on-display na yung mga damit sa plains & prints, and i guess malapit na silang magbukas. nakita ko just this morning pagpasok ko sa work. Later pag break i'll be posting some pics. :)

^^great! para may apparel shop na na bukas sa embarcadero, bukas naba yung gerrys grill panganuron?

Thanks for the update @Jeff. Ano pang bago dyan sa Embarcadero?

^^great! para may apparel shop na na bukas sa embarcadero, bukas naba yung gerrys grill panganuron?

malapit na rin po ung gerry's grill finishing touches na lang. and yung celebration plaza parang lalagyan nang escalator.

Thanks for the update @Jeff. Ano pang bago dyan sa Embarcadero?

uhmm no prob, lilibutin ko mamaya pag break

;46352729']Novelist Bobis takes Pinoy lantern maker’s story to US (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/177203/novelist-bobis-takes-pinoy-lantern-makers-story-to-us)
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Fil-Aussie writer and performance artist Merlinda Bobis autographs her new novel, "The Solemn Lantern Maker," during a series of book talks in the San Francisco Bay Area. Marconi Calindas


She has been living thousands of miles away from her native land for almost 20 decades now. But multi-awarded Filipina writer Merlinda Carullo Bobis who stays in Australia remains a keen observer of dichotomies in Philippine politics and culture.

Through the eyes of 10-year-old “Noland," the mute Filipino protagonist in her new novel, “The Solemn Lanter Maker," Bobis was able to hollow out contradictions from situations already hackneyed in the eyes of familiar folks.

The story builds up when Noland, a lantern maker, imagines seeing an angel falling from the sky to a slum area in Manila where he lives with his crippled mother, Nena. But the angel, it turns out, is only an American tourist caught in a drive-by shooting of a political journalist.

“Bobbis' … novel is a beguiling mix of polarities: of the holy and the profane, of Third-World Asian poverty and white Western affluence. It tackles child prostitution, government corruption and international politics, which all sound heavy going, but Bobis is also known for her poetry and the book is suffused with gorgeous imagery..." says a review published in Australia’s news site, The Age.

The prolific Bobis, who is also a dancer and a visual artist, has produced a number of novels, short stories, dramas, and poems that were published by Pier 9, Murdoch Books-Australia, Anvil Publishing- Manila, Spinifex Press North Melbourne, and De La Salle University Press-Manila, and Aunt Lute Books-San Francisco.

Random House Publishing released her new novel in the US, where Bobis, a native of Legaspi City in Albay province, recently held a series of book talks and performances in the San Francisco Bay Area.

San Francisco’s Kularts and the Philippine American Writers and Artists, Inc. organized the weekend book talks and signing at the Bayanihan Community Center in San Francisco.

Bobis also held two-night performances in the same venue where she showcased her theater-arts skills interpreting one of her previous literary works.

Writing and teaching Creative Writing at the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia are Bobis’ passion.

During the talk, Bobis said the new book was inspired by the colorful and dazzling lanterns she saw when she was inside a cab caught by traffic jam in the Philippines.

She said that when she saw those lanterns she thought that there must be a story behind these Christmas decorations. Then she saw a boy standing and guarding the lanterns who became the subject of her novel.

UC Berkeley and University of the Philippines Philippine Studies faculty member and poet Joi Barrios with UCLA’s Lucy Burns moderated the event series with Bobis.

Barrios said the Philippines should take pride in Bobis who had received numerous awards including the Philippines’ National Balagtas Award, the Steele Rudd Australian Short Story Award, the Prix Italia, the Australian Writers' Guild Award, and the Pamana Philippine Presidential Award.

Bobis’ plays have also been produced on stage and radio in Australia, the Philippines, France, China, Thailand and the Slovak Republic in the Western Sydney Aurora Festival, Darwin Arts Festival, Sydney Asian Theatre Festival, the Philippine-France Festival-Paris, Cultural Centre of the Philippines- Manila, among many others.

Bobis taught Literature and English in Philippine universities for a decade before immigrating to Australia in 1991. She completed a Doctorate of Creative Arts at the University of Wollongong where she now teaches creative writing. - MARCONI CALINDAS, GMANews.TV

Congratulations Merlinda! We are very proud of You! :banana::banana::banana:

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plains and prints embarcadero

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Is it just me, pero bakit parang hindi tinatao ang EM?

Is it just me, pero bakit parang hindi tinatao ang EM?

ang buhay po sa em nagsisimula talaga pag patak nang 6 nang hapon hanggang 12 na yan. pero pag umaga kakaunti lang talaga, ewan gabi lang talaga buhay ang em.

Naiilang ako magtake pics pag dakol na tao. :lol: Kaya pag wara masyado tao, bwelong-bwelo ako mag kua pics

BTW, thanks for the updates @panganuron

Is it just me, pero bakit parang hindi tinatao ang EM?

ang buhay po sa em nagsisimula talaga pag patak nang 6 nang hapon hanggang 12 na yan. pero pag umaga kakaunti lang talaga, ewan gabi lang talaga buhay ang em.

;46384489']Naiilang ako magtake pics pag dakol na tao. :lol: Kaya pag wara masyado tao, bwelong-bwelo ako mag kua pics

BTW, thanks for the updates @panganuron

I can see a couple of reasons why Embarcadero is patronized mostly at night. First, the outlets available now are mostly eating places like Biggs, Mang Inasal, Kitaro, La Taza, and now Gerry Grill. Later on Padi's Point. Second, it is peddled as a Lifestyle Center, and so parang mapasiring ka lang diyan para magrelax. Gerry's Grill and later Padi's Point are known for its grill and booze so people will tend to go there at night.

I think the original concept of the place is primarily to cater to BPO offices. As envisioned, the targeted population of the BPO was supposed to be a good starter, but it seems it's taking time for the investors to come in. So as an alternative, it should now exist as an honest to goodness lifestyle center.To make the relaxation complete, maybe a Jollibee or McDonalds outlet will help bring in the crowd. Another hurdle that it has to address is to make the place more accessible. Sa ngonyan, talagang tutuyuhon mo siya. For the moment, the proponents should probably provide free shuttle from the downtown area to EM and back.

And of course, they have to finish the project 100%! including the celebration plaza.

Hey there! LCC Daraga opens Nov. 24.

I can see a couple of reasons why Embarcadero is patronized mostly at night. First, the outlets available now are mostly eating places like Biggs, Mang Inasal, Kitaro, La Taza, and now Gerry Grill. Later on Padi's Point. Second, it is peddled as a Lifestyle Center, and so parang mapasiring ka lang diyan para magrelax. Gerry's Grill and later Padi's Point are known for its grill and booze so people will tend to go there at night.

I think the original concept of the place is primarily to cater to BPO offices. As envisioned, the targeted population of the BPO was supposed to be a good starter, but it seems it's taking time for the investors to come in. So as an alternative, it should now exist as an honest to goodness lifestyle center.To make the relaxation complete, maybe a Jollibee or McDonalds outlet will help bring in the crowd. Another hurdle that it has to address is to make the place more accessible. Sa ngonyan, talagang tutuyuhon mo siya. For the moment, the proponents should probably provide free shuttle from the downtown area to EM and back.

And of course, they have to finish the project 100%! including the celebration plaza.


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I agree, a free ride using an electric vehicle can add crowd on Embarcadero, like the picz above. Maybe 2 units will do, route from Em to LCC to P. Mall vice versa. Just like here in Manila, electric vehicle transfer shoppers from Ali Mall to Gateway Mall, v.v.

^^nice proposal:okay:

Bagong multicabs na igwang rutang Legazpi-Daraga, bubukasan kan LTFRB Bicol sa publiko (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=118999)
11/17/2009 7:36:42 PM

LEGAZPI CITY - Mahihinaan na an problema kan mga residentes kan ciudad nin Legazpi sa kawaran nin lehitimong serbisyo kan pampublikong behiculo na nagruruta sa saindang lugar.

Segun ki Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Regional Director Marcelo Salud, kinseng (15) bagong multicab units an maviaje sa aabrehan na Legazpi-Taysan route nganing pagserbihan an rinibong residentes na nag-eerok sa resettlement site.

Enot ng pig-aagrangay kan mga residentes an siring na problema na nagdedepende sana man sa serbisyo kan habal-habal sa saindang lugar na labi-labi kadelikado sa mga pasahero apwera pa sa mga ini na maikukunsiderar na ilegal.

Mientrastanto, nagkapirang multicab units man an bubukasan Legazpi City asin Daraga na malaog sa mga interior na tinampo arog kan alternate road pasiringon nin Legazpi airport asin Magayon drive sa banwaan kan Daraga.

An pagbubukas kan mga bagong public utilities kan LTFRB basado na man sa pinakabagong ipinaluwas na Memorandum Circular kan komisyon susog sa kahagadan kan mga pasahero sa naunambitan ng mga lugar.

Access road na nagkokonektar sa Intl. airport sa Daraga, aabrehan na sa publiko sa masunod na taon (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=119000)
11/17/2009 7:37:15 PM

LEGAZPI CITY - Aabrehan na sa publiko sa Enero kan masunod na taon an konkretong access road na nagkokonetar sa pigtitindog na International airport sa banwaan kan Daraga, Albay. Ini an inasigurar ni Mayor Ching Triunfante kan Daraga na basado sa isinumiter na dokomento kan kontraktor kan sinambit ng proyekto.

Dakulang tabang soboot ini sa mga residentes na mapaparikas an saindang mga produkto sa banwaan kan Daraga. Inako man kan opisyal na pirang barangay kan Daraga an mabibiyayaan kan sinambit ng tinampo na siyertong magigin dalan nganing magburutwaan an manlaen-laen na darakulang negosyo asin subdibisyon sa naunambitan ng lugar.

Sa ibong kani, pig-insister man ni Triunfante na an biglaang paglangkaw kan presyo kan daga sa sinambit ng mga lugar asin basado sa pigtalaan na appraisal value kan gobierno.

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^^I hope may magkua ki photo updates hehe. Thanks in advance!

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I agree, a free ride using an electric vehicle can add crowd on Embarcadero, like the picz above. Maybe 2 units will do, route from Em to LCC to P. Mall vice versa. Just like here in Manila, electric vehicle transfer shoppers from Ali Mall to Gateway Mall, v.v.

I remember, there was a picture previously posted in this thread of an electric car owned by EM. Are they using that now?

I remember, there was a picture previously posted in this thread of an electric car owned by EM. Are they using that now?
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^November 15, Sunday afternoon...

Three-year PC refresh rate urged for firms (http://computerworld.com.ph/three-year-pc-refresh-rate-urged-for-firms/)
By John Mark V. Tuazon
Computerworld Philippines
November 18, 2009

ALBAY, BICOL - Investing in PC refresh every three years, rather than waiting for the hardware’s end-life, is optimal for most firms to get the most value out of their investment, an executive from chip innovator Intel Technology Philippines urged Friday.

Speaking at the Synergy 2009 Forum jointly organized by Intel and HP in Cagraray Island, Albay, Bicol, Ricky Banaag, Intel Philippines country manager, said three years is the ideal time frame for a refresh strategy because most warranties phase out after that designated period.

“Most devices are already out of warranty after the third year, driving support costs up and heightening operational costs in the process,” Banaag explained. Among many support cost drivers due to a lag in the refresh cycle include out-of-warranty repair, deployment of new applications, service packs, updates and patches, and hardware and software malfunctions.

Banaag said most companies are missing out on potential benefits of newly-developed computing technologies if they refuse to upgrade their hardware systems after the optimal timeframe. “New PCs can be a lot more secure, protecting companies from security incidents that add to the risk factor of firms,” he stressed.

According to independent data from Wipro Consulting shared by Banaag during the forum, security risks usually increase by the fourth year of the product life cycle, escalating to as much as 87% by the fifth year.

Innovations such as Intel’s vPro technology, Banaag shared, shield PC’s from potential risks brought by the increasing number of threats each year. “vPro’s inherent proactive security, embedded manageability and energy efficiency will help the computing environment more secure,” he noted.

More importantly, Banaag emphasized, refreshed PCs help firms save costs by delivering business functions at a faster and more efficient rate. “Companies can save as much as $3 million and reduce operational costs by 50% if they make the decision to upgrade on their third year versus the fourth year,” he said.

The same data from Wipro Consulting reveal that companies are sticking to their normal refresh rates, or are speeding it up, even in the midst of the global economic downturn. At least 60% of companies polled—composed of 106 firms in North America & Europe—said they have not altered their refresh policies, while a small yet significant 8% said they are speeding up their refresh rates.

“Companies are taking advantage of new technologies that deliver better TCO, that’s why they are investing on a refresh despite the downturn,” Banaag suggested. “Tech refresh offers a viable scenario for sustaining growth during the crisis.”

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Sana poh may makapag Plot out ng Access Road to Slia. para may Reference na..
Salamat.

Mayon eruption feared (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideNation.htm?f=2009/november/18/nation3.isx&d=/2009/november/18)

LEGAZPI CITY—The crater of Mayon Volcano is glowing red and spewing yellowish smoke, signs that magma or molten rock is moving up to the surface vent, says the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The volcano spewed 973 tons of sulfur dioxide yesterday, an amount way above the normal level of 500 tons a day, Phivolcs said.

“The high volume of sulfur dioxide emission, when sustained for days, indicates that the volcano’s state of unrest may possibly lead to a full-blown eruption,” Ed Laguerta, Phivolcs resident volcanologist, said. “So far the level of gas emission does not indicate an eruptive stage, and we are still closely monitoring these parameters,” he said.

To get a better idea of what is going on with the volcano, Phivolcs has asked the Japan International Cooperation Agency to send new seismic equipment to boost the tiltmeter machines installed on the slopes of Mayon in monitoring the volcano’s behavior.

The tiltmeter machines, recently installed in Barangay Anoling and at the Mayon Resthouse in Tabaco, Albay, give information on “ground deformation” and show the direction the ground is shifting, Laguerta said.

Broadband seismograph machines register earthquakes and detect ground motion when the land is fractured and how magma is moving inside the volcano. Phivolcs said the high volume of sulfur dioxide emitted by Mayon yesterday was the second since last month when it spewed 1,429 tons. Mar S. Arguelles

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Link to Legazpi City and Albay Province Compiled Threads (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=175804)

Watch the third and last installment of Sports Unlimited's series of features on Albay and Legazpi City. This Saturday, 11/21

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ASEAN Diplomats Visit Albay (http://www.voxbikol.com/bikolnews/2863/asean-diplomats-visit-albay)
Mike dela Rama
Thursday, November 19th, 2009

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 12- Fifteen diplomats and disaster officers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam are set to visit the province of Albay on November 20 to 22. Albay Governor Joey Salceda said the purpose of their visit is to look into the Albay Provincial Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) and other institutions as well as evacuation centers in the province.

"They intend to learn from our experiences and best practices of the province in managing disaster," Salceda said. Aside from disaster management, the diplomats intend to learn from the province of Albay the climate change adaptation program and strategies in emergency health management during disaster.

Albay is the first provincial government in the country that has established a separate institution dealing with climate change and disaster safety management. These two separate institutions have been recognized by the national government as well as international communities for their initiatives to implement climate change adaptation program and combination disaster preparedness program.

"Combination in the sense that aside from typhoon, our province is also prepared to respond on the possible eruption of Mayon volcano," he said Salceda said the policy of his administration in terms of disaster preparedness is "Zero Casualty", which can be achieved through a pre-emptive approach. (PNA)

Mayon hiking and mountain biking trails
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Mayon Trail Run 2009 on PDI
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Source: Pinoy Travel Blog (http://www.pinoytravelblog.com/travel-destinations/albay/1120/misibis-bay-rain-tree-at-cagraray-island)

DOTC Fast tracks Construction of SLIA in Albay (http://piabikol.blogspot.com/)

DARAGA, Albay— The implementation of the Southern Luzon International Airport (SLIA) is in full swing as the construction of road components has already commenced following the acquisition of some 200 hectares of land, according to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) in Bicol.

SLIA is a major project of the DOTC under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s super region program with a total of P3.4 billion funding to finance the construction of the international airport in the Bicol peninsula expected to be completed by 2012. DOTC said it has already processed payment claims of over 200 landowners whose properties were affected by the construction of the international airport at barangay Alobo, this municipality.

The construction of the SLIA will cover 200 hectares, which 187 hectares cover airport terminal and runway, 1.5 kilometers will be used for access roads and another 10 hectares are being negotiated for resettlement area for residents who lost their property and have no other home to live. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said the project has already spent some P800-million for land acquisition component of the project, and the pre-construction and other structural requirements including the feasibility study.

Salceda expressed optimism that as soon as the land acquisition is completed the airport construction at the 200-hectare plateau in barangay Alobo would push through as scheduled. He said that the present site is the most ideal and strategic because the location is accessible to other provinces of Bicol such as, Sorsogon, Masbate, and Catanduanes including the Visayan provinces through Matnog port in Sorsogon.

At the same time, investors from other countries who visited Albay province expressed their willingness to set up businesses following the construction of international airport, Salceda said. SLIA is just one of the big infrastructure projects in the region now being fast track under the super region concept designed by the Macapagal-Arroyo administration.

Bicol is now under the Central Philippines cluster, composed of the three Visayan regions, which focuses on tourism development. Currently, Legazpi Airport served as the airline's hub in Bicol, serving not only local clients in Albay but also transient passengers from southern Camarines Sur and the province of Sorsogon. (MSArguelles, PNA Bicol/PIA)

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DRUG PREVENTION WEEK – Legazpi City Mayor Noel E. Rosal, delivers his message during the kick-off ceremonies for the observance of National Drug Prevention and Control Week with the theme: “Kilos Pamayanan: Sa Droga Patuloy na Lumaban”, held at the Peñaranda Park, Old Albay District, Legazpi City, November 16, 2009. (Alex Cal/PIA)

More Misibis Bay Raintree video clips
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CEB gives more chances for Christmas travel (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Tourism_24/CEB_gives_more_chances_for_Christmas_travel.shtml)
By Lynda B. Valencia

MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) -- Asia’s third-largest low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) allots more than 50,000 seats in the latest P999 ‘Go Lite’ seat sale to any domestic destination from Nov. 17-19, 2009, for travel from Dec. 1-31, 2009. With CEB’s extensive domestic network, passengers can choose among any of its 32 destinations in the Philippines.

The destinations include flights from Manila to Kalibo (Boracay), San Jose, Tuguegarao, Legazpi, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Busuanga (Coron), and direct flights from Cebu to Puerto Princesa, Clark, and Legazpi. Those with check-in luggage will just add P100 upon booking.

“CEB’s seat sales with travel periods in 2010 have been quite successful, but we also received a lot of requests for Dec. travel this year. "We are happy we can accommodate this request, and encourage our passengers to book weekday flights or be flexible about flight times to easily avail of the seat sale,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

“Aside from the seat sale, we also offer year-round low fares to 14 international destinations from Manila, Clark and Cebu. This includes flights from Cebu to Hong Kong, Singapore, Incheon and Pusan; and, from Clark to Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau and Bangkok,” she added.

She encouraged passengers to book and buy through www.cebupacificair.com or reservations hotlines (02) 7020-888 or (032) 230-8888. Those without credit cards can still book their flights with seat sale fares online and pay via CEB partner banks. High-quality low-cost carrier CEB is the Philippines’ leading carrier, with one of the youngest aircraft fleets in Asia. It flies to 20 direct domestic destinations from Cebu and five direct domestic destinations from Davao.(PNA)

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Book your flights now! (Although I doubt na makakua pa kamo promo fares from Dec. 16 to 31)

PAGASA hopes to make 5 regional centers fully operational in 2-3 yrs (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Main_News_1/PAGASA_hopes_to_make_5_regional_centers_fully_operational_in_2-3_yrs.shtml)
By Loretta Allarey-Paje

MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) - The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said over the weekend that its regionalization program was ongoing and it hoped to complete the project within two to three years. PAGASA Administrator Dr. Prisco Nilo on Sunday told the Philippines News Agency at the sidelines of the three-day 15th DOST-PAGASA media seminar-workshop held at the San Roque Dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan, that the five regional centers already established by the state weather bureau were now operational, but still needed to enhance its human resources and equipment.

Asked if they planned to put up a center in each of the country’s 17 regions, he said, the five existing are enough to complement their central operations in Quezon City. On the other hand, Nathaniel A. Cruz, officer-in-charge of PAGASA’s Operations and Services department, told the seminar participants that their regional centers are located in: Tuguegarao City and Legazpi City for Luzon; Cebu for Visayas; El Salvador City in Misamis Oriental for Northern Mindanao and Davao for the Southern Mindanao region.

He noted they have local forecasters in these centers, who can make modifications in their reports, such as mentioning specific provinces of locations that would be in the pathway of a typhoon. However, Cruz stressed that any modification in a regional center’s forecast must be relayed to the central office to avoid confusion by the public.

Lilibeth Gonzales, chief of PAGASA’s Finance division, said in the same seminar-workshop that the state weather bureau's approved budget for 2010 was P615 million, which was significantly lower than the P767-million allocation for the current year. Nilo, while lamenting the decreased budget for his agency, expressed optimism that financial assistance from other countries such as Japan, the United States and Norway would keep them afloat. (PNA)

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2 to 3 years pa?! WTH. Pirang bagyo pa iyan. :down: :down: Dapat haloy na ini ginibo. :rant:

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Pirang bagyo pa iyan. :down: :down: Dapat haloy na ini ginibo. :rant:

kung nakaka-20+ tayong bagyo sa isang taon, that's 40+ to 60+ na bagyo:D

I agee with you @Dex, kung tutuusin, dapat naka-base ang PAGASA sa Bicol para sila mismo ang makadanas/makaranas kung paano bayuhin ng bagyo:D

kung nakaka-20+ tayong bagyo sa isang taon, that's 40+ to 60+ na bagyo:D

I agee with you @Dex, kung tutuusin, dapat naka-base ang PAGASA sa Bicol para sila mismo ang makadanas/makaranas kung paano bayuhin ng bagyo:D

Haha, parang hindi pa natututo sa quadruple whammy ng Ondoy, Pepeng, Ramil, Santi. Walang sense of urgency. :ohno:

2-3 years pa? Yugon mo yon? (lol) Marasa pa

^^:lol: wala talagang sense of urgency ang gobyerno - kung baga sa estudyante, kailangan pang paluin para matuto

^^:lol: wala talagang sense of urgency ang gobyerno - kung baga sa estudyante, kailangan pang paluin para matuto

Ano pa nga ba. :gaah: nakaka frustrate!

Gerry's Grill EM opened last night.

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^^:lol: wala talagang sense of urgency ang gobyerno - kung baga sa estudyante, kailangan pang paluin para matuto

;46434637']Ano pa nga ba. :gaah: nakaka frustrate!


Ilang beses na nga tayong pinapalolo' ng kalikasan eh, hindi talaga matuto. Sino kaya sa mga presidential candidates ang magtutuon ng pansin sa mga importanteng bagay na ito. With the climate change, I guess we should be expecting more strong typhoons in the future. Yung magbibigay ng tuon dito yun ang dapat iboto ng mga Bicolano.


Congrats Dex for opening the new thread! Nice one! :banana::banana::banana:

Ilang beses na nga tayong pinapalolo' ng kalikasan eh, hindi talaga matuto. Sino kaya sa mga presidential candidates ang magtutuon ng pansin sa mga importanteng bagay na ito. With the climate change, I guess we should be expecting more strong typhoons in the future. Yung magbibigay ng tuon dito yun ang dapat iboto ng mga Bicolano.


Congrats Dex for opening the new thread! Nice one! :banana::banana::banana:

Thanks. :)

I'm still at a loss on who to vote for this coming elections. :dunno:

nice opening dex! simple but elegant,congrats to all. finally bukas na yung gerrys grill another cool place to visit in december haha!

ang galing kaninang 7 thread 23 palang and ngayon ito na. congratulations legazpeeps. and to sir dex for the nice opening..:cheers:

LEGAZPI CITY – Nganing siyerto na mas tama an pigpapaluwas na impormasyon asin pagreport dapit sa kamugtakan kan bulkang Mayon, hinagad kan Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) an dugang na ekipahe gikan Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Segun sa Phivolcs, kaipuhan nindang maglaag nin dugang na broadband seismograph equipment sa paanan ng bulkan para sa ground deformation sa oras na maipadara sa sainda an sinambit ng mga ekipahe.

Ini nganing mas madaling maipapaabot sa saindang central office an paburubagong aktibidad kan Mayon urog na nagpapatanid nin liwat na pagsabog dara kan halangkaw na abnormality level kani.

Mientrastanto, haros dai naghiro an aktibidad kan bulkan sa laog nin 24 oras, eksaktong sarong semana matapos na mairehistro an serye nin ash explosions.

Huli ta nairehistro sana sa sarong high frequency volcanic quake mantang buminagsak man sa 222 metriko tonelada an pigbugang asupre, nagbaba nin haros triple sa ibinuga kasuogma.

Sa ibong kani, nagdara man nin dakulang palaisipan sa Phivolcs an mahibog na kolor puting aso na yaon sa bunganga kan bulkan kasubagong aga.

Siringman, padagos pa man giraray na pig-iinsister kan ahensya na peligroso an kamugtakan kani dawa nagtitiner sa alert level 2.

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LEGAZPI CITY - Dara kan halangkaw na abnormality level kan Mayon volcano pigtututukan ngonian kan Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) an seismic activity kani.

Segun ki Alex Baloloy kan Phivolcs Legazpi, liwat sindang malaag nin seismic meters asin riribayan an mga depektibong ekipahe.

Partikularmente na lalaganan kani an Upper Anoling sa Camalig asin Barangay Masarawag sa Guinobatan.

Tuyong banggi risa pa man giraray an makusog na crater glow kan sinambit ng bulkan.

Mientrastanto, kun padagos sa paglangkaw an abnormalidad kan Mayon pababa man nin pababa an nairerehistrong seismicity asin parameters kan bulkang Bulusan sa Sorsogon.

Sa pinakahuring monitoring kan Phivolcs Sorsogon, tolo hasta apat na low frequency volcanic quakes an saindang nairerehistro asin nagtitiner na hababa an aktibidad kani.

Kun kaya pigtutugutan na man soboot ninda an mga mountaineers na magsakat digdi alagad ibitaran sana an paglaog sa 4 kilometer permanent danger zone.

Magigirumduman na taong 2006 kan magkaigwa nin makusog na pagputok kan Bulusan volcano.

source (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=119150)

LCC will open on November 24? I don't think that it's possible. That's five days from now and the front part isn't even done yet. Was in Daraga on Monday. I suggest that such announcements be withheld kasi hindi naman nagma-materialize. Remember the Sept. opening? It never occurred. Haha. Nakakatawa lang. Anyway, LCC Pili is already open. Yun ang totoo.

Bicolano engineer builds name in literary world

THE ENGINEER has reinvented himself as a writer.

Abdon M. Balde Jr., now in his 60s, may not have had formal writing lessons, but when he was taking up civil engineering at the Aquinas University in Legazpi City and eventually graduated in 1967, he was the features and managing editor of the campus paper “The Aquinian.”

He said he had to learn Filipino on his own in order to be proficient in the language, even though some readers found his use “very straight and formal.”

Balde has written seven novels and a compilation of short stories since he retired from his engineering profession in 2000, to follow his heart’s desire of telling tales about his birthplace—Bicol.

“All my writings are works intended to go back where I started to encourage writers to write about their birthplace. I write in Filipino so I could be read wider,” said Balde, a native of Barangay Busac, Oas, Albay.

But he confessed that he was a more proficient writer in Bicol. Sometimes, he would translate his original works into Filipino, he said.

Awards

It did not take long for Balde’s works to be recognized. He received the National Book Award thrice for his books—“Ma’yong,” “Hunyango sa Bato” and “Calvary Road.” The last two books also won the Juan C. Laya Prize, while “Hunyango” received one more citation—the Gintong Aklat Award.

Balde received the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature when he was 56, with his Filipino fiction “Supay.”

He has written other titles, including “Mga Pangarap at Pangitain,” “Sa Kagubatan ng Isang Lungsod” and “Awit ni Kadunong.”

The latest book, launched on Oct. 14, is about the trivia of people in their 60s and above.

Critic’s role

Balde revealed that he was into painting, too, but his wife Fe encouraged him to concentrate on writing when he retired after several years of working abroad to provide a comfortable life for his family.

Fe is his major critic as she reads and provides him criticism on his manuscript before he submits it to publishing houses, he said.

Balde takes pride in his handwritten manuscripts for his three novels—“Mga Pangarap at Pangitain,” “Sa Kagubatan ng Lungsod” and “Ma’yong.”

On Oct. 9, the Thai royal family bestowed on him the 2009 Southeast Asian (SEA) Write Award.

The family, along with Oriental Hotel in Bangkok and Thai Airways International, organized the SEA Write Award in 1979 to honor writers in Southeast Asia. The award honors body of works in poetry, short stories and novels, including scholarly and religious works.

During ceremonies held in Bangkok last month, Balde was honored along with selected writers from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma (Myanmar), Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The award was presented by Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Princess Srirasm.

“It’s a confirmation on my work even though I have never received formal training in writing,” Balde said.

Thirty Filipino writers have received the SEA Write Award since 1979. Among them were National Artist Virgilio Almario, Nick Joaquin, Bienvenido N. Santos, Marne Kilatis, Adrian Cristobal and Isagani Cruz.


i don't know whether this one was already posted.

source (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20091118-237067/Bicolano-engineer-builds-name-in-literary-world)

LCC will open on November 24? I don't think that it's possible. That's five days from now and the front part isn't even done yet. Was in Daraga on Monday. I suggest that such announcements be withheld kasi hindi naman nagma-materialize. Remember the Sept. opening? It never occurred. Haha. Nakakatawa lang. Anyway, LCC Pili is already open. Yun ang totoo.

Nasa streamers na po na it will open on Nov. 24. They won't announce it naman siguro kung di pa sila sure na magoopen sila on that date. Ang ribbon cutting is on Nov 23 pala.

Gerry's Grill EM opened last night.

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Thanks for the update! :) Plains and Prints also opened yesterday, right?

High hopes for RP bets (http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20091118-237100/High-hopes-for-RP-bets)
By Armin Adina
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:05:00 11/18/2009

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MANILA, Philippines — Two Binibining Pilipinas title-holders left the country early this month to embark on their mission to bring home honor to the country. Marie-Ann Umali left Nov. 5 for the Miss World pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, to try to snag the country’s first victory in the London-based competition. Melody Gersbach flew Nov. 12 to continue the Philippines’ impressive record in the Miss International contest, to be held this year in Beijing, China.

The Miss World crown has proven to be the most elusive to Filipinas. Evangeline Pascual’s first runner-up finish in 1973 is the country’s best showing thus far. Actress Ruffa Gutierrez placed third 20 years later. The 22-year-old Umali is unperturbed. “My singular goal is to bring home that crown,” declared the 5’7” native of Batangas.

The Miss International tilt, however, has been a fruitful endeavor for Filipino beauty queens. The country has four titleholders to date—Gemma Cruz (1964), Aurora Pijuan (1970), Melanie Marquez (1979) and Precious Lara Quigaman (2005). Philippine bet Gersbach, a 23-year-old Bicolana, said her bubbly character, positive attitude and passion for helping others will help her clinch the title.

High hopes

Binibining Pilipinas-Universe Bianca Manalo, one of the favorites in the Miss Universe pageant held last August in the Bahamas, has high hopes for her compatriots. Manalo said Umali’s cheery outlook will take her far. Umali, who failed to bag a title in her first try at Binibining Pilipinas in 2006, participated again last March and won a crown, plus the Best in Evening Gown and Miss Photogenic.

Manalo also noted that Gersbach’s “Barbie doll” features will stand out in China. Umali and Gersbach spent more than seven months preparing for their pageants, with Manalo giving them practical pointers. “Everything I learned in the Miss Universe pageant I shared with them,” she said.

Biggest threats

Manalo said the Mexican delegates in the two pageants are the biggest threats to the bids of Umali and Gersbach. Gersbach faces more than 60 other contestants in the Miss International competition, which will culminate on Nov. 28. Umali competes against more than 100 delegates in the Miss World pageant which will conclude on Dec. 12.

;46439867']Thanks for the update! :) Plains and Prints also opened yesterday, right?

Yes nagbukas na po. I wasn't able to take pictures though. Mga pangbabae lang yung mga binebenta dun. :ohno:

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Nice Thread 24 na... :banana::banana::banana:

Legazpi City Stages 'Walk as One' Against Breast Cancer
(http://pia.gov.ph/)
LEGAZPI CITY — The city government here, in cooperation with Avon Cosmetic Inc. Legazpi and the Legazpi City Women’s Federation (LCWF), has launched November 8 a simultaneous 3-km “Walk as One” for breast cancer awareness and prevention program.

Geraldine “Gie” Rosal, wife of Legazpi City Mayor Noel E. Rosal and LCWF president, said the activity formed part of the various awareness program on breast cancer prevention and control as well as show and inspire of social concerns for patients with breast cancer.

Rosal, who also serves as honorary chair for the fun walk, cited the women of Legazpi City, as well as other participating sectors, for taking part in such initiative and concern for women inflicted with the disease, furthermore, on preventing the spread breast cancer.

Chris Fertejo, Avon Legazpi City branch manager, averred similar activities were also staged in the cities of Malolos and Vigan, and Metro Manila. While the cities of Cebu, Cgayan de Oro and Bacolod lauched similar fun walk on October 5, this year. “The activity is a non-competitive event and aimed at raising awareness against breast cancer,” Festejo added.

She likewise noted that anyone can be a victim of breast cancer— women and recent cases were also noted even among men, regardless of age, race, social and economic status.

She said that through Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer (KGBC), launched in 2002, Avon helped establish the Breast Care Center (BCC) at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and has successfully funded the treatment of indigents, initiated support groups, conducted regular gatherings for sufferers and survivors and provide much needed equipment to selected provincial government hospitals.

Festejo also stated that Avon has available KGBC T-shirt limited edition sold for only P149 from Avon representative or any Avon branch, adding that P20 of the amount will proceed to various Lying-in Clinic in barangay Banquerohan and donated to breast cancer victims in the city.

Also present during the fun walk representative from Avon branches across Bicol, Philippine National Trainees, professionals, senior citizens, city government employees and Kabalikat Civicom. (MPSolis, LGU Legazpi City/PIA)

3 schools in Bicol join search for RP's most eco-friendly learning institution (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?&sid=6&pfn=242364&arch=1&go=Go&search_arch=albay&andor=and&mdte_arch=0&ddte_arch=0&ydte_arch=0)
By Mike dela Rama

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 18 (PNA) – Three schools in Bicol region are among the 42 schools in elementary, secondary and tertiary levels that will vie for the most sustainable and eco-friendly learning institution in the country. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol executive director Joselin Marcus Fragada said the awarding is set on November 19 at the SM City North Edsa in Quezon City as part of the National Environmental Awareness Month.

The schools are Sunshine International School based in Albay, Camarines Sur National High School in Naga City and Catanduanes State Colleges of Virac, Catanduanes. The contending schools comprised of 14 elementary, 15 high schools and 12 colleges and universities are all regional winners in their respective categories during the regional search for sustainable and eco-friendly schools organized by the DENR, Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Smart Communications.

Fragada said that involving schools in this endeavor is an early orientation for children on environmental protection both at home and school. “We need to start teaching our kids as early as we can to take responsibility in safeguarding our environment.” He added that schools are dynamic focal points of learning and powerful vehicles of change.

Launched early this year, the “National Search for sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools” was organized to recognize efforts of various schools to undertake eco-friendly programs and activities and encourage schools to become more active in environmental issues. (PNA)
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PAL takes delivery of RP’s 1st Boeing 777 (http://www.philippineairlines.com/news/1stb777.jsp)

Philippine Airlines (PAL) took delivery late last night (19 November 2009) of its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft following its delivery flight from Boeing’s headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA. The extended range jet is the first 777 to join PAL's fleet and is one of two leased 777-300ERs the airline will use for major international routes like Hong Kong (starting November 24), Tokyo (February 2010) and Sydney and Melbourne (by mid-March 2010).

To celebrate the arrival of PAL's newest and most technologically-advanced aircraft, the airline is offering a new low-fare promo on selected domestic destinations. These domestic routes will be flown using PAL’s current fleet of Boeing 747s, Airbus A340s, A330s, A320s and A319s.

Fares as low as P777 are available for a limited period between Manila and 11 domestic destinations – Laoag, Legazpi, Puerto Princesa, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Kalibo, Tagbilaran, Tacloban, Dumaguete and Roxas. Eight Mindanao destinations, meanwhile, have fares as low as P1,777 – Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Dipolog, General Santos, Zamboanga, Ozamiz and Butuan.

The all-in (inclusive of VAT), one-way fares are on sale from November 19 to 25. Travel period is between December 1 to 25, 2009 and February 1 to March 25, 2010. The promo tickets are non-refundable and not eligible to earn miles with PAL Mabuhay Miles.

Tickets may be bought at any PAL ticket office, accredited travel agents or through the PAL website using Mastercard or Visa credit cards or BancNet ATM cards.

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Pease vote for our very own Melody Gersbach at the Miss International Pageant! Visit this site: http://www.cdtv.cn/cdtv_zhuanti/zjs/index_en.php

Please support Ms. Philippines!:banana:

Miss Earth 2009 candidates in Legazpi

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Pease vote for our very own Melody Gersbach at the Miss International Pageant! Visit this site: http://www.cdtv.cn/cdtv_zhuanti/zjs/index_en.php

Please support Ms. Philippines!:banana:

Okay, thanks! I hope she'll do well in this contest.

;46436875']Thanks. :)

I'm still at a loss on who to vote for this coming elections. :dunno:


I think Noynoy for President and Chiz for VP are good leaders for 2010.
Congrats for opening thread 24 !!!
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;46494829']Miss Earth 2009 candidates in Legazpi

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Marhay na exposure ini sa tourism ta. Mapopromote kan mga beauty contestants ang Legazpi and Albay.

Congrats satuya for this new thread :cheers:

'Gibo' accompanies Salceda in filing COC, vows to continue supporting programs for Albay (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=242755)
By Mike dela Rama

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 20 (PNA) – Administration party presidential candidate Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro accompanied reelectionist Albay Governor Joey Salceda in filing his certificate of candidacy on the first day of the filing of COCs here Friday. Teodoro promised to support Salceda's programs for the benefit of Albay residents. “Rest assured that there will be a continuity of support from the national government if elected as president,” he said.

Salceda, after filing his COC at the office of the Provincial Election Supervisor here, told local newsmen, “Serving the people of Albay is such a great honor – so I thank our people for the thrust and for the unity of support that allowed me to lead the people to achieve so much in only three years.”

He said that in his 12 years in public service and having ran unopposed twice, he has not cultivated any political enemy. “Because my only enemy is poverty, and poverty is our common enemy,” he said. To defeat poverty, Salceda urged the Albayanos to help his administration. “I can’t do it alone that is why you need to help me,” he said.

Salceda clarified that he is running under the administration Lakas-KAMPI-CMD, "the party of the established and the party of president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.” He stressed that in the history of Albay, no other administration has so generously supported the struggle to achieve social posperity and economic progress. “Thus, I must repay our collective debt of gratitude by staying with the administration and support its candidate for president in 2010, former Secretary Toedoro.

Among the many major projects showered by the Arroyo administration to Albayanos are as follows: the Daraga International Airport with a budget of P3.4 billion; typhoon "Reming" reconstruction (with relocation program) with 10,076 lots and almost 5,000 classrooms built/repaired at P478 million and repair of public infrastructure worth P776 million;

The installation of a modern Doppler Radar worth P560 million even if it's in Virac, Catanduanes but principally benefiting Albay; 4Ps (Pantawid Pampamilyang Pilipino Program) for all three cities and 11 municipalities that benefits 70,000 poor families at P1,400 per month for five years with annual expenditures of P977.3 million which is larger than the Albay provincial government's budget and would total P5 billion in five years.

“Let me stress that there was no plan at all to run for congressman of the 3rd district or second district of this province. I decided not to pursue doctorate studies in Harvard University, to instead run for reelection so we can sustain the hard earned gains of our people and further accelerate the development initiatives we started in 2007,” Salceda said.

For his next term, the provincial government will launch a new, more advanced and forward-moving socioeconomic strategy designed to polevault Albay to become a California in 30 years. He explained that this is in terms of per capita income sustained by a modern agriculture and services sector, advanced education, green energy, competitive infrastructure and a modest industrial base.

“Our new program Albay Rising would firmly put Albay in the map of the country and attract the attention of investors, tourists and traders,” Salceda said. He noted Albay Rising has five Es: Economy, Education, Environment, Equity and Health. Aside from former Defense Secretary Teodoro, Albay first district's Rep. Edcel Lagman witnessed the filing of Salceda’s COC. (PNA)
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DoLE mapping ‘green jobs’ (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/230399/dole-mapping-green-jobs)
By SHIANEE MAMANGLU
November 20, 2009, 5:36pm

The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has started mapping industries across the country to identify “green” jobs as part of the measures to address climate change. Director Cynthia Cruz of the Institute of Labor Studies (ILS) said the mapping effort will culminate with a National Green Jobs Conference in 2010.

“We want to start greening our workplaces to increase workers’ productivity, ensure occupational safety and health, and promote decent work,’’ Cruz said during the recent 1st Eco-Challenge in Albay. “We want a work place that is environmentally sensitive, resource efficient and socially responsible,” said Cruz.

The ILS is the prime mover behind the DoLE Green Workplaces advocacy, which forms part of the priority deliverables of the More than Jobs Campaign of the DoLE. Along with the Green Workplaces Advocacy, DoLE’s six priority deliverables also include Project Jobs Fit, Project SPEED, Project Kabuhayan Starter Kits and Project Ready-Tech-Go.

During the 1st Albay Eco-Challenge, the ILS competed with other climate change adaptation teams nationwide to promote green jobs. The event was designed to increase awareness on climate change and other important environmental issues.

The Albay Eco-Challenge was organized by the Albay Center for Initiatives and Research on Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) as a major part of the 2nd National Conference on Climate Change Adaptation. The Eco-Challenge initiative forms part of the Albay Declaration which was unanimously adopted during the 1st National Conference in 2007.

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Mount Mayon Exhibits Intense Crater Glow (http://www.voxbikol.com/bikolnews/2883/mount-mayon-exhibits-intense-crater-glow)
Mar S. Arguelles
Saturday, November 21st, 2009

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 17 -- Mayon volcano continues to exhibit intense crater glow and is emitting fluctuating sulfur dioxide gas signs, that magma is developing and moving up to the volcano's vent.

This prompted the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to request and install additional seismic equipment to closely monitor the restive behavior of the volcano.

Ed Laguerta, Phivolcs resident volcanologist, said the newly installed instruments at the upper slopes of the volcano at barangay Anoling and at the Mayon Resthouse in Tabaco City are two tilt meter.

Laguerta said they have requested the Japan International Cooperating Agency (JICA) for additional three sets of broadband seismograph equipment to be installed at the volcano's edifice to back up the existing units.

He said "the tilt meter can send us ground deformation data on an hourly bases."

He explained that the broadband seismographs are sensitive instruments that record earthquakes. It can also detect ground motion caused by fracturing or the movement of magma within the volcano, while the tilt meter instruments are devices used to detect direction of ground deformation.

The Phivolcs scientist said the volcano disgorged 973 tons of sulfur dioxide (SO2) Monday, a volume that is way above the normal level of 500 tons per day.

Laguerta, in explaining the implication of the high and low volume of gas emission rate, said "once the high volume of SO2 emission rate is sustained in days, it is an indication that the volcano's state of unrest may possibly lead to a full-blown eruption."

"So far the level of gas emitted is not yet indications for an eruptive stage, we are still closely monitoring these parameters," he said

Phivolcs noted that the high volume of SO2 emitted by Mt. Mayon on Monday was the second gas disgorged by the volcano after it spewed a 1,429 tons of gas last October, a record breaking manifestation since the volcano exhibited signs of restlessness in July.

Quakes and high level of sulfur dioxide disgorged by Mayon volcano were signs that it continues to be on heightened state of restiveness, the Phivolcs said.

Phivolcs scientists are continuously observing Mayon volcano's fluctuating seismic precursors such as quakes, gas emission and ground deformation as these are indication that the volcano's seismic activity may possibly lead to an explosive eruption.

The volcano crater glow has intensified further but remained at level II, while steam emission is at a moderate level.

Laguerta said the intensity of the crater glow will depend largely on the "hot gas" and the shallow magma the volcano is emitting.

Meanwhile, disaster authorities are strictly enforcing the "no entry" rule in designated danger zone areas surrounding the volcano.

Police and military personnel manning the 12 checkpoints along the danger zone at the volcano's down slope were directed to enforce the "no human activity" rule inside the designated danger zone areas, covering the towns of Sto. Domingo, Daraga, Camalig, including the cities of Ligao, Tabaco and this city. (PNA)

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P977.3-M Fund to Benefit Albay’s 70,000 Poor Families (http://www.voxbikol.com/bikolnews/2887/p9773-m-fund-benefit-albay%E2%80%99s-70000-poor-families)
Saturday, November 21st, 2009

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 17 -- Close to 70,000 poor families in Albay would benefit to the full implementation of "Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program" (4Ps), the Arroyo administration's flagship poverty reduction program.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and the Provincial Government of Albay (PGA) to be represented by Governor Joey Salceda are set to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the full implementation of the 4Ps set on Nov. 24 at Malacañang.

Salceda said Pres. Arroyo, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), has approved the P977.3 million fund for 4Ps full implementation in Albay.

The 4Ps currently implemented in the town of Libon this will be expanded to cover 11 municipalities (Polangui, Daraga, Libon, Jovellar Pioduran, Rapurapu, Manito, Sto.Dominngo, Malilipot,Bacacay and Malinao) including the cities of Tabaco, Legazpi and Ligao in this province.

The program would give every identified beneficiary family a P1,400 monthly financial subsidy for five years through the DSWD, Salceda said.

The provincial government of Albay has a target of 180,370 households, however, the magnitude of the poor families is 69,803, this means that only those poor families can qualify the program based from the criteria being followed by the DSWD.

The 4Ps is a poverty reduction strategy that provides grants top extremely poor households to improve their health, nutrition, and education particularly of children aged 0-14 years old.

Salceda said that the P977.3 million is the budgetary requirement per year. "This amount is much higher than the annual budget of the provincial government of Albay."

The money will be released to the most responsible adult person in the household, usually the mother, through Electronic Card Banking System with Landbank of the Philippines.

The beneficiaries of the program will be identified based on a scoring system, utilizing the socio-economic characteristics of the household, such as non-ownership of assets/appliances, type of housing unit, level of educational attainment of household head and non-access to water and sanitation facilities.

Parents or heads of the family must see to it that their children will go to school regularly, avail of the necessary health services and to come up with a livelihood will definitely receive regular cash grant, failure to do so, will automatically mean for the suspension of their grant, Salceda said.

4Ps is now being implemented in the provinces of Sorsogon, Masbate and in Libon town, Albay. Salceda is optimistic that expanded program will be implemented by June next year. (PNA)

'Very organized Disaster Risk Management program' kan Albay, dapat na arugon- Panlilio (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=119369)
11/19/2009 6:48:49 PM

LEGAZPI CITY-- Huminanga sa Disaster Risk Management program kan Albay si Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio kasunod kan pagbisita kani sa provincia. Segun ki Panlilio, arog kan Albay, an Pampanga iyu an igwa man na aktibong bulkan na saro sa pagkakapareho kan duwang provincia.

Kun kaya labi-labi siyang naghahanga sa preparasyon kan Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) tuyong igwang kalamidad. Inasigurar man kaning dadarahon niya asin aarugon an epektibong programa kan Albay sa preparasyon sa anumang kalamidad huli ta 'very organized' an provincia na dapat sana soboot na magin modelo pag-abot sa disaster risk management.

Si Panlilio an nagbisita sa Albay kairiba an disaster officials kan Pampanga para mag-atendir sa sarong Disaster Risk Management seminar.

Albay approves P15,000 cash gift plus 14th month pay for provincial gov't employees (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?&sid=6&pfn=238969&arch=1&go=Go&search_arch=albay&andor=and&mdte_arch=10&ddte_arch=0&ydte_arch=0)
By Mike dela Rama

LEGAZPI CITY (PNA) – Albay Governor Joey Salceda has approved the release of P15,000 cash gift and 14th month pay for each of the provincial government employees. “Aside from the cash gifts, all employees of the provincial government are entitled to receive additional 14th month pay bonus from savings arising from prudent expense management despite aggressive social programs,” Salceda told the Philippines News Agency.

He explained that the provincial government was able to set aside savings despite the fact that huge budgets have been devoted to scholarships, Philhealth, livelihood and capacity buildup for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. “Para walang withholding tax (so there would be no withholding tax), the extra bonuses will be released to each employee as a calamity assistance,” the governor said.

The total budget for the year-end bonuses of employees is P42 million from the savings of the provincial government. Last year, employees of the Albay local government unit received P12,000 cash gifts. “It is better to provide financial assistance to our employees rather than giving them goods, they knew pretty well the needs of their families,” the governor said.

Meanwhile, the Albay Provincial Employees Organization (APEO) in a statement, hailed the governor for the release of yearend bonuses. (PNA)
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CEB brings back P1 seat sale due to popular demand (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Tourism_24/CEB_brings_back_P1_seat_sale_due_to_popular_demand.shtml)

MANILA, Nov. 21 (PNA) -- Cebu Pacific (CEB), Asia’s third-largest low-cost carrier, brings back the "Go Lite" P1 seat sale to all international and domestic destinations from Nov. 21 to 22, 2009, or until more than 50,000 seats have been sold out.

Travel period is June 15-Sept. 30, 2010.

CEB’s 32 domestic destinations are up for grabs through this website promo, including Cebu-Siargao, Cebu-Ozamiz, Cebu-Clark, Manila-San Jose, and Manila-Kalibo (Boracay), among others. The airline also offers the lowest fare alternative for international flights with the P1 sale, including flights to Taipei, Kota Kinabalu, Busan (Korea), Osaka and Jakarta. Passengers with check-in luggage just need to add P100 upon booking. The P1 is exclusive of government taxes and administration fees.

“CEB’s P1 seat sale earlier this month sold out in a day, and we have been getting numerous requests for more. This is our way of thanking our loyal guests, and we certainly hope to see more people flying in 2010,” said CEB vice president for marketing and distribution Candice Iyog. “We also wish to encourage passengers to book their flights early, and what better way to reinforce this message than bring back our trademark ‘piso’ seat sale for next year’s travel,” she said.

Iyog encouraged everyone to act fast and book their promo seats online. The promotion is only available via www.cebupacificair.com or through travel agents using the Amadeus global distribution system. The Philippines’ leading domestic airline, CEB has a fleet of 21 Airbus A320 and eight ATR72-500 aircraft, the youngest aircraft fleet in the Philippines and one of the youngest in Asia. It has flown over 36 million passengers since 1996. (PNA)

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Yup, mura din international flights. Ex: One way ticket MNL-SG for 111 pesos hehe

Albay gov sticks with Lakas-Kampi, Gibo (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/177598/albay-gov-sticks-with-lakas-kampi-gibo)
11/22/2009 | 11:04 PM

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines – Albay governor Joey Salceda will stick it with the administration Lakas-Kampi-CMD party and its standard bearer, former Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. Salceda, who will be seeking his second term in next year’s elections, said he would run under the administration banner to “repay our collective gratitude" to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

“I am running under the party of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo because in the history of Albay no administration has so generously help us in achieving social and economic development," said Salceda, who is President Arroyo's economic adviser.

Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri last week said about 40 percent of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD members had left the party partly due to Teodoro's lackluster performance in presidential surveys.

Zubiri is Lakas-Kampi's vice president for Mindanao. Salceda last Friday was accompanied by Teodoro when he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) with the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Salceda declared his full support to Teodoro, saying the former Defense chief possesses an excellent credentials and experience to be the country’s next president.

“The post of Defense secretary makes a good president, citing Presidents Ramon Magsaysay and Fidel V. Ramos who both occupied a defense portfolio before they were elected president," he said.

Salceda in his speech following the submission of his COC said he would launch an aggressive and more advanced socio-economic strategies that would place the province among the country’s economic road map for investment and tourism.

“We are launching a new, more advanced and forward-moving socio-economic projects designed to catapult Albay into one of the country’s progressive provinces and to become a California in 30 years," he said. - GMANews.TV

;46612709']Albay gov sticks with Lakas-Kampi, Gibo (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/177598/albay-gov-sticks-with-lakas-kampi-gibo)
11/22/2009 | 11:04 PM

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines – Albay governor Joey Salceda will stick it with the administration Lakas-Kampi-CMD party and its standard bearer, former Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. Salceda, who will be seeking his second term in next year’s elections, said he would run under the administration banner to “repay our collective gratitude" to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

. . . .

“We are launching a new, more advanced and forward-moving socio-economic projects designed to catapult Albay into one of the country’s progressive provinces and to become a California in 30 years," he said. - GMANews.TV

I really believe that Joey can do it of course with the help of the next President. Indeed, GMA has been great for Albayanos. :cheers:

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I really believe that Joey can do it of course with the help of the next President. Indeed, GMA has been great for Albayanos. :cheers:

Yup, I think Salceda's expertise in Economics will be an asset to any president. :okay:

Watch the episode of Sports Unlimited featuring Legazpi and Mayon Adventures (2nd episode aired 11/14/09) here (http://picasaweb.google.com/ianvarona/SportsUnlimited?authkey=Gv1sRgCK6pu9nn28GPywE#5406705091062373042).

Salceda stays with Lakas Kampi CMD, presents economic agenda (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=243069)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 23 (PNA) -- Albay Gov. Joey Salceda on Friday said he will stick with the LAKAS-KAMPI-CMD, a party of the administration, that has generously supported the province struggle to achieve social prosperity and economic progress.

Salceda said “I am running under the party of Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo because in the history of Albay no administration has so generously help us in achieving social and economic development. Thus, I must repay our collective debt of gratitude by staying with the administration.”

The statement was made following the submission of Salceda’s certificate of candidacy on Friday with the Commission on Election (Comelec) for governor for the second term in the May 2010 national and local election

Salceda was accompanied by Lakas Kampi presidential standard bearer Gilbert Teodoro who witnessed Salceda filing his certificate of candidacy for the top post of the province at the first day of the filing period.

Salceda declared his full support to Teodoro in his bid to win the highest post of the land. Salceda said Teodoro possesses an excellent credentials and experience to be the country’s next president a former member in the House of Congress, a Harvard graduate, a lawyer and bar topnotcher and a former Defense Secretary.

He said “the post of Defense Secretary makes a good president, citing Presidents Ramon Magsaysay and Fidel V. Ramos who both occupied a defense portfolio before they were elected president.”

Salceda said that in his 12 years in public service, he has serve his constituency well and have not cultivated any political enemies, saying “My only enemy is poverty, to defeat poverty I need the help of everybody, every sector because I cannot make it alone.”

Salceda in his speech following the submission of his COC said he will launch an aggressive and more advanced socio-economic strategies that would place the province among the country’s economic road map for investment and tourism.

“We are launching a new, more advanced and forward-moving socio-economic projects designed to catapult Albay into one of the country’s progressive provinces and to become a California in 30 years,” Salceda said.

This strategy will make Albay grow to be a California state in the succeeding years, in terms of per capita income, sustained modern agriculture and services sector, advanced education, green energy, competitive infrastructure and a modest industrial base, Salceda underscored.

He presented the 5 E’s which stand for Economy, Education, Environment, Equity and hEalth, a new program under his economic battle cry “Albay Rising” an agenda that would place the province in the map of the country as trade, investment and tourist center.

5 E’s notable projects include among others: the Southern Luzon International Airport (SLIA), Guicadale Business Platform, National Renewable Energy Program, Barangay Capacity enhancement, 4Ps, Higher Education Contribution Scheme, Education Quality for Albayano (EQUAL), Bicol University and the Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital modernization and the Universal PhilHealth coverage.

And the implementation of the Disaster Risk Reduction where in Albay was a UNDP Galing Pook and NDCC Gawad Kalasag Awardees for institutionalizing the Albay Public Safety Emergency and Management Office (APSEMO) and the pre-emptive evacuation scheme that attained a “Zero Casualty” target in times of calamities.

Salceda highlighting his major accomplishments during his first term as Governor outlined at least four projects : the Southern Luzon International Airport in Daraga town with a budget of P3.4 billion. Reming reconstruction and relocation program, with 10,076 lots and almost 5,000 shelter units built worth P1.25 billion, repair of 5,600 classrooms at P47 million, and repair of public infrastructure costing P776 million.

The installation of a modern Doppler Radar worth P560 million and the implementation of the "Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program" (4Ps) for all three cities and 11 towns that would benefit some 70,000 poor families at P1,400 per month for five years with an annual expenditures of P977.3 million which is larger than the provincial budget and that would total P5 billion in five years. (PNA)
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Villar lauds Albay's initiative to fight climate change (http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2008/0904_villar2.asp)

Senate President Manny Villar today lauded the local government of Albay for making history as the first province to launch an initiative on climate change adaptation in the country. Villar will be the Guest Speaker during the launching of the Albay in Action on Climate Change (A2C2) Movement on Friday at the Albay Astrodome in Legazpi City.

"The collective efforts of the local government of Albay headed by Gov. Joey Salceda and the people of Albay in addressing one of the biggest challenges in the 21st century must be commended and emulated," Villar said. About 14,400 elected barangay officials from the 720 barangays of Albay as well as municipal and city mayors are set to attend the grand launching, which is also spearheaded by the Center for Initiatives and Research on Climate Adaptation (CIRCA).

Villar, also the Nacionalista Party president said, "Climate change is a global concern that must be included in the priority agenda of every government, regardless of its development status."

Like many countries around the world, Villar said the Philippines has been experiencing the devastating effects of climate change through extreme weather occurrences such as tropical cyclones and floods that destroyed properties and people's livelihood, the latest of which was typhoon Frank. "It is my profound wish that the launching of A2C2 Movement will encourage similar local initiatives all over the country," Villar said.

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lol. they said Lignon hill was a non-active volcano?I Think they got it wrong there..

I was in Legazpi over the weekend for a short visit. Here is my report.

I had a short visit at Embarcadero. Very nice place. Once it is fully finished, it will really be more beautiful. It's really a lifestyle center where you can relax with the fresh breeze from Albay Gulf. There were only a few people when I went there because it was about 3pm saturday. They said that it's really full at night but the restaurants are also full at lunch time. The electric shuttle car that plies the EM - Downtown route is free. There are now some Daraga - Legazpi jeepneys that goes Embarcadero before going back to Penaranda. I assessed the situation of Penaranda St., and concluded that it will really be better to close it to vehicular traffic and convert it into a park complete with benches.

St. Ellis is almost complete. They said it is opening in December. the lobby is now complete. Legazpi really needs additional hotel rooms. I had a hard time booking a room for my overnight stay. Maray ngani ta naka swerte akong bakante sa Alicia. Maray man, bakong mabataon su room na nakua ko.

BTW, I was in the same plane yesterday afternoon with Zaldy Co, although I was not able to talk to him because he came in with his family last, about 5 minutes before flight time. We just greeted each other.

Joey Salceda was also in the plane. He was in maong and was in slippers!!! The color of his polo shirt was manny villar orange.:lol: I did not greet him though because we don't know each other. :lol: or he doesn't know me from adam palan. :lol:

Another personality in the same plane was Fr. Roderick Salazar, SVD of the University of San Carlos. He came to visit his family. He was seated beside Joey Salceda at the front seat. I was in the third row.

I was frustrated, I was not able to take a peep of the Legazpi Terminal and the Legazpi Blvd. Kulang na maray su oras. But I saw the new BSP Bldg that is under full blast construction.

^^Thanks for the update, sir! I hope they resume or fast track the renovation of the LKY hotel to further increase the number of hotel rooms in the city.

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lol. they said Lignon hill was a non-active volcano?I Think they got it wrong there..

They should look for a crater first. Tseh!

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Joey Salceda was also in the plane. He was in maong and was in slippers!!! The color of his polo shirt was manny villar orange.:lol: I did not greet him though because we don't know each other. :lol: or he doesn't know me from adam palan. :lol:
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I was frustrated, I was not able to take a peep of the Legazpi Terminal and the Legazpi Blvd. Kulang na maray su oras. But I saw the new BSP Bldg that is under full blast construction.

Arog siya kayan padi. You should see him pick his nose (confidential ini!) while on the streets of Polangui. :lol: :lol:

But I absolutely respect his person especially his expertise in economics. He certainly has great visions for Albay. :cheers:

Arog siya kayan padi. You should see him pick his nose (confidential ini!) while on the streets of Polangui. :lol: :lol:

But I absolutely respect his person especially his expertise in economics. He certainly has great visions for Albay. :cheers:

Haha! I think it's a testament to the man's expertise that, despite all else, his advise is sought after by many, even by an economic zone in South Korea.

BU stude places 6th in teachers' board exam (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&fi=p091123.htm&no=40)
by CG Meneses

Legazpi City (23 November) -- Rona Atutubo Despabiladeras, a graduate of Bicol University College of Education (BUCE), has placed 6th place in the nationwide Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) held October, this year. Despabiladeras, a Physics major, has earned a rating of 89.40 percent in the secondary level category of the examination.

In said recent exam, BUCE has achieved a passing rate of 42 percent, compared to the 18 percent national passing rate in the elementary category, 46 percent in the secondary category, and against the national rate of 23 percent. Meanwhile, BU Gubat Campus in Gubat, Sorsogon, has also acquired a passing rate of 26 percent in the elementary level, and 22 percent in the secondary level.

BU Polangui Campus in Polangui, Albay, has obtained an 8 percent passing rate in the elementary level, 32 in the secondary level. BU Tabaco Campus in Tabaco City, also in Albay, and the BU College of Agriculture have achieved the passing rates of 45 percent and 10 percent, respectively, both in the secondary level.

It can be recalled that, four other BU graduates notched spots in the Top 10 of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Mechanical Engineer (ME) board examinations also in October. Ivan Rhett Macabeo, bagged the top place in the CPA exams, while Kaiser Ballecer placed 7th. Marcelo Santillan, meanwhile, placed 3rd in the ME exam, and Christopher Sanchez earned the 7th spot. (Bicol University/PIA)

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Nursing examinees top 95,000; PRC adds more testing centers (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/230882/nursing-examinees-top-95000-prc-adds-more-testing-centers)
By SHIANEE MAMANGLU
November 23, 2009, 7:15pm

The number of nursing graduates who will take the licensure examination this month went up by 16,733 to 95,305, prompting the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to add two more examination sites in Central and Northern Luzon to spare the examinees the hassles of expensive and rigorous travel to the testing centers.

“Instead of coming to Manila, the board takers from those regions can now take the test in th sites we assigned in Angeles City (Pampanga) and San Fernando, La Union,’’ PRC Commissioner-in-charge Dr. Ruth Padilla said Monday. “This is the first time we have this zoning... Ang laki kasi ng number of examinees from Baguio kaya (That’s why we decided to divide the sites,’’ she said in an interview.

Based on PRC data, majority of the board takers will be in Manila with 40, 675. The second highest number of examinees is in Baguio City (11,105) and La Union (3,001) for a combined total of 14,106 examinees in Northern Luzon. The other board takers are in Cagayan De Oro (3,048); Cebu City (8,912); Davao City (3,143); Iloilo City (6,063); Legazpi City (3,073); Lucena City (3,444); Pagadian City (1,569); Tacloban City (1,145); Tuguegarao City (2,324); and Zamboanga City (1,609).

The lowest number of examinees will be in Butuan City (898), Angeles City (185) and Jolo, Sulu (166). The licensure examination is set from Nov. 29 to 30. According to lawyer Diosdado Lalusis of the PRC Licensure Division, the increased number of examinees can be attributed to graduates who failed to take the exam last June and are instead taking it in November.

“Marami kasi ang hindi nakasama sa June board dahil kulang pa sila sa requirement at kelan lang din nila ito na-comply,'' he said. There were 78,572 nursing graduates who took the licensure examination last June. However, only 32, 617 passed to get a professional license from the PRC.

Padilla said the Commission will issue an advisory to all schools and deans of nursing colleges about the zoning scheme and its plan to split the deadline of application for repeaters and first- timers. She said the new scheme was pilot-tested for the November exam, but will be fully implemented for the June board next year.

Padilla also bared the Commission’s plan to combine and hold twice the special licensure examination for nurses in Hong Kong and the regular nurses’ board in the country. The special licensure examination for nurses in Hong Kong started this month upon the request of the Filipino Nurses Association (FPA) and the Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines, Inc. (IMAP) chapters in that country.

She said the professional regulatory body will also implement in 2010 the new schedule for the licensure examinations from June to July 3, and from November to Dec. 12 and 13. “Ang reason natin dito, we are having problems with examinees not able to apply on the deadline simply because they are not issued a transcript of record, because they are not graduates yet,’’ she said.

Millennium money sought (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideNation.htm?f=2009/november/23/nation1.isx&d=/2009/november/23)
by Joyce Pangco Pañares

PRESIDENT Gloria Arroyo has dispatched a team of policy experts to convince the Washington-led Millennium Challenge Corp. that the Philippines remains eligible for a $562-million financial package under the Millennium Challenge Account. Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said the team, led by former Ambassador Cesar Bautista, would explain to stakeholders in Washington and New York how the Philippines is fighting corruption to meet the requirements of the MCA.

Supreme Court administrator Jose Perez, in particular, would explain “why there is a low conviction rate on corruption cases, and that the legal and executive branches of government are independent of each other so the executive does not really have a hand in the conviction rate,” Ermita said.

Development Academy of the Philippines president Tony Kalaw and Undersecretary Ron Salo of the Office of the Executive Secretary are part of the team. The MCC in October released $5.5 million for a technical and social impact assessment of the project proposals that the MCC would finance once the Philippines qualifies under the full compact status, Ermita said.

Another $5 million “for implementation preparation” is due next month as two MCC teams had been sent here to assess the proposed projects, he said. The high-impact projects include a $164-million package to develop roads in Albay, Samar and Iloilo, as well as a $148-million fund to help the Finance Department fight tax evasion and corruption, and a $250-million program by the Social Welfare Department to help 195 poor municipalities.

Mrs. Arroyo has created an inter-agency task force under Ermita to ensure the country’s eligibility for the multi-million dollar grant from the MCC. “Now more than ever, there is an urgency to demonstrate our country’s commitment to meeting the Millennium Challenge Account eligibility requirements,” Mrs. Arroyo said. Ermita said the task force was created to “rein in all government agencies, especially the economic team,” in collating reports and updated data on the Philippines.

The Philippines is currently in the MCA’s threshold program from which it got a $21-million grant in 2006. The grant is tied to conditions, such as a higher conviction rate in corruption cases before the Sandiganbayan from 30 percent to 40 percent, and increasing the number of cases successfully mediated in the Ombudsman’s Public Assistance Office from zero to 300 per year.

The Philippines was also tasked to raise the filing of income tax returns by professionals and the self-employed by 10 percent, and increase the number of tax evasion cases filed before the Justice Department.

Salceda grants 50 PAS to the Diocese of Legazpi (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=243166)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY,Nov. 23 (PNA) --Albay Gov. Joey Salceda turned over to the Diocese of Legazpi, at the Saint Gregory Cathedral, some 50 units of portable public address systems (PAS) to be given to parish churches across the province. At the turnover rites, Salceda said the PAS could be used by parishes in times of calamities such as storms, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions and other disaster events that might occur in their respective areas.

He said the distribution of said equipment was part of the disaster preparedness and risk reduction program of the province where in Albay was noted for attaining a “Zero Casualty” goal every time disaster strikes the province. Salceda turned over the PAS units to Auxiliary Bishop Lucilo Quiambao, acting administrator of the Diocese of Legazpi, who had a general assembly meeting with parish priest and quasi parishes across the province.

Quiambao was elated and thanked Salceda for his gesture of involving various parishes in disaster preparedness program and equipping the parishes with the necessary PAS for use in times of emergencies, including religious events. The Diocese of Legazpi is composed of 44 parishes and quasi parishes in the 15 towns and three cities of the province with over a million parishioners.

The Albay Public Safety Emergency and Management Office (ASEMO) has procured 1,000 portable Public Address Systems at P6,000 each for distribution and use of some 720 barangays, 50 parishes, NGOs and CSOS, colleges and universities and other critical institutions for mass mobilization during disasters.

Disaster authorities said Bicol, specifically Albay, is geographically situated in a location constantly vulnerable to typhoons, heavy rains and volcanic eruptions since it is located at the Pacific Rim of fire where cyclones, extreme weather conditions prevail.

APSEMO has also pre-positioned nine ambulances, 25 rubber boats, evacuation holding areas, including 35 military trucks ready for mobilization in time of disasters. The APSEMO has organize the Albay Health Emergency Management (AHEM)composed of trained paramedics to assist in providing health and emergency care during disasters. (PNA)
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;46633225']Watch the episode of Sports Unlimited featuring Legazpi and Mayon Adventures (2nd episode aired 11/14/09) here (http://picasaweb.google.com/ianvarona/SportsUnlimited?authkey=Gv1sRgCK6pu9nn28GPywE#5406705091062373042).

That was great! Thanks dex. May Zip line na palan pati sa lava wall. Galing!

That was great! Thanks dex. May Zip line na palan pati sa lava wall. Galing!

Yup, unique pa ta nakakabit sa hardened lava. :lol:

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Based on Gov. Salceda's vision... this is my speculation on what he wants to happen for albay.

1. Right now what he is doing is laying down the infrastructure foundation for the whole Albay in order to facilitate unimpeded travel and delivery of commodities in, around and outside the province. By 2010 or 2011... PNR will be back to full service not only carrying passenger but giving industrial and perishable goods dealers a better and cheaper means of transporting their products to Manila. Pantao port will also play a big role in this.

2. The governor is now marketing the province by adapting disaster mitigation practices as a safe place to invest.

3. By 2013, if all plans work out... the new world class airport will be online thereby increasing the possibility of having flights even at night subsequently increasing the frequency of flights to Albay and Bicolandia.

4. By 2013, if all plans work out... the new Geothermal Plant at Manito will be online which will decrease our electricity rates to that of Manila levels if not lower.

5. By 2014 onward... Albay will have a strong Manufacturing base due to low electricity rate and skilled labor thanks to a strong education stance by our governor. Not to mention this will pave the way also for BPO's to look at Legazpi seriously... not only because of talented and educated workforce, they also get low operational costs due mainly to low electricity rates and lower wages.

5. If all this moves and policies by our governor are continued even after his term... I am confident that Albay will be an industrialized province by 2020. Providing good quality of life, balanced living conditions, strong purchasing power, and higher living standards compared to other provinces.

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Based on Gov. Salceda's vision... this is my speculation on what he wants to happen for albay.

1. Right now what he is doing is laying down the infrastructure foundation for the whole Albay in order to facilitate unimpeded travel and delivery of commodities in, around and outside the province. By 2010 or 2011... PNR will be back to full service not only carrying passenger but giving industrial and perishable goods dealers a better and cheaper means of transporting their products to Manila. Pantao port will also play a big role in this.

2. The governor is now marketing the province by adapting disaster mitigation practices as a safe place to invest.

3. By 2013, if all plans work out... the new world class airport will be online thereby increasing the possibility of having flights even at night subsequently increasing the frequency of flights to Albay and Bicolandia.

4. By 2013, if all plans work out... the new Geothermal Plant at Manito will be online which will decrease our electricity rates to that of Manila levels if not lower.

5. By 2014 onward... Albay will have a strong Manufacturing base due to low electricity rate and skilled labor thanks to a strong education stance by our governor. Not to mention this will pave the way also for BPO's to look at Legazpi seriously... not only because of talented and educated workforce, they also get low operational costs due mainly to low electricity rates and lower wages.

5. If all this moves and policies by our governor are continued even after his term... I am confident that Albay will be an industrialized province by 2020. Providing good quality of life, balanced living conditions, strong purchasing power, and higher living standards compared to other provinces.

Nice analysis, Neil. Couldn't agree more. Real progress should be measured on "enhanced standard of living, a sustainable environment and equitable opportunities". It's good that the governor is laying down the foundation for Albay to achieve these.

The governor is looking at the long term (30-40 years) See below.

Albay Gov. Joey Salceda has unveiled a road map for his province centering on an economic strategy that mobilizes its massive potential for green energy, eco-cultural tourism, modern transport system, productive agriculture, responsive tertiary education and a state of the art medical system.

Salceda said the strategy aims to make Albay a California In 40 years. To achieve this, he calculated, that the province's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) should post a sustained seven percent annually. If we grow 8% more, we can reach this status in 30 years. The goal, he added is for “our people to have an enhanced standard of living, a sustainable environment and equitable opportunities. -- Source (http://www.albay.gov.ph/news/headlines.htm)

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Congratulations to Efren Peñaflorida, CNN Hero of the Year. Mabuhay ka!

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Accolades pour for CNN hero (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=526316&publicationSubCategoryId=63)
By Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star) Updated November 24, 2009 12:00 AM

Excerpt:

MANILA, Philippines - President Arroyo will confer the Order of Lakandula, one of the country’s highest honors given to an individual, on Efren Peñaflorida who was named CNN Hero of the Year for his innovative effort to educate poor children. Deputy presidential spokesperson Lorelei Fajardo said Peñaflorida’s achievement is likely to inspire other Filipinos to be heroes in their places of work.

The Cable News Network website said Peñaflorida was selected after getting the highest number of online votes, which reached 2.75 million in seven weeks. Fajardo said the Order of Lakandula with the rank of Commander would be conferred upon Peñaflorida when he returns to the country after accepting the award at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood last Saturday night. He will also be given a hero’s welcome.

“He (Peñaflorida) inspires us, not just the government but every Filipino. And this could be the start of something beautiful in our country,” Fajardo told a news briefing.

“Let us enjoy his victory and let us be proud that he is a Filipino, one of us, our family member. Efren has indeed proven that any individual can help make a difference in the world. He has also shown the world the best in the Filipino. Let each one of us unleash the hero within us by helping the next person as Efren said,” said Fajardo. Fajardo said the government is grateful to Peñaflorida because he “complements and augments” whatever shortcomings the government has. She said the government is willing to assist Peñaflorida in his program, even as she noted the Department of Education is one of the top agencies in terms of budgetary allocation.

Peñaflorida, who received $100,000 cash from CNN, formed the Dynamic Teen Company in 2007 and their volunteers use pushcarts or karitons loaded with books and teaching materials to go around depressed areas to teach reading, writing, hygiene, and values formation to out-of- school youths.

Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said other local officials should be inspired as he is by Peñaflorida to ensure that there would be no need for kariton klasrums (pushcart classrooms) in the country’s basic education system. “Albay will rise up to Efren’s challenge that we will not need his karitons,” Salceda said.

Salceda said the Albay Sangguniang Panglalawigan will give a cash prize of P250,000 and a plaque to Peñaflorida. He said the provincial government would give the highest provincial honor possible to Peñaflorida and also enjoin all the towns and cities of the province to give similar awards and make him an honorary son of Albay.

Melody Gersbach Dedicates Miss International 2009 Bid to Late Aunt
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If Bb. Pilipinas International 2009 Melody Gersbach were a doll, you wouldn’t find her on the Barbie shelves. Or in the Bratz’ section. She’d DEFINITELY be in the classic Baby Doll collection with her big baby doll eyes, pink baby doll cheeks and… basta, baby doll siya ALL OVER! Unfortunately, I didn’t see that at first. Melody wasn’t in my Top Picks for Bb Pilipinas 2009 and now I know why – I was forced to make my selections via online photos and didn’t have the chance to see her in person.

She is buckets prettier face-to-face!!!

Although our Miss International representative this year has a German last name and heritage, Melody Gersbach is a PINAY through and through. She grew up in Bicol studying at St. Agnes Academy then moved to Manila to study Management in University of Asia and the Pacific. She speaks three languages – English, Geman and Pilipino – and understands Bicolano and a little Kapampangan.

Melody Gersbach’s plan in life WAS to become a businesswoman and to take over the family business. The Gersbachs own a resataurant called Gasthof (the German word for ‘inn’) and she was preparing to take over management duties once she had gotten out of college. They have a branch in A.Venue on Makati Avenue; and in the cities of Naga and Legaspi in Bicol.

But then her favorite Aunt, Maridel Gonzalez insisted that Melody was meant to become a beauty queen FIRST! Melody admits that her dear Aunt was a frustrated beauty contestant and never had the chance to join a beauty pageant.

But it didn’t take too much urging to get Melody to cooperate. Before she knew it, she was handing in her Bb. Pilipinas application form. And winning one of the major titles – Bb. Pilipinas International 2009!!!

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hehehe. naka bag pa ang ngrarapel!

Peñaflorida’s int’l triumph indictment of RP gov’t’s failure (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20091124-237986/Peafloridas-intl-triumph-indictment-of-RP-govts-failure)
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:52:00 11/24/2009

Excerpt:

MANILA, Philippines—The international acclaim achieved by Efren Peñaflorida, who was named CNN Hero of the Year for his “pushcart classroom” in the Philippines, is an indictment of the government’s failure to provide basic education to the poor, several lawmakers and a teacher’s group said Monday.

But Malacañang is trying to make up for any shortcomings by announcing that it would confer on Peñaflorida one of the Philippine government’s highest honors given to a civilian. The Palace is also preparing a lavish welcome for Peñaflorida. Nueva Ecija Rep. Eduardo Nonato Joson said the international recognition given to Peñaflorida’s work underscored the “sorry state of education (in the country).”

“In my book, Efren is the true hero and worthy of emulation by all. I believe he is better than Pacman (Manny Pacquiao) because he does not need to break a face just to be a hero,” Joson said. Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Satur Ocampo said he would not be surprised “if Gloria (President Macapagal-Arroyo) will seize any honors earned by (Peñaflorida) to claim credit for her administration.”

Order of Lakandula

Ms Arroyo will award the Order of Lakandula to Peñaflorida, saying his efforts and advocacy are worthy of emulation. The Order of Lakandula is conferred by the Philippine government on a civilian who “has demonstrated by his life and deeds a dedication to the welfare of society.”

“Efren has indeed proven that any individual can help make a difference in the world,” Ms Arroyo said in a statement. “He has also shown the best in the Filipino. Let each one of us unleash the hero within us by helping the next person as Efren said,” she added.

Financial aid

Lorelei Fajardo, deputy presidential spokesperson, said the government was willing to extend financial aid and other forms of assistance to help Peñaflorida expand his groundbreaking program on education. Fajardo said Peñaflorida’s program was a good example of how the private sector could “augment whatever inadequacies the government may have.”

The province of Albay, with its goal of having at least one college graduate for each family, will also honor Peñaflorida and give him a cash gift of P250,000. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said the provincial council would pass a resolution on Tuesday giving the highest honor possible to Efren, including a cash gift, and make him an honorary son of Albay. The province has been giving annual awards to outstanding teachers.

Sabi na daw ta magiging Rappellan yan..hahaha!

Coconut farmer-inventor nets success with 'coconet' (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?&sid=6&pfn=242231&arch=1&go=Go&search_arch=albay&andor=and&mdte_arch=0&ddte_arch=0&ydte_arch=0)

MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA Features) –- A Filipino farmer-inventor has caught up with success with his invention called “Coconet,” a net made from coconut coir fiber twine woven into high strength mats. The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) said on Wednesday that Engineer Justino Arboleda made a stunning research on the uses of coconut husk, 12 to 13 billion pieces of which are turned out by the country each year but are mostly justified rot or burned as waste.

Unknown to many, the products boast a wide range of commercial uses, from preventing soil erosion to helping plants grow lush. Soon he was producing erosion control nets. He first sold his nets to clients in Japan and Germany. Later, developers like Ayala Land, Fil-Estate, Metro Pacific, and the Jaka group took notice. His first government project, contracted with the Philippine National Oil Corp. (PNOC) in 1998, involved a six-hectare slope that was on the verge of collapsing over a geothermal plant in Leyte.

An American company bid P20 million for the project, but Juboken, the Arboledas’ firm, bid six million pesos and bagged the contract. Obviously satisfied with the project results, PNOC remains a valued customer up to now.

The PNOC contract, Arboleda proudly says, provided additional income for around 800 families. To produce the twine for the nets, Juboken buys husk from coconut farmers, who get all the money for themselves because the landlords generally do not find the husk of great value.

After the husk is processed, the fiber is turned over to farming villages, whose residents weave it into nets. A family can earn up to P200 to P300 a day making the nets in between harvesting seasons – quite a big sum for a coconut farmer who earns an average income of P 1,700 a month. The first village that Arboleda tapped was somewhere in Guinobatan, Albay. Desperately poor, it did not even have a sari-sari store at the time, but today, it has five. Its residents use their own money to buy desks for their school building.

Arboleda has a degree in Agricultural Engineering and a Masters Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Tokyo University. His educational attainment may be a surefire formula to success – he knew the key to his province’s progress – finding other commercially viable uses for coconut, its principal product. But lack of funds and support from the government has put him on the verge of collapse.

When he was still the dean of Bicol University College of Agriculture, he tried to persuade the government and financing agencies to fund a cooperative to carry out a program that aims to reduce poverty in Bicol. His tool was the “Coconet” project, but sadly, banks and local government agencies that should have helped him found the venture too risky. But with fervent prayers, the Canadian government, which funded Arboleda’s initial research, agreed to his joint venture proposal.

With P500,000 on hand, he set up his own company named Juboken Enterprises. He took a leave of absence from the university and focused more on a project that will generate collective growth. For one, 70 percent of Bicol’s arable land is devoted to coconuts, and although the coconut may be considered as the tree of life, Bicol is still among the country’s poorest provinces. With the sum of money, he bought a truck and made his own decorting machine – a gadget used to extract fiber from the husk. (PNA)V3/JCA

Sabi na daw ta magiging Rappellan yan..hahaha!

Iyo, duman sa may side facing Legazpi ang rappelling

;46687459']Coconut farmer-inventor nets success with 'coconet' (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?&sid=6&pfn=242231&arch=1&go=Go&search_arch=albay&andor=and&mdte_arch=0&ddte_arch=0&ydte_arch=0)

MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA Features) –- A Filipino farmer-inventor has caught up with success with his invention called “Coconet,” a net made from coconut coir fiber twine woven into high strength mats. The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) said on Wednesday that Engineer Justino Arboleda made a stunning research on the uses of coconut husk, 12 to 13 billion pieces of which are turned out by the country each year but are mostly justified rot or burned as waste.



Ito yata yung engineer from BU. We had an audience with him at his office in Quezon City where his company, Juboken, is situated. After winning the BBC challenge, he must be a multimillionaire this time.

Ito yata yung engineer from BU. We had an audience with him at his office in Quezon City where his company, Juboken, is situated. After winning the BBC challenge, he must be a multimillionaire this time.

Yup, Mr. Arboleda won the 2005 BBC World Challenge (http://www.theworldchallenge.co.uk/2005-winner.php)

Ang laki ng potential ng business niya, especially with global warming around.

Ang laki ng potential ng business niya, especially with global warming around.

Oo nga e, lalo na't nagiging madalas na problema ang soil erosion. The best part is nakakatulong sya sa mga mahihirap na farmers sa Bicol

whatever happened to his dream of putting up coco coir processing plants around the country? Here in Visayas I haven't seen any of those plants yet...

whatever happened to his dream of putting up coco coir processing plants around the country? Here in Visayas I haven't seen any of those plants yet...

Hmm, I'm not aware of this. I think it will be huge deal if this company will be able to expand into other areas of the country.

PhilHealth Bicol bags second PASADA award (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=r05&y=&mo=&fi=p091114.htm&no=43)

Legazpi City -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in Bicol takes pride as one of the awardees in the PASADA program of the Civil Service Commission's (CSC) Public Service Delivery Audit Orlando D. Iñigo, Jr., PhilHealth Bicol regional director, said "This is the second time that PhilHealth Bicol received the said prestigious award following its first recognition conferred in 2007.

PASADA is the CSC's program that systematically checks and evaluates the performance of government frontline services and in the same manner serves as their mechanism to assist agencies towards more responsive frontline services, concentrating on areas where and when help is needed most. This year, the corporation is chosen anew as one of the top four agencies in Bicol that exhibited exemplary performance in delivering its frontline services to its clients.

CSC cited PhilHealth Bicol an agency exhibiting value for customer care and for prompt, courteous, responsive, facilitative as well as pleasant service to the transacting public. During the awarding rites on September 30 at the Albay Astrodome here, no less than CSC Chairman Ricardo Saludo graced the occasion in recognizing true heroes fully clad as public servants in Bicol.

Saludo stated "As government employees, we are not only serving the public but we are in service for the master of the government which is the republic. Tugunan natin ang pangangailangan ng bayan, trabaho natin 'yan. And for these agencies that we commend, let them be our models, since they do not stop, they keep on going until they reach the highest level of service they could provide."

Dedicated to this integrity of service, PhilHealth Bicol continuously substantiates the meaning of public service, as it puts clients on the fore of its operations, ensuring that their satisfaction on the provided services is granted in harmony with the corporation's mission. Iñigo averred the corporation remains as a forerunner in terms of Frontline Services in the region, with a strong commitment to offer the best services.

"With our frontline personnel all equipped with the knowledge of our programs, and with customer-oriented and technical skills, our efficiency and effectiveness is a banner we hold high," he added. PhilHealth Bicol undeniably deserves this feat for the second time.

As a continuing goal to excel and to be fulfilled with every service that the corporation provides, Team PhilHealth in Bicol conducts periodic orientation and training to frontline personnel to ensure that the quality of its services remains on its peak and its clients and stakeholders will have an ultimate experience of a genuine public service. (PhilHealth V/PIA)

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PhilHealth provides global budget to health care providers (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=r05&y=&mo=&fi=p091111.htm&no=74)

Legazpi City -- Almost half a million of the Filipino population felt the distraught brought about by Typhoon Ondoy that left damages that indicated years of rehabilitation. The Philippine Health insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), taking its part in promoting social responsibility in the path to recovery from the recent calamity, has issued Circular No. 36, s. 2009 creating an Interim Reimbursement Scheme for accredited hospitals affected by the mentioned typhoon.

The global budget payment mechanism will initially be applicable to hospital/facilities located in the National Capital Region and Rizal province as identified and validated by the PhilHealth. This same scheme may also be implemented in other "Ondoy" affected areas subject to evaluation and validation of PhilHealth. In determining the amount of global budget, the following shall be considered:

1. the average volume of claims submitted to PhilHealth for a period of three months, and
2. the average value per claim.

With the implementation of the scheme, it could facilitate in the immediate recovery of HCIs to become fully operational to render health care services to PhilHealth members and their dependents. In addition to the global budget, accredited facilities with claims applications that were supposed to be filed to PhilHealth but were destroyed during the calamity will be duly compensated based on the average reimbursement per day and the number of days covering one week prior to the last submission date to September 25, 2009, but not beyond the said date.

To avail of this scheme, hospitals under the affected areas can coordinate with the PhilHealth office nearest to them. (PhilHealth V/PIA)

marhay na albay satuya gabos!:banana: bago na naman ang tursido ta. congrats! sana madagos so ilalaag na subdivision ni villar sa legazpi. baka kaya maarog man ini duman sa fil-estate na malaag man sana sa may taysan pero dai nadagos. hanggang ground breaking lang so nangyari nung early 2000 pa, hanggang ngonyan dai man ning construction.

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DOLE to build career guidance network in schools (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?&sid=6&pfn=239188&arch=1&go=Go&search_arch=legazpi%20city&andor=and&mdte_arch=0&ddte_arch=0&ydte_arch=0)

LEGAZPI CITY (PNA) - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Bicol is embarking on a new program that would provide graduates a better opportunity for employment through career guidance networks in secondary and tertiary educational institutions in the region. Labor Secretary Marianito Roque, in his recent visit here said the agency was organizing a Career Guidance Network in schools that would guide high school students in choosing courses in college.

"The network composed of school guidance councilors would give proper guidance to high school graduates in choosing college courses better tuned for employment when they graduate,” Roque said. He admitted that at present, there seemed to be a “mismatch” on the careers the student are pursuing with the employment opportunities available in the labor market.

“The challenge right now is to bring this to the high school level, so that the kind of career that they will choose, would be better tuned for employment when they graduate,” Roque stressed, citing graduates of career courses that do not have direct employment after graduation. The department addresses this issue by linking with industries, training institutions and educators and coming up with the career guidance network where Bicol is the pilot area.

He said unemployment rate was still high because of the effect on economic losses triggered by recent calamities. "The DOLE does not create employment that was a long time misconception, we create a very good environment for employment with the private sector and making sure that the workers are protected through our labor standards,” he said.

“We harmonize our relationship with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the private entrepreneurs and major industry player so that there would be more employment opportunities both here and abroad,” he added. Labor statistics show that the call center industry still maintains the biggest job absorption, rising continuously from 25 to 30 percent every year for the last three to four years. (PNA)

So, did LCC Daraga open today?

So, did LCC Daraga open today?

^I hope Legazpi-based Legazpeeps can update us about this

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Yes LCC Daraga opened already. So many people. There's a supermarket, food court, store plus and home plus.

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^^ Is it unfinished?

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Ang galing. It looks a bit creepy though.:D

marhay na albay satuya gabos!:banana: bago na naman ang tursido ta. congrats! sana madagos so ilalaag na subdivision ni villar sa legazpi. baka kaya maarog man ini duman sa fil-estate na malaag man sana sa may taysan pero dai nadagos. hanggang ground breaking lang so nangyari nung early 2000 pa, hanggang ngonyan dai man ning construction.


Fil-Estate has been dead for about 10 years now, that is why. :lol:

Villar's group is alive and kicking so let's hope this bit of news pushes through. :okay:

Yes LCC Daraga opened already. So many people. There's a supermarket, food court, store plus and home plus.

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Very nice! Daraga is alive and kicking!

Thanks for the pics kaniguan.

ayos ha,may churo checkpoint(or mall) ang LCC in every town ha!

Thanks kaniguan for the update. Grabe ba daw yung traffic sa Rizal St? Aside from Silver best, what are the other tenants?

@Kevinb, yung main entrance na lang yata ang hindi pa tapos.

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Dunkin Donuts
Pure Magic Ice Cream
Silverbest Accessories
Mymina Cellphone Accessories and Repair Shop
Jewelrich
Gracelove Salad Station
Fullerlife
Hello Kitty Shop
Fonnext
LCC Supermarket
LCC Food Court Express
Store Plus
French Cruiesanterie
and Bread Express

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Wow! Another successful project in Daraga, padii diit na developments sa town pede na magin City. Congrats!!! Daragueños . . .

Thanks for the pics, guys! I think the cylindrical facade is still unfinished. Padagos ang pag uswag kang Daraga!

Albay sets "Gawad sa Edukasyon" next month (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091124.htm&no=62)
by MD Rama

Legazpi City (24 November) -- The Provincial Government of Albay, through the office of education coordinator, is set to recognize and award exemplary performance of students, teachers, principals and local government units on December 22, 2009. The "Gawad sa Edukasyon" is a province-wide search for principals, teachers and students who exceed the average standards and soar high in the chosen field.

Categories for Gawad sa Edukasyon are:


Students Excellence Award for Leadership (SEAL) to student achievers in academics and leadership in both public and private elementary and secondary schools in the province;

Search for Outstanding Teachers of Albay (TOTAL) - a continuing search for outstanding teachers in elementary and secondary;

Three Outstanding Principals in the Countryside of Albay (TROPICAL) - a similar search as the TOTAL to identify and reward three principals in the province whose leadership resulted to academic excellence, social relevance, organizational efficiency and recognition of their school; and,

LGUs (local government units) Best practices in Education (Kadunong) - this category will encourage other LGUs to infuse education as the finest program that produces a lifetime return of investment in the locality.



The successful 10 outstanding teachers as well as three outstanding principals will receive plaque and P100,000 cash each. While an LGU with best practices in education will receive P200,000 and P20,000 each for 10 students with excellent leadership. Governor Joel Salceda has allocated an amount of P5 million for the Gawad sa Edukasyon which was introduced in 2008 as an effective motivating factor to better performance.

The provincial government of Albay awards cash certificates, trophies, plaques, medals to achievers and high performers. These extrinsic rewards are reinforcing motivation that clearly recognizes outstanding achievements. During the same occasion the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Albay is also set to give the highest provincial honor and P250,000 cash gift to Efren Penaflorida. He bested nine other nominees from different countries for the Hero of the Year award initiated by CNN.

The nominees were initially selected by a panel of 14 "Blue Panel" luminaries but the Hero of the Year award is given to the one with the most number of online votes in the CNN Heroes website. For his innovative "Kariton Klasrum" (pushcart classroom) Filipino educator Peñaflorida has been awarded by CNN as "2009 Hero of the Year."

Governor Salceda said Albay will make Penaflorida an honorary son of the province. "Regional Development Council chairman we will make similar commendation." "His sense of civic duty should inspire citizens, reignite hope for our nation but remind public servants to bring service closer to the people and more importantly employ political will and local leadership," Salceda said. (PNA Bicol/PIA)

8McDo supports Filipino bets to global search for Voice of McDonald’s (http://www.groundreport.com/Lifestyle/8McDo-supports-Filipino-bets-to-global-search-for-/2912286)
by Catherine Pablico
November 24, 2009

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SUMMARY: 8McDo, the online delivery service of McDonald’s Philippines, throws its support to Radjie Zaragoza and Chenee Capuyan to represent the country in the 2009 Voice of McDonald’s singing competition. The two Filipinos are among the 30 semifinalists, chosen from Europe, Latin America, US, Canada, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 24, 2009—Employees and management of the 8McDo online delivery service of McDonald’s Philippines rally behind the country’s representatives to the 2009 Voice of McDonald’s singing competition.

Radjie Zaragoza of Albay and Chenee Capuyan of Davao City bested other hopefuls from across the country and earned the honors of representing the Philippines to the global search for Voice of McDonald’s. Both Zaragoza and Capuyan, members of 8McDo and McDonald’s Philippines, are winners of the local competition held last August at the Star Theatre, Pasay City. Zaragoza won 2nd runner up while Capuyan took home top honors as the local Voice of McDonald’s champion.

The Voice of McDonald’s singing competition, which will take place in Orlando, Florida, gathers McDonald’s employees from across the world. Each semifinalist will upload a performance song and video to showcase their vocal prowess and talent to a worldwide audience. The top 12 who garner the most number of online votes will battle it out in the McDonald’s 2010 Worldwide Convention in Florida for the $25,000 prize and become the global Voice of McDonald’s Grand Champion.

To watch the performances of the Filipino semifinalists, please log on to www.McDonalds.com/Voice. Supporters and members of 8McDo can now cast their votes in the online poll that will run until the first week of December.

Salceda turns over 50 PA systems to diocese of Legazpi (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091124.htm&no=61)
by MA Loterte

Legazpi City (24 November) -- Albay Gov. Joey Salceda turned over to the Diocese of Legazpi some 50 units of portable public address systems (PAS) for distribution to and use of the different parish churches across the province in times of calamities. During the turn-over at the St. Gregory the Great Cathedral here, Salceda said the PAS could be used by parishes in times of calamities such as typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions and other disasters that might occur in their respective areas.

He said the distribution of said equipment was part of the disaster preparedness and risk reduction program of the province where in Albay was noted for attaining a "Zero Casualty" goal every time disaster strikes the province. Salceda turned over the PAS units to Auxiliary Bishop Lucilo Quiambao, acting administrator of the Diocese of Legazpi, during a general assembly meeting with parish priests of parishes and quasi parishes across the province.

"Parishes, by experience are inevitable partners of local government units during calamities because both sectors have the capability to mobilize the people and are equally capable of providing emergency shelters aside from the school buildings and the institutionalized evacuation camps donated by the government of Spain," he said.

Quiambao was elated and thanked Salceda for his gesture of involving the parishes in disaster preparedness program and equipping the same with the necessary PAS for use in times of emergencies, including religious events. Diocese of Legazpi is composed of 44 parishes and quasi parishes in 15 towns and three cities of the province with over a million parishioners.

Albay Public Safety Emergency and Management Office (ASEMO) has procured 1,000 portable Public Address Systems at P6,000 each for distribution and use of some 720 barangays, 50 parishes, NGOs and CSOS, colleges and universities and other critical institutions for mass mobilization during disasters.

Disaster authorities said Bicol, specifically Albay, is geographically situated in a location constantly vulnerable to typhoons, heavy rains and volcanic eruptions since it is located at the Pacific Ring of Fire where cyclones, extreme weather conditions prevail. (PIA V)

Legazpi Port District
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"A Personal Touch"
Luncheon Concert for a Cause
At the Celebration Plaza
Embarcadero, Legazpi City

Date: December 12, 2009
Time: 10:00 am
Price: Php 200

Featuring: David Pomeranz and Ogie Alcasid
Plus: Mitch Valdez, Faith Cuneta and more

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;46744319']Thanks for the pics, guys! I think the cylindrical facade is still unfinished. Padagos ang pag uswag kang Daraga!

Yes, it's still unfinished. The escalator is due to arrive mga 2nd week of December daw the same with the elevator. Lalagyan pa nila ng glass windows yung facade. Magiging landmark na 'to ng Daraga. :lol:

;46745797']"A Personal Touch"
Luncheon Concert for a Cause
At the Celebration Plaza
Embarcadero, Legazpi City

Date: December 12, 2009
Time: 10:00 am
Price: Php 200

Featuring: David Pomeranz and Ogie Alcasid
Plus: Mitch Valdez, Faith Cuneta and more

Cool! Mura lang pati ang ticket! :banana:

Cool! Mura lang pati ang ticket! :banana:

Iyo ngani.

Yes, it's still unfinished. The escalator is due to arrive mga 2nd week of December daw the same with the elevator. Lalagyan pa nila ng glass windows yung facade. Magiging landmark na 'to ng Daraga. :lol:

I see, thanks. May escalator and elevator pa palan. Yup, it will be a landmark ta iyo ang inot na mahihiling pag palaog sa centro kang Daraga from Legazpi hehe. Anyway, it's good that they opened as scheduled.

The house of poet Angela Manalang Gloria in Tabaco
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Aquinas University of Legazpi

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Update on LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub

7 Degrees House of Asian and Native Cuisines opened last November 20, 2009. It is a fine dining restaurant featuring most sought after but rarely offered native foods like alimusan, baluko, and tabaguang to name a few. Tummy Yummy is next in line -- it is a fastfood offering grilled food and sisig. Both restaurants are owned by local businessmen who saw the potential of LKY Metro.

Update on LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub

7 Degrees House of Asian and Native Cuisines opened last November 20, 2009. It is a fine dining restaurant featuring most sought after but rarely offered native foods like alimusan, baluko, and tabaguang to name a few. Tummy Yummy is next in line -- it is a fastfood offering grilled food and sisig. Both restaurants are owned by local businessmen who saw the potential of LKY Metro.

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wow! congrats to daraga(city) for the continues development:banana:. with this development sana mas matutukan ang trafic ng LGU.:)

P .5B to finance three additional provincial evacuation centers in Albay (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=243565)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 25 (PNA) -- As part of its disaster risk reduction program, the Albay Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) plans to build three additional provincial evacuation centers bringing to a total of six evacuation centers put up across the province, a report said Wednesday. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said the additional three two-storey type evacuation center edifice can accommodate some 250 families or 1,250 people are to be built in Malilipot town and Tabaco and Ligao cities.

He said the additional evacuation centers will be a value added disaster mitigating measure to the three newly- constructed holding areas in Daraga, Camalig and Guinobatan towns which are 96 percent completed and waiting for a formal turnover. The provincial evacuation centers would declog the existing school buildings used as evacuation centers in times of calamities, Salceda said “Definitely I don’t want to suspend classes during the Mayon eruption.”

This strategy would make classes in all public schools in affected areas to continue smoothly and hampered despite the influx of evacuees in time of calamities. This will combine safety and educational outcome, he added Salceda said that in normal situation, the building could also be converted into a 20-classroom type school building.

The PDCC said the proposal was already approved by the Spanish and Japanese government through its funding agency the AECID and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Salceda said. Some P560 million will be spent for the construction of the three provincial evacuation centers, with P180 million coming from AECID and another P380 million from JICA. He said “As soon as the funds arrive, we will start civil works for the establishment of the three provincial evacuation center.” (PNA)
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AQ Chorale performs at Philamlife Auditorium (http://www.aq.edu.ph/index.php?p=main&s=news&taskId=article&id=209)

The Aquinas University of Legazpi Chorale is set to perform at the Koro Filipino Philippine Choral Guild Concert Season Launching which will feature choral works of Filipino composers, November 14, 2009, 8:00 pm at the Philamlife Audiorium in Manila. The group has been invited to perform alongside AUIT, Himig-Sanghaya, University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors, University of the Philippines Manila Chorale, Koro Ilustrado, Manila Chamber Singers and the Mandaluyong Children's Choir.

The concert will feature choral works of Asian Composers League members Ramon Santos, Chino Toledo, Christine Muyco, Katherine Trangco, and Joy Marfil. Koro Filipino Philippine Chorale Guild aims to promote, support, and assist member choirs into becoming world-class musicians.

In 2008, the AQ Chorale received a grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts for Aning Musika, a research-to-production project which featured Bicol songs researched by Ramil Chavenia under the guidance of the group's former director, Ramon Manjares. The group is currently headed by Music Consultant Cris Caryl Yu.

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Modern AQUI High School building to rise soon (http://www.aq.edu.ph/index.php?p=main&s=news&taskId=article&id=199)

University administrators, alumni, and representatives from the Department of Education (DepEd) and other partner institutions witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Aquinas University High School building, October 15, which will soon rise at the AQ Main Campus. The groundbreaking was spearheaded by AQ Rector and President Rev. Fr. Ramonclaro G. Mendez, OP and DepEd Legazpi City Division Schools Superintendent Dr. Epifanio Buela.

The three-storey building, which is projected for completion before the start of the next academic year, will hold 35 rooms, including 24 classrooms, four science laboratories, an instrumentation room, two computer laboratories, an audiovisual room, library, and laboratories in visual arts, theatre arts, dance, rondalla, and vocals for Special Program in the Arts students.

AQ Polytechnic Institute professors Arch. Delfin Mirabete and Engr. Jeffrey Echaluce are the building's architect and structural engineer, respectively. "This proposed building…will certainly be providing an ideal learning atmosphere for the growing population of the high school department, an avenue for brilliant students expected to be the next generation of role models and highly diversified genre of learners," said DepEd Supervisor II Regina Vibar in a message on behalf of DepEd Regional Director Dr. Celidonio Layon.

Fr. Mendez also delivered a message prior to the groundbreaking ceremony. "We believe that basic education is very important and placing emphasis and also our attention and care in basic education will really strengthen the foundation of education here in Aquinas University of Legazpi," he said. Building construction is expected to begin by December this year.

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Dati kaito, iyan na atubangan na iyan kan Library Bldg. minabaha iyan diit sanang uran. Nariparo ko kinagan na palan ki su'yap diyan sa atubangan kan building na iyan. Su original dai pa iyan.

Bara'go na garo su mga ngaran kan mga building diyan sa Aquinas. Su sa wala apod kaiyan dati BA Bldg., su sa tahao Library Bldg., buda su sa to-o, Technological & Sciences Bldg.

Magayonon kuta na an campus kan Aquinas, kun dai sana pagbahaon.

Dati kaito, iyan na atubangan na iyan kan Library Bldg. minabaha iyan diit sanang uran. Nariparo ko kinagan na palan ki su'yap diyan sa atubangan kan building na iyan. Su original dai pa iyan.

Bara'go na garo su mga ngaran kan mga building diyan sa Aquinas. Su sa wala apod kaiyan dati BA Bldg., su sa tahao Library Bldg., buda su sa to-o, Technological & Sciences Bldg.

Magayonon kuta na an campus kan Aquinas, kun dai sana pagbahaon.

Yup, gari sadit na stage gayud iyan na nasa hampang kang Library building. Hehe. 2 years ago yata iyan kinaag.

Tabaco City Hall
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HUC na po ba ang Legazpi?:)

HUC na po ba ang Legazpi?:)

Not yet. Population is still below 200k requirement, presently at 179,000+ Maybe in a few years' time :)

Congressman faces charges over hot cars (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideNews.htm?f=2009/november/25/news5.isx&d=/2009/november/25)

THE Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group yesterday filed cases of illegal importation and falsification of official documents against Albay Rep. Al Francis Bichara before the Justice Department. Group head Antonio Villar Jr. said the cases stemmed over Bichara’s vehicles’ being among 81 luxury cars that were seized from Auto Sport Corp. Repair Shop in Makati City in December 2007. Those vehicles were a Jaguar, a Volvo, and two |Cherokee jeeps.

Villar said Bichara was charged with violations of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines; falsification of official documents; illegal transfer of carplated; and violation of the code of conduct for public officials.

Bichara presented documents for his four luxury vehicles, but Villar said the papers had discrepancies and alterations. “Since our investigators believed that the presented documents were questionable, we requested a certification from the Bureau of Customs on the said vehicles,” he said.

“We discovered that one of the vehicles has no records on file, which the Customs said might be due to a fake certificate of payment,” Villar said. The other luxury cars seized during the 2007 raid were a Lamborghini, 21 BMWs, 16 Mercedez Benz, 11 Porsche sports cars, three more Jaguars, two more Volvos, and several Ferraris, Land Cruisers, Range Rovers and a Mini Cooper. Joyce Pangco Pañares

Papal nuncio Adam asin Manila Archbishop Rosales, pangengenotan an canonical installation sa bagong obispo sa Albay (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=120287)
11/25/2009 6:49:03 PM

LEGAZPI CITY - Pangengenotan ni Papal Nuncio Adam asin Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales an canonical installation ki Bishop Joel Baylon bilang bagong pamayo kan Simbahang Katoliko sa Albay. Sinabi ni Father Pau Barandon, an pigdesignar na Publicity and Documentation Committee head kan Diocese of Legazpi sa okasyon, na ginatos na kapadean gikan sa manlaen-laen na parte kan nasyon an piglalaoman na maarabot sa Albay sa Disyembre a-10, an itinalaan na aldaw sa installation kan ikaanom na obispong matukaw sa Diocese of Legazpi na gigibuhon sa Albay Cathedral.

Si Bishop Baylon na tubong Polangui, Albay an maggikan pa sa provincia kan Masbate na saiyang pinakahuring pinagserbihan antes ini naibalyo sa Albay. Antes an seremonya sa Albay Cathedral, masagibo nguna nin seremonya sa primerong simbahan na maaagihan kan delegasyon ni Bishop Baylon.

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'CNN hero of the year', tatawan nin onra asin gigibuhon na adopted son kan Albay (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=120069)
11/24/2009 3:12:50 PM

LEGAZPI CITY-- Tatawanan nin 'highest provincial honor' asin 250 mil de pesos na cash incentive an CNN hero of the year na si Efren Peñaflorida Jr. Ini bilang pagmidbid sa magayon na kontribusyon ni Peñaflorida huli naman sa paghihingowa na matabangan an mga kapwa kajovenesan kani sa saindang pag-aadal para sa magayon na futuro.

Segun ki Albay Board Member Neil Montallana, an Education Quality for the Albayanos (EQUAL), na nasugo ni Gobernador Joey Salceda na magtau kan sinambit ng onra sa CNN hero. Katakud kani, masumiter nin resolusyon ngonian na aldaw sa regular session para marealisar an sinambit ng lakdang.

Apwera sa special highest citation asin cash gift na itatau ki Peñaflorida gigibuhon pa ining 'honorary son' kan Albay. Pig-engganyar kan gobierno provincial kan Albay an 18 pang LGUs sa provincia na tawan man ini nin kaparehong onra. Iimbitaran man kan Albay si Peñaflorida sa gigibuhon na Teacher's Day para magin inspirasyon kan mga paratukdo digdi sa provincia.

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Simbahan asin media sa Albay, kinondenar an Maguindanao massacre; peace covenant sa provincia, pigtulod (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=120201)
11/25/2009 9:49:59 AM

LEGAZPI CITY - Magkasunod na kinondenar kan Simbahang Katoliko asin media sa Albay an ginibong pagmasaker sa labi 40 persona sa Maguindanao na kinaiimbweltuhan kan mga inosenteng sibilyan. Maikukunsiderar soboot na sarong makangurungirhat na krimen na konektado sa nagdadangadang na eleksyon sa nasyon an bayolensyang nangyari sa primerong pagkakataon.

Segun ki Father Pau Barandon kan Our Lady of Fatima Parish sa Legazpi City, sarong sagrado an buhay kan tawo na solamenteng an Diyos sana an may direcho na magbawi kani. Ipinahayag man ni Danny Garcia, pamayo kan Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) Albay chapter na makamundong isipon na magin an mga kagawad kan media ngonian na pangenot na responsibilidad sana an maghatod nin tamang impormasyon sa publiko an dai na pigrerespeto kan mga nasa likod kan siring na klaseng bayolensya.

Preparado an simbahan asin media sa Albay na mangenot sa isasagibong 'peace covenant' nganing maibitaran mangyari man an siring na bayolensya na may koneksyon sa nagdadangadang na eleksyon digdi sa provincia.

Congratulations and keep up the good work!

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Albay chosen as model to pioneer climate change study (http://balita.ph/2009/11/25/albay-chosen-as-model-to-pioneer-climate-change-study/)
November 25, 2009 12:56 pm

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 25 — For pioneering climate change adaptation initiatives, Albay have been recently chosen by an international research group as a model for the study of the impact and the perceived defense against the threat of the global warming phenomenon. The Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) has chosen Albay for initiating projects on climate change simulation research and study, which it will conduct jointly with the College of Forestry and Natural Resources of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños.

Professor Juan Pulhin of the Department of Social Forestry and Forest Governance of UP College of Forestry and Natural Resources broke the news in a recent letter to Salceda, saying the study, "Capacity Development on Integration of Science and Local Knowledge for Climate Change Impacts and Vulnerability Assessments", has been approved by APN and will start December this year, when UPLB Foundation and APN have signed agreement.

Pulhin said the study lasts for a year and will be undertaken in partnership with Professor Richard Warrick of the University of the Sunshine Coast of Australia who have designed the climate simulation model or “SimCLIM” and will customize it for Albay for use in impacts and vulnerability assessments and in adaptation planning.

Pulhin, a Nobel Peace Laureate in the field of climate change, said they are happy “for this partnership since it is the first time that we will have the opportunity to use SimCLIM systems in the Philippines to determine future climate changes.” Pulhin said climate change adaptation was a campaign initiated by Gov. Salceda, which started when he hosted the 1st National Conference on Climate Change Adaptation in 2008 in Legazpi City, followed by the 2nd National Conference on Climate Change Adaptation or NCCCA+2 at the Diamond Hotel in Manila recently.

Salceda’s initiative had put the name of Albay among those at the forefront of the campaign in the region to adapt to the effects of sudden changes in the climate as manifested by the increasing frequency and strength in weather disturbances that visit the country, which include among others, adopting policies for resiliency. The effort brought Salceda and his province awards and citations apart from invitations as participant and resource speaker in international gatherings. (PNA)

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Legazpi City: Then & Now

Then
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^^St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (Center), Casa Real (Left), and Penaranda Park (Right) in Old Albay District, Circa 1900 (Late Spanish Period). There was no Legazpi City then.
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Now

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^^Present day St. Gregory Cathedral (Center), City Hall of Legazpi (the old Casa Real at the Left), and the renovated Penaranda Park (Right)
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Mayon HDR
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http://images.micreations.multiply.com/image/2/photos/102/1200x1200/21/MICs-HDR-Images-21.jpg?et=Jml5wm3QGhxJBxHlgEr5ug&nmid=299410139

View of Mayon and Legazpi from Embarcadero

Gamout--PW4

;46776623']Not yet. Population is still below 200k requirement, presently at 179,000+ Maybe in a few years' time :)

wow malapit na!:cheers: base sa photo para talaga siyang HUC (densely built-up) btw, nice shot and ganda din ng kalangitan:)

napakaganda siguro 'pag madaming high-rise buildings sa bay area... i hope it would happen in the future:cheers:

wow malapit na!:cheers: base sa photo para talaga siyang HUC (densely built-up) btw, nice shot and ganda din ng kalangitan:)

napakaganda siguro 'pag madaming high-rise buildings sa bay area... i hope it would happen in the future:cheers:

Yup, galing ng photographer. hehe
I hope so too :okay:

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww49/drew_gonzales/lythaws.jpg
by Drew Gonzales (http://drewgonzalesdigitalstudios.blogspot.com/)

Mayon Volcano eruption, 1928. View probably from Peñaranda St.
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/dxb_01/BfCSnIgBmkKGrHqEH-DsEreR0u9tuBKwdFf.jpg

;46776731']Congressman faces charges over hot cars (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideNews.htm?f=2009/november/25/news5.isx&d=/2009/november/25)

THE Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group yesterday filed cases of illegal importation and falsification of official documents against Albay Rep. Al Francis Bichara before the Justice Department. Group head Antonio Villar Jr. said the cases stemmed over Bichara’s vehicles’ being among 81 luxury cars that were seized from Auto Sport Corp. Repair Shop in Makati City in December 2007. Those vehicles were a Jaguar, a Volvo, and two |Cherokee jeeps.

Villar said Bichara was charged with violations of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines; falsification of official documents; illegal transfer of carplated; and violation of the code of conduct for public officials.

Bichara presented documents for his four luxury vehicles, but Villar said the papers had discrepancies and alterations. “Since our investigators believed that the presented documents were questionable, we requested a certification from the Bureau of Customs on the said vehicles,” he said.

“We discovered that one of the vehicles has no records on file, which the Customs said might be due to a fake certificate of payment,” Villar said. The other luxury cars seized during the 2007 raid were a Lamborghini, 21 BMWs, 16 Mercedez Benz, 11 Porsche sports cars, three more Jaguars, two more Volvos, and several Ferraris, Land Cruisers, Range Rovers and a Mini Cooper. Joyce Pangco Pañares


Na-iling mo na naman baga an. Nagpasaway na naman su amigo ko! :ohno::bash:

;46779509']Legazpi City: Then & Now

Then
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs060.snc3/14747_105042132843251_100000123938855_138869_508581_n.jpg
^^St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (Center), Casa Real (Left), and Penaranda Park (Right) in Old Albay District, Circa 1900 (Late Spanish Period). There was no Legazpi City then.
Source: Benjamin Buitre
(http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)
Now




Very nice find Dex!!!

I like the fence of the old Penaranda Park. I presume they were destroyed in the bombings during WW2. Maybe they should have copied the design of that fence when they renovated it instead of the existing fence now.

The building on the left should be the municipio. As you know, this building was replaced by the Americans with the building of the Bicol Regional School of Arts and Trades and which later on was converted into the present Legazpi City Hall. But I remember, during the sixties and seventies, some remnants of the fence on the left side street were still there. I didn't notice now if that fence is still there. Su sa atubangan baga kan harong nara Orense.

Very nice find Dex!!!

I like the fence of the old Penaranda Park. I presume they were destroyed in the bombings during WW2. Maybe they should have copied the design of that fence when they renovated it instead of the existing fence now.

The building on the left should be the municipio. As you know, this building was replaced by the Americans with the building of the Bicol Regional School of Arts and Trades and which later on was converted into the present Legazpi City Hall. But I remember, during the sixties and seventies, some remnants of the fence on the left side street were still there. I didn't notice now if that fence is still there. Su sa atubangan baga kan harong nara Orense.

Yup, me too. I like the old fence of the Peñaranda Park. I guess it's a victim either of WW2, neglect, or the lack of sense of history hehe. Magayon palan ang dating municipio kang Albay -- classic Bahay na Bato.

(Sorry for the glitch, kaipuhan pa daw iapprove su post mo. lol)

Early 20th century Ligñon Hill

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs060.snc3/14747_105093372838127_100000123938855_140174_7384140_n.jpg

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)

^^Nahiling ko na ining picture sa Small Talk Cafe. I wonder what these buildings are. Vacation houses of affluent Albayanos? Office buildings of American adminstrators?

^^nice old photo dex! i didnt know nagka structure pala jan sa liñon hill before, looks like a victorian style.

Congratulations and keep up the good work!

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Guv gets business award for California model and climate change adaptation (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/Guv_gets_business_award_for_California_model_and_climate_change_adaptation.shtml)

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 26 (PNA) -- For improving the lives of the people in Albay through a new, dynamic and forward moving socio-economic strategies designed to pole vault the province into one of the country’s investment and tourism hub, Albay Governor Joey Salceda is among the top awardees by the Biz News Asia, the country’s largest magazine in circulation in the Philippines.

Salceda is set to receive an award along with 14 others, who have “made their mark” in their chosen fields of endeavor during the magazine’s 8th Anniversary Celebration set on December 2 this year. Business News Asia is presently the largest magazine in circulation in the Philippines with the best high-end readership and pass-on circulation of about 350,000 readers.

In a letter sent by BizNews Asia Publisher Tony S. Lopez, he said Salceda will receive the Award “for helping improve the standard of living of the people of Albay during his incumbency as governor, with his focus on the five Es—economy, education, environment, equity and health; for making the province a model for climate change mitigation and adaptation, for visioning to make Albay a little California during the early part of the 21st century, and for being one of the country’s preeminent economic advisers, an expertise honed by a distinguished work in the private sector and 12 years of public service”.

Salceda is also known to have pioneered the "preemptive evacuation" strategy in disaster risk control in his province, which is now adopted by the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) and other disaster councils in the country.

Among the other awardees this year are: Rene Almendras, president, Manila Water; Amable Aguiluz, AMA group of companies; Bansan Choa, chairman, Surewell Equities; Delfin Wenceslao, DM Wenceslao and Associates; Reghis Romero, RII Holdings; Manuel Paolo Villar, Vista Land; Architect Jun Palafox; Vice President Noli de Castro; DBP President Rey David; Raul Concepcion of COPW; Elizabeth H. Lee of Campi, Tessie Sy of BDO, and Tourism Secretary Ace Durano.

Now on its third year, BREW Award honors the tycoons, taipans, CEOs and visionaries who have made their mark in the field of real estate and in enhancing the lifestyle and life of Filipinos. Real Estate does not mean just property. It refers to the environment and lifestyle. Business News Asia will hold the awarding ceremony at the Hotel Intercontinental Ballroom in Makati City, December 2 starting at 5:45 p.m.

Another category of awards will be conducted on the same ceremony, the 2009 Business Icon Gold (BIG), the awardees of which are: Washington SyCip; Lucio Tan and George SK Ty The Business Excellence awardees are: Henry Sy Sr., Ramon S. Ang, and Henry Gozon. (PNA)

^^nice old photo dex! i didnt know nagka structure pala jan sa liñon hill before, looks like a victorian style.

Iyo ngani, na curious ako kung para sain yan na mga structures. Hehe. Gari American-style so most probably kang American occupation na ini tigturugdok. Sayang dai na preserve, gari kuta sya similar sa mga structures sa Camp John Hay sa Baguio.

;46745797']"A Personal Touch"
Luncheon Concert for a Cause
At the Celebration Plaza
Embarcadero, Legazpi City

Date: December 12, 2009
Time: 10:00 am
Price: Php 200

Featuring: David Pomeranz and Ogie Alcasid
Plus: Mitch Valdez, Faith Cuneta and more

Marhay na Albay tabi!

is this a Live COncert please?

;46807151']Early 20th century Ligñon Hill

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs060.snc3/14747_105093372838127_100000123938855_140174_7384140_n.jpg

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)

^^Nahiling ko na ining picture sa Small Talk Cafe. I wonder what these buildings are. Vacation houses of affluent Albayanos? Office buildings of American adminstrators?

I guess this is their military barracks. I remember a picture here in the thread showing something that looks like a military camp with a battalion formation beside Lignon Hill. That place is the present location of the airport.

I noticed kalbo an Lignon Hill sa picture. At least now it is green.

Marhay na Albay tabi!

is this a Live COncert please?

Dai ko po aram. I'll try to get more information :)

I guess this is their military barracks. I remember a picture here in the thread showing something that looks like a military camp with a battalion formation beside Lignon Hill. That place is the present location of the airport.

I noticed kalbo an Lignon Hill sa picture. At least now it is green.

Iyo man nanggad. Yup, I think it's part of the military barracks during that time. Those houses must have had a great view of the fledgling city. :okay:

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs118.snc3/16552_165147292339_165069192339_2717730_1348053_n.jpg

Albay start off KASAMA Program an MDG health agenda (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=243790)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 26 (PNA) -- Pursuing an aggressive health service program that is in line with the country’s Millennium Development Goal (MDG), Albay had recently launched "Kalusugan para sa Albayanos" (KASAMA) an agenda that would improve the delivery of health services to poor communities in the province.

The KASAMA program, in cooperation with a multinational drug firm, would issue to thousands of poor families in Albay with “Sulit Cards” a medicine discounts coupons that would give discounts rates ranging from 30 to 50 percent discounts on prescription drugs issued by doctors.

KASAMA program is part of the commitment of the province to the MDG an international agreements made at United Nations conferences in the 1990s and represent commitments to reduce poverty and hunger, and to tackle ill-health, gender inequality, lack of education, lack of access to clean water and environmental degradation.

The MDGs are framed as a compact, which recognizes the contribution that developed countries can make through trade, development assistance, debt relief, access to essential medicines and technology transfer.

Based on MDG records in the country, of the 79 provinces across the country only Albay has attained three MDG targets such as: 100 percent PhilHealth Coverage, the decrease in infant (0-six years) and maternal mortality rates last year, and malaria free province. By the end of the year, "we are focusing on making Albay a rabies, leprosy, dengue and measles free province," Governor Joey Salceda said

Salceda said by 2015 most of the MDG target would be accomplished making Albay a healthy place to live in. Salceda had recently entered into an agreement with Pfizer Phils., a known multinational drug company in the country launching the KASAMA program a health program aimed to provide some 237,000 families with “Sulit Cards” medicine discount cards.

He said “the program will be of great help to poor families in terms of savings for their medicines especially those that are under drug maintenance course for illnesses, since the cards will give its holders with discounts on medicines purchased.” “The discounts would only apply to prescription drugs manufactured by Pfizer,” Salceda said.

According to Salceda, this venture is first of its kind to be implemented in the country, and piloted in Albay. The Sulit Cards will be distributed to the some 1,500 barangay health workers across the province who will then give these cards to poor families in their respective areas. (PNA)
FFC/MSA/cbd

Alicia Hotel has a redesigned website with new online booking/reservation feature -- http://www.aliciahotel.com.ph/

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/dxb_01/BicolHotel|AliciaHotelinLegazpiCity.png

;46807151']Early 20th century Ligñon Hill

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs060.snc3/14747_105093372838127_100000123938855_140174_7384140_n.jpg

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)


astigon. ako baya naastigan ako pagnahihiling su mga kaitong panahon na litrato. Please post more photos, hehehe demanding. :lol:

P2.3 trillion investment to boost 4Ps program in Bicol (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=243871)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 26 (PNA) -- The government will be pouring in P2.3 trillion funding to finance the administration's anti-poverty flagship program “Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino” (4Ps) program in Bicol, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office said. The fund will intensify the implementation of the 4Ps program for a five year period to end in 2015 to cover 331,000 households in the 52 towns and four cities in the six provinces here in Bicol.

Mean Villagomez, DSWD program specialist, said the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is a poverty reduction and social development strategy of the national government that provides conditional cash grants to extremely poor households to improve their health, nutrition and education particularly of children aged 0-14. 4Ps aims to provide cash assistance to the poor to alleviate their immediate need (short term poverty alleviation); and to break the inter-generational poverty cycle through investments in human capital.

4Ps helps to fulfill the country’s commitment to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), which include among others: eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality, reduce child mortality, improve maternal health. Villagomez said A household-beneficiary with three children, 0-14 years of age, can receive a maximum of P1,400 a month or P15,000 annually as long as they comply with the conditionalities on health and education.

Conditions include, (1) pregnant women must avail of pre- and post-natal care and be attended during childbirth by skilled attendant; (2) parents must attend responsible parenthood sessions; (3) 0-5 years old children must receive regular preventive check-ups and vaccines; (4) 3-5 years old children must attend day care or pre-school classes at least 85% of the time; (5) 6-14 years old must be enrolled in elementary and high school at least 85 percent of the time, and; (6) 0-5 years old must receive deworming twice a year.

In Bicol, the 4Ps program will be implemented in Albay with 180,00 household beneficiaries covering 15 towns namely: Polangui, Daraga, Libon, Jovellar, Pioduran, Rapurapu, Manito, Sto Domingo, Malilipot, Bacacay, Malinao including the cities of Legazpi, Tabaco, and Ligao.

In Masbate with 50,000 beneficiaries in 15 towns of Esperanza, San Pascual, Kawayan, Placer, Claveria, Balud, Monreal, Uson, Mandaon, Aroroy, Milagros, Cataingan, Dimasalang, Mobo and Palanas.

In Camarines Sur with 13 towns and a city these are: Pasacao, Siruma, Tinambak, Caramoan, Ragay, Del Gallego, Sangay, Presentacion, Minalabac, Libmanan, Lupi, Bula, Pamplona, San Jose and Naga City with some 20,000 household beneficiaries.

In Camarines Norte with five towns: Capalongga, Paracale, Sta Elena, San Lorenzo Ruiz and Mercedez, with 15,000 families.

In Sorsogon with four town of Donsol, Castilla, Matnog at Pilarwith 10,000 families benefitting.

In the island province of Catanduanes 4 Ps beneficiaries will come from the towns of Caramoran, Pandan and Bagamanoc. (PNA)
FFC/MSA/cbd

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IMO, as much as I would want my less fortunate fellow Albayanos to benefit from this 4P program, I think it would be better if a bigger portion of the funds were allocated to other provinces that need it more such as Masbate, Catanduanes, and Sorsogon.

astigon. ako baya naastigan ako pagnahihiling su mga kaitong panahon na litrato. Please post more photos, hehehe demanding. :lol:

Hehe, pag may nahanap pa ako. I hope Mr. Buitre will not mind if I shared these vintage photos here. :colgate:

Here's another old photo of Legazpi port

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/dxb_01/9d2f_12.jpg
^^Yaon na su building na ngunyan plos na pink na. :lol:

;46807151']Early 20th century Ligñon Hill

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs060.snc3/14747_105093372838127_100000123938855_140174_7384140_n.jpg

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)

^^Nahiling ko na ining picture sa Small Talk Cafe. I wonder what these buildings are. Vacation houses of affluent Albayanos? Office buildings of American adminstrators?

@ Dex:
Talaga? I couldn't believe that structures such as these ever existed in Albay. Gare saditon sa paghiling ko su bulod tapos medyo pointed.

;46807151']Early 20th century Ligñon Hill

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs060.snc3/14747_105093372838127_100000123938855_140174_7384140_n.jpg

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)

^^Nahiling ko na ining picture sa Small Talk Cafe. I wonder what these buildings are. Vacation houses of affluent Albayanos? Office buildings of American adminstrators?

Hello,

This is a leprosarium. I think this photograph was sourced from the US Library of Congress by an architect who was doing a research regarding the history of Albay.

;46807151']Early 20th century Ligñon Hill

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs060.snc3/14747_105093372838127_100000123938855_140174_7384140_n.jpg

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)

^^Nahiling ko na ining picture sa Small Talk Cafe. I wonder what these buildings are. Vacation houses of affluent Albayanos? Office buildings of American adminstrators?

Hello,

This is a leprosarium. These photos were sourced from the US Library of Congress by an architect making his research about Albay.

Marhay na aldaw po.

Hello,

This is a leprosarium. These photos were sourced from the US Library of Congress by an architect making his research about Albay.

Marhay na aldaw po.

Thanks for the info! I didn't know there use to be a leprosarium in Albay. I wonder what happened to it

Maray na Albay...I miss this thread so much..Ang daming developments ah.

;46811853']Iyo man nanggad. Yup, I think it's part of the military barracks during that time. Those houses must have had a great view of the fledgling city. :okay:

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs118.snc3/16552_165147292339_165069192339_2717730_1348053_n.jpg

Im just wondering why Mayon is not so perfect in some old photos, like this one. I do believe in the mystic that she is self-healing. Right now she's still majestic.:)

Yes LCC Daraga opened already. So many people. There's a supermarket, food court, store plus and home plus.

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/8/500x500/15/lcc-daraga.jpg?et=7SulaIROqFhBJTnfRavTBw&nmid=240943053

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/8/500x500/16/lcc-daraga2.jpg?et=%2Bjqd%2CfLE1NFOnkniMb%2Bmvg&nmid=240943053

http://images.rjlawenko.multiply.com/image/1/photos/8/500x500/17/lcc-daraga3.jpg?et=4I87%2BSsHwvoDm2JmoQk2wg&nmid=240943053

Yahoooo...LCC Daraga at last.:banana:

Hotel St Ellis just had its soft opening last November 8, December is the grand opening.:banana:

Hey Brandon what happened to you? Miss na kita hehe:lol:

^dont be surprised..but i do think this is an image of our Young Daragang Magayon"are we seeing a young Mayon volcano?bata pa cya dito ohh..
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6645/mayon1928.jpg
it is said that this was taken in 1928..not so sure about that.it looks like 90%complete from where it is now Today.

^dont be surprised..but i do think this is an image of our Young Daragang Magayon"are we seeing a young Mayon volcano?bata pa cya dito ohh..
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6645/mayon1928.jpg
it is said that this was taken in 1928..not so sure about that.it looks like 90%complete from where it is now Today.

Yeah this looks horrible that I cannot imagine this is the Mayon we have right now. She's developing indeed. She's beautiful now.:)

^^ Maybe Mayon's cone was perfected by its eruption over time. It indeed looks much more beautiful now. :)

;46807151']Early 20th century Ligñon Hill

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs060.snc3/14747_105093372838127_100000123938855_140174_7384140_n.jpg

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)

^^Nahiling ko na ining picture sa Small Talk Cafe. I wonder what these buildings are. Vacation houses of affluent Albayanos? Office buildings of American adminstrators?

Hello,

This is a leprosarium. These photos were sourced from the US Library of Congress by an architect making his research about Albay.

Marhay na aldaw po.

This leprosarium is beautiful! Ano daw kung ngonian yan tinindog? Baka mukhang hospital, bakong arog kayan na garo sana mansion. Hehehe

Legazpi Port District
(Hotel St. Ellis at center)

http://images.tmamichi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/39/500x500/7/IMG-0042.jpg?et=XsT35tCLqL0uMv8Le1RDXw&nmid=297669625
by Drew Gonzales (http://tmamichi.multiply.com/)

St. John the Baptist Church and Plaza, Tabaco City
by Drew Gonzales (http://tmamichi.multiply.com/)

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww49/drew_gonzales/Parishofstjohndbaptist.jpg

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww49/drew_gonzales/ChristdKing.jpg

More vintage photos:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/dxb_01/BfFZ-eQB2kKGrHqYOKi4ErzuHI5kBKMBI5Q.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/dxb_01/BYZCuwB2kKGrHgoH-CQEjlLl1C88BKhWu3h.jpg
^LOL at 'Rapid Transit'

Misibis Bay Raintree
yZKZ_RP6CxQ

Misibis Bay Adventure
GeTDi8mkARc

Angry journalists march to condemn killings (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20091127-238663/Angry-journalists-march-to-condemn-killings)
By Jhunnex Napallacan
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:39:00 11/27/2009

Excerpt:

In Legazpi City, at least 300 journalism students, who also wore black shirts and armbands, joined a candle-lighting vigil at the Bicol University College of Arts and Letters on Wednesday night to pray for the massacre victims. Bicol University, with a student population of 19,000, is the only state university that offers a journalism program in the region.

“There is an inevitable risk in the profession. But for as long as I know my limits, I will not be threatened,” said Julius Embile, 19, a senior journalism student. “I know very well that no story is worth dying for. Journalists should calculate the odds right,” he said. Embile wore a black shirt he borrowed from his journalist father and printed with the message: “Stop Killing Journalists.”

Lessons for media students

“It is noble to commemorate the example that the slain journalists set, the courage they displayed to cover a historical event in the South,” Embile said. But, he said, there were also lessons that aspiring journalists could draw from the tragedy.

“I have learned that journalists should always put self-preservation first as an incentive,” Embile said. “Brutality in that extent has no place in any civilized society. It’s more than an affront to freedom of expression,” said Prof. Cet Dematera, head of the journalism department of Bicol University.

Online protest

On the social networking site Facebook, communication students from Aquinas University, also in Legazpi, posted a statement condemning the massacre and asking international human rights groups to intervene in order to pressure the Philippine government to serve justice to the victims.

A student from Ateneo de Naga University created a thumbnail photo showing a black ribbon and a “Stop Killing Journalists” tag that was used by many as their profile photos on social networking sites as sign of protest and mourning. Dr. Juliet Borres, Bicol University’s Arts and Letters dean, said the reactions of the journalism students showed

Plaza Rizal, Legazpi Port District

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2498/4081722269_e8aa8c32c1_b.jpg
by sherwin magayanes (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sherwin_magayanes/)

More old photos

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4094203325_4854b4a8bc_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/4094203041_dfc3d7e75f_o.jpg

Source: ChardRich (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23675773@N04/)

P2.3 trillion investment to boost 4Ps program in Bicol (http://positivenewsmedia.com/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/P2_3_trillion_investment_to_boost_4Ps_program_in_Bicol.shtml)
Positive News (http://positivenewsmedia.com/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/P2_3_trillion_investment_to_boost_4Ps_program_in_Bicol.shtml)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 27 (PNA) -- The government will be pouring in P2.3 trillion funding to finance the administration's anti-poverty flagship program “Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino” (4Ps) program in Bicol, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office said.

The fund will intensify the implementation of the 4Ps program for a five year period to end in 2015 to cover 331,000 households in the 52 towns and four cities in the six provinces here in Bicol.

Mean Villagomez, DSWD program specialist, said the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is a poverty reduction and social development strategy of the national government that provides conditional cash grants to extremely poor households to improve their health, nutrition and education particularly of children aged 0-14.

4Ps aims to provide cash assistance to the poor to alleviate their immediate need (short term poverty alleviation); and to break the inter-generational poverty cycle through investments in human capital.

4Ps helps to fulfill the country’s commitment to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), which include among others: eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality, reduce child mortality, improve maternal health.

Villagomez said A household-beneficiary with three children, 0-14 years of age, can receive a maximum of P1,400 a month or P15,000 annually as long as they comply with the conditionalities on health and education.

Conditions include, (1) pregnant women must avail of pre- and post-natal care and be attended during childbirth by skilled attendant; (2) parents must attend responsible parenthood sessions; (3) 0-5 years old children must receive regular preventive check-ups and vaccines; (4) 3-5 years old children must attend day care or pre-school classes at least 85% of the time; (5) 6-14 years old must be enrolled in elementary and high school at least 85 percent of the time, and; (6) 0-5 years old must receive deworming twice a year.

In Bicol, the 4Ps program will be implemented in Albay with 180,00 household beneficiaries covering 15 towns namely: Polangui, Daraga, Libon, Jovellar, Pioduran, Rapurapu, Manito, Sto Domingo, Malilipot, Bacacay, Malinao including the cities of Legazpi, Tabaco, and Ligao.

In Masbate with 50,000 beneficiaries in 15 towns of Esperanza, San Pascual, Kawayan, Placer, Claveria, Balud, Monreal, Uson, Mandaon, Aroroy, Milagros, Cataingan, Dimasalang, Mobo and Palanas.

In Camarines Sur with 13 towns and a city these are: Pasacao, Siruma, Tinambak, Caramoan, Ragay, Del Gallego, Sangay, Presentacion, Minalabac, Libmanan, Lupi, Bula, Pamplona, San Jose and Naga City with some 20,000 household beneficiaries.

In Camarines Norte with five towns: Capalongga, Paracale, Sta Elena, San Lorenzo Ruiz and Mercedez, with 15,000 families.

In Sorsogon with four town of Donsol, Castilla, Matnog at Pilarwith 10,000 families benefitting.

In the island province of Catanduanes 4 Ps beneficiaries will come from the towns of Caramoran, Pandan and Bagamanoc. (PNA)

;46819901']Hehe, pag may nahanap pa ako. I hope Mr. Buitre will not mind if I shared these vintage photos here. :colgate:


There used to be a Buitre Studio in Albay District in the old days. I wonder if this photo enthusiast came from the family who owned that Studio. At Legazpi Port, the two famous studios were Frances Studio and Times Studio.


@ Dex:
Talaga? I couldn't believe that structures such as these ever existed in Albay. Gare saditon sa paghiling ko su bulod tapos medyo pointed.

Hello,

This is a leprosarium. These photos were sourced from the US Library of Congress by an architect making his research about Albay.

Marhay na aldaw po.


I was always fascinated by that big house right at the back of the Albay Provincial Capitol which I believe was used as residence of American Protestant Missionaries. They were the ones in charged of the Albay Bible School ( which is now occupied by Quick & Hearty) and the Albay Evangelical Church. I had an American classmate named Joy in Grade One at Albay Central School who was staying in that big house which we called "harong kan americano". I guess she was a daughter of one of the Pastors.We were being taught in the vernacular but she was first honors when we finished the Grade. :lol:

I hope somebody finds a picture of that house in its glory days.

Maray Albay saindo gabos!

;46836325']More vintage photos:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/dxb_01/BfFZ-eQB2kKGrHqYOKi4ErzuHI5kBKMBI5Q.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/dxb_01/BYZCuwB2kKGrHgoH-CQEjlLl1C88BKhWu3h.jpg
^LOL at 'Rapid Transit'

It's rapid because four goats are driving it. What an imaginative use of animals, Albayanos were already innovative back then. :lol:

;46779509']Legazpi City: Then & Now

Then
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs060.snc3/14747_105042132843251_100000123938855_138869_508581_n.jpg
^^St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (Center), Casa Real (Left), and Penaranda Park (Right) in Old Albay District, Circa 1900 (Late Spanish Period). There was no Legazpi City then.
Source: Benjamin Buitre
(http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)
Now

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs046.snc3/13369_105169732830491_100000123938855_142326_1771186_n.jpg
^^Present day St. Gregory Cathedral (Center), City Hall of Legazpi (the old Casa Real at the Left), and the renovated Penaranda Park (Right)
Source: Benjamin Buitre
(http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs005.snc3/11232_181280964629_181177774629_2804310_3259087_n.jpg
Source: Byahero (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daraga-Philippines/Byahero/181177774629)

It's interesting how the old Casa Real looked like Rizal's house in Calamba (before it was painted bright green ..:nuts:.). It's also reminiscent of the architecture in Intramuros. The new City Hall isn't very exciting, I have to say.

There used to be a Buitre Studio in Albay District in the old days. I wonder if this photo enthusiast came from the family who owned that Studio. At Legazpi Port, the two famous studios were Frances Studio and Times Studio.







I was always fascinated by that big house right at the back of the Albay Provincial Capitol which I believe was used as residence of American Protestant Missionaries. They were the ones in charged of the Albay Bible School ( which is now occupied by Quick & Hearty) and the Albay Evangelical Church. I had an American classmate named Joy in Grade One at Albay Central School who was staying in that big house which we called "harong kan americano". I guess she was a daughter of one of the Pastors.We were being taught in the vernacular but she was first honors when we finished the Grade. :lol:

I hope somebody finds a picture of that house in its glory days.

Maray Albay saindo gabos!

There are a few other large houses in this area. I think somewhere in the general vicinity there was also a restaurant that was owned by the Ruivivar family - I'm not sure if it's still there. And next to the Capitol there was a sort of beerhouse/restaurant called El Cid.

RE: LCC Daraga - very nice - but it looks unfinished? As if they couldn't wait any longer LOL.

;46819951']Here's another old photo of Legazpi port

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/dxb_01/9d2f_12.jpg
^^Yaon na su building na ngunyan plos na pink na. :lol:

I honestly like the word PLOS.

It's rapid because four goats are driving it. What an imaginative use of animals, Albayanos were already innovative back then. :lol:

If dogs were used, would it be called 'Rabid Transit' Haha, sorry corny pills :lol:

There used to be a Buitre Studio in Albay District in the old days. I wonder if this photo enthusiast came from the family who owned that Studio. At Legazpi Port, the two famous studios were Frances Studio and Times Studio.


^^Interesting! I'm sure they still have copies of old photos of Legazpi. I hope there will be an effort to gather these vintage photographs, restore them and put them on display at the city museum.


I was always fascinated by that big house right at the back of the Albay Provincial Capitol which I believe was used as residence of American Protestant Missionaries. They were the ones in charged of the Albay Bible School ( which is now occupied by Quick & Hearty) and the Albay Evangelical Church. I had an American classmate named Joy in Grade One at Albay Central School who was staying in that big house which we called "harong kan americano". I guess she was a daughter of one of the Pastors.We were being taught in the vernacular but she was first honors when we finished the Grade. :lol:

I hope somebody finds a picture of that house in its glory days.

Maray Albay saindo gabos!


Hmm, I don't remember any big house behind the Albay Capitol. Maybe it was already demolished/renovated? I do remember the house of Mrs. Kallos (former piano teacher in St. Agnes') near Albay Central School. hehe

Then:

Old Albay Provincial Capitol (most probably the side facing Legazpi Port)
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs080.snc3/14747_105093362838128_100000123938855_140171_4362770_n.jpg

Now:

Albay Capitol facing Peñaranda Park
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs066.snc3/13369_105170066163791_100000123938855_142328_1684294_n.jpg

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)

I honestly like the word PLOS.

Hehe. plos na plos. I wonder where that word came from.

It's interesting how the old Casa Real looked like Rizal's house in Calamba (before it was painted bright green ..:nuts:.). It's also reminiscent of the architecture in Intramuros. The new City Hall isn't very exciting, I have to say.

Yup, as far as I can remember, the city hall has undergone at least three facelifts in the past fifteen or so years but it's nothing compared to the graceful old building that once stood on its site.

Tommorrow na po pala ang coronation night ng Miss International. Does anyone know what station in the Philippines will broadcast it?

Albay Normal College

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs080.snc3/14747_105093359504795_100000123938855_140170_880740_n.jpg
^^Could that be the Centennial Tree?

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs060.snc3/14747_105084509505680_100000123938855_140052_4273957_n.jpg

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)

I guess this is now the BUCELS building

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/494632028_4d69c261bf.jpg
Photo by me

or the BU College of Education

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs066.snc3/13369_105182496162548_100000123938855_142478_2589328_n.jpg
Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)

Tommorrow na po pala ang coronation night ng Miss International. Does anyone know what station in the Philippines will broadcast it?

Let's ask Sir Jerry, maybe he knows. I hope Melody will do well. Good luck to her :okay:

;46865791']Then:

Old Albay Provincial Capitol (most probably the side facing Legazpi Port)
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs080.snc3/14747_105093362838128_100000123938855_140171_4362770_n.jpg

Now:

Albay Capitol facing Peñaranda Park
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs066.snc3/13369_105170066163791_100000123938855_142328_1684294_n.jpg

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)

I read somewhere, which I forgot whether online or not, that the old Albay Capitol is now the BRTTH. I dunno if I remember it right, though.

There are a few other large houses in this area. I think somewhere in the general vicinity there was also a restaurant that was owned by the Ruivivar family - I'm not sure if it's still there. And next to the Capitol there was a sort of beerhouse/restaurant called El Cid.

I'm amazed you remember these places. El Cid, was owned by Isidro Espartinez, and the place is now Mang Inasal. It changed owners a number of times. It's first occupants were the Diazes were they had a small restaurant for many years in the fifties and sixties. Rudy Cabigao also operated Bistro Albay there in the late eighties up to early nineties. By the way, El Cid operated like a cabaret. :lol: Anyone here knows what a cabaret is?

I cannot remember though the restaurant owned by the Ruivivars. Where was that?

I read somewhere, which I forgot whether online or not, that the old Albay Capitol is now the BRTTH. I dunno if I remember it right, though.

It's not the Albay Capitol, Kevin, it was the Albay Provincial Hospital that was converted to BRTTH. :)

;46865791']Then:

Old Albay Provincial Capitol (most probably the side facing Legazpi Port)
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs080.snc3/14747_105093362838128_100000123938855_140171_4362770_n.jpg


Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)

Wow, another nice find Dex.

Anyway, that should be the front side facing Penaranda because at the back there was a fountain on the yard.

That frontage was initially renovated during the time of Gov. Estevez. Then Alfrancis Bichara did another renovation. Joey S. then painted it green. :)

i wanna see is the..old big Mansion right before entering Daraga.gari dakul ang pigagihan kaitong History..Tapos su Houze pa kang Mga Velasco.(converted into Library)..Sana ma preserve yung ganung mga Structres..its already a part of our Historical heritage..

;46865791']Then:

Old Albay Provincial Capitol (most probably the side facing Legazpi Port)
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs080.snc3/14747_105093362838128_100000123938855_140171_4362770_n.jpg

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)


Wow, another nice find Dex!

Anyway, that should be the front facing Penaranda Park because the back had a fountain.

The capitol was initially renovated during the time of Gov. Estevez. Then Al Bichara renovated it again. But Joey S. painted it green. :lol:

^^ Ahh. Thanks for clarifying!:D

The old Albay Capitol and the BRTTH looks somehow similar so I thought the latter used to be the former.:D

I was always fascinated by that big house right at the back of the Albay Provincial Capitol which I believe was used as residence of American Protestant Missionaries. They were the ones in charged of the Albay Bible School ( which is now occupied by Quick & Hearty) and the Albay Evangelical Church. I had an American classmate named Joy in Grade One at Albay Central School who was staying in that big house which we called "harong kan americano". I guess she was a daughter of one of the Pastors.We were being taught in the vernacular but she was first honors when we finished the Grade. :lol:


^^The old Albay Bible School is now Quick 'n Hearty and La Mia Tazza :okay:

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs025.snc3/11232_181275684629_181177774629_2804287_4959818_n.jpg
Photo by Sherwin

Here's another mansion. This one is in Cabangan

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs005.snc3/11232_184367999629_181177774629_2828726_8170801_n.jpg

Photo by Sherwin. More photos here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=124021&id=181177774629&page=3)

http://images.micreations.multiply.com/image/1/photos/102/1200x1200/2/MICs-HDR-Images-2.jpg?et=U8J1EmHTRAuKHIVXlcTOBQ&nmid=299410139
Photo by Dacel Andes (http://micreations.multiply.com/)

ATV in Misibis Bay Raintree

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;46871803']Here's another mansion. This one is in Cabangan

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs005.snc3/11232_184367999629_181177774629_2828726_8170801_n.jpg

Photo by Sherwin. More photos here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=124021&id=181177774629&page=3)

That mansion belong to the Los Banos' family. A similar house in Daraga near Petron is owned by the Bolinas family.

i wanna see is the..old big Mansion right before entering Daraga.gari dakul ang pigagihan kaitong History..Tapos su Houze pa kang Mga Velasco.(converted into Library)..Sana ma preserve yung ganung mga Structres..its already a part of our Historical heritage..


That mansion in Daraga is owned by the Bolinas'. The big mansion with a big yard in Sagpon beside Ago Hospital is the one owned by the Velascos. There is another big mansion with a big lawn in Gogon beside the Redemptorist Church. That's the mansion of Mr. & Mrs. Carbo. I don't know if they still own it because I know they are now living in Manila. Here's a heartwarming story about this couple. There was a story before that when this childless rich couple wanted to adopt a child from a very poor family, the parents of the child did not want to give their child for adoption. So what Mr. Carbo did was to adopt the entire family. The father became the family driver. The entire family I think were brought by the couple to Manila when they left. I believe, all their children were sent to good schools.

i see i was Referring to the House..just infront of The Los Banos Family.naging library at one time.i thought it was owned by the Velasco`s too..?

;46866227']Albay Normal College
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs066.snc3/13369_105182496162548_100000123938855_142478_2589328_n.jpg
Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)

What BU Campus? I'm sure Oli knows...:)
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^Yesterday (26 Nov.)...

i see i was Referring to the House..just infront of The Los Banos Family.naging library at one time.i thought it was owned by the Velasco`s too..?


Another big mansion before entering Daraga belongs to Papay's family.

;46871791']^^The old Albay Bible School is now Quick 'n Hearty and La Mia Tazza :okay:

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs025.snc3/11232_181275684629_181177774629_2804287_4959818_n.jpg
Photo by Sherwin

During the 80s, this bldg used to be the Bureau of Lands office.

That mansion belong to the Los Banos' family. A similar house in Daraga near Petron is owned by the Bolinas family.

It was already demolished sir Gary. The present structure that stands there is the Church of the Latter Day Saints.

Dati duman kami nagkukua sa mga tinibag na concrete walls ki "pamato" na "pantatse":lol:.
.

That mansion in Daraga is owned by the Bolinas'. The big mansion with a big yard in Sagpon beside Ago Hospital is the one owned by the Velascos. There is another big mansion with a big lawn in Gogon beside the Redemptorist Church. That's the mansion of Mr. & Mrs. Carbo. I don't know if they still own it because I know they are now living in Manila. Here's a heartwarming story about this couple. There was a story before that when this childless rich couple wanted to adopt a child from a very poor family, the parents of the child did not want to give their child for adoption. So what Mr. Carbo did was to adopt the entire family. The father became the family driver. The entire family I think were brought by the couple to Manila when they left. I believe, all their children were sent to good schools.

I thought that the mansion beside Ago is owned by the Dementrios of Tabaco?

Tommorrow na po pala ang coronation night ng Miss International. Does anyone know what station in the Philippines will broadcast it?

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9799/33kurnd.jpg

Woo!.Sana Manalo si Ate Melody Gersbach!
What happened to La Roca?did it became something Else?or was it the Original restaurant just renovated?..wara na pating puroPorchh

Woo!.Sana Manalo si Ate Melody Gersbach!
What happened to La Roca?did it became something Else?or was it the Original restaurant just renovated?..wara na pating puroPorchh

Nag-expand. It will become La Roca Suites and Restaurant. :okay:

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/9564/laroca.jpg

;46866227']Albay Normal College

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs080.snc3/14747_105093359504795_100000123938855_140170_880740_n.jpg
^^Could that be the Centennial Tree?

I think so, but this is not Albay Normal College. This is Albay High School, now BU Integrated Lab High School. Albay Normal College is now the BU College of Education.

;46866293']Let's ask Sir Jerry, maybe he knows. I hope Melody will do well. Good luck to her :okay:

I don't know but there has never been a live telecast of Miss International here in the Philippines. It's a boring pageant, anyway, since the emceeing might be in Chinese, like when Precious won, the emceeing was in Japanese. :D

I thought that the mansion beside Ago is owned by the Dementrios of Tabaco?

no,, i think that mansion beside AGO hospital ay sa dating senador na si SEN. ZIGA

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab225/meako/3b32663u.jpg?t=1259337854

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab225/meako/3b27656u.jpg?t=1259337984

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab225/meako/3b27657u.jpg?t=1259338048

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab225/meako/10068v.jpg?t=1259338237

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab225/meako/3b32688u.jpg?t=1259338103

The photo with Southern Luzon caption might probably be somewhere in albay as the rest where taken by the same photographer.

^^Very nice finds, meako! It's interesting to catch a glimpse of how early 20th century Albayanos lived.

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab225/meako/3b32688u.jpg?t=1259338103

I just noticed something in the photo: the area that is now the Legazpi port basin used to have sandbars. I remember @garycooper posted that the port area was dredged in the 60s to make it deeper.

I think so, but this is not Albay Normal College. This is Albay High School, now BU Integrated Lab High School. Albay Normal College is now the BU College of Education.

Thanks for the clarification! I just copied the caption in the source. Hehe. Mali pa ako sa name kang present building, it's not anymore BUCELS but BU Integrated Lab High School. Sorry, my bad hehe.

I don't know but there has never been a live telecast of Miss International here in the Philippines. It's a boring pageant, anyway, since the emceeing might be in Chinese, like when Precious won, the emceeing was in Japanese. :D

Yikes, Chinese palan hehe, pano ang Q&A portion kaiyan

Rizal St. (Peñaranda Park area)

Then:

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs080.snc3/14747_105084516172346_100000123938855_140054_6619556_n.jpg
Original caption: The main road going to the Legazpi Port district. The Legazpi City Hall at the left and Penaranda Park at the right. The main road is now known as Rizal St. Note the isolated hill at the left from center of the photo which looks like the Sleeping Lion Hill

Now:

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs046.snc3/13369_105170726163725_100000123938855_142331_7506940_n.jpg
Present day Rizal St.

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000123938855)

Big demand for macapuno offers Pinoys business opportunity (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/231409/big-demand-macapuno-offers-pinoys-business-opportunity)
By MARVYN N. BENANING
November 27, 2009, 3:33pm

The big demand for macapuno or the mutant nut in the Philippines as well as in other countries offers Filipino businessmen the opportunity to make it big in the business of producing planting materials, or the famous nut itself. The production of “true-to-type” macapuno is now made easy, says Cristeta Cueto, one of the science researcher specialists at the Philippine Coconut Authority Albay Research Center who developed the Embryo-Cultured Macapuno in 2008.

Cueto said until now, because of the big demand for macapuno both here and abroad, the technology offers a big opportunity to prospective investors to venture into tissue culture laboratory and nursery operations, or to produce the nuts itself for domestic and foreign consumption.

Speaking before an investors’ forum at Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City last November 25, Cueto cited data from the Philippine Coconut Authority’s (PCA), which confirm the wide gap between the supply and demand for macapuno nuts.

In 1999, 134,000 Embryo-Cultured macapuno was required to plant 1,160 hectares and serve the eight million macapuno nuts required by the market, she said. “Since then, massive planting of laboratory-raised seedlings had been encouraged to retain the status of being the largest macapuno nut-producing country among the coconut-growing regions.

Aside from the PCA-Albay Research Center, which has expanded its production in different parts of the country, several private laboratories have also been established to mass produce the “true-to-type” macapuno seedlings. “These initiatives, however, covered only about 33 percent of the computed supply-demand gap,” she said.

According to Cueto, a large potential in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and industrial macapuno-based products is waiting to be explored. She cited studies conducted by Dr. Ma. Judith B. Rodriguez of the PCA-ARC in the utilization of the nut’s highly viscous liquid endosperm that has high content of galactomannan, a polysaccharide, which can be used as alternative raw material for the production of hand and body lotion, hand sanitizers, facial masks, hair cream and hair gel, shampoo, conditioner, and even as biodegradable edible film.

Cueto said the use of the macapuno embryo culture technology gives rise to true-to-type macapuno seedlings which at the reproductive stage, yield 75-100 percent macapuno nuts.

The improved protocol, she stressed had successfully reduced the planting materials’ growing period from 13 to ten 10 months. Moreover, the protocol had been simplified by doing away with most of the complicated laboratory steps. The shortened period and the simplifications reduced the planting materials’ production cost, she said.

The macapuno embryo culture (ECM) technology is the only available technique for commercial production of true-to-type macapuno planting materials. Investors for the mass production of Embryo Cultured macapuno seedlings will be provided complete technical training on the developed protocol, she said.

Albay chosen as model to pioneer climate change study
(http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?&sid=6&pfn=243571&arch=1&go=Go&search_arch=albay&andor=and&mdte_arch=0&ddte_arch=0&ydte_arch=0)
LEGAZPI CITY (PNA) -- For pioneering climate change adaptation initiatives, Albay have been recently chosen by an international research group as a model for the study of the impact and the perceived defense against the threat of the global warming phenomenon.

The Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) has chosen Albay for initiating projects on climate change simulation research and study, which it will conduct jointly with the College of Forestry and Natural Resources of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños.

Professor Juan Pulhin of the Department of Social Forestry and Forest Governance of UP College of Forestry and Natural Resources broke the news in a recent letter to Salceda, saying the study, "Capacity Development on Integration of Science and Local Knowledge for Climate Change Impacts and Vulnerability Assessments", has been approved by APN and will start December this year, when UPLB Foundation and APN have signed agreement.

Pulhin said the study lasts for a year and will be undertaken in partnership with Professor Richard Warrick of the University of the Sunshine Coast of Australia who have designed the climate simulation model or “SimCLIM” and will customize it for Albay for use in impacts and vulnerability assessments and in adaptation planning.

Pulhin, a Nobel Peace Laureate in the field of climate change, said they are happy “for this partnership since it is the first time that we will have the opportunity to use SimCLIM systems in the Philippines to determine future climate changes.”

Pulhin said climate change adaptation was a campaign initiated by Gov. Salceda, which started when he hosted the 1st National Conference on Climate Change Adaptation in 2008 in Legazpi City, followed by the 2nd National Conference on Climate Change Adaptation or NCCCA+2 at the Diamond Hotel in Manila recently.

Salceda’s initiative had put the name of Albay among those at the forefront of the campaign in the region to adapt to the effects of sudden changes in the climate as manifested by the increasing frequency and strength in weather disturbances that visit the country, which include among others, adopting policies for resiliency.

The effort brought Salceda and his province awards and citations apart from invitations as participant and resource speaker in international gatherings. (PNA)

Mayon Sunset
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Gov. Salceda is Biz News Asia awardee (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/nov26/xasia.html)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY ---- for improving the lives of the people in Albay through new, dynamic and forward moving socio-economic strategies designed to pole vault the province into one of the country’s investment and tourism hubs, Albay Gov. Joey Salceda will be honored as one of the country’s top business leaders being given by Biz News Asia.

Salceda is set to receive an award along with 14 others, who have “made their mark” in their chosen fields of endeavor, during the magazine’s 8th Anniversary celebration set on December 2 this year.

Business News Asia is presently the country’’s largest business magazine with the best high-end readership and pass-on circulation of about 350,000 readers .

In a letter sent by BizNews Asia Publisher Tony S. Lopez, Salceda was chosen to receive the award “for helping improve the standard of living of the people of Albay during his incumbency as governor and CEO, with his focus on the five Es—economy, education, environment, equity and health; for making the province a model for climate change mitigation and adaptation, for visioning to make Albay a little California during the early part of the 21st century, and for being one of the country’s preeminent economic advisers, an expertise honed by a distinguished work in the private sector and 12 years of public service.”

Salceda is also known to have pioneered the ‘preemptive evacuation’ strategy in disaster risk control in his province, which is now being adopted by the National Disaster Coordinating Council and other disaster councils in the country.

Among the other awardees this year are: Rene Almendras, president, Manila Water; Amable Aguiluz, AMA group of companies; Bansan Choa, chairman, Surewell Equities; Delfin Wenceslao, DM Wenceslao and Associates; Reghis Romero, RII Holdings; Manuel Paolo Villar, Vista Land; Architect Jun Palafox; Vice President Noli de Castro; DBP President Rey David; Raul Concepcion of COPW; Elizabeth H. Lee of Campi, Tessie Sy of BDO, and Tourism Secretary Ace Durano.

Now on its third year, BREW Award honors the tycoons, taipans, CEOs and visionaries who have made their mark in the field of real estate and in enhancing the lifestyle and life of Filipinos. Real Estate does not mean just property. It refers to the environment and lifestyle.

Business News Asia will hold the awarding ceremony at the Hotel Intercontinental Ballroom in Makati City, December 2 starting at 5:45 p.m.

Another category of awards will be conducted on the same ceremony, the 2009 Business Icon Gold (BIG), the awardees of which are: Washington SyCip; Lucio Tan and George SK Ty.

The Business Excellence awardees are: Henry Sy Sr., Ramon S. Ang, and Henry Gozon.

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Gov. Salceda stays with Lakas;unveils more economic agenda (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/nov26/xlakas.html)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY --- Albay Gov. Joey Salceda on Friday said he will stick with the Lakas-Kampi-Cmd a party of the administration that has generously supported the province’s struggle to achieve social prosperity and economic progress.

Salceda said “ I am running under the party of Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo because in the history of Albay no administration has so generously helped us in achieving social and economic development. Thus, I must repay our collective debt of gratitude by staying with the administration.”

The statement was made following the submission of Salceda’s certificate of candidacy on Friday with the Commission on Election (COMELEC) for Governor for the second term in the May 2010 national and local election.

Salceda was accompanied by Lakas Kampi presidential standard bearer Gilbert Teodoro who witnessed Salceda filing his certificate of candidacy for the top post of the province on the first day of the filing period.

Salceda declared his full support to Teodoro in his bid to win the highest post of the land.

Salceda said Teodoro possesses excellent credentials and experience to be the country’s next president. Teodoro is former congressman, Harvard graduate, lawyer and bar topnotcher and a former secretary of national defense.

He said the post of Defense Secretary makes a good president, citing Presidents Ramon Magsaysay and Fidel V. Ramos who both occupied a defense portfolio before they were elected President.

Salceda said that in his 12 years in public service he has served his constituency well and has not cultivated any political enemies, saying “My only enemy is poverty; to defeat poverty I need the help of everybody, every sector because I cannot make it alone.”

Salceda in his speech following the submission of his COC said he would launch aggressive and more advanced socio-economic strategies that would place the province on the country’s economic road map for investment and tourism.

“We are launching new, more advanced and forward-moving socio-economic projects designed to catapult Albay into one of the country’s progressive provinces, to look like California (USA) in 30 years,” Salceda said.

This strategy will make Albay grow like the progressive California state in the succeeding years, in terms of per capita income, sustained modern agriculture and services sector, advanced education, green energy, competitive infrastructure and a modest industrial base, Salceda underscored.

He presented the 5 Es which stand for Economy, Education, Environment, Equity and Health, a new program under his economic battle cry “Albay Rising,” an agenda that will place the province in the map as a trade, investment and tourist center.

He enumerated these projects, among others, as: the Southern Luzon International Airport (SLIA), Guicadale Business Platform, National Renewable Energy Program, Barangay Capacity Enhancement, 4Pcs, Higher Education Contribution Scheme, Education Quality for Albayano (EQUAL), Bicol University and the Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital modernization and the Universal Philhealth coverage.

Also included are the Disaster Risk Reduction program where Albay was picked as UNDP Galing Pook and NDCC Gawad Kalasag Awardees for institutionalizing the Albay Public Safety Emergency and Management Office (APSEMO) and the pre-emptive evacuation scheme that attained a “Zero Casualty” target in times of calamities.

Salceda highlighted his major accomplishments during his first term as governor outlined at least four projects: the Southern Luzon International Airport in Daraga town with a budget of P3.4 billion; Reming reconstruction and relocation program, with 10,076 lots and almost 5,000 shelter units built worth P1.25 billion; repair of 5,600 classrooms at P47 million, and repair of public infrastructure costing P776 million.

He also mentioned the installation of a modern Doppler Radar worth P560 million and the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4 Ps) for all three cities and eleven towns that would benefit some 70,000 poor families at P1,400 per month for five years with an annual expenditures of P977.3 million which is larger than the provincial budget and that would total P5 billion in five years.

More vintage photos

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Legazpi-Daraga road
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Albay Astrodome

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tatakbo pa ba c mayor rosal sa 2010???

What BU Campus? I'm sure Oli knows...:)
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^Yesterday (26 Nov.)...

Hahahaha... yes sa wakas nakita ko ulit ang BUCIT(BUSAT) at Engineering campus, especially the architecture building. Good to know that it is still well maintained by the architecture faculty. Wala pa yung mga trees na yan sa front nung college ako. :banana:

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The photo with Southern Luzon caption might probably be somewhere in albay as the rest where taken by the same photographer.

I wonder what is the White building on the Last Photo? gari iyan su old building na ka ampang kang NFA?

^^Hmm, probably the relatively large building near the pier seen in the photo below.

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