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ruralvillage

February 15th, 2009, 06:48 AM

Super dam to rise in Camarines Sur (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/Super_dam_to_rise_in_Camarines_Sur.shtml)
Positive News Media (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/Super_dam_to_rise_in_Camarines_Sur.shtml)

By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 15 (PNA) -- The Regional Development Council (RDC) for the Bicol region has endorsed to the National Economic and Develoment Authority (NEDA) in Manila the proposed construction of a super dam in Camarines Sur province.

Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, concurrent RDC chairman, said the endorsement came during the RDC meeting held recently at the NEDA office here where the Libmanan-Cabusao Dam Project was submitted for funding by the NEDA Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (ICC).

Salceda said the project will be implemented in 2010 with a total project cost of P1.9 billion.

The project involves the construction of a run-of-river dam measuring 11.3 meters in height and 150 meters in width at Barangay Malaguico, Sipocot town in Camarines Sur.

The dam will replace the existing generator-set pumps operating the irrigation systems in the area.

The dam will also rehabilitate a 4,000-hectare service area in 16 villages of Libmanan and Cabusao towns in the first district of Camarines Sur.

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol said the project is a component of the Bicol River Basin and Watershed Management Project (BRBWMP) as it complements the Libmanan-Cabusao flood embankment.

The project is supportive to the objectives of the irrigation sector in the Bicol Medium-Term Regional Development Plan (MTRDP) in increasing the productivity of agricultural lands through sustained irrigation development.

NIA said the Libmanan-Cabusao Dam Project will improve the existing coverage areas through repair, rehabilitation and improvement of their operation and maintenance.

It will also promote integrated water resources management by optimizing the use of water and will contribute to the rice and food sufficiency of the region.

All project documents have been submitted to the ICC, including the Feasibility Study (FS), Salceda said.

He also said that the project was presented to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during the Local Peace and Development Forum held on May 6, last year, in Masbate. The President listed the dam project among her priority development projects, the governor added. (PNA)

carl_vilches21

February 15th, 2009, 07:23 AM

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Celebrity+Showcase%2FCast+of+Bubble+Gang+4-2-2008%2Fx_MG_1966.JPG&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

...Parang naglasing ata siya dito...

...He he he...
...Ang daming celebrities!!!

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 07:36 AM

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Special+Events%2F3rd+Day+Wakepark+World+Championships%2FIMG_1534.JPG&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Special+Events%2F3rd+Day+Wakepark+World+Championships%2FIMG_2142.JPG&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Special+Events%2F3rd+Day+Wakepark+World+Championships%2FIMG_2160.JPG&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Special+Events%2F3rd+Day+Wakepark+World+Championships%2FIMG_1556.JPG&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Special+Events%2F5th+Day+Wakepark+World+Championships%2FIMG_0146.JPG&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Special+Events%2F5th+Day+Wakepark+World+Championships%2FIMG_0507.JPG&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

Wow, the tourist volume is really that high... This is the reason why Cam. Sur is on top...

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 07:38 AM

Guys, sino sa inyo may contact sa City Hall? Medyo hindi maganda welcome ng NSPC delegates. I really wonder why the Division didn't apply the usual scheme--na sa schools i-house and delegates tulad ng palarong pambansa. Yung friends ko from Cebu, Davao, and Nueva Vizcaya (Pisay campuses din), said isang region sa isang hotel pero fifteen delegates in a room. Nahihiya ako sa kanila. Hehehe! I mean it's just impossible to house all of them in the hotels.

Maybe you could send a message at the city's website...

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 07:44 AM

Red Ribbon finally opens
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2617/021520092014mn5.jpg

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 07:46 AM

^^Btw, I just want to say Welcome to the delegates of this year's National Schools Press Conference. While I was taking a pic of Red Ribbon, I saw a bus stopped nearby loaded with delegates. Guess, they're strolling around the city before the NSPC formally opens tonight.

gurugeri

February 15th, 2009, 11:06 AM

Tomorrow ang opening. The other delegates are still traveling (Region VII delegates left at 10AM daytrip from Manila). The grand parade will be in the morning and the opening program will be at Cam High. Good thing the venue has been changed; it was originally planned to be held at the Plaza. I think there is a weather disturbance; thanks that the organizers were quick to change plans.

gurugeri

February 15th, 2009, 11:07 AM

Our home region delegates are at Peñafrancia Resort in Carolina. Sila ang pinakamalayo. Hahahaha! My friend said they can't even walk around or have nightouts unless may upahang sasakyan.

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 11:08 AM

^^I thought tonight is the opening. How did you know that? Do you have friends from the delegates?

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 11:14 AM

The new look of Naga City Market
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/6434/021520092015bz4.jpg

gurugeri

February 15th, 2009, 11:22 AM

^^I thought tonight is the opening. How did you know that? Do you have friends from the delegates?

Yes, three Pisay campuses have delegates. We will be meeting up nga tomorrow eh. And I am a school paper adviser so I am friends with some coaches especially those from Albay. They chide me for not making it this year. The English supervisor of Cam Sur also invited me to go tomorrow.

Medyo alarming lang talaga yung sistema this year. I never experienced being billeted in a hotel, kahit nung sa Baguio schools ang nag-house samin. I hope there will be enough rooms. Four thousand is a big number. I am certain hindi kasya sa centro kasi yung Bicol nga nasa Carolina.

Naga Boy

February 15th, 2009, 12:26 PM

Did you know that another Lifestyle Center is on the rise in Magsaysay Avenue?

It is now under construction in the two adjoining lots occupied by Chili Peppers and Cocoleaf (owned by a single family). Both restaurants have closed temporarily for renovation and would re- open on the said new Lifestyle Center, and if plans would push thru -together with other restaurants (not final yet, Biggs' 10th Branch in Naga City, Pizza Hut Bistro, and Seattle's Best Coffee).

This would make the fourth lifestyle center in Magsaysay Avenue next to Avenue Square which houses several restaurants like Max, Shakey's Pizza, TCB (The Coffee Beanery), Cereza which houses Kopi Roti, Bacolod Chicken Inasal, Red Platter and Westpark which houses Tokyo Tokyo and Mocha Blends.

rhyzrockerz

February 15th, 2009, 12:35 PM

Did you know that another Lifestyle Center is on the rise in Magsaysay Avenue?

It is now under construction in the two adjoining lots occupied by Chili Peppers and Cocoleaf (owned by a single family). Both restaurants have closed temporarily for renovation and would re- open on the said new Lifestyle Center, and if plans would push thru -together with other restaurants (not final yet, Biggs' 10th Branch in Naga City, Pizza Hut Bistro, and Seattle's Best Coffee).

This would make the fourth lifestyle center next to Avenue Square which houses several restaurants like Max, Shakey's Pizza, TCB (The Coffee Beanery), Cereza which houses Kopi Roti, Bacolod Chicken Inasal, Red Platter and Westpark which houses Tokyo Tokyo and Mocha Blends.

talaga..

wow namAn.. azTiG talaga ang city..

Naga Boy

February 15th, 2009, 12:36 PM

Did you know that Naga City is the only city in the Bicol region with the highest number of restaurants, fast-food chains and food outlets may it be homegrown, national and international food chains?

It has;
9 branches of Biggs diner (4 stores are in Centro, 1 in Ateneo, in Bicol Medical Center, 1 in Panganiban Drive and 1 in CBD 2. The 9th branch will open at SM)
5 Graceland/Bakers Plaza and Graceland owned restaurants 2 in Centre 1 Geewan in Centro and Red Platter in Cerezza, in Magsaysay Ave,
4 Jollibee stores ( 1 in Centro, 1 in LCC, 1 in Panagniban Drive and 1 opening at SM City)
4 MacDonald’s (2 in Centro one outlet located at E mall and other one opening at SM City)
2 KFC’s (1 in Centro and another one opening at SM City)
2 Pizza Huts (Main Branch will re- open at SM and a small branch at the KFC building, its sister company, opening soon in Centro)
3 Chowking (one in LCC, one opening at Centro at the vacant lot near PNB used to be occupied by Graceland and another at SM City)
2 Shakey’s Restaurants (Avenue Square in Magsaysay Ave and another will n at SM)
2 Red Ribbon (Centro and SM)
2 Tokyo Tokyo (Westpark in Magsaysay Ave. and SM)
2 Greenwich (Centro and SM)
1. Bacolod Chicken Inasal (Cerezza, in Magsaysay Ave)
2 Max restaurants (Avenue Square in Magsaysay Ave and SM)
1 Little Asia (Avenue Square, Magsaysay)

3 International Coffee shops all in Magsaysay Ave.;
Mocha Blends (Australia) in Westpark;
Koppi Rotti (Singapore) in Cerezza,
TCB or The Coffee Beanery – Manila Based in Avenue Square.

Other popular restaurants set to open at SM: Racks, Teriyaki Boy, Kitaro, Mang Inasal, Goldilocks, Tapa King, Burgoo, Gerry’s Grill, Burger King, Starbucks, Pancake House, The Old Spaghetti House, The French Baker and Kenny Rogers to mention a few.

A total of 35 food outlets will open at the SM City- since the front side of the SM mall was re- designed with a canopy dubbed as SM Food strip. It will open even past midnight, and will likely rival the food strip of Magsaysay Avenue.

There are other local restaurants worth visiting like Gastoff, Maki Yaki, Triboo Grill, Lady Crab, Steak Ave, Chef Doy’s, Wok In, and Lolo’s Bar to mention a few.

This makes the city’s nightlife and entertainment unrivalled in the Bicol Region.

rhyzrockerz

February 15th, 2009, 12:41 PM

Isa pala sa main anchors ng Sm city naga AY yung QUANTUM

Panigurado maaapektuhan talaga ang World of fun ng Lcc ng EmaLL

SurelY mas hightech mga video game nila ..ahihih

rhYzrockerZ

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 12:42 PM

Yes, three Pisay campuses have delegates. We will be meeting up nga tomorrow eh. And I am a school paper adviser so I am friends with some coaches especially those from Albay. They chide me for not making it this year. The English supervisor of Cam Sur also invited me to go tomorrow.

Wow, Congrats!!! Even you're not officially coach for this year, you are invited by a top official of the division.

Medyo alarming lang talaga yung sistema this year. I never experienced being billeted in a hotel, kahit nung sa Baguio schools ang nag-house samin. I hope there will be enough rooms. Four thousand is a big number. I am certain hindi kasya sa centro kasi yung Bicol nga nasa Carolina.

That means all hotels in the city are occupied by the participants?! Four thousand is such a big number to fit in all hotels in the city.

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 12:46 PM

Isa pala sa main anchors ng Sm city naga AY yung QUANTUM

Panigurado maaapektuhan talaga ang World of fun ng Lcc ng EmaLL

SurelY mas hightech mga video game nila ..ahihih

rhYzrockerZ

For sure, but it's just for a few months...You know, people are aware of whatever is new so curiousity will prevail at first and in the long run people will switch again to the old and that is LCC, especially those located in Camaligan area.

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 12:47 PM

Gen. Luna St. (02/15/09; 12:30 PM)
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8527/021520092017hy2.jpg

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 12:50 PM

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 12:54 PM

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 12:57 PM

Gen. Luna St. going to Tabuco (02/15/09; 12:30 PM)
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8085/021520092016oy8.jpg

Naga Boy

February 15th, 2009, 12:57 PM

I thought we only have 4 Bigg's. Now I know....:)

Triboo Grill has been renovated... It's more beautiful now and very classy, IMO...

4 Biggs Centro (Caceres, Evangelista, Advent and the new Branch beside Red Ribbon)
Biggs Ateneo
Biggs CBD 2 (Bigg Tops)
Biggs Panganiban Drive
Biggs BMC

Biggs Clubhouse (Jardin Real de Naga Function Hall)

Soon (SM City and not final yet Magsaysay Ave)

This would make 11 by the end of the year.

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 01:00 PM

^^Bigg's is really penetrating so much on the local market. Why don't they try the national market...?

Naga Boy

February 15th, 2009, 01:29 PM

^^Bigg's is really penetrating so much on the local market. Why don't they try the national market...?

Aside from 11 branches in Naga, they also have restaurants in other towns in Camsur, Albay and San Pablo.

2 branches in Legazpi; Albay district and Pacific Mall
1 in Daraga, Albay
1 in Pili, Cam Sur
1 in Goa, Cam Sur
1 in Sipocot, Cam Sur
1 in Iriga, Cam Sur
1 in San Pablo City

Branches that closed (Bichara Theatre Mall in Legazpi, Tabaco, Daet, SM Bicutan, Starmall - Ortigas)

And if plans would push thru- another branch is also opening in Embarcadero in Legazpi once it opens.

kevinb

February 15th, 2009, 01:59 PM

nyeah not so very important .. Can i suggest the thread starter to kindly simplify the Thread name to "Naga City & Camarines Provinces"

I'd prefer it to be renamed Naga City and the Camarines. :D

CWC Top Tourist Drawer in Bicol
http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/images/ALL_NEW_SKATE_PARK.jpg

Extreme sports

I love it! :D

...Mukhang matatapos na to...
...Parang may naka park na ata na sasakyan sa loob???:D

Baka car ng engineer or someone. Hehehe

am i losing it or did i read this right: 87,959.38 sqm mall sitting on a 46,000 sqm property?

The 87,959.38-sqm measurement is the gross leasable area while the 46,000-sqm one is for floor or lot area. The gross leasable area is the entire area leased by tenants. Since the mall will have two floors, each floor's leasable area is measured at ~43,979.69 sqm, which is somehow accurate since the floor area, at 46,000sqm, is bigger.:)

but i like the way it looks. that circular glass thingie makes it look like its more than 2 stories tall. look like lego blocks hehe :D

Yeah. Lego. :lol:

Did you know that another Lifestyle Center is on the rise in Magsaysay Avenue?

It is now under construction in the two adjoining lots occupied by Chili Peppers and Cocoleaf (owned by a single family). Both restaurants have closed temporarily for renovation and would re- open on the said new Lifestyle Center, and if plans would push thru -together with other restaurants (not final yet, Biggs' 10th Branch in Naga City, Pizza Hut Bistro, and Seattle's Best Coffee).

This would make the fourth lifestyle center in Magsaysay Avenue next to Avenue Square which houses several restaurants like Max, Shakey's Pizza, TCB (The Coffee Beanery), Cereza which houses Kopi Roti, Bacolod Chicken Inasal, Red Platter and Westpark which houses Tokyo Tokyo and Mocha Blends.

Wow! What's the name of this lifestyle center? I'm excited! :lol:

I miss Naga!:cry:

kevinb

February 15th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Bicol hospital takes in Nepal doctors amid shortage (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/02/15/09/bicol-hospital-takes-nepal-doctors-amid-shortage)

Agence France-Presse | 02/15/2009 6:12 PM

A hospital in the eastern Philippines is opening up its residency program to doctors from impoverished Nepal to address a shortage of Filipino physicians, a report said Sunday.

Some 40 Nepalese doctors are vying to be admitted at the state-run Bicol Medical Center in Naga city, where they will be assigned to departments including pediatrics, surgery and internal medicine, a national broadsheet said.

The Nepalese doctors will undergo their residency training for four years, but will not be allowed to practice privately in the Philippines. They will pay about 3,000 dollars each for a chance to train with Filipino doctors in a hospital system largely molded on the US model, it said.

Ruben Penafrel, officer in charge at the hospital, said some of the Nepalese doctors may be asked to extend their stay to help solve "the severe shortage of doctors at government hospitals".

He said another hospital in the central Philippines was considering taking in more than 30 Nepalese doctors.

About 1,000 Nepalese doctors look for residency each year in medical facilities across Asia based on the US system to sharpen their skills and because there are only a few hospitals in their country, the report said.

The Philippines meanwhile is experiencing a shortage of doctors amid a mass exodus of physicians to the United States, where they get higher pay. Others retrain to become nurses, who are in short supply in the US, the Philippine Medical Association says.

Since 2000 some 11,000 Filipino doctors have gone back to medical school to retrain as nurses, more than half of whom have already landed jobs in the US, the group says.

as of 02/15/2009 6:12 PM

Naga Boy

February 15th, 2009, 02:03 PM

Did you know that Naga City is the only City in Bicol with the highest number of car delearship with full service centers?

Mitsubishi Motors (Roxas Ave)
Hyundai Motors (Roxas Ave)
Kia Motors (Concepcion Grande)
Nissan Motors (Concepcion Grande)
Suzuki Motors (Concepcion Grande)
Ford Motors (Magsaysay Ave.)
Isuzu- Gencars (Del Rosario)

Soon:
Honda Motors Showroon in SM City (Service Center not final yet)
Toyota Motors Panganiban Drive (Near Iglesia ni Kristo or corner Penafrancia and Panganiban- not final yet).

kevinb

February 15th, 2009, 02:04 PM

2009 NSPC: Showdown of campus journalists (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/feb12/xcampus.html)

NAGA CITY --- Some 1,000 public elementary and secondary school students across the nation will converge here Monday in a series of showdown that will determine the cream of the crop in the field of campus newspapering, broadcasting and online journalism.

The event, which is expected to draw 4,000 visitors from 17 regions, will highlight the February 15-20, 2009 National Schools Press Conference to be graced by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo along with other key government officials.

NSPC’s regional committee on documentation and secretariat said the students who are regional winners will vie in different events, such as editorial cartooning, radio broadcasting, sports writing, photo lay-outing, scripting for radio broadcasting, Tagisan ng Talino, Talent Show, feature writing, news writing, editorial writing, copy reading, headline writing and on-line writing.

Day 1 will be a grand parade to be participated in by officials of the local government unit, NSPC, DepEd and regional delegations each accompanied by drum, lyre and majorettes corps belonging to the University of Nueva Caceres, Mariners Polytechnic Colleges, Naga College Foundation, Naga City Science HS and Naga-based public secondary schools.

A 15-minute fireworks display will be held at the Plaza Quezon after a brief program with LGUs and DepEd officials led by DepEd Secretary Jesli Lapus, Naga Mayor Jesse M. Robredo, Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymund Villafuerte and 2nd District Congressman Luis R. Villafuerte.

A mayor’s night which will be hosted by Mayor Robredo and the city government will be held in the evening to welcome the visitors in fellowship.

Contest proper for different events will be held on Day 2 and Day 3 while the Congressman’s night is scheduled in the evening of Day 2 to be hosted by Cong. Villafuerte.

Gov. Villafuerte will tender a fellowship night for NSPC guests and officials on the third day of the conference at the Provincial Capitol Convention Center in nearby Pili, Camarines Sur where the CamSur Watersports Complex is also located.

The fourth day will be spent for the meetings of campus paper advisers, awarding ceremonies, Director’s hour and closing ceremonies. Day 5 is departure day for all the participants, guests, and officials.

All of the city’s downtown hotels were booked for a week for the billeting of conference participants, coaches and guests.

kevinb

February 15th, 2009, 02:08 PM

Motorcycle parking takes effect (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/feb12/xtakes.html)

NAGA CITY – The Public Safety Office of this city, in coordination with the Naga City Police Office, has moved to implement the motorcycle parking ordinance aimed at rationalizing parking spaces in the old central business district here.

Ordinance 2008-068 authored by Councilor John Bongat provides for stiffer penalties for motorcycles and bicycles caught parking outside their designated areas.

For a long time, motorcycles have caused annoyance and inconvenience among private car owners as they swarm spaces otherwise allotted for four-wheeled sedans and vehicles.

According to Lito del Rosario, executive officer of the Public Safety Office, his office and the PNP have initially identified eight areas in downtown district that are deemed appropriate for motorcycle and bicycle parking. “The space may be limited so we are now in the process of identifying other areas to be recommended to the Sangguniang Panglunsod to be properly designated as parking areas for the two-wheeled vehicles,” he said.

Now on its third week of no-nonsense campaign, the new measure has earned praises from the general public. This will be a sustained campaign to further improve the traffic situation in the centro, del Rosario stressed.

It will be recalled that the PSO also implemented and continues to implement the “wheel-clamping” of illegally parked vehicles – a move first introduced in Southern Luzon – and so far has netted some 1,300 illegally-parked vehicles and thus put order in the busy streets of the city’s commercial center, according to del Rosario.

With the motorcycle parking being identified and implemented by the force of an ordinance, it is hoped that the otherwise traffic-congested streets of Naga would be eased up for everyone’s convenience.

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 02:25 PM

^^Is it 1989 or 1993. I remember it was 1993 when Jollibee first opened in the city.

kevinb

February 15th, 2009, 02:27 PM

What an irony. Bigg's is owned by the Bichara Family and they closed their restaurant in their own mall?

Yeah, irony. But you see, business is business. If it's not raking in profits, the business will suffer. Maybe they should have transferred it to another spot in the city.

And yeah, the Bicharas own Bigg's but the very first Bigg's restaurant was opened in Naga. :)

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 02:28 PM

kevinb

February 15th, 2009, 03:14 PM

^^ So you're from Toyota?!

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 03:53 PM

Coffee shops seem to be thriving in Naga City.

Seattle's Best, Starbucks, Mocha Blends, Kopi Roti and The Coffee Beanery are high end coffee shops.

These are signs that there is a growing upscale market in the city. It could also be due to the thriving tourism in Cam Sur as coffee shops are part of the Western Culture. I have never seen so much foriegn tourists in any place in the PI as shown by earlier CWC posts.

Congrats Naga and CamSur.

Undoubtedly, tourists contribute so much of the growing upscale market in the city. Before, we only have Starmark but now a number of coffee shops are sprouting around the city.Unfortunately, I haven't been to those coffee shops... Gonna try that at the end of the month.

The tourists in CWC is really impressive, just imagine in just one location foreigners from different parts of the globe have met to enjoy at CWC. It must have been a really one of the most sought extreme sports in the world. When I first came there 2 or 3 years ago, the place had few foreign tourists but looking at the posted pictures I can't believe the progress it has made in just few years of its operation.

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 03:55 PM

garzland

February 15th, 2009, 03:57 PM

Maybe you're right.

I'm not a trivia boy- and I failed in my first attempt. I'm also not from Naga so I believe you are correct.

Sorry for the lapse.

It's ok. No problem there. I remember it because I was first year then when it opened and that was 1993. Now, compute my age...:)

gurugeri

February 16th, 2009, 02:49 AM

Wow, Congrats!!! Even you're not officially coach for this year, you are invited by a top official of the division.

Tsaka kahit hindi ako invited I will still be watching kasi magpa-publish kami ng article sa school paper. Mabuti na lang dito lang sa Naga so parang "kasali" pa rin kami. Hahaha. I hope we make a very positive impression with the participants. Medyo hindi maganda yung fifteen persons in a room in a hotel. Hopefully, they get by that soon para mas ma-enjoy nila ang experience. Other delegates are Legazpi-bound kasi na-move to 3pm today ang parade. Hindi nila mawari na hindi makita si Mayon. Hahaha!

rhyzrockerz

February 16th, 2009, 08:05 AM

For sure, but it's just for a few months...You know, people are aware of whatever is new so curiousity will prevail at first and in the long run people will switch again to the old and that is LCC, especially those located in Camaligan area.

sabagay sa una talaga ganyan talaga nangyayari pag bago matao lagi..
kahit nga siguro mga tiga don saamin sa abella Lcc parin pupuntahan non kc malapit sa abella..
taz syempre pag dai na maxado bali sa quantum balik man giraray yan sa dati nindang tigkakawatan..ahahahaha

rhyzrockerz

February 16th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Construccion kan
coliseum poponan sa Abril 2009

An City Engineer’s Office (CEO) kan local na gobierno kan Ciudad nin Naga nag-asegurar na masikad na an pagpadagos kan contruccion kan Naga City Coliseum sa bulan nin Abril 2009, pighahalat nalang an pagpabusta kan proyecto sa cantidad na Php133 milliones.

Si Alcalde Jess M. Robredo sa pag-awtorisar kan Sanggunian Panlungsod nag-utang kan cantidad Php133-M sa Development Bank of the Philippines nganing marealisar an dakulang proyecto antes matapos an saiyang torno sa 2010.

Sinabi ni City Engr. Chito Palmiano na nagbaba na si saindang estimate kan proyecto hali sa dating Php151-M envez naging na sanang Php133-M huli ta nagpara-barato si precio kan bakal.

An proceso antes kan pag-poon liwat kan construccion magkaka-igwa muna nin publication sa periodico local asin sagcod na mag-isyu nin notice to proceed na madurar nin sagcod sa duwang bulan kaya ngani dai maka-poon tulos kan trabajo dawa yaon na an fondo, sabi pa kan City Engr.

Ipinahayag pa na susog sa saindang timetable an patrabajo kaipuhan matapos sa laog nin 360 dias o sarong taon.

Sa sinambit na cantidad kabali na an landscaping, parking area asin concretong tinampo palaog sa coliseum.

An construccion kan proyectong ini kan City Hall na-realisar sa fondo gikan sa discreationary fund kan dipuntong Congresista Rolando Andaya Sr., nagsunod man nin ayuda kan makatukaw si Congresista kaidto asin ngonian DBM Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr.

An Department of Public Works and Highways iyo an nag-implementar kan proyecto asin ngonian sa fondo na kan City Hall an CEO iyo na an ma-implementar.

Nagdecider an LGU na mag-utang nin dakulang fondo nganing matapos na an proyecto mientras na dai man sinda matawan nin ayuda hali sa administracion ni PGMA huli ta bestadong nasa oposicion an oficiales local. .

rhYzrockerZ:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Naga Boy

February 16th, 2009, 06:23 PM

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Guest+Photos%2F2009%2FJan.+27%2C2009%2FIMG_1141.JPG&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

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Naga Boy

February 16th, 2009, 06:46 PM

RIDE LIKE A KING

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Naga Boy

February 16th, 2009, 06:54 PM

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Naga Boy

February 16th, 2009, 07:01 PM

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heartofbicol

February 17th, 2009, 01:55 AM

GO NAGA!!! beautiful pics naga boy. parang nilipat mo lang naman ang website ng cwc dito sa thread hehehe

rhyzrockerz

February 17th, 2009, 03:15 AM

rhyzrockerz

February 17th, 2009, 03:24 AM

GO NAGA!!! beautiful pics naga boy. parang nilipat mo lang naman ang website ng cwc dito sa thread hehehe

OO nga..!!!

nahalata ko kina CopY Copy lang ni mR.nagaboy yung mga PiX sa Website ng CwC ah..

pero anyhow ThaNks you soO much Mr.naga boy sa PAg Aupload mo ng mga picture dito sa Scc naga.. ang Sipag mo po Mr.naga Boy...ahihihi:banana::banana::banana:

rhYzrockerZ:cheers::cheers:

gurugeri

February 17th, 2009, 02:03 PM

Wala man lang coverage ng NSPC opening? Anyway, I was there. I didn't take pictures kasi I had lots of stuff with me. Ang konti nung Bicol delegation during the parade, may away-way daw dun sa quarters. Medyo saddening kasi tayo ang host pero ganun pa ang nangyari--a rift between some coaches and the organizers.

The opening program was fine, but I wanted to see more, hear more, kasi parang dull. I kind of pitied the delegates who joined in the parade and when they got to the venue for the opening program, almost all were standing. I thought CSNHS Pavilion would be the venue--I wonder, in this case, why the private schools didn't cooperate in the sense that they should have lent their gyms.

Anyway, I was kind of amused when someone from the capitol addressed Mayor Robredo as Senator. I was laughing but clapping heartily. I want him to be there, although I think he has another term as Mayor. Did anyone happen to watch Friday's Deal or No Deal where Noynoy Aquino and James Yap were the players and Robredo was one of the members of the "family", most of whom wore yellow shirts. In the audience was Isabela governor Grace Padaca. I think the group included some of those running for senator. With his presence there, Mayor Robredo kind of confirmed hearsays about him running for senator. Good luck to him! Bicol will have another senator! Bongga!

Naga Boy

February 17th, 2009, 02:42 PM

GO NAGA!!! beautiful pics naga boy. parang nilipat mo lang naman ang website ng cwc dito sa thread hehehe

Those are great pictures and are worth posting.

No matter what you think and what you say- I'll keep on posting CWC photos. It's the CamSur's showcase to the world. You just have to bear with it.

I've noticed that we have no photographers in this thread. Copying from CWC website is not illegal. It compensates for the lack of original pictures here. Anyway Gov. LRay is not complaining.

I'll stop when he does.

rhyzrockerz

February 18th, 2009, 04:29 AM

Those are great pictures and are worth posting.

No matter what you think and what you say- I'll keep on posting CWC photos. It's the CamSur's showcase to the world. You just have to bear with it.

I've noticed that we have no photographers in this thread. Copying from CWC website is not illegal. It compensates for the lack of original pictures here. Anyway Gov. LRay is not complaining.

I'll stop when he does.

yAp...hindi naman talaga masama o illegal yong pagpopost mo po..

nagpapasalamat nga kami sayo kc dami manang contribution dito sa thread..

thank you Mr.nagaboY:):)

rhYzrockErz

rhyzrockerz

February 18th, 2009, 09:26 AM

bobbymay74

February 18th, 2009, 11:06 AM

Ateneo set to confer professor rank in rites

NAGA CITY --- Dr. Rufino Ll. Ramos III and Dr. Allan A. Sioson will be conferred the rank of ‘Full Professor’ during ceremonies to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, at the Arrupe Convention Center, Ateneo de Naga University.
The Professor Rank is the highest academic rank granted to faculty members in higher education institutions.

Rebecca C. Torres, PhD, Academic Vice President and chair of the Professor Rank Conferral and Celebration Committee of the Ateneo de Naga University said the Ateneo community considers the faculty members’ obtaining the Professor Rank a “harvest” for the school because the rank is granted only upon reaching eminence in one’s field as evidenced by doctoral level publications in refereed journals as proof of positive peer review of their publications and other credentials such as significant achievement awards in one’s field.

The conferral rites will be marked by lecture by each of the new professors and a dinner to celebrate the “harvest” in the university. Their respective lectures are: “Happiness and the Filipino Youth” and “Approximating Biological Life’s Fundamental Units”.

Congrats to Allan and Rene, your a Great Asset to the school:banana:

gurugeri

February 19th, 2009, 03:26 AM

Bongga, Naga! Congratulations! Anyway, we'll have our prom at the Villa Caceres and we'll bar-hop after the occasion, when we're free. Hahaha!

rhyzrockerz

February 19th, 2009, 04:02 AM

Naga Boy, our marketing partner in the Philippines is at present doing marketing survey in Naga and Legazpi for a car company and several food chains have confirmed the opening of a lifestyle center being built by the Abella's in Magsaysay Ave.

It will have a Spanish Plaza Motif and has yet to be named. It will house both the newly renovated Chili Peppers and Coco Leaf Restaurants.
Two confirmed tenants are opening.

A Pizza Restaurant- Yellow Cab but not Pizza Hut. (Yellow Cab is scheduled to open on March).

Another is an International coffee shop Starbucks and not Seattle's Best Coffee. Starbucks would have two branches in Naga City by the end of the year (another in SM City).

Another tenant- although not have finalized yet is Kitaro.

Yellow Cab and Kitaro originally planned to open at SM City but the Pizza and Japanese restaurant was cut down to three and two slots respectively to avoid very overcrowding and stiff competition among locators offering similar businesses.

Pizza Hut, Greenwich and Shakey's which are SM anchor Stores were favored by the Management; while Tokyo Tokyo and Teriyaki Boy were also favored as they were also SM Anchor stores.

WoOW..

Sosyalin na rin talaga ang naga city..

parang timoG lang .. Ahaha

StarBucks, Yello cab.. oHH pang rich lang yan

pero parang mayaman na rin talaga mga tiga naga

kc nga magkaka yellow cab na taz starbucks..hahahaa

hindi na pala kailangan pumunta pa ng manila para gumimik ahahaha:lol::lol:

rhyzrockerz

February 19th, 2009, 12:45 PM

NAGA CITY --- A 17-member team from the City of Panabo, Davao province, led by its city officials and department heads and the chairman of the Mindanao Business Council are on a study visit in this city, February 18-19 as part of the Mindanao Transparent Accountable Governance Project.

Vicente Lao, the chairman of the Mindanao Business Council and project director of the Mindanao Coalition for Transparent Accountable Governance (TAG) said the project is a grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), under the auspices of the Asia Foundation, which hopes to help facilitate economic development in the Philippines, characterized by an increase in investments and improvement in governance systems and in the delivery of basic services.

Lao said TAG is now in the middle of activities after a capacity building workshop on policy making and advocacy was conducted in December last year where Naga City Planning Officer Wilfredo Prilles was one of the speakers.

On their study visit this year, City Public Safety Officer Lito del Rosario last Wednesday, Feb. 18, talked about the city’s triumphs in the creation of the Public Safety Office and its current strategies in the light of the limited manpower of the city police force.
Lao said that by learning about the city’s public safety strategies and its blueprint on traffic regulation and management, they hope to replicate PSO’s best practices in Panabo City.

On Thursday, Executive Director Reuel Oliver of the Metro Naga Development Council will present the city’s investment promotion policies while City Tourism Officer and head of the Naga City Visitors Center Jose Perez will discuss Naga’s tourism plans and its relevance to true economic development.
Lao said that the Mindanao Business Council had implemented the second phase of the TAG project which focused on economic governance policy advocacy and counter-corruption initiatives.

He said that to help the member-cities of the Mindanao Coalition for TAG come up with concrete courses of action, they spoke of the breakthrough achievements of Naga and Mayor Jesse Robredo’s administration in the creation and implementation of plans and policies for the city.

rhYzrockErZ..

Oi mGa NAgueñO matAaaHHHHHHHH.....!!!

Naga Boy

February 19th, 2009, 04:00 PM

Naga Boy, our marketing partner in the Philippines is at present doing marketing survey in Naga and Legazpi for a car company and several food chains have confirmed the opening of a lifestyle center being built by the Abella's in Magsaysay Ave.

It will have a Spanish Plaza Motif and has yet to be named. It will house both the newly renovated Chili Peppers and Coco Leaf Restaurants.
Two confirmed tenants are opening.

A Pizza Restaurant- Yellow Cab but not Pizza Hut. (Yellow Cab is scheduled to open on March).

Another is an International coffee shop Starbucks and not Seattle's Best Coffee. Starbucks would have two branches in Naga City by the end of the year (another in SM City).

Another tenant- although not have finalized yet is Kitaro.

Yellow Cab and Kitaro originally planned to open at SM City but the Pizza and Japanese restaurant was cut down to three and two slots respectively to avoid very overcrowding and stiff competition among locators offering similar businesses.

Pizza Hut, Greenwich and Shakey's which are SM anchor Stores were favored by the Management; while Tokyo Tokyo and Teriyaki Boy were also favored as they were also SM Anchor stores.

Thanks for the correction.

My source mistook the Pizza Parlor for Pizza Hut And the coffee shop as Seattle's Best Coffee.

You’re right. They are Yellow Cab and Starbucks.

But Seattle's Best Coffee is also looking for a Magsaysay Avenue location.

Since every Lifestyle Centers in Magsaysay already have its own coffee shops (Avenue Square- The Coffee Beanery/ Cereza- Kopi Roti / Westpark- Mocha Blends/ Molino Grill Complex- Beanbag Coffee)- SBC is orphaned and has no place stay.

A new Magsaysay Lifestyle Center- anyone?

josh2

February 19th, 2009, 04:27 PM

I'll post some!=)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3277914485_ed9a02220f.jpg
The land over here can be utilized and maximized. Its value surely increased due to the new landmark..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3411/3274345584_d17bec759d.jpg
SM at sunset

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3262623069_353fb35597.jpg
forget the electric post! hehe*:nuts: another building is on the rise near this site.

Come Here and,
Look what we've got
THere, so much more
THere, such a lot

Here, at SM
We've got it all

we've got it all..<<So much excitement and bargains to find>>
we've got it all..<<Shopping Convenience for everyOne>>
Here at SM
we've got it all
For You :banana::lol:

di ko alam kung 100% tama ang lyrics
Yan lang saulo ko e hehehe

josh2

February 19th, 2009, 04:32 PM

Come Here and,
Look what we've got
THere, so much more
THere, such a lot

Here, at SM
We've got it all

we've got it all..<<So much excitement and bargains to find>>
we've got it all..<<Shopping Convenience for everyOne>>
Here at SM
we've got it all
For You

Jingle nga po pala to ng SM Department Store.:)
Musta Naga^^^^

bonixx

February 19th, 2009, 05:45 PM

panganuron23

February 19th, 2009, 11:22 PM

Congratulations NAGA CITY, bicolanos are so proud of having a city like Naga...can you guys update me of the BPO firms currently operating in the city..pls pls pls :wink2:

rhyzrockerz

February 20th, 2009, 02:09 AM

^^yup totoong mgkaka Starbucks ang Naga dahil may kakilala ako dito sa Lucena na nagsabi meron nga, and May ang Opening nya, dapat lang sa isang lugar yan na may nightlife go Naga!

Magaling talaga si Mayor Robredo masasabi kong isa syang 'Development Arkis'!

TalaGa.. GooD...!!!

saan ba Loc. ng Starbucks naga? SM naGa Ba?

KAyo jan sa Lucena mZta NightliFe jan?

XmpRE naman AhZtiG talaga ng City Mayor NamIN...:banana::banana:

dami lagi iMproVEmenT...

rhyzrockerz

February 20th, 2009, 02:14 AM

Congratulations NAGA CITY, bicolanos are so proud of having a city like Naga...can you guys update me of the BPO firms currently operating in the city..pls pls pls :wink2:

WELComE Po...!!

PAnganuroN23..

thanK for Visiting NAGA threaD....

AhmmM...

BPO?di ko maxaDo alam tungkol jaN..

rhYzroCkerZ:cheers::cheers:

rhyzrockerz

February 20th, 2009, 02:24 AM

axel(08)brixx

February 20th, 2009, 04:27 AM

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/axelSparxx08/naga1.jpg

An old Church

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/axelSparxx08/old_capitol.jpg

The Old Provincial Capitol ..!!

:banana::banana::banana:

axel(08)brixx

February 20th, 2009, 04:52 AM

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Mampurog River in Cam. Norte

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Pineapple Plantation in Daet, Cam. Norte

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Calaguas group of island Camarines Norte

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A breathtaking view of Mt. Isarog

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Our Church in Lagonoy, Cam. Sur

yan lang muna guys ..!! :banana::banana::banana:

venntro

February 20th, 2009, 06:19 AM

SM Prime 2008 earnings rise to P6.4B (http://http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/02/20/09/sm-prime-2008-earnings-7-p64b)
abs-cbnNEWS.com | 02/20/2009 11:41 AM

Despite a tougher business environment, SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country's biggest mall developer, said its net income last year grew 7 percent with the entry of new malls and expansion of existing ones.

In a statement, SM Prime reported a net income of P6.4 billion for 2008 against P6 billion in 2007 on the back of a 12-percent rise in revenues to P17.8 billion.

The company said the results included the operations of the three SM malls in Xiamen and Jinjiang in southern China and Chengdu in central China.

"Notwithstanding the global financial situation, SM Prime achieved its goals and sustained its expansion in 2008. The company performed fairly well and was able to deliver on its targets and objectives due mainly to the unwavering support of its loyal customers, tenants, suppliers, shareholders, and employees," said SM Prime president Hans Sy.

In 2008, rental fees continued to account for the largest share of SM Prime’s consolidated revenues at P15.4 billion, up 15 percent year-on-year. Bulk of the increase came from additional space in new malls and mall expansions during the year.

SM Prime opened SM City Marikina, SM City Rosales and SM City Baliwag and expanded SM City North Edsa and SM Megamall.

Put together, the new malls and expansions in 2008 added 353,000 square meters to SM Prime's gross floor area. The average occupancy rate of the new malls now stands at 93 percent.

Meanwhile, cinema ticket sales during the year was flat due to the dearth of movie blockbusters.

SM Prime spent P8.2 billion in operating expenses for full year 2008, an increase of 15 percent from P7.1 billion in 2007. Income from operations posted a 9 percent growth from P8.8 billion in 2007 to P9.6 billion last year.

For 2009, SM Prime plans to open SM City Naga in Camarines Sur, SM City Rosario in Cavite, SM City Pamplona in Las Piñas, and the Sky Garden at SM City North Edsa. The company is also set to expand SM City Rosales in Pangasinan.

By the end of the year, SM Prime will have 36 malls nationwide and three malls in China, with an estimated gross floor area of 4.9 million square meters.

SM Prime is a unit of conglomerate SM Investments Corp., owned by one of the country's richest men, Henry Sy.

Panksi

February 20th, 2009, 07:46 AM

Just random pictures I took a few years back while on vacation. These pictures, except the Pasacao beach and Ocampo church pictures, were all taken only a few steps from my grandparents' house. Even though my parents has a house in Naga City, I never tire of visiting my grandparents and spending the day by the farm, to enjoy the view, to relax, and to escape the hustles of the city.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/3294659308_fcac811285.jpg?v=0

Pasacao beach

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3294657796_706d1a6024.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3293831837_a0061a537e.jpg?v=0

A church in Ocampo, Camarines Sur

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3293832971_355e281607.jpg?v=0

I took these pictures standing by the rice field, and as I look to my right I see Mt. Iriga and when I glance over to my left, I see Mt. Isarog.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/3294670836_b3168efc6d.jpg?v=0

Mt. Isarog hiding behind the clouds.

Aahhhh...Bicol landscape at its best.

rhyzrockerz

February 20th, 2009, 08:03 AM

fil07

February 20th, 2009, 12:43 PM

Can we use some of the photos posted here in Bikol Wikipedia? Thanks.

rhyzrockerz

February 20th, 2009, 12:57 PM

Can we use some of the photos posted here in Bikol Wikipedia? Thanks.

ALin po na picture lalagay mo?

kong yong mga pics po na inuplod ko dito lalagay mo o kaya kukuha ka lang dun ok lang yun sakin..

axel(08)brixx

February 21st, 2009, 07:41 AM

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http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s117/rboclarino/IMG_0947.jpg

YFC convention @ Metro Naga Sport Complex ..!!

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg16/mirsel1306/philippines_daet_camarines_norte-1.jpg

Bagasbas Beach

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Sunset @ the Beach somewhere in Daet, Camarines Norte

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh292/ricvermail/ricky%20in%20naga/cc52scd.jpg

Malabsay Falls of Mt. Isarog National Park

rhyzrockerz

February 21st, 2009, 08:21 AM

WoOW..

alive na alive ang centro na naga city..

grabi..

mAbuhay ang naga city.. WooooHHHH:lol::lol::lol:

rhYzrockErz™

axel(08)brixx

February 21st, 2009, 09:18 AM

National Parks

Bicol
Bulusan Volcano
Caramoan
Libmanan Caves
Mayon Volcano
Mt. Isarog
Tiwi

Wilderness Areas

Island of Basot, Quinalaang and Malabungot
Island of Dampalit
Island of Guinauyan, Naro, Chico, and Pobre
Island of Majaba and Napayuan
Watershed Forest Reserves
Abasig-Matogdon-Manang (Amendment)
Capalonga
Catanduanes
Dahican
Lagonoy

Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserves

Basin Island
Malaquing River up to Mabung River
Mangrove areas from Del Pilar River to Palita Island, Bo. Salvacion and Dahican
Panciscan Point in Bitos Bay up to Bano Sanlay
Pigbucan to Paron Point
Putiao River to Malbog River
Tanglar Point to Bicol River

Proclaimed Protected Areas (under NIPAS)

Abasig-Matogdon Mananap Natural Biotic Area
Bicol Natural Park
Bongsalay Natural Park
Bulusan Volcano Natural Park
Chico Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Lagonoy Natural Biotic Area
Malabungot Protected Landscape & Seascape
Mayon Volcano Natural Park
Mt. Isarog Natural Park
Naro Island Wildlife Sanctuary

rhyzrockerz

February 21st, 2009, 01:41 PM

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rhYzrockErZ:cheers::cheers::cheers:

rhyzrockerz

February 21st, 2009, 01:58 PM

BASILICA MINORE

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tanong ko po..??
basilica minore na ba ang pinaka malaking simbahan sa bicol?

rhYzrockErZ™mauraG

Naga Boy

February 21st, 2009, 05:39 PM

Where the #@!* did you get that supposedly classified information?

We got hold of that earlier feasibilty report in our marketing office in Singapore and still be conducting a feasibility study between the two locations in March. Third alternative is the Diversion Road (Roxas Ave.)

Legazpi City is also being considered- but Naga is being highly favored.

We must really hire you as a local source for our future studies Naga Boy.

You must be from NBI.

I read in the Legazpi thread that you accompanied the Barclay group to the Philippines.

He, he, he. I know who you are Johnjames.:wave: Amerikanong Oasnon.

I saw the TV footage of the Barclay Group in Manila at ANC and BBC channels and I think you are the one seated behind the British Barclay's Chairman named Marcus (I'm not very sure).

Padi, - you are the same person I met at the City Investment board who accompanied the Teletech group when they inspected the SM last new year. The Teletech representative was lamenting not having enough space for a call center considering that they are supposed to be an anchor tenant. I understand that they now opted to open in Embarcadero kan pig- subol mo duman. Nakaulay ko si Mayor Rosal- mahiguson magrecruit ning locator- bilib ako saiya. Gari baga nagsunod ta dai ne kami pig- para angutan kan manager kan Teletech.

We also met at the Sutherland in Pili, (together with the Bayantel group) of a possible Albay branch in Embarcadero instead of expanding the Cam Sur operation (together with Teletech) as it was built as an IT hub.

Padi! Confirm if I am right. I’m sending my e-mail on you private message box. Sabi mo you will get me as you source in Bicol. Gurano komisyon? :hahano:(he, he, he- joke lang)

Seriously, if you're not posting in your home thread anymore- please do so here. We would love to have you in the group.

Samo ka na maki EB.

PS: an source kan infromation ko sa Toyota- si pig- pa research nindong taga Manila. He he he.:lol:

Naga Boy

February 21st, 2009, 07:46 PM

Naga Boy

February 21st, 2009, 07:59 PM

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Naga Boy

February 21st, 2009, 08:17 PM

Naga Boy

February 21st, 2009, 08:30 PM

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Archbishop's residence

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West Park

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Avenue Square

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garzland

February 22nd, 2009, 05:05 AM

^^Woooww, lots of pictures there, Naga Boy! Keep 'em comin!

garzland

February 22nd, 2009, 05:14 AM

garzland

February 22nd, 2009, 06:05 AM

Avenue Plaza Hotel

http://www.nagacityhotels.com/images/avenue_plaza_hotel.jpg

Villa Caceres Hotel

http://nagacityhotels.com/images/villa_caceres.jpg

Starview Hotel

http://www.nagacityhotels.com/images/starview_hotel.jpg

Sampaguita Tourist Inn

http://www.nagacityhotels.com/images/sampaguita_hotel.jpg

Naga Regent Hotel

http://nagacityhotels.com/images/naga_regent_hotel.jpg

Moraville Hotel

http://www.nagacityhotels.com/images/moraville_hotel_ad.jpg

Marami na pala tayong hotels dito... Kung hindi pa pinag-ipon-ipon ang pics hindi ko mahahalata na medyo marami na rin pala hotels natin. Thanks to the booming tourism industry in the province....More tourists means more hotels and more jobs.

garzland

February 22nd, 2009, 06:21 AM

Naga Boy, our marketing partner in the Philippines is at present doing marketing survey in Naga and Legazpi for a car company and several food chains have confirmed the opening of a lifestyle center being built by the Abella's in Magsaysay Ave.

It will have a Spanish Plaza Motif and has yet to be named. It will house both the newly renovated Chili Peppers and Coco Leaf Restaurants.
Two confirmed tenants are opening.

A Pizza Restaurant- Yellow Cab but not Pizza Hut. (Yellow Cab is scheduled to open on March).

Another is an International coffee shop Starbucks and not Seattle's Best Coffee. Starbucks would have two branches in Naga City by the end of the year (another in SM City).

Another tenant- although not have finalized yet is Kitaro.

Yellow Cab and Kitaro originally planned to open at SM City but the Pizza and Japanese restaurant was cut down to three and two slots respectively to avoid very overcrowding and stiff competition among locators offering similar businesses.

Pizza Hut, Greenwich and Shakey's which are SM anchor Stores were favored by the Management; while Tokyo Tokyo and Teriyaki Boy were also favored as they were also SM Anchor stores.

Thanks for this info, JohnJames. You are more updated with development news than the natives here hehehe. It gives me a great relief to see news like this.....

With regard to the lifestyle center by the abella's being built in Magsaysay, do you have details as to how many floors or leasable spaces?

OilMover

February 22nd, 2009, 07:58 AM

Marami na pala tayong hotels dito... Kung hindi pa pinag-ipon-ipon ang pics hindi ko mahahalata na medyo marami na rin pala hotels natin. Thanks to the booming tourism industry in the province....More tourists means more hotels and more jobs.

Currently staying at the Avenue Plaza Hotel - the place is highly recommended. Very classy - they even have a piano player and a violin player in the lobby at night, ala the Shang-rilas. I stayed at the old Villa Caceres several times in the last 4 yrs but never at the new section, although I was at the club, which they moved to the new section, the last two nights. Excellent pulutan!:lol: I also stayed once at the Nagaland Hotel.......not bad for the moderate rates.

garzland

February 22nd, 2009, 08:08 AM

^^And you're in the city at the moment? How's your stay in the city?

garzland

February 22nd, 2009, 08:10 AM

Currently staying at the Avenue Plaza Hotel - the place is highly recommended. Very classy - they even have a piano player and a violin player in the lobby at night, ala the Shang-rilas. I stayed at the old Villa Caceres several times in the last 4 yrs but never at the new section, although I was at the club, which they moved to the new section, the last two nights. Excellent pulutan!:lol: I also stayed once at the Nagaland Hotel.......not bad for the moderate rates.

What can you expect to a 4-star hotel? The most expensive is the presidential suite which costs P10,000.00 a night.

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 08:35 AM

I read in the Legazpi thread that you accompanied the Barclay group to the Philippines.

He, he, he. I know who you are Johnjames.:wave: Amerikanong Oasnon.

I saw the TV footage of the Barclay Group in Manila at ANC and BBC channels and I think you are the one seated behind the British Barclay's Chairman named Marcus (I'm not very sure).

Padi, - you are the same person I met at the City Investment board who accompanied the Teletech group when they inspected the SM last new year. The Teletech representative was lamenting not having enough space for a call center considering that they are supposed to be an anchor tenant. I understand that they now opted to open in Embarcadero kan pig- subol mo duman. Nakaulay ko si Mayor Rosal- mahiguson magrecruit ning locator- bilib ako saiya. Gari baga nagsunod ta dai ne kami pig- para angutan kan manager kan Teletech.

We also met at the Sutherland in Pili, (together with the Bayantel group) of a possible Albay branch in Embarcadero instead of expanding the Cam Sur operation (together with Teletech) as it was built as an IT hub.

Padi! Confirm if I am right. I’m sending my e-mail on you private message box. Sabi mo you will get me as you source in Bicol. Gurano komisyon? :hahano:(he, he, he- joke lang)

Seriously, if you're not posting in your home thread anymore- please do so here. We would love to have you in the group.

Samo ka na maki EB.

PS: an source kan infromation ko sa Toyota- si pig- pa research nindong taga Manila. He he he.:lol:

thank you naga boy and Johnjames sa mga information nindo..
dai talaga makakapost sa thread kang legaspi albay ta suogma tig lock kang
moderator si thread ninda.. tigclosed ni Tc.
kasali ako sa mga nagpopost kang mga naka aging aldaw duman nagsusurubahan pa ngani kami.. kaya lang midyo may mga diridiskosyin kayang nangyayari kaya siguro tig lock..
anyways sa gabus po na tiga legaspi albay iimbitaran ko na mag post digdi samu.magbararkada baga kita kaya mas maray urulay ulay kita digdi..

rhyZrockerZ

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 09:31 AM

Marami na pala tayong hotels dito... Kung hindi pa pinag-ipon-ipon ang pics hindi ko mahahalata na medyo marami na rin pala hotels natin. Thanks to the booming tourism industry in the province....More tourists means more hotels and more jobs.

Wow.. worldclass talaga..

mabuhay ang naga city..

ahh yung Starview Hotel my hawig sya sa burl al arab..

my ginaya sila doon..

SEe

http://lettres-histoire.ac-rouen.fr/histgeo/dubai/burj_al_arab.jpg

http://www.nagacityhotels.com/images/starview_hotel.jpg

rhYzrockerZ

diehardbisdak

February 22nd, 2009, 09:34 AM

hello! ...my 1st post here...

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TCB - Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City
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other locations:
- Shangri-La Plaza Mall
- Centro Fortuna - Mandaue City, Cebu
- Commonwealth, Quezon City
- Robinsons Mall, Mandaluyong City
- Banawe, Quezon City
- Lacson corner 22nd St.,Bacolod City

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 09:44 AM

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 10:08 AM

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garu tig upload kuna ini hay.. ahahahaha
maurag ka po naga boy dakul kang tig aupload na picture digdi..
salamat po..
Mr.nagaboy my lista ka po kang mga magiging tenants kang Sm city NAGA?
pwedi mo po ikaag digdi si lista kang mga tenants kang Sm city NAGa?
naghahapot kaya si boss ko kong sisay daa mga tenants kang Sm naga jan..

salamat...

rhyzrockerz

garzland

February 22nd, 2009, 10:25 AM

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 02:06 PM

mr.NAGA boy bakit mo po wala na yung picture ng CwC?
tinangal mo ba?
sayang ang ganda nun..

garzland

February 22nd, 2009, 02:49 PM

OilMover

February 22nd, 2009, 03:16 PM

^^And you're in the city at the moment? How's your stay in the city?

I always have a good time here and more than glad to help the local economy (my wife is spending like there's no tomorrow). :lol: Besides it's winter at home in NJ so the beautiful weather is a welcome break.

Naga Boy

February 22nd, 2009, 04:17 PM

I believe I'm welcome to post in this thread- so I'll continue posting here.

Yes, Teletech is definitely opening in Legazpi's Embarcadero as they are in the final stages of talking to Bayantel lately.

We already gave the recommendation to Sutherland that it is practical for them to have an Embarcadero branch rather than expanding their Camsur operations, as the former is a facility designed as an IT hub.

Final decision now lies on the persuasive factors of Gov. LRay vs. Gov. Joey and Mayor Rosal.

The problem with the Embarcadero is that it’s taking a long time to open as it has been postponed for several times. This sends a negative signal to potential investors as it reflects the readiness and efficiency of an institution to operate. Delays are also expensive to the locators as it delays their pre- planned ventures.

But once Embarcadero opens and proves itself to be ready for the big time- Legazpi investment would catch up as it was meant to be.

That post means yes. Right Padi?

Ika itong nasa likod ni Barclay's Chair Markus Agius (sure na 'yan Padi- nabasa ko sa diaryo Inquirer, Business Section Feb 20, 2009) sa ANC and BBC. Amerikanong Oasnon.

Even if you will not directly confirm that we've met- silence means yes.

Three times na palan kitang nag meet. First time mga three years ago. You were with the Japanese group that was supposed to put up a build operate transfer scheme International Airport. That was the group that built NAIA 2.

That's the reason you are so passionate with your airport posts in the Legazpi thread- gusto mong ipalipat sa Polangui/Libon/ Bato area ta dai magastos an gobyerno. I understand the Japanese are open for the Albay/Camsur Boundary compromise- bako lang haranihon sa Mayon. I even joked na pinapalipat mo sa Polangui ta taga Oas ka.

What happened to that project? Can you update us?

Keep on posting Padi. Promise- dai kami mapipikon.

Naga Boy

February 22nd, 2009, 04:19 PM

mr.NAGA boy bakit mo po wala na yung picture ng CwC?
tinangal mo ba?
sayang ang ganda nun..

I don't know Rhyz. I did not remove nor deleted the pictures.

I don't know what happened.

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 04:39 PM

Anyway, I was kind of amused when someone from the capitol addressed Mayor Robredo as Senator. I was laughing but clapping heartily. I want him to be there, although I think he has another term as Mayor. Did anyone happen to watch Friday's Deal or No Deal where Noynoy Aquino and James Yap were the players and Robredo was one of the members of the "family", most of whom wore yellow shirts. In the audience was Isabela governor Grace Padaca. I think the group included some of those running for senator. With his presence there, Mayor Robredo kind of confirmed hearsays about him running for senator. Good luck to him! Bicol will have another senator! Bongga!

I'll surely love it if Mayor Robredo wins as senator! Go Mayor! :banana:

Those are great pictures and are worth posting.

No matter what you think and what you say- I'll keep on posting CWC photos. It's the CamSur's showcase to the world. You just have to bear with it.

I've noticed that we have no photographers in this thread. Copying from CWC website is not illegal. It compensates for the lack of original pictures here. Anyway Gov. LRay is not complaining.

Yes, it's not illegal as long as we cite its sources. :)

Naga Boy, our marketing partner in the Philippines is at present doing marketing survey in Naga and Legazpi for a car company and several food chains have confirmed the opening of a lifestyle center being built by the Abella's in Magsaysay Ave.

It will have a Spanish Plaza Motif and has yet to be named. It will house both the newly renovated Chili Peppers and Coco Leaf Restaurants.
Two confirmed tenants are opening.

A Pizza Restaurant- Yellow Cab but not Pizza Hut. (Yellow Cab is scheduled to open on March).

Another is an International coffee shop Starbucks and not Seattle's Best Coffee. Starbucks would have two branches in Naga City by the end of the year (another in SM City).

Woops! I love Yellow Cab's Potato Halves and Starbucks's Choco Java Chip! :cheers:

And wow! Naga will have two Starbucks stores before 2009 ends? That's just lovely. :D

A lifestyle center with a Spanish motiff? Cereza has the same motiff, if I'm not mistaken, doesn't it? Or the new lifestyle center will have an Alabang Town Center's Plaza feel? I hope it adapts the latter's design. I love their plaza. :nod:

Congratulations NAGA CITY, bicolanos are so proud of having a city like Naga...can you guys update me of the BPO firms currently operating in the city..pls pls pls :wink2:

There are small players in Naga if I'm not mistaken. Big-scale BPOs? Sutherland has a recruitment center near BMC but the production office is in Pili. Hehe

thanks for posting...!!

ahhMM.. sa tingin mo po my balak ba ang Sm na mag expand ng mall dito sa naga? may 2009 openning ng sm .. naitanong ko ito kc maxado pang malawak ang vacant lot ng Sm sa NAGa city...

It entirely depends on the performane on the mall. I'm highly positive that SM City Naga will do well. People from Naga and its environs are known for their high purchasing power. I hope the provisioned third level for the mall would very very soon materialize. :D

I always have a good time here and more than glad to help the local economy (my wife is spending like there's no tomorrow). :lol: Besides it's winter at home in NJ so the beautiful weather is a welcome break.

I love her. :lol: But that's good. She's helping pump-prime the local economy in her own little way. :D

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2007 and 2008 has been good years to Naga, sans the burning of the market place, but I think 2009 and the coming years will be better. Go! Go! Go! :banana::banana::banana:

garzland

February 22nd, 2009, 04:40 PM

I always have a good time here and more than glad to help the local economy (my wife is spending like there's no tomorrow). :lol: Besides it's winter at home in NJ so the beautiful weather is a welcome break.

Earn in the US and spend in the Philippines...That's a great idea! Enjoy your stay!:cheers:

olineil

February 22nd, 2009, 04:41 PM

I believe I'm welcome to post in this thread- so I'll continue posting here.

Yes, Teletech is definitely opening in Legazpi's Embarcadero as they are in the final stages of talking to Bayantel lately.

We already gave the recommendation to Sutherland that it is practical for them to have an Embarcadero branch rather than expanding their Camsur operations, as the former is a facility designed as an IT hub.

Final decision now lies on the persuasive factors of Gov. LRay vs. Gov. Joey and Mayor Rosal.

The problem with the Embarcadero is that it’s taking a long time to open as it has been postponed for several times. This sends a negative signal to potential investors as it reflects the readiness and efficiency of an institution to operate. Delays are also expensive to the locators as it delays their pre- planned ventures.

But once Embarcadero opens and proves itself to be ready for the big time- Legazpi investment would catch up as it was meant to be.

Hey Johnjames... welcome ka pa rin po sa Legazpi Thread. May ilang bugok na itlog lang dun pero majority (at least 98-99%) are friendly and intellectual conversationalists. Ewan ko ba kung bakit napollute yung thread na yun. I guess siguro dex, me, guru, monsi and old timers are just very quite even when some posters are going wayward. Once that thread opens up again I am gonna be vocal na when there are violations. Kakahiya... sira reputation ng Leg thread dahil sa ilang tao.

Wag mo na pansinin yung ng PM sayo. Those were just childish insecurities. They were not willing to listen to negative info even if it is helpful. Just keep on posting.

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 04:45 PM

Cebu’s ticket to fame (http://sports.inquirer.net/cdnsports/cdnsports/view/20090218-189798/Cebus-ticket-to-fame)

By Jonas Panerio
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 14:48:00 02/18/2009

If Cebu is looking to make its mark in the national and international scene as a sports tourism destination, it should cultivate its resources, most especially its most awarded and bejeweled sport — dancesport.

This was emphasized by the managing director of the International Managing Group (IMG), Princess Galura, during the Sports Tourism Conference on Tuesday at the Teatro Casino in the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.

IMG is the world's biggest sports marketing company and is the leading producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media.

It owns and manages over 600 global sports events and represents more than a 1,000 celebrities, most of which are athletes including golf's living legend, Tiger Woods.

She sees dancesport as Cebu's ticket to fame in the sports tourism scene as the Dancesport-Team Cebu City has already proved themselves to be more than up to the challenge of competing in and hosting dancesport competitions.

"Ang dami ninyong local talent na magagaling. Even in Manila, they still win. Cebu is capable of hosting a grand dancesport competition. Something like a Europe vs. Asia match-up or perhaps a Philippine Open, since I see that there is no such tournament yet of this kind being staged in the country. For sure patok yan," Galura said in an interview on Tuesday.

"I saw a dancesport event last weekend and the world's top couple was there. Tickets ran for as high as P10,000. Kayang gawin ng Cebu yan. Wala pa kasing stamp ang Cebu when it comes to sports tourism. Siargao has surfing while Naga, Albay is set to become the country's extreme sports capital. The local sports organization should work with the local government, the private sector and with us (IMG) to make this happen," she added.

Galura was joined at the conference by Department of Tourism Central Visayas director, Patria Roa; Deputy Administrator for Business Group Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Raul Marcelo; C/S ( and Solar Sports Entertainment marketing manager, Monica Llamas; Cebu City Councilor Sylvan "Jack" Jakosalem; Carrera Habagat Director, Randy Su III and Queen City Run race director and organizer, Max Telford.

"Sports is a way to boost tourism. Tourism is part of any local and international sporting event. There is always a way of showcasing the country and its people whether to Filipinos or tourists," Galura said in her speech.

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This Princess Galura should go back to high school and polish her Philippine geography subject. :lol:

garzland

February 22nd, 2009, 04:47 PM

And wow! Naga will have two Starbucks stores before 2009 ends? That's just lovely. :D
That's great!!!

A lifestyle center with a Spanish motiff? Cereza has the same motiff, if I'm not mistaken, doesn't it? Or the new lifestyle center will have an Alabang Town Center's Plaza feel? I hope it adapts the latter's design. I love their plaza. :nod:

Cereza is a compound-type lifestyle center, am I right?

It entirely depends on the performane on the mall. I'm highly positive that SM City Naga will do well. People from Naga and its environs are known for their high purchasing power. I hope the provisioned third level for the mall would very very soon materialize. :D

Expansion is inevitable. In just a year or two, it will be materialized.

2007 and 2008 has been good years to Naga, sans the burning of the market place, but I think 2009 and the coming years will be better. Go! Go! Go! :banana::banana::banana:

That's for sure, once SM opens others follow!!! We might have new malls in just another few years -- Robinson's Place and Pacific Mall.

Naga Boy

February 22nd, 2009, 04:47 PM

http://www.nagacityhotels.com/images/sunnyview-hotel.jpg

Sunny View Hotel

http://www.nagalandhotel.com/

Naga Land Hotel

http://www.nagacityhotels.com/images/moraville_hotel_ad.jpg

garzland

February 22nd, 2009, 04:51 PM

^^The second pic is not Nagaland but rather Moraville Hotel.

garzland

February 22nd, 2009, 04:54 PM

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 05:06 PM

Cereza is a compound-type lifestyle center, am I right?

Yeah. Been there last November and ate at Red Platter. Feels good. Feels much like I'm in Malate. Hehehe

Expansion is inevitable. In just a year or two, it will be materialized.

...IF performance is good. If it's bad, why the heck would they expand diba?

That's for sure, once SM opens others follow!!! We might have new malls in just another few years -- Robinson's Place and Pacific Mall.

I'd rather have one sure mall after SM - an Ayala mall in Naga! :lol:

This news is really good. We're becoming an extreme sports capital in the country....Go Bicol!

Technically, the credit should go to Pili. But anyhow, it's really, really great that foreigners go to Naga for accommodation, shopping and barhopping. :D

Naga Boy

February 22nd, 2009, 05:09 PM

^^You're welcome here, johnjames! You can even cite negative comments constructively in the city so as to change what has to be changed and to do what has to be done. In that way, a better future for the city will await.

Good thing that Teletech will invest in Embarcadero. In this case, IT industry is spread out not just concentrating in one location. Well, hope for the best for Embarcadero. It's Legazpi's pride but honestly don't want to replicate it here...

Ha! Ha! Ha!:lol: We can not replicate Embarcadero in Naga, Camsur, which is a landlocked City.

We'll ask Gov LRay to build an ocean- not just a lake. Joke lang Garz. Baka mapikon ka ma lock and thread natin.:ohno:

Seriously speaking, I agree with you. I'd love to see Legazpi as the Bicol's IT Hub and Camsur as the Extreme Sports Hub.:banana::banana::banana:

Naga Boy

February 22nd, 2009, 05:20 PM

I'd rather have one sure mall after SM - an Ayala mall in Naga! :lol::D

That' not impossible.

They have five subdivisions in Pacol, Naga City; San Alfonso Homes, San Ignacio Village, San Francisco Village 1 and 2, and San Igancio Estates (all sold out), and a town center with a small mini mall Paseo de San Ignacio.

I hope someone would take pitures of that Ayala town center as it looks as if it was in California.

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 05:28 PM

I've seen it before. It was sparsely occupied but that was 2 years ago I think. If Naga proves itself worthy, maybe the ALI, not Avida, would consider putting up an upscale village here and eventually a mall. I'd love to see that! I can't wait!:banana::bash::banana::bash::banana::bash:

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 05:37 PM

Ohh.. grabi dakul nagpopost hai...

WelCome na welcoME ka talaga Mr.johnjames digdi...

syempre naman sure naman talaga ma magiging maganda business ng Sm jan sa NAGA...

naga PA.. MalUpIT Yan..

IsAy pA maTA..

ma attendanCe daw Po KiTa.....

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 05:39 PM

That' not impossible.

They have five subdivisions in Pacol, Naga City; San Alfonso Homes, San Ignacio Village, San Francisco Village 1 and 2, and San Igancio Estates (all sold out), and a town center with a small mini mall Paseo de San Ignacio.

I hope someone would take pitures of that Ayala town center as it looks as if it was in California.

Eu PO pero ang mas magayon pag may ayala mall na sa naga..

WoOw.... sosyalin na talaga naga nyan.. AhahAHA

Naga Boy

February 22nd, 2009, 05:39 PM

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 05:41 PM

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 05:48 PM

Starmark's Royale

http://www.starmarkroyale.com/royale/images/slide/wedding/Copy%20of%20IMG_1018.JPG

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Love the photos! But you quite missed something - the source. :D
Here you are anyway: http://www.starmarkroyale.com/
Here in SSC it's always important to cite the source of photos posted. If it's yours, you can always say so or not. :)

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 05:48 PM

Hey Johnjames... welcome ka pa rin po sa Legazpi Thread. May ilang bugok na itlog lang dun pero majority (at least 98-99%) are friendly and intellectual conversationalists. Ewan ko ba kung bakit napollute yung thread na yun. I guess siguro dex, me, guru, monsi and old timers are just very quite even when some posters are going wayward. Once that thread opens up again I am gonna be vocal na when there are violations. Kakahiya... sira reputation ng Leg thread dahil sa ilang tao.

Wag mo na pansinin yung ng PM sayo. Those were just childish insecurities. They were not willing to listen to negative info even if it is helpful. Just keep on posting.

Oo Nga di kasi marunong sumakay sa biruan yung iba...
sorry po palan kong nagkulo si dugo mo samuya.. pasensya na po..

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 05:48 PM

Sus.. sakitan ma lOck thread ng NAGA.. Ahahaha

PeaCe po kiTA GAbuZ

Don't be so confident. Anything goes. :wink2:

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 05:49 PM

Survivor Philippines opens auditions for second season (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/149705/Survivor-Philippines-opens-auditions-for-second-season)
02/20/2009 | 04:25 PM

MANILA, Philippines - After a phenomenal first season, Survivor Philippines (SP) is set to unfurl its second season.

Everyone thought nothing could top the mind-boggling challenges, in your-face drama, and strength-zapping activities of season 1 but Survivor Philippines Season 2 aims to raise the bar for reality TV once more.

Survivor Philippines is set to re-affirm its status as the mother of all reality shows as it trumpets the start of its callouts to all free-spirited individuals, Survivor fanatics, thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts from all walks of life to take part in the nationwide auditions for Season 2.

Auditions are open to all individuals 18 years old and above, physically and mentally fit, and can last in unfamiliar terrain for 39 days.

Applicants are encouraged to show off their distinct survivor personality that will hopefully give them the opportunity to bag the much-coveted title of being the Sole Survivor.

The first wave of auditions is set to kick off at the CSI, the City Mall Lucao in Dagupan on February 26 and 27.

The country’s summer capital will be the second stop as the auditions unfold at SM City Baguio on March 3 and 4. Next stop will be in LCC Mall in Naga on March 9 and 10.

Down south, the auditions will start in Iloilo on March 12 to 13 at SM Iloilo. The Queen City of the South is next on March 15 and 16 at SM City Cebu. And finally, SM Davao on March 18 to 19.

Back in Luzon, SP Season 2 auditions will be held at SM Lipa in Batangas on March 23 to 24, SM North EDSA in Manila on March 27 to 28 and SM Mall of Asia on March 29 to 30.

Mark the dates and get ready to take on the challenge that is Survivor Philippines Season 2. - GMANews.TV

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Anyone wants to be part of Survivor Philippines Season 2? Hehehe :D

josh2

February 22nd, 2009, 05:52 PM

garu tig upload kuna ini hay.. ahahahaha
maurag ka po naga boy dakul kang tig aupload na picture digdi..
salamat po..
Mr.nagaboy my lista ka po kang mga magiging tenants kang Sm city NAGA?
pwedi mo po ikaag digdi si lista kang mga tenants kang Sm city NAGa?
naghahapot kaya si boss ko kong sisay daa mga tenants kang Sm naga jan..

salamat...

rhyzrockerz

anong balita sa Pacific Mall?
Robinsons Mall, Ayala Mall? heheh

Naga Boy

February 22nd, 2009, 05:52 PM

Moraville the Garde

http://moraville.com.ph/gallery/pictures/05.The_Garden/Views/100_4720.JPG

http://moraville.com.ph/gallery/pictures/05.The_Garden/Views/dome%20inside%20entrance.jpg

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http://moraville.com.ph/gallery/pictures/05.The_Garden/Views/pool%20area.%20(21).JPG

http://moraville.com.ph/gallery/pictures/05.The_Garden/Views/dome.jpg

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 05:53 PM

Don't be so confident. Anything goes. :wink2:

mayo man kaya po rason para mag iriwal o mag diskosyon sa thread na ini..
urulay ulay lang surubuhan lang.. mayong pikunan mayong personalan..

rhYZroCkerZ

Naga Boy

February 22nd, 2009, 05:55 PM

http://www.bicolhomepage.com/images/image_biggs.jpg

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 05:55 PM

Which is good. Just hold your horses. Everything can be settled in a diplomatic way.:)

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 05:55 PM

anong balita sa Pacific Mall?
Robinsons Mall, Ayala Mall? heheh

dai ko po aram barita tungkul sainda..

si mR.nagaboy anD johnjames haputon mo expert sinda jan.. ahahaha

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 05:56 PM

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 05:57 PM

Which is good. Just hold your horses. Everything can be settled in a diplomatic way.:)

iyong gayo ka po..
yan ang pinaka maray..pEaCe kiTA gabus..
urugmahan sana kiTA..

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 05:59 PM

Korek. Hehe. Anyway, aside from SM's and Magsaysay Avenue's recent hype, may ibang news pa about Naga? :)

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 05:59 PM

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 06:00 PM

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 06:02 PM

Camella Naga skeds model house launch (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/feb19/xnaga.html)

NAGA CITY --- Camella Homes Naga is set to launch its model house on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 9:00 o’clock in the morning at its project site along the national highway in Bgy. Del Rosario here.

Tanette Pardito, Camella Naga general manager, said guests, local city officials, prospective homebuyers, sale agents, and other visitors have been invited to witness an important date that will showcase model houses of the country’s largest network of real estate developers.

With the rich foliage of majestic Mt. Isarog in the background, Camella Naga is right here in the heart of Bicol, at the center of what every household needs – a few distance away from the city’s educational and financial institutions, churches, hospitals and restaurants, the airport, supermarkets and malls, and transport terminals.

It is one of the real prime projects of Vista Land and Lifescape, Inc. whose presence across the country is widely-known and strongly felt.

With proven 30 years of track record in the business, Vista Land brings to Naga its elegant but affordable homes. It is offering its preferred home designs to Naga and Camarines Sur – from starter homes to Camella Series for Growing Families and the Crown Asia Jewel Series for those who have reached a highly successful stage in life. It boasts of Eazy-Own Financing Schemes that only Camella Communities can offer. Such scheme offers interest-free down payment payable up to 12 months to world-class homes in a master-planned community whose prices range from P1 million to P5 million, the payment scheme to be spread up to 20 years.

Of Tuscan Italian concept, Camella Naga will be distinguishable by its amenities: a courtyard-type clubhouse with tree-filled surroundings, mini-Olympic swimming pool, an open space with gazebo and playground be known as “Giocare Il Giardano”, a jewel enclave with tree park, flower garden, gazebo and exercise stations to be known as “Parco di Giardino”, and the “Pista di Fiume” which is a nature-rich 500m riverside trail for jogging and walking.

From this pioneering spirit, Camella, in 1991, began to pursue the development of its regional land inventory. This has resulted in over 30 themed subdivisions in 20 cities and municipalities across14 provinces.

Camella Communities has resolutely assigned its goal of creating investments of real value for the thousands of Filipino families living outside Mega Manila.

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 06:03 PM

NAGA talaga Ini?

gayon hay..

Nasa Pili yan although harani na sa boundary ng Naga and Pili.

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 06:06 PM

Korek. Hehe. Anyway, aside from SM's and Magsaysay Avenue's recent hype, may ibang news pa about Naga? :)

mau ako aram.. mau man kaya ako jan sa naga.. digdi lang ngani sa Scc naga
thread na aaram mga news tungkul jan sato..tapos sa bicolmail online pa palan..

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 06:08 PM

Are you in Manila or Naga?

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 06:08 PM

Nasa Pili yan although harani na sa boundary ng Naga and Pili.

ngE...!!! tanu po sa na post ni nagaboy NAGA function hall?
ahh baka sa palistina ,pili yan..

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 06:10 PM

Are you in Manila or Naga?

maniLa.. my mga computer shop kaya kami digdi..
harani kami sa UsT.Ue,taz fEU hihiihi

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 06:10 PM

Yep, sa Palestina yan. Baka naribong lang si Naga Boy. :)

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 06:12 PM

maniLa.. my mga computer shop kaya kami digdi..
harani kami sa UsT.Ue,taz fEU hihiihi

Really?! Nasa Manila man ako. Harani lang sa UST! :D

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 06:12 PM

Yep, sa Palestina yan. Baka naribong lang si Naga Boy. :)

siguro.. pero grabi po mahiguson si naga boy mag upload picture digdi..
..

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 06:14 PM

Really?! Nasa Manila man ako. Harani lang sa UST! :D

eu po..!! ay pwedi palan kitang mag eyeball digdi....:happy:

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 06:14 PM

I agree. He seems to have the energy of a bull. :D

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 06:14 PM

eu po..!! ay pwedi palan kitang mag eyeball digdi....:happy:

Iu baga. :lol: Ano name ng computer shop nindo? Anong name ng street? Agihan taka daw minsan. :lol::lol::lol:

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 06:16 PM

I agree. He seems to have the energy of a bull. :D

eu ngani.. maski kitang duwa energitic man..
linga matanga na mata pa kita.. HAhahah:dj:

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 06:17 PM

Haloy ko na kaya dai na-update ang Multiply ko and other Internet stuff including SSC kaya online ako. I'm YMing with some people din. :)

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 06:20 PM

eu ngani.. maski kitang duwa energitic man..
linga matanga na mata pa kita.. HAhahah:dj:

digdi sa morayta...Consuelo building sampaloc manila..
dai kuna sabihon kang name kang comp.shop me..masupog po saimo baka dai taka
ma entertain ning maayos.. hihihihi.. mas gusto ko kaya makaka chika chika taka digdi samo.. ahihihi

kevinb

February 22nd, 2009, 06:23 PM

Sus! Ok lang. Aram ko man na ika ang nagma-manage ng Internet café nindo. :)

rhyzrockerz

February 22nd, 2009, 06:29 PM

Haloy ko na kaya dai na-update ang Multiply ko and other Internet stuff including SSC kaya online ako. I'm YMing with some people din. :)

hMMMMMM... garu turog kana hay...!!:drool::drool:

sige po salamaT...

maturog na ako.. ahihihihihihi

yngatZ po...

mAbuHay ang NAGa CitY..

rhYZrockERZ:cheers::cheers:

garzland

February 23rd, 2009, 01:03 AM

Ha! Ha! Ha!:lol: We can not replicate Embarcadero in Naga, Camsur, which is a landlocked City.

We'll ask Gov LRay to build an ocean- not just a lake. Joke lang Garz. Baka mapikon ka ma lock and thread natin.:ohno:

Seriously speaking, I agree with you. I'd love to see Legazpi as the Bicol's IT Hub and Camsur as the Extreme Sports Hub.:banana::banana::banana:

Bako man akong pirikunon..:)
Yeah, the concept can be replicated except with the lighthouse, of course. It's better that Cam. Sur is the extreme sports hub for it will have lots of benefits. Just imagine the multiplier effect of this. More tourists means more hotels and jobs.

garzland

February 23rd, 2009, 01:04 AM

bobbymay74

February 23rd, 2009, 01:47 AM

I read in the Legazpi thread that you accompanied the Barclay group to the Philippines.

He, he, he. I know who you are Johnjames.:wave: Amerikanong Oasnon.

I saw the TV footage of the Barclay Group in Manila at ANC and BBC channels and I think you are the one seated behind the British Barclay's Chairman named Marcus (I'm not very sure).

Padi, - you are the same person I met at the City Investment board who accompanied the Teletech group when they inspected the SM last new year. The Teletech representative was lamenting not having enough space for a call center considering that they are supposed to be an anchor tenant. I understand that they now opted to open in Embarcadero kan pig- subol mo duman. Nakaulay ko si Mayor Rosal- mahiguson magrecruit ning locator- bilib ako saiya. Gari baga nagsunod ta dai ne kami pig- para angutan kan manager kan Teletech.

We also met at the Sutherland in Pili, (together with the Bayantel group) of a possible Albay branch in Embarcadero instead of expanding the Cam Sur operation (together with Teletech) as it was built as an IT hub.

Padi! Confirm if I am right. I’m sending my e-mail on you private message box. Sabi mo you will get me as you source in Bicol. Gurano komisyon? :hahano:(he, he, he- joke lang)

Seriously, if you're not posting in your home thread anymore- please do so here. We would love to have you in the group.

Samo ka na maki EB.

PS: an source kan infromation ko sa Toyota- si pig- pa research nindong taga Manila. He he he.:lol:

Hi NagaBoy,

Just like to know, if you are referring to Naga City investment board? If then, what happen or can you give us the details about your visit?
I'm very interested to know how the Naga city investment board "come up" with your situation. You can make negative or positive " constructive" comments about it.

Thanks

venntro

February 23rd, 2009, 02:09 AM

Taipan to invest over $700 million in hydro power plants (http://http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=442603&publicationSubCategoryId=66)
By Donnabelle L. Gatdula Updated February 23, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - One of the country’s taipans is planning to invest over $700 million to put up hydro power facilities in Luzon and Mindanao, well-placed industry sources said.

“A group of investors, including a taipan, is putting up hydro power plants in several locations in Luzon and Mindanao,” the sources said yesterday.

They said the consortium is now in the process of conducting land surveys in preparation for the construction of a 332-megawatt (MW) hydro power facility in Luzon.

This capacity, the sources said, could be expanded up to another 300 MW.

According to sources, the taipan really wants to take an active role in the government’s effort to develop renewable energy (RE) sources.

“Hydro power is clean and renewable,” the sources said, when asked why the taipan chose to build a hydro power facility.

There are over 40 indicative hydro power projects that are listed in the Department of Energy’s Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) which will generate 1,025 MW.

The Metro Luzon Urban Beltway and Mindanao regions host the bulk of the potential projects with a total capacity of 368 MW and 369.8 MW, respectively.

The biggest indicative project based on the PEP is the 360 MW expansion of CBK Power of the Kalayaan Pumped Power Storage in Laguna which is expected to be completed in 2011.

Another huge hydro power project expected to be completed in 2011 is the Salug Daku hydro power plant in Saguiaran, Lanao del Norte.

The PEP indicated that there are already 14 hydro power projects with feasibility studies all over the country. These projects are estimated to provide an additional 255.2 MW to the country’s hydro power capacity.

The projects are being undertaken by various developers. These are: Solutions Using Renewable Energy (SURE); Province of Biliran; PNOC-EDC/Soluziona, Chase Makros Management Inc. (CMMI); Benguet Power Resources Development Corp.’ First Gen Visayas Hydro Power Corp.; and the Sta. Clara Power Corp.

The DOE noted that two of these projects will proceed to the construction phase. These are: Colasi in Mercedez, Camarines Norte; and Sipangpang in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur projects with a potential capacity of 1 MW each. Both projects are expected to be completed this year.

leo98

February 23rd, 2009, 03:26 AM

I don't know Rhyz. I did not remove nor deleted the pictures.

I don't know what happened.

Hi Naga thread! The moderators probably deleted those pictures because it would be some sort of advertising the CWC which is a big no no in forum threads.

Sinjin P.

February 23rd, 2009, 03:44 AM

hMMMMMM... garu turog kana hay...!!:drool::drool:

sige po salamaT...

maturog na ako.. ahihihihihihi

yngatZ po...

mAbuHay ang NAGa CitY..

rhYZrockERZ:cheers::cheers:

KaILanGaN pO bA tALaGa Na GaNiTo aNg PaGkAkAtYpE mO sA tExT? Just wanted to remind you that typing like that is not allowed in the forums. Thanks! :)

josh2

February 23rd, 2009, 12:30 PM

Bako man akong pirikunon..:)
Yeah, the concept can be replicated except with the lighthouse, of course. It's better that Cam. Sur is the extreme sports hub for it will have lots of benefits. Just imagine the multiplier effect of this. More tourists means more hotels and jobs.

para sakin tayo parin IT HUB!!!!!
at tayo pa rin Sports HUb.
Kasi I see it in Naga!!!!
Mabuhay.

garzland

February 23rd, 2009, 02:29 PM

para sakin tayo parin IT HUB!!!!!
at tayo pa rin Sports HUb.
Kasi I see it in Naga!!!!
Mabuhay.

Yeah, probably at this moment but how about in the future? Btw, Camarines Sur maybe the IT Hub but not Naga since most of IT companies are locatged in Cam. Sur IT Park. Pls. give me information of how many IT companies are situated in the city and how many seats (is that the term?) are available.

zoroethgenre_003

February 24th, 2009, 04:50 AM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Pas1.jpg

Pasacao Port
Pasacao, Camarines Norte

garzland

February 24th, 2009, 05:15 AM

^^Thanks for this pic, zoro! I miss Pasacao so much. I haven't been there for 8 years already.

gurugeri

February 24th, 2009, 05:19 AM

Pasacao is in Camarines Sur po. I was there on Sunday morning. Lovely quiet town! And the people are very amiable. And speaking of that trip, I was literally in the whole of Camarines Sur on Sunday. When we woke up from the JS prom tiredness, our group had to go to Pasacao (first district) to return some borrowed things; after an hour, we went back to Naga (second district) for snacks at a friend's house on Bagumbayan Ave. Then before lunch we were back in Goa (third district) to return school property used during the prom at Villa Caceres (lovelier than ever!). And then I took another ride for Nabua (fourth district), where I took off for another ride going to Albay. I had a nice Sunday night's sleep. Hehehehe!

garzland

February 24th, 2009, 05:22 AM

zoroethgenre_003

February 24th, 2009, 05:25 AM

how long is the travelk from Pasacao to Naga?

garzland

February 24th, 2009, 05:26 AM

^^It takes an hour to get there.

zoroethgenre_003

February 24th, 2009, 05:27 AM

Na intriga talaga ako dito..hehe

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/Baked_Sinarapan.jpg

zoroethgenre_003

February 24th, 2009, 05:28 AM

Lake Buhi

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/Lake_Buhi.jpg

gurugeri

February 24th, 2009, 05:34 AM

^^Wow, and you did all that for one day, huh!!! You must have been very tired because you had a very nice sleep. I used to work in Pasacao for a year. I miss the beach, the people, and the place as a whole. How's the road going there now?

The road is being repaired. May asphalt overlay from the national highway, but it was less than a kilometer. Anyway, it wasn't too bothering since there were only a few vehicles plying that route. I got to visit Pasacao Academy where senior students were dancing to the tune of, "That's the way I like it; that's the way I like it!" Hahahaha! It was fun.

garzland

February 24th, 2009, 05:41 AM

Na intriga talaga ako dito..hehe

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/Baked_Sinarapan.jpg

Dried Sinarapan, meron pala niyan mukhang mga uod I thought it's only sold fresh. :nuts:. I haven't tried sinarapan yet.

garzland

February 24th, 2009, 05:44 AM

The road is being repaired. May asphalt overlay from the national highway, but it was less than a kilometer. Anyway, it wasn't too bothering since there were only a few vehicles plying that route. I got to visit Pasacao Academy where senior students were dancing to the tune of, "That's the way I like it; that's the way I like it!" Hahahaha! It was fun.

Good that some parts are being repaired. Eigh years ago, it was bumpy and some parts are dusty.

Panksi

February 24th, 2009, 06:51 AM

yoh_1

February 24th, 2009, 08:11 AM

Just a question to anyone who might know the answer: does anyone know if there is any truth that Ago Foundation College is going to become La Salle? It is for the second time I'm hearing about this; first from my dad, our house is right behind the school (assuming he heard it from someone from the school or otherwise) and now I just read it from the Legazpi thread (although not confirmed)...

I was talking about Ago Medical Educational Center-Bicol Christian College of Medicine in Legazpi and not Ago Foundation College in Naga. I also heard it from one of the professors working in Legazpi. Anyway, it's still a hearsay. Let's just wait and see.:)

zoroethgenre_003

February 24th, 2009, 11:12 AM

Dried Sinarapan, meron pala niyan mukhang mga uod I thought it's only sold fresh. :nuts:. I haven't tried sinarapan yet.

want to taste it..from the looks of it, its very exotic..

Naga Boy

February 24th, 2009, 12:42 PM

Hi NagaBoy,

Just like to know, if you are referring to Naga City investment board? If then, what happen or can you give us the details about your visit?
I'm very interested to know how the Naga city investment board "come up" with your situation. You can make negative or positive " constructive" comments about it.

Thanks

Yup. Naga City Investment Board.

People there are friendly. Before I was hired by this new mall in Naga, I used to practice privately as a statistician. I was sent on an errand by Manila based researchers commissioned by a Singapore based Marketing research team. I was supposed to get information of the presence of economic zoning in Naga City. The people there are very helpful.

The research group headed by a young American Mestizo who’s name is John (I won't reveal his surname unless he gives me a go signal), picked me up at the city hall compound. If my haunch is right- he is the Legazpi blogger johnjames. He is from a Singapore company, speaks with an American twang and fluent Bicol Oas.

The Americanong Oasnon as he was called, told us that there’s no need to go anywhere for any city hall info as Naga City has a very good webpage and everything could be accessed there.

The girls in the van were swooning over him as he was like a Hollywood hunk that speaks a funny fluent Bicol sub language. "Malang rayen kana meyor idi. Sana igto samo kayon man magayon na webpage- idi na kaypwan magparalwas’. It was hilarious as he could not speak the real Naga or Legazpi Bicol.

Although he has not confirmed it- I strongly believe it is him. He is the same person on the BBC and ANC with the Barclay group which he mentioned on the Legazpi blog.

I’m excited that a person of his caliber is keeping in touch with his roots through the SCC. I think we would be able to get a lot of tips and marketing information from this guy. Now I know why our blogs are almost similar as most of my sources are the people working for him.

Keep on blogging johnjames.

EB tayo sa CWC.

rhyzrockerz

February 24th, 2009, 01:25 PM

Yup. Naga City Investment Board.

People there are friendly. Before I was hired by this new mall in Naga, I used to practice privately as a statistician. I was sent on an errand by Manila based researchers commissioned by a Singapore based Marketing research team. I was supposed to get information of the presence of economic zoning in Naga City. The people there are very helpful.

The research group headed by a young American Mestizo who’s name is John (I won't reveal his surname unless he gives me a go signal), picked me up at the city hall compound. If my haunch is right- he is the Legazpi blogger johnjames. He is from a Singapore company, speaks with an American twang and fluent Bicol Oas.

The Americanong Oasnon as he was called, told us that there’s no need to go anywhere for any city hall info as Naga City has a very good webpage and everything could be accessed there.

The girls in the van were swooning over him as he was like a Hollywood hunk that speaks a funny fluent Bicol sub language. "Malang rayen kana meyor idi. Sana igto samo kayon man magayon na webpage- idi na kaypwan magparalwas’. It was hilarious as he could not speak the real Naga or Legazpi Bicol.

Although he has not confirmed it- I strongly believe it is him. He is the same person on the BBC and ANC with the Barclay group which he mentioned on the Legazpi blog.

I’m excited that a person of his caliber is keeping in touch with his roots through the SCC. I think we would be able to get a lot of tips and marketing information from this guy. Now I know why our blogs are almost similar as most of my sources are the people working for him.

Keep on blogging johnjames.

EB tayo sa CWC.

Ah..!!
anu po palan latest sa hasiendas de naga?

rhyzrockerz

February 24th, 2009, 01:52 PM

SOURCE..BICOL MAIL

nAKakatuwa kasi ordenance nila..

Cam. Norte: Supot-free!

Magigin supot-free na palan an Provincia nin Camarines Norte pagkatapos ipasar kan Provinciaol Board an “Tunay at Ulirang lalaki Ordinance (Tuli)”!

Sugo kan ordinansa (Ordinance No. 9, Series of 2009), an pag-turi sa gabos na aking lalaki: niño bonito o bakla!

Kun siring duwang veces nang bubunyagan an mga lalaki sa Camarines Norte. An inot na pagbunyag sa simbahan, edad sarong taon, tanganing magin banal an kalag. An ika-duwang bunyag, sa ospital, bago magin teenager tanganing magin magayon asin malinig an armas!

Tinutugutan man sa Ordinansa an magpabunyag an gabos na gustong magpa-circumcise, maski gurang :

Mga abogado, medico, obispo, taga radyo, dyaryo, igwa nin agom o sulo, pulitiko, empliyado sa pribado, sa gobyerno, taga LGUs, myembro kan organisasyon-cibico: K of C, Rotary, Lions, Jaycees, Kiwanis, barangay tanod asin kasurog cops.

Pinagpadrinohan ni Board Member Jeoffry B. Pandi an Circumcision Ordinance nagdeklara nin taon-taon na mass Circumcision: bulan na Abril asin Mayo, sa Camarines Norte sana, para sa mga “Kaakian sa badang” (country boys). An ama pwede man makisabay sa pagpaturi, magpaaram sana sa ina ta tibaad gusto kan agom an “Original”.

Nagtagama nin P1.5 milliones na budget para sa medical supplies, pagkakan, asin transportasyon kan mga ma-im-plementar.

Tanganing dai makulgan sa pagpaturi nagtagama nin dakul na pain reliever capsules, vials for anesthetic injection, 70% alcohol solution, Betadyne solution asin iba pang bulong.

Katabang sa mga ma-implementar kan “Operation Tuli” an mga doctors asin nurses sa Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital.

Imbwelto man sa “operation” an Rotary, Jaycees International Kiwanis, Philippine Nurses Association, asin Rural Health Units. Pinagsiguro sana na an mga miyembros ka Rotary Lions, International Jaycees asin Kiwanis mga turi na, bako nang supot ta nakakasupog!

Gusto, soboot, ni Board member Ruth Herrera, katabang na padrino kan “Operation Tuli” na gabos na nagpapasunod kan ordinansa poon gobernador sagkod mga board member, mayor sagkod consehal; barangay tanod sagkod kasurog cops; mga empleyado kan gabos na LGU’s sa Camarines Norte magpaturi man kun dai pa tibos, an supot i-demote!

An suba pa, saboot, ni Ruth; kun an gobernador supot: ipa impeach!

Igwang nagtutubod na nagka-igwa nin impact an librong: “Sabi ni Levy” sa Circumcision Ordinance kan Camarines Norte.

Sabi ni Levy sa Libro:

“Operation: Turi

“Igwa nin plano an sarong grupo-sibico digdi sa Siyudad nin Naga na magtulod liwat nin Operation: Turi sa maabot na bakasyon.

“An proyektong gigibohon bukas sa gabos na dai pa tibos: poon makuapo sagkod lolo; barangay tanod asin kasurog cops; empleyado sa gobyerno sagkod sa mga taga radio asin peryodiko; sa mga sacristan, maski si Mamo, kun gusto, pwede man.

“Naisipan liwat an proyekto sa pagtubod na sobra sa sinkwenta porsyento (50%) kan mga aki ni Adan sa siyudad na nin dai pa kumpleto sa pagka-kristyano.

“Sa record kan mga hospital sa Naga, an numero kan mga nagpapa-circumcise mabibilang sana sa muro. Saro pa idtong ginigibong circumcision sa likod kan harong lipas naman pati sa panahon.

“Para sa mga Judeo asin Moro, an circumcision igwa nin spiritual na kahulugan. An tawo daa nalilinigan nin kasalan pagkatapos mabunyagan. Sa mga Judeo, Enero Uno ngani an deklaradong Circumcision Festival.

“Para sa mga Kristyano, an circumcision kaipuhan tanganing makalikay sa helang. Laen kan irritation, delikadong magkaigwa pa nin infection kun dai nin circumcision.

“An minasunod, basado sa medical advisory na samuyang naresibe;

“An maraot na epekto kan dai pa circumcised iyo an pagka-igwa nin mga aki na mayo man nin tagumata, pero priming igwa nin muta an mata. Painsan-minsan igwa nin kulebra, kaya dai nakaka-eskwela; mandiit-diit igwa nin kalentura, kaya absent sa opesina.

“Iba pang negative effect kan dai pa circumcised: kun igwa nin agom, nahanap nin iba; kun nalaog sa sauna, dai makahuba nin brief ta nasusupog sa masahista; kun igwa nin ilusyon, an girlfiend nauli nin engagement ring.

“Sa pagpartisipar sa nagdadangadang na okasyon, dai matakot na mamidbid ta siniguro kan sponsor na an affair dai magka-igwa nin radio asin TV Coverage.

“Asin tanganing magka-igwa nin marahay na impact, plano kan grupo na gibohon an operation: turi, sa kalye “Supot”, barangay Liboton!”

rhYzrockeRz

Naga Boy

February 24th, 2009, 02:01 PM

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:banana::banana::banana:More Caramoan Accomodations Needed:banana::banana::banana:

Naga Boy

February 24th, 2009, 02:08 PM

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Panksi

February 24th, 2009, 04:20 PM

I was talking about Ago Medical Educational Center-Bicol Christian College of Medicine in Legazpi and not Ago Foundation College in Naga. I also heard it from one of the professors working in Legazpi. Anyway, it's still a hearsay. Let's just wait and see.:)

Thanks for the clarification, you were referring to Ago Medical and my dad was referring to Ago Foundation. Likewise, let's wait and see.

Naga Boy

February 24th, 2009, 05:35 PM

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Naga Boy

February 24th, 2009, 05:45 PM

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Naga Boy

February 24th, 2009, 05:55 PM

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garzland

February 25th, 2009, 12:29 AM

^^Lovely pictures of Caramoan.

attitude2win

February 25th, 2009, 01:13 AM

rhyzrockerz

February 25th, 2009, 02:36 AM

attitude2win

February 25th, 2009, 05:05 AM

stay in Naga city from Caramoan??? waaaa ang layo naman nun... pero bakit ganon ka mahal ng tour sa Caramoan? I inquired the rates.... nakakalulua naman

pag kakaalam ko po wala pa masyado hotel jan sa caramoan kaya
kong gusto mo sa naga city kanalang mag stay diba.. hihihi..

nakaka inggit ang caramoan.. wow ganda.. walang ganyan ang naga city..
thank you nagaboy sa pag upload ng picture..

gurugeri

February 25th, 2009, 06:05 AM

yup very lovely... is this also the reason why going to Caramoan is soooo expensive? I was planning to go there this holy week but with the rates.... almost similar to Boracay, Palawan and Bohol..... whew!!! hhhmm maybe next time hehehe

May mga hotels na ba sa Caramoan?

I was there in November last year. Yes, medyo expensive na lalo na yung sa Gota (P2500 per day good for three persons na rin). Pero downtown Caramoan, there are cheaper rates naman. Kaso lang medyo malayo sa beach, although you can rent trimobiles. When I went there I stayed in a hometel near Iglesia ni Kristo chapel. It was P500.00 per day, aircon pero walang TV. Hehehe!

I think the problem with Caramoan is transportation, kaya dapat madaliin yung coastal road na very visible sa boat ride.

garzland

February 25th, 2009, 06:12 AM

^^How much is the rate? Package tour ba yan?

garzland

February 25th, 2009, 06:19 AM

I was there in November last year. Yes, medyo expensive na lalo na yung sa Gota (P2500 per day good for three persons na rin). Pero downtown Caramoan, there are cheaper rates naman. Kaso lang medyo malayo sa beach, although you can rent trimobiles. When I went there I stayed in a hometel near Iglesia ni Kristo chapel. It was P500.00 per day, aircon pero walang TV. Hehehe!

I think the problem with Caramoan is transportation, kaya dapat madaliin yung coastal road na very visible sa boat ride.

I was there in 2002. Gota Beach was still virgin back then and the roads are dusty. How's the road now going there?

gurugeri

February 25th, 2009, 06:31 AM

cyb3rt3ch

February 25th, 2009, 08:26 AM

Please help me, what transportation do I need to take going to Naga CBD Terminal from Naga Airport? Thank you.

garzland

February 25th, 2009, 08:40 AM

^^Welcome to the thread cyb3rt3ch! You can take a jeepney ride 'til the CBD Terminal and from there take a trimobile to Centro or CBD I. Nice to know that you're visiting the city.

zoroethgenre_003

February 25th, 2009, 08:47 AM

Logo of the 8th Season of the french Survivor Series shot in Caramoan

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axel(08)brixx

February 25th, 2009, 10:51 AM

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Calagua Group of islands

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St. Joseph Church in San Jose, Cam. Sur ..!!

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Lagonoy Church, Lagonoy, Cam. Sur

It's nice to see all these beautiful Century old Churches of Partido area along the highway going to Lagonoy ....

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a waterfalls in Iriga City

garzland

February 25th, 2009, 11:34 AM

Logo of the 8th Season of the french Survivor Series shot in Caramoan

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/fr/3/38/Koh-Lanta_Logo_%28Saison_8_-_Caromoan%29.jpg

This is the reason why Caramoan became popular...

axel(08)brixx

February 25th, 2009, 01:56 PM

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Municipal Hall of Caramoan sandaling panahon na lang ...!! Isa ka ng dakilang Bayan ..!!

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Pitogo, Caramoan

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Sunset @ caramoan ..!!

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butterflies of Caramoan

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Overlooking Ragay, Cam. Sur

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Mini Lake in Ragay, Cam. Sur

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Enchanted Bicol River

source: my album in photobucket ^8^v

axel(08)brixx

February 25th, 2009, 02:05 PM

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Nabua Church, Nabua, Cam. Sur

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View from the Top of Mt. Iriga also know as Mt. Asog

....

Naga City Rockz ..:banana::banana::banana:

axel(08)brixx

February 25th, 2009, 02:21 PM

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Iriga City, Cam. Sur

Nora Aunor (born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor on May 21, 1953) is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry" [1]. A number of film critics and movie industry players consider her as Philippine Cinema's greatest thespian and major icon. She is the only movie actress to receive the Centennial Honor for the Arts awarded by the Cultural Center of the Philippines in 1999

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Imelda Papin is one of the enduring names in the Philippine music industry. Dubbed as the Sentimental Songstress, Imelda Papin is responsible for enduring Filipino hit songs such as "Bakit (Kung liligaya ka sa piling ng iba)" and "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig".

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Joker Paz Arroyo is a Filipino lawyer, politician and Senator of the Republic of the Philippines. He has no direct relation with current Presidential spouse Jose Miguel Arroyo.

Dagdagan nyo na lang guys ..!!

panganuron23

February 25th, 2009, 06:16 PM

Bugoy Drilon (formerly Bugoy Bugayon) of Camarines Sur, declared 2nd Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2.His life story has inspired a lot of aspiring singers and touched the hearts of many with his famous line " kahit simpleng tao pweding mangarap."

o hayan ha may dagdag na :)

rhyzrockerz

February 26th, 2009, 02:36 AM

Former SEnator

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Raul Sagarbarria Roco (October 26, 1941 – August 5, 2005) was a political figure in the Philippines. He was the standard-bearer of Aksyon Demokratiko, which he founded in 1997 as a vehicle for his presidential bids in 1998 and 2004. He was a former senator and the Secretary of the Department of Education under the presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. He had a strong following among young voters in the Philippines, due to his efforts to promote honesty and good governance.

Roco was married to Sonia Cubillo Malasarte, who is from Bohol. They have six children (Robbie Pierre, Raul Jr., Sophia, Sareena, Rex and Synara) and five grandchildren (Nica, Reece, Samantha, Shania and Beanie).

On December 20, 2007, the National Bureau of Investigation investigated spouses Enrique Avanceña (grandson of President Manuel L. Quezon), Sophia Roco, daughter of Raul Roco, over credit card and Internet fraud based on complaint of Theresa Gonzales, of Information Gateway. Cynthia Rehberg, fraud investigator for Expedia Inc. submitted the critical information.

As Secretary of Education

Roco took over as education secretary of the Philippines in 2001, at a time when the Philippines had not only one of the ten most corrupt governments in the world (according to Transparency International), but its Department of Education was also the fourth-most corrupt of its agencies (as named by the Asia Foundation - Social Weather Stations Survey of Enterprises on Public Sector Corruption). To combat this corruption, Roco imposed a department-wide transparency policy which also held employees accountable for the purchase of textbooks, which had been a major source of the department's corruption. This allowed the department to purchase textbooks for a much lower price, and after just eight months under Roco's leadership, the Department of Education gained a 73% public approval rating and became the most trusted government agency in the Philippines.

During his tenure in that position, Roco allowed free public education (through high school) as required by the Philippine Constitution. He also enacted a reform of basic education curriculum in order that children would focus their studies on reading, writing, arithmetic, science, and Makabayan. In addition, he made sure that teachers were paid promptly and ended the 3% "service fee" that the department had long been deducting from teachers' pay.

SourCe:WikiPediA

sa tingin ko si Sen.roco na ang pinaka magaling ng Senador na tiga bicol.
subrang dami nyang natulungan..
PaDangaton sya kang mga NAgueñO And Syempre gabus na bicolano

venntro

February 26th, 2009, 03:54 AM

P162-M DENR projects in Bicol exist (http://http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2009/feb/26/yehey/prov/20090226pro4.html)

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday denied allegations of some local government officials that the reforestation projects in the Bicol region worth P162 million do not exist.

DENR-Bicol Regional Executive Director Joselin Marcus Fragada denied The Manila Times story on “ghost reforestation project” in the Bicol Region saying that the three-year project was just started in November 2008.

In the story published last Monday, Mayors Evelyn Yu of Calabanga town and Romy San Luis of Pili town in Camarines Sur claimed that the DENR reforestation projects worth P162 million were non-existent.

Fragada explained that the first budget allotted is P33 million for the project but the money was not completely released in late 2007, and the remaining fund was given to the Regional office in middle of 2008.

Fragada stepped in as regional executive director for Region 5 last March 2008.

“Supposedly, the fund will be a World Bank loan but since the process will take longer, the DENR has allocated a budget, from the annual budget of the department, to start the project,” Fragada further explained referring to the first budget allotted for the project.

Moreover, Fragada said that only P38 million was release to the contractors from the P54 million released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

The project has generated jobs to some 2,134 individuals in the Bicol region.

Fragada explained that the P54 million is part of the P129-million additional budget allotted for the reforestation project in the Bicol region and the remaining P75 million is still with the DBM.

“The 38 million was released to people’s organization, NGOs and contractors for their mobilization fund and payment per accomplishment submitted,” Fragada explained in a phone interview adding that the regional office does not pay the contractors without submitting an accomplishment report.

Fragada also said that the DENR Bicol region has planted a total number of seedlings of 2.126 million in an area of 4,054.3 hectares. He added he has videotapes that would validate his claim.
-- Ira Karen Apanay

strongatong

February 26th, 2009, 03:55 PM

Hello everyone I am a naguenio living now here in wales, Uk. Do we have photos of the interior of SM?

Anyway, I have recently came back home last September '08 and I would say I am really glad to see INA during traslacion and fluvial. I've also had the chance to go to Caramoan and it was really awesome as compare to the sceneries here in Uk and the rest of Europe. As they say its always gloomy, cold wet and grey here. The only the thing that I noticed was the transportation, it needs to be improved, if I'm not mistaken the only way you can board the fast craft is when you book the package tour which I would say really quite expensive from my point of view who is from Naga. Why can the provincial capitol provide improved luxury like pump boats like the ones their using in Cebu? My experience when we were going to Caramoan was a mixture of everything. Travel was really hard going,the sceneries is simply breath taking and service in Gota Village is good enough until, when we did island hoping they didn't bother to advice us how long it would take or arrange any food and refreshments, so we ended up with only 1 bottle of H20 for the 8 of us. Good thing the sights really worth it. Anyhow, I really enjoyed it and Caramoan has lots of potential. Bye for now.

josh2

February 26th, 2009, 03:57 PM

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Pasacao Port
Pasacao, Camarines Norte

Hey!!
Pasacao is not in Camarines Norte OK.
It's part of Camarines Sur 1st District.:bash::bash:

gurugeri

February 27th, 2009, 03:15 AM

Hey!!
Pasacao is not in Camarines Norte OK.
It's part of Camarines Sur 1st District.:bash::bash:

Boy, don't bash the poster. He may never know. Minsan nga, Naga is in Albay and Legazpi in Camarines Sur. He may have stood corrected.

rhyzrockerz

February 27th, 2009, 03:51 AM

WELCOME PO..sa NAGA THREAD

strongatong

Hey!!
Pasacao is not in Camarines Norte OK.
It's part of Camarines Sur 1st District.

yEAH.... TAMa Po..

gurugeri

February 27th, 2009, 06:37 AM

First Placers
1. Rebecca Bechayda, Legazpi City Division, Sports Writing (Filipino)
2. Czarina Joy Arevalo, Camarines Sur Division, Copy Reading and Headline Writing (Filipino)
3. Cesar Ian Adique, Legazpi City Division, Editorial Cartooning (Filipino)
4. Jessen Joy Ricacho, Iriga City Division, News Writing (English)
5. Charizze Delavin, Legazpi City Division, Sports Writing (English)
6. Ma. Khryster Lee Bellen, Albay Division, Copy Reading and Headline Writing (English)

Second Placers
1. Xyra Nicole Beonas, Albay Division, Copy Reading and Headline Writing (Filipino)
2. Basil John Zaño, Camarines Norte Division, News Writing (English)
3. Julia Mae Casupang, Camarines Sur Division, Copy Reading and Headline Writing (English)
4. Donna Bermejo, Iriga City Division, Best News Presenter (Broadcasting--Filipino)

Third Placers
1. Romeo Belardo Jr., Albay Division, Editorial Cartooning (Filipino)
2. Gian Carlo Tambago, Masbate Division, Editorial Writing (English)
3. Francis Marlon Cabredo, Legazpi City Division, Copy Reading and Headline Writing (English)
4. Jude Lorenz Apin, Legazpi City Division, Editorial Cartooning (English)

Fourth Placers
1. Charlene Jane Fabul, Camarines Sur Division, Copy Reading and Headling Writing (Filipino)
2. Miguel Oreña, Ligao City Division, Editorial Writing (English)
3. Ysabel Dawn Abad, Naga City Division, Photojournalism (English)

Fifth Placer
Sarah Quicoy, Camarines Sur Division, Editorial Cartooning (Filipino)

Sixth Placers
1. Emilio Oliva, Masbate Division, Photojournalism (Filipino)
2. Jurhjemo Bellen, Albay Division, Editorial Cartooning (English)

Note: The Bicol Region's Broadcasting and News Scripting representatives from Iriga City also placed first in the said event and also had the Best News Script.

High School Winners

Editorial Writing (Filipino)

7th: Mabell S. Mingoy, Region V (From Ligao City)
6th: Sheila Mae J. Acosta, Region I
5th: Mary Danessa R. Villanueva, Region IV-MIMAROPA
4th: Marian Christine C. Sison, Region I
3rd: Lyzza Camille Templonuevo, Region V (Di ko po alam what division sya)
2nd: Anjanette G. Bantiles, Region VIII
1st: Ivan Roger I. Becede, Region V (From Catanduanes)

Photojournalism (Filipino)

7th: Angelica C. Leonor, Region V - Kalikasan, May Pag-asa Pa
6th: Karl Caesar B. Carrera, Region IV-A - Odnum: Pagbabago sa Kapaligiran
5th: Shane Lyrrie N. Pajela, Region XII - Mukha ng Kalikasan sa Pag-inog ng Panahon
4th: Jojo J. Dungo, Region III - Punla sa Iyong Pagsisimula
3rd: Walter Jerome C. Hirane, Region V - Tawag ng Kalikasan (Di ko rin alam what division sya)
2nd: Maita Jean R. Sanvictores, Region IV-CALABARZON - Bakas ng Pagbabago
1st: Paula Sabrine C. Janer, National Capital Region - Sa Paglipas ng Panahon

Feature Writing (English)

7th: Maria Angelica Geraldine G. Galicinao, Region I
6th: Juan Miguel A. Tolentino, Region IV - CALABARZON
5th: Celine P. Apin, Region V (From Legazpi City)
4th: Frances Grace P. Damazo, Region II
3rd: Ronna Mae M. Mugar, Region IV - MIMAROPA
2nd: Majalene Kristine R. Bajit, Region III
1st: Melissa Ann Buco, Region I

Sports Writing (English)

7th: Reginald A. Flores, Region III
6th: Emmanuel B. Lasam, Region IV - CALABARZON
5th: Mercury N. Operio, Region V (from Legazpi City)
4th: Brendon Joe A. Vivero, Region VIII
3rd: Johnny P. Pabillore, Region X
2nd: Nelson Lorenzo D. Cuevas, Region II
1st: Bjorn B. Ebajo, Region VII

OVERALL RANKING

Top 7 Regions - Elementary Level

7th: Region VII-Central Visayas
6th: CARAGA
5th: Region XII-SOCCSKSARGEN
4th: National Capital Region
3rd: Region III-Central Luzon
2nd: Region VI-Wester Visayas
1st: Region V-Bicol Region

Top 7 Regions - Secondary Level

7th: Region V-Bicol
6th: Region VIII - Eastern Visayas
5th: National Capital Region
44h: Region IV-B - MIMAROPA
3rd: Region IV-A - CALABARZON
2nd: Region I-Ilocos
1st: Region III-Central Luzon

Note: In 2006, the secondary level was second to the last; in 2007, it was second overall; last year, it was third overall.

Congratulations to the winners, their coaches, and of course, to all of us!

rhyzrockerz

February 27th, 2009, 02:08 PM

Naga Boy, our marketing partner in the Philippines is at present doing marketing survey in Naga and Legazpi for a car company and several food chains have confirmed the opening of a lifestyle center being built by the Abella's in Magsaysay Ave.

It will have a Spanish Plaza Motif and has yet to be named. It will house both the newly renovated Chili Peppers and Coco Leaf Restaurants.
Two confirmed tenants are opening.

A Pizza Restaurant- Yellow Cab but not Pizza Hut. (Yellow Cab is scheduled to open on March).

Another is an International coffee shop Starbucks and not Seattle's Best Coffee. Starbucks would have two branches in Naga City by the end of the year (another in SM City).

Another tenant- although not have finalized yet is Kitaro.

Yellow Cab and Kitaro originally planned to open at SM City but the Pizza and Japanese restaurant was cut down to three and two slots respectively to avoid very overcrowding and stiff competition among locators offering similar businesses.

Pizza Hut, Greenwich and Shakey's which are SM anchor Stores were favored by the Management; while Tokyo Tokyo and Teriyaki Boy were also favored as they were also SM Anchor stores.

Mr.NagaBoY and johnJames kumusta po?

Update natin sa naga City?

kumusta yung sa kitaro?sure na po ba ang pag bubukas nila ng branch dito sa naga?

psyche_ot

February 28th, 2009, 10:54 AM

Some info about Naga City..

Naga City And The Independent Component City Classification
Posted by myty555 at 11/19/2008

A Highly Urbanized City (HUC) in the Philippines is politically and financially independent of the province where they nominally belong, if ever. Among the HUCs in the Philippines are: Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Caloocan, Pasig, Marikina, Taguig, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasay, Paranaque, Las Pinas, Muntinlupa, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela in the NCR; Cebu City, Mandaue and Lapu-lapu City in Metro Cebu; Baguio, Angeles, Olongapo, Lucena in Luzon; Puerto Princesa in Palawan; Iloilo, Bacolod and Tacloban (upon approval in a referendum) in the Visayas; and Davao, General Santos, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Zamboanga City in Mindanao for a total of 33. Twenty-one of these cities have their own representation in Congress and some have more than one representative.

Being independent, the HUC's legislation is no longer subject to review by the Provincial Board and it stops sharing its revenue with the province. Hence, HUCs are first-class divisions like provinces though for cartographic convenience they are not depicted separate in most maps.

HUC residents cannot vote nor run for provincial offices. However four or five HUCs have still political rights in the provinces where they nominally belong. This is so because the Local Government Code guarantees that cities converted to HUC after 1987 will have their charters still operational. So Lucena and Mandaue residents can still vote and run for provincial elections. Tacloban, a newly-declared HUC will probably belong to this category if the residents agree to the conversion. Lapu-lapu and Puerto Princesa residents, however, can only vote in the provincial elections.

On the other hand, most cities in the Philippines are Component Cities. Politically they are not yet independent of the province since its residents can still vote and run for provincial elections. Though its source of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) is different from that of the province's, it still shares part of its revenue with its province.

In between the two classes are the Independent Component Cities (ICC). Only four cities clearly belong to this category: Santiago in Isabela, Dagupan in Pangasinan, Ormoc in Leyte and Naga City. They are partly independent of the city where they nominally belong but the exact terms are set by their respective city charters. Santiago and Ormoc residents cannot run and vote in provincial elections while Dagupan and Naga residents can run but but not vote in provincial elections. Still, ICCs are legally and financially independent of the province they nominally belong to.

Being big urban centers HUCs host the intellectual, artistic, academic, political and financial cream of the province where they nominally belong. Even the media and religious is centered in the HUCs. Banning them from running for provincial offices severely depletes the talent pool available and the level of debate. Whatever the railings of the city's cream against the province's leadership it won't matter at the provincial level because anyway they don't vote nor do they contribute to the provincial coffers. And this is the reason why some provincial governments get away with inanities and its residents have to be "content" with second-rate and not-so upright administrators and politicians. In many instances people will see that the city councilors are even superior to the provincial board members and the city mayor is head and shoulder above the governor.

Dagupan and Naga residents can share its political talent with the province but being unable to vote it practically dooms the chances of its best sons and daughters. This practically guarantees second-rate-ism.

There have been soundings to convert Naga City back into a Component City. All is needed for this is a congressional amendment to the city charter to enable city residents to vote in the provincial elections. This has to be followed by a plebiscite.

I wonder if the incumbent congressman will do this. And it is the normal custom in Congress that another congressman will not table a bill that concerns the turf of his colleague.

It is my long-held belief that independent HUCs and ICCs are an unnecessary evil in a provincial setting. It is just alright in the National Capital Region (NCR). But in a provincial setting it simply disenfranchises the best talents of the province.

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Naga Boy

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Naga Boy

February 28th, 2009, 07:42 PM

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Naga Boy

February 28th, 2009, 07:55 PM

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TERRACED PADDIES. Even the rolling hills in Ocampo are now being tilled for rice with the use of Ifugao-like terraced paddies in the wake of intensified rice production thrusts being focused on by Governor LRay Villafuerte that has significantly raised rice production in the Camarines Sur to rank seventh top rice producing province in the country.

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HIDDEN JEWEL. Barely known today, this natural pond beneath Ruma-raog Falls under a leafy canopy of forest trees fed by cascading crystal-clear, icy streams from mountain springs nestled in the mountain range of Caramoan Peninsula in the town of Presentacion will definitely be one of the popular summer enticements in an unending list of exotic tropical attractions the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur are presently promoting under a massive comprehensive tourism development agenda of Governor LRay Villafuerte.

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BOOM TOWN. From the rooftop one sees and feels the frenzied pace attending the construction of SM City Naga (foreground) with giant steel cranes hovering a monolith of hollow blocks and concrete that will soon be dominating the skyline along busy Panganiban Avenue. Further in the foreground is the newly-completed signal tower of the proposed GMA 7 Bicol Regional Broadcast Center that will be formally launched in the first quarter of next year.

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Ford Philippines now here in Naga. City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo and his wife Atty. Leni spearheaded the opening of Ford Showroom and Service Center located at the Olivan SEAOIL Mega Station. Dearborn Motors Co. Inc Branch Manager Constantino D. Jael (in blue shirt) and his staff welcome guests and customers.
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Naga Boy

March 1st, 2009, 05:30 AM

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Cereza, Magsaysay Ave, Naga City

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Westpark, Magsaysay Ave, Naga City

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The Coffee Beanery, Avenue Square, Magsaysay Ave., Naga City

Soon:

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Magsasysay Ave and SM City Naga

Naga Boy

March 1st, 2009, 05:35 AM

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Naga Boy

March 1st, 2009, 12:09 PM

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March 1st, 2009, 12:17 PM

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March 1st, 2009, 01:03 PM

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Naga Boy

March 1st, 2009, 01:29 PM

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josh2

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rhyzrockerz

March 2nd, 2009, 03:11 AM

Sosyal.
Bigatin.
I love Kopiroti malate area and Starbucks sa Rob Place Manila
At ngayon nasa Naga Na.
Saya naman:cheers:

yUP.. Sosyal talaga..

akalain mo magkaka starbucks na....

ibig SaBihin dami na rin mayayaman sa naga.. ahahaha... sosyal talaga..

halos madami na rin restobAr na nasa maNILA At my brAnch na rin sa naga..

galing talaga ng CitY...

thank you sa picture nagaboy..

grabi worldclass talaga CwC..

rhYZrockerZ

axel(08)brixx

March 2nd, 2009, 08:26 AM

rhyzrockerz

March 2nd, 2009, 10:09 AM

garycooper

March 2nd, 2009, 10:59 AM

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Hi guys, how's the performance of Skycable in Naga? My experience with them is not really that good. We used to be covered by an independent cable provider in our house, but when it was bought by Skycable, a lot of good channels were cancelled like FoxNews and Travel & Living. Some of my favorite channels that were retained like ETC and 2nd Avenue were relegated to higher channel numbers because they compete with Velvet and Lifestyle Channels which are also owned by Sky. It's good that the cable provider in my apartment in Makati - Global Cable - is much better so I get to watch FOX during weekdays. But weekends, I had to make do with CNN only. Everytime I go home to Legazpi, I noticed that the independent local providers are I think much better because they offer much more in terms of channel availability. Do you also have independent cable providers in Naga as an alternative to Skycable? I think the advantage of the small cable companies is that they are not limited because they do not have their own channels which compete with the rest. The tendency of Sky is to prohibit the showing of channels that directly compete with their own. That is why GMA 7 is always complaining on how their channels are being treated by Sky. hahaha.

rhyzrockerz

March 2nd, 2009, 01:10 PM

rhyzrockerz

March 2nd, 2009, 01:12 PM

SoUrCe:BIColmaiL OnLINE

NAGA CITY---The National Economic Development Administration (Neda) sees the local government units (LGUs) in Bicol to stimulate local investments, tourism, revenue generation and agricultural production.

The Neda cited the provincial government of Camarines Sur and the city governments of Naga and Legazpi that show positive economic prospects in 2009.

But Romeo Escandor, Neda regional director, noted that the figures they cited in the report are not official yet and that these were based on interviews and media reports.

“We prepare this only to give a quick economic situationer for the region while we are waiting for the official data from the concerned offices,” the regional director explained.

“Camarines Sur and Naga City performed exceptionally in terms of revenue generation, agriculture, local investment and tourism during the last two years and both Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte and city Mayor Jesse Robredo expressed optimism in separate year-end statements,” the report reads.

It cited one report wherein Villafuerte declared Camarines Sur to have “made a phenomenal leap from 39th to 10th place in terms of net income among the country’s 80 provinces by posting a whopping revenue of P1.6 billion.

“That means, we are now the 10th richest province in the country and number one among the six Bicol provinces in terms of revenue,” the governor said, basing data on the official report of the Commission on Audit (COA) released last December 2008.

Villafuerte added the earnings of Camarines Sur province rose by 20 percent or nearly P1.6B from its 2006 income of P833 million.

From P1.09 billion in 2006, Camarines Sur’s total equity at the same time jumped by 55 percent or almost P2 billion in 2007, making it one of the country’s richest and financially stable provinces. Local government finance experts noted that breaching the billion-peso mark is an accomplishment in itself and a reflection of sound fiscal management and prudence but innovative revenue generating policies of the provincial government.

“Our investments in sports and eco-tourism particularly the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) that now have what is considered the most modern cable wakeboard facility in the world played an integral role in spurring the province’s exceptional growth,” Villafuerte said.

The records of the Department of Tourism (DoT) showed that there were nearly 40,000 foreign tourists that visited Camarines Sur and Naga City last year, making them the top tourist destination that period.

Citing high-yielding investments, the Neda named the CamSur Information Technology Park that now plays host to the Sutherland Global Services (SGS) call center that operates with a total of 2,000 operators.

Camarines Sur province also achieved “a phenomenal feat in 2008 when it placed 7th among the top rice producing provinces in terms of incremental palay production nationwide.

For Naga City, Robredo said the city government posted a 97 percent overall tax collection efficiency in 2008, making it exceed the P430-million mark and become the richest city in terms of revenue among the seven cities in Bicol.

“We would be improving in 2009 owing to our more aggressive tourism and investment programs in time with the tri-centennial celebrations of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the patroness of Bicol in September,” the mayor said.

Robredo added that 2009 would also mark the start of the operation of the SM Mall that occupies a 1.4-hectare area within the sprawling Central Business District. This development would translate to an additional P40 million annual revenue for the city and employment of 4,000 workers sourced from the local force, he added.

RhYzrOCkerZ:cheers::cheers::cheers:

rhyzrockerz

March 2nd, 2009, 01:17 PM

NAGA CITY --- Bicol, or Region 5, posted a double triumph in the recently concluded 2009 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) held in this city Feb. 16-21.

Participated in by over 3,500 elementary and secondary students and their coaches from 17 regions in the country, this year’s NSPC has been declared as the most successful and colorful, as well as the biggest ever held in a provincial city since it was first established in 1992 pursuant to Sec. 1 Rule IX of RA 7079, also known as Campus Journalism Act of 1991.

For the first time, Bicol ruled the conference in the elementary division as over-all champion, followed by the National Capital Region (NCR) in second place, and CARAGA Region in third place.

The rest of the ranking: Region 3 (Central Luzon), 4th place; Region 12, 5th place; Region 6, 6th place, and; Calabarzon (Cavite-Laguna-Batangas-Rizal-Quezon), 7th place.

In the secondary division, where Bicol used to be in the lower end of the ladder, Bicolano high school contestant ranked 7th over-all, an improved performance compared to its past records. In that division, Region 3 was declared over-all champion, followed by Region 1 in 2nd place; Calabarzon in 3rd place; MIMAROPA, 4th place; National Capital Region, 5th place; Region 8, 6th place, and; Bicol, 7th place.

Competing student delegates were all regional winners who vied for such events as: editorial cartooning, radio broadcasting, sports writing, photo lay-outing, scripting for radio broadcasting, Tagisan ng Talino, Talent Show, feature writing, news writing, editorial writing, copy reading, headline writing and on-line writing.

Official results, however, especially in the individual categories, have yet to be released pending formal review and approval by the Department of Education national office, through the DepEd Secretary.

This year’s edition was the first time that student delegates and regional contingents were housed in the city’s hotels, where in the past press conferences they were billeted in the classrooms of public schools.

City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo acted as chair of the host region and was in the forefront of the conference’s month-long preparations, along with his department managers and the top officials of DepEd Bicol led by Regional Director Celedonio Layon and Asst. Regional Director Ofelia Tuy.

There were bedlam and confusion during the first day of registration as far as hotel accommodation and assignment of food stations were concerned but these were resolved the next day after meeting with hotel owners and the delegates themselves, especially regional delegations who wanted only to be assigned in a single hotel which was not feasible considering that some hotels were not large enough to accommodate a common delegate.

SourCE:bicolmail

rhYzrockErZ

Naga Boy

March 2nd, 2009, 03:58 PM

di mapigil ang SMS typing mo papz hehehehe

Regarding dun sa hi-rise building na sinasabi mo ..it said na bawal daw un dahil sa uri ng lupa ng Naga ....!! sayang talaga ..!!

malay natin di naman talaga ganun ka - serious ...look at here in Marikina nasa faultline daw pero may mga mataas ng gusali dito ...lalo pa sa Baguio City ...!!

Naga City Rockz :banana::banana::banana:

Did you know that, two condominium projects will soon rise in Naga City?

First is a privately owned mid rise condominium clusters at the back of Robertson's Mall at the Diversion Road. It already had a groundbreaking ceremony two years ago but the project was delayed because of an ongoing court case between the developer and a bank which claims ownership of the land. According to a press statement by the developer at a DWNX program, the case was already been resolved by the Supreme Court just this month. The condo project would be re- launched and start construction very soon.

The second is government- owned to be built beside the NHA Regional Office in Del Rosario, Naga City. It also broke ground about a year ago with no less than Vice President Noli de Castro as the guest of honor. The project is set to start anytime this year.

With these two projects- this may set the trend of mid and high- rise building development in Naga City.

Naga Boy

March 2nd, 2009, 04:22 PM

Hi guys, how's the performance of Skycable in Naga? My experience with them is not really that good. We used to be covered by an independent cable provider in our house, but when it was bought by Skycable, a lot of good channels were cancelled like FoxNews and Travel & Living. Some of my favorite channels that were retained like ETC and 2nd Avenue were relegated to higher channel numbers because they compete with Velvet and Lifestyle Channels which are also owned by Sky. It's good that the cable provider in my apartment in Makati - Global Cable - is much better so I get to watch FOX during weekdays. But weekends, I had to make do with CNN only. Everytime I go home to Legazpi, I noticed that the independent local providers are I think much better because they offer much more in terms of channel availability. Do you also have independent cable providers in Naga as an alternative to Skycable? I think the advantage of the small cable companies is that they are not limited because they do not have their own channels which compete with the rest. The tendency of Sky is to prohibit the showing of channels that directly compete with their own. That is why GMA 7 is always complaining on how their channels are being treated by Sky. hahaha.

SkyCable Naga is thriving well in upscale subdivisions in Naga as it is included in their pre- development master plan.

Noted subdivisions hooked to Skycable:

Avida and Ayala Land communities of San Francisco Villages 1 and 2, San Alfonso Homes and the very upscale San Ignacio Estates;

Fil Estates' Montecielo de Naga, Montecielo Verde and Montecielo Centro;

DMCI's St, Jude Villages 1, 2 and 3 and St. Jude Orchard;

The Golf Course community of Haciendas de Naga, which incidentally also the frist WiFi ready community in Naga City, if not in Bicol with all cables (electricity and TV cables located underground)

Jamaica Realty’s Jardin Real de Naga and Caceres Heights

And lately, Vistaland’s Italian themed Tremezzo.

Otherwise Caceres Cable TV has more subscribers, has cheaper rates (350 vs 700 to 950 depending on the package), and more channels offered with the masa as the target market.

Naga Boy

March 2nd, 2009, 06:53 PM

Taken From Manila Standard

Caramoan: Camsur’s secret eden

By Gianna G. Maniego

Contrary to popular belief, Boracay does not have the corner on paradise.

Scattered across this picturesque archipelago are undiscovered pockets of Eden that have become some of the best-kept secrets of backpackers, nature trippers and adventure seekers.

With pristine beaches, powdery white sand, and verdant forests to boast of, Caramoan, located at the lower eastern portion of Camarines Sur, Bicol, is every adventurer’s idea of paradise—bucolic, tranquil and, yes, untouched by the usual tourist trappings. And for the longest time, it was kept on the down and low, known only to locals and a smattering of visitors.

But obviously, some secrets can never be kept hidden for long. Especially if they’re really good.

So, when a high-profile visit by no less than the President (who hied off to the town for a short working holiday with her Cabinet) blew the cover off this little-known hamlet, no one was really surprised. Just immensely pleased.

Talk about being “outed” in a big way.

The thing about secrets is that when revealed, they sometimes lose their appeal. Not so with this fourth-class municipality, which has been reaping the benefits of its “exposure” ever since, showing up on more and more trip lists, and well on its way toward becoming a “must-try” destination for adventurous tourists.

And no one is more thrilled about this development than Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymund “LRay” Villafuerte Jr.

“When I first became governor in 2004, the first item on my agenda for development was Caramoan. Why? Because in my opinion, Caramoan is one of the most beautiful areas in the Philippines, but it’s really untapped, because of lack of infrastructure. We always hear of Cebu, Bohol and Palawan, but I’ve always thought Caramoan is just as nice or even nicer [than these destinations] because it has its own character,” said the governor.

Pleasant surprise

The provincial executive was visibly proud, and rightfully so, having staked his reputation, not to mention a big chunk of his provincial coffers, on a gamble that is already beginning to pay off.

“It was a gamble for me [to push through with this project]. I had to, kasi kung wala kang development, hindi ka naman susuportahan ng national government, which is also understandable because the government has to make sure your project has potential before it can support you. We’re fortunate that [Tourism Secretary] Ace Durano saw the potential in the project and endorsed it to the President.”

As a result, he now has a P200-million budget to develop Caramoan, as well as the other islets in the peninsula. This includes building an airport, setting up a water treatment system, etc.

For his part, the tourism chief, expressed satisfaction with the way the provincial government is developing the peninsula.

“I was pleasantly surprised [when I saw the setup in Gota Beach],” he said. “It was nice, all modular. Every cabin had a filter system. I was surprised that it was like that. I thought it would even be more basic.”

Gota Beach, where the town of Caramoan is located, is the gateway to the rest of the islets in the peninsula. As part of its initial development, the provincial government set up 75 wood cabanas, imported from China. The cabanas, while simple, did not lack for creature comforts: fully air conditioned, with colored TVs, an enclosed and modern shower stall and water closet. The whole resort is also equipped with cable TV and wi-fi.

The whole facility was set up in three months, fast tracked as a result of a foreign project that is expected to catapult the budding destination into a global celebrity (but that’s another story). However, the whole master plan took all of four years to complete, to ensure that development did not get out of hand.

“We didn’t want what happened to Boracay [which is now suffering from overdevelopment and sewage problems] to happen to us,” Villafuerte disclosed. “So we hired a master planner to create a design for Caramoan. For instance, we have a load capacity so we don’t intend to build two-story buildings. We have a water treatment system. Our waste water would be used for garden water.”

As it is, 75 cabanas is the optimum number to be maintained on Gota Beach. There are, however, plans to expand facilities on other islands such as Hunungan, where the government is already building 14 huts for medium to higher end travellers.

If you build it, they would come

Caramoan, however, is not for the faint of heart, and delicate flowers will have to rethink their options, if they intend to embrace the whole experience.

First of all, getting there is an adventure itself. From the Camarines Sur provincial capital (Pili), one has to take an hour-long drive down to the pier, and from there a one-and-a-half hour boat ride to the peninsula. Another 45-minute drive over really rough roads and you’re there.

Fortunately for us (Ivy Mendoza, of Manila Bulletin, Verna Buensuceso, head of DoT’s Team Europe, and I) things were a bit more comfortable, thanks to the altruism of Kathy Moran (of Philippine Star), who generously drove us around (on land and on water.)

“Our main problem is accessibility,” said Villafuerte. “I’m talking to Hollywood companies and they said, ‘Build an airport, we’ll be there.’ So now our goal is to build an airport. Fortunately, Secretary Durano endorsed it and the President gave money.”

Durano, himself, is confident that tourists will flock to the peninsula despite the lack of direct transportation.

“For the type of tourist Caramoan is expecting to attract, accessibility will not be a constraint. We’re really attracting the adventure types, not necessarily the backpackers, because the facilities in Caramoan are probably higher than a backpacker’s budget. But there are a lot of tourists willing to pay a premium to experience such a rustic environment,” he said.

The rustic appeal of the peninsula, six of whose islands (Lahuy, Cotivas, Guinahuan, Luksuhin, Malibagon, and Masag) have recently been declared tourism zones, coincides with DoT’s current thrust toward adventure tourism, which according to travel experts is the current trend among tourists. As such, the Camsur government intends to market Caramoan as part of its adventure package, which includes wakeboarding and other water sports.

“We’re really getting into adventure tourism right now. In fact, the only reason we got Hong Kong back is because of adventure. In the case of Caramoan, we went to the different islands and discovered there are a lot of things to do there. For example there is a bigger island where you can go trekking, there was another where you can do caving... a lot of things that can be done when it comes to exploration,” said the tourism czar. “The challenge now is to package it not just as a pristine resort but as a whole experience. They can even include the poblacion, to assimilate the experience of a small town... I’m really happy about the way they are developing it. They have a plan for it. It allays my fear that it would be overdeveloped.”

Villafuerte echoes his sentiments, saying:

“We aim to create a niche. We want the younger crowd, maybe from 18 to 45. Unlike before, when tourists would travel to an island and just read a book, relax, or have a massage, tourists now want something more experiential. They go to an island to hike, bike, wakeboard, to kayak. So we’re going to promote water sports—kayak, wakeboard. We’re developing bike trails in Hunungan, things like those,” said Villafuerte.

Plus, he says, it has a 4,000-hectare limestone park that really is magnificent.

Life saver

More importantly, these recent developments have done a lot to improve the economy of the municipality, which is one of the poorest in the province, and have even managed to curtail unsavory fishing practices that have been destroying the marine resources in the area.

“This is a poor town. When there’s a storm, all access is cut off. And their economy, which relies mostly on fishing, suffers a lot. The influx of tourists has stimulated economic activity in the area,” said Villafuerte.

“I really feel that this is what will save this town from poverty.”

Naga Boy

March 2nd, 2009, 07:40 PM

Lifestyle center stirs up Naga City’s commercial devt

By Juan Escandor Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filed Under: Economy, Business & Finance

http://images.inquirer.net/media/business/money/features/images/pic-09210351370354.jpg

NAGA CITY, Philippines -- An lifestyle., has changed the landscape and stirred new trends in commercial development here when it opened in 2006 the Avenue Square, a commercial enclave designed as a lifestyle center.

With a 65-room, four-star designed hotel and a mix of bars, spas, diners, fitness and wellness center in its 2,000-square-meter commercial spaces and 600-person capacity function hall, Cu’s Avenue Square has not only changed the city’s landscape but their lifestyle as well.

A website literature defined the lifestyle center as “a shopping center or mixed-used commercial development that combines the traditional retail functions of a shopping mall but with leisure amenities oriented toward upscale consumers.”

In the Naga City setting, the lifestyle center built is a high-end place where businessmen and associates can meet, transact business or just enjoy the amenities.

New trend

Engineer Emeterio Aman, real estate developer in Naga City, said the commercial development Cu pioneered made him revise some components of the real estate development plan of one of his subdivision projects.

He said that instead of a two-story building that would provide hotel services in his project Hacienda de Naga, he would instead build cabanas and fully furnished hotel-like apartments to complement Avenue Square’s lifestyle center.

Aldolfo Olivan of the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry acknowledged the pioneering initiative has set a new trend in commercial development here.

Olivan said Avenue Square has become instrumental in bringing in new experience because of its leisurely ambiance and comforts brought about by the architecture and interior design.

“Magayon baga” [“It’s beautiful”], he said.

Impressed by the impact of the Avenue Square on the thriving commercial strip of Magsaysay Avenue here that changed the Naga City’s beat after a year’s operation, Olivan decided to develop his adjacent property following designs of commercial buildings that harmonize with the lifestyle center.

Citations from city

Wilfredo Prilles, chief of the Naga City Planning Office, said that Olivan had originally planned to put up warehouses in the property in front of the Avenue Square but changed his plan when advised that this would destroy the ambiance of the whole area and violate city zoning ordinance.

Prilles said they were happy Olivan heeded their advice.

He said one reason why the Avenue Square thrives is the large segment of the city’s middle class while its poverty incidence is the lowest in Bicol, with only 1 out of every 5 households living below the poverty line.

Prilles noted the decisive role of the business sector in shaping the socioeconomic and socio-cultural scenes here.

He said the city government has not anticipated the private sector’s track of commercial development in Magsaysay Avenue, far from the city governments’ designated Central Business District II, that has yet to be developed, even though the SM group plans to put up a mall there.

In his inaugural policy statement upon assumption to his last term of office, Mayor Jesse Robredo noted that Avenue Square has perked up the economic activities in the city and made the city more vibrant and tourist-friendly.

gurugeri

March 3rd, 2009, 04:08 AM

For the first time, Bicol ruled the conference in the elementary division as over-all champion, followed by the National Capital Region (NCR) in second place, and CARAGA Region in third place.

Ahh, that's not the first time. Bicol was also champion in 2003 NSPC in Cebu.

In the secondary division, where Bicol used to be in the lower end of the ladder, Bicolano high school contestant ranked 7th over-all, an improved performance compared to its past records.

I beg to disagree, Bicol high school delegates were second overall in Baguio (2007 NSPC) and third overall in Koronadal (2008 NSPC). I should know because I was there. This year's performance is actually the worst in three years.

Naga Boy

March 3rd, 2009, 08:57 AM

http://www.bicolhomepage.com/contents/july07/top10.html

rhyzrockerz

March 3rd, 2009, 01:03 PM

ANu man daa Yan....?
mayo man laog ang tigposT...

Naga Boy

March 4th, 2009, 02:47 AM

Okay. Point well taken.

Just got so excited.

Thanks for the reminder.

rhyzrockerz

March 4th, 2009, 10:19 AM

Okay. Point well taken.

Just got so excited.

Thanks for the reminder.

bakit po hindi na maglalagay ng starbucks sa Sm NAGA?

Mr. nagaboy my picture kaba ng interior design ng Sm?:):)

rhYzrockerZ:cheers::cheers:

wheel of steel

March 4th, 2009, 10:35 AM

PNR told to run Bicol train before 2010
(http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20090304-192286/PNR-told-to-run-Bicol-train-before-2010)
By Juan Escandor Jr.
Southern Luzon Bureau
First Posted 15:46:00 03/04/2009

Filed Under: Railway

NAGA CITY, Philippines -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has given orders for train service between the Bicol region and Metro Manila is restored before her term ends in 2010, an official of the Philippine National Railway (PNR) said Wednesday.

PNR general manager Ower Andal said Representative Diosdado “Dato” Arroyo of Camarines Sur’s first district, whose 10 municipalities would benefit from the reopening of the railway services, said they are also pushing to speed up rehabilitation of the railway system, including rails and cars, and the rebuilding of stations and offices.

Andal said one way of maximizing limited funds would be for the PNR management to ask local manufacturers to build new cars for the train.

He said the PNR would spend only P5 million for a locally made car, compared to around $2 million, or some P110 million, for an imported.

Andal was here to declare the start of the P24-million rehabilitation of the Central Station located in Tabuk, Naga City. The project will cost P24 million, including the construction of a new building, perimeter development and beautification.

He said they are targeting the reopening of the rail line, which stretches 377.57 kilometers from Naga City to Metro Manila, in time for the Peñafrancia Fiesta in September.

It would cost the PNR P1.875 billion to totally rehabilitate the lines and stations from Quezon province to the Bicol region, he added.

hakz2007

March 4th, 2009, 02:08 PM

all about the municipality of Nabua in Camarines Sur.

rhyzrockerz

March 4th, 2009, 03:17 PM

dapat nag saro kanalang po sa naga cam.sur thread...!!
welcome kaman po sa thread kang naga,cam.sur?

six

March 4th, 2009, 03:44 PM

all about the municipality of Nabua in Camarines Sur.

:banana:Welcome to Skyscrapercity!:banana:

namumuya ko ta naisipan mong mag gibo sa thread para ka Nabua. kaya lang po diri na po kaipuan (sa another thread para sa Nabua) ta agko na po thread para sa buong nasasakupan ka Camarines Sur and Norte, amu po a Naga City, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur Provinces Thread. pwede po ika magpost sa thread na-an.

ibareta mo su mga nangyayari sa Nabua. lalo na su ongoing refurbishment ku munisipyo ninyo. tapos mas magayun kung makapag upload man ika sa mga pictures...

uno bareta mo man ka bakanteng lote sa ampangan ka munisipyo? iri-isturya tutugrukan kuno sa LCC mall.

pwede man ika magbisita sa Legazpi City and Albay Province Thread. Click Here. (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=796956)

rhyzrockerz

March 4th, 2009, 04:16 PM

:banana:Welcome to Skyscrapercity!:banana:

namumuya ko ta naisipan mong mag gibo sa thread para ka Nabua. kaya lang po diri na po kaipuan (sa another thread para sa Nabua) ta agko na po thread para sa buong nasasakupan ka Camarines Sur and Norte, amu po a Naga City, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur Provinces Thread. pwede po ika magpost sa thread na-an.

ibareta mo su mga nangyayari sa Nabua. lalo na su ongoing refurbishment ku munisipyo ninyo. tapos mas magayun kung makapag upload man ika sa mga pictures...

uno bareta mo man ka bakanteng lote sa ampangan ka munisipyo? iri-isturya tutugrukan kuno sa LCC mall.

pwede man ika magbisita sa Legazpi City and Albay Province Thread. Click Here. (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=796956)

iyO po tama ka jan six welcome na welcome talaga sya digdi sa thread..
para ini sa gabus..para ini saimo hakz2007..:):)
digdi kanalang magpost iyo po.!!
six..sain kang probinsya?grabi ibahon ang bicol mo..

rhYzrockErz

six

March 4th, 2009, 05:01 PM

iyO po tama ka jan six welcome na welcome talaga sya digdi sa thread..
para ini sa gabus..para ini saimo hakz2007..:):)
digdi kanalang magpost iyo po.!!
six..sain kang probinsya?grabi ibahon ang bicol mo..

rhYzrockErz

arog kaan ang taramun (dialect) sa Nabua. si ama ko taga Nabua. su ina ko man taga Bato. pero ako... pinangaki, nagdakula sa Legazpi na.

dili ko pa maaram kung nuarin ako makabisita sa Nabua/Bato.
^^hehehe (taramun na yan kang mga Sorsogueño) :lol:

rhyzrockerz

March 5th, 2009, 01:11 AM

arog kaan ang taramun (dialect) sa Nabua. si ama ko taga Nabua. su ina ko man taga Bato. pero ako... pinangaki, nagdakula sa Legazpi na.

dili ko pa maaram kung nuarin ako makabisita sa Nabua/Bato.
^^hehehe (taramun na yan kang mga Sorsogueño) :lol:

Ah talaga ngunyan ko lang yan naaraman..

ako kaya pure na nagueño kaya dai kuman kabisado ang ibang tataramon sa bicol...:):):)

randism

March 6th, 2009, 06:31 AM

pwedi man daw ako digdi maki gulo? ops pero dihinds ako basaguliro"dhil peace maker ako...randism po ni hu..nagueño

garzland

March 6th, 2009, 06:36 AM

^^Welcome to the club randism!

rhyzrockerz

March 6th, 2009, 01:11 PM

pwedi man daw ako digdi maki gulo? ops pero dihinds ako basaguliro"dhil peace maker ako...randism po ni hu..nagueño

WELcOMe PO sa ThrEaD "randism"

TiGa sain Ka Po?

rhYzroCkerZ:cheers::cheers::cheers:

garzland

March 6th, 2009, 01:16 PM

New Pavilion To Rise At Naga Eco-Park (www.naga.gov.ph)

NAGA CITY --- The Isarog Garden Society has sought and was given financial assistance by the city government for the construction of a proposed multi-purpose pavilion in Eco-Park, Barangay San Felipe.

On Tuesday during the Sanggunian Panglunsod regular session here, officers of the Isarog Garden Society presented their case and requested the city government’s assistance in funding the said project.

Accompanied by Mayor Jesse M. Robredo, members of the society presented their plans and proposals for the new facility.

Initial plans called for an open pavilion costing around P1M. The initial estimate would call for a 70-30 share between the city and the Isarog Garden Society. The city would provide P700,000 in assistance while the society would raise P300,000 as their counterpart.

Mayor Robredo, however, offered a new proposal to the group and suggested that the pavilion be upgraded. New plans now call for the pavilion to be enclosed and air-conditioned for the convenience of guests and visitors frequenting the park.

The new estimated cost of the facility, P1.8M, will be shouldered by both the city and the society. P1.3M would come from the city’s infrastructure funding while the society would provide the remaining P500,000.

Mayor Robredo then asked the members of the city council to authorize him to transfer funding directly to the Isarog Garden Society to facilitate the immediate start of the project given that the target date set by the society is May 17, which falls on its 30th anniversary this year.

But city councilor Del Castillo expressed concern over the mayor’s proposal, saying that it was not that easy to transfer the funds directly. He proposed that the plan be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Del Castillo’s suggestion was echoed by Vice Mayor Gabriel Bordado. Councilor John Bongat then said that it would be proper that an ordinance be passed, appropriating the amount of P1.3M from the city’s infrastructure plan as financial assistance.

Councilor Nathan Sergio also asked the officers of the Isarog Garden Society about the dimensions and location of the planned facility. The members of the society then proceeded to explain that the pavilion would encompass around 120m2 and that it would not affect the existing cottages in the park.

After all inquiries were satisfactorily answered, Vice Mayor Bordado and several members of the city council requested the Isarog Garden Society to submit a draft Memorandum of Agreement to be signed by both parties.

Councilor Sergio then added that the draft MOA should also include the site development plans and cost estimates.

An estimated 22,000 guests visit the park annually. The society has todate collected P365,000 from entrance fees, it was reported. The visitor estimate excludes other non-paying guests and visitors.

garzland

March 6th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Dance Parade to Usher in 2009 PRISAA National Meet (www.naga.gov.ph)

NAGA CITY --- A Bicol festival dance parade will usher in the opening program of the National Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Meet that this city will host from April 19-25, this year.

The opening ceremonies, scheduled on April 18, will come in two parts: a dance parade featuring Bicol festivals will be held in the morning along Panganiban Avenue towards Plaza Quezon and the grand opening at one o’clock in the afternoon at the Metro Naga Sports Complex which will be participated in by the different athletic delegations and contingents from the 15 regions of the country.

Dr. Carlo P. Villanueva, 2009 National PRISAA president and incumbent PRISAA Bicol president will deliver the opening remarks while Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo will formally welcome all the delegates.

Welcome addresses will also be given by CamSur Gov. LRay Villafuerte and the four congressmen of the province: Reps. Dato Arroyo (first district), Luis R. Villafuerte (second district), Noli Fuentebella (third district) and Felix Alfelor (fourth district).

The keynote speech will be delivered by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the guest of honor and speaker.

Outstanding Bicolnao athletes will spearhead the relay and lighting of urn of friendship, peace, prosperity, and unity.
Donmar Avestruz, of Naga College Foundation, silver medalist in taekwondo during the 2008 National PRISAA Games in Zamboanga City will lead the oath of sportsmanship among the contending athletes.

The 7-day national meet is the second time that this city will be hosting this most prestigious athletic event among the country’s private schools. The first time it hosted the games was on Feb. 15-21, 1959, or fifty years ago.

Over 2,500 athletes will vie for top honors in athletics, baseball, basketball, football, sepak takraw, swimming, softball, volleyball, taekwondo/karatedo, badminton, lawn tennis, table tennis, dance sports and the Mutya ng PRISAA beauty pageant.

Aside from the Metro Naga Sports Complex, the other playing venues for the national meet are the UNC sports palace, Ateneo Xavier hall and HS gym, BMC and Civic Center Lawn Tennis Court, and the Holy Rosary Seminary gym.

Post event activities on April 26 will include tours to the CamSur Water Sports Complex and Mayon Volcano in Albay.

garzland

March 6th, 2009, 01:23 PM

Wastewater Treatment Plants to Rise in Naga (www.naga.gov.ph)

NAGA CITY --- Another set of landmark projects that will dovetail the city’s phenomenal march to progress and development will soon break ground with the expected launching of the P10.5 million Naga City Wastewater Treatment Project and the ambitious MNDC-led P68 million Septage Management Facility and Treatment Plant, the first of its kind in Bicol, if not in South Luzon.

Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo disclosed that on March 16, this year, consultants from the Czech Republic will be coming once more to this city to finally present to him and the concerned city hall project managers and stakeholders the design and financial analysis of the proposed wastewater treatment facilities for both the Naga City Public Market and the City Abattoir as well as the Metro Naga Sanitary Landfill.

Last Tuesday, Director Abet Bercasio of the Metro Naga Water District left for Dumaguete City to discuss with top consultants of the United States Assistance for International Development (USAID) on the proposed septage management facility for the city that will see its implementation effective this year, in accordance with the intents of the Clean Water Act that require the proper handling and dislodging of liquid and solid wastes and other pollutants emanating from households and business establishments.

Bercasio said the general plan and design for the septage management facility will be laid out during the meeting that will also set the timetable for project implementation, as well as the project’s funding requirements.

The project calls for the regular dislodging of waste deposits accumulated by household and business establishments’ septic tanks and drainage systems for wastewater treatment in an offsite plant before they are discharged to the river and other bodies of water. The solid wastes collected, on the other hand, will be processed or transformed into organic fertilizers.

City Environment and Natural Resources Officer Oscar Orozco said that painstaking effort has been pursued during the past three or four years through partnerships with various stakeholder groups and concerned NGOs and barangay councils in the preservation and protection of the Naga River. He said the time has now come to construct water treatment plants based on the project studies completed after due consultation and dialogues with pro-environment experts, technical engineers and the stakeholders themselves.

“This is not a project done overnight, but a vision borne out of a comprehensive master plan for the city’s infrastructure, utilities maintenance and general engineering development,” City Mayor Robredo was quoted as saying. He explained the twin projects, involving water treatment and septage management, are a product of long, diligent and comprehensive feasibility study, dovetailed as they are by numerous infra and socially-relevant programs whose success have been recognized and lauded by various NGOs and international financial and development institutions, such as the USAID and World Bank.

While the drawing boards of the city environment office, the city planning office and the city engineer’s office have been busy honing the city’s waste water and drainage master plan, two private water treatment plants in the city, without much fanfare, had already been put up and continue to operate as early as 2006, under the guidance and encouragement of the city government. These are the upgraded P6 million water treatment plant of Mother Seton Hospital and the P3 million treatment plant of E-Mall. As a result, only clean, treated liquid wastes from these big establishments are discharged, or drained into the river.

The same will happen when both the city public market and the city abattoir have completed their respective waste water treatment plants that will not take more than a year to complete.

Indeed, the increasing economic activity in the city has placed a great strain on the city’s water resources and put the health of its residents at risk, a study shows.

On the average, before the disastrous fire that hit its second and third floors last year, stallholders and the buying public at the city public market consumed a monthly total of 9,450 cubic meters of water, generating approximately 8,033 cubic meters of wastewater. This represented 85% of the water consumed. It is estimated that the volume of wastewater is expected to increase to 11,700 cubic meters in five years. The project aims to serve 100% of the current and the projected wastewater volume that a rehabilitated public market will require.

The proposed wastewater treatment plant will be located adjacent to the city’s public market that will cover some 384 square meters. It will mainly treat the wastewater generated from toilets and the wet section of the market.

The proposed wastewater treatment system for the abattoir, on the other hand, will be located within its plant at Bgy. del Rosario. At present, the city abattoir has a waste stabilization pond that is not fully functional due to ponds that are undercapacity. Moreover, the pond can no longer efficiently treat the big volume of effluent generated by the growing number of animals being slaughtered everyday.

The average number of livestock slaughtered daily is 165 hogs and 26 large cattle. This translates to 9,706 kilograms of meat daily or 291,200 kg per month. Orozco said wastewater volume is placed at 70 to 100 cubic meters daily.

Of the livestock kept and slaughtered at the abattoir, about 1.5 to 2 tons of solid wastes are estimated to be discharged daily, which volume -- if converted into methane gas as renewal energy -- will be enough to energize the light and power needs of the plant. Hence, Orozco said, the slaughterhouse wastewater treatment plant project would be maximized to include utilization of cheap renewable energy.

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March 6th, 2009, 01:29 PM