterprise development and research and development in agriculture. At the same time, he said, the provincial government has forged an agreement with DoST on research and development on climate change adaptation as the province is disaster-prone.

Salceda said that he has been lobbying with DoST for the upgrading of the Legazpi PAG-ASA station to a regional weather bureau with the establishment of a R500-million, state-of-the-art Dopler radar in Catanduanes.

Alabastro said that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) had committed a R500-million grant for the project.

Other developments:
RDC has approved a Salceda-proposed road from Albay to Donsol, Sorsogon. (Donsol is the tourist destination of local and foreign tourist who want to see or interact with the whale shark or “butanding”.
A representative of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DoTC) briefed the Regional Development Council on the status of the R3.4-billion Bicol International Airport in Barangay Alobo, Daraga, Albay.)

source: http://www.mb.com.ph

[dx]

May 8th, 2009, 02:17 AM

Bicol Regional OTOP Convergence set (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=203213)

LEGAZPI CITY, May 7 (PNA) ---The First Bicol One town One Product (OTOP) Convergence will be held on May 14 at the Concourse Convention Center, Legazpi City. The theme of the Regional OTOP Convergence is "OTOP ko, Orgullo ko". Department of Trade and Industry Regional Director Jocelyn L. Blanco said that "through the convergence efforts of OTOP Partners, we have jointly and sustainably improved the competitiveness of our locals entrepreneurs and made notable dent on entrepreneurship development in Bicol".

The LGUs have taken the lead in identifying, developing and promoting their specific product or service that has a competitive advantage while other partners have provided relevant assistance within their mandates. Thru OTOP, MSMEs or producers were assisted in areas of production, marketing, capability building and provision of common service facilities.

The OTOP Convergence will highlight important updates and the gains so far achieved by the program in the region. Citation will be given to commendable OTOP entrepreneurs per province. It will also stress the convergence endeavors of all partner stakeholders in the program and also, look into new insights for OTOP.

The highlight of the Convergence will be the awarding of the following: (1) Most Supportive OTP Municipal/City LGU in the region who have shown enthusiastic support for the OTOP program in their localities; have committed resources and taken concrete action towards the attainment of the program objectives; (2) Outstanding OTOP MSME partner who has cooperated with the LGU and partner agencies and invested their resources in the program thereby effectively and effenciently running their operations and contributing to the local economy in terms of employment, sales and investment generation; and (3) Most supportive OTOP Partner Organization who has provided crucial assistance in terms of resources, support programs the linkages and other means which influenced positively in the progress of the program.

Blanco said that 250 delegates are expected to attend the convergence coming from the six provinces of Bicol and the different line agencies of the government both local and national. (PNA)

[dx]

May 8th, 2009, 02:45 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3500405465_a31a4da7ae_b.jpg
by cigyrj (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cigyrj/)

[dx]

May 8th, 2009, 02:58 AM

ako, ginulay na santol ang miss ko buda baduya. Pero in less than 3 wks yaon na kami jan. Matatanaan ko na naman ang mga miss ko na pagkaon!!!! Yey!!!!

^Na miss ko man ang gulay na santol haha.

Salamat ning maray senyung duwa Brandon ni Range Rover sa pag welcome saku idi sa website na kadi. Maugma ako senyong duwa. Mag kiritaan basang kita asin magka ngirilalan sa pag abut nikan na panown. Dyos mabalus senyo! Salamat ligayun

^Welcome, Oasnun!

^^Tama ka sir masiram man ang lubi-lubi kaya lang bihira na makabakal ki agun. The best ang agun na pagi

Ibahan mo na man ki gulay na lubilubi na may bangot na agun o kaya tinapa. Tapos may kasabay pang su iniraman bagang turay. Aysus, karayrahay! Lalo na ngunyan na malipot-lipot. :)

^Ano tabi ang agun? Hehe. Mas masiram pa kung may diit na ensaladang pakó (young fern) sa gilid hehe. Or pwede man latô! Makagutom, mus magparamahaw nguna kita hehe.

Marni

May 8th, 2009, 03:24 AM

Guys, what will happen to Legazpi Airport kung maging operational na yung BIA? Isasara ba nila or?

leo98

May 8th, 2009, 03:47 AM

;36337710']

^Ano tabi ang agun? Hehe. Mas masiram pa kung may diit na ensaladang pakó (young fern) sa gilid hehe. Or pwede man latô! Makagutom, mus magparamahaw nguna kita hehe.

"Agun" means smoked. Tinapa can also be considered as agun.Tama ba ako sir Gary?

garycooper

May 8th, 2009, 03:49 AM

Guys, what will happen to Legazpi Airport kung maging operational na yung BIA? Isasara ba nila or?

Yes, the existing Domestic Airport in Legazpi will be closed with the new international airport in Daraga. Legazpi should expect some good things to happen with this large track of land which will suddenly be made available for development just like what happened to the Manduriao airport in Iloilo after the new international airport in Sta. Barbara opened. Megaworld is now developing the old Manduriao airport.

^Ano tabi ang agun? Hehe. Mas masiram pa kung may diit na ensaladang pakó (young fern) sa gilid hehe. Or pwede man latô! Makagutom, mus magparamahaw nguna kita hehe.[/QUOTE]

An "agun" Dex garu man sana tinapa kaya lang garu mas matagas siya. Pareho sinda smoke fish. Pero kadaklan kan agun gibo sa pagi. :)

joks_25

May 8th, 2009, 04:09 AM

Yes, the existing Domestic Airport in Legazpi will be closed with the new international airport in Daraga. Legazpi should expect some good things to happen with this large track of land which will suddenly be made available for development just like what happened to the Manduriao airport in Iloilo after the new international airport in Sta. Barbara opened. Megaworld is now developing the old Manduriao airport.

An "agun" Dex garu man sana tinapa kaya lang garu mas matagas siya. Pareho sinda smoke fish. Pero kadaklan kan agun gibo sa pagi. :)

i heard na baka maretain parin yung legazpi airport for domestic flights kasi booming daw yung airport,sayang naman daw but i dont know if its true baka chika lang hehe.

if closed na ang legazpi airport, for me ideal sa areang yun is another Bussiness park kasi very strategic ang place nasa gitna sya ng populace ng legazpi and daraga.

LorodePico

May 8th, 2009, 04:19 AM

Although the roads going to Albay are much better now than four years ago, you still have stretches that need fixing. I also notice the quality of road may not be topnotch as many are starting to disintegrate again. I went to Tabaco last month and it only took me about ten hours - only 10 hours - to drive about 300 miles. That's an improvement from the almost 15 hours four years ago but it's still amazing how slow and tedious the drive could be. We may just have to continue dreaming that someday we will have an NLEX/SCTEX-type highway that will reach the southernmost tip of Bicol - in fact a dream to have one throughout the achipelago. That will be the day.

[dx]

May 8th, 2009, 04:22 AM

olineil

May 8th, 2009, 04:31 AM

[dx]

May 8th, 2009, 04:43 AM

"Agun" means smoked. Tinapa can also be considered as agun.Tama ba ako sir Gary?

Yes, the existing Domestic Airport in Legazpi will be closed with the new international airport in Daraga. Legazpi should expect some good things to happen with this large track of land which will suddenly be made available for development just like what happened to the Manduriao airport in Iloilo after the new international airport in Sta. Barbara opened. Megaworld is now developing the old Manduriao airport.

An "agun" Dex garu man sana tinapa kaya lang garu mas matagas siya. Pareho sinda smoke fish. Pero kadaklan kan agun gibo sa pagi. :)

^Now I know, thanks! hehe.

range rover

May 8th, 2009, 04:48 AM

garycooper

May 8th, 2009, 05:09 AM

i heard na baka maretain parin yung legazpi airport for domestic flights kasi booming daw yung airport,sayang naman daw but i dont know if its true baka chika lang hehe.

if closed na ang legazpi airport, for me ideal sa areang yun is another Bussiness park kasi very strategic ang place nasa gitna sya ng populace ng legazpi and daraga.

Prospects of maintaining two airports in Legazpi is as clear as mud. Only the mega cities can maintain/sustain two or more airports like Los Angeles (LAX, Ontario, Bob Hope), Washington DC (Dulles, Ronald Reagan), New York (JFK, La Guardia, Newark). Metro Manila should have at least two airports. Even Cebu closed the Lahug airport when Mactan opened. The former Lahug airport is now a Business Park/IT complex.

joks_25

May 8th, 2009, 05:24 AM

^^i agree, malabo talaga magkatotoo yung tyismis. mas in favor parin ako na alisin nalang yung existing airport and i hope the legazpi airport could get the same fate as the former lahug airport. a modern bussiness park:)

yoh_1

May 8th, 2009, 05:31 AM

;36295532']Mangudto nguna kita :lol:

Photos by pam obieta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10909777@N03/)
Read her article on Bicolano cuisine here (http://www.pamobieta.com/?p=148)

Kinunot na pagi
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3484259521_bf6e21006b.jpg

Gulay na puropagulong (also known as sigarilyas)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3484369545_3468ca5cce.jpg

Ginataang puso ng saging
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3484278261_ca49a0030f.jpg

:drool::drool:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3484270949_14f82117fa.jpg

Ice cream (sili, tinutong, and malunggay flavors) at Colonial Grill
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3487383641_8fec310596.jpg

^^
Nagriliwoy na lugod ako kang nahiling ko ining mga Bicolano dishes! Hehe.. Matanan man daw yan na icecream sa Colonial Grill pag nagbukas na yan digdi sa Daraga. Hehehe..

yoh_1

May 8th, 2009, 05:31 AM

;36295532']Mangudto nguna kita :lol:

Photos by pam obieta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10909777@N03/)
Read her article on Bicolano cuisine here (http://www.pamobieta.com/?p=148)

Kinunot na pagi
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3484259521_bf6e21006b.jpg

Gulay na puropagulong (also known as sigarilyas)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3484369545_3468ca5cce.jpg

Ginataang puso ng saging
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3484278261_ca49a0030f.jpg

:drool::drool:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3484270949_14f82117fa.jpg

Ice cream (sili, tinutong, and malunggay flavors) at Colonial Grill
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3487383641_8fec310596.jpg

^^
Nagriliwoy na lugod ako kang nahiling ko ining mga Bicolano dishes! Hehe.. Matanan man daw yan na icecream sa Colonial Grill pag nagbukas na yan digdi sa Daraga. Hehehe..

range rover

May 8th, 2009, 05:38 AM

^^ pwede yan...pwede ngani kita magpaprint ki bado exclusive for the ssc legazpi tapos may print na ganyan eh.tapos kasama yung pix ni dx ng aerial view ng kapuntukan together with the embarcadero...

i like your idea. yung aerial view ng kapuntakan with embarcadero is great, personally i love that view. salamat dx for that wonderful pix, pinakita mo dun yung other side of Legazpi without Mayon Volcano.

yoh_1

May 8th, 2009, 05:39 AM

What kaya magandang ilagay sa present airport na businesses once it's abandoned? Baka right after abandoning this place would be converted into a venue for drag racers. Hehe.. But skyscrapers in this area would look more iconic and beautiful with Lignon Hill and Mayon in the background.:)

[dx]

May 8th, 2009, 07:30 AM

The successful examinees who garnered the seven highest places in the Registered Master Electrician Licensure Examination were the following:

1. Eulalio Sajulga Bustamante Jr. of Central Visayas State C.A.F.T. – Tagibilaran (87.50%)
Lonel Infante Morado of University of Eastern Philippines–Catarman (87.50)

2. Eric Guiritan Mahinay of Central Visayas State C.A.F.T. – Tagbilaran (87.00)

3. Mark Anthony Capangpangan Arcino of University of Eastern Philippines – Catarman (86.50)

4. Ernesto Benito Victorino Jr. of Mapua Institute of Technology (86.00)

5. Immanuel Karlo Taganahan Bullecer of Central Visayas State C.A.F.T.–Tagbilaran (85.00)
Romulo Depante Dioquino Jr. of Sorsogon State College-Sorsogon (85.00)
Aldwin Algarne Lopez of a Vocational School (85.00)

6. Joseph Alison Diesta Dela Torre of Divine Word College of Legazpi (84.50)
Kirk Emelio Tacorda Doctor V of Manuel L. Quezon University (84.50)
Jonah Aquino Perez of Secondary School (84.50)
Gilbert Genita Torrejos Jr. of Central Visayas State C.A.F.T.–Tagbilaran (84.50)

7. Romeo Gianan Avila Jr. of Bicol University-Legazpi (84.00)
Wendel Gohol Porlares of Central Visayas State C.A.F.T.–Tagbilaran (84.00)

^Congrats! :cheers1:

kaniguan78

May 8th, 2009, 10:44 AM

kaniguan78

May 8th, 2009, 10:52 AM

Meanwhile

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/4/500x500/8/DSC00164.JPG?et=1qVkzDUQvMcUWodjViVnZg&nmid=78924189

The new Legazpi Integrated Terminal, slowly materializing.

leo98

May 8th, 2009, 11:33 AM

Hello guys! It's a rainy friday afternoon. Sorry ngayon lang uli ako nakapost. Medyo busy sa office.

I got this from a very reliable source regarding LCC Daraga. The resolution permitting LCC to occupy the 2nd floor of the new market was already been approved by the Sangguniang Bayan of Daraga.

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/8/500x500/2/lcc-perspective001.jpg?et=YW3PMpazU2Xb%2BZPU5nsBgQ&nmid=240943053

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/8/500x500/1/lcc-perspective.jpg?et=ZnDGtHWWTon%2CyoT4LzYJqw&nmid=240943053

I hope this design is realized.

This is indeed a good news. The renderering is in a way similar to the pic below which I already I posted months ago hehehe. From what I have gathered, there should be escalators in the corner of the building.

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv225/leo98/LCCDARAGA.jpg

gurugeri

May 8th, 2009, 01:02 PM

Wow I love the rendering!

gurugeri

May 8th, 2009, 01:36 PM

Meanwhile

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/4/500x500/8/DSC00164.JPG?et=1qVkzDUQvMcUWodjViVnZg&nmid=78924189

The new Legazpi Integrated Terminal, slowly materializing.

I do not wish to sound as though I were a master in this concern, but the bus terminal seems to look like the old one. They'll just probably improve the drainage system. Well, hopefully, I am wrong.

[dx]

May 8th, 2009, 01:50 PM

Meanwhile

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/4/500x500/8/DSC00164.JPG?et=1qVkzDUQvMcUWodjViVnZg&nmid=78924189

The new Legazpi Integrated Terminal, slowly materializing.

This project will be on a BTO (build-operate-transfer) scheme. Probably the first in the city? Meanwhile, the job vacancy notices are still up at bestjobs.ph, maybe this post can help some of the lurkers who could be looking for jobs right now:

;35548676']Jobs at LKY Development Corporation (http://lkygroup.com), the contractor/management firm behind the new Legazpi Central Terminal

Click here (http://www.bestjobs.ph/bt-empd-lkydevelopmentcorp.htm) for more information

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4893/lkyu.jpg

leo98

May 8th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Brandon32

May 8th, 2009, 02:43 PM

^^ yup maypagkahawig..

[dx]

May 8th, 2009, 02:51 PM

Medyo malayo ata. :nocrook: hehe. I wish they'll add another floor. But the new LCC mall looks good, though. I just hope these new developments will help jump start the initiative to beautify and organize the urban center of Daraga, especially that stretch of Rizal St. That concrete pedestrian overpass is an eyesore. Besides, I don't think people use it anymore, do they?

Narnian_King

May 8th, 2009, 04:31 PM

Mukhang malayo nga ang itura ng gateway sa proposed LCC Mall.

iMilo

May 8th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Brandon32

May 8th, 2009, 11:03 PM

Meanwhile

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/4/500x500/8/DSC00164.JPG?et=1qVkzDUQvMcUWodjViVnZg&nmid=78924189

The new Legazpi Integrated Terminal, slowly materializing.

Ayuz! Isnt the existing pnr rail track(from legazpi all the way to Camalig) will be converted to a four-lane road exclusively for use of the buses and all transport vehicles in and out of our city?
:)

Brandon32

May 9th, 2009, 12:40 AM

joks_25

May 9th, 2009, 03:41 AM

;36358936']Medyo malayo ata. :nocrook: hehe. I wish they'll add another floor. But the new LCC mall looks good, though. I just hope these new developments will help jump start the initiative to beautify and organize the urban center of Daraga, especially that stretch of Rizal St. That concrete pedestrian overpass is an eyesore. Besides, I don't think people use it anymore, do they?

hehehe, i agree. i hope it looks nicer than the perspective when its already built.

sana ayusin din naman ni romi tan yung exterior ng LCC Legazpi, muka kasing squater tagpi tagpi. di mo sya mapagkakamalang mall though ok naman yung interior nya. eto pa naman ang flagship and main office ng mall nya.

joks_25

May 9th, 2009, 03:50 AM

I do not wish to sound as though I were a master in this concern, but the bus terminal seems to look like the old one. They'll just probably improve the drainage system. Well, hopefully, I am wrong.

well it doesnt really bothers me, what i can see in this image is just the skeleton of the building which you cannot really tell the outcome or the aesthetics of the building. lets just wait and see and still hope that it will be beautiful when its finished.:)

Oasnun

May 9th, 2009, 07:25 AM

Tutal pig uururunan ta na man sana ang mga sadiri tang mga pagkaon, itry man daw tabi nindo ang Puto sa Oas.. Masiramun baga ang puto sa Oas, balak ko ngani kun may kwarta sna, mapatabang kitang mgka igwa ki study kun pano ma develop ang roduktong an tangani bagang pwede n man i export asin mapa halaba ang expiration.. sagkud pwede man baga guibuhon n pasalubong kan mga bakasyunista ta digdi s Legazpi. Dai ko panu an nahihiling dyan s mga tindahan dyan s may satilite. Puro sana Pili.. hehe.. anu daw sa hiling nindo tabi?:nuts::lol:

Brandon32

May 9th, 2009, 07:34 AM

Brandon32

May 9th, 2009, 07:39 AM

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk36/kaettier16/legaspi_city_maria_venus_raj.jpg

Hali ini sa website kan MISSOSOLOGY pig post ni Venombrinker kan ika 3 kan Abril, 2009.

Multi-color na rin pala ang mga albayano ngayon...magandang pangitain ito...hehe.sooner we will have taller, sexier,brunette and blonde haired Albayanos!! Keep them coming!!:banana::banana:

kaniguan78

May 9th, 2009, 08:29 AM

Based on the floor plan of LCC Daraga there will be a supermarket, a food court and Store Plus.

range rover

May 9th, 2009, 09:34 AM

Multi-color na rin pala ang mga albayano ngayon...magandang pangitain ito...hehe.sooner we will have taller, sexier,brunette and blonde haired Albayanos!! Keep them coming!!:banana::banana:

csay an na magayun gayon na daraga!?

fred_y

May 9th, 2009, 12:32 PM

Bicol Regional OTOP Convergence set

LEGAZPI CITY, May 9 (PNA) ---The First Bicol One town One Product (OTOP) Convergence will be held on May 14 at the Concourse Convention Center, Legazpi City. The theme of the Regional OTOP Convergence is "OTOP ko, Orgullo ko".

Department of Trade and Industry Regional Director Jocelyn L. Blanco said that "through the convergence efforts of OTOP Partners, we have jointly and sustainably improved the competitiveness of our locals entrepreneurs and made notable dent on entrepreneurship development in Bicol".

The LGUs have taken the lead in identifying, developing and promoting their specific product or service that has a competitive advantage while other partners have provided relevant assistance within their mandates. Thru OTOP, MSMEs or producers were assisted in areas of production, marketing, capability building and provision of common service facilities.

The OTOP Convergence will highlight important updates and the gains so far achieved by the program in the region. Citation will be given to commendable OTOP entrepreneurs per province. It will also stress the convergence endeavors of all partner stakeholders in the program and also, look into new insights for OTOP.

The highlight of the Convergence will be the awarding of the following: (1) Most Supportive OTP Municipal/City LGU in the region who have shown enthusiastic support for the OTOP program in their localities; have committed resources and taken concrete action towards the attainment of the program objectives; (2) Outstanding OTOP MSME partner who has cooperated with the LGU and partner agencies and invested their resources in the program thereby effectively and effenciently running their operations and contributing to the local economy in terms of employment, sales and investment generation; and (3) Most supportive OTOP Partner Organization who has provided crucial assistance in terms of resources, support programs the linkages and other means which influenced positively in the progress of the program.

Blanco said that 250 delegates are expected to attend the convergence coming from the six provinces of Bicol and the different line agencies of the government both local and national. (PNA)

source: http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Events_26/Bicol_Regional_OTOP_Convergence_set.shtml

fred_y

May 9th, 2009, 12:34 PM

hello po! newbie here

fred_y

May 9th, 2009, 12:53 PM

Based on the floor plan of LCC Daraga there will be a supermarket, a food court and Store Plus.

May mga leasable spaces ba?

six

May 9th, 2009, 01:09 PM

DOST, Albay ink P594-M project partnership
by Mike dela Rama

LEGAZPI CITY, May 9 (PNA) - Albay Governor Joey Salceda and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Estrella Alabastro Wednesday signed an agreement for the implementation of the DOST-Albay Comprehensive for Climate Change and Countryside Development.

At the memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing held during the Regional Development Council (RDC) meeting Wednesday, Salceda said the P594 million worth project will cover the research development, set-up of science based farms, upgrading of Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather facilities in Albay and Philippine Institute of Volcanolgy and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) capability building and upgrading.

The project will enhance the institutional viability for collaborative undertaking of programs, projects and activities to foster and accelerate countryside development through effective use of technology.

Salceda explained that the provincial government of Albay has formulated an integrated economic, social, physical and other development plans and programs and has the resources to implement said programs with special focus on climate change, recovery and rehabilitation efforts and resiliency build-up using community-based and participatory approach considering the vulnerability of the province to the effects of climate change, sea level and extreme natural events.

"In this partnership we will also improve the facilities and services of the Phivolcs and PAGASA weather bureau based here in Legazpi," Salceda said.

He emphasized that urgent rehabilitation of PAGASA and Phivolcs facilities is an urgent need. "These two government facilities serve in our calamity mitigation," he said.

The DOST has developed Science and Technology (S&T) interventions and strategies under the national plan that aims to promote cooperation and active and partnerships with its stakeholders in research and development.

"The putting of Doppler Radar for the regionalization of PAGASA will serve as early warning devise not just for Albay but for the entire Bicol region," Salceda said.

He added that this is not the first undertaking between the DOST and the Provincial Government of Albay on comprehensive partnerships. "We have 10 ongoing projects on climate related development programs amounting to P30 million," the governor noted. (PNA)

**********

P16.3-B investment in various projects in Bicol region seen

LEGAZPI CITY, May 9 (PNA) – The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Bicol has identified and endorsed a P16.3 billion worth of various socio-economic and infrastructure projects to cushion the impact of the global financial crunch and spur the region’s economy by 2010.

RDC Bicol chairman Joey Salceda said during the full council meeting held Wednesday that comprehensive regional measures are now in placed to help reduce inflation in Bicol.

Salceda said the provincial government of Camarines Sur has allotted some P10 million as start-up capital for micro-lending in the province. They will put up a small business that will benefit some 20,000 micro-entrepreneurs of 60,000 families.

The Department of Agrarian Reform’s P8.6-billion allotment to develop agrarian reform communities (ARCs) in provinces with high incidence of poverty will include 152 ARC beneficiaries in Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Sorsogon.

“The fund comes from Asian Development Fund and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID),” Salceda said.

He told the RDC members that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued an Executive Order no. 779, amending Executive Order 634, citing that the Bicol Calamity Assistance and Rehabilitation Effort Committee (B-CARE) needs more time to complete its mandate after enduring some setbacks causing inevitable spillover until June 2010.

Salceda said the Spanish government, through the Agencia Espanol de Cooperacion International para el Desarrollo (AECID), turned over P110 million worth of infrastructure projects to Albay province.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office here, on the other hand, bidded out a total of P2.923 million pump-priming projects as part of the stimulus program of the government.

The amount covers the implementation of a total of 87 projects in the six provinces of the Bicol region.

In rice production, the Department of Agriculture (DA) regional office reported that more than P80 million worth of potential rice yield by farmers in the provinces of Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes and Sorsogon were lost due to continues rains and floods in the past several weeks of January 2009.

In Albay province, thousands of rats attacks some 700 hectares of rice lands and feasted on newly-planted rice crops, thus threatening the rice production target of the province.

Salceda earmarked some half a million for the purchase of the much needed rodenticides and other preventive farm inputs against other pests.

Continues rains and floods since December last year were blamed for the hiding places to look for food and alternative shelters. (PNA)

**********

RDC-Bicol endorses P800M Albay-Donsol road network project
by Mike dela Rama

LEGAZPI CITY, May 9 (PNA) – The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Bicol has endorsed to the national government and concerned funding agency the proposed P800-million Albay-Donsol road network.

During the full council meeting, RDC chief and Albay governor Josey Salceda explained the proposed road network is part of the Guinobatan–Camalig– Daraga and Legazpi (GuiCaDaLe) program.

“The proposed budget will be utilized for the improvement of access roads from Albay going to Donsol, Sorsogon to be funded under the micro millennium account,” he said.

Salceda explained that Albay-Donsol road network is to be implemented next year. “The source of fund is the millennium challenge account prepared by the national government.”

Aside from the road network between the municipalities in Albay and Donsol, Sorsogon, another P1.2 million fund is needed under the GuiCaDaLe platform to improve access, mobility and support facility to the Bicol International Airport.

Governor Salceda expressed optimism that the opening of access roads from Albay to Donsol would eventually create new tourism opportunity. “With access roads would help farmers to make the transportation of agricultural products from farm to market.”

“The end result is increased livelihood and reduced prices of agricultural products,” he added.(PNA)

**********

Multi million road project to perk tourism, agri-trade in Albay's and Sorsogon

LEGAZPI CITY, May 8, (PNA) -- A multi-million road network linking three towns of Albay to Donsol town in Sorsogon gained headway yesterday after the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Bicol passed a resolution endorsing the project to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) in Manila.

Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, concurrent RDC chair, said the project intends to construct 26.9 kilometers Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) road and five bridges with an aggregate length of 75 linear meters with a budgetary amount of P814.5 million.

He said the project fund would come from the Secondary National Road Development Program (SNRDP) of the Millennium Challenge Account, Philippine Compact Program (MCAPCP).

At a regular RDC meeting on Wednesday, Salceda said the project once completed would be economically viable with Economic Internal Rate of Return (EIRR) 22.60 percent greater than the SDR of 15 percent and a positive Net Present Value (NPV) of P198 million.

He further said that the project conforms to the thrust and priorities of the region as it will provide linkages with the other modes of transportation and it will complement with the other sectors particularly, the production, tourism and social services sectors.

The Infrastructure Development Committee (IDC) had reviewed and endorsed the project to RDC.

Engr. Oscar Cristobal, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Assistant Regional Director, said once approved by NEDA, the project would open up tourism, trade and agriculture development in the towns of Camalig, Guinobatan, Jovellar in Albay and the town of Donsol the whale shark capital of the world.

Designed as a triangular road network, it would link villages in the towns of Camalig, Guinobatan, Jovellar, Daraga with Donsol town, linking it to the strategic national roads, particularly the Maharlika Highway.

Salceda said the project will also support the proposed Bicol International Airport in Alobo, Daraga, Albay and the proposed PNR Mainline South Extension to Sorsogon.

The road project will also influence areas planted to coconut, and corn and coastal fishing villages, these areas will benefit directly from improved access to inputs and to market outputs, he pointed out.

“It will also have a high positive impact on tourism where in Donsol, Sorsogon is famous for the whale shark, providing a much shorter and safer access,” he said. (PNA)

Source: Positive News Media (http://www.positivenewsmedia.net/)

Lola Felice

May 9th, 2009, 01:18 PM

hello po! newbie here

Welcome saimo, fred_y!

Multi-color na rin pala ang mga albayano ngayon...magandang pangitain ito...hehe.sooner we will have taller, sexier,brunette and blonde haired Albayanos!! Keep them coming!!:banana::banana:

Magayon ining aking ini...

Tutal pig uururunan ta na man sana ang mga sadiri tang mga pagkaon, itry man daw tabi nindo ang Puto sa Oas.. Masiramun baga ang puto sa Oas, balak ko ngani kun may kwarta sna, mapatabang kitang mgka igwa ki study kun pano ma develop ang roduktong an tangani bagang pwede n man i export asin mapa halaba ang expiration.. sagkud pwede man baga guibuhon n pasalubong kan mga bakasyunista ta digdi s Legazpi. Dai ko panu an nahihiling dyan s mga tindahan dyan s may satilite. Puro sana Pili.. hehe.. anu daw sa hiling nindo tabi?:nuts::lol:

Uy, masiram an putong-Oas! :)

An "agun" Dex garu man sana tinapa kaya lang garu mas matagas siya. Pareho sinda smoke fish. Pero kadaklan kan agun gibo sa pagi. :)

Dai na man sinda nag-aagun ta gari haloy an processing kan sira kumpara sa tinapa.

Dex, tama si mr. garycooper, parehong smoked an tinapa buda an agun. An pagkakaiba ninda ta mas tostado an agun saka bakong timplado sa asin na arog kan tinapa.

Ibahan mo na man ki gulay na lubilubi na may bangot na agun o kaya tinapa. Tapos may kasabay pang su iniraman bagang turay. Aysus, karayrahay! Lalo na ngunyan na malipot-lipot. :)

Legazpiño Ako!!!!!!! Halo, Im new here!!!!!

Welcome man saimo range rover...

Pwede man kita maka afford mag blowout basta sa Tapa King sana. Ha ha ha! You can PM me your cell number so we can make arrangements.

Bayai sana ta pag nalugaran ako. Baad magdara pa akong ginulay na santol....
:lol:

olineil

May 9th, 2009, 01:34 PM

hello po! newbie here

Welcome to the thread fred_y. Enjoy this colorful & intelligent discussion forum. To enjoy the forum fully take note not to engage in any city vs city posts. If you need to rebut don't instagate any flame wars. Cheers!

bonixx

May 9th, 2009, 02:03 PM

[dx]

May 9th, 2009, 02:22 PM

Dai na man sinda nag-aagun ta gari haloy an processing kan sira kumpara sa tinapa.

Dex, tama si mr. garycooper, parehong smoked an tinapa buda an agun. An pagkakaiba ninda ta mas tostado an agun saka bakong timplado sa asin na arog kan tinapa.

Bayai sana ta pag nalugaran ako. Baad magdara pa akong ginulay na santol....
:lol:

^Salamat sa info! Maghirilingan po kita soon! :colgate:

Meanwhile, I attended the iBlog 5 (5th Philippine Blogging Summit --> http://iblogph.org/) in UP earlier today. Hehe. Of course, I also represented Wow Legazpi (http://wowlegazpi.com) (aside from my personal blog and the blogs we handle at work). :colgate: I hope there will be more Albayano bloggers. :okay:

[dx]

May 9th, 2009, 03:25 PM

The Eco Tourism road connecting Albay and Donsol is another great plan from our vision oriented governor. Nice work Governor. I understand that this road will start from the urban areas of Legazpi and Daraga. With that said, I challenge Legaspi City Hall (that's our good Mayor) that such road should include or better still should connect the high lands of Legazpi City such as Estanza. This way tourists who choose initially to go to Legazpi first instead of Donsol, will come to a fork road. One will pass through Daraga, the other through the highlands of Legazpi and down to Old Albay. The highlands of Legazpi City will provide a scenic ride for tourists and a panaromic and distinctive view of the City. Not to mention Daraga, Old Albay and the City at night ambiance. Connecting these high lands with the proposed road or even the existing Maharlika Road to Sorsogon makes Legazpi City (its urban area) close to the Bicol International Airport and such close proxmity will trigger development of these highlands.

I agree. Improving accessibility to these areas will spur new developments and progress. I wish we have a map so we can visualize where this new road will be.

kaniguan78

May 9th, 2009, 04:35 PM

May mga leasable spaces ba?

Wala po yata. Kasi kinuha na ng Lcc lahat ng leasable space.

Brandon32

May 10th, 2009, 02:39 AM

hello po! newbie here

welcome to the thread fred.enjoy!

leo98

May 10th, 2009, 12:20 PM

What is the term for this structure? Is it "boundary marker"? hehehe

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv225/leo98/daraga.jpg

Brandon32

May 10th, 2009, 01:07 PM

^^ I think so...

hakz2007

May 10th, 2009, 03:09 PM

Naglalakop na STD sa Albay, higot na iniimbestigaran
5/10/2009 7:03:28 PM

LEGAZPI CITY- Higot na pinag-iimbestigiran kan ahensya kan gobyerno an napabaretang naglalakop na mga biktima kan STD sa probinsya nin Albay.

Magigirumdumang nagka-igwa nin limang biktima an Turkish national sa Bicol region sa pahayag ni Annah, saro sa mga biktima kan dayuhan kun saen naka-iba niya ini sa nagkapirang bulan.

Segun ki Sangguniang Panlalawigan Board Member Herbert Borja, chairman kan Committee on Health, ginigibo ninda an gabos ngani masolusyunan an presenteng problema asin reklamo na ipina-abot ni Annah sa manihamiento kan City Health Office digdgi sa cuidad kan Legazpi.

Sa presente, nagsasagibo soboot nin imbestigasyon an City Health Office, Provincial Health Office asin an DOH Bicol ngani aramon an naunambitang naglalakop na Sexually Transmitted Infection na hale pa sa negosyanteng dayuhan.

Mientrastanto, nakaplano ng maghale sa nasyon asn naunambitang dayuhan ngunyan na bulan segun sa pahayag kan biktima.

six

May 10th, 2009, 03:59 PM

Hospital spruce up seen
as Bicol HLK wellness center

LEGAZPI CITY ---- The newly spruced Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital (BRTTH) is set to accept patients to undergo heart, lungs and kidney operation, an official of the hospital said yesterday.

Dr. Rogelio Rivera, BRTTH chief said the hospital is now equipped with state of the art medical equipments and operating rooms for open heart surgery, including kidney and lung operations.

Albay Gov. Joey Salceda at the inaugural and blessing rites of the newly refurbished hospital on Wednesday said some P530 million from Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s Bicol-Calamity Assistance Relief Emergency (B-CARE) was infused to rehabilitate and upgrade the facilities of the hospital.

Salceda said he saw to it that the funds was available when he was then the chairman of the house appropriation committee.

The tertiary hospital was heavily damaged when super typhoons Milenyo and Reming struck the province in 2006 destroying several public infrastructures.

The funds was used to buy some P380 million in hospital equipments, P70 million to rehabilitate the hospital edifice, P80 million for maintenance and operating including capital outlay.

Rivera said the new BRTTH will be a heart, lungs and kidney wellness center in the region because of the state of the art equipments such as heart, kidney and lungs laboratories, operating rooms.

He said they have also set up Heart, Lungs and Kidney (HLK) network linking the hospital with the Philippine Heart Center, Kidney and Lung Centers in Metro Manila and Cebu.

The BRTTH, a tertiary government hospital seats in a 4 hectares lot in this city, with 250 bed capacity, private rooms, a public and PhilHealth ward.

Rivera said by next year it will build additional two heart operating rooms, private wards, another isolation ward, cancer diagnostic center, and a commercial complex to make the hospital income generating establishment.

Rivera said the hospital would have to raise some P80 million to establish a cancer unit next year.

Salceda at his inaugural speech said his administration is embarking on health and education as his priority programs saying that 24 percent of the province budget goes to health services.

He believes that there are more positive impact by investing in health and education rather that spending funds for infrastructure.

“Physical infrastructure are destroyed once natural or man-made disaster strikes but the best use of our money is to invest in human capital formation which is health and education services,” he said.

Salceda announced that a Legazpi City Hospital will soon rise next year, this wellness center would cater to the medical needs of residents in the second district of the province.

He said P150 million fund would be sourced from the province with P50 million, the city will share P50 million and another P50 million will come from Senator Juan Ponce Enrile.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/may07/xup.html)

hakz2007

May 10th, 2009, 04:05 PM

LCC Mall Nabua is being constructed just in front of the municipal building.

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9303/34972339.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5228/21212309.jpg

Other perspectives of LCC Malls in Bicol Region could be seen in Naga City and Camarines Provinces Thread... See you there guys!

[dx]

May 10th, 2009, 04:42 PM

Magayon Festival Legend Showdown
April 30, 2009
(The event was held inside the Albay Astrodome due to the typhoon)
View more photos at Magayon Festival 2009 Official Website (http://magayonfestival.com)

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[dx]

May 10th, 2009, 04:52 PM

This is great news. :okay:

Hospital spruce up seen as Bicol HLK wellness center

LEGAZPI CITY ---- The newly spruced Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital (BRTTH) is set to accept patients to undergo heart, lungs and kidney operation, an official of the hospital said yesterday.

Dr. Rogelio Rivera, BRTTH chief said the hospital is now equipped with state of the art medical equipments and operating rooms for open heart surgery, including kidney and lung operations.

Albay Gov. Joey Salceda at the inaugural and blessing rites of the newly refurbished hospital on Wednesday said some P530 million from Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s Bicol-Calamity Assistance Relief Emergency (B-CARE) was infused to rehabilitate and upgrade the facilities of the hospital.

Salceda said he saw to it that the funds was available when he was then the chairman of the house appropriation committee.

The tertiary hospital was heavily damaged when super typhoons Milenyo and Reming struck the province in 2006 destroying several public infrastructures.

The funds was used to buy some P380 million in hospital equipments, P70 million to rehabilitate the hospital edifice, P80 million for maintenance and operating including capital outlay.

Rivera said the new BRTTH will be a heart, lungs and kidney wellness center in the region because of the state of the art equipments such as heart, kidney and lungs laboratories, operating rooms.

He said they have also set up Heart, Lungs and Kidney (HLK) network linking the hospital with the Philippine Heart Center, Kidney and Lung Centers in Metro Manila and Cebu.

The BRTTH, a tertiary government hospital seats in a 4 hectares lot in this city, with 250 bed capacity, private rooms, a public and PhilHealth ward.

Rivera said by next year it will build additional two heart operating rooms, private wards, another isolation ward, cancer diagnostic center, and a commercial complex to make the hospital income generating establishment.

Rivera said the hospital would have to raise some P80 million to establish a cancer unit next year.

Salceda at his inaugural speech said his administration is embarking on health and education as his priority programs saying that 24 percent of the province budget goes to health services.

He believes that there are more positive impact by investing in health and education rather that spending funds for infrastructure.

“Physical infrastructure are destroyed once natural or man-made disaster strikes but the best use of our money is to invest in human capital formation which is health and education services,” he said.

Salceda announced that a Legazpi City Hospital will soon rise next year, this wellness center would cater to the medical needs of residents in the second district of the province.

He said P150 million fund would be sourced from the province with P50 million, the city will share P50 million and another P50 million will come from Senator Juan Ponce Enrile.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/may07/xup.html)

Here are some info from a post I made about BRTTH last December:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC04846.jpg
BRTTH just this Sunday...
^^Last July 2008

Perspective
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/brtth_perspective.jpg

Newly renovated Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital

Admin Building
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/brt_front.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/main_side.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/main_side2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/main_side3.jpg

Surgery Building (Salceda Wing)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/surgery_bldg.jpg

Dietary Department Building
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/kitchen.jpg

Interiors

Medical Ward
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/medical-ward.jpg

Pharmacy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/pharmacy.jpg

Laboratory
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/laboratory.jpg

Emergency
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/er.jpg

X-ray
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/digital-x-rau.jpg

CT Scan
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/ct-scan.jpg

CCU
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/ccu.jpg

Cath Lab
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/cath-lab.jpg

Hospital Profile

Established in 1918 and is the first government hospital in the region

In 1970, the hospital bed capacity was increased from 50 to 75.

In February 1973, under Department Order NO. 94-A, the Albay Provincial Hospital was designated as a training and teaching hospital.

In 1975, the official bed capacity of the hospital was increased from 75 to 150. The total personnel complement has also increased.

R.A. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of the Philippines, the Albay Provincial Hospital under the Albay Provincial Health Office was devolved to the Provincial Government of Albay in 1993

Republic Act 8051 in 1994 converted the hospital to a 250 bed capacity Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital. Personnel and budget were increased.

1998 conducted 19 open heart surgery in collaboration with Philippine Heart Center and Albay Heart Foundation where 10 are adults and 9 are pedia patients

CY 2000 conducted 18 open heart surgery with Philippine Heart Center and Albay Heart Foundation.. 9 adult and 9 pedia

In 2001, MOOE Budget was reduced from P40 million to P22 million.

In 2003, MOOE Appropriation was further reduced from P22 million to P17 m.

2003 acquired a spiral CT Scan through PCSO assisted project

2003 have requested a cobalt machine from GSIS through its Hospitalization Support Program where BRTTH is 3rd in priority nationwide

2000-2003 have prepared infrastructure requirement for the Netherlands Loan to equip BRTTH for Heart, Lung and Kidney Subspecialty

February 2004 – conducted 3 cases of open heart surgery all pedia patients

2004 – Netherlands soft-loan Memorandum of Agreement for Heart, Lung and Kidney Subspecialty was approved. Now awaiting delivery of equipment

June 24, 2004 – endorsed by the Regional Development Council for upgrading into a 300 Bed Southern Luzon Medical Center under Resolution No. 05-13

Source (http://www.doh.gov.ph/brtth/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1)

Brandon32

May 10th, 2009, 05:00 PM

^^ instead of going to manila...im glad we now have it here in Albay- the center of Bicol!
People of Sorsogon,Masbate, Catanduanes,Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur...this is ours...:banana::banana: BE PROUD OF IT!!!

Brandon32

May 10th, 2009, 05:04 PM

joks_25

May 11th, 2009, 03:51 AM

What is the term for this structure? Is it "boundary marker"? hehehe

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv225/leo98/daraga.jpg

yes it is a marker but i think it doesnt represent a straight line boundery, because if im not mistaken BRTTH adress is still legazpi city considering that it is over the marker of legazpi. but im not sure about this.

@fred_y, welcome to the thread i hope that you will visit our thread more often or become an active member.

joks_25

May 11th, 2009, 04:24 AM

^^thanks for informative pics dx, during my holyweek vacation i also read the tarpuline banner at AUL law building that AUL hospital has already the 1st state of the art CT scan in bicol. its the 1st most modern or latest CT scan here in bicol.

also it is good to be true that albay doctors bought the casa conception for expansion where in it is three times bigger than the present albay doctors building.

im glad of the development of hospitals in albay, you dont have to go to manila for checkups just imagine the fare and time albayano will save.

i hope the next development for albay hospitals is medical tourism.:)

gurugeri

May 11th, 2009, 05:18 AM

I like LCC Nabua's design. It will complement Macagang's pleasant view!

gurugeri

May 11th, 2009, 05:22 AM

yes it is a marker but i think it doesnt represent a straight line boundery, because if im not mistaken BRTTH adress is still legazpi city considering that it is over the marker of legazpi. but im not sure about this.

@fred_y, welcome to the thread i hope that you will visit our thread more often or become an active member.

Yes, I had a classmate who lived at Albay Provincial Hospital Compound, Legazpi City.

Bicol University (Elementary Department) also joins in Division of Legazpi's contests, not in Albay's, when the mother school--Bicol University College of Education--is in Daraga, Albay (as the marker shows).

joks_25

May 11th, 2009, 05:27 AM

^^i agree, so far its the most beautiful design LCC have ever made. i hope it will be built according to design, congrats to our local bussiness tycoon romy tan.:)

yoh_1

May 11th, 2009, 05:40 AM

^^thanks for informative pics dx, during my holyweek vacation i also read the tarpuline banner at AUL law building that AUL hospital has already the 1st state of the art CT scan in bicol. its the 1st most modern or latest CT scan here in bicol.
[/B].:)

^^
I doubt this one! Because as far as I know AUH patients still go to BRTTH to have their CT-Scans.

Btw, the school being built in Ago's property will actually be an International school. I saw it's tarpulin just yesterday and it's gonna be called as "Washington International School". Aquinas University of Legazpi will also reopen their pre-school and later elementary in the city proper.:cheers:

Any update about Embarcadero? Kung magbubukas na yung mga restaurants this coming June then they could have started working on their stalls.:)

yoh_1

May 11th, 2009, 05:50 AM

;36449600']This is great news. :okay:

Here are some info from a post I made about BRTTH last December:

^^Last July 2008

Perspective
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/brtth_perspective.jpg

Newly renovated Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital

Admin Building
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/brt_front.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/main_side.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/main_side2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/main_side3.jpg

Surgery Building (Salceda Wing)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/surgery_bldg.jpg

Dietary Department Building
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/kitchen.jpg

Interiors

Medical Ward
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/medical-ward.jpg

Pharmacy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/pharmacy.jpg

Laboratory
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/laboratory.jpg

Emergency
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/er.jpg

X-ray
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/digital-x-rau.jpg

CT Scan
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/ct-scan.jpg

CCU
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/ccu.jpg

Cath Lab
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/cath-lab.jpg

Hospital Profile

Established in 1918 and is the first government hospital in the region

In 1970, the hospital bed capacity was increased from 50 to 75.

In February 1973, under Department Order NO. 94-A, the Albay Provincial Hospital was designated as a training and teaching hospital.

In 1975, the official bed capacity of the hospital was increased from 75 to 150. The total personnel complement has also increased.

R.A. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of the Philippines, the Albay Provincial Hospital under the Albay Provincial Health Office was devolved to the Provincial Government of Albay in 1993

Republic Act 8051 in 1994 converted the hospital to a 250 bed capacity Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital. Personnel and budget were increased.

1998 conducted 19 open heart surgery in collaboration with Philippine Heart Center and Albay Heart Foundation where 10 are adults and 9 are pedia patients

CY 2000 conducted 18 open heart surgery with Philippine Heart Center and Albay Heart Foundation.. 9 adult and 9 pedia

In 2001, MOOE Budget was reduced from P40 million to P22 million.

In 2003, MOOE Appropriation was further reduced from P22 million to P17 m.

2003 acquired a spiral CT Scan through PCSO assisted project

2003 have requested a cobalt machine from GSIS through its Hospitalization Support Program where BRTTH is 3rd in priority nationwide

2000-2003 have prepared infrastructure requirement for the Netherlands Loan to equip BRTTH for Heart, Lung and Kidney Subspecialty

February 2004 – conducted 3 cases of open heart surgery all pedia patients

2004 – Netherlands soft-loan Memorandum of Agreement for Heart, Lung and Kidney Subspecialty was approved. Now awaiting delivery of equipment

June 24, 2004 – endorsed by the Regional Development Council for upgrading into a 300 Bed Southern Luzon Medical Center under Resolution No. 05-13

Source (http://www.doh.gov.ph/brtth/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1)
^^
Nice to see my working place! Hehe..

Btw, although BRTTH is considered as a 250-bed capacity hospital, it exceeds it's bed capacity reaching up to 300-350 patients. I don't know but BRTTH needs to be upgraded into a medical center in order to increase it's bed capacity and improve it's services. Another, shortage of man power is a big problem...:ohno:

yoh_1

May 11th, 2009, 05:58 AM

joks_25

May 11th, 2009, 06:05 AM

^^
I doubt this one! Because as far as I know AUH patients still go to BRTTH to have their CT-Scans.

Btw, the school being built in Ago's property will actually be an International school. I saw it's tarpulin just yesterday and it's gonna be called as "Washington International School". Aquinas University Science High School will also reopen their pre-school and later elementary in the city proper.:cheers:

Any update about Embarcadero? Kung magbubukas na yung mga restaurants this coming June then they could have started working on their stalls.:)

maybe because AUL's CT scan is a lot pricier compare to government CT scan, knowing that AUL's CT scan is not ordinary CT scan which only fewer rich can afford.

"washington international school" wow i like the name,sounds like american hehe if ever materialized there will be two international school in albay: this one and sunshine learning center in tagas.

yes, the restaurants inside is underconstruction my friend working in sunwest is the one who's managing it and the target is june 1 for the opening of the restaurant.

kaniguan78

May 11th, 2009, 09:08 AM

maybe because AUL's CT scan is a lot pricier compare to government CT scan, knowing that AUL's CT scan is not ordinary CT scan which only fewer rich can afford.

"washington international school" wow i like the name,sounds like american hehe if ever materialized there will be two international school in albay: this one and sunshine learning center in tagas.

yes, the restaurants inside is underconstruction my friend working in sunwest is the one who's managing it and the target is june 1 for the opening of the restaurant.

It's called Washington International School because it's located along Washington Drive. When this school opens, magkakatraffic na jan sa lugar na yan. Syempre yung mga papasok jan yung mga mayaman na may cars.

gurugeri

May 11th, 2009, 09:16 AM

joks_25

May 11th, 2009, 09:21 AM

It's called Washington International School because it's located along Washington Drive. When this school opens, magkakatraffic na jan sa lugar na yan. Syempre yung mga papasok jan yung mga mayaman na may cars.

yep! sure it is, im also from washington drive. its just sound as if it was named to george washington wherein fact it got its name to a street.:lol:

heavy traffic? i dont think so, very light ang traffic jan sa washington nagkakatraffic lang jan pag may parade.

attitude2win

May 11th, 2009, 09:27 AM

I honestly like the location of that school. I wish Pisay were in a location like that, hindi sa Goa, na super-boring ang place, at ang layo pa. Instead of helping poor students, grabe ang gastos nila sa pamasahe pa lang.

I agree...when my sister was studying in PISAY napa sobra nga gastos namin kung uwian...kaya yun she just stayed sa dorm ata ng school....

ang hihina kasi ng mga congressman ng albay that time daw why hindi nakuha yung PISAY at sa Cam Sur napunta.... Its good to have that school here in Bicol yun nga lang talaga masyadong malayo at sabi mo nga BORING.. it could have been in Naga City na lang sana at least centro :ohno:

joks_25

May 11th, 2009, 09:29 AM

kaniguan78

May 11th, 2009, 09:31 AM

^^ That area will be more developed. Marami ng magsusulputan jan na businesses like mga kainan, and educational supplies. I hope they also develop the vacant area in front of the international school. I think Ago purchased it from the previous owner. It's suppossed to be a subdivision.

range rover

May 11th, 2009, 09:51 AM

[QUOTE=Lola Felice;36402830]Welcome saimo, fred_y!

Welcome man saimo range rover...

Mabalos po Lola Felice.

gulay na santol!!!!, masiramon an. haloy na ako dai nakatana kan gulay na santol.

kaniguan78

May 11th, 2009, 09:59 AM

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/2/photos/4/1200x120/23/140px-Ph-seal-albay.png?et=DAeqDY01fR6LNhRTl29G2A&nmid=24195

PROVINCIAL HYMN

ALBAY, SAGCOD PA MAN
Lyrics and Music by Jose R. Ravalo

May lugar digdi sa Kabicolan
na pano nin mga kaogmahan
Mga tao pobre o mayaman
Sarabay sa pagpauswag nin banwaan
An Bulcan Mayon samong ladawan
simbolo nin kagayonan
Mahal na Dios dai papabayaan
Mahal ming Albay sagcod pa man

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

Repeat 1st stanza
Repeat last two lines of 1st stanza

Adopted and declared as Provincial Hymn per Governor's Proclamation No. 2004-01 and pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 2004-02

kaniguan78

May 11th, 2009, 10:03 AM

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/4/500x500/10/DSC00183.JPG?et=BbBTIox%2BMN4SYKX3bkuQLA&nmid=78924189

Monsi

May 11th, 2009, 10:11 AM

range rover

May 11th, 2009, 10:13 AM

gurugeri

May 11th, 2009, 10:15 AM

I agree...when my sister was studying in PISAY napa sobra nga gastos namin kung uwian...kaya yun she just stayed sa dorm ata ng school....

ang hihina kasi ng mga congressman ng albay that time daw why hindi nakuha yung PISAY at sa Cam Sur napunta.... Its good to have that school here in Bicol yun nga lang talaga masyadong malayo at sabi mo nga BORING.. it could have been in Naga City na lang sana at least centro :ohno:

Hahaha! Ano naman aasahan mo kay Carling (may he rest in peace)? I really hated those times when we had the worst congressman in history! If not for the mayors of Daraga and Legazpi, the second district was nothing compared to first district.

Regarding my school, my supposed-to-be extension campus sa Tabaco, and I was against the plant. Pero sana natuloy. Lilipat sana ako.

Who was your sister there? Naging student ko ba sya?

kaniguan78

May 11th, 2009, 10:15 AM

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/4/500x500/11/DSC00185.JPG?et=NgcOa31ciF8KnWPZ3Jbh3w&nmid=78924189
View of Legazpi from Forest Lake. There's a lake at the foreground.

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/4/500x500/12/DSC00186.JPG?et=FPeIxy%2CjQyc38WK3YZsLrQ&nmid=78924189
The cross which is very visible from Legazpi during the night is on the right hand corner.

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/4/500x500/13/DSC00188.JPG?et=xnKX3pJmJOmEjqWmszXz8Q&nmid=78924189
The entrance gate.

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/4/500x500/14/DSC00189.JPG?et=wL7gUx5a7ybmzetPZ1Cqpg&nmid=78924189
They have a booth at the Pacific Mall where you can see the masterplan.

gurugeri

May 11th, 2009, 10:19 AM

Pisay in the boondocks...
I think the noble idea of the founders is to provide the whizkids an environment conducive to learning "away" from the distractions of the city akin to Academgorodok, the Russian Academy of Science branch in the wilderness of Siberia... just that the kids, now teens, left in the 'barracks' might learn more than anatomy and what the birds and the bees do... :lol:

Washington International School?
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC00992.jpg
^Is that the white long building? (I was striding down Lignon Hill May 7 rushing to catch work)

Actually iba ang atmosphere dun sa Goa campus. Yes, the campus should be far from distractions, including family. Kulang sila sa immersion kaya pag labas ng school parang mga manhid.

Yes, I think it's that white long building. Very ideal location for that school. That lot, I believe, has been Ago's for a long time now. When we were in high school (AMEC ako hanggang second year), may chismis na lilipat kami ng location sa Washington, yun na siguro yun. Humihina ata ang college population ng AMEC kaya magve-venture sila into basic education although may high school pa naman sila sa main campus.

joks_25

May 11th, 2009, 10:27 AM

^^that long white building with green roof? its larger than what i thought

yes, those dark days with carling. a nightmare of albay that should not happened again.:ohno:

kaniguan78

May 11th, 2009, 10:28 AM

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/4/500x500/22/DSC00202.JPG?et=Ysvdnz0dsHxQBLTYDCY2Sw&nmid=78924189

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/4/500x500/17/DSC00193.JPG?et=sMIrZcOCmf1Zsx7F97ULgg&nmid=78924189

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/4/500x500/20/DSC00200.JPG?et=fZ9kvWRINCDDO%2CeTrpgkMw&nmid=78924189

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/4/500x500/19/DSC00197.JPG?et=PoNj0Us40TiEW5DJrMvtsw&nmid=78924189

joks_25

May 11th, 2009, 10:32 AM

^^wow fine ethnic stuff for tourist, perfect:banana:. is it the new building at right side of activity area of LANDCO?

gurugeri

May 11th, 2009, 10:32 AM

Tribong Bisakol? It must be a combination of Bisaya and Bicol products.

kaniguan78

May 11th, 2009, 11:13 AM

^^wow fine ethnic stuff for tourist, perfect:banana:. is it the new building at right side of activity area of LANDCO?

yep it's the new one on the left of the landco plaza but it's located at the back of the new building.

joks_25

May 11th, 2009, 11:25 AM

^^ow i see, so its rentable space is back to back. i wonder what store will rent the front commercial space. a coffee shop is very ideal for that location

ayawu

May 11th, 2009, 11:31 AM

whew, it's hard but it feels good to defend our province. heheh. :)

Brandon32

May 11th, 2009, 11:35 AM

RE: BIA. why it's supposed to be in Albay and not Cam Sur

Let's take a look at history first...

Mid/Late 90s: Some politicians in Albay initiated contemplation about building an international airport in the province. Reason? It's not because Albay was the top tourist drawer in the region or anything else to that effect. The biggest reason is to make Bicol Region more accessible to tourists. There are other reasons. Probably, the governor then, Bichara, was planning to make Albay more internationally-renowned to tourists. His focus then, as implied by his actions, was to focus on tourism. The international airport, as it seems, was just part of his tourism program. During those times, Albay became the top tourist drawer in the region. That was partly because of his efforts and partly because of Albay's natural beauty. But I reiterate, the biggest reason is to make Albay and the rest of the region more accessible to tourists. This isn't a short-term or a mid-term plan. Obviously, the fact that there aren't much tourists then as now, the plan was more of a LONG-TERM nature.

around 2000 - experts came in to find the right location. Places considered: one in Legazpi, one in Daraga, one in Polangui, one in Cam Sur. If I'm not mistaken, a portion in Ligao was also considered. Daraga was considered the most favorable. Studies have already been conducted. and this was done by no mere ordinary individuals. They were experts.

2001-04 - I don't know what happened during these years. I guess they were looking for funds but were unable to do so. This needs a lot of political connection considering the fact that we have a semi-arbitrary president.

2004 - end of Bichara's term as governor.

2006 - CWC opened. During the same year, budget was already allocated for the project (courtesy of Joey Salceda). This was also the first year when Cam Sur has overtaken Albay when it comes to tourist arrivals. Note, it was 5/6 years prior when Daraga was already chosen as a site.

2007 - GMA's son was elected. Rumors are now spread that the airport would be in Libmanan. This needs an FS first considering that Daraga (amongst other contingents) was already chosen.

2009 (now) - some people are saying that we need the airport to be located in Cam Sur because it is now the current top tourist drawer. I beg to differ. Here are my reasons:

1. The reason why Albay politicians back in the 90s initiated contemplating about putting up an international airport in Albay is not because it is the top tourist drawer. Albay has plans to improve tourism then and part of the plan is to put up an international airport, w/c is not a short term project. Rather, a LONG-TERM one. That's why even if some people believe that putting up an international airport is not warranted, the politicians think the other way around because their perspective is a much "farther future" than ordinary folks may think. Change in politics is probably the biggest reason why Albay trailed to Cam Sur these days.

2. Location. Albay has undeniably the best location in the region. Albay, being the choice for regional offices has cut down travel time for folks coming from the majority of the region.

3. Cam Sur may be the top tourist drawer NOW. But considering the volatility of times, Cam Sur is not a logical site. The reason why Cam Sur is the top tourist drawer is ADVERTISING and MARKETING. Before Villafuerte, Cam Sur trailed. So, this just means, to benefit the whole region just in case TIMES CHANGE, Albay is the most logical site because of its proximity to the other provinces of the region. Take note, Quezon and Cam Norte do not need an airport just as much as Catanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon, and Northern Samar do. The latter provinces are simply farther from Manila than the others. Furthermore, an island known as Biri, Northern Samar can attract as much tourists as Caramoan does. Biri is actually more unique for it doesn't look like any other island in the world. Caramoan looks like Coron. It just needs ADVERTISING and MARKETING. The same goes for other destinations in the Bicol Region.

4. Taking advantage of what's already there. If we put the int'l airport in Cam Sur, only fewer buses, vans and jeepneys would be benefited (considering if most of the tourists still prefer Caramoan and CWC). Putting it in Albay creates more effective economic catalyst. Considering that the routes would be longer, more buses, vans and jeepneys would be benefited. Don't underestimate what this could mean! Money coming from these businesses would be bigger. Thus, more benefits.

5. Don't underestimate the beauty of Mayon. According to many I've encountered, especially the first-time tourists, they consider Mayon as the most beautiful volcano they've ever seen. Mayon will continue as an attraction.

As a whole, putting up the int'l airport in Albay is more beneficial than putting it up in Cam Sur. But, of course, most of you are from Cam Sur, so you might be covered in prejudice in reading this one. However, if I have my way, here's what I want to happen:

1. Transfer airport from Legazpi to Daraga. Upgrade it into an international one.
2. Improve/upgrade Naga airport for the convenience of Naga's people.

So, there you have it.

I appreciate this post very much.not that im a fellow legazpeep,but because everthing he said was for the greater good! and when realized would bring long term benefits to all the provinces of bicol...and including northern samar.(guess what.. northern samar speaks bicol...or bisakol(the dialect of sorsogon and masbate)....

Brandon32

May 11th, 2009, 11:44 AM

whew, it's hard but it feels good to defend our province. heheh. :)

You're the man!! Cheerz!:cheers::cheers:

joks_25

May 11th, 2009, 11:54 AM

^^very well said ayawu, very diplomatic.:)

six

May 11th, 2009, 12:09 PM

Bicol will have its own regional
weather bureau, DOST pledges
By MAR S. ARGUELLES

LEGAZPI CITY --- Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro said on Wednesday her office will soon establish a doppler radar system and a Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Regional Weather Bureau in Albay.

The Bureau dubbed as the Southern Luzon Weather Region (SLWR) will provide weather forecasting and warning services to the six provinces of Bicol which are Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon and the island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate.

Alabastro said the establishment of an SLWR is in line with the agency’s regionalization program and capability building aimed at providing fast services to the public specially in times of natural calamities.

She said PAGASA will soon set up a doppler radar system in Bicol, an Upper Air equipment that would monitor weather disturbances in the area.

She said some P534 million funding would be needed to establish and operationalize these structures and equipments.

Alabastro and Albay Gov. Joey Salceda forged on Wednesday a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the province to undertake as partners in Science and Technology on Climate Change and Countryside Development.

Under the agreement, the DOST will undertake, among others: research and development programs, establish food and technology centers, set up science based farms, upgrade PAGASA and Phivolcs capabilities.

At the MOA signing ceremony Alabastro said the partnership is one of its kind in the country, “Albay would be the pilot area to undertake programs focused on climate change.”

Salceda said the partnership aims to identify and develop viable local development initiatives and undertakings that require S&T interventions.

It will also promote advocacy addressing climate change, disaster management and adaptation and mitigation measures.

Salceda said the DOST has put up some P594.3 million to finance the establishment of a regional weather bureau and purchase of doppler radar and other equipment that would upgrade the services of PAGASA and PHIVOLCS.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/may07/b-story.html)

Brandon32

May 11th, 2009, 12:38 PM

Actually naga airport is a small airport..and i dont think it's that worst,coz if that so then its not safe for air traffic...then how come cebu pacific flies there 2x a day using its ATR,Air Philippines using B737 9X a week and zest air for 3X a week...so its a safe airport and a nice one...I think what is lacking there is also what is lacking in Legazpi City Airport..navigating instruments for inclement weather and night time flying...so calling it worst airport is an overstatement...
Almost every province in the bicol region experience positive tourism growth for year 2008..so you can't claim you're the only province having a tourism boom,right?...
For Legazpi City im confident that tourist industry is booming coz it speaks for current airflight schedule in and out of Legazpi City per day...
Now your place is also experiencing boom in tourism...but it doesnt show in your airport flight schedule...sana naman yung second trip man lang ng air philippines papunta sa inyo at palabas could have been all filled up thru out the week..diba...if most of the tourists going to your place took the buses...then aim to make that andaya highway a worldclass highway!-a highway that we bicolanos can be proud of! and if your tourists are using broom sticks to travel to your place then we should start manufacturing some for their use..haha..joke...Anyway,lets forget about the legazpi and the naga airports coz a bicol international airport will be born,unfortunately(for the camsurpeeps) the place will be in daraga...but fortunately (for all the bicolanos) nilagay sya sa lugar na kung saan hindi tayo gaano mahirapan sa pamasahe...sa pagbyahe, lalo nat kung sangkatutak pa ang bagahe..at dahil nga hindi gaano mahaba ang byahe hindi gaanong stressful!o diba..convenience!:)

At hindi ibig sabihin yung international airport itatayo sa daraga eh neglected na ang lugar nyo..nah..hindi po...actually its an opportunity coz kayo mismo po pwedeng gumamit nito at lahat ng mga taga inyo...Kung nagkataon lang na ang probinsya nyo ay nasa kalagayan ng probinsya namin ngayon....i will 100% support it! Go na yan! coz deep inside me i believe my province will benefit from that airport and the rest of the bicol provinces for sure...

[dx]

May 11th, 2009, 12:43 PM

no name-calling please. keep it clean, thanks :)

yoh_1

May 11th, 2009, 03:05 PM

maybe because AUL's CT scan is a lot pricier compare to government CT scan, knowing that AUL's CT scan is not ordinary CT scan which only fewer rich can afford.

"washington international school" wow i like the name,sounds like american hehe if ever materialized there will be two international school in albay: this one and sunshine learning center in tagas.

yes, the restaurants inside is underconstruction my friend working in sunwest is the one who's managing it and the target is june 1 for the opening of the restaurant.

^^
Wow! That's good news then! It's not that it is costly but it is actually not yet functional as of now. I learned this from our radiologist based in our hospital. Inasemble lang raw kasi yung CT-scan ng Aquinas kaya hanggang ngayun hindi pa magamit.. Since I'm assigned at the Emergency Department, I always assist patients coming from Aquinas Hospital to our Radiology Department.:nuts:

yoh_1

May 11th, 2009, 03:16 PM

Last Friday I visited BRTTH's site, I was amazed of the improvement of the facilities and the buildings. lalo na yung admin napakaganda na. until now on going pa rin ang construction of new buildings and renovations of the old ones. i wonder kung existing pa rin yung rehab nila w/c is in collaboration with simon of cyrene. maganda yung program na yun kc marami akong nakitang tinutulungan lalo na yung mga walang means na magpa therapy. libre lang ang therapy dun.

^^
Free therapy is only for the children who's having their rehabilitation program in Simon of Cyrene. But not in adults! I think the therapy costs as much as 200 Php compared to Legazpi Physical Therapy Center's 400 Php. Pero sulit na yun sa masa. Minsan nga may mga sessions silang libre para sa mga mahihirap.:)

Actually tapos na lahat yung mga nirenovate na mga buildings. It includes the Phil-mix and Surgery Wards, and also the new chapel. I think yung expansion ng Private/Pay ward naman yung isusunod nila.:lol:

Mars Uy

May 11th, 2009, 03:21 PM

Opinion ko lang ha. hindi ako bias ha cause I'm not from Bicol. It's better to put the international airport in Daraga since its accessible and its near Legazpi, the regional center of Bicol. I think its impossible to build two international airports sa isang region. It sounds awkward. :D Once maging operational ang airport sa Daraga it will cater not only Bicol region kundi pati na Northern Samar since malapit lang siya sa Sorsogon kesa pupunta pa ng Tacloban.

Brandon32

May 11th, 2009, 03:52 PM

Welcome to the Legazpi thread mars!:)^^exactly...and northern samar (the whole of samar island) is a tourism goldmine in that part of the philippines...So magkaroon man tourists invasion sa bicol pag operational na ang BIA in Daraga..umabot pa sya hanggang Northern Samar...GREATER GOOD!

yoh_1

May 11th, 2009, 03:59 PM

Whew! Forumers from Legazpi thread are really die hard for their hometown! I salute you guys! Very well said Olineil and Ayawu...:cheers:

yoh_1

May 11th, 2009, 04:05 PM

Brandon32

May 11th, 2009, 04:17 PM

^^ Actually it will be an added attraction soon..heres why, in olongapo or i think its in subic town, a public cemetery occupies an ample space within a slope of a mountain formation just beside the national highway and portions of the subic bay..during the all souls and sain'ts day...at night this area produces a spectacular array of candle lights perfect for viewing

garzland

May 11th, 2009, 04:28 PM

six

May 11th, 2009, 04:37 PM

It's not impossible. Ilocos and Bacolod are in the same region but they have one each. As of now, it may not be very feasible but definitely it's not impossible.

garz, you mean Iloilo and Bacolod of Western Visayas Region.

Mars Uy

May 11th, 2009, 04:39 PM

^^Sorry I used the wrong term. Yes as of now hindi pa sya feasible. :D But who knows diba :D Kung hindi na makaaccommodate yung BIA in the future maybe its the right time to build a new one in CamSur. BTW its just my opinion :D

garzland

May 11th, 2009, 04:43 PM

garz, you mean Iloilo and Bacolod of Western Visayas Region.

Thanks, six... I was a bit in a hurry and somehow typed Ilocos rather than Iloilo.

^^Sorry I used the wrong term. Yes as of now hindi pa sya feasible. :D But who knows diba :D Kung hindi na makaaccommodate yung BIA in the future maybe its the right time to build a new one in CamSur. BTW its just my opinion :D

I respect your opinion, mars!

megalgzp

May 11th, 2009, 05:04 PM

SLIA is now under construction. This is reality. And that's in Daraga.

SM Savemore and Makro ang hinihintay ko na maconfirm haha :banana:

Brandon32

May 11th, 2009, 05:57 PM

garzland

May 11th, 2009, 06:35 PM

^^ Thanks for welcoming me here, Brandon!

Honestly, it's not hard to support it. My points have been taken. I don't want to say it over and over again. Just read Naga thread as we've been discussing it for days now, the reasons are all there, Brandon.

six

May 12th, 2009, 01:41 AM

GMA confirms authority of DOE on Tiwi-Makban geothermal areas
Economy
Written by Mia M. Gonzalez / Reporter
Monday, 11 May 2009 21:35

PRESIDENT Arroyo has confirmed the authority and jurisdiction of the Department of Energy (DOE) to explore, develop and utilize the Tiwi-Makban Geothermal Reservation Areas with full authority to enter into service contracts or any lawful agreement in relation to the areas.

The President made the confirmation through Proclamation 1793, dated May 1, 2009, and released to the media before the weekend, which is also intended to ensure undisrupted power supply in the Luzon Grid as the DOE pursues the development of the reservation areas.

Through Proclamation 1793, the President directed the DOE, on behalf of the government and in coordination with the National Power Corp. (Napocor), “to further develop the Tiwi-Makban Geothermal Reservation Areas, subject to existing rights of parties vested upon by law or contract.

“For this purpose, the DOE may enter into service or renewable-energy contracts for the exploration, development and/or utilization of geothermal resources or to enter into any other lawful agreement for the utilization of the same, under existing laws,” she said.

The President also directed the DOE and its service contractor to coordinate with the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (Psalm), Napocor and affected private parties in implementing the privatization of the Tiwi-Makban Geothermal Complex “to ensure that the transition of ownership…will not result in any disruption of the operations for the supply of steam and generation of power.”

Aboitiz Power Corp. won the bid to operate the Tiwi-Makban Geothermal Complex on July 30, 2008, after submitting the highest bid price of $446.888 million.

Proclamation 1793 is to take effective immediately after its publication in two nationally circulated newspapers.

The Tiwi-Makban Geothermal Reservation Areas were established through Proclamation 739 in 1970, and Proclamation 1111 in 1973.

Napocor, through its service contractor, has developed the Tiwi-Makban Geothermal Reservation Areas and currently operates the 747-megawatt  Tiwi-Makban Geothermal Power Complex that services the Luzon Grid.

On July 11, 1978, Marcos issued Presidential Decree 1442, which placed under the direct supervision of the government, through the DOE, the exploration, exploitation and development of geothermal resources, including those in government geothermal reservations, subject to existing private rights.

Executive Order 224, dated July 16, 1987, gave Napocor complete jurisdiction, control and regulation over certain watershed areas, including the Makiling-Banahaw Geothermal Reservation, under Proclamation 1111, and the Tiwi Geothermal reservation created, under Proclamation 739.

Business Mirror (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/economy/10131-gma-confirms-authority-of-doe-on-tiwi-makban-geothermal-areas.html)

six

May 12th, 2009, 01:44 AM

Rapu-Rapu mining resumes under Korean operators
Written by Jonathan L. Mayuga / Correspondent
Monday, 11 May 2009 19:59

AS mining operations resume in Rapu-Rapu, Albay, a fact-finding mission commissioned by various environment groups is now verifying reports of marine pollution and degradation in one of the country’s richest marine habitats and diving sites.

The International Solidarity Mission (ISM) hopes to uncover fresh reports related to the resumption of mining operations by a Korean-owned firm in Rapu-Rapu Island from May 10 to 13.

The fact-finding mission was organized by the Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan PNE) and the Center for Environmental Concerns Philippines (CEC Phils) along with international and local delegates from the Church, health professionals, scientists, youth and members of the media.

Among the environmental problems the ISM is probing are community reports of possible dumping of mine waste into the waters fronting the island.

Tony Casitas, spokesperson of Sagip Isla Sagip Kapwa, a grassroots organization which has been at the forefront of the antimining struggle since the Lafayette ownership, said some of the residents reported that a ship was seen getting the mine tailings from the dam and which they believed to have been dumped in the Pacific Ocean.

“This is probably the reason why the tailings dam doesn’t overflow even if it has been raining often for the past six months”, said Casitas.

Casitas also said residents have seen divers from the mining company as they collect sea urchins and bury them near the coasts. Their first concern was that their children might step upon the spikes of the urchins because they are being buried shallowly. Only later did they realize the crucial role sea urchins play as indicators of the level of contamination or pollution in the water.

“The action of the mining company to remove the urchins really invites suspicion,” said Casitas.

ISM participants also noted that most of the land area of the small island is already reserved for mining. Along with the resumption of mining activities, the new Korean owners are eyeing to expand operations in the area. They have invested $40 million to $50 million to upgrade the facilities of the mine site and are targeting annual productions of 10,000 tons of copper ore; 50,000 ounces of gold; 600,000 ounces of silver; and 14,000 tons of zinc, said Bautista.

“More than 90 percent of the total land area of the island is targeted for expansion. Under the new management, the mining company was reported by residents to be giving away goods such as soap and toothpaste to woo local residents into approving expansion toward their communities. Every household was reportedly given 10 kilos of rice in December and February amounting to P270,000. The amount however, is just 0.032 percent [3.2 percent of 1 percent] of the total annual revenue of the mining company,” Bautista said.

“ISM is also looking into how the negative environmental, economic and social impacts of mining in the island outweigh the little and dubious economic benefits that the project has promised the people. According to the report of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Region 5, the company has earned P847 million in 2008. This only shows the huge disparity of the profits of mining companies and the actual benefits [of their operations] the community [gets], which proves to be only superficial,” said Clemente Bautista, ISM organizer and national coordinator of Kalikasan PNE

Kalikasan PNE and CEC Phils. and other partner-organizations have been conducting a series of solidarity and fact-finding missions (FFMs) in selected mining areas on the impact of ongoing mining projects in the country. Previous missions were conducted last December 6 to 10 at the indigenous community affected by OceanaGold in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, as well as an FFM in Lobo, Batangas, early this year. The missions reported that there is an overwhelming need for mining-affected communities to be heard and supported by other organizations in their struggle for economic, social, cultural and basic human rights.

The Rapu-Rapu mine is one of 63 priority large-scale mining projects of the Philippine government and is a pet project of President Arroyo. It opened in 2005. Five months later, two massive mine-tailings spills occurred on this typhoon-stricken island.

Previously owned by Australian firm Lafayette Mining Ltd., the project’s ownership was transferred in early 2008 to a consortium of Korea Resources Corp., LG International and Malaysia Smelting Operations after Lafayette declared bankruptcy from the project. Local residents continue to oppose the project, which resumed operations last year.

“These new developments in the struggle against mining in Rapu-Rapu are the primary focus of ISM. New information coming from the communities related to the environmental impact of continued large-scale mining needs to be verified. Also, documenting social issues that confront the residents of the island, including possible violation of human rights, need to be looked into,” said Bautista.

“The case of Rapu-Rapu is one of the most popular and dynamic of the mining struggles in the Philippines. The relentless campaign of the local organizations and residents with their supporters from local, national and international organizations has led to a bittersweet victory when the previous major shareholder of the project, Lafayette Philippines, Inc. [LPI] with its wholly foreign-owned joint venture company Lafayette Mining Ltd. caved in to the protests of the people and declared bankruptcy in December 2008.

“However, this victory is bound to be trivial with the entry of the new plunderers,” said Bautista.

“Adding insult to injury, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources , backed up by President Arroyo [allowed the transfer of the] project to the Korean investors. The Korean owners, who were immediately allowed to resume operations, are feared to continue the destructive and pollutive operation of open-pit mining in the island,” said Bautista.

Business Mirror (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/10108-rapu-rapu-mining-resumes-under-korean-operators.html)

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May 12th, 2009, 01:47 AM

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[dx]

May 12th, 2009, 01:52 AM

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May 12th, 2009, 01:52 AM

Brandon32

May 12th, 2009, 02:00 AM

[dx]

May 12th, 2009, 02:03 AM

Urban Daraga, Albay
by matrixtricks (http://picasaweb.google.com/Matrixtricks)

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^traffic jam! :no:

[dx]

May 12th, 2009, 02:19 AM

Small Talk Cafe's Pasta Mayon (ravioli with a Bicolano twist) and Pizza Bicolana
Source: http://rapsa.i.ph/ (http://rapsa.i.ph/blogs/rapsa/?p=106)

http://www.rapsa.i.ph/photo/d/1134-1/Small+Talk+Cafe.JPG http://www.rapsa.i.ph/photo/d/1131-1/Pizza+Bicolana+.JPG

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May 12th, 2009, 02:19 AM

Matteo

May 12th, 2009, 02:23 AM

dang, street's real small.
really need to create alternate route from daraga to legazpi. and make it wide.

Brandon32

May 12th, 2009, 02:42 AM

;36524104']Small Talk Cafe's Pasta Mayon (ravioli with a Bicolano twist) and Pizza Bicolana
Source: http://rapsa.i.ph/ (http://rapsa.i.ph/blogs/rapsa/?p=106)

http://www.rapsa.i.ph/photo/d/1134-1/Small+Talk+Cafe.JPG http://www.rapsa.i.ph/photo/d/1131-1/Pizza+Bicolana+.JPG

http://www.rapsa.i.ph/photo/d/1164-1/Pasta+Mayon2.JPG http://www.rapsa.i.ph/photo/d/1167-1/Small+Talk3.JPG

^^ gari mabibitin lang ako sa mga servings digdi.hehe...

[dx]

May 12th, 2009, 02:47 AM

dang, street's real small.
really need to create alternate route from daraga to legazpi. and make it wide.

Yup, and it can only get worse because of the rapid progress in Daraga :no: I hope the LGU will do something about this.

^^ gari mabibitin lang ako sa mga servings digdi.hehe...

^Haha, iyo ngani, pero masiram man, and relatively affordable. I miss Colonial Grill's Tinapa Rice hehe

garycooper

May 12th, 2009, 02:55 AM

It's not impossible. Iloilo and Bacolod are in the same region but they have one each. As of now, it may not be very feasible but definitely it's not impossible.

Welcome to the thread garz...well how can we come up with two international airports, heto nga lang na airport project sa alobo, daraga eh hindi nyo na masuposuportohan eh...Pledge your support first to the BIA project in Alobo Daraga..before we can talk with the other one...

Mahirap ba sumuporta sa isang project na honestly alam mong lahat ng bicolano makikinabang dito?

Well, if the economy and population of both Naga and Legazpi grows like that of Iloilo and Bacolod, maintaining two international airport maybe feasible. Ilolio and Bacolod's population are now about 500,000 each or even more while Iloilo Province and Negros Occidental should have a population of about 2 Million each so I think they deserved to have their airports. In maybe another 20 years, Naga and Legazpi will be in this category already. The other problem of Iloilo and Bacolod is they are separated by water where ferry ride is about 2 hrs while Naga and Daraga is only about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hrs at the most by car. If you are from Quezon City and you want to go to NAIA, travel is about 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs. and yet Metro Manila has only one airport. Travellers from Bulacan, Laguna, Batangas and the other Central Luzon and Southern Tagalog provinces all go to NAIA to travel by plane whether its domestic or international and they travel up to 4 or 5 hrs. Even people from La Union, Baguio or Pangasinan, if they want to go to Cebu they have to travel by land all the way to NAIA and that is at least 5 to 6 hrs. because they don't have their own airports or even if they have an airport, there are no available flights. So traveling from Naga or Sorsogon to Daraga for 1.5 hrs will be heaven since there is no traffic.