Naga and Iriga Cities, and Camarines Sur Province [Archive] - Page 188

kevinb

October 26th, 2010, 05:30 PM

sige, Jo, "By the River Bikol You Sat Down and Wept".
si Hakz man "The Pigrim"

with apologies to Paolo Coelho.
dikit sanang pakonswelo sa malumum na hapon digdi sa bacolod :-)

Magayon daw yang book na yan. Very philosophical - as what Mr Coelho has been known for - and very pragmatic. Love it. :)

Oldest church in Caramoan
by La Playa Camp & Picnic Grounds *** Vista Del Mar Guest House (Caramoan) (http://www.facebook.com/LaPLaYaVDM)

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Gayooooon!

Brgy Balaton's New Church
by Ana Janer Locsin (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=253308&id=648763043)

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Saro man na magayon!

i still hope they bring back BCAT. the name BCAT has the venerable, sentimental feel that CSPC doesn't have.

Me too Father. The name sounds very unique in its own sense than CSPC.

dai sana magpabasa sa uran, kevin, ta madakul ka kayan :-)

Dai man po Father. Bako man akong gremlin. :lol:

Good luck, Kevin! Make us proud!

Thanks! Kaso dipisil. :cry:

Oh well. :D

I talked personally to a very reliable source but I would not reveal his identity for the reason that I do not have the right to do so.

No name for the new Mall yet but with a possibillty to retain a rebranded Robertson under ALI management.

Major anchor would either be Metro Gaisano or Rustans for the supermarket and deptartment store. But most provincial Ayala malls apparently have Metro Gaisano as a partners so that would be a great possibility in Naga.

But he commented that since Naga City is one of the very few provincial cities that Rustan's has invested (thru Starbucks) there might be a slim chance that it may invest in Naga City considering that their first venture here was doing very well.

As for the design he said that just wait for the new rendering to be posted anytime soon.

I commented that a three hectare lot is rather small for a mall of ALI standard. He said that as for the Bicol's Biggest Malls, SM City Naga is built on a four hectare lot, Landco Business Park complex was built on a five hectare lot with the mall in a 1.5 hectare area. So designing a mall in a three hectare lot according to my source is possible. Sorry for the comparisons but it was a part of the conversation.

For the finality, he said to just wait for the final press release that ALI would do once everything is ironed out.

So for us here in Bicol, let us keep all our fingers crossed that everything would turn out well for the for ALI mall in Naga City.

As I have observed in all Ayala Malls, whether it be provincial or Manila-based, it's always multi-leveled (four floors or more). Although AFAIK the upcoming Ayala Mall will be the smallest, ALI would most likely maximize the mall vertically, following suit with its other malls.

Whatever scheme Ayala and Robertson might come up with, I don't really care. By the mere fact that ALI will tie up with Robertson is a big thing for us as this is hinged on our city's and province's purchasing power.:okay:

Naga City Deck

October 26th, 2010, 05:30 PM

Naga City Deck

October 26th, 2010, 05:38 PM

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kevinb

October 26th, 2010, 05:40 PM

Aquino: Elect Leaders on 'Straight and Narrow Path' (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/284002/aquino-elect-leaders-straight-and-narrow-path)
By GENALYN D. KABILING and JEFFREY G. DAMICOG
October 24, 2010, 4:51pm

MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III said Sunday that his hope in successful barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections comes with an expectation that the electorate would install leaders supportive of his “straight and narrow path” policy.

Like ordinary voters, Aquino is expected to fall in line and vote in his home province of Tarlac this morning.

“Inaanyayahan ko po ang lahat na makilahok sa darating na Barangay Elections. Isa itong mahalagang pagkakataon upang mapalakas natin ang ating mga barangay, ang sangay ng pamahalaan na unang nakakapagbigay-serbisyo sa ating mga mamamayan.

Gaya ng ating naging tagumpay noong nakaraang halalan, naniniwala akong muli nating maisusulong nang payapa at maayos ang halalang ito (I encourage everyone to participate in the barangay elections. This is an important opportunity to strengthen our barangay, the first unit of government that provides service to our people. Like the recent successful elections, I believe we can pursue peaceful and orderly elections),” a statement issued Saturday night quoted the President as saying.

He expressed hope that the elections Monday would be free from fraud and violence.

“Nawa’y sa inyong pagpapasya at pakikiisa, maihalal natin ang may paninindigang makiisa sa ating pagtahak ng tuwid na landas. Inaasahan ko rin ang inyong pakikiisa para sa isang halalang malaya sa karahasan at pandaraya (In making your decision, I hope we will elect those who have determination to join our pursuit of straight path. I hope your participation in ensuring the elections would be free from violence and cheating),” he added.

This morning, the President will do his civic duty and cast his ballot at precinct 175-A at the Central Azucarera Elementary School in San Miguel, Tarlac.

This was the same precinct where Aquino waited for hours before he voted due to the malfunction of a poll machine during the automated presidential polls last May.

There will be no special treatment for the country’s leader as he would follow procedure and fall in line in his voting precinct, according to his deputy spokeswoman Abigail Valte.

“Going by what I know the President, he will fall in line. Even in the last elections, he fell in line and waited until the poll machines worked,” Valte said Sunday over state-run Radyo ng Bayan.

After voting in the barangay polls, the President is expected to travel back to the Palace for a meeting with Cabinet officials, Valte said.

DILG CHIEF SEES HOPE IN BARANGAYS

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo believes that the most significant change in community politics since the creation of the Local Government Code of 1991 is the composition of the barangay council.

The creation of the Code had reshaped the “barrios” into the “barangays” which were placed under the direct supervision of municipal and city governments that, until then, has been the responsibility of Malacañang.

The Code reformed the Kabataang Barangay into the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) which was given a budget to conduct projects.

“From experience, I think you have generally more progressive barangay captains and barangay officials,” said Robredo.

“They are more educated. They are younger. They are less traditional,” the Secretary said.

ROLE OF BARANGAY IN SUCCESS OF LGU

Since the Code placed the barangay council under the direct supervision of the local government unit (LGU), barangays have become an integral part in the development of local governance, he said.

Robredo, who had been the mayor of Naga City for 19 years, knows only too well role played by barangays.

“The barangay is really the basic foundation of local government. The stronger, the more stable, the more productive a barangay is, the better you (LGU) are,” he explained.

Robredo, who has been a multi-awarded mayor who has won a Ramon Magsaysay Award for Good Governance in 2000, cited that the barangay is not only the implementer of the LGU programs but also the ones delivering the basic services to the community including health, nutrition and even education as well as maintaining peace and order.

The barangay have also become court stand-ins by mediating in local disputes as well as being small legislative bodies creating rules for the community to follow.

ACCOUNTABILITY OF BARANGAYS

Though he would also want barangays to have more power, Robredo prefers that barangays be held more accountable for their actions.

“I think it might be good to make the barangays accountable for certain outcomes. Kung hindi wala rin patutunguhan rin ito (If not it will not lead to anywhere),” he said.

“May mga lugar na maraming pananalapi pero hindi naman nagagamit sa maayos (There are barangay that have large finances but are not being put to good use),” he cited.

ABOLISHING SK

Though the Code, in a way, gave birth to both the barangay and the SK, has the SK proven its worth over the past years?

Last August, Robredo submitted a proposal to Malacañang to pass a bill amending the Code and abolish the SK council since it has not proven itself to be functional and effective in delivering its services under the Local Government Code.

However, he explained that this will not deprive the youth of their voice in the barangay because this will actually strengthen the position of the youth since a youth representative will still be maintained in the barangay council.

“The youth will now have a direct voice in the barangay unlike before when they only sit as an ex-officio member of the barangay council,” he earlier said.

But Robredo feels that most of those comprising the SK have trouble managing their time between school and their duties as public servants.

Some barangay officials even see the SK as a faulty mechanism to introduce the youth into politics, especially with the budget they get for salaries.

“Some of these SK officials who get elected see their posts as a means to receive salaries to augment their school allowances and as an incentive for buckling down to work,” said one elected barangay chairman.

sonofignatius

October 26th, 2010, 05:49 PM

PILI CHURCH
by Atty Oman
http://www.lawstude.net/2010/08/choose-pili.html

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sonofignatius

October 26th, 2010, 05:52 PM

Best Camarines Sur Travel Guide
http://www.binemai.com/2010/10

A lot of people are still looking for a single journey, where they may be closer to nature, enjoy the sun, soaked in water, the exercises, try extreme sports, or relax at world-class hotels. Search no more because you do not need to go further than the Camarines Sur to squeeze all of the above events in one memorable vacation.

Camarines Sur, the largest among the six provinces in the Bicol region, cemented his place in the list of top tourist destinations in the Philippines, due to the growing number of people hooked up to the extreme sport of water. Province was not included in most guidebooks to the Philippine Camarines Sur Water Complex opened its doors in May 2006. Since then, six hectares of the active fleet, which has facilities for wakeboarding, wakeskating, Kneeboarding, and water-skiing, has supported the local tourism industry.

Politically subdivided into 35 municipalities and two cities, Camarines Sur is also a haven for beach Bummers. One of the famous natural attractions in the province of beaches Caramoan, a second-class municipality has done well for the island. Her beautiful white sand beaches and crystal clear waters ideal for kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving. Other interesting events popular tourist climbing, caving, camping, hiking and mountain biking.

Camarines Sur, which is about eight to ten hours drive from Manila or 45 minutes by plane, also a magnet for the Catholic faithful. The province is home to the Virgin of Peñafrancia in Naga City. Come September of religious enthusiasts flock to the city for a religious holiday which the image of Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia is paraded on a float. The old church is also the basic rate in the province. Some of these Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, Quipayo Church and Ladrillo Nabua Church.

As with any province of the archipelago, Camarines Sur also has its share of colorful events and festivals. The city of San Jose, local talents and young artists in the spotlight for Harana Festival. February 11-15, an event aimed at promoting cultural awareness through singing and other art forms. Other popular again in Camarines Sur include Iriga City Tinagba Festival, Bato in Karanowan Festival, Minabalac in Tumatarok Festival, and Nabua to Boa-Boahan festival.

Provinces, which accounted for 55,2% the1.3 million people who stepped on the Bicol last year, and something to offer tourists and sightseers. Two potentially active volcanoes, Mt. Isarog and Mt. Iriga – are home to exotic flora and fauna. In addition to rise, do not forget to check Nabuntulan waterfall and Malabsay. Meanwhile, the recommended places for cavers are Kalupnitan Ilibmanan Caves and cave in Adiangao Presentacion.

Tourists can choose from a variety of accommodation ranging from very simple to luxurious. How to travel tip, place your reservations in advance to avoid inconvenience. There are hotels and resorts offering vacation packages available for the budget-conscious travelers. Crunchy nuts and spicy Bicol Express is a must try for first-time and repeat visitors.

Naga City Deck

October 26th, 2010, 05:53 PM

A Touch of Symmetry
by Alvin Bataller (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=96492&id=564628987)

My Digital Photography
An imprecise sense of harmonious or aesthetically pleasing proportionality and balance.

his fascination is HDR Processing as obviously seen in his albums..
his works are really good!! especially the symmetry album:okay: he has the eyes for it.

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two other photos... the places are not here in CamSur.
nagagayunan lang akong maray.. tibay!!

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kevinb

October 26th, 2010, 05:55 PM

^ Beautiful indeed! :applause:

Irigueño23

October 26th, 2010, 05:59 PM

Iriga City Government
should be commended to
building a really
beautiful public Market.

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Huge gardens, fountains
and spacious courtyard.

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I have not seen a
government venture
as beautiful as this...

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I can’t wait to see the
The Iriga Market completed.

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beautiful market!:banana::banana::cheers::cheers:

sonofignatius

October 26th, 2010, 06:05 PM

Exploring the Country Side
Ponong, Magarao, CamSur
by Catherine Hernandez (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=191780&id=579776939)

i like how she organized the photos.. great for photo blogs :okay:

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Magarao's charms include many secret pockets tucked in its laidback rural scene: rivulets and ricefields, mga parahilot asin mga paraibos, wayside chapels and old houses, mga parabawi asin mga parauma.

Magayon daw yang book na yan. Very philosophical - as what Mr Coelho has been known for - and very pragmatic. Love it. :)

Me too Father. The name sounds very unique in its own sense than CSPC.
Dai man po Father. Bako man akong gremlin. :lol:

Coelho is one prolific writer. philosophical and spiritual. he uses a lot of religious metaphors and allusions.

kumusta dyan sa baguio, kevin?

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nice creations. these should have been exhbited and sold at the Trade Fair last fiest (or did they?).

kevinb

October 26th, 2010, 06:11 PM

Coelho is one prolific writer. philosophical and spiritual. he uses a lot of religious metaphors and allusions.

kumusta dyan sa baguio, kevin?

OK man po Father. Mauran-uran pero dai man nagkukusog na grabe. Taratagiti lang during the late afternoons and evenings. Super cold in the morning na feeling ko rarayumahon ako pag naghugas ako kamot.:lol:

Dai ko pa po palan na-try itong sinasabi mong cafe. Mayo po kaya kami time magparaluwas. :(

Naga City Deck

October 26th, 2010, 06:11 PM

Casa Ofelia
by Alvin Bataller (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=402891828987&set=a.402890213987.181120.564628987&pid=4132328&id=564628987)

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sonofignatius

October 26th, 2010, 06:12 PM

^ Beautiful indeed! :applause:

the photos make perfect visuals for geometry class. a lovely play of patterns. who says art and mathematics do not go together?

beautiful market!:banana::banana::cheers::cheers:

looks like iriga will change our notion/ image of markets as crazy, stressful, topsy turvy places.

Naga City Deck

October 26th, 2010, 06:14 PM

nice creations. these should have been exhbited and sold at the Trade Fair last fiest (or did they?).

i'm not sure if they joined the Trade Fair :ohno:

OK man po Father. Mauran-uran pero dai man nagkukusog na grabe. Taratagiti lang during the late afternoons and evenings. Super cold in the morning na feeling ko rarayumahon ako pag naghugas ako kamot.:lol:

Dai ko pa po palan na-try itong sinasabi mong cafe. Mayo po kaya kami time magparaluwas. :(

tsk tsk YOU SHOULD! Cafe by the Ruins is a must visit if you're in Baguio :lol:

sonofignatius

October 26th, 2010, 06:26 PM

"Springing in Iriga City"
by Atty Oman
http://www.lawstude.net

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For those moviebuffs, Iriga City is associated with Philippine Cinema's Superstar Nora Aunor who was born and raised there. And if you happen to chat with Irigañon's, they could very well say that the diminutive superstar was their claim to fame.

However, superstars do fade but this City continues to strive and shine in their own way. Known as the City of Springs , this city has more than thirty natural springs providing a rich source of drinking and irrigation waters. Its most prominent natural landmark, Mt. Iriga , is a favorite mountain climbing destination of local moutaineers and hikers.

Too bad I wasn't in a backpack-mode that time that I could only visit some landmarks in passing and most notable of these is the Iriga Church. Locally known as St. Anthony Padua Church, the first church was burned in 1585. The second church was damaged by a typhoon and destroyed by fire. The third church was constructed in 1727 but was also burned in 1841. The present church together with two belfries was constructed shortly afterwards.

More than the facade, the interiors of this church is truly amazing with its decorated ceilings and stained glasses. Moreso, there are several beautiful paintings hanging in the church's walls. And after attending mass, you may want to spend sometime in Tinagba Park located just in front of the church. Here are some photos:

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sonofignatius

October 26th, 2010, 06:33 PM

i'm not sure if they joined the Trade Fair :ohno:

tsk tsk YOU SHOULD! Cafe by the Ruins is a must visit if you're in Baguio :lol:

yes. and kevin should also try GOOD TASTE or SAB-ATAN at the jeepney terminal near SLU main campus. chinese/ pinoy food served hot and fresh and fast. easy on the budget :-)

get your pasalubong at Good Shepherd Convent. the more you buy the more you help the scholars who come from indigenous families. the famous ube jam is available there.

also try: fresh strawberry-lemon juice, ube bread, torta, all at the pastries shop.

sonofignatius

October 26th, 2010, 06:45 PM

BICOL REGION VISITA IGLESIA ITINERARY (Oct 19-24)
http://www.joelaldor.com/bicol-region-visita-iglesia-adventure-itinera
many pictures of the churches on the site

34 churches, one church ruin and one mortuary chapel.

That's quite a lot, isn't it?

On October 19-24, I will embark on another adventure of my life as I tread the paths of the Franciscan fathers around the Bicol Peninsula, in time with my aunt's 80th birthday celebration and family reunion at my mother's hometown in Libon, Albay. This will be my biggest visita iglesia as of yet.

Here's my exciting itinerary:

Day 1, Oct. 19

San Jose Obrero Church, Milaor, Camarines Sur

San Juan Evangelista Metropolitan Cathedral, Naga City, Camarines Sur

Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia Minor Basilica, Naga City, Camarines Sur

Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia Church, Peñafrancia, Naga City, Camarines Sur

San Francisco de Assisi Church, Peñafrancia, Naga City, Camarines Sur

San Bartolome Church, Baao, Camarines Sur

Holy Cross Church, Nabua, Camarines Sur

Santiago Magno Church, Libon, Albay

Day 2, Oct. 20

Family Reunion at Mother's Ancestral Home, Libon, Albay

Day 3, Oct. 21

San Miguel de Arcangel Church, Oas, Albay

San Esteban Protomartir Church, Ligao City, Albay

Nuestra Señora de Asuncion Church, Guinobatan, Albay

San Juan Bautista Church, Camalig, Albay

Nuestra Señora de la Porteria Church, Daraga, Albay

Cagsawa Church Ruins

San Gregorio Papa Magno Cathedral, Legaspi City, Albay

San Rafael Church, Legaspi City, Albay

San Jose Church, Barcelona, Sorsogon

Sto. Domingo de Guzman Church, Sto. Domingo, Albay

Sta. Rosa de Lima Church, Bacacay, Albay

Day 4, Oct. 22

Nuestra Señora del Carmen Church, Malilipot, Albay

San Juan Bautista Church, Tabaco, Albay

San Joaquin y Sta. Ana Church, Maliano, Albay

San Lorenzo Church, Tiwi, Albay

San Isidro Labrador Church, Sagnay, Camarines Sur

Sta. Clara de Assisi Church, Tigaon, Camarines Sur

San Juan Bautista Church, Goa, Camarines Sur

San Jose de Patrocinio Church, San Jose, Camarines Sur

San Felipe y Santiago Church, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur

Day 5, Oct. 23

Wakeboarding at CamSur Watersports Complex

Nuestra Señora dela Immaculada Concepcion Church, Calabanga, Camarines Sur

Nuestra Señora del Santo Rosario Church, Bombon, Camarines Sur

Sta. Ana Church Magarao, Camarines Sur

San Antonio de Padua Church, Camaligan, Camarines Sur

Day 6, Oct. 24

San Pedro Apostol Church, Vinzons, Camarines Norte

Nuestra Señora de Candelaria Church, Paracale, Camarines Norte

San Juan Apostol Church, Labo, Camarines Norte

sonofignatius

October 26th, 2010, 07:01 PM

Aw Baao!
by Atty Oman
http://www.lawstude.net/2010/08/aw-baao.html

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In a quiet little town of Baao in Camarines Sur lies a quaint little church that serves as the historical and cultural icon of the town. Further, the monument of the first Filipino Bishop, Jorge Barlin, stood in front of the church as a tribute to this young priest who was well-respected by his parishioners and Baao political leaders of his time.

The church, under the patronage of St. Bartholomew the Apostle, was constructed in the site where it formerly stood for the second time when still a barrio of Bula in 1664. It was constructed with strong materials but destroyed by a typhoon until 1731 when the town itself was moved to its present site from Binanuaanan and a new church of stone was erected in that year. This church was repaired and painted in 1814. In the early morning of September 6, 1971, a great fire destroyed the church of St. Bartholomew and convent. With the support of many generous parishioners, the gigantic project was completed in spite of so many contradictions and difficulties (Source here).

Baao, although a small town, have its share of famous people. Among them were lawyer and priest Joaquin Bernas, politician Joker Arroyo and Pinoy Big Brother Winner Beatrice Saw. Here are some photos I have taken of Baao:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4861659159_aa74903649.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4862279040_816b03822e.jpg

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How to go there? Baao is approximately 480 kilometers south of Metro Manila, 30 kilometers east of Naga City, a close neighbor of Iriga City about 8 kilometers away, and 70 kilometers north of Legazpi City. It is therfore accessible by land transportation from these centers. It is along the main route of the Maharlika Highways and the Philippine National Railways with an average travel time from Manila of 8 to 9 hours.

sonofignatius

October 26th, 2010, 07:12 PM

BIKOL (CAM SUR) CHURCHES
by Atty Oman
http://www.lawstude.net

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4925479049_05d3b9b997.jpg
Penafrancia Basilica Minore & National Shrine

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4925480921_536bac2605.jpg
Naga Cathedral (Parish of St John the Evangelist)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4925485371_1260bd1731.jpg
Penafrancia Shrine (old) and Parish

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4926080614_d9aedbe0fc.jpg
Nabua Church

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4925484539_892d4b10b7.jpg
Baao Church

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4926078076_849b57f49d.jpg
Pili Church

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4926079906_0af0f8648d.jpg
Iriga Church

sonofignatius

October 26th, 2010, 07:53 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3364/3484274765_c008d221b8.jpg?v=0

source: http://pamobieta.blogspot.com

aidz

October 26th, 2010, 08:20 PM

Caramoan Island Hoppin 2
by Kathleen Torregrosa (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2037740&id=1443367095)

this is one ugly fish :lol:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs339.ash1/29132_1299421612639_1443367095_30643857_6182342_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs310.snc3/29132_1299421812644_1443367095_30643861_8024906_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs330.snc3/29132_1299421692641_1443367095_30643859_4207308_n.jpg

reminds me of a stonefish...
http://www.itsnature.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/w_stonefish.jpg
Pitogo Island Pebble Beach
by La Playa Camp & Picnic Grounds *** Vista Del Mar Guest House (Caramoan) (http://www.facebook.com/LaPLaYaVDM)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs009.snc3/11631_210266050199_210206790199_4152049_5602403_n.jpg

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nice pics of Caramoan today!
haha!
I love it! :D

sonofignatius

October 26th, 2010, 08:21 PM

para sa mga rinirilipot diyan. dikit na pampaimbong:

http://ascientistinthekitchen.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/bicol-express.jpg
http://ascientistinthecktchen.net

http://www.phoebeann.me/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/beach63.jpg
http://www.phoebeann.me

http://www.dessertcomesfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/blogger/blogger/163/1066/1600/fire%20me%20up.jpg
http://www.dessertcomesfirst.com

"i have come to bring fire upon the earth..." (Luke 12:49)

garycooper

October 26th, 2010, 11:16 PM

"Springing in Iriga City"
by Atty Oman
http://www.lawstude.net

For those moviebuffs, Iriga City is associated with Philippine Cinema's Superstar Nora Aunor who was born and raised there. And if you happen to chat with Irigañon's, they could very well say that the diminutive superstar was their claim to fame.

Yes, Nora Aunor really made Iriga City nationally famous. But for the record there are other famous personalities that come from this little city. To name a few - Eddie Ilarde (radio announcer, TV Host, congressman and senator), Victor Wood (reached superstar status as a singer in the seventies), Ronald Remy (actor, TV host and later evangelist), Zaldy Zhornack (famous action star of the 60s together with FPJ), Rez Cortez and Mila Ocampo (Snooky Serna's mom and also a former actress).

aidz

October 26th, 2010, 11:21 PM

Good morning all!!!

If I can recall the story, I think Ms. Nora Aunor was discovered while she was singing as she was selling goods in the terminal, wonder if it was the PNR or the Bus Station...

:)

@Gary Cooper
Rez Cortez and Victor Wood, I'm quite familiar... the other two, I'm not... :(

Naga Boy

October 27th, 2010, 02:26 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:08 AM

Caramoan Island Hoppin 2
by Kathleen Torregrosa (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2037740&id=1443367095)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs330.snc3/29132_1299494014449_1443367095_30644051_4530909_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs330.snc3/29132_1299548295806_1443367095_30644333_7572362_n.jpg

anong apod kan tanom na ini?

this is one ugly fish :lol:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs339.ash1/29132_1299421612639_1443367095_30643857_6182342_n.jpg

garo makatakot man nanggad na sira yan...edible daw yan?

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:11 AM

Elections in 2,000 barangays ‘peaceful’
MANILA, Philippines—More than 2,000 barangays across the country on Tuesday held “peaceful” barangay elections, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Comelec Commissioner Rene Sarmiento said there was no report of any election-related violence during Tuesday’s elections in 2,303 barangays in 21 provinces.

“It went smoothly and there were no reports of election-related violent incidents,” Sarmiento said.

He said the elections were held in barangays in Abra, Apayao, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Pangasinan, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Palawan, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Masbate, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Lanao del Sur.

However, the elections in Donsol, Sorsogon, and in a municipality in Nueva Vizcaya were again postponed on Wednesday.

Elections in the barangays were postponed due to delayed deliveries of voting materials, flooding and other factors.

The holding of elections in the 2,303 barangays renders pointless a presidential proclamation declaring Tuesday a special nonworking holiday in villages that failed to hold elections on October 25.

By the authority of President Aquino who left Tuesday for a weeklong visit to Vietnam, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. signed Proclamation No. 55 that declared the special holiday in 2,418 barangays.

Director Divina Blas-Perez, of the Comelec Election and Barangay Affairs Department, said there were 2,463 barangays—or 5.85 percent of the 42,025—that failed to hold elections on Monday.

As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, 18,836 barangays (or 45.06 percent of the all barangays) had already proclaimed winning candidates, Perez said.

On Wednesday, elections are scheduled to be held in 117 more barangays, she added.

Sarmiento said that these barangays include those in Datu Unsay town, Maguindanao; Dagupan, Pangasinan; Basilan; and seven barangays in Capiz.

Polling precincts opened in San Carlos City and parts of the Cordillera on Tuesday to accommodate voters. However, some areas in Nueva Vizcaya and Central Luzon would have to wait until Wednesday so they could vote.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20101027-299959/Elections-in-2000-barangays-peaceful

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:15 AM

Caramoan Rocks!
by Kathleen Torregrosa (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2038044&id=1443367095)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs593.snc3/31282_1302714974971_1443367095_30653973_3314319_n.jpg

perfect for rock climbing talaga an Caramoan :okay:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs593.snc3/31282_1302735175476_1443367095_30654027_787635_n.jpg

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cool. pagbalik kop daw duman hanap man ako kayan na inuman :cheers:

ini ang biti pag naprito na
sorry medyo blurry :D

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs219.snc3/22641_108791045799505_100000058294714_217744_404946_n.jpg

Masiram an biti?

Creatures of Bikol/ Philippine Lower Mythology
para sa iristoryahan sa bulanon na banggi
ngyonyan na harani na ang Nobyembre 1

http://en.wikipilipinas.org/images/1/1f/Tikbalang.jpg
http://en.wikipilipinas.org
Tikbalang

http://images.mylot.com/userImages/images/postphotos/2139967.jpg
http://images.mylot.com
Manananggal

http://sites.google.com/site/paranormalirgsite/_/rsrc/1276684363700/home/galleries/images-of-cryptids-and-folkloric-creatures/Kapre.jpg?height=529&width=390
http://sites.google.com/site/paranormalirgsite/home/galleries/images-of-cryptids-and-folkloric-creatures
Kapre

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bmCOFaSQv8A/S6hgtydwtaI/AAAAAAAAA1A/oyL0AVHhMQM/s320/ddddd.jpg
http://asiaparanormal.blogspot.com
Tiyanak

garo ready ka na sa halloween :D

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:16 AM

The House’s Dopplergangers
Once again the monsters of the House of Representatives are in the news, but anonymously.

Instead of doppelgangers—the evil presences that are sometimes like one’s wicked twins or just the embodiment of evil that assume the looks of an innocent person—we have the Dopplergangers.

These are evil congressmen. Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr. and Agham party-list’s Rep. Angelo Palmones said last week that these corrupt members of the House delayed the bidding on the Doppler radar systems that should have been acquired by Pagasa—the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration—as early at least two years ago.

That means at least a year before the rains and floods caused by Ondoy and Pepeng ravaged our country and killed many of our countrymen.

Both Rep. Andaya and Rep. Palmones don’t want to reveal the names of these “honorable” congressmen.

The Philippine Star quoted Rep. Andaya saying in a text message: “Magulo yan, mga congressman ang backers ng bidders kaya natagalan. (That’s a mess, congressmen backed some bidders, that’s why the bidding was delayed).” And that’s why the government could not buy the much-needed Doppler radars and other equipment.

In 2006, when Rep. Andaya was Budget secretary, Pagasa was initiating the bidding process for five Doppler radars. Pagasa is a subsidiary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). DOST then asked the procurement service of Mr. Andaya’s Budget and Management department to handle the bidding.

To conduct the bidding, DBM needed to announce to the public what the terms of reference (TOR) were and the various technical details of the Doppler radars and other equipment for which bids were to be invited.

But, said Rep. Andaya, DOST could not provide DBM the TOR and technical details. Why because of the interference of some congressmen who wanted to favor their suppliers.

Two years later, in 2008, DOST could still not supply Andaya’s DBM the necessary TOR. DBM then gave up and the bidding process went back to DOST.

For his part, congressman Palmones told The Star that “at least two congressmen were interested in the contract for five Doppler radars that Pagasa would acquire with a P500-million fund appropriated by Congress in 2005.”

One of the congressmen was “pushing for an American supplier.” The other was backing a Chinese contractor.

Prisco Nilo
He became Pagasa director in 2007 and when the job of conducting bids for the five Doppler radars reverted to DOST, he worked actively for it, knowing how important and urgently needed they were—and 12 other radar systems around the country.

In 2008, a team of experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency arrived to conduct basic design studies to jumpstart the Japanese government’s P500-million Doppler radar project with Pagasa.

In those days, experts and congressmen in the know were saying that if had the Japanese Doppler radar been in place the M/V Princess of the Stars tragedy (which was in the news) and typhoon-caused deaths a destruction could have been prevented.

The Princess of the Stars, with some 800 passengers and crew, capsized off Sibuyan Island in Romblon at the height of Typhoon Frank. The owners, Sulpicio Lines Inc., sued Pagasa for allegedly giving “inaccurate” weather reports which led to the capsizing of their vessel.

Mr. Nilo said in 2008, when the Japanese team was in town, that the Dopplers would provide “faster and more accurate” weather updates. The Doppler radars would also allow the weather bureau to issue advisory on rainfall volume and wind velocity fast and promptly.

At that time, we learned from Mr. Nilo that 10 Doppler radars were to be installed throughout the archipelago by this year, 2010. But he said he Philippines needs 12 radars.

Alas, these radars are not in place till now.

President Benigno Aquino 3rd fired Mr. Nilo because Pagasa was not giving information about Typhoon Basyang fast and often enough.

Not Mr. Nilo but the congressmen who had delayed the bidding for the radar systems should be punished—and condemned.http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/component/content/article/83-opinion-columnist/30626-the-houses-dopplergangers

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:17 AM

Pasacao CamSur
by Marianne Lalawani (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=221838&id=812053153)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs311.snc3/28220_434716923153_812053153_5514930_4946272_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs291.snc3/28220_434715823153_812053153_5514885_8002908_n.jpg

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs291.snc3/28220_434715828153_812053153_5514886_326069_n.jpg

Scattered talaga sa buong CamSur an mga tourist attractions ta. Iba-ibang locales, iba-ibang jewels. :banana:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:18 AM

Gloria, son Dato sign manifesto vs cash-transfer scheme
Former President and incumbent Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has added her name to the growing list of lawmakers opposing the P21 billion conditional cash transfer program, just a day after grilling the secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development which is the lead agency in implementing the program.

Aside from Mrs. Arroyo, her son Camarines Sur Rep. Diosdado “Dato" Arroyo and 13 more lawmakers signed a manifesto against the CCT program, bringing to 52 the number of Lower House signatories.

The other recent signatories are:

* Northern Samar Rep. Emil Ong,
* Southern Leyte Rep. Roger Mercado,
* Capiz Rep. Jane Castro,
* Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado,
* Pangasinan Rep. Leopoldo Bataoil,
* Occidental Mindoro Rep. Amelita Villarosa,
* Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez,
* Lanao del Norte Rep. Aliah Dimaporo,
* Maguindanao Rep. Simeon Datumanong,
* Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman,
* Pampanga Rep. Aurelio Gonzales,
* Lanao del Norte Rep. Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo, and
* Quezon Rep. Danilo Suarez.

Thirty-seven lawmakers had earlier signed the manifesto. (See: 37 solons oppose Aquino's conditional cash transfer program)

The lawmakers opposing CCT vowed to work instead for the realignment of CCT-allocated funds to the construction of schools, hospitals, health centers, housing, agriculture, and other social programs that directly address the needs of the poor for jobs, livelihood and services.

They questioned the wisdom of allotting such a substantial portion of government’s scarce resources to CCTs, given the grave lack of funds for basic social services and economic services.

“The (CCT is) a costly palliative, an unsustainable program of dole-outs that will perpetuate the politics of patronage and encourage a culture of mendicancy. CCTs cannot take the place of a long-term strategy that addresses the root causes of poverty through asset redistribution and job generation," the lawmakers said.

The manifesto will be presented to the House leadership for consideration. The chamber has 278 members, 52 of whom are partylist representatives.http://www.gmanews.tv/story/203333/gloria-son-dato-sign-manifesto-vs-cash-transfer-scheme

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:20 AM

'Meddling by lawmakers delayed Doppler radar deal'
MANILA, Philippines - Some congressmen had meddled in the procurement of P500 million worth of modern weather radar equipment that could have enabled the weather bureau to make accurate forecasts, which in turn could have saved lives and property.

Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr. and Rep. Angelo Palmones of the party-list group Agham revealed this yesterday when asked what went wrong with the acquisition by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) of Doppler radar systems during the Arroyo administration.

“Magulo yan, mga congressman ang backers ng bidders kaya natagalan (That’s a mess, congressmen backed some bidders, that's why the bidding was delayed),” Andaya said in a text message.

He was budget secretary of then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in 2006 when PAGASA tried to start the bidding process for five Doppler radars.

He said the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), to which PAGASA is attached, had asked the procurement service of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to conduct the bidding.

“But DOST could not provide us the terms of reference (TOR) and technical details due to the interference of some congressmen who wanted to favor their suppliers. The TOR and the technical requirements would come from the DOST because they are the user. We would just conduct the bidding for them,” he said.

Andaya said after two years of waiting in vain, the DBM returned the bidding process to the DOST in 2008.

Palmones told The STAR that the DOST asked the DBM to conduct the bidding after Leoncio Amadore, then Pagasa director, was accused of irregularities “in connection with a radar that could be upgraded to a Doppler system.”

He said he was then part of a non-governmental organization helping Pagasa in its equipment modernization program. He was also then a radio broadcaster. He is a first-term congressman.

Palmones said at least two congressmen were interested in the contract for five Doppler radars that Pagasa would acquire with a P500-million fund appropriated by Congress in 2005.

“One was pushing for an American supplier. The other had a Chinese contractor,” he said.

Like Andaya, Palmones refused to name names.

The Agham representative said it was Prisco Nilo, who became Pagasa director in 2007, who finally pushed for the bidding for the Doppler radars in 2008.

“But none of the five has been installed. Installation of one in Subic and another in Tagaytay City is supposed to be completed this month. The three others are to be located in Virac, Catanduanes, in Cebu and another area in the Bicol region,” he said.

He acknowledged that early installation of the modern radars could have saved lives and property.

Scores of lives and property worth billions of pesos were lost last year when “Ondoy” and “Pepeng” struck the country.

President Aquino recently replaced Nilo for his supposedly inaccurate weather forecasts.

In a text to reporters yesterday, Nilo said when the “funds for the Doppler radar systems were released in 2006, the DOST decided to have the bidding conducted by the procurement service of DBM.”

“Nothing happened for more than two years, so DOST decided to have the bidding done by Pagasa during my time,” he said.

He said the bidding was conducted in the last quarter in 2008.

“The implementation as provided for in the contract is 18 months for each radar,” he added.

The Doppler radar is said to be capable of measuring rainfall, which conventional radar could not predict.

According to Wikipedia, this type of radar “is a specialized radar that makes use of the Doppler effect to produce velocity data about objects at a distance.”

“It does this by beaming a microwave signal towards a desired target and listening for its reflection, then analyzing how the frequency of the returned signal has been altered by the object's motion. This variation gives direct and highly accurate measurements of the radial component of a target’s velocity relative to the radar,” it said.

Besides weather forecasting, Dopplers are also used in aviation. They were named after Austrian physicist Christian Doppler.http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=622519&publicationSubCategoryId=63

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:24 AM

BIKOL FOOD TRIP
source: http://www.lawstude.net/2010/08/bicol-food-trip.html

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4925496279_927785bd31.jpg
"Pinaputukang Tilapia"

ngunyan ko lang nadangog asin nahiling kung ano an pinaputukang tilapia.

An pirmi kong nananamitan na putok, iyo an pandesal sa Greenbelt na pig-apod na "putok".

Saro pa su sa mga drivers na igwang "putok", nakakaparong ako minsan. :lol:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:24 AM

Names of Solons Blamed for Weather Mess Sought
MANILA, Philippines — Ang Kasangga Party-list Rep. Teodorico Haresco challenged colleagues on Monday in the House of Representatives to publicly disclose the names of lawmakers facing blame for the delay in the acquisition of the P500 million worth of state-of-the-art weather radar equipment.

Haresco said it would be unfair to the innocent to be dragged into the controversy merely because the accusers failed to disclose the identities of the solons who allegedly interfered with the modernization program of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

He said speculations on the identities of those behind the project should be made public to dispel speculations about their true identities.

“With due respect to our peers who are making this claim, I think they should name names so that those who have nothing to do with it will no longer be dragged into this issue. On the other hand, those who are being accused of meddling with PAGASA's modernization program can also explain their side,” Haresco said.

Earlier, Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya and AGHAM Party-list Rep. Angelo Palmones claimed that two congressmen were behind the delay in the delivery of the much-needed Doppler radars.http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/284163/names-solons-blamed-weather-mess-sought

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:27 AM

Exploring the Country Side
Ponong, Magarao, CamSur
by Catherine Hernandez (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=191780&id=579776939)

i like how she organized the photos.. great for photo blogs :okay:

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Super duper love this sceneries. I remembered wading myself in Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte to research about nipa.:)

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:32 AM

More Dishes from Caramoan
by La Playa Camp & Picnic Grounds *** Vista Del Mar Guest House (Caramoan) (http://www.facebook.com/LaPLaYaVDM)

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs029.snc3/11631_210258370199_210206790199_4152010_6675212_n.jpg

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:32 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:34 AM

Lalong
by Catherine Hernandez (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=415904816939&set=a.415904386939.191780.579776939&pid=4446256&id=579776939)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs130.snc4/36880_415904816939_579776939_4446256_5865374_n.jpg

bako man akong parabulang pero dati igwa akong mga alagang lalong saka rumaraga. Mala baga ta pirming nagugulungan ki niyog kaya an luwas sa kawali pig-gataan salakan nin kalunggay :cheers:

Naga Boy

October 27th, 2010, 03:34 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:35 AM

Solon wants to prohibit the entry of illegal goods into the country
Importation and sale of foreign goods which are banned in the country of origin will be declared illegal and business firms involved will be penalized once a bill filed at the House of Representatives is approved into law.

Rep. Luis Villafuerte (3rd District, Camarines Sur), author of House Bill 1153, said there have been numerous reports that pharmaceutical preparations, insecticides, beauty aid preparations, weight control drugs and varied consumer items have found their way into the domestic market.

“Some cases have been established to have caused injurious effects to human life, livestock and vegetation. These foods have been banned in their country of origin because of the harmful effects of their use and this must be stopped,” Villafuerte said.

Villafuerte said business firms engaged in importation of said goods shall be required to get a clearance certificate from the proper government agency in the country of origin.

The clearance should state that the manufacture, sale or use of the goods covered by the certificate is not prohibited in the country where it came from, Villafuerte said.

Villafuerte said the Philippines should not be made a dumping ground of goods of whatever kind, the manufacture and sale of which is prohibited in the country of origin.

“The well-being of our people and the preservation of our livestock and vegetation against uncontrolled and unscrupulous use of imported goods is the strongest argument for the passage of the bill,” Villafuerte said.

Under the measure, any person, corporation or entity importing goods shall include among its shipping documents, a clearance certificate from the Department of Trade and Industry or equivalent office in the country of origin of the goods that the manufacture, sale or use of the same in that country is not prohibited by law.

Violators shall be penalized with imprisonment of 2 years and a fine of P50,000.
http://www.ttkn.com/law-and-order/solon-wants-to-prohibit-the-entry-of-illegal-goods-into-the-country-5615.html

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:36 AM

The Thomasian Encodrinologists stayed at La Playa during the TEPI convention in CamSur and they only have one assessment.

The food is great.

Masiram talaga kaya. Hilingon pa lang, manlalaway na talaga especially the seafoods :cheers:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:38 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:38 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:39 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3364/3484274765_c008d221b8.jpg?v=0

source: http://pamobieta.blogspot.com

trangkiluhon si Nanay digdi na nagkikinit nin natong (katnga in rinconada)...siram lutuun na "tinuto".:cheers:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:40 AM

Local producers a big hit at OKB Trade Fair 2010
Twenty-two producers from Catanduanes returned home feeling good after an eventful week at the Orgullo Kan Bikol (OKB) Regional Trade Fair held at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City from October 7 to 10, 2010.

The producers generated a combined sales of P726,113.00, of which P712,513.00 is cash sales while the remaining amount was for booked orders. Again, the biggest contributor to the sales was the furniture sector as Metro Manila residents continue to be mesmerized by the beautiful and intricate narra creations of ETBal Enterprises. Buyers also marveled at the products of OKB first-timer Gloissancraft, which made heads turn with its pretty handmade-paper bags with caragumoy lining inside and flower accents on the outside.

OKB buyers also lined up for the nutritious pancit bato of Elpedes Pancit Factory, the succulent pili nut candies, achara, special polvoron and coco balls of the Virac Pili Processors Association and the yummy peanut butter of Sarilikha Food Products. The Virac Pili Processors Association had five member-microenterprises who joined the fair – Belen’s Pinahamamis na Pili Atbp, JERDMLS, J n’ D, Catanduanes Deli, and Bing’s Special Pilinut Candy, who sold not only pilinut treats but also papaya pickle (achara), tablea de cacao, ginger ale powder (salabat) and coco jam (santan).

These products also received "wow" reactions from walk-in buyers: quilted bags of Nizzach Crafts; native frames & lamps of Fiberart Enterprises; abaca handmade products of Lucky F Abaca Handicraft, Lydia’s Native Products; caragumoy bags of Pandan Women Weavers Association; and the handmade paper bags of Nilda Traquena. The DTI-CARP booth showcased an array of products made by its assisted groups in Buyo, Patagan, Bato, Biong, San Andres, and Calabnigan.

Catanduanes Bazaar joined the OKB for the first time to promote its Catanduanes souvenir shirts and other items. DTI-RuMEPP products also had the first exposure in a major exhibit with its selection of lasa brooms, abaca hammocks, abaca sinamay flowers, abaca Christmas decors and food items. Incidentally, the Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Programme (RuMEPP), which is IFAD-funded and implemented in only 19 provinces all over the country including 5 in Bicol, was a major sponsor in this year’s OKB event.

This year’s OKB Trade Fair became an exciting experience for the participating producers as Valenzuela Councilor Shalani Soledad who hails from Gigmoto, Catanduanes graced the occasion as its guest of honor. Ms. Shalani led the ribbon-cutting ceremony with no less than the Catanduanes Vice Governor Jose "Bong" Teves, Jr. assisting her, together with DTI Regional Director Jocelyn Blanco and PHILEXPORT official Ms. Leny Abella.

After the ribbon-cutting, Ms. Soledad was ushered by Teves towards the booths of Catanduanes producers. Ms. Shalani exchanged pleasantries with the local producers for a while before being escorted again to view the exhibits from other Bicol provinces. The Catanduanes producers reveled and felt proud to have received the longest attention from Ms. Shalani. All the exhibitors, officials and visitors inside the hall craned their necks to get a glimpse of the beauteous councilor as many converged around her, posing for a snapshot or getting her autograph.

The Catanduanes producers were even further inspired when high officials of the province came to visit the affair on the 2nd day. Governor Joseph Cua came with wife, Ms. Nancy, and their son. PBMs Nel Azansa, Roger Pereyra, Shirley Abundo, Wilfredo Santelices, Edwin Tanael, Raffy Zuniega and ex-officio PBM Lemuel Surtida, and SP Secretary Ursus De Quiroz also stayed for hours at the fair and chatted with some of the producers. Several town officials were also seen – Mayor Leo Rodriguez of Bato and wife, Mayor Odilon Pascua of Bagamanoc, Mayor Obet Fernandez of Panganiban, and Vice Mayor Ninfa Namata of Pandan.

Congressman Cesar Sarmiento, despite being busy in Congress due to budget hearings, took time to visit, coming late in the afternoon with his two daughters and another lawmaker in tow, Rep. Tom Apacible of Batangas.

The Catanduanes producers were grateful for the support of their local officials, with the provincial government subsidizing 50% of the booth fees and part of the expense for hauling the products to Manila. Governor Cua, in his personal capacity, allowed some of the producers to stay at the RSL quarters in Manila, thus minimizing their daily expenses. The municipal government of Virac also gave financial assistance to Virac Pili Processors Association for its participation in the OKB.

Meanwhile, an OKB special event, the Bicol Investment Conference (BICON) on October 8 at the SM Conference Center showcased presentations of the region’s investment potentials and advantages, topics like tourism prospects, mining, renewable energy, transport services, cattle ranching, moringa and pili plantations.

Hon. Joey Salceda was the keynote speaker as Regional Development Council chair for Bicol. Congressman Luis R. Villafuerte of Camarines Sur also gave an inspiring message on booming investment areas, spicing his speech with personal insights and experiences that delighted the audience a lot. The most significant part was the matching of prospective Manila-based investors, who were also invited to the event, with provincial representatives who backed up their project’s potentials and gave further details about their proposed investment areas.

The Catanduanes team was composed of PBMs Zuniega, Asanza, Abundo, Pereyra, Santelices; SP Secretary de Quiroz; DTI provincial director Ireneo Panti, Jr.; FICELCO officer-in-charge Rodolfo Mendoza, Directors Fidelito Soledad and Atty. Greg Sarmiento; Romeo Aquino of the PPDO; and, Eli Peña of the Provincial Agricultural Support Office. Congressman Cesar Sarmiento was represented by his daughters.

Noteworthy were the initial discussions by the team members with some potential investors – Mr. Rodolfo Azanza Jr., Country Head of SN Power Philippines for renewable energy development and sea transport services (from Codon to Caramoan); Mr. Randy Favis of Fortuna Brahmans for cattle ranching project; Mr. Gil Peña of Goldpoint Construction Corp. for crab culture project; and LCC Legaspi for mall construction here. Meantime, Global Green Power PLC Corporation, thru its President Mr. David Montaigne, signified a keen interest to invest in renewable energy anywhere in Bicol.

Other potential investment areas that Catanduanes enrolled in BICon aside from those mentioned above were the Catanduanes Integrated Transport Terminal, Resort Development of Puraran Beach, and Development of Luyang Park. The Catanduanes Team plans to convene to discuss timetables for follow-up and direct meeting or negotiation with these potential investors before the year ends.http://www.catanduanestribune.com/Oct-20-2010/TopStory/Detail.aspx?newsID=7429

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:44 AM

Naga Boy

October 27th, 2010, 03:52 AM

The sad state of
National Housing Authority Regional Office
in Naga City
reflects the agency’s
negligence on our country’s housing sector.

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What used to a beautiful landscaped
sidewalk garden
has been neglected and abandoned
with weeds taking over the greenery.

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The metal work on the fence
has been corroded by rust
and left to rot.

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I don’t know who heads the NHA Bicol
but the state of his office
reflects his attitude and dedication
to his work.

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His disintegrating and dilapidated office
reflects the state of
substandard government housing projects
petrifying in disrepair
that his agency has authorized.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:52 AM

Caramoan Underwater World
by La Playa Camp & Picnic Grounds *** Vista Del Mar Guest House (Caramoan) (http://www.facebook.com/LaPLaYaVDM)

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:54 AM

Iriga's weapons of mass attraction
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Iriga Central School pupils.

Filipinos in general are shy talking about their achievements. Whenever Pinoys extend hospitality, they almost always start with the disclaimer, “pasensiya na,” even when they offer their best.

Well, Iriga City has had so many feats under its belt in 2010 that Mayor Madelaine Alfelor-Gazmen can’t help but talk about these with pride over lunch in Manila recently.

In March, Mayor Madelaine was bestowed the CEO Excel Award from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for her implementation of award-winning programs in Nature Conservation and Local Governance. She was in the company of outstanding chief executives including Charo-Santos Concio of ABS-CBN; Cynthia Mamon of Enchanted Kingdom; Ernest Cu of Globe Telecom; Mel Tiangco of GMA Kapuso Foundation; and Gilda Pico of Land Bank of the Philippines, among others.

Last September, the mayor was invited by the World Bank to Shanghai, China as a panelist in the Local Leaders’ Roundtable on Economic Transformations and Urban-Rural Relations at the 2010 World Expo.

Other awards Iriga City received this year are the Outstanding Local Government Unit Award given by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) RO5; and the Department of the Interior and Local Government Award for Excellence in Local Government in recognition of the city’s outstanding performance in strengthening LGU capabilities.

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Iriga City Mayor Madelaine Alfelor-Gazmen at the Shanghai World Expo.

But there’s more! Iriguenos who have brought pride to their kababayan are Former Commission on Human Rights Leila de Lima, now appointed Justice Secretary by PNoy; Conchita A. Ibarondo, named the 2010 Most Outstanding Teacher by the Metrobank Foundation and University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) alumnus Allan Abasolo, ABS-CBN’s Bayaning Pilipino for teaching poor children in a remote mountain school in Quezon Province.

Iriga’s academic community also made hay in 2010. UNEP was Grand Champion in the Voyodores Festival Street Dance Competition in Naga City as part of the 2010 Penafrancia Celebrations. University of Saint Anthony, meanwhile, won the Overall Championship (ROTC Category) in the Penafrancia Festival Military Parade Competition while Zeferino Arroyo High School of San Agustin, Iriga City won as Overall Champion in CAT-1 Category 2.

And just a few weeks ago, pupils from Iriga Central School won first place in two categories in the nationwide 2010 Palamatasan National Competition held at the University Theater in U.P. Diliman. These triumphs were in the Sabayang Bigkas and Cheerdance categories.

Last but not least, Iriguena beauties Katherine Dominique Lagrimas and Linda Backlund won the Miss Bicolandia title and placed fourth, respectively. Linda, as many know, joined Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition not too long ago.

By December, the Iriguenos will have another reason to celebrate when their new city market opens. To add to the revelry, Mayor Madelaine has invited topnotch musicians Aiza Seguerra, Noel Cabangon, True Faith, Juris Fernandez and Rivermaya to hold a series of shows near the venue.

Choreographer-dancer par excellance Douglas Nierras says the good mayor succeeds in all fronts because she doesn’t lose sight of her priorities even in activities that are seemingly for fun. When she revived the Miss Iriga pageant, she stood pat that it won’t have a swimsuit competition.

Celebrities who have visited Iriga are all praise for Mayor Madelaine’s hands-on approach. She not only oversees every aspect of every activity, but entertains all the guests, making them feel welcome.

“Ngayon lang po ako nakakilala ng ganun ka down- to-earth na mayor. She is very simple and humble. Maganda ang displina at pamamalakad na na gingagawa niya sa Iriga dahil nakita ko mismo ang mga tao doon. I wish every mayor is like her,” says Jolina Magdangal.

Jolina also says Iriguenos are very warm. “Iriga city is beautiful and clean. I wish I would be able to visit all the tourist spots Ireguenos are proud of because they will most likely be beautiful.”

“She is very warm and accommodating. Iriga is a great progressive city that has maintained its cultural heritage. I loved the hotel we stayed in,” declares Jeffrey Hidalgo.

“Mayor Madel is very nice and intelligent. She loves people. She maintains a low profile and treats people equally.For her, walang mahirap at walang mayaman. We love her,” says Angelica Jones.

Indeed, with such a public servant, the city has nowhere to go but up. Viva, Iriga! http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=624002&publicationSubCategoryId=70

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 03:57 AM

A Touch of Symmetry
by Alvin Bataller (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=96492&id=564628987)

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two other photos... the places are not here in CamSur.
nagagayunan lang akong maray.. tibay!!

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Magayunon an pagkakua kan litrato. :cheers:

Casa Ofelia
by Alvin Bataller (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=402891828987&set=a.402890213987.181120.564628987&pid=4132328&id=564628987)

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dae pa ako nakadigdi....dakol pa palan kitang dae nadidiskubre sa CamSur :cheers:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:14 AM

NTC TO CONDUCT ONE DAY REGISTRATION FOR 2-WAY RADIOS AND CELLPHONE DEALERS
The National Telecommunications Commission Regional Office 5 (NTC-RO5) will conduct a special "One Day Mobile Registration and Licensing" activity in Iriga City on December 2, 2010 to be held at the Iriga City Collosseum.

in a letter received by Mayor Madel, NTC-RO5 regional director Engr. Ariel H. Padilla said that the activity will be held in order to register, legalize and license all unregistered radio tranceivers being used and operated by civilian enthusiasts, civic organizations, government agencies and other establishments in Camarines Sur particularly Iriga City and the Rinconada Area.

This is also intended for cellphone dealers/resellers/retailers and service/repair centers which is also required by law to be registered with the NTC.

Registration will be from 9 am to 4 pm.http://www.iriga.gov.ph/community.asp?news=405

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:18 AM

Vista Del Mar Guest House
by La Playa Camp & Picnic Grounds *** Vista Del Mar Guest House (Caramoan) (http://www.facebook.com/LaPLaYaVDM)

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:19 AM

Sunrise in Vista Del Mar Guest House
by La Playa Camp & Picnic Grounds *** Vista Del Mar Guest House (Caramoan) (http://www.facebook.com/LaPLaYaVDM)

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:24 AM

Port of Bikal
by La Playa Camp & Picnic Grounds *** Vista Del Mar Guest House (Caramoan) (http://www.facebook.com/LaPLaYaVDM)

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:29 AM

More of Caramoan Underwater World
by La Playa Camp & Picnic Grounds *** Vista Del Mar Guest House (Caramoan) (http://www.facebook.com/LaPLaYaVDM)

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Naga Boy

October 27th, 2010, 04:37 AM

garo ready ka na sa halloween :D

Speaking of Halloween,
if it would not rain
we would start decorating
our house
for Halloween again.

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We failed to do so last year
because of an incoming typhoon.

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But we have been doing so
for the past ten years
and the kids are excited.

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:41 AM

Salcedo, Nanola Bag Shell Chess Crowns
MANILA, Philippines — Richelieu Salcedo III and Christian Nanola pulled off crucial victories to crown themselves the new juniors and kiddies champions, respectively, in the Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship grand finals Sunday at SM Megamall Event Center in Mandaluyong City.

The fifth-ranked Salcedo, winner of the Naga City leg, stunned fourth seed McDominique Lagula in the sixth round then held No. 2 Sheider Nebato to a draw in the next before beating erstwhile leader Jerwell Andoy and Antonio Chavez Jr. to finish with seven points in the 20-and-under division.

Andoy bounced back from that loss to Salcedo as he beat Diego Perez in the final round to likewise end up with seven points. But the Rizal Technological Univ. bet took the crown worth 30,000 with a higher tiebreak score.

Nebato failed to force a three-way tie on top as he dropped his final round game to Joseph Turqueza and settled for third place after edging Alfred Rapanot and Turqueza in the tiebreak.

The 11th-ranked Nanola, on the other hand, upset No. 7 Felix Balbona in the sixth round, drew with second seed John Batucan in the next, shocked third seed Paul Evangelista in the eighth before forcing the top seeded Jerad Docena to a draw to emerge the solo winner with seven points in the kiddies division.http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/284126/salcedo-nanola-bag-shell-chess-crowns

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:43 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:50 AM

I just browsed the Naga City official website these are what I've got;

Photos like this :okay:

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Thousands of male devotees surround the image of Ina, Our Lady of Peñafrancia on its way back to Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia, capping the Tercentenary Celebration this year.

Source (http://naga.gov.ph/#1)

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:51 AM

Bicolana Beauties (http://naga.gov.ph/#4)

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Displaying their warm Naga SMILES, this year’s finalists of the Ms. Bicolandia Pageant attend one of many events during the Peñafrancia Festivities.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:52 AM

Sanggawadan (http://naga.gov.ph/#5)

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Mayor John Bongat takes time off by listening to the concerns of constituents during the Sanggawadan activity.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:53 AM

Naga City Police Office (http://naga.gov.ph/#7)

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Mayor John G. Bongat addresses members of the Naga City Police Office during one of many regular meetings.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:54 AM

Goldilocks Centro (http://naga.gov.ph/#8)

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Mayor John G. Bongat during the opening and blessing of Goldilocks, Centro Naga branch.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:54 AM

Goldilocks Centro (http://naga.gov.ph/#8)

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Mayor John G. Bongat during the opening and blessing of Goldilocks, Centro Naga branch.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:55 AM

Materials Recovery Facility (http://naga.gov.ph/#9)

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Mayor John Bongat, Acting Market Supervisor Prudencio Rodriguez, Acting City Administrator Florencio Mongoso, and ENRO Officer Oscar Orozco discuss the city’s plans during the reopening of the Materials Recovery Facility at the Public Market.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:56 AM

BJMP (http://naga.gov.ph/#10)

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Mayor Bongat with Senior Officers of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) during their courtesy visit.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:57 AM

Plaza Rizal (http://naga.gov.ph/#11)

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An everyday scene at one of the city landmarks, Plaza Rizal, Centro Naga.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:58 AM

Yellow Cab (http://naga.gov.ph/#12)

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Yellow Cab, one of many restaurants to open here. Famous for its New York-style pizzas, offering the best and freshest ingredients, this retro-industrial design pizza house can be found at the corner of Magsaysay Avenue and Dayangdang Street.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:58 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 04:59 AM

Sea Rescue (http://naga.gov.ph/#13)

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The Naga City Rescue team at an emergency preparedness competition in Albay.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:00 AM

PSO Naga (http://naga.gov.ph/#14)

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Members of the Naga City Public Safety Office engage in a sea rescue mission, part of several rescue competition levels in a national competition at Sto. Domingo, Albay.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:01 AM

Gabriela-Bikol, pigsermunan si P-Noy sa naging kapalpakan kan Barangay asin Sk election
NAGA CITY - Garu man sana pig sermunan kan Gabriela-Bikol an gobyernong Aquino huli sa nangyaring kapalpakan kan Commission on Election sa katatapos pa sanang synchronized Barangay asin SK election sa enterong nasyon.

Segun ki Neslie Rodriguez kan Gabriela,sa entribista kan Bombo Radyo Naga, sinabi kaining kasalan man ni Presidente Benigno Aquino III an nangyari huli sa dae kaini tultol na namonitor an komisyon dapit sa pagpreparar sa election.

Igwa soboot ning hurisdiksyon si Aquino bilang Presidente kan nasyon na i-monitor an sistema asin programa kan kada ahensiya kan gobyerno na dapat iyong pig gibo niya sa Comelec.

Antes kaini,enot na pigtuyaw kan Gabriela an komisyon huli man sa pagiging dis-organisado kaini rason ngani na maabala an botohan sa dakol na banwaan digde sa rehiyong Bikol.http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/25201-gabriela-bikol-pigsermunan-si-p-noy-sa-naging-kapalpakan-kan-barangay-asin-sk-election

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:03 AM

Senior Citizens (http://naga.gov.ph/#15)

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City Mayor John G. Bongat with officers and members of the city senior citizens’ federation during a consultation conference.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:04 AM

Shooting hoops (http://naga.gov.ph/#2)

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High-powered athletes of the Philippine Basketball Association’s Air21 and BMEG teams slug it out on a new battleground, the Naga City Coliseum last October 16.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:04 AM

Ceremonial Toss (http://naga.gov.ph/#6)

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First PBA game at the Naga City coliseum between the Air21 Express and B-MEG Derby Llamados with DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, City Mayor John Bongat and City Vice Mayor Gabriel Bordado Jr. gracing the opening toss.

sonofignatius

October 27th, 2010, 05:06 AM

DIOS MARHAY NA UDTO, MGA TUGANG!

Yes, Nora Aunor really made Iriga City nationally famous. But for the record there are other famous personalities that come from this little city. To name a few - Eddie Ilarde (radio announcer, TV Host, congressman and senator), Victor Wood (reached superstar status as a singer in the seventies), Ronald Remy (actor, TV host and later evangelist), Zaldy Zhornack (famous action star of the 60s together with FPJ), Rez Cortez and Mila Ocampo (Snooky Serna's mom and also a former actress).

starry, starry Iriga! Ronald Remy was my father's classmate at the Ateneo de Naga High School together with Francis Garchitorena. i think even in his student days he was already doing a bit of theater.

I think she was discovered in a Singing Contest.

Tawag ng Tanghalan (or was it Tanghalian) if I remember right.

Good morning all!!!

If I can recall the story, I think Ms. Nora Aunor was discovered while she was singing as she was selling goods in the terminal, wonder if it was the PNR or the Bus Station...
:)
@Gary Cooper
Rez Cortez and Victor Wood, I'm quite familiar... the other two, I'm not... :(

i think she joined the singing contest Dalan Sa Kalangitan and she was proclaimed grand champ at Plaza Quezon. in those days she was indeed selling water at the train station in Iriga.

Dalan continued for years, way after Nora's time. i remember that held on late Sunday afternoons at Plaza Quezon when i was in my elementary years. wonder what has happened to the show - is it still on somewhere?

ngunyan ko lang nadangog asin nahiling kung ano an pinaputukang tilapia.

An pirmi kong nananamitan na putok, iyo an pandesal sa Greenbelt na pig-apod na "putok".

Saro pa su sa mga drivers na igwang "putok", nakakaparong ako minsan. :lol:

actually "pinaputukan" is not a bikol term. satuya, sinanglay o picadillo (Venus R mentiones in a TV interview that this is one of her favorite bikol dishes).

it is like our famous Bikol dish being popularizes as LAING (a Tagalog term) when it is NOT a Bikol term!

shouldn't we start RECLAIMING it from "culinary colonization" by popularizing the term NATONG or TINOTO? note that Ilonggo dishes remain labeled and named in Ilonggo even when they are served in Manila or elsewhere (eg, inasal, batchoy, pancit molo, kadios, laswa etc)

what's sad is that even our very own homegrown restaurants have unconsciously followed this "imperialist" practice. :ohno:

paging, Geewan, Red Platter, et alii.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:06 AM

2 kandidato sa pagka-SK chairman, nagtabla sa boto nag toss coin
NAGA CITY - Pigpangenotan kan pirang empleyado kan Commission on Election an pag toss-coin ngani na i-break an pagtabla sa duwang kandidato sa pagka-SK chairman sa sarong barangay digde sa siyudad ning Naga.

An mga ini iyo sinda Ma. Olga Aguilar asin Zester Abiog, kan barangay Tinago an parehong nakakua ning tig-18 boto sa katatapos pa sanang synchronized Barangay asin SK election.

Naging witness man an mga supporters kan mga ini pati na man an saindang magurang.

Si Aguilar an masuwerteng nanggana sa pag toss coins kaya ini an matukaw na bagong SK chairman sa nasabing barangay.

Sa entribista kan Bombo Radyo Naga ki Aguilar sinabi kaining dakula an pasasalamat niya ki Nuestra Sra.de Peñafrancia,an Patrona ng Bikolandia,huli sa pigtabangan siya kaining manggana.

Antes kaini,nagsimba ngona siya sa Basilica Minore na "istaran" kan Inang Peñafrancia asin naghagad siya ning tabang digde.http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/25194-2-kandidato-sa-pagka-sk-chairman-nagtabla-sa-boto-nag-toss-coin

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:08 AM

School Harvest (http://naga.gov.ph/#3)

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Beaming public elementary students proudly display their latest harvest, a product of the city’s Tanuman sa Eskwelahan Program (Backyard School Farming).

Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 05:09 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:10 AM

i think she joined the singing contest Dalan Sa Kalangitan and she was proclaimed grand champ at Plaza Quezon. in those days she was indeed selling water at the train station in Iriga.

Dalan continued for years, way after Nora's time. i remember that held on late Sunday afternoons at Plaza Quezon when i was in my elementary years. wonder what has happened to the show - is it still on somewhere?

It's now being held at CamSur Provincial Capitol as part of the Kaogma Festival every May :okay:

Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 05:19 AM

Magayunon an pagkakua kan litrato. :cheers:

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dae pa ako nakadigdi....dakol pa palan kitang dae nadidiskubre sa CamSur :cheers:

Casa Ofelia was formerly Magic Splash

sonofignatius

October 27th, 2010, 05:19 AM

bako man akong parabulang pero dati igwa akong mga alagang lalong saka rumaraga. Mala baga ta pirming nagugulungan ki niyog kaya an luwas sa kawali pig-gataan salakan nin kalunggay :cheers:

ang motto kang lalong: "Dying so that others may live." :lol:
pwerteng siram kang sabaw kayan kung tinola; o kang lipotok na guta kung gugutaan na may tapayas. mapapaturaok talaga kita kayan gabos. :lol:

yan sana, basta bako lang gurangon ang lalong ta garo kita nagkakan kayan ning rweda. :nuts::nuts:

The Thomasian Encodrinologists stayed at La Playa during the TEPI convention in CamSur and they only have one assessment.

The food is great.

the variety and the presentation certainly draw out appetites, too. with the relaxed, unhurried, lazy ambiance and cool comfort of a nipa and bamboo accommodation (the "homey-ness" also suggested by the backyard blooms on the table), talagang mapapalaban!

trangkiluhon si Nanay digdi na nagkikinit nin natong (katnga in rinconada)...siram lutuun na "tinuto".:cheers:

kulang na lang sa kataid ni Nanany may naghihiringuto o nagsusurungka o nagtatarahop ning bagas :-) kaya lang baka may makaluksong kuto o kuyamad sa kininit na natong.

Names of Solons Blamed for Weather Mess Sought
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/284163/names-solons-blamed-weather-mess-sought

when i read the previous article on the meddling politicians, this is also what came into my mind: name these men!

with the government's premium on transparency and good governance these people should be held accountable for their action. their action- or better yet, non-action- surely have not helped nor saved lives!

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:20 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:22 AM

Casa Ofelia was formerly Magic Splash

thanks for the trivia :okay:

ang motto kang lalong: "Dying so that others may live." :lol:
pwerteng siram kang sabaw kayan kung tinola; o kang lipotok na guta kung gugutaan na may tapayas. mapapaturaok talaga kita kayan gabos. :lol:

yan sana, basta bako lang gurangon ang lalong ta garo kita nagkakan kayan ning rweda. :nuts::nuts:

kulang na lang sa kataid ni Nanany may naghihiringuto o nagsusurungka o nagtatarahop ning bagas :-) kaya lang baka may makaluksong kuto o kuyamad sa kininit na natong.

napangirit ako sa mga hirit mo, Xave :rofl:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:23 AM

Closure of 14 emission centers eyed
FOURTEEN private emission testing centers face possible closure after the Land Transportation Office found them violating rules allowing non-appearance in conducting smoke emission tests.

In a statement, LTO chief Virginia Torres said the agency’s monitoring team uncovered the violations.

Torres warned other private emission centers throughout the country that engage in non-appearance testing that her campaign will continue until all erring PETCs are closed.

“We will not relent in this drive to clean the roads and streets of smoke-belching vehicles and one of the best ways to stop them is to close emission testing centers that are engaged in non-appearance practice,” Torres said.

Vehicles are required to undergo proper smoke emission testing prior to registration with the LTO.

Torres said she issued a show-cause order to the 14 erring PETCs requiring them to explain in three working days why their authorization to operate should not be cancelled “for having failed to show the integrity of emission testing.”

“The issuance of spurious certificate of emission compliance is a major violation which merits the outright cancellation of PETC authorization at the first instance under the manual of procedure,” Torres said in her order.

The LTO chief said photos uploaded by the erring PETC’s themselves to the LTO showed they violated proper emission testing procedures.

Testing centers are required to have cameras that upload in real time images of the testing procedure to LTO’s information technology network.

“They (erring PETC’s) will be given due process but they should have satisfactory explanation or we will be constrained to cancel their permit to operate,” Torres said.

The LTO identified the erring PETCs as: Net Emission Testing Center in McArthur Highway, Malinta, Valenzuela City; W.RED Emission Testing Center located in Real 1, Bacoor, Cavite; Orange Emission Testing Center in Guagua, Pampanga; Good Morning Emission Testing Center in Meycauayan, Bulacan;

H.R.Eco Clear Emission Testing Center in Sta. Maria, Bulacan; Fernandino’s Emission Testing Center in Cainta, Rizal; EP Emission Testing Center located in Legaspi City, Albay; Environguard Technologies Corp., in Guiguinto, Bulacan; De Jesus Emissions Testing Center in Bacoor, Cavite;

Bearcat Reyes Emission Testing Center in Pequena, Naga City, ASI Emission Testing Center in Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City; AMA Smoke Test Center in Sto. Nino, Marikina City; A.M. Pacleb Enterprises, Inc., also in San Roque, Marikina City; and A.M. Pacleb Enterprises Inc. in Sta. Elena, Marikina City.

Antonio Halili, president of the Private Emission Testing Center Operators Association, that they fully support the campaign of Torres to rid their ranks of erring PETCs. http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideMetro.htm?f=2010/october/22/metro2.isx&d=2010/october/22

Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 05:31 AM

kulang na lang sa kataid ni Nanany may naghihiringuto o nagsusurungka o nagtatarahop ning bagas :-) kaya lang baka may makaluksong kuto o kuyamad sa kininit na natong.

:rofl:
si makakan maluto atchan baka igwang kuto o kuyamad! waaaaaaaaaa :eek: :eek:

pwedeng i-bash :bash: si Father Xave? ma lunch na kaya. :nocrook: father! :D
:hilarious

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:32 AM

LCC Iriga
October 26, 2010

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:32 AM

LCC Iriga
October 26, 2010

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Naga Boy

October 27th, 2010, 05:32 AM

Balisongsong sa Iriga
by Raymond De Lima (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000854998192)

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Oooo...

I miss balinsuso (they way we call it in Polangui).

I get to eat it only during fiestas and I have not attended any fiesta for so long.

Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 05:34 AM

Oooo...

I miss balinsuso (they way we call it in Polangui).

I get to eat it only during fiestas and I have not attended any fiesta for so long.

as far as i know, sa Buhi man ang dinakulaan kong apod kayan ay Balisuso

Naga Boy

October 27th, 2010, 05:34 AM

LCC Iriga
October 26, 2010

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So- there would be CDR King in Iriga.

I was also surprised to see a Cinderella Store in Iriga.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:49 AM

Nabua National High School
by Nabua National High School (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nabua-Philippines/Nabua-National-High-School/293136911470)

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:50 AM

So- there would be CDR King in Iriga.

I was also surprised to see a Cinderella Store in Iriga.

And even Oshkosh :cheers:

Naga Boy

October 27th, 2010, 05:55 AM

And even Oshkosh :cheers:

Saan and OshKosh. That's my son's clothing brand.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 05:59 AM

^^Iriga City Shopping Arcade just in the building where Shakey's located :okay:

myonee

October 27th, 2010, 06:01 AM

:lol: haven't read any Paolo Coelho books yet.. i seldom read novels. haha

Good Evening sa gabos!!

to add.. AJ's younger brother siyempre si Enchong Dee :D na mas nagsikat kesa ki AJ (Angel James) Dee. or was he in the list already? :lol: sorry tinatamad mag back read :D

Book shop?? book shop sa Naga?

i second the motion! :lol:
I did not know Enchong is AJ's brother. :bash: Kala ko same surnames lang sinda. :lol::lol:

My Bad.
But thanks for that info miss jo. :banana:
Did he also go to St. Joseph like AJ? I knew of AJ when he competed in most swimming competitions when I was the PECO officer of our batch. And well, kadakol nakukyutan saiya kadto so I heard of him. Sinda man lang nakukyutan. :lol: (defensive!!! :nuts: )

Opo, bookshop Naga. :D

wise, practical lady, i can see.

start withe The Alchemist, jo. easy-read man. not dense so it can be a good breather in between checking papers.

Those are the only traits i have Father . Wise and practical. :lol:

I lost my The Alchemist book a few years back. Sayang. But I can lend anyone who is interested the books Eleven Minutes and Brida both from Paolo Coelho. :D

hmmm book shop..ms myonee eh di pinsan mo po palan sina Adrian and Allester?

Miss jo, dai na po. Sa ibang side of the fence na sinda. :lol:
Pinsan ko su kambal na classmates ni father ta magtugang mothers mi. Sina Allister sa father side man pinsan kang kambal. :)

F.A.R.M. Product
Source (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=406065041939&set=a.406064391939.182789.579776939&pid=4194174&id=579776939)

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I believe, these products are already being exported. I brought a few of these to the UAE last year when I came home for a vacation. Attractive man kaya talaga. :) Practical na barato pa. :)

looks like iriga will change our notion/ image of markets as crazy, stressful, topsy turvy places.

Sana nga po father. Right now, the sidewalks are still being used as "hawker" places with all the different foodcarts. Sana they'd be given proper places to put them.
But I heard/believe that they will be organized later in november. :)

Good morning all!!!

If I can recall the story, I think Ms. Nora Aunor was discovered while she was singing as she was selling goods in the terminal, wonder if it was the PNR or the Bus Station...

:)

She sold water/ice water at the PNR station. :)

Saro pa su sa mga drivers na igwang "putok", nakakaparong ako minsan. :lol:
BATA!! :banana:

Speaking of Halloween,
if it would not rain
we would start decorating
our house
for Halloween again.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Holloween1.jpg?t=1288146813

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Holloween6.jpg?t=1288146851

We failed to do so last year
because of an incoming typhoon.

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But we have been doing so
for the past ten years
and the kids are excited.

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http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Holloween3.jpg?t=1288147005

Happy Halloween Doc! :)

Nice decorations you have there. I am sure your kids enjoy such. Unfortunately, my nephews are scared with plastic skulls and dirty masks during this season so we have to make do with capes and a robin hood costume as their halloween party dresses. :lol:

myonee

October 27th, 2010, 06:04 AM

Naga Boy

October 27th, 2010, 06:04 AM

We did not see the sign.

we should have went inside.

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Naga Boy

October 27th, 2010, 06:04 AM

myonee

October 27th, 2010, 06:13 AM

Eat, Pray, Love na!!!!

:banana:

SM City Naga Cinema 1: Eat, Pray, Love
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
12:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM

SM City Naga Cinema 2: Petrang Kabayo
MTRCB Rating: GP
12:30 PM | 2:50 PM | 5:10 PM | 7:30 PM

SM City Naga Cinema 3: My Soul to Take in 3D
MTRCB Rating: R-13
1:00 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:20 PM | 7:30 PM

SM City Naga Cinema 4: 'Till My Heartaches End
MTRCB Rating: GP
11:10 PM | 1:15 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:25 PM| 7:30 PM

http://www.clickthecity.com/movies/theaters.php?id=camarines-sur
Woohoo... madalan ako kani! Dai ko yan naabutan sa manila eh.

Pero gusto ko rin ang My soul to Take and ang "Till my Heartaches End! Argh. :nuts:

maray nalang mayo ng ibang nag post ning pics digdi kang karakanan ta. :nuts: :D

Pareng Kevs paramdam ka naman!!! :lol:

ms. myonee, you have to meet aidz too, saro man yan na makulit. :lol:
paparazzi pati yan. :bash: :nuts:

Hi Aidz! :D Makukulit palan kamo. Tama yan, mag iribanan kita. Ako kaya, pirming behave. :lol:

Naga Boy

October 27th, 2010, 06:30 AM

Doc, Oshkosh and Cinderella brands are both at the Shopping Arcade's Department Store. They do not have stand alone shops inside the building though. The signages outside the Arcade are catchy, isn't it? :lol:

But Cinderella is not a brand. It is a department store that offer multi- brand products.

This is the reason why they are not allowed to open in most SM Branches (except for their bigger malls) as they offer the same fare as the SM Department Store.

ResToeRun (Now open on Magsaysay Avenue Square), Planet Sports (LCC Mall Naga), and Cinderella (in Embarcadero) are some multi- brand outlets not allowed in most SM Malls since could directly compete with the Department Store.

They may do so in bigger branches like SM Mall of Asia where a single department store is not enough to cater the whole mall.

By the way, SM City Naga is fully occupied and there are no more space for rent.

Naga Boy

October 27th, 2010, 06:42 AM

Long Weekend

I can not help but feel envious
on children having a long week- end.

No school on Monday, no homework,
no deeds to make, no promises to keep.

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I found my young son
lazing at the library on a Sunday night,
watching kiddy show on TV

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/NHA001.jpg

Monday morning
was an official holiday
due to the Election
(Doctors do not have holidays)

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I left the house with
him lazing on the same spot
watching a kiddy program again.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/NHA006.jpg

This week end would again be a long one
due to All Saints Day Holiday.

O,
how I long to be a child again.

So-
stress free.

oragon.com

October 27th, 2010, 08:22 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 08:23 AM

oragon.com

October 27th, 2010, 08:31 AM

@ NCD, took pics ng Northbound terminal early morning unfortunately maulan and kunti palang pumapasada. What is good with the new terminal is that it lessen the volume of traffic along Roxas Avenue leading to CBD 1 and CDB 2 and also noticed an increase in the number of LCC shoppers.

parang mini LKY terminal ang ating bagong Northbound Terminal:)

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 08:33 AM

Busy Iriga City
Ocotber 27, 2010

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 08:34 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 08:36 AM

Travelers Hotel
October 27, 2010

Tibaad irenovate man lamang kan kagsadiri o kaya pinturahan an building ta makanoson nang hilingon.

How can they attract guests if it looks like that?

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 08:40 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 08:40 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 08:41 AM

oragon.com

October 27th, 2010, 08:43 AM

missed you guys! busy-busyhan

miss you guys!

miss you both pare...pa kiss nga mga pare! :kiss: :nuts:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 08:51 AM

Iriga City Public Market
October 27, 2010

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Still under construction. Soon to open LCC Department Store, CDR-King and a shawarma resto

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 08:54 AM

Lucky Grocery
October 27, 2010

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One of the oldest surviving groceries in Iriga. Nasa elementary pa ako, andyan na yan :okay:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 08:59 AM

Mga Ibat'-Ibang Eksena sa Caramoan
by goBicol (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Naga-City-Philippines/goBicol/113204119242)

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Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 09:01 AM

I did not know Enchong is AJ's brother. :bash: Kala ko same surnames lang sinda. :lol::lol:

My Bad.
But thanks for that info miss jo. :banana:
Did he also go to St. Joseph like AJ? I knew of AJ when he competed in most swimming competitions when I was the PECO officer of our batch. And well, kadakol nakukyutan saiya kadto so I heard of him. Sinda man lang nakukyutan. :lol: (defensive!!! :nuts: )

I lost my The Alchemist book a few years back. Sayang. But I can lend anyone who is interested the books Eleven Minutes and Brida both from Paolo Coelho. :D

Miss jo, dai na po. Sa ibang side of the fence na sinda. :lol:
Pinsan ko su kambal na classmates ni father ta magtugang mothers mi. Sina Allister sa father side man pinsan kang kambal. :)

AJ graduated from Hope Christian.. pero ang alam ko transferee siya from St. Jo :D Aidz can confirm this one since grad siya ng Hope. si Enchong di ko alam kung Hope Christian din.

@ NCD, took pics ng Northbound terminal early morning unfortunately maulan and kunti palang pumapasada. What is good with the new terminal is that it lessen the volume of traffic along Roxas Avenue leading to CBD 1 and CDB 2 and also noticed an increase in the number of LCC shoppers.

parang mini LKY terminal ang ating bagong Northbound Terminal:)

Paki-post na tabi Pau ta gusto kong mahiling ang itsura kan terminal diyan :lol:

i dropped by before going home for lunch.. post ko maya maya. :)

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:04 AM

University of Northeastern Philippines

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:05 AM

Iriga City Park

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:06 AM

i dropped by before going home for lunch.. post ko maya maya. :)

Aabangan ko yan. At last, mabawas-bawasan man lamang an traffic sa siyudad nin Naga.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:07 AM

La Consolacion College

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:08 AM

Department of Agriculture

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Also houses the Iriga City Post Office :okay:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:09 AM

Iriga City Police Station from afar

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:12 AM

Caramoan Seascapes
by goBicol (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Naga-City-Philippines/goBicol/113204119242)

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:12 AM

Another building is being constructed just in front of UNEP

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:13 AM

Metrobank - Iriga Branch

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sonofignatius

October 27th, 2010, 09:16 AM

A Friendly Reminder:
ANG MAKALINGAW MAGDALAW
IYO ANG DADALAWON! :lol::nuts::lol:

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http://thefilipinotraditionalromancatholic.blogspot.com

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PENAFRANCIA CATHOLIC CEMETERY, NAGA

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:21 AM

MCM Restaurant

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Kanino kaya ito? I really have no idea :D

Masiramon pati diyan an chicken lomi with toasted bread :cheers:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:24 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:26 AM

Philippine National Bank

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:27 AM

Spanish profs train Pinoy teachers on language teaching
MANILA, Oct. 26 (PNA) -- The Department of Education (DepEd) with the support of the Government of Spain, through the actions of the Ministry of Education of Spain, Instituto Cervantes and the Agencia Espanola de Cooperacion Internacional Para el Desarollo (AECID), are training select public school teachers from 54 schools nationwide in teaching the Spanish language.

“This is part of the continuing partnership between the Philippine Government and the Government of Spain,” said Education Secretary Armin Luistro. “This time, they will learn about advance methodological content and strategies in teaching the language.”

The 102 teachers are being trained by professors from Universidad de Salamanca provided for by the Ministry of Education of Spain.

Training is being conducted at Instituto Cervantes in Manila and at the Ecotech Center in Cebu until October 29.

Javier Menendez, Education Advisor of the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines wrote, “I am sure our mutual understanding and collaboration shall result in a most beneficial in-service training for the Philippine teachers of Spanish.”

Grants will also be provided later on to allow teachers to attend intensive or summer training and professional development courses organized by Spanish universities.

Of the number of teacher-trainees, 27 teachers from the pilot schools are taking the advance methodological content and strategy at the Instituto Cervantes with another 44 from expansion schools in Luzon taking the methodology course.

Some 31 teachers from Visayas and Mindanao will take the methodology course in Cebu.

Schools are selected based on their achievement levels in English from the National Achievement Test. One or two teachers from each identified schools are sent for training.

Published through DepEd Memorandum number 445 series of 2010 last October 12, the training aims to capacitate the teachers on:

---> linguistic command of Spanish in grammar and vocabulary aspects from functional communicative approach; available resources to integrate culture content in Spanish as a Foreign Language (SFL) class;

---> methodological approaches for teaching-learning SFL and offering patterns for the design and implementation of activities;

--->communicative competence in real contexts of Spanish usage, by consolidating the competencies of each major skill (reading, writing, listening, and speaking);

---> and Spanish culture and civilization, in order to contribute to a better understanding of the country and its people’s way of life.

Some 21 Spanish-speaking countries with economic activities worth USD 4 trillion await the services of the Business Process Outsourcing sectors which demand call center agents that speak Spanish.

Pilot schools with on-going Spanish Language program are Ilocos Norte National High School, Lemu NHS in Cagayan, Honorato Perez Memorial Science HS in Cabanatuan City, Cavite Science HS, Dolores NHS in Marinduque, Naga City SHS, Capiz NHS, Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial HS, Regional SHS of Region 10, Davao City Special School, Tupi NHS, Agusan NHS, Ifugao Provincial SHS, Qeuzon City SHS, and ARMM SHS. These schools represent each region except regions 7 and 8.

Expansion schools will be Civil Aeronautics Administration NHS in Pasay City, Ramon Magsaysay HS in Manila, Amparo HS in Caloocan City, Carlos P Albert HS and Tandang Sora Integrated in Caloocan City, Paranaque NHS, Tinejeros HS in Malabon City, Mangatarem NHS in Pangasinan, Don Eulogio de Guzman Memorial NHS in La Union, Santiago City NHS, Cagayan NHS, Dipaculao NHS in Aurora, Juan R Liwanag MHS in Gapan City, Pampanga HS in San Fernando City, Bayorbor NHS in Batangas, Lumbang NHS in Batangas City,

Bernardo Lirio MNHS in Tanauan City, Domingo Yu Chu NHS in Oriental Mindoro, Looc NHS in Romblon, Palawan NHS and Palawan State University in Puerto Princesa City, Camarines Sur NHS in Naga City, Catanduanes NHS, La Castellana NHS in Negros Occidental, Lourdes Ledesma del Prado MNHS in Tanjay City, Cebu City NSHS, Quinapundan NHS in Eastern Samar, Hinunangan NHS in Southern Leyte, Balua NHS in Cagayan de Oro City, Tagoloan NHS in Misamis Oriental, Alae NHS in Bukidnon, Davao City NHS, Tagum City NHS, Digos City NHS, Esperanza NHS in Sultan Kudarat, Irineo Santiago NHS in General Santos City, Jagupit NHS in Agusan del Norte, Mainit NHS in Surigao del Norte, Lapinigan NHS in Agusan del Sur. http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=1&rid=309009

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:28 AM

Mayee's Chinese Restaurant

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sonofignatius

October 27th, 2010, 09:28 AM

More of Caramoan Dishes
by La Playa Camp & Picnic Grounds *** Vista Del Mar Guest House (Caramoan) (http://www.facebook.com/LaPLaYaVDM)

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SEEFOOD SEEFOOD! everything i SEE is FOOD :banana::banana::banana: fresh catch, grilled fresh.

garo si nag-aasal kani napaturog o ginanahan makipag-istoryahan. mala ta na-sun burn ang pusit :nuts:

How can it be a good example in the housing sector if even its own turf doesn't look like one? :lol:

agree. the physical setup of an office matters much. it sends a clear and strong statement to its clientele/ publics about how serious (or not) it is in its work.

symbols and signals are certainly important. whoever heads the office should do something about it!

Ceremonial Toss (http://naga.gov.ph/#6)

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First PBA game at the Naga City coliseum between the Air21 Express and B-MEG Derby Llamados with DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, City Mayor John Bongat and City Vice Mayor Gabriel Bordado Jr. gracing the opening toss.

interesting. that's a former archer (maierhofer) and blue eagle (baclao) at the ceremonial toss. and of course between them is someone who's blue and green :) :banana::cheers: JMR studied at the ateneo de naga high school and went to DLSU taft for college.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:32 AM

A Friendly Reminder:
ANG MAKALINGAW MAGDALAW
IYO ANG DADALAWON! :lol::nuts::lol:

garo matrick or treat ka na, Xave :lol:

giruon na su mga tinanom na darakulang karabasa tanganing gibuhon na lamp sa October 31 :D

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:35 AM

Crabs
by goBicol (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Naga-City-Philippines/goBicol/113204119242)

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Pag nasobrahan kaini, high blood an luwas...dakol talagang seafoods an Caramoan :okay:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:37 AM

SEEFOOD SEEFOOD! everything i SEE is FOOD :banana::banana::banana: fresh catch, grilled fresh.

garo si nag-aasal kani napaturog o ginanahan makipag-istoryahan. mala ta na-sun burn ang pusit :nuts:

pig-tanglayan na garong risahon su pig-sugba na pusit kaya natutong :lol:

interesting. that's a former archer (maierhofer) and blue eagle (baclao) at the ceremonial toss. and of course between them is someone who's blue and green :) :banana::cheers: JMR studied at the ateneo de naga high school and went to DLSU taft for college.

Whoa, garo man sana UAAP palan an dating :cheers:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:39 AM

^^:rofl:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:42 AM

Iriga Plaza Hotel
October 27, 2010

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:45 AM

Iriga Shopping Arcade
October 27, 2010

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:45 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:45 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:46 AM

More of Iriga Shopping Arcade

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Oshkosh
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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:46 AM

More of Iriga Shopping Arcade

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Oshkosh
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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:46 AM

More of Iriga Shopping Arcade

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Oshkosh
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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:48 AM

Iriga Shopping Arcade

Adidas
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I forgot the name of this store :D
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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:48 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:48 AM

Naga Boy

October 27th, 2010, 09:51 AM

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This is one downside of Iriga City.

Despite being clean and neat- they allow huge billboards and signage of all sizes and shapes to be displayed everywhere in the park.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:54 AM

Caramoan Lovely Beaches
by goBicol (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Naga-City-Philippines/goBicol/113204119242)

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:55 AM

This is one downside of Iriga City.

Despite being clean and neat- they allow huge billboards and signage of all sizes and shapes to be displayed everywhere in the park.

maybe it's another income generating source of the local government of Iriga.

sonofignatius

October 27th, 2010, 09:55 AM

2 kandidato sa pagka-SK chairman, nagtabla sa boto nag toss coin
http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/25194-2-kandidato-sa-pagka-sk-chairman-nagtabla-sa-boto-nag-toss-coin

iyo man sana palan ang aabuton, naggarrastos pa kitang papel, kuryente asin oras :nuts: toss coin na sana kudta sa poon pa lang ano? :)

School Harvest (http://naga.gov.ph/#3)

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Beaming public elementary students proudly display their latest harvest, a product of the city’s Tanuman sa Eskwelahan Program (Backyard School Farming).

this is good practical arts. a wall-less classroom like a gardening class can surely teach our young people to be resourceful, and to be appreciative of the fruits of hard work.

getting their hands dirty once in a while can be a truly enriching experience. can teach them to value more deeply human labor.

It's now being held at CamSur Provincial Capitol as part of the Kaogma Festival every May :okay:

thanks, hakz. somehow i had this sense that the contest still runs somewhere. :)

thanks for the trivia :okay:

napangirit ako sa mga hirit mo, Xave :rofl:

inaabot lang ning kalwag. ta kung maparasereryoso kitang pirmi magabat sa puso, alta pa sa precion :)

:rofl:
si makakan maluto atchan baka igwang kuto o kuyamad! waaaaaaaaaa :eek: :eek:

pwedeng i-bash :bash: si Father Xave? ma lunch na kaya. :nocrook: father! :D
:hilarious

dagdag na protein pa yan, jo. grabe nang gayong powers kang mga kuto na yan kung magsurvive sinda sa init kang naglalanalanang guta.

Oooo...

I miss balinsuso (they way we call it in Polangui).

I get to eat it only during fiestas and I have not attended any fiesta for so long.

my grandmother used to make balisoso herself. on weekend visits at her old house in san francisco (near the naga river) she would prepare everything in a flash. bits of tender coco meat (lukadon) made the balisoso even better.

Long Weekend

This week end would again be a long one
due to All Saints Day Holiday.

O,
how I long to be a child again.

So-
stress free.

i can almost hear in the background the song "I Shall Never Pass This Way Again" playing :) incidentally it was our high school graduation song.

noticed the Sacred Heart statue at your altar. it is a good practice to consecrate the family to the Sacred Heart. when i bless homes i always encourage families to install a statue of the S H and consecrate their family to Him.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:57 AM

Rock Climbing in Caramoan
by goBicol (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Naga-City-Philippines/goBicol/113204119242)

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ano daw kung mag-rock climbing pa digdi :D

Not bad.

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 09:59 AM

iyo man sana palan ang aabuton, naggarrastos pa kitang papel, kuryente asin oras :nuts: toss coin na sana kudta sa poon pa lang ano? :)

True that. Para 3 pesos an gastos kada botante, pero sobra pa sa itinatao kan ley an ginagastos kan mga kandidato, barangay elections pa lang yan :ohno:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:02 AM

Iriga City Public Library
October 27, 2010

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Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 10:02 AM

miss you both pare...pa kiss nga mga pare! :kiss: :nuts:

:rofl: that i got to see :lol: epekto yan kuya pao kang pag taid mo ki bri and kev? :D

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:04 AM

Inside Iriga City Public Library

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:09 AM

Penitencia sa Calabanga
by goBicol (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Naga-City-Philippines/goBicol/113204119242)

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Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 10:11 AM

Bayanihan Hotel and Restaurant
October 27, 2010

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Dae ko lang sure kung open pa for check-in ang hotel na ini...an restaurant nahihiling ko open pa man

may Bayanihan sa Baguio but it's a lodging house.. related ba? or kuno lang? :lol:

Iriga Shopping Arcade

I forgot the name of this store :D
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i remembered the Embroidery shop (88 Threads Embroidery Enterprise) in SM that Sir Bob was telling us about.. kaya pala detalyado ang pagka embroidered because they are using a digital machine.. Brother ang brand kang machine and it costs around 275k each. nakaka aliw hilingon :nuts:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:14 AM

More of Iriga City Public Library

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:15 AM

may Bayanihan sa Baguio but it's a lodging house.. related ba? or kuno lang? :lol:

siguro magkapangalan lang :okay:

matt&abby

October 27th, 2010, 10:17 AM

hahahaha:lol::lol::lol:

sonofignatius

October 27th, 2010, 10:18 AM

Monday, October 25, 2010
FAITH AND FAMILY AT MY CITY, MY SM LAUNCH IN NAGA

The Nagueno’s strong sense of faith and family was highlighted during the recent My City, My SM launch in the city called the Heart of the Bicol Region.

The event, which significantly took place during the Tercentary celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia, showcased the Nagueno’s devotion to the Patroness of Bicol. An arch inspired by the Blessed Mother’s crown welcomed guests, and the décor glowed with a metallic theme – gold, silver, and bronze. Three prominent Naguenos were honored during the event – DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, a Ramon Magsaysay Awardee who was the city’s mayor for many years; his daughter Jessica, a winner of the Ramon Magsaysay Awards essay competition; and visual artist Pancho Piano, who is known as the Painter of Ina for his magnificent glass paintings of Our Lady of Penafrancia.

Distinguished local officials like Naga City Mayor John Bongat, DOT Regional Director Maria Ranavilla, Department of Trade and Industry Provincial Director Edna Tejada, and Bicolano historian Danny Gerona graced the event. Media friends like Camarines Sur KBP Camarines Sur Chairman Emman Llagas, ABS-CBN Station Manager Amy Villafuerte, GMA 7 Executive Producer Arnel Eclarinal also attended the launch.

Guests had a wonderful time going over the exhibits highlighting the honorees: Secretary Robredo’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards citations, and Pancho Piano’s paintings; as well as a showcase of tourist destinations in and products from the six provinces in the Bicol region.

Bicolano talent was also highlighted in the program featuring Pilipinas Got Talent finalist and violin prodigy Geline Oliva, pianists James and Joseph Reburiano, violinist Mark Oliquiano, the Kwerdes ne Naga kids, and Bicolano composer and singer Henry Turalde. The UNC Glee Club, Mr. Eleazar Fernandez, and the Cultural Art Dancers of the Naga Foundation, who gave a lighthearted performance of Sayaw sa Bangko also delighted the audience.

Guests enjoyed cocktail style versions of Bicolano specialties prepared by Naga City based caterer, Peps Up Food: Laing Pizza, Sinarapan Roll, Pansit Bato Guisado, Bicol Express Canape, Linubak, and Pili Tart. A cake made from Pinangat drew a lot of attention from foodies.

The My City, My SM launch in Naga is the 14th leg of this tourism driven campaign that features the many cities in the Philippines where SM malls and stores are located.

The first, I Left My Heart in San Fernando, honored internationally acclaimed film director Brillante Mendoza and Mutya ng Kapampangan Nicolette Henson. Cebu, Cebu showcased the best of the Queen City of the South through socialite Teresin Mendezona and the Aldeguer brothers – Jay, Michael, and Chris; while Sweet Home Iloilo featured Dr. Josette Biyo and Mang Inasal’s Edgar Sia II.

Just in time for the Panagbenga Festival in February, Baguio on My Mind paid tribute to National Artist Bencab and Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2001 and lawyer Zorayda Ruth Andam. During the same month, Up, Up, and Away at Clark highlighted the Hot Air Balloon Festival and featured Dr. Emmanuel Y. Angeles and artist-foodie-writer Claude Tayag.

If You Are Going to Santa Rosa gave a rare glimpse of old Santa Rosa through Tatler Philippines Managing Editor Chit Lijauco and the Tiongco brothers – Emil, Art, and Jun.

On the Road to Rosales paid tribute to two generations – National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose and young talents like chess prodigy Samantha Revita and Sudoku champion Sarah Jane Cua. Happiness is Lucena captured the joy of life of Quezonians through Hollywood beauty expert James Cooper and businesswoman Nova Veluz.

In June, Kalayaan sa Cavite celebrated the province’s history, heritage, and heroes through CNN Hero of the Year Efren Penaflorida, Emilio Aguinaldo IV, and 1996 Mutya ng Pilipinas International Sheryl Santarin. Just in time for the Sublian Festival in July, the Best of Batangas was highlighted through Atty. Antonio Pastor and beauty queen Kristine Reyes Alzar.

The Beauty and Bounty of Davao was featured through Miss Universe 1973 and Ballet Philippines President Margie Moran Floirendo; while the Golden Smiles of Cagayan de Oro showcased international pianist Rudolf Golez and Bigby’s Hendrik and Joanna Yu.

More recently, Meet Me in Marilao paid tribute to Bulacan’s rich history and artistry through international accessories designer Arnel Papa and historian and book author Jaime Salvador Corpus.

My City, My SM is a joint project of SM and the Department of Tourism with support from the Philippine Star.

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DILG secretary Jesse Robredo and daughter Aika with (from left) SM Regional Operations Manager for Luzon 3 Cid Luis Victoria, SM City Naga Assistant Mall Manager Christian Wesley Villanueva, SM VP for Marketing Millie Dizon, DOT Regional Director Nini Ravenilla and Naga City Mayor Atty. John Bonggat.

source: http://melodyannbay.blogspot.com/2010/10/faith-and-family-at-my-city-my-sm.html

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:20 AM

^^sa first glance, an bistado ko lang diyan si Jesse Robredo and John Bongat :D

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:24 AM

More of Iriga City Public Library

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Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 10:24 AM

88 Threads

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source (http://www.bicoldirectory.com/_88Threads.php)

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:28 AM

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:30 AM

I love reading these in Iriga City Library

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:33 AM

Old Photos in Iriga Library

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:34 AM

The DILG Office is on the ground floor of the library..

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sonofignatius

October 27th, 2010, 10:41 AM

busy days ahead :ohno: nweiz, mauran na pagkahapon pauli hali Ragay, Cam. Sur

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9789/picture084picnik.jpg (http://img221.imageshack.us/i/picture084picnik.jpg/)

marikason na marhay an thread :) makahugak mag backread!

many good memories of this chapel- First Communion, first confession, 1st Friday Masses, wednesday novenas, first altar service, and even one of my first Masses after ordination.

the chapel is about 40 years old but remains well maintained. it used to be one of the favorite wedding places in the city- until the regulation came saying that weddings be limited to parishes (unless special permission is obtained from Church authorities).

AJ graduated from Hope Christian.. pero ang alam ko transferee siya from St. Jo :D Aidz can confirm this one since grad siya ng Hope. si Enchong di ko alam kung Hope Christian din.

i dropped by before going home for lunch.. post ko maya maya. :)

when my sister graduated from high school at st jo, AJ graduated from elementary. st jo is a small school so elem and HS students share the same ceremony :-)

enchong, on the other hand, finished kindergarten that year. they're all in the st jo 1999 year book.

don't know if AJ transferred to Hope but surely enchong did. i guess this was due to conflicts re: their regular swim team rehearsals. AJ went to the ateneo de naga for college and he finished business ad.

University of Northeastern Philippines

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there's a common thing among our major colleges and universities in the province: we take our GATES seriously! all of us have arches/ imposing entrance structures. CBSUA, i believe, constructed a new one, when it achieved university status.

can someone take a photo of each of our coll/ univs' gates? :)

soon - i hope very soon - another university camsur and bikol :cheers:

La Consolacion College

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the original LCC. long before the one in felix plazo, nabua, iriga, et alii.. it is managed by the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation which was founded in the late 1800s in the Philippines.

The foundress is now up for sainthood. This saintly woman actually visited CamSur for the founding of Sta Monica Academy which is LCC's sister school, along with LCC Daet and St Francis School, Talisay, CamNor.

The De Lima aunt and niece tandem in government service are among LCC's many alums.

Crabs
by goBicol (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Naga-City-Philippines/goBicol/113204119242)

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Pag nasobrahan kaini, high blood an luwas...dakol talagang seafoods an Caramoan :okay:

sabi ngani kayan kang mga may hi B, TIWI KUNG TIWI! :nuts::nuts::nuts: dai bale man daa matiwi basta maogma asin masiram na nabuhay sa kinaban. kaysa na-RIP daang dai man lamang nakanamit kang mga masisiram na pagkakan na ini.

iyo man nanggad ano. sige TIRIWIAN NAAAAA!!!! :lol::lol::lol:

garo matrick or treat ka na, Xave :lol:

giruon na su mga tinanom na darakulang karabasa tanganing gibuhon na lamp sa October 31 :D

simple lang ang style ko. masolot sana akong sutana asin sa kadikloman asin katrangkilohan kang banggi malibot ako sa mga libod na may darang kandila.

oks na daw ini? hehehe

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:45 AM

^^garo ika na kayan an opposite kan white lady :lol:

ano daw apod saimo kayan, white gentleman? :D

sonofignatius

October 27th, 2010, 10:46 AM

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BcP7-OO1sDQ/TMWgsCDpiAI/AAAAAAAAB5k/utoB9vVwdHk/s1600/17.JPG

PINANGAT CAKE by Geewan
Faith and Family at My City, My SM Launch

http://melodyannbay.blogspot.com

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:49 AM

the original LCC. long before the one in felix plazo, nabua, iriga, et alii.. it is managed by the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation which was founded in the late 1800s in the Philippines.

The foundress is now up for sainthood. This saintly woman actually visited CamSur for the founding of Sta Monica Academy which is LCC's sister school, along with LCC Daet and St Francis School, Talisay, CamNor.

The De Lima aunt and niece tandem in government service are among LCC's many alums.

dakulon na bagang LCC digdi sa bikol, Xave...

sa Nabua, sa Iriga duwa na, sa Pili :D

Seriously, dapat maghanap na ki mahiwason na daga an LCC Iriga ta sadit sadit baga an campus nin da.

Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 10:50 AM

busy days ahead :ohno: nweiz, mauran na pagkahapon pauli hali Ragay, Cam. Sur

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9789/picture084picnik.jpg (http://img221.imageshack.us/i/picture084picnik.jpg/)

marikason na marhay an thread :) makahugak mag backread!

Nothing has changed. still the same chapel. tama ka Father Xave, First Communion, 1st Friday Masses, novenas

first confessions and monthly confessions before the 1st Friday Masses from grade 3 until Fourth year :lol:

many good memories of this chapel- First Communion, first confession, 1st Friday Masses, wednesday novenas, first altar service, and even one of my first Masses after ordination.

the chapel is about 40 years old but remains well maintained. it used to be one of the favorite wedding places in the city- until the regulation came saying that weddings be limited to parishes (unless special permission is obtained from Church authorities)

when my sister graduated from high school at st jo, AJ graduated from elementary. st jo is a small school so elem and HS students share the same ceremony :-)

enchong, on the other hand, finished kindergarten that year. they're all in the st jo 1999 year book.

don't know if AJ transferred to Hope but surely enchong did. i guess this was due to conflicts re: their regular swim team rehearsals. AJ went to the ateneo de naga for college and he finished business ad.

there's a common thing among our major colleges and universities in the province: we take our GATES seriously! all of us have arches/ imposing entrance structures. CBSUA, i believe, constructed a new one, when it achieved university status.

can someone take a photo of each of our coll/ univs' gates? :)

sabi ngani kayan kang mga may hi B, TIWI KUNG TIWI! :nuts::nuts::nuts: dai bale man daa matiwi basta maogma asin masiram na nabuhay sa kinaban. kaysa na-RIP daang dai man lamang nakanamit kang mga masisiram na pagkakan na ini.

iyo man nanggad ano. sige TIRIWIAN NAAAAA!!!! :lol::lol::lol:

simple lang ang style ko. masolot sana akong sutana asin sa kadikloman asin katrangkilohan kang banggi malibot ako sa mga libod na may darang kandila.

oks na daw ini? hehehe

i love sea foods too.. there was a time we had crabs from Sorsogon and somewhere pa.. all fresh so for two days may crabs lagi.. the second night.. i really didn't feel good considering my stature :lol:

the gate of CBSUA has lots of controversies.. heard it from my Mom :D

Paging Aidz.. where are you.. ika ang taga Hope kaya iconfirm mo gabos mga tigsasabi mi tungkol sa mag tugang na Dee :lol:

Father Xave, put some make up on while naka sutana ka.. tapos candle. :nuts:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:52 AM

USANT Intramurals 2010
by A Rose Ensano (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000480549410)

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:53 AM

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PINANGAT CAKE by Geewan
Faith and Family at My City, My SM Launch

http://melodyannbay.blogspot.com

digdi nahihiling an artistry kan mga Camarinense pati sa pagkaon may presentation :cheers:

Uniquely Bikolano an ppagkakagibo kan cake na yan ah :okay:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 10:55 AM

Mt. Isarog
by Doryll Medroso (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doryllmedroso/)

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View from Calabanga Resort. Owned by Cong. Villafuerte

sonofignatius

October 27th, 2010, 10:56 AM

Divine Mercy Parish Church
Calabanga, Camarines Sur
by Divine Mercy Parish (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Calabanga-Philippines/Divine-Mercy-Parish/221403271912)

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simple but elegant. has the dignity of a house of worship. my priest cousin has also been assigned by the Archbishop as the pioneering parish priest of a new parish, St Peregrine Laziosi in the Sto Domingo area of Calabanga.

they are using a small chapel for Masses at the moment but they have broke ground for the new church. St Peregrine, by the way, is the patron of cancer patients and of the terminally ill. healing Masses are held in the parish regularly.

^^garo ika na kayan an opposite kan white lady :lol:

ano daw apod saimo kayan, white gentleman? :D

white father hehe... in non-tropical countries we actually wear black. only the Pope wears white :-) we have adapted the soutane to the climate for more comfort.

that is why the native Americans (Indians) referred to the early Jesuit Misionaries of the 17th-18th centuries as "Blackrobes".

sonofignatius

October 27th, 2010, 10:58 AM

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JMR's Ramon Magsaysay Award

http://melodyannbay.blogspot.com

Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 11:00 AM

LCC TRANSPORT TERMINAL
October 27, 2010

the green lush terminal :lol: nagturubo na si talahib ta haloy bago nagamit :lol:
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ENTRANCE
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EXIT
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pasensya na dai na ako nag laog, actually dai na ako nag baba ning auto hehe ta gutom na ako :lol:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:00 AM

Calabanga Resort
by Doryll Medroso (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doryllmedroso/)

fish pond
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veranda
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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:02 AM

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JMR's Ramon Magsaysay Award

http://melodyannbay.blogspot.com

pati ang bust ni JMR kairiba sa pigtao kan ma-awardan siya?

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:04 AM

More of Calabanga Resort
by Doryll Medroso (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doryllmedroso/)

swimming pool
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the veranda and the fish pond
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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:07 AM

More of Calabanga Resort
by Doryll Medroso (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doryllmedroso/)

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function room
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herb garden
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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:09 AM

@Manay Jo, garo messy pa ang pagkakaayos ng mga vehicles sa terminal.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:10 AM

More of Calabanga Resort
by Doryll Medroso (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doryllmedroso/)

the bridge

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sonofignatius

October 27th, 2010, 11:14 AM

LCC TRANSPORT TERMINAL
October 27, 2010

the green lush terminal :lol: nagturubo na si talahib ta haloy bago nagamit :lol:

ENTRANCE
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EXIT
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pasensya na dai na ako nag laog, actually dai na ako nag baba ning auto hehe ta gutom na ako :lol:

good to see it's now open. hope it helps revive business in the area, esp LCC.

Calabanga Resort
by Doryll Medroso (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doryllmedroso/)

fish pond
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veranda
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magayon ini. it should be promoted more so that tourists and guests can also include it in their IT. the varied activities one can do are a plus. good place for family R&R.

pati ang bust ni JMR kairiba sa pigtao kan ma-awardan siya?

no idea. but perhaps it's not. i've attended a Magsaysay awards ceremony and have not seen any bust being given to the honorees.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:15 AM

^^garo na pag igwa ka ng monumento or bust na arog kayan, feeling ko gadan na :lol:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:16 AM

g
magayon ini. it should be promoted more so that tourists and guests can also include it in their IT. the varied activities one can do are a plus. good place for family R&R.

it could be another crowd drawer in Camarines Sur especially now that summertime is fast approaching.

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:18 AM

Aerial view of Naga City
by Joel Noora (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=730973991)

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:19 AM

Naga City
by Joel Noora (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=730973991)

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oragon.com

October 27th, 2010, 11:20 AM

[B]LCC TRANSPORT TERMINAL
October 27, 2010
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the green lush terminal :lol: nagturubo na si talahib ta haloy bago nagamit :lol:

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pasensya na dai na ako nag laog, actually dai na ako nag baba ning auto hehe ta gutom na ako :lol:

mini LKY indeed.:cheers:

nweiz, hmmm the terminal is wholly owned and operated by LCC or by the local government? The signage terminal is as distinct or I may say similar to LCC.

Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 11:21 AM

@Manay Jo, garo messy pa ang pagkakaayos ng mga vehicles sa terminal.

dai kaya ako nag rani.. baka ok man? hehe but it seems dai pa nga okay na maray. sabi kang mga students ko.. 10 pesos ang kada parada kang jeepneys tapos 10 minutes lang sinda pwede mag halat pasahero. :D

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:21 AM

by Joel Noora (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=730973991)

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Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 11:22 AM

near LCC pa eto

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:23 AM

Canaman
by Joel Noora (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=730973991)

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:24 AM

Naga City Aerial View
by Joel Noora (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=730973991)

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Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 11:25 AM

Convergys!!

by ms myonee

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:26 AM

Aerial View Near Naga City
by Joel Noora (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=730973991)

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hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:28 AM

Naga City Deck

October 27th, 2010, 11:29 AM

garo ang signage mini-LKY baga...tibaad ayuson ang management kan terminal na yan...

kaon na manay Jo ta malipasan ka :D

eu na sir hakz. subago pa man yan na lunch. ma snack kami ngunyan mga kaibahan ko sa Baker's :D

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:32 AM

^^uri na palan ako sa bareta :D

pictures kan restaurant na pigkaonan nindo tabo, manay jo :D

ikaon mo na lang tabi ako :okay:

hakz2007

October 27th, 2010, 11:33 AM

This year has been very good to our region :cheers:

Congrats sa mga taga-Nabua :banana:

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sonofignatius

October 27th, 2010, 11:34 AM

for your OCt 31-NOV 1 MOVIE MARATHON
sit back, relax and enjoy.
or, as the case may be, turn the player off and RUUNNNN!!!

http://www.best-horror-movies.com/images/the-exorcist-horror-movie-review-21293156.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/519VVP7Y0AL.jpg

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/vhs-videos/1370-1.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iykhV927wL4/S_0vVdt3s0I/AAAAAAAAAY0/vUn8Z8KW82k/s1600/OMEN76SET.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1Kg9hzMkimY/S81AO5FIFtI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/axEM2WnuX70/s1600/The+Others.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j7AX7zRkh2U/TEc2uDv3gDI/AAAAAAAACnc/KdeKEh8SSnA/s400/Feng+Shui.jpg

http://www.pinoytutorial.com/bestandworst/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/THETOPHIGHESTPAIDFILMSOFALLTIMEINTHEPHIL_1F0B/sukob.jpg

the Pinoy flick, Feng Shui, i should say, has really been a big improvement in terms of scare effects. :banana:

The Exorcist is based on a true story. in the true story, it is a boy, not a girl, possessed. in one of the earlier scenes where there is a party, one sees two or three priests. one of them is a real priest, a Jesuit who is also a professional historian.

the story is based on the account of an actual exorcism performed in the US in the early 1920s or 30s by a tandem of two Jesuit priests. The younger of them documented the proceedings.

some scenes (eg. the one where the priest jogs around a stadium and a man watches him from the bleachers) were shot in Georgetown University, the oldest univ in the US which is run by the Society of Jesus.