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randism

July 15th, 2010, 11:43 AM

DILG chief to use scorecards to show accountability (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/07/14/10/dilg-chief-use-scorecards-show-accountability)

By Ira Pedrasa, abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 07/14/2010 7:50 PM | Updated as of 07/14/2010 7:53 PM

MANILA, Philippines - A clampdown on big jueteng operators will take a backseat for now as newly-appointed Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo focuses on the accountability of local government units (LGUs).

In an interview with ANC’s Strictly Politics, the former Naga City Mayor said the department will implement a scorecard system - a performance template meant to strengthen local governments.

The Ramon Magsaysay awardee is, in fact, bringing his experience as Naga mayor on how to bring about changes in the system.

He had introduced the city’s so-called participative planning and budgeting, a system using scorecards to guide plan targets.

This time, different LGUs will be asked to provide every detail of their transactions such as procurement and budgeting, he said.

The information will then be made available in the DILG’s website.

“We don’t need to compel them [to submit], we’ll just encourage them. Should they decide not to be part of the program, [one can have the conclusion that] they’re hiding something,” he said.

He said this will not only show an LGU’s financial state but on how it could quickly respond to the needs of constituents.

Citizen’s charters

This is the reason why Robredo has fully supported the passage of the Freedom of Information Act.

“People will be able to say that my local official is not performing. We should demand better from them,” he said.

Viz-a-viz the scorecard system, Robredo said the LGUs would be encouraged to implement their respective “citizen’s charters.”

Citizen’s charters are documents that contain relevant information on the LGU’s services.

“My reading has been, there’s always a constituency for information and it will make government more responsive,” he added.

Small-town lotto

Strengthening LGUs is also the way to go in order to eliminate jueteng, he said.

Robredo was earlier quoted saying he would review the operation of small town lottery (STL) to prevent it from being used as a front for the illegal numbers game.

Although the elimination of jueteng will not be the DILG’s focus for now, he said this will eventually be a consequence of a resilient LGU.

“I think in order for [jueteng] to be eliminated we should give the LGUs the incentive…If there is no incentive, the STL will just be the same,” he said.

Robredo said “the intent of the STL was to eliminate jueteng, unfortunately, it seems we are not achieving that objective...We will look at what's happening on the ground and see what modification should be done to get the benefits out of it.”

i hope with Robredo at the helm of DILG. he would finally push through the merger of Naga with other neighboring town for HUC status of Metro Naga:)

randism

July 15th, 2010, 11:47 AM

Robredo proposes local forecasting facilities for LGUs

By Marlon Ramos
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:02:00 07/15/2010

Filed Under: Weather, Forecasts, Disasters (general), Emergency Planning, Local authorities

MANILA, Philippines—To ease the burden of the national government, Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo Wednesday broached the idea of setting up local forecasting facilities in all local government units.

Robredo said the use of local-based forecasting facility proved successful in preventing casualties during typhoons and other calamities in his hometown when he was still mayor of Naga City in Camarines Sur province.

“We had zero casualties in Naga because we have our own typhoon tracker who does the tracking with our own reference point,” Robredo told reporters after meeting with police officials in Camp Crame.

With a minimum investment of P100,000 for the local typhoon tracker facility, he said the city government was able to help the whole of Camarines Sur trace the direction of an oncoming typhoon.

“If we can replicate that experience, it may not be as sophisticated as PAGASA (weather bureau), but it will be good in the sense that you’re more concerned with just your jurisdiction,” he said.

He said “information about the typhoon would trickle down immediately because you’re only talking about your area.”

The newly designated interior secretary said it was also important for each local government unit to have their own alarm system to warn residents of an impending disaster.

“The important part of disaster management is the preparedness part of it. As we see today, we have to enhance our alarm system,” Robredo said.

He said concerned state agencies must craft a new alarm system based on the typhoon’s wind speed and water content.

dat's real :okay:

wohiwohi

July 15th, 2010, 01:59 PM

this i good! in time for the Penafrancia fiesta.

AFAIK 4 or 5 families are still residing at the bank of the Naga river.

Noong nag census ako sa lugar na yan.. If I remember it right, parang 8 families ang nasa area na yun.. Madali nang magabot sa 50 an mga tao duman.. May saro ngani na harong duman na lagpas 10 an tao..

Naga City Deck

July 15th, 2010, 02:25 PM

just dismissed my class.

pasway tlga mga students ko..

jo: what do you call the system next to your digestive system?? it starts with letter E
a student: ma'am Enidoro :nuts: :nuts:

mga kapay!! :rofl:

bobbymay74

July 15th, 2010, 02:45 PM

RMN Networks

National News
Forecast ng isang BS Geography graduate, mas tama kaysa sa PAGASA
July 15, 2010
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(12:18 PM) PINATAOB ni Mike Padua ng Tropical Cyclone Discussion Group ang Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) sa tamang pagkuha ng galaw ng bagyong Basyang.

Bagamat hindi certified Meteorologist at BS Geography graduate ay mas naging eksakto ang forecast ni Padua sa kanilang website na typhoon2000.ph kumpara sa ginawa ng PAGASA.

Sinabi din ni Padua sa Radyo Mo Nationwide na mayroon siyang kagamitan na wala ang PAGASA.

Matatandaan namang, ginisa ni Pangulong Noynoy Aquino ang PAGASA hinggil sa maling report nito kung saan tatama ang bagyong Basyang.

Any reaction you would like to convey? Add your comment and make your voice heard on what's happening today.

Jul
15
2010
jeromegaza says:
We are so blessed having Michael Padua here in Naga City Kahit d nya ako kilala proud ako sa pagbibigay nya ng tamang direction ng bagyong dumadaan dito sa atin. Tnks po Sir Michael

Gero N. G says
we salute u sir Michael Padua thank you po

Olivia O. say...
wow, you did it again mike....another feather in your cap!!!we salute a great bicolano like you! keep it up!!!

Ricarlyn G. says...
Congrats Mike... GALING mo talaga!!! Keep it up.

Crissy D. T. says....
nice Mr Typhoon.. and you are right they should have more training and their equipment must upgraded for more reliable source of information. i hope this will lead for a new beginning. more power to you!

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buddybudz1987

July 15th, 2010, 02:58 PM

may balak ka bang pumunta ng Ortigas? :D

haha! nice! scan nyo yung issue ha! hehe

ang layo naman, haha... :ohno:

ako din sir.:):)
bigyan mu ng copy.. Punta ka nalang Dito sa U.E:):)

UE Recto or UERM? still, malayo p din.. haha.. :ohno:

I'll bring 3 copies.. Til' Monday lng ako.. Maybe isa sainyo na lng kumuha sakin, haha.. then distribute it n lng sa iba.. :)

mgc-commute lng naman ako.. Monday na lang sa Cubao?

pm n lng po sa FB kung sino pwde, so i can give you my #..

akosijamir

July 15th, 2010, 05:18 PM

By Shie M. Barrameda

NAGA CITY --- Passion and interest on the ever-growing number of edifices and economic development in the Metro Naga banded 15 Nagueños from almost every walk of life into a team of freelance correspondents of an electronic thread.

Paulo Suzara, aka Oragon.com and President of the Nagueños that peopled Skyscrapercity Thread 33 admitted that they do not gain anything financially from their efforts of advertising the festivals and latest updates in Naga City through the internet.

“For us, the main objective of our group is to inform and advertise the City. It’s all voluntary,” he said.

The group, yet to be named, was pioneered by a certain Kevin B, whose identity cannot be revealed due to privacy reasons, in November 2006 in an effort of showcasing the latest feats by the local government and the private sector among other updates to the Bicolanos of the world.

He was followed by three more registrants on the Skyscapercity who in turn attracted the people that comprise the present team, transforming Thread 33 into the most active page on the said forum nationally.

Suzara, who is also the marketing coordinator of the University of Nueva Caceres, said that they are a diverse group composed of priests, doctors, teachers, other professionals and even students, regularly posting on Thread 33 information and advertisements of events the local print and broadcast media sometimes fail to notice or pick up immediately.

Their roster of members include Dr. Ramon Caceres aka Naga Boy in Skyscrapercity, one of the leading endocrinologists of the Philippines and current President of the Philippine Thomasian Endocrine Progress, Inc. with three clinics and offices around the Bicol Region.

They also have within their fold Fr. Xavier Olin, Ronald Savilla, principal of Olas Elementary School in Lagonoy North District and JP Aguilar, an elementary instructor of Concepcion Grande Elementary School.

Now, after a thread, a Facebook account and a blog, the Nagueños have started periodically taking tourists and visiting doctors on historical tours on the key places of Naga City for free.

“We have just become active in community service last year, 2009,” Savilla said referring to the medical mission for diabetics conducted at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Barangay Tabuco which the group spearheaded with the Diabetes Camarines Sur, benefitting more than a hundred less-fortunate citizens of Naga last December.

This year, on September 24-26, Skyscrapercity Philippines will host its first National Congress and Meeting in Naga City with the most active group on its pages.

To register for Skyscrapercity Thread 33, just type www.skyscrapercity.com on your search tab then browse through Philippine forums, cities and places, Luzon, then Naga and Iriga Cities and Camarines Sur Province Thread 33. On Facebook, just like them at the Ciudad de Naga account for continues updates. For blog readers and bloggers, type www.nagacitydeck.blogspot.com.

source: bicolmail

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good job guys!:banana::banana::banana:

brattRAP

July 15th, 2010, 05:27 PM

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I love everything about my hometown..

jardet

July 15th, 2010, 05:29 PM

Baka iyo na ini ang puon kan Greenwalk Project

This project has long been over due. If it can be done during Mayor John's term, it will be one great achievement he will be remembered. What is stopping the relocation is the huge financial cost. If the Aquino government can provide the needed help, I think it will not be difficult. Property owners in the city along with the informal settlers are more cooperative to the programs of the city government. This is because of the transparency of the city government which has become its hall mark, people involvement in major decisions of the city government that will chart future development of the city.:):):)

brattRAP

July 15th, 2010, 05:33 PM

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I love everything about my hometown..
Kudos to this thread!

akosijamir

July 15th, 2010, 05:42 PM

This project has long been over due. If it can be done during Mayor John's term, it will be one great achievement he will be remembered. What is stopping the relocation is the huge financial cost. If the Aquino government can provide the needed help, I think it will not be difficult. Property owners in the city along with the informal settlers are more cooperative to the programs of the city government. This is because of the transparency of the city government which has become its hall mark, people involvement in major decisions of the city government that will chart future development of the city.:):):)

hopefully this project will become reality soon...:banana:
I believe huge effort should be done in making this project especially in cleaning the Naga River. The city government should intensify their move in implementing the city ordinance especially about waste management.

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ano palan bareta sa PLaza Rizal? are there any move from the city regarding beuatification or renovation of the Plaza. Megyo madiklom kaya an plaza na yan pag banggi. mas na aapreciate ko sya pagmaliwanag.

Naga City Deck

July 15th, 2010, 05:51 PM

good nyt guys :(

aidz

July 15th, 2010, 05:54 PM

good nyt guys :(

manay! cheer up! :D

aidz

July 15th, 2010, 06:02 PM

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I love everything about my hometown..
Kudos to this thread!

I love it! :)

Irigueño23

July 15th, 2010, 09:02 PM

Irigueño23

July 15th, 2010, 09:33 PM

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Irigueño23

July 15th, 2010, 09:41 PM

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July 15th, 2010, 09:44 PM

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July 15th, 2010, 09:55 PM

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July 15th, 2010, 10:02 PM

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July 15th, 2010, 10:48 PM

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July 15th, 2010, 11:02 PM

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garzland

July 16th, 2010, 12:45 AM

^^Thanks for the beautiful pics of Iriga. What will be constructed in the area being excavated?

rhyzrockerz

July 16th, 2010, 01:13 AM

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I love everything about my hometown..

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Wow!!

By Shie M. Barrameda

NAGA CITY --- Passion and interest on the ever-growing number of edifices and economic development in the Metro Naga banded 15 Nagueños from almost every walk of life into a team of freelance correspondents of an electronic thread.

Paulo Suzara, aka Oragon.com and President of the Nagueños that peopled Skyscrapercity Thread 33 admitted that they do not gain anything financially from their efforts of advertising the festivals and latest updates in Naga City through the internet.

“For us, the main objective of our group is to inform and advertise the City. It’s all voluntary,” he said.

The group, yet to be named, was pioneered by a certain Kevin B, whose identity cannot be revealed due to privacy reasons, in November 2006 in an effort of showcasing the latest feats by the local government and the private sector among other updates to the Bicolanos of the world.

He was followed by three more registrants on the Skyscapercity who in turn attracted the people that comprise the present team, transforming Thread 33 into the most active page on the said forum nationally.

Suzara, who is also the marketing coordinator of the University of Nueva Caceres, said that they are a diverse group composed of priests, doctors, teachers, other professionals and even students, regularly posting on Thread 33 information and advertisements of events the local print and broadcast media sometimes fail to notice or pick up immediately.

Their roster of members include Dr. Ramon Caceres aka Naga Boy in Skyscrapercity, one of the leading endocrinologists of the Philippines and current President of the Philippine Thomasian Endocrine Progress, Inc. with three clinics and offices around the Bicol Region.

They also have within their fold Fr. Xavier Olin, Ronald Savilla, principal of Olas Elementary School in Lagonoy North District and JP Aguilar, an elementary instructor of Concepcion Grande Elementary School.

Now, after a thread, a Facebook account and a blog, the Nagueños have started periodically taking tourists and visiting doctors on historical tours on the key places of Naga City for free.

“We have just become active in community service last year, 2009,” Savilla said referring to the medical mission for diabetics conducted at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Barangay Tabuco which the group spearheaded with the Diabetes Camarines Sur, benefitting more than a hundred less-fortunate citizens of Naga last December.

This year, on September 24-26, Skyscrapercity Philippines will host its first National Congress and Meeting in Naga City with the most active group on its pages.

To register for Skyscrapercity Thread 33, just type www.skyscrapercity.com on your search tab then browse through Philippine forums, cities and places, Luzon, then Naga and Iriga Cities and Camarines Sur Province Thread 33. On Facebook, just like them at the Ciudad de Naga account for continues updates. For blog readers and bloggers, type www.nagacitydeck.blogspot.com.

source: bicolmail

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good job guys!:banana::banana::banana:

Grabi!! Sikat nang Maray ang SSC.

Gayunon pati mga Picture sa Bicolmail.. Peru tanu mau ako sa pic?
hehehe!!
Congratulations SSC Naga,Cam.Sur!!
proud to be Nagueño:banana::banana:

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Wow!!Gayonon CityHall nindo..
Sana Mag abot ang time may arog naman kayan na cityhall ang naga:):)

rhyzrockerz

July 16th, 2010, 01:18 AM

ang layo naman, haha... :ohno:

UE Recto or UERM? still, malayo p din.. haha.. :ohno:

I'll bring 3 copies.. Til' Monday lng ako.. Maybe isa sainyo na lng kumuha sakin, haha.. then distribute it n lng sa iba.. :)

mgc-commute lng naman ako.. Monday na lang sa Cubao?

pm n lng po sa FB kung sino pwde, so i can give you my #..

good nyt guys :(

Oh tanu naka simangot ka manay jo?

manay! cheer up! :D

U.E RECTO Sir..
malapit sa Lepanto Gate ng UE.
sana makakuha ako ng Copy.:)

rhyzrockerz

July 16th, 2010, 01:26 AM

Netizens pull thread 33 for Naga City
By Shie M. Barrameda

NAGA CITY --- Passion and interest on the ever-growing number of edifices and economic development in the Metro Naga banded 15 Nagueños from almost every walk of life into a team of freelance correspondents of an electronic thread.

Paulo Suzara, aka Oragon.com and President of the Nagueños that peopled Skyscrapercity Thread 33 admitted that they do not gain anything financially from their efforts of advertising the festivals and latest updates in Naga City through the internet.

“For us, the main objective of our group is to inform and advertise the City. It’s all voluntary,” he said.

The group, yet to be named, was pioneered by a certain Kevin B, whose identity cannot be revealed due to privacy reasons, in November 2006 in an effort of showcasing the latest feats by the local government and the private sector among other updates to the Bicolanos of the world.

He was followed by three more registrants on the Skyscapercity who in turn attracted the people that comprise the present team, transforming Thread 33 into the most active page on the said forum nationally.

Suzara, who is also the marketing coordinator of the University of Nueva Caceres, said that they are a diverse group composed of priests, doctors, teachers, other professionals and even students, regularly posting on Thread 33 information and advertisements of events the local print and broadcast media sometimes fail to notice or pick up immediately.

Their roster of members include Dr. Ramon Caceres aka Naga Boy in Skyscrapercity, one of the leading endocrinologists of the Philippines and current President of the Philippine Thomasian Endocrine Progress, Inc. with three clinics and offices around the Bicol Region.

They also have within their fold Fr. Xavier Olin, Ronald Savilla, principal of Olas Elementary School in Lagonoy North District and JP Aguilar, an elementary instructor of Concepcion Grande Elementary School.

Now, after a thread, a Facebook account and a blog, the Nagueños have started periodically taking tourists and visiting doctors on historical tours on the key places of Naga City for free.

“We have just become active in community service last year, 2009,” Savilla said referring to the medical mission for diabetics conducted at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Barangay Tabuco which the group spearheaded with the Diabetes Camarines Sur, benefitting more than a hundred less-fortunate citizens of Naga last December.

This year, on September 24-26, Skyscrapercity Philippines will host its first National Congress and Meeting in Naga City with the most active group on its pages.

To register for Skyscrapercity Thread 33, just type www.skyscrapercity.com on your search tab then browse through Philippine forums, cities and places, Luzon, then Naga and Iriga Cities and Camarines Sur Province Thread 33. On Facebook, just like them at the Ciudad de Naga account for continues updates. For blog readers and bloggers, type www.nagacitydeck.blogspot.com.

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tanu mau ako sa picture? hehehe!

Congats Guys!!:banana::banana:

Mabuhay ang SSC.

garzland

July 16th, 2010, 01:54 AM

hopefully this project will become reality soon...:banana:
I believe huge effort should be done in making this project especially in cleaning the Naga River. The city government should intensify their move in implementing the city ordinance especially about waste management.

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ano palan bareta sa PLaza Rizal? are there any move from the city regarding beuatification or renovation of the Plaza. Megyo madiklom kaya an plaza na yan pag banggi. mas na aapreciate ko sya pagmaliwanag.

But once it's completed we will a see a livelier and more beautiful Naga... I just really hope it will be pushed thru.

yeah, I heard the mayor will renovate the plaza in preparation for the 300th year celebration of Ina.... I haven't seen any signs of undergoing renovation.

Alex M

July 16th, 2010, 02:03 AM

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nice,...money well spent..!? wonder how much we spent for this.

Now we should have world class govt service....

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July 16th, 2010, 02:08 AM

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oragon.com

July 16th, 2010, 02:09 AM

56 days to go

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oragon.com

July 16th, 2010, 02:16 AM

Crime volume rises to 256% in CamSur
By Juan Escandor Jr.

NAGA CITY---The volume of crimes committed in Camarines Sur increased to 256 percent, from 294 in the first six months last year to 1,047 during the same period this year, according to an official record obtained from the Provincial Investigation and Detective Management of the Police Provincial Office (PIDM-PPO) here.

But Senior Supt. Jonathan Ablang, acting police provincial director since the election period this year, explained Monday the increase in crime volume was the result of a policy this year to include crimes committed at the barangay level with less than a year imprisonment penalty.

Ablang clarified that the increase of crime volume, with penalty of one-year and more imprisonment, has actually increased by 30-40 percent. This was reported to Chief Supt. Cecilio Calleja, acting police regional director, when he visited last week, Ablang said.

The “Comparative Crime Statistics Data of Camarines Sur PPO, Period Covered: 01 Jan.-30 June 2010 Compared to 01 Jan.-30 June 2009”, was certified correct by PDIM chief Senior Police Officer 4 Reynaldo Corporal and prepared by Emma F. Merilles, statistician.

Accordingly, the volume of the index crime this year reached 605 cases over non-index crime of 442 cases while last year’s data showed the index crime volume was only 187 cases and the non-index crime volume much lesser at 107 cases.

The index crime includes murder, homicide, physical injuries, rape, robbery, theft, carnapping and cattle rustlings while the non-index crime includes simple infractions of the law, according to Merilles.

She said the crime is considered cleared when suspected perpetrator(s) is/are identified and authorities are already pursuing them while it is considered solved when the suspected criminals were already in the custody of authorities.

The data show there was a decline of 22.27 percent in terms of crime solution efficiency, from 64.96 percent at the end of June last year to a dismal 42.69 percent in the same period this year.

Fifty-four murder and 26 homicide cases combined reached 80 cases this year while last year’s record of the same crime categories were 47 and 24 cases, respectively, with a total of 71 cases combined.

Physical injuries increased to 319 cases at the second half of 2010 from just 69 cases last year; rape cases rose to 26 from just four; robbery cases were recorded at 59 cases from 24 cases; theft cases leaped to 103 cases from only 14 cases; carnapping was up to four cases from only one case; and cattle rustlings to 14 from four cases.

The crime volume recorded covers 35 towns and Iriga City with some 1.5M population, except Naga City, a chartered city with a district-level police office autonomous from the police provincial office of Camarines Sur which directly reports to the regional office of Philippine National Police.

For Naga City, the same trend goes with available data at the investigation and detective management office of the Naga City Police Office.

In the first six months of this year, the total index crime recorded has already reached 1,027 cases compared to last year’s 12 months record of 1,861.

Police Officer 2 Marcelino Capuz Resgonio, crime registrar and evidence custodian, also echoed Ablang reason the inclusion of barangay level crime registration was included beginning late last year which bloated the index crime record.

Naga City police’s first six-month record shows that the highest number of cases reported were the crimes against property with robbery at 134 cases; theft, 470 cases; carnapping, 21 cases; and four cases of cattle rustling.

For crimes against person, cases of physical injuries comprised 386 cases; murder cases were recorded at four cases and there were three homicide cases; and five rape cases.

http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/jul15/b-story.html

oragon.com

July 16th, 2010, 02:17 AM

Bicol tourism growth impressive
By Lizel Macatangay

NAGA CITY --- After the success of the 21st Philippine Travel Mart Roadshow held in June, this year, the Bicol Regional Tourism Council (BRTC), under its chairman, Danny De Leon, is all geared up for more tourism related - events that are soon to happen in the region.

This was disclosed by De Leon during the first Naga City Tourism Council meeting held June 13 at Lolo’s Bar, Avenue Square, Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City. “We need a tourism council that will evolve around strategic alliances. We also intend to build collaborative networks with both the private and the government sectors, not just in the local level, but also in the national and international echelon,” De Leon said in an interview.

De Leon also pointed out that their group envisions a tourism council that would champion the private sector’s initiatives. “The private sector can very well complement with the government’s programs and projects. All we need to do is explore to an optimum level what areas of cooperation and complementation can both sector give to come up with a fruitful partnership.”

Key tourism players have all the reason to rejoice with the tourism industry now posing an upswing trend. In 2009, Bicol registered 2.2 milion tourist arrivals, an overpowering increase of 75% compared to figures recorded in 2008. It resulted to a whopping P1.3 billion in gross revenue and 77% growth rate in receipts.

The positive trend also generated jobs for the Bicolanos. In 2007, 317,874 were reportedly employed by various offices and organizations. It surged in 2008 with 499, 336 job opportunities. With the efforts exerted by tourism stakeholders, employed individuals to tourism -related ventures reached 1.1 million.

The first quarter of 2010 seems to be posing a more affirmative outlook with the percentage of tourist arrivals posing a 13% rate higher than the same period last year. From January to March, 593,241 tourist arrivals were recorded, resulting to a gross receipt of P365 million.

De Leon said that with the potentials that are still left untapped, there is a great possibility that Bicol can double or even triple the recorded statistics.

“One of our objectives is to standardize and professionalize tourism and hospitality services attuned to industry trends and demands of the times. We would also organize activities and sustain efforts linking members to tourism-related institutions and organizations as partners.”

DeLeon is optimistic that the Bicol Region will continue to gain increasing growth in tourism in the next years to come.

http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/jul15/xtour.html

oragon.com

July 16th, 2010, 02:18 AM

Doc Chito aborts tourism controversy
By Shie M. Barrameda

NAGA CITY – Typhoon Basyang did little to discourage the attendance of representatives from various private and public sectors in the lately concluded Naga City Tourism Council Meeting Tuesday afternoon, July 13, 2010, held at Lolo’s Bar, Avenue Square, Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City where an equally significant storm raised questions on the legality of the name Naga City Tourism Council (NTC) over an ordinance enacted by the Sangguniang Panlunsod in 2003.

After a presentation on the developments of tourism in Metro Naga and Camarines Sur delivered by Daniel de Leon, President of the Council, during which he gladly emphasized the increase in tourist arrivals in the Bicol Region in 2009 amounting up to 2.2 million, the meeting suddenly took a different turn when Salvador Aguilar, Naga City Tourism Officer called the attention of the body to City Ordinance 2003-004.

Otherwise known as “An Ordinance Creating the Naga City Tourism Council Defining Its Composition, Duties and Functions,” Aguilar stressed that it mandates the local government of Naga City to create and maintain the Council, an entity similar with the NTC complete with objectives, aims and composition which even includes the different public offices as represented by their heads.

Aguilar also insisted that the NTC, being a congregation of private businessmen and tourism and travel agents registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), may be confused with the Council that the Ordinance is referring to.

“The Naga Tourism Council has been around even before the LGU organized the offices having to do with tourism. Moreover, the Council does not seek to detach itself from the LGU although it is a private unit based on voluntary service,” de Leon countered. “We’ve been here since 1997.”

He also gave emphasis to the goal of the council meeting, saying that the group’s main priority is to coordinate with the LGU’s in promoting the tourist spots of Camarines Sur and the Bicol Region by informing all the representatives of the public and private sectors present of the developments so far and the plans and programs that they have ahead.

City Councilor Joaquin “Chito” Perez Jr., also a representative of the LGU present at the venue, then suggested that what prevails is a problem on semantics solvable by making amendments on Ordinance 2003-004 through the enactment of another law.

In effect, the representatives of the transport sector, hotel and restaurant managers and proprietors, and travel agencies thereby agreed to push to the present Sangguniang Panlungsod to enact another law that would override the ordinance and allow them to retain their present status.

On the other hand, de Leon called for the assistance of all the private and public sectors, particularly the transportation sector, in further developing tourism industry in the Bicol Region by bettering their services so as to emulate the success of other tourist destinations in the Philippines like Bohol that is noted for its honest drivers and transport operators.

De Leon cited statistics that Cam. Sur has become second best tourist destination after Cebu Province followed by Manila during the past year with Donsol, Sorsogon as third best ecotourism model on sustainable Eco-Tour project in Asia Pacific.

http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/jul15/xdoc.html

oragon.com

July 16th, 2010, 02:19 AM

Mommy Jean Llorin (1940-2010)
Naga’s Heart of Peace
By Soliman M. Santos, Jr.

I WISH to pay tribute to a good friend and colleague of 22 years in the peace and people empowerment movement in Naga City, which we call “The Heart of Bicol.” Jean Navera Llorin, who recently passed away two days after turning 70 last July 5, was herself very much the embodiment of the heart – the indefatigable spirit and nurturing soul -- of that movement. Just about a week or two before her unexpected passing, Jean had published in the Bicol Mail and the Philippine Daily Inquirer a short article as a Naga City senior citizen addressed to the country’s new dispensation of hope but which turned out to be her valedictory – a piece entitled in the Inquirer as “Learning from ‘The Heart of Bicol’.” Jean was of course referring to her beloved Naga and its people empowerment journey highlighted by the Naga City People’s Council (NCPC), but that title could very just as well refer to Jean herself.

Jean’s article ended with what may be considered her credo: “Indeed, when many little people in many little places take many little steps toward freedom and peace, the world will change.” I first heard this from Jean, who would often say it while referring to an analogy to a “mustard seed,” during the 1988 founding and early years of the Hearts of Peace (HOPE), a non-governmental coalition that was the main advocate for the Naga Peace Zone. Let it be recorded in history that it was Jean, as a Nagueña stalwart of the Manila-based Coalition for Peace (CfP), who initiated the formation of HOPE and who brought to it the initial concept of a peace zone. This eventually bore fruit in the declaration of Naga as a peace zone during the Peñafrancia fiesta of 1988, in fact the country’s first ever peace zone. It may not have fully developed or been sustained here but it was an early example of a concept that spread and was replicated in many other little p

laces, like “mustard seeds,” most notably in Central Mindanao, more than a decade after Naga’s own peace zone was dormant.

Jean was a prime example of one of those many little people in many little places taking many little steps for peace, people empowerment and good governance. She was known by many little people as “Mommy Jean.” Indeed, we could just as well call her “the mother of all NGO-PO workers in Naga City,” especially among those centered around the NCPC. And in Bicol, “Ina,” the vernacular for mother, of course has a special double significance. She brought to us the best that a mother brings in terms of nurturing to her brood, and always with that cheerful and welcoming smile. I experienced and am most familiar with the best of this when we worked together during the founding and early years of HOPE in Naga, which involved a generation of NGO workers older than the current generation around the NCPC. Her certain smile would put us all at ease, as if there was nothing to worry about, even if there was. I am not myself religious but, to me, it must have been the smile of a saint. Jean was Naga’s own Mother Teresa but in a different field of serving “the least of our brethren” among the people of God.

I am not sure now if it was Jean who coined the name Hearts of Peace (HOPE), but she definitely best embodied those words – heart, peace and hope. It was she who pointed out Pope John Paul II’s statement that “The peace of the heart is the heart of peace,” which we adopted as HOPE’s motto. And she was veritably Naga’s heart of peace, always beating for it, always living it in word and deed, till the very end.

Jean was able to convene us in HOPE as a coalition with three mainstay groups. One was my own group, the Naga for Popular Democracy (NagaPopDem) – which represented the then pop-dem political activist tendency (which some wrongly suspected to be the same as nat-dem). A second group was Ateneo de Naga’s Social Integration Office (SIO), which was associated with the so-called soc-dem or dem-soc political tendency. And a third group was Jean’s own Christian Life Communities (CLC), including leading members who worked at the Archdiocese of Caceres’ Social Action Center (SAC), whom some of us pop-dems would loosely refer to as Christian-democrats or God-dems. Jean was the most important glue, the mother, holding us all together. Is this not the kind of glue, the glue of the heart, that our country needs today?

Jean exemplifies those many little people, often in the provinces, often quiet and unsung, but who can make this nation great again, or who can follow through on the country’s new dispensation of hope and of change that we can believe in. Let there be more Jean Llorins from the place where multi-awarded Mayor Jesse Robredo comes from. This too is learning from “The Heart of Bicol.” Jean has done more than her part for humanity, and done it well and with much heart. This little person with a big and hard-working heart deserves her rest. We who are thankful to be blessed as your friends and colleagues in the peace and people empowerment movement in Naga now say truly Rest In Peace, Mommy Jean. You remain in our hearts and give us hope to carry on. Dios Mabalos.

SOLIMAN M. SANTOS, JR. is now a Judge of the 9th Municipal Circuit Trial Court (MCTC) of Nabua-Bato, Camarines Sur. He and Jean N. Llorin were among the recipients of the Naga City Mayoral Recognition Award in 2007.

http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/jul15/xheart.html

oragon.com

July 16th, 2010, 02:20 AM

Hotel and restaurant and techno center inaugurated

THE University of Nueva Caceres College of Business and Accountancy recently inaugurated its new Hotel and Restaurant Technology Center in simple but solemn rites held during the Founder’s Day celebration last July 9, 2010.

The Center, designed and executed by Arch. Edgar B. Tuy, along with UNC’s Maintenance Superintendents, Engr. Pedro B. Ilao and Engr. Francisco A. Banzuela, houses the mock hotel, travel bureau and lecture-demo kitchen and laboratories, and was set up to provide a realistic instructional and research laboratory for hospitality, hotel and restaurant and tourism operations.

University Chaplain, Rev. Fr. Jay Jose Jacinto, was the celebrant during the mass and blessing. Dr. Lourdes S. Anonas, Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs, did the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon, assisted by Dr. Nora Elizabeth F. Maniquiz, Dean of the College of Business and Accountancy and Ms. Cynthia Liza P. Arce-Abarca, Program Chair for Hotel and Restaurant Management. The activity was attended by university administrators, deans and academic heads, heads of institutional offices, faculty and students.

Under the College of Business and Accountancy, the Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BSHRM), which is now on its second year, offers a program of educational training in the field of hospitality management, that is entrepreneurial and management-oriented, and supported by social ventures and industry-based exposure.

According to Chilette Abarca, the BSHRM Program has its vision of preparing students to become workplace-ready in the corporate, educational and entrepreneurial fields of accommodation, foodservice, hospitality and tourism industries. It aims to produce globally competitive industry managers, tourism developers and entrepreneurs imbued with Christian and ethical values, and are able to adapt to diverse cultural environments.

http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/jul15/xhotel.html

oragon.com

July 16th, 2010, 02:31 AM

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BICOL’S PRIDE. President Noynoy Aquino swears in DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo with wife Atty. Leni Gerona Robredo, and daughters Jilian, Patricia, and Aika Robredo, niece Gaile Robredo, older brother Butch Robredo and sister Dr. Penny R. Bondoc on July 12, 2010 at the Presidential Guest House.

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A MAN OF INNOVATION. CamSur’s new Vice Governor Fortunato “Ato” Peña officially ushered in the start of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan assembly during its Inaugural Session held at the newly restored Legislative Building at the Provincial Capitol Complex last July 8 to mark the start of his leadership as its presiding officer.

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P-NOY FANS. A delegation of Noynoy supporters from Naga City join the crowd at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta to witness the oathtaking of their incoming president.

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EXTREME SPORTS EXTRAORDINAIRE. A repeat spectacular performance from some 600 multi-sports athletes is expected come August 22 when Gov. LRay Villafuerte brings back to Camarines Sur for the second time the Ironman 70.3 Philippines that will see triathletes from all over the world pit their speed, strength and stamina of a total 113 kilometer course combining 2 kilometers of swimming, 90 kilometers of cycling and 21 kilometers of running along a selected route that will showcase the province’s natural wonders and hospitality warmth.

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ROTARY CLUB OF NAGA PRESENTS NCF WITH INTEGRATED WEATHER STATION. The Naga College Foundation Typhoon Preparedness Center (NCF-TPC) was fortunate to be the recipient of a Davis Vantage Vue ™, an integrated wireless weather station, provided by the Rotary Club of Naga. Awarding of the said instrument was done last July 7, 2010 during the club’s first regular weekly meeting. Rotary Club’s outgoing President Chona Belmonte and current President Evett Olivan were the ones to present the donation to Mr. David Michael V. Padua, NCF-TPC Director and Atty. Carlo C. Villanueva Jr., NCF Legal Counsel. Naga College Foundation’s TPC has been established to provide early warnings to Bicolanos and seminars to prepare them in typhoon and flood disasters. The Davis Vantage Vue ™ would be a great help to the program as its up-to-date mechanism would make forecasting easier and more efficient. It also supplies the user with indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction, dew point and rainfall. The Vantage Vue ™ is a grand additional to the already equipped center, making NCF-TPC’s service to Bicol uncomplicated and more reliable.

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OUR LADY'S LAY MINISTERS. The full force of the Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion in the Our Lady of Peñafrancia Parish in Naga City had their souvenir photo in front of the historic shrine on the occasion of the installation of their 4 new brother-lay ministers officiated by Parish Priest Fr. Gerry Hernandez recently. Shown at center 10th from left are the newly installed Lay Ministers, Bro. Serafin Mendoza III, Emmanuel Montiero, and Domingo Barzaga. Bro. Antonio Abilande is on 7th from right. The Parish Lay Ministers Organization has for their Officers the following: Bro. Vergel Claveria-Chairman, Bro. Nisolada-Vice Chairman, and Bro.Tony Amparado-Secretary-Treasurer.

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BENDISYON HALI KI AMONG. Nagsungko si Secretario Jesse Robredo ki Arzobispo Leonardo Legaspi bago siya formal nagtukaw bilang pamayo kan Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Mahihiling sa retrato sinda (hali sa wala) Naga City Vice Mayor Gabby Bordado, Arzobispo Legaspi, Secretario Robredo asin Boy Claro. (ARNOLD HIPOLITO)

http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/jul15/peps&events.html

sonofignatius

July 16th, 2010, 02:35 AM

I fully appreciate President Noynoy's preference to use commercial planes on his local & foreign travels opining that " his comfort will be the last priority".

I observed here kasi V-Nay's use of a private plane which although is very convenient and provides much comfort to him kaya lang with a budget deficit in 2010 expected to shoot up to Php 325 billion, sana he can best optimize government resources by allocating his expenditures towards the most cost-efficient options.

good point, jhid. what our leaders do make an impact on the attitude and lifestyle of our people.

the medium is the message
P-Noy is driving home the message well- and i hope he continues to.

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(12:18 PM) PINATAOB ni Mike Padua ng Tropical Cyclone Discussion Group ang Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) sa tamang pagkuha ng galaw ng bagyong Basyang.

Bagamat hindi certified Meteorologist at BS Geography graduate ay mas naging eksakto ang forecast ni Padua sa kanilang website na typhoon2000.ph kumpara sa ginawa ng PAGASA.

Sinabi din ni Padua sa Radyo Mo Nationwide na mayroon siyang kagamitan na wala ang PAGASA.

Matatandaan namang, ginisa ni Pangulong Noynoy Aquino ang PAGASA hinggil sa maling report nito kung saan tatama ang bagyong Basyang.

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We are so blessed having Michael Padua here in Naga City Kahit d nya ako kilala proud ako sa pagbibigay nya ng tamang direction ng bagyong dumadaan dito sa atin. Tnks po Sir Michael

Gero N. G says
we salute u sir Michael Padua thank you po

Olivia O. say...
wow, you did it again mike....another feather in your cap!!!we salute a great bicolano like you! keep it up!!!

Ricarlyn G. says...
Congrats Mike... GALING mo talaga!!! Keep it up.

Crissy D. T. says....
nice Mr Typhoon.. and you are right they should have more training and their equipment must upgraded for more reliable source of information. i hope this will lead for a new beginning. more power to you!

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excellent job, Mike. keep it up. and keep reminding us that with talent, hard work and ingenuity combined it is Mission Possible. :banana:

we need more of your kind!

thanks, bobby, for posting this. inspiring stories of pinoy hard work and creativity are always a breather.

nice,...money well spent..!? wonder how much we spent for this.

Now we should have world class govt service....

Iriga City Hall's statement is strong and clear: We Mean Business. I hope it continues to enflesh this statement in building its people and community.

maimbong na pagdagos sa SSC, Alex M!
Mabalos sa pagpost kang mga retrato, Irigueno23!

by the way, i've been hearing about Iriga's Holy Child (school or academy?; a grade school) lately. met very good alumni of this school. Two of them are now students at the Ateneo de Manila. Both finished high school at the Ateneo de Naga, shuttling between iriga and naga everyday in those four years!

both fellows are very smart and articulate: Eos Trinidad finished valedictorian at the ateneo de naga in 2009 and Dwight Tan finished salutatorian this march 2009. Dwight is enrolled in AdMU's Management Engineering program, one of the toughtest courses (if not the toughest) there. In their ME block, three of around 40 students are from CamSur.

By Shie M. Barrameda

NAGA CITY --- Passion and interest on the ever-growing number of edifices and economic development in the Metro Naga banded 15 Nagueños from almost every walk of life into a team of freelance correspondents of an electronic thread.

Paulo Suzara, aka Oragon.com and President of the Nagueños that peopled Skyscrapercity Thread 33 admitted that they do not gain anything financially from their efforts of advertising the festivals and latest updates in Naga City through the internet.

“For us, the main objective of our group is to inform and advertise the City. It’s all voluntary,” he said.

The group, yet to be named, was pioneered by a certain Kevin B, whose identity cannot be revealed due to privacy reasons, in November 2006 in an effort of showcasing the latest feats by the local government and the private sector among other updates to the Bicolanos of the world.
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good job guys!:banana::banana::banana:

5 toasted siopao and 5 steaming bowls of kinalas, everyone!
A certain mystique now surrounds this certain Kevin B. :banana:

oragon.com

July 16th, 2010, 02:37 AM

Netizens pull thread 33 for Naga City
By Shie M. Barrameda

NAGA CITY --- Passion and interest on the ever-growing number of edifices and economic development in the Metro Naga banded 15 Nagueños from almost every walk of life into a team of freelance correspondents of an electronic thread.

Paulo Suzara, aka Oragon.com and President of the Nagueños that peopled Skyscrapercity Thread 33 admitted that they do not gain anything financially from their efforts of advertising the festivals and latest updates in Naga City through the internet.

“For us, the main objective of our group is to inform and advertise the City. It’s all voluntary,” he said.

The group, yet to be named, was pioneered by a certain Kevin B, whose identity cannot be revealed due to privacy reasons, in November 2006 in an effort of showcasing the latest feats by the local government and the private sector among other updates to the Bicolanos of the world.

He was followed by three more registrants on the Skyscapercity who in turn attracted the people that comprise the present team, transforming Thread 33 into the most active page on the said forum nationally.

Suzara, who is also the marketing coordinator of the University of Nueva Caceres, said that they are a diverse group composed of priests, doctors, teachers, other professionals and even students, regularly posting on Thread 33 information and advertisements of events the local print and broadcast media sometimes fail to notice or pick up immediately.

Their roster of members include Dr. Ramon Caceres aka Naga Boy in Skyscrapercity, one of the leading endocrinologists of the Philippines and current President of the Philippine Thomasian Endocrine Progress, Inc. with three clinics and offices around the Bicol Region.

They also have within their fold Fr. Xavier Olin, Ronald Savilla, principal of Olas Elementary School in Lagonoy North District and JP Aguilar, an elementary instructor of Concepcion Grande Elementary School.

Now, after a thread, a Facebook account and a blog, the Nagueños have started periodically taking tourists and visiting doctors on historical tours on the key places of Naga City for free.

“We have just become active in community service last year, 2009,” Savilla said referring to the medical mission for diabetics conducted at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Barangay Tabuco which the group spearheaded with the Diabetes Camarines Sur, benefitting more than a hundred less-fortunate citizens of Naga last December.

This year, on September 24-26, Skyscrapercity Philippines will host its first National Congress and Meeting in Naga City with the most active group on its pages.

To register for Skyscrapercity Thread 33, just type www.skyscrapercity.com on your search tab then browse through Philippine forums, cities and places, Luzon, then Naga and Iriga Cities and Camarines Sur Province Thread 33. On Facebook, just like them at the Ciudad de Naga account for continues updates. For blog readers and bloggers, type www.nagacitydeck.blogspot.com.

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Food, drinks and happiness three things that make Naga City extraordinary

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Enjoying the open air after touring the City-yet again.

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congrats guys!!!!

:cheers::cheers:

ako_Nagueño

July 16th, 2010, 02:39 AM

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I love everything about my hometown..
Kudos to this thread!

nice :) :applause: :applause:

oragon.com

July 16th, 2010, 02:45 AM

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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor are welcome on this page. Only those with complete name, signature, contact number and return address for verification shall be considered for publication, subject to editing and space limitation when necessary
- Editor-in-Chief.

Congratulations DILG Secretary Robredo!

INDEED, we should be proud that one of our own has been chosen to hold a cabinet position that has been coveted by no other than the veep himself. Congratulations to Mayor Jess, now DILG Sec. Jess!

We are here in Makati spending some time with my family first, but will be in Naga on Monday, in time to share the jubilation of our fellow Naguenos with this excellent choice of P-NOY

Mabuhay an BICOLANO!!

ZENA SABOCOR
Naga City USA Association of LA, California

Now, Region-V has a “ Little President “. Probably in 2016, a real one will come. Congratulations, the Bicolanos !!!..God Bless the Philippines and the Bicolanos.

RUDY FERRAN
United Bicolanos of Los Angeles

We always welcome contributions from our readers, subject to the editorial discretion and standards of the Bicol Mail.
-- Editor

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oragon.com

July 16th, 2010, 02:48 AM

Robredo as ‘world mayor’ spreads in internet
By Juan Escandor Jr.

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VOTE NOW. The webpage of World Mayor shows the 25 short listed mayor from different continents vying for the 2010 World Mayor prize.

NAGA CITY--- Newly-appointed Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo is among the 25 mayors from different continents shortlisted as finalists in the search for World Mayor 2010 as campaign to support his bid spreads in the internet.

With on-line votes required, Bicolano netizens are linking friends to www.worldmayor.com where the whole story of the selection of Robredo, as former mayor of this city, brought him to the shortlist of 25 mayors around the globe upon presentation of his much written about good governance practices, that had earned him prestigious awards.

Following the link, the organizers of the 2010 World Mayor Prize introduce themselves as “the international think tank on urban affairs” which has given the award to distinguished mayors around the world since 2004.

Included in the list of long-listed Filipino mayors are former Makati mayor and now Vice President Jejomar Binay, once Robredo’s rival to the chief position at the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Binay was nominated for his achievement in administration and social services.

Other Filipino mayors nominated but did not make it to the short-list of 25 finalists are Manila Mayor Alfredo Siojo Lim for his programs in health, security and education; former Quezon City mayor and now Rep. Feliciano Belmonte for his performance in economic development, administration and environment.

Robredo’s track record in government service earned him individual recognitions including the 2000 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service; The Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) of the Junior Chamber International in 1996 in Kobe, Japan; and Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (TOYM) of the Gerry Roxas Foundation and Philippine Jaycees in 1991.

Nemesia Perez, a United Nations’ worker in Kabul, Afghanistan, in email correspondence and text messaging, informed the Bicol Mail the campaign for Robredo’s vote is spreading in the internet.

“I got it (information of Robredo’s nomination) from the internet. I forget about it for a while. Then, I circulated it to all my friends worldwide. The email keep coming back to my inbox as friends and other people did the same thing. You know how the web works,” Perez said.

Perez, who said she is happy to campaign in the internet, wanted to spread the campaign to all Filipino netizens to vote for Robredo, to make him be the first Filipino World Mayor Prize awardee.

She said the campaign for Robredo 2010 World Mayor Prize has now found its way in the social networking site Facebook.

“He’s the only Filipino who made it to the finals. If you think Robredo deserves your vote, then, cast it now,” Perez added.

http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/jul15/xrobredo.html

sonofignatius

July 16th, 2010, 03:00 AM

A different ‘Ballgame’!

President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino, III sure is turning out to be one heck of a deft Political ‘Player’! When before we thought him ‘dumb’ and just a ‘reluctant’ beneficiary of Ninoy’s Heroic Martyrdom, and his Mom’s Spiritual Leadership, he is turning out to be a Presidential ‘Phenomenon’, the likes of whom we haven’t seen, ever since the time of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay! His ‘open’, ‘frank’ and ‘casual’ demeanor is something we have ‘missed’ since the time of his mom, Pres. Cory Aquino. His ability to ‘parry’ intellectual ‘jabs’ from the Media is so cool and smooth it’s hard for some belligerent members to lure him into nonsensical ‘word wars’!

What really revealed Noynoy’s Political ‘savvy’, though, was his ‘dilatory’ tactics vis a vis the appointment of D.I.L.G. Secretary, Jesse M. Robredo. As intelligently parleyed by our family friend, ‘Butch’ Santos, Noy’s ‘intentional’ delay of Sec. Robredo’s appointment was a masterstroke of sorts: it brought out all the ‘Cons’ with an axe to grind and gave P-NOY an idea of Jesse’s strength and staying power which enabled him to keep the Nagauenos’ Trust and Confidence for almost 2 DECADES in the midst of all these ‘hypocritical rogues’ who have been trying to do him in! The ‘delay’ also helped ‘cool off’ ‘V-NAY’ who so presumptuously and cantankerously demanded the very powerful D.I.L.G. post as if he was more of a ‘Liberal’ than the whole Liberal Party, headed by his nearest Political Rival, Sen. Mar Roxas (who now has an on-going PROTEST against his ‘Victory’)! This ‘primitive’ nerve of trying to ‘intimidate’ P-NOY just shows what Vice-President ‘Jojo’ Binay’s Political Psyche is made of and what we can all expect from this ‘Napoleonic’ Political ‘Imp’ in the days and years to come! His ‘saber rattling’ is something which even Sec. Robredo should be wary of.

This now forces me to give our newly appointed Bicolano ‘Wonder Boy’ some unsolicited advice: please, please, WATCH YOUR BACK (literally and figuratively)! If before Jesse was so used to walking and biking through his beloved City alone and devoid of any Security Back-ups, now he can ill afford to continue this practice. A good number of ‘Syndicates’ might just be bidding their time and thinking of ways to ‘neutralize’ (through blackmail, and etc.), if not altogether ‘eliminate’ our no-nonsense, straight-shooting Secretary! Come to think of it, even P-NOY himself and his entire good and decent Cabinet, are also ‘TARGETS’, so much so that they all have to get used to walking, eating, and sleeping with their trusted Security Group 24/7, not to mention the need to ‘eat bullets for breakfast’!

In fact, from the way Noynoy is going about his business of being President, with a ‘HALO’ over his head (just like ‘Ninoy’ before he was ‘taken down’), we are quite apprehensive he might not last 6 years in office! If you will recall ‘Ninoy’s’ TV Interview with Pat Robertson who had so much ‘jaw-dropping’ awe for his new-found ‘SPIRITUALITY’ and total resignation to God’s Will (when before he was so confrontational and pugnacious), you will know where I’m coming from and what I’m getting at!

Even if Death is an unavoidable fact of Life, dying dramatically and tragically like the Kennedy Brothers, Gandhi, and Ninoy, to name a few, is such an enviable way of ‘shuffling off this mortal coil’, that ‘Great Again’ Despot must’ve wished he could also die a Martyr’s Death instead of being ‘preserved’ as a candidate for Madame Tussauds Wax Museum rather than the ‘Libingan ng mga Bayani’!

The Evil Men who might, even now, be plotting to ‘eliminate with extreme prejudice’ Noynoy or any of his Cabinet Men must hark back to August 21, 1983, and the AFTERMATH of that most stupid, bungled Assassination in the annals of Crime (where else can you find a lone ‘assassin’ who was able to break through a cordon of hundreds of battle ready soldiers, much more climb up the airplane’s stairs, turn around, and shoot Ninoy Aquino at the back of his head, while his military escorts just looked on with open mouths?). Can they afford to set off another People Uprising the likes of which just might make ‘EDSA’ 1 look like a ‘Street Party’ of sorts? Even if ‘prepping up’ Kris’ ‘scandal prone’ personality, to, perhaps, prevent her from ‘subbing’ for her brother, in case he is indeed allowed to follow in his Father’s footsteps, I hope these ‘Plotters’ remember that during the Martial Law ‘Snap Election’, people believed that even a stray Dog would’ve won against Ferdinand Marcos had it been allowed to run! That’s how an aroused and incited Citizenry just might take to Kris being the sister of ‘Noynoy’, firmly establishing the Aquinos as the ‘Kennedys’ of the Philippines! No amount of Negative Publicity can beat Hatred gone wild! A Military Junta will have to give way to another ‘Snap Election’ lest the Economy suffers through all the expected rallies, demonstrations, strikes, and eventual political upheaval!

So it is in this context that an appeal is hereby being made so that whoever might still think that they can still bring back the Glory Days of Graft and Corruption and Summary Killings, will now have to realize that this is a new, better, younger and DETERMINED Cabinet; and, perhaps, the Greatest President that the Philippines will ever have (God Willing!). So Ladies and Gentlemen, please make way for an altogether different Ballgame!

BLUE & WHITE
Joaquin F Perez's column in Bicol Mail

http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/jul15/blue.html

garzland

July 16th, 2010, 05:54 AM

Robredo: My main agenda is to strengthen local gov’ts (http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquireropinion/columns/view/20100713-280779/Robredo-My-main-agenda-is-to-strengthen-local-govts)

By Jonas Cabiles Soltes
Inquirer Southern Luzon
First Posted 02:48:00 07/13/2010

Filed Under: Local authorities, Government, Casinos & Gambling, Governance, Media killings, Organized Crime

NAGA CITY—Secretary Jesse Robredo Monday said that the main focus of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) would be the empowerment of local governments.

“Although I am also resolved to give proportionate priority to other things such as curbing ‘jueteng,’ my main agenda as DILG chief will be things that would strengthen our local governments,” he told the Inquirer.

Robredo said he would implement “calibrated decentralization” of the remaining control of the national government over local governments.

“I would review all circulars, especially those that deal with how local governments should spend their money,” the new interior secretary added.

He said more freedom should be given to the local governments. “Local governments should have the power, for instance, to appoint treasurers and school superintendents,” Robredo said.

He said every law providing for how local governments should act should be streamlined to make every local government more liberal in exercising its powers.

“But every action should have clear outcomes. Yes, more freedom would be given but we would require every local government to be more transparent. We would give them (local governments) a hand in allocating their funds but they should find a way where they can publicize how they procured and allocated the funds, especially through websites,” Robredo said.

“In short, there would be more freedom, but every freedom will be coupled with accountability,” he added.

Training

Robredo said every local government should regularly update the rate of completion of its every project. “We would make every LGU competitive so every other LGU would follow suit.”

Robredo said the DILG would organize training for all newly elected local government officials so every official would be accustomed to how local governments should work.

He said he would also institutionalize inter-LGU partnerships, especially on matters such as solid waste management and disaster preparedness and response.

“We have to admit that there are things a local government cannot do by itself so we have to institutionalize inter-LGU cooperation such as commonly owning fire trucks and fire stations.”

Robredo said the national government would give incentives to transparent and cooperative LGUs.

Robredo added that he also wanted local governments to operate small-town lotteries and all other forms of legal gambling.

“This would give additional revenues to local governments. But every cent should be properly accounted for and the accounting and subsequent use for projects should be transparent,” Robredo said.

One of the ways of curbing jueteng is the strengthening of legal forms of gambling under the control of local governments, according to the interior secretary.

Robredo said although it was true that President Benigno Aquino III wanted him to curb the illegal number racket in his capacity as the head of the DILG, he would prioritize programs that would boost the capabilities of local governments.

“Jueteng has long been illegal and as such it has been given that it should be stopped along with other illegal operations and organized crimes. As DILG secretary, I would address that,” Robredo said.

Anti-jueteng czar

He said stopping jueteng, all other illegal gambling operations and organized crime in the country was Aquino’s marching order not just to the DILG but also to other government agencies.

“I am not distancing myself from jueteng but at the same time I would not want to be known as some sort of anti-jueteng czar,” Robredo clarified.

He said the DILG would also lay its hands on solving cases of killings of media persons. “We would do all we can to help resolve killings of media practitioners.”

Naga City Deck

July 16th, 2010, 08:06 AM

Naga City Deck

July 16th, 2010, 08:10 AM

Naga City Deck

July 16th, 2010, 08:23 AM

wala nnman power here downtown Naga. how about sa ibang lugar????

tsk tsk hahayyy

Naga City Deck

July 16th, 2010, 08:24 AM

just ate lunch here at Bigg's.. wala nnman kuryente hayy..

hayyy busy day.. form 7am to 5pm then 5:30 to 7:30 for my class..

the paper has now circulated in our university.. kada office meron huhu

as of now wala pang nakakapansin. sana forever n walang makapansin kang pic ko duman. tsk tsk

gtg na muna. back to work.

Naga City Deck

July 16th, 2010, 08:36 AM

DILG website is now updated

kulang nlng Biography ni Sec. Robredo :)

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab122/nagacitydeck01/dilg-2.jpg

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab122/nagacitydeck01/dilg01.jpg

source (http://www.dilg.gov.ph)

Naga Boy

July 16th, 2010, 08:54 AM

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8162/img2252i.jpg
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9162/theirigacityhall.jpg
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/6472/img2253w.jpg
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/3113/thelobbyarea.jpg
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/6931/img2255j.jpg
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8623/img2257mb.jpg
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/7022/img2258.jpg
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/4240/somepicturesofthepromin.jpg
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4323/img2260s.jpg
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/6758/img2261wt.jpg

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2290/pict0095jk.jpg
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/2127/pict00971.jpg
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/8176/pict0100l.jpg

Wow.

What you see, is what you get.

In few more years, people of Iriga City would be getting more from their present mayor.

Aesthetics and taste is just as important as good governance. Put them all together- then you get a winner.

Cheers for that.

aidz

July 16th, 2010, 09:21 AM

how does it look on paper?? well... for the benefit of those who cannot see the paper at this moment... here ya go

Half Page Fame of SSC CamSur

not bad for the first exposure in print media

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab122/nagacitydeck01/IMG_0414copy.jpg

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab122/nagacitydeck01/IMG_0413copy.jpg

big thanks to Ms. Shiena Barrameda of BicolMail

credits as well to SSC Cebu with our Pres on the first pic
:cheers:
just ate lunch here at Bigg's.. wala nnman kuryente hayy..

hayyy busy day.. form 7am to 5pm then 5:30 to 7:30 for my class..

the paper has now circulated in our university.. kada office meron huhu

as of now wala pang nakakapansin. sana forever n walang makapansin kang pic ko duman. tsk tsk

gtg na muna. back to work.
hmm... :D

garo lugod manghihinayang ka ta dakul ka ng ginibong preparation subanggui kung mayong makapansin! hehe!
:rofl:

Sleepwalker

July 16th, 2010, 11:24 AM

aidz

July 16th, 2010, 11:50 AM

Congrats CamSur group...At sikat si Kevin na may "b" sa dulo...:cheers:

:cheers:

:)

akobagaikos

July 16th, 2010, 11:52 AM

Marhay na aldaw, mga amigo asin amiga. Baguhan pa sana po ako kaya nariribong pa sa mga pindutan digdi sa monitor. Patabang man po ako ha. ^_^

wise_zech

July 16th, 2010, 12:27 PM

hallo guys maraming salamat sa pag post sa aming kasamaan sa pictue malaking karangalan namin 2....congrats SSC Camsur and SSC Philippines...

pahabol sa picture wow grabi na talaga to sikat na talaga to c Harry alyas Bloodyred....Justin Bieber of Cebu....hehehhe

garzland

July 16th, 2010, 12:41 PM

^^Welcome to the thread, akobagaikos!

Hope you participate always in this thread as much as possible. Just pm us if you have questions.

oragon.com

July 16th, 2010, 12:43 PM

Marhay na aldaw, mga amigo asin amiga. Baguhan pa sana po ako kaya nariribong pa sa mga pindutan digdi sa monitor. Patabang man po ako ha. ^_^

welcome to the thread!

PM me with your queries!

thanks!

oragon.com

July 16th, 2010, 12:46 PM

along Sipocot highway

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9176/picture006n.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/i/picture006n.jpg/)
freshly-picked buko

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/7775/picture009ld.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/picture009ld.jpg/)
freshly-harvested pinya

oragon.com

July 16th, 2010, 12:48 PM

wise_zech

July 16th, 2010, 01:03 PM

arkijo

July 16th, 2010, 01:16 PM

wala nnman power here downtown Naga. how about sa ibang lugar????

tsk tsk hahayyy

igwa digdi power sa legazpi:)

Naga City Deck

July 16th, 2010, 02:01 PM

igwa digdi power sa legazpi:)

wow, congrats! galing naman ng Aleco. :banana:

mottymot_007

July 16th, 2010, 02:33 PM

jef_xavier

July 16th, 2010, 04:43 PM

wow, congrats! galing naman ng Aleco. :banana:

Here in Naga City, some areas never lost power, like here in Brgy Calauag (at least where our house is.)

akosijamir

July 16th, 2010, 04:59 PM

wala nnman power here downtown Naga. how about sa ibang lugar????

tsk tsk hahayyy

igwa digdi power sa legazpi:)

wow, congrats! galing naman ng Aleco. :banana:

Here in Naga City, some areas never lost power, like here in Brgy Calauag (at least where our house is.)

^^ sa may centro are lang wala kuryente kanina. may inaayos sa may Elias Angeles st. malapit sa Cathedral.

sa satuyang bulod, sa Villa Grande, Ms. Jo may kuryente subago. meron din sa ibang banwaan.

--------------------------------

nagbayad akong kuryente suugma sa Casureco, nakakasuya ta biglang nagtaas su bill ko. I was supposed to pay 1,500+ only, pero pag-abot ko sa cashier sabi daa an bill ko 2,100+ ... an sabi sako kan taga casureco, natapos na daa kaya su TRO kan Municipal Trial Court kan Pili. kaya balik sa dating presyo daa sinda. :ohno:
dapat sana nainform an mga consumers kan arog kaini... kaya lugod halaba su pila saka dakol an nagrereklamo sa Casureco por dahil dai sinda naimpormaran kan paghera sa presyo....:ohno::ohno:

JOSEPH00704

July 16th, 2010, 05:36 PM

ka nice gud ani nga meet national na????

Naga City Deck

July 16th, 2010, 05:40 PM

Naga City Deck

July 16th, 2010, 05:41 PM

the wiggly, yummy and soft Caramel Cake from Baker's Plaza

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs046.snc4/34673_445613090189_747670189_6368814_6527502_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs066.snc4/34673_445613095189_747670189_6368815_8202651_n.jpg

Naga City Deck

July 16th, 2010, 06:04 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs152.snc4/36951_116346815079852_100001136032084_91838_3252388_n.jpg

Source (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=91838&id=100001136032084)

aidz

July 16th, 2010, 08:08 PM

akosijamir

July 17th, 2010, 01:43 AM

^^ thanks for posting this Ms. Jo.:)

to all single men and women, ages 21-40 years old. sali na kamo..

halos lahat naman nandito, qualified mag-join.hehehe malay nindo dyan nindo man hanap an saindo kapadis sa buhay..:cheers:

oragon.com

July 17th, 2010, 02:12 AM

55 days to go

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/65/300logo.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/300logo.jpg/)

oragon.com

July 17th, 2010, 02:15 AM

ka nice gud ani nga meet national na????

yes sir!

AFAIK your group will be sending 3 participants.

amping!

Rajah_Soliman

July 17th, 2010, 02:18 AM

GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS!

FIRST 5 REGISTRANTS GETS FREE ACCOMMODATION DURING THE ENTIRE DURATION OF THE MEET

REGISTER NA!

YOU CAN ALSO VISIT
http://nagacitydeck.blogspot.com/

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF 1ST SSC NATIONAL MEET

pedeng share lang kami ng room ni sir hakz ;) ( :lol: )

oragon.com

July 17th, 2010, 02:21 AM

hallo mr. president....wow sarap nang pinya pwedi patikim nang nang pinya...hehehe...saan po to sir?

Maayong buntag!

along the highway dito rin cam. sur

it is called Formosa Pinya which is famous in Daet, Camarines Norte which is 2 to 3 hrs ride from Naga City. The place is known for Bagasbas beach which is considered one of the surfing paradise of the Philippines.

Marhay na aga!

oragon.com

July 17th, 2010, 02:23 AM

ka nice gud ani nga meet national na????

pedeng share lang kami ng room ni sir hakz ;) ( :lol: )

we'll see about that :lol: hehehe...the room naman is good for two!

marhay na aga!

Rajah_Soliman

July 17th, 2010, 02:43 AM

we'll see about that :lol: hehehe...the room naman is good for two!

marhay na aga!

wow.... so paki reserve po.... :banana: :lol:

akosijamir

July 17th, 2010, 02:43 AM

^^Welcome to the thread, akobagaikos!

Hope you participate always in this thread as much as possible. Just pm us if you have questions.

Wow.

What you see, is what you get.

In few more years, people of Iriga City would be getting more from their present mayor.

Aesthetics and taste is just as important as good governance. Put them all together- then you get a winner.

Cheers for that.

Marhay na aldaw, mga amigo asin amiga. Baguhan pa sana po ako kaya nariribong pa sa mga pindutan digdi sa monitor. Patabang man po ako ha. ^_^

welcome akobagaikos! akosijamir! hahahha

akosijamir

July 17th, 2010, 02:44 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs022.ash2/34481_414280897938_532672938_4811666_5568790_n.jpg

kiasog

July 17th, 2010, 03:18 AM

kiasog

July 17th, 2010, 03:21 AM

akosijamir

July 17th, 2010, 03:30 AM

The sight of fresh buko and Formosa peneapples make me drool!!!
nagraralaway na pati......:nuts:

oragon.com

July 17th, 2010, 03:35 AM

wow.... so paki reserve po.... :banana: :lol:

sure..:) ilan kau sir pupunta dito Naga?:)

Rajah_Soliman

July 17th, 2010, 03:44 AM

sure..:) ilan kau sir pupunta dito Naga?:)

seriously, ang sarap sanang umatend kaya lang mukhang di ako makakauwi ng ganyang time.... :( ... next time na lang...

sana maraming umattend para mas masaya at maraming pictures na mapopost dito... :cheers:

akosijamir

July 17th, 2010, 03:51 AM

heard over the radio...

STARMARK CAFE
reopens on July 30, 2010
Penafrancia Ave. Naga City

soon to open:
1. Goldilocks centro

edu k tid

July 17th, 2010, 04:08 AM

Can anybody help me with the math in this article? Please show me how the author arrived at 256%? Salamat and Marhay na aga!

1047 - 294 = 753
753 / 294 = 2.56 x 100 = 256%

akosijamir

July 17th, 2010, 04:53 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs067.ash2/36716_135851526426339_100000044783246_367573_5637085_n.jpg
Max's Restaurant
Avenue Square, Magsaysay Ave. Naga City

hanggang ngayong araw nalang itong promo nila... :banana:
tara na!

oragon.com

July 17th, 2010, 05:10 AM

seriously, ang sarap sanang umatend kaya lang mukhang di ako makakauwi ng ganyang time.... :( ... next time na lang...

sana maraming umattend para mas masaya at maraming pictures na mapopost dito... :cheers:

ok sir..np...thanks poh..

randism

July 17th, 2010, 05:23 AM

Marhay na aldaw, mga amigo asin amiga. Baguhan pa sana po ako kaya nariribong pa sa mga pindutan digdi sa monitor. Patabang man po ako ha. ^_^

Meowww..Welcome bro.:)

randism

July 17th, 2010, 05:33 AM

Smart pushes ‘Internet for all’ (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27727:smart-pushes-internet-for-all&catid=24:companies&Itemid=59)
Companies
Written by Lenie Lectura / Reporter
Thursday, 15 July 2010 21:19

AS part of its “Internet for All” advocacy, leading wireless services provider Smart Communications Inc. is introducing an Internet education program as part of its “Internet for All” advocacy.

The Mobile Internet Customer Education Program, which will be rolled out in 36 Smart showrooms and PLDT centers nationwide, will run for from this month until November. It is designed for students, partner communities like schools, barangay residents, government agencies, nongovernmental organizations and private corporations.

“Out of 44 million Smart subscribers, only an estimated 10-percent use mobile Internet, or access the Web from their mobile phones. We would like to reach out to more Filipinos and teach them how to link to the Net with the use of their cell phones. That way, even those without laptops or PCs can benefit from the Internet,” said Smart Customer Care head Joy Y. Sanchez.

Sanchez added that at present, the country has only 24 million Internet users, equivalent to less than 30 percent of total population.

“We want to make Internet services as pervasive and affordable as cell phone services. The penetration rate for mobile phones is currently estimated at 85 percent,” she said. “Internet use benefits everyone—from the farmer who will be able to learn about new and more efficient ways of growing produce and selling them, to the student who will be able to access the same information as his peers in other countries, to the family members of an overseas Filipino who will be able to regularly communicate with them via social media.”

Smart subscribers may surf the net from their Internet capable mobile phones for only P10 every 30 minutes. Subscribers may also opt to go unlimited or “unli” via various mobile data plans such as Unlisurf 50 for unlimited surfing for one day for P50; Web Unli Plans for unlimited surfing in specific sites like Facebook, Twitter, Friendster and Multiply for P20 per day per site.

^^:cheers:

akosijamir

July 17th, 2010, 07:56 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3459199972_9faa8d4310_o.jpg
Naga Metropolitan Cathedral

source: flickr/Alvin Bataller

jhid

July 17th, 2010, 08:22 AM

Can anybody help me with the math in this article? Please show me how the author arrived at 256%? Salamat and Marhay na aga!

Hi Kiasog. The computation requires to take the prior period's numbers less current period's figures and the difference of which is is to be divided by prior period's numbers to get the comparative percentage change.

Therefore, in this data as presented it is 294 less 1,047. The difference of 753 will then be divided by 294 and multiplied again by 100 to get the increment percentage of 256% between the two data.

Hope this helps.

Naga City Deck

July 17th, 2010, 08:40 AM

heard over the radio...

STARMARK CAFE
reopens on July 30, 2010
Penafrancia Ave. Naga City

soon to open:
1. Goldilocks centro

plus newly renovated McDonalds City Plaza on August 01, 2010 :okay:

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

yehey!!!! Welcome Back Starmark!!!
Memories of Starmark will be back!

i hope they have new cakes.
:okay:

kevinb

July 17th, 2010, 11:15 AM

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6190/4492689524e327d51a3eb.jpg

Beautiful scene! Looks like from a mountain top in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico!:okay:

A certain mystique now surrounds this certain Kevin B. :banana:

:lol:

:D

i hope with Robredo at the helm of DILG. he would finally push through the merger of Naga with other neighboring town for HUC status of Metro Naga:)

If Naga doesn't meet any of the criterion for HUC status, Naga won't be classified as one even if Robredo is already DILG Secretary. It's a wrong indicator that Naga becomes an HUC because of Robredo even it doesn't meet any of the requirements.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee51/ralph_balanta07/naga1.gif

I love everything about my hometown..
Kudos to this thread!

:banana::banana::banana:

kevinb

July 17th, 2010, 11:16 AM

Robredo: No quick fix to ‘jueteng’ (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100715-281230/Robredo-No-quick-fix-to-jueteng)

By Marlon Ramos
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 09:37:00 07/15/2010

MANILA, Philippines—Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo on Tuesday said he was not inclined to give the police a deadline to end the illegal numbers game “jueteng,” admitting that the matter was “complicated.”

Speaking with reporters at Camp Crame, Robredo said setting a deadline and directing the Philippine National Police (PNP) to implement a “one-strike policy” would likely be just a band-aid solution that “may only lead to more complications.”

“Sometimes, cosmetic actions appear sexy to the media, but that probably will not work permanently,” said Robredo, a former mayor of Naga City.

“I think there is no magic (solution) as far as jueteng is concerned. I’ve tried (to end it) a number of times in Naga City. It’s a touch and go thing,” he said.

“I think what we should have is a systemic solution, and I must say that moves to pave the way for eliminating it permanently have been done in the past.”

As to what long-term solutions he had in mind, Robredo said he was still studying the matter.

“The PNP, at least based on the reports, is doing something about it. We are reviewing how we are able to deal with it as it has become more complicated now than before,” Robredo said.

In a phone interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Robredo said he would solicit the help of various sectors to come up with a more effective program to deal with the underground lottery, said to be a multibillion-peso industry abetting corruption in law enforcement agencies as well as politics.

Asked if he would support proposals to introduce a new lottery game to battle jueteng, he said: “Well, there are several things that I’m considering.”

Robredo said the government needs to study the effects of the state-sanctioned Small Town Lottery (STL) on the operations of jueteng in certain provinces.

“If you replace the illegal with a legal (form of gambling), you must study its effectiveness. Let us say for instance that you have STL, lotto, and the likes. When you said they will lead reforms, can we say that they were effective? That’s the challenge,” he said.

kevinb

July 17th, 2010, 11:18 AM

heard over the radio...

STARMARK CAFE
reopens on July 30, 2010
Penafrancia Ave. Naga City

I miss their coffee something cake! :D:eat:

Naga City Deck

July 17th, 2010, 12:54 PM

thank you sir mottymot! :banana:

we are also proud to be part of the whole SSC Phil :D

kiasog

July 17th, 2010, 01:02 PM

1047 - 294 = 753
753 / 294 = 2.56 x 100 = 256%

Hi Kiasog. The computation requires to take the prior period's numbers less current period's figures and the difference of which is is to be divided by prior period's numbers to get the comparative percentage change.

Therefore, in this data as presented it is 294 less 1,047. The difference of 753 will then be divided by 294 and multiplied again by 100 to get the increment percentage of 256% between the two data.

Hope this helps.

Thanks a lot, edu k tid and jhid!!!

jardet

July 17th, 2010, 04:20 PM

The sight of fresh buko and Formosa peneapples make me drool!!!

¡Buenas noches, Nagueños!

The pineapples pictured are the Hawaii variety. Formosa is smaller with smaller eyes but sweeter and the more common variety in Bicol. The former is the one canned by Dole and Del Monte on Mindanao.:)

kiasog

July 17th, 2010, 04:49 PM

Maayong buntag!

along the highway dito rin cam. sur

it is called Formosa Pinya which is famous in Daet, Camarines Norte which is 2 to 3 hrs ride from Naga City. The place is known for Bagasbas beach which is considered one of the surfing paradise of the Philippines.

Marhay na aga!

¡Buenas noches, Nagueños!

The pineapples pictured are the Hawaii variety. Formosa is smaller with smaller eyes but sweeter and the more common variety in Bicol. The former is the one canned by Dole and Del Monte on Mindanao.:)

i thought there was something odd with the description from Mr. pres. Anyway, I am not one to question his posting. I remember formosa as you describe it, a little on the slender side, of course, just as sweet! thanks.

jardet

July 17th, 2010, 05:03 PM

:D

If Naga doesn't meet any of the criterion for HUC status, Naga won't be classified as one even if Robredo is already DILG Secretary. It's a wrong indicator that Naga becomes an HUC because of Robredo even it doesn't meet any of the requirements.

One criteria to be declared as HUC is the minimum population of 250k. With only around 170k population as of the last count, this is where Naga fails and by all indications will continue to hold its elevation to the HUC club for few more years. If the aim is to get that number, the more logical move is to merge Naga with Pili which idea I doubt will be bought by the municipal officials of the latter. But if this happen, it will be more advanatgeous as the merged unit will be entitled to a separate legislative district.

But how does the process commenced? By a bill presented in the House of Representatives. Usually, the congressman whose representation covers the proposed merged LGUs (in this case LRV) files the bill or any of his colleague but which by practice is with tacit approval of the former. But looking at the election history in Naga, I doubt a bill by this nature will be presented in the House with LRV at the helm. It will be a political suicide.

But even without the HUC status, Naga is enjoying privileges of an HUC. It is independent of the province and its PNP comprises a separate district independent of the PNP Prov Com. Other non-HUC cities do not enjoy this privileges.:)

sonofignatius

July 17th, 2010, 05:33 PM

plus newly renovated McDonalds City Plaza on August 01, 2010 :okay:

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

yehey!!!! Welcome Back Starmark!!!
Memories of Starmark will be back!

i hope they have new cakes.
:okay:

this is good news!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs152.snc4/36951_116346815079852_100001136032084_91838_3252388_n.jpg

Source (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=91838&id=100001136032084)

all the best, SFC.

Irigueño23

July 17th, 2010, 08:20 PM

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aidz

July 17th, 2010, 08:21 PM

heard over the radio...

STARMARK CAFE
reopens on July 30, 2010
Penafrancia Ave. Naga City

soon to open:
1. Goldilocks centro
:banana: nice! Starmark! :D
I was saddened when I saw the old joint closed...
anyway, same location or somewhere closer to Magsaysay? :D

¡Buenas noches, Nagueños!

The pineapples pictured are the Hawaii variety. Formosa is smaller with smaller eyes but sweeter and the more common variety in Bicol. The former is the one canned by Dole and Del Monte on Mindanao.:)

i thought there was something odd with the description from Mr. pres. Anyway, I am not one to question his posting. I remember formosa as you describe it, a little on the slender side, of course, just as sweet! thanks.
As far as I know, the Daet variety is Formosa... Hawaiian variety has smooth edged leaves while the Formosa variety has saw toothed edge leaves...

though, it is possible that Daet now produces Hawaiian variety... I think somewhere in Partido is a big source of Hawaiian pineapples...

Irigueño23

July 17th, 2010, 08:22 PM

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aidz

July 17th, 2010, 08:27 PM

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/9311/img5806.jpg
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3001/img5807c.jpg

LCC - Iriga! hehe!

Thanks for the pics Irigueño! any updates on the Public market, particularly LCC Mall Iriga? :D

aidz

July 17th, 2010, 08:48 PM

hakz2007

July 18th, 2010, 02:28 AM

^^Iriga City Public Market is 90% complete.

A fountain will be built at the center.

According to Mayor Madel, the new market will raked 2 million pesos income.

hakz2007

July 18th, 2010, 02:43 AM

The best man for the job

Bataoil also hailed the appointment of Robredo as DILG secretary because “he will be able to influence, motivate and encourage all other public officials to follow his example and his good practices.”

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=592199&publicationSubCategoryId=63

I just hope he could eradicate jueteng and punished all those local government executives who support this kind of gambling.

I myself is against legal and illegal gambling :okay:

hakz2007

July 18th, 2010, 02:47 AM

pedeng share lang kami ng room ni sir hakz ;) ( :lol: )

:lol::lol:

we'll see about that :lol: hehehe...the room naman is good for two!

marhay na aga!

nakisali ka pa ha :nuts:

oragon.com

July 18th, 2010, 03:05 AM

54 days to go

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/65/300logo.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/300logo.jpg/)

kiretoce

July 18th, 2010, 03:05 AM

^^ Admit it, you're the most sought after mod here on SSC PH. ;)

hakz2007

July 18th, 2010, 03:08 AM

^^Nah. :D

oragon.com

July 18th, 2010, 03:09 AM

hahaha...wb sir hakz..wer u hali? may medical mission kita this next saturday sa naga city youth center 6:00 AM..join ka sir...

kiretoce

July 18th, 2010, 03:11 AM

Nah. :D

See, it's your humility and modesty that endears you to them. :colgate:

hakz2007

July 18th, 2010, 03:14 AM

hahaha...wb sir hakz..wer u hali? may medical mission kita this next saturday sa naga city youth center 6:00 AM..join ka sir...

I'll just inform you of my availability :)

See, it's your humility and modesty that endears you to them. :colgate:

don't take it seriously :lol:

oragon.com

July 18th, 2010, 03:17 AM

I'll just inform you of my availability :)
don't take it seriously :lol:

i have extra copies pala ng Bicolmail ung feature tau..thanks sir!

marhay na aga!

hakz2007

July 18th, 2010, 03:23 AM

^^bigyan mo ko...thanks

oragon.com

July 18th, 2010, 03:31 AM

Semifinalists for VP’s student awards named
By ROY C. MABASA
January 18, 2010, 4:57pm

Forty-one semifinalists, including a student leader from the Ilocos region who works as a parking, billiard and toilet attendant, were chosen from among the thousands of public high school students who joined the nationwide search for the 4th Vice President Noli De Castro Academic Excellence and Exemplary Leadership Awards.

Initiated by the Office of the Vice President in cooperation with the Department of Education and the Rotary Club of Midtown Quezon City, the project aims to encourage young Filipinos to use education as the key to uplifting themselves and their families from poverty.

The search focused on finding students who succeeded in their academics and as leaders in their schools despite their difficult circumstances.

“While the future seems bleak for most, there are those who strive and work hard to uplift themselves from poverty. For me, education is an important key in one’s empowerment.

This is why we’ve conducted the search,” De Castro, who will step down as Vice President June 30 of this year, said.

“After a rigorous screening process at the school, division and national levels, these students emerged to be the top among their batch. They were judged not just based on the merits of their academic and leadership achievements, but more importantly on how they managed to endure their difficult living conditions and excel in school. Now they serve as role models to many more young Filipinos and we are proud to present them to the nation,” said Jesse H.T. Andres, chief of staff of the Office of the Vice President.

Starting this week, the search committee will screen semifinalists beginning with those from Mindanao. Among them are: Dayanara Kreza Vargas of Tupi National High School in Tupi, South Cotabato; Lawrence Wilmer P. Anatalio of Agusan National High School, in Butuan City; Michael Bonn Bonifacio of Valencia National High School in Bukidnon; Mark Efhraem Dalman of Tagum City National Comprehensive High School in Davao del Norte; Jerwin Jay Taping of Marber National High School in Digos City, Davao del Sur; and Anbert Jonathan C. Cayna of Agay National High School in Agusan del Norte, all for academic excellence.

Those vying for exemplary leadership awards include: Jun Perry Magno of Lupon Vocational High School in Davao Oriental; Fedelia Flor Mero of Agusan National High School in Butuan City; Elvis Brian Hilbero of Valencia National High School, Bukidnon; Ramdolf James Dongon of General Santos City High School; and Zaifel Jane Tabulao of Tabon M. Estrella National High School, Bislig City.

In the succeeding weeks, to be screened are semifinalists from the Visayas, Luzon and the National Capital Region.

The Visayas semifinalists for academic awards are: Carl Leonard Pradera of Sandingan High School in Loon, Bohol; Sonny Mie Gallo of Ramon Torres National High School in Bago City; Hyacinth Bangero of Barotac Viejo National High School, Iloilo; Kathy Lois Amores of Cebu City National Science High School; and Edcel Paul Tejare of Bacolod City National High School.

Those for exemplary leadership include: Bryan Eric Cerebo of Santa Barbara National Comprehensive High School, Iloilo; Joebert Valdez of Ramon Torres National High School, Bago City; Nyrmla Kate Grace Orcena of SPED High School, Cadiz City; Ivy Jane Crucero of Passi National High School, Iloilo; and Jessa Costelo of Bata National High school, Bacolod City.

From Luzon, the semifinalists for academics are: Monette Jane Vargas of Ligao National High School in Albay; Tessa Nickaela Noora of Camarines Sur National High School, Naga City; Jerome Taguba of Aparri School of Arts and Trades in Cagayan; Jessica Junio of Cauayan National High School in Cauayan City, Isabela; and Kristine Joy Iraola of Vinzons Pilot High School in Camarines Norte.

For exemplary leadership, they include: Singson of Ilocos Sur National High School; Lloyd Lavern Corpuz of Naguilian National High School, La Union; Ace Ceremonia of La Union National High School, San Fernando City; Sailyn Guarin of Sorsogon National High School, Sorsogon City; and Lexter Nano of Calasiao Comprehensive National High School, Pangasinan.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/239097/semifinalists-vp-s-student-awards-named

randism

July 18th, 2010, 05:16 AM

One criteria to be declared as HUC is the minimum population of 250k. With only around 170k population as of the last count, this is where Naga fails and by all indications will continue to hold its elevation to the HUC club for few more years. If the aim is to get that number, the more logical move is to merge Naga with Pili which idea I doubt will be bought by the municipal officials of the latter. But if this happen, it will be more advanatgeous as the merged unit will be entitled to a separate legislative district.

But how does the process commenced? By a bill presented in the House of Representatives. Usually, the congressman whose representation covers the proposed merged LGUs (in this case LRV) files the bill or any of his colleague but which by practice is with tacit approval of the former. But looking at the election history in Naga, I doubt a bill by this nature will be presented in the House with LRV at the helm. It will be a political suicide.

But even without the HUC status, Naga is enjoying privileges of an HUC. It is independent of the province and its PNP comprises a separate district independent of the PNP Prov Com. Other non-HUC cities do not enjoy this privileges.:)

other privileges that being enjoyed by some cities that are already HUC ----> inclusion to Investment Priority of Govt.(regardless of political affiliation of the city leaders).and of course everybody would want or would agree on this. the workforce minimum wage upgrade, malay nyo po ma upgrade ang MetroNaga same as that of Manila :lol::lol: or at least at the level of minimum wage of Calabarzon, pupunta pa kaya ang mga tga bicol dun or sa manila para mag work :lol::lol:

thts why dreaming for HUC status is not bad hehe..

randism

July 18th, 2010, 06:57 AM

Soldiers rescue seven victims of typhoon 'Basyang' (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=1&rid=288328)

MANILA, July 17 (PNA) -- Government soldiers who were sent to conduct search-and-rescue operations in the aftermath of typhoon "Basyang" found seven missing fishermen in two separate locations in the Bicol Region on Friday, the military reported.

A team of soldiers who were sent on an air rescue operations in Camarines Sur safely transported three survivors who were rescued by their fellow fishermen in the open seas off Butauanan island in Siruma, Camarines Sur.

Col. Guillermo Molina, commander of the Tactical Operations Group of the Philippine Air Force, said that his unit provided three rescue helicopters to assist in the search and retrieval operations.

Molina identified the three survivors as Brandy Encontro, Victor Bordeos and April Orbe -- all residents of Calero village in Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte.

“We were part of the 11-crew fishing boat which left Jose Panganiban town last Sunday. Our boat capsized and was torn to half during the height of the storm last Tuesday,” said Bordeos.

In Catanduanes province, combined rescue teams found the four missing persons from Gigmoto town.

Brig. Gen. Marlou Salazar, commander of the 901st Brigade, named the survivors as Antonio Tayoto, 40, Marlon Tayoto, 35, Alex Azicate, 30, and Jason Arcilla, 18.

Salazar said that the four were recovered from Tabugoc Village in Pandan town.

The 9ID’s Public Affairs Office has tallied eight dead people as victims of typhoon “Basyang” after the recovery of the cadaver of Rodolfo Braga Jr. in Paracale town in Camarines Norte.

Combined AFP rescue teams, utilizing three helicopters and a Philippine Navy aircraft, have combed the high seas of Catanduanes, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur to find the remaining missing people.

At least 43 people from the three aforementioned provinces have remained unaccounted as of today.

Eight of the newly-declared missing persons are the companions of the rescued three survivors in Butauanan island. (PNA)
scs/VR

matt&abby

July 18th, 2010, 08:54 AM

kami rin pahingi ng kopya ... papa frame ko yan!

sonofignatius

July 18th, 2010, 09:15 AM

Naga observes 300-year devotion to Our Lady of Penafrancia

by Josephine Darang
in her column, Purely Personal (PDI)

THE ARCHDIOCESE of Nueva Caceres marks the Tercentenary devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia with a Pontifical Mass on Sept. 10, 5 p.m. at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral. Archbishop Leonardo Legaspi, OP, will officiate in the concelebrated Mass with probably a hundred priests and bishops. The theme of this year-long celebration is Growing in Holiness under the mantle of Ina. The Bicolanos call Our Lady “Ina.”

As I write this column, two months before the celebration, I remember the late Msgr. Florencio Yllana who spread the devotion as early as the 1940s when he was still a young priest. He translated the original Spanish novena into English and even put together the history of the finding of the image by a Frenchman called Simon Vela inside a cave in the mountain range called Peña de Francia, which was between the provinces of Spain and Caceres.

It took five years before Simon Vela found this place. He was told in a dream to look for the image of the Virgin, which would be an object of devotion afterwards. He was in Salamanca on a market day and overheard two vendors comparing which produced better coal. One said, “In Peña de Francia.” Simon followed the vendor, and when he reached San Martin de Castañar, a village below the mountain, he asked exactly where the place was.

Six people healed

Guided by a voice to bring companions with him, Simon chose Antonio Fernandez, Juan Pascual, Pascual Sanchez, Juan Fernandez and Benito Sanchez, the “escribano” of the place. They began to dig and finally found the image on May 19, 1534. Immediately, healing took place. Simon Vela’s wound in the head was instantly cured; Pascual’s defect in the eye disappeared; Juan Fernandez got rid of his 10-year-old stomach trouble; Antonio Fernandez, who was deaf, began to hear; and Benito Sanchez’s defective finger from birth became normal.

Devotion comes to Naga

Miguel de Cubarrubias, who had a picture of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, promised to spread the devotion to her if she cured him. His family came from San Martin de Castañar and settled first in Cavite. Miguel was called to go to Nueva Caceres by Bishop Andrew Gonzalez, while he was studying for the priesthood at the University of Sto. Tomas seminary. The Archbishop ordained him afterwards and made him parish priest of Nueva Caceres (now Naga) and Vicar general of the whole diocese.

First miracle

The “cimarrones” living in the mountains asked for a chapel of their own to serve their spiritual needs. Fr. Miguel built a nipa and bamboo chapel and placed an image of the Virgin Mary (copied from the picture he was carrying with him). But the image looked pale, so he decided to pour the blood of a dog on it. The body of the dog was thrown in the Isarog River.

Perhaps, by divine intervention, Fr. Miguel took pity on the dog and prayed to the Virgin Mary to let him live. Before the eyes of those present, the dog was seen swimming back to shore. This was the first miracle of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. During the next 300 years, the devotion spread all over the Philippines gathering devotees on the third Saturday of September to witness the “fluvial procession” from the bank of the Naga River down towards the Basilica de Peñafrancia.

Celebration in Metro Manila

Bicolanos living in Metro Manila will gather for the Triduum of Masses on Sept. 9-11, 6 p.m. at St. Andrew Church in Bel Air, Makati. On Sept. 12, 2 p.m., the image will be borne in a motorcade to visit Mandaluyong City Hall and hospital. Later, at the Guadalupe bridge, the image will be brought to the flower-bedecked barge that would bring her down the Pasig River towards Jones Bridge. Here, women devotees will receive her and bring her to the Manila Cathedral for the Pontifical Mass at 6 p.m.

Young men belonging to the Bicol Students Congress will act as marshals during the fluvial procession. Three hundred more are needed to stay on the barge. Ramon Valenzuela is calling other young men to join and guard the image of “Ina.” Text him at 0917-5881622, or e-mail rad.valenzuela@yahoo.com They have been helping Dr. Charito Felipe, president of the Metro Manila Devotees of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, and lawyer Ed Castelo, vice president, and other members of the board.

Visitations of Ina

Devotees of Ina of the San José Manggagawa Parish in Barangay San José in GMA, Cavite, are bringing the image for visitation in selected offices and residences in Metro Manila. The image is enshrined in the chapel within the parish. Contact persons are Virgie Mendez (0910-672292), Este Operario (0920-9038387) or Evelyn Domingo (0919-6921549). The parish priest is Fr. Arnold Montealto. Visitations are from July 9 to Sept. 17.

Theme of Tercentenary

Growing in Holiness under the Mantle of Ina is the theme of the Tercentenary. Fr. Louie Occiano, chair of media and communications, will reflect on this in a future column. Bicol artist Pancho Piano, likewise, will exhibit paintings of “Ina” that reflect this theme. It is scheduled to open on Sept. 8 at the Basilica de Peñafrancia, in addition to the launching of his book “The Art of Pancho Piano,” published by Sorrell Publishing New York of Nicholas and Victoria Mascetta.

Helping l,270 amputees

Physicians for Peace Philippines headed by Dr. Ted Herbosa holds a fund-raising exhibit of “Metalscapes” of Ivan Acuna until today. Rebecca Cottrell donated $20,000 for their plane fare, according to Lyne Abanilla, executive director. Would you like to help? Text Lyne at 0920-9506986.

http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/sundaylifestyle/sundaylifestyle/view/20100718-281744/Naga-observes-300-year-devotion-to-Our-Lady-of-Peafrancia

Naga City Deck

July 18th, 2010, 10:08 AM

i just watched Sorcerer's Apprentice! :banana: love it!!! Hehe

kiasog

July 18th, 2010, 01:33 PM

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http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/1378/img5757.jpg

The old Iriga city hall is in urgent need of TLC…it is in a sad state of disrepair! I hope the city government will take care and maintain this historic building. Otherwise, it is turning out to be an eyesore!

Congratulations Sec. Leila for your appointment to head the DOJ!

Thank you Irigueño23 for the nice pics!

kiasog

July 18th, 2010, 01:36 PM

kiasog

July 18th, 2010, 04:57 PM

Black Forest from Bigg's

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs046.snc4/34673_445613080189_747670189_6368812_7091153_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs026.ash2/34673_445613085189_747670189_6368813_5664424_n.jpg

Ate Jo, is this one serving of the black forest? ...looks really rich, i can easily finish one in no time!!!

Naga City Deck

July 18th, 2010, 06:05 PM

Ate Jo, is this one serving of the black forest? ...looks really rich, i can easily finish one in no time!!!

nyay.. Ate Jo?! :lol:

yep one serving po yan sir. pag uwi mo po dto Bigg's is just around the corner. :banana:

Naga City Deck

July 18th, 2010, 06:23 PM

A Part of San Francisco Church that i like.
July 18, 2010

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Naga City Deck

July 18th, 2010, 06:33 PM

Magnificent Modern Design of McDonald's
Re-opening on August 01, 2010

the big M on the post hasn't been replaced yet.. but just look at it.. the whole building looks awesome and tightly refurbished! what more if it's done :banana:

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab122/nagacitydeck01/IMG_0503copy.jpg

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new equipments inside
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Naga City Deck

July 18th, 2010, 06:38 PM

the block looks even better along with the Starview Hotel a few steps away from McDo

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aidz

July 18th, 2010, 06:42 PM

Naga City Deck

July 18th, 2010, 06:46 PM

two new shops/clinic for pets (dogs and cats) along Panganiban Drive

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Naga City Deck

July 18th, 2010, 06:49 PM

modern Asian architecture ba ito? :) same with Avenue Continental Hotel.. :)

i dunno. seems like it kung iccompare sa Avenue. sana pala may engineer or architect tayong member noh? hehe

Naga City Deck

July 18th, 2010, 06:54 PM

Metro Naga Coliseum Update
as of July 18, 2010

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the window glasses seems dark.. the roof is almost done.. (i think) parating front view lang kasi nakukuha ko eh. haha
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view form SM
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Naga City Deck

July 18th, 2010, 06:57 PM

Activity for the Kids at SM City Naga
July 18, 2010

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sonofignatius

July 18th, 2010, 07:00 PM

Father son, thank you very much for giving us not only the relgious aspects but also the historical significance of bicolano celebrations!

welcome! it's always helpful to go back to the roots of our traditions so we can better appreciate these traditions.

just a note: the article mentions a "Bishop Andrew (sic) Gonzales". perhaps it is "Andres" since this was the Spanish period. Andrew Gonzales was the La Sallian brother who became DepEd chief years ago.

A Part of San Francisco Church that i like.
July 19, 2010

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is the tower well-lit at night? it will be a sight to see if floodlights are installed in its immediate vicinity.

the block looks even better along with the Starview Hotel a few steps away from McDo

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dito lang sa McDo. i'm lovin' it. love ko 'to.

many ways of saying: it will always remain our friendly neighborhood McDo. :)

sonofignatius

July 18th, 2010, 07:39 PM

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sonofignatius

July 18th, 2010, 07:44 PM

Penafrancia International Pilgrims Congress
by: louie date created: July 09, 2010

The International Pilgrims Congress (IPC) at the Peñafrancia Basilica in the City of Naga on September 16-17, 2010 will highlight the 300 year old gift of devotion to Ina, Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

On September 16 (Thursday):

Immediately after their arrival, the pilgrims will be presented and be treated to a fiesta activity from 8:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. At 5:00 P.M. a novena Mass will be held at the Cathedral and an in-gathering celebration and cultural presentation will be made for the pilgrims.

On September 17 (Friday):

At 8:00 AM there is an Enthronement of the Bible celebration to be followed by an orientation to the Congress and introduction of key note speaker who is Most Rev. Leonardo Z. Legaspi, O.P., D.D. He will speak on Urbi et Obi (Looking at Life and Listening to God) and on “ Pakihimanwa as forming a heart of holiness for the country and the world”.

A health break follows at 10:00 AM and a reflection on 10:30.

Lunch break is at 12:00 noon and at 1:30 reports about the reflection will be processed. The second reflection follows at 2:30 in the afternoon.

At 4:00 the draft of the IPC Statement of Solidairty and Commitment will be presented.

After a short health break, the penitential rite and confessions as well as the Novena Mass to be officiated by Archbishop Legaspi and the Reading of Congress Statement of Solidarity and Commitment will follow.

The evening of the Congress will be capped by a barrio fiesta atmosphere with presentation by Group B regions and continents, and guest performers and the singing of Auld Lang Syne and Magnificat.

http://www.caceres-naga.org/?opt=viewnews&id=353

sonofignatius

July 18th, 2010, 08:18 PM

Center for Tribal Communities Rises in Bikol
Bikol News News
LS Macatangay
Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Iriga City (16 July) -- "The completion of the new office edifice of the National Council for Indigenous People (NCIP) in Bikol is a dream come true for the agency, much as for the natives across the region," thus remarked Bicol Director Lee T. Arroyo during the blessing over the weekend of the Minnie T. Arroyo Center for Indigenous Peoples located at Highway 1 of Barangay San Nicolas, here.

NCIP Chairman and Secretary Roque N. Agton Jr. was full of pride upon seeing the first ever NCIP office building in the country rise in this city, citing that "this has long been envisioned by Minnie, and I am just too happy to see its realization and seeing the fulfillment of Minnie's dream for our IPs."

The modern 3- storey building was named after the late Dr. Minnie T. Arroyo, the first Regional Director of NCIP Bicol, then the Office for Southern Cultural Communities or OSCC.

During her term, Arroyo championed the cause of Agtas, Kabihugs and other tribes in Bikol, while promoting their rights and interests as members of the society.

Aside from NCIP office, the said building will also house a courtroom, one-bed medical and dental clinic, library and museum, function hall, and an 8-bed lodging rooms for male and female occupants. It also houses a canteen, garage, power house, air con units, comfort rooms and multi-media equipment. The edifice is also equipped with state of the art facilities.

The P18.9 million edifice was derived from the P20 million fund allocation through the initiative of Senator Joker P. Arroyo. The lot was bought and donated by the family of the late Minnie Arroyo purposely for the IPs in the region.

As of June 2007, there are only 46, 841 registered IPs region wide out of the estimated IP population in the region of 213, 311. Agtas in Bicol, which form part of this populace, are further subdivided into the sub tribes of Agta Tabangon, Agta Cimaron, Agta Taboy and the Kabihugs of Camarines Norte.

According to Rolando R. Cea, NCIP Bicol chief administrative officer, only a fraction of the IPs benefits from government social services due to meager support and limited political intervention.

"This is the reason why until now IPs continue to be the poorest and most marginalized section of our society," he said.

Yet the NCIP management, thru the headship of Arroyo, is bent on resolving these concerns and set its goal for the development of the IP community.

NCIP is the frontline agency of the government that looks into the concerns and welfare of the country's indigenous people.

Through the years, it has evolved through series of governmental reorganization in an effort to properly address the diverse issues and concerns confronting the country's indigenous cultural communities (ICCs) or IPs Indigenous People. It remains though in its goal, to effectively, efficiently and responsively deliver basic services to the IPs all throughout the archipelago. (PIA CamSur)

Vox Bikol

sonofignatius

July 18th, 2010, 08:32 PM

Four Bikolanos Vie in Top Mentors Tilt

Bikol News News
Ed G. Yu
Saturday, July 17th, 2010

NAGA CITY, July 13 -- Four teachers from the Bikol region are among the 40 regional finalists in this year's Metrobank Foundation Search for Outstanding Teachers (SOT).

They are: Conchita A. Ibarondo of San Antonio Elementary School in Iriga City for the elementary category; Judeza S. Puse of Jose Panganiban National High School (Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte); Ana E. Miraña of Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) in Pili, Camarines Sur for the secondary category; and Dr. Guillermo P. Gastelo of Naga College Foundation in Naga City for the higher education category.

Out of the 156 nominations received nationwide, the regional finalists consist of eight teachers from the tertiary, 16 from the secondary, and 16 from the elementary levels.

"Out of the qualified and deserving nominees across the country, 40 regional finalists stood out for their dedication to the highest standards of professionalism, competence, integrity, and their commitment to go beyond the four walls of the classroom through projects concerning their respective communities-qualities of outstanding teacher awardees in the making," Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña said.

Twenty national finalists will be selected from the regional finalists, who thereafter will undergo the final selection process by a Final Board of Judges during the third week of July.

This year's Outstanding Teachers will be conferred with gold medallions. They will also be presented with plaques and cash amounting to P300,000 each during the formal awarding ceremonies at Metrobank Plaza in Makati, which will serve as the highlight of the 48th anniversary celebration of the Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company on Sept. 3, 2010.

Now on its 26th year, the search bestows honor upon the teaching profession by according special recognition to teachers who manifest profound commitment to the development of the youth through exemplary competence, remarkable dedication to their work, and an effective educational leadership.

The search has been awarded the Grand Anvil, the highest recognition during the 45th Anvil Awards given by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP).

Over the years, the search has become a sought-after award among educators as it earned the prestige of becoming a benchmark of excellence in the teaching profession.

To date, the search has produced 286 outstanding teachers, among them pillars in the academe, who continue to excel in their respective fields. (PNA)

www.voxbikol.com

oragon.com

July 19th, 2010, 02:06 AM

53 days to go

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du4rcx

July 19th, 2010, 04:28 AM

53 days to go

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malapit na, ang bilis lang ng panahon. may update na sa mga tentative activities ng simbahan and city? baka may copy ka na ng table of schedules and events this coming penafrancia fiesta, pashare naman.

buddybudz1987

July 19th, 2010, 04:39 AM

yeah..

nice movie, i also watched Inception @ IMAX..

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 04:59 AM

VIVA EL ESPANA: FIFA WORLD CHAMPION 2010 AND EURO CUP CHAMPION 2010

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Congrats to Iniesta for that goal in the 116th minute of the extra time of their championship match against the Netherlands.....

It was Spain's first World Cup finals appearance. I am actually rooting for the Netherlands to win but sadly Spain emerged to be victorious.

Netherlands now has 3 runner-ups record in 1974, 1978 and 2010.

maabot kita dyan jp. i can feel it hahaha. may tour guide man baga kita. yaon si sir hakz. :D

:lol::lol::lol: ako pa ginawang tour guide ha.....

Marhay na aldaw, mga amigo asin amiga. Baguhan pa sana po ako kaya nariribong pa sa mga pindutan digdi sa monitor. Patabang man po ako ha. ^_^

Welcome to SSC!

Don't forget to read the SSC-Philippines Forum Rules and other FAQs (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=601824) :okay:

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 05:02 AM

Ain't Heavy On The Rice
NAGA CITY, Camarines Sur, Philippines — Many people carry the notion that eating so much rice will increase weight. Nutritionists and dietitians say that it is not rice intake that makes people fat. It is eating in excess of desired calories.

Erwin A. Llenaresas, faculty of the Food Service and Institutional Management of the University of Santa Isabel said that eating bread may sometimes store more calories than rice. One cup of rice is equivalent to 400 kilocalories that is equivalent to 4 to 5 pieces of sliced bread. If you cut on rice but eat six slices of bread then you would still gain weight. What is needed is portion control,” he said. “The keyword is balanced meal.”

For rice substitutes, he suggests cassava roll and corn meal. By a simple process of stirring and boiling, cassava roll can be prepared with 1,000 grams or one kilo of cassava flour, 600 grams of refined sugar, ½ liter of coconut milk and two tablespoon of vanilla. For corn meal, the recipe takes one kilo of corn flour, 700 grams of brown sugar, ¾ liter of coconut milk and 2 tablespoons of vanilla.

Thermic Effect

Merely controlling rice intake in weight management is a simplistic and misleading way of losing weight. Calories that the body expends each day depend on the Basal Metabolic Rate, the Thermic Effect of Food and physical activity such as exercise. The Basal Metabolic Rate is the amount of calories a person burns over a 24-hour period to maintain bodily functions like heartbeat, breathing, digestion and organ support. It is also energy used in the body at complete rest which is measured by the heat given off per unit time and expressed as calories released per kilogram of body weight. Sixty percent of calories in food are used up in the body’s Basal Metabolic Rate.

Knowing the basal metabolic rate helps to calculate and measure the amount of calories to maintain, gain or to lose weight. Additional calories, based on level of activity, are added to the basal metabolic rate to establish a baseline. Falling below that baseline consistently will result to weight loss, maintaining the baseline will maintain weight, and consuming more calories than the baseline will cause weight gain.

The Thermic Effect of Food is the energy expended by the body to consume like biting, chewing, swallowing and process like digest, transport and metabolize food.

Processing protein requires the greatest expenditure of energy, with estimates ranging as high as 30%. Dietary fat is easily processed and stored into body fat because there is little thermic effect, perhaps only 2 or 3%. The amount of energy required to process carbohydrates falls between that of protein and fat. The lesser the thermic effect of food, the more body fat is stored

Physical activity depends on duration, intensity and frequency. It is physical activity that determines weight loss or weight gain. If calories are used up by exercise or physical activity, the body will not gain weight. No matter how much a person eats rice or substitutes these with cassava or corn meal, so long as the person burns these through exercise, there will be no weight gain.

Truth is, a person who does not want to gain weight or grow fat does not have to cut on rice. He only has to make a clean cut from being lazy.http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=594725&publicationSubCategoryId=111

sonofignatius

July 19th, 2010, 05:05 AM

SEPTEMBER – TERCENTENARY FESTIVITIES

1 HARUBAY PARA KI HESUS ASIN PARA KI INA
Basilica Minore and Streets of Naga City

3 ALAY KI INA: REGIONAL GATHERING OF COVENANT COMMUNITIES
Basilica Minore, Naga City

4 FUN WALK, RUN & BIKE FOR INA

8 BOOK LAUNCHING: ORGULYO KAN BIKOLPAINTING EXHIBIT BY PANCHO PIANO

1-9 NOVENA AND MASSES IN HONOR OF THE DIVINO ROSTRO, Basilica Minore, Naga City
DAWN PROCESSIONS AND PILGRIMAGES IN HONOR OF DIVINO ROSTRO, Basilica, Naga City
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: NOVENA IN ACTION, Selected Communities

10 FEAST OF THE DIVINO ROSTRO, Our lady of Peñafrancia Shrine, Naga
TRASLACION PROCESSION, Our lady of Peñafrancia Shrine, Naga City, Streets of Naga City

5:00 P.M. - PONTIFICAL MASS AND GRAND TERCENTENARY CELEBRATION,
Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, Naga City
MOST REV. LEONARDO Z. LEGASPI, O.P., D.D.
Archbishop of Caceres, Presider and Preacher
Together with BIKOL BISHOPS, BISHOP FROM CORIA-CACERES, SPAIN AND
ECCLESIASTICAL DIGNITARIES, CLERGY AND DEVOTEES FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND OTHER COUNTRIES

LITURGICAL MUSIC
PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS
UP SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Caceres Grand Choir

8:30 P.M. - TERCENTENARY CONCERT and FIREWORKS, Naga Metropolitan Cathedral Patio
Featuring:
PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS
UP SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Premier Bikolano Artists

10-18 NOVENA AND MASSES IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF PEÑAFRANCIA
Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, Naga City
CONFESSIONS, Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, Naga City

10-19 NIGHTLY PERDON PROCESSIONS
Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, Naga City
Streets of Naga City
DAWN PROCESSIONS
Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, Naga City
Streets of Naga City

11 PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS IN CONCERT
Ateneo de Naga University, Naga City

11-13 OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: NOVENA IN ACTION
Selected Communities

11-17 CULTURAL EVENTS
Different Venues

12 PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS IN CONCERT: A Tribute to Priests
Basilica Minore, Naga City
7:00 P.M.

13-19 DIOCESAN PONTIFICAL MASSES
Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, Naga City

14-16 UNION OF BIKOL CLERGY

15 VOYADORES FESTIVAL, Naga City

17 INTERNATIONAL PEÑAFRANCIA CONGRESS
International Peñafrancia Associations
Basilica Minore, Naga City
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.

18 FLUVIAL PROCESSION
Naga River
PONTIFICAL MASS
Basilica Minore, Naga City
6:00 P.M.
MOST REV. JOSEPH EDWARD ADAMS, D.D.
Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines
Presider and Preacher

CONCERT FOR INA and FIREWORKS
Basilica Minore Grounds, Naga City
Featuring: BIKOL ARTISTS

19 GRAND FIESTA OF OUR LADY OF PEÑAFRANCIA
Basilica Minore, Naga City
PONTIFICAL MASSES

20 MASSES IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF PEÑAFRANCIA
THANKSGIVING MASS FOR ALL THE HELP
Basilica Minore, Naga City
9:00 A.M.
SHORT PROGRAM FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS

http://www.caceres-naga.org/htmls/sked_penafrancia_festivities.pdf

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 05:13 AM

Homemaker’s passion for everything ‘malunggay’
NAGA CITY – Liza Ordas could not forget the slightly bitter taste of a glass of green malunggay (Moringa oeifera) juice their mother would force them to drink at least twice a week when she was just a child.

Now a 40-year-old mother of two, Ordas attests that the regular doses of malunggay juice she has been taking since she was a child have worked wonders on her health. As far as she could remember, she has never been afflicted with any serious illness.

Ordas says her mother, a native of Tarlac, imparted to her the virtues of malunggay. Endowed with medicinal properties, malunggay is also nutritious so much so it has become part of the Ilocano cuisine except that it is served sans coconut milk the way Bicolanos prepare it.

“The Ilocanos mix malunggay leaves, flowers and young pods in their pakbet, bulanglang and other dishes. The old folks chew and ingest mature seeds to remedy pain and infection,” Ordas adds.

Since the leaves are hard to digest, Ordas’ mother devised a way of extracting the juice by boiling and straining before serving in tall glasses as green liquid.

Malunggay, aside from being considered as the poor man’s vegetable, is a butt of joke because its leaves are deemed indigestible, remaining intact even after going through the human digestive process.

In countless researches, however, Moringa has been acknowledged to be an antioxidant with anti-aging compounds that have prompted the World Health Organization to utilize it as a cheap health supplement in poverty-stricken countries, especially in Africa where it is also grown in abundance.

Ordas says she researched avidly about Moringa and its products in available reading materials and on the Internet and saw bright prospects at a time when the family was reeling from poor income receipts from their Internet café business.

She gathered more information by talking to health experts and met and conducted a chat with a German doctor named Uwe Mueller at moringanews.com.

Their discussions about the subject greatly enhanced his appreciation of the benefits of Moringa. She says Mueller came over here sometime in 2008 to further promote the benefits of the ‘wonder plant’ as a food supplement.

Ordas, a graduate of biology and anthropology at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City in 1992, discovered that most of the Moringa products she learned from the Internet were from India.

Most of these products, however, were limited which made her optimistic that many more could be developed given its properties.

Experiments

After about three months of researching about Moringa, she and her husband Bimboy sold their Internet café business and embarked on producing capsules from dried powder, and experimented on it by making her family the ‘guinea pigs.’

“In the first weeks, we experienced discharging oily compounds which I later confirmed is one of the cleansing effects of malunggay in our bodies by flushing out fats and toxins from our systems,” Ordas says.

She says the malunggay capsules also cleansed her husband of kidney stones and relieved her mother of hypertension and vertigo when they took it regularly thrice a day.

Ordas says her enthusiasm toward developing products from Moringa was so overwhelming after experiencing first hand its health benefits so that there were times when she had to get up in the middle of the night just to take down notes that keep on popping in her head.

“I have ideas and concepts inside my head on how to process and extract products from malunggay that I wrote them down, details of which became the prototype of what I am manufacturing now,” she enthuses.

Ordas recalls they closed down their Internet café in 2007 to concentrate on producing Moringa products.

Through direct selling and joining of trade fairs of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), demand for Ordas’ Moringa products grew.

Faced with limited funds, however, she was unable to satisfy the demand. Her husband thus approached a childhood friend, revealed to him all the trade secrets in producing the capsules and entered into a partnership agreement with him.

The partnership was short-lived, however, as after a month the childhood friend withdrew his investment, explaining loss of interest in Moringa and wanting to concentrate in some other business venture.

To their dismay, the couple discovered later that this friend had gone solo in producing his own Moringa capsules.

“He copied everything from the procedures to the product’s packaging which really hurt me. Instead of being discouraged by the thought of facing an unfair competition, I was driven further to develop other products aside from Moringa capsules,” she says.

With renewed determination to beat the odds, they put up their own factory in their yard in Calauag, Naga City and poured in all the money they have to be able to make new products that were already in Ordas’ drawing board.

Byproducts

“It was a painful lesson but I was confident nobody else but me has the idea for the other products I had in mind. We resorted to borrowing from our friends so we could continue with our venture,” she says.

Ordas registered her business venture at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) under Ordas Kalungay (Bicol word for malunggay) Depot to mark their formal entry to the manufacturing industry.

The DTI helped develop their systems from labeling, packaging to marketing with help from her husband who designed the product’s presentation.

Ordas explored all avenues to market her products through the Internet with her Australian friend, giving her free website hosting under the domain name www.kalungaydepot.com.

She also posted her Moringa products in e-commerce sites like alibaba.comand sulit.com.ph.

With orders and inquiries about her products streaming in from the Internet, she decided to transform her enterprise into a family corporation and registered it with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as Moringa Green Health International Corp.

Opportunities knock

Ordas says she is fortunate she has friends who lent her additional capital with very low interest rates which enabled her to expand her factory, upgrade her equipment and better package her products.

She was also granted P600,000 worth of packaging equipment by the Department of Science and Technology.

Marketing opportunities soon came her way. She was able to sign an agreement with a Korean buyer who initiated wider product exposure in leading newspapers and magazines in Korea and Japan.

Acquiring the green light this year from the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) for her production process and products, Ordas’ Moringa business now sells, aside from the capsules, by-products like soap, wine, juice, tea and oil.

Three years into the business, Ordas’ family-run business could daily produce 500 capsules, 500 bottles of 15 ml Moringa green oil, 100 bars of soap, 100 bottles of wine, 200 bottles of concentrated Moringa juice and 20 kilos of tea upon order.http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20100717-281669/Homemakers-passion-for-everything-malunggay

Naga Boy

July 19th, 2010, 05:47 AM

Ain't Heavy On The Rice
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=594725&publicationSubCategoryId=111

The dieticians are never getting it right and they never listen to anyone but to the Food Pyramid done by US Department of Agriculture.

They seem to have their own mindset.

They keep on snubbing the New Food Pyramid done by the Harvard University which is calorie/glycemic index based. The old USDA Food Pyramid is calorie based done with farmers in mind but the New Harvard Pyramid (both Calorie and Glycemic Index based) was done by doctors and scientists with the patient in mind.

While it is true that rice cannot make you fat- but getting fat is beyond calorie counting.

Glycemic Index also matters.

Glycemic Index is the capability of certain food groups to elevate your blood sugar two hours after eating. The higher is the glycemic index- the higher is the energy generation- the higher is the blood sugar elevation.

White rice ( white carbs) has a very high glycemic index of 23 points- that means it could elevate your blood sugar by 23 times. Sugar is energy and that is what we use for physical activities.

That's the reason why Carbos are classified as GO FOOD for energy. The high glycemic index is also the reason why we feel strong when we eat a lot of carbohydrates.

Brown Carbs (Brown rice/Oatmeal) have lower glycemic index- (average of 7 points), that means that your blood sugar would only elevate by 7 times. Filipinos who are not used of eating brown carbs would feel weak as they have gotten used to the higher energy level that white rice generates. That’s what we call carbohydrate addiction. It’s like smoking and drugs- one would keep on looking for something that would make them feel good. Deprive them from that addiction and they crave for it.

Eating a lot of white carbs was okay in the past when school children walk their way to school located two barrios away and plays ‘tumban preso’ at night before going to bed. Compare that to the children today where they ride their way to school and play computer or only watch TV at night.

White rice would not make you fat if would have a lot of physical activities to do after eating as it would burn the calories. If my patient is a farmer doing manual labor, or an if he is a physically active sports buff- it's okay to take a lot of white carbs. He would be able to burn the extra energy that the Go food generates.

But if he is a bank manager who would be sitting all day (with less physicals but more cerebral activities)- brown carbs would be okay. He would not need the 25 glycemic index that the white carbs would generate as it would be converted to fat.

It is not right to remove carbohydrates from one’s diet as it would make him weak without the Go Food. Just choose the right kind of carbohydrate to the right kind of physical activity and lifestyle.

Rice does not make one fat, laziness does.

So does ignorance from what we call ‘experts’.

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 05:56 AM

CNN Hero espouses social franchising
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Efren Peñaflorida (center), CNN Hero of the Year 2009, shakes the hand of PFA president Elizabeth Pardo-Orbeta, (Wendy’s Philippines) together with Robert Trota of Max’s at the 18th PIFCE held at the SMX Convention Center.

"This is the kind of franchise that does not take millions of money to re-create. You only need to have a big heart,” says CNN Hero Efren Peñaflorida about social franchising.

Known as Kuya Ef to the out-of-school children he teaches in the Kariton Klasrum, Peñaflorida rallied franchisors at the 18th Philippine International Franchise Conference (PIFCE) held this past week, at SMX Mall of Asia, to adopt a more socially-responsible mindset and orientation in their business operations.

Social franchising is an emerging franchise concept where independent organizations, usually NGOs, offer a menu of services that can be adopted by would-be franchisors. It is an idea also being pushed by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), the country’s premiere franchise organization which successfully mounted the PIFCE.

In this set-up, franchisors adhere to a range of requirements which include the need for socially beneficial services, quality and pricing standards, mandatory education on provision of services, quality assurance mechanisms, service and sales statistics, and provisions for profit-share.

Peñaflorida reported that the number of volunteers of the Kariton Klasrum (pushcart classroom) continues to grow and is being replicated in other communities. They are currently found in Dasmariñas and Bacoor in Cavite, Novaliches in Quezon City, Bacolod, Naga and Palawan.

‘Exportable’
The Kariton Klasrum has even gone beyond Philippine borders. Pushcart classrooms have also been ‘exported’ to Kenya in Africa. Volunteers abroad are trained long distance via the internet, and Peñaflorida keeps tab of their activities through emails.

Kariton Klasrum’s educational program according to Peñaflorida serves as a sparkplug to teach street children the love for learning. “We teach them the basics but when we feel they are ready, we send them to formal schools.”

A program of the Dynamic Teens Company (DTC) which Peñaflorida co-founded with his mentor Bon Manalaysay, Kariton Klasrum has been hailed for its dedication to educate Filipino out-of-school youth in a unique and fun way.

When DTC began in 1997 there were only 170 students. When the CNN Top 10 nominations came out, the number went up to 300. After the CNN awarding the number ballooned to 500 students, reveals the CNN hero. The number of karitons has also increased with more donations coming from civic groups and big businesses. Depending on the number of items that go with the kariton – books, table, toys, shelves, blackboard, it costs between P30,000 to P50,000.

Despite bigger challenges, more blessings continue to pour for DTC. “The Center for Learning is almost complete. It will be a dormitory type center which would have two huge classrooms, bedrooms, a playroom, clinic, as well as, the components of the Kariton Klasrum. It will also have a big parking space for the karitons,” Peñaflorida says.

Ninety percent of the $125,000 Peñaflorida bagged from CNN went into the construction of the center and the remaining 10% was donated to a parish.

Peñaflorida lauds companies and civic groups for their unremitting support and encouraged more social franchisors. “The CNN award showcased the many reasons why heroes must put their hearts into a cause – to make a big difference in the lives of others. Firms must commit to help their employees’ discover their sense of heroism,” says Peñaflorida.http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/267410/cnn-hero-espouses-social-franchising

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 06:04 AM

Caramoan Pics

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Naga City Deck

July 19th, 2010, 06:35 AM

RJ!!!! pasalubong mi? :D :D

du4rcx

July 19th, 2010, 06:42 AM

additional caramoan pictures taken last april during our office integration. shot taken by my colleague ritche asagra.

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island near guta beach resort

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white beach near port of gialo, caramoan

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 06:55 AM

^^Caramoan is truly a paradise that no one should miss.

du4rcx

July 19th, 2010, 07:01 AM

^^Caramoan is truly a paradise that no one should miss.

hope the provincial government give more emphasis on the infrastructure, base on my experience, they have the worst road ive ever seen. and also the local government should implement guidelines on the caring of tourists. masyado mapagsamantala ang mga locals sa mga turista. nakakadala at nakakahiya sila, giving negative impressions on the tourist.

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 07:04 AM

hope the provincial government give more emphasis on the infrastructure, base on my experience, they have the worst road ive ever seen. and also the local government should implement guidelines on the caring of tourists. masyado mapagsamantala ang mga locals sa mga turista. nakakadala at nakakahiya sila, giving negative impressions on the tourist.

the last time I went there, the roads were being paved and it's an indication of development. Aside from the motor bancas, and the CamSur ferry, Raymond buses are now plying the Naga-Caramoan route.

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 07:10 AM

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oragon.com

July 19th, 2010, 07:11 AM

‘Pinoy You Got It’ – The PGT Contestants Concert Tour,Pinoy You Got It! The Nationwide Concert Tour:

Jovit Baldivino and the rest of the Pilipinas Got Talent finalists will go on a nationwide tour dubbed as “Pinoy You Got It” which will kick off at the Cuneta Astrodome on July 23, 2010.
Pinoy-You-Got-It%21-The-Nationwide-Concert-Tour,Pilipinas Got Talent Concert Series 'Pinoy You Got It'
Ticket prices are P150, P250, P575 for General Patronage seats and P750, P1,000 for Reserved seats. Fans will also get a free CD album of any choice for every P575 ticket purchased or free autographed CDs for every P750 and P1,000 ticket purchased.

As previously reported here in Starmometer, Jovit will be launching his debut album “Faithfully” during the tour. The collaboration album between Ezra Band, Markki Stroem and Sherwin Baguion is also expected to be launched.

Here the Schedule of Pinoy You Got It! The Nationwide Concert Tour
July 23 – Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City
July 31 – Pacific Grand Ballroom, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel
Aug 6 – Lipa City Youth & Cultural Center
Aug 7 – De La Salle University-Dasmariñas Animo Gym
Aug 13 – Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga
Aug 14 – Dagupan City Astrodome
Aug 20 – Lucena City, Quezon Convention Center
Aug 21 – Naga City
Aug 22 – Legazpi City, Albay Astrodome
Juris will be the special guest in the concert.

oragon.com

July 19th, 2010, 07:13 AM

the last time I went there, the roads were being paved and it's an indication of development. Aside from the motor bancas, and the CamSur ferry, Raymond buses are now plying the Naga-Caramoan route.

Php 250.00 is the fare :)

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 07:15 AM

‘Pinoy You Got It’ – The PGT Contestants Concert Tour,Pinoy You Got It! The Nationwide Concert Tour:

baka sa Naga City coliseum na yan gagawin...

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 07:19 AM

DILG eyes local disaster alarm system
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo is eyeing to replicate the creation of a local typhoon tracking system that will jumpstart the effective decentralization of disaster alarms system across the country.

Robredo said the main objective of localizing the disaster alarm system is to achieve a zero-casualty during the onslaught of any weather disturbance, similar to what has been implemented in Naga City when he was still the mayor.

“I think the most important is the preparedness part. As we see today, the alarm system should really be enhanced,” said Robredo.

What Robredo wants is the implementation of system of preventive measures in which fishermen would no longer be allowed to sail and residents in flood-prone and landslide prone areas would be evacuated before a weather disturbance starts to unleash its fury.

The latest death toll in typhoon “Basyang” based on the report of the National Disaster and Coordinating Council (NDCC) has already reached 53 on Saturday, with a total of 85 persons still missing.

Hundreds of people usually lose their lives every time a strong weather disturbance would hit the country. The death total for instance reached more than 1,000 last year when tropical storms “Ondoy” and “Pepeng” battered Metro Manila and northern part of Luzon.

“If the alarm system indeed works, these things should have not happened,” said Robredo. “From my own experience, in Naga City, zero-casualties and the reason for that is we have our own typhoon tracker,” he added.

Robredo explained that in Naga City, the local typhoon tracker is based in a school wherein those assigned to man it is using Naga City as a reference point for every typhoon that are expected to hit the country.

Bicol region, disaster officials earlier said, is a usual typhoon route.http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/267434/dilg-eyes-local-disaster-alarm-system

Naga Boy

July 19th, 2010, 07:46 AM

National Bookstore
@ SM City Naga

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Naga Boy

July 19th, 2010, 07:59 AM

SM City Naga
last Sunday

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Naga Boy

July 19th, 2010, 08:02 AM

Naga Boy

July 19th, 2010, 08:04 AM

Another National Event
(Asian Event)

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fil07

July 19th, 2010, 08:10 AM

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 08:15 AM

UNEP alumni to Chicago for reunion
All graduates, including those who took their kindergarten years up to those who completed their post-graduate degrees will convene to mark the first ever UNEP International Grand Alumni Homecoming in Sheraton Gateway Suites in Chicago , Illinois comes July 29, 2010.

The three day event, which will wrap up on August 1 is expected to be attended by thousands of UNEPIANS who are all now successful in their respective fields of endeavors. Under this year’s theme: “The economy, health care reforms – our lives and our profession,” all UNEPIANS from all nooks and crannies of the world will gather and reminisce the good old days when they are just starting to weave their dreams and aspirations.

On top of the preparation is UNEP’s dynamic Executive Vice President and VP for Finance, Ms. Deli Alfelor-Tibi, who will also personally attend the said occasion. Ms. Deli is also the Homecoming’s regional coordinator in the Philippines , along with Ms. Wilma Ramos.

In an interview, Ms Deli said that she is already excited just thinking about what’s going to transpire in Chicago . “I am really excited and also keyed-up since this is the first time that we are going to have the first ever international grand alumni homecoming for our graduates outside of the Philippines .”

Enlivening activities await the participants. The organizers have prepared festive activities, stimulating games and challenges to welcome all attending alumni. Aside from the Saturday Grand Ball and Dinner, all attendees will surely enjoy the prizes from the lottery ticket draw.

Third prize winner will receive 2 free round trip tickets for any city in the US while the second place winner will get a round trip ticket from Hongkong to Manila . Two (2) free roundtrip tickets from US to Manila await the lucky winner. A consolation prize of $100.00 each will be given to five (5) holders of winning tickets.

One of the highlights of the assembly is the Recognition Awards for Outstanding UNEP Alumni. On the last day of the event, a thanksgiving mass will be held in San Francisco, California and will be officiated by Rev. Fr. Ed Dura, Pastor of the Saint Patrick Church.

Atty. Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda, UNEP President will also be in Chicago to personally witness the significant event. She stated that the international homecoming will yet be another mark of the distinct universality of every UNEPians.

“I have already said it, and will say it over and over again, that UNEP will not be called the HOME OF GLOBAL ACHIEVERS for nothing. We have earned it thru hard work, thru perseverance and thru our undaunted dedication to keep the quality of our education high and unquestionable, and we did it, with pride and great honor. I am truly proud that more and more UNEPians are joining the ranks of professionals and creating their own niche in our society.”

For interested attendees, you may call (847) 699-6300 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (847) 699-6300 end_of_the_skype_highlighting for reservation. You may also visit their personalized website at http://www.starwoodmeeting.comhttp://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/jul15/xunep.html

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 08:16 AM

More of Caramoan

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Naga Boy

July 19th, 2010, 08:23 AM

Magsaysay Avenue

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hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 08:37 AM

^^dubbed as the lifestyle and entertainment strip of the region, Magsaysay Avenue is jampacked with bar hoppers every single night throughout the year.

aidz

July 19th, 2010, 08:48 AM

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 08:56 AM

More of Marvelous Caramoan

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hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 09:00 AM

nyay.. Ate Jo?! :lol:

yep one serving po yan sir. pag uwi mo po dto Bigg's is just around the corner. :banana:

mukhang iti-treat ka ni My Jo! :banana:

Naga Rivers

July 19th, 2010, 09:08 AM

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 09:11 AM

WOW, gayunon na ang MC DO! Miss ko na ang Naga, Marhay na hapon po!

Marhay na hapon, Naga Rivers!

Magaya-gayang pagbalik digdi sa thread ta!:banana:

Nasa abroad ka ba or ibang parte ng Pilipinas sa ngayon?:)

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 09:18 AM

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hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 09:19 AM

Army soldiers plant 800 trees at the slopes of Mt. Isarog in Camarines Sur
Pili, Camarines Sur, July 19 (PNA) – In its desire to assist communities improved the environment, Army soldiers over the week end planted 800 trees at the slopes of Mt. Isarog a protected watershed area in Camarines Sur, a military official said.

Lt. Col. Erwin De Asis, the Civil-Military Operations Officer of the 9th Infantry Division, said that at least 100 soldiers participated in the tree-planting activity, which was also attended by representatives from CENRO-Camarines Sur, villagers and non-government organizations (NGOs).

“We planted at least 800 trees as part of the Army’s efforts in environmental protection. This is also done in observance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month,” De Asis added.

Located about five kms. from Camp Elias Angeles of the Philippine Army, Mt. Isarog is the main watershed for Naga City and Pili town.

Several NGOs and government agencies had been exerting efforts to protect this 10,000 hectare watershed area which has a rich diversity of flora and fauna.

Considered by volcanologists as an inactive volcano, it rises in the heart of Camarines Sur. It is also the highest forested peak in Southern Luzon.

The lush forests of Mt. Isarog also serve as the site for the Army’s jungle and mountain operations training every year. (PNA) http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=8&rid=288591

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 09:23 AM

Lakeside Town of Bato
by Mga Taga Bato Kami (http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#!/profile.php?id=100000369253294)

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Naga Boy

July 19th, 2010, 09:45 AM

Avenue Plaza Hotel
Executive Suite
last Sunday

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Naga Boy

July 19th, 2010, 10:03 AM

Naga River
Viewed from
Avenue Plaza Hotel Blacony

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hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 10:04 AM

DENR plants trees in 8,000 hectares within Bicol River Basin
Legazpi City (16 July) -- A total of 8,097 hectares within the Bicol River Basin and Watershed Management Project (BRBWMP) site were planted with trees as of June this year.

Report prepared by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol regional office here, of the 8.097hectares, 5,430 hectares are for upland reforestation, 1,906 hectares through assisted natural regeneration (ANR), and 761 hectares are within agro-forestry areas.

DENR is one of four agencies involved in the implementation of the BRBWMP. It takes charge of the watershed management and development (WMP) component of the project.

Under the WMD component, there are two sub-components, namely, plantation and infrastructure.

The major projects and activities under plantation are upland reforestation, assisted natural regeneration and agro-forestry; and under infrastructure, the activities are construction of Gabion/check dam, eco-block and small water impounding system (SWIS).

DENR reports also stated that of the 5,430 hectares planted under upland reforestation, 4,380 hectares are in Camarines Sur, 540 hectares are in Camarines Norte, and 510 hectares are in Albay. Under ANR, 1,034 hectares are in Camarines Sur, 631 hectares are in Camarines Norte, and 241 hectares are in Albay. Under agro-forestry, 555 hectares are in Camarines Sur, and 206 hectares are in Camarines Norte.

All the projects funded by the budget released in CY 2007 and which started in CY 2008 were reported "completed and turned over"; while those projects funded by subsequent budget released in CY 2008 and CY 2009, were described as either "on-going protection and maintenance" or "completed or turn-over," the DENR report further stated.

Other watershed management and development component accomplishments were as follows: stabilization of 111 kilometers of riverbanks, plantation maintenance of 650 hectares, rehabilitation of 48 hectares of mangrove, and construction of 2935 cubic meters of Gabion/check dam, 2,699 linear meter of ecoblocks, and eleven (11) units of small water impounding system (SWIS).

The BRBWMP watershed management and development component progress report, signed by DENR Bicol Regional Executive Director Joselin Marcus Fragada, showed hundreds of millions of pesos had been released for the project activities.http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100716.htm&no=47&r=r05&y=&mo=

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 10:05 AM

More of Caramoan

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Naga Boy

July 19th, 2010, 10:05 AM

Places Of Worship

An Indian temple
and the Penafrancia Basilica

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hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 10:07 AM

Center for tribal communities completed in Bicol
Iriga City (16 July) -- "The completion of the new office edifice of the National Council for Indigenous People (NCIP) in Bicol is a dream come true for the agency, much as for the natives across the region," thus remarked Bicol Director Lee T. Arroyo during the blessing over the weekend of the Minnie T. Arroyo Center for Indigenous Peoples located at Highway 1 of Barangay San Nicolas, here.

NCIP Chairman and Secretary Roque N. Agton Jr. was full of pride upon seeing the first ever NCIP office building in the country rise in this city, citing that "this has long been envisioned by Minnie, and I am just too happy to see its realization and seeing the fulfillment of Minnie's dream for our IPs."

The modern 3- storey building was named after the late Dr. Minnie T. Arroyo, the first Regional Director of NCIP Bicol, then the Office for Southern Cultural Communities or OSCC.

During her term, Arroyo championed the cause of Agtas, Kabihugs and other tribes in Bicol, while promoting their rights and interests as members of the society.

Aside from NCIP office, the said building will also house a courtroom, one-bed medical and dental clinic, library and museum, function hall, and an 8-bed lodging rooms for male and female occupants. It also houses a canteen, garage, power house, air con units, comfort rooms and multi media equipment. The edifice is also equipped with state of the art facilities.

The P18.9 million edifice was derived from the P20 million fund allocation through the initiative of Senator Joker P. Arroyo. The lot was bought and donated by the family of the late Minnie Arroyo purposely for the IPs in the region.

As of June 2007, there are only 46, 841 registered IPs region wide out of the estimated IP population in the region of 213, 311. Agtas in Bicol, which form part of this populace, are further subdivided into the sub tribes of Agta Tabangon, Agta Cimaron, Agta Taboy and the Kabihugs of Camarines Norte.

According to Rolando R. Cea, NCIP Bicol chief administrative officer, only a fraction of the IPs benefits from government social services due to meager support and limited political intervention.

"This is the reason why until now IPs continue to be the poorest and most marginalized section of our society," he said.

Yet the NCIP management, thru the headship of Arroyo, is bent on resolving these concerns and set its goal for the development of the IP community.

NCIP is the frontline agency of the government that looks into the concerns and welfare of the country's indigenous people.

Through the years, it has evolved through series of governmental reorganization in an effort to properly address the diverse issues and concerns confronting the country's indigenous cultural communities (ICCs) or IPs Indigenous People. It remains though in its goal, to effectively, efficiently and responsively deliver basic services to the IPs all throughout the archipelago.http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100716.htm&no=46&r=r05&y=&mo=

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 10:08 AM

More Caramoan pics

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hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 10:12 AM

LGU promotes utilization of organic inputs in Camarines Sur
Pili, Camarines Sur (16 July) -- Promoting the use of organic inputs was the main theme of the fourth session of the vegetable production training for the vegetable growers held recently in Barangay Santiago, Iriga City.

In Farmers Field School (FFS), vegetable growers were taught the proper techniques of producing quality vegetables from the start of planting until the time of harvest with the use of organic fertilizers which are not harmful to the environment.

Reports from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), 50 vegetable producers from Barangay Santiago and other neighboring barangays participated in the training and were actively involved in the "Gulayan" project of the government.

On the fourth session, participants were taught to produce organic fertilizer through'Vermi Composting' wherein earthworms are used as medium for rapid decomposition of organic matters to produce the input. Another topic discussed during the lecture was how to produce "Vermin Tea" or liquid fertilizer.

Transplanting of vegetable seedlings was conducted after the lecture and the participants were also taught the proper application of organic fertilizers to the different varieties of vegetables. New technologies to eradicate pests and diseases during the growing stage of vegetables were also introduced.

Agricultural productivity continues to be among the major programs of Governor LRay Villafuerte along his thrust to achieve food security and spur economic growth in the province.

The training was spearheaded by the provincial government through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) in partnership with the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and Rinconada Movement for Economic and Sustainable Agriculture (RINCOMESA).

The resource speakers were the Training Management Team of High Value Commercial Crops (HVCC) of OPA, Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and the Bureau of Soil and Water Management (BSWM).

Aside from the usual backyard vegetables planted in the area, training on production of other high-value vegetables may still be cultivated through FFS such as radish and carrots. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=r05&y=&mo=&fi=p100716.htm&no=16

Naga Boy

July 19th, 2010, 10:49 AM

Growth Triangle
CBD 2 Hotel/SM City Naga/ Naga City Coliseum

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hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 11:17 AM

Five public and private entities in Bicol are 2010 Saringaya awardees
LEGAZPI CITY, July 7 (PNA) - At least five entities consisting of a hospital, local government unit, a multipartite monitoring team, science high school, and a water district got this year’s Saringaya Awards from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Bicol.

Alfredo Araya, DENR Bicol spokesman, said the awards were given in a simple ceremony during the culminating program of the Environment Month celebration held recently at the Casablanca Hotel here.

The recipients of the 2010 Saringaya Awards were the following: USI-Mother Seton Hospital in Naga City (Small-Scale Industry Category), Municipality of Magarao in Camarines Sur under the able leadership of Mayor Nelson B. Julia (Local Government Unit Category), Bacon-Manito Multipartite Monitoring Team (Special Category), Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus in Tagontong, Goa, Camarines Sur (Academe Category), and Camarines Norte Water District under the able leadership of general manager Ma. Antonia F. Boma (Special Category).

DENR Regional Executive Director Joselin Marcus Fragada said Saringaya Awards is an annual event organized by the DENR aimed at recognizing the academe, the LGUs, people’s organizations, other government organizations, small-medium to large scale industries and individuals whose operations and systems, in a general sense, favor the upkeep of the natural resources and the environment in its entirety. It is now on its 10th year.

The individual citation of the 2010 Saringaya Awards read as follows:

USI-Mother Seton Hospital – for its environmental and social commitments of bringing to fore various programs and projects that include healthcare waste management system, tree plantation and vegetable gardening, thus ensuring the protection and preservation of a healthy environment.

Municipality of Magarao – for the effective implementation of eco-friendly policies and various programs and projects in support to the mission and vision of the DENR, that provides a clean and healthy environment through pr solid waste management, organic farming, tree plantation, mangrove plantation and river bank rehabilitation. Its solid waste management program characterized by segregated collection at source with Material Recovery Facility for its 15 barangays is worth emulation as it won the Zero Basura Olympics Philippine Garbology Marathon.

Bacon-Manito Geothermal Multipartite Monitoring Team – for its outstanding performance as an operational Multi-Partite Monitoring Team through the formulation and adoption of Manual of Operation which ensures the judicious compliance to sound environmental management systems of Energy Development Corporation and NPC-Bacon Manito Geothermal Power Plant and Bac-Man Airshed.

Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus – for its steadfast stewardship of molding the minds of its students by instilling in them excellent understanding of sound environmental practices, forest and mangrove conservation, climate change, solid waste management and other pertinent topics affecting humans as they relate to the environment. Its programs and projects involving the students in tree plantation activities, mangrove plantation establishment, adopt a school and barangay, adopt a mountain and beach clean-up, supportive of the DENR mission and vision, are worth of emulation.

Camarines Norte Water District – for its conscientious implementation of various environmental projects and social development that include integrated watershed management and protected area management, coastal rehabilitation, scholarship to deserving students, livelihood programs, advocacy and trainings on sustainable resources management.

Saringaya is a Bicol term which means abundance of growth. http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Inspirational_25/Five_public_and_private_entities_in_Bicol_are_2010_Saringaya_awardees.shtml

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 11:19 AM

More Caramoan photos

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hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 11:21 AM

DAR distributes 205,770 has. of land in Bicol under CARPER
LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Bicol is sprinting towards the finish line of distributing in the next four years almost a quarter of a million hectares (has) of agricultural land to beneficiaries of the Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms (CARPER).

As mandated by Republic Act 9700 or the CARPER, DAR Bicol had to complete its land Acquisition and Distribution (LAD) component for the 205,770 has. it covers in the entire region by June 30, 2014, the exact date that its implementation ends.

This means that all these lands shall have been awarded and titled to potential agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARB) by that time.

This area is part of the over one million hectares in the entire country where the DAR had to complete the LAD before the end of the five-year extension period granted last year by Congress to the implementation of the agrarian reform program now under CARPER.

The program extension is with a budget of P150 billion determined along with the passage on August 7, 2009 of Republic Act 9700 by the administration of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

“Almost the entire implementation of this program now falls under the responsibility of the new administration of President Noynoy Aquino and we hope for the best,” Tam said.

The 205,770-hectare land covered by CARPER in Bicol is distributed among its six provinces with Camarines Sur having the biggest that is 69,974 has., followed by Masbate, 59,638 has.; Albay, 26,895 has.; Sorsogon, 23,065; Camarines Norte, 17,394 and Catanduanes, 8,804, DAR regional director for Bicol Ma. Celestina Tam said over the week.

The types of lands covered whose LAD are divided into five phases in which phase one includes all private agricultural lands (PAL) with aggregate landholdings in excess of 50 has. that have already been subjected to a Notice of Coverage (NOC) issued on or before December 10, 2008.

Implementation of this phase started on July 1, 2009 and to end June 30, 2012, Tam said.

Also covered by this phase are rice and corn lands under P.D. 27; all idle and abandoned lands; all lands voluntarily offered by landowners; Voluntary Land Transfer (VLT) lands submitted on or before June 30, 2009; all lands foreclosed by government financial institutions; all lands acquired by the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG); all lands owned by the government.

Phase 2A whose implementation started July 1, 2009 until June 30, 2012 covers all PALs with aggregate of above 24 has. up to 50 has. with NOC issued on or before Dec. 10, 2008; and all lands covered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) under CARPER.

Phase 2B that is due for implementation between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013 are all remaining PALs with aggregate of more than 24 has. regardless as to whether these have been subjected to NOC or not.

Phase 3A, for implementation July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 are PALs with aggregate of above 10 has. up to 24 has. in so far as the excess hectarage above 10 has. is concerned; and Phase 3B (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014) are PALs with aggregate landholdings from the retention limit of 5 hectares, up to 10 has., Tam said.

However, she said if DAR-Bicol could only distribute 24,248 has. in 1993 which is considered as its all time high output or a yearly average of 13,565 from 1988 to 2008, the LAD balances covered by CARPER practically means that it has to distribute now a whooping 41,154 has. per year.

“Undeniably, this is a tough nut to crack. We are faced with an enormous challenge head-on, and thus by far, applying all the necessary moves to get the job done and done well this time under President Noynoy,” Tam said.

To make this possible, she said her office conducted in October last year a two-day LAD balances firming up and finalization conference that established a credible database needed by the DAR Executive Committee, the Presidential Agrarian Reform Council (PARC) and the Congressional Oversight Committee (COCAR).

A LAD firming up team was organized to polish the data and incorporate it with the national target using the new phasing set under CARPER.

The database shall also serve as the reference of the COCAR in its close monitoring activities. As provided under RA 9700, the Committee will be composed of senators and members of the House of Representatives.

The conference was immediately followed by an orientation on the implementing rules and regulations, (IRR), specifically Administrative Order (AO) No. 2 series of 2009, entitled Rules and Procedures governing the Acquisition and Distribution of Agricultural Lands under RA 6657 as amended by RA 9700.

Majority of the participants to this orientation were the municipal agrarian reform officers (MARO) from all over the region, Tam said.

On November 5-6, discussions on A.O. No. 3 or the implementing guidelines on the cancellation of Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) and Emancipation Patents (EP); and A.O. No. 4, the guidelines regarding the Jurisdiction on Referral of Agrarian Dispute were conducted with personnel of the legal department.

The discussions established common interpretations of the Orders that would be helpful to its implementations, she said adding that the Rules and Procedures for the Delivery of Support Services were also tackled in another discussions.

Orientations on the IRR for the provincial and municipal personnel, down to the DAR partners in the barangay level were also conducted.

Barangay Agrarian Reform Committee (BARC) Strengthening Seminars were initiated while line agencies were gathered for a series of strategic planning. Retooling programs for the field implementors were carried out, too, Tam said.

As those activities progressed, she said DAR regional office top level officials top have been visiting the DAR Municipal Offices with big LAD balances, purposely, to know its status and recommend some schemes on how to expedite its accomplishment.

“We are indeed determined to set up a workforce that could ably respond to this gargantuan and critical mission, and perhaps to finally eliminate or at least minimize, the bottlenecks that have been existing for so long,” Tam clarified.

At present, the IRRs were already made clear to all DAR workers and problems are given due action. CARPER implementation in Bicol is already in "full blast" mode, she said.

“There are still some problems that we in the top management level are working on presently such as the lack of technical personnel, especially in provinces with big LAD balances like Camarines Sur and Masbate; landowners' resistance to the program; peace and order situation in some areas; and various technical difficulties,” Tam said.

Aside from the new phasing to be followed in implementing the program, some of the salient features under RA 9770 also modify the course of the agrarian reform program implementation.

This time, Tam said 40 percent of the total fund for CARPER would go to support services while the cancellation of CLOA, EP and other titles issued under agrarian reform program shall already be within the exclusive and original jurisdiction of the DAR secretary as per AO 3.

“Now, with the enormous task at hand, especially on LAD and with all the new requisites placed in, the scenario is very clear - extremely hard work for the next five years for DAR. As a matter of fact, various speculations have already emerged this early that DAR can never deliver a ‘home run’ by 2014,” she said.

“Many maintain that five years is not enough for CARPER and others believe that it can be done. But these predictions are least of the DAR workers' concerns for now. Their focus is only one, and that is to work double time,” Tam stressed.http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/DAR_distributes_205_770_has_of_land_in_Bicol_under_CARPER.shtml

corn

July 19th, 2010, 11:22 AM

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 11:24 AM

More Caramoan pics

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hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 11:29 AM

good pm to all! havent visited the thread for a long time. thanks to bicolmail, i remembered this thread.

great pictures of naga. talagang maogmang lugar. kudos to those who keep the thread alive!

caramoan din and other camsur places talagang grabe ang development. sana dagos dagos na ini.

sana next time maayos na din yun quirino highway para mas madali makauli sa camsur especially now na lagi maraot ang panahon mahirap ang plane.

Marhay na pagbisita ulit digdi sa CamSur thread! Tibaad ngani mas mapakaray an pag-usay kan Quirino highway ta halos aro-aldaw na lang baga yan pig-iirahay.

Saro pa su Buhi-Malinao Road, reported as completed pero pag tinahak mo mismo yung kalsada di naman pala tapos..di pa nga daw tapos yung tulay.....

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 11:35 AM

CamSur Water Sports Complex

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oragon.com

July 19th, 2010, 12:16 PM

baka sa Naga City coliseum na yan gagawin...

It will be held @ Avenue Plaza Golden Pavilion

A more logical show
Anyone?

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:okay:

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 12:22 PM

^^wala kasing nakalagay kung anong venue dun sa pinost mo :D

oragon.com

July 19th, 2010, 12:25 PM

slowly but surely...
still gathering more infos

1. UP College of Liberal Arts Camarines Sur to occupy the Capitol building.
2. Ayala Lifestyle Center to open 2012 beside Camarines Sur Convention Center.

tidbits:

1. The number of participants for the Ironman this August almost doubled.
2. Additional accommodation on the rush just beside the Cabanas @ CWC.
3. Organization of collegiate Dragon Boat Teams.
4. bid to host the International Dragon Boat Competition with expected 5k participants

:)

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 12:26 PM

BALOS RIVER CLEARED FOR RAINY SEASON
The city government of Iriga thru the City General Services Office, working with six barangays situated along the banks of the Balos River, started clearing the river of its Water Hyacinth (locally called Water Lily) in anticipation of heavy rains brought about by the predicted La Niña phenomenon.

The water lily, with its sheer volume due to its prolific growth rate, clogs waterways amd impedes the natural flow of the river causing it to overflow its banks and flood outlying areas. Water hyacinth (Scientific name: Eichhornia crassipes) is considered to be the most damaging aquatic plant worldwide.

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Six barangays along the Balos River`s route, thus most affected by it during flooding, had committed its resources in order to clean up the floating menace. Barangays San Miguel, San Francisco, Francia, La Purisima, San Vicente and Sta. Cruz Sur 5 persons each in addition to 60 warm bodies provided by the city completes the necessary manpower to do the job. (chin)

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In a related story, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau in Bicol (DENR-EMB5) declared Balos River in Iriga City as a Class B Water Body.

This was the findings of the DENR-EMB5 based on its evaluation and monitoring that was presented at the public hearing for the proposed classification of Balos River held December 10, 2009 at the Iriga City Coliseum.

Class B water classification based on beneficial usage refers to Recreational Water Class I for primary contact recreation such as bathing, swimming, skin diving, etc.

"The classification indicates that the quality of these water bodies should be maintained in safe and satisfactory condition according to their vital use pursuant to DENR Administrative Order No. 34 or the Revised Water Usage and Classification/Water Quality Criteria," EMB Bicol regional director Gilbert C. Gonzales stressed.

The Bureau since last year had pressed for the classification of Balos River, a recipient of the Clean Bicol Rivers Program after it classified another urban water body — the Sagumayon River in Legazpi City, via its Water Quality Management Section.

Tasked to look after waterbodies` quality, EMB V conducted exploratory field survey and sampling as part of the initial stage in its preparations/planning for classification.

The parameters considered for classification are temperature, pH, Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and Oil/Grease (O/G).These served as data for classifying water bodies and results were the basis in arriving at proper recommendation on its classification. http://www.iriga.gov.ph/community.asp?news=388

oragon.com

July 19th, 2010, 12:28 PM

^^wala kasing nakalagay kung anong venue dun sa pinost mo :D

hehehe..just check it kanina lang sa newspaper.

thanks sir!

marhay na bangi!

Naga Rivers is now in Dubai.

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 01:02 PM

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 01:07 PM

Going Global
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Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte (third from right) is shown with other humanitarian advocates (from left) GK Hope Initiative chair Ai Lin Ong; GK executive director Luis Oquinena minister for community development, youth and sports Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan; Vice President Noli de Castro and GK board chairman Tony Meloto at the opening ceremonies of the second Global Summit of the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore last June 25, 2010. The province of Camarines Sur is a special awardee as first Designer Province of Gawad Galinga for having a GK community in every town and city of the province.http://www.camsur.com/CamSur-News/latest-news/going-global.html

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 01:09 PM

IRIGA DISTRICT JAIL GETS NEW INMATE TRANSPORT
The Iriga City District Jail received a brand new van from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Region V (BJMP-RV) headed by J/SSupt. Emilie P. Aranas. The van will be used to safely transport inmates to and from the District Jail compound located in Barangay La Purisima and the Hall of Justice, some six kilometers away, for their court hearings.

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Mr. Ruben Delos Santos, Secretary to the Mayor and J/CInsp. Bernardo Sanchez officially accepted the van at the New Government Center. The vehicle will replace the dilapidated transport which was acquired by the Jail more than two decades ago.

J/SSupt. Aranas also informed Iriga City officials that plans for a new women`s dormitory are on the drawing boards for the District Jail. Iriga City Mayor Madelaine Alfelor-Gazmen expressed her gratitude for the much-needed vehicle and support the Bicol BJMP extended.

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hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 01:45 PM

Vegetable Production Training
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Training participants learn new technology to produce organic inputs for their garden plots during the 4th session of the Farmers Field School (FFS) at barangay Santiago, Iriga City. The training is a joint undertaking of the provincial government of Camarines Sur through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), and Rinconada Movement for Economic and Sustainable Agriculture (RINCOMESA) aimed at making the province self-sufficient in high quality vegetables. Agricultural productivity is among the priority concerns of Governor LRay Villafuerte along his thrust to ensure the food security in the province and provide the constituents an alternative or supplemental income. Some of the vegetable crops which were cultivated during the FFS include lettuce, eggplant, cucumber and pole sitao.http://www.camsur.com/CamSur-News/latest-news/vegetable-production-training.html

randism

July 19th, 2010, 03:50 PM

hakz2007

July 19th, 2010, 11:54 PM

Militar naglalaom na buhay pa an mga nawawarang parasira sa Cam Sur
NAGA CITY- Pighale ngonian kan militar an huna-hunang posibleng garadan na man an iba pang nawawarang mga parasira digde sa probensiya kan Camarines Sur huli sa bagyong Basyang.

Kutana napadpad sana an mga ini sa mga isla asin buhay pa man guiraray astang ngonian,pahayag ni Maj. Harold Cabunoc, spokesperson kan 9th Infantry Division Philippine Army,Bikol digde sa Bombo Radyo Naga.

Segun ki Cabunoc,uminabot na ngonian sa haros 15 pang missing persons an nairecord ninda hale sa banwaan kan Lagonoy asin Caramoan.

Pira sa mga nawawarang ini iyo an pigpangaranang sinda Maximo Balayo,Joseph Eusebio, Purisimo Lasado asin sarong alyas Totoy.

Pigsiyerto kan opisyal na an mga isla sa probensiya an padagos pa man guiraray na piglilibot kan pigsarong puwersa kan Philippine Army,Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy asin maging kan Philippine National Police,tangani na makua an mga nagkakawarara kun an mga ini gadan na o buhay pa.http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/10926-update-militar-naglalaom-na-buhay-pa-an-mga-nawawarang-parasira-sa-cam-sur

hakz2007

July 20th, 2010, 12:01 AM

Municipality of Lagonoy
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hakz2007

July 20th, 2010, 12:04 AM

Tinambac
by J. San Andres (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bugekgek/)

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hakz2007

July 20th, 2010, 12:19 AM

Going full force
CEBU'S top triathlete Noy Jopson will lead the more than 20 Cebuanos who will test their skills against some of the best in the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines on Aug. 22 in Camarines Sur.

"This will be a tough year for me because ang daming malalakas na triathletes ngayon," said Jopson, who will be defending the title in the Pinoy elite division.

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Another Cebuano winner, Lorhiz Echavez, will not be defending her title in the age group because she is training for the White Rock half Ironman and the Asian Beach Games, which will be in December.

"It is hard to race once you stop training and especially when you are there to defend your title. It is easy to finish but near impossible to win," said Echavez, who said she will still be there to cheer on her Cebuano teammates.

The Ironman is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation covering a route of 3.86K swim, a 180.25K bike and 42.195K run.

Jopson considers Neil Catiil of Cagayan De Oro, who has been making waves in the international triathlon scene, as one of the toughest rival for the title this year, along with Filipino-American Arland Macasieb, who placed fifth last year.

"Macasieb is doing full-time triathlon, he has all the advantage, kaya I will do my best," Jopson said.

To prepare for the race, Jopson follows a strict 12-week training program. He is already halfway into it and says he will be ready by race day.

As a part of his training, Jopson will be joining another event, the "Tri-King Triathlon 2010."

It is a 2K swim-60K bike- 15K run event organized by Bike King and officiated by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines this July 25 at Matabungkay Beach Resort and Hotel Calatagan, Batangas.

"This would be a perfect tune-up for the Ironman," Jopson said.

The other Cebuanos joining Jopson in CamSur are RJ Balbuena, Eugene Sanchez, Siegfried Zarex Tura, Tyrone Tan,Gerrie Calinawan, Ralph Arche, Trino Trasmonte,Carlo Bacalla, Ric Dizon, Frederick Pahanonot, Cleve Villanueva, ,Elmer Clarabal,Ralph Martin Sios-e, Christian Cabahug, Alvin Abarquez, Jose Mari Colmenares, Ann Neric, Raymund Reel Bontol and Irineo Cases Jr.

There will also be a relay team composed of Franz Baguio, Tyrone Tan and Jane Ong.http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/going-full-force

hakz2007

July 20th, 2010, 12:20 AM

20 sites served by Gawad Kalinga - Bayan Anihan project
Pagadian City (19 July) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assisted 20 sites for the Gawad Kalinga - Bayan Anihan or GK-BA project. The assistance of 16 bags of organic fertilizer, assorted vegetable seeds, seedling trays, weighing scale, fruit trees, and medicinal/culinary plants were provided through the DA High Value Commercial Crops program (HVCC).

During the delivery of services in Barangay Sumagdang in Isabela City last month, Ms Ana S. Aying, the DA GK-BA Focal person, said that the delivery of services in all 20 sites in region IX started in February this year after launching of the Gawad Kalinga housing project last year.

"The GK Villages are now established and as support to the relocated families, the DA will be the lead agency to provide a sustainable livelihood to feed their families. We have completed the delivery of seeds in all 20 sites this month," she said.

The GK Bayan Anihan farm sites are located in Labuan, Mampang, Tulungatung in Zamboanga City; Titay, Buug, Ipil, Malangas in Zamboanga Sibugay; Pagadian, Aurora, Mahayag, Molave in Zamboanga del Sur; Dapitan, Mutia, Godod, Liloy in Zamboanga del Norte; and Sumagdang in Isabela City.

According to DA Regional HVCC banner Coordinator Marcial B. Fantone, there is a target of establishing 2,500 BA farms for the next three years that can feed half million Filipinos for life. He said the required area of 10 sq.m. plot per family can yield up to 10kgs of vegetables per month. "We hope that the families will sustain the BA farms and expect around 70% of those who planted to continue planting in the years to come. They will become self-sufficient enough to be able to grow their own seeds/ seedlings and produce their own organic fertilizer," said Fantone.

The Bayan Anihan, translated in English as "Community Harvest" is a project in partnership between the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Gawad Kalinga (GK) to address the growing issues of hunger. It is powered by multi-sectors including local government units, the Association of Colleges of Agriculture in the Philippines (ACAP), non-government organizations (NGOs), corporations and Couples for Christ. It aims to address hunger of one family at a time by setting up sustainable food programs in impoverish communities, with the battlecry "Goodbye Gutom!" (Goodbye Hunger). It also intends to raise awareness on the hunger issue and encourage everyone to help in the fight against hunger.

The Gawad Kalinga was founded on December 26, 1995 when the Couples For Christ (CFC) Youth for Christ, the youth ministry of CFC, held a Youth Camp for the out-of-school youth of Bagong Silang, Caloocan City in Metro Manila. In 1999, the first GK house was built for the Adduro family, also in Bagong Silang. "Gawad Kalinga," which translates in Filipino language to "Give Care."

On February 25, 2006, GK launched the "One Million Builders", also known as GK1MB campaign. It was an advocacy for intensified volunteerism in GK sites, with the goal of mobilizing at least one million GK volunteers. That year also started the GK1MB Bayani Challenge, a one-week national immersion. The Bayani Challenge was held in Aurora Province, and Quezon province (2006); Albay, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, Marinduque and Samar (2007); Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur (2008) and Sulu and Zamboanga City (2009). http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p100719.htm&no=22

oragon.com

July 20th, 2010, 02:16 AM

53 days to go

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oragon.com

July 20th, 2010, 02:23 AM

METROBANK FOUNDATION NAMES 2010 SEARCH FOR OUTSTANDING TEACHERS REGIONAL FINALISTS

Metrobank Foundation, Inc. proudly announces the 40 Regional Finalists who were chosen by distinguished panels of judges for the 2010 Search for Outstanding Teachers.

Out of the 156 nominations generated nationwide, the regional finalists consist of 8 teachers from the tertiary, 16 from the secondary, and 16 from the elementary levels. They will advance to the semi-final judging phase of the Search scheduled from July 7 to 9, 2010 at the Metrobank Plaza, Makati City. The regional finalists will be interviewed by same panels of judges identified for each category and shall conduct teaching demonstrations on their respective fields of specialization.

“Out of the qualified and deserving nominees across the country, 40 regional finalists stood out for their dedication to the highest standards of professionalism, competence, integrity, and their commitment to go beyond the four walls of the classroom through projects concerning their respective communities—qualities of outstanding teacher awardees in the making” said Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña.

From these regional finalists, 20 national finalists will be selected, who thereafter will undergo the final selection process by a Final Board of Judges during the third week of July.

This year’s Outstanding Teachers will be conferred with gold medallions. They will also be presented with plaques and cash amounting to Php 300,000 each during the formal awarding ceremonies at Metrobank Plaza in Makati, which will serve as the highlight of the 48th anniversary celebration of the Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company on September 3, 2010.

Now on its 26th year, the Search bestows honor upon the teaching profession by according special recognition to teachers who manifest profound commitment to the development of the youth through exemplary competence, remarkable dedication to their work, and an effective educational leadership. Recently, the Search has been awarded the Grand Anvil, the highest recognition during the 45th Anvil Awards given by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP). Over the years, the Search has become a sought-after award among educators as it earned the prestige of becoming a benchmark of excellence in the teaching profession. To date, the Search has produced 286 outstanding teachers, among them pillars in the academe, who continue to excel in their respective fields.

The Metrobank Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Metrobank Group, was established by its chairman Dr. George S.K. Ty in 1979. With the theme “Excel. Engage. Empower.” the Foundation has promoted a culture of excellence among Filipinos through its various programs, such as the Search for Outstanding Teachers, the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence, The Outstanding Philippine Soldier, Country's Outstanding Policemen in Service, the Metrobank Math Challenge, and College Scholarship Program. The Foundation also engages its partners and awardees in different activities geared towards giving back to the society. Through these initiatives, the Metrobank Foundation empowers its awardees and partners to become better citizens of the community. As part of its contributions to help improve health care services in the country, Dr. Ty donated a two-hectare lot along Diosdado Macapagal Avenue, costing about P1.2 billion, that would be the site of a modern tertiary medical center complex. This new hospital, once completed, will have a 1,000-bed capacity, making it one of the biggest hospitals in the country owned by a not-for-profit organization.

List of Regional Finalists:

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Elementary

Mrs. Rowela R. Cadayona, Timoteo Paez Elementary School, Malibay, Pasay City Mrs. Marife V. Villadiego, Maybunga Elementary School, Pasig City

Secondary

Mrs. Evelyn P. Chavez, Pedro E. Diaz High School, Alabang, Muntinlupa City Mr. Galcoso C. Alburo, Concepcion Integrated School (Secondary Level), Marikina City

Higher Education

Dr. Raymund C. Sison, De La Salle University, Manila Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Dr. Jose Genaro R. Yap-Aizon, Adamson University, Manila Dr. Emma E. Porio, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City

REGION 1

Higher Education

Dr. Artemio B. Alcoy, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) - City of Batac, Ilocos Norte

REGION 2

Elementary

Mrs. Haydee P. Hernando, Aparri South Central Elementary School, Aparri, Cagayan Mrs. Cheryl R. Ramiro, Santiago North Central School, Santiago City, Isabela

Secondary

Mr. Edgar D. Talosig, Gosi High School, Tuguegarao City Mrs. Maricel S. Franco, Nueva Vizcaya General Comprehensive High School, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya Mrs. Esmeralda B. Ugaddan, Cagayan National High School, Tuguegarao City

REGION 4-A

Elementary

Mrs. Aleli S. Toledo, Dasmariñas Elementary School, Dasmariñas City Mrs. Grace U. Salvatus, Municipal Sector Elementary School, Calauag East District, Calauag, Quezon

Secondary

Mr. Jerome A. Chavez, Recto Memorial National High School, Tiaong, Quezon

Higher Education

Dr. Orville L. Bondoc, University of the Philippines - Los Baños, College, Laguna

REGION 5

Elementary

Mrs. Conchita A. Ibarondo, San Antonio Elementary School, Iriga City

Secondary

Mrs. Judeza S. Puse, Jose Panganiban National High School, Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte Mrs. Ana E. Miraña, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), Pili, Camarines Sur

Higher Education

Dr. Guillermo P. Gastelo, Naga College Foundation, Naga City

http://www.mbfoundation.org.ph/prog_SOT2010-01.html

hakz2007

July 20th, 2010, 02:39 AM

oragon.com

July 20th, 2010, 02:42 AM

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Air Philippines' flight hovers over CWC

oragon.com

July 20th, 2010, 02:45 AM

^^Pau, may complete information as in facts and figures about the Metro Naga Coliseum...pakipost daw po digdi ulit....yung rendering, seating capacity, land area, start and end of construction and etc....para magibuhan ko daw thread duman sa Stadiums and sports arena section kan SSC...

ok sir..i'll gather more infos..though we have posted already facts re. nc coliseum @ the Sports & Coliseums Thread.

Dios Marhay na aga!

oragon.com

July 20th, 2010, 04:01 AM

2010 Voyadores Festival Online Registration

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http://www.naga.gov.ph/pw/voyadores_2010.pdf

Naga City Deck

July 20th, 2010, 07:04 AM

Juvy Aben Abion from Iriga is Picture Perfect's Photographer of the Week
Manila Bulletin, July 20, 2010

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One Bicol Photography, as mentioned in the paper is - a collaboration of Bicol's Finest Photographers and Photo Enthusiasts

hakz2007

July 20th, 2010, 07:16 AM

Juvy Aben Abiog from Iriga is Picture Perfect's Photographer of the Week
Manila Bulletin, July 20, 2010

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One Bicol Photography, as mentioned in the paper is - a collaboration of Bicol's Finest Photographers and Photo Enthusiasts

galing ng mga bicolano talaga :banana:

hakz2007

July 20th, 2010, 07:38 AM

KBP chairman kan Camarines Sur dakop sa traffic law violation
NAGA CITY - Kabale sa nadakop na 216 katao na nag-violate sa Wheel-Clamp Ordinance si Mr. Emman Llagas,an chairman kan Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, Camarines Sur chapter.

Na clamp an kotseng pagsasaderi ni Llagas kan mag park ini sa bako man na designated na parking area,rason ngani na pagpamultahon ini ning haros 700 pesos.

Apuwera ki Llagas,nadakop man an sarong Police Colonel na nakadesignar duman sa Kampo Crame alagad dae man ini pigpangaranan kan pulisya,bagay na ikinaraot kan boot ni Llagas.

Sa entribista kan Bombo Radyo Naga ki SPO4 Elmer Pitaliano,saro sa tagapagtaram kan Naga City Police Office,sinabi kaini na higot ngonian an pagpapautob sa gabos na ordinansa base na man sa nakapalaman sa Task Force Ordinance.

An numerong ini an sa laog sana ning sarong semana asin posibleng maglangkaw pa huli sa padagos nadae pagsunod kan pirang motorista batas-trapiko.http://www.bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/10984-kbp-chairman-kan-camarines-sur-dakop-sa-traffic-law-violation

hakz2007

July 20th, 2010, 07:45 AM

ok sir..i'll gather more infos..though we have posted already facts re. nc coliseum @ the Sports & Coliseums Thread.

Dios Marhay na aga!

Pau and the rest, you can now also post news, photos, discussions and other updates about the coliseum in the Stadiums and Sports Arena section of SSC...Just click the link - NAGA CITY - Metro Naga Coliseum (12,000) (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1176195)

Naga City Deck

July 20th, 2010, 07:59 AM

from Picture Perfect

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Naga City Deck

July 20th, 2010, 08:02 AM

hakz2007

July 20th, 2010, 08:05 AM

^^nagsisikat na talaga ang Presidente ta :D

aidz

July 20th, 2010, 09:23 AM

congrats sa mga Bicolano!

Matitibay! :)

haha! si Bhojhabhao! :D nice one pao!!

aries6210

July 20th, 2010, 09:28 AM

What do u mean by this? Is Camsur going to have a UP Campus?

fil07

July 20th, 2010, 02:00 PM

extra. dawa kabanga sana kan lalawgon. :D

kevinb

July 20th, 2010, 03:47 PM

^^ Yes. I'm just unsure if it's going to be a stand-alone UP campus or if it'll be an extension campus of UP Diliman.

Naga City Deck

July 20th, 2010, 03:50 PM

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can't find any bigger image of this event.
but the details are here..

Half day of photography/art workshop, games and family bonding for the benifit of Special Education (SPED) Iriga.

This is a charitable event brought to you by the City Government of Iriga, One Bicol Photographers Club and Junior Chamber International (JCI) - Iriga.

With the help of our Major Sponsors: PWD c/o John Chua, Apple City Bus Tours c/o Renato Belleza, Willprint c/o Raymond Concepcion, Jollibee Nabua, Macagang Resort and Hotel, SM Malls c/o Bien Mateo.

Please join us as we give these kids a day for them to enjoy with their family.

to know more Juvy Aben Abion check out his Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/J-Aben-Abion-Photography/10150129886280254?v=info)

akosijamir

July 20th, 2010, 04:36 PM

and of course, the original "bhojhabhao" of SSC :banana:

Hannah - Niece of Paolo Suzara (oragon.com)

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original photo from Kuya Pao's fb
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nice one pao! cute kid..

ako next model mo..heheheh

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can't find any bigger image of this event.
but the details are here..

to know more Juvy Aben Abion check out his Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/J-Aben-Abion-Photography/10150129886280254?v=info)

sayang kung may dslr cam ako.. join din sana...

akosijamir

July 20th, 2010, 04:38 PM

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Introducing Avenue Plaza Hotel's New York Steak. USDA Certified Angus Beef for only 750 pesos! For reservations call 473-9999

source: facebook

kiasog

July 20th, 2010, 09:23 PM

hakz2007

July 20th, 2010, 10:53 PM

^^ang mahal naman....yung ating native beef na lang bibilhin ko :D

hakz2007

July 20th, 2010, 10:57 PM

A Package of Financial Assistance to Dalupaon Elem. School, Pasacao Dist.
Adopt-A-School Program which was established through RA 8525 which aims to create multiple partnership of the different sectors and private stakeholders, that extend a kind of financial and development assistance here in our school. This program share its efforts thru the help of the PTCA in terms of improving our school to uphold the development of school structures and other educational support. Dalupaon Elementary which is located at the coastal part of the Municipality of Pasacao. The stakeholders choice of package that -will ensure the school necessities and can help to improve teachers and pupil teaching-learning process, thru this program, stakeholders and private sector extend their support by way of constructing BSP/GSP Movement, plant boxes, pathways, rehabilitate classrooms thru painting and classroom improvement.

Organization of Mothers Class to provide supplementary feeding program to pupils who were malnourished and lack of body resistance.

The Faculty and PTCA assure that this program may continue to extend some several needs of school not only on physical aspects that learning support and instructional development of our school.

It is true in this program that improving the physical facilities and structures is one way to show that there was collaboration among the teachers/parents and private persons.

It is also the basis of cooperation, support and technical means that each individual wanted to see how the school is connecting to other entities. By way of this program teachers, parents, pupils and other members of the institution dreamed for the school to improve.

It is also focused on the different fund sourcing where private individual responded to the call of the institution supporting financial aspects for the development of such area of this school.

May in the future, school members and supporters come closely to join hand-in-hand for another endeavor regarding school development.

The very most significant projects that were being adopted by 2 most promising external stakeholders. Gov. Luis Raymond F. Villafuerte who extended financial assistance to our school.

School Fund drivers and other school financial matters to improve classroom building in the amount of P101,010.00.

Cong. Dato M. Arroyo who also extended financial assistance to both elementary and secondary school in the amount of P25,000.00 for improving school facilities. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/jul15/xelem.html

oragon.com

July 21st, 2010, 01:58 AM

52 days to go

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Naga Boy

July 21st, 2010, 02:07 AM

Mall- Based
Medical Specialty Facilities

4 Dimensional Medical Imaging
(My Ultrasound Clinic)
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The only Hormone Laboratory in Bicol
the Endolab
(Naga Endocrine Laboratory)
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oragon.com

July 21st, 2010, 02:09 AM

What do u mean by this? Is Camsur going to have a UP Campus?

^^ Yes. I'm just unsure if it's going to be a stand-alone UP campus or if it'll be an extension campus of UP Diliman.

Gov. Lray announced last month the proposal for a UP Campus here in Bicol specifically inside the Capitol grounds. The site of the UP Liberal Arts will be the old Capitol building AFAIK the provincial shall build a new building just beside the Legislative building.

The concept "Live, Work and Play" is soon to be realized with the construction of the following various facilities by 2012:

1. Ayala Lifestyle Center beside the Capitol Convention Center
2. Dormitories for the UP stude
3. Expansion and improvement of CWC

Marhay na aga!

oragon.com

July 21st, 2010, 02:31 AM

from CEBU Thread

Posted on 11:45 AM, July 19, 2010
Breaking News ( Updated as of 11:37 AM )

Cebu tops listing of competitive cities

CEBU CITY has topped a listing of the most competitive cities outside Metro Manila for its business-friendly policies.

Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Dagupan, Tacloban, San Fernando in La Union, Ormoc, Bacolod, Zamboanga, and Puerto Princesa rounded out the top 10 list drawn by the Policy Center of the Asian Institute of Management.

The 10 bested 19 other cities in terms of dynamism of the local economy, responsiveness to business needs, infrastructure, quality of life, costs of doing business, human resources, and training. -- Jessica Anne D. Hermosa

HERE

related article...

Lack of credit access hobbles competitiveness of cities
Written by Dennis D. Estopace / Reporter
Monday, 19 July 2010 20:50

SUPPORTING the access of entrepreneurs to credit may help a city become more competitive, according to a study by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center.

The level of lending activity and access to finance are among factors that propel the dynamism of a local economy, said Ma. Lourdes A. Sereno, AIM-PC executive director, who lamented on Monday that the low levels of these two factors usually become hurdles to a city’s competitiveness.

Sereno said these were some of the findings in the 6th round of the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking project done every six years. Cebu City was the most competitive among 29 cities included in the study that measured the drivers of competitiveness from data taken from local governments and national government agencies, as well as from interviews with local businessmen.

The interviews were held for 15 weeks beginning mid-September last year up to the first week of January this year.

Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Dagupan, Tacloban, San Fernando in La Union, Ormoc, Bacolod, Zamboanga and Puerto Princesa followed Cebu on the list of the top 10 cities that garnered high scores in the “drivers” of competitiveness.

Among the drivers she mentioned were: dynamism of the local economy or the level of activity that entices business; responsiveness of the local government to business needs, or the degree to which the local government units facilitates or hinders doing business through its regulations, programs and plans; and infrastructure, or the availability and condition of road networks as well as reliability of utility services.

Others are the quality of life, cost of doing business, and human resources and training, or the quality and availability of local manpower and potential work force.

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Cebu is most competitive city outside NCR

CEBU CITY has bested 28 other cities outside the National Capital Region (NCR) in a competitiveness listing drawn up by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center (APC) to prod local governments to improve.

Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Dagupan, Tacloban, San Fernando in La Union, Ormoc, Bacolod, Zamboanga, and Puerto Princesa rounded out the top 10 list, which was released yesterday.

The ranking used indicators measuring a local economy’s dynamism, responsiveness to business needs, infrastructure, quality of life, cost of doing business and human resources, and was based on hard 2008 data and a survey of 60 entrepreneurs per city conducted in the last quarter of 2009.

The APC declined to provide a complete ranking of the 29 cities, highlighting instead development gaps among three brackets: emergent cities, growth and metropolitan growth centers.

The emergent cities had an average local government income of P600 million, the APC found, half of what growth centers enjoyed and a just a fifth compared to that of metropolitan growth centers.

Dagupan was the deemed most competitive among the emergent cities, which included San Fernando in La Union, Santiago, Tuguegarao, Angeles, Lucena, Puerto Princesa, Naga, Legaspi, Tacloban, Ormoc, Pagadian, Iligan, Tagum, Cotabato, Butuan and Surigao.

Cagayan de Oro, meanwhile, led the other growth centers Baguio, Olongapo, Batangas, Iloilo, Bacolod, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Zamboanga, and General Santos.

Among the metropolitan growth centers, Cebu bested Davao.

Aside from the disparity in incomes among the three city brackets, the APC report highlighted a claimed inaccessibility of formal financing and business organizations to small enterprises, said to be prevalent among emergent cities.

This should allow policy-makers to get down to the nitty-gritty of barriers to competitiveness as it magnifies the problems down to the local level, APC Executive Director Lourdes A. Sereno said at the event.

"The reason why we usually don’t have specific action steps is because we tend to aggregate things on the national level," Ms. Sereno said.

"Patterns in the data suggest that information is lost when you aggregate. You will not be able to give due recognition to certain initiatives."

Metro Manila, Ms. Sereno said, was not included in the list as it was hard to differentiate the performance of its cities as they shared infrastructure and services.

"It might also obscure the dynamic conditions outside the capital," Ms. Sereno said.

Commenting on the report, Local Government Undersecretary Austere A. Panadero said it would be used in the department’s planning efforts, especially as the state agency is studying how to reward top performing cities.

"The attainment of development outcomes will determine the flexibility of authority and incentives [that will be granted to certain local governments]," Mr. Panadero said at the event.

Top local governments could be given more power to appoint officials for the school system or treasury, for instance, while funding rewards could also be allocated to model governments, Mr. Panadero later told reporters at the sidelines. A policy to lay down this merit system should be ready within the month, he said.

The APC went on to recognize cities that did well in three of the six indicators and in other categories as well.

In terms of dynamism of the local economy, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Angeles topped their respective city brackets.

For infrastructure, the best performing cities per bracket were Cebu, General Santos, and Dagupan.

Davao was deemed as offering the best quality of life alongside Olongapo in the growth center grouping, with San Fernando and Butuan which were tied among the emergent cities.

Davao again bagged the top honors for a special award recognizing cities most supportive of micro, small and medium enterprises. It was joined by Batangas and San Fernando. -- Jessica Anne D. Hermosa

oragon.com

July 21st, 2010, 02:46 AM

yesterday shooting for Peñafrancia movie resumes with Jomari Yllana as the lead actor :)

Naga Boy

July 21st, 2010, 02:46 AM

Tuesday; 20 July, 2010

Not a single day
is considered a lean day
at SM City Naga

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Multi- level parking is always full...
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... and the Mall is always busy...

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akosijamir

July 21st, 2010, 03:43 AM

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Naga Boy

July 21st, 2010, 03:44 AM

Jardin Real de Naga
looks like any ordinary subdivisions in Naga City.

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It is home to quaint, picket fenced houses...

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..wide, uncluttered roads...

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and nice landscaping…

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But unknown to many, there has been
a long, extended 9 - day brown out in our block
The reason?
An irreparable busted transformer.

The developer and CASURECO
are pointing to each other on who would replace it.

In the 5th day our generator conked out.

And off we checked in for a four day hotel living.
Avenue Plaza Hotel has been home to us for the past four days…

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While the unending tussle
between CASURECO vs Jardin Developer was going on
We decided to buy our own 25 KVA transformer.

After more than twenty thousand pesos hotel bill.
One hundred thousand pesos of transformer for our exclusive use
And a huge generator that has yet to be repaired
We are finally back home.

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Truly- there is no place like home.

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But living in Naga City in comfort
Is becoming too expensive these days.
:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Each house in our street have bought their
own transformers …
…and we are re- naming
our street from
Avenida Florida
to Transformer Street.
or Avenida del Transformadores
:lol::lol:

akosijamir

July 21st, 2010, 03:46 AM

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Naga Boy

July 21st, 2010, 03:58 AM

Gov. Lray announced last month the proposal for a UP Campus here in Bicol specifically inside the Capitol grounds. The site of the UP Liberal Arts will be the old Capitol building AFAIK the provincial shall build a new building just beside the Legislative building.

The concept "Live, Work and Play" is soon to be realized with the construction of the following various facilities by 2012:

1. Ayala Lifestyle Center beside the Capitol Convention Center
2. Dormitories for the UP stude
3. Expansion and improvement of CWC

Marhay na aga!

Soon also in the vicinity, a major mall with a budget tourist hotel and IT center.

oragon.com

July 21st, 2010, 04:26 AM

Soon also in the vicinity, a major mall with a budget tourist hotel and IT center.

:okay:

2012 promises to a BIG BLAST for Cam. Sur

The BIG 3 is coming to town :)

I mean the other BIG 2 is coming to town.....:)

Naga Boy

July 21st, 2010, 05:16 AM