Legazpi, Ligao and Tabaco Cities, and Albay Province [Archive] - Page 76

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 06:15 AM

karaon po sa gabos na forumer....

Thank you very much sir dex for the beautiful old photos. very resourceful a talaga:).

by the way sana may mag post dito na inner view nang hotel st. ellis nacurious lang ako kung ano itsura nang st. ellis ganda kasi sa labas palang so ineexpect ko na mas grandioso sa loob.

malapit na rin matapos bagong building nang hong enterprises. and more buildings sa landco business park. next week i'll be posting some pics from legazpi oil. naisipan ko lang kasi sobrang busy ang site nang legoil everymorning ang ganda nang takbo nang kalakaran. Sayang sana magopen din ulit yung COSAY. para atleast may competition.

You're welcome. Yan ang power kang Google... and a few other tools. :lol: Sige, thanks in advance for the photos. I'm surprised you were able to take photos of Legaspi Oil. I expect they would be quite strict about unauthorized people taking photos of their facility.

The correct name original name of the school is Albay Normal School. It was later changed to Bicol Teachers College in the early sixties. Then it became the nucleus of Bicol University together with BRSATand Albay High School and the BTC Laboratory School (which everybody called "Training") Sain ka ngaya nag iiskwela - sa Training? Because it was formerly called the Albay Normal School Training School.

Interesting! Bicol University was formed from different schools. I guess the Albay Normal School is the oldest of them all.

tatakbo pa ba c mayor rosal sa 2010???

His current term is his last. I think his wife, Mrs. Geraldine Rosal is running for mayor.

dc88

November 28th, 2009, 06:41 AM

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 06:46 AM

^^Photo not showing? :dunno: May prob siguro ang Imageshack. Try mo daw iupload sa photobucket or tinypic.com

wigbert17

November 28th, 2009, 06:49 AM

i miss legaspi. i love the old pics... very nostalgic..

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 06:52 AM

i miss legaspi. i love the old pics... very nostalgic..

Hi wigbert! Maray na Albay saimo! Welcome to SkyscraperCity

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 07:11 AM

^Unfortunately,Thats the only picture.i got a hold off.from the SAA Website..
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The Buildings are Clearly visible in This photo.

Fixed..

Ayun, nagluwas man giraray. Yeah, I also think the white structures near the foot of the hill in the second photo corresponds to the structures in the first photo.

wigbert17

November 28th, 2009, 07:26 AM

thanks! maray na albay man saimo...heheh! grabe na talaga changes ng legaspi... sana makauwi ako next year dun..

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 07:32 AM

thanks! maray na albay man saimo...heheh! grabe na talaga changes ng legaspi... sana makauwi ako next year dun..

Yup! Gaano katagal ka na bang hindi nakakauwi sa Legaspi?

wigbert17

November 28th, 2009, 07:42 AM

;46926331']Yup! Gaano katagal ka na bang hindi nakakauwi sa Legaspi?

Almost 1 year na... dito na kasi ako nagwo2rk sa manila.. kya grabe na tlaga ang improvement ng legaspi compared before...:)

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 07:44 AM

Almost 1 year na... dito na kasi ako nagwo2rk sa manila.. kya grabe na tlaga ang improvement ng legaspi compared before...:)

Yup, for the past year dakol man nanggad na bagong developments sa Legazpi and I'm sure padagos pa iyan

wigbert17

November 28th, 2009, 07:59 AM

yah, dami nga ako nababasang articles about legaspi.. sure yan, tuloy tuloy na yan.. cge. gtg.. my gagawin pa kasi ako.. thanks again..

Pading Romy

November 28th, 2009, 08:03 AM

Marhay na Albay Saindo Gabos!!! Kamusta po kamo dyan?
In Cebu now missing Legazpi so much.will be in Legazpi on the 11th with abs-cbn for an event. excited si padi nindo!!!

Pading Romy

November 28th, 2009, 08:10 AM

The Price of Human Life
By:Pading Romy

I believe that at one time in any person's life,we have asked ourselves "how much am I worth?".I also believe that in any circumstance,we have determined that our lives and the lives of others is priceless beyond any earthly equivalent. We are not merely things with price tags hanging from the showcase of life.

The past few days have been devastating to my belief in the sanctity of human life and the existence of the human conscience.It had led me to question the innate good of humanity that I was so often taught at home and the church.I had led me to doubt humanity in its entirity.The gruesome murder of hapless people bled out my belief in the institutions that had been set to protect the life of our countrymen.In these despicable social conditions,where those who are supposed to protect are the very ones who murder their flock,where shall we run to. There was never a time in my life that i felt that human life is so without worth.now I know what a sheep led to slaughter feels like.

I pity each Filipino.what psychological and moral blow this is to all peace loving individuals.I pity our children,that in this day and age, these things were allowed to happen. How will this generation see themselves? how much will their lives be worth? In a time when they see that lives can be easily taken away by men whose thirst for power is enough to brutalize the sanctity of life.knowing these,how much would they value themselves?

If only I could raise my voice and ask everyone how they feel about all this as a person.If only I could hug each child and say that everything will be okay.If only I had the power to reach each home and ask each parent to tell their children how priceless and valuable their own lives are..and that they can change al this in their time.I have given up hope in the humanity of the generation that rule these times.My hope lies in the children of every God fearing family in this beautiful country that we proudly call home.I cannot reach out to every child. But you can in your very homes. teach them to value the sanctity of their lives and the lives of others,mold them to love life,respect and appreciate the existence of each living thing.Have everybody around you feel how precious they are so that they may hold everybody around them as precious as you do.

WE, AS A COLLECTIVE MUST RAISE THE WORTH OF HUMAN LIFE, WE ARE CULPABLE FOR EACH OTHER'S MURDER SO AS LONG AS WE FAIL TO DO SO.AND IF WE FAIL,WE WOULD'VE FAILED THE FUTURE GENERATIONS OF FILIPINOS TO COME.

Pading Romy

November 28th, 2009, 08:12 AM

Marhay na Albay Saindo Gabos!!! Kamusta po kamo dyan?
In Cebu now missing Legazpi so much.will be in Legazpi on the 11th with abs-cbn for an event. excited si padi nindo!!!

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 08:14 AM

Marhay na Albay Saindo Gabos!!! Kamusta po kamo dyan?
In Cebu now missing Legazpi so much.will be in Legazpi on the 11th with abs-cbn for an event. excited si padi nindo!!!

Maray na Albay man, Pading Romy! Anong event ini?

dc88

November 28th, 2009, 08:17 AM

Ayos po.gari speaker po si SIR Romy?I Enjoyed Reading the Speech.ha2x..

Pading Romy

November 28th, 2009, 08:20 AM

;46926977']Maray na Albay man, Pading Romy! Anong event ini?

Actually,Naga an event pading dx,christmas event ninda.I just make sure na pag pa Bicol ako,in every event may it be GMA or ABS,sa legazpi airport an baba mi. makatakot kaya sa pili ta an eroplano gari tibagros.Ugmahon su mga guests ko kan pauli ko dyan nu november,KUDOS to those responsible for the Mayon trail adventure.sa masunod misibis naman daa an dumanon mi.Marayon na an Marriot digdi sa cebu mga padi.buda ayala mallano man dev's sato?

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 08:20 AM

Pading Romy

November 28th, 2009, 08:22 AM

Ayos po.gari speaker po si SIR Romy?I Enjoyed Reading the Speech.ha2x..

salamat pading dc88.marhay na albay saimo

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 08:24 AM

yah, dami nga ako nababasang articles about legaspi.. sure yan, tuloy tuloy na yan.. cge. gtg.. my gagawin pa kasi ako.. thanks again..

Oks, check this thread for the latest updates sa Legazpi and Albay. If you have a Facebook account, you can also be a fan of Legazpi City on Facebook (http://bit.ly/3IP5by). :okay:

Pading Romy

November 28th, 2009, 08:24 AM

;46927103']Great piece, Pading Romy. There are no words to express how horrible this is. This act of pure evil weighs heavily in our collective conscience. How could we allow this to happen? More importantly, what should we do to prevent something like this from happening again? :dunno:

sakuya padi,values formation talaga for our younger generation.if we all eventually value human life..then things like these can be averted.

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 08:28 AM

sakuya padi,values formation talaga for our younger generation.if we all eventually value human life..then things like these can be averted.

I agree. Tapos siguro panahon na man para mas maging vigilant ang mga Pinoy. Kadaklan kaya sato warang pakiaram hehe, indifferent and apathetic kumbaga. I'm sure when the next major news story comes up, lingaw na naman ining massacre. :(

Pading Romy

November 28th, 2009, 08:29 AM

Pading Romy

November 28th, 2009, 08:31 AM

;46927225']I agree. Tapos siguro panahon na man para mas maging vigilant ang mga Pinoy. Kadaklan kaya sato warang pakiaram hehe, indifferent and apathetic kumbaga. I'm sure when the next major news story comes up, lingaw na naman ining massacre. :(

totoo iyan padi.iuragan ngani ako sa abs and gma.kinauron ko mga tawo ninda na kung pwd dai pagparasingitan kan manny-jinkee-crista an news ta makauragurag.

Pading Romy

November 28th, 2009, 08:36 AM

off to work.Marhay na Albay Satuyang Gabos asin Magayagayang pagsabat sa selebra kan pasko!

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 08:37 AM

For Legazpi, I think our educational system must focus on values education and formation more.may values education pa ba an curriculum ta? for the barangay level dapat gayud may mga lecture man about traditional albayano values ta gari nagkakaigwa na talagang systematic attack on moral decay everywhere in the world

Inda sana kung mas tigtatawan pa ki importance ang values education and formation sa mga school curriculums ta ngunyan. Kaipuhan talaga iyan na maray lalo na't exposed na ang mga kaakian ngunyan sa violence maski arakion pa. Aber daw, sain mo mailing ang mga aki ngunyan: kadaklan uto sa internet cafe, nagkakawat ki computer games na violent in nature.

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 08:37 AM

off to work.Marhay na Albay Satuyang Gabos asin Magayagayang pagsabat sa selebra kan pasko!

Haha, arani na ang pasko! Advanced Merry Christmas Legazpeeps!

leo98

November 28th, 2009, 12:22 PM

One of the daughters of Fernando Velasco - Marie, was married to Tony Demetriou the late mayor of Tabaco. Another daughter, Mita is married to Sen. Vic Ziga. The mansion is owned by the Olbes - Velasco family.

Atty Harriet Demetriou is the sister of the late Tony Demetriou? Are they of Greek lineage?

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 06:29 PM

Ligñon Hill Zipline

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[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 06:30 PM

Ibalong Off-road Challenge '09

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fil07

November 28th, 2009, 07:24 PM

Melody made it to the semi-finals! Congrats!

http://dailycontributor.com/mexico-wins-second-miss-international-title-in-two-years/8990/

panganuron23

November 28th, 2009, 07:53 PM

Congratulations kay Ms. Melody, i know she did her best. :okay: lang at least nakapasok sya sa finalists. Out of 65, o diba. And one more thing 3 asian countries lang ang nakapasok, Ms. Korea, Ms. Japan and sya and i'm happy with that. ^^

[dx]

November 28th, 2009, 08:57 PM

Congrats, Ms. Melody Gersbach for making it into the top 15! You made us proud!

[dx]

November 29th, 2009, 03:27 AM

Globe lauds micro-entrepreneurial excellence of 2009 SIPAG Awardees (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=527674&publicationSubCategoryId=449)
(The Philippine Star) Updated November 29, 2009 12:00 AM

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The Most Outstanding Micro-entrepreneurs who received Globe phone kits from Globe Business are Luzon awardees Alegria Benitez of Binmaley, Pangasinan (second from right, seated) and Soledad Aychoco of Daraga, Albay (fifth from left, seated); Visayas awardee Delano de la Cruz of Batan, Aklan (3rd from left, seated) and Mindanao awardee Dulce L. Silvosa of Cateel, Davao Oriental (fourth from left, seated). With them are, from left (first row, seated), Taytay sa Kauswagan Inc. Account Officer Belen Formalino, Ad Jesum Development Foundation Inc. Account Officer Dahlia Villar, Entrepreneurs Alumni Development Cooperative Account Officer Lorena Lopez, and Rural Bank of Malasiqui Account Officer Maricel San Pedro; (standing) Globe Business Segment Head Aldwin Co, Philippine Marketing Association President Mylene Abiva, Presidential Consultant on Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion, NLDC Board of Trustees Chairman and Land Bank President Gilda E. Pico, and NLDC President Gondelina Amata.

MANILA, Philippines - Globe, through its corporate arm Globe Business, gave recognition to the country’s top micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with its support of the 2009 Sustainable Income for People in Agrarian Grassroots (SIPAG) Awards of the National Livelihood Development Corporation (NLDC).

With the theme, “Strengthening the Filipino Entrepreneurial Spirit: Taking Entrepreneurship to the Next Level,” the SIPAG Awards recognizes outstanding micro-entrepreneurs who have shown exemplary performance and achievements. They were carefully selected from more than 100,000 individual microfinance borrowers all over the country.

Globe Business has actively campaigned for the empowerment of SMEs that is why it has partnered with NLDC in recognizing the winners of the micro-entrepreneurship category of the SIPAG Awards

[dx]

November 29th, 2009, 03:29 AM

Albay to build evacuation buildings (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=526730&publicationSubCategoryId=67)
(The Philippine Star) Updated November 26, 2009 12:00 AM

LEGAZPI CITY , Philippines – Albay province is set to build at least nine evacuation buildings, that could also be used as classrooms under calamity-free situation, out of the P560 million grant coming from Spain and Japan. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said that the additional evacuation buildings will be erected in the cities of Tabaco and Ligao, and in Malilipot town, all in Albay.

He said that each building can accommodate some 250 families, or 1,250 persons, and can also be converted into a 20-classroom structure in the absence of calamities. “Our purpose of putting up additional evacuation structures is not only to provide safe holding areas for the evacuees in times of calamities but also to avoid disruptions of classes every time school buildings are utilized as evacuation camps, Salceda told The STAR yesterday.

He said the proposal was already approved by Spain through its funding agency AECID, and Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). – Cet Dematera

[dx]

November 29th, 2009, 03:30 AM

Big demand, short supply offers big biz opportunity for Pinoys (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=527676&publicationSubCategoryId=77)
(The Philippine Star) Updated November 29, 2009 12:00 AM

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

Because of the big demand for makapuno both here and abroad, Cueto said the technology offers a big opportunity for prospective investors to venture into tissue culture laboratory and nursery operations, or to produce the nut 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 Wednesday, Cueto cited data from the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) confirming the wide gap between the supply and demand for makapuno nuts.

In 1999, 134,000 pieces of embryo-cultured makapuno were required to plant 1,160 hectares and serve the eight million makapuno 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 makapuno 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” makapuno 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 makapuno-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 makapuno embryo culture technology gives rise to true-to-type makapuno seedlings which at reproductive stage, yield 75-100 percent makapuno nuts. She said the improved protocol had successfully reduced the planting materials’ growing period from 13 to ten 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 makapuno embryo culture (ECM) technology is the only available technique for commercial production of true-to-type makapuno planting materials. Investors for the mass production of embryo cultured makapuno seedlings will be provided complete technical training on the developed protocol, she said.

gurugeri

November 29th, 2009, 04:03 AM

;46952631']Congrats, Ms. Melody Gersbach for making it into the top 15! You made us proud!

Congratulations!

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photo from: www.voy.com/13953/

Hahaha! Naaaliw ako at nauna pa ang iba sa pag-post! So far, she has been the only Binibini winner this year who made it to the semifinal round. Next stop: Miss World!

dc88

November 29th, 2009, 04:24 AM

ganda ng Face ni Ate Melody Gersbach..png Model Material.hehe

akosijamir

November 29th, 2009, 05:20 AM

^Unfortunately,Thats the only picture.i got a hold off.from the SAA Website..
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http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/6403/phot6728.jpg
The Buildings are Clearly visible in This photo.

Fixed..

maogmang albay sa gabos...

great photo.Ü nahiling ko na ung enot na photo sa small talk.Ü dakol pa sindang old photos duman.. tapos paistoryahon nindo su gurang na may sadiri kan small talk about sa mga retrato ta maoogma kamo.Ü beatiful history of Albay and Mayon.ÜÜ

[dx]

November 29th, 2009, 06:46 AM

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[dx]

November 29th, 2009, 09:00 AM

Mayon HDR
by Dacel Andes (http://micreations.multiply.com/)

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sherwinm26

November 29th, 2009, 12:12 PM

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Sisig Kilaw, siram sana!
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igwa pang pictures digdi. BYAHERO (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daraga-Philippines/Byahero/181177774629?ref=nf#/pages/Daraga-Philippines/Byahero/181177774629?v=wall&ref=nf)

sherwinm26

November 29th, 2009, 12:20 PM

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JPeePH

November 29th, 2009, 02:46 PM

[dx]

November 29th, 2009, 05:46 PM

Albay gets P560M for evacuation shelters (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20091129-239190/Albay-gets-P560M-for-evacuation-shelters)
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 21:36:00 11/29/2009

LEGAZPI CITY — Albay will double its evacuation facilities with three more buildings devoted to emergency shelters during typhoons or Mayon eruptions to prevent classes from being disrupted whenever classrooms are used as temporary relocation sites. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said the project would be funded by grants from the Spanish and Japanese governments through their respective funding agencies, the Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (Aecid) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica).

The project has a total cost of P560 million, with P180 million coming from the Aecid and P380 million from the Jica. The project will be carried out by the Albay Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC), which will build three additional provincial evacuation centers, bringing to six the total evacuation facilities put up across the province, as part of its disaster risk reduction program.

The Albay Rising, a task force formed to implement rehabilitation and relocation of devastated communities, said there was still a demand for 4,801 shelter units in the province. Freedah Paula Abiada, livelihood manager of the Albay Rising, said efforts to relocate calamity victims were still going on.

“The total target of families for relocation is 10,793. We have 4,535 families that have been already awarded and occupying shelter units at their respective resettlement sites provincewide; 1,457 houses are still under construction. That gives us a total of 5,992 houses that will be totally occupied before the end of this year, leaving only 4,801 shelter units more to build,” Abiada said.

Salceda said the additional three two-story-type evacuation center buildings can accommodate some 250 families or 1,250 people. These will be built in Malilipot town and in Tabaco and Ligao cities. He said the additional evacuation centers would reinforce the three newly constructed holding centers in Daraga, Camalig and Guinobatan towns, which are already 96 percent completed and waiting for formal turnover from the funding agencies.

The provincial evacuation centers would declog the existing school buildings being used as evacuation centers in times of calamity, he said. “Definitely I don’t want to suspend classes during Mayon eruptions.” This strategy would make classes in all public schools in affected areas continue smoothly and unhampered despite the influx of evacuees in times of calamity, Salceda added.

He said that in normal situations, the buildings could also be converted into a 20-classroom-type school building. “As soon as the funds arrive, we will start civil works for the three provincial evacuation centers,” Salceda said. Rey M. Nasol, Inquirer Southern Luzon

[dx]

November 29th, 2009, 05:47 PM

Nice photos, Sherwin! Thanks for sharing :okay:

megalgzp

November 30th, 2009, 02:34 AM

I heard 0ver the radi0 that Padis P0int EM will have its 0pening 0n Dec. 4.

[dx]

November 30th, 2009, 03:15 AM

Navy to Hunt Armed Trawlers in Albay Coast (http://www.voxbikol.com/bikolnews/2904/navy-hunt-armed-trawlers-albay-coast)
Sonny Sales
Monday, November 30th, 2009

RAWIS, LEGAZPI CITY (26 November) - TRAWLERS WITH ACTIVE FISHING GEARS and reportedly armed are plying the fishing grounds of the West Coast of Albay province, specifically the coastal localities of Libon, Ligao, Oas, and Pio Duran, all in this province.

Lt. Commander Edgardo Guevarra, Operations Officer of Naval Forces, Southern Luzon base here, had revealed that in the conducted "Bicol Maritime Security Forum" held last Nov. 24, fisherfolks in the said localities have aired their complaint to Albay Gov. Joey Salceda during that armed trawlers have now affected their livelihood in the said localities.

Multi-sectoral groups also said in the naval forum that big-time illegal logging in the island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate have remained unchecked for years, with illegally-cut timber being transported by big-crafts at sea.

Illegal fishing operations were also reported in the fishing lanes of Burias Island and Ticao Pass, also in Masbate province.

Guevarra said that although there are concerned agencies tasked to address the illegal activities, recent reports of armed trawlers prompted a response to deputize the Philippine Navy.

According to Guevarra, they have already sent two crafts, one regular Navy patrol vessel and a Naval environmental craft, to check on the reported armed trawlers.

Meanwhile, the Naval Forces Southern Luzon also reported that the Naval Station in Legazpi City has been renamed "Naval Station Julhasan Arasain" to honor Navy PO2 Julhasan A. Arasain, PN, who was posthumously awarded the "Bronze Cross Medal" for saving the lives of 19 individuals in barangay Busay, Daraga, Albay during the height of typhoon "Reming" in Nov. 29, 2009.

Born from a "Tausug" (warrior clan) in Jolo, Sulu, he married a native of Pio Duran, Albay and raised a family there. During the catastrophic typhoon of 2006, Arasain died saving many in the cascading flow of lahar, (SONNY SALES)

[dx]

November 30th, 2009, 03:18 AM

Govt eyes partnership vs. dreaded coconut leaf beetle (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/Govt_eyes_partnership_vs_dreaded_coconut_leaf_beetle.shtml)

MANILA, Nov. 30 (PNA) --The Department of Agriculture (DA), through Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and the Biotechnology Program Office (BPO), is eyeing mass propagation of biological control agents to prevent an outbreak of the dreaded Brontispa longissima. Otherwise known as the coconut leaf beetle, Brontispa is a major coconut pest and is now considered a threat to the country’s coconut industry.

To control spread of the dreaded insect and to prevent further infestation of coconuts, PCA Albay Research Center and BPO developed a mechanism for controlling Brontispa. This involves using disease-causing fungi Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizum anisopliae in young coconut palms which are highly vulnerable to Brontispa attack. PCA estimated 1.6 million coconut trees all over the country have been affected and requires massive propagation of biological control agents that are safe and environmentally-friendly.

The technology was presented during an investors’ forum held at Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City last Nov. 25 with the aim of establishing public-private partnership for control of the coconut leaf beetle, outgoing DA-BPO director Alicia Ilaga said. The investor’s forum dubbed “Ok ang Kabuhayan sa Biotech!” aims to commercialize such agricultural biotechnologies developed by public research institutions, she said.

Ambrosio Alfiler, research specialist at PCA Albay Research Center, said Brontispa or the coconut leaf beetle was an invasive pest that caused great damage to coconut seedlings, mature coconut trees and ornamental palms. Its larvae and adults feed on soft tissues of the youngest leaf in the palm crown’s center.

The affected leaves dry up, resulting in stunted growth and reduced nut production. Prolonged attacks could eventually lead to death. The infestation was first reported in the country in April 2005 among coconut trees along Airport Road, NAIA and Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City. The pest is believed to have been introduced via importation of ornamental palms. Experts warned that if this infestation is not contained, damage inflicted by the pest and its increasing population can devastate the country's US$ 800 million dollar coconut industry.

The fungal pathogens mass-produced in corn grits are used as spore suspension spray using a backpack sprayer similar to a regular insecticide. These corn grits based-fungi are mixed with water to disperse the spores, strained to remove the grits that may clog the nozzle and sprayed on Brontispa-infested leaflets of young coconut palms.

The fungus targets the larvae and adults of Brontispa. The fungal spores will germinate upon contact with the insects’ skin and invade the insects’ internal tissues, resulting in mummified insects in 3 to 4 days. The fungus in the insect will continue to sporulate and infect other Brontispa larvae and adults in the same palm tree, repeating the infection cycle over and over again to provide a sustainable medium to long-term control mechanism.

This technology is targeted for the coconut industry’s Brontispa control requirements in coconut nurseries and during initial stages of field establishment when pest infestation can result in poor plant growth and even death.

The nature of recurrence of the pest infestation when there is ecological imbalance, such as introduction of pest from other areas, absence of other natural control factors and presence of many suitable hosts, requires availability of technology providers for biological control of the dreaded coconut leaf beetle, Alfiler said. “At the rate PCA produces these bio-agents, it will take time to satisfy requirements of all CLB-infected areas nationwide. Thus, private investors are actively sought for bio-agent production such that the Brontispa problem of the coconut industry could be placed under control,” he said. (PNA)

[dx]

November 30th, 2009, 03:29 AM

Misibis Bay Raintree

abcdCZRxYUg

kaniguan78

November 30th, 2009, 05:13 AM

Congratulations!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/freaky_jerry/melody-2.jpg

photo from: www.voy.com/13953/

Hahaha! Naaaliw ako at nauna pa ang iba sa pag-post! So far, she has been the only Binibini winner this year who made it to the semifinal round. Next stop: Miss World!

Yey! Congratulation!

808 state

November 30th, 2009, 06:19 AM

^^ kahawig niya si ms. Dawn Zulueta IMO:) btw, congrats melody!;)

Dawn Zulueta
http://i49.tinypic.com/2enc8s8.jpg

3ikolandia

November 30th, 2009, 09:50 AM

Check out this pages for Bikolano culture and heritage.
http://www.facebook.com/Bikolandia
http://www.youtube.com/3ikolandia

arkijo

November 30th, 2009, 10:38 AM

hello peepz! singit lang po... does anybody here remembers that sunday night spanish program at DWRC 95.5? I heared that way back then when I was in grade three :) . I missed the voice of the deejay way back then.. does anybody know his name? Please PM naman po kayo.. thanks

the name of the dj of that spanish program is JUN RINON (jun rinyon). when i was in college,parang anouncer sya sa 1 am station sa sorsogon city. doont know if he is still active sa broadcasting. marhay na albay! musta na ang legazpi? palaban talaga ang LCC kasi kahit hindi pa tapos ang branch nila sa daraga, binuksan na nila. matutuloy pa ba ang savemore sa terminal?

JPeePH

November 30th, 2009, 11:26 AM

wow thanks... yun nga na miss ko voice ng deejays during that time. walang tatalo. dae makaarog mga deejays ngunyan bako lamang classy pagdangogon daeng personality.. gari pangbulod baga.. :D

JPeePH

November 30th, 2009, 11:33 AM

Anyone tried watching SBN-21? kasi yun lang yata ang channel na di ko mahanap? :D

[dx]

November 30th, 2009, 04:42 PM

^^That's ETC, right?

[dx]

November 30th, 2009, 04:43 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4146388092_6a0d217e47_b.jpg
by prince rei (http://www.flickr.com/photos/princerei/)

[dx]

November 30th, 2009, 04:46 PM

Northern end of the Legazpi airport runway
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4147258356_c9ac8ba27f_o.jpg
Could that under construction structure be the hangar of Misibis Aviation?

by icon mikey (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9780850@N02/)

kevinb

November 30th, 2009, 04:53 PM

[dx]

November 30th, 2009, 04:54 PM

Misibis Bay Raintree

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/1434/cagrarayisland.jpg

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7007/cagrarayisland2.jpg

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[dx]

November 30th, 2009, 05:04 PM

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9058/dsc03868s.jpg
Source (http://www.treklens.com/gallery/Asia/Philippines/Bicol/photo535923.htm)

[dx]

November 30th, 2009, 05:30 PM

Aboitiz prefers ‘clean’ power (http://www.malaya.com.ph/12012009/busi1.html)
By Amado P. Macasaet

The looming presence of Aboitiz Power in Luzon might well be described as some kind of "invasion." But that is not what the company is proud of. What is a source of pride for Aboitiz is that it is helping the environment by going as much as it can into sustainable energy. Aboitiz Power has so far invested almost $3 billion in power generation in just about two years. More than 50 percent of that amount -- $1.582 billion – went to sustainable energy, principally hydro and geothermal.

In a sought interview, Eramon Aboitiz, president and chief executive officer of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, the holding company, told Malaya Business Insight that his group puts the highest priority on sustainable energy although it has also purchased power plants fired by bunker fuel and coal.

Aboitiz Power’s first purchase in Luzon was the Magat Hydro Electric Plant in Isabela with a capacity of 360 MW. It cost the company $530 million. The firm won the bid for Ambuklao Power dam and paid $325 million for the 175 MW capacity. The company, Aboitiz said, will spent $280 million more to raise the capacity of Ambuklao to 275MW.

It now owns Binga Hydro with a capacity of 100 MW and paid $325 million for it. The most expensive is Tiwi-Makban in Albay, a geothermal project with a capacity of 747 MW for which Aboitiz Power paid $447 million. All told, acquiring sustainable, non-fossil dependent power plants has cost Aboitiz Power a total of $1.582 billion.

In sum, sustainable energy – hydro and geothermal steam – accounts for 42 percent of total power generation. The share will increase after the expansion of Ambuklao is completed towards the end of next year, according to Aboitiz. He said Aboitiz Power will continue including no-fossil fuel in its energy mix. Aboitiz Power coined the slogan "Cleanergy" to showcase the sincerity of its mission and vision to use sustainable energy and thus reduce dependence on imported crude oil and coal and help protect the environment although the two latter fuels still account for slightly more than half of total electricity generation.

Having been the highest bidder for the power plants sold by PSALM, Aboitiz Power also has the Pagbilao coal-fired plant with a capacity of 700 MW and which cost $691 million. Eramon Aboitiz said that the company is also a 44 percent minority partner with the Metrobank Group in a Cebu coal-fired plant. The share of Aboitiz in the $450 million project is $198 million. The firm is in a 50-50 joint venture with Taiwan Cogen to generate 300 MW in Subic for a total cost of $500 million.

With more than a thousand-megawatt capacity, Aboitiz Power is probably the single largest power generation company in the whole of Luzon. In addition, the firm also acquired two 15-year old barges. One is moored in Agusan, the other in Davao. Aboitiz started out in Mindanao as a power distributor in the 1930s, aside from operating a small plant.

Mindanao Light & Power of the Aboitiz family is the biggest distributor of electricity in the whole of Mindanao. But its share is only 20 percent of the market because there are at least 15 players battling each other although their costs and prices are reasonably similar. The company is almost everywhere. It took over distribution of a generating plant owned by the government of Olongapo City. Aboitiz is proud that the company succeeded in making the operation profitable. It was able to reduce systems losses from more than 8 percent to slightly over 3 percent.

Consequently, the plant with a capacity of 29 MW is now able to contribute about $40 million to the local government of Olongapo. Higher levels of efficiency were attained after Aboitiz Power reduced the work force from 188 to 40 employees. The Aboitiz group is also in food and shipping. The better indication of how it has so far succeeded in the power business is the fact that last year, 70 percent of its net profits came from power.

An even better gauge is the fact that Aboitiz Equity Ventures offered 26 percent of its shares to the public in 2007. The offering produced P10 billion for the company. The opening price was at P5.80 percent. As of Friday last week, the closing was P7.90 although it fell to P3.85 in late 2007. The records show that the price behavior of Aboitiz Equity Ventures has consistently stayed above the multi-stock index of the Philippine Stock Exchange.

gurugeri

November 30th, 2009, 06:35 PM

She's also our representative to Ms Int'l? What happened to Bb Pilipinas Marie-Ann Umali? Did she relinquish her crown? :dunno:

No, Kevin. Umali is Bb. World; she is in South Africa for the Miss World pageant on Dec. 12. You did not know that Melody Gersbach (also Miss Bicolandia 2008) was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-International in March this year? Well, she was. I was there when she won. Hehe.

kevinb

November 30th, 2009, 09:44 PM

^^ I know Sir Jerry. Kaso sabi mo "Next stop: Miss World!" So I thought she's also our rep to the Ms World pageant. :D

ruralvillage

November 30th, 2009, 10:34 PM

Bicol food products now exported (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/6924-bicol-food-products-now-exported)
Tuesday, 01 December 2009 00:00
Manila Times (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/6924-bicol-food-products-now-exported)

A Bicol-based pastry maker that started with an initial capital of P500 is now exporting its products to Asia and North America through the loan extended by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to buy machines to improve production. J. Emmanuel Pastries, the company that churns out food products made of pili nuts, is one of the small businesses that DOST was able to help through its small enterprises and technology upgrading program (SET-UP).

This program is a nationwide strategy that encourages and assists small and medium enterprises to adopt technological innovations in improving their operations, thus, boosting their productivity and competitiveness.

Maria Lydia Perez-Lomibao, owner of J. Emmanuel Pastries, said the agency loaned the company P310,000 interest-free for three years to buy two gasifier machines worth P175,000 each.

During a DOST-SET-UP visit, Lomibao told The Manila Times that she and her husband, Joseph, started the business in 1997 with an initial investment of only P500.

Later, the Lomibaos were able to grow their business by establishing two Pasalubong Centers in downtown of Naga City and one in their home.

These stores are manned by well-trained and uniformed sales ladies who help contribute to the marketability of the company. Sales from these Pasalubong Centers account for about half of the company's gross sales.

In 1998, J. Emmanuel tapped institutions like the Philippine Airlines, hotels in Naga City and Legazpi City airports where the company put up outlets. Lomibao said 10 percent of J. Emmanuel’s total sales are derived from these outlets.

With a capital of P12 million, J. Emmanuel was able to expand to 30 areas outside Naga like Albay, Daet, Region IV area, Cebu and Metro Manila.

The company is now earning a gross income of P1.5 million a month or a quarter of its revenues, while annual profit grows by 10 percent to 15 percent a year.

After acquiring the machines in 2004, J. Emmanuel Pastries started to export its Pili Nut-branded products US, Japan, China, Canada and Guam.

“Now we have the premium quality nuts, still made in the traditional Bicol way but with that much needed twist,” Lomibao said.

Part of the company’s success in exporting its products was the way J. Emmanuel was able to enhance and package the Bicol pili nuts in “a very appealing fashion.” The fusion of the old and new is evident in the products, which bore the seal of excellence that appeal to both the local and the international clients, she said.

According to Lomibao, 80 percent of raw materials of the pastries come from Sorsogon and the company processes the pili nuts with different flavors like honey, garlic and roasted. These sell for as low as P50 per 80-gram pouch, P125 for the 250-gram pouch P250 for the 500-gram extra large and P500 for 1 kilo.
RAADEE S. SAUSA

[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 01:42 AM

Misibis Bay Raintree -- http://misibisbay.com

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/7569/misibisbaybicol.jpg

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/483/villasoverlookingthe.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7227/thekiddiepool.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1192/lagoonpool.jpg

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2166/comfykingsizedbed.jpg

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/509/misibisbayfacade.jpg

Source: Tripadvisor.com

Adopted

December 1st, 2009, 02:57 AM

;47038565']Northern end of the Legazpi airport runway
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4147258356_c9ac8ba27f_o.jpg
Could that under construction structure be the hangar of Misibis Aviation?

by icon mikey (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9780850@N02/)

What is that structure seen on the right? Part of the cemetery?

[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 04:49 AM

What is that structure seen on the right? Part of the cemetery?

That's also what I was referring to in my question. Hehe

[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 04:51 AM

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[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 05:02 AM

http://images.davidus.multiply.com/image/19/photos/107/1200x1200/23/Img58597-Bicol-cagsawa-ni.jpg?et=6My6o2BU3uk9F%2B2TUHuoFA&nmid=53600260
by davidus (http://davidus.multiply.com/)

[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 05:05 AM

Albay Honors CNN Hero of the Year

LEGAZPI CITY — Albay province, known for Governor Joey Sarte Salceda administration’s thrust to have at least one college graduate in each Albayano family has lauded Efren Peñaflorida, the Cable News Network (CNN) hero of the year, for extending exemplary help to poor and eager students off the streets.

His reward though, does not end there as the province confers Peñaflorida the highest provincial honor possible and a cash gift of P250,000. Salceda said that Sangguniang Panlalawigan passed a provincial resolution on Tuesday (November 24) giving the highest honor possible to Peñaflorida, including the cash gift and making him honorary son of Albay.

AS chair of the Regional Development Council (RDC), Salceda also said the council will make similar commendation and circulate the success stories so his person and his good work will be emulated. The Education Quality for the Albayanos (EQUAL), a duly institutionalized educational department under the office of the governor was tasked to give the special award to Peñaflorida and hold testimonials and invite him to the annual teachers’ night to inspire teachers in Albay.

“His sense of civic duty should inspire citizens, reignite hope for our nation but remind public servants to bring services closer to the people and more importantly to employ political will and local leadership and to increase resource commitments to basic education system so that there would be no need for ‘Kariton Klasrums’ (classrooms on push carts),” Salceda said.

“Albay needs Peñaflorida especially among the teachers but his ‘Karitons’ do challenge the province to step up efforts to increase participation rate, cohort survival and achievement rates in elementary and high school with 14 local government units should rise up to Peñaflorida’s challenge that won’t need to take the street push carts just to provide education to the marginalized child sector,” Salceda added.

“Peñaflorida’s unique ingenuity has resounded the Filipino people’s need for practicality in providing basic education even without the need for buildings for as long as the heroism is there,” observed several school teachers here. Experts in the academe said that the basic education is so important that it lays down foundations for learning and further development into useful citizens. (MALoterte, PIA V)

panganuron23

December 1st, 2009, 05:06 AM

opening na po na mang inasal ngayon sa embarcadero. and yung light house is open po sa public til 6 pm. kagagaling ko lang doon. later i'll be posting some of the pics i have taken. :)

[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 05:17 AM

^That's nice. Okay ba ang view from lighthouse?

panganuron23

December 1st, 2009, 05:28 AM

Mang inasal Embarcadero
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs070.snc3/13742_106434812700688_100000025104431_171142_3918330_n.jpg
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs050.snc3/13742_106434826034020_100000025104431_171146_7806965_n.jpg
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Embarcadero Christmas Decor
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs070.snc3/13742_106434816034021_100000025104431_171143_4504802_n.jpg

cnxa na sa blurry pics. hehehe
later po ung iba pa. hehehe maluya ang kalaban.

[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 05:33 AM

^Thanks for the update. :okay:

[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 05:59 AM

AAGAPAY Bicol Slates Tree Planting

LEGAZPI CITY — The Alalay at Gabay sa Pag-unlad ng Pamayanan (AAGAPAY) in Bicol, a civic organization involved in various community developments and environmental conservation, has slated on December 12, 2009 a simultaneous tree planting in the different provinces across the region.

The activity will be held in pre designated sites, including fish sanctuaries, denuded forests/mountain or mangrove areas, namely:

Barangays Banao and Bariw in Bacacay, Albay;
Camarines Norte Bicol National Park in barangay Tuaca of Basud, Camarines Norte;
Hill of So Pequaria, barangay. Banasi of Bula, Camarines Sur along the Maharlika Highway;
Barangay Macabog, Sorsogon City;
Barangay Hikming, Virac, Catanduanes;
Barangay Buyo, Virac, Catanduanes;
Barangay Balongbong, San Miguel, Catanduanes; and,
Along national road of barangay Tawad of Milagros going to Mandaon, Masbate

This activity, which coincides with the formal launching of AAGAPAY Bicol, will be participated in by multi-sectoral groups: aligned NGOs, NGAs, POs; and other organizations associated to AAGAPAY under its principle of being Makadiyos, Makatao, Maka-kalikasan and Makabansa.

AAGAPAY Bicol, a non-government organization registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, focuses on community development and environmental improvement is a nationwide and broad alliance of organizations combining the efforts of individual members, NGAs, NGOs, cooperatives, business sector, religious sector, political groups, civil society and other possible entrants to the cause bounded by a shared vision and common understanding to commit itself in service to our country and people.

The organization strongly believes with the ideas, principles, pillars and advocacy of the group that would contribute much on our desire for strong economy through people’s empowerment addressed at community levels. Some 5,000 participants are expected to participate in the said activity across the region to plant more or less 6,600 seedlings of narra, acasia, mahogany, gemelina, mangrove, propagules, and Manila palm. (AAGAPAY Bicol/PIA)

panganuron23

December 1st, 2009, 06:29 AM

embarcadero christmas decor
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soon to
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from the top

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http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs070.snc3/13742_106435879367248_100000025104431_171204_1614565_n.jpg

the lighthouse

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atbp.

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[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 06:36 AM

^^Thanks, again. Open na sa gabos ang Lighthouse?

Brandon32

December 1st, 2009, 06:36 AM

;47075301']AAGAPAY Bicol Slates Tree Planting

LEGAZPI CITY — The Alalay at Gabay sa Pag-unlad ng Pamayanan (AAGAPAY) in Bicol, a civic organization involved in various community developments and environmental conservation, has slated on December 12, 2009 a simultaneous tree planting in the different provinces across the region.

The activity will be held in pre designated sites, including fish sanctuaries, denuded forests/mountain or mangrove areas, namely:

Barangays Banao and Bariw in Bacacay, Albay;
Camarines Norte Bicol National Park in barangay Tuaca of Basud, Camarines Norte;
Hill of So Pequaria, barangay. Banasi of Bula, Camarines Sur along the Maharlika Highway;
Barangay Macabog, Sorsogon City;
Barangay Hikming, Virac, Catanduanes;
Barangay Buyo, Virac, Catanduanes;
Barangay Balongbong, San Miguel, Catanduanes; and,
Along national road of barangay Tawad of Milagros going to Mandaon, Masbate

This activity, which coincides with the formal launching of AAGAPAY Bicol, will be participated in by multi-sectoral groups: aligned NGOs, NGAs, POs; and other organizations associated to AAGAPAY under its principle of being Makadiyos, Makatao, Maka-kalikasan and Makabansa.

AAGAPAY Bicol, a non-government organization registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, focuses on community development and environmental improvement is a nationwide and broad alliance of organizations combining the efforts of individual members, NGAs, NGOs, cooperatives, business sector, religious sector, political groups, civil society and other possible entrants to the cause bounded by a shared vision and common understanding to commit itself in service to our country and people.

The organization strongly believes with the ideas, principles, pillars and advocacy of the group that would contribute much on our desire for strong economy through people’s empowerment addressed at community levels. Some 5,000 participants are expected to participate in the said activity across the region to plant more or less 6,600 seedlings of narra, acasia, mahogany, gemelina, mangrove, propagules, and Manila palm. (AAGAPAY Bicol/PIA)

^ siring kaini ang mga maurag na projects....TREE PLANTING! go! go! go! ibalik ang kadlagan sa bicol!

Ayuz ining AAGAPAY BICOL! sana sa susunod coral reefs naman ang palaguin!:cheers:

Maray na Albay mga katugangan!

[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 06:38 AM

^ siring kaini ang mga maurag na projects....TREE PLANTING! go! go! go! ibalik ang kadlagan sa bicol!

Ayuz ining AAGAPAY BICOL! sana sa susunod coral reefs naman ang palaguin!:cheers:

Maray na Albay mga katugangan!

Oi welcome back. Halawigon su bakasyon mo ah. :lol: :nocrook: Maray na Albay!!

Brandon32

December 1st, 2009, 06:47 AM

^ thanks dx...nag pm ako sa imo.

maray na albay man!

panganuron23

December 1st, 2009, 06:49 AM

;47075909']^^Thanks, again. Open na sa gabos ang Lighthouse?

opo, hehehe hanggang 6 nga lang. pero ok na yun kaysa hindi.

gingawa na rin yung mango dito halos malapit lang sa plains and prints.
soon yung marketplace naman.

[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 06:54 AM

opo, hehehe hanggang 6 nga lang. pero ok na yun kaysa hindi.

gingawa na rin yung mango dito halos malapit lang sa plains and prints.
soon yung marketplace naman.

Sige, try ko man daw next time hehe. Bago yan na Mango ah, gari dai ko pa nabasa sa previous press releases. Ano ang Marketplace?

^ thanks dx...nag pm ako sa imo.

maray na albay man!

Yup, got it hehe

Brandon32

December 1st, 2009, 07:02 AM

;46516029']'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)
LAP/MDR/cbd/

Ini ang maurag kay salceda ta may vision talaga sya sa Albay..atleast ang mga albayano nagkakaigwang idea kun ano ang mga possibleng mangyari sa probinsya in terms of development in the coming years...like ako,most likely matubod buda masunod ako sa saiya mga polisiya ta naiiling ko magayon ang padudumanan ta...i think i share same thing with the majority of the Albayanos..ang pagdalagan nya ngonyan sa albay na unopposed is already a huge indicator that our governor has mastered a new level of leadership and politics in the province.

[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 07:43 AM

^Unopposed ba si Salceda sa 2010 elections?

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December 1st, 2009, 07:50 AM

Padi's Point Embarcadero, opening on Dec. 4
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Brandon32

December 1st, 2009, 07:52 AM

embarcadero christmas decor

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bukas na palan sa public ining lighthouse...ayuz!

marahay-rahay ang christmas kaini kan mga legazpeeps lalo nat may mga bagong bukas na establishments sa ciudad...dakol pa tabi ang maabot sa 2010! yugun mo yun for albay to grow like california in 30 years time, it needs an 8% and above growth in the local gross domestiv product annually...yugon mo yun!?...this means that by 2010 mas dakol pang developments ang mangyayari sa albay...yehey!!!!

Brandon32

December 1st, 2009, 08:09 AM

;47077283']^Unopposed ba si Salceda sa 2010 elections?

^ yup salceda will run unopposed...thats what i read in the news...

Adopted

December 1st, 2009, 08:29 AM

;47073323']That's also what I was referring to in my question. Hehe

I am a little slow since I am new here!

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December 1st, 2009, 08:47 AM

I am a little slow since I am new here!
Welcome to the thread, sir! I was also wondering about the structure. Somebody posted here a few months ago that Sunwest (Misibis) is planning to launch its own aviation company (for chartered flights). Maybe this is their hangar.

[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 08:59 AM

Bowling Center @ Embarcadero

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Matteo

December 1st, 2009, 09:56 AM

kaniguan78

December 1st, 2009, 10:20 AM

;47079003']Bowling Center @ Embarcadero

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Kelan pa 'to nagopen? Nice.

How much kaya?

[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 10:26 AM

Kelan pa 'to nagopen? Nice.

How much kaya?

Di pa siguro open hehe. Nahanap ko lang sa Flickr :okay:

[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 10:28 AM

Albay kicks off Kasama program in pursuit of MDG health agenda (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091201.htm&no=08)
by MS Arguelles

Legazpi City (1 December) -- 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 agendum that would improve the delivery of health services to poor communities in the province.

In KASAMA program, the provincial government, in cooperation with a multinational drug firm, would issue to thousands of poor families in the province with "Sulit Cards", a medicine discounts coupons that would give lower 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 agreement among members of the United Nations during a series of 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.

MDGs are framed as a compact program, recognizing 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 being malaria free province.

By the end of the year, "we are focusing on making Albay a rabies, leprosy, dengue and measles free province," Albay 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 Bicol/PIA)

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December 1st, 2009, 10:29 AM

4Ps program budget hiked to P15B in 2010 (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=244732)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 1 (PNA) --The government has increased the funds allocated to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P's) to P15 billion next year from P298 million this year. At the recently held 4Ps Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and the provincial government of Albay (PGA) for the full implementation of the program at Malacanang, the government announced it was considering the possible increase of the 4Ps budget.

On the recommendation of Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, a presidential economic adviser, the 4Ps program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) budget would be increased from P298 million this year to P15 billion next year. Social Welfare Secretary Esperanza Cabral thanked Salceda for pushing the increase in the 4Ps budget, saying “Gov. Salceda singlehandedly pushed for the increase of the 4Ps from P298 miilion to P5 billion then to P10 billion and latest to P15 billion.

Salceda said the goal was P35 billion, or 0.5 percent of the country’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The amount would cover half of the country’s 4.77 million poor families based on the 2006 Family Income and Expenditure Survey. 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 intergenerational poverty cycle through investments in human capital. 4Ps helps to fulfil the country’s commitment to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), which include eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, achieving universal primary education , promotion of gender equality, reduction of child mortality, and improvement in maternal health.

Under the program a household-beneficiary, with 3 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.

At the MOA signing, Albay province was the biggest delegation with 13 new LGUs enrolled in the program ,bringing to 14 since Libon was enrolled much earlier. The signing was witnessed by Albay mayors Noel Rosal (Legazpi City), Krisel Lagman (Tabaco City), Linda Gonzales (Ligao City), Jesus Salceda Sr. (Polangui), Gloria Berango (Bacacay), Dante Arandia (Pioduran), Boy Arcangel (Jovellar), Edna Banda (Sto. Domingo), Billy Ceriola (Malinao), Dick Galicia (Rapurapu) and Miniong Bitara of Malilipot town.

Among board members, were BM Harold Imperial and Neil Montellana. President Arroyo thank the Albay delegation for the reception they gave during Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro the Lakas-Kamp-CMD presidential standard bearer’s visit in the province last week. The President, upon seeing Mayor Salceda (joey's father), she commented that he looked younger, even than at his age of 81. PGMA even asked about political plans since Mayor Salceda is a third-termer. Gov Salceda replied- “no more plan”.

Gov. Salceda also asked President Arroyo and Cabral to include the remaining towns of Oas, Guinobatan, Camalig and Tiwi in the program for next year. Salceda said the validation of targetted families was almost 100 percent complete and possibly, the first five towns would be Rapu-rapu, Pioduran, Jovellar, Manito (geographically isolated areas) and Polangui with implementation as early as January. (PNA) MSA/cbd

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December 1st, 2009, 10:36 AM

Rizal St. (Peñaranda Park area)

Then:

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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

Recent (Aerial):

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Rizal St.
by Oliver Gianan

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December 1st, 2009, 10:42 AM

Mountain Biking in Mayon's slopes
Photos by Ricky Serra

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December 1st, 2009, 10:44 AM

Old Legazpi postcard

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[dx]

December 1st, 2009, 10:46 AM

Hotel Venezia rooms -- http://www.hotelvenezia-legazpi.com/ppc/

Standard Room
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Junior Suite
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One bedroom Suite
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dc88

December 1st, 2009, 01:54 PM

Legazpi then and now
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1959
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2008

cnxa na ! dai me mka hanap kang Finished product ning embarcadero..

JPeePH

December 1st, 2009, 02:38 PM

Ini ang maurag kay salceda ta may vision talaga sya sa Albay..atleast ang mga albayano nagkakaigwang idea kun ano ang mga possibleng mangyari sa probinsya in terms of development in the coming years...like ako,most likely matubod buda masunod ako sa saiya mga polisiya ta naiiling ko magayon ang padudumanan ta...i think i share same thing with the majority of the Albayanos..ang pagdalagan nya ngonyan sa albay na unopposed is already a huge indicator that our governor has mastered a new level of leadership and politics in the province.

:banana: cge gogogo darna! este salceda :D .... ako maboto giraray saiya. Anyway I wish an magdaralagan for public office su may payo talaga ngani maray an mga policies na ipaotob ninda. Kung an vision ni Joey is to make Albay like California it is not possible. California is huge not only as a state but its economy is a powerhouse. Sana dae na magdalagan si kalbo dae ngani tatao mag preside :D hayyyyy... peace!

JPeePH

December 1st, 2009, 02:47 PM

elow peepz... may taga-EMbarcadero ba dito sa forum? I'd like to know if crowd drawers like McDo, Jollibee, Chowking, KFC or Pizza Hut o kaya Goldilocks man lang ay malaag man sa EM? :D

i'malegazpeño

December 1st, 2009, 05:34 PM

^^ kahawig niya si ms. Dawn Zulueta IMO:) btw, congrats melody!;)

Dawn Zulueta
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Ang isa pang kahawig ni Ms.Melody Gersbach ay si Donna Cruz...:)

[dx]

December 2nd, 2009, 12:53 AM

Mga Albayano, pig-uurgulyo si Gersbach dawa nasungkit an Miss Intl. 2009 title (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=121167)
12/1/2009 6:13:01 PM

LEGAZPI CITY-- Dawa dai nakua kan Bikolanang si Melody Gersbach an titulo para sa Miss International 2009 bilang pambato kan Pilipinas sa Miss International, napabale man ini sa Top 15 kan kumpetisyon na ginibo sa Sichuan International Tennis Hotel, Chengdu, Sichuan, China kan Sabado. Pig-uurgulyo man kan mga Bikolano urog na kan mga Albayano si Gersbach huli ta nagtutubod an mga ini na ginibo kani an gabos para sa naunambitan ng kumpetisyon.

Magigirumdumang pinangenotan ni Gersbach an top 15 kan Miss International 2009. Nasungkit man kan 21-anyos na si Ana Gabriela Marroquin Espinosa kan Mexico an Miss International 2009. Mantang nakua ni Miss Korea Eu Mi Seo an 1st Runner-up asin si Chloe Beth Morgan kan United Kingdom an 2nd Runner-up.

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December 2nd, 2009, 01:05 AM

Tiwi, Albay
by Byahero

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View more photos here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=125698&id=181177774629)

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December 2nd, 2009, 01:19 AM

More old photos of Legazpi

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Original caption: The old Legazpi Port. The location of this port is probably not the same as the location of the present Legazpi Port because the railway must have been an extension of the one coming from the old PNR station passing through the present day "looban" toward the sea in the San Roque area as seen in the Japanese period photo.

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This is the old Stilianopoulus building along Magallanes Street, 1928

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10329&id=100000123938855)

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December 2nd, 2009, 01:29 AM

Misibis Bay Raintree -- http://misibisbay.com
by PocoMunks (http://picasaweb.google.com/PocoMunks/)

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Brandon32

December 2nd, 2009, 01:44 AM

:banana: cge gogogo darna! este salceda :D .... ako maboto giraray saiya. Anyway I wish an magdaralagan for public office su may payo talaga ngani maray an mga policies na ipaotob ninda. Kung an vision ni Joey is to make Albay like California it is not possible. California is huge not only as a state but its economy is a powerhouse. Sana dae na magdalagan si kalbo dae ngani tatao mag preside :D hayyyyy... peace!

Haha...Darna! iyo ini ang weakness ni salceda...ang pagiging darna.ahihihi...

For Albay to become California in 30 years may sound impossible.but its not.Yes GDP of California is somewhere between $1-1.2 trillion..and thats pretty huge and difficult for Albay to achieve in 30 years time. however in terms of the GDP per capita income, health care, infrastructure and the general standard of living could probably be done in 30 years...which i believe.

Siisay an si Kalbo? Bichara?

Maray na Albay!

[dx]

December 2nd, 2009, 01:56 AM

^^I think the governor's plan is not really to make Albay literally a California. The plan is to make California a model for Albay's economic strategy in the next few years. This means 'mobilizing (Albay's) massive potential for green energy, eco-cultural tourism, modern transport system, productive agriculture, responsive tertiary education and a state of the art medical system.' (Source (http://albay.gov.ph/)).

The state of California is such an economic powerhouse that if it were an independent country it would still be the tenth largest economy in the world.

* * *

Meanwhile, ngunyan na ang awarding kang BizNews Asia:

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)

^^Congrats!

Brandon32

December 2nd, 2009, 02:07 AM

;47127533']^^I think the governor's plan is not really to make Albay literally a California. The plan is to make California a model for Albay's economic strategy in the next few years. This means 'mobilizing (Albay's) massive potential for green energy, eco-cultural tourism, modern transport system, productive agriculture, responsive tertiary education and a state of the art medical system.' (Source (http://albay.gov.ph/)).

The state of California is such an economic powerhouse that if it were an independent country it would still be the tenth largest economy in the world.

^ True...

in the meantime...ive read an article from your website naming Legazpi City as the 14th most visited places by tourists in the country.Wow what a great accomplishment for 2009..Congrats! Hope to see more accomplishments in 2010!

[dx]

December 2nd, 2009, 03:04 AM

No to partisan political activities, CSC reminds (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091201.htm&no=07)

Legazpi City (1 December) -- On the onset of the political season, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) in Bicol has reminded anew all government officials and employees holding non-political offices or positions to refrain from directly or indirectly engaging in any partisan political activities. Cecilia Nieto, CSC Bicol regional director, stressed that Administrative Code of 1987 provides that employees who engage in partisan political activities are liable and may be dismissed from the service.

"As the election is fast approaching, the Commission deems it necessary to remind all public servants not to engage in partisan political activities," Nieto added. "Not too often, public officials and employees have been found guilty of engaging in such, and penalized with dismissal from the service," she said

As early as 1998, the CSC already issued a memorandum circular defining "partisan political activity" as "an act designed to promote the election or defeat of a particular candidate or candidates to a public office." These include specific activities done for or against any candidate, such as forming groups for the purpose of soliciting votes, holding political meetings or rallies, making speeches or holding interviews, publishing or distributing campaign materials, and directly or indirectly soliciting votes.

The circular adds that being a delegate to any political convention or member of political committees, clubs and organizations are also considered partisan political activity, as well as soliciting or receiving contributions for political purposes or becoming publicly identified with any candidate. (CSC V/PIA) [top]

dc88

December 2nd, 2009, 03:17 AM

Bushmasters hit the beach at Legaspi on southern Luzon on Easter Sunday, 1945
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Bushmaster viewing dead enemy. Legaspi,1945
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sa may present day legaspi port dw gaud ini?saen dw..
Source (http://azmemory.lib.az.us/cdm4/browse.php?CISOROOT=/ammbush&CISOSORT=creato|f)

[dx]

December 2nd, 2009, 03:22 AM

Misibis Bay Raintree - http://misibisbay.com
by PocoMunks (http://picasaweb.google.com/PocoMunks/)

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December 2nd, 2009, 03:24 AM

Bushmasters hit the beach at Legaspi on southern Luzon on Easter Sunday, 1945
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Source (http://azmemory.lib.az.us/cdm4/browse.php?CISOROOT=/ammbush&CISOSORT=creato|f)

Whoa, nice find! This is probably somewhere in Rawis or in San Roque hehe. That could be Mt. Bariw

[dx]

December 2nd, 2009, 03:54 AM

Bushmaster viewing dead enemy. Legaspi,1945
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5944/getimagew.jpg

sa may present day legaspi port dw gaud ini?saen dw..
Source (http://azmemory.lib.az.us/cdm4/browse.php?CISOROOT=/ammbush&CISOSORT=creato|f)

^^Yikes, dakulon gadan. Not sure kung mga Japs man nanggad iyan.

dc88

December 2nd, 2009, 04:21 AM

^dakul png pix duman..dunno if its still part of Legazpi though..

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December 2nd, 2009, 05:25 AM

2 women candidates for Legazpi mayor (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=528538&publicationSubCategoryId=67)

Geraldine Barrameda Rosal, who is running for mayor under the Lakas-Kampi-CMD and her running mate for vice mayor Vitorrio Roces and their complete slate of councilors filed their COCs at the Comelec inside the city hall compound Monday morning.

Rosal, 36, who was accompanied by her husband and incumbent city mayor Noel and their supporters at the Comelec office, said she is running for the post to continue the momentum of growth which has been started during the term of her husband.

“I am really inspired to contribute to making this city grow even faster,” Mrs. Rosal told The STAR during an interview outside the Comelec office immediately after filing her certificate of candidacy.

Her running mate is Councilor Vittorio “Bitoy” Roces, son of the late city mayor and former vice chair and National Police Commission executive director Imelda Roces and councilors Rolly Rosal, Chito Ante, Celoy Chan, Alex Sy, Alan Rañola, Tess Alizago, Beth Muñoz and Cocoy Inson, also filed their COCs on Monday.

Also vying for the post of city mayor under the Liberal Party is Lorna Cristobal, president of the Liga ng mga Barangays and wife of the assistant regional director of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Bicol, Engr. Oscar Cristobal. Her running mate is defeated mayoraly candidate Michael Imperial.

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December 2nd, 2009, 06:47 AM

Early warning system project in Albay gets P7.2-M fund from World Bank (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=244924)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 2 (PNA) - The World Bank (WB) has recently approved and granted a P7.2-million funding to finance the province's proposal for the establishment of an Early Warning System (EWS) in flood and landslide-prone areas in Albay.

Manuel Rangaza, Center for Initiative and Research on Climate Change Adaptation (CIRCA) executive director, said the EWS through the use of Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing (GIS/RS) would be installed in 15 villages across the province recently identified as floods and landslide prone areas during extreme weather events.

Rangaza said the Albay proposal was designed by Albay Governor Joey Salceda as a component of the province disaster risk reduction (DRR) program, wherein the province was adjudged UNDP Galing Pook Awardee and the NDCC Kalasag Awardee this year.

The WB-funded project aims to provide EWS to 15-20 villages by installing 50 bells and hundreds of bottle rain gauge to benefit 12,500-17,500 people in remote communities. The project is designed to organize, educate and train the local communities in order to improve their capacity to access and use hazard risk information and therefore enhance their early warning system.

The project will also enhance other community-based responses to landslides and floods by providing them the information and supporting their community-based activities that will reduce their vulnerabilities. Rangaza said the Bell and Bottle EWS is innovative because it combines high technology and creative approaches to make the EWS appropriate in remote areas where other warning system is absent or impractical.

He said “the use of remote sensing to identify landslide and flood hot spot areas, the bottle of soda will be used to measure rainfall and the bells will be used to quickly spread the warning of possible flooding and landslides and prepare people for evacuation.” The project will start next year, but the project has initially begun by conducting Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing (GIS/RS) ground surveys in identified flood and landslide prone areas in the province.

The project's support activities are also expected to increase the site’s riverbanks and denuded steep slopes vegetation cover by planting 15,000 trees. This increase in vegetation can be measured through a ground survey or by comparing the satellite images of the sites before and after project implementation.

The WB project will be implemented by the province through the CIRCA in partnership with the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB). Dave Manalo of the UPLB, in the project paper said in the Philippines, many farming communities are found in the mountains. They are very poor and usually located in landslide and flood-prone areas.

The province of Albay, the site of this project, is one of the provinces of the Philippines vulnerable to flood and landslides due to its surrounding mountain areas with rivers and tributaries that feed to the low lying plain areas of the province. In 2006, landslides and floods severely affected eight municipalities in the province. It destroyed tens of millions of dollars worth of infrastructures and properties, damaging 200,000 hectares of lands, affecting hundred thousands of residents and killing thousands of people.

The project paper indicated that in the Philippines, many remote farming communities are in landslide and flood prone areas. With climate change, heavier rains are expected, thus floods and landslides will be worse. Past experiences show that due to absence of early warning system, severe damage occurred in these communities.

To minimize casualties and property destruction, the WB-funded project will establish a low cost, fast, effective and community-based EWS for flood or landslides that is appropriate and practical in the remote mountain communities. The main objective of this project is to establish a low-cost, fast, effective and community-based early warning system (EWS) for remote communities prone to landslides and flood, Manalo pointed out. (PNA)
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December 2nd, 2009, 06:55 AM

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December 2nd, 2009, 09:27 AM

Mexican beauty is new Miss International (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideEntertainment.htm?f=2009/december/2/entertainment2.isx&d=/2009/december/2)
by Giovanni Paolo J. Yazon, Contributor

Excerpt:

MELODY Adelheid Gersbach failed to duplicate the feat of Precious Lara Quigaman at the conclusion of the 49th Miss International beauty congress held at the Tennis International Hotel in Chengdu, Sichuan province in China last Saturday.

Yet, Miss Philippines did not totally end up as a disappointment, unlike her batch mate Pamela Bianca Manalo who left Bahamas as “Miss-ed Universe” last August. The 23-year-old Bicolana was among the 15 ladies chosen by the judges to go on in the competition.

Melody moves on

Gersbach was one of the top favorites for the Miss International crown among pageant followers around the world. The judges of GlobalBeauties.Com—a prime online magazine for international beauty contests—even ranked her as second, in their leader board recently.

She earned her degree in business management at the University of Asia and the Pacific. The second child of Wolfgang, a German businessman and the former Marina Manuel, was Miss Magayon-Albay and Miss Bicolandia of 2008. She helps in managing their family’s restaurant, Gasthof, renowned for its baby back ribs, with branches in Makati Avenue, Boracay and Daraga, Albay.

“My aunt [Maridel Antonette Gonzalez] was my inspiration for this competition. She passed away last April 1, during my homecoming in Bicol.” Two motorcycle-riding gunmen shot her aunt several times while she was about to enter her home in Legazpi City. Investigations are still under way to determine the motive for her murder. “It was a tragic way of ending her life... She was the one who pushed me to join Binibining Pilipinas, she was supposed to go with my parents in China to watch me.”

Entering show business is not on top of Melody’s priorities at the moment, but she said: “If there would be an offer or any opportunity, I’d think about it first, I am not really closing my doors.”

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December 2nd, 2009, 09:40 AM

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December 2nd, 2009, 09:48 AM

BizNewsAsia’s 2009
BREW awardees

Albay GOVERNOR JOEY SALCEDA
He helped improve the standard of living of the people of Albay during his incumbency as governor and its CEO, with his focus on the five Es—economy, education, environment, equity and health. He made the province a model for disaster preparedness and zero casualty, and for climate change mitigation and adaptation. No LGU executive has embraced disaster preparation and climate change mitigation and adaptation with more passion and intelligence. His vision is to make Albay a little California during the early part of the 21st century, a progressive ecosystem, clean and green.
He is 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.

JPeePH

December 2nd, 2009, 11:24 AM

Haha...Darna! iyo ini ang weakness ni salceda...ang pagiging darna.ahihihi...

For Albay to become California in 30 years may sound impossible.but its not.Yes GDP of California is somewhere between $1-1.2 trillion..and thats pretty huge and difficult for Albay to achieve in 30 years time. however in terms of the GDP per capita income, health care, infrastructure and the general standard of living could probably be done in 30 years...which i believe.

Siisay an si Kalbo? Bichara?

Maray na Albay!

Papa Brando :D

Brandon32

December 2nd, 2009, 02:26 PM

^ yup padi.. ano ito?

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December 3rd, 2009, 01:41 AM

Govermnment pours P2.3T for Bicol’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/19242-govermnment-pours-p23t-for-bicols-pantawid-pamilyang-pilipino.html)
Written by Danny O. Calleja / Correspondent
Wednesday, 02 December 2009 20:41

LEGAZPI CITY—The government will be pouring in P2.3 trillion in fresh funds to finance the administration’s antipoverty flagship Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Bicol, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office here said over the weekend. The fund will intensify the implementation of the 4Ps that would cover 331,000 households in 52 municipalities and four cities in the region within a span of five years ending 2015, said Mean Villagomez, the DSWD regional program specialist.

The program 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. The cash grants are assistance to alleviate poverty by providing the immediate need of the poor and to break the intergenerational poverty cycle through investments in human capital, Villagomez said.

The program is also an attempt to fulfill the country’s commitment to the Millennium Development Goals, which include eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, achieving universal primary education, promoting gender equality, reducing child mortality, and improving maternal health, she said.

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 conditions on health and education. The conditions require pregnant women to avail themselves of pre- and postnatal care and childbirth attended by skilled attendant, attendance in responsible-parenthood sessions and submission of 0-5 year-old children to regular preventive checkups and vaccines.

The other conditions are the attendance of 3-5 years old children to day care or preschool classes at least 85 percent of the time, enrollment in elementary or secondary school of 6-16 years old children devoting 85 percent of the time to classes, and submission of 0-5 years old children to de-worming twice a year.

In Bicol, the 4Ps will be implemented in Albay with 180,000 household-beneficiaries covering the towns of Polangui, Daraga, Libon, Jovellar, Pioduran, Rapu-Rapu, Manito, Sto. Domingo, Malilipot, Bacacay, Malinao, including the cities of Legazpi, Tabaco and Ligao.

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

Camarines Sur will have 13 towns and one city under the program, namely, 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, five towns such as Capalongga, Paracale, Sta. Elena, San Lorenzo Ruiz and Mercedez, with 15,000 families are included.

For Sorsogon, the towns of Donsol, Castilla, Matnog at Pilar with 10,000 families benefitting are covered, while the island-province of Catanduanes would have the municipalities of Caramoran, Pandan and Bagamanoc under the program, Villagomez said.

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December 3rd, 2009, 01:41 AM

RDC accreditation of PSO for PSR on
(http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091202.htm&no=A4)
Legazpi City (2 December) -- The Regional Development Council (RDC) invites private sector organizations (PSOs) in Bicol to apply for RDC accreditation, in preparation for the election of private sector representatives (PSRs) to the RDC for 2010 to 2013.

RDC accredited organizations nominate PSRs to the RDC and participate in the election of PSRs to the RDC. PSOs must have the following qualifications to be able to participate in the nomination and selection of PSRs:

a. Legal Personality. The PSO must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any government agency which registers organizations and associations for the purpose of bestowing legal personality.

b. Track Record. The PSO must have conducted socio-economic activities for at least three years from date of registration in the region. The scope of activities must be at least province or citywide.

c. Nationality. The PSO must be a Filipino organization. Organizations managed by foreigners, whose officers and members are primarily composed of foreign nations, or are considered branches or affiliates of foreign organizations are disqualified.

d. Non-Government. Organizations which have government officials and employees as ex-officio members or whose operations are funded by the government are disqualified. (Funding support by the government to PSO projects is not considered as funding support to operations).

e. Deadline for submission of application for accreditation is on March 31, 2010.

f. Applications forms are available at the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Region 5, Arimbay, Legazpi City. They can also be downloaded at www.neda5.net.

For more details please contact Cha Berces at telephone 482-0498. (NEDA V/PIA) [top]

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December 3rd, 2009, 01:45 AM

Legazpi City view from Embarcadero

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December 3rd, 2009, 01:47 AM

DENR-EMB Bicol, SIS stage enviro exhibit (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091202.htm&no=A5)

Daraga, Albay (2 December) -- In observance of the National Clean Air and Environmental Awareness Month last November, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) in Bicol and Sunshine International School (SIS) staged an environmental exhibit with a read-along session held at SIS campus here.

DENR-EMB, through its Environmental Education and Information Section (EEIS), showcased the bureau's programs and initiatives on awareness on climate change and global warming phenomenon, solid waste management and other timely environmental issues that would shape the students knowledge and views on ecosystem conservation.

The two-day activity, held November 12-13, was participated in by representatives from local government units, government agencies, students and faculty members of the different academic institutions in Albay province.

Dr. Eva S. Ocfemia, DENR-EMB Bicol Pollution Control Division chief, has consistently acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the different stakeholders to utilize information education strategy to the academe, especially to the young students, in stressing the responsibility of every individual in caring for the environment. (DENR-EMB V/PIA)

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December 3rd, 2009, 01:48 AM

Albay beefs up measures to prevent STI, HIV (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091202.htm&no=A1)
by MA Loterte

Legazpi City (2 December) -- With the increasing number of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and HIV cases, the Provincial Government of Albay has crafted the comprehensive medium term program for the period of 2010 to 2015 to prevent and control the spread of the diseases. In the recently concluded strategic planning workshop organized by the Philippines National AIDS Council (PNAC), the Albay Provincial AIDS Council (APAC) now pursues a unified program to address STI and HIV, underlining intensive information campaigns provision of necessary health and medical services.

Albay Governor Joey Salceda has earlier instructed the Albay Provincial Millennium Development Goal Office (PMDGO), the Provincial AIDS Council and the Provincial Health Office to formulate strategies including activities to curtail the spread of STI and HIV in the province. Starting next year, the province will implement the Provincial Response to Accelerated STI, HIV and AIDS prevention and control response through intensified information and delivery of services to the most at risk population (MARPs), vulnerable groups (VPs), and People Living with HIV (PLHIV).

Salceda was prompted to implement information, education and health services for STI and HIV upon learning that Albay ranks second among the provinces on Bicol region with an increasing number of STI and HIV cases. PNAC report as of November this year showed that there are 88 Bicolanos infected with HIV. Camarines Sur records the most number of positive cases of HIV, with a total of 27 persons; Albay, 27; Sorsogon, 17; Catanduanes, 9; Camarines Norte, 7; and, Masbate, 3.

In Albay, six PLHIV are identified in Legazpi City, 6 in Ligao City, 3 in Tabaco City, two each in Bacacay and Oas, a case each in Camalig, Daraga, Guinobatan, and Polangui, while 2 others from unknown origin in Albay. Based on the projected population (age bracket 14 to 49) of the National Statistics and Coordinating Board (NSCB) regional office in Bicol, the estimated number of establishments with sex workers in five sites (Polangui, Ligao City, Daraga, Legazpi City and Tabaco City) will be 871 in 2010,

While the estimated free lance sex workers (next year) in Albay is 670; male clients of sex workers - 5,788; persons injecting drugs - 56; men having sex with men - 2,893; and overseas Filipino workers 3,065, all considered MARPs. Meanwhile, PNAC executive director Dr. Ferchito Avelino and health workers' recommendation to Governor Salceda is to support the provision of STI drugs, HIV Test Kits as well as availability of condom in five sites (Ligao City, Polangui, Daraga, Tabaco City and Legazpi City).

Dr. Avelino explained that for 2010 alone, the five sites will need some Php24 million for the provision of drugs/medicines and condoms, adding that the said amount can be out source, but what is important is for the local government units concerned will also give their own share," he said.

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December 3rd, 2009, 01:51 AM

Memorial shrine para sa mga biktima ni Reming, ititindog sa Legazpi City (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=121374)
12/2/2009 6:19:44 PM

LEGAZPI CITY - Piglalaoman na ngonian na bulan kan Disyembre, presenteng taon pupunan an konstruksyon kan memorial shrine na nakatalaan na itindog sa ciudad nin Legazpi. Ini bilang pagkomemorar sa mga nagin biktima kan bagyong Reming tolong taon na an nakakalihis.

Ibubugtak an shrine sa Barangay Padang na saro sa mga lugares sa Albay na grabeng pigrapado kan bagyong Reming. Iuukit sa sinambit ng shrine an mga pangaran kan gabos na mga nagadan pati na an pangaran kan mga dai pa nahihiling sundo sa presente.

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(Update) 7 establisimiento asin kaharungan, tinumpos nin kalayo sa Albay (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=121376)
12/2/2009 6:21:07 PM

LEGAZPI CITY - Pitong kaharungan, computer shops, boarding house asin pharmacy an tinumpos nin kalayo sa nangyaring dakulang kasulo sa Barangay Bagtang, Daraga, Albay. Segun ki Inspector Alvaro Macasinag, Fire Marshall kan Bureau of Fire Protection Daraga, milyones na kantidad nin mga bulong, computers asin mga kagamitan gikan sa pitong kaharungan an tinumpos nin kalayo.

Kadaklan sa mga harong na nasulo an gibo sa light materials. Saro sa mga residentes kan sinambit ng lugar an na-suffocate alagad tulos man na naidalagan sa BRTTH. Mientrastanto, aminado an Daraga Fire Protection na dai ninda naagapan an kasulo huli sa saditon na tinampo kun kaya dai tulos nakalaog an firetrucks. Pasado alas tres na nin pagkahapon kan dagos na mafire out.

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Get-together kan mga Barangay health workers asin tanod sa Albay, pigtalaan (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=121372)
12/2/2009 6:18:20 PM

LEGAZPI CITY - Labi sa un mil na mga Barangay Health Workers asin Barangay Tanod sa bilog na provincia kan Albay an naglalaom na matatawanan man nin christmas benefits arog kan mga ipigpromesang Christmas package sa mga miembros kan lokal na gobierno. Segun sa mga ini sarong dakulang tabang soboot sa sainda an itatagamang pondo kan lokal na gobierno bilang mga simpleng mga public servant sa saindang mga barangay.

Enot ng naghayag nin 15,000 christmas package an LGU Albay para sa gabos na mga miembros kani bilang 14th month pay. Katakud kani, sarong dakulang pagtiripon an isasagibo kan Barangay Health Workers asin Tanod nuodma nganing maeksperienciahan an amay na pagselebrar kan Pasko bilang simbag sa saindang panenerbihan sa saindang nasasakupang lugar.

panganuron23

December 3rd, 2009, 03:25 AM

their christmas decoration's lame. looks more like an independence day banner or something. seems like this place is quickly losing its "upscale"image they still havent even achieved yet

the picture shows only a part of the whole embarcadero. try visiting Embarcadero and you'll see. They've just started decorating at marami pa silang ilalagay. Hope makapunta ka po d2 someday. mahirap kasi magconclude base sa picture lang.:)

panganuron23

December 3rd, 2009, 03:31 AM

;47125951']More old photos of Legazpi

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Original caption: The old Legazpi Port. The location of this port is probably not the same as the location of the present Legazpi Port because the railway must have been an extension of the one coming from the old PNR station passing through the present day "looban" toward the sea in the San Roque area as seen in the Japanese period photo.

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This is the old Stilianopoulus building along Magallanes Street, 1928

Source: Benjamin Buitre (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10329&id=100000123938855)

astigon talaga. karesourceful talagang tawo ang mga legazpeeps. sana more pa hehehe:lol:

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December 3rd, 2009, 04:20 AM

Happy Birthday Joks! (joks_25) :cheers1:

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December 3rd, 2009, 04:42 AM

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December 3rd, 2009, 04:58 AM

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1945 Legaspi, Philippine Islands
'Flip cemetery. Most bodies lay on top of the ground and not under as here at home.'

Source (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kdecker/PhotoAlbum/Pages/Page8_1.htm)

lgseccionph

December 3rd, 2009, 05:27 AM

Early warning system project in Albay gets P7.2-M fund from World Bank

By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 2 (PNA) - The World Bank (WB) has recently approved and granted a P7.2-million funding to finance the province's proposal for the establishment of an Early Warning System (EWS) in flood and landslide-prone areas in Albay.

Manuel Rangaza, Center for Initiative and Research on Climate Change Adaptation (CIRCA) executive director, said the EWS through the use of Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing (GIS/RS) would be installed in 15 villages across the province recently identified as floods and landslide prone areas during extreme weather events.

Rangaza said the Albay proposal was designed by Albay Governor Joey Salceda as a component of the province disaster risk reduction (DRR) program, wherein the province was adjudged UNDP Galing Pook Awardee and the NDCC Kalasag Awardee this year.

The WB-funded project aims to provide EWS to 15-20 villages by installing 50 bells and hundreds of bottle rain gauge to benefit 12,500-17,500 people in remote communities.

The project is designed to organize, educate and train the local communities in order to improve their capacity to access and use hazard risk information and therefore enhance their early warning system.

The project will also enhance other community-based responses to landslides and floods by providing them the information and supporting their community-based activities that will reduce their vulnerabilities.

Rangaza said the Bell and Bottle EWS is innovative because it combines high technology and creative approaches to make the EWS appropriate in remote areas where other warning system is absent or impractical.

He said “the use of remote sensing to identify landslide and flood hot spot areas, the bottle of soda will be used to measure rainfall and the bells will be used to quickly spread the warning of possible flooding and landslides and prepare people for evacuation.”

The project will start next year, but the project has initially begun by conducting Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing (GIS/RS) ground surveys in identified flood and landslide prone areas in the province.

The project's support activities are also expected to increase the site’s riverbanks and denuded steep slopes vegetation cover by planting 15,000 trees. This increase in vegetation can be measured through a ground survey or by comparing the satellite images of the sites before and after project implementation.

The WB project will be implemented by the province through the CIRCA in partnership with the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB).

Dave Manalo of the UPLB, in the project paper said in the Philippines, many farming communities are found in the mountains. They are very poor and usually located in landslide and flood-prone areas.

The province of Albay, the site of this project, is one of the provinces of the Philippines vulnerable to flood and landslides due to its surrounding mountain areas with rivers and tributaries that feed to the low lying plain areas of the province.

In 2006, landslides and floods severely affected eight municipalities in the province. It destroyed tens of millions of dollars worth of infrastructures and properties, damaging 200,000 hectares of lands, affecting hundred thousands of residents and killing thousands of people.

The project paper indicated that in the Philippines, many remote farming communities are in landslide and flood prone areas. With climate change, heavier rains are expected, thus floods and landslides will be worse. Past experiences show that due to absence of early warning system, severe damage occurred in these communities.

To minimize casualties and property destruction, the WB-funded project will establish a low cost, fast, effective and community-based EWS for flood or landslides that is appropriate and practical in the remote mountain communities.

The main objective of this project is to establish a low-cost, fast, effective and community-based early warning system (EWS) for remote communities prone to landslides and flood, Manalo pointed out. (PNA)
LAP/LQ/MSA/cbd

lgseccionph

December 3rd, 2009, 06:03 AM

DENR-EMB Bicol, SIS stage enviro exhibit (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p091202.htm&no=A5)

Daraga, Albay (2 December) -- In observance of the National Clean Air and Environmental Awareness Month last November, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) in Bicol and Sunshine International School (SIS) staged an environmental exhibit with a read-along session held at SIS campus here.

DENR-EMB, through its Environmental Education and Information Section (EEIS), showcased the bureau's programs and initiatives on awareness on climate change and global warming phenomenon, solid waste management and other timely environmental issues that would shape the students knowledge and views on ecosystem conservation.

The two-day activity, held November 12-13, was participated in by representatives from local government units, government agencies, students and faculty members of the different academic institutions in Albay province.

Dr. Eva S. Ocfemia, DENR-EMB Bicol Pollution Control Division chief, has consistently acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the different stakeholders to utilize information education strategy to the academe, especially to the young students, in stressing the responsibility of every individual in caring for the environment. (DENR-EMB V/PIA)

joks_25

December 3rd, 2009, 06:48 AM

;47192395']Happy Birthday Joks! (joks_25) :cheers1:

thanks dex! i really love the old photos:)

Padis point is opening tommorow, pictures naman jan guys hehe thanks in advance:)

[dx]

December 3rd, 2009, 07:02 AM

thanks dex! i really love the old photos:)

Padis point is opening tommorow, pictures naman jan guys hehe thanks in advance:)

You're welcome! Thanks also to dc88 for the really nice WW2 photo finds.
Yup, sana may mag share ki pics hehe

[dx]

December 3rd, 2009, 07:35 AM

Quakes jolt Mayon, spews high level sulfur dioxide after a week of calmness (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=245211)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 3 (PNA) -- Mayon volcano after being calm for a week was jolted by quakes and emitted high volume of sulfur dioxide signifying that it is still on a very restive state Thursday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) seismic instruments detected 18 volcanic quakes, eight of which were low and five were high frequency earthquakes indicating that magma is intruding the volcano’s vent.

Phivolcs advisory said the volcano disgorged 858 tons of sulfur dioxide (SO2) for the past 24 hours, which is way above the normal level at 500 tons a day. The 18 volcanic earthquakes detected on Wednesday bringing to a total of 28 quakes recorded since Nov. 23 this year. Scientists said these are signs that the volcano’s abnormality levels are indications that the volcano continue to show signs of restiveness that may possibly lead to a full blown eruption.

Phivolcs scientist are continuously observing Mayon volcano's fluctuating seismic precursors such as quakes, gas emission and ground deformation, these are indication that the volcano's seismic activity may possibly lead to an explosive eruption. Sulfur dioxide disgorge from Mt Mayon indicated a fluctuating trend ranging from 150 tons per day to 679 tons per day for the past three days.

Laguerta said the fluctuating rates of gas emission is indicative that magma is building up to the crater in preparation for an imminent eruption. Laguerta said the agency is still assessing the abnormal state of the volcano based on given parameters like ground deformation, volcanic quakes and gas emission, and crater glow.

Precise Leveling result indicated that the volcano remained inflated by 5.0 mm at the Buang leveling lines while Lidong lines posted a 4.0 mm swelling. The volcano did not exhibit crater glow due to cloudy sky prevailing in the volcano’s crater. Alert level 2 remains hoisted over Mayon volcano, Phivolcs said it still strongly recommends that the six-km Permanent Danger Zone including the seven-km extended danger zones should be off limits to any human activity due to threat from sudden explosions and rockfalls from the upper slopes of the volcano. (PNA)
FFC/LQ/MSA/cbd

JPeePH

December 3rd, 2009, 10:23 AM

kasubago na aga mga 4am makarigos kuta ako.. ngek na ubas na naman su de bomda digdi samo :( baka matuga siguro.. dae man nag-uubas pag bako active an mayon :(

[dx]

December 3rd, 2009, 10:25 AM

^Ngata, hain kamo nakaistar?

jpdm

December 3rd, 2009, 11:41 AM

;47193101']Misibis Bay Raintree -- http://misibisbay.com
by PocoMunks (http://picasaweb.google.com/PocoMunks/MisibisIslandResort#5410181294207910706)

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/8252/dsc9580.jpg

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/2417/dsc9576.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1485/dsc9575u.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3682/dsc9574.jpg

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7303/dsc9572.jpg

Saan po ito?

We might tour the Bicol region this January..

garycooper

December 3rd, 2009, 11:43 AM

kasubago na aga mga 4am makarigos kuta ako.. ngek na ubas na naman su de bomda digdi samo :( baka matuga siguro.. dae man nag-uubas pag bako active an mayon :(

Iyo man nanggad. Nadadangog ko man iyan kaito na pag nag-uubas daa an mga bobon senyales iyan na matuga, ta sisurop daa kan bukid an mga tubig. Siguro napapaha' man ki maray iyan ano?

leo98

December 3rd, 2009, 01:07 PM

DARAGA, Albay (Nov. 23, 2009) – For Daraguenos, the end of liturgical event has opened the dawn of advent for the holiday season today that matched the inauguration of the newly constructed LCC Mall here with thanksgiving mass offered by the Catholic Church whereby municipal officials and business associates attending.

The opening of the Mall, previously used as the center of beer joints and bingo socials, has turned the place conducive for businesses according to Mayor Cicero C. Triunfante who was the guest speaker during the thanks giving mass officiated by Parish Priest, Rev. Fr, Jovic Lobrigo of Our Lady of the Gate.

“I considered myself not only as lucky head of the town because the confidence of the business sector was given to me, but also the negative criticisms experienced before, to the place where the mall stands now, turned positive”, Triunfante underscored.
The new mall that occupies the second floor of Building IV of the public market has transformed into a new business hub following the proposal last year by business mogul Romeo Tan to renovate the place for the LCC Mall.

During the thanksgiving mass offered by Fr. Lobrigo, the presider said that the presence of the mall will enliven the local economy and a welcome development in the community. He, however, emphasized by paraphrasing the words of Pope Benidict XVI that: “the development with a human face” be observed.

For the local government, the coming in of LCC Mall has contributed to accommodate the needed more than 200 working force considered as employment for Daraguenos.
“With this new mall, the local government of Daraga is assured that the building will stand strong and serves longer, while our people shall have the opportunity to have a taste of a little of everything”, Triunfante emphasized.

He said that there is no need for Daraguenos to go to Legazpi City for their needs, and the mall is value added for the usual shoppers coming from Donsol, Pilar, Castilla towns of Sorsogon.On the other hand, Antonio S. Tan, president of LCC Group of Companies has expressed confidence by saying:”We considered Daraga as boom town with business friendly policies, we are sure that the business will flourish as indicators are very apparent”

Tan also assured that the presence of LCC mall goes beyond business proposition but also to offer quality goods and services aside from providing employment and livelihood opportunities. (Elmer James Bandol)

SOURCE (http://daraga.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=7&Itemid=27)

@kaniguan, Makandidato pa ba si Mayor Ching?

[dx]

December 3rd, 2009, 01:43 PM

Saan po ito?

We might tour the Bicol region this January..

It's Misibis Bay Raintree in Cagraray Island, Bacacay, Albay. :) More information here -- http://misibisbay.com

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/1818/mapcagraraybigjy8.jpg

jpdm

December 3rd, 2009, 02:02 PM

^^^^

Thanks!:cheers::cheers:

megalgzp

December 3rd, 2009, 02:38 PM

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs050.snc3/13742_106435696033933_100000025104431_171179_2606260_n.jpg

W0w...I can't believe that Mang0 will 0pen in EM. Mang0 is an intl cl0thing apparel. Yes...:banana:

megalgzp

December 3rd, 2009, 02:43 PM

megalgzp

December 3rd, 2009, 02:47 PM

Brandon32

December 3rd, 2009, 02:55 PM

[QUOTE=Brandon32;47075933]^ siring kaini ang mga maurag na projects....TREE PLANTING! go! go! go! ibalik ang kadlagan sa bicol!

Ayuz ining AAGAPAY BICOL! sana sa susunod coral reefs naman ang palaguin!:cheers:

Maray na Albay mga katugangan![/QUOTE

Brando, where have you been? namiss kita hehe...Im excited for Padis P0int EM.:banana:

talaga ms megz? wow...thankz! uni baga nagkayod lamang...nuarin ba daw mabukas ang padis point? garo tudu-tudo na ang pagburukasan kan mga establishments sa embarcadero...yehey!! maogma kaini ang christmas sa legazpi...ano daw kung magkaigwang fire works pag abot kan new year dyan sa Embarcadero...magayununon siguro an picturan....

megalgzp

December 3rd, 2009, 03:12 PM

[QUOTE=megalgzp;47210383]

talaga ms megz? wow...thankz! uni baga nagkayod lamang...nuarin ba daw mabukas ang padis point? garo tudu-tudo na ang pagburukasan kan mga establishments sa embarcadero...yehey!! maogma kaini ang christmas sa legazpi...ano daw kung magkaigwang fire works pag abot kan new year dyan sa Embarcadero...magayununon siguro an picturan....

Yeah Dec 4 na p0 ang 0pening nya. Bukas na yes...Im excited mag-gimmick dit0 pag-uwi k0 uli.:banana:

Brandon32

December 3rd, 2009, 03:20 PM

^ padis point would really make Embarcadero alive and kicking all night!! sana ma invite man kan sunwest ang PIER ONE na mag put up ki branch sa Embarcadero...i think its feasible considering Legazpi as top 14 tourist destination in the country..

PIER ONE has branches in boracay,subic,tomas morato,manila(roxas blvd),mall of asia,pasig,global city....................sana magkaroon sa EMBARCADERO...

megalgzp

December 3rd, 2009, 03:28 PM

megalgzp

December 3rd, 2009, 03:30 PM

Sensya na p0 nag-stick ang 0 k0 kaya I'm using the zer0 as letter 0.

Brandon32

December 3rd, 2009, 03:31 PM

^ yup ok na yang padis point...kumusta na kaya ang Ivory Classic Hotel legazpi?

megalgzp

December 3rd, 2009, 03:38 PM

^ yup ok na yang padis point...kumusta na kaya ang Ivory Classic Hotel legazpi?

0ng0ing pa rin ang w0rk. Late next year na ata yan mag-0pen. H0tel Ellis nag 0pen na kas0 k0nti picture dit0 na nakita k0. The h0tel is grand with very g00d amenities and services.:)

Brandon32

December 3rd, 2009, 03:49 PM

^ that's good.. that means theres another beautiful hotel expected to open next year in Legazpi...wow!

so...
>>>>> Venezia
>>>>> St Ellis
>>>>> Ivory Classic Hotel (very soon!)

[dx]

December 3rd, 2009, 04:28 PM

Melody Gersbach in Ms. Int'l 09

http://i50.tinypic.com/fji7v5.jpg
----------^^

ryan12

December 3rd, 2009, 05:19 PM

marhay n Albay po!
(this is my 2nd post here,the last one was when i introduced myself a month ago)
Im proud of our very own Governor.He's always on TV and on most newspapers these days.Many people admire him because of his knowledge in dealing with the 'climate change'.I think everybody(in this forum) is aware of the many accomplishments he had accomplished.
He's indeed a smart and hard working Executive of our province.
BUT...i still have some reservations!

I just want to ask you guys here...How many jobs did Gov Salceda created as Governor of Albay?I know he had saved many lives but for me,Disaster preparedness and knowledge about climate change werent enough to say that his service to the province can be called a successful one.Job creation is equally important.
I had read the whole thread but i never saw a topic discussing Employment Opportunities and the like.Im sure some members of this forum were working overseas like me and some were in the other places of the country.Do you know the reason why we have to leave,have to suffer and endure the hardship?Its simply we dont have job opportunity in our province.

Did our Gov ever think of an INDUSTRIAL PARK?There is tremendous impact to the economy if we have one.Try building one in Jovellar, in Tiwi or in Manito.Those lower class municipalities will outgrow any existing cities in Albay once the investors start to operate their businesses there.

Look at the provinces with one or more industrial parks(Calabarzon)they are so economically developed.

The Governor, as an economic adviser had lost the opportunity of having a close relationship with incumbent President(lucky bitch).He could have asked her to help Albay build an (private or government-owned)industrial park before she retires.Next year (after the election)will he enjoy the same thing?

Im happy to see pictures of new malls,business establishments and some other infras projects you guys posted here.Albay is indeed improving economically but is it enough? When i left Ligao 20 years ago,i noticed little has changed.

There was a press release (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20090924-226728/20000-Filipino-workers-eyed-for-South-Korea) more than a month ago apparently Salceda had secured a MOA in Skorea for 20k Albayanos.Its simply unbelievable!Kapampangans constitute the bulk of workers here in Korea.Thanks to their kababayan president.Even without experience those Kapampangans can easily work here.Only a handful of Bicolanos are working here.So far only 4 Albayanos i have "heard" to be working here out of more than 30k Filipinos.
Imagine if there is only a hundred Albayanos remitting 1k US$ a month to their families it would be a great boost to the econmy of our province.

Though i am receiving a good salary abroad ironically,im still blaming our government and will not stop to do so until they realise that this is not the solution to our ever growing UNEMPLOYMENT.

i qouted from the PDI(Salceda said that his economic advice had been frequently sought by Incheon South Korea Mayor Sang Soo)
i just couldnt believe that a local executive of this industrialised country would ask for an advise from a Leader of an economically poor country.I think its ridiculous!Koreans do not trust foreigners!

i quoted this in the forum:
“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. WHERE IS THE OTHER 'E'?He has really forgotten "Employment".

I think its not yet late for him to fulfill everything.Considering that he still running for the same position next year,i think he still has plenty of time.

Mr Governor..i have yet to take my hat off to you!
GOD BLESS!!!

dc88

December 3rd, 2009, 05:28 PM

^Its always Mexicans/Hispanics/Vanezuelans who win the Pageants.:lol:

[dx]

December 3rd, 2009, 05:37 PM

^Its always Mexicans/Hispanics/Vanezuelans who win the Pageants.:lol:

Better luck next time, as usual hehe

Brandon32

December 3rd, 2009, 06:01 PM

;47207921']It's Misibis Bay Raintree in Cagraray Island, Bacacay, Albay. :) More information here -- http://misibisbay.com

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/1818/mapcagraraybigjy8.jpg

Dakula man palan ang Cagraray Island...

[dx]

December 3rd, 2009, 06:30 PM

Disclaimer: I'm not affiliated with any political personality. Hehe. This is for discussion purposes only.

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@ryan12 I can understand the frustration. I also dream of a day when Filipinos will never need to leave the country just to provide their families a more comfortable life. I understand because two of my brothers are also abroad right now. I wish they didn't have to leave, too.

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From what I understand, I think the governor is laying the foundation of a stronger and more sustainable economy for the province. However, I don't think we can reach the level of the Calabarzon provinces within three years (The current governor started his term in 2007). Based on the news articles released by the provincial government, Salceda's economic strategy is for the long-term.

marhay n Albay po!
(this is my 2nd post here,the last one was when i introduced myself a month ago)
Im proud of our very own Governor.He's always on TV and on most newspapers these days.Many people admire him because of his knowledge in dealing with the 'climate change'.I think everybody(in this forum) is aware of the many accomplishments he had accomplished.
He's indeed a smart and hard working Executive of our province.
BUT...i still have some reservations!

I just want to ask you guys here...How many jobs did Gov Salceda created as Governor of Albay?I know he had saved many lives but for me,Disaster preparedness and knowledge about climate change werent enough to say that his service to the province can be called a successful one.Job creation is equally important.
I had read the whole thread but i never saw a topic discussing Employment Opportunities and the like.Im sure some members of this forum were working overseas like me and some were in the other places of the country.Do you know the reason why we have to leave,have to suffer and endure the hardship?Its simply we dont have job opportunity in our province.

^^After the disasters of 2006, investor confidence in Albay and the rest of Bicol most likely declined. To make the province attractive for investors once again, it was important to assure them that Albay is prepared to mitigate the effects of disasters, thus the focus on climate change adaptation and disaster preparedness. The efforts of the province paid off well because now Albay is recognized as a model in climate change adaptation and disaster preparedness. This will help counter the negative impression that the province is not safe for investments. Slowly but surely this is becoming a reality because even after the disasters, investments still poured into Legazpi and Albay led by intrepid local investors.

Did our Gov ever think of an INDUSTRIAL PARK?There is tremendous impact to the economy if we have one.Try building one in Jovellar, in Tiwi or in Manito.Those lower class municipalities will outgrow any existing cities in Albay once the investors start to operate their businesses there.

Look at the provinces with one or more industrial parks(Calabarzon)they are so economically developed.
The Governor, as an economic adviser had lost the opportunity of having a close relationship with incumbent President(lucky bitch).He could have asked her to help Albay build an (private or government-owned)industrial park before she retires.Next year (after the election)will he enjoy the same thing?

It's very easy to say 'o, lets build an industrial park here and there' but the question is, will it really become an industrial park or remain an idle lot for many years just like the other so-called industrial parks in the region? The fact is, it will be very hard to compete with the Calabarzon area for industrial locators because they have the advantage of a more developed infrastructure and proximity to the capital. Who would want to put a factory in Jovellar, Albay if it is more convenient and cost-effective to build one in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Besides, Albay is still mainly an agricultural economy.

To help realize the goal of a more progressive Albay, the governor has laid down an economic strategy (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/Salceda_bares_Albay_s_progress_road_map.shtml) and initiated several programs such as the Guicadale platform, which aims to create a new commercial, industrial and residential area that is far from the dangers of Mayon Volcano. There were also several infrastructure projects such as new roads, bridges, new seaport, and new international airport. The new Kayabon geothermal project (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p080211.htm&no=37), once it operational, is expected to make Albay energy self-sufficient and help lower the cost of electricity in the province (hopefully, we deserve it). This will consequently help attract more investors and eventually, real industrial parks.

i qouted from the PDI(Salceda said that his economic advice had been frequently sought by Incheon South Korea Mayor Sang Soo)
i just couldnt believe that a local executive of this industrialised country would ask for an advise from a Leader of an economically poor country.I think its ridiculous!Koreans do not trust foreigners!

^^I think it's not impossible because from what I know, Salceda was already a well-known economic adviser and consultant to a number of multinational companies even before he entered public service in the Philippines.

i quoted this in the forum:
“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. WHERE IS THE OTHER 'E'?He has really forgotten "Employment".

I think its not yet late for him to fulfill everything.Considering that he still running for the same position next year,i think he still has plenty of time.

Mr Governor..i have yet to take my hat off to you!
GOD BLESS!!!

I agree, there's still so much to be done and with so many negative stuff going on in the country, it's very easy to get disillusioned. But personally, I still think there is a very bright future that awaits Albay. I also agree that it is very important to put pressure on our leaders to do more. However, I also believe we also have to do our part, in whatever way we can, to help our province. Hindi yung puro asa na lang sa gobyerno.

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Aw, halabaon na palan ito. Hehe, napirot na ako. G'nyt Legazpeeps.

JPeePH

December 3rd, 2009, 08:23 PM

;47201167']^Ngata, hain kamo nakaistar?

matnog po

[dx]

December 4th, 2009, 01:35 AM

matnog po

Hehe, okie

[dx]

December 4th, 2009, 01:36 AM

All-female young scientists top inventors (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/perspective/19216-all-female-young-scientists-top-inventors.html)
Wednesday, 02 December 2009 18:56

WHAT started out as a basic school requirement turned out to be an award-winning student creative research from the all-female team of the De La Salle University (DLSU), who bested 12 other finalists. The study “Greenstick Fracture Detection and Diagnosis Using Image Processing and Analysis” gave the team of Airi Bianca Beltran, Rachel Joyce Oaña and Cathlyn Marie Montano the “Sibol Award-Outstanding Student Creative Research” on the college level in the recently concluded National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) 2009.

NICE 2009 was organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (Tapi). The first-place winners in the Sibol Award for high school and college levels, and in the Tuklas Award received the World Intellectual Property Organization gold medals and certificates.

“We need to develop a critical mass of Filipino investors who will build the Philippine industries and services to help address the pressing national concerns such as breaking the cycle of our energy dependence, environmental degradation and climate change,” said Press Secretary Cerge Remonde in his keynote speech at the recent closing ceremony.

The DLSU team, a blend of computer geeks and computer science majors, said it was the time when they were just starting that challenged them the most. They developed a system that performs image processing and analysis to detect fractures, specifically Greenstick fractures. These fractures are one of the most common fractures in children and, if undiagnosed and untreated, can lead to deformity and permanent disability.

Their application has tools and features that are not present in simple X-rays. The scanned X-ray images are enhanced using image sharpening, smoothing, median, erode, dilate and threshold. Other winners in NICE 2009 at the college level were Albert Gonzalo Bautista II, “Herbiplast Revolutionary Natural Ointment Bandage (Anti-bacterial, coagulant, all natural),” of the University of Baguio, second prize; and Richelle Abuan, “Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of the Liniment from the Leaf Extract of Lagundi (Vitex negundo) Fam. Verbenaceae,” of Saint Louis University, third prize.

In high school, the group of Reezie Love Miguel, Janiz Amasoli C. Sukyo and Claudine Mae Etiong of Arturo Eustaquio Memorial Science High School won first prize with their study, “Production of Biodegradable Plastics (Bioplastem) from Shells of Brown Shrimps (Penaeus aztecus) through the Process of Polymerization.”

Jessel Fatima Cane, “Engineering a Novel Radiation Shield and Semiconductor from Green Mussel Shells” of Bayugan National Comprehensive High School got second prize; and Rhodessa King, Janessa Limchutick, Jeanelle Ong, Sharlene Santiage, Tetris Tan and Karen Tan, “The Feasibility of Using Chicken Eggs (Gallus domesticus) as Fillers and an Anti-Bacterial Component for Polypropylene Plastic” of Immaculate Conception Academy won third.

For the “Likha Award—Outstanding Creative Research” (professional category), the winners were Blessie A. Basilia, Ma. Teresa Navarro, Rosemarie Antinopo, Kevin Dagbay, Ponciano Basilia, Eduardo Magdaluyo Jr. and Brigida Visaya, with “Development of Local Bioactive Polymer Nanofibrous Scaffold by Electrospinning,” first prize; Rubelyn Delfin, Milagros Nillo, Flory Libunao, “Commercialization Potential of Suksuk for Handwoven Silk Fabric,” second prize; and Noro Camomot, “Joyski—The Motorcycle Driven Jetski,” third prize.

For the Outstanding Utility Model, the winners were Johnny Sy, “A Method of Making Engine Oil Additive Mixed with Plant Oils,” first prize; Claro Santiago, “Production of Medical Bandage from Mushroom Mycelium,” second prize; and Arnulfo Malinis and Christopher Pacardo, “Mechanical Process of Producing Starch and Flour from Arrowroot Tubers,” third prize.

A group of engineers from Albay emerged champion in the “Tuklas Award—Outstanding Invention” for their “Crop Processing Machine.” This invention of Arnulfo Malinis, Eleanor Balute, Estrella Calpe and Herminigildo Lizano “performs the functions of a crusher, juice extractor and mill.” Among the crops it can process are arrowroot, lemon grass, ginger and pandan.

A team member said the latest buyer of their P95,000 machine is a cooperative in Dolores, Quezon, and that about 50 of these machines are already in use. Other winners in the Tuklas Award were James Fos Raemon, “Rex Compost Tea Brewer (A Novel Compost Tea Brewer),” second prize; and Annabelle Briones, Wilhelmina Ambal, Merle Villanueva, Romulo Estrella, Raymond Pacis, Melchor Valdecañas and Emil Ricafort, “Manufacturing Process for Hard Carrageenan Capsules,” third prize.

There was no proclaimed winner in the Outstanding Industrial Design category. Aside from the major awards, special prizes and recognitions were given to other finalists. The Philippine Development Alternatives Inc. (PDAF) gave finalists from the Talavera National High School the PDAF Award for their study, “Design, Fabrication and Performance Test of a 3-in-1 Compost Chipper,” in the high-school category.

Anthony Mark Jay Rivas, “Sargassum as a Ceramic Flux in Conserving Energy,” of University of San Carlos won first honor for the PDAF Award in the college level; and students from the Mindanao State University, “Armor Against UV: Rambutan Pericarp (Nephelium lappaceum) and Aubergine Peelings (Solarium melangona) as Chemo Preventive Agent,” won second.

The Chemrez Green Chemistry Award, given by the Chemrez Technologies Inc., is awarded to contestants who embodied the ideals of green chemistry in their projects aimed at reducing the use or generation of harmful substances and enable efficient resource utilization.

For this year the recipients of this award were Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, “The Termicidal Potential of Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H. Robinson (Hagonoy)”; and Johson Ongking for his study, “Boysen Knoxout—Depolluting Paint.”

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^^Congratulations!

[dx]

December 4th, 2009, 01:42 AM

Christmas decorations in Malinao, Albay
Source (http://walksofkulot.wordpress.com/2009/12/03/i-wokd-in-bicol/)

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December 4th, 2009, 01:45 AM

Unopposed
(http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=529138&publicationSubCategoryId=67)
Excerpt:

Meanwhile, President Arroyo’s economic adviser and incumbent Albay Gov. Joey Salceda was unchallenged as not one candidate coming from majority and minority political parties had filed their candidacies until the 12 midnight filing deadline Tuesday, finally dismissing reports of three known politicians here to challenge the economist.

However, at least one familiar and another unfamiliar name surfaced and filed their certificates of candidacy to challenge the Albay governor. They are Kapayapaan, Katarungan, Kaunlaran (KKK) bet Linda Montayre, an independent and a perennial candidate for Albay governor during elections and a certain Marcelino Gallardo, of the Philippine Green Republican Party, a new name, as candidate from Daraga town.

Earlier reported by local political camps as potential challengers of Salceda were last-term Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal; former Cory Aquino cabinet secretary and ex-senator Victor Ziga; and Albay second district Rep. Al Francis Bichara’s brother Steve Bichara.

All the three had already denied reports that they would challenge Salceda, who made a historic move of filing his COC on the first filing day on Nov. 20.

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December 4th, 2009, 01:46 AM

Cerritos Heights unveiled (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=529134&publicationSubCategoryId=76)
(The Philippine Star) Updated December 04, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - As the dawn breaks, families awaken to the gentle rays of the sun, the comforting sounds of children’s laughter, the sweetness of a lush garden in bloom, and the inspiring view of Spanish-Mediterranean homes coming to life with the morning rituals of aromatic breads and brewed coffee for breakfast. It is a picture of contentment – the fulfillment of a promise that life can only get better after a hard day’s work and the inspiration of a loving family. It is the vision of Camella, and this promise begins with Cerritos Heights.

Constantly transforming the landscape of the housing industry’s affordable segment, Camella reaffirms its presence in South Manila with its latest development, Cerritos Heights. Building on the success of Cerritos, its flagship project in the area, and Cerritos East which continued the same concept successfully in Pasig, Cerritos Heights fulfills Camella’s promise of an accessible, secure community complete with recreational amenities but on a much larger scale.

The phenomenal growth of the development – both in concept and range – does not come as a surprise as Camella continues to strengthen its position as the industry’s nationwidest. The pioneer in the affordable housing segment, it has built over 200,000 homes through 87 projects – maintaining a strong presence in Mega Manila and 17 other key provincial destinations and 36 cities and municipalities, while aggressively expanding to other regions.

“Cerritos is the success story of the GMA-South and it is only fitting that we replicate this success but on a grander scale. This new development – one of the year’s biggest launch in the South – sits on a larger land area and offers more amenities. But at the heart of Cerritos Heights is the Camella signature which has 30 years of success and growth behind it – a well-crafted, affordable home within a safe and secure community that is accessible and provides recreational amenities,” said Maribeth Tolentino, president of Camella.

Located at Daang Hari, Cerritos Heights is centrally located in South Manila. It is just a stone’s throw away from the area’s central business district and merely 30 to 45 minutes away from Makati and Ortigas.

Cerritos Heights was developed by Camella, a subsidiary of Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc., the country’s largest home builder. For more information on Cerritos Heights and other Camella developments, call: 772-1096 for South Manila; 718-1896 for East Manila; 418-0975 for North Manila; (044) 796-0078 for North Luzon; (043) 757-0702, (033) 337 7699 for Visayas and (082) 298-0387 for Mindanao projects, or log on to www.camella.com.ph. Camella communities are present in Mega Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Isabela, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Batangas, Camarines Sur, Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Cebu, Leyte, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, General Santos, and will soon open in Tuguegarao and Legaspi City in Albay.

[dx]

December 4th, 2009, 01:49 AM

Volcanic quakes asin gas emission kan Mayon, naglangkaw; ground deformation result, pigpaluwas na kan Phivolcs (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=121577)
12/3/2009 6:20:18 PM

LEGAZPI CITY - Makalihis an haros sarong semanang pagluya kan aktibidades kan bulkang Mayon dikit-dikit na naman ining naglalangkaw sa ngonian. Sa nakalihis na 24 na oras, nakapagrehistro an Phivolcs nin 13 pagyugyog kun saen walo digdi low frequency mantang lima man an high frequency volcanic quakes. Nag-abot sa 858 metriko tonelada an ibinugang asupre kan sinambit ng bulkan mas halangkaw kumpara kan nakalihis na aldaw na nag-abot sana sa 679 metric tons. Indikasyon ining halangkaw pa man giraray an abnormalidad kan Mayon volcano.

Mientrastanto, ipinaluwas na kan ahensya an resulta kan pinakahuring ground deformation survey na ginibo kan mga eksperto kan Phivolcs gikan sa Metro Manila, sa Buang levelling line sa Tabaco City, mayong marhay na pagbabago alagad nagtitiner na inflated nin 5.0mm. Mantang sa Lidong levelling line sa Sto. Domingo Albay, nahilingan ini nin paghubag na nag-aabot sa 1.0mm kun kaya sa ngonian nairehistro sa 4.0mm an inflation sa sinambit ng parte kan pamitisan kan bulkan. Sa pinakahuring monitoring kan ahensya sa abnormalidad Mayon malabo pang maibaba an alarma kani sa alert level 1.

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LGU Albay, pigreresolbiran an naglalangkaw na bilang kan HIV cases; Cam Sur, may pinakadakul na kaso (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=121576)
12/3/2009 6:19:45 PM

LEGAZPI CITY - Pigreresolbiran na kan gobierno lokal kan Albay an naglalangkaw na bilang kan Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) asin kaso kan HIV sa paagi kan pagsagibo nin 'comprehensive medium term program' na pupunan sa masunod na taon hasta 2015. Sa ginibong pinakahuring strategic planning workshop na inorganisar kan Philippines National AIDS Council (PNAC) katabang an Provincial Health Office, health providers, non-government organizations asin miembros kan Provincial AIDS council nagdesisyon na ipagpadagos an unified programs sa katuyuhan na maibitaran asin makontrol an paglakop kan STI/HIV.

Sinugo na ni Gobernador Joey Sarte Salceda an Albay Provincial Millennium Development Goal Office (PMDGO), Albay AIDS Council asin Provincial Health magsagibo nin mga estratehiya kabale na an dai na dagos na paglakop kan STI asin HIV sa provincia kan Albay. Sa report kan Philippines National AIDS Council kan nagtalikod na bulan nin Nobyembre, 88 Bicolano an naimpeksyon kan HIV.

Nangengenot sa listahan an Camarines Sur na nairehistro sa kabilugang 27 an nagpositibo sa HIV; pigsundan kan Albay na igwang 27; nag-aabot man sa 17 HIV cases an nairehistro sa Sorsogon; siyam na kaso sa Catanduanes; pito sa Camarines Norte asin tolo katawo an nagpositibo sa HIV sa Masbate. Digdi sa Albay, an mga nagpositibo sa nasabing helang naggikan sa ciudad kan Legazpi, Ligao, Tabaco, banwaan kan Oas, Camalig, Daraga, Guinobatan asin Polangui.

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Clean-up drive kan Navy sa kadagatan kan Albay, isinagibo (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=121570)
12/3/2009 6:16:07 PM

LEGAZPI CITY - Sarong clean-up drive an isinagibo kan mga miembros kan Philippine Navy sa baybayon kan Rawis, Legazpi City kasubago. Obheto kaning mamantiner na malinig an kapalibutan partikularmente an gilid kan kadagatan na pigdadayo na ngonian huli kan nagdadangadang na bakasyon. Napag-araman na tuyong weekend dakul an nagpapasiring sa kadagatan kan Rawis asin dakul man na basura an nawawalat na kun dai malilinig pwedeng makaraot sa yamang-dagat.

An sinambit ng lakdang iyu an bilang pagsunod sa kasuguan ni Commodore Joel Babas kan NAVFORSOL. Katakud kani, pinagirumduman man an mga tawong nagpapasiring asin mga estudyante kan sarong eskwelahan sa lugar na itapok sa tamang apunan an saindang mga basura para maibitaran an pagkuriyat sa gilid kan kadagatan.

zoroethgenre_003

December 4th, 2009, 04:59 AM

;47246609']Christmas decorations in Malinao, Albay
Source (http://walksofkulot.wordpress.com/2009/12/03/i-wokd-in-bicol/)

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ABS-CBN ba ang sponsor ng decors? I can see their slogan in one of the pictures.

[dx]

December 4th, 2009, 05:16 AM

ABS-CBN ba ang sponsor ng decors? I can see their slogan in one of the pictures.

Don't know hehe. Baka ginamit lang yung slogan. I like the Bahay Kubo inspired decor

Brandon32

December 4th, 2009, 05:22 AM

;47246743']Unopposed
(http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=529138&publicationSubCategoryId=67)
Excerpt:

Meanwhile, President Arroyo’s economic adviser and incumbent Albay Gov. Joey Salceda was unchallenged as not one candidate coming from majority and minority political parties had filed their candidacies until the 12 midnight filing deadline Tuesday, finally dismissing reports of three known politicians here to challenge the economist.

However, at least one familiar and another unfamiliar name surfaced and filed their certificates of candidacy to challenge the Albay governor. They are Kapayapaan, Katarungan, Kaunlaran (KKK) bet Linda Montayre, an independent and a perennial candidate for Albay governor during elections and a certain Marcelino Gallardo, of the Philippine Green Republican Party, a new name, as candidate from Daraga town.

Earlier reported by local political camps as potential challengers of Salceda were last-term Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal; former Cory Aquino cabinet secretary and ex-senator Victor Ziga; and Albay second district Rep. Al Francis Bichara’s brother Steve Bichara.

All the three had already denied reports that they would challenge Salceda, who made a historic move of filing his COC on the first filing day on Nov. 20.

^ this is it! a new level of leadership and politics in the province of Albay!

Maray na Albay!

Brandon32

December 4th, 2009, 06:40 AM

ABS-CBN ba ang sponsor ng decors? I can see their slogan in one of the pictures.

help me out...asan ba yung abs-cbn logo sa pix? wala man akong nakikita...

[dx]

December 4th, 2009, 07:09 AM

help me out...asan ba yung abs-cbn logo sa pix? wala man akong nakikita...

I think ang tinutukoy nya yung 'Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko' hehe. Galing sa Christmas station ID ng ABS.

Brandon32

December 4th, 2009, 07:43 AM

i see...thanks dx.

Legazpi City...more than 300,000 people by day and 180,000 people by night..

[dx]

December 4th, 2009, 10:41 AM

DPWH fasttracks Padang Bridge in Albay (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/DPWH_fasttracks_Padang_Bridge_in_Albay.shtml)

MANILA, Dec. 4 (PNA) -- To immediately normalize the flow of traffic and basic services especially the transport industry, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast tracking the completion of the Padang Bridge project in Albay. Located along Legazpi-Sto. Domingo-Tabaco Road, the bridge was rendered not passable last Nov. 5, 2009 because of the damage brought by flow of water and volcanic debris from Mt. Mayon.

DPWH acting Secretary Victor Domingo said that he has already instructed the regional office to take advantage of the good weather condition in the area and immediately complete the bridge project as it serve as a vital road network connecting the metropolis of Legazpi to the port area in Tabaco City and vice versa.

"This is only one of the priority rehabilitation efforts of the Department on restoring all the major life line road network damaged by previous typhoons" Domingo said. Padang River was used to be a mere creek that discharge irrigation water towards Albay Gulf.

When the Mayon Volcano last emitted its volcanic debris, the river was transformed into a channel downstream of Bonga Gully that discharges rainwater and volcanic materials towards the sea. DPWH Region V Director Danilo Manalang, in his report to the Secretary, stated that the project is now 88 percent complete and now awaiting the release of additional P12-million fund for the remaining works such as bridge approach, railings and river control works. (PNA)

JPeePH

December 4th, 2009, 12:44 PM

JPeePH

December 4th, 2009, 12:48 PM

Planting of mangroove trees sa mga coastline kan albay buda instead na dike na puro ampaw na nagiging source kan corruption patanoman na lang mga gilid kan salog like Yawa. yawa sa kickback!

dc88

December 4th, 2009, 04:30 PM

3 taon na lamang su padang bridge..dai pa nanggad naayos.hehe..

[dx]

December 4th, 2009, 07:03 PM

CebuPac announces seat sale

Budget airline Cebu Pacific is once again offering a seat sale, with ticket prices for domestic and international destinations starting at P999 one-way. Aside from all domestic destinations, flights from Manila to Taipei and Kota Kinabalu and from Clark to Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, and Macau are also available for P999. Flights from Manila to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau and Guangzhou as well flights from Cebu to Hong Kong and Singapore are available for P1,499. Flights to Incheon and Pusan in Korea cost P1,999.

Sale Period: Dec. 5 - 6, 2009. Travel Period: Jan. 1 - March 31, 2010

JPeePH

December 5th, 2009, 12:15 AM

3 taon na lamang su padang bridge..dai pa nanggad naayos.hehe..

Nata su tulay sa kilicao naayos lamang? Nalingawan na gaud kan mga paralitiko na politiko! hehehe Grabeng inconvinience ang dara sa mga tawo.:bash:

[dx]

December 5th, 2009, 03:30 AM

Misibis Bay Raintree -- http://misibisbay.com
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December 5th, 2009, 03:33 AM

2 women vie for Rosal’s post (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/dec03/b-story.html)
Another woman challenges Bichara’s House bid
By RHAYDZ B. BARCIA

LEGAZPI CITY --- The adage that in politics there are no permanent friends and foes but only permanent interests once again rings true in this city where the majestic Mt. Mayon reigns. And like the majestic but restive volcano, two women, for the first time in the city, are poised to enter the political arena in what observers see as a nip-and-tuck mayoral battle, with their painted fingernails and coifed hairdos nothwithstanding.

Geraldine Barrameda-Rosal, wife of outgoing City Mayor Noel Rosal, filed her mayoral candidacy certificate under the administration party’s Lakas-Kampi party while her running mate, City Councilor Bitoy Roces, son of former lady mayor Imelda Roces, aligned himself with the Nacionalista Party at the Comelec office here last Monday, Nov. 30.

On the opposite corner are Lorna Hidalgo-Cristobal, wife of DPWH Assistant Regional Director Oscar Cristobal, and Michael Imperial, of Albay’s influential political clan, for mayor and vice-mayor, respectively, under the opposition Liberal Party.

At a media presentation cum press conference held last Nov. 28 at the Cristobal owned Waway’s Restaurant, the LP mayoral bet presented her entire ticket. The LP candidates for councilors are: Dr. Nathaniel Rempillo, Atty. Melissa Abadeza, former Councilor Manuel ‘Boroy’ Arroyo, Brgy. Chairman Lilian Ramirez, former councilor Charlie Cea, former Councilor Rolando Belbes, former Brgy. Chairman Efren Obido, reelectionist Councilor Oscar Santillan, former Councilor Jesus Chito Baldo and retired public school principal Cesar Regidor.

Looking back, the Imperials in 2000 coalesced briefly with Mayor Noel Rosal to topple the administration of former City Mayor Imelda Roces, the political rival of 2nd district Rep. Carlos “Papay” Imperial.

During the 2001 election, Rep. Imperial, uncle of Michael Imperial, fielded Noel Rosal for the mayoral post against Martin Roces, son of then congressional candidate and outgoing City Mayor Imelda Roces. Rosal won and remains undefeated until his last term ends in 2010.

Rosal and the Imperials, however, parted ways in 2003 and had since then became political adversaries.

In the 2007 election, the erstwhile rival Imperial and Roces families combined forces to bring down Rosal but to no avail which saw the temporary collapse of the Imperials’ political power in 42 years.

As this developed, former lady reporter and commentator Bonita Apin filed her certificate of candidacy for congressional seat against incumbent Rep. Al Francis Bichara of Albay’s second district.

Apin carries the banner of the Liberal Party here while Bichara is allied with presidential aspirant Manny Villar’s Nacionalista Party.

At a fellowship night with media practitioners here, Apin said, “Unknown to many, I’m a media practitioner, a reporter and commentator.” And she added, “In the spirit of peace, friendship and press freedom, we would like to ask from you to offer a moment of prayer intended for media practitioners in Mindanao who were victims of cold blooded killings and injustice.” She implored mediamen to carry on with their task of spreading the truth without fear or favor for the higher interest of the people that they serve.

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December 5th, 2009, 03:39 AM

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December 5th, 2009, 04:01 AM

St. John the Baptist Church, Tabaco, Albay
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Adopted

December 5th, 2009, 05:21 AM

Dakula man palan ang Cagraray Island...

Is there a bridge from the mainland to the island?

[dx]

December 5th, 2009, 05:40 AM

Is there a bridge from the mainland to the island?

So far, there's no bridge yet although I've read that there are plans to build one. Visitors to Misibis reach the island by crossing the very narrow Sula Channel via RoRo (Roll on, Roll off) vessel. See photos below. Another option is via fastcraft from Embarcadero in Legazpi.

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December 5th, 2009, 05:43 AM

Lakas, NP, LP to closely contest provincial and congressional posts in Albay (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?&sid=6&pfn=245171&arch=1&go=Go&search_arch=albay&andor=and&mdte_arch=0&ddte_arch=0&ydte_arch=0)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 3 (PNA) - Albay’s political arena would be a derby among three dominant political parties belonging to the administration‘s Lakas-Kampi-CMD party, Nationalista and the Liberal parties as 42 candidates would slug it out in various high stake provincial posts, the Commission on Election (Comelec) provincial office told the Philippines News Agency, Thursday.

Lawyer Romeo Serrano, Comelec provincial election supervisor said two candidates are eying to grab the gubernatorial post from Governor Joey Salceda who is seeking re-election, while four candidates are vying for the vice gubernatorial position.

Businesswoman Linda Montayre of the Kapayapaan, Katarungan, Kaunlaran (KKK) Party a native of Guinobatan town and Marcelino Gallardo, a business man from Daraga town will challenge Salceda the incumbent governor who is gunning for his second term under the Lakas-Kampi-CMD party banner.

For the vice-gubernatorial bets, former Albay Vice Governor Jesus “Bayan” Calisin of the Nationlista Party would try to regain his post by outdoing his rivals Raul Borejon, a provincial board member running as independent, Harold Imperial, a provincial board member a Lakas-Kampi-CMD bet and independent candidate Gil Goyena, a businessman.

For the congressional race, in first district incumbent Lakas House Representative Edcel Lagman will seek re-election for his third term but he will be challenged by lawyer Wilfredo Brizuela of the Liberal Party, while in the second district, incumbent House Representative Al Francis Bichara, who is seeking for his second term under the Nationalista Party will be challenged for the second time by Amelia Apin, an entrepreneur-educator under the Liberal Party banner and independent candidate, Ricardo Ayala, a businessman.

In the third district of Albay, former Albay Governor Fernando Gonzales of the Liberal Party, and incumbent Vice Gov. Brando Sael of the Nationalista Party and independent candidate Armondo Redillas will be contesting incumbent Congressman Reno Lim of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC).

Political analyst predicts that Salceda the incumbent Governor will easily win over his opponents by a landslide votes because of his strong political machinery and achievements.

For the vice gubernatorial post, it would be a close fight between Calisin, Borehon and Imperial who all have political credentials and bailiwicks to boast of, observers said.

Political observers here are closely watching the political derby in the third district of the province since the congressional post would be a tight three cornered fight between Rep. Lim, former Gov. Gonzales and Vice Gov. Brando Sael who claims to have the machineries, the funds and political bailiwicks.

In the second district of the province, political analysts said it is a fight between the Nationalista and the Liberals, giving incumbent Rep. Bichara a wider margin over Apin who run and lost to Bichara in the 2007 congressional race. Observers said Bichara had maintained his followers, the funding and machinery.

Meanwhile, Salceda in a press statement thanked his constituents for their collective support.

He said, “I am honored and humbled by the zero-opposition to my leadership but it poses a higher challenge to me and the entire provincial government to do even better than the past three years.” (PNA)
LAP/LQ/MSA/cbd

sherwinm26

December 5th, 2009, 06:44 AM

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sherwinm26

December 5th, 2009, 07:48 AM

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December 5th, 2009, 07:57 AM

arkijo

December 5th, 2009, 09:03 AM

yan ba na bowling center sa embarcadero bako man na kamot ang nahihiling na nag-aayos kan mga pins? he he. pano kaya sa be lovely, kamot ang nag-aayos kan mga natumbang pins.

lipaopao95@yahoo.com

December 5th, 2009, 02:36 PM

gaano kaya kalaki ang embarcadero mas malaki ba compare sa pacific mall gaisano???

olineil

December 5th, 2009, 07:06 PM

;47318153']So far, there's no bridge yet although I've read that there are plans to build one. Visitors to Misibis reach the island by crossing the very narrow Sula Channel via RoRo (Roll on, Roll off) vessel. See photos below. Another option is via fastcraft from Embarcadero in Legazpi.

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(http://picasaweb.google.com/PocoMunks/MisibisIslandResort#)

Dex, the top photo shows something that looks like a cluster of bridge components waiting to be assembled to me. I might be wrong.

[dx]

December 6th, 2009, 03:02 AM

Dex, the top photo shows something that looks like a cluster of bridge components waiting to be assembled to me. I might be wrong.

Yup, I'm not so sure either. hehe

[dx]

December 6th, 2009, 03:07 AM

Misibis Bay Raintree will be featured on Lifestyle Network's 1st ever All Girl Getaway promo with 2 part TV Special to be shown on January 19 & 20, 2010

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[dx]

December 6th, 2009, 03:12 AM

Kapuntukan (Sleeping Lion Hill)

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[dx]

December 6th, 2009, 03:14 AM

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December 6th, 2009, 03:16 AM

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December 6th, 2009, 03:17 AM

Misibis Bay Raintree

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December 6th, 2009, 03:18 AM

by Byahero (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daraga-Philippines/Byahero/181177774629#/pages/Daraga-Philippines/Byahero/181177774629?v=wall)

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view more photos here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=124197&id=181177774629&ref=mf)

Hi Sherwin, just curious, how much is a banca ride to Rapu-rapu?

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December 6th, 2009, 03:20 AM

All because of a word; Bicolanos bite the bullet (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=529896&publicationSubCategoryId=64)
FROM A DISTANCE By Carmen N. Pedrosa (The Philippine Star) Updated December 06, 2009 12:00

Excerpt:

While representatives of the sovereign people argue and disagree on constitutional reform, sovereign people have decided to take steps that would allow them to tackle pressing problems of poverty and good governance rather than wait out the infighting in Congress.

These Bicolanos have plodded for months now. The movement is led by Dante Jimenez of the Volunteers against Crime and Corruption. With him are Brenda Locsin for Albay, Richard Talento for Camarines Norte, Rennie Gumba for Camarines Sur, Atty. Susan Ordinario for Catanduanes, Hamilcar Arregadas for Masbate and Godofredo Ditan for Sorsogon.

I have followed them in their sojourn, as they met with communities in all the six provinces of Bicol to inform, educate and debate on their cause for greater autonomy. They see greater autonomy through Charter change as the way to fight poverty. The region is one of the poorest in the country and yet they have some of the richest natural resources.

The group has now drafted what they call The Charter of Bicol Autonomous Region that will be launched and signed by representatives of multisectoral groups on December 8 in Daet, Camarines Norte at the First Monument of Rizal. All Bicolanos are invited to attend this historical event.

The preamble reads: We, the Bicolanos, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to establish a just and humane society and a Bicol Autonomous Region that will embody our ideals and aspirations, within the authority of the Constitution and national sovereignty, in order to secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of regional autonomy, democracy, equality, justice, peace, and the right to self-determination, do ordain and promulgate this Charter of the Bicol Autonomous Region.

The Bicol region’s charter is ground-breaking that is sure to be followed widely by other regions dissatisfied with the structure and system of government that has kept them down. Most of the movements for greater autonomy are directed towards settling ethnic or religious differences. In Bicol it is about the creation of wealth that has been stifled by waiting for largesse from imperial Manila.

“It is the purpose of this proposed Charter to establish the Bicol Autonomous Region, to provide its basic structure of government within the framework of the Constitution and national sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Republic of the Philippines, and to ensure the equality, justice and peace before the law of all the inhabitants in the Bicol Autonomous Region, maximize and expedite the development of the region through an autonomous set-up, and ensure proper and sustainable utilization of its natural endowments.”

kaniguan78

December 6th, 2009, 06:26 AM

Brandon32

December 6th, 2009, 07:41 AM

Sabi si jaucian daa parabulangon? matod ba?

leo98

December 6th, 2009, 12:19 PM

^^Matud tabi pading Brandon. Advance hapi bday palan:)

leo98

December 6th, 2009, 12:27 PM

He's not running anymore because of health reasons. Anyway he has said before that he was only going to run for one term. Vice mayor Len Magayanes is also not running anymore. It will be Gerry Jaucian vs. Awin Baldo for Mayor and Marcellana vs. Baylon for Vice Mayor.

Buhay na naman ang sugalan sa Daraga pag nanggana si Jaucian tsk tsk.

Monsi

December 6th, 2009, 02:03 PM

Monsi

December 6th, 2009, 02:05 PM

Seven girders fabricated in situ...
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JPeePH

December 6th, 2009, 02:11 PM

Okay lang naman magsugal. Basta ba maogma, it doesnt mean in favor ako sa sugal. Tano ta pagparapugulan an muya :D hehehe. Maski siisay an maelect na Mayor dae yan mahahali.

Monsi

December 6th, 2009, 02:12 PM

This afternoon...new access road cut...
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^Western side of Kapuntukan, cut for new road bypassing the narrower road to Dapdap proper.

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^South-eastern side of Kapuntukan, and the new cut for the Dapdap Bypass Road (I'm again invoking the privilege given Adam, giving names, heheh)...

Monsi

December 6th, 2009, 02:15 PM

Dapdap reclamation area September 27...
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^Same area this afternoon...

Monsi

December 6th, 2009, 02:40 PM

EM, 27 Nov.
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^Even this "train" is electric (must be...no smoke, no sound of humming motor...)

Monsi

December 6th, 2009, 03:01 PM

Kasubago...Cinderella...
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^Ano na naman daw iyan na ipigpapatugdok sa atubangan, bata maray na su waterfront facade kan four-storey building...

Monsi

December 6th, 2009, 03:24 PM

Celebration Plaza...sans air-conditioning, but sea-breeze ventilated...
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Napapatus pa su Otis escalators sa ground floor, pero su from second-level to the third level na-install na...
Good night, Legazpeeps, mamata pa ako ki atabununon...sorry, far-in-between an postings...

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December 7th, 2009, 01:02 AM

Thanks for the updates sir!

This afternoon...new access road cut...
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^Western side of Kapuntukan, cut for new road bypassing the narrower road to Dapdap proper.

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^South-eastern side of Kapuntukan, and the new cut for the Dapdap Bypass Road (I'm again invoking the privilege given Adam, giving names, heheh)...

^^Where is this located? Sa may ikog ikog kang Sleeping Lion? hehe

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December 7th, 2009, 01:04 AM

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^Even this "train" is electric (must be...no smoke, no sound of humming motor...)
^^Very nice. Operational palan iyan na train na yan hehe

Celebration Plaza...sans air-conditioning, but sea-breeze ventilated...
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Napapatus pa su Otis escalators sa ground floor, pero su from second-level to the third level na-install na...
Good night, Legazpeeps, mamata pa ako ki atabununon...sorry, far-in-between an postings...

^^Dakula man palan ang Celebration Plaza kang Embarcadero

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December 7th, 2009, 01:06 AM

Boulevard extension, bridge in Dapdap...
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^This afternoon--do you think it's four lanes wide?
Could be wider than Yawa Bridge.

Dapdap reclamation area September 27...
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^Same area this afternoon...

I see that they've already covered up the 'lagoon'

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December 7th, 2009, 01:08 AM

Reveille : Of naval heroes (http://services.inquirer.net/print/print.php?article_id=20091207-240571)
By Ramon J. Farolan
Philippine Daily Inquirer

THERE IS ONE TERM THAT HAS BECOME COMMON nowadays in connection with the ongoing investigation of the Maguindanao massacre. “Treating with kid gloves” is the way some reports describe how the government has been handling the suspects in the massacre.

What is the origin of this term, “treating with kid gloves”?

First of all, “kid gloves” are made from the skin of young goats or lambs. They are softer and finer than gloves made from other forms of leather and are symbols of elegance and gentility. So the term “treating with kid gloves” means to be gentle or tactful.

The government has spent millions of pesos on handcuffs. Many policemen have handcuffs attached to their gunbelts. But so far we have not seen them put to use in the current situation. In the aftermath of the Peninsula Hotel siege in November 2007, people, including journalists, were rounded up and handcuffed or their wrists bound by rope or plastic strips by the authorities.

When do security forces use handcuffs or rope to tie up suspects? Perhaps PNP chief Director General Jesus Verzosa and NBI Director Nestor Mantaring who have been effecting arrests of suspected criminals can provide us with some clear explanation. In other countries, handcuffing of suspects is done not because of the danger or possibility of resistance or flight but as a symbol of the power of the State in the prosecution of wrongdoers.

The opposite term to “treating with kid gloves” is “taking off the gloves” this means the application of harsh treatment.

Fifty-seven men and women have been murdered in cold blood with indications that some of the women were raped. A show of force is simply that—just a show. The government needs to take off the gloves if it really means business.

The first acid test for the new martial law administrator, Lt. Gen. Raymundo Ferrer, is the visible use of handcuffs on criminal suspects. Otherwise people will continue to believe that “kid gloves,” gentility and tact, remain the order of the day for allies of the Arroyo administration. Incidentally Ferrer, PMA class 1977, is the son of another PMAyer, Brig. Gen. Arturo C. Ferrer, class of 1951.

* * *

After more than half a century of existence as the Philippine Navy, the organization decided to name existing fleet and marine facilities after its founding fathers and service heroes. Our congratulations to Vice Adm. Ferdinand Golez, the flag officer in command (FOIC), for the initiative which honors the memory of many who have contributed their best efforts in furthering the development of the Navy and adding luster to its glorious traditions. Prior to these changes, naval facilities were assigned geographical names such as Naval Base Cavite, Marine Base Ternate or Naval Station Zamboanga.

While there are more than 20 such facilities throughout the country, let me mention a number of them along with a few lines on the individuals chosen by the Navy to be honored by the proclamation.

Shortly after the first Philippine Republic was inaugurated on June 12, 1898, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo issued a decree organizing a Department of Foreign Affairs to include Commerce and a Navy. Pascual Ledesma, a ship captain in the merchant marine and a graduate of the Escuela Nautica de Manila, was designated director for the Navy, the first such appointment in the revolutionary government. Earlier, Pascual had served in the “mosquito fleet” of General Aguinaldo.

Fort San Felipe in Cavite is now Naval Station Pascual Ledesma.

* * *

Commodore Jose V. Andrada was the fourth Filipino to graduate from the US Naval Academy in Annapolis. As head of the Philippine Naval Patrol, the forerunner of which was the Off Shore Patrol, Andrada became the first Philippine naval officer with the rank of commodore. He was instrumental in the transfer of its headquarters from Fort San Felipe to Fort San Antonio Abad on Roxas Boulevard.

Fort San Antonio Abad is now Naval Station Jose Andrada.

* * *

Romulo M. Espaldon, a 1950 graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, was the first naval officer to be promoted to the rank of rear admiral. He served as AFP deputy chief of staff and became the first commander of SouthCom in 1976 at the height of the Muslim rebellion. He later was appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Yemen after retirement from military service.

Naval Station Zamboanga is now Naval Station Romulo Espaldon.

* * *

Brig. General Arturo Asuncion of the Philippine Marines is the epitome of the fighting Marine. In combat encounters with the enemy, he won the Gold Cross three times, the only military officer to have won this many, all within a period of 24 months. He perished in a helicopter crash in Basilan in November 1987.

Marine Barracks Zamboanga is now Marine Barracks Arturo Asuncion.

* * *

Commodore Rudiardo Brown, PMA class 1955 and a Marine corps commander, was the youngest AFP general when he died in a plane crash while inspecting Marine units undergoing jungle training in Bataan.

Marine Barracks Manila is now Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown.

* * *

Sgt. Domingo Deluana, Philippine Marines, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Valor for heroism and gallantry in action against enemy forces in Maguindanao on 30 April 2000.

Marine Barracks Tawi-Tawi is now Marine Barracks Domingo Deluana.

* * *

Navy Yeoman 2nd Class Julhassan Arasain, a Moro, lost his life while rescuing neighbors in Daraga, Albay at the height of supertyphoon “Reming.” For his act of courage, heroism and selfless service, he was posthumously awarded the Bronze Cross Medal at Malacañang ceremonies on 8 August 2007.

Naval Station Legaspi is now Naval Station Julhassan Arasain.

* * *

Last Friday in ceremonies presided over by Golez, Bonifacio Naval Station (BNS) in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, was renamed Naval Station Jose Francisco in honor of the first FOIC of the Philippine Navy, a title which Francisco himself fashioned upon reaching star rank in the organization in 1952.

A graduate of the US Naval Academy, class of 1931, Francisco served as head of the naval organization from Aug. 29, 1949 to Dec. 23, 1961, a period of 12 years during which time he initiated a number of significant programs. Perhaps the most important was the activation of the first Marine Company which became the nucleus of the present Philippine Marine Corps, the elite unit of the AFP that has borne the brunt of combat against secessionist forces in the south.

Francisco was born in July 1909. The renaming of BNS to Naval Station Jose Francisco (NSJF) is a fitting tribute to the Grand Old Man of the Philippine Navy as we mark the centennial of his birth.

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December 7th, 2009, 01:09 AM

New faces
(http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=530069&publicationSubCategoryId=67)
Meanwhile, nine candidates are vying for the three congressional districts in Albay province as incumbent Rep. Edcel Lagman of Lakas-Kampi-CMD for the first district is being challenged by lawyer Wilfredo Brizuela who is running under the Liberal Party.

In the second congressional district, incumbent Al Francis Bichara of the Nationalista Party has two contenders, an educator and entrepreneur Amelia Bonita Apin of the Liberal Party and a businessman Ricardo Ayala, an independent.

Incumbent Congressman Reno Lim of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) in the province’s third district is facing three contenders after former Albay governor Fernando Gonzales under the Liberal Party is making a comeback.

Two new faces, Armando Redillas, a retired cop, who is an independent candidate and incumbent Albay vice governor Brando Sael under the Nationalista Party and also running for congressman.

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December 7th, 2009, 01:13 AM

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^^Bukas na man palan ang Cinderella after Plains and Prints. Mango siguro ang sunod. Puro boutiques ugaring hehe

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^Ano na naman daw iyan na ipigpapatugdok sa atubangan, bata maray na su waterfront facade kan four-storey building...

Iyo ngani, mas ok na su dati hehe
They could be building a balcony similar to the other buildings in the site:

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December 7th, 2009, 01:24 AM

Opening of Hearts & Crafts Gift Shop
Daraga, Albay
by Yves Eli Yu

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December 7th, 2009, 01:34 AM

Enchanting community in the quiet climes of Western Visayas (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/sunday-times/6823-enchanting-community-in-the-quiet-climes-of-western-visayas)

Attesting to the nationwide reach of Camella is the massive Savannah development that tops its 10-year presence in the Western Visayas and over 15 years in the entire Visayas region. This immense property occupies more than 300 hectares. Located near the Mandurriao Church and Plaza, SM Iloilo, Jaro Cathedral and the new Iloilo Airport in Sta. Barbara, Savannah is so huge it actually spans the three districts of Pavia, Oton and San Miguel.

Ging Quismundo, Camella head for VisMin area, said: “The Savannah development best exemplifies Camella’s commitment to create communities that raise the Filipino’s quality of living. Its success affirms that Camella has secured the widest geographic reach in the industry, serving across various market segments. Savannah is fully developed with over 5,000 residents and over 1,000 homes built. Within this year, it will also be launched in Canlubang, Baliwag in Bulacan, Tuguegarao, Legaspi City in Albay and Caloocan.”

The enchanting city of Savannah is known for its 21 squares or parks, which features a unique retail area that includes access to basic needs including groceries, banks, salons, a wet market, and filling stations. It will also include areas for family activities such as cinemas, trade fairs, carnivals, and sporting events alongside what is envisioned to be a thriving night spot with restaurants, bars, and concert venues.

Within the Savannah development are four distinct communities—the Savannah Crest, Trails, Glades and Glen. Each was created to cater to the specific needs of residents with diverse requirements, yet all adhering to the inspiration and architecture of the elegant and charming American city of Savannah.

The Crest has larger lot cuts ranging from 200 to 500 square meters as lot owners are given the flexibility to build their luxury homes. Tree-lined avenues set against a flat terrain make Savannah Trails an enchanting enclave reminiscent of countryside living but with the conveniences of modern lifestyle. It features two-story homes with lot cuts varying from 120 to 180 square meters. Tranquility reigns at The Glades at Savannah. The first development in the Savannah line, it offers luxurious houses sitting on 180-square meter lots. Chic and compact homes make Savannah Glen ideal for starting families. Its space-efficient interiors complement the bungalows’ cathedral-like ceiling and large windows. Its lot cuts range from 70 to 132 square meters. Here, you also find the charming Camella series of two-story houses— Lara, Marvela, Carmela, Drina and Elaisa —that sit on affordable lots ranging from 70 to 110 square meters.

Also within its neighborhood is the Georgia International Academy which offers pre-school, grade school and high school education. There is also the Savannah Square, with its 21 parks and a unique retail area that includes grocery stores, banks, salons, a wet market, and gas filling stations. It will also include areas for family activities such as cinemas, trade fairs, carnivals, and sporting events alongside what is envisioned to be a thriving night spot with restaurants, bars and concert venues.

For added convenience, a shuttle service in and out of the village is also provided for homeowners.

“Savannah best illustrates how massive the Camella communities have grown,” said Quismundo. “And this is just one property in one site,” she added.