Naga and Iriga Cities, and Camarines Sur Province [Archive] - Page 180

sonofignatius

September 22nd, 2010, 05:37 AM

you should have seen him after typhoon Monang... hehe! talagang nagpapala ng putik!

I can still remember... I think it was after Typhoon Monang and we went out to survey the damage... we were at the Magsaysay-Concepcion Intersection when we saw a dump truck pass us by... clinging onto the side of the dump truck was then Mayor Robredo wearing shorts and rubber boots... he's got mud all over him... he was with them, he was one of them... that's one of the images of Robredo that's forever etched in my mind... and that's why when after a typhoon hit Naga when it was Roco's term, Mayor Cho Roco was criticized when he was only seen in the plaza monitoring the clearing and cleaning up of the city and not getting his hands dirty...

ahh! talaga!? ikaw po Father Xave, pwede ka na ba maging president? :D

i can resonate with your experience of Mayor Jess. in typhoons past i saw the same thing. at one time he was even in our neighborhood in sta cruz, shovel in hand, leading the clearing operations- before anyone was there! sympre ruluwasan na kami para magrilinig :-)

aidz. haha. far from it. i'm recently ordained and i don't have the training and background. a PhD is part of the minimum requirements for our ateneo presidents.

Is he from AdNU as well? There are rumors within the school that a certain Jesuit priest from the Office of Students Affairs might replace Father Tabs.

I love the Cathedral grounds.:applause:

Come to think of it, of all big known cathedrals in the country (apart from the Manila Cathedral, of course) the Naga Cathedral has the most beautiful and expansive church patios I've seen. Di ba?:D

it's hunk kevin! :banana: saw your flexing in the pic that everyone is talking about :-)

the director of AdNU student affairs (who doubles as chaplain) is also a recently ordained priest who is in his 30s. he has masters but no PhD so he is not in the terna. "Terna" is our traditional list of 3 names submitted to superiors and the board of trustees after the required search and deliberation period.

the Cathedral's extensive patio lends an air of grandness to the whole complex. memorable place - the patio formed part of the playing field of our childhood years. :) back then there was always foodstuff (in carts) available on Sunday afternoons in the patio: ice scramble, cotton candy, biniribid, okoy, hotcakes, fishballs, ice candy on sticks, popcorn, etc.

Palarong Rinconada 2004 :)

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perhaps they meant "If" (IN you are good...) :)

oragon.com

September 22nd, 2010, 05:44 AM

Goldprint is owned and operated by the Aureus Family (now manged by Nilo Aureus).

They are also the publisher of Bicol Mail.

saw the construction signage just beside the Royal Ann Hotel or most probably they are constructing another branch of Goldprint just beside the hotel.

thanks sa clarification.

oragon.com

September 22nd, 2010, 05:47 AM

I hate you all!:cry:

- Kevin -

Naga City Deck

September 22nd, 2010, 05:50 AM

I hate you all!:cry:

- Kevin -

:rofl:

i hate you too! :lol:

kevs igwa pa digdi comment http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1143547&page=16 hehehe

Naga City Deck

September 22nd, 2010, 05:57 AM

i can resonate with your experience of Mayor Jess. in typhoons past i saw the same thing. at one time he was even in our neighborhood in sta cruz, shovel in hand, leading the clearing operations- before anyone was there! sympre ruluwasan na kami para magrilinig :-)

aidz. haha. far from it. i'm recently ordained and i don't have the training and background. a PhD is part of the minimum requirements for our ateneo presidents.

it's hunk kevin! :banana: saw your flexing in the pic that everyone is talking about :-)

perhaps they meant "If" (IN you are good...) :)

nakakabilib talaga si Mayor Jesse kadto. and until now like no other!

why not take PhD Father Xave? :D :D perhaps if you will be given a scholarship or something like that? :D hehe in years time malay natin baka maging President ka din ng ADNU. nice! hehe

"HUNK Kevin" :rofl:

oragon.com

September 22nd, 2010, 05:59 AM

@kevin: you are welcome! :D kumusta na ang favorite number mo?! :P

OK naman ang 56. :lol::D

it's hunk kevin! :banana: saw your flexing in the pic that everyone is talking about :-)

Nooooooooooooooooooo!:lol:

Where is that pic? I actually haven't seen it.:D

the director of AdNU student affairs (who doubles as chaplain) is also a recently ordained priest who is in his 30s. he has masters but no PhD so he is not in the terna. "Terna" is our traditional list of 3 names submitted to superiors and the board of trustees after the required search and deliberation period.

Ahh. So Fr. Embile won't be it then. Hmmm.. Is the new President gonna be a Brit?:D

sonofignatius

September 22nd, 2010, 06:14 AM

nakakabilib talaga si Mayor Jesse kadto. and until now like no other!

why not take PhD Father Xave? :D :D perhaps if you will be given a scholarship or something like that? :D hehe in years time malay natin baka maging President ka din ng ADNU. nice! hehe

"HUNK Kevin" :rofl:

thanks for the encouragement, jo. our usual track is to take a PhD abroad after some years of ministry so that one brings into his graduate work much professional experience. usually we are not assigned in our hometowns :-) baka visayas o mindanao pa. was assigned in cagayan de oro for my apostolic internship 2002-2004, at xavier university-ateneo de cagayan.

Ahh. So Fr. Embile won't be it then. Hmmm.. Is the new President gonna be a Brit?:D

Fr Elot is the director of student affairs. Fr Embile is faculty of theology and of counseling psychology. He is a professional counselor and he trained in clinical counseling and therapy in the graduate school of Loyola College in Maryland (masters also, no PhD yet).

the incoming prexy is 100@ Pinoy. the strong contender did masteral and doctoral studies in the UK, specializing in the social sciences.

the last non-Filipino prexy of the Ateneo was Fr Robert Rice (1960s), a New Yorker.

sonofignatius

September 22nd, 2010, 06:28 AM

TCB

Calamansi Lemongrass

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oks ini. i have tried it hot.

sat night i went there to buy something sana, panay paintings na ang laman nung area ng Brekkie dati :(

noticed brekkie's absence, too, when i went to cereza last week.

aidz

September 22nd, 2010, 06:32 AM

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L-R; Si Manong, Si KEVIN, Si Kuya, Si Lolo at Si Lola

I hate you all!:cry:

- Kevin -

:rofl:

i hate you too! :lol:

kevs igwa pa digdi comment http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1143547&page=16 hehehe
:rofl:
:rofl:
:rofl:
HUNK Kevin!

aidz

September 22nd, 2010, 06:43 AM

Garo ngani dai man.:(

Shaddap!:rofl:
:rofl:

in the photo of the guys, the dude on the right reminds me of Bruno Mars
http://media.hiponline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/bruno-mars.jpg

Sir Fil? :D

i can resonate with your experience of Mayor Jess. in typhoons past i saw the same thing. at one time he was even in our neighborhood in sta cruz, shovel in hand, leading the clearing operations- before anyone was there! sympre ruluwasan na kami para magrilinig :-)

aidz. haha. far from it. i'm recently ordained and i don't have the training and background. a PhD is part of the minimum requirements for our ateneo presidents.

it's hunk kevin! :banana: saw your flexing in the pic that everyone is talking about :-)
That's what I love about Mayor Jess! :D ever imagine our officials doing exactly that now? :D

still early... but there's a great possibility of you becoming Father President in the future... :D

Hunk Kevin! :D

nakakabilib talaga si Mayor Jesse kadto. and until now like no other!

why not take PhD Father Xave? :D :D perhaps if you will be given a scholarship or something like that? :D hehe in years time malay natin baka maging President ka din ng ADNU. nice! hehe

"HUNK Kevin" :rofl:
Fr. Xave, I believe has plans to take his PHD... :D

OK naman ang 56. :lol::D

Nooooooooooooooooooo!:lol:

Where is that pic? I actually haven't seen it.:D

Ahh. So Fr. Embile won't be it then. Hmmm.. Is the new President gonna be a Brit?:D
check the samahan thread HUNK! :D

thanks for the encouragement, jo. our usual track is to take a PhD abroad after some years of ministry so that one brings into his graduate work much professional experience. usually we are not assigned in our hometowns :-) baka visayas o mindanao pa. was assigned in cagayan de oro for my apostolic internship 2002-2004, at xavier university-ateneo de cagayan.

Fr Elot is the director of student affairs. Fr Embile is faculty of theology and of counseling psychology. He is a professional counselor and he trained in clinical counseling and therapy in the graduate school of Loyola College in Maryland (masters also, no PhD yet).

the incoming prexy is 100@ Pinoy. the strong contender did masteral and doctoral studies in the UK, specializing in the social sciences.

the last non-Filipino prexy of the Ateneo was Fr Robert Rice (1960s), a New Yorker.
hmm... Fr. Joel had his PHD in Germany... where would you want to have yours?

kevinb

September 22nd, 2010, 06:44 AM

^^ Ahh yes. I confused myself with Fr Elot and Fr Embile. My apologies.:)

Is he from the AdNU as well? Or is he from another Ateneo school or institution? When will he be "crowned"?:D:D:D

kevinb

September 22nd, 2010, 06:46 AM

WTF! WTH!:cry:

aidz

September 22nd, 2010, 06:47 AM

^^ HUNK Kevin!

kevinb

September 22nd, 2010, 06:48 AM

^^ Grrrrr.....:cry:

aidz

September 22nd, 2010, 06:50 AM

What about Whattaburger?

kevinb

September 22nd, 2010, 06:52 AM

^^ Don't talk to meeeee!:cry:

purely biceps lang ba talaga yan? or? :rofl:

Or what Manay Jo?:sly:

:cry:

sonofignatius

September 22nd, 2010, 06:54 AM

:rofl:

http://media.hiponline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/bruno-mars.jpg

Sir Fil? :D

That's what I love about Mayor Jess! :D ever imagine our officials doing exactly that now? :D

still early... but there's a great possibility of you becoming Father President in the future... :D

Hunk Kevin! :D

Fr. Xave, I believe has plans to take his PHD... :D

check the samahan thread HUNK! :D

hmm... Fr. Joel had his PHD in Germany... where would you want to have yours?

sikat si fil! taraytayan saka ang thread hunk na si kevin! wohooo!!! :banana::banana:

Fr Joel did his PhD in Austria, i think, and did all of his research and writing in German. no concrete plans yet for me.

^^ Ahh yes. I confused myself with Fr Elot and Fr Embile. My apologies.:)

Is he from the AdNU as well? Or is he from another Ateneo school or institution? When will he be "crowned"?:D:D:D

the strong contender is not from the Ateneo de Naga. he is alumnus of one of our jesuit schools, a superior in one of our jesuit communities in manila and is currently teaching in the Loyola Schools (undegraduate and graduate courses), Ateneo de Manila. :)

kevinb

September 22nd, 2010, 06:56 AM

^^ I see. I see. Thanks Fr Xave.:D

Naga City Deck

September 22nd, 2010, 06:58 AM

Father Xave is still young, yakang yaka nya maging Father President.

wow we have 2 emerging new 'faces' haha :rofl:

Hunk Kevin and Bruno Mars Fil. only in CamSuR!

Naga City Deck

September 22nd, 2010, 08:11 AM

^^ Don't talk to meeeee!:cry:

Or what Manay Jo?:sly:

:cry:

you really want me to say it? :D

randism

September 22nd, 2010, 08:28 AM

randism

September 22nd, 2010, 08:35 AM

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/6623/boostingcamsurtourism.jpg (http://img251.imageshack.us/i/boostingcamsurtourism.jpg/)

Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte accompanies Department of Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim on a brief tour of the Camarines Sur Watersports Complex and other tourism-oriented projects at the Camarines Sur Capitol Complex. Sec. Lim who customarily visits selected tourism potentials around the country on weekends, departed very well impressed with local tourism initiatives and has included CamSur in the short list of priority tourism development sites. Lower left photo shows the DoT honcho sampling CWC’s near legendary laing pizza. gbc/domengranera/mmec

du4rcx

September 22nd, 2010, 08:36 AM

wow we have 2 emerging new 'faces' haha :rofl:

Hunk Kevin and Bruno Mars Fil. only in CamSuR!

madali ng maging kevin - fil thread.:lol::lol:

Naga Boy

September 22nd, 2010, 08:38 AM

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Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte, Jr. and Msgr. Zosimo Sañado, parish priest of the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, pose before the Porta Mariae built in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. The governor visited the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral and the newly built Arch recently to manifest his solidarity with legions of devotees in celebration of 300 years of devotion to Our Ina. st

Wow.

Our own version of Paris' l'Arc de Triomphe'

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JiNu1bKGeDI/Sg1mjt4FtcI/AAAAAAAAAH4/QcBn6oooDa8/s400/Paris2.jpg

http://www.e-vlad.net/photos/France/Paris-2005/images/Paris-Arch_of_Triumph.jpg

randism

September 22nd, 2010, 09:07 AM

Wow.

Our own version of Paris' l'Arc de Triomphe'

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JiNu1bKGeDI/Sg1mjt4FtcI/AAAAAAAAAH4/QcBn6oooDa8/s400/Paris2.jpg

http://www.e-vlad.net/photos/France/Paris-2005/images/Paris-Arch_of_Triumph.jpg

yes doc our very own l'Arc de Triomphe' to emphasis the 300 yyears

du4rcx

September 22nd, 2010, 09:27 AM

nakakabilib talaga si Mayor Jesse kadto. and until now like no other!

may panahon kaeto pakatapos kang bagyo na si Mayor Robredo sibot-sibot magpala kang laboy sa may Igualdad, nakabitison, malabuyon, na kung bako ka taga-Naga dae mo na mabibisto na Mayor sya. Kung saro ka taga-Naga, masusupog ka na sana na dae magtabang sa paglinig na ang mismong ama kang syudad sya na ang nagpapala kang laboy sa tinampo.

oragon.com

September 22nd, 2010, 10:04 AM

Bicol River and Mount Isarog on a lazy afternoon

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garzland

September 22nd, 2010, 10:06 AM

More Aerial Pics from Joel Noora (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=210471&id=730973991)

magnificent! a sight to behold!

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Love the aerial shots! Naga is indeed progressive! :okay:

oragon.com

September 22nd, 2010, 10:07 AM

oragon.com

September 22nd, 2010, 10:11 AM

Stretch your limits
(The Philippine Star) Updated September 22, 2010 12:00

Race for the prize: The Summit Water Camsur Marathon 2010 is set to be the biggest Marathon in Southeast Asia.

MANILA, Philippines - Not just another fun run, CamSur hosts Summit Water Camsur Marathon 2010: Race to Rebuild the Nation to champion sports tourism on Sept. 26.

The 3K, 5K, 10K, 21K and 42K race starts at world-renowned sports destination, Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC), passes through several towns before opening up to spectacular mountain views and scenery. “Our secret hideaways await your discovery and we are certain that you will want to explore the nooks and crannies of fascinating Camsur,” says Camsur Gov. Lray Villafuerte.

Joining the marathon are some of the world’s most prolific runners. Plus, with a total cash prize of $50,000 or P2.3M, the biggest ever in the Philippines, every drop of sweat is worth it!

The marathon will mainly benefit Gawad Kalinga, a nation-building organization founded by Tony Meloto that builds houses for poor communities and aims to empower poverty-stricken Filipinos through dignity restoration and values transformation. This marathon is also for the benefit of the Organ Donor Card awareness drive and the K.I.D.S Foundation.

One of the highlights of the CamSur Marathon 2010 is the Gawad Kalinga “Bayanihan Run” category. Here, you can race in a team of 15 and commit to pledge to raise funds to build GK communities for the poorest of the poor. Until Sept. 24, teams can help raise funds for the Cause of the Poor with a minimum of one house to building an entire Legacy Village.

Camsur Marathon 2010 is presented by Summit Water and is co-presented by Smart Communications, Timex, 100 Plus, Alaska, Nature Valley, Dusit Thani and the Department of Tourism. Media partners include ESPN, Solar Sports and The Philippine STAR.

http://www.philstar.com

du4rcx

September 22nd, 2010, 10:17 AM

Bicol River and Mount Isarog on a lazy afternoon

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/6224/picturest.jpg (http://img831.imageshack.us/i/picturest.jpg/)

mayaman pa man giraray sa water lily ang Bicol River. saen part tabi ini pau kinua?

oragon.com

September 22nd, 2010, 10:22 AM

^^^^

Mangayawan Canaman, CS

akosijamir

September 22nd, 2010, 10:23 AM

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SUNRISE (mt. isarog)
by herald presado

bobbymay74

September 22nd, 2010, 10:32 AM

CONVERGYS HIRING...

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garzland

September 22nd, 2010, 10:32 AM

^^Beautiful!
mayaman pa man giraray sa water lily ang Bicol River. saen part tabi ini pau kinua?

Isn't the water lily a sign that the water is polluted?

du4rcx

September 22nd, 2010, 10:38 AM

^^kang panahon pa dakul na talaga water lily sa Bicol river. nawara lang ini sa naga river kang nilaganan na ning flood control gate duman sa may tulay hali sa tabuco pasiring sa sabang.

kaeto magayunon ini paghilingon na nagtitiripon sa irarom kang tulay kang tabuco sa may market. may mga aki pa minsan na nagkakarawat sa ibabaw kaini habang nagkakararigos sa salog. nakakamiss man baga si mga baruto na nagdudong duman sa may danlugan and market, mga nagbyabyahe kaeto pasiring sa libmanan. nawara na eto munyan.

fil07

September 22nd, 2010, 11:20 AM

kun narurumduman ko, matugdok eskwelahan/livelihood center, na may kinaaraman an water lilly, c LRV sa mangayawan

aidz

September 22nd, 2010, 11:46 AM

what is HUNK's secret!? :rofl:

oragon.com

September 22nd, 2010, 12:31 PM

BoI Urges LGU Investments in Tourism
By MALOU M. MOZO
September 21, 2010

CEBU CITY – The Board of Investments (BoI) is determined in pushing more local government units (LGUs) to initiate economic developments in their area by putting more funds in proactive investments.

“The mayors should deliver more than just political and social services and they should also perform as captains of industry,” said BoI Governnor Oliver Batulid during a presentation of the 2010 Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) held here last Monday.

According to Batulid the “menu of projects” initiated by most LGUs are limited to modernization of public markets, building bus terminals and the like. “But there are so much more projects that these LGUs can take the lead on. They only need to capitalize on what they have; there is, for instance, so much opportunity in tourism,” he added.

Batulid said the BoI is determined to work with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to train at no cost LGUs keen on investing in projects, especially those anchored in the tourism sector.

A case in point, for instance, is the town of Danao in Bohol province where, through the aggressive efforts of its local leaders, turned what once was a “sleeping municipality” into an emerging tourism destination featuring such extreme tourism sports activities as bungee jumping, zipline and others.
“Now,” pointed out Batulid, “Danao, Bohol is generating as much as P1 million monthly in gross income.”

He lauded other LGUs, particularly Camarines Sur’s which caused the building of world-class water park facilities, and the Cebu City government’s 300-hectare South Road Properties which is poised to become a leading commercial destination in the country.

“We need to awaken the leadership of the mayors in terms of economic development,” Batulid stressed.

Likewise, the BoI Governor said Government is urging those with adequate financial resources to make more long-term direct investments with more productive output for the country rather than merely depositing their money in banks or investing in the stock market.

Citing the experience of China, Butalid said domestic investments are co-related with economic growth and have a greater impact on a country’s economy than foreign direct investments.

For this year, the BoI identified several areas where businesses can take advantage of government incentives. These areas include tourism, business process outsourcing, electronics and mining.

Also encouraged are new industries that are considered innovations as well as all types of exports from manufacturers, export services and activities in support of exports.

Likewise this year, the BoI will also give incentives to projects or activities that, though affected by the global economic crisis, chose to keep their workforce employed.

http://www.mb.com.ph

kevinb

September 22nd, 2010, 12:51 PM

you really want me to say it? :D

Ano ngani? Mayo man ako aram na sikret ko....

akosijamir

September 22nd, 2010, 01:00 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs682.snc4/62269_432693013991_730973991_5137146_2042367_n.jpg
by Joel Noora

fil07

September 22nd, 2010, 01:00 PM

garzland

September 22nd, 2010, 01:01 PM

^^Great! First time ever to see an aerial of Naga's CBD

rhyzrockerz

September 22nd, 2010, 01:10 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs682.snc4/62269_432693013991_730973991_5137146_2042367_n.jpg
by Joel Noora

Wow!! gayun!Kadakula man na Maray kang Big Dome of the South hay:banana::banana::banana:

garzland

September 22nd, 2010, 01:12 PM

^^Arin na terminal jan base sa picture ang pigdemolish subago lang? Sa CBD 2 daa part kaya nagrelipat duman sa terminal sa likod kan Saint Joseph so mga vans..

akosijamir

September 22nd, 2010, 01:14 PM

The CamSur Marathon 2010 (http://kulitrunner.wordpress.com/2010/06/17/the-camsur-marathon-2010/)
Posted on June 17, 2010 by kulitrunner

In the past, I have always just known the Bicol Region to be the province where the Mayon Volcano can be found. I have never even thought about CamSur (or more known as Camarines Sur at that time) ever. Heck, I just know Albay and Legaspi!

But then lately, when somebody mentions CamSur, it is almost always synonymous to the wakeboarding or the Ironman 70.3 race that was held last year and oh, several Survivor series. These have all been possible because of the emergence of CWC – the CamSur Water Sports Complex, the famous venue for all the events I have just mentioned earlier. Now, from that poor province of the Bicol Region, CamSur is now among the richest provinces in the Philippines.

I can’t help but feel in awe and proud of CamSur as I listen to Gov. Lray Villafuerte talk about it yesterday at the presscon/launch of the Summit Water CamSur Marathon at the Dusit Thani Hotel. As good friend Mariel and I have concluded, the governor did a very fine job with Camarines Sur. To which I can just exclaim – “Ang galing ni Gov!”.

continue reading at http://kulitrunner.wordpress.com/2010/06/17/the-camsur-marathon-2010/

thanks to our leaders here and to the people of CamSur!
I'm sure we will here more good stories about CamSur before this year ends.

Fil, ready ka na sa CamSur marathon?? abangan taka nalang sa finish line.heheh

^^Great! First time ever to see an aerial of Naga's CBD

Yes, Garz! it's a great shot of Naga's CBD. and I'm still looking for more.

It's a right move for the city gov't to have a CBDII since as you can see in the photo our CBDI is too compact already.

what would be our CBDII arial shot will be look-like after 10 years! hmmmmm:cheers:

garzland

September 22nd, 2010, 01:17 PM

^^For the last 3 years, construction in CBD II has been booming -- from mall to medical facility to coliseum and now the STI Building.... Expect a compact CBD 2 for the next 3 - 5 years.

du4rcx

September 22nd, 2010, 01:18 PM

^^Arin na terminal jan base sa picture ang pigdemolish subago lang? Sa CBD 2 daa part kaya nagrelipat duman sa terminal sa likod kan Saint Joseph so mga vans..

baka eto sa may atubangan kang SM, sadit na van terminal duman. not sure.

garzland

September 22nd, 2010, 01:19 PM

^^Baka pigdemolish ta maoperate na so terminal sa LCC.

du4rcx

September 22nd, 2010, 01:28 PM

Jeep terminal eto sa may SM and may ibang van terminal duman. baka man nanggad eto para maglipat na sinda sa LCC.

Naga Rivers

September 22nd, 2010, 01:51 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs682.snc4/62269_432693013991_730973991_5137146_2042367_n.jpg
by Joel Noora

totoo man nangad so bareta may nag tugpang U.F.O. sa Naga:lol::lol:

@du4rcx, chard hiling hiling baga so atop kan harong nindo pati so harong mi

Naga City Deck

September 22nd, 2010, 01:54 PM

Dome of the 12 Aposotles
Immaculate Concepcion Parish
Photos by Alvin Lo (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=41881&id=100000104997691)

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akosijamir

September 22nd, 2010, 01:57 PM

^^For the last 3 years, construction in CBD II has been booming -- from mall to medical facility to coliseum and now the STI Building.... Expect a compact CBD 2 for the next 3 - 5 years.

nice garz! we'll hope for that! CBDII in the next 5 years!

baka eto sa may atubangan kang SM, sadit na van terminal duman. not sure.

^^Baka pigdemolish ta maoperate na so terminal sa LCC.

Jeep terminal eto sa may SM and may ibang van terminal duman. baka man nanggad eto para maglipat na sinda sa LCC.

an aram ko, may plano na halion yung terminal nin jeep between SM and CBD Terminal, baka iyo na ito... check ta daw saaga...

Naga City Deck

September 22nd, 2010, 02:04 PM

Perdon Procession Night III
September 15, 2010
10 PM

Route: Penafrancia Avenue, turned left to Panganiban, Left to Blumentrit, Left to Colgante, back to Metropolitan Cathedral

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Naga City Deck

September 22nd, 2010, 02:07 PM

rhyzrockerz

September 22nd, 2010, 02:09 PM

Naga City Deck

September 22nd, 2010, 02:10 PM

Panganiban Drive during Penafrancia Week
September 15, 2010

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around 11:30 PM, kala ko arog na kani after the procession, dai man palan giraray, binalik parin si barikada sa tahaw hehe

the ever reliable 24 hr Lucky 9 and SOuth Star Drug along Panganiban Drive, Mercury Drug was already asleep :D

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du4rcx

September 22nd, 2010, 02:11 PM

totoo man nangad so bareta may nag tugpang U.F.O. sa Naga:lol::lol:

@du4rcx, chard hiling hiling baga so atop kan harong nindo pati so harong mi

Ano pa, nakakamiss na lugod ining lugar na dinakulaan ko. ang dating kaumahan na buradulan ta kaeto. banwitan asin dakupan kino and palaka na ginigibo pa pulutan. ang garo danaw kapag binabaha, ang dating parauma sana ang pirmi yaon sa lugar na ini, munyan may mga sakayan ng nakakaagi, darakulaon ng building ang yaon, sibot-sibot na mga kalye. saro na sa pinaka-destinasyon sa satuyang ciudad. nauugmahon ako sa development kang satuyang lugar pero namumunduon man ako sa sarung angulo na dae na lamang natatada sa mga dating nahihiling ta dyan. mauubos naman ang paglipat kang si mga dati ta kataraid na harong.

Naga City Deck

September 22nd, 2010, 02:15 PM

Dawn Procession III
September 18, 2010

Route: Elias Angeles St., turned right to Caceres St., turned right to Gen. Luna St. then to Barlin St. then back to Metropolitan Cathedral

women carry the andas of Divino Rostro and Ina

dai ko nahiling si Father Xave digdi, grabe talaga kaya si tao hehe

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there..i joined two Perdon Processions and one Dawn Procession :D

Naga City Deck

September 22nd, 2010, 04:59 PM

ma lang.. dai parin ako maka get over sa Telephone version ni Lea saka Charice! :banana:

Sxj_OGOeEFc

fil07

September 22nd, 2010, 05:39 PM

Bicol River and Mount Isarog on a lazy afternoon

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pakopya. ikaag mi sa canaman website. offline pa ngonyan. i think it's mt. iriga. accross the river is gainza municipality.

jessieboy

September 22nd, 2010, 08:57 PM

JerzDelaCruz

September 23rd, 2010, 12:51 AM

Huhuhuhu!!! :ohno::ohno::ohno: Miss ko na tulos ang Naga... Sobrang na-amaze ako sa improvement, dakul bago... back to work na ako.. sa gabos na nakaibanan ko "SALAMAT NA MARHAY" it was a blast... 'til next time.. pareserved na po ako VIP pass for next year's military parade..hihihi:nuts::nuts:

oragon.com

September 23rd, 2010, 02:14 AM

Naga City, Cam. Sur busy weekends

September 26 - Camarines Sur International Marathon

October 3 - Bicol Region Milo Marathon Elimination

October 15 - PBA Game - BMeg Derby vs Air21

October 16 - Internaional Dragon Boat Competition

marhay na aga!

bobbymay74

September 23rd, 2010, 03:15 AM

BROTHER SERVICE CENTER OPEN AT SAN FRANCISCO, NAGA CITY

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du4rcx

September 23rd, 2010, 03:46 AM

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@Avenue Plaza Hotel

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Lechon Bicol Express @Graceland SM

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Pizza @Grissini

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Kopi Bun & Ice Barley @Kopiroti

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Chicken Fingers @Little China Emall

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@Reyes BBQ SM

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@Starbucks

masiramun ang combination kang saimong pagkakan. nakakagutom man na maray.

BROTHER SERVICE CENTER OPEN AT SAN FRANCISCO, NAGA CITY

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Ok palan, harani na service center ninda. saro man ini sa leading brand kang printer munyan sa market.

kevinb

September 23rd, 2010, 04:08 AM

rhyzrockerz

September 23rd, 2010, 04:16 AM

Sain ni Manay Jo?! BEAUTIFUL!:applause::master:

Concepcion Parish Church yan Manoy Keyben:kiss::D:lovethem:

kevinb

September 23rd, 2010, 04:20 AM

^^ Magayunon na ang dome. Maagi daw ako jan.:)

du4rcx

September 23rd, 2010, 04:22 AM

axel(08)brixx

September 23rd, 2010, 04:30 AM

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:08 AM

Bombon Church and its leaning belfry

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Bombon has a cousin in Milaor- the leaning tower of Milaor.

^^^^
Mangayawan Canaman, CS

wow Mangayawan! nakapyesta na ako digdi kadtong mga panahon hehe.. a co-teacher (now asst principal at the Ateneo High in Pacol) is from this place. Mangayawan even had a full-boat in the Sakay last Sat; all the voyadores were in bright yellow.

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SUNRISE (mt. isarog)
by herald presado

suno ko ni. magayon. i remember this picture, too, of ricefields in early morning in a cofee table book on Penafrancia. picture of serenity.

reminds me of the fields of Queborac wrapped in the mist of early morn during my jogging days when i was still based in Naga.

^^Beautiful!
Isn't the water lily a sign that the water is polluted?

yup (scanning memory-pages of our Ecology and Field Biology class under Palanca winner Dr Lina Regis), water hyacinths (usually called water lily but it's hyacinth daa talaga) are a sign that the water is polluted. the hyacinths feed on the pollutants now in the water.

stems of the water hyacinths when dried can be made into baskets and other handicraft.

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:26 AM

Camsur and Bikol's Pride

The original 'L. de Lima'

PEOPLE By Joanne Rae M. Ramirez (The Philippine Star) Updated September 23, 2010 12:00 AM

With another Attorney de Lima now on center stage for her steel will and deft handling of a potentially explosive investigation, this other lady likes to refer to herself as “the original Attorney L. de Lima.” “L” standing for “Lilia.” Justice Secretary Leila de Lima is her niece and godchild, and Lilia refers to Leila as the “upgraded” version. In fact, the justice secretary was named “Leila,” almost like her aunt’s Lilia, because her mother wanted her to become a lawyer, too.

The “original” De Lima, like her niece, is feisty and brilliant. As director general of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority since 1995, Lilia de Lima has served four Presidents — Ramos, Estrada, Arroyo and Aquino III. She packs her bags and clears her desk after every administration, but is always asked to stay.

And why not?

The PEZA has brought in P1.5 trillion in investments into the Philippines since 1995. When she took over the PEZA in 1995, there were only 331 companies in the country’s economic zones. Today, there are 2,300 companies operating in 229 economic zones all over the country (compared to only 16 in 1995), most of them belonging to Fortune’s top 500. Forty-one percent of these companies are into electronics. The electronics sector is followed by metal and IT companies, the fastest growing sector. Very few are into garments these days.

One of the biggest investors is Texas Instruments, which invested $1 billion into the country. De Lima recalls she got very stiff competition from other Asian countries wanting to host Texas Instruments. One even offered free land and free building for its use, but in the end, the Dallas-based company chose the Philippines for the talent of its people.

“In their meetings in Dallas, the company heads agreed that Filipinos are among the best engineers in the world,” said De Lima proudly at the Bulong Pulungan lunch forum at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza the other day. “And the percentage of success of the company is best assured by the quality of its engineers.”

The Baguio-based Texas Instruments factory gets its engineers from the cream of the crop of small colleges in the countryside. De Lima says these engineers are strongly motivated because they know their work is their ticket to a better life.

De Lima also announced that many companies are investing in the Philippines because the Filipino accent is easily understood globally.

Call Centers and service-oriented companies also like the Filipino for his caring touch. De Lima recalls an American who commended a Call Center agent. The American had to hurriedly book a flight from the West Coast to New York because his wife had just died. The Call Center agent took time out to condole with the man and ask what more she could do to help after booking his flight. The American called the Call Center to find out who the voice on the line was and found out it belonged to a Filipina!

* * *

De Lima likes to tell the fairytale-like story of this small sleepy town in Cebu called Balamban that was once so poor. Because of its deep waters and skilled workers, a Japanese company set up in the late ‘90s a shipbuilding business there in what is now the West Cebu Industrial Park. When De Lima inaugurated its 34th ship in 2009, the town was “already like a resort.”

The town has produced a total of 42 ships now, and is said to be even more liquid than Cebu City! According to De Lima, the ships Balamban manufactures are bulk carriers that can carry as many as 5,000 cars!

The shipbuilders of Cebu “are at par with, if not better, than those from Hiroshima,” declares De Lima proudly.

“I tell Japanese investors that if they want to manufacture cheap sandals, the Philippines is not for you,” says De Lima.

Investors are bullish on the Philippines now because of the “little things” that add up to a major difference in the country. They like the President’s giving up of his wang-wang, for instance. His promise of eradicating corruption from the top is a big deal to them, because corruption and pay-offs to corrupt government officials form the bulk of their so-called “additional expenses.”

De Lima is also proud that under her watch, the PEZA has become not only a one-stop shop but also a “Non-stop shop.” PEZA personnel are on duty 24/7 so as to avoid the kinks and irritants, the molehills that become a mountain of problems for investors. One Taiwanese investor who arrived at midnight with two nieces was held because she couldn’t prove they were really her nieces. But since the PEZA knew her and could vouch that she was not into human trafficking, a representative immediately went to the airport to help her out of her fix. She is still doing business in the Philippines today.

“We have no red tape, just a red carpet for our investors,” claims De Lima, who says she has never married because she is married to the PEZA.

De Lima is also a talented artist — she sings, dances and paints. She collaborated with former President Cory Aquino for two paintings, which went on exhibit at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in 2004 along with 10 of De Lima’s own paintings. One of her interaction paintings with the former President, who passed away last year, was sold for P200,000 during the exhibit. The proceeds went to an orphanage in Bicol. De Lima is getting offers for her “interaction” painting with Mrs. Aquino for P1 million now. But the painting is no longer with her.

Fortunately, De Lima has one such interaction painting left. Mrs. Aquino began it, and she put the finishing touches on the painting during the former President’s wake last year. Tears were rolling down her cheeks, but it was something she had to finish.

It was a labor of love, just like her 15-year stint with the PEZA still is.

www.philstar.com

du4rcx

September 23rd, 2010, 05:27 AM

stems of the water hyacinths when dried can be made into baskets and other handicraft.

magayon na arugon ta man iyan, sa Los Banos sa Laguna, saro yan sa ginigibo ninda Handicraft. magagayon ang mga products ninda hali sa water lily. sana may LGU na mag-initiate ning projet na siring kaini digdi sa satuyang lugar. additional income pa sa mga namamanwaan na kulang sa livelihood.

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:35 AM

10th Ateneo National Writers Workshop to be Held in Naga, Fellows Named

Victor Denis T. Nierva
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Loyola Heights, QC-The 10th Ateneo National Writers Workshop, organized by the Ateneo Institute of Literary Arts and Practices (AILAP) with the support of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Office of the President, Ateneo de Naga University (AdNU), will be held on October 24-28, 2010 at the AdNU Campus, Naga City.

Twelve fellowships were awarded, with six going to writers from the Bicol Region who write in the Bikol languages. Covered by the fellowships are their board and lodging, a modest stipend, and the opportunity to learn from an esteemed panel of Atenean writers and critics.

The fellows for this year's workshop are: For poetry in English: Alyza May Timbol Taguilaso (Quezon City); For poetry in Filipino: Noel T. Fortun (Las Piñas City), Maureen Gaddi dela Cruz (San Pedro, Laguna); For fiction in English: Glenn Diaz (Manila City), Michelle Abigail Tiu Tan (Quezon City); For fiction in Filipino: Arnold Matencio Valledor (Panganiban, Catanduanes); For poetry in Bikol: Gerry Rubio (Virac, Catanduanes), Adrian Remodo (Naga City, Camarines Sur), Eduardo Uy (Gubat, Sorsogon), Richard Madrilejos (Tabaco, Albay), Rodel Añosa (Ticao, Masbate); For fiction in Bikol: Jimple Borlagdan (Tabaco, Albay).

Panelists for this year's workshop include prize-winning writers like Benilda S. Santos, Alvin B. Yapan, Marco AV. Lopez, Michael M. Coroza, Frank Peñones and Carlo Arejola to name a few. This year's workshop is co-directed by Kristian Cordero and Yolando Jamendang, Jr. (V. Nierva)

www.voxbikol.com

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:36 AM

UNEP Chorale Sings Praises to INA in Cine-Musical

Lizel Macatangay
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Naga City --- Undoubtedly one of the University of Northeastern Philippines' (UNEP) best performers, the UNEP Chorale sings its heart out once again in a loving tribute to the Bikol Patroness, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, held September 13, 2010 at this city.

Dubbed as "Simon's Way- A Cine Musical," the event carried its audience to a stream of beautiful music and adoring melody of praises offered to no less than our "Ina" in line with the celebration of the three hundred years of her devotees' unceasing faith. Ferdinand Dimadura, the maestro behind the successful musicale, expressed his gratitude to everyone who poured out their support for the success of the said event.

"I would like to thank, of course the UNEP Chorale for being one of our performers, for showcasing once again their outstanding calibre when it comes to their craft. I am happy that they are continuously widening their turf in the music industry, not just here in the Bikol Region but also in the International scene."

"Cine Musical" is Dimadura's magnum opus to describe the new form of art that he wants to convey to his fellow Bikolanos. "Simon's Way" is a result of his stunning love for arts and his thirst to prove his craft as one of the best composers and film director in his genre.

During the said event, the UNEP Chorale belted out amazing pieces of its various renditions along with the Musicians of the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO), one of the oldest orchestras in Asia founded by Dr. Alexander Lippay in 1926.

They also performed with other celebrated performers which includes the Ambassadors of Culture and Arts Troupe, one of the pride of Universidad de Sta. Isabel; Musicians from St. Scholastica's College of Music and Kwerdas De Naga, with the special participation of Ms. Jeline Oliva, one of ABS CBN's Pilipinas Got Talent Grand Finalists.
UNEP Executive Vice President and VP for Finance, Miss Deli Alfelor-Tibi was also pleased with the Chorale's performance during the musicale. "They never stopped amazing me. Every performance is a new experience, making them better and better each time they go up on stage."

Miss Deli, also UNEP's Chorale energetic Manager said that the chorale have already created its niche in the international scene, proven by various international awards it has reaped during the past years.

In 2006, the chorale gave one of its biggest achievements, not just to the university but also to all Bikolanos, when it won the highest Silver Diploma Award in the 4th World Choir Games in Xiamen, China . The chorale bagged another victorious feat in 2008 during the Hongkong International Youth and Children's Festival held at the former's Crown Colony's Cultural Center. (Lizel Macatangay)

www.voxbikol.com

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:38 AM

Notes on the Pilgrim City and the Pilgrim Province

in Vox BIkol's column "Signos"
by Tito Genova Valiente
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Signos
The celebration does not end with the 300 years. As the fiesta was winding up, an EO or Executive Order from the highest office in the land was released declaring Naga City and the province of Camarines Sur as the Pilgrim Capital of the Philippines.

Last night, as if to confirm the magnificence of the rituals held to honor the Virgin of Peñafrancia, the pagoda carrying the Icon blazed through the dark waters of the Naga River, the votive candles on the river banks never ever more incandescent, and the devotees humbled by the sheer power of this Faith that travelled through continents and dreams. A TV network has confirmed that some 2 million people have descended upon this small city of Naga. Maybe, it did not reach that number but the fact is there were just too many people in the small space of this pilgrim city that anyone estimating the multitude is bound to exaggerate and be convincing.

The possibility of millions coming to Naga is always there from now on. The declaration has me counting both the privileges and the problems - what business people call the strengths and weaknesses, the threats and opportunities - in this city and the neighboring towns of the province.

First of all, it is a smart move to expand the pilgrimage territory into the other towns around the city. For around Naga are sites that have links with colonial history and arrival of the new faith. Immediately, places like Canaman, Magarao, Quipayo and Milaor come to mind. I do not count out the other provinces of Albay and Sorsogon that will become the other entry points for the pilgrim.

The declaration is an urgent call for us to prepare even more. The 301st anniversary is even a more auspicious year. If the 300th enabled people to look back and do the reckoning, next year is the time to look forward in the future, marking time and, who knows, initiating the first step into the next hundreds of years of devotion.

The city and the province have to do many things. More than ever, the Church and the State (the local government units) have to try to work together. The citizens have to be brought on board and be directly part of the reinvention of the city and the province.

This year, the carrying capacity of the city was tested to the limits. The number of taxis dwindled, with drivers unable to bear the rush. Those cabs that continued to operate were interested only in long-distance destinations. The trimobiles became even more unfriendly: all trips were "espasyal."

Tourism and trash go well hand in hand when certain places become popular. The city will earn and the institutional Church will also get some revenues. There is nothing wrong with this. The old issue, however, about commercialization of an otherwise religious activity, will rear up its ugly and divisive head. The crucial task is maintaining a healthy and optimum ratio between pilgrimage and politics.

There is enough wealth, both spiritual and material, in being a pilgrim capital. In the absence of hotels, the city can engage homes to offer Bed-and-Breakfast services. This is done in other places that are noted for big tourist influx. These homes should be accredited and their owner/operators asked to undergo orientation. We do not need homes exploiting tourists/pilgrims.

We need markers and maps are significant. They should not only guide the stranger to the city; these markers should inform the tourist/pilgrims about the many sites related to their pilgrimage. We have to work on humble sites and grand symbols. The old San Francisco Church and the Lady of the Porteria will gain their prominence. The Colgante Bridge must be properly designated. Where the old settlement of Naga was located should be identified.

We should rework a history from below: people designating sites and explaining them. Already, in one of the interior streets near Mabini a banner hangs which says the street was where the bodies recovered from the Colgante incident were taken. They call it a hallowed street.

Then the most difficult part comes: the cleaning of the river. For the river represents what the Church and the State should commonly hallow.

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:40 AM

Thousands of Devotees Flock Peñafrancia Tercentenary

CBCPNews
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

NAGA City, Sept. 18, 2010-Thousands flocked the Bikol region's commercial center as the Archdiocese of Caceres rolls out the red carpet to the faithful devotees of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in celebration of the three hundredth year of devotion to the revered icon.

Msgr. Romulo Vergara, Rector of the Basilica Minore de Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia told CBCPNews their preparations paid off as everything has gone smoothly well according to plans.

"The lay faithful and the religious had their different committees from the spiritual and physical preparations and all the other activities we had," Msgr. Vergara said.

He added they begun the month of September with the Harubay announcing the coming novena masses and coming fiesta of Ina involving various organizations with the appropriate recollections.

A trade fair in honor of Bishop Francisco Gainza y Escobas, a former prelate of Caceres who passed away in 1863, will end on Monday, September 20 at the SM Naga grounds.

Bishop Gainza is being acknowledged as responsible for bringing new farm equipment to the rich farming community in the Camarines provinces during his time. The fair showcases the products of farmers and entrepreneurs from the archdiocese.

"The traslacion was a success, from the procession from the Peñafrancia Shrine to the Metropolitan Cathedral to the security and the traffic," Msgr. Vergara said.

He acknowledged the close coordination between the archdiocese and the city government and other agencies including the military and the medical professionals.

"The procession which usually last for four hours, has been significantly reduced to an hour and a half, through the spiritual formation of the participants," he added.

Cultural Presentations

"All the activities were done by the Church with the exception of the traditional Civic-Military Parade, which was supervised by the city government," Msgr. Vergara further said.

He said this year's theme "Growing in Holiness with Ina" is more than appropriate because it emphasizes the devotion should not end with Ina but rather on God as the Blessed Mother is just an instrument, a way to God. (CBCPNews)

www.cbcpnews.com
www.voxbikol.com

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:41 AM

Devotion to Peñafrancia is Distinctively Bikolano—Bishop

Melo M. Acuña
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

NAGA City, Sept. 19, 2010-The Bikolanos' deep devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia is what makes the region's faithful different and distinct from other devotees.

This was the impression shared by Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes, SVD in an interview with CBCPNews at the Archbishop's Chapel, a couple of hours before the traditional fluvial procession along the Bikol River yesterday.

"(The devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia) is something different and very unique," he said.

Recalling his first visit to Naga City eight years ago while preparing for his assumption as co-adjutor bishop of the Diocese of Sorsogon, Bastes said Caceres Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi, OP insisted then that he spent his first days in the Bikol region "to pay homage to Ina" before assuming his new appointment in Sorsogon.

Bastes said he was truly overwhelmed to see the fluvial procession and hear the Bikolanos' shouts of joy and victory

For his part, Virac Bishop Manolo Delos Santos said his province of Catanduanes has its share of significant number of Peñafrancia devotees.

Asked of ways to further deepen the faith, Bishop Delos Santos said there should be renewal, education and evangelization.

Former Senator Francisco S. Tatad said that while the Bikolanos' devotion to our Lady of Peñafrancia has reached various parts of the world, it has remained "basically identified with Bikol, (the Archdiocese of) Caceres as we sing in the hymn Patrona del Bicol."

"On the 300th year anniversary of the Bikolanos' devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia, we're seeing the arrival of pilgrims from all over the world," Senator Tatad said.

The presence of overseas Filipinos who participated in the International Pilgrims Congress from September 16-17 showed that the devotion has spread across the world, he added.

He said the solemn Mass presided by Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi, OP with several archbishops from various places even outside the country showed the "great fervor, which you don't see in other places."

The former lawmaker said a foreign bishop who saw the multitudes shouting 'Viva La Virgen!' almost broke down to tears because it was a moving experience.

Filipinos look at Our Lady of Peñafrancia as a source of hope, the former senator said.

"Inspite of all our problems, the moral difficulties of the times, marked by secularism and relativism spreading around the world, the faith seems to be strong," he explained.

Legazpi City-based businessman Romeo Tan said he is a staunch devotee of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Interviewed after the briefing for the voyadores and other passengers of the barge bearing the region's icon, Tan said he attributed his being able to overcome trials through Mama Mary's intercession.

"I believe in her intercession and as a businessman that I am, I am calling on my colleagues to seriously consider becoming devotees in the near future," Tan said.

Police Chief Supt. Cecilio Calleja said he appreciates the preparation and cooperation of Church leaders and local government units and national government agencies in keeping the Peñafrancia celebration peaceful and orderly.

Interviewed by CBCPNews, the Bicol police director said they have not monitored any untoward incident despite the influx of hundreds of thousands of devotees from all walks of life, the country and various parts of the world.

The Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams led the Catholic Church officials from other diocese and countries. He presided the concelebrated Mass at the Basilica Minore del Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia. (Melo M. Acuna)

www.voxbikol.com

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:43 AM

Pilgrims' City
Editorial

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Presidential Executive Order #33 and Naga City Resolution No. 2010-280 had declared the city on which INA's image is enshrined as a "pilgrimage capital/city." The EO was issued on September 10 or the day of the Traslacion while the city resolution-despite its terseness and otioseness in comparison with the President's declaration-was issued three days later.

These official government acts, one from the national and the other from the local, were unexpected but well-received developments during the 300th year celebration of the devotion to INA. They formally established Naga City as a pilgrimage site in which INA's devotees from all over would be welcomed. The government's EO and city resolution instituted Naga as "pilgrims' city."

WE thus laud that the President directed that "[T]he programs and activities instituted during the Peñafrancia Festival must be conducted in an atmosphere of peace and order that must be assisted and maintained by the government, and that the solemnity and sensitivity of the nature and character of the festivities must be preserved." For this, in fact, had been the plea of the local church and many sectors of the community to the Naga City government in recent years: that of preserving the solemnity of INA's fiesta while at the same time, securing the numerous pilgrims from both here and abroad who call themselves devotees of Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

This newspaper had earlier expressed its opposition to the commercialization and prostitution of INA's feast through the staging of street parties and public drinking sprees which exploited the fiesta celebration. Malacañang's further prescription in the EO is thus certainly most welcome. It stated "the government shall ensure that the conduct of the observances essential to the feast, which include but are not limited to the Traslacion, the Fluvial and Dawn Processions and other cultural and historical remembrance activities, shall be respected, and that commercial exploitation during the pilgrimage period such as street parties that may become rambunctious, drinking sprees in plazas, street vending that obstruct passages towards the pilgrimage sites, and other similar activities, shall be discouraged."

The institution of Naga City as a "city of pilgrimage" has long been hoped for our community, toward which end the Council of the Laity of the Archdiocese of Caceres had sought to petition then Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo to consider enacting an ordinance which would declare the city precisely as a pilgrimage city. Alas, Robredo and his City Legal Officer, Angel Ojastro, hid behind the excuse that such an ordinance might violate the Constitutional provision on the separation of the Church and State.

Robredo and Ojastro believed that an ordinance which established Naga City as a "pilgrims' city" in which devotees would be provided the necessary basic services and facilities when they make their pilgrimage here; and that which protected and preserved the solemnity of the Peñafrancia Fiesta celebration; might be contrary to the Philippine Constitution and thus effectively rejected the idea.

Fortunately for us, the President of the Philippines and his team of legal advisers, and the new Naga City Mayor John Bongat and the City Council, thought otherwise.

www.voxbikol.com

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:46 AM

Aquaculture center sa rehiyon Bicol, iinaguraran ngunyan na aldaw

Thursday, 23 September 2010 08:09

LEGAZPI CITY - Makakaresibe nin mayor na pag- uswag an food production capability kan Bicol huli man sa pig- establisar kan P60-milyones na kantidad na regional aquaculture center sa rehiyon.

Ngunyan na aldaw gigibuhon an inagurasyon kaini sa provincia nin Cam Sur kun maaparisir an mga opisyal kan Japan.

An nasambit na proyekto iyu an ma- opresir nin urog na marhay na alternatibong paagi nin pag- uswag para sa mga freshwater resources sa Bicol Region, ngani man na maglangkaw an economic status kan mga Bicolano asin marealizar an obheto kan gobierno na makakua nin food security targets para sa mga namamanwaan.

Kumpwesto ini nin mini-laboratory, mini-feedmill building, fish processing plant, asin training hall-cum-dormitory.

An nasambit na proyekto iyu an joint project kan Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) asin kan National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC) kan Department of Agriculture na nagpuon kan taon 2007.

Mientras tanto, an Japan iyu man giraray an kunsideradong top donor kan Official Development Assistance (ODA) sa Pilipinas na nagsususporta sa gobierno na mabawasan an pagtios asin marealizar an food self-sufficiency.

www.bomboradyo.com

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:53 AM

NAGA-CEBU PhP588 SEAT SALE on AIRPHILEXPRESS

Selling: Sept 23-25, 2010
Travel: Nov 15-Dec 15, 2010

Naga-Cebu flies 4x/ week, MWFS

www.airphilexpress.com

ako_Nagueño

September 23rd, 2010, 05:54 AM

ma lang.. dai parin ako maka get over sa Telephone version ni Lea saka Charice! :banana:

Sxj_OGOeEFc

:dance::dance:
:applause::applause::banana::banana:
galing..talaga ni idol....charice..cute..pa... .:):)^^

marlowe_cano

September 23rd, 2010, 05:56 AM

WE SUPPORT 2nd SSC Philippines National Meet in Cebu!

wen would this be?

marlowe_cano

September 23rd, 2010, 06:00 AM

i just hope the promo fare and their respective tourist attractions can get
enough number of pax for this flight to be viable and sustainable this time. hala .. Biyahe na

How is Naga after the fiesta? I can imagine gangs of garbage collectors were already up shortly after midnight busy collecting tons after tons of garbage round Naga especially in the CBD. They are the unsung heroes after fiestas that work hard to prevent the city from stinking.

íViva los basureros! :banana::banana::banana:

I remember a decade ago, the defunct Asian Spirit initiated a Naga-Cebu flight. It ran only for a short time as there was not enough demand. One time I took one of their flights and there were only seven of us passengers on the plane. Really an operational loss for the company.:ohno:

^^

that wouldn't happen this time. ma-sustain yan... CWC is now getting more and more popular. That's precisely Naga's asset! V;)

marlowe_cano

September 23rd, 2010, 06:01 AM

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 06:03 AM

from the Ateneo de Naga president Fr Joel Tabora,SJ's FB wall:

"...is pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees of the Ateneo de Naga University has elected Fr. Primitivo Viray, Jr., S.J., the next President of the Ateneo de Naga University effective S.Y. 2011-12. Congratulations and best wishes to Fr. Jun-V!"

Fr Primitivo "Jun" Viray, Jr hails from Cebu. He entered the Jesuit novitiate in 1984 and was ordained priest in 1995.

He was formerly rector of Ateneo de Zamboanga. He currently teaches economics at the Ateneo de Manila and is rector of the Loyola House of Studies, Ateneo de Manila.

He finished MA in Rural Development and PhD in Development Studies (with concentration in economics) in the University of East Anglia, Norwich, the United Kingdom.

(not Univ of London palan. it's another Jesuit who studied in London. a Bikolano Jesuit frm Magarao, Fr Norlan, is now in London pursuing his PhD there with two other Jesuits. Fr Norlan enjoyed the Penafrancia fiesta there, organized by Bikolanos every year :-)

magayon na arugon ta man iyan, sa Los Banos sa Laguna, saro yan sa ginigibo ninda Handicraft. magagayon ang mga products ninda hali sa water lily. sana may LGU na mag-initiate ning projet na siring kaini digdi sa satuyang lugar. additional income pa sa mga namamanwaan na kulang sa livelihood.

years back, business majors at the Ateneo de Naga also made products out of another water plant which grows in abundance in the marshes- ragiwdiw. magayon si mga nagibo ninda.

fil07

September 23rd, 2010, 06:09 AM

NAGA-CEBU PhP588 SEAT SALE on AIRPHILEXPRESS

Selling: Sept 23-25, 2010
Travel: Nov 15-Dec 15, 2010

Naga-Cebu flies 4x/ week, MWFS

www.airphilexpress.com

11.27.2010 - 1st Cebu Ultramarathon 50K (Cebu) :bash:

akosijamir

September 23rd, 2010, 06:17 AM

from the Ateneo de Naga president Fr Joel Tabora,SJ's FB wall:

"...is pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees of the Ateneo de Naga University has elected Fr. Primitivo Viray, Jr., S.J., the next President of the Ateneo de Naga University effective S.Y. 2011-12. Congratulations and best wishes to Fr. Jun-V!"

Fr Primitivo "Jun" Viray, Jr hails from Cebu. He entered the Jesuit novitiate in 1984 and was ordained priest in 1995.

He was formerly rector of Ateneo de Zamboanga. He currently teaches economics at the Ateneo de Manila and is rector of the Loyola House of Studies, Ateneo de Manila.

He finished MA in Rural Development and PhD in Development Studies (with concentration in economics) in the University of East Anglia, Norwich, the United Kingdom.

(not Univ of London palan. it's another Jesuit who studied in London. a Bikolano Jesuit frm Magarao, Fr Norlan, is now in London pursuing his PhD there with two other Jesuits. Fr Norlan enjoyed the Penafrancia fiesta there, organized by Bikolanos every year :-)

wow! we have a new ADNU President!

Looking forward for more developments in Ateneo. Magis!

rhyzrockerz

September 23rd, 2010, 06:23 AM

11.27.2010 - 1st Cebu Ultramarathon 50K (Cebu) :bash:

huh?50k?pambihirang marathon yan.. ^^^^^^

akosijamir

September 23rd, 2010, 06:27 AM

Peñafrancia Devotion: A Pagoda Perspective
by Vic Nierva

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Priests prepare the image of Our Lady of Penafrancia before the fluvial procession.

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Ina's pagoda moments before Panganiban bridge.

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Confetti shower from the historic Colgante bridge.

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"The rivers murmur your name!"

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Bishop Gilbert Garcera of Daet kisses the original 1710 image of Ina.

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The original 1710 miraculous image of Ina.

source: facebook

rhyzrockerz

September 23rd, 2010, 06:32 AM

akosijamir

September 23rd, 2010, 06:39 AM

Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia (The Original Image)
by Vic Nierva

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The original image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, carved by a cimarron commissioned by Father Miguel Robles de Covarrubias sometime prior to 1710.

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The image was first painted with the blood of a dog owned by a native named Lorenzo. After the dead dog was thrown into the river, Fr. Miguel prayed that if the Virgin wanted it, she would help the dog come back to life. Moments after, the dog was seen swimming back to where Lorenzo was; it was fully alive and unhurt. It was the first known miracle of Ina in Bikol.

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Our Lady of Peñafrancia was crowned as patroness of Bikol in 1924.

some comments posted in Sir Vic's album of Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia (The Original Image).

Toots Rugeria threre used to be just this image until its 'disappearance' in the '80s...hence the replicas. this is kept safely during traslacions and the aureolas, too. :)

Tuesday at 10:04pm · Vic Nierva ‎@ajo: iyo bro, well kept somewhere. tama si sir toots, prior to 1981 disappearance, iyo lang talaga ini an image. kaya nagkaigwa nin replicas because of that. and this replication has its own evolution too, the image that we use in process...ions now is entirely fiber plastic, even the manto.

@tootsr: iyong gayo sir. prior to 1981, ini lang talaga. kun gusto man nin siisay magkaigwang imahen, picture sana.See More

Tuesday at 10:19pm · Ramgie L. Almoneda ang original, silver ang plate....

Tuesday at 10:28pm · Vic Nierva yeah, sir. silver, and all the gems in the crown, aureolas and diadem are real gems. the image is well kept for security.

Tuesday at 10:32pm · Vic Nierva ‎@ajo: during the traslacion and mass after the fluvial procession, iyo ini an ilinuwas na image. pagkakatapos kan mass, tinatago liwat.

akosijamir

September 23rd, 2010, 06:43 AM

bukas pa aidz ang whatta burger!

aidz

September 23rd, 2010, 06:46 AM

^^ di ba parang off topic na!? Where are the other pictures!?

akosijamir

September 23rd, 2010, 06:56 AM

akosijamir

September 23rd, 2010, 06:58 AM

oragon.com

September 23rd, 2010, 08:14 AM

SSC forumers who will visit Naga this
Cam Sur International Marathon kindly PM any of our
forumers so we can schedule a special welcome for you guys

oragon.com

September 23rd, 2010, 08:16 AM

SSC forumers who will visit Naga this
Cam Sur International Marathon kindly PM any of our
forumers so we can schedule a special welcome for you guys

Naga City Deck

September 23rd, 2010, 08:35 AM

akosijamir

September 23rd, 2010, 08:57 AM

The Bicolano Wit and Humor

The MRR

When Diosdado Macapagal was the President of the Philippines, the public company that maintained the railway system to the Bicol Region was the Manila Railroad, known by the acronym MRR. Bicolanos had a field day making fun of the acronym. The best Bicolano joke said that MRR really meant "Medio Raot-raot." (Raot is the Bicolano word for Broken. Medio is a colloquial Bicol term for Somewhat. Medio Raot-raot meant "Somewhat Broken."

The PNR

After Ferdinand E. Marcos defeated Macapagal in the 1965 presidential elections, the MRR top officers were replaced. Probably aware that the Bicolanos were making fun of the MRR acronym, President Marcos changed the company's name to Philippine National Railways or PNR, for short. Alas, Bicolanos came up with a better joke. They said that PNR meant "Pirme na Raot." "Pirme" is a Bicol word for Always. "Pirme na Raot" meant "Always Broken."

Erap's Fight with a Bicolano Senator

Victor S. Ziga of Tabaco, Albay, was elected to the Philippine Senate in 1986. Elected with him were 23 other senators, Joseph "Erap" Estrada and Vicente "Ting" Paterno among them. The Bicolano tall story said that one day in the Philippine Senate, Senators Ziga and Estrada almost came to blows during a heated argument. Senator Paterno, being then the oldest senator, intervened and led Senator Erap outside the chamber to cool off. Senator Paterno told Estrada, "Be cool, Erap, be cool."

To which then Senator Erap was heard to say, "Yes, I have friends from Bicol like (actress) Nora Aunor. I'll make peace with Ziga for the sake of Nora and my other Bicolano friends."

Imelda Marcos

Many Bicolanos claim that former First Lady Imelda Marcos is from Bicol too. They say that Imelda actually comes from Albay, as her favorite expressions are: "I'll buy this, I'll buy that."

More Erap Jokes from the Bicol Region

While in New York, Erap inquired if he could proceed to England and meet with Queen Elizabeth Eye-Eye. His travelling secretary explained to him that the Roman numeral "II" of the queen's name meant "the Second," since "I" represented one and "II" stood for two.

Later that day, Erap said that he wanted to see a Broadway play. Asked what show he wanted to see, Erap said: "The King and One."

Display of the Bicolano Wit

At the height of martial law in the mid-1970s, Strongman Ferdinand E. Marcos signed a presidential decree mandating all able-bodied Filipino citizens 10 years or older to plant a tree per annum for the next 10 years. Bicolanos laughed at this decree and said Marcos should have issued a decree prohibiting tree planting. That way Marcos would have assured complete reforestation of the denuded mountains in the Philippines.

source: mabuhay radyo (http://www.mabuhayradio.com/noy-bicol-column/the-bicolano-wit-and-humor)

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mag ngiririt-ngirit muna kita, pang wara lang nin tension para sa mga tugang ta.hehehe

akosijamir

September 23rd, 2010, 08:59 AM

Photo by Ian Agawa

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs640.snc4/59993_10150271756535128_541900127_14903859_645383_n.jpg

gayon Ms. Jo. ano kaya itsura ngonian kan basilica after fiesta.
maybe we can ask Ian to take pictures of Basilica especially the altar. may mga burak na ngonian an altar...

fil07

September 23rd, 2010, 09:25 AM

Public school teachers, at least in one elementary school here in Canaman, are joining the marathon for free. Me thinks, have they met their target number of participants?

garycooper

September 23rd, 2010, 09:27 AM

The Coffee Beanery
Avenue Square, Magsaysay Ave, Naga City

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black forest frap

repost from camsur thread

The Coffee Beanery's original store was along Katipunan under the Makati Cuisine chain if I'm not mistaken. It's outlet in Greenbelt 1 is now closed and replaced by Reyes Barbecue. I like TCB's brewed coffee.

Naga City Deck

September 23rd, 2010, 10:11 AM

gayon Ms. Jo. ano kaya itsura ngonian kan basilica after fiesta.
maybe we can ask Ian to take pictures of Basilica especially the altar. may mga burak na ngonian an altar...

thanks for the reminder. ang pictures na yan taken before the busy Tercentenary Celebration. medyo busy na si Ij, nasa GMA na kaya siya. at least may contact naman kita from GMA

oragon.com

September 23rd, 2010, 10:56 AM

guys...

Gerry's Grill branch 2 soon to open @ CBD 1

got the info from an employment agency based here in Naga. The owner of the new store is the same franchisee of Gerry's Grill @ SM City Naga.

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 10:56 AM

^^

that wouldn't happen this time. ma-sustain yan... CWC is now getting more and more popular. That's precisely Naga's asset! VIVA EN CIUDAD DE NAGA!! ;)

gracias for visiting us here in the camsur thread, marlowe. looking forward to visiting zamboanga on the last day of your hermosa fest.

huh?50k?pambihirang marathon yan.. ^^^^^^

kayang-kaya yan ni fil! grabe nanggad ano, pirang banwaan na gayo an ho :-)

Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia (The Original Image)
by Vic Nierva

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs685.snc4/62544_1520740331521_1024927875_31531951_4381183_n.jpg
The original image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, carved by a cimarron commissioned by Father Miguel Robles de Covarrubias sometime prior to 1710.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs613.snc4/59315_1520740651529_1024927875_31531952_4420844_n.jpg
The image was first painted with the blood of a dog owned by a native named Lorenzo. After the dead dog was thrown into the river, Fr. Miguel prayed that if the Virgin wanted it, she would help the dog come back to life. Moments after, the dog was seen swimming back to where Lorenzo was; it was fully alive and unhurt. It was the first known miracle of Ina in Bikol.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs613.snc4/59315_1520740731531_1024927875_31531953_2874540_n.jpg
Our Lady of Peñafrancia was crowned as patroness of Bikol in 1924.

some comments posted in Sir Vic's album of Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia (The Original Image).

i remember pictures of the original image featured in a local magazine (was it Bicol Mail in the 80s?) right after its recovery. the face of the image pictured above doesn't quite match the one i saw. the face of the original is really dark. the face above looks painted (not by the dog's blood).

also, i don't remember the Nino's little hand showing in the original image. the hair of the Nino in the original is not too pronounced. the eyes of the original image seem to each look at a different direction. there is also some mark in the chin area in the original.

will ask around to verify.

gayon Ms. Jo. ano kaya itsura ngonian kan basilica after fiesta.
maybe we can ask Ian to take pictures of Basilica especially the altar. may mga burak na ngonian an altar...

there is a different feel to the renovated basilica. although it is more colorful now, i miss the stark simplicity of the original design, esp the altar.

bobbymay74

September 23rd, 2010, 10:57 AM

thanks for the reminder. ang pictures na yan taken before the busy Tercentenary Celebration. medyo busy na si Ij, nasa GMA na kaya siya. at least may contact naman kita from GMA

Hi Jo talking about GMA, I'm trying to pass by the vacant lot across the Veterans Bank along Elias Angeles St., It seems they already remove the fences. I hope GMA will be the one to build their studio. Please keep us updated.

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 10:59 AM

repost from Airlines, Airplanes and Airports thread:

Airports to open for night flights

Written by Recto Mercene / Reporter
Monday, 20 September 2010 12:26

THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) has ordered the opening of additional airports to night operations to help promote tourism and for better connectivity within the country.

Caap Director General Alfonso Cusi issued the directive yesterday in order to prepare the country for the influx of tourists.
“I have ordered all airports that are capable for night flights to operate immediately, to help promote tourism in the country. Tourists can now have their connecting flights at their choice of destination even during nighttime,” Cusi said.

Airports that are immediately capable for night flights are those in the cities of Iloilo, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Tacloban, Kalibo, Puerto Princesa, General Santos and Laoag.

Airports to be upgraded for night-landing capability are in the cities of Butuan, Legaspi, Dumaguete, Roxas, Cotabato, Dipolog, Tuguegarao, Naga, Tagbilaran and Virac. “All our efforts are in close consultation with all airlines, especially on the traffic and demand of flights on which airports needed to be opened 24 hours,” Cusi said.

The Caap chief has been meeting with all airports and area managers since he assumed office.

The night-flight operations is part of the new policy direction that Cusi has been doing to better enhance and professionalize the aviation industry in the Philippines.

The country has about 85 airports, some of them privately owned and the rest operated by the Caap.

All major cities have a primary airport, while far-flung provinces have secondary airports.

Those capable of handling night flights are called controlled airports, where the presence of air-traffic controllers is a must. These airports are also usually identified by the presence of a weather bureau branch, flight service stations, a fire station, Aviation Security Guards and related facilities.

Secondary airports are usually unpaved, macadam runway, although they have a compliment of airport police, and sometimes a firetruck and a windcone to determine the direction and strength of wind.

bobbymay74

September 23rd, 2010, 11:02 AM

[QUOTE=akosijamir;64150483]Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia (The Original Image)
by Vic Nierva

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Our Lady of Peñafrancia was crowned as patroness of Bikol in 1924.[/B]

WOW, I close up look of the original image, 300 years just can't believe it. Thanks GOD for INA, for giving us everything.Good afternoon everybody- Fr. Xav and Joan

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 11:05 AM

Ang Mahal na Birhen ng Pagsalat

Huling Bahagi
Kristian Cordero
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Isang kabalintunaang kailangang tingnan sa debosyong Penafrancia ang matinding pangangailangang masalat ang imahen ng Birhen. Kailangang may panghawakan dahil umiinog lamang ang buong selebrasyon sa Ina sa dalawang mahalagang pagdaloy: ang paglipat at ang pagbabalik, ang Traslacion at ang Sakay sa ilog. Mayaman sa simbolohikal na pagpakahulugan ang nasabing debosyon sa Ina na kung matutukoy lamang ng mga Bikolnon, maaninag nila ang kanilang nakaraan at ang mga di-mawaring hamon ng hinaharap. Kung matuklasan at maunawaan na ito ng marami sa mga deboto, higit nilang makikita na ang tunay na kahulugan ng debosyon sa Ina ay paggawad ng tingin sa iprinuprusisyon ding Divino Rostro.

Bata pa ako noon nang una kong masaksihan ang prusisyon sa ilog. Maaga pa lamang ay lumisan na kami sa aming bahay, upang maglakbay ng isang oras patungo sa Naga. Sakay kami ng inupahang dyip, kaming magkakamag-anak at ilan pang mga kinumbidang kapitbahay. Tamang-tama ang dating namin, nagsisimula pa lamang ang misa at may garahe pa kaming nakuha sa loob ng seminaryong malapit sa katedral. May bayad ang parking lot dahil nakita kong nag-abot ang tiyo ko ng pera sa security guard. Mula sa katedral, kahit hindi pa naigagawad ang huling basbas ng pari ay nagsimula na kaming bagtasin ang daan patungo sa malapit na tulay, sa may Colgante, kung saan nangyari ang malagim na trahedya noong 1972, ilang araw bago tuluyang ideklara ang Batas Militar. Ilang oras ang ginawa naming paghihintay sa pagdaan ng pagoda ni Inâ. Habang naghihintay, nang-aakit naman ang mga kalembang ng mga sorbetero sa paligid habang may isang booth ng Pepsi ang may napakamalaking megaphone kung saan lumalabas ang mga dasal: ang mga misteryo ng santo rosaryo. May mga lobong napakawalan kung kaya paminsan-minsan may umiiyak na bata at may nagmumurang matanda. May naglalako ng panyo, pamaypay at may mga naka-unipormeng nagroronda sa Colgante, samantalang nakahanda naman ang isang ambulansya.

Matapos ang ilang oras na paghihintay sa ilalim ng araw ay nagsimula ng magsigawan ang mga tao na parang may parating na artista, parang dumalaw si Nora Aunor, paglalarawan ng isa kong tiya. Inilabas ng mga taong naghihintay sa tulay ang kanilang mga puting panyo. Iwinagayway, parang akto ng pagsuko. Habang nag-ayos ng kanilang puwesto ang mga nasa tulay at ang mga nasa pampang ng ilog. Naglabas ng mga sagradong bagay na pinaniniwaalang magkakaroon ng pagbasbas sa pagdaan ng birhen. Sa may pampang at sa tulay, nakahilera ang mga pula at puting kandilang may sindi, paminsan-minsan, sa isang nagmamadaling sandali, maaninag ang kanilang mga liyab sa rabaw ng malabnaw na tubig ng ilog. Nakapuwesto ako noon sa isang bahagi ng tulay kung saan tila binigyan ako ng pagkakataong makita at marinig ang lahat sa aking paligid. Ilang minuto pa'y mas lalong lumakas ang hiyaw, iba't ibang tinig subalit tila iisa ang sinisigaw, Viva La Virgen! Viva Patrona kan Kabikolan! Pagbubunyi sa birheng ina na napapalibutan pa rin ng mga boyadores at saserdotes sa kanyang pagodang hila-hila ng mga bangkeros. Kinakanta ang himno opiysal-ang Resuene Vibrante, sa Kastila ang koro samantalang ang mga berso ay sa Bikol.

Lumakas nang lumakas ang hiyaw habang papalapit na ang birhen sa aming kinalalagyan. Sa pagdaan ng pagoda, isang pambihirang eksena ang kumintal sa aking alaala: Nakita ko na may mga batang inilublob ng mga matatanda sa ilog habang ang iba namang di-hamak na marunong ng lumangoy ay lumukso din sa tubig. Tila pagbibinyag, isang inisasyon upang kamtin muli ang identidad, sariwain ang kaakuhan, gunitain ang mga pangyayari katulad nito, ang pagbabalik na muli sa sinapupunan ng buhay-ang tubig. Ngayon ko nauunawan kung bakit kahit na marumi na rin ang agwa bendita sa mga simbahan, kahit na pinamumugaran na ito ng mga kiti-kiti ay nagagawa pa rin nating idutdotang mga daliri at mag-antada, katulad ng kung paano nakikipagsapalaran ang buong katawan sa maruming tubig ng ilog kapalit ng ginhawa o lunas na inihahandog ng patrona.

Pagkatapos na makadaan ng pagoda, dahan-dahan naming tinahak kasabay ng marami pang daluyong ng tao ang daan patungo Basilika kung saan tuwinang ginaganap ang misang pamumunuan ng mga obispo ng Bikol. Patuloy ang paglakas ng mga sigaw ng pagbubunyi samantalang tila bumagsak ang mga bituin sa kalupaan sa dami ng mga kandilang nakapalibot sa harapan ng altar. Umaawit ang koro at nag- aamoy insenso ang paligid. Sa sanaysay ni Ross Poole na Memory, History and Claims of the Past, tinukoy niya na maliban sa pagpapakahulugan sa nakalipas, ang kolektibong alaala ay hindi lamang tagapag-ugnay o tagapagpa-kahulugan ng kung ano ang nakaraan, kundi ito rin ay bukal ng kolektibong identidad. Ang identidad na ito ay nakita kong itinatanghal sa buong espektakulo ng Peñafrancia. Ayon kay Poole: " It (Collective Memory) is also a source of group identity: it provides an account of group's existence up to-and even beyond the present moment. It provides a narrative of struggle and achievement, victory and defeat, in which members of the group can find their present identity."

read the rest of the article on:
http://www.voxbikol.com/bikolnews/5022/ang-mahal-na-birhen-ng-pagsalat

Naga City Deck

September 23rd, 2010, 11:13 AM

Hi Jo talking about GMA, I'm trying to pass by the vacant lot across the Veterans Bank along Elias Angeles St., It seems they already remove the fences. I hope GMA will be the one to build their studio. Please keep us updated.

okay po, will ask him about this. my friend Ij calls their office, 'headquarters' the one at the back of Hope Christian School. During the Penafrancia Fiesta, if you guys have noticed, GMA 7-Naga had an air-conditioned tent built up near the Porta Mariae at the Cathedral Grounds as their quarters whenever they have updates. He is a video editor, they got busy for the Penafrancia Bulletin which was aired in the morning and in the afternoon.

mahapot ako updates kung may upcoming shows na sinda :)

Good afternoon din sa gabos!

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 11:34 AM

September 15, 2010

on top of the altar
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the ceiling above the main altar of the Naga Cathedral features saints significant in the story of the Church in Bikol, some of them founders of religious orders whose members serve the Church in Bikol:

Lorenzo Ruiz - first Pinoy saint, married man, parish scribe, martyred in Japan

St Augustine - his spiritual sons, the Augustinian friars, were the first missionaries to reach Bikol

Sn Francisco de Asis - founder of the Order of Friars Minors (OFM; Franciscans), who were the main and long-time evangelizers of colonial Bikol

St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac - founders of the Daughters of Charity who run the Universidad de Sta Isabel

Sta Teresa de Avila - reformer of the Carmelite Order whose cloistered nuns came to Bikol in 1948 to found the Carmelite Monastery in Concepcion

St Dominic de Guzman - founder of the Order of Preachers (OP; Dominicans); some of the colonial bishops of Caceres were Dominicans, including the well-loved and progressive Bsihop Francisco Gainza; the present archbishop, Most Rev Leonardo Legaspi,OP,DD, is also a Dominican.

St John M Vianney - patron of parish priests

San Ignacio de Loyola - founder of the Jesuits who run the Ateneo de Naga

[QUOTE=akosijamir;64150483]Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia (The Original Image)
by Vic Nierva

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs613.snc4/59315_1520740731531_1024927875_31531953_2874540_n.jpg
Our Lady of Peñafrancia was crowned as patroness of Bikol in 1924.[/B]

WOW, I close up look of the original image, 300 years just can't believe it. Thanks GOD for INA, for giving us everything.Good afternoon everybody- Fr. Xav and Joan

i've been backreading and i've noticed that the image shown in the latest posts is the same one displayed at the cathedral main altar for the novena days; the same one carried during procession. in this case, it is not the original. the original is never displayed for such long periods.

the wood of the image has become fragile, some bit parts of it in fact grew soft because the image was buried in the ground when it was stolen. that is why great care is given to the original image.

afaik the statue of the Lady of Penafrancia of Naga holds the distinction of being the very 1st Marian image in the Philippines to be canonically crowned. the solemn coronation was done in 1924 in the cathedral grounds by the papal legate.

pictures of the ceremony are well-preserved and displayed at the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary Museum. :) a couple of pictures even show the church dignitaries from Manila aboard a special train on the way to Naga.

to be canonically crowned, an image must have had a long and old tradition of popular devotion, a recognition of authentic miracles, among others.

(there is, by the way, also an Our Lady of Penafrancia venerated in Paco, Manila. it is a picture, not a statue)

oragon.com

September 23rd, 2010, 11:37 AM

A millstone hung around a DILG Secretary's neck

AS I WRECK THIS CHAIR By William M. Esposo (The Philippine Star) Updated September 23, 2010

The often used term “A millstone hung around his neck” originated from Matthew 18:6 of the New Testament. In the 1984 International Version of the New Testament, it quoted Jesus Christ as saying: “But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.”

These days, when a person is said to have a millstone hung around his neck, that means that the person referred to is bearing a tremendous handicap, a handicap that is going to ensure that person’s failure. A millstone hung around his neck could be an overly extravagant wife, a sickly offspring which causes a family’s financial drain or a very corrupt First Spouse of the country’s Chief Executive.

When former AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) Chief of Staff Angie Reyes was appointed Secretary of the DILG (Department of the Interior and Local Government) during the Gloria Macapagal Arroyo administration, businessman John Kaw organized a briefing session for the new DILG Secretary which was held in the office of your Chair Wrecker. Having served as Local Government Assistant Secretary in 1987 under the late Jimmy N. Ferrer, John Kaw felt that we can provide Angie Reyes valuable insights that will ensure his success.

On an earlier occasion, John had commissioned my sister Carol to train Angie on how to face the media. Angie used to have problems with the media and much of this problem was rooted to his long stint in the army. Angie used to address the media as if he was still a drill sergeant barking orders to fresh recruits.

One of the things that I had warned Angie Reyes of was the handling of the PNP (Philippine National Police). I told Angie that the PNP was like a millstone hung around the neck of a DILG Secretary. I remember advising Angie to establish a different point man under him who will run the PNP and thus serve to isolate him from the many controversies that the PNP is associated with.

I explained to Angie that the DILG is a fantastic development agency of the government and it is in the development aspect of the job where the DILG Secretary should focus his attention. However, this is prevented by the many problems and controversies that the PNP tends to generate. In a country like ours with a big poverty index, criminality will tend to rise with the poverty index — the poorer people get, the more crime incidences are registered.

Not only that — the PNP organization itself tends to generate a lot of controversies. A foreigner once shared this observation with me after having watched some our television newscasts — the policemen here tend to be part of the criminality problem. It’s true. Almost daily, we do see cops featured on the TV newscasts as being the source of community bullying, protectors of drug dealing syndicates and bank robbery gangs and so forth. There are cops who also figure as hired assassins, rapists and extortionists. In some communities, the policeman is more feared than the neighborhood thug.

The recent Manila Hostage Crisis is perhaps the best demonstration of how problematic the PNP could be to any DILG Secretary. DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo’s natural tendency would be to resent, albeit quietly, the assignment of Undersecretary Rico E. Puno as chief PNP liaison in the DILG. In our status conscious culture, Sec. Robredo would understandably take that as an act which lessened the authority of the DILG Secretary.

However, as Sec. Robredo may have now realized after the Manila Hostage Crisis, that setup is an ideal one. Puno unwittingly serves as a buffer between the DILG Secretary and the controversial PNP. If Puno was not placed by President Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy) as chief PNP liaison, Robredo would have been under greater pressure to account for the bungling of the hostage rescue.

Sec. Robredo has several followers who see in him a potential president. They have good reasons to want to see Jesse Robredo become president. His track record as Naga Mayor is well appreciated and he has been the recipient of the coveted Ramon Magsaysay Award. If Jesse Robredo can focus on the development aspect of the DILG, he can achieve something which could capture the public imagination and catapult him to the presidency.

The capability building aspect of the DILG can be likened to building blocks which can be used as material for constructing the Jesse Robredo presidential image. Not only that, the support of local governments is the best political machinery for a presidential campaign. Vice President Jojo Binay proved during the last elections how valuable the support of local government executives was in his victory.

What will stand in the way of Jesse Robredo and the presidency — if indeed he fancies it — is the PNP and its tendency to become very controversial. The PNP assignment of a DILG Secretary is no different from that of a fireman. You’ll be too engrossed trying to put out big fires. Eventually, you too will be seared by the fire.

www.philstar.com

aidz

September 23rd, 2010, 11:41 AM

The Coffee Beanery's original store was along Katipunan under the Makati Cuisine chain if I'm not mistaken. It's outlet in Greenbelt 1 is now closed and replaced by Reyes Barbecue. I like TCB's brewed coffee.

I think you mean "The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf" sir... the one in Avenue Square is "The Coffee Beanery"... owned and managed by one of the children of Mr. Fidel Cu... so much for originality... :lol: oh well... but still, they do serve great stuffs... :)

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 11:57 AM

^^ TCB Naga is a franchise. afaik it is a philippine company like figaro while coffee bean & tea leaf is from the US. TCB is part of the Cravings Group which began with its first Cravings Restaurant on Katipunan Avenue in the 80s.

masiram diyan ang ube cake :)

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 12:02 PM

i understand that RFM Foundation has released the names of the 30 finalists for the Ten Oustanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) 2010. Final selection days of the 10 will be on the 2nd wk of Oct. Awards on Oct 7.

any finalists from our schools in CamSur and Bikol? (none from AdNU this time- i've checked with faculty there) :)

randism

September 23rd, 2010, 12:04 PM

fil07

September 23rd, 2010, 12:05 PM

World-Class Runners Join Camsur Marathon 2010

World class marathon runners from Kenya, Ukraine, Russia and Ethiopia will lead the huge number of participants in the first Camsur Marathon to be held on September 26, 2010 at the Camsur Water Sports Complex.

Leading the elite group is Henry Cherono of Kenya whose best time in the 42-kilometer race is 2:10: 26. Other prominent runners joining the lung-busting competition are John Kipyator (Kenya, 2:12:19), Tariku Bokan (Ethiopia, 2:13), Ivan Babaryka (Ukraine, 2:14) and Bernard Kimugei (Kenya, 2:16).

Tatiana Vilosova of Russia heads the cast of top rank women marathoners in the Camsur Marathon. Her personal best is 2:30. She will be expecting good competition from Kenyan Rael Kimaiyo who had a good finish time of 2:34 at sea level. Joyce Kandie, another Kenyan whose best time is 2: 37, is also going to give a competition to Vilosova. Ethiopians Ayelu Geda and Radiya Roba whose best times were 2:37 and 2:35 respectively, are also considered top contenders.

To add glamour and excitement to the event, several local celebrities are joining the race. Among the celebrities joining the Camsur Marathon are Marina Benipayo, Gem Padilla, Patty Betita, Drew Arellano, Judah Paolo, Marc Nelson, Victor Basa, Divine Lee, Rovilson Fernandez. Michelle Van Ruyven, Donita Rose, Iza Calzado, Irvin Sto. Tomas, Tetta Ortiz-Matera, Aga Muhlach, Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach, Andi Manzano, Reema Chanco, and Erik Walde.

Without a doubt, this International Sporting Event will get you running with some of the best runners in the world, get you very excited with the star studded cast and keep you energized running the majestic race course that no other place in our country can offer - CAMSUR!

See you in CAMSUR!

http://www.camsurmarathon.com/

garzland

September 23rd, 2010, 12:15 PM

^^Congrats, fil! You're a local celebrity now!

fil07

September 23rd, 2010, 12:17 PM

haha. citation needed. sisay pa gusto magin celebrity dyan? ta idugang ta.

aidz

September 23rd, 2010, 12:18 PM

^^ ahhh! oo nga noh! :D

I googled it...

always thought it was owned by the Cu's... Thanks for the correction Father... :)

aidz

September 23rd, 2010, 12:19 PM

^^Congrats, fil! You're a local celebrity now!

haha. citation needed. sisay pa gusto magin celebrity dyan? ta idugang ta.

Fil uses the screen name Bruno Mars!

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 12:20 PM

yap mas magayun na talaga ngonyan ang basilica, AFAIK more than 12M was donated by Smart's MVP to the Arch all for this

sa may rear part kan basilica su ibaba kan DM's convent pinag convert yun as a convention center kan Arch. 5k ang capacity and was used recently

wow, another convention place. that must be where the caceres catechetical center is.

World-Class Runners Join Camsur Marathon 2010

To add glamour and excitement to the event, several local celebrities are joining the race. Among the celebrities joining the Camsur Marathon are Marina Benipayo, Gem Padilla, Patty Betita, Drew Arellano, Judah Paolo, Marc Nelson, Victor Basa, Divine Lee, Rovilson Fernandez. Michelle Van Ruyven, Donita Rose, Iza Calzado, Irvin Sto. Tomas, Tetta Ortiz-Matera, Aga Muhlach, Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach, Andi Manzano, Reema Chanco, and Erik Walde.

http://www.camsurmarathon.com/

kanigoan! :banana::cheers::banana: napangakngak nanggad ko digdi. binasa ko pating pauruutro, fil!

should've asked for your autograph after the traslacion ano :-)

fil07

September 23rd, 2010, 12:27 PM

See you at the finish line around 6:29:59 AM. If we finish 10K under 1 hour, we'll try 21K (curfew is 2 1/2 hours) on October 3 for Milo Marathon Naga Leg.

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 12:29 PM

^^ no prob, my son hehehe... ikape mo na lang kami sa TCB. bako palan kape kundi itong lemon grass tea. masiram ito.

someone mentioned a 2nd Gerry's Grill in the centro area. does anyone know where exactly is the location?

food trip life in naga gets even livelier :-)

chadburry

September 23rd, 2010, 01:12 PM

Naga Rivers

September 23rd, 2010, 01:56 PM

Ano pa, nakakamiss na lugod ining lugar na dinakulaan ko. ang dating kaumahan na buradulan ta kaeto. banwitan asin dakupan kino and palaka na ginigibo pa pulutan. ang garo danaw kapag binabaha, ang dating parauma sana ang pirmi yaon sa lugar na ini, munyan may mga sakayan ng nakakaagi, darakulaon ng building ang yaon, sibot-sibot na mga kalye. saro na sa pinaka-destinasyon sa satuyang ciudad. nauugmahon ako sa development kang satuyang lugar pero namumunduon man ako sa sarung angulo na dae na lamang natatada sa mga dating nahihiling ta dyan. mauubos naman ang paglipat kang si mga dati ta kataraid na harong.

eu, nagiromdom ko man si kaakian ko digdi, pirmi na sana ako napapakol ni mama ta pirmi malaboy an bitis ta sige an karawat sa oma, nag dadakop talangka sa gilid nin drainage... hinahabol kan mga para oma ta nagkakaturumakan so mga pananom nindang paroy, maogmahon magbanwit sa mga fishbond nin poyo, hito, mirapina, etc... ahhhh siramon giromdomon... ngunyan my dome na, grabe na talaga inasenso kan naga.

randism

September 23rd, 2010, 02:42 PM

wow, another convention place. that must be where the caceres catechetical center is.

yes po father sa ibaba po ng catechetical center,

i remember katong may kabisto ako first time nakaabot sa naga and then tig tour ko sa mga churches,,sabi nya,, buti pa daw dito sa naga makukulay ang simbahan,,sa manila daw pale,,, heheheh uhmm eu man nanggad,,,

during the festivity dae ako naka join sa group activity due to unannounced coming of bunch 0f bosses from manila na nag try man kunta mag Boroya kaso nag durolag man sana dawa darakula hawak ninda :lol::lol:

rhyzrockerz

September 23rd, 2010, 03:20 PM

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Photo Credits:Jojo Prieto (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1505432&id=1021144689&ref=fbx_album&fbid=1518068904611)

du4rcx

September 23rd, 2010, 04:04 PM

eu, nagiromdom ko man si kaakian ko digdi, pirmi na sana ako napapakol ni mama ta pirmi malaboy an bitis ta sige an karawat sa oma, nag dadakop talangka sa gilid nin drainage... hinahabol kan mga para oma ta nagkakaturumakan so mga pananom nindang paroy, maogmahon magbanwit sa mga fishbond nin poyo, hito, mirapina, etc... ahhhh siramon giromdomon... ngunyan my dome na, grabe na talaga inasenso kan naga.

magayon man na may may bagay pa kita na ginigirumdom sa satuyang lugar. naoogma ako maray na arog na kaini karikas ang development kang naga. maski mayo na ako sa Naga nakaistar, mas lalo ko pa man namamatian na ako saro pa man na taga naga, maski digdi sa ssc naga, feel at home pa ako.

Naga City Deck

September 23rd, 2010, 04:12 PM

Our fellow Bicolanos celebrating the Fluvial Procession
by Vincent Mercado (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=234782&id=631744360&ref=mf)

San Diego's Fluvial Procession 2010

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Naga City Deck

September 23rd, 2010, 04:30 PM

^^Congrats, fil! You're a local celebrity now!

haha. citation needed. sisay pa gusto magin celebrity dyan? ta idugang ta.

Fil uses the screen name Bruno Mars!

wow, another convention place. that must be where the caceres catechetical center is.

kanigoan! :banana::cheers::banana: napangakngak nanggad ko digdi. binasa ko pating pauruutro, fil!

should've asked for your autograph after the traslacion ano :-)

yes po father sa ibaba po ng catechetical center,

during the festivity dae ako naka join sa group activity due to unannounced coming of bunch 0f bosses from manila na nag try man kunta mag Boroya kaso nag durolag man sana dawa darakula hawak ninda :lol::lol:

Smart is so generous pala. then a 5k capacity convention hall? woah that's huge!

grabe na eto.. star na star na si Fil kahit sarong dalagan palang ang sinalihan. :banana: Bruno Mars!!! :rofl:

Naga City Deck

September 23rd, 2010, 04:35 PM

Food from Starview Hotel
Photos by: Ian Agawa (http://ianskiee.wordpress.com/category/food-photography/)

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Naga City Deck

September 23rd, 2010, 04:35 PM

Naga City Deck

September 23rd, 2010, 04:40 PM

a great find by Ian Agawa (http://ianskiee.wordpress.com/category/still-life-photography/)

http://ianskiee.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/1920-typewriter2.jpg?w=426&h=284
1920′s Typewriter in Municipality of Buhi
Last 22nd of November friday our class of Radio Drama and Documentary, went to Buhi just an hour and twenty minutes away from city of Naga. When we arrived in the municipality i saw this old typewriter.

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:02 PM

^^ rice, please. may panira na saka pandulsi. pantulod saka maluto na lang. packaging and presentation makes a heaven of difference nanggad ano :-)

i remember the suman served in this restaurant called KSP (kainan sa pasig): the lowly suman (ibos), unwrapped and laid out on a plate showered with chocolate syrup, layered with sweet mango slices, served with vanilla ice cream and topped with a cherry. gaganahan kang marhay! yan sana ta gana man ang presyo :-):cheers:

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:09 PM

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:10 PM

HOSTAGE CRISIS
Bicol media: Colleagues also at fault

By Paul John Barrosa

NAGA CITY --- Sorsogon National Union of Journalists in the Philippines (NUJP) President Bobby Labalan and Camarines Sur Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP) Chairman Emman Llagas believe the media which covered the Manila hostage crisis last August 23 were also to be blamed for the gory ending that stunned television viewers all over the world.

“On the question of whether or not Pres. Aquino was right in putting part of the blame on the media for the hostage debacle, “I would say partly he was correct,” explained Labalan who stressed that “TV and radio networks should take it upon themselves to observe self-restraint especially if the coverage endangers the life of a person.”

“More saddening is the fact that the lack of self-restraint on the part of TV networks was due to their desire to outdo each other,” he added.

Llagas, on the other hand, cited Article 6, Sections 1, 4, 5 and 6 of the KBP Broadcast Codes which the covering mediamen failed to abide.

Section 1 states that “[t]he coverage of crimes in progress or crisis situations such as hostage-taking or kidnapping shall not put lives in greater danger than what is already inherent in the situation. Such coverage should be restrained and care should be taken so as not to hinder or obstruct efforts of authorities to resolve the situation.” Section 4 provides that “[t]he coverage of crime or crisis situations shall not provide vital information or offer comfort or support to the perpetrators.”

Meanwhile, Section 5 imparts that “stations are encouraged to adopt standard operating procedures (SOP’s) consistent with this Code to govern the conduct of their news personnel during the coverage of crime and crisis situations.”

On the other hand, Section 6 rules that “[p]ersons who are taken into custody by authorities as victims or for allegedly committing private crimes (such as indecency or lasciviousness), shall not be identified, directly or indirectly -- unless a formal complaint has already been filed against them. They shall not be subjected to undue shame and humiliation, such as showing them in indecent or vulgar acts and poses.

see the entire article:
http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/sep23/xc.html

Naga City Deck

September 23rd, 2010, 05:13 PM

More Aerial Photos from Joel Noora (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=209555&id=730973991)

CBD II Area

visible ang Mayon Avenue digdi
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i think Mt. Asog and Mount Mayon is also visible here :okay:
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with the Two towers of Naga (Regional Towers) - ABS-CBN and GMA 7
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SM City Naga and the Big Dome of the South
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the bridge in Panganiban Drive (lower right)
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SM City Naga
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dakul pang green part ang Naga :okay:
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garzland

September 23rd, 2010, 05:39 PM

^^Whoaah! Nice aerials! For the first time I see pictures of Naga in these angles! :okay:

Naga is still very green! Great!

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:49 PM

^^ we're getting more and more good aerial shots of naga in the thread. it is good to see that as the city spreads out, greens surround us still as mountains loom overhead.

the area that is now CBD II used to be simply referred to as Diversion (Road)" - a desolate, lonely patch of land that our school bus would sometimes pass through in my elementary days at st jo.

ngonyan the city's biggest buildings are rising there. dios marhay na matanga sa gabos!

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:53 PM

Memo Order ni P-Noy
RED Dayao balik sa DA Bicol
Si Presidente Benigno Aquino III nagpaluwas na nin Memorandum Order na nagsusugo ki Dr. Jose Dayao na magbalik na sa puesto bilang Regional Executive Director (RED) kan oficina rehiyonal kan Deparment of Agriculture Bicol matapos cuestionon an nombramiento ni dating DA Secretary Bernie Fondevilla ki RED Marilyn Sta. Catalina huli ta hinagop na kan “midnight appointment.”

“Salamat sa Dios, seguro its an act of God dakul na kadificilan na nangyari sakuya matapos magvacacion asin kan mabalik na sa puesto igwa nang kaulangan,” sabi ni balik RED Dayao kan maconduciran nin entrevista kan Bicol Mail kan Miercules, Septiembre 22, premirong aldaw niya na makabalik sa oficina.

Saiyang sinabi na reappointment an dara niyang documentos na pirmado ni P-Noy huli ta si nagsangli saiya nombrado kan nagtalikod na administracion sa Malacañan na kaipuhan man giraray an presidential appointment nganing makabalik huli ta saro siyang CESO asin ini base sa Executive Order No. l.

An EO No. 1 pig-isyu ni P-Noy kan mag-asumir sa puesto sa Malacañan na si gabos na bakong CESO tinatawan nin panahon na sagcod na sana sa Julio 31 asin pig-extendir pa ini asta sa Octubre 31, 2010 asin si EO No. 2 na si mga “midnight appointment” durante kan periodo kan eleccion dapat bawion. An bagay na ini saro sa mga pigbasehan kan Malacañan sa orden na magbalik sa puesto sa DA Bicol, sabi pa ni Dayao.

Nagsayuma na siyang magsambit kan mga nangyari matapos magvacacion envez an simbag “let just move forward”, parte na kami kan mga Filipino ma-implementar nin pagbabago sa servicio kan gobierno sa namamanuan.

An prioridad ni DA Secretary Proceso Alcala iyo an food security para mapa-asenso an tao, sabi pa.

Siya nagsumpa na sa puesto kan Septiembre 21 sa atubangan ni DA Secretary Alcala asin pagka-aga kan Miercules tulos naglaog sa oficina.

Sa lado ni Ms. Sta. Catalina dai man makoanan nin reaccion mientras na dai pa naglaog sa oficina, alagad sinabi ni Dayao na nagkaibahan sinda sa Manila asin mayo man nin problema asin piglalaoman makakabalik sa dating posicion bilang regional technical director for operation.

Sa enot na mga paliwanag sa media ni Sta. Catalina sa controvercia sa midnight appointment, saiyang sinabi na an gabos na mga nangyayari aram ni Director Dayao kan saiyang informaran kan Marzo 24 na siya nakatalaan na magsumpa sa puesto bilang RED. An ceremonia sa pagpasumpa sa saiya ni DA Secretary Fondevilla nangyari kan Marzo 25.

Dinagdag niya pa na kan marecibe niya an informacion na nanombrahan na siya hinapot niya si Dayao “Sir what shall I do if you were in my position?” an simbag niya sunodon an orden. Dai makareclamo si Sta. Catalina envez dapat akoon an posicion.

Magigirumduman kan matukahan na sa puesto si Sta. Catalina si Dayao pigdestino bilang presidente kan sarong government-owned corporation na sakop kan DA asin nakabase sa Zamboanga, alagad dai man ini inako envez pinalawig an pagvacacion mientras na nagpapadagos sa pakipag-laban nganing makabalik sa orihinal na puesto sa DA Bicol.

Si Dayao, napag-araman na masangat kuta nin caso administrativo contra ki Fondevilla huli kan midnight appointments na naka-afectar sa nagkapera pang mga directors kan sinambit na agencia, alagad pigdara na sana an isyu sa bagong administracion na iyo an nagresolver.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:55 PM

BFAR, NBI igwa nang bagong mga pamayo

Bagong administracion piglalaoman an pagbalasa nin mga oficial kan agencia de gobierno asin an pinakahuring presidential appointee digdi sa Bicol iyo an pagkakanombra ni Presidente Benigno Aquino III ki Clemencio Receproco bilang Regional Director kan Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).

Nagsumpa na siya sa puesto kan Martes, Septiembre 21 ki DA Secretary Proceso Alcala asin saiyang pigribayan si Director Dennis Del Socorro na dai pa maaraman kun anong kakapotan na posicion asin sain madedestinong provincia.

Sarong promotion an pagpugol niya bilang director kan BFAR Bicol huli ta dati siyang Provincial Fishery Officer kan Camarines Norte.

Siya taga Buhi, Camarines Sur asin nagtapos kan kursong Bachelor of Science in Fisheries sa Bicol University sa Ciudad nin Legaspi.

Sa entrevista sinabi kaini, na tatawan niya nin prioridad an aqua culture production asin an campania contra sa mga ilegal na parasira.

Nakatalaan siyang mag coordinar sa mga local na gobierno, Philippine Maritime, Philippine Coast Guard asin iba pang enforcement agency nganing ipasunod an fishery law.

Mientras tanto, sa National Bureau of Investigation Bicol nag-asumir na sa puesto kan Septiembre 17 si Abogado Antonio Pagatpat bilang director asin saiyang pigribayan si Abogado Manuel Almendares na nag-atubang nin mga controvercia sa nagkaperang mga investigador kan agencia sa Ciudad nin Naga.

Sinabi kan bagong NBI Director na saiyang pigriripaso na an mga pendienteng mga caso na envuelto sa heinous crime nganing mapadali an investigacion sagcod na maisangat na an caso sa corte kun igwa man sana nin mga evidencia.

Kabali sa nareparo sa oficina rehiyonal kan NBI Bicol iyo an kakulangan nin mga investigador na igwa sana nin pito kun icocomparar sa district off ice sa Ciudad nin Legaspi na igwang sampulo.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:56 PM

Dato hopes that P-Noy's big win in his district will translate to completion of his projects

By Juan Escandor Jr.

LIBMANAN, Camarines Sur---Camarines Sur Second District Rep. Diosdado “Dato” Ignacio Arroyo pins hope on the overwhelming votes that President Benigno Aquino III gathered from seven towns in his district to see the completion of projects started in the past administration.

“I hope the present administration of President Noynoy Aquino can pay back the votes the second district constituents delivered to him last election by continuing the infrastructure projects started by the previous administration,” Arroyo said.

During the term of his mother, former president and now Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the first district of Camarines Sur, before it was partitioned into present two districts, received some P3-B infrastructure projects that include the P1.9-B dam construction and irrigation rehabilitation projects that are proposed to cover the towns Sipocot, Libmanan and Cabusao which are now under Rep. Dato Arroyo’s second district.

The dam construction project was put on hold last year, with 14 percent completion, after environmental advocacy and farmers’ groups opposed its construction.

Another project, the Libmanan-Canaman Skyway worth P1.2 B, has also been started but it remains to be seen whether the present administration would continue its financing. The Skyway will shorten the time of travel from Libmanan to Naga City by 20 minutes and serve as an alternative route to and from Manila.

In his first term as congressman, Arroyo earmarked P1-M worth of projects in all barangays of the former 10-town first district of Camarines Sur.

The congressman said that at present the big projects he endorsed are all pending which he hoped could still be considered for completion by the new administration.

“We will continue the same project development focus which is tubig (water), kalye (road) and oportunidad (opportunity) and in the last three years we’ve been successful in road building and other infrastructure projects,” he explained.

Arroyo said they would make adjustments at this time and concentrate on providing opportunities for his constituents by extending livelihood projects to groups and cooperatives and scholarships to poor but deserving students.

Asked if the present administration has the power to stop projects already obligated under the previous administration, he said “it depends” even as he continues to coordinate with agencies involved to push for the continuity of stalled project implementation.

Arroyo said he understands that the present administration is still re-establishing its bureaucracy which creates problems in project implementation of projects already obligated.

“It’s not only the problem of the minority (in the House) but of the majority as well,” the youthful lawmaker observed.

Arroyo said they are now putting in order the documents of projects in his district to be submitted to concerned agencies with newly appointed secretaries.

He said he believes that when the new administration finally completes its government organization,“everything will be back into business.”

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 05:58 PM

Rinconada lawyers hail De Lima, Cadiz
By Romeo Olea

Iriga City --- The Rinconada Bar Association (RBA) under the stewardship of City prosecutor Roberto Jocom, Jr, along with officers and members of the Integrated Bar of the Phils.(IBP) Cam.Sur chapter and the Federation International De Abogadas (FIDA) recently hosted a testimonial dinner and fellowship in honor of its two active members who are on top position of Aquino’s Administration.

The honorees are former Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson now Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila De Lima and former IBP president, who now heads the office of the Solicitor General, Jose Anselmo Cadiz of Baao and Iriga City.

Except for the president of the FIDA-Cam. Sur, who was represented by Atty Nydia Hebrio, Jocom and IBP Cam. Sur president Atty. Eusebio Jose Alvina had actively participated in the program proper by rendering their respective remarks.

Tasked to speak testimonials were former IBP Cam Sur President Leo Arnel Caayao and Municipal Mayor Mel Gaite and Naga City-Based Atty. Racquel Sirios Payte for De Lima. City Mayor Madeleine Alfelor-Gazmen who was supposed to give testimonial for Atty. Leila was represented by city administrator Aldo Turiano as the lady mayor was out of the country.

Fifth District Repre-sentative Salvio Fortuno, Rev. Msgr. Johnie Aguirre, RTC judge Leo Intia, Rogelio Dacara some retired judges and the UNEP Chorale were among those who joined the celebration held at the Iriga City Plaza Convention Center owned by USANT President Atty. Santiago Ortega.

Former COMELEC commissioner Vicente De Lima, his wife Norma and some members of the De Lima clan and close friends also came to witness the event.

In her message, De Lima expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all those who helped make the affair a reality with special mention to some personalities like her high school classmates, Atty. Aldo Turiano, Atty Racquel Payte and Mayor Alfelor- Gazmen whom she hailed for doing an excellent job as this city’s local chief executive.

“We need the participation of the entire nation and the entire body of our people, especially the members of legal profession, who in many ways are the pillars of the community,” De Lima emphasized as she urged everyone to help the government in its fight against graft and corruption.

“So again, I ask you all to join with us in the administration as we work to find ways to diminish graft and halt corrupt practices, bringing an end to the culture of impunity and seek to install to its place a culture of accountability and a becoming respect to human rights and the rule of law, this is my mission and my commitment as secretary of justice,” De Lima stressed.

The Solicitor General, for his part focused his message on his experience when he was the IBP President National as he thanked all the people behind the memorable event.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 06:01 PM

DSWD chief here for 2 pro-poor programs
NAGA CITY --- Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Juliano-Soliman is expected to be in this city today for two important undertakings, each carrying a program that will work for the upliftment of poor communities.

Both activities will be held in the morning of September 23 wherein the earlier part, to be held at the Naga City Coliseum, will be participated in by more or less 500 extremely poor family-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pampamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).

At around 11:30 A.M., Soliman will proceed to Naga Regent Hotel to meet with different municipal mayors and local officials coming from the provinces of Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte for the regional launching of PODER program.

4Ps is a poverty alleviation strategy of the national government focusing on human capital investment to the poorest of the poor households in the country. It allots conditional cash grants to poor households based on compliance with verifiable conditions identified and agreed on by the household beneficiaries.

Mayor John G. Bongat said he sees 4Ps as an effective ally of his administration in providing the less fortunate (with children ages 0-14) with opportunities to help alleviate their plight.

Bongat said among the conditions that the beneficiaries have to comply in exchange for their monthly cash grants from the government include: regular preventive health check ups and vaccines of their children 0-5 years of age, attendance of at least 85 percent of their time of children (with ages 3-5 years) in day care/preschool and attendance of children in elementary or high school within the age bracket of 6-14 years old. The children must also undergo de-worming.

Over-the-counter cash out at the Land Bank of the Philippines to the beneficiaries will be among the highlights of the activity.

City Social Welfare and Development Officer Jaime Reblando said the program also requires pregnant women to avail pre- and post-natal care at the Rural Health Center starting on the first trimester of their pregnancy.

Under the program, parents are obliged to attend Parent Effectiveness Sessions, family planning seminars and other similar activities that will teach them about responsible parenthood.

The CSWDO based their selection of beneficiaries on Proxy Means Test (PMT) which was developed for the program.

At the later part of her visit, Soliman will spearhead the regional launching of Poder y Prosperidad dela Comunidad project briefly called PODER which is funded by the Spanish development agency, Agencia Española dela Cooperacion Internacional para el Desarollo.

PODER is also the government’s centerpiece program that aims to empower and develop communities thru the construction of various lifeline facilities in partnership with the local government units (LGUs) thru the DSWD.

Since it began operation, PODER has funded more than 275 projects worth P288 million for the benefit of more than 76,000 households across the country.

The projects undertaken and completed under PODER include 66 water systems, 42 day care centers, 40 school buildings, 61 drainage and flood control systems, 21 health stations, 13 roads, 16 bridges, 4 irrigation systems, 5 post-harvest facilities, and 7 livelihood activities/productivity centers.

In 2009, 59 projects worth P80 million were completed benefiting 21,500 households in 61 barangays.

www.bicolmail.com

josh2

September 23rd, 2010, 06:01 PM

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 06:03 PM

Sec. Alcala meets with LGU execs, farmers in CamSur today
By Emily B. Bordado

SAN AGUSTIN, Pili, Camarines Sur --- Secretary Proceso J. Alcala was scheduled to meet and hold dialogue today, Sept. 23, with some 700 farmers and local chief executives of this province on his first sortie in Bicol since he assumed the highest post of the Department of Agriculture.

Secretary Alcala will award checks amounting to almost P1.6 million for various livelihood projects of rural-based organizations, including rural youth organizations, and farm machineries and postharvest equipment for farmers association.

He is also slated to turn over certificates of ownership to the recipients of 26 units of green house and 3 units of packaging house. In addition, the secretary will turn over the Certificates to Operate 3 units of Bagsakan Centers and 25 units of Barangay Bagsakan to LGU –recipients.

On the same occasion, Secretary Alcala will be the guest of honor during the graduation ceremonies for some 200 farmers who completed the course on postharvest technologies via the school-on-the air which the DA Bicol conducted in collaboration with the Philippine Postharvest Research Center for Development and Mechanization (PhilMech)

According to the DA regional executive director Marilyn V. Sta. Catalina, also included in his itinerary is a visit to the Regional Freshwater Fisheries Training Center of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Barangay Fabrica, Bula, Camarines Sur to inaugurate the newly-constructed facilities in the same complex funded by the Japanese government. He will also meet and hold dialogue with the heads of DA attached agencies and the local chief executives and the local media to discuss DA programs, particularly the “AgriPinoy” concept which is anchored on the principles of sustainable agriculture, natural resource-based management, food security and local development.

A techno clinic will also be conducted at the Capitol Convention Center on the same date to provide opportunity to farmers, extension workers and other stakeholders to get updates and consult with those concerned on matters pertaining to agriculture. Aside from the DA, other agencies participating in the techno clinic are the following: NFA, PhilMech, NIA, ATI, PCIC and local manufacturers/fabricators of farm equipment/machines.

PhilMech executive director Ricardo Cachuela and Director Raul Paz of same agency are also expected to grace the occasion.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 06:05 PM

Get the chance to win a roundtrip ticket with CEB’s first online game

CEBU PACIFIC (CEB) launches its first online game to promote the many ways guests can pay for their flight bookings. The game gives all players in the difficult level a chance to win a round-trip CEB ticket to any domestic destination.

High score entries can be registered until October 21, 2010, 6pm.

By going to http://game.cebupacificair.com, guests can help Ceb, the CEB mascot, catch different icons showing the airline’s payment centers. These icons show reservation hotline or phone banking, mobile phone banking, Internet banking, Bancnet online and ATM.

Guests can also catch icons showing over-the-counter transactions in Banco de Oro, Robinsons Savings Bank and Metrobank.

The guest with the highest score can win one round-trip ticket to any CEB domestic destination. CEB has the most extensive network in the country with 33 domestic destinations including Boracay (Caticlan), Coron (Busuanga), Siargao, Cebu and Bohol (Tagbilaran).

Those with the second and third highest scores will receive gift items from partner brands.

“This game is meant to promote our payment center option, which is useful for those who wish to book through the website but do not have credit cards,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

“Our payment centers make it easy for guests to pay for their CEB flight bookings. They can use their bank’s websites any time of the day, or go to the nearest bank to pay over-the-counter even without a bank account. We encourage everyone to explore the most convenient option when booking Cebu Pacific’s low-fare, great-value flights,” she added.

Iyog said that the payment center process is simple. First, book preferred flight schedules to chosen destinations via www.cebupacificair.com. Upon reaching the payment page, choose from any of the possible payment centers, which include Robinsons Bank, Banco de Oro, Metrobank and other Bancnet and Megalink members.

Next, the website will show a 14-digit reference number and the total amount to be paid. This can be finalized by going to the nearest payment center, presenting the 14-digit reference number, and getting the transaction number. The confirmed itinerary will then be sent to the guest’s email address or mobile phone number the next day.

The complete list of partner banks can be found at www.cebupacificair.com.

www.bicolmail.com

Naga City Deck

September 23rd, 2010, 06:08 PM

one of the newly replaced Stained Glass at Baslica Minore
by Joel Noora (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5159508&id=730973991&ref=fbx_album)

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sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 06:12 PM

EDITORIAL
Korek ka, John

Under a different pair of administrative hands other than those of Mayor John G. Bongat, the City of Naga could have acted differently in the handling of the activities of the 300th year of the devotion to Our Lady of Peña de Francia.

Mayor John G. Bongat could have defined and fixed the foundation day of Naga on the very week the Archdiocese of Caceres would be holding a week-long novena for the Virgin of Peña de Francia. He had the material time to do it. Already assured of sitting in the Office of Mayor as early as 24 hours after the May 10, 2010 local election, he could have filed even in his capacity as councilor a proposed ordinance declaring September 16 of every year as the foundation day of Naga, being the day the village was raised to the status of a city ---- the Ciudad de Caceres. With the city’s foundation day defined and as its current chief executive, he could have established activities that would enhance the ground for the city to engage itself in what used to be referred to as the “civic component” of the fiesta.

But he did not. The time to do it was not opportune.

Mayor John G. Bongat could have defined the activities that would enhance the liberation day of the Ciudad de Caceres from the Spanish authorities as the outcome of the uprising staged by the native members of the Guardia Civil led by Elias Angeles and Felix Plazo on September 18, 1898. He has the ordinance in the file of the Sanggunian --- an opportunity he could have explored and exploited to the fullest extent of his power as an enterprising and business-friendly City Mayor. The power given to the Executive Officer of the city defined and confined within that little measure of a long size bond paper by the ordinance could have been unleashed to fatten the coffers of the city with contributions and advertisements from corporate sponsors. After all, most of these corporations --- be they government or non-government ---- would prefer to extend their assistance to government institutions and agencies due to tax considerations and Commission on Audit procedures.

But he did not. The time to do it was not proper.

Mayor John G. Bongat could have towed the hard-and-fast contention of his predecessor that the novena week had a civic component, considering the big volume of tourists and pilgrims trooping to the city from all over the country and from other countries, and averred that the Constitutional provisions of the State on religion cannot be subjected to the canons of the Church.

But he did not. The time to do it was not judicious.

The decision of Mayor John G. Bongat --- the first that he did when he assumed the office ---- to establish a group from the city government to carry out a dialog as well as to undertake coordination with a counterpart group from the Archdiocese of Caceres on matters about the forthcoming Tercentenary was a statesman’s decision.

In a way it could be said that Mayor John G. Bongat has given his faith and religious devotion a breathing space just as President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III did with Executive Order 33, declaring the City of Naga and the Province of Camarines Sur as Pilgrimage Capitals. There is nothing unconstitutional about it, considering the history of the country and the scale of values of Bikolanos who seek the more lofty things in their life ---- altiora petere.

The presence of both City Mayor John G. Bongat and Vice-Mayor Gabriel Hidalgo Bordado in the pagoda for the sakay of Ina together with church dignitaries, the Papal Nuncio to the Philippines and other bishops from other countries, with the representatives from the various dioceses in the Bicol region, has truly dignified the Tercentenary culminating activity.

For what you have done in the Tercentenary, korek ka dyan, Mayor John G. Bongat.

www.bicolmail.com

Naga City Deck

September 23rd, 2010, 06:13 PM

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 06:14 PM

‘KAPALaran!’
in the column BLUE & WHITE
by Joaquin F Perez

That Department of the Interior and Local Governments Undersecretary Rico Puno was appointed BEFORE D.I.L.G. Secretary Jesse Robredo really hit me as quite unusual, until I learned that Puno is supposed to be a ‘bosom’ buddy of President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino, dating back to their ‘Arneow Days’! Sec. Robredo’s appointment had to be delayed, perhaps, to make sure that his credentials were good and that he was qualified for one of the most ‘sensitive’, powerful and ‘tempting’ Departments in the Government. While Usec. Puno was already sitting on his D.I.L.G. chair, Sec. Jesse was just ‘knocking’ on the door!

The Punos have long been ‘Academic Fixtures’ in the Ateneo de Manila University. In High School we had Ramon Puno as Student Council President, while Ronnie Puno, our former D.I.L.G. Secretary, was a recognized leader in his own right in the College Department. ‘Brilliant Leaders’ is an understatement used to describe them. Usec. Rico Puno, then, was, perhaps, just a Grade School upstart; and so was our ‘Providential President’ (for lack of a better adjective to describe P-Noy who I believe became our President due to Divine Providence). Usec. Rico is said to have been serving P-Noy since his Lower and Upper House days, and his being assigned as just an Under Secretary was, perhaps, to ‘prime’ him up for ‘bigger’ things ahead.

Unfortunately, for Mr. Puno, another ‘Divine Intervention’ placed things in their proper perspective and opened up Congressman Edcel Lagman and Sen. Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero’s eyes and ‘zipped lock’ their blabbering mouths: after that notorious botched Hostage Taking Tragedy, Archbishop Oscar Cruz, came out of the ‘woodwork’, as if on cue, to reveal that this very same Usec. Puno was again involved in that Perennial ‘Jueteng’ which has built a lot of Mansions, broken a lot of families, ‘eliminated’ a lot of adversaries, corrupted a lot of previously honest men, and kept this Country on its knees, and almost beholden now even to ‘bombed out’ Vietnam! And to think that P-Noy’s Undersecretary hasn’t even been through the first 100 days!

IF Archbishop Cruz is indeed God’s ‘Doppelganger’ then all the events that have now ‘blipped’ Lagman and Escudero’s politically motivated ‘utterances’, may have been intended by the Almighty to shed light on all the things that have been going wrong in this poor country, together with all the people who have been sending us to the ‘dogs’, ever since the Conjugal Dictators had the crazy notion that they were ‘like little gods’!

That all these that are happening now seem to be God’s ‘response’ to Sec. Robredo’s politically motivated DETRACTORS cannot be discounted. Where at the outset Undersecretary Puno was so deeply hidden and cooling his feet deep down in the ‘sewers’, he now has been ‘fished out’ into the open by D.O.J. Secretary Leila De Lima and the I.I.R.C. report, and his ‘evasive defense’ just can’t seem to mask the entire ‘stink’ wafting through the Senators’ noses!

IF P-Noy will now insist on keeping his domesticated ‘MICE’ close by, he better think twice, because all these, no matter how friendly, will soon develop into money eating ‘RATS’ in less than the time it will take you to sing the INTRO to my idol, Rico J.’s song, KAPALaran; and the ‘Grand Old Man’ of Cam. Sur will now have to stop scrounging for ‘FILTH’ to feed his nephew’s bankrolled detractors, when he finally realizes that it really is God’s Will and he just can no longer prevent D.I.L.G. Secretary Jesse Robredo from ‘Flying High’…..’ON THE WINGS OF EAGLES’!

www.bicolmail.com

Naga City Deck

September 23rd, 2010, 06:17 PM

bratrapp already submitted his banner for Thread 37

something new :okay: :okay: thanks rapp!
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee51/ralph_balanta07/37.gif

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 06:18 PM

An obligation of remembering

in the column CHOSKO by Luis Ruben M General
Bicol Mail

TWO DAYS past was September 21. A decade ago, that date would still be familiar to most Filipinos, if not actually send chills to quite a number who have experienced first hand the horrors of martial rule. Now, it doesn’t register at all to my kids, or the generation that came after EDSA (to me, there is only one EDSA revolution; the one in 2001 was, at most, a poor copy -- it was not even a revolution in the sense that a revolutionary government took over and threw out the constitution of the old regime). Not much had been said either in the media that it was the 38th anniversary of the declaration of martial law.

Do we consider it as something favorable, that by ignoring the date we have finally come to terms with a dark chapter of our history? Or is it just another example of our propensity to easily forget the past? Certainly, it is a date that has no reason for us to be remembering, if what we think are worthy to be so are only those moments that uplift or inspire the collective spirit. Yet, is it not that it is events that are precisely tragic, that truly wound our souls, which should always remain in our consciousness since they teach us a lot more, thus impart to us a certain wisdom that strengthen our character as a people and make us resolve never to repeat the same mistakes? Remembering, even the ones we want to forget, is always important. Among other things, that’s also what separates us from animals since they have no memories.

The Jews have their Holocaust memorials. That way they not only remember and honor the victims exterminated in Hitler’s “Final Solution,” but more importantly they want the rest of humanity not to forget what happened. In the new democracies of Latin America today, honoring victims of the dirty wars are in vogue. They have put up memorials now called as “museums of memory.” Early this year, before the earthquake that shook Chile, the government inaugurated the $19-million Museum of Memory and Human Rights in the capital, Santiago. The 3-storey gallery has personal effects, snapshots and letters of the victims, even the bones of some of those who were murdered during the 17-year dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet. There is a huge wall where visitors would come face to face with more than 1,000 photos of those who were abducted and never seen again, the “desaparecidos.”

Peru is presently building its Lugar de la Memoria with a panel of renowned international architects assisting in the design. Argentina’s Memory Museum has just been upgraded with hi-tech “interactive galleries” where visitors can “virtually” transport themselves to the past when thousands were murdered, tortured or “disappeared” by the serial military juntas that ruled the country from 1976 to 1983. The construction of similar memory or human-rights museums is now underway in Guatemala and Mexico. Aside from serving as reminders of the dark past, these memorials are also considered as monuments to democracy as well as to the peoples’ resistance to tyranny.

The political repression across Latin America in the 1970s and 1980s carried out by right-wing dictatorships -- with the tacit approval or outright support of the U.S. government (think “Operation Condor” of the CIA) -- was parallel to the Philippine experience. The contrast was how such repression was ended: we had the People Power Revolution. Aside from the singularity of that event, we also could probably claim that we were the first in the world to set up a “memory museum,” much ahead of those in Latin America. Shortly after EDSA, a foundation named Bantayog ng mga Bayani was formed, headed by Doña Aurora Aquino and Sen. Jovito Salonga. Its purpose was to honor those who struggled and died during the long dark night of martial law. A 1.5 hectare lot near the corner of EDSA and Quezon Avenue was acquired on a long-term lease; and in 1992, a 45-foot monument by national artist Eduardo Castrillo and a “Wall of Remembrance” were unveiled. On the wall were engraved the names of the first 65 martyrs (now numbering more than 160, including “heroes”).

There are at least 5 Bicolanos honored on the wall: the martyrs Atty. Hermon Lagman (was “salvaged” in the late 70s, a younger brother of the Albay congressman), Dr. Juan Escandor of Sorsogon, Romulo Jallores of Tigaon, Camarines Sur and Alexander Belone of Naga City (reportedly captured alive but was killed and his body desecrated); and the hero Bonifacio Gillego of Sorsogon (“hero” as conceptualized by the foundation is one who died of natural causes but sacrificed his all during the struggle).

On a personal note, I also wish to see on the wall someday the names of two classmates (Ateneo de Naga High School Class of ’72): Elmer Pereda, who dropped out when we were in our junior year to become a full-time organizer for the Kabataang Makabayan, then joined the armed struggle right after martial law was declared; was killed in an encounter in December 1972 at Bula, Camarines Sur; and Homer Aquilino, who went to college at UPLB, was detained for alleged subversion and severely tortured; died a few years later from direct complications he suffered from the torture.

Indeed, the most appropriate way in remembering martial law is to remember its victims. The concept paper of the Bantayog says it well: “For as we remember those victims of authoritarian rule, we shall become more vigilant about preserving our freedom, defending our rights, and opposing any attempt by anyone to foist another dictatorship upon us… in honoring our martyrs, we proclaim our determination to be free forever.”

More than a century ago, Rizal, through Ibarra in the Noli, put it simply: “You who will live to see the dawn, do not forget those who fell in the night.”

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 06:21 PM

Post fiesta thoughts

in the Bicol Mail column SOUL INTENTIONS
by Sarah Imperial

It was a week of prayers, events, parades, contests, fireworks and lots and lots of crowds. It was the week that will never happen again in our lifetime. Whatta week! Of all the times to get sick it really sucked to be sick on fiesta week, and during the big Tercentenary celebration at that. At least it wasn’t dengue but it wasn’t a comfort to be forever plugging my nose with tissue and barking like a dog. Vitamin C overdose and drowning in gallons of H2O hardly helped. Antibiotics did the trick.

Now I’m feeling better. Feeling a little left behind though because all the events are over. To add insult to injury our internet connection was down for days. And to add more to the insult all of us in barrio Dayangdang had to wait for drops of water to fill our pails for cooking, cleaning, bathing. During the fiesta week for crying out loud! It was the worst water situation we ever had. Still counting our blessings amidst all the nuisances, there was never a brownout in the entire festival time. Thanks Casureco.

I was able to watch the Fluvial Procession in our backyard like all the 18 years that we have been residing “Sa Tabing Ilog.” Goosebumps always appear whenever our “Ina” passes by in her pagoda, at times tears, too. Goosebumps again this year. After the pagoda has passed I always mutter, “tapos na ang fiesta, Christmas na naman.”

I would have loved to watch the Madz (Phil. Madrigal Singers) again when they were here, again, courtesy of the generous heart of Engr. Nonong Aldecoa, Madz’ soprano Ena’s brother. Missed the Citipointe Live at The Avenue Tent, the worship band from Down Under, friends related that the tent was full packed. It warms the heart to know that a worship concert was a hit here.

Most missed was experiencing the exciting excited crowd at the Avenue Square along bustling Magsaysay. The lifestyle center is the most happening place to hangout, even for a short time, as crowds could induce vertigo for crowd scared people like me. The Avenue had a superb package of fiesta entertainment as they always have every year. Nyoy Volante and Itchyworms added flare and flavor to the fiesta gimik at the Avenue last week which kept the crowd coming. Hats off to Allan and Gwen Cu’s dynamic Team Avenue Square!

The Unilever fiesta show in partnership with RMN DWNX at the spanking new City Coliseum would have been fun to watch, too, with our local boy Bugoy Drilon, Eric Santos and Mark Bautista. They had lunch at Chef Doy’s Gourmet Restaurant and partner Johnny Casilang said, “bakit wala ka doon?”

Even the nightly extravaganzas at the Plaza Quezon and the SM City would have been great entertainment and educational. Different schools and Bicol provinces prepared so well for their sponsored nights to pay homage to Our Lady and to showcase the rich culture of our region.

I did catch the countdown to the Tercentenary and the fireworks midnight of the 9th with friends Johnny, Marian, Ann, Zhay, Grace. We watcher pin-sized John Lloyd Cruz and Carla Abellana as they joined those on the stage do the countdown. Our Ina brought on the stage two stars of competing networks.

And Daphne and I were able to enjoy the GMA Kapuso fiesta show at the activity center of SM thanks to Karla Canlas’ invitation, we were at the front row and saw up close Kapuso stars Dennis Trillo, Aljur Abrenica, Nadine Samonte, the Survivors and some others. Our favorites were Aljur, so humble and unassuming, almost shy and Aira of the Sexbomb dancers who amazed us with her awesome talent.

Good enough thrill for Daphne and I, that brief brush with the stars. After the fireworks and the stars falling from their showbiz heaven we look forward to another countdown, one that we all love and wait for eagerly like kids, year after year after year.

So the countdown to Christmas begins. Today it’s 93 days to Christmas time. 92, 91, 90, 89, 88…

sonofignatius

September 23rd, 2010, 06:38 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs702.snc4/62269_432693003991_730973991_5137144_359791_n.jpg
LCC Mall Naga, on the upper right side

these pictures came along with the Aerial Pictures of Joel Noora (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=210586&id=730973991) during the busy fiesta days
for sure this is just outside the downtown area of Naga City

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs342.ash2/62269_432692998991_730973991_5137143_8242820_n.jpg

as per comments on the pic.. somewhere near Canaman... maybe sir Fil can confirm this..
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs702.snc4/62269_432692993991_730973991_5137142_3560060_n.jpg

Bicol River..
see the water hyacinths?
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs668.snc4/60852_432692353991_730973991_5137113_6649590_n.jpg

nice photos, jo. contrasting images of the work of human hands, and the wonders of an Unseen Hand in nature, of the "dearest freshness deep down things' (in the words of the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins)

the 2nd pic speaks of the collaboration of humans and nature: the beautiful patchwork that is the rice paddies. this is always a scene to look forward to as the plane descends into WNP airport.

very interesting 3rd pic. Green Tea Smoothie! freshly brewed, served cold. :banana: must be an abundant growth of moss.

last pic: the River Snaking its way into the Sea, finding its path through the floodplain, moving to meet the setting sun.

kiretoce

September 24th, 2010, 02:03 AM

oragon.com

September 24th, 2010, 02:10 AM

Starting around 02:30 GMT on Saturday, September 25 (10:30 AM [Philippine Time] on Saturday, September 25), SkyscraperCity will be down while we re-work our back-end network. The downtime may take as much as 7 hours as we have to move servers around a bit.

For Questions or Comments, please visit this thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1221255).

marhay na aga kimber!

thanks sa advice!

off to Lupi today for another school campaign.

tonight we'll meet with DLSU peps and tomorrow BU students.

Dagos sa Maogmang Lugar!

marhay na aga!

@ Bratt thanks!

Naga Boy

September 24th, 2010, 02:18 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs668.snc4/60827_431072063991_730973991_5106842_6364268_n.jpg

Full parking up to the top floor of the SM City Naga

kiretoce

September 24th, 2010, 02:39 AM

marhay na aga kimber!

thanks sa advice!

No prob. :okay:

randism

September 24th, 2010, 02:54 AM

Resort owner seeks P500M
(http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=18325)
LISTED BOULEVARD Holdings, Inc. is offering P500 million worth of shares to investors to fund the development of three beach resorts.

The company is developing Fridays Boracay, Fridays Boquete in Puerto Galera, and Fridays Paniman in Camarines Sur.

The sale of shares will be through private placement, where private investors do not have to go through the local stock exchange. A private placement also does not involve registration of securities with corporate regulators.

The firm reported a P26.86-million loss for its fiscal year that ended May 31, 2009, and a P1.12-million net income for the third quarter that ended last Feb. 28.

Boulevard Holdings has interests in hotels, resorts, and other tourism-related businesses, information technology, and real estate.

Shares in the company went up by 17.14% yesterday, closing P0.01 higher at P0.08 apiece.

randism

September 24th, 2010, 03:17 AM

^^

Boulevard Holdings to raise P500 million (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=614667&publicationSubCategoryId=66)
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña (The Philippine Star) Updated September 24, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

MANILA, Philippines - Hotel and resorts holding company Boulevard Holdings Inc. has approved a private placement offering of up to P500 million to bankroll construction projects, said the Panlilio-controlled company in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange yesterday.

Boulevard Holdings said it has authorized its chairman and chief executive officer Jose Marcel Panlilio to finalize the terms and conditions of the planned private placement.

Proceeds from the offering will be used to fund new developments in Friday’s Boracay, Friday’s Boquete in Oriental Mindoro and Friday’s Paniman in Camarines Sur.

Friday’s Boracay was established in 1989 as a pioneer AAA accredited boutique resort with 47 native cottage-style rooms. It has a 120-seat capacity restaurant that offers Asian, European, fusion and Filipino cuisine.

Fridays Boquete, which sits on a 3.8-hectare property, serves a 30,000 repeat client base, which reportedly includes the likes of Anantara Resorts in the Maldives and the Four Seasons Resort at Kuda Hu’ Ra’a Atoll, Maldives.

The Paniman beach resort is scheduled to open in 2013.

Late last year, Boulevard Holdings raised its authorized capital stock from P200 million to P800 million, consisting of eight billion shares at 10 centavos par value.

Established in July 1994, Boulevard Holdings has primary interests in hotels and resorts and tourism-related businesses, companies involved in information technology and investments in strategic land locations and rentable real estate properties. Its subsidiaries are significant market leaders in their respective market niches for their products, catering to premiere and elite clients to maintain relatively higher profit margins.

Boulevard Holdings is aiming to expand its reputable Fridays Hotel brand to at least nine different locations throughout Asia in the next 10 years.

Naga Boy

September 24th, 2010, 03:23 AM

wohiwohi

September 24th, 2010, 03:37 AM

Peñafrancia chessfest set
(The Philippine Star) Updated September 24, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The Naga City government will hold the Peñafrancia Festival Bicol Open Chess Championship on Sept. 28-29 at the LCC Mall in Naga City.

The tournament serves as the final part of the Naga City’s sports activities in line with the celebrations of Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

It also aims to develop local talents from the grassroots level and at the same time boost local and sports tourism and advocate peace and development in the region.

Women International Master Christine Rose Mariano will also hold a simultaneous chess exhibition with 10-15 kids to spice up the tournament held in cooperation with the Naga City Chess Club and LCC Mall.

For details, contact Mario Franco, Naga City Chess Club president, at 0916-5224562.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=614841&publicationSubCategoryId=69

randism

September 24th, 2010, 03:40 AM

guy's according to some info only a piece of paper hinders the projects of those russian's and its called ECC daw? to be issued by DENR ofc..anu daw ta kahaloy na maray e-issue an papel na yan hehe..competation(?)

sonofignatius

September 24th, 2010, 04:19 AM

Beginning last week,
every Thursday at 7 AM
when Starbucks Naga,
started to open
very early in the morning,

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4954/starbucks001.jpg

...it started to provide me
with a hot coffee to
keep me awake while driving
for the next two hours
on my way to Albay.

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1941/starbucks002.jpg

It also make me indulge
on my favorite breakfast
which a take to my clinic in
Legazpi...

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/7/starbucks004.jpg

...Multigrain Bagel
with cream cheese and
Café Americano Venti
To Go.

Ooo...
I love Naga City

It gives me everything I need,
and I crave...

my guests from manila last fiesta remarked that this is one of the many things they like about our Maogmang Lugar- one can enjoy the amenities of city life at the same time get easy and very affordable access to the simple joys of provincial life.

for example: fine dine at Avenue Plaza Hotel or enjoy a hearty meal at Bigg's; a good rubdown at mySpa or Villa Cacares' Evolution day spa, or an equally relaxing hilot in a hut in Magarao; very good cakes in Red Platter or the labor-of-love ibos, binotong, arroyo et al in the Capitol Bazar area at dawn or dusk; workout in Olympia gym or simply briskwalk or jog around the Cathedral patio or basilica grounds in the friendly sun; tasty pancit in Wok or Oyster Villa, or the lowly-but-surely :) kinalas in bolofer's, kinalas king, kinalas queen, kinalas prince, kinalas slave etc hehhe..

^^

Boulevard Holdings to raise P500 million (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=614667&publicationSubCategoryId=66)
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña (The Philippine Star) Updated September 24, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

MANILA, Philippines - Hotel and resorts holding company Boulevard Holdings Inc. has approved a private placement offering of up to P500 million to bankroll construction projects, said the Panlilio-controlled company in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange yesterday.

Boulevard Holdings said it has authorized its chairman and chief executive officer Jose Marcel Panlilio to finalize the terms and conditions of the planned private placement.

Proceeds from the offering will be used to fund new developments in Friday’s Boracay, Friday’s Boquete in Oriental Mindoro and Friday’s Paniman in Camarines Sur.

Friday’s Boracay was established in 1989 as a pioneer AAA accredited boutique resort with 47 native cottage-style rooms. It has a 120-seat capacity restaurant that offers Asian, European, fusion and Filipino cuisine.

Fridays Boquete, which sits on a 3.8-hectare property, serves a 30,000 repeat client base, which reportedly includes the likes of Anantara Resorts in the Maldives and the Four Seasons Resort at Kuda Hu’ Ra’a Atoll, Maldives.

The Paniman beach resort is scheduled to open in 2013.

where in camsur is the resort? another feather in the bikol (and the country's!) tourism cap :-)

sonofignatius

September 24th, 2010, 04:24 AM

Chiz’ crab mentality

in the Bicol Mail column Selda Numero 10
by Jose B Perez

THE joke is that Bicol, made up of a peninsula and two island provinces, is very much ripe for a thriving maritime industry. That is because of the oversupply of crab mentality among its political leaders. From their murky perches, Reps. Edcel Lagman (Albay) and Luis Villafuerte (CamSur) and Sens. Chiz Escudero and Gregorio Honasan (both of Sorsogon) had a heyday pulling down DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo following the botched hostage rescue operation in Manila a few weeks ago. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima of Iriga City has lamented that, of all people, fellow Bicolano leaders quickly pilloried Robredo for the crisis even when no less than P-Noy himself admitted that Robredo was “out of the loop” during that critical period where somebody else was given the job. Well, a priest and his small circle of detractors who have nothing but prejudice and scorn (and envy) against the former Naga city mayor also wished that the latter should fall from grace soonest. This, while the church summons us to “renew, celebrate, and share” in this time of the tercentennial year of our Peñafrancia devotion. Susmaryosep!

And while we are at it, where giants (except for this midget priest, of course) beat their breasts to remind us that they are above mortals (which in truth only exposes the inferiority complex that they are suffering from), this columnist wants to proceed with spending time on the other illustrious Bicolanos, as he takes into account the schools (none of which is a fishery or maritime school) that make Naga a proud place where great leaders are made and born.

Built in 1785 as a wellspring of ecclesiastical education in Bicol, the Holy Rosary Seminary – then known as Seminario Conciliar de Nueva Caceres – produced Bicol’s martyrs and national heroes. Propagandist Jose Ma. Panganiban of Camarines Norte, whose genius equaled that of Jose Rizal according to historians, graduated there with “sobresaliente” marks in all his subjects. Tomas Arejola of Naga City also went to Spain to join the reformist movement and eventually became one of the crafters of the Malolos Constitution. Other foremost graduates of the seminary were: Jorge Barlin, the first Filipino bishop; Bishop Teotimo Pacis, the first Filipino Vincentian to be appointed rector of an educational institution; revolutionary Simeon Ola of Albay, reputed to be the last Filipino general to surrender to the Americans in Nov. 1902; political leader Vicente de Vera, also of Albay; and Wenceslao Q. Vinzons, the fearless Bicolano nationalist from Camarines Norte who led an effective opposition against Pres. Quezon’s Commonwealth government. As a freedom-fighter, the young Vinzons who served as governor, congressman and head of the resistance movement in his province, was abducted and brutally murdered by the Japanese, together with members of his family.

Many of the 15 Bicol martyrs who are now immortalized in Naga’s Plaza Quince Martires were students of the seminario. The seminary with its museo and gallery of Bicolano ecclesiastics is one of Bicol’s treasured edifices, cited as a national landmark by the Philippine Historical Commission. Its Spanish period ambiance are accentuated by arcaded brick and tile façade, cornices and pilasters, and a stream of French windows and balconies of delicately wrought iron grilles. Its historic past lives with every Bicolano youth entering its ancient doors for the priesthood.

Another famous institution in the city is the Ateneo de Naga, the only remaining Jesuit school in Luzon outside of Metro Manila. One of its students was the late Sen. Raul Roco, who almost became president of the Republic. Five became congressmen and governors (Carlos Imperial and Romeo Salalima of Albay, Jess Pimentel and Wenceslao Vinzons, Jr. of Camarines Norte, and Luis Villafuerte of Camarines Sur). Two became bishops: Monsgrs. Benjamin Almoneda of Daet and Prospero Arellano of Libmanan, whose incumbent bishop, Jose Rojas, was a product of the Naga Parochial School and the Holy Rosary Seminary. Two more Ateneo graduates are well-known Jesuits, Joaquin Bernas, constitutionalist and former president of Ateneo de Manila University, and Walter Ysaac, a renowned theologian. Former Sandiganbayan presiding justice Francis Garchitorena (deceased) was also a local Atenean and so was Eduardo Olaguer of the Light-A-Fire Movement of the turbulent 70s and Inquirer columnist Conrado de Quiros, who graduated there as HS valedictorian. Today’s alumni who figure prominently in the new administration are: DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, Solicitor General Jose Anselmo Cadiz, and Court of Appeals Justice Ramon Cruz, who incidentally all belong to the same HS Class of 1974. Incumbent Naga City Mayor John Bongat and Vice Mayor Gabby Bordado are both Ateneo de Naga graduates and so is this year’s No. 1 Nursing board examinee Rayan A. Oliva.

Nearby Universidad de Sta. Isabel, the first normal school for women in the country and the Far East, has its own share of distinguished alumnae: 2010 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido, Federaccion Internacional de Abogadas president Zenaida Reyes, and Mila Obias-Drilon, Bicolana wife of the senator. The other campus worthy of note is the 108-year-old Camarines Sur National High school, alma mater of Sen. Joker Arroyo and Asia Brewery henchman, Gen. Salvador Mison. Built in 1902 by the American Thomasites, the CSNHS is one of the few oldest public educational institutions in the country.

randism

September 24th, 2010, 04:33 AM

where in camsur is the resort? another feather in the bikol (and the country's!) tourism cap :-)

s caramoan din po ito father if i m not mistaken same location with Paniman underground river po ito.

Naga Boy

September 24th, 2010, 04:35 AM

my guests from manila last fiesta remarked that this is one of the many things they like about our Maogmang Lugar- one can enjoy the amenities of city life at the same time get easy and very affordable access to the simple joys of provincial life.

for example: fine dine at Avenue Plaza Hotel or enjoy a hearty meal at Bigg's; a good rubdown at mySpa or Villa Cacares' Evolution day spa, or an equally relaxing hilot in a hut in Magarao; very good cakes in Red Platter or the labor-of-love ibos, binotong, arroyo et al in the Capitol Bazar area at dawn or dusk; workout in Olympia gym or simply briskwalk or jog around the Cathedral patio or basilica grounds in the friendly sun; tasty pancit in Wok or Oyster Villa, or the lowly-but-surely :) kinalas in bolofer's, kinalas king, kinalas queen, kinalas prince, kinalas slave etc hehhe..
:-)

^^
I'd like to have that slave...:lol:

Truly- we can have everything in Naga City- but of course, not salves.:)

Naguenos could party late at night and still have time to wake up for the early morning mass on it's more than ten churches.

Cosmopolitan living in a rustic setting.

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 04:46 AM

Direct Naga-Cebu flights will start this October :cheers:

randism

September 24th, 2010, 04:47 AM

Japan Still Biggest ODA Contributor (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/278646/japan-still-biggest-oda-contributor?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)
By ROY C. MABASA
September 23, 2010, 6:26pm

MANILA, Philippines — Japan continues to be the biggest contributor of official development assistance (ODA) to the Philippines the latest of which is a P60 million worth of funding to provide better alternative and direction for the development of freshwater resources in the Bicol Region.

Last Thursday, the Embassy of Japan’s Minister for Economic Affairs Akio Isomata, Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymond Villafuerte and Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala led the inauguration of a mini laboratory, mini feedmill building, fish processing plant and training hall-cum-dormitory that were constructed to upgrade the facilities of the Regional Freshwater Fisheries Center (RFFC) in Bula, Camarines Sur.

The project, under the RFFC's Continuing Capacity Building for Integrated Development of Bicol Freshwater Fisheries Project, is a component of the Japan Grant Assistance for Underprivileged Farmers Program or formerly known as 2KR or Japan’s Increased Food Production Program.

Spain provides €3.5 million for community facilities (http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=18345)

SPAIN, through its Agency for International Development Cooperation, will contribute €3.5 million (about P215 million) to build schools, day care and barangay health centers in select provinces in Luzon and Mindanao, a statement of the Embassy of Spain in Manila read.

Specifically, the facilities will be built in Aurora in Central Luzon; in Albay, Masbate, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur in Bicol; as well as in Dinagat, Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur in Caraga region, Mindanao.

This financial support will be implemented under the fifth and sixth phases of the "Empowerment and Prosperity of the Community Project," in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

The Spanish government last year provided a total of €33.7 million (about P2.19 billion) for various ODA projects nationwide, the statement read.
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hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 04:49 AM

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 04:59 AM

^^kaya habo kung maghiling digdi sa thread na ini ta mapapalaway ka man nanggad :D

sonofignatius

September 24th, 2010, 05:35 AM

^^
I'd like to have that slave...:lol:

Truly- we can have everything in Naga City- but of course, not salves.:)

Naguenos could party late at night and still have time to wake up for the early morning mass on it's more than ten churches.

Cosmopolitan living in a rustic setting.

and many old and new (usually large) churches that are crowded on Sundays. i hope the deep devotion and close connection remain through all the progress we enjoy.

come to think of it, even as magsaysay booms and everyone is going there, one cannot but notice familiar and friendly markers on the way- the Penafrancia Shrine before Magsaysay bridge, the basilica that stands close to Magsaysay, and Concepcion Parish at the end of Magsaysay.

we have much needed reminders even as we party and enjoy the good life.

Direct Naga-Cebu flights will start this October :cheers:

officially begins Oct 22 (friday), 4x/ week, MWFS. promo ongoing for Nov 15-Dec 15 flights @PhP588 one-way.

normal round trip rate WNPCEBWNP is around PhP2,200.00, all-in.

Wow, Paniman Beach is in Caramoan :cheers:

thanks for the info, hakz. not quite familiar with Paniman in Caramoan. :)

Naga Boy

September 24th, 2010, 05:41 AM

Repost from Naga thread

Beginning last week,
every Thursday at 7 AM
when Starbucks Naga,
started to open
very early in the morning,

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4954/starbucks001.jpg

...it started to provide me
with a hot coffee to
keep me awake while driving
for the next two hours
on my way to Albay.

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1941/starbucks002.jpg

It also make me indulge
on my favorite breakfast
which a take to my clinic in
Legazpi...

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/7/starbucks004.jpg

...Multigrain Bagel
with cream cheese and
Café Americano Venti
To Go.

Ooo...
I love Naga City

It gives me everything I need,
and I crave...

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 06:19 AM

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 06:31 AM

Japan funds P60-M aquaculture center in Cam Sur
The food production capability of Bicol will receive a major boost with the establishment of a new P60-million regional aquaculture center in Camarines Sur province.

Philippine and Japanese officials will attend the inauguration of the facility on Thursday, the Japanese Embassy said.

"The project hopes to provide better alternatives and direction for the development of freshwater resources in the Bicol Region, in order to contribute to the upliftment of the economic status of the Bicolanos and ultimately help in attaining food security targets of
the Filipino people," the Japanese Embasy said in its website.

According to the Japanese Embassy, a mini-laboratory, mini-feedmill building, fish processing plant, and training hall-cum-dormitory were constructed to upgrade the facilities of the Regional Freshwater Fisheries Center (RFFC).

The project, which began in 2007, is a joint project of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC) of the Department of Agriculture.

Japan has been assisting the RFFC for almost two decades under the KR 2 Program.

Japanese Embassy minister for economic affairs Akio Isomata, Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymond Villafuerte and Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala will lead the inauguration of the four major facilities under the “RFFC Continuing Capacity Building for Integrated Development of Bicol Freshwater Fisheries Project," the embassy said.

The facility, located in Bula town, is a component of the Japan Grant Assistance for Underprivileged Farmers Program (formerly known as 2KR or Japan's Increased Food Production Program).

Through the years, the Center has been at the forefront of aquaculture production and served as a training hub on the dissemination of aquaculture technologies in the Bicol Region.

"These newly constructed facilities will hopefully address the shortage in aquaculture production, elevate the functions of the RFFC from a mere production based aquaculture service center to a modernized one-stop-shop of freshwater fisheries technologies, thus
boosting the overall aquaculture system in the region," the Japanese embassy said.

For the past 30 years, the Grant Assistance for Underprivileged Farmers Program has made a positive impact on the livelihood of Filipino farmers and fisherfolk.

Japan remains as the top donor of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) to the Philippines, supporting the government's efforts to alleviate poverty and achieve food self-sufficiency.http://www.gmanews.tv/story/201640/japan-funds-p60-m-aquaculture-center-in-cam-sur

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 06:32 AM

The Teacher Who Can’t Stop Teaching… and Learning
MANILA, Philippines – After 39 years in the teaching profession, 61-year-old Master Teacher II Conchita Ibarondo was ready to retire and leave the legacy as one of the most outstanding teachers in their division in Iriga City, Camarines Sur. This means that she was leaving the profession she loves so much, even as her co-teachers would not entertain the thought that Ibarondo would be retiring soon.

“At my age talagang sinasabihan ako ng mga anak ko na mag retire na ako, 39 years is enough. Pero ‘yung mga teachers ko, sinasabi na ‘wag ka muna mag retire kasi wala na silang matatanungan,” Ibarondo shares.

But after winning the Metrobank Foundation’s Search for Oustanding Teachers this year, Ibarondo changed her mind to give teaching another year or two. “Because of this award I still plan to teach for two years more but I will continue to contribute to education in one way or another especially because my alma mater is very proud of me,” she says.

Ibarondo is not the only one celebrating the award but the whole city of Iriga as well. “Sabi ko nga nahihiya na ako kasi maraming streamers dun sa area lahat na lang binabati ako, pati mayor, dating students,” the very shy teacher shares. “From the time I entered this profession up to the present I have always maintained an outstanding performance because I do my work when I’m told to do it.’’

LOVE FOR EDUCATION

Ibarondo got interested in the teaching profession at a very young age, helping her grandmother who was a kindergarten teacher fix lessons and check papers. This became a dream for her even if most of the parents in their area, including her, had a negative attitude towards teaching.

“Some parents had a negative attitude towards schooling, parang pagkatapos ng Grade six, ayaw na nilang pag-aralin ang mga anak nila,” she shares. “Ako nga, nung high school na ako, ayaw na nila akong pag-aralin. Ang ginawa ko two days ako na hindi kumain hanggang pinayagan na lang ako ng aking nanay na ipagpatuloy ko ang aking pag-aaral.”

After the “hunger strike,” Ibarondo proved her parents wrong and finished high school with honors. She then went on to college and pursued a degree in Elementary Education at the Mabini Memorial Colleges, now the University of Northeastern Philippines. She got a scholarship and finished Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, magna cum laude.

Ibarondo started teaching grade school pupils at Pasacao Central School in Pasacao, Camarines Sur. She was then transferred to the outskirts of Pasacao, to the farthest barangay, in Salvacion Elementary School. After teaching in the rural areas, she returned to Iriga City and taught at three more elementary schools until she finally settled at San Antonio Elementary School where she is still teaching today.

Her dedication to her work is evident. Aside from the Metrobank award she was also proclaimed Outstanding Teacher in Iriga City, South District in 2001, she also received the Outstanding Master II Teacher of Iriga city in 2007 and last year, she was awarded as the most Outstanding Community Teacher of Iriga City.

“I enjoy teaching and being with the children and when they learn, it’s very enjoyable. ‘Yung pagod mo sa pagtuturo nawawala kasi nakikita mo na may nalalaman ‘yung bata. I’m very much dedicated to the teaching profession even on some Saturdays and Sundays, I ask one of my children to help me with doing instructional materials or may babaguhin sa classroom so that the children would be excited with the posters, and their imagination would run wild with what they see and they would start asking questions,” she enthuses.

She enrolled and finished her master’s studies and enrolled in a doctorate course, which unfortunately, she was not able to finish due to some financial concerns. She simply cannot stop learning

THE IBARONDO WAY

Ibarondo is recognized because of dedicating herself to teaching children especially the non-readers, the slow learners, and those from low income classes especially the malnourished.

“When I started teaching I identified those who are slow in reading and pagdating ng vacant period, tinuturuan ko sila. Kasi ginagaya ko ‘yung mga teachers noon na masisipag sila. Two or one pupil lang ang hindi nakakabasa, which is normal but if you have like eight to 10 pupils, it reflects the attitude of the teachers that’s why it’s so alarming that there are many slow and non-readers today.

‘Yung mga traditional teachers ‘yung talagang sinisikap nila even during recess time because of that after a year the student really learn how to read,” she says.

She estimates that at least 25 percent of elementary school pupils in Iriga City are slow learners. This is why schools and teachers like her exert more effort in teaching children. They conduct make-up programs like the Summer Educational Assistance Program.

COMBINING TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL

She can also be described as a combination of traditional and non-traditional teacher. She emulates the teachers of the past who focus on the weaknesses of the child by using an eclectic method of teaching.

“The eclectic method is a combination of different methods of teaching. This is also more on their activities and the teachers serve only as facilitators of learning. I did not make the pupils memorize the lesson. It’s hard for them to memorize, especially to manipulate the lower grades,” she explains.

Her method has brought positive results. Most of her pupils improved after a year’s time. She also acknowledged the valuable participation of parents in constantly monitoring and helping their child grow.

“At the end of the school year the students will improve and only two or three pupils still have to focus more. You have to really exert some effort and encourage the parents to have constant follow-up because if you will not devote your time it will reflect in the performance of your child,” she says.

PATIENCE IS THE ONLY VIRTUE

“Parang hindi ako napapgod sa pagtuturo kahit ‘yung mga ibang gawain sa paaralan dinadala ko pa rin sa bahay. I do it at night I just don’t want my children to see what I’m doing because they would only say na sobra sobra ang ginagawa ko kaya kung minsan hindi ako nagpapakita sa kanila,” Ibarondo shares.

Ibarondo has two children and one of them is also a teacher to whom she gives the same advice that she gives to the rest of her teacher-friends.

“Everything for me is possible with a positive attitude, siguro, narinig ‘yun ni Lord kaya ako nakasama dito. Talagang patience, you should be industrious, kailangan talaga masipag at may dedication kasi kung wala kang dedikasyon, walang magandang idudulot sa mga estudyante,” she says.http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/277994/the-teacher-who-can-t-stop-teaching-and-learning

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 06:34 AM

BoI Urges LGU Investments in Tourism
CEBU CITY – The Board of Investments (BoI) is determined in pushing more local government units (LGUs) to initiate economic developments in their area by putting more funds in proactive investments.

“The mayors should deliver more than just political and social services and they should also perform as captains of industry,” said BoI Governnor Oliver Batulid during a presentation of the 2010 Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) held here last Monday.

According to Batulid the “menu of projects” initiated by most LGUs are limited to modernization of public markets, building bus terminals and the like. “But there are so much more projects that these LGUs can take the lead on. They only need to capitalize on what they have; there is, for instance, so much opportunity in tourism,” he added.

Batulid said the BoI is determined to work with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to train at no cost LGUs keen on investing in projects, especially those anchored in the tourism sector.

A case in point, for instance, is the town of Danao in Bohol province where, through the aggressive efforts of its local leaders, turned what once was a “sleeping municipality” into an emerging tourism destination featuring such extreme tourism sports activities as bungee jumping, zipline and others.
“Now,” pointed out Batulid, “Danao, Bohol is generating as much as P1 million monthly in gross income.”

He lauded other LGUs, particularly Camarines Sur’s which caused the building of world-class water park facilities, and the Cebu City government’s 300-hectare South Road Properties which is poised to become a leading commercial destination in the country.

“We need to awaken the leadership of the mayors in terms of economic development,” Batulid stressed.

Likewise, the BoI Governor said Government is urging those with adequate financial resources to make more long-term direct investments with more productive output for the country rather than merely depositing their money in banks or investing in the stock market.

Citing the experience of China, Butalid said domestic investments are co-related with economic growth and have a greater impact on a country’s economy than foreign direct investments.

For this year, the BoI identified several areas where businesses can take advantage of government incentives. These areas include tourism, business process outsourcing, electronics and mining.

Also encouraged are new industries that are considered innovations as well as all types of exports from manufacturers, export services and activities in support of exports.

Likewise this year, the BoI will also give incentives to projects or activities that, though affected by the global economic crisis, chose to keep their workforce employed.http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/278292/boi-urges-lgu-investments-tourism

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 06:37 AM

Manila to Bicol na train service, planong ibalik ng gobyerno
Legazpi City (22 September) -- Pinagpaplanuhan ngayon ng gobyerno na ibalik ang operasyon ng train line galing sa Metro Manila patunta sa rehiyon Bicol sa susunod na taon.

Ito ang nakikitang malaking tulong upang patuloy na gumanda ang ekonomiya sa bahagi ng Southern Luzon.

Layunin ng kasalukuyang liderato ng Philippine National Railways (PNR) ang rehabilitasyon ng train line to Naga City na tinatayang gagastusan ng aabot sa P500 million.

Sa kasalukuyan, ang PNR passenger line na galing sa Tutuban, Manila ay may byahe hanggang Alabang, Muntinlupa, samantalang ang train line sa Alabang ay hanggang papuntang Biñan, Laguna.

Kung maaalala, dati nang nasa ilalim ng pamamahala ng PNR ang 479 kilometer line galing sa La Union to Bicol, ngunit napabayaan ito dahil sa mga kalamidad at problema sa mga informal settlers malapit sa riles.

Nahinto ang operasyon ng train sa Bicol ng taon 2006. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=r05&y=&mo=&fi=p100922.htm&no=B2

aidz

September 24th, 2010, 07:53 AM

^^ sana matapos na ang rehabilitation ng PNR operation para maibalik na ang biyaheng Bicol - Manila... :)

rhyzrockerz

September 24th, 2010, 07:58 AM

^^ sana matapos na ang rehabilitation ng PNR operation para maibalik na ang biyaheng Bicol - Manila... :)

Tama!Jan ko pati plano magsakay pag uli ko sa dec.:banana:

oragon.com

September 24th, 2010, 10:05 AM

Road Closure
Cam. Sur International Marathon

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/6710/picture097m.jpg (http://img823.imageshack.us/i/picture097m.jpg/)

oragon.com

September 24th, 2010, 10:05 AM

local cuisine
along Lupi, Cam. Sur

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/3938/picture092v.jpg (http://img818.imageshack.us/i/picture092v.jpg/)

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/8463/picture095a.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/picture095a.jpg/)

Naga Boy

September 24th, 2010, 10:08 AM

local cuisine
along Lupi, Cam. Sur

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/3938/picture092v.jpg (http://img818.imageshack.us/i/picture092v.jpg/)

^^
Native dog also available:lol:

rhyzrockerz

September 24th, 2010, 11:02 AM

Road Closure
Cam. Sur International Marathon

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/6710/picture097m.jpg (http://img823.imageshack.us/i/picture097m.jpg/)

may iba pabang routa na pwdeng agihan?

oragon.com

September 24th, 2010, 11:02 AM

Marine Engineering Licensure Exam
September 2010

Chief Engineer
TOP 6
BONIFACIO PALAGAM MANSOR
MARINERS POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE FOUNDATION-BARAS
85.75

O.I.C Engineer
TOP 7
ANTONIO ABAN GUEVARRA
MARINERS POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE FOUNDATION-BARAS
90.25

:cheers::cheers:

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 12:09 PM

officially begins Oct 22 (friday), 4x/ week, MWFS. promo ongoing for Nov 15-Dec 15 flights @PhP588 one-way.

normal round trip rate WNPCEBWNP is around PhP2,200.00, all-in.

ano pong airline company ang maservice kan Naga-Cebu flight?

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 12:17 PM

^^congrats palan sa mga nakapasar na mga marinero asin mga nakabale sa top 10 :cheers:

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 12:17 PM

NEW CONVERTS
http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/sep23/pictures/xben.gif

ABS-CBN teleserye star Andi Eigenmann of “Agua Bendita” fame and Ka-Pamilya Zanjoe Marudo chose to stay at the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) during the visit of the Ka-Pamilya Caravan in Naga City Tuesday, September 21 and readily fell “victims” to the thrills and charm of the of the best cable wake park in the world and can now be counted among the newest converts to the wakeboarding extreme sport.http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/sep23/peps&events.html

sonofignatius

September 24th, 2010, 12:20 PM

ano pong airline company ang maservice kan Naga-Cebu flight?

AirphilEx (2P) will serve the route. let's hope that by summer or even before that WNPCEBWNP will be a daily flite. In February, 10,000 participants are expected to attend the Singles for Christ Int'l conf (SFC ICon) at CWC. many of them will come from the visayas and mindanao.

those among us who want to enjoy Bohol can now easily fly to Cebu and sail away to beautiful Bohol! :banana:

and speaking of SFC ICon, organizers are now considering our homegrown BIGG's to be their meal partner. :cheers:

Marine Engineering Licensure Exam
September 2010

Chief Engineer
TOP 6
BONIFACIO PALAGAM MANSOR
MARINERS POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE FOUNDATION-BARAS
85.75

O.I.C Engineer
TOP 7
ANTONIO ABAN GUEVARRA
MARINERS POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE FOUNDATION-BARAS
90.25

:cheers::cheers:

5 nag-aarasong kinalas, 5 mararagsik na baduya asin 5 malipoton na coke para sa satong mga bagong inhinyero!

ang ORAGON arogon, sabi ngani kayan :-) (batch name ini kang sarong HS batch sa ateneo) :banana:

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 12:24 PM

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 12:25 PM

GUARDIANS OF THE ENVIRONMENT
http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/sep23/pictures/xguard.gif

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP| of CamSur under the leadership of its innovative, Vice Governor Fortunato ‘Ato’ Peña suspends its rules during its 11th regular session last September 20 to give way for queries on the alleged ongoing geothermal exploration in Mt. Isarog with guests (bottom right photo) from the Department of Energy and the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC). SP Environment Committee Chairman Board Member Angel G. Naval (bottom left photo) heads the inquiry on the details of the exploration as part of Gov. LRay Villafuerte’s enduring efforts for the continued development of the province, while ensuring the safety of the environment. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/sep23/peps&events.html

sonofignatius

September 24th, 2010, 12:35 PM

^^kaya habo kung maghiling digdi sa thread na ini ta mapapalaway ka man nanggad :D

iyong gayo hakz! naaralsom ang pagnamit ko pag nadalaw ako digdi. mabalos sa fb invite

can we also feature the native cakes sold in the capitol bazar area at night and early morning. i remember even the parakalamay and parakuchinta are there in the early morning.

an early bird among us might want to take pics. para man lamang si mga harayo sato may mahiling-hiling pag nagugutom asin inaabot ning lipongaw :)

^^
Native dog also available:lol:

haha. napangakngak ako digdi, doc. pero mainit sa totolnan ang karneng indo :-)

mabuhay ang banwaan kang Lupi! this town produces native lemoons (limoncito). a former parish priest in Spanish times, Franciscan friar Pedro Bautista, was later missioned to Japan and died a martyr's death there. He has been canonized a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.

Pedro Bautista was actually appointed Bishop of caceres. but in an age of slow communication, by the time the appointment frm Rome reached Naga he had already been put to death (by crucifixion) in Japan.

Today he is considered as the secondary patron of the Archdiocese of Caceres. His statue stands at the patio of the cathedral, along with St John the Evangelist, in the space between the Quadricentennial Arch and the Porta mariae.

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 12:41 PM

^^
Native dog also available:lol:

napangirit man ako :lol:

sa Bato igwa diyan nagtitinda nin karneng ayam (ido) ta mala baga nakakaabot sa Nabua na magbakal ki mga bubunuon na ido :ohno:

sonofignatius

September 24th, 2010, 12:45 PM

^^mas madali na para sa mga turista na haleng Visayas and Mindanao na makapunta digdi sa satuyang probinsya.

Kasubago palan may nagbisa na naman sakuya, paghuna sako padi :D

Pirmi na lang akong napagkakamalang padi, baka may kalalawgon akong padi?

maamo garo ang lalawgon mo, hakz, kaya hona ninda padi ka :-)

yup CWC, caramoan, penafrancia, isarog climbing, hot n spicy food trip are now just a "fly" away. it will be a fast flight as airphilexpress turboprops fly fast (faster than cebupac).

baka gusto mo i-copy paste tabi, hakz, ang flight sked kang airphil showing cebu-naga flight- asin ipost duman sa naga thread kang airports, airlines thread. para mas maaraman ang revived route na ini. mabalos! (dai kaya ako tatao hehehe)

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 12:54 PM

^^tibaad matabangan kita kan satuyang co-forumers ta dae ko man kaya...masakit bagang i-copy paste ta naka-adobe flash player...

baka si MDJ kaya :okay:

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 12:57 PM

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/315/dsc03339mn.jpg

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/2350/dsc03340p.jpg

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6871/dsc03341m.jpg

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6056/dsc03347c.jpg

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/9666/dsc03348lf.jpg

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 12:58 PM

^^tibaad matabangan kita kan satuyang co-forumers ta dae ko man kaya...masakit bagang i-copy paste ta naka-adobe flash player...

baka si MDJ kaya :okay:

igwa palan na iba :D

http://www.airphilexpress.com/images/yearround.JPG

Source (http://www.airphilexpress.com/flight.php?p=1)

aidz

September 24th, 2010, 01:14 PM

^^mas madali na para sa mga turista na haleng Visayas and Mindanao na makapunta digdi sa satuyang probinsya.

Kasubago palan may nagbisa na naman sakuya, paghuna sako padi :D

Pirmi na lang akong napagkakamalang padi, baka may kalalawgon akong padi?
duwa na padi ta igdi... si saro, Padi talaga, si saro, mukhang padi... :rofl:

^^tibaad matabangan kita kan satuyang co-forumers ta dae ko man kaya...masakit bagang i-copy paste ta naka-adobe flash player...

baka si MDJ kaya :okay:

hmm.. MDJ... ano daw kaya ibig sabihun kayan!? :naughty:
dai daw ako nag-aaram... :naughty:

:rofl:

inter provincial flights to promote tourism nationwide... garo magayon na idea ano! :D

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 01:22 PM

^^maray man nanggad ang may inter-provincial flights bako lang pirmi hale sa Manila :okay:

MDJ - aram mo na daw yan :D

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 01:49 PM

BIRTHDAY GIFTS
http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/sep23/pictures/xdato.gif

First District Camarines Sur Rep. Diosdado "Dato" Arroyo, with his wife Kakai and two kids in photo, distributes grants for his livelihood projects during his birthday which he celebrated shortly after the Penafrañcia fiesta. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/sep23/peps&events.html

Naga City Deck

September 24th, 2010, 02:02 PM

^^
Native dog also available:lol:

iyong gayo hakz! naaralsom ang pagnamit ko pag nadalaw ako digdi. mabalos sa fb invite

can we also feature the native cakes sold in the capitol bazar area at night and early morning. i remember even the parakalamay and parakuchinta are there in the early morning.

an early bird among us might want to take pics. para man lamang si mga harayo sato may mahiling-hiling pag nagugutom asin inaabot ning lipongaw :)

haha. napangakngak ako digdi, doc. pero mainit sa totolnan ang karneng indo :-)

napangirit man ako :lol:

sa Bato igwa diyan nagtitinda nin karneng ayam (ido) ta mala baga nakakaabot sa Nabua na magbakal ki mga bubunuon na ido :ohno:

pag stay ko sa Baguio, ive been hearing a lot duman na normal ang dog meat to be eaten, but I NEVER TRIED because i love dogs. no way! hahaha :lol: dai ko garo mapapatawad sadiri ko if magkakan ako dog meat haha

Naga City Deck

September 24th, 2010, 02:11 PM

AirphilEx (2P) will serve the route. let's hope that by summer or even before that WNPCEBWNP will be a daily flite. In February, 10,000 participants are expected to attend the Singles for Christ Int'l conf (SFC ICon) at CWC. many of them will come from the visayas and mindanao.

those among us who want to enjoy Bohol can now easily fly to Cebu and sail away to beautiful Bohol! :banana:

and speaking of SFC ICon, organizers are now considering our homegrown BIGG's to be their meal partner. :cheers:

garo magiging effective si pag sales talk mo Father Xave ah. :okay:

Speaking of Bigg's, i'm here right now, tamang tama ay haha

maamo garo ang lalawgon mo, hakz, kaya hona ninda padi ka :-)

yup CWC, caramoan, penafrancia, isarog climbing, hot n spicy food trip are now just a "fly" away. it will be a fast flight as airphilexpress turboprops fly fast (faster than cebupac).

baka gusto mo i-copy paste tabi, hakz, ang flight sked kang airphil showing cebu-naga flight- asin ipost duman sa naga thread kang airports, airlines thread. para mas maaraman ang revived route na ini. mabalos! (dai kaya ako tatao hehehe)

^^tibaad matabangan kita kan satuyang co-forumers ta dae ko man kaya...masakit bagang i-copy paste ta naka-adobe flash player...

baka si MDJ kaya :okay:

^^maray man nanggad ang may inter-provincial flights bako lang pirmi hale sa Manila :okay:

MDJ - aram mo na daw yan :D

Father Xave arin na itong tig txt mo? ok na ba?

Father Hakz, grabe man na pauso mo na MDJ yan ay. :bash:

Btw guys, we have two finalists from Bicol duman sa TOSP which will be next week, dai ko lang aram exact date, si Father Xave aram. hehe

one of the finalists is from our university, Mr. Ronnel Joseph Competente, a graduate of Education, the other finalist is from Daet, who graduated in BU.

Good luck to both of them, si Father Xave na bahala sa moral support pag yaon na sinda sa screening day. hehe

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:15 PM

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hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:17 PM

Father Hakz, grabe man na pauso mo na MDJ yan ay. :bash:

dae ko daw aram an meaning kayan..:D

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:19 PM

Tercentenary Devotion
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Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte, Jr. and Msgr. Zosimo Sañado, parish priest of the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, pose before the Porta Mariae built in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. The governor visited the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral and the newly built Arch recently to manifest his solidarity with legions of devotees in celebration of 300 years of devotion to Our Ina.http://camsur.com/CamSur-News/latest-news/tercentenary-devotion.html

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:22 PM

^^si Sañado dati yan nakarehistro sa samuyang barangay

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:23 PM

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rhyzrockerz

September 24th, 2010, 02:26 PM

^^tibaad matabangan kita kan satuyang co-forumers ta dae ko man kaya...masakit bagang i-copy paste ta naka-adobe flash player...

baka si MDJ kaya :okay:

duwa na padi ta igdi... si saro, Padi talaga, si saro, mukhang padi... :rofl:

hmm.. MDJ... ano daw kaya ibig sabihun kayan!? :naughty:
dai daw ako nag-aaram... :naughty:

:rofl:

inter provincial flights to promote tourism nationwide... garo magayon na idea ano! :D

dae ko daw aram an meaning kayan..:D

sabi daa baga MDJ is My Dearest Joan.. haha:lol:

Naga City Deck

September 24th, 2010, 02:29 PM

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ang pinadara mi sa mga relatives mi from Alaminos, Batangas, Cavite and Ilocos ay mga dried fish and of course dai na mawawara ang aming home made Pili nuts

they went to the Gainza trade fair and got good buys of native bags. :okay:

dae ko daw aram an meaning kayan..:D

good! haha

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:35 PM

^^dae pa daw ako nakanamit kan biting yan na haleng Calabanga...

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:36 PM

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hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:38 PM

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Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte accompanies Department of Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim on a brief tour of the Camarines Sur Watersports Complex and other tourism-oriented projects at the Camarines Sur Capitol Complex. Sec. Lim who customarily visits selected tourism potentials around the country on weekends, departed very well impressed with local tourism initiatives and has included CamSur in the short list of priority tourism development sites. Lower left photo shows the DoT honcho sampling CWC’s near legendary laing pizza. http://camsur.com/CamSur-News/latest-news/boosting-camsur-tourism.html

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:45 PM

USI Showcases students’ products
The USI (Universidad de Sta. Isabel) MAC (Marillac Alternative College) or Night College students’ innovative products were showcased at the recently-concluded Gainza Trade Fair, this city, from September 9-20, 2010.

The 4th Year MAC students had 11 participating groups of Business Planners, i.e., RETASSO Group ( Sionef Jing Millanes, Emily Ocampo); BAMBOO LAMPSHADE GROUP (Donna Mae Arguez, Marife Moral); WATERLILY LAMPSHADE Group (Jose Romeo Acost, Everlasting Nasayao); BAMBOO TRAY Group (Maricel Ogma); VEGGIE PATTY Group (Randy Dadis, Rhea Basila, Creshiel Añora, Johanna Parajes, Wilma Sarcon); RICE LUMPIA Group (Feby Pasibe, Madeline Discaya, Jonathan Mayores, Liza Bustamante, Mizame Vidola); FISH EMBUTIDO Group (Daisy San Joaquin, Rosalyn Bacelonia, Jonathan Vegas, Liway Teope, Maricar de la Cruz); FISH TOCINO Group (April Ivy Buelo, Shier Mae Clavillas, Ronnel Jimenez, Jonna Encinas, Joan Tanael); VEGGIE TART Group (Vevian Javier, Marilyn Emino); MALUNGGAY PUTO Group (Charity Barcela, Evelyn Celago); PILI FLAKES, PILI MACAROONS, PILI COOKIES Group (Alice Cortez, Romeo Rios, Amie Ramos, Merilyn Bautista).

The USI-MAC products had a very high selling performance rate at the fair, proof that the products were delicious and popular. The students tried their hands at innovating existing products in the market, giving them a fresh, new twist/presentation. They hope to be able to use these products as their jump-off point in their own personal entrepreneurial efforts after graduation.

The MAC Program, under the umbrella of the University’s Business-Related Courses, provides students a “diversified learning experience that emphasizes the concepts, practices, and skills necessary for effective management of business enterprises as managers and social entrepreneurs in the business arena.” Its program is innovatively designed to give “opportunities for the economically deprived working students a chance to pursue higher education in a socialized tuition fee scheme.”

The USI-MAC curriculum provides students with “hands-on experience at the Business Incubation Center and molds them to become Vincentian Business Leaders capable of responding to the needs of the region and the country.” http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/sep23/xusi.html

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:50 PM

With Mayor Requejo at Canaman Municipal Hall

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hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:51 PM

Commercial production of first-ever GM eggplant expected in 2012 -- UPLB
LOS BANOS, LAGUNA, Sept. 24 (PNA)-– Amid calls for the temporary stoppage of field trials on the Bacillus thuringienis (Bt) eggplant, the University of the Philippines (UP) here said commercial production of the first-ever locally developed genetically modified (GM) eggplant is scheduled in the next two years once it passes the rigorous and robust science-based assessments set by the Philippine biotech regulatory framework.

Last September 10, the Southeast Asia Regional Initiatives for Community Empowerment (SEARICE) urged the Departments of Health and Agriculture (DoH-DA) to require proponents of Bt to provide overwhelming evidence that the transgenic crop does not pose hazard to the public.

SEARICE,reportedly a regional non-government development organization, promotes and implements community-based conservation, development and sustainable use of plant genetic resources in partnership with civil society groups, government agencies, academic research institutions, and local government units in Bhutan, Lao PDR, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

But, Dr. Desiree Hautea, UPLB’s fruit and shoot borer-resistant (FSBR) project leader, assured the multi-location trials in seven sites in the country is one of several levels of safety assessment where the biotech project performance and safety to people and the environment are being evaluated before it undergoes another series of evaluation prior to commercial release.

UPLB scientists said the FSBR eggplant, also called Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis)eggplant developed by the Institute of Plant Breeding of the university,is currently undergoing multi-location trials in seven sites in the country.

The sites include Pangasinan, Laguna, Camarines Sur, Iloilo, Leyte, Davao City, and Cotabato.

Dr. Hautea, said the development of FSBR/Bt eggplant in the Philippines started through the grant of royalty-free license to UPLB by the Indian Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Limited (Mahyco), to use its eggplant lines as source of FSB resistant trait for the Philippine eggplant variety.

”Through this public-private partnership, UPLB scientists started the research in 2003 and underwent contained trials in UPLB-IPB, confined field trials in 2007, and currently the multi-location trial all over the country,” she said.

She added that the Bureau of Plant Industry, of the Department of Agriculture is spearheading the safety assessment of biotech crops under the field trial stage.

Hautea also said the FSBR/Bt eggplant, developed with the use of modern biotechnology, produces a natural protein that makes it resistant to FSB, the major pest problem in eggplant production.

“In the Philippines, damage by FSB results in yield losses ranging from 54 percent to 70 percent.Todate, there is yet no available commercial varieties resistant to this pest,”she added.

”With the development of FSBR/Bt eggplant, farmers are expected to double their income by 200 percent and gain an additional P50,000 per hectare of production,” said Dr. Hautea, stressing that insecticide application could be lessened by 72 times per season, and reduce spraying that accounts about 24 percent of production cost.

Eggplant is one of the major vegetable crops in the country in terms of area and volume of production, and small-scale farmers are expected to benefit most from the promising FSBR/Bt eggplant technology.http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=13&rid=302528

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:53 PM

In Canaman Church

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hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:55 PM

Robredo eyes hometown Naga City as pilot test for improved STL
MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) - Acting Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo said Thursday he is eyeing his hometown Naga City, Camarines Sur as a pilot test area for the new and improved Small Town Lottery (STL).

He told reporters he already submitted recommendations to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on how to strengthen STL operations, which the government has been promoting as an alternative to “jueteng”, an illegal numbers game.

Robredo said he will submit to Malacañang a “game plan" against the popular illegal numbers game jueteng in the coming days following revelations by a retired bishop that some officials in the Aquino government are receiving monthly payola from it.

Robredo said this during the launch of the Kaya Natin! (We Can Do It!) Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership on Thursday at the DILG Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City.

He did it after Retired Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz, a staunch anti-gambling crusader, exposed several officials in the Aquino administration are protecting jueteng operators and receiving at least P2 million from them every month.

The disclosure also prompted President Benigno C. Aquino III to order Robredo to craft a comprehensive plan against jueteng.

Robredo proposed that the STL should be operated by PCSO following the traditional methodology of jueteng operations; the minimum prize money will be equivalent to the jueteng winnings; monitoring of actual STL gross sales; and amendment of the STL charity fund percentage sharing scheme.http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=1&rid=302348

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:57 PM

bago na naman palan an sistema kan STL, tano daw?

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:06 PM

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hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:07 PM

Spain's P215-M aid for RP’s cash transfer program launched Thursday
MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) — Spain’s ambassador to Manila, Luis Arias-Romero, announced Thursday Madrid’s latest contribution of P215 million for the latest phases of the Philippine governmental conditional cash transfer program with the launching of the Bicol phase in Naga City.

The Spanish embassy in Manila said this allotment is released through Spain’s Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), to develop school buildings, day care centers and barangay health stations in the Bicol provinces of Albay, Masbate, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur.

Beneficiaries in the Caraga region are the provinces of Dinagat, Agusan Sur and Surigao Sur and Aurora in Central Luzon.

Ambassador Arias-Romero will be joined at the launching of ‘Poder 6’ by Social Welfare Secretary Corazón Soliman, whose agency will continue to implement the barangay-level empowerment program for the 2010 phase.

The Spanish intervention aims to complement the ‘Conditional Cash Transfer Program’ of the DSWD, which was initiated and began to be implemented during the presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

AECID has disbursed Euros 8 million in the previous phases of the project, labelled as “Empowerment and Prosperity of the Community,” which have been successfully implemented, the Spanish embassy said.

In announcing the contribution, Ambassador Arias-Romero said the Philippines has been “a priority for the Spanish cooperation for many years” and the latest AECID disbursement “represents the continued commitment of the Government of Spain to development assistance towards the Philippines.”

Spain remains a large donor to the Philippines, contributing a total of P2.190 billion (Euros33.7 million) for official development assistance in 2009 alone.http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=1&rid=302255

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:08 PM

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hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:16 PM

Boy Scouts bares 25 TOBS finalists; awarding set Oct. 4
MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) on Thursday announced the names of the 25 national finalists in the 2010 Search for the Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines.

The 25 finalists were chosen from hundreds of aspirants from the BSP’s 112 local councils nationwide.

They will represent their respective regions in the competition. They will compete in the last leg of the search, the interview, which will be on Oct. 2, 2010 at the BSP National Office in Manila. Participants coming from the 10 Scouting regions will arrive on Oct 1.

The 10 winners will be announced on Oct. 4, BSP officials said.

Exclusively sponsored by Coca-Cola Export Corp., the annual search is the biggest event in the Scouting calendar for the country’s two million Scouts.

The nationwide search begun in July and will culminate in the awarding ceremonies in October, one of the highlights of Scouting Month.

The contest is for Senior Scouts (13 to 17 years old), who are Filipino citizens, currently registered and at least third or fourth year high school students.

Winners of the search will receive two-year college scholarship, cash and other prices.

Part of criteria for the selection of winners are community service, which refers to leadership or membership involvement to school-related activities, character development and bearing and interview which includes communication skills and personality.

Adjudged regional winners and national finalists are Scouts Jan Martin S. Gonzales, Eastern Pangasinan Council; Eleazar S. Estrada, Dagupan City Council; Mico Martin Baligod Mallillin, Cagayan Council; Klarc Wenci Kyle U. Viray, Abra Council;

Yasser C. Gutierrez, Tarlac Council; Eugene Lester R. Lin, Harvey Arvin R. Li, and Jeffrey T. Dy, Manila Council; Amen L. Purificacion, and Jamel T. Alzol Rizal Council; John Lorenz C. Leoncio, Palawan Council; Dominique John P. Villanueva, Santa Rosa City Council;

John Robert B. Paras, Oriental Mindoro Council; Lord Steven B. Fraginal Iriga City Council; Patrick B. Saludes, Camarines Sur Council; Arnold Kent. C. Bantaculo, Tacloban City Associate; Leslie Ryan T. Go, and Geoffrey C. Naldoza, Cebu Council;

Prince Descartes Jode B. Ciriaco, and Kyzel Dagdag Iloilo Council; Joeffry P. Casan, Adriel Jozsef G. Aba, Maguindanao-Cotabato City; Mark Ceasar Agunod Catalan, Davao del Norte Council; Darryll Jade F. Ytang, Davao City Council; and Christopher James D. Delas Alas, Agusan Council. http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=12&rid=302477

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:21 PM

Sunset at CWC
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hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:22 PM

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hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:23 PM

Barrio lass develops backyard enterprise into a multi-awarded environment-friendly venture
MATNOG, Sorsogon, Sept. 20 (PNA) -– Not far from Barangay Balocawe, site of the one year-old mineral mining venture that is strongly condemned by environmentalists in this natural resource-rich fourth class municipality, is another village that serves as home to a community-based enterprise multi-awarded for being exceptionally eco-friendly.

Armed with her innate talent in handicraft designing, Ana Gotladera, a young, energetic barrio lass who had developed the strong ideals of making business while preserving the environment, started Analobel Enterprises at the family residence in Barangay Poropandan eight years ago.

It is now among the few successful handicraft exporters in Bicol and the company’s impact to the community and the local economy has been reaping for it and for Gotladera awards and recognitions from various institutions.

She was recipient of the 2010 Halyao Award for Outstanding Bicolano Businessperson of the Year in Manufacturing Sector recently given by the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI), in partnership with the City Government of Naga and the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur.

Halyao, is the pre-hispanic word for merchant and the awards are presented to entrepreneurs who are Bicolano by birth or by affinity.

To be honored as a Halyao awardee, a nominee should maintain management excellence over a sustained period of not shorter than five years resulting to successful enterprise within the region and in the Philippines and that it manifests deliberate and sustainable practices of corporate social responsibility.

Its roster of recipients includes business tycoon Lucio Tan who is known as the “Bicolano taipan” who grew up in Naga City and Loida Nicolas Lewis, a native of Sorsogon City and considered one of the most successful Filipinos in the international business community.

Analobel Enterprises was also named as an Environment-Friendly OTOP (One-Town-One-Product) MSME (Medium, Small, Mini Enterprise) during the OTOP National congress held at the PTTC in Pasay city on March 12, 2010.

The citation is an acknowledgment of the company's active effort in utilizing local resources and indigenous materials in creating livelihood among the people.

As an entrepreneur and advocate of environment-friendly and biodegradable products, Gotladera, has committed to produce bayong (baskets) and packaging materials that help preserve and conserve the environment. Bayong has been identified as a good alternative packaging for plastics.

Analobel was also the recipient of last year’s Outstanding OTOP MSME during the 2nd Provincial OTOP Congress held in Sorsogon City in October 2009.

The enterprise was cited for bringing significant impact to the community, starting as organic soap producer in 2002 and expanded to handicraft the following year to earn better income as well as provide employment opportunities to the marginal folks here and its neighboring municipalities.

Starting with five workers from the neighborhood, she now have 620, mostly women from the village and surrounding communities, whom she had provided gainful employment while serving as her production arm in meeting the demand for her finely crafted consumer items from both the domestic and foreign markets.

Analobel’s product lines include bags, placemats, hampers, packaging bags and boxes, novelty items and decorative products. Its market spread extensively within and outside the country and had just found a niche in the United States for the packaging bags and boxes, home decors and accessories made from sinamay and buri.

Sinamay is a loose textile of woven abaca fiber while buri is leaf of a wild plant common in most Bicol wastelands that is widely used for weaving native sleeping mats, hats and baskets.

“We in this small far-away town are gifted with rich natural resources that we should use wisely for our living. We should not abuse it for, if we do, the next day that we wake up may be tragic to us, our family and our community,” Gotladera, a midwife by profession told the PNA over the weekend when asked about her pro-environment advocacy.

She said, she never had in mind to get rich with the business enterprise she is running now even as opportunities have been coming in because she wanted to regulate the use of raw materials available in the locality for a sustained supply.

Many families are now dependent on this enterprise for their living and Gotladera said these people were made to understand fully well the importance of environment as a life support provider of mankind.

“That is why we are in here one in our position towards the preservation of our environment and we are against any activity that is destructive to nature,” she said.http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=10&rid=301641

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:25 PM

Another Sunset at CWC
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hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:28 PM

Climate Change Commission not among the 10 Palace offices to be abolished -- Lacierda
MANILA, Sept. 24 (PNA) — Malacanang clarified on Friday that President Benigno S.Aquino III will retain the Climate Change Commission (CCC) but will abolish the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Global Warming and Climate Change (PAGWCC).

Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda told the Philippines News Agency (PNA) that President Aquino will not abolish the CCC headed by former Senator and Environment Secretary Heherson Alvarez.

Secretary Lacierda said the PAGWCC, along with the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group, Presidential Anti-Graft Commission, Mindanao Development Council, Office of the North Luzon Quadrangle Area, Minerals Development Council, Luzon Urban Beltway Management Project, Bicol River Basin Watershed Project, Office of the External Affairs, and Office of the Presidential Adviser on New Government Centers, will be abolished next year.

According to Lacierda, President Aquino decided to streamline the operations of the Office of the President and will abolish those offices to cut unnecessary spending of the government.

He added that the President will also retain the Presidential Truth Commission, Presidential Adviser for Peace Process, Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission, Presidential Visiting Forces Agreement Commission, Commission on Information and Communications Technology, EDSA People Power Commission, Commission on Maritime Affairs and Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office. http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=1&rid=302582

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:31 PM

Basilica Minore
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hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:32 PM

Abolition of 10 offices under OP saves gov't P304.6-M -- Palace
MANILA, Sept. 23 (PNA) -- A Palace official on Thursday said that the abolition of 10 offices under the Office of the President (OP) to streamline operations would save the government some P304.6 million.

Executive Secretary Pacquito Ochoa Jr., at the hearing of the appropriations committee of the House of Representatives on the proposed P4.075 billion budget of the OP for 2011, said the amount was 4.3 percent lower than this year's outlay.

The 10 offices to be abolished are Mindanao Development Council, Office of the North Luzon Quadrangle Area, Office of External Affairs, Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC), Minerals Development Council, Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group (PASG), Luzon Urban Beltway Super Region, Bicol River Basin Watershed Management Project, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Global Warming and Climate Change, and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on New Government Centers.

Ochoa said the abolition of the 10 offices was in support of President Benigno S. Aquino III’s efforts to streamline the operations of the Executive Department.

"Our philosophy is to streamline the operations of the Office of the President so we can cut unnecessary spending and use our resources where they are needed most," he said.

"The President wants to lead by example. He cannot ask other agencies to cut costs if his own office is not prudent in the use of the people’s money," he said.

Ochoa said some eight agencies under the OP will be retained. These are the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP), Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), Presidential Visiting Forces Agreement Commission, Commission on Information and Communications Technology, EDSA People Power Commission, Commission on Maritime Affairs, the newly created Philippine Truth Commission, and the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office.

The Executive Secretary said some P50-million budget was allocated for the Truth Commission, which would be headed by former Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr.

On the other hand, the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, headed by Secretary Ricky Carandang, will source its fund from the confidential and intelligence fund of the PAOCC, which was cut by P200 million for the purpose, he said. http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=1&rid=302418

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:32 PM

mawawala na pala yung Bicol River Basin sa Pili :D

Naga City Deck

September 24th, 2010, 03:32 PM

Pansin ko lng, garo may close sa pics :D

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:34 PM

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hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:35 PM

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September 24th, 2010, 03:37 PM

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hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 03:45 PM

Link to Thread 36 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=521763&page=1697) :okay:

myonee

September 24th, 2010, 03:51 PM

Marikason man. Garo nagpikit lang ako, may new thread na! :D

Congrats mga tugang! :D

johnnylance

September 24th, 2010, 04:02 PM

congrats sa new thread :cheers:

marhay na banggi sa gabos ...

randism

September 24th, 2010, 04:03 PM

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fil07

September 24th, 2010, 04:45 PM

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buddybudz1987

September 24th, 2010, 04:51 PM

Wow.. Congrats Thread 37 na

Sino sasali sa marathon this Sunday?

sonofignatius

September 24th, 2010, 04:57 PM

maogmang ika-37 na tursido sa gabos! we are nearing 40- when life begins :-)

let's go down memory lane:

"...At the start of 1946, Naga registered at least eight stylish refreshment parlors and restaurants, some of which were already in business prior to the outbreak of the war. The more popular: New China Restaurant, the Sugar Bowl Refreshments, the New State Cafe and Restaurant, the New Kitchen, and the Lucky Hotel and Restaurant all in General Luna Street."

" Alex and Bichara Theaters resumed operations in the early months of 1946 almost simultaneously wuth the Cine Alta of the Almeda family. Interestingly, during the 1946 Penafrancia festivities all these movie houses featured war films. The Alex and Bichara Theaters were showing "Fighting Seebees" doubled with "Appointment in Tokyo" while Cine Alta had Fernando Poe (the father of Fernando Poe Jr) in "Intramuros: The Rape of A City", another war picture. These war pictures were the first films which revived the movie business in Naga."

in the book "NAGA: the Birth and Rebirth of A City" by Danny Gerona, pp 155-156.

sonofignatius

September 24th, 2010, 05:33 PM

^^ sabi ngani kayan:

"Do you love dogs?"

"Yes, I sure love dogs - esp with spicy ketchup." :lol::lol::nuts::ohno:

Naga City Deck

September 24th, 2010, 05:43 PM

The Tercentenary Celebration isn't over yet.. it's the theme of this year's Gawad Kilyawan 2010 in UNC. Sponsored by one of the student organizations of UNC running for 12 years where the other academic and non-academic organizations can join the contest.

The highlights are the Paper Dress Making and Body Painting along with the Mutya ng Sining and Lakan ng Sining.

my students' org, Association of Psychology Majors did something great this year..they won first in the Paper Dress Making, the girl who wore the dress won 2nd runner up of the Mutya ng Sining, on the other hand, the guy with the body painting won the title Lakan ng Sining 2010 :okay: kaya si simbag nya sa question and answer portion. i'm so proud of my kids as the org's adviser. :D

effort na effort ang dress! kaya naman they won! Smart and pretty looking girl matched with the perfect paper dress. Let's go green for INA!

the dress was made of out of newspaper and creep paper. the student's creativity really came out of them.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs656.snc4/61644_471441625189_747670189_7036698_5097848_n.jpg

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kuang kua ninda si logo!
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other paper dresses
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aside from the main event
there were other contests such as T-shirt painting, Slogan Making Contest, Digital Art Contest, Clay sculpting/honing (i forgot the right term), and the one at the rear is with the use of recyclable materials.. all with the touch of the Tercenentary Devotion to Ina.
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