Legazpi, Ligao and Tabaco Cities, and Albay Province [Archive] - Page 57

[dx]

July 25th, 2009, 06:15 AM

By the way, Just a friendly reminder, from now on let us avoid quoting a whole set of photos if they are still in the same page. It only slows the page load time. Besides, quoting the same photos just makes it redundant. The best thing to do is to reply with @username, or if emphasis is necessary, just quote one photo from the set. This is also the consensus among the other mods. And let us also avoid out of topic posts. Thanks! :)

I'll repost what le Reine has posted in the Tinig ng SSC Kababayan Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=697060) for the benefit of everyone. :)

OK. I'm on a banning/brigging spree right now. I've noticed that a lot of forumers became very lax and irresponsible with their posts. I really reeeeeeaaally hate seeing a lot of out-of-topic posts in threads outside samahan. This should be obvious to all forumers. I still find it hard to comprehend why some forumers just don't know how to stop.

Also, NEVER EVER quote a whole article or a whole set of pics and then reply with one-liner posts. The thread will survive even without that post, anyway. That will NOT contribute to the thread in any way. So, in line with this, I will delete all those kind of posts without any warnings whatsoever. This already serves as an indefinite warning for that offense. I expect everyone to understand this and not act clueless.

If I only have enough time to revise the rules, I would have done that. My time is really tight right now and I expect rationality will prevail in this forum. I don't think we are too strict relative to other mods outside the Phils forum. So please, do not abuse it. Sa international forum, makita lang ng ibang mods na OT ang post, tanggal agad. Makita nila ulit na nag-post ulit yung forumer na yun ng isa pang OT post, ban na for a week. Kapag inulit, wala na talaga, ban na habang buhay. Alam kong alam niyo na lahat ito.

megalgzp

July 25th, 2009, 06:15 AM

Can anyone re-post the BICOL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER?

No concrete information yet to where it will be constructed. I hope it's really in Tahao Road.

kaniguan78

July 25th, 2009, 06:16 AM

nice finds dx! meanwhile heres some food from Kitaro Embarcadero branch:cheers:

hi joks! did you get this from facebook?

joks_25

July 25th, 2009, 06:33 AM

^^yup!

[dx]

July 25th, 2009, 11:24 AM

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4236/83618767.jpg

bonixx

July 25th, 2009, 12:35 PM

nice finds dx! meanwhile heres some food from Kitaro Embarcadero branch:cheers:
by ancie
http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu144/joks25/5940_101989504681_536659681_2238461.jpg
http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu144/joks25/5940_101992479681_536659681_2238472.jpg
http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu144/joks25/5940_101996644681_536659681_2238536.jpg

wow may Kitaro na sa Legazpi? astig:cheers:

megalgzp

July 25th, 2009, 06:13 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/3746422654_5391ee11c5_o.jpg[/QUOTE]

BICC will look like MAYON!!!!!!!!:banana: I'm excited about the rendering. Just like LKY, it will have some fine dinings. BTW you can take a look at wyc architecture site.

[dx]

July 25th, 2009, 06:42 PM

Embarcadero and the Sleeping Lion
by Marius Patrick Encinareal (http://mpat3k.multiply.com/photos/)

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6524/embarcaderopanorama2copv.jpg

Monsi

July 26th, 2009, 06:34 AM

Ganda ng Exterior Design...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09819.jpg
^Yesterday afternoon...LCC helps keep the old downtown alive. Habagat pa ta padagat dapit an palid kan bandera.

Monsi

July 26th, 2009, 06:51 AM

monsi, this is for you....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0eXOa69Wi4...congrats
I0eXOa69Wi4
Thanks for the nice video...I like the music of Enya.:cheers:

Monsi

July 26th, 2009, 06:57 AM

Friday, July 24...

Celebration plaza
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09803.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09804.jpg
^Scale model in front of the lift...

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09808.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09810.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09809.jpg
^Another food chain branch opens...

Fastcraft to Misibis...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09798.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09799-1.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09800.jpg

Monsi

July 26th, 2009, 07:14 AM

vq5mTtNK0cQ

six

July 26th, 2009, 08:40 AM

July 26, 2009

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k153/sixth2006/PICT0019.jpg
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http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k153/sixth2006/PICT0011.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k153/sixth2006/PICT0017.jpg
^ ignore this little guy (he's my nephew).

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k153/sixth2006/PICT0009.jpg

megalgzp

July 26th, 2009, 09:26 AM

HAHAHA I LIKE YOUR NEPHEW! HE'S CUTE...THANKS FOR THE PICS!

megalgzp

July 26th, 2009, 09:29 AM

vq5mTtNK0cQ

Wow! Is this from Legazpi?! Hmm I think this is the first fast craft I've ever seen in Bicol that serviced from one point to a resort. Another first we have there.

I wanna try Misibis again and this boat!!!

BTW Di ba may chopper din papuntang Misibis? I saw the chopper before. Baka pang celebrity lang yun kc I heard the chopper service is quite costly. With that chopper, the tourist can watch the crater of Mayon.

The last picture looks beautiful. I just love it. Thank you.:banana:

megalgzp

July 26th, 2009, 09:41 AM

Soon Legazpi City will be almost complete....It has Mayon, the sea, the mountains, the landscape, the God-given beauty of the place. I mean really beautiful city. All means of transportation are possible. Big developments like SLIA, BICC, International Hotels and Malls are coming along the way. The best is yet to come.

megalgzp

July 26th, 2009, 09:47 AM

yoh_1

July 26th, 2009, 02:42 PM

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09804.jpg

Hmm I can see this mall has elevator. Ano may escalator din ba ito? Albayanos are used to escalators and elevators in a mall :lol:.

@pading leo paki-confirm nga sa LKY kung talagang SM savemore ang supermarket nila? Thanks.

This October EM and Hotel St. Ellis will both open .:banana:

I think they're not going to put up escalators in EM based from the design. I hope the bowling center in EM would still be AMF Bowling. From the renderings kasi Bowling lang ang nakalagay.:ohno:

yoh_1

July 26th, 2009, 02:50 PM

meichi

July 26th, 2009, 02:56 PM

Brandon32

July 26th, 2009, 02:57 PM

^ welcome to the thread meichi...

yup napansin ko rin yun..mukhang naghuhukay sila ng lupa...malaki pa naman lote na iyon...hmmm...ano kaya iyon?

meichi

July 26th, 2009, 02:58 PM

Any news about the on-going construction beside the Iglesia ni Kristo Church? Ang pagkakaalam ko Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ang may ari nun. Anyway, they badly need a new office. Wala kasing parking space yung office nila at medyo may kalumaan narin yung building.

that's right.. di ko alam kung ano ang gagawin dun sa lugar na yun..pero ang laki p ng space na yun..

pero ang lugar na yun tinatambakan na ng lupa..

meichi

July 26th, 2009, 03:00 PM

ang bilis nman ng thread na ito..kagagawa pa lang nakapage 30 n naman kaagad...

yoh_1

July 26th, 2009, 03:10 PM

@ meichi. Welcome to this thread meichi! That's right, this thread is quite fast compared to it's previous threads. kagaulpi na kayang forumers digdi. Mga henyo pa! hehe

megalgzp

July 26th, 2009, 04:22 PM

Haha!...Tama nga...Baka may matamaan...BTW, I've been to EM kanina, mahigpit ang security pag evening...di pwede ang 18 yrs. old pababa...Hehe...:lol::lol::lol::nuts::nuts::nuts::ohno:

hay everyone...Magkwento kau dyan dalllliiiiiiiii:lol:
welcome meichi!!! Yehey 2 tau na diva dito hahaha:lol:

Maopen Mercury Drug sa LKY Terminal...Share nyo naman info dyan..

MLouie

July 26th, 2009, 04:29 PM

Any news about the on-going construction beside the Iglesia ni Kristo Church? Ang pagkakaalam ko Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ang may ari nun. Anyway, they badly need a new office. Wala kasing parking space yung office nila at medyo may kalumaan narin yung building.

dumaan din ako dyan at sa tingin ko nga may i-construct cla dyan na building. I hope they utilize the big lot there... syang naman...:lol:

@ meichi.. Welcome! :banana::banana:

i'malegazpeño

July 26th, 2009, 05:01 PM

hay everyone...Magkwento kau dyan dalllliiiiiiiii:lol:
welcome meichi!!! Yehey 2 tau na diva dito hahaha:lol:

Maopen Mercury Drug sa LKY Terminal...Share nyo naman info dyan..

Ms. Mega, sa tingin mo anong building icoconstruct sa katabi daw ng Iglesia??...:) Uhm, wala poh ako masyado alam sa LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub...Hehe...Magkakaroon poh ba ng Starbucks sa LKY?? or even sa EM maliban sa Gloria Jeans...Sa St. Ellis, ano pong coffee shop and Manila-based entity ang mag-oopen??...:):):)

[dx]

July 27th, 2009, 02:42 AM

INC sets anniversary (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/212751/inc-sets-anniversary)
By EDMER F. PANESA
July 25, 2009, 9:13pm

Excerpt:

House Speaker Prospero Nograles Saturday cited the role played by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in helping unify the Filipino people in times of crisis ahead of the celebration of its 95th founding anniversary on Monday. The INC anniversary celebration coincides with the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) to be delivered by President Arroyo before a joint session of Congress at the Batasan complex in Quezon City.

Nograles said he wanted to take advantage of “a rare opportunity, as leader of the House of Representatives” to congratulate one of the country’s biggest religious denominations often approached by politicians seeking its so-called “bloc support” in elections. “For having survived the countless challenges of time is in itself a miracle,” Nograles said. “Our brothers have even grown into a multitude of millions worldwide from its humble beginnings almost a century ago.

“We cannot but be grateful to the Iglesia ni Cristo membership and leadership for their vital role in unifying our people amidst the many crises that often threaten the veins of our socio-economic and political life,” he said. “As a people, we have proven that we can unite and fight adversities despite diversities. Love really transcends all barriers.” Earlier this month, President Arroyo signed into law Republic Act 9645 declaring July 27 of every year, the church’s anniversary, as a special national working holiday.

Nograles said RA 9645 is an official recognition of INC’s “vital contribution to the nation and its endless energy to instill the word of God in the lives of all peoples of the world.” Aside from the annual thanksgiving services that will be held this weekend in its many houses of worship all over the country, the INC will hold grand religious assemblies in 14 huge venues across the nation on Monday.

In Metro Manila, two of such gatherings are scheduled to be held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City and the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. Huge crowds are expected at the assemblies to celebrate “Iglesia ni Cristo Day.” Traffic advisories have also been issued by local authorities to avoid possible congestion of public roads on that day, especially from afternoon to evening.

Other venues in Luzon where “Iglesia ni Cristo Day” celebrations will be held include the Quirino Stadium (Bantay, Ilocos Sur), the Central Integrated Terminal (Santiago City, Isabela), the Narciso Ramos Sports Center (Lingayen, Pangasinan), Villa Del Sol Subdivision-Olongapo-Gapan Road (San Fernando, Pampanga), the Ashton Field Subdivision grounds (Calamba City, Laguna), and the Bicol University Sports Complex and Commencement grounds (Legaspi City, Albay).

In the Visayas, assemblies are scheduled at the Panaad Stadium (Bacolod) and the Cebu Sports Center (Cebu).

In Mindanao, assemblies will be held at the Ipil Sports Complex (Zamboanga Sibugay), the Davao Agro-Industrial Institute Football Field (Davao), the General Santos City Oval Plaza (Cotabato), and the Butuan City Sports Complex (Agusan del Norte).

[dx]

July 27th, 2009, 03:06 AM

PLDT to spend P825.6M to rollout telephone service in Bicol region (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Business_19/PLDT_to_spend_P825_6M_to_rollout_telephone_service_in_Bicol_region.shtml)

MANILA, July 27 (PNA) -- The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. will spend nearly a billion pesos for a five-year period to roll out landline telephones and Internet services in Bicol region. PLDT’s project to install and operate a local telephone service that integrates information communications technology in Legaspi City, Tabaco City, Municipalities of Polangui, Bacacay, Oas, Guinobatan and Daraga, all in the province of Albay, was approved by the National Telecommunications Commission on July 17. PLDT’s CPCN is valid 18 months from date of the order.

PLDT will use the Next Generation Network (NGN) solutions to serve the areas covered in the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) application. The NGN is the latest technology for voice and multi-media communications based on open architecture design made possible through Internet protocol (IP) technology.

The technology will support both existing telephone devices such as analog telephone sets, fax machines, digital service line, data services, among others. For its first year rollout, PLDT will spend P796,772,505 and would increase to P825,606,318 in year five. PLDT said the sources of funds would come from internally-generated funds and income from the company.

The company projected about 22,273 subscribers in its five year of operation with estimated revenue of P45.59 million. The company plans to impose a rate of P1,037,78 for business subscribers and P598.80 for residential users. For trunkline subscribers, PLDT will charge between P1,787.33 and P1,841.75.

The NTC added that PLDT’s local-exchange carrier (LEC) service in the approved areas should commence within 12 months from the date of order.Partly owned by Hong Kong’s First Pacific Co. Ltd. and Japan’s NTT group, PLDT said net income at end-March dropped eight percent to P9.6 billion from the P10.4 billion in the same three-month period last year.

Excluding foreign exchange gains or losses and other non-recurring income, its core profit, however, rose to P10.2 billion from P9.3 billion last year.
The company’s consolidated service revenues rose by four percent to P36.2 billion, fueled mainly by the six-percent growth in data and broadband revenues. (PNA)

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 03:10 AM

Yehey! PLDT in Albay! Jobs will be generated soon with this new influx of investment. Another first we have! :banana:

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 03:26 AM

I can see that investors are coming to Albay because the market is booming and not yet saturated plus the purchasing power of people is high. Well, PLDT won't be here and spend that investment if Albay is not a potential money-maker. I won't wonder if Robinsons or SM will be here in a couple of years because Legazpi's growth right now is unstoppable.

opening soon:
August: LKY Terminal and Lifestyle Hub
Sep: LCC Mall Daraga
October: Embarcadero de Legazpi (grand opening) & Hotel St Ellis.

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 03:31 AM

ay salamat at nakareply man giraray ako digdi sa skycrapercity..

haluyon akong kaka-alat ..

maray ta na activate na ang account ko..

di na ako maiinggit .kc b naman palagi na lang ako tumitingin sa mga post ninyo di naman ako makapag post ng comment...

salamat talaga... :banana:

Uy, another Daragueño! How many Daragueños are there in this thread?

I actually wonder why some find it hard to register. Fortrica was able to register on the day I invited him to this forum. He replied to comments as soon as his registration was approved. Would any of the moderators explain this? Nakakapagtaka lang.

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 03:32 AM

LKY Confirmed Tenants:
>Mocha Blends
>Jolibee
>Chowking
>Greenwich
>KFC
>Mercury Drug

@leo, pading romy etc. if you have more info, please feel free to add. Thanks.:)

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 03:34 AM

Ms. Mega, sa tingin mo anong building icoconstruct sa katabi daw ng Iglesia??...:) Uhm, wala poh ako masyado alam sa LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub...Hehe...Magkakaroon poh ba ng Starbucks sa LKY?? or even sa EM maliban sa Gloria Jeans...Sa St. Ellis, ano pong coffee shop and Manila-based entity ang mag-oopen??...:):):)

Yeah, I noticed that too. Malaking lot yun! I first thought nagwi-weed lang yung mga andun, but there are signs something would be built there. But isn't that lot owned by the Central Bank?

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 03:35 AM

LKY Confirmed Tenants:
>Mocha Blends
>Jolibee
>Chowking
>Greenwich
>KFC
>Mercury Drug

@leo, pading romy etc. if you have more info, please feel free to add. Thanks.:)

I find it weird KFC is away from the mall. Wala na bang bakante sa PM? Kung sa bagay, kung meron man, that wouldn't be a strategic location anymore.

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 03:39 AM

I find it weird KFC is away from the mall. Wala na bang bakante sa PM? Kung sa bagay, kung meron man, that wouldn't be a strategic location anymore.

LKY will be huge. My friend in Legazpi got a space to rent and informed me about those tenants. Everyone is actually excited because of KFC and maybe Goldilocks. Big food chains will be there. :)

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 03:40 AM

;40356138']PLDT to spend P825.6M to rollout telephone service in Bicol region (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Business_19/PLDT_to_spend_P825_6M_to_rollout_telephone_service_in_Bicol_region.shtml)

MANILA, July 27 (PNA) -- The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. will spend nearly a billion pesos for a five-year period to roll out landline telephones and Internet services in Bicol region. PLDT’s project to install and operate a local telephone service that integrates information communications technology in Legaspi City, Tabaco City, Municipalities of Polangui, Bacacay, Oas, Guinobatan and Daraga, all in the province of Albay, was approved by the National Telecommunications Commission on July 17. PLDT’s CPCN is valid 18 months from date of the order.

PLDT will use the Next Generation Network (NGN) solutions to serve the areas covered in the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) application. The NGN is the latest technology for voice and multi-media communications based on open architecture design made possible through Internet protocol (IP) technology.

The technology will support both existing telephone devices such as analog telephone sets, fax machines, digital service line, data services, among others. For its first year rollout, PLDT will spend P796,772,505 and would increase to P825,606,318 in year five. PLDT said the sources of funds would come from internally-generated funds and income from the company.

The company projected about 22,273 subscribers in its five year of operation with estimated revenue of P45.59 million. The company plans to impose a rate of P1,037,78 for business subscribers and P598.80 for residential users. For trunkline subscribers, PLDT will charge between P1,787.33 and P1,841.75.

The NTC added that PLDT’s local-exchange carrier (LEC) service in the approved areas should commence within 12 months from the date of order.Partly owned by Hong Kong’s First Pacific Co. Ltd. and Japan’s NTT group, PLDT said net income at end-March dropped eight percent to P9.6 billion from the P10.4 billion in the same three-month period last year.

Excluding foreign exchange gains or losses and other non-recurring income, its core profit, however, rose to P10.2 billion from P9.3 billion last year.
The company’s consolidated service revenues rose by four percent to P36.2 billion, fueled mainly by the six-percent growth in data and broadband revenues. (PNA)

Oh, this is super okay! This brings the number of telephone services in Albay to three, the other two being Bayantel and Digitel. BTW, how are the services of the existing telephone companies in Albay?

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 03:41 AM

Marhay na Albay saindo gabos! yup unstoppable ang economic growth ng legazpi city and albay...wala eh, magaling ang gobernor natin!

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 03:42 AM

Oh, this is super okay! This brings the number of telephone services in Albay to three, the other two being Bayantel and Digitel. BTW, how are the services of the existing telephone companies in Albay?

How about Matelco? Is it still existing?

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 03:44 AM

LKY will be huge. My friend in Legazpi got a space to rent and informed me about those tenants. Everyone is actually excited because of KFC and maybe Goldilocks. Big food chains will be there. :)

Oh, I've been waiting for Goldilocks!

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 03:44 AM

Marhay na Albay saindo gabos! yup unstoppable ang economic growth ng legazpi city and albay...wala eh, magaling ang gobernor natin!

Yeah plus the 2nd district congressman and of course Mayor Rosal of Legazpi. Mayor Rosal is a sincere servant, no question about that. Kudos to Mayor!:banana:

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 03:45 AM

How about Matelco? Is it still existing?

Ay, oo nga hahaha! Nakalimutan ko ang Matelco. Marami pa bang users ang Matelco?

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 03:53 AM

Yeah plus the 2nd district congressman and of course Mayor Rosal of Legazpi. Mayor Rosal is a sincere servant, no question about that. Kudos to Mayor!:banana:

Are both leaders running for another term next year? What I know Rosal is on his third term, but Bichara is on his first. I hope Rosal is replaced by someone who has a clear vision for Legazpi. Buti na lang si Bichara na congressman natin. The dark ages had a congressman who had a clear vision FOR HIMSELF. Whenever I think of that, I cannot avoid being contemptuous over those who were blind that they placed that man in that serious post for several times. Thanks to the mayors of both Daraga and Legazpi City in those days; they were apparently better.

[dx]

July 27th, 2009, 03:57 AM

I think they're not going to put up escalators in EM based from the design. I hope the bowling center in EM would still be AMF Bowling. From the renderings kasi Bowling lang ang nakalagay.:ohno:

Yup, there are elevators but they're not functioning yet, according to a friend who has an office at the third floor. I think if an escalator will be installed, it will be at the 'Celebration Plaza'. Anyway, I'll take photos when I get home next month. :colgate:

Oh, this is super okay! This brings the number of telephone services in Albay to three, the other two being Bayantel and Digitel. BTW, how are the services of the existing telephone companies in Albay?

^I don't know about landline services but when it comes to internet services, Bayantel DSL is better, I think. I hope PLDT's entrance into the market will further improve internet services in the city. Especially with the growing number, not just of BPOs, but also of freelancers (both part time and full time).:okay:

I actually wonder why some find it hard to register. Fortrica was able to register on the day I invited him to this forum. He replied to comments as soon as his registration was approved. Would any of the moderators explain this? Nakakapagtaka lang.

^I have no idea.

[dx]

July 27th, 2009, 04:13 AM

Fastcraft to Misibis...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09798.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09799-1.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09800.jpg

vq5mTtNK0cQ

^We need this :colgate: :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/proj_2.jpg

pojlette

July 27th, 2009, 04:32 AM

Ay, oo nga hahaha! Nakalimutan ko ang Matelco. Marami pa bang users ang Matelco?

they have already ceased operation 3 years ago pa if my memory serves me right :)

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 04:33 AM

;40357600']

^I don't know about landline services but when it comes to internet services, Bayantel DSL is better, I think. I hope PLDT's entrance into the market will further improve internet services in the city. Especially with the growing number, not just of BPOs, but also of freelancers (both part time and full time).:okay:

Okay, thanks. For a part-timer like me, the school's internet services are enough. Hehehe!

;40357600']

^I have no idea.

Thanks!

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/proj_2.jpg

Has this been started yet? This will be another point of interest! Can't wait for it.

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 04:34 AM

they have already ceased operation 3 years ago pa if my memory serves me right :)

Ah okay, thanks so much!

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 04:38 AM

Philippine Airlines and PAL Express Seat Sale this July 22-27 2009!

P888 all-in fares are available to the ff routes, To and From Manila:

Manila – Bacolod
Manila – Cebu
Manila -Dumaguete
Manila – Iloilo
Manila – Kalibo
Manila – Laoag
Manila – Legaspi
Manila – Puerto Princesa
Manila – Roxas
Manila – Tacloban
Manila – Tagbilaran

So cheap to ride a plane these days. This is good. :banana:

joks_25

July 27th, 2009, 04:59 AM

ay salamat at nakareply man giraray ako digdi sa skycrapercity..

haluyon akong kaka-alat ..

maray ta na activate na ang account ko..

di na ako maiinggit .kc b naman palagi na lang ako tumitingin sa mga post ninyo di naman ako makapag post ng comment...

salamat talaga... :banana:
welcome miechi and also pojlette to the intelligent and informative thread

HIP
http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu144/joks25/5940_102002724681_536659681_2238563.jpg
LOUNGE
http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu144/joks25/5940_102004809681_536659681_2238584.jpg
SNACK AREA
http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu144/joks25/5940_102008529681_536659681_2238837.jpg
its actually the newly renovated bichara silverscreen cinema, my friend told me that the movie experience is more awesome than before it was renovated.:)

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 05:03 AM

Yeah that's Bichara Theater Mall. I love it now than before.

pojlette

July 27th, 2009, 05:04 AM

Are both leaders running for another term next year? What I know Rosal is on his third term, but Bichara is on his first. I hope Rosal is replaced by someone who has a clear vision for Legazpi. Buti na lang si Bichara na congressman natin. The dark ages had a congressman who had a clear vision FOR HIMSELF. Whenever I think of that, I cannot avoid being contemptuous over those who were blind that they placed that man in that serious post for several times. Thanks to the mayors of both Daraga and Legazpi City in those days; they were apparently better.

from what i've learned. bichara shall be running for his 2nd term next year. though there had been rumors that former gov. gonzalez would run against gov. salceda for the gubernatorial post, recently, what's circulating is that former gov. gonzalez will run for 1st district representative instead. and the wife of mayor rosal will join the race for the mayorship of legazpi..

hoping albay would get the best of leaders come 2010..

[dx]

July 27th, 2009, 05:04 AM

Wow, the lounge looks great, thanks Joks!

Yeah that's Bichara Theater Mall. I love it now than before.

It's actually A. Bichara Silverscreens and Entertainment Center. Bichara Theater Mall is in Naga. :okay:

Again, welcome to pojlette and miechi :grouphug:

pojlette

July 27th, 2009, 05:06 AM

[QUOTE=joks_25;40359672]welcome miechi and also pojlette to the intelligent and informative thread

thanks joks :banana:

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 05:09 AM

;40359828']Wow, the lounge ooks great, thanks Joks!

It's actually A. Bichara Silverscreens and Entertainment Center. Bichara Theater Mall is in Naga. :okay:

Ah yeah right! At least napansin din dito for quite some time I'm loothing to give some props to ABSEC.:)

[dx]

July 27th, 2009, 05:10 AM

^Yup, Bichara still has the best theaters in the city. :okay:

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 05:22 AM

from what i've learned. bichara shall be running for his 2nd term next year. though there had been rumors that former gov. gonzalez would run against gov. salceda for the gubernatorial post, recently, what's circulating is that former gov. gonzalez will run for 1st district representative instead. and the wife of mayor rosal will join the race for the mayorship of legazpi..

hoping albay would get the best of leaders come 2010..

Do you know anything about his wife? I mean what are her credentials? Ayoko ng political dynasty! Hmmm, I hope she does not become Mamay Part II.

pojlette

July 27th, 2009, 05:27 AM

;40359828']Wow, the lounge looks great, thanks Joks!

Again, welcome to pojlette and miechi :grouphug:

thanks dx :)

meichi

July 27th, 2009, 05:33 AM

welcome miechi and also pojlette to the intelligent and informative thread

HIP
http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu144/joks25/5940_102002724681_536659681_2238563.jpg
LOUNGE
http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu144/joks25/5940_102004809681_536659681_2238584.jpg
SNACK AREA
http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu144/joks25/5940_102008529681_536659681_2238837.jpg
its actually the newly renovated bichara silverscreen cinema, my friend told me that the movie experience is more awesome than before it was renovated.:)

tnx ,,,,mwhaaaaaaaa

meichi

July 27th, 2009, 05:36 AM

;40359828']Wow, the lounge looks great, thanks Joks!

It's actually A. Bichara Silverscreens and Entertainment Center. Bichara Theater Mall is in Naga. :okay:

Again, welcome to pojlette and miechi :grouphug:

again..tnx dx:banana:

meichi

July 27th, 2009, 05:38 AM

meichi

July 27th, 2009, 05:43 AM

Uy, another Daragueño! How many Daragueños are there in this thread?

I actually wonder why some find it hard to register. Fortrica was able to register on the day I invited him to this forum. He replied to comments as soon as his registration was approved. Would any of the moderators explain this? Nakakapagtaka lang.

yeah another daragueño here..meichi here from zone 7 Bagtang road,sagpon,daraga,albay.

48 years baga...:lol:

joks_25

July 27th, 2009, 05:43 AM

[QUOTE=Monsi;40321752]Friday, July 24...

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/Legazpeep/DSC09799-1.jpg
nice shot sir monsi, the fastcraft looks like brand new, i hope to see more of these in legazpi harbour in the near future. i also like the cute floating dock:)

yoh_1

July 27th, 2009, 06:05 AM

Me too, joks. This fast craft looks nice and tourist friendly. Imagine if the Legazpi Harbour Terminal is already constructed with numbers of this mode of transpo plus yachts! Tsk tsk tsk! Sosyal! Hehe..

yoh_1

July 27th, 2009, 06:23 AM

range rover

July 27th, 2009, 06:29 AM

Maray na Albay tabi sa gabos.

welcome to the Legazpi thread meichi.

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 06:30 AM

From more than 300 applicants, 36 were selected to become official candidates for this year's Mutya Ng Pilipinas Beauty Pageant. This will be the biggest number of contingents in the history of Mutya, being in the industry of beauty contest for more than forty years.

The province of Aurora will be the backdrop of this year pageant. Different scenic spots and tourist destinations will be showcase during the live telecast on August 9 over TV5. Press presesentation and terno competition are scheduled this Wednesday, July 31.

Here are the list of official candidates:

From Filipino Communities abroad:

Hannah Pichay - Singapore, Christina Mcgarry -Midwest USA, Samantha East - Toronto, Canada, Rene McHugh - East Coast USA, Nadine Halvorsen - Norway, Ana Baladad - Texas, USA, Jelyssa Madrid- Vancouver, Canada, Seborah Humpfner - Germany, Therese Ann Francesca Meehleib - Nothy California.

Regional:

Darlene Dina - Rosario, Batangas, Disarey Sayat - Batangas City, Sheryl Rose Guerrero - Aurora; Joan Peria - Palawan, Roselynne Solis - Tarlac, Mary Grace Morala - Cotabato City, Diane De Vera - Romblon, Dominique Lagrimas - Camarines Sur, Shaharahnor Mantawil - Davao City, Melissa Paula Tabora - Davao del Sur, Jenroe Gubat - Bulacan, Jane Banares - Legazpi, Pooja Lagwani - Isabela, Qunnie Scubert - Barban, Cebu, Pearlyn Hortelano - Abantan, Cebu, Karen Nacano - Toledo, Cebu, Loveet Kesiah Avenido - Guadalupe, Cebu.

Metro Manila:

Jenilyn Natividad, Lenny Gamboa, Agnes Santiago, May Ann Buenaventura, Marie Loraine de Guzman, Abi Gail Fausto, Ma. Katrina Lopez, Mae Lanie Chan, Nadine Karla de Roxas, Athena Mae Imperial, Consolacion Timbol.

Source: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=913014

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 06:32 AM

@Dx Iglesia ni Kristo
Does it mean Legazpi City is the regional hub of INK? Hehehe.. It's very disturbing whenever someone claims that his city is the center of everything when in fact nobody is arguing with him. Isn't it funny?

Hahaha! You hit the nail in the head. Anyway, how many Iglesia ni Cristo chapels does Legazpi have? Regional baga. Hahaha!

yoh_1

July 27th, 2009, 06:33 AM

tnx ,,,,mwhaaaaaaaa
@ Silverscreens
This theater looks better than before. I watched transformers II here and was surprised by it's new look and improved sound system. They don't have a balcony anymore and the seats are already far apart from each other. :)

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 06:40 AM

Any new picture of Hotel St Ellis? Maopen na sya this October with resto, coffee shop, gym etc basta nice facilities.

yoh_1

July 27th, 2009, 06:41 AM

yoh_1

July 27th, 2009, 06:44 AM

Any new picture of Hotel St Ellis? Maopen na sya this October with resto, coffee shop, gym etc basta nice facilities.

That's good news Mega! Finally we'll have a Five Star Hotel right in the heart of Central Business District of Legazpi.:) Any news about your secret mall after EM?

[dx]

July 27th, 2009, 06:47 AM

Jane Banares is actually my cousin. She just passed the Nursing Licensure Examination released two days ago. Congratz insan!!:cheers:

Wow, congrats to her!

From more than 300 applicants, 36 were selected to become official candidates for this year's Mutya Ng Pilipinas Beauty Pageant. This will be the biggest number of contingents in the history of Mutya, being in the industry of beauty contest for more than forty years.

The province of Aurora will be the backdrop of this year pageant. Different scenic spots and tourist destinations will be showcase during the live telecast on August 9 over TV5. Press presesentation and terno competition are scheduled this Wednesday, July 31.

Here are the list of official candidates:

From Filipino Communities abroad:

Hannah Pichay - Singapore, Christina Mcgarry -Midwest USA, Samantha East - Toronto, Canada, Rene McHugh - East Coast USA, Nadine Halvorsen - Norway, Ana Baladad - Texas, USA, Jelyssa Madrid- Vancouver, Canada, Seborah Humpfner - Germany, Therese Ann Francesca Meehleib - Nothy California.

Regional:

Darlene Dina - Rosario, Batangas, Disarey Sayat - Batangas City, Sheryl Rose Guerrero - Aurora; Joan Peria - Palawan, Roselynne Solis - Tarlac, Mary Grace Morala - Cotabato City, Diane De Vera - Romblon, Dominique Lagrimas - Camarines Sur, Shaharahnor Mantawil - Davao City, Melissa Paula Tabora - Davao del Sur, Jenroe Gubat - Bulacan, Jane Banares - Legazpi, Pooja Lagwani - Isabela, Qunnie Scubert - Barban, Cebu, Pearlyn Hortelano - Abantan, Cebu, Karen Nacano - Toledo, Cebu, Loveet Kesiah Avenido - Guadalupe, Cebu.

Metro Manila:

Jenilyn Natividad, Lenny Gamboa, Agnes Santiago, May Ann Buenaventura, Marie Loraine de Guzman, Abi Gail Fausto, Ma. Katrina Lopez, Mae Lanie Chan, Nadine Karla de Roxas, Athena Mae Imperial, Consolacion Timbol.

Source: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=913014

Break a leg! :colgate:

Hey Josh, I have a PM for you :)

joks_25

July 27th, 2009, 07:02 AM

Jane Banares is actually my cousin. She just passed the Nursing Licensure Examination released two days ago. Congratz insan!!:cheers:

double congrats to your cousin yoh_1, speaking of nursing exam congrats to catanduanes state college for ranking top 11 school on number of passers also congrats to "A1 REVIEW CENTER" in legazpi city which is the review center of Catanduanes State college students.:banana:

range rover

July 27th, 2009, 07:13 AM

^^any picture of Ms Jane Banares, para naman pag nakasalubong natin personal natin syang iko congrats.. hehehe... maray na Albay pading yoh_1 buda pading joks

range rover

July 27th, 2009, 07:23 AM

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq237/joylatog/5940_100651964681_536659681_2219718.jpg

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq237/joylatog/5940_100648554681_536659681_2219642.jpg

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq237/joylatog/5940_100647474681_536659681_2219615.jpg

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq237/joylatog/5940_100646629681_536659681_2219613.jpg

due credit to Ms Luzuriaga.

i didnt know that the construction of the view deck is already complete especially the circular structure on the center of the deck.

the structure on the center of the view deck, does anyone know what it is called? or what is the use of that?

joks_25

July 27th, 2009, 07:28 AM

^^wow thanks for the update RR, i did'nt know that the linion hill is almost that 100% finished.

range rover

July 27th, 2009, 07:31 AM

^^wow thanks for the update RR, i did'nt know that the linion hill is almost that 100% finished.

:lol:me too. I thought the construction has been halted.

i saw ur post of the Bichara Silverscreen. nice pics you got there. its been long that i have been to the cinema of Bichara. the chandelier is nice, at first I thought its a lobby of a hotel until i noticed the takilyera...... hahahaha..

pojlette

July 27th, 2009, 07:35 AM

Do you know anything about his wife? I mean what are her credentials? Ayoko ng political dynasty! Hmmm, I hope she does not become Mamay Part II.

no idea of her credentials :ohno:

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 07:35 AM

Wow! What are the resto we have there in Lignon viewdeck?

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 07:40 AM

range rover

July 27th, 2009, 07:42 AM

no idea of her credentials :ohno:

of who's wife are you two referring to?

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 07:44 AM

^ the wife of mayor rosal..

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 07:47 AM

of who's wife are you two referring to?

Mayor Rosal's. There are rumors of her running for the mayor's seat next year since the incumbent is on his last term. I think her name is Geraldine Rosal. What do you think, guys? Are there any other alternatives for the same position?

range rover

July 27th, 2009, 07:48 AM

^ wala pa megz...that structure will be bid out..the the winning bidder will have a hand on what to do with it...masarap magka starbucks dyan! best branch ng starbucks sa buong pilipinas pag magkataon...hehe...

if that is the case in awarding the structure there, then yung mga sosyal na resto and coffee shops mag bid na sila dyan para kahit saan ka magpunta sa Legazpi lahat sosyal ang kainan and coffee shops.

pojlette

July 27th, 2009, 07:50 AM

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 07:51 AM

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 07:54 AM

probably mike imperial will be running again...

Nah no way! Id rather go with Mayor Rosal's wife 'cause I know the bright and sincere minds are there.

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 07:55 AM

probably mike imperial will be running again...

:ohno:

I hope not. What about the Vice Mayor?

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 07:55 AM

if mike imperial vs. the wife of mayor rosal..ill vote for the wife.pangalan pa lang na imperial eh nakakairita na...

range rover

July 27th, 2009, 07:56 AM

Mayor Rosal's. There are rumors of her running for the mayor's seat next year since the incumbent is on his last term. I think her name is Geraldine Rosal. What do you think, guys? Are there any other alternatives for the same position?

you know pading Brandon and Sir Geri, that is the trend of politics in the Philippines. well some are okay while others is not in terms on how the husband perform for his constituents.

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 07:58 AM

^ true...thats the trend...mahirap pa yan matanggal sa atin...

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 07:58 AM

I hope Chowking will find its way to the Lignon viewdeck. May mga signages kc ang Chowking na "This way to Lignon Hill".:lol:

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 08:02 AM

you know pading Brandon and Sir Geri, that is the trend of politics in the Philippines. Well, some are okay while others are not in terms of how the husband performs for his constituents.

That's the point. The wife should not run if only to keep her husband "in power". I mean if the present mayor does not run and his wife does and wins, who will actually "lead" the people? If the wife does not have a political experience and background in managing a city and its people, Mayor Rosal can actually steal the scene, but that's another story.

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 08:03 AM

^ megz instead na chowking mas maganda ata kung palamigan magkaroon ng isang store dyan

range rover

July 27th, 2009, 08:03 AM

if only the two are the options, i will go for Mrs Rosal. i think she will just be a dummy of Mayor Rosal even if the Mayor is elected to a higher post he will still have a hand in administering the city just like in the case of the Papay and Mamay before were papay is still administering the 2nd district even if the wife is the incumbent.

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 08:05 AM

That's the point. The wife should not run if only to keep her husband "in power". I mean if the present mayor does not run and his wife does and wins, who will actually "lead" the people? If the wife does not have a political experience and background in managing a city and its people, Mayor Rosal can actually steal the scene, but that's another story.

^ "behind a man's success or failure is a woman"...in case of rosal its a success story...so magaling din ang asawa nya...:)

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 08:07 AM

^ megz instead na chowking mas maganda ata kung palamigan magkaroon ng isang store dyan

Sana Palamigan din but I think to attract more people high-end resto will be there just like LKY. Because of KFC the hype for LKY is good.:)

@joks & leo: What is the supermarket alloted in LKY. Sana Robinsons or SM savemore na yan. Cross my fingers!

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Hahaha. That's the dictum. What about in Daraga? Does anyone think Triunfante deserves another chance? Nahihinaan ako sa kanya. Daraga has not had any proactive mayor since Pedro Marcellana.

range rover

July 27th, 2009, 08:08 AM

^ megz instead na chowking mas maganda ata kung palamigan magkaroon ng isang store dyan

or Wah Foo Chan. merienda will be more delicious if you are on a higher ground.:lol:

joks_25

July 27th, 2009, 08:09 AM

Mayor Rosal's. There are rumors of her running for the mayor's seat next year since the incumbent is on his last term. I think her name is Geraldine Rosal. What do you think, guys? Are there any other alternatives for the same position?
unfortunately guru theres no other options, i'd rather go with geraldine rosal rather than the imperials and cristobals they're both known trapos and besides geraldine rosal will just serve as dummy of noel rosal. so if geraldine succeeded as mayor, its just noel rosal whos just going to run the city gov't.

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 08:10 AM

^ what i heard SM savemore, robinsons and even puregold have signified their intentions to occupy the supermarket space of the LKY, but nothing final yet so antayin na lang natin...hehe

joks_25

July 27th, 2009, 08:14 AM

Hahaha. That's the dictum. What about in Daraga? Does anyone think Triunfante deserves another chance? Nahihinaan ako sa kanya. Daraga has not had any proactive mayor since Pedro Marcellana.
Triunfante will not run again as mayor, in fact he already indorced former mayor jerry haucian. as i heard it in DZGB

[dx]

July 27th, 2009, 08:15 AM

^^As much as possible wag nang ganun kasosyal kasi pano naman yung mga can't-afford? Nakakapagod umakyat dun tapos kung mahal pa yung food doble pagod yun. No to marginazalization, please. Yung tama lang.

^I agree with this. Hehe, I felt sad when the small BBQ stands offering snacks, softdrinks, of course bbq and other knick knacks were relocated to the lower part of the hill. Sana tawan man sinda ning chance magtinda duman, pakarayon lang ang sistema para organized, and malinig ang food. Para makatabang man sa mga saradit na paratinda. :okay:

But of course, welcome man ang mga big-name franchises hehe

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 08:16 AM

Sana Palamigan din but I think to attract more people high-end resto will be there just like LKY. Because of KFC the hype for LKY is good.:)

@joks & leo: What is the supermarket alloted in LKY. Sana Robinsons or SM savemore na yan. Cross my fingers!

Hopefully not Savemore. SM should put up a mall, bakit grocery lang? Hahaha! I mean, let's think big. :D

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 08:19 AM

Hopefully not Savemore. SM should put up a mall, bakit grocery lang? Hahaha! I mean, let's think big. :D

A little entry will make it bigger soon.:lol: Either of the three will do. I think this time it won't be LCC coz LCC has a branch in Tahao Road.

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 08:22 AM

^ hmmm..sounds something to me:lol::lol::lol:

kaniguan78

July 27th, 2009, 08:22 AM

Hahaha. That's the dictum. What about in Daraga? Does anyone think Triunfante deserves another chance? Nahihinaan ako sa kanya. Daraga has not had any proactive mayor since Pedro Marcellana.

He's not running anymore. That's from a very reliable source. Ex-Mayor Jaucian is running again. I heard an incumbent Board member of the 2nd district also has his eyes on the Mayoralty post of Daraga.

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 08:30 AM

;39827584']Albay to host modern Bicol International Airport
(http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=218162)
MANILA, July 15 (PNA) -- The Bicol Region will eventually get its own international airport that promises to spur and accelerate the region’s economic development. Despite its vast natural resources including mineral deposits, geothermal power and tourism potentials, Bicol has remained among the poorest regions of the country today.

The new Bicol International Airport will be developed on a 140-hectare prime land straddling areas of Daraga and Camalig towns. The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOT) has recently transferred to the Albay Provincial Government P85 million to pay for the property.

The new airport site is deemed safe from the risks and threats entailed when the majestic Mayon Volcano erupts. Over the last two decades, Mayon, whose perfect cone and spectacular eruptions are both tourist attractions, has regularly erupted once every three to five years.

DOTC Secretary Leandro Mendoza recently turned over the P85 million fund for the new airport land purchase to Albay Gov. Joey Salceda. The turnover was witnessed by other DOTC and Albay officials including Daraga Mayor Cicero Triunfante, Camalig Mayor Irwin Baldo, and officials of the five barangays on the actual site of the proposed airport.

Mendoza said he expects work on the Bicol International Airport to start shortly since, aside from the property needed, its other requirements have all been already satisfied. The new airport, he added, should be finished within 30 months or two and a half years.

Salceda, who conceived and worked hard for the new Bicol International Airport project, said the facility will answer the need for a modern airport in Southern Luzon, which should cater to more business activities in the area and conveniently link Bicol to the rest of the country and the world.

Salceda conceptualized the Bicol International Airport idea four years ago when he was chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations. As incumbent Albay governor, he now also chairs the Bicol Regional Development Council (RDC) which has unanimously advocated the construction of the proposed airport.

The Bicol International Airport, when realized, will “catapult the tourism potentials of Albay, serve as anchor for modern business platforms and as a fulcrum for spatial integration of Albay and neighboring Sorsogon province into one common economic market,” Salceda noted.

The site for the project acquired by the Albay Provincial Government at a low but fair price of P28 per square meter, the governor said, was accomplished through proper consultations with the communities involved, and without the participation of schemers. The transactions, he added, also employed no high-handed government expropriations actions.

The Bicol International Airport easily qualifies as one of the biggest and most ambitious government projects in the Bicol Region to date, with prospects of even greater returns on investment that is certain to spur the region’s economy and thrust its tourism industry to the international stage.
LAP/pr

^ that's a clear accomplishment of mayor triunfante..bihira lang cases na ganyan...

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 08:51 AM

^ that's a clear accomplishment of mayor triunfante..bihira lang cases na ganyan...

Yes, I agree, but projects espoused by the municipal government are scarce. If not for the already very progressive town proper, nothing can be said much. When I saw him perform church songs in September at the ruins, I actually asked, "What is this mayor doing here?".

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 08:52 AM

i agree...yung victory village sa legazpi city pwede maging dampa area yun in the future...

range rover

July 27th, 2009, 08:54 AM

^^As much as possible wag nang ganun kasosyal kasi pano naman yung mga can't-afford? Nakakapagod umakyat dun tapos kung mahal pa yung food doble pagod yun. No to marginazalization, please. Yung tama lang.

the word "sosyal" does not necessarily mean pricy, extravagant, elegant. as long as the place is clean, orderly, d bakya yung appearance, that is something that you will consider as "sosyal". if someone here is familiar to AMICI, a resto that originated in Don Bosco as a canteen of the school, you will notice that design of their resto are "sosyal" and yet the price of the food is very affordable.

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 08:54 AM

He's not running anymore. That's from a very reliable source. Ex-Mayor Jaucian is running again. I heard an incumbent Board member of the 2nd district also has his eyes on the Mayoralty post of Daraga.

Ayoko rin sa kanya. He had better spend his time in the cockpits. Ang dumi ng Daraga when he was the mayor although it is never cleaner under the present leadership. I honestly don't like Daraga's leaders. Ang dami pang naninigarilyo sa loob ng municipal hall. I think they are behaving the way their superiors do. I adore Tabaco's leaders.

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 08:57 AM

Yes, I agree, but projects espoused by the municipal government are scarce. If not for the already very progressive town proper, nothing can be said much. When I saw him perform church songs in September at the ruins, I actually asked, "What is this mayor doing here?".

hmm..siguro kaya sya nag sisimba kasi ganyan ang gawain ng matatanda sa Albay diba...naging ugali nila na pag tumatanda na...palasimba na...anyway...business confidence tumaas sa term ni Mayor Triunfante...look nagkaroon na ng biggs, jollibee, mc donalds and soon isang LCC mall...so these things have something to do with triunfante being the mayor of daraga

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 08:58 AM

the word "sosyal" does not necessarily mean pricy, extravagant, elegant. as long as the place is clean, orderly, d bakya yung appearance, that is something that you will consider as "sosyal". if someone here is familiar to AMICI, a resto that originated in Don Bosco as a canteen of the school, you will notice that design of their resto are "sosyal" and yet the price of the food is very affordable.

That's what I actually meant, yung affordable. Aminin man natin o hindi, yung pagkain sa Jollibee, McDo, Chowking ay mahal however they claim it's affordable. Anyway, food shouldn't only be affordable; it should also be nutritious, and speaking of that I don't find Jollibee's and Mcdo's nutritious.

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 09:01 AM

hmm..siguro kaya sya nag sisimba kasi ganyan ang gawain ng matatanda sa Albay diba...naging ugali nila na pag tumatanda na...palasimba na...anyway...business confidence tumaas sa term ni Mayor Triunfante...look nagkaroon na ng biggs, jollibee, mc donalds and soon isang LCC mall...so these things have something to do with triunfante being the mayor of daraga

Hehehe, he was actually in a choir, so just the curiosity. But yes, I will have to agree, Triunfante is way better than Jaucian. I have actually forgotten the others who ruled before these two--oh the father of one forumer was a former mayor, by the way. Hahaha!

julzandrew

July 27th, 2009, 09:06 AM

3 years na ako hindi nakakapasyal sa legazpi city..

ang ganda nung embarcadero, looks like baywalk here in manila :)

gurugeri

July 27th, 2009, 09:14 AM

Hello, Julzandrew! Are you new here? Welcome!

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 09:16 AM

From the SONA, accg to Mr. Mendoza the PNR will be up to Legazpi within this year. Also he mentioned about the airports. Yahoo SLIA is what I'm waiting for!:banana:

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 09:18 AM

July 31: Car show @ Embarcadero! I wonder what kind of car show this could be?!

kaniguan78

July 27th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Hehehe, he was actually in a choir, so just the curiosity. But yes, I will have to agree, Triunfante is way better than Jaucian. I have actually forgotten the others who ruled before these two--oh the father of one forumer was a former mayor, by the way. Hahaha!

The Mayor is an active member of the Marriage Encounter, which was really the main factor why he won in the last elections. I think hindi naman sa mahina sya, malaki lang talaga yung naiwan na problema of the previous administration financial-wise.

Do you know the reason why pumasok ang LCC sa new public market?
This is to pay-off the the debt the new public market incurred when it was constructed during the administration of mayor jaucian. Niloan kasi yung pagpapagawa nun. As of the moment, lugi ang public market because most of its income go to debt servicing and most of the second floor is not occupied so hindi talaga sya nagiincome and di pa nagbabayad some of the stallowners. At least in this administration namomonitor na ang payments ng mga stallowners.

LCC is a big boost to the income of the Public Market because it will rent the whole of the second floor. So for the first time, mapupuno na ang second floor ng market.

In fairness to Mayor Triunfante, his first tenure as mayor from 1988 to 1998 was ok. Daraga at that time got many awards in governance. He wouldn't be elected to three straight terms if the people didn't like him. I mean look at what happened to Mayor Jaucian.

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 12:02 PM

3E's-Economy, Education and Environment...sabi sa SONA ni GMA..eh ginagawa na yan ni Gov Salceda sa Albay...hehe..

olineil

July 27th, 2009, 02:04 PM

3E's-Economy, Education and Environment...sabi sa SONA ni GMA..eh ginagawa na yan ni Gov Salceda sa Albay...hehe..

hehehe... Si salceda kaya yung main economic adviser ni GMA. So whatever GMA is doing there's a huge chance that salceda had a say or could have authored that initiative. Kudos to salceda! Simple pero rock!

Haven't posted for awhile but was a silent observer on the red hot thread that we have. Congrats to all guys! Thanks to all the photo contributors and taking ur personal time so that forumers that are away from the mother land are updated with all the economic frenzy in our lovely city.

MLouie

July 27th, 2009, 02:35 PM

;40356138']PLDT to spend P825.6M to rollout telephone service in Bicol region (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Business_19/PLDT_to_spend_P825_6M_to_rollout_telephone_service_in_Bicol_region.shtml)

MANILA, July 27 (PNA) -- The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. will spend nearly a billion pesos for a five-year period to roll out landline telephones and Internet services in Bicol region. PLDT’s project to install and operate a local telephone service that integrates information communications technology in Legaspi City, Tabaco City, Municipalities of Polangui, Bacacay, Oas, Guinobatan and Daraga, all in the province of Albay, was approved by the National Telecommunications Commission on July 17. PLDT’s CPCN is valid 18 months from date of the order.

PLDT will use the Next Generation Network (NGN) solutions to serve the areas covered in the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) application. The NGN is the latest technology for voice and multi-media communications based on open architecture design made possible through Internet protocol (IP) technology.

The technology will support both existing telephone devices such as analog telephone sets, fax machines, digital service line, data services, among others. For its first year rollout, PLDT will spend P796,772,505 and would increase to P825,606,318 in year five. PLDT said the sources of funds would come from internally-generated funds and income from the company.

The company projected about 22,273 subscribers in its five year of operation with estimated revenue of P45.59 million. The company plans to impose a rate of P1,037,78 for business subscribers and P598.80 for residential users. For trunkline subscribers, PLDT will charge between P1,787.33 and P1,841.75.

The NTC added that PLDT’s local-exchange carrier (LEC) service in the approved areas should commence within 12 months from the date of order.Partly owned by Hong Kong’s First Pacific Co. Ltd. and Japan’s NTT group, PLDT said net income at end-March dropped eight percent to P9.6 billion from the P10.4 billion in the same three-month period last year.

Excluding foreign exchange gains or losses and other non-recurring income, its core profit, however, rose to P10.2 billion from P9.3 billion last year.
The company’s consolidated service revenues rose by four percent to P36.2 billion, fueled mainly by the six-percent growth in data and broadband revenues. (PNA)

:banana::banana:GREAT NEWS!

sa pagkaalam ko dati ung PLDT dyan sa katabi na ngayon ng AMA Legazpi campus was frequently visited as a calling center? lalo na kung gus2 mo mag-call abroad...

buti naman ngayon at nag decide na sila magput up ng landline at internet service dito sa province. This will surely benefit us lalo na sa mga local internet shops and the soon-to-rise Embarcadero BPO. :banana::banana:

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July 27th, 2009, 05:22 PM

Balay Cena Una
Daraga, Albay
by Reese Bello (http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=583443322)

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July 27th, 2009, 05:22 PM

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July 27th, 2009, 05:40 PM

Local government and Chevron Geothermal launch forest-stewardship project in Tiwi, Albay (http://businessmirror.com.ph/component/content/article/53-agri-commodities/13657-local-government-and-chevron-geothermal-launch-forest-stewardship-project-in-tiwi-albay.html)

THE local government of Tiwi, Albay, and Chevron Geothermal Philippines Holdings Inc. (CGPHI) jointly mobilized the residents of the town to fulfill their role as forest stewards amid forest degradation happening within the town and the geothermal operations area during the launch of the Lingap Kalikasan Movement.

The movement is a forest-conservation project organized by the Tiwi multipartite forest-stewardship council. The council is headed by the Tiwi local government with the local Catholic Church, National Power Corp. (Napocor), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and nongovernment organizations as members, and CGPHI.

During the forum on forest stewardship, participants were given pointers on forest stewardship and informed of the environmental and economic impacts of forest degradation. They were enjoined to sign up as a Kaibigan ng Kalikasan, or “a friend of nature,” that vouched their commitment to safeguard the environment. A total of 1,400 residents pledged to support the program.

Read the rest of the article here (http://businessmirror.com.ph/component/content/article/53-agri-commodities/13657-local-government-and-chevron-geothermal-launch-forest-stewardship-project-in-tiwi-albay.html)

megalgzp

July 27th, 2009, 06:31 PM

LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub
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August is the month! Can't wait for this. After EM, we will have this LKY Metro, then Lignon Hill Viewdeck. :banana:

Brandon32

July 27th, 2009, 09:51 PM

Fly High Albay!
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which one?
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two is a company
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a busy airport
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iMilo

July 27th, 2009, 10:49 PM

Here's an interesting date and time to inaugurate LKY, EM, or Lignon Hill View Deck.
On August 7th 2009....at 34 minutes and 56 seconds past 12, the TIME and DATE
will READ: 12.34.56. 07/08/09 This won't happen for another thousand years.
Light up the fireworks! Cheers! I'll be there.

gurugeri

July 28th, 2009, 02:25 AM

May ganun, iMilo? Hehehe.

gurugeri

July 28th, 2009, 02:29 AM

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July 28th, 2009, 03:05 AM

Philhealth targets universal coverage in Bicol by October 2009
(http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p090723.htm&no=60)
Legazpi City (23 July) -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) regional office here has set a target to universally cover at least 85 percent of the population of Bicol region with health insurance protection they deserve.

Orlando Iñigo, Jr., PhilHealth Bicol regional vice president, stated the agency is geared towards ensuring all Bicolanos be covered by social health insurance in accordance with the principles of universality and compulsory coverage as mandated by RA 7875 or The National Health Insurance Act of 1995 and RA 9241. Iñigo said "this tall order is now what PhilHealth is hoping to accomplish on its way to the agency's 15th year anniversary in 2010."

He added PhilHealth Bicol recognizes its vital role in accomplishing the agency's mandate, organizing its marketing team ready to speed up enrollment, and a manpower pool that will efficiently deliver public service. He said the PhilHealth Bicol is equipped with all its armors driven towards universal coverage.

Iñigo further related Albay province as of April 30 this year has a total number of 281,258 enrolled members, including employees from the government and private sectors, to PhilHealth's programs such as Sponsored Program, Individually Paying Program, Lifetime Member Program and the Overseas Workers Program. "This figure is actually 138.3 per cent of the total baseline set for the province's enrolment," he said.

Records also show Sorsogon province follows the uptrend to universal coverage is covering a total number of 101,016 members for all the programs, that is, 92.1 per cent of the 109,656 potential members in the province.

Meanwhile, the island province of Catanduanes already covers around 90 per cent of its population with social health insurance, ensuring 32,123 Catandungeños and their dependents. On the other hand, Camarines Norte has an enrollment that covers 78 per cent of its population which is translated as 68,185 members plus their dependents who can enjoy the PhilHealth benefits.

Camarines Sur was able to cover 51.4 per cent of their population which is only 148,879 out of the 289,701 identified potential members of PhilHealth. Due to limiting factors, particularly geographical in nature, the province of Masbate only has 43,529 members or only 34.8 per cent of its people are covered by PhilHealth.

Iñigo noted "with this statistics at hand, truly there are still areas for collaboration as we seek more partnerships with out stakeholders in the implementation of our programs." He said the Sponsored Program, which is considered as the heart of the NHIP, continues to seek for alliances as PhilHealth recognizes the need to extend its services to the marginalized sector of our society. "On this note, we at PhilHealth Bicol would like to exert all possible means to ensure that the sustainable, affordable and progressive health care service that Bicolanos deserve is delivered," he stressed.

The PhilHealth Bicol chief is also appealing to all local chief executives across the region to enroll every household, particularly the underprivileged, to the health care program. "Let us uplift the value of social solidarity through the NHIP as the means for the healthy to pay for the care of the sick and for those can afford medical care to subsidize those who cannot," he said.

"We strengthen more our linkages with our partners and we are optimistic that soon enough there will be no more Bicolanos who will pose in despair for financial difficulties in seeking health care services," he added. "For all throughout, PhilHealth will be your partner in health. With this let me state, "Ako, PhilHealth member na, ikaw?" he concluded. (PhilHealth V/PIA)

kaniguan78

July 28th, 2009, 04:20 AM

Marhay na Albay! Grabe ang traffic kahapon because of the Iglesia ni Kristo Anniversary. Nagmistulang parking lot ang Rizal St. from Daraga all the way to Old Albay. Mga bus pa pati ang mga nagpark. The BU soccer field was full of people that you would think there was a Michael Jackson concert going on. It seemed the whole population of Iglesia in Bicol was there.

gurugeri

July 28th, 2009, 04:27 AM

I think so, because believers of the religion are disciplined. Magpatawag ka ng prayer rally for Catholics ewan baka langawin lang.

pojlette

July 28th, 2009, 04:42 AM

;40409142']Philhealth targets universal coverage in Bicol by October 2009
(http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p090723.htm&no=60)
Legazpi City (23 July) -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) regional office here has set a target to universally cover at least 85 percent of the population of Bicol region with health insurance protection they deserve.

Orlando Iñigo, Jr., PhilHealth Bicol regional vice president, stated the agency is geared towards ensuring all Bicolanos be covered by social health insurance in accordance with the principles of universality and compulsory coverage as mandated by RA 7875 or The National Health Insurance Act of 1995 and RA 9241. Iñigo said "this tall order is now what PhilHealth is hoping to accomplish on its way to the agency's 15th year anniversary in 2010."

He added PhilHealth Bicol recognizes its vital role in accomplishing the agency's mandate, organizing its marketing team ready to speed up enrollment, and a manpower pool that will efficiently deliver public service. He said the PhilHealth Bicol is equipped with all its armors driven towards universal coverage.

Iñigo further related Albay province as of April 30 this year has a total number of 281,258 enrolled members, including employees from the government and private sectors, to PhilHealth's programs such as Sponsored Program, Individually Paying Program, Lifetime Member Program and the Overseas Workers Program. "This figure is actually 138.3 per cent of the total baseline set for the province's enrolment," he said.

Records also show Sorsogon province follows the uptrend to universal coverage is covering a total number of 101,016 members for all the programs, that is, 92.1 per cent of the 109,656 potential members in the province.

Meanwhile, the island province of Catanduanes already covers around 90 per cent of its population with social health insurance, ensuring 32,123 Catandungeños and their dependents. On the other hand, Camarines Norte has an enrollment that covers 78 per cent of its population which is translated as 68,185 members plus their dependents who can enjoy the PhilHealth benefits.

Camarines Sur was able to cover 51.4 per cent of their population which is only 148,879 out of the 289,701 identified potential members of PhilHealth. Due to limiting factors, particularly geographical in nature, the province of Masbate only has 43,529 members or only 34.8 per cent of its people are covered by PhilHealth.

Iñigo noted "with this statistics at hand, truly there are still areas for collaboration as we seek more partnerships with out stakeholders in the implementation of our programs." He said the Sponsored Program, which is considered as the heart of the NHIP, continues to seek for alliances as PhilHealth recognizes the need to extend its services to the marginalized sector of our society. "On this note, we at PhilHealth Bicol would like to exert all possible means to ensure that the sustainable, affordable and progressive health care service that Bicolanos deserve is delivered," he stressed.

The PhilHealth Bicol chief is also appealing to all local chief executives across the region to enroll every household, particularly the underprivileged, to the health care program. "Let us uplift the value of social solidarity through the NHIP as the means for the healthy to pay for the care of the sick and for those can afford medical care to subsidize those who cannot," he said.

"We strengthen more our linkages with our partners and we are optimistic that soon enough there will be no more Bicolanos who will pose in despair for financial difficulties in seeking health care services," he added. "For all throughout, PhilHealth will be your partner in health. With this let me state, "Ako, PhilHealth member na, ikaw?" he concluded. (PhilHealth V/PIA)

:banana: :banana: ako philhealth member na :banana: :banana:

Brandon32

July 28th, 2009, 04:43 AM

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^ nagkalat na ito sa legazpi...malaking tulong sa mga touristang nagkalat din sa city natin...

pojlette

July 28th, 2009, 05:39 AM

Given that, I don't see any reason why he shouldn't run for a another term. Jaucian will only aggravate the woes he caused.

due to health reasons. nagpaparasugkod na lang daw ngani si mayor pag nasa munisipyo...

gurugeri

July 28th, 2009, 05:55 AM

due to health reasons. nagpaparasugkod na lang daw ngani si mayor pag nasa munisipyo...

I am sorry to hear that! We need a young mayor. No to Jaucian, please!

gurugeri

July 28th, 2009, 06:03 AM

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^ nagkalat na ito sa legazpi...malaking tulong sa mga touristang nagkalat din sa city natin...

Yes, I think it should be well talked about. Here in Cam Sur, people do not know anything about it. May isang billboard sa may tulay sa Magsaysay sa Naga, pero the billboard does not have specific info about EM. May pagka-teaser ang effect pero I find it weak.

hakz2007

July 28th, 2009, 06:10 AM

Yes, I think it should be well talked about. Here in Cam Sur, people do not know anything about it. May isang billboard sa may tulay sa Magsaysay sa Naga, pero the billboard does not have specific info about EM. May pagka-teaser ang effect pero I find it weak.

Dito sa Nabua, meron ding billboard dito about Embarcadero...at may mga nagtatanong din kung ano yan..I told them it's an ICT hub and touriam destination as well...Embarcadero was built mainly for the purpose of promoting Information and Communications Technology Services of Legazpi City. Because ICT Services of Legazpi is the One Town One Product (OTOP) of Legazpi.:cheers::banana::)

gurugeri

July 28th, 2009, 06:17 AM

Dito sa Nabua, meron ding billboard dito about Embarcadero...at may mga nagtatanong din kung ano yan..I told them it's an ICT hub and touriam destination as well...Embarcadero was built mainly for the purpose of promoting Information and Communications Technology Services of Legazpi City. Because ICT Services of Legazpi is the One Town One Product (OTOP) of Legazpi.:cheers::banana::)

But people care less. So I think the packaging should be changed. Sadly, many people are still ignorant about IT, BPO, and many similar stuff.

hakz2007

July 28th, 2009, 06:21 AM

But people care less. So I think the packaging should be changed. Sadly, many people are still ignorant about IT, BPO, and many similar stuff.

kasi napagkakamalan na mall ang Embarcadero imbes na isang ICT hub!:ohno:

megalgzp

July 28th, 2009, 06:28 AM

May mall naman talaga yan. Well people find BPO and IT to be new, that's very unpretty to call them ignorant. That is why Embarcadero find it wise to have BPO, IT, mall, fine dinings etc. It's almost all in one.

Another about LKY, lifestyle hub din yun.

megalgzp

July 28th, 2009, 06:37 AM

But I'm thankful that these Embarcadero and LKY offer something new away from the typical mall concept. Little by little people will be accustomed to that. And this will pave way to a more vibrant economy in Legazpi and Bicol as a whole. I heard yerterday over the SONA the benefits about IT and BPO and I was overwhelmed because we have it here in Legazpi. My hope is very high and won't be surprised that another mall like RDS and SM will be in Legazpi because the purchasing power will be increased i.e. we have a self-supporting job here in our city.

yoh_1

July 28th, 2009, 07:38 AM

Brandon32

July 28th, 2009, 07:47 AM

yoh_1

July 28th, 2009, 07:55 AM

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July 28th, 2009, 10:15 AM

CEB passenger traffic up by 38%, takes pride in increase of monopoly routes in 2009 (http://peanuts.aero/low_cost_airline_news/airline/28606/59/CEB+passenger+traffic+up+by+38%25,+takes+pride+in+increase+of+monopoly+routes+in+2009)

With a 38 percent increase in passenger volume during the first six months of 2009, CEB spokesperson Candice Iyog said that CEB is very close to meeting its target, especially with the removal of fuel surcharge for domestic and international flights in January this year.

“We are also proud that we opened up a lot of routes this year that only Cebu Pacific flies to. This strengthens our market leadership as we provide new routes and more convenient air travel to a lot of Filipinos across the country,” she added. She cited flights from Cebu to Legazpi and Siargao as great examples. “We are the only airline flying between the Visayas and the Bicol region. Likewise, we are also the fastest way to Siargao, the surfing capital of the Philippines.”

The lowest Go Lite fares for Legazpi and Siargao from Cebu is P1,188. Passengers with check-in luggage will just add P200 to the fare. Other monopoly routes are Cebu to Roxas, Cotabato, Dumaguete, Clark, Puerto Princesa, and Surigao. CEB is also the only airline to fly from Manila to Cauayan and from Davao to Iloilo and to Cagayan de Oro.

Most of these routes started this year, and has collectively flown almost 100,000 passengers during the first six months of 2009. Gokongwei-owned CEB has flown over 36 million passengers since its inception in 1996. It now flies to 32 domestic destinations and 14 Asian cities from four hubs, utilizing the youngest aircraft fleet in the Philippines.

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 28-Jul-09

garycooper

July 28th, 2009, 10:56 AM

The Mayor is an active member of the Marriage Encounter, which was really the main factor why he won in the last elections. I think hindi naman sa mahina sya, malaki lang talaga yung naiwan na problema of the previous administration financial-wise.

Do you know the reason why pumasok ang LCC sa new public market?
This is to pay-off the the debt the new public market incurred when it was constructed during the administration of mayor jaucian. Niloan kasi yung pagpapagawa nun. As of the moment, lugi ang public market because most of its income go to debt servicing and most of the second floor is not occupied so hindi talaga sya nagiincome and di pa nagbabayad some of the stallowners. At least in this administration namomonitor na ang payments ng mga stallowners.

LCC is a big boost to the income of the Public Market because it will rent the whole of the second floor. So for the first time, mapupuno na ang second floor ng market.

In fairness to Mayor Triunfante, his first tenure as mayor from 1988 to 1998 was ok. Daraga at that time got many awards in governance. He wouldn't be elected to three straight terms if the people didn't like him. I mean look at what happened to Mayor Jaucian.

Given that, I don't see any reason why he shouldn't run for a another term. Jaucian will only aggravate the woes he caused.

due to health reasons. nagpaparasugkod na lang daw ngani si mayor pag nasa munisipyo...

I am sorry to hear that! We need a young mayor. No to Jaucian, please!

Those forumers who are 30 years old and below may not yet be that aware when Mayor Triunfante was first elected mayor in 1988. For me he has been one of the best performing mayors of Daraga. Maybe even better than Pedro Marcellana. I am saying this, not because I personally know him, but because of his accomplishments. I think he is one of the honest politicians around and of this generation who have not enriched himself during his encumbency. Mayor Ching Triunfante comes from a very decent family and it shows in his behavior. (I know he likes the bottle, but he knows when to stop. :)) For sure he still wants to do so many things for Daraga, but there are a number hindrances that is probably preventing him from implementing it. First, Daraga's income can no longer cope with the needed developments for the town's rapidly increasing population. Secondly, Daraga poblacion is just too small to implement new developments. Example, the perenial traffic problem in downtown Daraga is really hard to solve because you have very limited alternative roads. When I last talked to him, he said that he envisions the redirection of Daraga's urban development to the mountain barangays and I guess it is being slowly implemented. But the lack of funds greatly affects its continuity.

My two cents worth of analysis says, that Daraga at the moment is fast reaching its peak as far as income generation is concerned. If no radical changes are introduced, its poblacion might just experience an urban decay just like the city of Manila. Legazpi City is a different case because although its present urban area is fast becoming saturated, the city's income gets bigger with the entry of new commercial establishments. With these, it can still afford to implement measures that will prevent urban decay.

There are possible ways for Daraga to improve. One is to convert itself into a city so its income will increase that will be commensurate to the needs of its growing population. However, this may not totally guarantee its progress because no matter what, possible outside business investors will still opt to go to Legazpi City for prestige. Second alternative is to merge itself with Legazpi for good. An integrated Daraga and Legazpi will have a lot of potential. We have had a very exhaustive discussion of this in the thread. Business locators who would want to locate in Daraga will no longer hesitate because it is now part of Legazpi. Maybe even Aquinas University will no longer hesitate to relocate to the hills of Daraga as rumored. The combined income of Daraga and Legazpi is really something to look forward to. As I have mentioned in my previous posts, the merger has the capability to generate a combined income of at least P750,000,000. Just imagine the projects that can be done with this amount for both areas.

I hope Mayor Ching will still be healthy enough to run for another term.

BTW, is former Mayor Jerry Jaucian the son of the former Mayor Vicente Jaucian who has been mayor of Daraga for the longest time? I think Vicente Jaucian was already the mayor of Daraga when it separated from Legazpi in the early fifties. I don't know, but my guess is that, the separation was plainly due to politics. You know, political accommodation, just like the proposal to divide the province of Cebu into three different provinces.

Marhay na Albay saindo gabos.

kaniguan78

July 28th, 2009, 11:24 AM

Those forumers who are 30 years old and below may not yet be that aware when Mayor Triunfante was first elected mayor in 1988. For me he has been one of the best performing mayors of Daraga. Maybe even better than Pedro Marcellana. I am saying this, not because I personally know him, but because of his accomplishments. I think he is one of the honest politicians around and of this generation who have not enriched himself during his encumbency. Mayor Ching Triunfante comes from a very decent family and it shows in his behavior. (I know he likes the bottle, but he knows when to stop. :)) For sure he still wants to do so many things for Daraga, but there are a number hindrances that is probably preventing him from implementing it. First, Daraga's income can no longer cope with the needed developments for the town's rapidly increasing population. Secondly, Daraga poblacion is just too small to implement new developments. Example, the perenial traffic problem in downtown Daraga is really hard to solve because you have very limited alternative roads. When I last talked to him, he said that he envisions the redirection of Daraga's urban development to the mountain barangays and I guess it is being slowly implemented. But the lack of funds greatly affects its continuity.

My two cents worth of analysis says, that Daraga at the moment is fast reaching its peak as far as income generation is concerned. If no radical changes are introduced, its poblacion might just experience an urban decay just like the city of Manila. Legazpi City is a different case because although its present urban area is fast becoming saturated, the city's income gets bigger with the entry of new commercial establishments. With these, it can still afford to implement measures that will prevent urban decay.

There are possible ways for Daraga to improve. One is to convert itself into a city so its income will increase that will be commensurate to the needs of its growing population. However, this may not totally guarantee its progress because no matter what, possible outside business investors will still opt to go to Legazpi City for prestige. Second alternative is to merge itself with Legazpi for good. An integrated Daraga and Legazpi will have a lot of potential. We have had a very exhaustive discussion of this in the thread. Business locators who would want to locate in Daraga will no longer hesitate because it is now part of Legazpi. Maybe even Aquinas University will no longer hesitate to relocate to the hills of Daraga as rumored. The combined income of Daraga and Legazpi is really something to look forward to. As I have mentioned in my previous posts, the merger has the capability to generate a combined income of at least P750,000,000. Just imagine the projects that can be done with this amount for both areas.

I hope Mayor Ching will still be healthy enough to run for another term.

BTW, is former Mayor Jerry Jaucian the son of the former Mayor Vicente Jaucian who has been mayor of Daraga for the longest time? I think Vicente Jaucian was already the mayor of Daraga when it separated from Legazpi in the early fifties. I don't know, but my guess is that, the separation was plainly due to politics. You know, political accommodation, just like the proposal to divide the province of Cebu into three different provinces.

Marhay na Albay saindo gabos.

Well said sir gary. The hindrance to Daraga becoming a city is its internally sourced income. This income comes from the real property taxes, business taxes and all other taxes imposed by the LGU. As of now the internally sourced income is only about 60M. Way below the requirement of 100M for it to become a city. At present the, the total income of Daraga is more 200M but most of it comes from the IRA.

Ys sir, ex Mayor Jerry Jaucian is the son of Vicente Jaucian. Actually, Mayor Triunfante was the one who endorsed him the first time he ran for Mayor back in 1998. He lost that year to Wilson Andes but eventually won in 2001. They had a falling out somewhere along the way.

megalgzp

July 28th, 2009, 11:46 AM

^ yup the BPOs could increase the purchasing power of the people of Legazpi City...but it would be much better if legazpeeps will indulge in small medium enterprises..hope LGU of Legazpi will promote SMEs

Yeah Legazpi has this. Slowly but surely, Legazpi will regain the seat of real economic progress. Big bang will happen in the next 2 years with the fruits of what we sow. No, not Bicol-wide approach but international. California is our gauge, not any city here in the Philippines. :)

leo98

July 28th, 2009, 01:43 PM

Any news about the on-going construction beside the Iglesia ni Kristo Church? Ang pagkakaalam ko Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ang may ari nun. Anyway, they badly need a new office. Wala kasing parking space yung office nila at medyo may kalumaan narin yung building.

Yup, the vacant lot is owned by BSP. The badly worn out money to be demonetized are being burned there in the presence of BSP employees and security guards.

@rd, you should know that^^:)

Brandon32

July 28th, 2009, 02:26 PM

Yeah Legazpi has this. Slowly but surely, Legazpi will regain the seat of real economic progress. Big bang will happen in the next 2 years with the fruits of what we sow. No, not Bicol-wide approach but international. California is our gauge, not any city here in the Philippines. :)

^hmm...ang magkontra na lalake...girl!:hi:

Brandon32

July 28th, 2009, 03:16 PM

Those forumers who are 30 years old and below may not yet be that aware when Mayor Triunfante was first elected mayor in 1988. For me he has been one of the best performing mayors of Daraga. Maybe even better than Pedro Marcellana. I am saying this, not because I personally know him, but because of his accomplishments. I think he is one of the honest politicians around and of this generation who have not enriched himself during his encumbency. Mayor Ching Triunfante comes from a very decent family and it shows in his behavior. (I know he likes the bottle, but he knows when to stop. :)) For sure he still wants to do so many things for Daraga, but there are a number hindrances that is probably preventing him from implementing it. First, Daraga's income can no longer cope with the needed developments for the town's rapidly increasing population. Secondly, Daraga poblacion is just too small to implement new developments. Example, the perenial traffic problem in downtown Daraga is really hard to solve because you have very limited alternative roads. When I last talked to him, he said that he envisions the redirection of Daraga's urban development to the mountain barangays and I guess it is being slowly implemented. But the lack of funds greatly affects its continuity.

My two cents worth of analysis says, that Daraga at the moment is fast reaching its peak as far as income generation is concerned. If no radical changes are introduced, its poblacion might just experience an urban decay just like the city of Manila. Legazpi City is a different case because although its present urban area is fast becoming saturated, the city's income gets bigger with the entry of new commercial establishments. With these, it can still afford to implement measures that will prevent urban decay.

There are possible ways for Daraga to improve. One is to convert itself into a city so its income will increase that will be commensurate to the needs of its growing population. However, this may not totally guarantee its progress because no matter what, possible outside business investors will still opt to go to Legazpi City for prestige. Second alternative is to merge itself with Legazpi for good. An integrated Daraga and Legazpi will have a lot of potential. We have had a very exhaustive discussion of this in the thread. Business locators who would want to locate in Daraga will no longer hesitate because it is now part of Legazpi. Maybe even Aquinas University will no longer hesitate to relocate to the hills of Daraga as rumored. The combined income of Daraga and Legazpi is really something to look forward to. As I have mentioned in my previous posts, the merger has the capability to generate a combined income of at least P750,000,000. Just imagine the projects that can be done with this amount for both areas.

I hope Mayor Ching will still be healthy enough to run for another term.

BTW, is former Mayor Jerry Jaucian the son of the former Mayor Vicente Jaucian who has been mayor of Daraga for the longest time? I think Vicente Jaucian was already the mayor of Daraga when it separated from Legazpi in the early fifties. I don't know, but my guess is that, the separation was plainly due to politics. You know, political accommodation, just like the proposal to divide the province of Cebu into three different provinces.

Marhay na Albay saindo gabos.

kahit walang merging kaya makuha ng Legazpi City ang income na iyan...madaming industries sa Legazpi City...all the LGU need to do is to attract more and more investments...and its happening: PLDT is investing...BPOs are set to open...five star hotels are in the making...LKY and Embarcadero are almost done!...there are numbers of foreigners who are scouting for business opportunities in our city..i know why monsi took some shots of the fast craft servicing embarcadro and misibis..dahil araw araw may hinahakot yung craft na iyon na mga touristas going to Raintree Misibis and back...

ika nga ALL ROADS LEAD TO LEGAZPI!

jady

July 28th, 2009, 03:27 PM

:banana: :banana: ako philhealth member na :banana: :banana:

Uy yaon na palan digdi su spokesperson kan Philhealth!!! Welcome po!

megalgzp

July 28th, 2009, 03:31 PM

kahit walang merging kaya makuha ng Legazpi City ang income na iyan...madaming industries sa Legazpi City...all the LGU need to do is to attract more and more investments...and its happening: PLDT is investing...BPOs are set to open...five star hotels are in the making...LKY and Embarcadero are almost done!...there are numbers of foreigners who are scouting for business opportunities in our city..i know why monsi took some shots of the fast craft servicing embarcadro and misibis..dahil araw araw may hinahakot yung craft na iyon na mga touristas going to Raintree Misibis and back...

ika nga ALL ROADS LEAD TO LEGAZPI!

The glorious days of Legazpi are coming back. Diva original!!!:banana:

Brandon32

July 28th, 2009, 03:35 PM

^ megz haen ka ngonyan?

six

July 28th, 2009, 03:37 PM

July 28, 2009

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Sleeping Lion Hill (Kapuntukan Hill)
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-rd-

July 28th, 2009, 04:53 PM

July 31: Car show @ Embarcadero! I wonder what kind of car show this could be?!

Baka Toyota...:D It was rumored that Zaldy Co would put up a Toyota Dealership along Tahao Road. Lately, the first floor of Hotel St. Ellis did the rounds as the possible site of the dealership. I learned it from one of the personnel of Gencars Legazpi. Dae na kaya ako masyadong nakakahalubilo sa mga kabisto ta kaya dae ako masyadong updates.:ohno:Ngunyan na naman lang ngani ako nakapost..

-rd-

July 28th, 2009, 05:00 PM

Those forumers who are 30 years old and below may not yet be that aware when Mayor Triunfante was first elected mayor in 1988. For me he has been one of the best performing mayors of Daraga. Maybe even better than Pedro Marcellana. I am saying this, not because I personally know him, but because of his accomplishments. I think he is one of the honest politicians around and of this generation who have not enriched himself during his encumbency. Mayor Ching Triunfante comes from a very decent family and it shows in his behavior. (I know he likes the bottle, but he knows when to stop. :)) For sure he still wants to do so many things for Daraga, but there are a number hindrances that is probably preventing him from implementing it. First, Daraga's income can no longer cope with the needed developments for the town's rapidly increasing population. Secondly, Daraga poblacion is just too small to implement new developments. Example, the perenial traffic problem in downtown Daraga is really hard to solve because you have very limited alternative roads. When I last talked to him, he said that he envisions the redirection of Daraga's urban development to the mountain barangays and I guess it is being slowly implemented. But the lack of funds greatly affects its continuity.

My two cents worth of analysis says, that Daraga at the moment is fast reaching its peak as far as income generation is concerned. If no radical changes are introduced, its poblacion might just experience an urban decay just like the city of Manila. Legazpi City is a different case because although its present urban area is fast becoming saturated, the city's income gets bigger with the entry of new commercial establishments. With these, it can still afford to implement measures that will prevent urban decay.

There are possible ways for Daraga to improve. One is to convert itself into a city so its income will increase that will be commensurate to the needs of its growing population. However, this may not totally guarantee its progress because no matter what, possible outside business investors will still opt to go to Legazpi City for prestige. Second alternative is to merge itself with Legazpi for good. An integrated Daraga and Legazpi will have a lot of potential. We have had a very exhaustive discussion of this in the thread. Business locators who would want to locate in Daraga will no longer hesitate because it is now part of Legazpi. Maybe even Aquinas University will no longer hesitate to relocate to the hills of Daraga as rumored. The combined income of Daraga and Legazpi is really something to look forward to. As I have mentioned in my previous posts, the merger has the capability to generate a combined income of at least P750,000,000. Just imagine the projects that can be done with this amount for both areas.

I hope Mayor Ching will still be healthy enough to run for another term.

BTW, is former Mayor Jerry Jaucian the son of the former Mayor Vicente Jaucian who has been mayor of Daraga for the longest time? I think Vicente Jaucian was already the mayor of Daraga when it separated from Legazpi in the early fifties. I don't know, but my guess is that, the separation was plainly due to politics. You know, political accommodation, just like the proposal to divide the province of Cebu into three different provinces.

Marhay na Albay saindo gabos.

I completely agree with what you said sir. I was already aware when Mayor Ching was elected as mayor of Daraga. He was the mayor when the entire stretch of Gen. Luna St. and Ilawod 1, 2 & 3 was concreted. Nakashoot pa ngani ako sa gutter kan tinampo habang pigkoconstruct ito sa sobrang pagkapastidyo. :lol:He even improved the drainage along Gen Luna. It is just too sad that the succeeding administrations were not able to maintain it. Hilinga ngunyan baga pirming baha sa general luna diit sanang uran...

-rd-

July 28th, 2009, 05:11 PM

Yup, the vacant lot is owned by BSP. The badly worn out money to be demonetized are being burned there in the presence of BSP employees and security guards.

@rd, you should know that^^:)

Eu po baga pading leo...

megalgzp

July 28th, 2009, 05:12 PM

Baka Toyota...:D It was rumored that Zaldy Co would put up a Toyota Dealership along Tahao Road. Lately, the first floor of Hotel St. Ellis did the rounds as the possible site of the dealership. I learned it from one of the personnel of Gencars Legazpi. Dae na kaya ako masyadong nakakahalubilo sa mga kabisto ta kaya dae ako masyadong updates.:ohno:Ngunyan na naman lang ngani ako nakapost..

Resto and fine dinings will be there also in Hotel St Ellis. Ano bang bago sa facade ng hotel?

Matteo

July 28th, 2009, 05:55 PM

this lcc mall on the second floor of the daraga public market, is it really a 'mall'? or just a department store or something

gurugeri

July 28th, 2009, 07:14 PM

this lcc mall on the second floor of the daraga public market, is it really a 'mall'? or just a department store or something

I don't think it's going to be a mall. I see that it will only be a department store or maybe just a grocery store. We have this culture of smallness. It's not good, to begin with.

gurugeri

July 28th, 2009, 07:27 PM

I completely agree with what you said sir. I was already aware when Mayor Ching was elected as mayor of Daraga. He was the mayor when the entire stretch of Gen. Luna St. and Ilawod 1, 2 & 3 was concreted. Nakashoot pa ngani ako sa gutter kan tinampo habang pigkoconstruct ito sa sobrang pagkapastidyo. :lol:He even improved the drainage along Gen Luna. It is just too sad that the succeeding administrations were not able to maintain it. Hilinga ngunyan baga pirming baha sa general luna diit sanang uran...

I think you are experiencing that "bahamas" on that street given your business located there. Hehe. Musta ka na? Long time no post and no text. :D

megalgzp

July 29th, 2009, 06:22 AM

Maray na Albay!

Brandon32

July 29th, 2009, 06:27 AM

[IMG]http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/Albay_Kodaks/pixcom1225.jpg

[dx]

July 29th, 2009, 06:32 AM

Busy Legazpi Port
by Ritche Asagra - http://www.disenyoloco.blogspot.com/

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/3779/pier.jpg

joks_25

July 29th, 2009, 06:39 AM

^^marhay na albay satuya, legazpi harbour is getting bussy and bussy.

[dx]

July 29th, 2009, 06:50 AM

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k153/sixth2006/PICT0032-1.jpg

^Love this shot, thanks @six!

[dx]

July 29th, 2009, 06:54 AM

A Refreshing Sight
by Jonnel Hernandez (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oakley2681/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3766033552_14e8a91997_b.jpg

kaniguan78

July 29th, 2009, 07:03 AM

I don't think it's going to be a mall. I see that it will only be a department store or maybe just a grocery store. We have this culture of smallness. It's not good, to begin with.

Based on the floor plan, it's a department store with the supermarket and store plus as the anchor stores. They would be open to small tenants like stall, carts and kiosks.

kaniguan78

July 29th, 2009, 07:06 AM

^^marhay na albay satuya, legazpi harbour is getting bussy and bussy.

Yes. Once Embarcadero has its full opening in October and the IT Park begins operation, the Sleeping Lion wouldn't be sleeping anymore. :bash:

[dx]

July 29th, 2009, 07:08 AM

Yes. Once Embarcadero has its full opening in October and the IT Park begins operation, the Sleeping Lion wouldn't be sleeping anymore. :bash:

Awakening the Sleeping Lion!

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Embarcadero by Day
by Ritche Asagra - http://www.disenyoloco.blogspot.com/

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kaniguan78

July 29th, 2009, 07:08 AM

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The one on the left is Legazpi Oil and the one on the right is Co Say Co. The former is a coconut oil refinery while the latter is I think an oil depot?

megalgzp

July 29th, 2009, 07:10 AM

Functional pa ba ang Cosay and Legazpi Oil and ung Bicol Hair?

[dx]

July 29th, 2009, 07:14 AM

^^Yup, Legaspi Oil has reopened after Reming.

Here's the article:

P100 M coconut processing plant to open in Albay (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Business_19/P100_M_coconut_processing_plant_to_open_in_Albay.shtml)

A P100 million coconut crushing and processing plant will soon rise at the Legazpi Oil Company (LegOil) compound here, a company director said on Monday. The crushing plant will be operational this Friday after an inaugural rites to be led by Pepita Baltazar Aquino, chairwoman of the LegOil Company and an Executive Committee (Execom) meeting at the firm’s compound.

Mario Espinosa, LegOil director, said the toll crushing plant seats at the compound of LegOil at barangay Rawis, a coastal village in this city and start accepting dried coconut from coconut farmers across the region, for processing into crude oil. Espinosa said the government through the assistance of Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and the Philippine Commission on Good Government (PCGG) has infused P100 million fund for the setting up of this facility.

“This is an initial fund released by the government to LegOil, once our operation becomes successful the government might infuse a P200 million for additional capitalization,” he said. Bicol is among the biggest coconut producing regions across the country, but the industry was greatly affected by two super typhoons that hit Bicol in 2006 that devastated its coconut industry.

LegOil had stopped operation two years ago due to heavy damages in its facilities wrought by the two super typhoons that hit Bicol causing billions of pesos lost from massive destruction to public and private infrastructures facilities. At present, Espinosa said the industry has recovered tremendously, citing a study conducted by the firm, for this reason, the company decided to invest in this P100 million undertaking.

Thousands of coconut producers in Bicol would benefit from this project since they would no longer bring their coconut produce to Lucena City, where a coconut crushing plant is situated. The facility is strategically situated where it can cater to coconut producers from the provinces of Sorsogon, Camarines Sur and Norte and the island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate. Espinosa said the establishment of the coconut processing plant here would boost the regions production of crude coconut oil for domestic and export market.

Brandon32

July 29th, 2009, 07:16 AM

^ there was this news article posted here that the Legazpi oil had secured millions of pesos worth of loan to upgrade their plant, remember?

megalgzp

July 29th, 2009, 07:18 AM

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs130.snc1/5576_107234121443_554496443_2266026_6491783_n.jpg

Thank you. That's good for our companies. Through the test of time they are there.

I can see from afar the Ivory Classic Resort Legazpi is taking shape with a nice white paint. Hopefully it can open early 2010 not indefinite.:)

EM by no wonder is becoming a landmark in Legazpi after Mayon! Just wow!

Brandon32

July 29th, 2009, 07:22 AM

^ wow ganda ng pix mo megz ah...yup lets hope it will open early next year

megalgzp

July 29th, 2009, 07:24 AM

^ wow ganda ng pix mo megz ah...yup lets hope it will open early next year

No, courtesy of pading dx yun. Ang ganda ng ambiance ano?!:)

[dx]

July 29th, 2009, 07:29 AM

Oh yeah, didn't notice it at first. Two Legazpi landmarks in one!

Functional pa ba ang Cosay and Legazpi Oil and ung Bicol Hair?

Here are the other Medium and Large-scale Industries in Albay

Bicol Bay Export Corp (http://ebicolbay.en.com51.com/).
Products: Coconut coir, plat bricks block, mats, coco plant liners made of coconut coir fibers
Location: Ligao

Bicol Hair Export Corp. (http://www.bicolhair.com/)
Products: Synthetic hair goods, wigs & accessories, toupees
Location: Legazpi City

Cosay Coco Products (http://www.hotfrog.ph/Companies/SAY-MPANY)
Products: Crude natural oil, copra cake, edible oil, acid oil, soapstock
Location: Malinao, Legazpi City

Enlist Exports (http://www.citem.gov.ph/catalogonline/main/copages.php?ccode=240)
Products: Assorted baskets, trays garlands, wall decors made of vines, bamboos, anahaw, abaca, twines, cocomidribs, dried leaves seagrass, etc.
Location: Legazpi City, Daraga

Shelmed Cottage Treasures (http://www.shelmed.com/)
Products: abaca handicraft, bags, home decor, rugs, etc.

Andamar (http://andamar.ph/)
Products: abaca, bags, fashion accessories

Goodfound Cement Corp.
Products: Cement
Location: Camalig

GSG Industrial Corp. (http://www.gsg.com.ph/corporate.html)
Products: Industrial/wrapping paper made of abaca pulp
Location: Legazpi City, Daraga, Camalig, Tiwi

Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic (http://www.rapu-rapumining.com/)
Products: Mining processing of copper & zinc by products i.e. gold, etc.
Location: Rapu-Rapu

Legazpi Oil Co. (http://www.ciif.ph/aboutus.htm)
Products: Crude coconut oil, copra cake, high grade coconut oil
Location: Legazpi City

BTW, is Isarog Pulp and Paper Co. (http://isarog.mozcom.com/main.html) still existing?

Brandon32

July 29th, 2009, 07:36 AM

^ wala na ang isarog pulp...it transferred somewhere in the visayas after the reming...

megalgzp

July 29th, 2009, 07:40 AM

This is good. No info re Isarog Pulp. These companies plus the BPO and IT will generate more jobs. The styles of EM and LKY diverted the attention to malls but actually a way to give way to other new malls like SM or RDS. Actually benefit to them because they will have assurance that the people in our area really have the purchasing power.

Pading Romy

July 29th, 2009, 08:12 AM

^ wala na ang isarog pulp...it transferred somewhere in the visayas after the reming...

Kun siring padi,maray man. albayano ka kung: aram mo an bangog kan isarog.hehe. Marhay na Albay mga padi asin madi!

Brandon32

July 29th, 2009, 08:17 AM

^ nabuhay ka padi!:lol: Marhay na Albay saimo..nagpaparasaen ka?:)

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/Albay_Kodaks/pixcom1394.jpg

megalgzp

July 29th, 2009, 08:19 AM

Haha sa Mactan ito ah..Im still wondering about the SLIA. How will it look like? Sana may Mayon tinge of atmosphere sya

megalgzp

July 29th, 2009, 08:22 AM

Kun siring padi,maray man. albayano ka kung: aram mo an bangog kan isarog.hehe. Marhay na Albay mga padi asin madi!

Haler Pading Romy, any new info about LKY? Esp. ung supermarket nila. anong entity ba nakadeal?

Pading Romy

July 29th, 2009, 08:24 AM

^ nabuhay ka padi!:lol: Marhay na Albay saimo..nagpaparasaen ka?:)

naguruagyagi barang sa bohol padi.time for my regional trips.fuerte talaga ining tursido tang ini.makaskasun ang mga updates.might go to legazpi next week from cebu. ano ining madalagan daa si jaucian?! maski ngani gayud magidos dai na kaya...:ohno:

[dx]

July 29th, 2009, 08:24 AM

;40457384']Busy Legazpi Seaport
by Ritche Asagra - http://www.disenyoloco.blogspot.com/

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/3779/pier.jpg

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/Albay_Kodaks/pixcom1394.jpg

Busy Legazpi Airport
by Brandon32

which one?
http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/Albay_Kodaks/pixcom1232.jpg

a busy airport
http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/Albay_Kodaks/pixcom1419.jpg

:colgate:

And soon, a busy land transport terminal

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

Pading Romy

July 29th, 2009, 08:29 AM

Haler Pading Romy, any new info about LKY? Esp. ung supermarket nila. anong entity ba nakadeal?

No updates yet mega,had to look into my regional affairs for a while.Hardly had time to check out legazpi issues.I may drop by legazpi next week.guys,how's the cebu-legazpi flight? what type of craft?

megalgzp

July 29th, 2009, 08:29 AM

I can see the "birds" and "fishes". By land, air and water accessible ang Legazpi. Cebu-Legazpi fare is really cheap despite it is the only flight servicing the whole Bicol and Cebu.

[dx]

July 29th, 2009, 08:32 AM

No updates yet mega,had to look into my regional affairs for a while.Hardly had time to check out legazpi issues.I may drop by legazpi next week.guys,how's the cebu-legazpi flight? what type of craft?

ATR-72 100. The smaller Cebu Pacific aircraft in Brandon's photos. Nakasakay na man ako sa ATR ali Busuanga. Okay man sya, mas okay kesa sa MA 600 kang Zest Air. :okay:

Welcome back Pading Romy, ali ka palan Bohol. Hehe

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OT: Joke mi kang nagpa Bohol last year - Pag may nag apot, kumusta ang Bohol? Simbag: uto baratak (referring to buol palan :lol:)

megalgzp

July 29th, 2009, 08:32 AM

No updates yet mega,had to look into my regional affairs for a while.Hardly had time to check out legazpi issues.I may drop by legazpi next week.guys,how's the cebu-legazpi flight? what type of craft?

Ung maliit na nasa pic sa taas ATR ata tawag dyan. At least our Manila-Legazpi route is a bigger plane.
But PAL is still my favorite.

Brandon32

July 29th, 2009, 08:34 AM

megalgzp

July 29th, 2009, 08:36 AM

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@pading brandon, I like this pic. Habang nagdine-in ka dyan watch ka ng mayon, etc. Tourists will go gaga over the good-vibe sceneries we have there.:lol:

bonixx

July 29th, 2009, 08:37 AM

Kudos Legazpi city daming Projects, at puro bgitime pa...

garycooper

July 29th, 2009, 08:41 AM

;40459312']Oh yeah, didn't notice it at first. Two Legazpi landmarks in one!

Here are the other Medium and Large-scale Industries in Albay

Bicol Bay Export Corp (http://ebicolbay.en.com51.com/).
Products: Coconut coir, plat bricks block, mats, coco plant liners made of coconut coir fibers
Location: Ligao

Bicol Hair Export Corp. (http://www.bicolhair.com/)
Products: Synthetic hair goods, wigs & accessories, toupees
Location: Legazpi City

Cosay Coco Products (http://www.hotfrog.ph/Companies/SAY-MPANY)
Products: Crude natural oil, copra cake, edible oil, acid oil, soapstock
Location: Malinao, Legazpi City

Enlist Exports (http://www.citem.gov.ph/catalogonline/main/copages.php?ccode=240)
Products: Assorted baskets, trays garlands, wall decors made of vines, bamboos, anahaw, abaca, twines, cocomidribs, dried leaves seagrass, etc.
Location: Legazpi City, Daraga

Shelmed Cottage Treasures (http://www.shelmed.com/)
Products: abaca handicraft, bags, home decor, rugs, etc.

Andamar (http://andamar.ph/)
Products: abaca, bags, fashion accessories

Goodfound Cement Corp.
Products: Cement
Location: Camalig

GSG Industrial Corp. (http://www.gsg.com.ph/corporate.html)
Products: Industrial/wrapping paper made of abaca pulp
Location: Legazpi City, Daraga, Camalig, Tiwi

Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic (http://www.rapu-rapumining.com/)
Products: Mining processing of copper & zinc by products i.e. gold, etc.
Location: Rapu-Rapu

Legazpi Oil Co. (http://www.ciif.ph/aboutus.htm)
Products: Crude coconut oil, copra cake, high grade coconut oil
Location: Legazpi City

BTW, is Isarog Pulp and Paper Co. (http://isarog.mozcom.com/main.html) still existing?

I noticed that the names of the previous abaca handicraft exporters in Legazpi and Daraga are no longer listed here, like those of the Ajeros, the Parans, the Mapes, etc. Have they folded up? Well, I guess Shelmed is now the biggest.

Who is now the owner of Legazpi Oil? Is it the government? What is Pepita Aquino doing there? I know it was owned or operated in the not too distant past by San Miguel Corp. When Legazpi Oil was started by an American company in the early sixties, it was a well ran company. I think they backed out when the prices of coconut oil in the world market dropped as a result of the black propaganda of the US that coconut oil is harmful to ones health. This black propaganda was resorted to protect its own soya and canola oil industries whose market was badly affected by the cheaper coconut and palm oil from Asia.

Our only hope to be able to encourage investors in the industrial sector is to have cheaper electricity rates similar to Iligan City in the years past when the Maria Cristina Falls hydroelectric plant was activated. At this point, it will be very hard to entice these industrial firms because it is too costly considering that Philippine labor is also becoming very costly. We will note that a number of multinational companies have closed shop in the Philippines and transferred to China because labor there is still very cheap. If the Iligan model can still work with our own geothermal plants, then we are still in the race.

Pading Romy

July 29th, 2009, 08:44 AM

;40461318']ATR-72 100. The smaller Cebu Pacific aircraft in Brandon's photos. Nakasakay na man ako sa ATR ali Busuanga. Okay man sya, mas okay kesa sa MA 600 kang Zest Air. :okay:

Welcome back Pading Romy, ali ka palan Bohol. Hehe

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OT: Joke mi kang nagpa Bohol last year - Pag may nag apot, kumusta ang Bohol? Simbag: uto baratak (referring to buol palan :lol:)

:lol: "berry nice the please,eats nice hear in buol.the tarsier is a berry rear is- pay-semen of pri-meets." -by our tour driver in bohol.

aw maray palan talaga an cebu-leg flight. basta bako buradol.. iyan mauli ako.
Fuerte an Bohol Beach Club padi.gari man sana Misibis.

megalgzp

July 29th, 2009, 08:45 AM

Hopefully sana magka Davao-Legazpi flight din kita. Cross my fingers and toes.:lol: BTW Palaging fully-booked ang Cebu Pacific. Me for one, I rather have to ride the plane rather than broiling myself in that Andaya highway! Gosh para kang nasa lotto booth hahaha. And the airfare is really reasonable. Kudos to PAL, Cebu Pacific and Zest Air.

Brandon32

July 29th, 2009, 08:45 AM

Kudos Legazpi city daming Projects, at puro bgitime pa...

^ coz our province has a lot to catch up with provinces like yours and the rest of the tagalog parovinces...sobrang lalaki ng tax collections ng mga probinsya nyo dyan...compared to the provinces in the bicol region

megalgzp

July 29th, 2009, 08:48 AM

:lol: "berry nice the please,eats nice hear in buol.the tarsier is a berry rear is- pay-semen of pri-meets." -by our tour driver in bohol.

aw maray palan talaga an cebu-leg flight. basta bako buradol.. iyan mauli ako.
Fuerte an Bohol Beach Club padi.gari man sana Misibis.

:lol::lol::lol: Yeah Bohol Beach Club is just wow but Misibis could be better in time. Where in this world can you have that plateau type stage?:) Only in Misibis.

garycooper

July 29th, 2009, 08:50 AM

:lol: "berry nice the please,eats nice hear in buol.the tarsier is a berry rear is- pay-semen of pri-meets." -by our tour driver in bohol.

aw maray palan talaga an cebu-leg flight. basta bako buradol.. iyan mauli ako.
Fuerte an Bohol Beach Club padi.gari man sana Misibis.

Hola pading romy. buenos tardes. pirmi na sana baga kitang nagpaparairinuman dai na kita nagiristoryahan! :lol:

Aw ta naiidaw ka bagang marhay digdi sa tursido ta.

megalgzp

July 29th, 2009, 08:50 AM

^ coz our province has a lot to catch up with provinces like yours and the rest of the tagalog parovinces...sobrang lalaki ng tax collections ng mga probinsya nyo dyan...compared to the provinces in the bicol region

Speaking of taxes, Albay province's tax return is okay. I think what progress we see right now pays.

Pading Romy

July 29th, 2009, 08:50 AM

Ung maliit na nasa pic sa taas ATR ata tawag dyan. At least our Manila-Legazpi route is a bigger plane.
But PAL is still my favorite.

its an ATR..hindi sya yung M60 na made in china
:)

PAL is also my airline of choice,nanaram na ako sa cebupac.malibong sa payo..may pa games pa.gari perya. thanks guys!

Brandon32

July 29th, 2009, 08:51 AM

:lol: "berry nice the please,eats nice hear in buol.the tarsier is a berry rear is- pay-semen of pri-meets." -by our tour driver in bohol.

aw maray palan talaga an cebu-leg flight. basta bako buradol.. iyan mauli ako.
Fuerte an Bohol Beach Club padi.gari man sana Misibis.

^:lol::lol::lol:..so nasa bohol ka pa pala...ano ba pwede mong ma share na magandang devlopments dyan na pwede ring gawin sa Albay?

[dx]

July 29th, 2009, 08:53 AM

I noticed that the names of the previous abaca handicraft exporters in Legazpi and Daraga are no longer listed here, like those of the Ajeros, the Parans, the Mapes, etc. Have they folded up? Well, I guess Shelmed is now the biggest.

I got this list from the TLRC website and posted it a couple of years ago. Maybe it's not updated. I can't find a list of Albay's abaca exporters. I guess some of them have indeed closed shop due to the economic crisis in the target markets.

Who is now the owner of Legazpi Oil? Is it the government? What is Pepita Aquino doing there? I know it was owned or operated in the not too distant past by San Miguel Corp. When Legazpi Oil was started by an American company in the early sixties, it was a well ran company. I think they backed out when the prices of coconut oil in the world market dropped as a result of the black propaganda of the US that coconut oil is harmful to ones health. This black propaganda was resorted to protect its own soya and canola oil industries whose market was badly affected by the cheaper coconut and palm oil from Asia.

Very interesting. I didn't know there was a black propaganda against coconut oil. :ohno: I hope new discoveries on the health benefits of coconut oil will help jumpstart a resurgence in the coconut oil industry. I think the Philippines is still the largest exporter of coconut oil in the world today.

Our only hope to be able to encourage investors in the industrial sector is to have cheaper electricity rates similar to Iligan City in the years past when the Maria Cristina Falls hydroelectric plant was activated. At this point, it will be very hard to entice these industrial firms because it is too costly considering that Philippine labor is also becoming very costly. We will note that a number of multinational companies have closed shop in the Philippines and transferred to China because labor there is still very cheap. If the Iligan model can still work with our own geothermal plants, then we are still in the race.

I agree, and the fact that Bicol is a typhoon prone area only makes it harder to attract large industries. But I think with lower electricity rates, better infrastructure and incentives, we may still be able to attract medium to large industries.