Naga and Iriga Cities, and Camarines Sur Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 209

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2010, 11:12 PM

Naga SP allots P10M a year for college scholarship program
By Paul John F. Barrosa

NAGA CITY --- Stressing that education is the key to free the city’s poor from the cycle of poverty, the Sanggunian Panlungsod here passed an ordinance that sets aside an annual budget of P10M to finance the collegiate studies of poor but deserving students.

Dubbed as Naga’s Tertiary Scholarship Program, Ordinance No. 2010-036 provides that a P 10M fund will be allocated every year starting 2011 to provide scholarships to at least 500-700 college and vocational students per year.

Authored by SP Committee on Education Chairman Nelson Legacion, the ordinance aims to ensure that at least one family member in each family in the city is a college graduate in order to improve the family’ social and economic standing and boost the city’s pool of skilled workers, as well.

According to Legacion, the program will provide a full scholarship of P18,000 and a partial scholarship of P 9,000 to students whose average grade is 2.0 (85 percent) and 2.5 (80 percent), respectively, provided that their family’s respective annual gross income is lower than P 180,000.

Legacion said students enlisted in the city’s Sanggawadan Program and the national government’s “Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program” who belong to the “poorest of the poor” will be given more priority even as they will also receive additional assistance of P 5,000.

An additional incentive of P5,000 per semester will also be provided to bright students who maintain an average grade above 1.25.

“The maximum assistance is based on the recent tuition fees prevailing in the University of the Philippines. It is also meant to accommodate more grantees and prevent others from abusing the program by enrolling in expensive courses. They can enroll in those courses though by proving their worth and trying hard to qualify for the additional incentive schemes,” Legacion said.

All 27 barangays of Naga are also mandated by the new ordinance to provide for their own Tertiary Scholarship Program.

Starting next year, each barangay will be required to allocate a sum equivalent to not less than 25 percent of the Sangguniang Kabataan Fund, or an equivalent of P 2M based on the current financial data. The additional sum is projected to benefit 200 more scholars. A Scholarship Office has been created to facilitate and maintain the program. The office will be a division of a proposed Education, Scholarship and Sports Office, another new bureau the current administration is planning to instill following the institutionalization of the Arts, Culture and Tourism Office (ACTO).

A Scholarship Board has also been organized to serve as a governing, policy-making, advisory and recommendatory body in the implementation of the program.

Aside from the scholarship, the same ordinance also mandates that graduate scholars will be given priority assistance by the city government in obtaining gainful employment either in the city government itself or in any public or private establishments.

Graduates though who acquired gainful employment will be asked to repay the amount the city government granted them while they were under the scholarship.

“At most two years after one graduate obtained a gainful employment, or his monthly net income is at least triple the prescribed minimum wage in Naga City, he will be asked to pay the amount he was granted. This is one of our means to sustain the program and instill social responsibility to our scholars,” Legacion stated. “But there are exemptions though for those who are the family’s only breadwinner and are extending substantial educational assistance to his siblings.”

Participation to the City’s CommuniTeach or similar mentoring program intended for public school pupils will also earn the scholar a repayment discount of 10 percent per year of attendance thereto.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2010, 11:31 PM

DILG urges setting up of ‘firecracker zones’
By Shiena M. Barrameda

NAGA CITY --- To ensure safety amidst the merriment and colorful celebration of Christmas and the New Year, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is directing all local governments units to secure “Fire and Pyrotechnic Zones within their respective area of jurisdiction.

The said ‘firecracker zones’ shall be identified vacant lots to be utilized as designated areas where businessmen may sell firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices in accordance with DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2010-148 in support of Republic Act 7183 otherwise known as “An Act Regulating the Sale, Manufacture, Distribution and Use of Firecrackers and Other Pyrotechnic Devices.”

Meanwhile, here in Naga City, police spokesman PO3 Tobias Bongon III said that this memorandum circular may not be followed to the letter, except for the use of vacant lots as areas where firecrackers may be used.

“Our local government is very considerate with these seasonal vendors of firecrackers,” Bongon clarified. “They asked that they be removed from these designated zones because, truly, nobody would buy their wares because they are almost too far from the business centers.”

Nevertheless, Bongon confirmed that he has already contacted the punong barangays of the 27 villages of the city to establish their own respective ‘firecracker zones’ out of vacant lots where their constituents could safely use their skyrockets or kwitis, fountains and other pyrotechnics far from their homes, thereby, lessening the possibility of fire and other untoward events.

Bongon said that although the LGU has allowed the selling of firecrackers and pyrotechnics in the city’s business center, the police will nonetheless remain vigilant and alert against any violation on the part of the businessmen.

“We will not hesitate from confiscating dangerous firecrackers prohibited by law regardless of their permits issued by the City Hall,” Bongon added. “Safety should always come first in everyone’s minds.”

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2010, 11:34 PM

a timely piece:

Dialogues of the Vanishing

DECEMBER 21, 2010 - 1:57PM | BY TITO GENOVA VALIENTE
If for a moment God would forget/ that I am a rag doll and give me a/ scrap of life, possibly I would not/ say everything that I think, but I/ would definitely think everything that I say.

I would value things not for how/ much they are worth but rather for/ what they mean.

-Farewell Letter ascribed to Gabriel Garcia Marquez

There is a war going on. It is almost like the war in the minds of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s characters. It is a war about memory and forgetting. People remember things and forget about things. The war is forgotten because it is madness? The present is remembered and the past relegated to the past. The wheel continues and we do not anymore know where one end begins and where the beginning ends.

Our city is in this warzone of the mind.

We are all the characters in Macondo trying to remember the past that are in streets and houses fast disappearing. Here in Naga, the world on the surface is losing its many marks. The old streets if you follow them will not guide you anymore with the same emblems, now will they carry you to neighborhoods of any of your lifetime.

This Ateneo Avenue is a mess and maze of stores and eateries that refuse to follow the notion of sidewalks. Eaves and awnings reach onto the streets and hawkers and buyers of food occupy the already cramped space of what must be the ugliest of avenues in the world. The term “avenue” is used to refer to specialized, pretty byway that leads to a monument or any special place. Years back, Ateneo fulfilled this role: when you turn from the cathedral, where the street of Bagumbayan begins, you are not afforded a sight of Ateneo de Naga but confronted by it. The Four Pillars demanded obeisance and everyone was mortal to its palpable eternity. But that is gone.

Many things are being changed. Where revolutionary concepts of Equality (Igualdad) used to mark a place where social equality was both present and absent – the marketplace – we now have a name. There will be more streets out there with names that do not pay tribute to the memories of politicians and state administrators and they are waiting to be named. Legislation in this country, remember, is partly an act of honoring legislators. In the big cities, street signs are overloaded with names whose contribution to the city is their being elected and thus being endowed with the power to put their names on every aspect of our mortal life: public market and public toilets; waiting shed and ambulances waiting on the sick; basketball courts and covered courts; and multi-purpose buildings the multiplicity of use of which cancels the very essence of why it is built in the first place.

I fear for the empty spaces in the city, which soon, I am anxious to write, will be emptied of its silence. The temporal equivalence of this destruction is pollution of space, a marring of distances and perspectives. Witness the area around the Metropolitan Cathedral. Mushrooming (literally sprouting without rhyme or reason) within the vicinity of our one version of ancient structure are other structures that have shattered the symmetry of the place.

I fear for places whose names are not considered significant because they do not carry the purposes of the driven life of elite figures in our society. Shall Dayangdang remain as such or shall we rename it? Shall Sabang be that or do we have another politico whose corruption has been obscured by years and whose family name may replace the native anonymity of that street?

Each time we rename a place, a place disappears. Each time we change the configuration of an area, a part of group memory is dissipated.

The war rages on. There is news circulating that the old City Jail along Peñafrancia Avenue, and built around 1840s is going to be destroyed. In its place will rise a new and massive shopping mall, or grocery mall. How many more of these stores do we really need?

It is already pathetic that one of the rare buildings of antiquity in this city that has remained standing stood for the loss of freedom for many individuals in the past. Troublingly pathetic is the fact that we are erasing the very bastion of remembrance for that thing we fought for so that we could build our own city and shelter our own memories.

Each living day we destroy a significant building and put up one more unnecessary deceiving source of material convenience, we sever a link to the past and assure ourselves a terrible rupture from a future that will have meaning for us all rather than a one-sided contribution to the coffers of a government that is local in the limited sense of that word.

www.voxbikol.com

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2010, 11:38 PM

Inquirer Southern Luzo

Iriga jail is therapeutic community
By Juan Escandor Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:18:00 12/23/2010

Authorities believe the addresses are more than terms of respect or endearment. “We hope to change the attitude of inmates towards life and develop a better outlook, which also requires changing terms and behavior that reinforce their wretched situation,” says Bernardo M. Sanchez, the warden.

A total of 243 male and 10 female prisoners are staying in the Iriga jail on charges ranging from illegal possession of drugs, car theft and robbery to homicide and murder.

Sanchez says the prisoners are prohibited from using “kosa” because it intrinsically means being a felon and connotes being part of an exclusive group that differentiates its members from law-abiding citizens. It may reinforce the criminal behavior of inmates, he adds.

The preferred terminologies include new words or phrases for those that connote prison life. For instance, “mayor de mayores,” the inmate selected as leader in all cells, is now called chief coordinator. A cell leader is no longer a “mayor” but a “coordinator.”

New glossary, new life

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has adopted this new approach to inmate management that requires new glossary of terms relative to felons and introduction of a new way of life in confinement.

Sanchez says the “Therapeutic Community Modality Program” or TCMP injects inmates with a positive outlook to life, starting with a one-week orientation and values formation seminar.

Before the TCMP, the prison was called a penology facility. Now, it is a TC (therapeutic community). Inmates now consider themselves “residents.”

Also, Sanchez says, the term “patakaran” has been changed to “house rules,” while punishment becomes a “learning experience.”

He explains that the TCMP is a self-help social learning treatment model used for clients with problems of drug abuse and behavioral problems such as alcoholism, stealing and other social problems. It includes four interventions—behavioral management, intellectual and spiritual development, and emotional and psychological management.

The program reorients “residents” to the facility as their community to foster behavioral and attitudinal change. Its main objective is still to rehabilitate—and eventually reintegrate—them as productive, law-abiding and socially responsible members of the community.

Closer to God

Sanchez says the practice of religion inside the facilities is tolerated in partnership with the city parish and other sects. Masses and religious services are held once a week.

The BJMP has also tied up with the Bureau of Alternative Learning System of the Department of Education to provide basic education to unschooled inmates.

An alternative elementary and high school curriculum is followed for three months and the students are given acceleration tests to allow them to move to a higher grade level until they graduate from elementary or high school.

Sanchez says the DepEd certification of completion is valid outside of the prison facilities and can be used by the “graduates” to further their studies after serving their prison terms.

Jail Officer Francis Hagupit, 22, says the program, now ongoing for three months, has given the prisoners more time to engage in productive activities. A graduate of social work and development course, Hagupit has been tasked with carrying out the TCMP as a staff member of the ICDJ’s resident welfare and development program.

CSC session

A one-hour criticism-self-criticism (CSC) session is held every day, he says. Inmates can comment and say anything about themselves and others. This aims to defuse whatever tension there is between inmates and develop trust and confidence in each other.

Momoy Bacsain, a former worker of a nongovernment organization who is serving time for possession of illegal drugs, says the CSC reminds him of the sessions his group had been conducting when it was organizing communities in project areas.

He observes that for the inmates, the CSC is a big thing because it immediately settles conflict while it is developing and everyone is taught to recognize his weaknesses and make amends. It changes perspectives because it can dilute animosity among inmates through a raised awareness of each other, he says.

Mark Anthony Villa, a young felon involved in car theft, is in his fourth month inside the ICDJ. He says the CSC and other activities has helped him adjust to life in jail because he can be busy most of time and earn money.

Villa was among those allowed to work with metal instruments, such as pliers, scissors and hammer, as a trainee for handicraft making.

He claims he is closer to God now and he is practicing the Christian teachings to which he attributes his higher GQ (God Quotient) and sensitivity to fellow inmates.

Livelihood skills

Sanchez says the jail management has assigned working areas for groups and individuals who are engaged in livelihood activities inside the facility. The ICDJ had instituted livelihood programs even before the implementation of the TCMP, in partnership with the city government under Mayor Madelaine Alfelor-Gazmen.

The city government markets the handicraft items and auto and electronic services of the inmates. It even placed an order of 1,000 Christmas lanterns to be used to decorate the Iriga City Park.

The Department of Trade and Industry is also helping sell the handicraft products, Sanchez said. These are sold in trade fairs sponsored by the government.

A random interview showed the handicraft producers earning an average of P200 a month. An electronic technician gets an average of P3,000 a month.

www.inquirer.net

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2010, 11:41 PM

Inquirer Southern Luzon

At 85, retired teacher gives hope to poor preschool kids
By Juan Escandor Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:21:00 12/23/2010

Filed Under: Education, Children, Family, Charity, Social Issues
LILIOSA Genova Valiente’s compassion for poor children came out naturally as the 85-year-old retired teacher related her experiences with them for nearly five years through an endeavor started in 2006.

“Project Lily (Little Angels Learning and Yearning for Knowledge)” was initiated by Valiente’s children to help the young kids of “padyak” (tricycle) drivers, laundry women and odd job seekers in the community gain access to preschool education.

Over the years, the project has made a difference in the lives of the children and their families. For Valiente, who is fondly called Ma’am Lily, it has drawn her closer to her neighbors and made her deeply understand their poverty and difficulty to be in school.

“I pity them so much that it also depresses me,” she sighs.

Abject poverty

Ma’am Lily, who visits the homes of her pupils unannounced, learned that their families barely survived on P100-P150 a day and could not afford a preschool class that costs at least P100 in enrollment fee and P35 for an identification card.

She cannot believe seeing all-purpose, one-room houses made of light materials and holding all family possessions.

She related how one bright girl she was teaching would consistently skip classes every other day. The girl had only one good dress to wear in school and nothing else the next day.

Ma’am Lily solicited used clothes from her grandchildren and gave them to the girl, thus solving her absenteeism. Now in Grade 2 and among the top performers in Concepcion Elementary School, she continues to drop by her home to maintain her relations with her mentor.

Another pupil, a 9-year old boy, attended classes without slippers. “I bought one pair for him but one time he was again barefoot. So I asked him where his slippers were and he answered that they were borrowed by his older brother,” Ma’am Lily narrated.

She said small umbrellas were given to the children so they could come to class on rainy days. But one girl failed to bring hers one rainy day because she said it was used to plug a hole on the roof of her house.

Still, another boy came to class late and was munching pan de sal while she was teaching. She told the boy to eat later, but he replied that he was taking his lunch that day.

Basic learning

For two hours a day and four times a week, Ma’am Lily teaches the children how to read, write, count, identify shapes, color drawings, and learn English and Filipino languages, prayers, basic hygiene, proper eating habits, good manners and right conduct.

Drawing from her stock knowledge and 15 years’ experience teaching Grade 1 pupils at Pili Central School in Pili, Camarines Sur, until she retired, Ma’am Lily found it easy to unlock children’s mind to discover the world of letters.

“I have memorized the objectives and processes of teaching young minds, and teaching them inspires me more to share to these children the basics, considering their deprivation. I am very fulfilled doing this for as long as I can,” she enthused.

Elizabeth San Juan, 38, a mother of one of the pupils, is grateful for the project. Somehow, she said, it had taught her son things she could not provide.

San Juan is particularly proud that her 5-year-old boy surprises the family with whatever he learned. One day, he told her and her husband to pray before sleeping.

“He was praying in English, which we did not know,” she said.

Julieta Berzuela, 43, said the preschool education had helped his son to qualify for admission to Grade 1 in a public school this school year though he had not yet reached the mandatory age requirement of 6 years.

“The teacher considered him because he knew how to read, write and count,” Berzuela said.

‘Selfish motive’

Project Lily was initially founded on a “selfish motive”—to help Ma’am Lily ease the pain of losing her husband Jose in 2005.

Tito, the second eldest among four siblings, revealed that they had thought of providing preschool education to their neighbors because they observed that their mother could not move on with her life after their father’s death.

“She would not wear anything but black and the preschool class made her wear clothes with other color combination like white as compromise, which for us helped her emerge from her depression,” Tito said.

Finalizing the project concept was not hard for them because the siblings are involved in a nongovernment organization and the academe.

Tito, a public anthropologist and writer, lectures at the Japanese Studies Program of Ateneo de Manila University and at the Department of Social Sciences in Ateneo de Naga.

His younger brother, Carlo, has a master’s degree in public health from the University of Heidelberg, and is a program officer of international developmental organizations here and abroad.

The youngest, Lilibeth Valiente Tanaka, is a human resource officer at Center of International Trade Exposition and Mission for 18 years and a licensed ikebana teacher of the famed Ryuseiha School of Ikebana in Japan. She was given the artist’s name of Ryokohou Tanaka.

Tito’s elder brother Jose, who died of cancer 10 years ago, was an artist who created the “An Maogmang Lugar (A Happy Place)” logo of Naga City.

Tito and Carlo did the final concept of the project, while Lilibeth named the initiative “Project Lily.”

School supplies

Aside from the free instructions, Tito said the 8-10 preschoolers were given school bags, snacks, school supplies and books. The Valiente siblings select the beneficiaries.

If anything, Ma’am Lily’s fulfillment with the project is to see her pupils learn and gain the respect and trust of neighbors. She requires the parents though to plant the nourishing “malunggay” and to decorate the graduation venue.

Project Lily, now on its fifth year with some 40 graduates excelling in public elementary schools, makes Ma’am Lily yearn to teach more children and live life to fullest as a teacher.

www.inquirer.net

Naga Boy

December 24th, 2010, 01:16 AM

SSC Naga Dec. 23 Activity

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Nice weather in Naga.

It's raining very hard here in Misibis.

Wet Christmas.:lol:

Poor internet access in our rooom.

Have to use the computer in the resort library.

Merry Christmas to all.

hakz2007

December 24th, 2010, 01:42 AM

31 CamSur mayors vow support to Gov. LRay’s leadership
PILI, Camarines Sur – Thirty-one or over 88% of the 35 town mayors composing the provincial chapter of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines who attended the conference at the Villa Caceres Hotel in Naga City Tuesday, December 14, unanimously declared their full support of Gov. LRay Villafuerte’s programs.

More than just a solid declaration of the present provincial administration the mayors at the initiative LMP CamSur president and Buhi Mayor Rey Lacoste also declared via formal resolution they will back any future political aspiration of the Governor.

Gov. Villafuerte who is now on his third and final term has risen to national if not international prominence in the area of tourism promotion in particular, and in exemplary local governance in general, is among the burgeoning political figures being seriously eyed to run for a national position, as senator.

Innovative tourism-related programs of Gov. Villafuerte, a multi-awarded entrepreneur in the private sector before he joined public service in 2004, have transformed CamSur into a world-class province.

CamSur is now conceded the most visited destination in the Philippines, eclipsing established traditional tourism sites like Boracay, Cebu, Subic, Bohol and Davao, as well as a favorite center of international extreme sports.

Tourism and sports form part of a comprehensive development program under his unique but effective entrepreneurial-oriented brand of local governance that has transformed the province from an obscure and depressed area into one of the ten richest provinces in the nation in terms of assets and net income. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/dec23/xvow.html

Naga Boy

December 24th, 2010, 02:02 AM

Merry Chirstmas to SSC CamSur

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It's a wet Chirstmas here this morning in Albay.:lol:

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2010, 03:19 AM

VILLAFUERTE, SUPORTADO NG MGA ALKALDE SA KANYANG SENATORIAL BID

NAGA CITY — maaga pa lamang ay nagpakita na ng kanilang suporta ang tatlumpot isang mga alkalde dito sa lalawigan ng Camarines Sur para sa darating na senatorial bid ni Gobernador LRay Villafuerte.

Sa pagpupulong na ginawa ng mga miembro at opisyales ng League of Municipalities o LMP na ginawa kamakailan, ay ipinahayag ni Villafuerte ang kanyang intension na tumakbo bilang senador sa susunod na halalaan

Sa naturang pagtitipon ay ipinarating naman ng Liga sa pamumuno ni Buhi Mayor Rey Lacoste ang buo nilang suporta sa hakbang na ito ni Villafuerte.

Buo ang kanilang paniniwala na pagkatapos ng termino nito bilang Gobernador ng lalawigan ng Camarines Sur ay wala ng makakapigil pa rito upang sumagupa sa mga national candidates upang maging isa sa mahuhusay na senador sa bansa.

Ang balitang ito ay hatid sainyo ng Manila Bulletin, Tempo, Balita at ng Philippine Information Agency dito sa Camarines Sur. (LSMacatangay, PIA CamSur)

http://piabikolnews.blogspot.com

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2010, 03:22 AM

Nice weather in Naga.

It's raining very hard here in Misibis.
Wet Christmas.:lol:

Poor internet access in our rooom.
Have to use the computer in the resort library.
Merry Christmas to all.

siring man, doc, maogmang pasko saimo asin sa bilog mong pamilya! raining cats and dogs in naga this morning but all is still now - and gloomy.

hope stars are all seen in the skies tonite to welcome Christmas!
enjoy misibis, doc.

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2010, 03:28 AM

Love in its various levels
By Pablo A. Tariman (The Philippine Star) Updated December 24, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (0)

Film review: Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig

MANILA, Philippines - There are sensitive and disturbing moments right after watching Marilou Diaz-Abaya’s latest film, Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig.

It puts and reexamines love in various levels as they come into play in a family coping with assorted crisis.

For another, you get a sweeping and dramatic footage of Marian devotees completely in awe of the Virgin of Peñafrancia which is just as powerful and gripping as the yearly procession of the Christ of Nazarene in Quiapo.

This religious footage overwhelms such as it is but filmmaker Abaya goes beyond this by weaving an interesting story around it. In the process, it gives us another choice on how we can all cope by turning to someone in total control of our destiny.

One’s reservation about this film is that it may turn out to be the usual devotional output of a Marian devotee. But as the film progresses, you get a slice of life of an ordinary family coping bravely with crisis at hand.

On the other hand, the family profile is complex such as it is. The husband (Nonie Buencamino) has a second family, the daughter (Ina Feleo) is a single mother and the matriarch (Shamaine Centenera) puts up a brave front but is really hurting inside. For obvious reason, her source of strength is the priest-son (Marvin Agustin) and this special attention unsettles the daughter (Ina). Moreover, her grandson (Yogo Singh) provides another loving source of courage.

The cast, led by Nonie Buencamino, Sharmaine Centenera and Ina Feleo, with Monsignor Leonardo Legaspi, archbishop of Caceres
The film’s big come-on is the cast’s sensitive and powerful performance Nonie and Shamaine turn in contrasting and well-nuanced acting as the estranged couple. Marvin as the ailing priest is the composite profile of what priests ought to be — dedicated, passionate and a hardworking shepherd. For once, Jomari Yllana gets to play a doctor and father of a lovechild and delivers a far more human and complex performance that showed a growing indication of maturity in his evolution as an actor. Even Singh who played the precocious grandson manages to match the powerful performances of the adult cast.

Even more revealing is the performance of Ina as the video editor coping with a hectic work schedule on top of her being a single mother. Hers is the kind of acting that flows spontaneously and it is amazing how she has improved over the years. The transition of her character from hardworking working single mother to a concerned sister confronting the tyranny of hospital bills is what gives us one of the many clues on how divine intercession works even as she copes with the hassles of the work-a-day world.

As it is, the combined inputs of of Feleo, Yllana, Buencamino, Centenera, Agustin, and Singh with the surprise cameo role of Eddie Garcia as the priest are classic example of acting ensemble at its best. Director Abaya is in full control of her material and she made sure she didn’t turn off even the non-believers. True to her credential, she was able to get the best from her artistic team. The music of Nonong Buencamino has a contemporary feel and gave us the best writing for the cello (Renato Lucas) in the film’s emotionally wrenching moments. The photography of David Abaya has many good things going for it: It avoids the trite shots and made sure the images of The Virgin didn’t overshadow the domestic drama of a family in crisis. In this young cinematographer’s hands, The Virgin acquires a human and contemporary look, avoiding shots that may convey unnecessary “miraculous” effect.

Produced by the Most Reverend Leonardo Legaspi of the Archdiocese of Caceres and the Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center, Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig portrays The Virgin as the ultimate epitome of true love as it should figure in ordinary lives. Here the lost and rekindled love between parent and daughter, between man and woman and their love child actually re-examines love in many complex but insightful levels.

Like it or not, the film is a true gift for believers and offers open spiritual choices for the non-believers. Happily, the film doesn’t preach; the characters don’t spout Bible passages, the cinematography doesn’t evoke pious scenes from religious films and the music avoided the predictability of worship melodies and didn’t try anything resembling passages from an oratorio.

Here, director Abaya shows us that we are in Planet Earth with all its worldly cycle of earthly cravings. Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig offers us another chance to re-examine our dormant spiritual life and to re-evaluate our mundane existence.

Come to think of it, the Abaya film is a classic movie package that encapsulates the true meaning of Christmas outside the malls and the corporate parties.

Released by Star Cinema, Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig opens Feb. 7, 2011 in theaters all over the country. The good news is that the film was rated A by the Cinema Evaluation Board last Dec. 14. Understandably, the Bicolanos came in droves and cheered the film during its world premiere at the Sta. Isabel College Auditorium in Naga City last Dec. 17.

On the other hand, the film is also a tribute to the piety of the Bicolanos and a fitting offering to the Tercentenary of the queen Patroness of Bicol.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=642215&publicationSubCategoryId=70

oragon.com

December 24th, 2010, 04:19 AM

Marhay na nAGA kaBIKOLan!

Merry Christmas SSC CS!

Had a bad night last night, nanakawan kami sa del Rosario, buti na lang kunti lang nakua. Thanks to Mayor JB, maski may party cla sa hauz nila eh diretso agad together with the Naga City PNP to investigate.

Nwiez, congrats sa SSC CS for another successful event!

my apologies sa 2 itinerary natin na hindi natuloy, ung boat ride tsaka goes high. Though nakuha natin for free ung boat eh mahirap na daw kasi low tide na kahapon, morning between 9-11 is the best time for boating along Naga river. If the group is still willing we can have the boat ride again plus the Basilica tower (Sir Randism:)).

mauran na bisperas kan Pasko!

Naga City Deck

December 24th, 2010, 04:37 AM

truly an unforgettable Christmas!

@ Haciendas de Naga

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the guys enjoying the rainbow
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ang mag tito :D
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ang dakulang balde na dai napatumba kang mga lalaki! haha
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Naga City Deck

December 24th, 2010, 04:42 AM

mas dakula ang Santa Clause mi kesa dyan sa may kapot na book :D

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Big Little Sean, peeping on Santa's list of Naughty and Nice kids :lol:
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last year naka Naga shirt man ini si Domeng :applause:
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dai maka decide kung masain, ta pano sa Music Box, picture picture nalng muna while waiting for the others
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nag ccontest ang duwa :D
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Father Sean :nuts: mano po! and Runner Fil
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Naga City Deck

December 24th, 2010, 04:47 AM

sayang! dai nawalat ni Rj ini! :lol:

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ang mag tito - minor si Sandy hehe
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kakauli lang ni brattrap today. sayang.. pero sana daa ma meet kita one of these days habang yaon siya digdi sa Naga. guys! ano game kamo? para ma meet ta ang satuyang graphic artist?!
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finally, naka decide na kami na sa Chef Doy's nalang :D
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Naga City Deck

December 24th, 2010, 04:50 AM

Father Xave and Pres

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Sir Garz and Sandy
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Sandy and JP
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ang kawatan mi :lol:
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at least 10 man si naka attend today and plus sir dandy pa during the afternoon activity that makes it 11. :applause:
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Naga City Deck

December 24th, 2010, 04:51 AM

ang historical na pagsurat ni Father Xave sa lanob kang Chef Doy's :lol:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1374.snc4/164693_10150104751245190_747670189_7794371_3328518_n.jpg

hanapun nalang nindo hehe
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Naga City Deck

December 24th, 2010, 04:53 AM

Dinner

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Naga City Deck

December 24th, 2010, 04:54 AM

Doc, thanks pirmi sa support!

Ms. Myonee parahay ika. salamat na marhay sa groceries

indeed it's a Happy Christmas!

Salamat sa gabos na nag abot!

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2010, 05:45 AM

f4! :D Reminds me of my favorite koreanovela now - Perfect MAtch on Abs-CBN. :lol:

I would have loved to go father. If only I had not gotten sick. :( :ohno:

Pinirit kong ma discharge last night but my doctors have to stop me and to make me finish 3 more doses of my antibiotics. kaya after lunch lang ako subago tig-discharge maski hesitant pa sinda. I just insisted on leaving the hospital premises coz i feel so helpless there.
Di bale, when i recuperate fully, kakakankakanan ko dyan sa Chef Doy's. And everytime i chew my food, ika iisipon ko. :nuts:

get well soon, myonee. baka gusto kang magprobar kang mga parabawi o parasantigwar kang magarao? hehe.. (suba sana ini)

truly an unforgettable Christmas!

@ Haciendas de Naga

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs772.ash1/166260_10150104756115190_747670189_7794487_7123023_n.jpg

the guys enjoying the rainbow
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i can hear jay durias singing these lines as i see the rainbow:

Take a little time baby
See the butterfly’s colors
Listen to the birds
That were sent to sing
For me and you
Can you feel me?
This is such a wonderful place to me
Even if there is pain now
Everything will be alright
For as long as the world still turns
There will be night and day
Can you hear me?
There’s a rainbow always
After the rain

ang historical na pagsurat ni Father Xave sa lanob kang Chef Doy's :lol:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1374.snc4/164693_10150104751245190_747670189_7794371_3328518_n.jpg

hanapun nalang nindo hehe
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1215.snc4/156707_10150104751675190_747670189_7794382_4000265_n.jpg

permanent wall post :-) honored to write the testimonial for our group.

oragon.com

December 24th, 2010, 05:58 AM

more from our SSC Christmas project

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/8620/picture108g.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/picture108g.jpg/)
Aling Cely's Fan Wall (during QTV's visit in Naga City w/ Drew Arellano and Iza Calsado)

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/7053/picture089z.jpg (http://img844.imageshack.us/i/picture089z.jpg/)
Lone Tree House @ a private farm in Pacol, Naga City

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/381/picture097d.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/i/picture097d.jpg/)
Void of politician's name instead the fervent Naqueno's pride is displayed

oragon.com

December 24th, 2010, 06:09 AM

Metro Naga Coliseum
in dire need of proper maintenance

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http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1337/picture096r.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/i/picture096r.jpg/)

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dandyqb

December 24th, 2010, 06:42 AM

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dandyqb

December 24th, 2010, 07:15 AM

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myonee

December 24th, 2010, 07:35 AM

Doc, thanks pirmi sa support!

Ms. Myonee parahay ika. salamat na marhay sa groceries

indeed it's a Happy Christmas!

Salamat sa gabos na nag abot!
Wala pong anuman! :)

Salamat sa mga thoughts of concern para sa pagrahay kang pagmate ko.
:hug:

get well soon, myonee. baka gusto kang magprobar kang mga parabawi o parasantigwar kang magarao? hehe.. (suba sana ini)

Actually, namention na yan kang mga tao mi father, especially kang 1st 2 days ko sa hospital and I was in so much pain. Bako man po taga magarao kukuanon mi ta kadakol man digdi. Pero syempre, nurse ako, and dai ako gayong nagtutubod sa arog kayan.
:lol:

Very very Wet and happy Christmas to all! :)

dandyqb

December 24th, 2010, 08:10 AM

@myonee

parahay ka tulos mam, para sa sunod tang event mag meet naman kita :)

brattRAP

December 24th, 2010, 10:46 AM

Wow it's a party..Merry Christmas po mga ka-thread! sna may ganto ulit.hehe..nka display pa ung banner :)

hakz2007

December 24th, 2010, 11:09 AM

SSC Naga Dec. 23 Activity

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talikodgenic :okay:

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reminds me of Wish ko Lang's Caravan tour :)

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Congrats guys sa saindong aktibidad :cheers:

SSC Headline: May padi na nag vandal sa wall kang Chef Doy's :nocrook:
:rofl:

care to tell about it, Manay Jo :D

nag ccontest ang duwa :D
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs058.ash2/36242_10150104760465190_747670189_7794607_1590236_n.jpg

sa patabaan? :D

Naga City Deck

December 24th, 2010, 01:08 PM

talikodgenic :okay:

reminds me of Wish ko Lang's Caravan tour :)

Congrats guys sa saindong aktibidad :cheers:

care to tell about it, Manay Jo :D

sa patabaan? :D

RJ at Sean, patabaan daa oh :lol:

Naka post na si picture na nag vandal si padi wehehehe peace Father Xave :nocrook:

Naga City Deck

December 24th, 2010, 01:13 PM

linya ko lang ba or sadyang mabagal mag load ang ssc ngunyan??

garzland

December 24th, 2010, 01:51 PM

^^Nice pics! Thanks doc for the support as usual.. :

hugodiekonig

December 24th, 2010, 02:17 PM

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF US!!

From: SSC - La Union

hugodiekonig

December 24th, 2010, 02:18 PM

sana po di burahin mga posts ko na greetings, hindi iconsider na spam. Christmas naman po:) Merry christmas po sa ating lahat! tara, magsaya tayo sa Kapanganakan ni Hesus!

kevinb

December 24th, 2010, 02:43 PM

^^ Can't..be..jealous..:cry:

Congrats on the outreach activity guys!:applause:

myonee

December 24th, 2010, 04:26 PM

@myonee

parahay ka tulos mam, para sa sunod tang event mag meet naman kita :)

Opo. nagpaparahay na. :)

Merry Christmas SSC! :) Happy Birthday Jesus! :)

Naga Boy

December 24th, 2010, 05:52 PM

I'm feeling better friends. And I thank God for that. Grabe kasuogma, and the night before, akala ko mayo na ako sa kulog.

2 surgeries were scheduled for me yesterday. But late last night, one surgery was deferred and the other major surgery was put on hold until i decide on it. Pinag pray ko na sya, mahagad na lang akong second opinion.
Please continue praying for me. If makaluwas na ako tonight, i will try very hard to be there as planned sa outreach and sa party tomorrow with a driver. Dai ko pa garo kaya mag long drive ta baka atakihon kang pain naman.
Thanks SSC friends! Thanks for the love and care you have been showing me since yesterday. :)

:cheers:

Is it Cholelithiasis/Cholecystolithiasis myonee?

_mike

December 24th, 2010, 07:30 PM

Merry Christmas SSC! :)

kiasog

December 24th, 2010, 07:56 PM

Merry Christmas SSC Camsur, Naga and Iriga Cities!

william :D

December 24th, 2010, 11:24 PM

Merry christmas Naga City!! :)

myonee

December 25th, 2010, 12:39 AM

Salamat po sa lahat ng dumaan at bumati ng maligayang pasko. Naway, Maligaya rin ang kapaskuhan nyo at ng inyong mga mahal sa buhay! :)

Tururog pa garo gabos ah. :D

Happy New Year na!! :D

freightrunner

December 25th, 2010, 01:49 AM

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hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:20 AM

Iriga jail is therapeutic community
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INMATE Bobby de los Santos earns an average of P3,000 a month repairing television sets and electronic gadgets.

YOU WON’T hear inmates calling each other “kosa” at the Iriga City District Jail (ICDJ) in Camarines Sur. Instead, they use the familial terms “brod,” “sis,” “kuya” (elder brother) or “ate.”

Authorities believe the addresses are more than terms of respect or endearment. “We hope to change the attitude of inmates towards life and develop a better outlook, which also requires changing terms and behavior that reinforce their wretched situation,” says Bernardo M. Sanchez, the warden.

A total of 243 male and 10 female prisoners are staying in the Iriga jail on charges ranging from illegal possession of drugs, car theft and robbery to homicide and murder.

Sanchez says the prisoners are prohibited from using “kosa” because it intrinsically means being a felon and connotes being part of an exclusive group that differentiates its members from law-abiding citizens. It may reinforce the criminal behavior of inmates, he adds.

The preferred terminologies include new words or phrases for those that connote prison life. For instance, “mayor de mayores,” the inmate selected as leader in all cells, is now called chief coordinator. A cell leader is no longer a “mayor” but a “coordinator.”

New glossary, new life

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has adopted this new approach to inmate management that requires new glossary of terms relative to felons and introduction of a new way of life in confinement.

Sanchez says the “Therapeutic Community Modality Program” or TCMP injects inmates with a positive outlook to life, starting with a one-week orientation and values formation seminar.

Before the TCMP, the prison was called a penology facility. Now, it is a TC (therapeutic community). Inmates now consider themselves “residents.”

Also, Sanchez says, the term “patakaran” has been changed to “house rules,” while punishment becomes a “learning experience.”

He explains that the TCMP is a self-help social learning treatment model used for clients with problems of drug abuse and behavioral problems such as alcoholism, stealing and other social problems. It includes four interventions—behavioral management, intellectual and spiritual development, and emotional and psychological management.

The program reorients “residents” to the facility as their community to foster behavioral and attitudinal change. Its main objective is still to rehabilitate—and eventually reintegrate—them as productive, law-abiding and socially responsible members of the community.

Closer to God

Sanchez says the practice of religion inside the facilities is tolerated in partnership with the city parish and other sects. Masses and religious services are held once a week.

The BJMP has also tied up with the Bureau of Alternative Learning System of the Department of Education to provide basic education to unschooled inmates.

An alternative elementary and high school curriculum is followed for three months and the students are given acceleration tests to allow them to move to a higher grade level until they graduate from elementary or high school.

Sanchez says the DepEd certification of completion is valid outside of the prison facilities and can be used by the “graduates” to further their studies after serving their prison terms.

Jail Officer Francis Hagupit, 22, says the program, now ongoing for three months, has given the prisoners more time to engage in productive activities. A graduate of social work and development course, Hagupit has been tasked with carrying out the TCMP as a staff member of the ICDJ’s resident welfare and development program.

CSC session

A one-hour criticism-self-criticism (CSC) session is held every day, he says. Inmates can comment and say anything about themselves and others. This aims to defuse whatever tension there is between inmates and develop trust and confidence in each other.

Momoy Bacsain, a former worker of a nongovernment organization who is serving time for possession of illegal drugs, says the CSC reminds him of the sessions his group had been conducting when it was organizing communities in project areas.

He observes that for the inmates, the CSC is a big thing because it immediately settles conflict while it is developing and everyone is taught to recognize his weaknesses and make amends. It changes perspectives because it can dilute animosity among inmates through a raised awareness of each other, he says.

Mark Anthony Villa, a young felon involved in car theft, is in his fourth month inside the ICDJ. He says the CSC and other activities has helped him adjust to life in jail because he can be busy most of time and earn money.

Villa was among those allowed to work with metal instruments, such as pliers, scissors and hammer, as a trainee for handicraft making.

He claims he is closer to God now and he is practicing the Christian teachings to which he attributes his higher GQ (God Quotient) and sensitivity to fellow inmates.

Livelihood skills

Sanchez says the jail management has assigned working areas for groups and individuals who are engaged in livelihood activities inside the facility. The ICDJ had instituted livelihood programs even before the implementation of the TCMP, in partnership with the city government under Mayor Madelaine Alfelor-Gazmen.

The city government markets the handicraft items and auto and electronic services of the inmates. It even placed an order of 1,000 Christmas lanterns to be used to decorate the Iriga City Park.

The Department of Trade and Industry is also helping sell the handicraft products, Sanchez said. These are sold in trade fairs sponsored by the government.

A random interview showed the handicraft producers earning an average of P200 a month. An electronic technician gets an average of P3,000 a month.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20101223-310496/Iriga-jail-is-therapeutic-community

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:32 AM

Healing baby!
A MIRACLE is believed to be unfolding in San Fernando, Camarines Sur. A baby who has been dead for two years remains intact, with no sign of decomposition. While most corpses would have been eaten away by parasites and worms, this one was strangely shunned by decay. The infant reportedly heals and brings financial luck to visitors.

The dead infant has been lying in state since Tuesday inside its home in Bgy. Bical. It lies inside a glass coffin. Beside the corpse is a mini-altar with the image of the miraculous Sto. Niño adorned with several flowers.

There have been reports that the baby has healed some sick onlookers who went to see the body. Those who mysteriously recovered from their ailments have profusely thanked the infant’s relatives.

News of the supposed miracle has spread like wildfire, prompting ailing local residents and those from neighboring toes to visit the dead baby and be healed.

Earlier, even gamblers and cockfight aficionados reportedly went to see the corpse hoping that they would gain financial luck and win heavily. Due to the influx of viewers, the baby’s relatives decided to defer its burial yesterday.

Witnesses where shocked when they saw the baby still intact after its remains were exhumed last Tuesday.

Meanwhile, doctors and embalmers explained that the body probably didn’t compose as too much formalin was injected in it.

Local residents, however, believe that the phenomenon is a sign from Heaven and is miracle.

As this developed, the local health department has warned that letting a two-year-old corpse lie in state could pose problems in the area.

Health officials added that viewers might get illnesses and germs from the dead infant.http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/top-stories/24833-healing-baby.html

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:35 AM

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hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:39 AM

VILLAFUERTE, SUPORTADO NG MGA ALKALDE SA KANYANG SENATORIAL BID

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will get my vote ngonian pa lang :okay:

ang dakulang balde na dai napatumba kang mga lalaki! haha
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dapat mga nasa heavyweight devision su nagpapatumba kayan na balde :D

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:39 AM

Arroyos eye stronger construction industry
CAMARINES Sur Rep. Diosdado Arroyo authored a measure seeking to strengthen and modernize the construction industry.

With Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as co-author, Arroyo urged his colleagues to give priority to House Bill 1473 or an act creating the Philippine Construction Industry Development Authority.

The main purpose of the bill is to enhance the competitiveness of the industry by raising the standards of construction work, upgrade the skills of workers through training, promote occupational safety and health standards at the workplace and foster greater public-private partnership in construction industry development.

“The measure is pursuant to the declared policy of the State to recognize the potential of the construction industry to trigger and sustain growth of the economy and employment through a program of integrated and balanced development,” Arroyo said.

According to Arroyo, the construction industry accounted for 43 percent of the country’s Gross Fixed Capital Formation and 4.2 percent of the Gross Domestic Product.

“It provided the basic physical, industrial, commercial and social infrastructure facilities necessary for the growth and sustained development of different sectors of the economy such as housing, manufacturing, commerce, transport, agriculture services and other various industries,” he said.

The two solons also said that with a modern and efficient construction industry, vital infrastructure facilities could be provided and at the same time maintained to enhance the nation’s ability to improve the living conditions of the citizenry.

The young Arroyo said that there is no doubt in the construction industry’s capacity to generate much needed export receipts and more importantly create overseas jobs for Filipino workers.

“Filipino engineering and construction firms have succeeded in taking their businesses to the Middle East market since the 1970s. The sector earned roughly US$25 million a year from international projects and generated thousands of jobs,” he further said.

Under the bill, the construction industry shall be developed by creating a business environment conducive to continuous growth, establishing an adequate support structure to enhance its viability and encouraging the continuous upgrading of skills, qualifications and competitiveness of the workers, both formal and informal in consonance with national interest and public safety.

The bill also pushes for the involvement of workers’ organizations in the construction industry in the delivery of skills training services and at providing occupational safety and health and social protection programs for the construction industry workers in the context of social partnerships, as well as higher productivity and competitiveness of the construction industry. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/national/24856-arroyos-eye-stronger-construction-industry.html

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:42 AM

December 24 in Ocampo
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hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:43 AM

4 katao irido sa pagsabat ning Pasko sa Camarines Sur
NAGA CITY- Irido ngonian sa Bicol Medical Center an apat katao pagkatapos na an mga ini an naligis,nasaksak asin naputukan ning libentador.

Pigbubulong an 12 anyos na aking lalaki na pigbistong si Benjie Palayar kan Barangay Panda,banwaan kan Cabusao Camarines Sur.

Segun sa ina kaining si Imelda,lunad sinda sa habal-habal kan mabunggo sinda kan saro pa man na habal-habal,kawsa nganai na parareho sindang nagtaralsik.

Mientrastanto,sarong lalaking an presente man na pigbubulong huli sa tama ning pirang saksak sa lawas kaini.

Sa inisyal na report na nakua kan Bombo Radyo Naga,taga Barangay Manguiring,banwaan kan Calabanga an nasabing biktima.

Saro pang lalaki an pigdara sa ospital huli sa naputukan an kamot kaini ning libentador,soboot tulong muro an nawara digde.http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/33580-4-katao-irido-sa-pagsabat-ning-pasko-sa-camarines-sur

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:45 AM

Teachers finally receive bonus

MANILA, Philippines - It is Christmas after all for teachers.

The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) reported today that teachers from almost all 16 Department of Education (DepEd) regions have been receiving their P10,000 Productivity Enhancement Incentives (PEI).

"We appreciate the efforts made by the DepEd leadership to ensure that there would be a merry Christmas for its half million employees, most of them teachers who are selflessly and tirelessly performing their tasks for the entire year, who deserve to be rewarded,” TDC chairperson Benjo Basas said.

Last week, DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro said there may be delays in the release of the bonus of teachers.

Department of Budget Management (DBM) Circular 2010-3 dictated that the PEI should have been released as early as December 15.

Basas noted that this is also the first time that the DepEd released the full amount of P10,000.

“Since year 2007, the PEI or Performance Bonus is divided into two tranches, the P7, 000 normally comes several days before Christmas or New Year and the P3,000 from agency savings could come as late as February of the following year,” Basas said.

TDC monitoring as of Wednesday night, however, revealed that teachers in some areas are still waiting for their PEI including those from Taguig, Paranaque, Tacloban, Iligan, Isabela, Cagayan, Negros Occidental, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Davao Oriental, Zamboanga Sibugay, Gen. Santos City, South Cotabato and Cotabato City.

“We hope that everyone will receive this Christmas bonus within this day so every family of Filipino teachers will be celebrating a bountiful noche Buena tomorrow night,” Basas said.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/12/23/10/teachers-finally-receive-bonus

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:47 AM

December 24 in Ocampo
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hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:49 AM

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FELLOWSHIP. Sen. Antonio Trillanes, newly-released from detention, huddle with Naga City Councilor Babet Lavadia and Punong Barangay Jun Lavadia of Tabuco, Naga City during a welcome lunch for the Bicolano senator held at the President Restaurant, Ongpin St., Binondo, Manila on December 22, 2010.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/dec23/peps&events.html)

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:52 AM

Arroyos push for anti-paparazzi law
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The mother-and-son tandem of Representatives Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2nd District, Pampanga) and Diosdado Arroyo (2nd District, Camarines Sur) are pushing for a bill aimed at strengthening the protection of individuals against privacy intrusion.

House Bill 1472, otherwise known as the “Personal Privacy Protection Act,” aims to protect individuals and their families from harassment by photographers, videographers, and audio recorders whose sole purpose is to get profit.

Although not specifically mentioned, it is apparent that both lawmakers are referring to the “paparazzi,” a group of photographers that take candid shots of celebrities and important personalities, sometimes even invading their privacy. The photos are then sold to celebrity media organizations.

The younger Arroyo said many photographers are already using high-tech equipment such as telephoto lenses and hyperbolic microphones.

“One important aspect covered by this particular provision of the Constitution is the privacy of individuals and their families which have been violated, time and again by unscrupulous photographers, videographers and audio recorders who physically trespass in order to capture images or other reproductions of their private lives for commercial purposes,” Arroyo said.

The bill prescribes imprisonment and a fine of not less than P50,000.http://ph.yfittopostblog.com/2010/12/22/arroyos-push-for-anti-paparazzi-law/

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:53 AM

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Pinangenotan ni Maj. Gen. Ruperto Pabustan (sa wala) kan 9th Infantry Division kan PA asin kan saiyang esposa (nagtataong regalo) an pagvisita asin pagtao nin pamaskong regalo sa mga lolo asin lola sa Villa Marilac Community Center sa Brgy. Calauag, Ciudad nin Naga.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/dec23/peps&events.html)

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:55 AM

December 24 in Ocampo
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hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:56 AM

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City Government of Naga thru the Public Safety Office, in partnership with the Department of Health, Bicol Medical Center- Health Emergency Management Staff (BMC-HEMS) conducted the Emergency Management Responders Course for select PSO personnel under its department head, Mr. Lito del Rosario. The program for enhancement of emergency response (EMR) Training Course CL 2010-001 was conducted last December 13 to 17, 2010 at the Metro Naga Sports Complex. The training was fully supported by Mayor John G. Bongat, Dr. Ruben Peñafiel of the Bicol Medical Center, Ms. Wilhelmina de Castro, BMC-HEMS coordinator and Dr. Rosa Maria B Rempillo, the Regional HEMS Coordinator of the Department of Health Bicol.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/dec23/peps&events.html)

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 02:57 AM

Fondo sa calamidad prohibido iconvertir sa xmas bonus - DILG
Ciudad nin Legaspi – An Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Bicol nagpatanid sa mga Local Government Unit (LGU) na dai pueding paki-araman an fondo sa calamidad kun dai ini magagamit ngonian na taon huli ta mayong nangyaring calamidad sa rehiyon. Maatubang nin casong anti-graft sa Ombudsman an arin man na oficiales local kun gagamiton an fondo orog na sa plano sa dugang na cash gifts nin empleados.

Kan mga nakaaging taon nagagamit kan LGUs an calamity fund para sa cash gift nin empleados, alagad ngonian prohibido na susog sa bagong Republic Act No. 10121 o bestado sa apod na Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, sabi sa Bicol Mail ni DILG Regional Director Blandino Maceda.

Cantidad diez mil pesos an dugang na biyaya na pigsugo ni Presidente Beningo Aquino III na itao sa empleados kan manlaen-laen na agencias de gobierno na siete mil pesos gikan sa DBM asin an tres mil pesos gikan sa natipid na fondo.

An mga sadit na banwaan sa Bicol dai kaya makawaras kan biyaya asin an plano na kun dai magamit an calamity fund ngonian na taon particularmente kun mayong nangyaring calamidad pueding itao an cash gifts sa Enero 2011 na an cuarta gikan na sa 2010 calamity funds.

An local na gobierno kan ciudades nin Naga, Iriga sakop kan Camarines Sur mientras na sa Legaspi asin Tabaco kan provincia nin Albay nakatao na kan dugang na bunos kabali na si nasa first class na municipalidades sa rehiyon.

An lakdang na ini makakatabang kuta sa pobreng empleados alagad prohibido na kan RA 10121, sabi pa kan jefe kan DILG Bicol.

Si Atty. Arnaldo Escober, Legal Officer kan DILG Bicol nagsabi na puedi sanang magamit an fondo sa ano man na pre-disaster project kan LGUs alagad bako sa dagdag na bunos kan empleados.

Dakul na miembros kan Sanggunian Bayan maging jefe ejecutivo local an dai pa nakakasabot kan RA 10121 huli ta dai palang nahahaloy magtukaw sa puesto matapos kan eleccion kan Mayo 2010, dai makakalibre sa ano man na caso an ignorante sa ley, segun sa Legal Officer.

Nagluwas sa bareta sa periodico nacional base sa opinion kan Provincial Legal Officer kan Negros Occidental sa League of Municipalities kan sinambit na provincia na pueding magamit an fondo sa ibang katuyohan, an reaccion kan DILG Bicol “wrong interpretation the implementation starts this year”.

Si Congresista Jeffrey Ferrer kan Negros Occidental asin tulo pang ibang miembros kan Camara-Baja nakatalaan na magplantiar nin resolucion nganing ma-enmiendahan an RA 10121 asin an LGUs mapadagos an paggamit kan saindang calamity fund savings sa iba pang katuyohan pakatapos kan fiscal year. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/dec23/xfondo.html

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 03:02 AM

sayang! dai nawalat ni Rj ini! :lol:

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mabakal na lang ulit si RJ pag nawalat yan :D

ang mag tito - minor si Sandy hehe
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finally, naka decide na kami na sa Chef Doy's nalang :D
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posing galore gabos....:lol::lol::lol:

tibaad igwa kamong mga bloopers or stolen shots :D

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 03:09 AM

MAG GIVES AWAY "NEGOSYO PACKAGE" TO LUCKY CITY HALL EMPLOYEES
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Mayor Madel gave away a small sari-sari store business kiosk to four lucky city hall employees during the Iriga LGU Christmas Party held last December 15, 2010 at the new Iriga City Government Center.

The Mayor gave away the prizes to help the winners earn extra money for their families. The winners are also reminded that their business will be monitored so that the program, if successful, will be continued for other LGU employees in the future.

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The lucky employees are:

Fernando Mujar - City Central Terminal
Darling Edrea Abion - Assessor`s Office
Fernando Casyao - City Veterinarian
Romeo Verzo - City Market

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http://www.iriga.gov.ph/community.asp?news=414

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 03:12 AM

BLESSING OF NEW IRIGA EDIFICES
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Three of Iriga City`s newest landmarks was inaugurated on December 18, 2010 by Mayor Madel and Rev. Msgr. Luis Jonie Aguirre with the concerned heads of the three agencies occupying the new buildings. The edifices include the new Special Educations (SpEd) building for differently abled children located at the Iriga Central School compound near the Iriga City Sports Complex, the new and trendy Iriga Fire Station built on the ABC Hall site near the Police Station and the re-constructed Iriga City Public Market.

All three are projects of Mayor Madel as part of her on-going improvements for the city. Besides being functional, the buildings all have excellent aesthetic values with their striking colors and modern structures.

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Special Education SpEd Building

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Iriga Fire Station

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Fountain at the Iriga City Public Market Square
http://www.iriga.gov.ph/community.asp?news=415

Naga City Deck

December 25th, 2010, 04:01 AM

mabakal na lang ulit si RJ pag nawalat yan :D

posing galore gabos....:lol::lol::lol:

tibaad igwa kamong mga bloopers or stolen shots :D

dikit lang sir hakz ang stolen shots ko. si Rhyz saka Sandz parang igwa sinda sa phone ninda hehe

BLESSING OF NEW IRIGA EDIFICES
http://www.iriga.gov.ph/community.asp?news=415

dai na talaga mapigilan si Mayor sa pagpa asenso kang Iriga :applause: :applause:

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 04:02 AM

HANDOG PASASALAMAT SA GALING NG IRIGUEÑO CONCERT 2 PACKS BIGGER CROWD
http://www.iriga.gov.ph/uploadimages/concert2.jpg

After a successful though rain-soaked concert on December 11, Part 2 of the "Handog Pasasalamat sa Galing ng Irigueño" Concert held a week later on December 18 was jampacked. Fans once again trooped to the concert venue in droves to watch local variety group 4K Barrel, heartthrob Ian Batherson, OPM
singer/songwriter Noel Cabangon, pretty warbler Juris, folksy superstar Aiza Ceguerra and super 90`s band True Faith.

The crowd was estimated to be double than the 30,000 who braved the rains to watch the first concert. Rain fell during the first set with 4k Barrel onstage but the skies cleared before their fourth song.

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hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 04:05 AM

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 04:08 AM

Sa aga na ini :okay:

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hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 04:09 AM

Run For Lake Buhi (http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=120903211299838)

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hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 04:11 AM

Registration Last Sunday
by Run for Lake Buhi (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Run-for-Lake-Buhi/120903211299838)

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Naga City Deck

December 25th, 2010, 04:26 AM

Red Platter
Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City

Home of delectable and fresh cakes and pastries. Move away Goldilocks, Red Ribbon, Starbucks Cakes :lol:

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hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 05:28 AM

from Asian Sports News Thread

Philippines hosts 2013 Asian Beach tilt in Cebu

The Olympic Council of Asia veered away from tradition after awarding the hosting of the 4th Asian Beach Games to the Philippines.

Philippine Olympic Committee president Jose “Peping” Cojuangco Jr. yesterday confirmed that OCA president Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah decided to hold a special edition of the games in the country in 2013.

The Asian Beach Games is a biennial event where the 45 nations under the OCA regularly compete.

Haiyang, China, will be the host in 2012 while the 2014 edition was presented to Phuket, Thailand. Team Philippines came up empty-handed in the 2nd Asian Beach Games held in Muscat, Oman, last week.

“Sheikh Ahmad gave the hosting to us as a gift,” said Cojuangco. “It will showcase the beauty of our beaches throughout Asia.”

Cojuangco added the POC is thrilled because it marks the first time the Philippines will hold an Asian multi-event meet since hosting the 1954 Asian Games.

After the holidays, Cojuangco said the POC is scheduled to sit down with several interested local go-vernment units where the games could be held.

Coastlines

Strongly being considered are the coastlines of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental and Siquijor with Cebu as hub of competition and the three other pro-vinces as satellite venues.

Cojuangco mentioned that government officials of Camarines Sur, Bataan, Zambales and Siargao have also shown interest.

“The first thing we have to do is identify the venues. These provinces are very keen and we have to immediately decide next month,” said Cojuangco.

As soon as the POC identified the host cities and provinces, the POC will draw the organizational plan and fill up the manpower needed to start the preparation rolling.

Cojuangco will then ask Sheikh Ahmad to come over and sign the contract, which will officially engage the country as host of the 2013 Asian Beach Games.

“We have to double our efforts on this. By the end of January, the POC and the OCA should have already signed the contract,” said Cojuangco.

Meanwhile, the OCA appointed POC chair Monico Puentevella as chair of the OCA public relations committee. Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, 2002 Asian Games gold medalist, on the other hand, was chosen as member of the OCA athletes commission.

hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 06:10 AM

Action In Congress
by Salvio Fortuno (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000751066341)

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hakz2007

December 25th, 2010, 06:28 AM

HB00200
AN ACT SEPARATING THE CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE - NAGA CITY CAMPUS (FORMERLY BICOL COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TRADE) IN THE CITY OF NAGA, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR FROM THE CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE IN NABUA, CAMARINES SUR, CONVERTING IT INTO A STATE COLLEGE TO BE KNOWN AS THE BICOL STATE COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Status - Approved by the Committee on Appropriations on 2010-12-01

Source (http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?congress=15&id=villafuerte)

myonee

December 25th, 2010, 07:55 AM

Is it Cholelithiasis/Cholecystolithiasis myonee?

Neither doc.

Will PM you about it. :)

Merry Christmas! :)

kevinb

December 25th, 2010, 09:25 AM

^^ Why is it that our Representative keeps on changing the name of this institution? Is it the only thing that they can do?:dunno:

Naga City Deck

December 25th, 2010, 09:46 AM

Mango Tango Cake
from Red Platter

the closes we've got to Contis' Mango Bravo
:banana: :banana:

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garzland

December 25th, 2010, 12:15 PM

Merry Christmas to all!

Nice pictures!

garzland

December 25th, 2010, 02:14 PM

myonee

December 25th, 2010, 04:37 PM

During the IKAW ANG PAGIBIG World Gala Premier night showing last December, 17, 2010.

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myonee

December 25th, 2010, 04:42 PM

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hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 01:38 AM

^^ Why is it that our Representative keeps on changing the name of this institution? Is it the only thing that they can do?:dunno:

It has been the clamor of CSPC-Naga to secede from Nabua. Probably, it was the name suggested to Cong. Villafuerte.

hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 01:57 AM

CamSur Bankers Night
by Bobby Almeda (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1266902440)

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hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 02:01 AM

Stone House Garden Resort
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hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 02:04 AM

Stone House Garden Resort
by Bobby Almeda (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1266902440)

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hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 02:07 AM

Sunset @ Stone House Garden Resort
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hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 02:12 AM

Flora @ Stone House Garden Resort
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hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 02:15 AM

More Photos from Stone House Garden Resort
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hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 02:17 AM

Stone House Garden Resort
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randism

December 26th, 2010, 02:31 AM

randism

December 26th, 2010, 02:47 AM

Come one, come all, to CamSur
(http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/perspective/5086-come-one-come-all-to-camsur)
Monday, 20 December 2010 18:59 Cai U. Ordinario / Reporter

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The young governor chose to keep it simple and said his main reason for embarking on an ambitious goal is an adage as old as he is young-—if you build it, they will come. And true enough, they did.

Today the once poor province of Camarines Sur is enjoying not only local acclaim but international recognition for its efforts in creating a world—class tourism destination, the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC). The sports complex is now “the place” to be for the rich and the powerful, the athletic and the enthusiast, and practically all local and foreign adventurers who want to enjoy the thrills of various water sports.

But the CWC is just the tip of the iceberg, as Gov. LRay Villafuerte puts it. These days CamSur is also known as the first local government unit (LGU) to support Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The province recently passed a local ordinance that allows Camarines Sur to undertake its own joint-venture (JV) projects with the private sector.

Through this, Villafuerte said the province already expects over P1 billion worth of investments to hit its shores by next year. This amount may be peanuts compared with the P106 billion worth of 10 PPPs that the national government is tendering to the private sector next year. But, for a province once considered among the poorest in the country, this is something life-changing and worth looking forward to.

Villafuerte believes that CamSur’s experience is a testament that even LGUs are capable of achieving through innovative ideas such as PPPs. All that is needed is the will to take the first step and the resolve to stay the course.

Rags to riches

When the young governor assumed office in 2004, CamSur was just dust on the beaten path of development. It was ranked among the poorest provinces in the country, along with other provinces in the Bicol region. A significant number of people were living below $1 and $1.25 a day, many children were not in school, and many more were homeless.

Based on the 2003 Small Area Estimates data released by the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), the poverty incidence in Camarines Sur reached an average of 60 percent. Some municipalities even had a level of 61 percent.

Believing his provincemates deserved much more, the young governor embarked on a local and international roadshow promoting CamSur’s beaches and other natural attractions. This was done in the hope of spurring tourism development in the country and creating employment opportunities for the people. To his dismay, no one took notice. Not yet.

“When I became governor in 2004, I promoted CamSur for a year going around the country, going all over the world saying that we have one of the best beaches in the world, in the country. Nobody was buying it. Why? Because in the Philippines all people talk about is Boracay, Bohol, Palawan and that’s it. So I said, okay, if you don’t want to believe what we’re doing, we will do the investing,” Villafuerte related.

The results of his efforts were nothing short of a miracle, considering that the province was practically scraping off “leftover” tourists who did not have the budget for Boracay, Bohol or Palawan and did not know where else to go.

From the letdown, Villafuerte started building. The local government then built the CWC and the world-class resort in Caramoan. Both resorts are now considered top tourist destinations in the country. As icing on the cake, the top-rated TV series Survivor decided to shoot in Gota island off the coast of Caramoan for Survivor France at around the same time. From there, the province found itself in the thick of tourism development and there was no turning back.

Partnering with the private sector

Having proven its viability for investment, CamSur started developing other aspects of the economy to help more people improve their lives and living conditions. This started with the local government’s efforts to provide free training for those who want to go into the Call Center and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry.

Villafuerte said that when it comes to development, more often than not, it’s a “chicken and egg” situation. For investors, they will not invest in a particular location without enough manpower resources and for applicants, they will not stay in a province where no jobs are available.

To break this vicious cycle, the province invested in the free training of applicants and partnered with investors by putting public lands on the table, as well as undertaking the construction of office buildings for investors use. The training not only included call-center agent training but also medical transcription and animation.

With this, CamSur became the only LGU in the country that has built and established ecozones such as a tourism park, IT zone, and agroindustrial zone, which are more known to be initiated by the private sector rather than LGUs. Usually ecozones are created or declared by the national government through the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza).

Villafuerte is also proud to note that CamSur was also able to undertake a partnership with Sutherland Global Services Inc. The province provided the land, constructed the building and trained the manpower for Sutherland. There are now 2,000 call-center seats in CamSur.

With average incomes of around P12,000 to P15,000 a month for agents, the call-center alone provides an additional boost to the economy in the amount of P24 million to P30 million a month. This translates to P288 million to P360 million additional income for people in the province every year.

This does not yet include the income the province generates from the rent paid by companies to the LGU for the use of the land and the buildings. In fact, after six years in office, Villafuerte said he was able to triple the LGU’s budget to P2 billion from only P800 million in 2004.

Another project is building homes together with nongovernment organization (NGO) Gawad Kalinga. The province was able to construct as many as 4,700 homes in the province.

The governor explained that assuming the construction of each home amounted to P70,000 to P80,000 each, which translates to an investment in the province of P400 million.

“The problem, not just in CamSur everybody all over the country, is the problem with squatting and people not having homes. The problem of the province then was we had all the lands, Gawad Kalinga’s problem [was they] lacked lands. So we partnered with them,” he said.

These partnerships are also very pioneering in a sense that they happened even before the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) released and implemented its JV guidelines.

[B]MDGs exceeded

Through the earlier partnerships with the private sector the LGU undertook, CamSur has since been able to meet and even exceed national targets particularly in meeting the Millennium Development Goals.

Based on the 2008 National Nutrition Survey of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute, CamSur was able to reduce its malnutrition rate by over 45 percent and has since been able to boost the Bicol Region’s economy to 8.2 percent in 2009, according to the Gross Regional Domestic Product data provided by the NSCB.

Data from the Neda Region V Regional Development Council show that through the CWC, CamSur attracted six out of every 10 tourists in Bicol and even emerged as the top tourist destination in the Philippines in 2009.

Villafuerte also proudly noted that the Commission on Audit (COA) ranked the province as the 10th richest province in the Philippines, from being 39th. Using 2007 data, CamSur’s net income reached P233.85 million and its total equity increased to P1.993 billion, COA said.

This despite the fact that the province derives most of its funds to develop all these projects from their Internal Revenue Allotment and borrowings from government financial institutions like the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP).

The success of these projects resulted in higher revenues that allowed the local government to continuously meet its obligations. The DBP even gave the LGU a P2-billion credit line because of the viability of the projects that CamSur is investing in.

“We presented to DBP proposals for projects, additional projects for schools and roads, but we have income-generating projects like the IT park, [which] we financed through our DBP loan. [For] all the money we borrowed, the net effect was very positive so coming from that, we [thought we] should expand this concept,” Villafuerte said.

The first PPP LGU ordinance

In support of the cur-rent administration’s goal of pushing for PPPs to finance infrastructure projects, CamSur passed Ordinance 003 or An Ordinance Prescribing Guidelines and Procedures for Entering into Joint Venture Agreements with Private Entities Consistent with the Neda Guidelines on Joint Venture Agreements.

According to Villafuerte, around 95 percent of the local ordinance was based on the Neda JV guidelines, but some provisions were localized, such as the creation of a local JV Selection Committee (JV-SC) to evaluate and select a private-sector partner for a selected joint-venture undertaking.

The JV-SC is led by the Chairman, a third ranking officer in the province followed by a Secretary which will be assumed by a legal officer of the province; two LGU officers knowledgeable in finance and management and operation of the JV; and a representative from and selected by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

Based on the guidelines, the governor can also create a technical working group to be composed of personnel from the public and private sector operating in the province who have the expertise to share in specific JV undertakings.

The governor said the local government will exert all efforts to promote transparency and accountability in all JV projects and undertakings. All that CamSur is looking for from the national government is support—a guarantee that they will also help in disseminating information that certain projects in the LGUs are also being undertaken through PPPs.

“What we want from the national government is simply for it to help us promote public-private partnerships. It will also relieve them, [since] instead of us asking money from them, all we need is for these projects to be part of their list, [considering they are] viable. Of course now, we also want clear guidelines from the national government supporting LGU public-private partnerships by providing a guideline for LGU partnerships,” Villafuerte said.

He thinks this will also encourage other LGUs to undertake their own JVs with the private sector for local PPP projects. Based on their experience, LGUs can easily cut business processing time. He said CamSur was able to do half of the business requirements for investors by simply providing a place to operate in.

Villafuerte said this also cuts the costs incurred by businesses operating in CamSur. He said it is CamSur’s business-friendliness that’s behind the decision of many establishments to set up shop in the province.

“I think the LGU is the key to the economic development of this country. Think global, start local. You can implement global projects locally,” the governor said.

PPPs on the horizon

By next year, Villafuerte expects over P1 billion worth of investments will stream into CamSur in the form of PPPs. Several agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, environment, and other projects will be offered as PPPs in CamSur by next year.

One of these projects is a chili processing plant in the province. While it is not unlikely for the province to go into en masse chili processing—being known for serving up the country’s hottest viands—it has never been done before. Villafuerte intends to capitalize on this untapped potential.

There is, he said, a big demand for chili production because of the increase in demand for condiments like Tabasco or chili powder for seasoning. Since the province has a lot of land—approximately 30,000 hectares of it—land can already be the province’s equity as well as the manpower. The private sector can put in the technology and the capital that can be used for processing.

“What we want to do now is create a large-scale chili plantation as a high-value crop and process it into powder. So it’s like this, we plant it for you, you buy it from us, you process it, then we share. It’s an innovative approach to governance. Me, I’m very positive, very optimistic that we can do it. We’ve pioneered the ordinance to do it, it just takes time. Of course, all of these is in the parameters of government transparency, accountability, fairness; anybody can come in, provided that it’s advantageous to the government,” the governor said.

Another long-time project is a diversion road that will cut travel time from Manila to Camarines Sur by an hour. The diversion road will be a toll road that a private-sector entity can operate and lease from the government, depending on which arrangement is beneficial to both parties.

The province is also keen on developing solar and renewable-energy projects to help in solving the power problem in the country. By providing land, power companies can already come in and build whatever facilities are necessary to operate a solar or renewable-energy facility.

“We don’t have enough money, we need a partner and now is the right time for a partnership. Why? Because we’ve proven our worth. Meaning, CamSur is viable, fastest-growing, from nothing to something, from poorest to richest,” Villafuerte enthused.

Only time will tell whether these PPPs will indeed bring about the expected results of the local government but based on their experience, and assuming that future leaders of the province will have the same vision as the young governor, PPPs will be a staple in the province.

On hindsight, said Villafuerte, even if there was some political backlash at the onset of his innovative approach to governance, people subsequently started seeing clearly what his vision was. Soon, the attacks stopped and the projects received international and local acclaim.

Meanwhile, other LGUs are consulting with him on how to go about PPPs and having a local ordinance to support PPPs in their province. This is something the province welcomes because that is also where CamSur was not so long ago—poor and underdeveloped.

To naysayers, the governor said that while it is true that the government must step aside when it comes to businesses or corporate activities, especially when there are private-sector players, its not always the case for provinces in the Philippines.

“The government must encourage private enterprise but in our case, if we don’t do it, we will never be able to prosper. If we did not build the CWC, CamSur will still be poor and the only reason why we did it is [that] no private sector wanted to invest,” the governor said. “I always believe, build it and they will come, and we built it and people started to come.”

In Photo: Call-center agents are seen at Sutherland Global Services, one of CamSur’s notable investors.

hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 03:06 AM

^^I like this project. Another first in the Philippines and we could export "paprika" to European countries especially Hungary and in Algeria, Morocco, Iran, India and Sri Lanka, to name a few.

Paprika (ground peppers) is a very popular spice in the countries mentioned above.

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hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 03:14 AM

Time to catch up on sleep for Aquino Cabinet
THE members of President Benigno Aquino III’s Cabinet will relax, recharge and catch up on sleep during the Christmas break.

Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim and Finance chief Cesar Purisima left the country to join their families abroad for the holidays.

Purisima flew to Singapore with his wife and will return on Jan. 1. Lim went to Boston to be with his three sisters and two brothers and their respective families.

Presidential peace adviser Teresita Deles said she will stay in Manila to “catch up on sleep, relax,” and finish wrapping her gifts, but will go to Tagaytay for the New Year.

Still, the secretaries of the three-headed Palace communications team—Edwin Lacierda, Herminio Coloma, and Ricky Carandang—will remain on call while spending the holidays in Manila with their families.

Carandang, a former broadcaster, said he will have to break his Christmas tradition of vacationing abroad now that he has joined the government.

President Aquino convened his communications team two days before the Christmas break to discuss his year-end report and his New Year’s message.

Coloma said his team at the Presidential Communications Operations Office is also busy preparing for a television show for Mr. Aquino “to bring him closer to the people and to give our people a wider platform for their feedback.”

The show, which will be carried by state-run National Broadcasting Network, will be tentatively called Pulso ng Pinoy (Pulse of the Filipinos), Coloma said. It will allow ordinary Filipinos to ask Mr. Aquino questions, and it’s similar to the Magtanong Sa Pangulo (Ask the President) program of his mother, the late President Corazon Aquino.

Socio-Economic Planning Secretary Cayetano Paderanga and Defense Chief Voltaire Gazmin will both spend the Christmas break in Manila.

“It will be a break for me, a time to spend with my family,” Paderanga said.

“But after this short break, we will be rolling our sleeves and preparing the 2010-2016 Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan as well as deliverables for the President’s 16-point agenda that will embody his social contract with the Filipino people.”

The National Economic and Development Authority, which Paderanga heads, was given until the first week of February to finish the medium-term plan, which will serve as the Aquino administration’s development blueprint for the next six years.

Chief presidential legal counsel Eduardo de Mesa will celebrate Christmas at his mother’s ancestral house in Pampanga with his family.

Budget Secretary Florencio Abad will spend the holidays in Manila with his family, including his daughter, Presidential Management Staff head Julia Abad.

The Abads will have to attend Monday’s signing ceremony of the 2011 General Appropriations Act at the Palace, but the budget chief said his family will spend New Year up to the feast of the Three Kings in Batanes, where his wife is the incumbent congressional representative.

Even Presidential Security Group head Col. Ramon Mateo Dizon will be able to have a quick vacation during the holidays “in a province where the sea and coconut trees surround me.”

But Mr. Aquino’s chief security officer will report for work immediately on Monday.

Mr. Aquino’s Cabinet members must have been relieved because the President did not ask them to submit their respective courtesy resignation letters as has been the tradition. Instead, he tasked them to submit their performance reports before the year ends, Lacierda said.

“It is important for us to have a benchmark for what we did in the past six months,” he said.

Meanwhile, Malacañang’s previous occupant, former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Arroyo, looked forward to spending Christmas Eve surrounded by her grandchildren in pyjamas.

Mrs. Arroyo and her two congressmen-sons, Camarines Sur Rep. Diosdado Macapagal Arroyo and Ang Galing Pinoy Rep. Juan Miguel Arroyo, and their families returned from a sightseeing and shopping tour of Japan during the congressional break.

“Our family has always spent Christmas together,” said Juan Miguel, the eldest son.

“Wherever we are, it is a must to come home on Christmas Eve. We do what any family does.”http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideNews.htm?f=2010/december/25/news2.isx&d=2010/december/25

hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 03:15 AM

Cojuangco looking for beach venue
WITH the Philippines finally granted the right to host the 2013 Asian Beach Games, the Philippine Olympic Committee is now on the lookout for a suitable venue.

In a radio interview, Philippine Olympic Committee president Jose “Peping” Cojuangco Jr. said the Olympic Council of Asia, through its president, Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah, last month gave the Philippines hosting rights for the biennial meet, and this early, the POC is preparing the groundwork for the games.

“Nabuo na namin ang isang grupo ng volunteers para dito. Now, we are trying to find out where we can host this,” said Cojuangco.

The POC plans to make ocular inspections of the coastal areas and beaches of Bohol and Cebu, Dumaguete, Siquijor, Bataan and Zambales, the islands near Camarines Sur and the surfing areas of Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte.

Cojuangco added that as early as the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, Sheikh Amad had already promised him that the Philippines will host the Beach Games in 2013, instead of 2014, which would have followed the event’s two-year cycle.

The country is supposed to host the games in 2014, but Thailand beat the Philippines in the bidding and will host the event in Phuket on that year.

Cojuangco said OCA will soon sign a memorandum of agreement with Filipino sports officials once a venue has been chosen. He expects to identify the venue before February.http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideSports.htm?f=2010/december/25/sports5.isx&d=2010/december/25

oragon.com

December 26th, 2010, 03:20 AM

hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 03:52 AM

Raul S. Roco Memorabilia @ Raul S. Roco Library
by Michelle Bagacina Amelano (http://www.facebook.com/mamelano)

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hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 05:17 AM

Sabang Beach
by Nanette Mendoza (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1116156197)

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Naga City Deck

December 26th, 2010, 05:24 AM

24-Hour Lane of Naga

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Naga City Deck

December 26th, 2010, 05:26 AM

Out on the 25th of December

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Naga City Deck

December 26th, 2010, 05:26 AM

At the Plaza

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Naga City Deck

December 26th, 2010, 05:28 AM

Villa Caceres Hotel

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The West Park

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Naga City Deck

December 26th, 2010, 05:29 AM

Kozy Bar & Resto
@ The West Park

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hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 05:30 AM

by CSPC - Buhi (http://www.facebook.com/pages/CSPC-Buhi-Extension-Campus/146463388735661)

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hakz2007

December 26th, 2010, 05:31 AM

Naga City Deck

December 26th, 2010, 05:36 AM

Merry Christmas SSC pips

Its nice to be back after 2 days of hiatus.

guys, those who want to pursue the boat ride...27 and 28 available ung boat, morning sked lang as suggested by the brgy. capt. of Dinaga, 9AM is the ideal time for boating.

Marhay na na nAGA kaBIKOLan!

check this http://www.healthbicol.com/

updated and very comprehensive! :cheers:

ow, o si mga gusto mag join na. sayang kang experience na yan.
baka gusto mag iba ni brattrap.. he's home!

i'm fully booked i have a date on the 27th from morning till night :lol: :nuts:
28 naman morning? hmm i'm not sure.. 4pm wedding of my cousin at the Palacio

garo busyhon kada banggi si Manay Jo :okay:

dai man ako nag diyan subanggi. tig kuanan ko lang picture ta naghapit man lang kami West Park hehe

296619

December 26th, 2010, 06:58 AM

MERRY CHRISTMAS PO!!!
:):):)
Nawa'y lalo pang umusbong ang buong KaBikolan!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

oragon.com

December 26th, 2010, 07:00 AM

Subdivisions...Subdivisions...Subdivisions

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notice that aside from the existing St. Jude and the now under construction St. James, two more housing projects is in the pipeline also under DMCI.

myonee

December 26th, 2010, 07:12 AM

I'll be in Naga tomorrow to do some post Christmas shopping since dai ako natapos because I got confined. Dai po ako pwede sa boat ride. But if you guys will be meeting anywhere in Naga after or even before the boat ride, I might show up. :)

Happy 2011 SSC friends! :)

oragon.com

December 26th, 2010, 07:30 AM

worth comparing
what's the big difference?

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Naga River

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A river somewhere in Malaysia
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oragon.com

December 26th, 2010, 08:13 AM

The Naga City Riverwalk Rationale

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randism

December 26th, 2010, 10:13 AM

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oragon.com

December 26th, 2010, 11:11 AM

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South Star Drug is a chain of drugstores in the Philippines. It was established in 1937 as a small business venture engaged in the retail of Chinese herbal medicines, located in Naga City, Philippines.

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Humble beginnings.
Today, South Star Drug, otherwise known as SSD, belongs to the top 1,000 corporations of the Philippines. It has spread out its outlets with 143 branches in all found in various parts of Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog, Metro Manila and the Bicol Region. South Star Drug has partnered with various supermarkets in Metro Manila as well as in Bicol to widen its market reach. Currently, South Star Drug has built partnership with SM, Robinsons, Cherry Foodarama, Waltermart, LCC, Puregold, and South Supermarket.

From a strong regional player, South Star Drug expands its services to more and more Filipinos by putting up stores in Southern Luzon, Northern Luzon and the islands of Mindoro, Masbate and Virac. South Star goes to far-flung areas to serve fresh medicines and goods in hard-to-reach communities.

Truly, South Star Drug lives up to its motto, "Mapagkakatiwalaang Tunay."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Star_Drug

Naga City branches:
1. Caceres St.
2. J. Hernandez
3. Crown Hotel
4. General Luna
5. Lucky 9 Panganiban
6. Caceres St.
7. LCC Central Mall
8. General Luna St.
9. Naga Land E-Mall
10. Penafrancia St.
11. E. Angeles St.
12. Westpark Magsaysay
13. Nagaland Hotel

rhyzrockerz

December 26th, 2010, 01:34 PM

ow, o si mga gusto mag join na. sayang kang experience na yan.
baka gusto mag iba ni brattrap.. he's home!

i'm fully booked i have a date on the 27th from morning till night :lol: :nuts:
28 naman morning? hmm i'm not sure.. 4pm wedding of my cousin at the Palacio

dai man ako nag diyan subanggi. tig kuanan ko lang picture ta naghapit man lang kami West Park hehe

kmi po ni sandz 27 kmi ma join.
Ok samu ang 9am.
How much po contri?
Thanks.merry christmas to all.!

sonofignatius

December 26th, 2010, 03:23 PM

from Asian Sports News Thread

i hope camsur makes a successful bid. a good way to maintain its name as a sports/ adventure hub.

^^ Why is it that our Representative keeps on changing the name of this institution? Is it the only thing that they can do?:dunno:

iyo ngani. but perhaps this is a way out for CSPC naga to regain its former status as bcat- yan lang another name.

Mango Tango Cake
from Red Platter

the closes we've got to Contis' Mango Bravo
:banana: :banana:

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havent tried red platter's mango cake. but sure looks like conti's- a perfect answer to it, i believe :-)

I love their kare-kare. The last time I was there was last year pa :D

good karekare in red platter! also pinangat among many many others!

jhid

December 26th, 2010, 09:15 PM

havent tried red platter's mango cake. but sure looks like conti's- a perfect answer to it, i believe :-)

Nabanggit mo Father so Mango Bravo kang Contis which for me ay ang pinakamasiram na cake sa Manila. Iyo pirmi ang pigoorder mi maski mahal (hehehe) and twice ko na yata ito ginibong pasalubong sa Legaspi paguli ko kaya lang medyo natutunaw siya ki diit :nuts:

My other favorite cake is the Swiss Choco cake of Becky's Kitchen near DLSU :banana::banana::banana:

garzland

December 27th, 2010, 12:35 AM

Irigueño23

December 27th, 2010, 01:55 AM

Naga Boy

December 27th, 2010, 01:58 AM

Another Mc. Donald's on the rise

For 3 years
The Mc Donald's On the Go
has been operating daily
from 9 Am to 1 AM
at Shell Magsaysay

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Last week, I got to talk
to the owner/franchisee
of the Shell Magsaysay
and confirmed the
Shell has already agreed
to renovate the Gas station
to incorporate a McDonald's Drive Thru.

Finally, after three years
the McVan found a
permanent home in Magsaysay.

Irigueño23

December 27th, 2010, 01:59 AM

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Naga Boy

December 27th, 2010, 02:00 AM

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A nice playground at Iriga City Market.:banana:

They should replace the grass with sand it would not get muddy when it rains.

Naga Boy

December 27th, 2010, 02:02 AM

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Oh no.

Not again.:ohno:

:ohno:

:ohno:

:ohno:

:ohno:

:ohno:

:gaah:

some things never change.

We are hopeless.

oragon.com

December 27th, 2010, 02:19 AM

re-post
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/major-event-cebu

Major event in Cebu

By Marian C. Baring and Mike Limpag

Monday, December 27, 2010

THE Philippines was awarded the hosting rights of the 4th Asian Beach Games in 2013 and Cebu is eyed as one of the possible venues of the games.

Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) head Edward Hayco said they are open to taking the lead should Cebu be considered as the main hub of the multi-sporting meet.

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the Olympic Council of Asia will be making their rounds to inspect the possible venues next month. The other provinces that are being eyed are Bohol, Negros Oriental and Siquijor. Also aggressive in their intention to host are Camarines Sur, Bataan, Zambales and Siargao.

POC head Peping Cojuangco told a national daily that he plans to make Cebu the main hub with the other provinces as the satellite venues.

“The sports commission is open to the idea of taking the lead but I need to consult the commissioners about the event,” Hayco told Sun.Star Cebu in a text message.

Hayco added they can hold the event at the South Road Properties (SRP), which the city has been grooming to be a sports tourism destination.

“We can even hold it in the SRP. The sporting landscape of Cebu and SRP will be very different in a few years’ time,” said Hayco.

Vision

“One of the CCSC’s vision is to transform Cebu as one of the world’s favored sporting capital and destinations,” said Hayco.

He added he will be bringing up the idea of the hosting once the CCSC meets after the holidays.

Lapu-Lapu City Councilor Harry Radaza, who has also been pushing for the city to get aggressive in sports tourism, also welcomes the idea of Lapu-Lapu City as host.

Lapu-Lapu City

Radaza said he will contact the POC for the inspection of the possible venues.

Radaza is currently busy preparing Lapu-Lapu City for hosting the Davis Cup match between the Philippines and Japan on March 4 to 6 next year.

Meanwhile, the country may have an abundance of beaches but the national team has had a poor showing in the games. The other week, the RP team bombed out without a single
medal in the second Asian Beach Games in Oman. Thailand topped the medal tally.

The events in the games include beach and water sports such as beach volleyball, beach football, water polo, marathon swimming, sailing, triathlon and water skiing.

The Muscat games attracted more than 2,000 athletes and officials from 43 Asian countries.

The games were first launched in Bali, Indonesia.

^^

It was announced yesterday formally at DZMM that Ph is now the official venue of the Asian Beach Volleyball. Dunuh if Cam Sur was favored over other possible venues.

marhay na nAGA kaBIKOLan!

Naga Boy

December 27th, 2010, 02:22 AM

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These people should be made to pay for any damages that they may have done the the posts and bricks.

I believe they drove concrete nails on them so they could hang the fruits they sell.:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

It was a spanking brand new market and look what they're doing.

Sayang.

Irigueño23

December 27th, 2010, 02:40 AM

temporary lang muna yan sir kasi nasunugan sila last week ata.. kaso mukhang hindi marunong magalaga at mag maintain ng klinisan..hays!
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Naga Boy

December 27th, 2010, 02:51 AM

temporary lang muna yan sir kasi nasunugan sila last week ata.. kaso mukhang hindi marunong magalaga at mag maintain ng klinisan..hays!

I totally understand their plight.

It's Christmas and they need a place to sell their goods.

But they must also be responsible and should not abuse their host.

They should clean up their acts and literally their- temporary shelter.

I may sound heartless, but let them pay up for any damages that they may have done to the still unfinished market which the City Mayor tried very hard to beautify.

sonofignatius

December 27th, 2010, 05:04 AM

maogmang pasko sa gabos! magayagayang bagong taon!

Naga Boy

December 27th, 2010, 06:30 AM

Three times a year,
(The January feast or the Prompt Succor,
every Thanksgiving in November
and a day after Christmas),

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we drive Taguntong, Goa…

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….to hear a Mass
from Father Lillo….

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….at the Church at the
Top of the Hill….

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The scenic view never ceases to amaze me…

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Also amazing is the good priest’s effort
in building the church.

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…but much is still to be done…

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Naga Boy

December 27th, 2010, 07:04 AM

Naga Cathedral

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garzland

December 27th, 2010, 07:50 AM

Oh no.

Not again.:ohno:

:ohno:

:ohno:

:ohno:

:ohno:

:ohno:

:gaah:

some things never change.

We are hopeless.

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These people should be made to pay for any damages that they may have done the the posts and bricks.

I believe they drove concrete nails on them so they could hang the fruits they sell.:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

It was a spanking brand new market and look what they're doing.

Sayang.

And when your drive them away because of what they are doing, they will get mad at you :ohno:

How irresponsible those people are!

hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 09:36 AM

LRTA targets 11% rise in revenues to P3.5B
The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) is confident of increasing ridership next year, targeting revenues of P3.5 billion from rail and non-rail businesses.

LRTA administrator Rafael Rodriguez said the targeted 11 percent increase in revenues from P3.15 billion expected this year does not take into account a plan to increase rates.

Currently, 40 to 80 percent of fares are subsidized by the government.

"We expect growth in passenger volume next year because of the operations of the Roosevelt station, which will provide seamless connection between LRT 1 and MRT," Rodriguez.

Should there be a fare increase, it would be aligned with MRT fares which are calculated based on distanced traveled, he said.

The LRTA is also studying adoption of a unified card for the MRT and LRT as well as using contact-less cards which are being pilot-tested at Roosevelt and Balintawak stations.

Hernando Cabrera, LRTA corporate secretary, said there are many issues, however, that need to be resolved, including sharing of revenues.

The average passenger traffic of LRT Line 1 is 500,000 a day, with 32 trains in operation from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The average ridership for LRT 2 is 250,000.

Revenues of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) commuter train, which runs between Tutuban in Manila and Alabang, reached P89.511 million as of November.

For November alone, it carried 1.052 million passengers. Cumulatively, ridership reached a total of 7.975 million from January to November.

Transport Secretary Jose De Jesus said the increase in ridership is attributed to the improved services and the rehabilitation and modernization of the commuter rail line.

The PNR commuter train has been running since 2007.

For the PNR’s main line south which runs from Alabang all the way to Legaspi City, the section from Sipocot in Camarines Sur to Naga in Camarines Sur up to Ligao in Albay is operational as a commuter line with an estimated ridership of 1,000 passengers a day.

The Department of Transportation and Communication plans to rehabilitate the remaining sections before privatizing PNR.http://www.malaya.com.ph/12272010/busi2.html

hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 09:37 AM

Minalabac Town Hall
by Taga Minalabac Po Tayo (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001414661722)

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hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 09:39 AM

Minalabac Beaches
by Taga Minalabac Po Tayo (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001414661722)

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hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 09:40 AM

hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 09:42 AM

Minalabac Sceneries
by Taga Minalabac Po Tayo (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001414661722)

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hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 09:48 AM

FilAm family gets $10-M settlement for car crash
CHICAGO – Automaker Toyota acted as Santa Claus Wednesday but it looks like the car dealer was a Grinch.

Toyota offered $10 million to settle out of court a lawsuit that followed an August 2009 Toyota car crash in San Diego, California, which killed in a fireball a family of four people, including two Filipino Americans.

The tragic crash allegedly resulted from the Lexus "accelerating on its own" while on the freeway.

The case against the Toyota manufacturer was dropped, but the civil case against Toyota car dealer Bob Baker Lexus will continue, according to the San Diego counsel of the families of the victims.

Toyota agreed to pay $10 million to settle the lawsuit that arose from the crash of a Lexus car in a San Diego suburb, which killed California Highway Patrol officer Mark Wesley Saylor, 45; his Filipina wife, Cleofe L. Saylor, 45 (a native of Nabua, Camarines Sur); their daughter, Mahala Manda Saylor, 12; and Cleofe’s younger brother, Christopher N. Lastrella, 38.

Lexus is the luxury brand of Toyota car models.

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HE VICTIMS. Mark Wesley Saylor (from left), 45, a California Highway Patrol Officer, and his daughter, Mahala Manda Saylor, 12, his wife, Cleofe L. Saylor, 45, a native of Nabua, Camarines Sur in the Philippines, and his brother-in-law, Christopher N. Lastrella, 38, are seen in this composite file photo provided by the Saylor family to newsmen after they all died in a ball of fire when their Toyota Lexus “accelerated on its own" last August on a freeway in San Diego, California. Courtesy of Joseph Lariosa.

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/209140/filam-family-gets-10-m-settlement-for-car-crash

hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 09:50 AM

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source (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=111517132217793#%21/photo.php?fbid=1432074154663&set=o.111517132217793&pid=31256176&id=1017176108)

magayunon baga ni :cheers:

hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 09:57 AM

Mayor freezes permit renewal in Lake Buhi
BUHI, Camarines Sur – To save the Buhi lake ecology, Mayor Rey Lacoste ordered the freezing of permits of some 600 tilapia fishcage operators in the 1,618-hectare lake area.

Sources at the local government office here said Lacoste’s action was among the extreme measures proposed by an inter-agency group which studied the lake’s pollution level after the fishkill last November which devastated 80 percent of the tilapia fish stocks in the lake.

Earlier, the Buhi Lake Development office said they are still determining how many of 600 fishcage operators have permits from the local government.

In a recent report titled, “Lake Buhi Needs Capacity Management” by the Bureau of Fishieries and Aquatic Resources Region-5, Nonie P. Enolva, chief of monitoring and evaluation section, said since the devastating fishkill in 1998 with some P33 million in losses, tilapia growers in Buhi wer following “bad aquaculture practices” such as overstocking and overfeeding which resulted in negative impacts on the lake’s environment.

BFAR Bicol director Dennis V. del Rosario also urged the Buhi municipal government to strictly implement a lake capacity management system to limit fishcage occupancy to only 10 percent for the commercial fish production.

It was also noted that overcapacity in the fishcages obstructed the free flow of lake waters and the excessive aquaculture practices resulted in overcrowding of water hyacinth, and causing very low oxygen levels jeopardizing aqualife in the lake.

At the Sangguniang Panlalawigan session this week, Camarines Sur Vice Gov. Fortunato Peña said the provincial board will support whatever action the town council of Buhi will undertake to preserve the ecology of the lake.

Peña said they have asked the help of Rinconada District Rep. Salvio Fortuno to pursue a previously proposed Lake Authority Bill for lakes Buhi and Bato which was marred with conflicting political views among previous local officials and congressmen.

The bill seeks to protect the ecology of the two lakes and limit their commercial use and an annual budget will be earmarked by the national government for their sustainability and preservation. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/provincial/24566-mayor-freezes-permit-renewal-in-lake-buhi.html

hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 10:11 AM

Consocep Mountain Resort
December 27, 2010

I toured a group of employees from Amazing Grace School, San Pedro, Laguna today.

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hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 10:17 AM

Solons want prescribed nutrition labeling for food productssend your feedback on this press release
Lawmakers have expressed concern over the absence of a law requiring manufacturers, packagers, or distributors to indicate the nutritional value of food products on their labels.

Rep. Diosdado Arroyo (2nd District, Camarines Sur) and his mother, Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2nd District, Pampanga) has filed House Bill 1469 or the "Nutrition Labeling Act of 2010," promoting health consciousness among the public through proper labeling of nutritional contents in food products.

Arroyo said with the absence of a law and due to the deluge of various food products in the market, "the consumers must be advised of their right to information with regard to food products."

Arroyo explained that the measure is pursuant to the declared policy of the State to ensure that consumers have access to accurate information as to the nutritional contents of food and food products to facilitate value comparison and promote a free market economy.

Under the measure, the commodity shall bear a label specifying the identity of the commodity and the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor.

The bill also provides that a separate label statement of nutritional content shall appear conspicuously and in easily legible type in distinct contrast by typography, layout, color, embossing, or molding with the other matter on the package.

The label shall contain the number of servings or other units of measure per container, total number of calories derived from any source and derived from the total fat and any vitamin, mineral or other nutrient to be placed on the label or labeling of food if it will assist consumers in maintaining healthy dietary practices.

The bill provides further that the amount of the following nutrients in each serving size or other unit of measurement of food shall contain the following: total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates, sugars, dietary fiber, and total protein.

The bill likewise provides that if a food contains insignificant amounts of all the nutrients required to be listed in the label or labeling of food, as determined by the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD), the requirements of such shall not apply to such food if its label, labeling or advertising does not make any claim about the product's nutritive value.

According to the bill, no packaged commodity shall be distributed or caused to be distributed in commerce unless it conforms to the regulations set by the proposal once it is enacted into law and established by BFAD.http://www.congress.gov.ph/press/details.php?pressid=4699

hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 10:19 AM

Kawa-Kawa Falls
December 27, 2010

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Naga City Deck

December 27th, 2010, 10:19 AM

hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 10:27 AM

Rest Area @ Kawa-Kawa Falls
December 27, 2010

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hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 10:38 AM

More of Consocep Mountain Resort
December 27, 2010

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hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 10:41 AM

Nakakamundo daw na mga bareta na ini; an panduwa makangirit na makauyam :ohno:

6 na magpamilya, patay sa sunog sa Cam Sur
NAGA CITY - Anim na miyembro ng pamilya ang nasawi kasama na ang isang buntis sa nangyaring sunog kagabi sa bayan ng Nabua, sa lalawigan ng Camarines Sur.

Kinilala ang mga biktima na si Anastacio Pariñas, 68, mga anak na sina Alvin, 5, Erlinda, 3, Vincent, 1, at ang asawang si Norminda, 37, na napag-alamang buntis pala at nakatakdang manganak sa darating na buwan ng Enero.

Pinaniniwalaang himbing na himbing ang tulog ng mag-anak at hindi namalayan na nasusunog na pala ang kanilang tirahan dakong alas 11:30 kagabi sa Brgy. Santiago Old, Nabua.

Sa panayam ng Bombo Radyo Naga kay Fire Inspector Nolito Bearis ng Nabua Bureau of Fire Protection, sinabi nito na gawa lamang sa light materials ang bahay ng pamilya Pariñas kung kaya't mabilis itong nilamon ng apoy.

Hanggang ngayon ay patuloy pa rin ang pagsisiyasat ng mga otoridad upang matukoy ang pinagmulan ng sunog.

Nabatid din na maraming mga piraso ng foam sa loob ng nasunog na bahay dahil sa linya ng negosyo ng pamilya ang upholstery.http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/story-of-the-day/33852-6-na-magpamilya-patay-sa-sunog-sa-cam-sur

Burat na nadaog sa palabaan ning ihi, nanaga; biktima sa ospital
NAGA CITY - Naanggot huli sa nadaog sa pakontes sa palabaan ning ihi,burat pigtaga an kainuman kasubangi sa Barangay Panicuason digde sa siyudad.

An nasabing suspek na bangag pa sa arak kan dakupon kan pulisya iyo si Jumar Bongat kan Barangay Calagbangan sa banwaan kan Sipocot Camarines Sur.

Kritikal ngonian sa ospital an biktima kaining si Marlon Abendante,27 anyos, soltero, nagsapo ning mga tama sa saiyang payo,likod,kamot asin tulak.

Mismong an amigo kan biktimang nagpapabistong si Greg, an nagpahayag sa Bombo Radyo Naga na an ugat kan krimen iyo an pakontes kan duwa na palabaan ning ihi mirntras na nag-iinom ning arak.

Nanggot soboot an suspek huli sa halaba an ihi kan biktima asin sa paghunang pigdaya siya kaini, kaya mayong sabi sabi na pigtaga niya ini ning dakol na beses sa lawas.http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/33814-burat-na-nadaog-sa-palabaan-ning-ihi-nanaga-biktima-sa-ospital

hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 10:43 AM

Bulalacao Falls
December 27, 2010

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hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 10:54 AM

Views from Consocep
December 27, 2010

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hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 11:24 AM

Camarines Sur Deer Farm
December 27, 2010

But wait, where are the deers?

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hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 11:26 AM

Here they are,

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hakz2007

December 27th, 2010, 11:38 AM

Inside the Provincial Capitol Complex
December 27, 2010

Si Direk Joel Lamangan nasa CWC ngayon, kagagaling lang ng Gota, kaya lang di ko nakunan ng pictures :okay:

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sonofignatius

December 27th, 2010, 05:57 PM

Nabanggit mo Father so Mango Bravo kang Contis which for me ay ang pinakamasiram na cake sa Manila. Iyo pirmi ang pigoorder mi maski mahal (hehehe) and twice ko na yata ito ginibong pasalubong sa Legaspi paguli ko kaya lang medyo natutunaw siya ki diit :nuts:

My other favorite cake is the Swiss Choco cake of Becky's Kitchen near DLSU :banana::banana::banana:

hi jhid. i can see a cake monster here :-) the cake must be really heavenly. we will do anything and everything, after all, for heaven's sake.

try Banapple, too. two branches are now across each other in katipunan (going to white plains aream, near countryside bbq and the new Conti's) and their pies and cakes are great, too.

and don't forget our very own concorde cake by Baker's Plaza- melts in the mouth. my cake monster friends in manila say they haven't tasted this cake in their manila "prowl". :cheers:

Stone House Garden Resort
by Bobby Almeda (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1266902440)

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beautiful photos of a beautiful place. too bad i wasnt able to visit the place last week.

guests who want to try their pizza and pasta are advised to make a reservation the day before their visit. pizza is prepared by the husband and wife team (the american husband, actually).

entrance fee is quite pricey but the visit is worth it.

Villa Caceres Hotel

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our american guest is now in Villa Caceres (and has been there for over a week). he is impressed by the very friendly, courteous, accommodating hotel staff.

sonofignatius

December 27th, 2010, 06:01 PM

AIRPHILEXPRESS SALE

Selling: Dec 27-28,2010
Travel: Jan 05-31,2011

includes

PhP588
MANILA to NAGA

PhP788
CEBU to NAGA
(in time for SINULOG!)

www.airphilexpress.com

hakz2007

December 28th, 2010, 01:37 AM

Arroyos file bill on food labels
MANILA, Philippines—Sure there are food items that carry information on nutrients. But why not make it standard?

Two lawmakers are seeking the approval of legislation requiring manufacturers, packagers and distributors to indicate the nutritional value of products on their labels.

Camarines Sur Rep. Diosdado Arroyo and his mother Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said proper labeling of nutrients in products would promote health consciousness among consumers.

In filing House Bill 1469, or the proposed Nutrition Labeling Act of 2010, the Arroyos noted the absence of such a law.

The bill mandates that a commodity bear a label specifying the identity of the commodity, as well as the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor.

More importantly, it requires a separate label that contains information on the number of servings or other units, total number of calories, and any vitamin, mineral or other nutrient to assist consumers in “maintaining healthy dietary practices.”
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20101228-311299/Arroyos-file-bill-on-food-labels

hakz2007

December 28th, 2010, 01:38 AM

beautiful photos of a beautiful place. too bad i wasnt able to visit the place last week.

guests who want to try their pizza and pasta are advised to make a reservation the day before their visit. pizza is prepared by the husband and wife team (the american husband, actually).

entrance fee is quite pricey but the visit is worth it.

Xave, gurano daw an entrance sa Stonehouse?

hakz2007

December 28th, 2010, 01:40 AM

No More Fish Cage Permits -- Buhi Mayor
BUHI, CAMARINES SUR (20 December) - - Determined to save this town’s lake ecology, Buhi town Mayor Rey Lacoste was reported to have finally ordered the non- renewal of permits of an estimated 600 Tilapia fish cages now occupying some 70% of the 1,618 hectares of Lake Buhi.

Sources at the Local Government here disclosed that Lacoste’s action were among the extreme measures proposed by an inter-agency group who had studied the lake’s pollution levels after a fishkill incident in November this year had devastated 80% of the Tilapia fish stocks in the lake.

Earlier, the Buhi Lake Development Office also disclosed that among the estimated 600 fish cage operators, it was not certain what percentage had legal permits from the local government.

In recent report titled, “Lake Buhi Needs Capacity Management” by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region-5, it was revealed that since an 1998 enormous fishkill in the lake which amounted to P 33-Million in losses, Tilapia growers in Buhi were already conducting “bad aquaculture practices” such as overcapacity, overstocking, and overfeeding which resulted to negative impacts on the lake’s environment.

The report was authored by Nonie P. Enolva, chief of the monitoring and evaluation section of BFAR.

Also in the same report, BFAR Bicol director Dennis V. Del Rosario had recommended to the Buhi local government to strictly implement a lake capacity management system to limit fish cage occupancy to only 10% for commercial fish production.

The report also noted that overcapacity in the number of fish cages have obstructed the free flow of lake waters, while the excessive aquaculture produced wastes which resulted to the over-growth of water hyacinths that blocked sunlight in the lake waters.

The lack of sunlight, in turn, resulted to very low dissolved oxygen levels which was detrimental in sustaining aqualife in the lake.

In a Sangguniang Panlalawigan session this week, Camarines Sur Vice-Governor Fortunato Peña said the provincial board will support whatever course of action the town council of Buhi will take to preserve the endangered ecology of the lake.

The Vice-Governor said they have asked the help of Rinconada District Congressman Salvio Fortuno to pursue a previously proposed Lake Authority Bill for lakes Buhi and Bato, which had been earlier marred by conflicting political views among previous local officials and Congressmen.

The Lake Bill seeks to protect the ecology of both lakes and sanction their commercial use, through an annual budget earmarked by the national government for its sustainability and preservation, Peña said.http://www.voxbikol.com/article/no-more-fish-cage-permits-buhi-mayor

hakz2007

December 28th, 2010, 01:49 AM

Naga Public Market Official Faces Malversation Raps
Losses of P 1.9- Million in revenues to be probed
A FORMER NAGA CITY Public Market superintendent is facing multiple charges of “malversation of public funds through falsification” with a reported amount of P 1.9 Million, even as a City legal officer revealed that uncovered documents from the city market indicated that the lost amount will exceed what was earlier reported.

Naga Police Community Precinct 1, Police Chief Insp. Nicasio Garcia said that former market superintendent Frederick Ignacio Arias, 44, a resident of Marasigan St., Sabang in this city, is currently detained at the BJMP District Jail at Barangay Del Rosario here while awaiting arraignment after a Warrant of Arrest was served on the suspect last December 11.

The warrant was issued with “no bail recommended” by RTC Branch 23 Judge Valentin E. Pura, under Criminal case no. 2009- 0395.

Asst. City Legal Officer, Atty. Imee M. Abardo Estrada, said that Rowena Delos Santos, another city market employee is also charged with a similar malversation case but currently is reported to be at large.

Estrada revealed that after the unsolved slaying of Naga market superintendent Francisco Gaspar Ojeda in Aug. 12, 2008, former Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo ordered an investigation on the book of accounts of the public market.

She added that Robredo had tasked a probe committee consisting of the City legal office, the Treasurer and Budget Offices to look into the market revenues and accounts; the probe discovered that huge amounts of cash were lost during the time of Arias

In 2009, both Arias and Delos Santos were reportedly dismissed from the City government service after Mayor Robredo slapped them with administrative charges and forfeited all their employment benefits.

Estrada also said that the two accused employees have offered to amicably settle the malversation case by payment of the lost revenues, but Mayor Robredo reportedly declined the offer and pursued the charges against the two.

Meanwhile, Arias’ case has been marred with controversy with police investigators saying that in all probability Ojeda had knowledge of the funds allegedly taken by Arias, and might have been the motive in the former’s slay; however, no sufficient evidence has so far linked Ojeda’s killing to Arias.

In the meantime, with the discovery of the lost market revenues, fires had hit the Naga City public market in November 2008, December 2009 and in January 2010.http://www.voxbikol.com/article/naga-public-market-official-faces-malversation-raps

hakz2007

December 28th, 2010, 01:57 AM

Run For Lake Buhi 2010
by Thiel B. Alcantara (http://www.facebook.com/thiel.alcantara)

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hakz2007

December 28th, 2010, 01:59 AM

Plantersbank to expand in 2011 More branches eyed for Northern Luzon
PLANTERS Development Bank (Plantersbank) wants to increase its market reach in Northern Luzon by putting up more branches in the next five years, its top executive said.
TAMBUNTING-LED Plantersbank aims to have a total of 130 branches nationwide in the medium term, as it plans to expand operations in other regions including Northern Luzon. -- <i>www.plantersbank.com.ph</i>
TAMBUNTING-LED Plantersbank aims to have a total of 130 branches nationwide in the medium term, as it plans to expand operations in other regions including Northern Luzon. -- www.plantersbank.com.ph

The commercial bank, which specializes in lending to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), is looking at hitting a total of as much as 130 branches nationwide in the medium term.

“We are planning [to open] 30 branches in the next two years,” Ambassador Jesus P. Tambunting, chairman of Plantersbank, told reporters.

“And I think we could easily grow that to another 20-30 in five years,” Mr. Tambunting added.

Plantersbank is engaged in SME lending -- normally considered difficult and high-risk clients by other banks. It has 70 branches to date.

“We want to go up to 100 in two more years. We finished drawing out our five-year plan and we want to grow faster... and focus on supporting the SMEs,” Mr. Tambunting said.

[B]Of the first 30 outlets, Mr. Tambunting said two new banks will open in Camarines Sur and also in Mindanao but most of the expansion in the pipeline is in North Luzon.

“There are still a lot of SMEs to cover,” he said.

In line with expansion, the commercial bank also wants to increase its loans portfolio moving forward.

“We want to grow faster next year so we would like to grow the loan portfolio by 20%...we will increase it to P5-6 billion next year,” Mr. Tambunting said.

Plantersbank targets to triple loans this year to P3 billion. The bank reported a net income of P360 million in 2008, a P55.9-million increase from 2007.

Its assets totaled P44.8 billion that year, higher by P1.6 billion from the previous year.

Mr. Tambunting said Plantersbank might easily reach P10 billion in loans in the next two to three years.

In December last year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas approved the plan of the thrift bank to raise up to P2.5 billion in Tier-2 notes to expand lending operations.

Formerly known as the Bulacan Development Bank, Plantersbank started operations as early as 1976.

Plantersbank is one of the top 250 among the Philippines Top 1,000 Corporations.

It provides a range of banking services through partnerships with the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation, the Netherlands Development Finance Co. and the Asian Development Bank. http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=23486

Naga City Deck

December 28th, 2010, 04:11 AM

Xave, gurano daw an entrance sa Stonehouse?

sabi ni Father Xave, it's now Php 500.00 :nuts:

oragon.com

December 28th, 2010, 04:51 AM

Naga City spanking new buildings

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BMC annex

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STI main

akosijamir

December 28th, 2010, 06:05 AM

Naga Vespa Lambretta / Bicol Scooter Club
Classic/Vintage Scooters

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source: facebook/Naga Vespa Lambretta

garzland

December 28th, 2010, 07:10 AM

Naga City spanking new buildings

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BMC annex

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STI main

Beautiful buildings!

Wish the BMC admin would be able to maintain the beauty of that building!

oragon.com

December 28th, 2010, 08:04 AM

On this site will rise Mcdonalds drive thru CBD

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oragon.com

December 28th, 2010, 08:07 AM

Bicol Medical Center

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Naga Boy

December 28th, 2010, 08:15 AM

Naga City spanking new buildings

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture168.jpg
BMC annex

This is not the Bicol Medical Center Annex. this is the new BMC Out Patient Department (OPD) Building.

A Centralized Oxygen manufacturing facility will also rise at the Bicol Medical Center, the first and the only one in Bicol. Most medical centers in Manila, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao now have their own centralized oxygen facility.

A Tertiary Hospital ( a private medical center) will rise at the Roxas Ave, near the new Central Bank Building and Convention Center.

These are confirmed reports.

oragon.com

December 28th, 2010, 08:17 AM

oragon.com

December 28th, 2010, 08:20 AM

Naga Boy

December 28th, 2010, 08:24 AM

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Proposed site of Pueblo Ayala Mall

Yesterday, saw Robertson trucks loading the remaining scaffolding at the site. Interviewed one of the workers and said that they are removing or clearing the site to give way for another construction to unfold next year also asked some workers at the STI and they confirmed of the big Ayala project next year.

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

Rhyz also heard an interview of Mr. Obiedo last Dec. 23 over DWNX about the Ayala Mall project and he denied the rumors that ALI backed out from the project.

Let's see!

Marhay na hapon!

Although I have not talked to Mr. Obiedo personally yet after our conversation almost a month ago, what I heard from the radio report with Mr. Obiedo's interview and from SM admin- tuloy daw ang Ayala.

In fact the SM Department store do not consider Robinson's as a tough competitor but they apparently have to prepare for the Ayala Mall. It would actually have a big dent on their sales as it would target the AB crowd which is their preferred market and Ayala's target market.

According to them SM's target market is much broader (ABCD?:lol:).

Just wait for final announcements.

oragon.com

December 28th, 2010, 08:30 AM

^^

Thanks Doc!

It's nice to have someone always there to enlightened every issues for us to have a bigger picture and keep us on trend :cheers:

salamat doc!

sonofignatius

December 28th, 2010, 08:52 AM

Here they are,

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how much is entrance fee to the deer farm and does one access this thru the same road to consocep waterfalls?

Xave, gurano daw an entrance sa Stonehouse?

PhP500.00. my sister and her american guest were there last wk.

Naga City spanking new buildings

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture168.jpg
BMC annex

wow nice-looking bldg. nice shot.

Naga Vespa Lambretta / Bicol Scooter Club
Classic/Vintage Scooters

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source: facebook/Naga Vespa Lambretta

yudimanhay! good shots.

This is not the Bicol Medical Center Annex. this is the new BMC Out Patient Department (OPD) Building.

A Centralized Oxygen manufacturing facility will also rise at the Bicol Medical Center, the first and the only one in Bicol. Most medical centers in Manila, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao now have their own centralized oxygen facility.

A Tertiary Hospital ( a private medical center) will rise at the Roxas Ave, near the new Central Bank Building and Convention Center.

These are confirmed reports.

thanks for the updates, doc. finally the long-planned new hosp at Roxas Av will rise.

the Ateneo initially planned to put up its base hospital when it opened its nursing school. but the plan fizzled out.

oragon.com

December 28th, 2010, 11:26 AM

“The newest and most innovative wake park in the world” coming in Nuvali!
Posted on October 27, 2010 by johanna

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Republic Wake Park Nuvali
And there’s a wave pool, woohoo!!!

Republic Wake Park Nuvali is primed as “the newest and most innovative wake park in the world”– and it’ll be right in our backyard!
Republic Wake Park Nuvali

Good or bad for Nuvali residents? At least we’ll have easy access to a world-class sports facility that other people will still have to travel to… :)

This is wakepark#2 for the Villafuertes, who first put up CWC or CamSur Wakeboarding Complex in Bicol. As “the first world-class watersports complex in the Philippines and in Asia,” CWC has definitely succeeded in putting CamSur on the global adventure sports and tourism map:

CWC aims to bring cable skiing to a whole new level and attract watersports enthusiasts from all over the world with its top of the line facilities and relaxing environment. This six (6)-hectare complex, with its 6-point cable ski system, is sure to draw guests, riders and spectators by the thousands. Because of good weather conditions, cable skiing in the park can be done all year round.

Republic Wake Park Nuvali, on the other hand, will occupy part of a 50-hectare land-water-air sports and recreation area in the southern part of Nuvali intended to encourage an active lifestyle for its residents (and pretty much to draw in the crowd). Apart from the Wake Park, it will also have a Skate Park and Wave Rider.

Coming just in time for summer, YEY!

http://mynuvalihome.com/2010/10/the-newest-and-most-innovative-wake-park-in-the-world-coming-in-nuvali/

garzland

December 28th, 2010, 12:49 PM

This is not the Bicol Medical Center Annex. this is the new BMC Out Patient Department (OPD) Building.

A Centralized Oxygen manufacturing facility will also rise at the Bicol Medical Center, the first and the only one in Bicol. Most medical centers in Manila, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao now have their own centralized oxygen facility.

A Tertiary Hospital ( a private medical center) will rise at the Roxas Ave, near the new Central Bank Building and Convention Center.

These are confirmed reports.
Wow! How big is it, doc?
Although I have not talked to Mr. Obiedo personally yet after our conversation almost a month ago, what I heard from the radio report with Mr. Obiedo's interview and from SM admin- tuloy daw ang Ayala.

In fact the SM Department store do not consider Robinson's as a tough competitor but they apparently have to prepare for the Ayala Mall. It would actually have a big dent on their sales as it would target the AB crowd which is their preferred market and Ayala's target market.

According to them SM's target market is much broader (ABCD?:lol:).

Just wait for final announcements.
Ayala Malls are high-end while SM is for the masses.

2011 is gonna be a big year for Naga.:cheers:
“The newest and most innovative wake park in the world” coming in Nuvali!
Posted on October 27, 2010 by johanna

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/5118691822_d5b394a48b.jpg
Republic Wake Park Nuvali
And there’s a wave pool, woohoo!!!

Republic Wake Park Nuvali is primed as “the newest and most innovative wake park in the world”– and it’ll be right in our backyard!
Republic Wake Park Nuvali

Good or bad for Nuvali residents? At least we’ll have easy access to a world-class sports facility that other people will still have to travel to… :)

This is wakepark#2 for the Villafuertes, who first put up CWC or CamSur Wakeboarding Complex in Bicol. As “the first world-class watersports complex in the Philippines and in Asia,” CWC has definitely succeeded in putting CamSur on the global adventure sports and tourism map:

CWC aims to bring cable skiing to a whole new level and attract watersports enthusiasts from all over the world with its top of the line facilities and relaxing environment. This six (6)-hectare complex, with its 6-point cable ski system, is sure to draw guests, riders and spectators by the thousands. Because of good weather conditions, cable skiing in the park can be done all year round.

Republic Wake Park Nuvali, on the other hand, will occupy part of a 50-hectare land-water-air sports and recreation area in the southern part of Nuvali intended to encourage an active lifestyle for its residents (and pretty much to draw in the crowd). Apart from the Wake Park, it will also have a Skate Park and Wave Rider.

Coming just in time for summer, YEY!

http://mynuvalihome.com/2010/10/the-newest-and-most-innovative-wake-park-in-the-world-coming-in-nuvali/

Would it affect CWC's popularity?

sonofignatius

December 28th, 2010, 02:24 PM

oragon.com

December 28th, 2010, 02:27 PM

Would it affect CWC's popularity?

As a renowned entrepreneur, Gov. Lray for sure have strategized ways before embarking on his Nuvali wakepark and also how it will co-exist or standout with other wakeparks (Batangas, Davao's Deca).

Amenities may differ among the two wakeparks I assumed and marketing wise it is also one way of enticing tourist not only to visit CWC, but also other Cam Sur sites.

sonofignatius

December 28th, 2010, 02:32 PM

Domestic Pay Day Special Sale

PAL's Pay Day treat to our passengers going to domestic destinations!

Selling Period:
29-30 December 2010
Travelling Period:
15 January - 15 March 2011 and/or
16 June - 31 August 2011

Book and buy through www.philippineairlines.com using MasterCard or VISA credit card or BancNet ATM card. Or, purchase tickets at any PAL ticket office or DTP travel agents.

http://www.philippineairlines.com/special_offers/latest_offers/dom_payday.jsp

Limited seats only!

oragon.com

December 28th, 2010, 02:33 PM

according to my reliable source, the Vatican has now accepted the retirement of Caceres Archbishop Leonardo Legaspi,OP,DD,

this means the announcement of his successor will be made soon.

in practice, bishops submit their letter of (mandatory) retirement to the Pope when they reach the age of 75.

Are we counting days or weeks padre? do we also expect smoke billowing at the Naga Cathedral or at the Archbishop's Palace in announcing who's the predecessor of our good Archbishop..just kiddin padre :)

sonofignatius

December 28th, 2010, 02:35 PM

Naga City - ABC-STARS Cup 2010
Time Thursday, December 30 · 7:00am - 6:00pm

Location :

Metro Naga Sports Complex
Brgy. Pacol
Naga City, Philippines

A One-Day 7-a-Side Football Festival for girls and boys, women and men, ages 5 to forever...

Naga City - Camarines Sur FA Facebook
Posted by jonny at 18:56
Labels: naga city football

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sonofignatius

December 28th, 2010, 02:38 PM

Are we counting days or weeks padre? do we also expect smoke billowing at the Naga Cathedral or at the Archbishop's Palace in announcing who's the predecessor of our good Archbishop..just kiddin padre :)

for the formal turnover i'm sure we can still expect months. haven't heard any time table for the naming of the new Archbishop but i have a feeling it's just a matter of a few weeks :-)

only holy smoke hehe.. (you're familiar with papal elections, i can see, prez pao :-)

oragon.com

December 28th, 2010, 02:55 PM

^^

salamat padre!

I had fun memories with the good Archbishop during the time I was still connected with church works. He celebrated a mass for a special occasion in our University and one of the biggest blunder or I must admit a mistake that might have imperil the whole liturgical celebration was when I failed to look for a much bigger and spacious altar seat for the Archbishop, he keeps on bending, arching forward, seating from side-to-side and looking uncomfortably for his quite big hips and buttocks cannot fit on the regular altar chair at the chapel.

sonofignatius

December 28th, 2010, 03:02 PM

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dandyqb

December 28th, 2010, 03:40 PM

Tricyle kang banwaan ko

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garzland

December 28th, 2010, 03:42 PM

^^That kind of design is more beautiful than Naga's tricycle. It's like it has a wing of an eagle :D

sonofignatius

December 28th, 2010, 04:18 PM

Caramoan

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by Renante Beron
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sonofignatius

December 28th, 2010, 04:23 PM

Caramoan

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hakz2007

December 29th, 2010, 12:11 AM

hakz2007

December 29th, 2010, 12:12 AM

Probers still face blank wall in Nabua killer fire
NABUA, Camarines Sur —Investigators from the Bureau of Fire Protection are still facing a blank wall on the fire that destroyed an upholstery store and killed five persons Sunday midnight in Zone 1, Barangay Santiago Old here.

Fire Marshall Nonito Biares said investigators are still determining what caused the fire at the Pariña residence which was used as upholstery and welding shops by its owner.

Some local residents reported that suspects allegedly set the house on fire. Neighbors reportedly were not able to wake up the occupants after the fire quickly spread, trapping them inside.

The municipal government gave financial assistance to the surviving members of the Pariña family.

Provincial police spokesman SPO4 Romulo Pabiano identified the fatalities as Anastacio Perez Pariña, 68, owner of the house, his wife Norminda Gavina Pariña, 37, and their childrenAlvin, 5, Erlinda, 3, and Vincent, 1.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/provincial/25080-probers-still-face-blank-wall-in-nabua-killer-fire.html

hakz2007

December 29th, 2010, 12:15 AM

how much is entrance fee to the deer farm and does one access this thru the same road to consocep waterfalls?

Yes and it's free :okay:

PhP500.00. my sister and her american guest were there last wk.

Thanks for the info, Xave :cheers:

hakz2007

December 29th, 2010, 12:16 AM

Runners Promote Wetlands Conservation
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Legazpi City (20 December 2010) -- Using the resurgence of running as a booming sport nowadays, runners and environmentalists alike campaigned for the conservation of wetlands in Camarines Sur pooling several hundreds of advocates yesterday at SM Mall in Naga City.

Mario Maglinao ruled the Jingle Bell Run - Run to Save Our Wetlands13 K event with a time of 40 minutes, trailing behind him was Martin Balaybo both of Albay Runners Club. Local duathlon athlete Franklin Peñalosa managed to outrun other runners which earned him the third place.

“It’s good to run and promote healthy lifestyle as well campaign for environmental conservation,” Maglinao said in the local dialect. Maglinao accompanied by his team mates, urged every runner to hit the road and compete, and if it would permit, join every fund raising events for the environment.

Race director Andreco Primero said Sunday’s run sought to raise fund and heighten awareness of the public on the conservation of the region’s wetlands specifically Cagsao in Calabanga, Camarines Sur.

Gail Cea, chief of the protected areas wildlife and coastal zone management section of the DENR - Community Environment and Natural Resources (CENR) Office in Naga City was deeply appreciative of the Jingle Bell Run organized by Junior Chamber International Cariñosa chapter’s effort to adopt the Cagsao Wetland.

“This will complement the DENR and municipal government of Calabanga’s thrust to protect, rehabilitate and expand the mangrove reforestation project along the town’s coastal barangays,” Cea said. She said the JCI Naga Cariñosa will conduct a mangrove-planting project at identified areas fringing San Miguel Bay soon as they acquire propagules.

Cagsao wetland is now expanding its area with at least 10,000 hectares of mangrove reforestation site, planted with 170, 000 of propagules last year through Smart Communications. Smart Communicationsestimated the mangrove survival rate at 80-90 per cent.

Under the Ramsar International Wetland Conservation Treaty, wetlands are defined as “areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres... also it may incorporate riparian and coastal zones adjacent to the wetlands, and islands or bodies of marine water deeper than six metres at low tide lying within the wetlands".

The winners for the 13 km (male category) are: 1st place, Mario Maglinao of Legazpi City, Albay; 2nd, Martin Balaybo also of Legazpi City; and 3rd, Franklin Peñalosa of Camarines Sur.

For the 13 km (female category): 1st place is Cindy Lopez of Camarines Sur; 3rd is Lilibeth Pepino also of Camarines Sur.

In the 6 km (male category), the winners were: 1st, Jeffrey Añonuevo of Legazpi City, Albay; 2nd, Ronaldo Añonuevo also of Legazpi City; and 3rd, Marino Lagyap of Camarines Sur.

Meanwhile in the 6 km female category, the winners were: 1st, Florence Florece of Camarines Sur; 2nd, Eleanor Llorente of Camarines Sur; and 3rd, Susan Maravilla also of Camarines Sur.http://www.voxbikol.com/article/runners-promote-wetlands-conservation?page=0,0

hakz2007

December 29th, 2010, 12:18 AM

UNEP Conducts TAGGED-LGU Course in Iriga
Iriga City, Dec. 23, 2010 (PIA) -- A three-day training on Good Governance, Gender and Enterprise Development for Local Executives, also dubbed as TAGGED-LGU will be spearheaded by the University of Northeastern Philippines' (UNEP) Graduate School from January 26-28 here.

Also an endeavor of UNEP's Political Science Department, the confab will gather local members of the local executive, including administrative personnel and staff whose lines of expertise is centered on public service.

Atty. Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda, UNEP President said that they decided to spearhead this undertaking in the light of putting the university in the forefront of bringing good ideas and learning to their constituents.

“This conference will not just aid our local executives but will also make them adept leaders in their own fields of specialization. Good governance reflects in the kind of service that we give and eventually manifests better consequences, favoring among others, our very own constituents.”

Joining the pool of resource speakers are Ms. Crispina B. Almonte, University Extension Specialist from the University of the Philippines Institute for Small-Scale Industry (UPISSI), Professor Nestor Rañeses, UP ISSI Director and Small Enterprises Research and Development (SERDEF) Executive Director and Ms. Edna Tejada, Provincial Director of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Camarines Sur.

Almonte will deliver her lecture on Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunities, including Entrepreneurial Process and Project Development Cycle. She will also tackle issues concerning Gender and development Perspectives and mainstreaming in LGUs.

On the second day of the confab, Almonte, through her lectures will revisit the LGU mandate, focusing on the nature, scope and roles of LGU, concepts of good governance with the LGUs as initiators of sustainable development.

Almonte will also discuss the Good Governance Agenda of the new administration being pushed by His Excellency Benigno Simeon Aquino III.

The Aquino administration made it clear from the very start of his mandate and even reiterating it during the historic event witnessed by millions of Filipinos and spectators all over the world- that on top of his administration's agenda is to cut the culture of bad governance by getting rid of the red tape and rampant corrupt practices committed by the past administration.

P-Noy's administration is set on pursuing good governance through transparency, accountability and moral ascendancy.http://www.voxbikol.com/article/unep-conducts-tagged-lgu-course-iriga

hakz2007

December 29th, 2010, 12:19 AM

Bicol Medical Center

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Nice phoitos of BMC, Pau! :cheers:

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Proposed site of Pueblo Ayala Mall

Yesterday, saw Robertson trucks loading the remaining scaffolding at the site. Interviewed one of the workers and said that they are removing or clearing the site to give way for another construction to unfold next year also asked some workers at the STI and they confirmed of the big Ayala project next year.

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

Rhyz also heard an interview of Mr. Obiedo last Dec. 23 over DWNX about the Ayala Mall project and he denied the rumors that ALI backed out from the project.

Let's see!

Marhay na hapon!

sana tuloy na tuloy na talaga ito :okay:

copy doc! the guard at BMC prohibits me from taking pictures.

New hospital :banana:

another fantastic update.:)

hakz2007

December 29th, 2010, 12:20 AM

'Philippines one of top holiday hotspots for 2011'
MANILA, Philippines - An Australian travel website considers the country as one of the must-see destinations next year, primarily because of its untapped pristine beaches.

Travel.com.au has released a list of top holiday hotspots and airlines for 2011, citing travel trends and statistics. Other countries included in the list are Brazil, India, United States and New Zealand.

"While affordable airfares and its rich culture were the key factors for Brazil's selection, interest in India continues to rise as well as the Philippines, which is becoming increasingly popular due to the political unrest in Thailand and its untapped beaches," reported news.com.au.

The Australian travel website is also expecting a change in holiday patterns as travelers start to book months in advance to get cheap seats. Among the carriers to watch out for in 2011 are Singapore Airlines, V Australia, Asiana Airlines, Emirates, Thai International Airlines and Korean Airlines.

A small Philippine island was recently named by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the world's most romantic travel spots. Pamalican island, more popularly known as Amanpulo, is said to provide couples with "luxurious seclusion" with its 40 pitched-roof traditional villas and a pristine beach with sand "so white it's blinding."

Other islands that made it in Travel and Leisure Magazine's list are Rangali Island in Maldives, Santorini in Greece, and Harbour Island in Bahamas, among others.

Aside from Amanpulo, other popular tourist destinations in the Philippines include Boracay island, Bohol, Camarines Sur and Ilocos. A recent Boracay visitor is Mark Salling who plays "Puck" in the hit TV musical series "Glee."http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/12/28/10/philippines-one-top-holiday-hotspots-2011

hakz2007

December 29th, 2010, 12:40 AM

Grand launching ng "Kontra Paputok" gagawin sa Naga
NAGA CITY, Dec. 23 (PIA) -- "Ilayo sa Disgrasya ang mga Kabataan, Walang Batang Magpapaputok," ito ang tema ng Grand Launching ng Kontra Paputok 2010 na gaganapin mamayang alas singko ng hapon sa Plaza Quezon, dito sa lunsod ng Naga. Ang naturang aktibidad ay papangunahan mismo ni Dr Nestor Santiago, DOH-CHD Regional Director.

Inaasahan din ang pagdalo ni DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo upang magbigay ng kanyang mensahe ng suporta sa naturang kampanya.

Suportado naman ng alkalde ng Lunsod ng Naga na si Atty. John Bongat ang layunin ng Department of Health / na mailigtas ang mga kabataan, lalo pa ang mga batang nadadamay lamang sa pagpapaputok na ginagawa ng mga matatanda… hihikayatin din ng naturang kampanya ang mga bata, na wag na wag hahawak ng mga paputok ngayong darating na ang kapaskuhan.

Imbitado rin sa naturang pagtitipon ang City Director ng Naga na si Sr. Supt Vert Chavez, at maging ang PNP Acting Regional Director na si Police Chief Supt. Cecilio Calleja.

Nakatutok rin kasi ang atensyon ng mga kapupulisan ngayon/ sa pagbabantay sa mga ipinagbabawal na paputok na maaaring ibenta sa mga bangketa ngayong malapit na ang araw ng Kapaskuhan… Nais din ng mga ito na makiisa sa kampanya ng DOH na magtala ng zero casualty sa kaso ng mga napuputukan tuwing sumasapit ang ganitong okasyon.http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=9175

hakz2007

December 29th, 2010, 12:40 AM

Police visibility lalong pinagigting sa Naga
NAGA CITY, Dis. 22 (PIA) -- Mas pinaigting ng mga pulis dito sa lunsod ng Naga ang police visibility lalo pa nga at ilang araw ay Pasko na.

Ito ay bunsod ng direktiba ni Naga City PNP police director Vert Chaves na mabantayan ang mga mataong lugar, partikular ang mga shopping malls at maging ang mga simbahan lalo na tuwing simbang gabi.

Inatasan din nito ang mga miembro ng PNP na maging mas maging mapagmasid sa mga kahina hinalang kilos ng mga masasamang elemento na siguradong sasamantalahin ang holiday rush upang makahanap ng mabibiktima

Kaugnay nito ay hiningi rin ni Chavez ang kooperasyon ng mga mamamayan na maging maingat din sa tuwing lalabas ito ng kanilang mga bahay, lalo pa nga at nagsimula na ang simbang gabi. Ayon kay Chavez, makatutulong na kung lalabas ang mga ito ay makabubuting mag iwan ng kasambahay.

O kung hindi naman ay siguraduhing nakasara at maayos na nakakandado ang mga pintuan at mga bintana kung ito ay kanilang iiwan. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=8853

sonofignatius

December 29th, 2010, 01:43 AM

Caramoan, CamSur

Renante Beron
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Ok. So let me consider this a very special entry as this is my first review of a tourist destination in the Philippines. This should be great. So please fasten your seatbelt!

Alright, so now we are going to Camarines Sur. That is one of the provinces in the Bicol region in Eastern Philippines. Naga is the capital and largest city. I picked Camarines Sur for my October 2010 vacation because it is not so expensive but the level of enjoyment that you’ll get is priceless. I didn’t know that of course until I was there and experiencing all bounties that the nature can offer. Well, not really nature though because we got a very classy hotel and unlimited wi-fi connections in the middle of the remote island. So you can imagine how fun it was!

Camarines Sur is known for its lovely group of islands and islets lying on the Pacific Ocean. The Caramoan Islands is famous even around the world. Survivor France, Sweden, The Netherlands, Israel and the United States respectively have all chosen Caramoan Islands as the site of their versions of the reality show. During this time, when a shooting is on-going, most of the islands are closed to other tourists and boats or any other water vessels are not permitted to enter or travel at least 1 mile near the site where the show is being taped. But don’t worry because you still have hundreds of islands in the Caramoan group to enjoy (Survivor only get those islands suitable for the need of the show such as a place for the tribal council and an island where the castaways stay and do their challenges).

Aside from the Caramoan Islands, there is also a cool government-owned water-sports haven called the Camsur Watersports Complex) or simply CWC located in the town of Pili, an hour away from downtown Naga. It is a watersports park designed for wakeboarding, kneeboarding, wakeskating and waterskiing. The watersports area is lined by cozy-looking but affordable little villas which have rooms that are good for single or group of persons, an olympic-size swimming pool, bars and restaurants. There are also open cottages for the traditional Filipino/Bicolano massage or hilot. Mind you, the place is not only good for watersports, it is a nice place to meet other singles too! And why not?

How to get there.

From Manila, book a plane ticket to Naga City. I suggest you book a ticket 2-3 months in advance to avail of any promos that airline websites might have and to arrange for the hotel long enough before the real event came in as the region is frequently visited by storms and typhoons you need to plan your vacation the best possible month. Air Philippines and Cebu Pacific usually have great airfare promos from around June to October every year but those are the months where typhoons are frequent (thus the promo lol) so you might wanna check local weather guides and monitor it so adjustments can be made without too much charges (I so hate charges, especially airfare ticket charges).

During the summer on the one hand, CWC and Caramoan islands could be so crowded by foreign and local tourists, usually call center agents and professionals from Manila wanting to unwind and escape the metro for awhile. I went there October and the weather was so great though I almost cried hahaha! The airfare could cost as low as P800.00 Philippine peso or $17 US dollar roundtrip. Fair enough right? Make sure that you received the e-mail confirmation from the airline of your choice and save their phone number or e-mail address on your cellphone for emergency use. After booking a ticket online using your credit card, it’s time to look for a hotel to stay in while you’re there.

Where to stay.

If you plan to visit CWC (which you should not miss at all, or you also missed half of your life!), I would suggest you check out Moraville Hotel as they have one of the nicest rooms and accomodation package in the city plus they serve buffet all day. Just do not be tempted to order hot chocolate from their menu, they will give you Milo in a sachet pack which is very disappointing for a locally respected hotel such as Moraville. Other than that, they have very nice hotel services. The location is fairly good in the city centre so it is just walking distance to McDonalds, Jollibee and Bigg’s (one of Bicol’s original and high-quality food houses) and other attractions of Naga City. Other hotels that you can check out is Sampaguita Tourist Inn which is also near the city centre. I haven’t try it yet but I’ve read nice reviews about it from foreign tourists so I think it is nice there.

If you are going to Caramoan Islands, you need a hotel to stay there as well since the islands are absolutely secluded and far from Naga City although the town of Caramoan is complete enough with a supermarket, small shopping and accessory stores, numerous hotels and travellers’ inns, a Roman Catholic church and a university. It is travelled through by small motor boats from Naga. Sea travel time is more than two hours. We stayed at the West Peninsula Villas at San Andres, Caramoan. It was a small compound with I think ten or twelve bungalows. There was nothing very impressive about the place except for the fact that you have everything you need and the wi-fi connection was so fast. One of their main attractions were the display of the tools and props used by the previous set of Survivor from France, Israel and Sweden on the compound’s mini square.
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Life will never be the same again after Camsur. This beautiful province has its own unique charm that could take your breath away, change your outlook in life and turn you into a whole new person. I have been to many other places with the same feature, almost virgin islands and islets, unspoilt white sand beaches, untamed wildlife, amazing hospitality, and breath-taking sceneries but nothing could come close to what I saw and experienced in Camsur to date. While it is true that each place, each province will give you a distinct experience, I consider Camsur one of the best of those experiences.

There is one thing I have discovered after my Camsur vacation. The Philippines has a lot of good things to offer. Yes, we are a poor country but we are rich in terms of natural wonders. I like the fact that we are now getting aware of this. We need to support our own tourism. Together we can make it. Go and travel the Philippines!