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Naga Boy January 4th, 2011, 02:48 AM @pau.
There is no fenced area nor a construction going on at the back of Mother Seton Hospital.
The only fenced area there was the organic vegetable garden which is the main source of the hospital's Dietary Section supply.
We would be having a new Medical Director at MSH to be installed this afternoon. He is Dr. Roberto Sarmiento, a Head and Neck Surgeon.
hakz2007 January 4th, 2011, 02:50 AM Gerald survives, Iriga celebrates great year
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MANILA, Philippines – JUST A THOUGHT: What you are is what you have been, and what you will be is what you do now. – Buddha
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GERALD SURVIVES: Five years after winning the championship in reality-style singing competition “Pinoy Pop Superstar,” Gerald Santos looks forward to branching out to an acting career on the side.
He’s happy to have survived five years in the industry, where he continues to win accolade for his performances while other winners of similar reality shows have vanished into thin air after their so-called 15 minutes of fame.
Gerald hopes TV5 will allow him to grow as an actor as well even as he appears regularly on the network’s Sunday noontime show, “Party on 5.”
Grateful over what he calls a work-filled December, the young singer kicks off a series of mall shows in January to promote his new album, “Pinakahihintay.”
Catch Gerald Santos, Prince of Ballad, on Jan. 2 at SM Lipa, Jan. 16, SM Rosario, Cavite; Jan. 21, SM San Pablo; Jan. 23, SM Calamba; Jan. 28, SM Baguio; Feb. 11, SM Bicutan; Feb. 19, SM Las Piñas.
Gerald’s Visayas-Mindanao promo tour will hit the road in March.
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NEW BELIEVER: A funny thing happened to Gerald and his entourage when he performed during the inauguration of the new city market of Iriga, Camarines Sur on Dec. 11 upon the invitation of Mayor Madelaine Alfelor Gazmen.
His flight back to Manila was cancelled on the last minute that he had to take a bus back home.
“I enjoyed the trip, however,” he says, “especially the scenery.”
Gerald didn’t mind the long trip, taking almost all of 10 hours. He had found a new believer in Mayor Gazmen, who found him not only talented but also kind and professional.
Gerald formed part of a bunch of solo artists and bands who performed in Iriga for two consecutive weekends in celebration of the city’s new public market and their multifarious achievements in 2010.
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LIKE A MALL: The new two-storey Iriga City market, sitting on 1.2 hectares of prime property and looking like a mall from the outside, stands in the heart of the city and boasts some 200 stalls with several well-known fastfood chains.
Also in the lineup of entertainers who performed for Irigueños were Aiza Seguerra, Rivermaya, Noel Cabangon, Juris Fernandez and True Faith.
The series of shows also served as a thanksgiving party and celebration for the city’s various achievements in 2010.
Mayor Alfelor-Gazmen set the tone in March when she was given the CEO Excel Award for the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for her implementation of award-winning programs in Nature Conservation and Local Governance. The mayor was honored in the company of outstanding chief executives from ABS-CBN, Enchanted Kingdom, GMA Kapuso Foundation, among others.
Last September, the mayor was invited by the World Bank to Shanghai, China as a panelist in the Local Leaders’ Roundtable on Economic Transformations and Urban-Rural Relations at the 2010 World Expo.
Other awards that Iriga City received in 2010 are Outstanding Local Government Unit Award given by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) RO5, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government Award for Excellence in Local Government.
The city encourages appreciation for the arts. The mayor said that students are given the opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument including the banduria. Many of these students are also involved in dancing under the tutelage of the renowned choreographer Douglas Nierras.http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/295894/gerald-survives-iriga-celebrates-great-year
hakz2007 January 4th, 2011, 02:53 AM Happy New Year to all!
Indeed, a great year for us SSC CS family and the whole SSC community as well. 2010, was an epic year for us as we ushered our unwavering services to our beloved province and cities, we tirelessly spare a little of our time collecting pieces of information (may it be good or bad) and spread news on a "blow-by-blow account and broke hard hitting news before it circulates in the media scene.
As we start the year, let us recall the many positive things that catapult our province of Cam Sur and the cities of Naga and Iriga in the pedestal of GREAT CHANGE.
2010 A RECAP
Concert, Sports, Movie, Entertainment and Gig Reviews
1. The return of the PBA game in Naga after decades of hiatus.
2. Sold out Gary V. Concert
3. The jampacked (almost 40k) who watches the free concert in Iriga City
4. Worldwide premier of "Ikaw and Pag-Ibig"
5. International Dragon Boat Competition
6. Asian Wakepark
7. Survivor Series
8. Wind or No Wind Kitefest
Dining and Leisure
1. Opening of Starbucks Naga
2. Fastfood chains in Naga City going 24/7
3. Piassa, the newest lifestyle hub in Bicol open.
Infrastructure
1. STI Naga
2. Bicol Health Access
3. The Metro Naga City Coliseum
4. Bangko Central ng Pilipinas
5. Naga City Doctors Hospital
6. BMC out-patient building
7. Ateneo Entrepreneurial Building
8. Unibersidad de Santa Isabel Chapel
9. Porta Mariae
10. Iriga City Public Market
11. LCC Mall renovation
12. Flood control program
13. CCTV cameras
14. Sprouting subdivisions
15. Stonehouse Garden
16. Oragon Monument
17. Renovated Naga City Public Market
Media
1. Bicol Regional Network GMA 7 Naga
2. ABSCBN breakthrough in the coverage of the 300 years Ina celebration
3. Naga City daily newspapers most read in the Bicol (Bicolmail, Vox Bicol, Bicol Reporter)
Academe
1. Ateneo landing top spots in various board exams
2. Ateneo, UNC and USI studes in various Leadership Awards (TOSP, Ayala, NYP, SSEAYAP)
3. NCF and UNEP powerhouse in Education Board Exam
4. UNC hosting the Regional PRISAA
Significant Events
1. Ina Tercentenary Devotion
2. Ironman 70.3
3. Re-opening of Naga-Cebu flight and additional CS flights
3. Countless conventions and gatherings held in Naga and Cam Sur
BIG FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
1. Naga City Riverwalk Project
2. Naga City Rotunda
3. Robinsons Place Naga
4. Pueblo Ayala Mall
5. Puregold Mall
6. 7-Eleven
7. Naga City Doctors Hospital
8. Convergys Naga
9. Sutherland expansion
2011....let's see:)
to quote sir Bob's post..."from better to best"
Hail Cam Sur!!!
Salamat sa Recap, pau :okay:
More success for Camarines Sur this year :cheers:
hakz2007 January 4th, 2011, 02:54 AM OFW hospital hiniling ng mag-inang Arroyo na maitayo
MANILA – Nais ni dating Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, at anak nitong si Camarines Sur Rep Diosdado Arroyo, na maitayo ang isang pagamutan para sa mga overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at kanilang mga kapamilya.
Sa inihaing panukalang batas ng mag-inang Arroyo (House Bill 1474), sinabi nila na makabubuti na magkaroon ng pagamutan para sa mga OFW at miyembro ng kanilang pamilya, batay na rin sa health service package na ipinagkakaloob ng Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).
Naniniwala ang mga Arroyo na higit na makapagbibigay ng magandang serbisyong medikal ang pamahalaan sa mga OFW at kanilang pamilya kung may ospital na sadyang nakalaan para sa kanilang pangangailangan.
“Many OFWs are in immediate need of medical attention or hospital confinement due to various physical or mental illnesses sustained abroad," paliwanag ni Gng Arroyo, kongresista na ngayon ng Pampanga, sa isang pahayag nitong Sabado.
Binigyan-pansin ng dating pangulo ang paghihirap ng maraming OFW - lalo ng mga kababaihan na nagiging biktima ng pang-aabuso - sa kamay ng kanilang dayuhang amo.
Nakapaloob sa panukalang batas na ang special hospital na tatawaging Migrant Workers Hospital, ay dapat pamahalaan ng OWWA.
Ang kalihim ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ang magsisilbing Ex-Officio Chairman ng board ng ospital, habang ang pinuno ng OWWA ang uupong as Ex-Officio Vice-Chairman.
Sinabi ni Arroyo na kailangang magkaloob ng komprehensibo o total health care services ang itatayong ospital sa mga OFW na miyembro ng OWWA, at sa miyembro ng kanilang pamilya.
Ang naturang ospital din ang magsasagawa ng physical at mental examination sa mga aplikanteng OFW upang matiyak na mahusay ang kanilang kalusugan bago magtrabaho sa ibang bansa.
Sa pamamagitan ng itatayong pagamutan, makagagawa umano ng mahusay na sistema para masusubaybayan rin ang kalusugan ng mga OFW.
Nakasaad din sa panukala na dapat malibre sa bayaring buwis ang mga donasyon, kontribusyon at iba pang ipagkakaloob na tulong at pag-angkat ng mga kagamitan para sa ospital. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/209569/ofw-hospital-hiniling-ng-mag-inang-arroyo-na-maitayo
Naga Boy January 4th, 2011, 02:55 AM sarap din magbakasyon dito...LRV Agri-Science farm pala official name nito.....
The official name I understand is San Bernardino Farms.
The LRV Agri-Science Farm is just a section of the farm where an Organic Culinary School, Training School for Organic Agriculture, Herb and Spices Farming will be established.
Another Section is the Resort Farm to be promoted as Health and Wellness Resort as Spa serving organic fares.
That's what I heard from Biboy Belleza, the designer of the farm.
hakz2007 January 4th, 2011, 02:55 AM Footloose in 2011
AROUND the start of every year, my friends and I make a shortlist of cities we hope to visit. The list is loosely based on the recommendation of friends, media hype, articles or books we’ve read, movie settings that appeal to us and the promise of unusual sites or accommodations that we have yet to experience.
Here are nine most-often cited places worth considering for a tour or visit this year. As we don’t have first-hand knowledge of some of these places, we’d appreciate receiving your input on these choices so please drop us a line before we start packing. Let us know which, if any, of these cities live up to the promise of something to write home about.
Egypt
If hanging out with sheiks, exploring pharaohs’ tombs and clambering up pyramids is the historical and exotic adventure you fancy, then Egypt should be the destination marked on your ticket. Bypass the Nile cruise on a traditional felucca, unless the “slow boat to China” is your preferred pace. If the sheik doesn’t show, kill time watching the sunrise amidst the majestic pyramids while sitting atop a camel and dressed in colorful, flowing desert garb. As the setting for the classic “Lawrence of Arabia” to the campy “Sex in the City 2,” the Sahara desert makes for an amazing photo op.
Sites to check out: Pyramids, the Sphinx, Luxor, Aswan, Elephantine Island, felucca sailing trip, Valley of the Kings, Cairo
Moscow
How hard-core cool is a city where vodka is the water of choice? Check out the birthplace of Russian power—the Kremlin, Lenin’s mausoleum and the Tsar’s palaces. The sheer scale and wealth that is Moscow will leave you open-mouthed and gasping. Even Moscow’s Metro is made of fine marble and mosaic work fit for a museum in any other country in the world.
Other not-to-miss sites: All-Russian Exhibition Centre, sometimes known as “Socialist kitsch on a grand scale.” A vast complex of grandiose pavilions and monuments glorifying socialism, it is now used for trade fairs and other capitalist pursuits. www.vvcentre.ru/eng/
New Tretyakov Gallery/National Museum of Russian Fine Art. Shopping tip: Sharing a building with the New Tretyakov, the Central House of Artists (Tsentralny Dom Khudozhnikov) exhibits and sells contemporary art by local artists. www.tretyakov.ru,
Novodevichy Convent and Cemetery. This 16th century convent celebrates the taking of Smolensk from Lithuania. Built in 1525, its centerpiece is the fresco-filled Smolensk Cathedral, final resting place of Russia’s most prominent cultural figures (Chekhov, Gogol, Prokofiev).
State Tretyakov Museum. The world’s premier museum of Russian art, including thousands of works from the 11th to the 20th centuries. Especially strong collections of medieval icons and paintings. www.tretyakov.ru
Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed, built to commemorate Russia’s 16th-century victory over the Poles; officially the Church of the Intercession or Pokrovsky Sobor. Tip: If you can arrange to visit at night with a light snowfall, then you have it all.
Seychelles
This place is being touted by the inner circle of “travelers in the know” as having the most beautiful beaches in the world. Find out if these islands can give our own Boracay or Palawan a run for their money.
Anse Lazio. Located on the northwestern curve of Praslin on Bay Chevalier, this is a crescent of soft sand abutting turquoise waters. The seashore is edged with Takamaka trees and palms. Near the seashore is the rocky Pointe Chevalier. It is bounded on the other side by the arc of the island, giving it a secluded feel. Anse Lazio has often been voted as the most beautiful beach in the entire world by travel magazines and individual travelers.
The Vallee de Mai, designated a nature reserve in 1966, is a Unesco World Heritage Site on Praslin. It has an almost perfectly preserved palm forest containing numerous examples of the Coco de Mer, which has the largest seeds of any plant on earth, and leaves that grow to 18 feet wide and 40 feet long! Wildlife in the park includes the rare Black Parrot, as well as reptiles, crustaceans, and mammals.
Kyoto
I’m a Tokyo girl at heart, but this city famed for 2,000 ancient temples and shrines, the mysterious world of geishas, stunning kimonos, old world tea ceremonies and machiya wooden houses has always intrigued me. 2011 promises to be the year that I will actually sacrifice some Tokyo time to find out what Japan’s former imperial city has to offer. As this city was spared as a bombing target in World War II, they have 17 places designated as Unesco World Heritage Sites, primarily showcasing prewar buildings dating as far back as the 10th to 19th centuries.
Misibis Bay
If it’s good enough for Madonna, and you can believe the Misibis Resort website— “Sweeping ocean and mountain views set the mood for Albay’s premiere resort community. The Spanish Mediterranean coastal architecture complements the surrounding white beaches. Thick green foliage, assorted trees and broad palmettos give a romantic atmosphere to the sprawling grounds, while graceful porches, balconies and garden terraces merge the outdoors with this deluxe development”—you would be booking yourself on the first flight to this newly opened Philippine resort.
Located in the midst of Misibis Resorts, Estates and Spa and designed in accordance with the highest standards of international hotels, Misibis Bay is an exclusive resort and luxury island playground. Its world-class amenities and facilities provide modern conveniences integrated with the resort’s natural environment.
Misibis Bay adheres to the strictest environmental standards. It upholds the protection and promotion of Albay’s lush tropical flora and fauna. As a low-density project, the estate is carefully planned to provide an ergonomically designed space that will host a variety of activities and diversions.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Noted for friendly Dutch hotties (male and female) and the most “happening red light district in Europe,” Amsterdam’s less prurient appeal also lies in its mix of cultural extremes from cutting edge international DJs like Armin Van Buren, Tiesto to being the birthplace of Rembrandt and Vermeer to name but a few Dutch masters.
For those who prefer less intense cultural offerings, it’s breath-taking enough to just walk along the city’s picturesque canals with their tulip-lined townhouses and waterways, which are so pretty as to constantly be the subject of watercolors and post cards. It’s one of the top bicycle-friendly cities in the world so when packing, consider bringing bicycle clips, puncture kit and an open mind.
To get the flavor of the city, try any of these recommended reads: “The Diary of Anne Frank,” “Tulip Fever” by Deborah Moggach or “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Tracy Chevalier.
Note: Weekends are busy all year round, and September is a big time for conferences, so it is advisable to book ahead.
Batanes
A photographer’s plate runneth over when confronted with the island’s unique stone houses and dramatic natural surroundings. As the northernmost island in the Philippines, its main inhabitants, the Ivatans—aka the original “Storm warriors”—need to be hardy by nature. “Possessing a gentle demeanor, friendly disposition and an unbelievable sense of trustworthiness. Crime is said to be non-existent in Batanes and people find no need to lock their doors. There is even a sign posted in the city treasury that reads “Lost and Found—Money. Please claim inside.” (Karen Capino, Internet)
Caramoan Peninsula, Camarines Sur
The setting for the “Survivor” reality TV series already gives this island a cache that other islands will find hard to match. “The serene Caramoan Peninsula is a hidden paradise in Camarines Sur, great for swimming, island hopping and nature-tripping. Aside from white beaches, waterfalls and islands, Caramoan also has caves for intrepid explorers and cliffs for rock climbers, as well as the wildlife sanctuary at Caramoan National Park for bird-watchers.”
Galapagos Islands
For the more adventurous souls who fancy being at the far end of the world, visit a group of islands known as the Galapagos Islands.
This nature spread is said to have been the result of violent eruptions of undersea volcanoes. The voyage of animals and plants across 1000 kilometers of ocean to populate the islands has left several species isolated and evolving independently on different islands. Observing this had a resounding impact on the development of Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection and the theory of evolution by natural selection.
And if that isn’t intellectual enough for you, fly into Quito, the capital of Ecuador and plan activities and tours on Ecuador’s mainland. Wildlife lovers flock to the many lodges of the Amazon region and explore Mindo, the Avenue of the Volcanoes and Baños. History buffs explore colonial haciendas and the city centers of Cuenca and Quito. •
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hakz2007 January 4th, 2011, 02:56 AM The official name I understand is San Bernardino Farms.
The LRV Agri-Science Farm is just a section of the farm where an Organic Culinary School, Training School for Organic Agriculture, Herb and Spices Farming will be established.
Another Section is the Resort Farm to be promoted as Health and Wellness Resort as Spa serving organic fares.
That's what I heard from Biboy Belleza, the designer of the farm.
I see. Thanks Doc for the info :okay:
hakz2007 January 4th, 2011, 03:04 AM Optimisms dawn in Bicol as 2010 wraps up bitter times
LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 28 (PNA) – For Bicol, the region officially listed as the country’s second most impoverished, the year 2010 wrapped up another bitter chapter of its times as the dawning of the next episodes underlined with optimisms shaped up.
“We see Bicol’s economic growth hitting a 12.4 percent mark this year and the next years will be more rewarding,” Albay Governor Joey Salceda, a top caliber economist and noted financial analysts who chairs the Regional Development Council (RDC), said.
The region’s growth factors, according to him, include the improved peace and order situation, enlivened tourism industry, favorable investment climate, agricultural productivity, government support and effective disaster risk reduction management.
In nominal terms, Bicol this year probably grew by 12.4 percent which is way above the 3.7-percent economic growth rate for the entire country.
A report of the National Census and Statistical Board (NSCB) said that in 2009, Bicol’s economy started picking up with a growth rate at 8.2 percent, the highest among the 17 regions of the country. This rate was twice its pace of 4.1 percent in 2008.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) tax collection performance report of 29 percent growth in Bicol tax collections in first half of 2010 versus 12.2 percent nationally strongly imply that, for the second year in a row, the region is sure to retain its status as the fastest growing economy of the Philippines.
Peace and Order
The Philippine Army (PA) reported it has been successful in its anti-insurgency campaign using around 10 battalions of soldiers in carrying out security, humanitarian and civic operations in the region’s six provinces.
Major General Ruperto Pabustan, commander of the 9th Infantry Division that is in charge of Bicol’s internal security, said he issued a standing order to all units under his command to prioritize the implementation of peace and development programs in the campaign.
“I believe that winning the war without resorting to violence is on its peak as the enemies are starting to peacefully surrender. The surrenderees receive financial and livelihood benefits due them through the Social Integration Program of the government,” Pabustan added.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on the other hand, said the whole organization in the region has showed effectiveness in safeguarding communities from lawlessness keeping the criminality rate at its lowest.
“There are no more organized crime groups operating in the Bicol and the political armed groups (PAGs) in Masbate were already dismantled by the intensified police operations against loose firearms,” regional PNP director Chief Supt. Cecilio Calleja Jr said.
Bicol now sees both the PA and PNP enjoying high acceptance and confidence level from communities they serve making warm the cooperation in campaign against insurgency and criminality from villagers, Salceda said.
“Peace and tranquility are among the key elements in measuring why Bicol is becoming one of the robust economic growth areas in the country. The absence of conflict and the semblance of peace and order is an economic factor with the highest economic returns,” he explained.
Tourism
The region now boasts of the tourism title “third fastest growing destination” of the Philippines next to Cebu and Boracay. Bicol this year hit the one million tourist arrival mark.
A report from the Department of Tourism regional office here said tourist arrivals in the province of Albay alone leapt to a record high of positive 109 percent since the beginning of the second half of this year.
It said 62,280 tourists arrived in the province from July to September and of this number, 27,290 were foreign and 34,990 were domestic tourists who came to see Mt. Mayon, Albay’s main tourism icon.
Other tourism industry boosters in Albay are the Misibis Residential Island Resort, a world-class ecotourism destination in Bacacay town and the Embarcadero de Legazpi, a premier sea front commercial and tourism complex here that started operations last year.
The combination of Camarines Sur Watersport Complex, Gota Village Resort in Caramoan, Camarines Sur and Sorsogon whale shark attraction in Donsol town is another tourism growth driver.
One critical factor to sustain Bicol's growth, given its natural advantage in tourism, would be the P600-million Southern Luzon International Airport (SLIA) in Daraga, Albay now undergoing works and slated for completion next year.
“And despite a string of calamities recently suffered, arrivals in Albay increased by 47 percent because the tourism market is aware that the province is taking care of the disaster risks so development can proceed,” Salceda said.
He was referring to Albay’s pioneering of climate change adaptation initiatives making the province a model for the study of the impact of and defense against the threat of global warming of the Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN), an international research group.
Agriculture
Agricultural growth also made way with Albay submitting the best performance in the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Fertilizer, Irrigation, Extension, Education and Training, Loans, Dryers and other Post Harvest Facilities, and Seeds (FIELDS) program in 2009. The region posted an estimated 18.3-percent growth in rice harvest, despite the El Niño.
The regional copra production increased, boosting local trade due to strong copra prices and robust output. This is at the backing up of the two major coco oil mills based here, the Legazpi Oil and Global Oil, both producing 300 metric tons per day.
Business
On investments, Albay, whose annual output in 2009 was estimated at P85 billion, is leading the growth in regional output, principally driven by the increased output of Chevron’s Tiwi geothermal energy production field and full mining operations of the Korean-owned Rapu-rapu Polymetallic Project, Inc. (RMMI) as compared to its sporadic operations in 2008.
Albay accounted for almost 48.7 percent of total industrial gross value-added of the entire region. Salceda said the accelerated pace movement of the region’s economy has been fueled by investment output in the field of energy, mining, tourism and agriculture.
“It looks like Bicol, the country’s erstwhile second poorest region have now seized the title of fastest growing regional economy, based on the growth indicators and feedback from local businessmen,” Salceda said.
Marcial Toanqui, the former president of the Albay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), said Bicol has showed determination to complete its recovery process from the damages left by Milenyo and Reming, two super typhoons that ravaged the region in late 2006.
Restorations of damaged vital infrastructures were precise while businesses managed to get back as fast as it could in a more revitalized fashion with the coming in of more big investments, Toanqui said.
This city for example has rebounded and progressed a lot from what it was before the super typhoons and now serving as the show window of the regional economy’s growth, Toanqui said.
The city, the regional government center, is also considered the hub of trade and commerce for Albay and its neighboring province of Sorsogon and the island provinces of Masbate and Catanduanes so that when businesses here perk up, that means the purchasing power of families from these areas are high, he said.
The city government administration, then under Mayor Noel Rosal and now under his wife Geraldyn, knows so well how to make use of the strategic position of the city by way of making the entry of new investments easy and convenient, Toanqui said, adding that it put a premium on infrastructure development and peace and order.
On top of everything, Salceda said the most significant accomplishment of year 2010 is the ascend to power of President Benigno Aquino III marking the daybreak of better times for the Bicolanos and the entire Filipino nation.
Compared to previous administrations, it is under Aquino that the peso strengthened the most in the first 100 days at +.5.5 percent.
President Fidel V. Ramos’ was only at +1.85 percent while all the other two posted negative- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at -3.53 percent and President Joseph Estrada at -3.92 percent, Salceda said.
The governor said that President Aquino has brought back business confidence, a key indicator in economic growth with a positive +22 percent, followed by Ramos but still negative at -nine percent, Arroyo at negative -18 percent and Estrada at -28 percent.
President Aquino's reign is also exhibiting strong financial markets backed by "real peso votes" while stock prices and currency movements are forward looking. These factors have been proven to be good predictor of economic trends,” he said.
Salceda said that based on these objective measurements, President Aquino has performed best among the past four administrations.
“In short, markets uniformly and unequivocally point to better times ahead for Filipinos," he said.
These yardstick measures indicate that at least, robust markets suggest there is fuel for Philippine growth, now it is the turn of the administration to rev up the engines to use such fuel.
Salceda has earlier predicted that the country’s economy would improve under President Aquino’s leadership."I have come to the preliminary conclusion that a new mandate under an Aquino presidency would have the highest statistical probability of triggering a significant increase in the investment rate from the current 14 percent of economic output," he said.
Salceda claimed then that an Aquino presidency could increase it instantly by eight percentage points, or almost P642 billion more in private investments in the first 18 months.
"This would create 642,000 more jobs on top of the organic capacity of the economy for job creation," he added. http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=9&rid=320717
Naga Boy January 4th, 2011, 03:34 AM Optimisms dawn in Bicol as 2010 wraps up bitter times
Marcial Toanqui[, the former president of the Albay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), said Bicol has showed determination to complete its recovery process from the damages left by Milenyo and Reming, two super typhoons that ravaged the region in late 2006.
Restorations of damaged vital infrastructures were precise while businesses managed to get back as fast as it could in a more revitalized fashion with the coming in of more big investments, Toanqui said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=9&rid=320717
This new report mis- spelled Tuanqui to Toanqui.
Marcial Estevez Tuanqui is my uncle.
Naga Boy January 4th, 2011, 03:44 AM Happy New Year to all!
Dining and Leisure
1. Opening of Starbucks Naga
2. Fastfood chains in Naga City going 24/7
3. Piassa, the newest lifestyle hub in Bicol open.
You failed to mention:
Chowking Centro
Goldilocks Centro
Bigg's Magsaysay
Naga City Deck January 4th, 2011, 04:05 AM I am not aware the Ateneo is offering these services.
Believe me Jo- it would be easier for me to convince my patients to go to a psychologist rather than a psychiatrist.
Just think of a business name that would shy away the the word Psyche, Mental Health and Psychiatry.
Think something a Wholistic Approach to health and well being or something closer to that...
yes doc that's true. the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) is aware of that scenario and it's really happening. Psyche (Greek term for soul or mind) is better than Mental Health and Psychiatry..
wehh someday hehe
The official name I understand is San Bernardino Farms.
The LRV Agri-Science Farm is just a section of the farm where an Organic Culinary School, Training School for Organic Agriculture, Herb and Spices Farming will be established.
Another Section is the Resort Farm to be promoted as Health and Wellness Resort as Spa serving organic fares.
That's what I heard from Biboy Belleza, the designer of the farm.
the design and landscape is really good :okay:
i'm just wondering.. if why is it not yet shown online on the CamSur or Calabanga website per se knowing that the Villafuertes are connected to the farm.. is it because it's not yet fully finished?
Naga Boy January 4th, 2011, 04:57 AM Robinson's Naga Update:
If negotiations would push thru- and I hope it would, Robinsons' Naga will be located infornt of Bicol Access Health Centrum. Just few steps away from SM City Naga, and just at the end of of the road near Plaza Medica.
I have talked to the brother of owner of the land- and they already in contact with Robinson's. Good title, solo ownership, 4 hectares right at the heart of CBD 2.
My friend Edwin of RLC is praying that this would be it. He was also very positive that this would be the future location for their Mall and Hotel.
oragon.com January 4th, 2011, 05:19 AM nice photos. interesting to note that women were represented in the city council even in the 1940s.
the female figure with the lamp on its head still stands (along with other female figures) in the Plaza Quince Martires, right?
congrats, pao, for your VoxBikol photo (frontpager, no less!)
a psychological wellness center is a good idea.
opo padre! the original statue is still intact except that it is now painted gold same with the 15 Martyrs.
Nweiz, today (January 4) we celebrate the anniversary of the 15 Martyrs, a wreath laying ceremony was held early this morning.
Awaiting for Ayala's official announcement or print ads :cheers:
:cheers: can't wait!
@pau.
There is no fenced area nor a construction going on at the back of Mother Seton Hospital.
The only fenced area there was the organic vegetable garden which is the main source of the hospital's Dietary Section supply.
We would be having a new Medical Director at MSH to be installed this afternoon. He is Dr. Roberto Sarmiento, a Head and Neck Surgeon.
thanks doc! organic vegetables ung serve lahat ba sa patient ng MSH doc?
You failed to mention:
Chowking Centro
Goldilocks Centro
Bigg's Magsaysay
and 2 more Mcdo outlets.
Naga and Cam Sur is indeed doing well!
Naga Boy January 4th, 2011, 05:55 AM Awaiting for Ayala's official announcement or print ads :cheers:
:cheers: can't wait!
I would be able to talk with Mr. Obiedo on one of his children's wedding this month.
I'll ask him for Ayala Mall updates.
oragon.com January 4th, 2011, 11:08 AM Iconic St. Joseph School
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Naga City Deck January 4th, 2011, 01:17 PM Rainbows and Stonehouse Fairyland
by Stonehouse Gardens Resort (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stonehouse-Gardens-Resort/160738907277443)
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aidz January 4th, 2011, 04:30 PM http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1395.snc4/164762_480696130786_611760786_5833470_5271890_n.jpg
^^ Eastwood City... 7am Jan 1, 2011...
Fresh air!!! :rofl:
taken by my sister.
Naga City Deck January 4th, 2011, 05:48 PM Start one Jo.
That's a very good idea.
Almost 70% of our daily consultations are what we call Acute Anxiety Reaction which are stress related. Most Filipinos would not want to be seen by a psychiatrist as it gives then the stigma of having psychosis.
Going to a tamer psychologist is a better option for Filipinos- but there are no Psychologists practicing privately in Bicol.
A privately owned Psychology Wellness Center is not a unique idea as there are several in Metro Manila but we badly need one in Bicol.
Go for it Jo. Be a pioneer practitioner- it pays to be one.
I did the same thing in 1994 when I returned to Bicol as its first Endocrinologist. Most of my fellow endos were thinking I was nuts- an Endo in Bicol? Bicolanos may not even know what an endocrinologist is.
When I pioneered the practice in Naga and in the Bicol Region- I was able to recruit several Bicolano doctors to go into the field, established hormone laboratory for them to use, a facility in SM which they could also use as clinics- rent free. We are already waiting for our permit for the Endopharma at Plaza Medica ( a pharmacy for hard to find hormone prescriptions and hard to find endocrine related medicines). The Nuclear Medicine is a part of my expansion plan.
You'll have my support and first referral should you decide to open one.
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Our Endolab Logo (Endocrine Clinics/ the Endolab (Endocrine Laboratory)/ EndoPharma (endocrine pharmacy)/Nuclear Medicine Laboratory
i missed reading this one :lol:
i can see that it was really a long term plan.. with 4 phases.
thanks a lot for the encouragement Doc, Father Xave and momy Myonee
and i'm learning a lot from your strategies Doc. :cheers: idol! :D
Naga City Deck January 4th, 2011, 06:01 PM Scans as promised...
Medical Center Naga
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this is the building with the hardware then a shortcut going to Naga City Subd
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the Medical Center Naga will be here Doc?
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs760.ash1/165178_153368958047210_120043598046413_320157_6980865_n.jpg
i passed by Roxas Avenue this noon and tried to identify the lot for the center
Naga City Deck January 4th, 2011, 06:03 PM January 4, 2010
at the crossing
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Naga City Deck January 4th, 2011, 06:14 PM as i passed by going to work
114th death Anniversary of the 15 Bicol Martyrs! - January 4th
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kevinb January 4th, 2011, 10:45 PM Robinson's Naga Update:
If negotiations would push thru- and I hope it would, Robinsons' Naga will be located infornt of Bicol Access Health Centrum. Just few steps away from SM City Naga, and just at the end of of the road near Plaza Medica.
I have talked to the brother of owner of the land- and they already in contact with Robinson's. Good title, solo ownership, 4 hectares right at the heart of CBD 2.
My friend Edwin of RLC is praying that this would be it. He was also very positive that this would be the future location for their Mall and Hotel.
Ooooohhhh! Excitement! SM, Ayala and Robinsons to put up in Naga all within 5 years!:banana:
oragon.com January 5th, 2011, 04:16 AM Banking update
DBP Bicol Regional Office to rise along Panganiban beside Luzonian Machine Shop. Construction shall commenced this year and also Landbank's new building also at Panganiban Drive.
Bullish banking in Naga City!:cheers:
Naga Boy January 5th, 2011, 04:34 AM this is the building with the hardware then a shortcut going to Naga City Subd
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the Medical Center Naga will be here Doc?
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i passed by Roxas Avenue this noon and tried to identify the lot for the center
It is at the back of the hardware and was already fenced in.
It has a direct access from the Roxas Avenie, to the road going to Naga City Subdivisions and it would just be beside the upcoming (hopefully everything would turn out alright with the on going negotiations) Robinson's Naga.
Naga Boy January 5th, 2011, 04:35 AM Banking update
DBP Bicol Regional Office to rise along Panganiban beside Luzonian Machine Shop. Construction shall commenced this year and also Landbank's new building also at Panganiban Drive.
Bullish banking in Naga City!:cheers:
Philtrust Bank according to its Manila Bulletin ads will also open soon in Naga.
oragon.com January 5th, 2011, 04:41 AM Old Naga Business Directory
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oragon.com January 5th, 2011, 04:47 AM It is at the back of the hardware and was already fenced in.
It has a direct access from the Roxas Avenie, to the road going to Naga City Subdivisions and it would just be beside the upcoming (hopefully everything would turn out alright with the on going negotiations) Robinson's Naga.
This is what I'm referring to Doc..hehehe..di pala malapit sa MSH.
Philtrust Bank according to its Manila Bulletin ads will also open soon in Naga.
First branch in Bicol :cheers:
Naga City Deck January 5th, 2011, 04:48 AM Stonehouse Flowers
by Stonehouse Gardens Resort (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=44626&id=160738907277443)
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Naga City Deck January 5th, 2011, 04:51 AM It is at the back of the hardware and was already fenced in.
It has a direct access from the Roxas Avenie, to the road going to Naga City Subdivisions and it would just be beside the upcoming (hopefully everything would turn out alright with the on going negotiations) Robinson's Naga.
oh okay sa likod pala.. hustle and bustle CBD II area in the next 5 years to come :banana:
Philtrust Bank according to its Manila Bulletin ads will also open soon in Naga.
grabe, punong puno na ang Naga ning bank.
Naga City Deck January 5th, 2011, 05:31 AM LRV Agri Science Farm / San Bernardino Farms
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i looked for some info about the rates of the San Bernardino Farms
from the Photographer Mr. Caloy Lazaro and a certain Ms. Vange who is in charge at the Resort with contact details (09178588891).. got her number from an event organizer Mr. Ronald Macaraig :D
Entrance Fee = PHP50.00 (adult) & with swim = PHP100.00
Cottage Rental = half = PHP500.00 & whole = PHP1k
Float (the yellow one in my pix) = PHP500.00 per hour
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs774.ash1/166405_187693204576573_100000076832550_671645_5643898_n.jpg
Rooms = Php 1500 to 2000
Function Room- per person ang bayad depending upon the menu
there's also a kitchen daw.
photos by caloylazaro/ylc digital
Naga Boy January 5th, 2011, 05:57 AM The Taxi Queues are Back
After a peak season during the holiday
where you barely see a single taxi queuing
for passengers on Naga City’s major malls..
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...the queues are back...
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...with 207 units as of the latest count...
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...Naga City taxi is the fastest growing
transport sector in Naga City.
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Naga Boy January 5th, 2011, 06:27 AM Lady of Prompt Succor
Buhi. CamSur
January 2, 2011
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Naga Boy January 5th, 2011, 06:31 AM The Beautiful Market Courtyard
Iriga City Market
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Naga Boy January 5th, 2011, 06:34 AM LCC Mall Iriga
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Naga Boy January 5th, 2011, 06:48 AM Next to Naga and Legazpi, I think Iriga City boasts a lot of dining options among the cities in Bicol.
They already have Shakey's, Biggs, Jollibee, Mang Inasal and the soon to open Chowking and Graceland Baker's Plaza.
De we see McDonald's Iriga coming?
Naga Boy January 5th, 2011, 07:27 AM Beautiful Naga City Weather 2011
While some parts of the Philippines
are experiencing heavy rains and flooding…
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Naga City has been blessed
with a wonderful California spring- like weather..
for the past few weeks...
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…perfect for outdoor activities .
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My kids could not get enough of the outdoors
which they hate when it gets so hot during Ph summers.
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Naga City Deck January 5th, 2011, 10:01 AM LGU Naga Christmas Party
by Randy Villaflor (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=1532492998018&id=1405571644&aid=2070016)
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Irigueño23 January 5th, 2011, 11:56 AM Next to Naga and Legazpi, I think Iriga City boasts a lot of dining options among the cities in Bicol.
They already have Shakey's, Biggs, Jollibee, Mang Inasal and the soon to open Chowking and Graceland Baker's Plaza.
De we see McDonald's Iriga coming?
I smell a CASINO according to a very reliable source..
a Zipline tour to start construction this march at the Ilian hill by a Spanish Investor.
PNR Terminal
Phase II of Public Market
mechanical slaughter house
sana may Mcdo rin na magbukas!
wohiwohi January 5th, 2011, 12:52 PM LRV Agri Science Farm / San Bernardino Farms
Entrance Fee = PHP50.00 (adult) & with swim = PHP100.00
Cottage Rental = half = PHP500.00 & whole = PHP1k
Float (the yellow one in my pix) = PHP500.00 per hour
Rooms = Php 1500 to 2000
Function Room- per person ang bayad depending upon the menu
When we went there last december, we were able to used the facilities of san bernardino for free.. Float, swiming pool, cottage etc... nagbayad lang kami ng 300 pesos ata yun for the foods whole day.
Malawak ang lugar at marami pang construction na ginagawa.
Naga City Deck January 5th, 2011, 01:30 PM When we went there last december, we were able to used the facilities of san bernardino for free.. Float, swiming pool, cottage etc... nagbayad lang kami ng 300 pesos ata yun for the foods whole day.
Malawak ang lugar at marami pang construction na ginagawa.
malamang negotiable pa man ang rates ninda :cheers:
does it mean may food na pinapabakal inside the resort?
william :D January 5th, 2011, 02:57 PM http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs266.snc4/39627_141540132541152_119418201420012_298887_8221672_n.jpg
Matukad Island, Caramoan, Camarines Sur
by Hajji Molina
Matukad Island is one of the small islands found in Caramoan Camarines Sur. This island is pristine and unspoiled by commercialism, Its beach has powder like fine white sand, school of fishes are abundant in the swimming area. It also has a hidden lake inside its rock formations - waypoints.ph/detail_gen.php?wpt=mtukad
photo credits to the owner. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=141540132541152&set=a.131221753572990.17648.119418201420012)
william :D January 5th, 2011, 03:19 PM http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs328.ash2/60796_152819841413181_119418201420012_361833_1933537_n.jpg
Matukad Island, Caramoan Group, Camarines Sur
by Joedelle Villanueva
Matukad Island is one of the small islands found in Caramoan Camarines Sur. This island is pristine or unspoiled by commercialism. Matukad Island has powder like fine white sands, school of fishes swimming are abundant in the area. Matukad Island also have a hidden lake inside the rock formations in the island. - waypoints.ph/detail_gen.php?wpt=mtukad
photo credits to the owner. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=152819841413181&set=a.131221753572990.17648.119418201420012)
william :D January 5th, 2011, 03:50 PM http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs797.snc4/67755_163452463683252_119418201420012_426893_6316563_n.jpg
Caramoan Peninsula, Camarines Sur
by Boggs Prades Dichoson
The Caramoan Peninsula has gained tourism popularity in recent years. After the place has been featured in the news and local television programs, local and foreign travelers started to explore the beaches of the peninsula. Caramoan is one of the National Parks of the Philippines.
photo credits to the owner. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=163452463683252&set=a.139510959410736.21380.119418201420012)
kevinb January 5th, 2011, 04:16 PM Philtrust Bank according to its Manila Bulletin ads will also open soon in Naga.
About time.:okay:
Next to Naga and Legazpi, I think Iriga City boasts a lot of dining options among the cities in Bicol.
They already have Shakey's, Biggs, Jollibee, Mang Inasal and the soon to open Chowking and Graceland Baker's Plaza.
De we see McDonald's Iriga coming?
Not farfetched. I think Iriga's purchasing power is getting more robust than ever as well. Imagine restaurants being opened after another and malls to supermarkets! Iriga is indeed catching up at a fast pace! Boom Iriga!:banana:
sonofignatius January 5th, 2011, 07:32 PM Old Naga Business Directory
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memories of hot, fresh-from-the-oven pan bonete packed in brown paper bags. and of course, moderna also means pancit. perfectly matched with sliced bread hehe.. (battle of the carbs!) :banana:
I smell a CASINO according to a very reliable source..
a Zipline tour to start construction this march at the Ilian hill by a Spanish Investor.
PNR Terminal
Phase II of Public Market
mechanical slaughter house
sana may Mcdo rin na magbukas!
good indicators. yes Golden Arches soon (fingers crossed). but i hope not a casino. :ohno: perhaps we can (and should) work for progress of a different kind.
I am not aware the Ateneo is offering these services.
Believe me Jo- it would be easier for me to convince my patients to go to a psychologist rather than a psychiatrist.
Just think of a business name that would shy away the the word Psyche, Mental Health and Psychiatry.
Think something a Wholistic Approach to health and well being or something closer to that...
"wellness" is a non-intimidating, very pleasanat term. the power of brands and names.
an integrated wellness center is a good idea. Amezcua Spa on katipunan avenue (near white plains area) is not your usual spa. aside from massage therapy it also has medical services/ diagnostics on its menu.
the ateneo de naga has maintained the center for psychological services for many, many years now. it not only provides testing for those applying for admission and scholarship but also does work testing (and interpretation) for some companies which have become regular clients.
the ateneo also has a good psych faculty connected to this center. there are at least 5 PhDs in psychology in the university, specializing in clinical psych, social psych, counseling psych, educ psych. they have a separate dept of psychology in the school of arts and sciences.
one of the center's consultants and a lecturer in the ateneo grad school (PhD educ psych program) is Dr Tita Agravante-Go, a naguena, who specializes in clinical psych and who maintains a clinic in Manila.
sonofignatius January 5th, 2011, 07:35 PM Chronicling the Last Day of the Year
in the column SIGNOS, Vox Bikol, BY TITO GENOVA VALIENTE
I step out of the house while the wind howls like an old man with gout. The weather is appropriate: bleak now, bright now, with just the right amount of sorrow. It is the last day of the year and even if this terminating of the year is a fairly recent human invention, we are convinced really that the 31st of December of any year is the last day of the year. And, sorrow and regrets are fashionable and smart response to this realization.
The family car is not available and the taxis have been appropriated, I assume, by housewives and husbands out on errands to bring home goodies for the special New Year’s dinner at midnight.
Even the reliable padyak drivers have surrendered to the cold weather and have stayed home. I walk through the narrow streets of our subdivision and reach the corner waiting shed. The jeep takes long to arrive. When one finally flashes its lights, several other people come out of the sidewalk. We soon fill the jeep.
Inside are two women, one much younger than the other. I do not sense any kinship between the two: the younger one stares out in the windy open while the older one seems to stretch her pudgy legs. Both are wearing windbreakers. The older one for no reason at all takes off her windbreaker (we call it “jacket” or “sweater”) and turns it inside out. The windbreaker is reversible, she wants to show us. The younger girl fixes the older woman’s collar. The two must be mother and daughter, with the daughter taking the fashion sense of the mother’s, for the two are wearing short shorts. Their jacket is a fashion statement, not a refuge from the unexpected chill.
Everyone is conscious of the cold wind. Except the old woman with a basket at her foot. Her hair has some grays but only the graying suggests age. Her face is strong and her gaze almost stolid. In the basket are some eggs and bread. She keeps rearranging the bread. She seems to be the only one with a real purpose in that company. The mother and daughter are anxious the huge mall is not open. The gaggle of young boys, the foundation on their face as cleanly laid over as those of their female companions, are mildly quarreling over where they are going. I am not beating any deadline and my niece can always wait for her brother.
A man hails the jeep as it passes by the public cemetery. The man is wearing a brown shirt inside a black leather bomber jacket, shining and synthetic. His shoes are a pair of glimmering brown boots. He is about in his late 50s. His hair is slicked down. He is all alone until a young woman in satin skirt joins us a few meters near the corner of the highway commonly known as Diversion.
Aha! The universe is listening and looking down upon us, I tell myself. Near the “Diversion” the young woman starts to talk loudly to the middle-aged man. They know each other. The old woman, her strong hands wrinkled, looks at the newly discovered couple. This old woman, I am convinced, is the universe. Or at least the extension of some forces from above, forces naughty now because this is the last day of the world, at least for this year.
Soon the old woman with a face as ruddy as the passion of the middle-aged man and, I am sure now, her paramour, is humming a melody. She does this while checking the loaves of bread overflowing the big basket. Soon she picks up from the basket two bottles of jam. She is showing off the special dinner she must be taking home to her family and, I like to believe, her grandchildren.
The aging man in plastic jacket is shushing his young woman in satin skirt, ugly in her treachery but lovely in her real tears. The young boys and girls are still debating whether they pass the night at the plaza. The mother and daughter sharing the same fashion taste are still ignoring each other. The old woman has put to rest the loaves of bread and has hidden the special bottles of jam. She is now singing.
I recognize the song. La Ultima Noche. She does not finish it but repeats and repeats the first four lines: La ultima noche que pase contigo/quisiera olvidarla pero no he podido/La ultima noche que pase contigo/hoy quiero olvidarla por mi bien. (The last night I spent with you/I wish to forget but I couldn’t/the last night I spent with you/today I want to forget it for my own sake).
She keeps on singing as the wind howls outside with just the right amount of regret and gratitude for the day that is going to be the last. I feel like singing with her but she is singing, keening on a very high key. I close my eyes and see our vehicle leap into eternity, the city below us blazing with the ugly Christmas trees and arches and the bad plans of all politicos, the old universe singing an old song as it rearranges bread and jam and sincerity over and over again.
www.voxbikol.com
sonofignatius January 5th, 2011, 07:37 PM 3 ADNU students Make it to AYLC `11
Three students from the Ateneo de Naga University have been chosen by the Ayala Group of Companies to be delegates in the 13th Ayala Young Leaders Congress (AYLC) on February 8 to 11 this year at Alfonso, Cavite.
They are: Philip Daniel Dy, BSBA Business Management Honors Program (BMHP); Ludel Maiello Mier, BS Accountancy; and Arcci Relloso, BSBA BMHP. All three are third year students from the College of Business and Accountancy.
The three will join 78 other students who have successfully passed a rigorous screening process concluded last Nov. 23-25 last year. Out of the 722 student leaders nominated by 138 top schools and universities nationwide, 153 successfully qualified as interviewees.
Focused on the theme Leadership: Serving, Transforming, Sustaining., the 81 chosen leaders will embark on a life-changing leadership journey that will deepen their desire for service to the community and love for the country.
The AYLC is the flagship program for youth development created by the Ayala Group of Companies as its concrete expression of its commitment to national development. After 12 years, the AYLC continues to fuel the dream of developing a corps of servant leaders who will contribute to uplifting the lives of all Filipinos.
With 23 delegates now in the list, ADNU is one of the schools which have produced the most number of delegates in the leadership program`s history.
www.adnu.edu.ph
sonofignatius January 5th, 2011, 07:38 PM ADNU Debater is RP`s Top Jose Rizal Model Student
For the second consecutive year, a student from the Ateneo de Naga University ranked first in the Search for the Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines (JRMSP) 2010. Monica M. Palomares, AB Development Communications senior student, bested 16 other national winners and finalists.
Palomares is the sixth JRMSP winner ADNU has produced in history. In 2009, Chanelle Allorde, Valedictorian of Class 2010, also topped in the same search.
Palomares first had to contend with the University`s other top student leaders in a school level paper screening and panel interview conducted bty a screening committee convened by the Office of Student Affairs to become the school nominee. From the hundreds of school nominees across the country, the Order of the Knights of Rizal named her as one of the 17 national finalists. She then faced prominent national figures from the Order in a make-or-break final interview last December 29 last year. She was finally declared as one of the ten awardees on Rizal Day - December 30 at the OKOR International Headquarters, Knights of Rizal Building in Manila.
For the Order, Palomares` academic performance and leadership, the Search`s criteria, were most outstanding, thereby epitomizing Rizalian qualities and the virtue of love of country, and serving as living model to her fellow youth.
The panel said it was a close fight between two Ateneans for the top award. The other Atenean from Manila was declared second. Fellow Bicolano student from the Universidad de Sta. Isabel also earned for herself a slot in the Top 10.
Aside from being an academic scholar and a consistent Dean or President`s Lister, Palomares holds responsible positions in some of the University`s most important student organizations such as Supreme Student Government as Internal Vice President. Before her election, she had served the Remontados Debate Society as Vice President for Administration (2008), Vice President for Training and Membership (2008 to 2010) and President (March to June 2010).
As a debater of Remontados, she helped the organization participate or win in some regional and national debate tournaments like the 9th and 10th and 12th National Debate Championships, the 3rd and 4th Philippine Inter-Collegiate debating Championship, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Raul Roco Cups, and the Buenaventura Cups in 2008, 2009 and 2010, among others. As an officer, helped conceptualize and implement the Debate Education Program through which the organization reaches out to various off-campus institutions interested in debate and facilitate workshops and help them establish their own debate societies.
In Summer 2008, Palomares was appointed by the Naga City Government as one of the youth councilors, the youth counterpart of the elected city councilors. She helped organize activities for the youth sector like the clean-up drives along the Bicol river, livelihood seminar for some youth groups and assemblies of youth organizations.
She was chosen delegate in a number of youth conferences like the 8th National Youth Parliament in November 2010, where she was chairperson of the Committee on Values; and the 11th International Youth Day in August 2010, where she discussed with other youths critical issues on environment governance, culture and their relevance to human rights.
www.adnu.edu.ph
sonofignatius January 5th, 2011, 07:51 PM JUAN BIG BASH FOR THE NEW YEAR
Cebu Pacific Seat Sale
50% OFF
All Domestic & International Flights
Selling: Until January 8 or until seats last
Travel : Feb 1 - March 31,2011
www.cebupacificair.com
oragon.com January 6th, 2011, 02:15 AM About time.:okay:
Not farfetched. I think Iriga's purchasing power is getting more robust than ever as well. Imagine restaurants being opened after another and malls to supermarkets! Iriga is indeed catching up at a fast pace! Boom Iriga!:banana:
Philtrust's owner Emilio Yap is the Chairman of Manila Hotel???
Marhay na nAGA kaBIKOLan!
Opening of Provincial PRISAA today at USI.
sonofignatius January 6th, 2011, 03:16 AM PAL SALE
DOMESTIC SPECIAL
Selling: Jan 5-12,2011
Travel: April 2011, around Holy Week
www.philippineairlines.com
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Matukad Island, Caramoan, Camarines Sur
by Hajji Molina
Matukad Island is one of the small islands found in Caramoan Camarines Sur. This island is pristine and unspoiled by commercialism, Its beach has powder like fine white sand, school of fishes are abundant in the swimming area. It also has a hidden lake inside its rock formations - waypoints.ph/detail_gen.php?wpt=mtukad
photo credits to the owner. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=141540132541152&set=a.131221753572990.17648.119418201420012)
dios mabalos - thank you - for sharing this and the other photos with us, william.
maghalat ka, Caramoan, ngonyan na summer. Ta maharampangan kita! dikit na sanang tios ... :banana:
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Irigueño23 January 6th, 2011, 06:18 AM USANT Majorettes
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Irigueño23 January 6th, 2011, 08:04 AM Iriga City Freedom Park
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rhyzrockerz January 6th, 2011, 09:50 AM Biggest Number of Gin slam shot drinkers.
Dec.27 Naga City Coliseum
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nag shot kami ni sanz para sa world record kang Naga City:cheers::cheers:
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Congratulations sa Pilipinas and syempre lalo na sa naga City dahil na beat kang naga si record kang Mexico.kaya my Guinness World record na ang satuyang cuidad.dai ko lang po sure kung Ilan si saktong record kang Event.
wohiwohi January 6th, 2011, 12:15 PM malamang negotiable pa man ang rates ninda :cheers:
does it mean may food na pinapabakal inside the resort?
si principal mi an nagkaulay nin advance pati si payment for foods
william :D January 6th, 2011, 12:18 PM dios mabalos - thank you - for sharing this and the other photos with us, william.
maghalat ka, Caramoan, ngonyan na summer. Ta maharampangan kita! dikit na sanang tios ... :banana:
ano daw? hehe :lol::lol::lol:
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WOW!! ang laki ng Naga Colliseum ah! :eek::eek::eek:
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nag shot kami ni sanz para sa world record kang Naga City:cheers::cheers:
Bakong Minor de Edad pa yan si Sandz!?
:ohno:
ano daw? hehe :lol::lol::lol:
WOW!! ang laki ng Naga Colliseum ah! :eek::eek::eek:
Ang sabi ni Father,
"Maghintay ka Caramoan, ngayong summer. At magkikita tayo. Konting tiis na lang."
Salamat sa pictures William! :D
rhyzrockerz January 6th, 2011, 12:46 PM Bakong Minor de Edad pa yan si Sandz!?
:ohno:
Ang sabi ni Father,
"Maghintay ka Caramoan, ngayong summer. At magkikita tayo. Konting tiis na lang."
Salamat sa pictures William! :D
yup!kaya lang dai naman sinda naghahagad birth.Cert.dai man pati halata na minor pa si sands:cheers1::happy::happy:
Salamat sir William. yan po ang Big Dome of the South.:)
Naga City Deck January 6th, 2011, 12:50 PM yup!kaya lang dai naman sinda naghahagad birth.Cert.dai man pati halata na minor pa si sands:cheers1::happy::happy:
Salamat sir William. yan po ang Big Dome of the South.:)
pasaway ang bunso ay. sabi dai daa nag iinom to si sandz :lol:
pasimuno si Uncle Rhyz! :lol:
aidz January 6th, 2011, 01:10 PM yup!kaya lang dai naman sinda naghahagad birth.Cert.dai man pati halata na minor pa si sands:cheers1::happy::happy:
Salamat sir William. yan po ang Big Dome of the South.:)
pasaway ang bunso ay. sabi dai daa nag iinom to si sandz :lol:
pasimuno si Uncle Rhyz! :lol:
:bash::bash::bash:
pasaway na legal guardian ini!
:ohno::ohno::ohno:
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Naga City Deck January 6th, 2011, 01:38 PM Largest Shot Slam
by GWR Seyda Subasi-Gemici (http://community.guinnessworldrecords.com/_Largest-Slam-Shot/blog/3206538/7691.html)
06 January 2011
On 27 December 2010, I witnessed a successful record attempt for the “Largest Slam Shot” in the city of Naga, Philippines.
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The record attempt was mutually realized by San Miguel Inc. and the company GSM operator V.
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Naga is a splendid city which can be easily reached by a 40 minutes long flight from the city of Manila. As all the people in Philippines, the habitants of Naga are kind and hospitable. The city is well worthy of its reputation as “The City of Smile”.
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Upon arrival, we reached the venue of the record attempt around 10 am. A huge crowd was gathered there, despite the early morning hour. The mass of participants and viewers of the spectacle increased as the hours passed.
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Firstly, all the participants got in a line to be assigned a number for registration. Looking through the participants, you could see the variety of age. Young adults and elders were standing in line, all deeply excited to be a part of this record attempt. I felt that they took pride in competing for their country.
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Some of them had come to Naga after a one and a half day journey. I highly appreciate the enthusiasm of these eager participants. When the clocks hit 14:00 the venue was completely full and the time had come for the big attempt! Everybody was ready to start the record attempt.
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After the starting sign, the Mayor of Naga, Mr. John Bongat drank the first shot. He was followed by Mr. Gerardo C. Payuma, the President and COO of Ginebra San Miguel Inc.
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rhyzrockerz January 6th, 2011, 01:38 PM pasaway ang bunso ay. sabi dai daa nag iinom to si sandz :lol:
pasimuno si Uncle Rhyz! :lol:
:bash::bash::bash:
pasaway na legal guardian ini!
:ohno::ohno::ohno:
Parihas man kami dai nag iinum ni sands..
sa totoo lang po gusto mi lang talaga makalaog sa coloseum.madalan lang kami kean.kaya lang kaipuhan talaga palan mag shot pagmalaog kang coliseum. tas my # na kami.alangan man mag back out kami?dai naman pati pwede mag back out ta mararaot si pagkasunod sunod kang #.kaya yun napiritan kami mag shot.maray nalang ta dai kami nag litong.
Naga City Deck January 6th, 2011, 01:41 PM Largest Shot Slam
by GWR Seyda Subasi-Gemici (http://community.guinnessworldrecords.com/_Largest-Slam-Shot/blog/3206538/7691.html)
06 January 2011
Then, no one could slow down the participants as everybody took their shots in succession. Some screamed “Long live Philippines!” after taking their shot.
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The record attempt lasted approximately 2 hours.
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The existing record belonged to Mexico with 1,412 slam shots but Naga city brought the new record to Philippines with an exact number of 2,435 shots! Around 19:00 in the evening, a fascinating show was organized. There were both a beauty contest and a dance contest.
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However, everybody was anxiously waiting for the result of the record attempt. I was called on stage to declare the results, which was sort of a difficult moment to describe.
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The moment I announced the record, the whole crowd hollered and cheered. People were hugging each other with joy and the fireworks decorated the sky at the same time.
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I handed the record certificate over to Mr. Gerardo C. Payumo and something surprising happened at that moment.
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Mr. Gerardo himself gave me a certificate as well. Normally I am the one who gives a certificate as the Guinness World Records adjudicator. This time, receiving a certificate made me feel proud for myself and Guinness World Records.
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In the end, I left the city of Naga and Philippines with plenty of beautiful memories. I would like to thank everyone for their outstanding efforts! In addition, I would like to extend my gratitude to Ms. Maryjane Ong, the owner of GSM operator V, Mr. Jeff Uy, Ms. Jaycille Ann S. Casipe and Mr. Feliciano Santos J.
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Let’s see what other records will be broken in the Philippines in the future!
Salamat Naga City!
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Naga City Deck January 6th, 2011, 01:45 PM Largest Shot Slam
by GWR Seyda Subasi-Gemici
06 January 2011
i do have a comment on the write up...
Naga is a splendid city which can be easily reached by a 40 minutes long flight from the city of Manila. As all the people in Philippines, the habitants of Naga are kind and hospitable. The city is well worthy of its reputation as “The City of Smile”.
maybe she wasn't informed of the translation of Maogmang Lugar...
i hope Bacolod City would understand this :D
Naga City Deck January 6th, 2011, 02:09 PM PRISAA 2011
Opening Ceremonies
by Randy Villaflor (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=1533784710310&id=1405571644&aid=2070145)
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Naga City Deck January 6th, 2011, 02:10 PM PRISAA 2011
Opening Ceremonies
by Randy Villaflor (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=1533784710310&id=1405571644&aid=2070145)
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Naga City Deck January 6th, 2011, 02:12 PM PRISAA 2011
Opening Ceremonies
by Randy Villaflor (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=1533784710310&id=1405571644&aid=2070145)
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Naga City Deck January 6th, 2011, 02:13 PM PRISAA 2011
Opening Ceremonies
by Randy Villaflor (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=1533784710310&id=1405571644&aid=2070145)
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rhyzrockerz January 6th, 2011, 02:17 PM http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs041.snc6/167184_188929041120085_100000089724790_718435_5671711_n.jpg
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Sir Dandy at ako.:)
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Ayan Paakyat na sana kami.
:banana:
Kaya lang..
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baba daw kami sabi ni guard..wah..:sly::sly::gunz::gunz::mad::mad:
Sayang Hindi kami naka akyat sa Bell Tower ng Basilica:ohno::ohno:
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From the Left Sir Dandy,Sir Garz,Ma'am Joan(NCD),si Domeng
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Naga City Deck January 6th, 2011, 02:29 PM pwede wag ma'am? hahaha :lol:
NDC ka dyan.. garo lugod NDCC :rofl:
rhyzrockerz January 6th, 2011, 02:37 PM pwede wag ma'am? hahaha :lol:
NDC ka dyan.. garo lugod NDCC :rofl:
pasensya na manay Jo.Wrong Mistake.:lol::lol:
tungka na kaya ako.
rhyzrockerz January 6th, 2011, 02:41 PM http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs013.snc6/166321_188904887789167_100000089724790_718317_2052214_n.jpg
Istorya:)
Domeng:Yehey! Yaon na si Super Ferry
Sir Dandy:Ay iyo na hay.yaon na.Piktyuran ko daw
Pres.Pao: Weh! Mayo man baga oh.
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
aidz January 6th, 2011, 03:46 PM Parihas man kami dai nag iinum ni sands..
sa totoo lang po gusto mi lang talaga makalaog sa coloseum.madalan lang kami kean.kaya lang kaipuhan talaga palan mag shot pagmalaog kang coliseum. tas my # na kami.alangan man mag back out kami?dai naman pati pwede mag back out ta mararaot si pagkasunod sunod kang #.kaya yun napiritan kami mag shot.maray nalang ta dai kami nag litong.
nag rason pa! :bash:
:rofl:
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Sir Dandy at ako.:)
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Ayan Paakyat na sana kami.
:banana:
Kaya lang..
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baba daw kami sabi ni guard..wah..:sly::sly::gunz::gunz::mad::mad:
Sayang Hindi kami naka akyat sa Bell Tower ng Basilica:ohno::ohno:
:rofl:
dai palan pwede magsakat? pigpaturog na lang kuta nindo si Guard... :rofl:
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Istorya:)
Domeng:Yehey! Yaon na si Super Ferry
Sir Dandy:Ay iyo na hay.yaon na.Piktyuran ko daw
Pres.Pao: Weh! Mayo man baga oh.
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
:rofl:
sonofignatius January 6th, 2011, 05:52 PM ano daw? hehe :lol::lol::lol:
WOW!! ang laki ng Naga Coliseum ah! :eek::eek::eek:
oops, sorry- escaped my mind that you're not a bikolano, william. maraming salamat, aidz, sa pagsalin mo sa tagalog.
PRISAA 2011
Opening Ceremonies
by Randy Villaflor (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=1533784710310&id=1405571644&aid=2070145)
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are they from the holy rosary college seminary? good they participated. :cheers:
sonofignatius January 6th, 2011, 05:57 PM CWC to feature comic, anime costume contest
Another spectacular sports event is set to unfold at the world famous CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) that will fortify its stature as a veritable tourist and watersports haven not only for local tourists and aficionados of the sports but also for foreign wakeboard athletes, competitors and organizers, having the most modern and complete facilities ideal for holding wakeboard competitions.
The last and final stop of the 2010 WWA Wakeboard World Series dubbed “Ultimate Wake Championship” is slated to set ablaze a fiery and exciting competition among top riders in the sport across the globe in a five-day battle starting January 19 to the 23 at CWC.
Considered to be the toughest test, a rider has to out best all the other competitors in the four disciplines of the sport to be adjudged the ultimate wake champion. Thus, it is expected that the event will attract multitudes of wakeboard aficionados and tourists to CamSur particularly to CWC.
Meanwhile, the provincial government of CamSur under the leadership of Gov. LRay Villafuerte and thru the instrumentality of the offices concerned, is brewing up activities and events to add color and zest to the five-day competition for the delight of the participants and guests.
Slated on the evening of the second day is the Comic Strip Party where everyone, kids and adults alike, have to come in their colorful and most interesting comic character or animé costume. Those having the best costumes stand to win cash prizes: P5,000 for the first place, P3,000 for the second place and P2,000 for the third place.
Invitation is hereby addressed to the public to witness or be part of the revelry as it is open to everyone. Admission is free.
FERNANDEZ/MMEC/CSEC
www.bicolmail.com
sonofignatius January 6th, 2011, 05:58 PM Naga City to host IMSO '11
By Paul John F. Barrosa
NAGA CITY --- For the first time, the Philippines will host the well-known International Math and Science Olympiad (IMSO) and this city has been given the chance to handle the event.
In a press conference last Monday, Naga City Mayor John G. Bongat said that the City Government of Naga has already signed a memorandum of agreement with Mathematics Trainers Guild (MTG) for the city to host the 8th International Math and Science Olympiad (IMSO) 2011.
“The MOA was signed before the Holidays. This is the first time for the Philippines to host the IMSO and it is an honor to us,” Bongat said.
The IMSO is slated on the last week of August which will be attended by elementary contingents from 20 countries, such as China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, South Africa, Bulgaria, Iran, and Australia.
“This is also a great aid to the city and to the whole province of Camarines Sur. The delegates will have the chance to have a tour and experience our culture and practices. In turn, this could mean that, as they share their experience to others in their hometown, the popularity of Naga and Camarines Sur [as tourism hubs] will increase,” Bongat said.
Last year in the 7th IMSO held in Bali, Indonesia, the Philippines earned the third spot with two gold, two silver and 15 bronze medals.
“This event will not only promote us, this will also be conveying the message across schools here in Bicol that we’re pretty serious in developing science and math education in our schools, whether private or public,” Bongat said in a statement.
“We are now training hard and preparing hard. As of now, there are already students in Hope Christian School here in Naga City who are being trained and guided by MTG Philippines for the upcoming competition,” Bongat told Bicol Mail.
Meanwhile, Dr. Simon Chua, president of MTG Philippines, assured the City Government of Naga that their group will provide all the technical support to ensure the successful holding of IMSO 2011.
www.bicolmail.com
sonofignatius January 6th, 2011, 06:01 PM ultimate wake championship
Final stop of WWA World Series
set at CWC Jan. 2011
PILI, Camarines Sur – Even as the new year has just unfolded, Gov. LRay Villafuerte announced another international wakeboard competition is scheduled at the CamSur Watersports Complex with the staging of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA) Ultimate Wake Championship set January 19 to 23.
The competition is actually the last and final stop of the WWA Wake World Series carried over from WWA’s 2010 schedule played in six selected locations in six countries of four continents to determine who is the world’s best wakeboarder.
The 2010 WWA World Series traveled from the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and ultimately the Philippines, particularly in CamSur which selected as the last and final stop because of the CWC which is conceded the most progressive wakeboarding facility in the world.
CamSur and CWC are now known worldwide to host the best, most innovative and exciting world class events as demonstrated by the staging of the last two consecutive years of hosting eh WWA World Wake Park Championships.
The Ultimate Wake Championship is the only event where riders will compete in four wakeboard disciplines including boat contest, cable contest and a System 2.0 competition to crown the most diverse wakeboarder in the sport.
UWC is expected to be the most exciting wake competition with the biggest prize purse of over US$200,000 and the most number of pro-riders from 29 countries all over the world.
More than just a wakeboarding event, the five-day event will include a diverse repertoire of entertainment to spice up the competitions.
Evening of first day January 19 feature the Casino Royale party including Belle Star entertainment, games, magic with fun black jack and poker tables. Second day January 20 will be Comic Strip Party, described to be a “strip” down comedy lane with participants dressed-up in attire as cartoon and comic characters of their choice.
January 21 will feature the Black Light Party where the party-goers will glow in the dark in body paint of their own design accompanied by Drumbeat and percussions and January 22, the fourth night, will be Fire and Ice Party where revelers will experience two extreme atmospheres, heat up with poi dancers and sexy siren bands and freeze with pole dancer and a sexy all-girl band to enjoy the best of both extreme sides.
Final day January 23 will be the Awarding Party to honor, among other winners, the most diverse wakeboarder in the world.GBClaveria/MMC
www.bicolmail.com
sonofignatius January 6th, 2011, 06:06 PM City's Nutri-Ataman, SM's Share-A-Toy bring X'Mas treats to malnourished tots
MAKING the last year’s Christmas more colorful and merrier to 230 children coming from poor families, the SM City Naga has partnered with the city government in giving treats to the kids by way of its “Make a Child Happy (Share-A-Toy Project).”
The children are regular beneficiaries of the city government’s Nutri-Ataman program which addresses the problems on undernourishment in the city’s 27 barangays thru regular feeding, Operation Timbang, medical check ups and provision of vitamins.
Held last December 21, 2010 at the SM City Naga’s Event Center, the Nutri-Ataman Christmas Party gave an opportunity for the super-mall to participate in the city’s gift-giving project.
The children received several kilos of rice, canned goods, packed merienda and packs of noodles including toys and other playthings from SM City Naga.
Charlie Blanco, 26, father of 2-year-old Tristan Mike, said the event brought smiles on the faces of his son and other children whose families are hard up and cannot afford to give them Christmas parties.
Among those who graced the celebration was Mayor Bongat who underscored the importance of Nutri-Ataman program as “a very important part of the preparation before sending the children to schools.”
SM Public Relations Officer Tina Sumayao and Engr. Christian Wesley D. Villanueva, assistant mall manager, thanked the city government for the “opportunity given to SM to become a part of the worthwhile endeavor.”
www.bicolmail.com
sonofignatius January 7th, 2011, 01:20 AM http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8smy5vL9F34/THJHh_NhC9I/AAAAAAAAA3w/ivguSIOFZh4/s1600/airphilexpress.JPG
airphilexpress seat sale
selling : January 6-8,2011
travel : March 16-31,2011
PhP588 one-way
including Manila to Naga
PhP688 one-way
including Naga-Cebu
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oragon.com January 7th, 2011, 02:56 AM http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture739_picnik.jpg
Yesterday MB issue
Re: Opening of their newest branch in Davao City
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Naga City soon-to-open MB branch
photo by Sir Bob
Is it a practice of Manila Bulletin to select and open branches on sites and building with ancestral look???
Marhay na nAGA kaBIKOLan!
PRISAA update
Minor Seminary is still a powerhouse in football.
UNC and Ateneo lording over other schools in basketball and volleyball.
USI, NCF tracksters on the hunt for gold.
UNEP and USANT, the perennial rivals in the part of Rinconada.
Mariners tankers for sure will make a BIG splash.
Naga Boy January 7th, 2011, 03:01 AM Random Pics
CBD 2 and Panganiban Drive
06 January 6:30 AM
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hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 03:16 AM Camarines Sur registers highest firecracker injuries in Bicol
NAGA CITY, Jan. 4 (PIA) -- The province of Camarines Sur tops the list with the highest number of firecracker incident. From eight (8) injuries last year, it almost doubled up with 24 confirmed cases recorded as of January 2, 2011.
Kwitis, which is allowed under the law, recorded the highest number of firecracker injury reported in six (6) cases here in the province. It was followed by piccolo, which consistently occupies the top cause of injury during Christmas celebration and New Year revelry in other parts of the country.
Other firecracker injuries were attributed to Lucis, baby dynamite, bawang, plapla, firecracker powder, baby rocket and whistle bombs. One stray bullet was also recorded by the Camarines Sur Provincial Health Office (PHO).
This year's campaign to lessen if not totally ban the use of firecrackers was ironically launched here in Camarines Sur, now recording the highest number of firecracker incident among the provinces in the region.
Dr. Nestor Santiago, Department of Health, Bicol Regional Director during the launching of Kontra Paputok here, said that their campaign is mostly focused in safeguarding the children.
"Through the years, children are the most vulnerable victims of firecracker injuries. That's why our campaign also goes with the parents to supervise their children, if lighting those prohibited firecrackers cannot be avoided, or totally abandon the idea of even lighting a wick of a firecracker."
As of January 2, there were five (5) firecracker injuries recorded covering children below ten (10) years old; eight (8) cases with injured victims aged 11-20 and eleven (11) cases with victim's age from 20 years old and above. Out of the 24 firecracker victims, 19 are male while 5 are female.
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=10061
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 03:20 AM Naga remembers 15 Bicol martyrs
NAGA CITY, Jan.4 (PIA)---- The city government of Naga through Mayor John G. Bongat spearheaded the commemoration of the 114th death anniversary of the 15 Bicol Martyrs in a simple ceremony held at the Plaza Quince Martires here.
The celebration started with a memorial mass at San San Francisco Church with Rev. Msgr. Nelson B. Tria as the celebrant after which local city officials, head of offices, and representatives from other line agencies, including descendants of the 15 martyrs converged at the Plaza Quince Martires for the commemoration program.
In his message, Bongat conveyed the significance of honoring the Bicol martyrs who, in one way or another, surrendered their life in exchange of our much coveted freedom.
“Let us not put to waste our martyr’s sacrifice. Let their heroism live in each and every one of us. Let us be heroes in our own community, in our workplace and in ourselves – by doing what we ought to do as responsible Naguenos and as conscientious Bicolanos.”
Etched in the 15 Bikol Martyr’s monument with the inscription “El Pueblo De Camarines Sur A Sus Martires Del ’96 were the names of the three secular priests; Fr. Inocencio Herrera, Fr. Gabriel Prieto, and Fr. Severino Diaz
Also engraved on the monument were the names of the three Abellas who belong to the lineage of wealthy families in the Bicol Region- Manuel Abella, and his two sons, Domingo and Ramon Abella.
The structure also bears the names of Camilo Jacob, Tomas Prieto, Florencio Lerma, Macario Valentin, Cornelio Mercado, Mariano Melgarejo, Mariano Ordenanza, and Mariano Arana. (LIZEL S. MACATANGAY/ PIA CAMARINES SUR)
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=9993
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Istorya:)
Domeng:Yehey! Yaon na si Super Ferry
Sir Dandy:Ay iyo na hay.yaon na.Piktyuran ko daw
Pres.Pao: Weh! Mayo man baga oh.
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 03:24 AM Robinson's Naga Update:
If negotiations would push thru- and I hope it would, Robinsons' Naga will be located infornt of Bicol Access Health Centrum. Just few steps away from SM City Naga, and just at the end of of the road near Plaza Medica.
I have talked to the brother of owner of the land- and they already in contact with Robinson's. Good title, solo ownership, 4 hectares right at the heart of CBD 2.
My friend Edwin of RLC is praying that this would be it. He was also very positive that this would be the future location for their Mall and Hotel.
Hoping this will push through :cheers:
January 4, 2010
at the crossing
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diyan ba ilalagay yung bagong monument?
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 03:25 AM Arroyo balak maglagak ng mga libreria sa bawat barangay
CAMARINES SUR, Enero 4 (PIA) -- Itinutulak ngayon ni Cong. Dato Arroyo ng pangalawang distrito ng Camarines Sur ang House Bill 1223 na may layunin makapagtayo ng mga libraries sa mga barangay sa loob ng kanyang distrito.
Ipinahayag ni Cong. Arroyo na isa sa dapat gawin para sa magandang edukasyon lalo na sa mga bata at kabataan ang pagkakaroon ng mga aklat na mababasa.
Ito sa pamamagitan ng paglalagay sa bawat barangay upang magkaroon ng pamamaraan ang mga mamayan na makapag research ng mga kaalaman sa mga gagamit ng naturang mga aklat.
Hindi lang mga mag-aaral kundi pati na rin ang publiko na hindi nakapag-aral ang maaaring gamitin ito.
Ang House Bill 1223 na tinagurian “ Establishing Public Library in Every Barangay” may national coverage kaya sinusuportahan din ito ng ilan pang mga kongresista sa ika-15 kongreso - maging miyembro ng administrasyon o oposisyon.
Binigyan diin ni Arroyo na ang paglagay ng mga public libraries ay mahalaga bilang unang hakbang sa pagkakaroon ng de kalidad na edukasyon.
Kinakailangan magkaroon ng lalagyan ng mga aklat sa bawat barangay na iimbakan ng mga ito.
Sa iba pang balita, Nasa malawakan pang pagiimbistiga ang mga miyembro ng PNP Naga City sa pinakahuling nangyayaring pang-hoholdap sa isang bahay ng negosyante sa lunsod ng Naga noong isang gabi.
Hinoldap ng di kilala pang mga suspects ang bahay ng negosyanteng si Marcelo Cu. Unang pumasok sa bahay ni Cu ang mga magnanakaw at ng ang biktima ay pumasok sa bahay, agad pinaputukan ng baril ang biktima.
Tinalian pa ang mga kamay ng negosyante. Wala pang alam ang mga awtoridad kung anong mahahalagang bagay ang nakuha.
Ayun sa pahayag ni SPO4 Elmer Pitallano ng Naga City Police Office, nasa malawakang pag-iimbestiga pa sila sa nangyayaring pagnanakaw sa bahay ng negosyanteng si Marcelo Cu sa Mayon Avenue, Lungsod ng Naga.
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=10003
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 03:26 AM Chills can kill – doctors
Cold and feasting trigger strokes, heart attacks
MANILA, Philippines – Four people taken to the Manila Doctors Hospital on UN Ave., Ermita, last Tuesday night were found to have suffered strokes and heart attacks, as a result of the nighttime chill and uncontrolled eating during the holidays.
“Cold temperature causes blood vessel constriction for heart and brain leading to high blood pressure and chest pain with post-holiday effect of over-indulgence, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, stress, smoking, alcohol, drinking, and lack of exercise,” said Dr. Anthony Leachon.
A leading cardiologist and health education advocate, Leachon said that this was the case for the four patients all above 50 years old.
Two of them were on the heavy side, while the other two were thin, although they have other risk factors, he said.
Leachon is the advocacy chair of the Health Education Reform Order (HERO), which aims to educate students about the various diseases that cause sickness and death to Filipinos by including relevant health education updates in the school curriculum on the primary, secondary, college, and even postgraduate levels. These diseases include cardiovascular diseases, pneumonia, cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD), and diabetes, among others.
Medical researchers abroad recognize the spike in heart attacks and strokes during the holiday season which they aptly call “Merry Christmas Coronary.”
According to research, experts at the University of California and Tufts University School of Medicine examined 53- million U.S. death certificates from 1973 to 2001. They found increases in the number of heart-related deaths during the holiday season. The study was published in the journal “Circulation” in 2004.
“ The bet New Year’s resolution is lifestyle change: Stop smoking and alcohol drinking. Preventive health education is the way to go, so we lessen the need for intake of drugs,” Leachon said.
The expert said persons with pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease are more vulnerable in getting the ‘Merry Christmas coronary.’
Leachon said it is better to shift to fish, chicken, fruits, and vegetables after the holidays.
“Drink more water. Lose weight by eating less carbohydrate, sleep for at least eight hours, and walk for 30 minutes daily,” he added.
Meanwhile, state weathermen warned anew of possible flashfloods and landslides caused by widespread rains in Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported Thursday that the prevailing tail-end of a cold front over Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in these areas.
PAGASA warned that widespread rains caused by the cold front may affect Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas.
It alerted residents in Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon, Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar, and Southern Leyte against flashfloods and landslides due to continuous heavy rains.
Meanwhile, northeast monsoon or hanging amihan will continue to prevail over Northern and Central Luzon.
The rest of Luzon will be partly cloudy to cloudy with light rains.
PAGASA also advised seafarers against moderate to rough coastal waters in Luzon and Visayas. (With a report from Ellalyn B. De Vera)
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/296955/chills-can-kill-doctors
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 03:30 AM Banking update
DBP Bicol Regional Office to rise along Panganiban beside Luzonian Machine Shop. Construction shall commenced this year and also Landbank's new building also at Panganiban Drive.
Bullish banking in Naga City!:cheers:
DBP Regional Office currently occupies the second floor of DBP building along Panganiban.
It's nice that it would have a brand new building.
Philtrust Bank according to its Manila Bulletin ads will also open soon in Naga.
Another bank to rise in Naga :cheers:
grabe, punong puno na ang Naga ning bank.
According to the latest issue of Naga's Smile Magazine, Naga City currently has 42 banks :okay:
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 03:37 AM Pag diriwang ng Kapaskuhan sa Camarines Sur, naging mapayapa
CAMARINES SUR, Dec. 28 (PIA) -- Alinsunod sa kampanya ng Department of Health na iwasan o wag magpapaputok noong nakaraang Kapaskuhan ay naging mapayapa nga ang pagdiriwang ng naturang okasyon. Ito ay dahil na rin sa kooperasyon na ibinigay ng mga mamamayan upang maiwasan ang sakuna ng dahil sa paggamit ng mga delikadong paputok.
Sa kanyang mensahe noong nakaraang linggo sa Grandl Launching ng Iwas Paputok 2010, sinabi ni DOH Regional Director Nestor Santiago na tututok sa kaligtasan ng mga bata ang kanilang kampanya. Anya, bagamat hindi maiiwasan na magpaputok dahil sa tradisyong kinagisnan at pinaniniwalaan ng mga tao, ay layunin pa rin nilang makapagtala ng zero casualty. Sa kabuuan ay apat na biktima ng paputok ang naiulat, tatlo sa lalawigan ng Sorsogon at isa naman mula dito sa Camarines Sur.
Sa kanyang mensahe, sinabi rin ni DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo na mahigpit din nilang babantayan ng mga pulis upang maiwasan ang ano mang kaso ng indiscrimate firing o pagkakaroon ng mga biktima ng mga ligaw nab ala. Nagbabala rin si Robredo na agarang pagtanggal sa serbisyo ang kapalit ng paglabag ng sinomang pulis sa kautusang ito.
Sa ibang balita, matapos ang halos tatlong oras na pagkaka abala ng buhos ng trapiko sa bahagi ng Maharlika highway kahapon ay agad naman itong naibalik sa ayos ng DPWH. Bumigay kasi ang gitnang bahagi ng tulay sa San Isidro Pamplona na mismong nasa boundary ng bayan ng San Fernando at Pamplona dito sa Camarines Sur.
Pansamantalang nilagyan ng steel o tukod sa ilalim ang tulay upang madaanan muna ng mga motorista na mula pa sa Metro Manila at ibang palabas ng Bicol. Sa kasalukuyan ay isang lane muna ang dinadaanan ng mga behikulo. Katuwang naman ng DPWH ang ilang barangay tanod sa naturang bayan upang masiguro ang maayos na daloy ng trapiko. (PIA)http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=9361
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 03:37 AM Hepe ng PNP Camarines Sur humingi ng yearend report sa mga chief of police
CAMARINES SUR, Jan. 3 (PIA) -- Alinsunod sa direktiba ng pamunuan ng Philippine National Police o PNP ay hiniling ni Police Sr/ Supt Jonathan Ablang, OIC Provincial Director ng PNP dito sa Camarines Sur, ang ulat ng lahat ng mga Chief of Police na naka destino sa kani kanilang bayan. Ngayon ang itinakdang deadline ni Ablang upang makapagsumite ng report ang mga COP kung may mga sangkot na pulis na nagpaputok noong nakaraang taon.
Matatandaan na ilang araw bago sumapit ang Bagong Taon ay sinelyuhan na ang mga dulo ng baril ng mga miembro ng PNP upang maiwasan ang ano mang insidente ng indiscrimate firing, Wala namang naitatalang naging biktima ng ligaw na bala dito sa lalawigan, na isang patunay na sumunod ang mga pulis sa direktiba ng PNP. Sa kasalukuyan ay halos pitumpot limang porsyento pa lamang ng mga COP ang nakapagsusumite ng kanilang year end report.
Sa ibang balita, ikinatuwa naman ng mga mamamayan dito sa Camarines Sur ang ibinalita ni Major Ruperto Pabustan, commander ng 9th Infantry Division na nakabase sa Camp Elias Angeles, Pili Camarines Sur. Sa kanyang year end report, sinabi ni Pabustan na bumaba ng halos singkwenta porsyento ang pwersa ng New People's Army dito sa lalawigan. Anya, bunsod ito ng mahigpit na kampanya na mga tropa ng pamahalaan na nag resulta naman sa pagbawas ng numero ng mga rebeldeng NPA, pagkaka kumpiska ng mga armas na ginagamit ng mga ito mula sa mga civilian tipsters, pati na rin ang pagkakahuli nila ng ilang matataas na opisyal ng kilusan.
Pinasalamatan naman ni Pabustan ang mga mamamayan na nagbigay ng kanilang malaking suporta at kooperasyon sa kampanya ng pamahalaan na masupil na ang ilang extortion activities na ginagawa ng mga ito sa ilang maliliit na magsasaka at mga negosyante. Hinikayat naman ni Major Harold Cabunoc, tagapagsalita ng Philippine Army dito sa Camarines Sur ang mga NPA na magbalik loob na sa pamahalaan at bigyan ng puwang ang katahimikan na iniaalok ng gobyerno. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=9932
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 03:40 AM The Taxi Queues are Back
After a peak season during the holiday
where you barely see a single taxi queuing
for passengers on Naga City’s major malls..
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...the queues are back...
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...with 207 units as of the latest count...
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...Naga City taxi is the fastest growing
transport sector in Naga City.
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Are there taxis stationed in Naga Airport too?
The Beautiful Market Courtyard
Iriga City Market
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Very refreshing and relaxing :okay:
Next to Naga and Legazpi, I think Iriga City boasts a lot of dining options among the cities in Bicol.
They already have Shakey's, Biggs, Jollibee, Mang Inasal and the soon to open Chowking and Graceland Baker's Plaza.
De we see McDonald's Iriga coming?
Sure, why not? :lol:
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 03:50 AM SA CASURECO II
Diringkilan sa junta dapat igilid na
Pamayo kan junta pabor sa power commission
Bagong taon, kaipuhan magkaigwa na nin unidad an miembros kan junta directiva nganing magtarabangan sa pagpadalagan kan cooperativa asin makahawas sa mga controvercia sa mga reclamo kan miembros consumedores na dapat solucionan.
Sa entrevista kan Bicol Mail ki Board President Tomas De Vera kan Camarines Sur II Electric Cooperative (Casureco II) Inc., sinabi kaini na prioridad niya na hiloton muna an ano man na dai pagkaka-irintindihan maging si dai nagsuporta sa saiya sa ginibong eleccion sa oficiales kan junta envez cooperacion an kaipuhan para sa interes kan consumedores asin manijamiento. Siya bestadong “pro-consumers”, alagad mawot niyang mabalance maging sa lado kan manijamiento kan cooperativa an importante iyo an unidad para sa gabos kabali an consumedores.
Sa eleccion sa oficiales kan junta siya nakapatos nin limang voto contra apat na voto sa nakalaban niya sa cargong presidente kan junta na si Director Hilario Basmayor kan distrito nin Minalabac.
Magiging bukas na an cooperativa sa consumedores kun malaog sa contrata sa power supplier kun halangkaw man o hababa an precio cada kilowatt hour iyan dapat maaraman nin amay kan consumedores nganing dai mabigla an publico, sabi pa ni De Vera.
Kan nagtalikod na pamayo kan junta an Casureco II Consumers Group nagrereclamo sa paliog na tarifa sa corriente na kun haen nabigla an consumedores sagcod nagkaigwa nin mga controvercia laban sa manijamiento mala ngani nagpasar nin mga resolucion na ibaba an tarifa, naghuhurot na ribayan an OIC General Manager sagcod na gusto nang tunawon an junta.
Sa Sabado, Enero 8, 2011 iyo an enot na board meeting sa liderato kan bagong presidente kan junta directiva digdi niya hahagadon an cooperacion kan miembros. Saindang i-aadaptar an resolucion na inaprovaran sa ginibong Annual General Membership Assembly kan Diciembre 18, 2010 na dapat igwang participacion an consumedores sa pag-audit kan libro de cuenta kan cooperativa asin maging bukas sa consumedores an saindang mga board meeting.
PABOR SA POWER COMMISSION
Premiro sa mga cooperativa nin electricidad sa rehiyon cenco kun mangyari an pagcrear kan Metro Naga Power Commission, dai macontra digdi an junta kun makakatabang sa manijamiento kan cooperativa asin interes kan consumedores.
Ini an panindugan ni De Vera kasunod kan pighuhurot kan Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNNCCI) na magbilog na kan power commission bilang sarong initiativong accion na maging silag an operacion kan cooperativa nin corriente.
An commission magiging responsable sa pag-evaluar kan mga documentos antes an sarong cooperativa nin electricidad maglaog sa ano man na transaccion, particularmente sa pagbakal nin supply nin corriente.
Sinabi ni Abet Bercasio, dating presidente kan MNNCCI, an commission macomponer nin mga alcalde gikan sa coverage area kan Casureco II, igwang representantes hali sa manlaen-laen na sectores, kabali an simbahan.
Ini dakulang bagay nganing maibitaran an ano man na iregularidades sa operacion kan cooperativa, sabi pa kan MNNCCI.http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/bb-story.html
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 03:51 AM Bicol Eagles nagpili nin bagong oficiales
An Federation of the Philippine Eagles Clubs, Inc sa Bicol na na-establiser kan taon 1991 nagpili na kan bagong oficiales kasunod kan saindang pag-andam sa mga programa civico na iimplementar ngonian na taon 2011.
An napiling bagong oficiales compuesto nin dati asin presenting mga presidente asin nagnombra nin bagong oficiales sa siyam (9) na mga club na kinababalihan kan Sarong Bangui Eagles Club; Isarog Eagles Club; Caceres Eagles Club; Naga City Eagles Club; Uswag Riders Eagles Club; Metro Naga Lady Eagles Cluc; NAKABUHI Eagles Club; Metro Naga Eagles Club asin Bicol Unified Eagles Club.
Si Eagles Jaime Poon iyo an napiling chairman, DC Nathan Sergio – vice chairman, Philip Imperial II – election officer, Oliver Coronado – napili na mamahala sa mga seminar/orientation kan miembros kan Agila. Si Eagles Vicente “Vic” Avila – presidente, Josephine Ensano – bise presidente, Juan Carlos Delos Reyes – secretary, Jose Van Galvo – assistant secretary, Epifanio Barrosa – treasurer, Juanito Jana – assistant treasurer, Edwin Mancera-auditor, Crispino Rañola-assistant auditor, Jesus Fortaleza, Jr.- PIO, Michael Marfega, Roy San Ramon – assistant PIO, Tomas Rentoy VII, Ramon Nonato, Sr.- Sgt. at arms, Ferdinand Alipopo, Honesto Perez, Joel Rafer, Rene Ramirez – marshals.
An mga directors sinda: Eagles Daniel Aureus, Joseph Cabral, Domingo Yu, Domingo Delvo, Raymond Concepcion, William Concepcion, Jr., Oscar Reyes, Catalino Imperial, Oliver Creo, Jose Grageda, Danilo Manalang, Ernie Abragan asin Nena Miguel.
Sinda Eagles Judge Salvador Cajot, Judge Efren Santos, Manuel Teoxon mga legal advisers.
An mga advisers sinda: DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, Vice Mayor Gabriel H. Bordado, Brgy. Capt. Julian Lavadia, Jr. asin Roberto Obiedo. Hali sa Mindanao/Metro Manila: Eagles Lino Q. Chan, Emilio Tumala, Alfred Aracid, Ferdinand Bernasor, Rosalino Magnahoy, Voltaire Medina, Cosme Macalungan asin Ramon Romualdo kan Bicol Unified Eagles Club.
Afuera pa kaini, igwang anom na activong Junior Eagles Club gikan sa manlaen-laen na Universidad asin escuelahan sa Ciudad nin Naga.
An negocianteng si dipuntong William Y. Concepcion, Sr. iyo an charter president kan 1991 asin si Vicente Avila, regional gobernor.http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/xeagles.html
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MARTYRS. Naga City Mayor John Bongat and Vice Mayor Gabby Bordado (lower photo) lead the solemn commemoration of the 114th year of martyrdom of Bicol’s Quince Martires.
Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/peps&events.html)
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 03:57 AM I smell a CASINO according to a very reliable source..
a Zipline tour to start construction this march at the Ilian hill by a Spanish Investor.
PNR Terminal
Phase II of Public Market
mechanical slaughter house
sana may Mcdo rin na magbukas!
cool para mas mapadali na an pagbaba hale sa Ilian :cheers:
When we went there last december, we were able to used the facilities of san bernardino for free.. Float, swiming pool, cottage etc... nagbayad lang kami ng 300 pesos ata yun for the foods whole day.
Malawak ang lugar at marami pang construction na ginagawa.
Barato man lang palan an entrance :okay:
Iriga City Freedom Park
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I like parks with recreation activities like this :okay:
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 03:58 AM Damaged Bridge Causes 3-hour Traffic Jam
Pamplona, Camarines Sur (28 December 2010) — Due to lack of an official traffic advisory from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) First Engineering districts office in this province, vehicles passing through a major-bridge-link along Maharlika Highway in Barangay San Isidro, Pamplona town were held up for nearly three hours last December 27 when only one lane of the damaged San Isidro Bridge was passable for vehicular traffic.
A spokesman for the local police in this town said that after a three-hour traffic delay, light and heavy vehicles bound for Quezon province, Metro Manila and vice-versa were able to cross the bridge but only through a single lane.
Since last week, the San Isidro Bridge had sustained damages on the surface of one of its lanes according to unofficial report from the town’s local government.
On Monday, a work-crew from the DPWH was reported to have installed steel-support on the damaged portion of the bridge.
The DPWH First Engineering District Office, which has jurisdiction on this locality, has not yet issued official information on the technical aspects of the bridge’s damage and the current status on the bridge’s repair.http://voxbikol.com/article/damaged-bridge-causes-3-hour-traffic-jam
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SPORTS BUFFS. CamSur Governor LRay Villafuerte in a tete-a-tete with Freddie Roach, the celebrated boxing trainer of Guinness Book of World Records holder eight-division world champion Cong. Manny Pacquiao during a lunch tendered by the latter for close friends and associates at his residence in Saranggani.
Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/peps&events.html)
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:03 AM SEARCA official cites importance of mentoring in EU-funded projects
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FEELING THE PULSE. A high-ranking official of SEARCA, Dr. Ted Abilay (seated center), a Bicolano and the Chief Technical Adviser recently visited barangay Hibago, Ocampo to feel the sentiments and other needs of the farmer- beneficiaries of the European Union-funded FPAVAS project partnered by CamSur Gov. LRay Villafuerte and SEARCA.
PILI, Camarines Sur – Agricultural technicians and municipal agricultural officers from the municipalities of Ocampo, Buhi, Sagñay and Tigaon which are beneficiaries of the European Union-funded food productivity project converged last week, December 29 at the Governor’s Guest House, Eco Village for a one-day Capacity Building Planning Workshop jointly sponsored by the Provincial Government and SEARCA, a non-government organization.
The resource speakers during the gathering were Dr. Teodoro Abilay, a Bicolano and who is the Chief Technical Adviser and Dr. Virginia Cardenas, Institutional/Community Development specialist, who are both connected with SEARCA.
Dr. Abilay discussed the importance of continuous mentoring of Community-based Organizations so that the membership will continually be active and remain committed to the FPAVAS project, attributes essential to the sustainability of the undertaking.
A total of 54 CBOs were organized last year in target barangays of the four towns. Each CBO has an average of 50 members representing the variegated agricultural sectors as palay, corn, vegetable, livestock and fishery.
What was remarkable about the workshop was the pro-active exchange and sharing of ideas during the duration of the workshop, signs of the enthusiasm and commitment of the participants to the EU-funded project which aims to benefit the vulnerable sectors of the community.
Camarines Sur is among the six provinces of the country which are beneficiaries of EU-funded project, specifically dubbed Focused Food Production Assistance to Vulnerable Sectors or FPAVAS which was implemented by the province last year.
Dr. Abilay commended the provincial government under the able leadership of Gov. LRay Villafuerte for its successful implementation of the FPAVAS project here in Camarines Sur which will contribute to improving the lives of target beneficiaries.
After his lively talk, Dr. Abilay requested the involved agricultural technicians to submit their action plans which will require them to conduct twice a week mentoring activities of CBOs starting initially from January to May, 2011.
The mentoring activities are actually slated to continue until October, 2011, but Dr. Abilay wanted to start with a five–month mentoring first, to provide a breather for assessment and budget allocations.
Dr. Cardenas, on the other hand, discussed the topic, “Consultation/Dialogue on Training Needs and Designing Capability Building Interventions” so that the agricultural technicians will be effective in their mentoring approach.
The members of the Provincial Technical Working Group (PTWG) and the Provincial Project Management Unit (PPMU) led by Office of the Provincial Agriculturist head Josefa Panambo, the Project Coordinator and Provincial Planning Office Chief Lovenia Tolosa, the focal person were present during the occasion.
The next day, December 30, Dr. Abilay accompanied by members of TWG and staff of PPMU visited the farmlands of barangay Turague in Sagñay and conducted a dialogue with CBO officials in said barangay. The group also visited farmlands in barangay Hibago in the town of Ocampo and met with its CBO officials. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/xcites.html
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:06 AM PRISAA 2011
Opening Ceremonies
by Randy Villaflor (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=1533784710310&id=1405571644&aid=2070145)
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Manay Jo, sain tabi ini pig-held?
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:06 AM CamSur ready for wakeboarders
PILI, Camarines Sur, Philippines (PIA)---- Known for imprinting a remarkable name in sports tourism industry, Camarines Sur is now again in full preparation for another upcoming sports event to be held at the spacious Camarines Sur Water Sports Complex here from January 18 until January 23.
Dubbed as Ultimate Wake Championship, sports enthusiasts will once again vie for the main title under wake board disciplines including cable contest, boat contest, and System 2.0 Contest. This will be the ultimate leg of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA) to find out who among the wakeboard enthusiasts stands out from the rest of the wakeboarders.
Aside from the sports event, Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte also stated that they will also prepare various forms of entertainment for foreign and local visitors who will surely flocked to CWC for the big occasion.
On the first day of the five-day event, the provincial government has prepared a Casino Royal Party which will feature exciting games, magic trick show, and r card games like poker and black jack.
The following days will also be filled with colorful events like the Comic Strip Party, an open competition for costume lovers who will embody their favorite comic strip characters by mimicking their attires; the Black Light Party which will feature rock bands ; and the Fire and Ice Party on the fourth night featuring pole dancers and other great artists.
The sports event will be culminating with the awarding of prizes for winning players and the formal declaration of the Ultimate Wake Champion on the night of January 23.
The local government of Camarines Sur is expecting a big number of wakeboard enthusiasts coming from 29 countries. Prizes at stake is pegged at $200,000.
The Ultimate Wake Championship is expected to draw a lot of spectators from different parts of the world and is again being envisioned to be one of the biggest wakeboarding events in the country.
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=10368
oragon.com January 7th, 2011, 04:07 AM PILIPINAS GOT TALENT ELIMINATION
VENUE: UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES (under negotiation)
January 20-21
RESIDENT JUDGES:
1. AI AI DELAS ALAS
2. FREDDIE M. GARCIA
3. MS. KRIS AQUINO
TO BE SHOWN ON A DELAYED TELECAST AT ABSCBN.
ANOTHER INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE OF NAGA, CAM SUR
:banana::banana::banana:
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A GIFT FOR THE MAN. A beaming President Aquino (lower photo) opens his Christmas gift from officers of the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) during the organization get-together held Thursday, December 23 at the Centennial Hall of the historic Manila Hotel. The LPP is the official organization of provincial governors of the country mandated by R.A. 7160, the Local Government Code of 1991 currently headed by (left to right) secretary-general Gov. Josephine Sato of Occidental Mindoro, executive vice president Gov. LRay Villafuerte of Camarines Sur shown at upper photo congratulating the president, national chairman Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson of Ilocos Sur and national president Gov. Alfonso V. Umali, Jr. of Oriental Mindoro.
Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/peps&events.html)
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:10 AM Vice Gov 9-Ball competition draws over 100 players
IRIGA CITY --- Last year’s champ Don Cornelio of Iriga City topped the 40 competitors in the Class A Category to rule the year-ender Vice Gov. Fortunato Ato Pena’s “Durugkulan sa Pasko” 9-Ball Billiards Competition held in San Roque, Iriga City, while first-timer Reynold Rombano emerged the champion in the Class B Category, outshining more than 60 contenders in the sport.
Cornelio led the pack with an untarnished performance of no loss in the six-game eliminations trailed by Mel Rempillo, Johnny Angeles, and Rowell Oronan in the second, third and fourth place, respectively in the Class A category. It was a close fight between top contenders in the Class B category as Rombano and Pare Magpantay battled it out up to the finish with a 6-6 tie in the race-to-seven championship match. Rombano’s flawless cueing led to his breathtaking win landing Magpantay on the second place while Arnold Refugio and Joseph Gonzales bagged third and fourth place, respectively.
Contest Director Jesse Peter Villanueva presented the trophies and cash prizes during the awarding ceremony and stressed the importance of the sport in developing top-rank cue artists in CamSur. “We have a robust pool of excellent billiards aficionados here in the province,” said Villanueva. “And sports like this should serve as inspiration to the youth everywhere to devote their free time on worthwhile activities which should very well divert their attention away from counter-productive endeavors.”
The competition has been sponsored by Vice Gov. Fortunato Ato Peña, a long-time sports enthusiast and billiards patron, in line with the enduring commitment of the vice governor in building a vibrant and productive constituency. The event traces its roots back to three years ago when the vice governor was still the Budget Officer of the province and conceived the idea of promoting sports as a vehicle towards developing a more progressive youth sector, in line with the Christian Innovative Leadership that has become the mantra of his leadership. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/xdraws.html
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:11 AM Budget for PWDs, senior citizens hiked
NAGA CITY --- Starting this year, the budget for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens will be greater than the past years.
As provided for by Ordinance No. 2010-065 which was signed and approved by City Mayor John G. Bongat last Monday, Jan 3, the budget for PWDs and senior citizens will be increased from 0.50 percent to one percent each of the city and barangay budget effective this year.
Authored by Councilor Nathan Sergio, the Ordinance seeks to better protect and better provide services to the PWDs and senior citizens by increasing the mandated amount appropriated for them.
Sergio, together with four other councilors, Esteban Abonal, Cecilia de Asis, Jose Tuason and Joaquin Perez, explained that “senior citizens need more attention and care from the government to whom [they] have dutifully served in various capacities during their more productive years. The present and future generations owe their existence and comfort from these senior citizens.”
“On the other hand, the PWDs are generally the most neglected sector, the marginalized among the marginalized, the ‘hoi poloi’ or faceless people in our society. They need greater attention and care,” the ordinance’s authors stated.
According to the Ordinance, the city and its 27 barangays will have two options on how to allocate the respective one percent budget for the said sectors.
First, the city and the 27 barangay councils could either use the “lump sum method” wherein the one percent allocation for each sector is appropriated as one whole amount.
On the other hand, they may apply the “mixed method” wherein at least 40 percent will be allocated lump sum (or whole amount) for the two sectors, while the respective sectors’ remaining 60 percent will be used to fund the projects directed for them.
The Ordinance, however, rules that the preparation of work and financial plan directed to the said sectors shall be with the participation of the sector concerned thru the Persons with Disabilities Office (PDAO) and the Barangay Senior Citizens Association.
Christopher Molin, Persons with Disability Federation president and one of the around 2,000 PWDs in Naga City, was glad to know that the ordinance was already signed by Naga City Mayor John Bongat before the final budget for 2011 was set to be approved by the Sanggunian Panlungsod.
“This will translate to more assistance and more projects for us. Also, we, PWDs, are also glad that we will have a voice in the appropriation of the budget through the PDAO. This is good news which will not make us dependent but rather encourage us to participate in the affairs of the city,” Molin said.http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/xbudget.html
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:12 AM http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/pictures/xdogkol.gif
BATTLE OF THE CUE ARTISTS. Over 100 aficionados in the sport of billiards gathered at Barangay San Roque, Iriga City to take a shot at this year’s championship title during the “Durugkulan sa Pasko” 9-Ball Competition as the previous year came to a close. Competitors from all over the province were on everyone else’s mettle during the annual event sponsored by Vice Gov. Fortunato “Ato” C. Peña since 2008. The event is in line with the Vice Governor’s commitment for the development of the community, especially in the field of sports.
Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/peps&events.html)
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:14 AM PILIPINAS GOT TALENT ELIMINATION
VENUE: UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES (under negotiation)
January 20-21
RESIDENT JUDGES:
1. AI AI DELAS ALAS
2. FREDDIE M. GARCIA
3. MS. KRIS AQUINO
TO BE SHOWN ON A DELAYED TELECAST AT ABSCBN.
ANOTHER INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE OF NAGA, CAM SUR
:banana::banana::banana:
Pilipinas Got Talent will be shown in ABS-CBN Channel 2 here in the Philippines and The Filipino Channel abroad :okay:
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:15 AM Lacoste mum on Balagot’s bond
BUHI, Camarines Sur ---- Except for one, all barangay officials here got their bonds approved by the ever generous Mayor Rey P. Lacoste.
Result: all barangay officials and employees received their honoraria just in time for the New Year.
But not Punong Barangay Jofred N. Balagot and his co-workers in barangay San Pedro.
Balagot, then a reluctant candidate, complied with the required documents to be able to secure the bond in order for the barangay to transact business, like encashing checks for honoraria and purchases of office supplies. The documents reached the Mayor’s Office last December 20 and 23. The Kapitan has no pending administrative nor criminal case. He also submitted the names of the bonded officials that included him. The barangay treasurer’s application was approved but not Balagot’s.
Lacoste chose to keep his silence about his deliberate refusal to process Balagot’s application.
For Lacoste’s indiscretion, he got an admonition from the Kapitan that such act was violative of ethical standards. Still, no word came from the chief executive, the president of the League of Municipal Mayors of this province.
His silence may be attributed to the initiative of the neophyte Kapitan, who even before he assumed office, was able to secure an ambulance for barangay San Pablo from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The vehicle is scheduled to reach the town before this month ends, a rabid Balagot supporter said.
Lacoste, now on his second term, has not found one ambulance to replace the old one secured by then Mayor Diones Belza.
For another, Balagot stood to challenge Lacoste’s handpicked candidate for the recently concluded Liga ng Mga Barangay elections. Balagot lost but the Mayor’ pocket was deeply emptied, the supported added. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/xbalagot.html
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:17 AM http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/pictures/xrice.gif
FRUITS OF LABOR. A farmer from barangay Hibago, Ocampo proudly points to his blossoming rice plantation, the fruits of patience and determination. The farmer is among the beneficiaries of the EU-funded food productivity project intended to improve life in the community under the joint partnership of the provincial government and SEARCA, a non-government organization.
Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/peps&events.html)
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:18 AM UNEP’s 2nd grand alumni homecoming preps kicks off
After the successful celebration of the 1st International Grand Alumni Homecoming of the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) in Sheraton Gateway Suites in Chicago, Illinois last year, every detail of the upcoming gathering is now again on its full swing.
Dubbed as “Magbinaydan 2011,” which literally means, ‘to see each other,’ the organizers are now structuring committees which will serve as the homecoming’s arm in disseminating the information among batch mates who are now scattered in every nook and cranny of the world.
Ms. Eleanor R. Alfelor, UNEP Dean College of Nursing is intently scrutinizing every single detail to ensure yet another successful holding of the said occasion.
“We are already anticipating the coming of our beloved UNEP alumni here in Iriga City from different parts of the world. In fact, we have already received information that some have already purchased their plane tickets and some have already arranged booking schedules as early as December 2010.”
Aside from the usual gathering of UNEP alumni, the organizing committee has also prepared various activities to meaningfully celebrate their reunion. Part of the initial program includes a Medical Mission, distribution of goods, bags, slippers and other give aways, reforestation activity and other similar endeavors.
The occasion will also have the holding of cultural night and fellowship, gala night and a breakfast summit among others.
One of the highlights of the program is a tribute to be given to outstanding Mabinians and Unepians. The event wishes to honor all the outstanding alumni who have brought honor to the university by exemplifying a life well-lived and who have pursued a successful career path after leaving the portals of the university.
Atty. Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda, UNEP President said that this recognition will surely send a good wave of inspiration to their students.
“Whenever you see somebody who have trod the pathway you are now placing your own feet, walking the same road they have once passed, and seeing them now enjoying the fruit of their labor and successfully manning their own career, I don’t think that you would not feel that surge of inspiration and say, ‘one day I will also be like you’ –and that is exactly what we want our students to feel,” she said.http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/xunep.html
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:24 AM pwede wag ma'am? hahaha :lol:
NDC ka dyan.. garo lugod NDCC :rofl:
Speaking of NDCC, it was renamed last year to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council by virtue of Republic Act No. 10121 :okay:
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Istorya:)
Domeng:Yehey! Yaon na si Super Ferry
Sir Dandy:Ay iyo na hay.yaon na.Piktyuran ko daw
Pres.Pao: Weh! Mayo man baga oh.
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
garo hanggang hiling na lang kamo sa bangka :lol::lol::lol:
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:25 AM Troops to help in disaster reduction measures
PILI, Camarines Sur --- The Philippine Army here in Bicol is currently mobilizing its forces to help in disaster risk reduction efforts of the local governments in disaster prone provinces of Albay and Sorsogon.
According to Maj Harold Cabunoc, spokesperson of the 9th Infantry Division, their troops are now preparing themselves for various deployments especially in the calamity prone provinces of Albay and Sorsogon.
Cabunoc said that the order came from Maj Gen Ruperto Pabustan, commander of 9th ID, who directed his subordinate commanders to prepare their transport equipment and personnel for disaster risk reduction (DRR) missions.
“I have ordered my unit leaders to coordinate with the local government in their respective areas of responsibility in determining the areas vulnerable to disaster. The military is very much willing to be an ally of all the stakeholders in the community as regards these DRR efforts,” Cabunoc quoted Pabustan. Cabunoc said that two weeks ago hundreds of soldiers and twenty military transport trucks were deployed in Albay to help in evacuating flood and landslide victims to safer planes in the province.
“Due to the recent flooding and landslides, we are now focusing our efforts in helping the people in various communities, especially in Albay and Sorsogon,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Pabustan said they are putting into action the so-called Hygo Framework for Action which requires the partnership of the military and the active participation and involvement of local government sectors at different levels. “We are not only confronting the threats against our national security, but also the emerging threats from natural disasters such as typhoons, volcanic eruptions and flooding which are all natural occurrences here in the region,” Pabustan said.
Col Leoncio Cirunay, operations officer of the 9th ID, said that their current actions are in line with the new AFP campaign plan in defeating the communist insurgency which puts priority in developing the community than battling the insurgents.
Cirunay said their current campaign is to combat extreme poverty and lack of economic opportunities which are the primary roots of rebellion.
Cirunay, however, assured the public that even if they are focusing on their development projects they still maintain their identity as soldiers that can easily respond to communist attacks if such situations arise.
“Here in Bicol, the communist rebels can run but they have nowhere to hide. While busying ourselves with our ‘pro-poor projects,’ we can easily respond to any call from our civilian friends who are always on the lookout against the presence of the communist rebels who come to terrorize the local villagers,” he stated. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/xtroops.html
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:26 AM http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/pictures/xsanta.gif
SANTA CLAUS. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/peps&events.html) joyfully plays with children after hearing a wonderful and inspiring message from Mayor Bongat during the Nutri-Ataman Christmas Party held last December 21, this year, at the Event Center of SM City Naga.
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:27 AM Bicol River sees overflow in 2011
NAGA CITY --- Hydrologists keeping close watch on the Bicol River Basin warned of the possibility of flooding all over the Bicol Region due to the inevitable overflow of the eighth largest river in the Philippines as the New Year moves deeper into the rainy season.
The Bicol River Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (BRRFWC), an office under the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), based in Camaligan, Camarines Sur, said that residents living around the Bicol River Basin must remain alert and observant, particularly during days of heavy downpour.
Josephine Albaño, a member of a team of hydrologists under Chief Meteorological Officer Arthur Balang of BRRFWC, said that the unusually heavy rains were brought about by the La Niña phenomenom as predicted by Pagasa last year 2010.
Albaño, on the other hand, stated that although such rainfall can be expected in the next months starting January, there is nothing to fear yet for the residents of Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte even as floods continue to devastate Legazpi City and other municipalities in Albay since Christmas Day.
She said that as of now water level along the Camarines Sur-Camarines Norte section of the Bicol River basin has not yet reached alarming proportion.
“Most of the water was concentrated in Albay,” Albaño said. “But, we still keep watch because it is flood anyway. It moves and flows. It might still reach us.”
This year 2011, however, might present a different story for the Camarines area as the Pagasa Climatology and Agrometeorology Division predicted the occurrence of La Niña this year after the dissipation of El Niño which left a searing memory of economic losses in the minds of farmers in the rice granaries of Luzon.
“The river has the tendency to overflow because it has a considerable basin. If it gets to around 40% increase, we would raise a warning for municipalities concerned to remain on alert and watch the water level. It doesn’t mean, however, that they have to evacuate. Only when it gets to 60% do we raise the alarm. But when we see that it is on the verge of reaching the critical level of 100%, we immediately advise people to leave their homes,” Albano explained.
The Bicol River is one of the largest rivers in the Philippines in terms of drainage basin size with an estimated catchment area of 3,770 km². It traverses the provinces of Camarines Sur and Norte and Albay.
Aside from rainy days, the entire Southern Luzon is also about to experience colder days this month until February because of cold winds brought about by the Northeast monsoon made even cooler by ice melting in upper areas of Asia.
http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/b-story.html
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:28 AM http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/pictures/xagila.gif
BAGONG MGA OFICIAL KAN PHILIPPINE EAGLES-BICOL – Nakatukaw hali sa wala pasiring sa too sinda: Philip Imperial, JC Delos Reyes, Jimmy Poon, Vicente Avila, Oliver Coronado, Epifanio Barrosa. Nakatindog sa likod hali sa wala pasiring sa too sinda; Edwin Mancera, Ferdinand Alipopo, asin Jesus Fortaleza, Jr.
Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/6/peps&events.html)
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:30 AM CWC to feature comic, anime costume contest
Another spectacular sports event is set to unfold at the world famous CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) that will fortify its stature as a veritable tourist and watersports haven not only for local tourists and aficionados of the sports but also for foreign wakeboard athletes, competitors and organizers, having the most modern and complete facilities ideal for holding wakeboard competitions.
The last and final stop of the 2010 WWA Wakeboard World Series dubbed “Ultimate Wake Championship” is slated to set ablaze a fiery and exciting competition among top riders in the sport across the globe in a five-day battle starting January 19 to the 23 at CWC.
Considered to be the toughest test, a rider has to out best all the other competitors in the four disciplines of the sport to be adjudged the ultimate wake champion. Thus, it is expected that the event will attract multitudes of wakeboard aficionados and tourists to CamSur particularly to CWC.
Meanwhile, the provincial government of CamSur under the leadership of Gov. LRay Villafuerte and thru the instrumentality of the offices concerned, is brewing up activities and events to add color and zest to the five-day competition for the delight of the participants and guests.
Slated on the evening of the second day is the Comic Strip Party where everyone, kids and adults alike, have to come in their colorful and most interesting comic character or animé costume. Those having the best costumes stand to win cash prizes: P5,000 for the first place, P3,000 for the second place and P2,000 for the third place.
Invitation is hereby addressed to the public to witness or be part of the revelry as it is open to everyone. Admission is free.
FERNANDEZ/MMEC/CSEC
www.bicolmail.com (http://www.bicolmail.com)
Siisay daw madirigdi na mga local artists?
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:31 AM House okays bill extending period to rectify simulated births
MANILA, Jan. 6 (PNA) -- The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill extending the prescriptive period to rectify simulated births and allow informally adopted children to enjoy the benefits due them.
House Bill No. 3543 seeks to amend Republic Act No. 8552 or the Domestic Adoption Act of 1998 by extending the period to apply for correction of birth registration and petition for adoption from 1998 to Dec. 31, 2018.
The period applies only to simulation of birth that was made for the best interest of the child who has been consistently considered and treated as the daughter or son by that person.
Camiguin Rep. Pedro Romualdo, one of the authors of the bill, said the extension of the period originally provided under R.A. 8552 is to give persons who simulated the births of their child the chance to avail of the opportunity and provide the children with full protection of the laws such as the legal use of the surname of their adoptive parents as well as the right of succession.
Romualdo said one of the reasons for the unsuccessful application may be the lack of resources and time to disseminate the provisions of the existing law as well as a lack of understanding that there will be no legal actions against these applicants.
For his part, Camarines Sur Rep. Diosdado "Dato" Arroyo, another author of the bill, said most adoptions in the Philippines have been handled through simulation of birth and it is estimated that there are some hundred thousand of Filipinos who have been informally adopted in this manner.
Arroyo said only 364 applicants availed of the amnesty granted under the Domestic Adoption Act of 1998 from 1998 to 2001.
The bill requires the coordination of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) with the National Statistics Office (NSO) and local government units (LGUs) for the information and dissemination of the measure.http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=12&rid=322317
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 04:34 AM THE YEAR THAT WAS: THE YEAR OF IRIGUEÑOS
Iriga City closed the year with a twin weekend concert, both a celebration of music and the achievements of Iriguenos.
The first concert held on December 11 at the front of the new City Public Market, featured Brownman Revival, Cueshe, Rivermaya and GMA talent, Gerald Santos.
Despite the sustained downpour which lasted till midnight, close to thirty thousand came to see the free concert which was appropriately dubbed: Handog Pasasalamat sa Galing ng Irigueno.
Another concert was staged on December 18, this time featuring Juris, Izza Seguerra, True Faith, Cabangon, and Ian Batherson; and just like the first one was, a crowd-drawer.
Indeed, there were so many reasons for celebration and thanksgiving.
As the year began, the city government was already fine tuning the details of the preparations for the hosting of the Gayon Bicol Tinagba Festival in February.
Masbate City’s Lapay Bantigue, a festival revolving around the dance of the sea bird of the same name, eventually won over the nine participants of the festival.
The Gayon Bicol is Region V’s strategy in drawing tourists to Bicol and its various natural and cultural attractions, along the national government’s Visit Philippines program.
In the same month, the Social Weather Station released a survey conducted in September last year which showed Mayor Madelaine Alfelor-Gazmen enjoying a very high +72 Net Trusting rating among 100 respondents in the city.
The survey, properly titled Surveys on Good Local Governance in Six Cities in Luzon and Visayas, was meant to gather data for a Reform Agenda in the fight against corruption. Its particular objectives include the development of a Public Service Excellence Ethics Accountability Program, and public-private partnerships to improve local governance.
In February 17, a fire, aggravated by the El Nino phenomenon, gutted 500 hectares of cogonal land at the Eastern part of Mt. Iriga. Mayor Gazmen, personally directed the operation which lasted till the wee hours of the morning, to check the spread of the fire.
On this same day, in Tagum City, Davao province, pupils from the Iriga Central School topped the Luzon and Visayan contenders in the 3rd National English Jazz Chant Festival to take back home the First Runner-Up prize.
The contest involved the chanting of a common text which the participants interpreted and interspersed with their own imagination of the theme centered on climate change.
Also in this same month, Iriga’s program involving the setting up of a People’s Council, Revenue Generation, Real Property Taxation reforms, Business Licensing reforms and computerization; got the unanimous nod of five Philippine cities during the Closing Conference for the Transparent and Accountable Governance (TAG) Program Grant of the Asia Foundation and the British Embassy held at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City. The five cities, all recipients of the TAG program like Iriga, included Tacloban, Santiago, Calapan, Roxas, and Sorsogon.
Meanwhile, the Iriga City Police Station was adjudged again as the Best Police Station of the Year (City Level) during the 19th PNP Day celebration in February 22, held at the CSPPO in Naga City.
Two of the city’s PNP personnel similarly received separate recognition for their respective achievements. SPO2 Annora S. Ortega was named the Best HRDD PNCO of the Year; and PO2 Annaliza A. Dancalan, was chosen the Best FJGAD PNCO of the Year.
In March, Mayor Madelaine Alfelor-Gazmen was conferred the Award for Leadership and Excellence in Communication by the Philippine chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for her skillful use of communications strategies in implementing her award winning programs in Nature Conservation and the Preservation of Mt. Iriga as well as programs that established Iriga as one of the fastest growing economic hubs in the Bicol Region.
During the May national and local elections, Mayor Gazmen won a third term by garnering 85.44% or 33,527 of the total 41,795 votes.
In June, officials of the Asian Development Bank and the Department of Agriculture praised the city’s implementation of the Infrastructure for Rural Productivity Enhancement Sector (InfRES), a PhP100M project targeting the rehabilitation of a total 37 kilometers of roads in several rural barangays of the city which is expected to address the lack of agricultural productivity and profitability due to poor rural infrastructures.
During the traditional annual Search for Ms. Iriga held as part of the celebration of the city’s pintakasi, former Pinoy Big Brother contestant, Linda Buckland, was crowned Ms. Iriga. One of the members of the board of judges, newly elected Lower House representative Lucy Torres-Gomez, hailed the Iriga pageant as the best provincial beauty contest she has judged thus far.
Before the month ended, i.e. on June 30, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, named Iriguena and Human Rights Commissioner Leila de Lima as the new Secretary of the Department of Justice.
In July, the city became a recipient of a grant from the National Meat Inspection Service for the rehabilitation of the city abattoir which will include the upgrading and mechanization of its operations.
With the coming of the rainy season, the city government embarked on a cleaning operation of the Balos River which had been teeming with water hyacinth, to avert flooding expected to accompany the onset of La Nina.
In August, Mrs. Conchita Albino Ibarondo, a San Antonio Elementary School teacher was named one of the ten Metrobank Outstanding Teachers, becoming the second Iriguena to have won the country’s highest award for teachers after SPED teacher, Anabelle Catimbang, won it in 2004.
In the same month the city government received the 2009 Award for Excellence in Local Governance among Level II Component Cities of the region, during the Capacity Development 2010 Expo held in Legazpi City.
The award was “in recognition of their outstanding performance and significant contributions in strengthening LGU capacities and civil society participation in creating a synergistic partnership for an improved local service delivery to ensure sustainable development outcome for the enhancement of the quality of life of their constituents. “
The following month, the City of Iriga replicated its winning streak by being named as the Region’s Outstanding Local Government Unit (non-accredited category) by the Civil Service Commission Regional Office 5 during the awards rites held at the La Roca Suites in Legazpi City on September 8, 2010. In the same occasion, Dr. Nenet B. Beriña, also bested four other Human Resources Management Practitioners (HRMPs) for the title of being the Region’s Outstanding HRMP for LGUs (non accredited category).
On the same day, at the newly-opened Naga City Coliseum, Ms. Katherine Dominique Lagrimas was named Ms. Bicolandia 2010 to become the fourth Iriguena to have won the region’s most coveted beauty title held in time for the annual Penafrancia Fiesta celebration.
On September 10, Mayor Madelaine Alfelor-Gazmen sat as one of the panelists in a forum at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China, one of only two Filipinos invited to the gathering along with Gawad Kalinga founder Antonio Meloto.
In October, pupils from the Iriga Central School scored a double whammy by winning as Champions in the Sabayang Bigkas and the Cheerdance Competitoin at the 2010 National Palamantasan ng Chiz Whiz held at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman.
In November, DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo sworn in 560 newly elected Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials at the posh Iriga City Convention Center.
http://www.iriga.gov.ph/community.asp?news=419
Naga Boy January 7th, 2011, 04:36 AM Chills can kill – doctors
Cold and feasting trigger strokes, heart attacks
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/296955/chills-can-kill-doctors
It could also cause
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
More common than anything else during cold weather.
Here's a Home Remedy Suggestion
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Last Thursday, I woke up with sore throat
accompanied by hoarseness of voice
and occasional aphasia (absence of voice)
I was scheduled for my Legazpi clinic and
cannot afford to lose my voice
as I have a two week appointment backlog
due to the non- stop raining in Albay.
Who you are you going call?
...an Herbolaryo?
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errr...literally yes.:)
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Here are some home remedy tips...
A semi fermented Chinese Oolong Tea,
combined with dried Hyssops
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A dash of lemon
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...and artificial sweetener.
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Taken at home
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...and to go.
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No Approved therapeutic claim:lol:
...but guaranteed to bring your voice back.:cheers:
It tastes great too!
Note: just for symptomatic relief
...not intended for cure...
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Naga Boy January 7th, 2011, 05:17 AM CWC to feature comic, anime costume contest
Another spectacular sports event is set to unfold at the world famous CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) that will fortify its stature as a veritable tourist and watersports haven not only for local tourists and aficionados of the sports but also for foreign wakeboard athletes, competitors and organizers, having the most modern and complete facilities ideal for holding wakeboard competitions.
The last and final stop of the 2010 WWA Wakeboard World Series dubbed “Ultimate Wake Championship” is slated to set ablaze a fiery and exciting competition among top riders in the sport across the globe in a five-day battle starting January 19 to the 23 at CWC.
Considered to be the toughest test, a rider has to out best all the other competitors in the four disciplines of the sport to be adjudged the ultimate wake champion. Thus, it is expected that the event will attract multitudes of wakeboard aficionados and tourists to CamSur particularly to CWC.
Meanwhile, the provincial government of CamSur under the leadership of Gov. LRay Villafuerte and thru the instrumentality of the offices concerned, is brewing up activities and events to add color and zest to the five-day competition for the delight of the participants and guests.
Slated on the evening of the second day is the Comic Strip Party where everyone, kids and adults alike, have to come in their colorful and most interesting comic character or animé costume. Those having the best costumes stand to win cash prizes: P5,000 for the first place, P3,000 for the second place and P2,000 for the third place.
Invitation is hereby addressed to the public to witness or be part of the revelry as it is open to everyone. Admission is free.
FERNANDEZ/MMEC/CSEC
www.bicolmail.com
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kevinb January 7th, 2011, 05:37 AM According to the latest issue of Naga's Smile Magazine, Naga City currently has 42 banks :okay:
It's quite surprising to know that there are only 42 banks in the city when before, there were about 50.
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 05:50 AM ^^some banks are now closed and under PDIC receivership like Golden 7 bank, Banco Legaspi to name a few.
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 05:54 AM Starbucks unveils a new logo
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2011/01/05/news/companies/starbucks_new_logo/starbucks_new_logo.top.jpg
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Starbucks Corp. debuted a logo Wednesday that brings the iconic green Siren out of the circle and drops the words "Starbucks Coffee."
Just a few hours later, the backlash against the change started building on both Starbucks' website and other social media platforms such as Facebook.
"Was the Starbucks corporate office asleep through all of the Gap controversy when they tried changing their logo? Leave it alone! There's nothing wrong with it," a fan wrote on Starbucks' Facebook page on Wednesday.
Starbucks: Turn used cups into new cups (http://money.cnn.com/2010/11/30/news/companies/starbucks_recycled_cups/index.htm)
The Seattle-based coffee chain, commemorating its 40th anniversary this year, said the logo change marks the company's milestone year and Starbucks' (SBUX (http://money.cnn.com/quote/quote.html?symb=SBUX&source=story_quote_link), Fortune 500 (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2010/snapshots/10567.html?source=story_f500_link)) next chapter "in our history."
"Throughout the last four decades, the Siren has been there through it all," Howard Shultz, Starbucks' president and CEO, said in a post on the company's website Wednesday.
"Now, we've given her a small but meaningful update to ensure that the Starbucks brand continues to embrace our heritage and also ensure we remain relevant and poised for future growth," he said.
The new logo will rollout beginning in March.
Shultz hinted that Starbucks' patrons can expect more "evolution starting this Spring" but didn't offer any details.
The announcement already received more than 100 reader responses on Starbucks' website.
A quick scan of the reactions showed consumers were mixed about the refurbished logo, with many people unpleasantly surprised by the changes.
"Who's the bonehead in your marketing department that removed the world-famous name of Starbucks Coffee from your new logo? This gold card user isn't impressed," wrote MimiKatz.
"I prefer the old logo," another wrote. "I've been a Starbucks fan since I lived in Portland in the late 80's and I've been in Mississippi for the past 11 years enjoying Starbucks. I'm all for change...I think it's great, but I'm not impressed with the new logo."
And gerberfranz wrote: "Removing the Starbucks name off your logo does not make any sense. I have been a big supporter of Starbucks since the early days, taken expensive rides in taxis to get my morning coffee, even waded through two feet of snow in my business suit. I do not see the logic of your business development folks. Free advertisement on every cup, every day. Think about it."
But a few people supported the move.
"Wow... What a beautiful and compelling way to move the company into the new millennium. I always thought that the harsh black band around the siren represented the shackles of history past," wrote cjsvendsen.
Another Facebook user wrote, "Love the new logo. Streamlined, modern, simple, elegant. Change is obviously more difficult for some than others..."
"Logo changes do get a lot of attention and we were expecting a lot of discussion about this change," said Starbucks' spokeswoman Deb Trevino. Regarding the backlash, Trevino said the company expects customers comments to even out over time.
Starbucks' logo change is reminiscent of a similar move made last year by No. 1 clothing chain Gap Inc (GPS (http://money.cnn.com/quote/quote.html?symb=GPS&source=story_quote_link), Fortune 500 (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2010/snapshots/3024.html?source=story_f500_link)).
In early October, Gap shocked its fans (http://money.cnn.com/2010/10/12/news/companies/gap_logo/index.htm) by changing its iconic blue-box logo encasing the word "GAP," changing it instead to a small box placed above the word Gap.
The move spawned such fan fury that Gap quickly backpedaled on its marketing misstep and reverted to its old logo a week later.
It remains to be seen if its latest logo facelift causes an uproar and how Starbucks deals with the aftermath.
Trevino said Starbucks is absolutely committed to the new logo. "We made the change to support our strategic and business decisions," she said.
http://money.cnn.com/2011/01/05/news/companies/starbucks_new_logo/index.htm?section=money_news_companies
Naga Boy January 7th, 2011, 05:56 AM ^^some banks are now closed and under PDIC receivership like Golden 7 bank, Banco Legaspi to name a few.
G7 band had three branches in Naga before it closed down.
Equitable, PCIB merged and was taken over by BDO later (but retained a total of 5 branches in Naga City alone.
Maybank ceased operations in Naga, Bank of America became Combank now its Robinson's Bank.
It is very hard to count as the banks keeps on merging and closing:lol:
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 05:58 AM ^^it would increase with the opening of new banks' branches like Planters Bank, DBP, Philtrust and more to come :okay:
Naga Boy January 7th, 2011, 06:12 AM ^^it would increase with the opening of new banks' branches like Planters Bank, DBP, Philtrust and more to come :okay:
I think it did- Allied Bank, BPI, China Bank and Union Bank opened additional branches in Naga.
There are also several new banks that opened last year in Naga City.
hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 06:35 AM San Bernadino Farms
by Nilo Lacsa Delgado (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=532146793)
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hakz2007 January 7th, 2011, 07:50 AM ^^yan ba yung nasa Avenue Plaza?
rhyzrockerz January 7th, 2011, 10:15 AM G7 band had three branches in Naga before it closed down.
Equitable, PCIB merged and was taken over by BDO later (but retained a total of 5 branches in Naga City alone.
Maybank ceased operations in Naga, Bank of America became Combank now its Robinson's Bank.
It is very hard to count as the banks keeps on merging and closing:lol:
^^it would increase with the opening of new banks' branches like Planters Bank, DBP, Philtrust and more to come :okay:
I think it did- Allied Bank, BPI, China Bank and Union Bank opened additional branches in Naga.
There are also several new banks that opened last year in Naga City.
siguro po hindi lang updated bilang nila ng banks sa City.:)
dandyqb January 7th, 2011, 10:19 AM guys dont miss the Manila Bulletin on Jan. 11, 2011, Picture Perfect column :))
Irigueño23 January 7th, 2011, 10:20 AM Sta. Maria Josefa Hospital Foundation Inc.
Francia Iriga City
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Naga City Deck January 7th, 2011, 11:05 AM guys dont miss the Manila Bulletin on Jan. 11, 2011, Picture Perfect column :))
hmmmm seems like sir dandz submitted a photo.. can't wait to see it! :banana: :banana:
Hoping this will push through :cheers:
diyan ba ilalagay yung bagong monument?
yes duman nga sir hakz :)
Manay Jo, sain tabi ini pig-held?
sa USI po
oragon.com January 7th, 2011, 12:53 PM dunuh if these projects do really exists or is in the pipeline for G7 Holdings.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_shopping_malls_in_the_Philippines
We know the lapses of wiki but I find the info very surprising, have they shifted from banking to retail and mall business???
G7 Holdings is the shopping mall-developing arm of the G7 Group of Companies in Naga City and Cebu City under Mr. Fidel "Totoy" Cu.
Name Address
Avenue Square Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City, Camarines Sur
G7 Mall Cebu Katipunan St. Cebu City
G7 Mall Cebu Katipunan St. Cebu City
G7 Mall Katipunan Katipunan St. Cebu City
G7 Grand Mall Katipunan St. Cebu City
Avenue Square Cebu Gen. Maxilom Ave, Cebu City (U/C)
G7 Mall Imus Imus Ave, Cebu City - Soon to Rise
G7 Super Mall V Rama Ave, Cebu City - Soon to Rise
G7 City Square Gen. Maxilom Ave, Cebu City - Soon to Rise
oragon.com January 7th, 2011, 01:03 PM guys dont miss the Manila Bulletin on Jan. 11, 2011, Picture Perfect column :))
congrats sir! hmmmm sir huwag lang ung pics na un ha :lol:
congrats sir!
dandyqb January 7th, 2011, 01:08 PM congrats sir! hmmmm sir huwag lang ung pics na un ha
salamat sir, pero included ito sa mga pinasa ko, lets hope na iyo ito ang napili ninda :)
rhyzrockerz January 7th, 2011, 01:47 PM salamat sir, pero included ito sa mga pinasa ko, lets hope na iyo ito ang napili ninda :)
Wow!Tibay! Congrats Sir.:banana::banana:
rhyzrockerz January 7th, 2011, 01:50 PM http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs050.snc6/168056_188929144453408_100000089724790_718443_6707974_n.jpg
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bobbymay74 January 7th, 2011, 03:26 PM DBP Regional Office currently occupies the second floor of DBP building along Panganiban.
It's nice that it would have a brand new building.
Another bank to rise in Naga :cheers:
According to the latest issue of Naga's Smile Magazine, Naga City currently has 42 banks :okay:
BANKS IN NAGA AT PRESENT
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
1. CARD BANK
2. PRBANK- PHILIPPINE RURAL BANKING CORP. ( NEW BANK- UNDER CONSTRUCTION )
3. BANCO DE ORO ( 1ST)
4. METROBANK
5. BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLAND (1ST)
6. SECURITY BANK
7. EAST WEST BANK
8. RIZAL COMMERCIAL BANKING CORPORATION
9. CHINA BANKING CORPORATION
ELIAS ANGELES AREA
10. VETERANS BANK
11. ASIA UNITED BANK
12. BANGKO CENTRAL NG PILIPINAS ( GOLD BUYING STATION/CLEARING HOUSE )
13. BANCO FILIPINO
14. PRODUCERS BANK
15. LBC BANK
16. BANK OF MAKATI
17. GREEN BANK
18. BANK OF COMMERCE
19. ROBINSONS BANK
ELIAS ANGELES CORNER PLAZA AREA
20. U.C.P.B. BANK
21. BPI FAMILY BANK
GENERAL LUNA – PLAZA AREA
22. PNB
23. BDO- (AREA HEAD OFFICE 2ND FLR) ( 2ND)
24. LAND BANK
25. METROBANK
GENERAL LUNA AREA
26. BDO ( 3RD )
CACERES / PADIAN AREA
27. BPI BANK (2ND)
28. METROBANK
29. UNIONBANK
PANGANIBAN AREA
30. PSBANK
31. POSTAL BANK
32. ALLIED BANK
33. LEGAZPI SAVINGS BANK
34. DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
35. RURAL BANK OF SAN JOSE
SM AREA
36. BDO ( 4TH)
37. CHINA BANK
TABUCO AREA
38. QUEEN BANK
39. RCBC SAVINGS ( TRANSFER FROM SUPERMARKET AREA)
MAGSAYSAY AREA
40. BDO ( 5TH )
41. ALLIED BANK
42. BPI -
SABANG AND MARKET AREA
*COOPERATIVE BANK OF CAMARINES SUR (CLOSE)-DUE TO BSP NEW QUOTA REQUIREMENT
UNC AREA
43. PULA BANK
CONCEPCION AND DEL ROSARIO AREA
44. FIRST NAGA BANK
CDB II
45. PHILIPPINE BUSINESS BANK
***NOTE:
1. Bangko Central ng Pilipinas is not a retail bank which would only be a clearing house and Gold buying station in the region.
2. If the local govt. said that it is only 42, they didn't count yet the latest bank which is PR BANK located in San Francisco area, just across E-Mall.
3. If Planters bank will be opening this year,it would be counted as 46th bank.
4. Offshore bank like- Bank of America Savings(US), ING savings( Netherlands), ABN AMBRO saving ( Netherlands ) and lastly Maybank ( Malaysia ) once active and profitable in Naga City, didn't close for the reason of mismanagement but it was the tide where Offshore banks investment shifted to other Asian countries, specially during the time of ERAP and even Gloria.
4. We are expecting for more banks to open in Naga this year making us, the most active in the financial sector.
kiasog January 7th, 2011, 11:53 PM Largest Shot Slam
by GWR Seyda Subasi-Gemici (http://community.guinnessworldrecords.com/_Largest-Slam-Shot/blog/3206538/7691.html)
06 January 2011
On 27 December 2010, I witnessed a successful record attempt for the “Largest Slam Shot” in the city of Naga, Philippines.
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The record attempt was mutually realized by San Miguel Inc. and the company GSM operator V.
Some of them had come to Naga after a one and a half day journey. I highly appreciate the enthusiasm of these eager participants. When the clocks hit 14:00 the venue was completely full and the time had come for the big attempt! Everybody was ready to start the record attempt.
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After the starting sign, the Mayor of Naga, Mr. John Bongat drank the first shot. He was followed by Mr. Gerardo C. Payuma, the President and COO of Ginebra San Miguel Inc.
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I do not think this is such a flattering record. As a parent, I certainly am not proud of this and would not recommend to anybody (or any city) to aspire. THIS IS DEFINITELY A VEILED ATTEMPT OF THE PRODUCT MAKER TO BOLSTER THEIR BUSINESS AND IN THE PROCESS DRIVE EVERYBODY INTO DRUNKEN STUPOR! I AM EQUALLY AGHAST OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR BEING DRAGGED INTO THIS DRUNKENNES!
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I see some familiar names on the board. Some in fact, I know of during my pre-med days at FEU! it is good that these folks are thriving in Iriga. I am happy for them for staying inspite of the many temptations to leave...
kiasog January 8th, 2011, 12:14 AM A very big warm (90 degrees F compared to 27 in DC) hello from Bangkok, Thailand!
I thought I should let you guys know that work took me to Bangkok yesterday...this is where I am posting this message.
Felt really sad just to fly over the South China Seas (closest I ever got to PHL)
I am still blue!
oragon.com January 8th, 2011, 02:18 AM ^^^^
welcome back sir kiasog!
PRISAA update
THE BIG 4 BASKETBALL GAME TODAY
3:00 PM - UNIBERSIDAD DE SANTA ISABEL VINCENTIANS VS ATENEODE NAGA UNIVERSITY GOLDEN KNIGHTS
5:00 PM - NAGA COLLEGE FOUNDATION TIGERS VS UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES GREYHOUNDS
Pilipinas Got Talent update
UNC Sports Palace is no longer the venue of the much-anticipated PGT elimination. The UNC admion declined the offer due to the ff:
1. Security measures
2. It will affect classes (preparation starts 7:00 AM and show ends 10:00 PM for 2 days)
3. Crowd control (5 BIG stars to come namely: Ai Ai delas Alas, FMG, Ms. Kis Aquino, Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano)
4. Big trucks to enter the campus (OB, audio, lights, generator, equipment)
The Naga City Coliseum I assumed is the next possible venue considering the requirements to staged such big event.
Marhay na nAGA kaBIKOLan!
Naga Boy January 8th, 2011, 03:02 AM BANKS IN NAGA AT PRESENT
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
1. CARD BANK
45. PHILIPPINE BUSINESS BANK
***NOTE:
1. Bangko Central ng Pilipinas is not a retail bank which would only be a clearing house and Gold buying station in the region.
2. If the local govt. said that it is only 42, they didn't count yet the latest bank which is PR BANK located in San Francisco area, just across E-Mall.
3. If Planters bank will be opening this year,it would be counted as 46th bank.
4. Offshore bank like- Bank of America Savings(US), ING savings( Netherlands), ABN AMBRO saving ( Netherlands ) and lastly Maybank ( Malaysia ) once active and profitable in Naga City, didn't close for the reason of mismanagement but it was the tide where Offshore banks investment shifted to other Asian countries, specially during the time of ERAP and even Gloria.
4. We are expecting for more banks to open in Naga this year making us, the most active in the financial sector.
With 45 as of latest count, the number might have actually reach up to 60 about two years ago before some banks closed, and before some of them merged.
rhyzrockerz January 8th, 2011, 03:25 AM ^^^^
welcome back sir kiasog!
PRISAA update
THE BIG 4 BASKETBALL GAME TODAY
3:00 PM - UNIBERSIDAD DE SANTA ISABEL VINCENTIANS VS ATENEODE NAGA UNIVERSITY GOLDEN KNIGHTS
5:00 PM - NAGA COLLEGE FOUNDATION TIGERS VS UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES GREYHOUNDS
Pilipinas Got Talent update
UNC Sports Palace is no longer the venue of the much-anticipated PGT elimination. The UNC admion declined the offer due to the ff:
1. Security measures
2. It will affect classes (preparation starts 7:00 AM and show ends 10:00 PM for 2 days)
3. Crowd control (5 BIG stars to come namely: Ai Ai delas Alas, FMG, Ms. Kis Aquino, Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano)
4. Big trucks to enter the campus (OB, audio, lights, generator, equipment)
The Naga City Coliseum I assumed is the next possible venue considering the requirements to staged such big event.
Marhay na nAGA kaBIKOLan!
sana sa Naga City Coliseum nalang talaga.!:)
Update palan Pres.Pao sa pagsasapribado kang Coliseum?
Naga Boy January 8th, 2011, 03:28 AM A very big warm (90 degrees F compared to 27 in DC) hello from Bangkok, Thailand!
I thought I should let you guys know that work took me to Bangkok yesterday...this is where I am posting this message.
Felt really sad just to fly over the South China Seas (closest I ever got to PHL)
I am still blue!
Enjoy your stay Bangkok kiasog.
Bangkok has been one of my favorite Asian destinations and had been visiting the place since I was young.
I cannot help but feel envious on how that country could attract million folds of tourists, much, much more than our country.
I also admire the country on how they preserve their cultural heritage, which is what is lacking in our country.
Below are some of our photos taken in Bangkok 2009 as compared ten years ago
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/BKK2.jpg?t=1294449873
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Naga Boy January 8th, 2011, 03:43 AM I do not think this is such a flattering record. As a parent, I certainly am not proud of this and would not recommend to anybody (or any city) to aspire. THIS IS DEFINITELY A VEILED ATTEMPT OF THE PRODUCT MAKER TO BOLSTER THEIR BUSINESS AND IN THE PROCESS DRIVE EVERYBODY INTO DRUNKEN STUPOR! I AM EQUALLY AGHAST OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR BEING DRAGGED INTO THIS DRUNKENNES!
:cheers: Let's drink to that.
errr... I mean just- mineral water.:lol:
I agree with you kiasog, 100%.:okay:
wohiwohi January 8th, 2011, 03:46 AM About Ina Feleo and the movie "Ikaw ang Pag-ibig"
http://www.pep.ph/news/27814/pentildeafrancia-film-reminds-ina-feleo-of-father-johnny-delgado39s-struggle-with-cancer/1/1
wohiwohi January 8th, 2011, 03:50 AM ^^^^
welcome back sir kiasog!
PRISAA update
THE BIG 4 BASKETBALL GAME TODAY
3:00 PM - UNIBERSIDAD DE SANTA ISABEL VINCENTIANS VS ATENEODE NAGA UNIVERSITY GOLDEN KNIGHTS
5:00 PM - NAGA COLLEGE FOUNDATION TIGERS VS UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES GREYHOUNDS
Pilipinas Got Talent update
UNC Sports Palace is no longer the venue of the much-anticipated PGT elimination. The UNC admion declined the offer due to the ff:
1. Security measures
2. It will affect classes (preparation starts 7:00 AM and show ends 10:00 PM for 2 days)
3. Crowd control (5 BIG stars to come namely: Ai Ai delas Alas, FMG, Ms. Kis Aquino, Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano)
4. Big trucks to enter the campus (OB, audio, lights, generator, equipment)
The Naga City Coliseum I assumed is the next possible venue considering the requirements to staged such big event.
Marhay na nAGA kaBIKOLan!
Sa Naga City Gym an kawat?
+++++++++++
Magayon man kuta na venue an USI Audi for PGT.
oragon.com January 8th, 2011, 04:50 AM Sa Naga City Gym an kawat?
+++++++++++
Magayon man kuta na venue an USI Audi for PGT.
Basketball (M & W) - UNC SP and USI covered court
Footbal - HRMS football field
Taekwondo - Ateneo Gym
Chess and Table Tennis - UNC
Athletics - Pacol Sports Complex
Swimming - Pacol Sports Complex
I agree! USI is the most viable and appropriate venue for the PGT. It is a decent place with good acoustics. The only problem is the large crowd eager to watch the show, as per what transpired during the meeting, the organizer targets a maximum audience of 3,500 and expect a bigger crowd that might swell to 8k - 10k just to have a glimpse of this popular show.
kiasog January 8th, 2011, 09:28 AM [QUOTE=Naga Boy;70214015]Enjoy your stay Bangkok kiasog.
Bangkok has been one of my favorite Asian destinations and had been visiting the place since I was young.
I cannot help but feel envious on how that country could attract million folds of tourists, much, much more than our country.
I also admire the country on how they preserve their cultural heritage, which is what is lacking in our country.
Below are some of our photos taken in Bangkok 2009 as compared ten years ago
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/BKK2.jpg?t=1294449873
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Doc, I was actually thinking of the same thing...went to their "weekend market" and there was nothing really different or spectacular about it compared to ours. And yet, it was really crouded (even with the 90 or so degree heat). I'm sure you can mention quite a few. And you will agree that ours has more character (to include sights and smell) than the Thai counterpart. However, I believe it is in the marketing where the Thais are way ahead of us.
kiasog January 8th, 2011, 09:30 AM ^^^^
welcome back sir kiasog!
PRISAA update
THE BIG 4 BASKETBALL GAME TODAY
3:00 PM - UNIBERSIDAD DE SANTA ISABEL VINCENTIANS VS ATENEODE NAGA UNIVERSITY GOLDEN KNIGHTS
5:00 PM - NAGA COLLEGE FOUNDATION TIGERS VS UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES GREYHOUNDS
Pilipinas Got Talent update
UNC Sports Palace is no longer the venue of the much-anticipated PGT elimination. The UNC admion declined the offer due to the ff:
1. Security measures
2. It will affect classes (preparation starts 7:00 AM and show ends 10:00 PM for 2 days)
3. Crowd control (5 BIG stars to come namely: Ai Ai delas Alas, FMG, Ms. Kis Aquino, Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano)
4. Big trucks to enter the campus (OB, audio, lights, generator, equipment)
The Naga City Coliseum I assumed is the next possible venue considering the requirements to staged such big event.
Marhay na nAGA kaBIKOLan!
Thanks for welcoming me back! I never really left, I was just too lazy to get involved!
Looks like the PRISAA is only for Naga schools.
jhid January 8th, 2011, 09:55 AM I do not think this is such a flattering record. As a parent, I certainly am not proud of this and would not recommend to anybody (or any city) to aspire. THIS IS DEFINITELY A VEILED ATTEMPT OF THE PRODUCT MAKER TO BOLSTER THEIR BUSINESS AND IN THE PROCESS DRIVE EVERYBODY INTO DRUNKEN STUPOR! I AM EQUALLY AGHAST OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR BEING DRAGGED INTO THIS DRUNKENNES!
Tama ka digdi kiasog. I worked for SMC before and I know of how clever the marketing people works just to bolster the profits of its beer/liquor products ( think Oktoberfest which is now a national fiesta event). But somehow, the company is definitely NOT informing the public as to the misuse of its products which is affecting the very foundation of the Filipino family while also causing road accidents and crimes to flourish in the community.
Politicians are suppose to be role models and seeing them involve themselves in this silly activity will send a false impression to children and teenagers that it is okay and cool to drink alcohol. I hope that these politicians provide an antithesis to this activity by beefing up nutritional levels of schoolkids, increasing budget for health and promoting other healthy endeavors for its citizens.
I will not be surprise if Lucio Tan will also try to beat the Guiness record for the most people who smoke in one place and hopefully he will not be doing this in Bicol. At SMC Head Office Complex, we have a designated smokers' area but we were often amused of the "kalampagan" activity of company nurses and doctors in the SMC clinic. They will have drums, trumpets & banners and would go to these smokers' areas to try to make sense with the smokers and do the "kalampag". The doctors & nurses will also advise ("order" is the proper word) to stop smoking and will lecture smokers as to the negative effects of smoking while showing them the ghastly picture of the human body with the internal organs exposed and ruined because of smoking:nuts:
Just want to thank din palan the herbal remedy for sore throat/colds of Doc Nagaboy. My dad always tells me that you can always spot a good doctor if he recommends a product that truly works ( and not just because this was recommended by a multinational sponsor). My idol before is Doc Juan Flavier who concocts herbal treatments in lieu of expensive medicines :banana:
So here is to a healthy living in 2011. Cheers ! :banana::banana::banana:
garycooper January 8th, 2011, 10:29 AM BANKS IN NAGA AT PRESENT
***NOTE:
1. Bangko Central ng Pilipinas is not a retail bank which would only be a clearing house and Gold buying station in the region.
2. If the local govt. said that it is only 42, they didn't count yet the latest bank which is PR BANK located in San Francisco area, just across E-Mall.
3. If Planters bank will be opening this year,it would be counted as 46th bank.
4. Offshore bank like- Bank of America Savings(US), ING savings( Netherlands), ABN AMBRO saving ( Netherlands ) and lastly Maybank ( Malaysia ) once active and profitable in Naga City, didn't close for the reason of mismanagement but it was the tide where Offshore banks investment shifted to other Asian countries, specially during the time of ERAP and even Gloria.
4. We are expecting for more banks to open in Naga this year making us, the most active in the financial sector.
Bank of America in Naga was BA Savings Bank. BA Savings was sold by Bank of America to ABN-AMRO and was renamed ABN-AMRO Savings Bank. But then ABN-AMRO decided to get out of local banking so it sold the bank to the Gokongwei group and thus became Robinson's Savings Bank. Maybank was formerly Republic Planters Bank/PN Republic Bank. It purposely pulled out of Naga City for the same reason when they closed several branches of the former RPB in Negros. It's not within the purview of their Philippine operations.
Naga City Deck January 8th, 2011, 11:24 AM :cheers: Let's drink to that.
errr... I mean just- mineral water.:lol:
I agree with you kiasog, 100%.:okay:
I do not think this is such a flattering record. As a parent, I certainly am not proud of this and would not recommend to anybody (or any city) to aspire. THIS IS DEFINITELY A VEILED ATTEMPT OF THE PRODUCT MAKER TO BOLSTER THEIR BUSINESS AND IN THE PROCESS DRIVE EVERYBODY INTO DRUNKEN STUPOR! I AM EQUALLY AGHAST OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR BEING DRAGGED INTO THIS DRUNKENNES!
count me in :lol:
i just posted it when I was reminded by the photos of rhyz.. when i searched it up on the Guinness' site, ayan naka world record palan..
the world record achieved has an underneath connotation which is really really negative for Bicolanos. siguro nasilaw lang sinda sa title the Guinness World Record kaya nagtugot na digdi na held si event. it's really not something to be proud of :(
Sa Naga City Gym an kawat?
+++++++++++
Magayon man kuta na venue an USI Audi for PGT.
Volleyball, Basketball and Chess - sa UNC Sports Palace po ang venue
oh btw, OT, i just got home from San Bernardino Farms
maray nalang dai pa masyado mauran kang yaon ako duman... i'll post the photos later :banana:
oragon.com January 8th, 2011, 01:15 PM Thanks for welcoming me back! I never really left, I was just too lazy to get involved!
Looks like the PRISAA is only for Naga schools.
Only 2 schools from Iriga participated, USANT and UNEP and the rest from Naga. Lately, Naga schools monopolized the medal count especially in ball games, the absence of powerhouse UNEP and USANT makes the tourney less interesting. Late 90's when UNEP walk out from a basketball championship game against UNC after breaking the grace period and defaulted by the organizer which irked the UNEP admin, from then on they send delegates only in some events but never failed to sustain the dominance in volleyball men in which they hold high as the perennial champions in almost 2 decades.
Here's the trend of sports in Cam Sur
for Basketball
Its a toss-up between Ateneo and UNC. UNC winning more titles in PRISAA but Ateneo prevail in the PCCL Champions League.
Volleyball Men
The green dominance - UNEP
Volleyball Women
UNC Lady Greyhounds - for the record they won a surprising game during the National PRISSA in the early 2000 against the UST Lady Tigers.
Chess
UNC has produced GM's and National Masters (Avestruz, Artuz)
Table Tennis
UNC and USANT
Tennis
Ateneo
Swimming
Ateneo, USI and Mariners
Taekwondo
Naga College Foundation
Track and Field
USI
Football
Ateneo and Holy Rosary Minor Seminary
Games tomorrow (Sun)
Basketball Men
1:00 PM - UNC VS USI
3:00 PM - ADNU VS NCF
kevinb January 8th, 2011, 02:39 PM Will be leaving Naga at exactly 9:15PM for Mindoro. Excitement. :D
kiasog January 8th, 2011, 03:04 PM :cheers: Let's drink to that.
errr... I mean just- mineral water.:lol:
I agree with you kiasog, 100%.:okay:
That's funny, Doc! he, he, he...
Tama ka digdi kiasog. I worked for SMC before and I know of how clever the marketing people works just to bolster the profits of its beer/liquor products ( think Oktoberfest which is now a national fiesta event). But somehow, the company is definitely NOT informing the public as to the misuse of its products which is affecting the very foundation of the Filipino family while also causing road accidents and crimes to flourish in the community.
Politicians are suppose to be role models and seeing them involve themselves in this silly activity will send a false impression to children and teenagers that it is okay and cool to drink alcohol. I hope that these politicians provide an antithesis to this activity by beefing up nutritional levels of schoolkids, increasing budget for health and promoting other healthy endeavors for its citizens.
I will not be surprise if Lucio Tan will also try to beat the Guiness record for the most people who smoke in one place and hopefully he will not be doing this in Bicol. At SMC Head Office Complex, we have a designated smokers' area but we were often amused of the "kalampagan" activity of company nurses and doctors in the SMC clinic. They will have drums, trumpets & banners and would go to these smokers' areas to try to make sense with the smokers and do the "kalampag". The doctors & nurses will also advise ("order" is the proper word) to stop smoking and will lecture smokers as to the negative effects of smoking while showing them the ghastly picture of the human body with the internal organs exposed and ruined because of smoking:nuts:
Just want to thank din palan the herbal remedy for sore throat/colds of Doc Nagaboy. My dad always tells me that you can always spot a good doctor if he recommends a product that truly works ( and not just because this was recommended by a multinational sponsor). My idol before is Doc Juan Flavier who concocts herbal treatments in lieu of expensive medicines :banana:
So here is to a healthy living in 2011. Cheers ! :banana::banana::banana:
Cool!
count me in :lol:
i just posted it when I was reminded by the photos of rhyz.. when i searched it up on the Guinness' site, ayan naka world record palan..
the world record achieved has an underneath connotation which is really really negative for Bicolanos. siguro nasilaw lang sinda sa title the Guinness World Record kaya nagtugot na digdi na held si event. it's really not something to be proud of :(
No need to explain manay Jo...I know your stand on this topic. You seem to be such a leve-headed person!
Volleyball, Basketball and Chess - sa UNC Sports Palace po ang venue
oh btw, OT, i just got home from San Bernardino Farms
maray nalang dai pa masyado mauran kang yaon ako duman... i'll post the photos later :banana:
Only 2 schools from Iriga participated, USANT and UNEP and the rest from Naga. Lately, Naga schools monopolized the medal count especially in ball games, the absence of powerhouse UNEP and USANT makes the tourney less interesting. Late 90's when UNEP walk out from a basketball championship game against UNC after breaking the grace period and defaulted by the organizer which irked the UNEP admin, from then on they send delegates only in some events but never failed to sustain the dominance in volleyball men in which they hold high as the perennial champions in almost 2 decades.
Here's the trend of sports in Cam Sur
for Basketball
Its a toss-up between Ateneo and UNC. UNC winning more titles in PRISAA but Ateneo prevail in the PCCL Champions League.
Volleyball Men
The green dominance - UNEP
Volleyball Women
UNC Lady Greyhounds - for the record they won a surprising game during the National PRISSA in the early 2000 against the UST Lady Tigers.
Chess
UNC has produced GM's and National Masters (Avestruz, Artuz)
Table Tennis
UNC and USANT
Tennis
Ateneo
Swimming
Ateneo, USI and Mariners
Taekwondo
Naga College Foundation
Track and Field
USI
Football
Ateneo and Holy Rosary Minor Seminary
Games tomorrow (Sun)
Basketball Men
1:00 PM - UNC VS USI
3:00 PM - ADNU VS NCF
Thanks for the additional info...
Naga City Deck January 8th, 2011, 03:21 PM That's funny, Doc! he, he, he...
Cool!
No need to explain manay Jo...I know your stand on this topic. You seem to be such a leve-headed person!
Thanks for the additional info...
was that a compliment? :D it comes with my former job description before i became a psychometrician. can't help it :D
Naga City Deck January 8th, 2011, 03:33 PM LRV Agri-Science Farm / San Bernardino Farms
January 08, 2011
unplanned road trip this afternoon :D
timing na yaon si Cong. Villafuerte subago duman.. with some girls.. garo si mga LRV Dancers ito.. iyan mga girls dyan sa center island na photo
Panoramic Shots
Front Building - Receiving/Area
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vantage point: rooftop garden of the front building (not sure if it's the right term)
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Center Island
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aidz January 8th, 2011, 07:47 PM I do not think this is such a flattering record. As a parent, I certainly am not proud of this and would not recommend to anybody (or any city) to aspire. THIS IS DEFINITELY A VEILED ATTEMPT OF THE PRODUCT MAKER TO BOLSTER THEIR BUSINESS AND IN THE PROCESS DRIVE EVERYBODY INTO DRUNKEN STUPOR! I AM EQUALLY AGHAST OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR BEING DRAGGED INTO THIS DRUNKENNES!
:okay:
very well said sir!
Tama ka digdi kiasog. I worked for SMC before and I know of how clever the marketing people works just to bolster the profits of its beer/liquor products ( think Oktoberfest which is now a national fiesta event). But somehow, the company is definitely NOT informing the public as to the misuse of its products which is affecting the very foundation of the Filipino family while also causing road accidents and crimes to flourish in the community.
Politicians are suppose to be role models and seeing them involve themselves in this silly activity will send a false impression to children and teenagers that it is okay and cool to drink alcohol. I hope that these politicians provide an antithesis to this activity by beefing up nutritional levels of schoolkids, increasing budget for health and promoting other healthy endeavors for its citizens.
I will not be surprise if Lucio Tan will also try to beat the Guiness record for the most people who smoke in one place and hopefully he will not be doing this in Bicol. At SMC Head Office Complex, we have a designated smokers' area but we were often amused of the "kalampagan" activity of company nurses and doctors in the SMC clinic. They will have drums, trumpets & banners and would go to these smokers' areas to try to make sense with the smokers and do the "kalampag". The doctors & nurses will also advise ("order" is the proper word) to stop smoking and will lecture smokers as to the negative effects of smoking while showing them the ghastly picture of the human body with the internal organs exposed and ruined because of smoking:nuts:
Just want to thank din palan the herbal remedy for sore throat/colds of Doc Nagaboy. My dad always tells me that you can always spot a good doctor if he recommends a product that truly works ( and not just because this was recommended by a multinational sponsor). My idol before is Doc Juan Flavier who concocts herbal treatments in lieu of expensive medicines :banana:
So here is to a healthy living in 2011. Cheers ! :banana::banana::banana:
Ok yung concept nung smoking area... sana ganyan sa lahat...
a healthy 2011 to all!
mabuhay!!!
kiasog January 8th, 2011, 07:53 PM was that a complement? :D it comes with my former job description before i became a psychometrician. can't help it :D
I meant "level-headed". And yes, my statement was complimentary. Cheers!
:okay:
very well said sir!
Thanks, Aidz!
Ok yung concept nung smoking area... sana ganyan sa lahat...
a healthy 2011 to all!
mabuhay!!!
Again, thank you and wishing you all the best of things for 2011!
With regards to smoking, the best course is to stop smoking. From what we know about second hand smoking, the sensible way to do is NOT to do it.
oragon.com January 9th, 2011, 04:23 AM DOT bullish about reaching 3.3M year-end target
Feature Preview 12/21/2010
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is optimistic that its 3.3M visitor arrival target for the year will be met as January-October figures totalled 2.84M, registering a 15.85% increase over the same period last year. DOT Secretary Alberto A. Lim remarked, “Growth in some markets boosted the performance vis-a-vis last year’s. We are looking at roughly an additional 455,000 tourists which November and December as traditional peak months can deliver.”
The statistical report recorded increases for all ten months with spikes in January, March, May, July and August of volumes between 280,000 to 325,000.
The DOT remains upbeat about more visitor traffic for the two remaining months and the year to come as it sustains its promotional efforts in the primary international markets through participation in the major institutional travel and consumer fairs as well as through the conduct of sales missions and travel trade and media invitational programs. Among these are the China Incentive, Business and Meetings Travel Mart, Otdlykh Leisure Fair in Russia, JATA World Tourism Congress and Travel Fair in Japan, World Travel Mart in the United Kingdom and sales missions to various market sources.
The Philippine Pavilion at the Expo Shanghai 2010 gained maximum exposure as it recorded more than eight million visitors from different parts of the world. In November, the Grand Pinoy Homecoming programme was initially launched in the United States, and soon in other areas, to attract a bulk of the 3.9 million overseas Filipinos permanently residing abroad.
Product development and enhancement efforts will include not only perfecting the quality of experience through improved access, service delivery and value-for-money tour packages featuring new attractions and facilities but also improving safety and security measures, one of which is the fielding of more tourist police.
In partnership with the Philippine National Police (PNP), the TOPCOP (Tourism-Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection) program involves training and deployment of police to high traffic destinations to improve visibility to deter crimes against local and foreign tourists as well as to attend to tourist-related crimes or complaints with haste and efficacy. The formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) took take place at the PNP Headquarters in Camp Crame on 13 December 2010.
DOT Undersecretary Ma. Victoria V. Jasmin added that, “The goal is to see a 2,000-strong tourist police force by 2011 to be responsible for the safety and security requirements in the top 14 destinations, namely: Manila, Cebu, Zambales, Baguio City, Davao City, Boracay Islands, Puerto Princesa City, Bohol, Ilocos Norte, Negros Oriental, Camarines Sur, Cagayan de Oro City, Camiguin and Cagayan Valley. Proposed to the Supreme Court, the institutionalization of a 24-hour Tourist Court will step up resolution of cases especially for short-stay visitors.”
These measures have likewise been conveyed to the Hong Kong government in a recent “goodwill mission” led by Secretary Lim. HK Chief Executive Donald Tsang, acknowledged the gesture and said, “We hope that your visit will go a long way in moving our relations forward."
http://www.tourism.gov.ph/Pages/20101221DOTbullishaboutreaching33M.aspx
hakz2007 January 9th, 2011, 05:00 AM siguro po hindi lang updated bilang nila ng banks sa City.:)
madali lang yan na malaman at bilangin kasi meron tayong CamSur Bankers Association :okay:
hakz2007 January 9th, 2011, 05:09 AM Falling rock kills miner in CamSur
A CHINESE employee of a mining firm in Camarines Sur died after being struck in the head by a falling rock Wednesday.
Chen Te Hao, a technical employee of the Prime Work Mining Corp. located in Sitio Benguet, Barangay Himagtocon, Lagonoy, died while being taken to a hospital, said Police Regional Office 5 director Chief Supt. Cecilio Calleja, Jr.
Calleja said continuous heavy rains loosened the soil in the mountainous area and causing rocks to fall, one of them hitting Hao.
The incident is still being investigated.http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/provincial/25819-falling-rock-kills-miner-in-camsur.html
Awards for outstanding Bicolanos to benefit the province’s churches
THE FAITHFUL Heroes Shining Times, Inc. is mounting the Second Orgullo Kan Bikol Awards on Jan. 27, 5 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel. It will benefit Bicol churches that need repair through the Mumho Fund (Pondo Masbateño).
This year’s guests of honor are Vice President Jejomar Binay and Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo. The new awardees will be led by Secretary of Justice Leila De Lima of Iriga City, Rep. Salvador “Sonny” Escudero of Sorsogon, and Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymond “LRay” Villafuerte.
Other awardees are, for Albay, Rep. Fernando Gonzalez for philanthropy and government service; Dante Jimenez for non-government organizations; Boots Anson Roa for film and entertainment; Jeannie M. Goulbourn for fashion design, health and wellness; and Rep. Francis “Al” Bichara for government service.
For Camarines Norte, the awardees are Bishop Emeritus Nestor Cariño for ecclesiastical affairs and pastoral work, and Rep. Elmer Panotes for local governance. For Camarines Sur, awardees are Pancho Mistula Piano for visual arts, Lyne Abanilla for media, Rotary Club International’s Physicians for Peace, and Justice Noel Tijam for the judiciary.
For Catanduanes, awardees are Bro. Mariano “Mike” Z. Velarde for lay apostolate and Capt. Leopoldo Arcilla for OFWs and entrepreneurship. For Masbate, awardees are Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Nestor “Nesting” Espenilla Jr. for government banking, Ambassador Antonio Villamor for foreign service, and Justice Monina Señarosa for the judiciary.
For Sorsogon, honorees are Martha Alegre-Mogul for education and Imelda M. Nicolas, presidential assistant for OFW Affairs.
Special citations
Special citations will be given to Lucio Tan for philanthropy and business; Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon for religious leadership and pastoral work; and Naga Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi, also for religious leadership and pastoral work. The late Sen. Raul Roco will be given a posthumous award to be received by Sonia Roco. Bb. Pilipinas Universe and Miss Universe fourth runner-up Venus Raj will also receive a special citation.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Leonardo A. Quisumbing chairs the awards selection committee, which is co-chaired by Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Salvador Mison of the Metro Manila Devotees of Our Lady of Peñafrancia Foundation, Inc. The Bicol Heritage Singers, tenor Frank Aseniero, and soprano Karla Gutierrez will perform.
For inquiries about dinner tickets, text Lydia Monfort at 0917-8242925, Coy Delavin at 0929-4782539, lawyer Nelson Clemente at 0917-5344541 or Tony Ag. Medina at 0916-3205394.
Pilgrimage travel specialist marks 25
Hundreds of passengers who have joined the package tours of Adam’s Express Travel over the past 25 years, especially those who have joined its religious pilgrimages, celebrated what its president and founder Mamerth Banatin dubbed “Soaring High at 25.”
Held at Barbara’s Restaurant at Casa Manila in Intramuros last month, the event began with a Thanksgiving Mass celebrated by Fr. Nolan Que. In all its 25 years, Adam’s Travel has invited less than a hundred priests to its pilgrimage tours as chaplains.
The airlines, tour operators, hotels, resorts and other Adam’s industry partners contributed 50 raffle prizes that excited the audience. In 2010, the company organized an unprecedented 40 group departures.
Parokya ng Ina ng Dukha marks feast day
It was the late Jaime Cardinal Sin himself who canonically erected the Parokya ng Ina ng Dukha (Parish of the Virgin of the Poor) and consecrated it on Dec. 29, 1993. Located at the FB Tenement in Western Bicutan, Taguig, the parish will celebrate the feast of the Virgin of the Poor today with a High Mass at 9 am. Pasig Bishop Francisco San Diego will officiate the Mass with Fr. Simplicio Roxas, parish priest and other priests.
This year’s theme is “I am the Virgin of the Poor,” from the message of Our Lady on Jan. 19, 1933 to Mariette Beco in Banneux. The statues of Our Lady inside the church in Taguig were donated in March and June, 1999 by Ludovic Raemaekers of Antwerp, Belgium.
Fr. Nicandro Blanquisco, first parish priest, enshrined the statue at the altar; a duplicate statue is brought out for home visits. To know more about the Virgin of the Poor, who is also called Our Lady of Banneux, look up Mila Dolores’ book “Our Virgin of the Poor: A Tribute by her Filipino Children” at National Book Store.http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/sundaylifestyle/sundaylifestyle/view/20110109-313327/Awards-for-outstanding-Bicolanos-to-benefit-the-provinces-churches
hakz2007 January 9th, 2011, 06:02 AM Advance Happy 5th SSC CamSur Anniversary this February 4! :cheers:
Talentadong Nabueño
1st Monthly Finals
By Choy Sabio (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=31797&id=100000938498624)
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You don't wanna miss this!! Come and be the next ULTIMATE RIDER!! Or have fun hanging out with your favorite pro-riders..
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sonofignatius January 9th, 2011, 06:35 PM MOA Signing for CommuniTEACH Project
December 13, 2010/Naga City - Corporate social responsibility and creative collaboration was once again at its best when the Ateneo de Naga University, the City Government of Naga, Smart Communications, Inc., the Philippine Business for Social Progress, Department of Education - Naga City Division and Officials of the Triangulo, and Pacol Elementary Schools, signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the implementation of CommuniTeach Project.
CommuniTeach is a 10-month feeding-reading project aimed at enhancing learning capacities of students who are most in need of supplemental intervention particularly in grades 1 to 3 levels. The program, which shall take on two classes of 20 students in each class, is an initiative of Smart Communications, Inc., in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and the Silid Aralan Inc. (SAI). The project utilizes a learning methodology developed by SAI designed to ensure optimum quality of teaching and learning of participating pupils.
The MOA between the parties provides that the City Government of Naga shall mobilize and encourage local business firms and other community stakeholders to support the achievement of the project`s goals and provide funds for the second and third years of program implementation. Expenses for the first year is covered by a donation from Deutsche Regis Partners, Inc., one of Smart`s corporate partners in its efforts to promote education for underprivileged children.
For its part, the Ateneo de Naga University, represented by the University President, Fr. Joel E. Tabora, S.J., was designated as the “hub” of operation for the CommuniTeach Program. It shall carry out the supplemental tutorial sessions to forty (40) grades 1 to 3 pupils in the two pilot elementary schools of Triangulo and Pacol. The implementation of the project is part of ADNU`s continuing social involvement program being coordinated by Atty. Mila Raquid-Arroyo, Chairperson of the ADNU Social Involvement Council. The ADNU College of Education, headed by Dean Arnulfo Reganit, shall directly implement the project and will be facilitated by Ms. Gemma Lee, person-in-charge for the ADNU-WB Knowledge Development Center. Volunteer members of the College and High School Faculty shall assist the college scholars and high school students in carrying out the tutorial sessions.
The progress and improvement hoped for and desired to happen in the participating pupils shall be indicated by improvement in class performance and in the results of the National Achievement Test (NAT).
www.adnu.edu.ph
Naga Boy January 10th, 2011, 02:30 AM Another Trash to Cash Day
Last Saturday at SM City Naga
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Naga Boy January 10th, 2011, 02:32 AM The Beautiful SM City Naga
(...ooops walang kokontra):lol:
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Seriously speaking, SM City Naga
is really beautiful inside
and out (even if it is box- type).
It wouldn't be sooo spacious
if it isn't designed like a box...:lol:
Naga Boy January 10th, 2011, 02:44 AM Early Morning
Taxi Queue at the CBD2
Van Terminal
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Naga Boy January 10th, 2011, 03:32 AM LRV Agri-Science Farm / San Bernardino Farms
January 08, 2011
unplanned road trip this afternoon :D
timing na yaon si Cong. Villafuerte subago duman.. with some girls.. garo si mga LRV Dancers ito.. iyan mga girls dyan sa center island na photo
Panoramic Shots
Front Building - Receiving/Area
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5335880678_4ec408e1ab_b.jpg
vantage point: rooftop garden of the front building (not sure if it's the right term)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5335757968_e548714bfd_b.jpg
Center Island
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5335133079_fd23680d26_b.jpg
We went there in the past- I wasn't very impressed so I did not post pictures yet.
The place is unfinished and still a lot of things to be done and lot of construction is still going on.
But there no question that the place is very photogenic.:banana:
Maybe, I will have a different impression once the place is completed.
Naga City Deck January 10th, 2011, 03:40 AM sa sides nalang po Doc si mga under construction.. in a few months i think it will be completed.. there were a lot of workers on the field even on a Saturday
Front Building - Exterior
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5335880678_4ec408e1ab_b.jpg
Left Side
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs033.snc6/166313_10150115254255190_747670189_7979343_5309095_n.jpg
Right Side
http://l17.sphotos.l3.fbcdn.net/hphotos-l3-snc6/hs072.snc6/168285_10150115254450190_747670189_7979354_1840655_n.jpg
Roof top
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs800.ash1/169025_10150115346440190_747670189_7981654_345380_n.jpg
overlooking the whole place
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs795.ash1/168524_10150115253285190_747670189_7979316_5446876_n.jpg
Naga City Deck January 10th, 2011, 03:42 AM Front Building
Interior
Information Center
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs078.snc6/168879_10150115247275190_747670189_7979140_7104929_n.jpg
Receiving Area
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1389.snc4/164145_10150115248070190_747670189_7979160_3405569_n.jpg
As of December 01, 2010 Rates and Contact Numbers
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs781.ash1/167180_10150115248390190_747670189_7979171_5144618_n.jpg
Naga Boy January 10th, 2011, 03:50 AM The Village @ San Bernardino
The Reception Area Building was very unique.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm003.jpg?t=1294623701
Interiors were not finished yet but look impressive.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm001.jpg?t=1294623756
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm002.jpg?t=1294623788
The top most part is a view deck-
accessible by stairs with herb garden in between steps...
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm005.jpg?t=1294623841
...a grass carpeted view deck for a bird's eye view of the farm...
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm007.jpg?t=1294623884
and a fully grass carpeted ramp on the way down.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm004.jpg?t=1294623280
The kids loved it but my young son commented
"Why not a Slide?"
and sent everyone laughing.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm009.jpg?t=1294623966
I answered, why not indeed? :lol:
Tell your Tito Biboy about it.
(I was referring to Biboy Belleza,
the Farm’s Resident Designer).
This kid, I thought
would be a very good designer
when he grows up.:lol::lol::lol:
Come to think of it-
the building seemed to have been inspired
by the playground slide.
Naga City Deck January 10th, 2011, 04:02 AM Cabanas
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs015.snc6/166567_10150115248675190_747670189_7979181_7242253_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1337.snc4/162939_10150115250360190_747670189_7979238_8078407_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs034.snc6/166487_10150115249950190_747670189_7979221_6014770_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1356.snc4/162855_10150115250785190_747670189_7979252_7102911_n.jpg
Function Room and Restaurant
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs795.ash1/168577_10150115250935190_747670189_7979260_7707987_n.jpg
Inside the restaurant.. the kitchen with a transparent glass
i like the design on the ceiling :)
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs118.snc4/36276_10150115273940190_747670189_7979950_7172522_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs014.snc6/166408_10150115275085190_747670189_7979983_3571805_n.jpg
i can just imagine this on a night scene.. very romantic :D :lol:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs009.snc4/33822_10150115274485190_747670189_7979968_5158968_n.jpg
Naga City Deck January 10th, 2011, 04:12 AM more cabanas
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs058.ash2/36264_10150115266125190_747670189_7979711_7891842_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs044.snc6/167483_10150115265015190_747670189_7979680_995568_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs016.snc6/166629_10150115276930190_747670189_7980043_4894675_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1335.snc4/162789_10150115280355190_747670189_7980107_7349035_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs051.snc6/168178_10150115280195190_747670189_7980106_1307_n.jpg
a sneak peak inside :D
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1338.snc4/163020_10150115280825190_747670189_7980111_8076032_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs053.snc6/168333_10150115280675190_747670189_7980110_325655_n.jpg
two guys were installing Cignal on the television.. so no worries for those who cannot live without tv while on a vacation :)
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs075.snc6/168500_10150115280535190_747670189_7980109_5763572_n.jpg
Naga City Deck January 10th, 2011, 04:15 AM :okay: :okay: :okay:
Solar Powered Street Lights
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Naga City Deck January 10th, 2011, 04:17 AM Water Bike
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs049.snc6/167967_10150115345060190_747670189_7981626_1734481_n.jpg
Inflatables
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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs012.snc6/166244_10150115343360190_747670189_7981598_1195986_n.jpg
the bridge
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs736.ash1/162991_10150115276025190_747670189_7980018_4705281_n.jpg
center island
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs022.snc6/165256_10150115253205190_747670189_7979314_5920430_n.jpg
Naga City Deck January 10th, 2011, 04:28 AM http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1334.snc4/162634_10150115279075190_747670189_7980090_5994146_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs760.ash1/165143_10150115278510190_747670189_7980077_44968_n.jpg
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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs073.snc6/168318_10150115279345190_747670189_7980096_4444785_n.jpg
still under construction.. very unique!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1369.snc4/164111_10150115338815190_747670189_7981522_2018181_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs006.snc6/165615_10150115324670190_747670189_7981195_1235252_n.jpg
garzland January 10th, 2011, 04:33 AM ^^Beautiful!!!
Another facility that can entice foreign tourists!
How much is the entrance and other fees?
garzland January 10th, 2011, 04:40 AM Front Building
Interior
Information Center
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs078.snc6/168879_10150115247275190_747670189_7979140_7104929_n.jpg
Receiving Area
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1389.snc4/164145_10150115248070190_747670189_7979160_3405569_n.jpg
As of December 01, 2010 Rates and Contact Numbers
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs781.ash1/167180_10150115248390190_747670189_7979171_5144618_n.jpg
Very affordable!
SSC naga/camsur peeps, let's have fun there this summer... :D
Naga Boy January 10th, 2011, 04:46 AM The Village @ San Bernardino
The Cabanas have modern
and native designs
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm024.jpg?t=1294626165
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm029.jpg?t=1294626577
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm014.jpg?t=1294626722
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm012.jpg?t=1294626767
...with comfortable, neat and spacious room-
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm025.jpg?t=1294626629
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm026.jpg?t=1294626680
...that lacks the opulence of a luxurious hotel...
but the superb farm facilities
adequately compensates for it's absence...
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm018.jpg?t=1294626927
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm013.jpg?t=1294626897
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm006.jpg?t=1294626960
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm011.jpg?t=1294626995
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm019.jpg?t=1294627044
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm028.jpg?t=1294627171
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm030.jpg?t=1294627205
..for a bargain family rate of
P 1,500 a night for the native Cabanas
and to 2,500 a night for the modern ones...
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm020.jpg?t=1294627100
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm021.jpg?t=1294633411
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm031.jpg?t=1294627238
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm032.jpg?t=1294627246
Once completed,
The Village @ San Bernardino
could be Bicol's counterpart to
Cebu's Plantation Bay.
garzland January 10th, 2011, 04:58 AM ^^The design of the cabanas is far more beautiful than CWC's.
Where in Calabanga is San Bernardino, doc?
Naga Boy January 10th, 2011, 05:15 AM still under construction.. very unique!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1369.snc4/164111_10150115338815190_747670189_7981522_2018181_n.jpg
^^
The Organic Culinary School.
dandyqb January 10th, 2011, 05:26 AM beautiful indeed :), i think those rates will goes up during summer season
garzland January 10th, 2011, 05:36 AM ^^Definitely but while it's still unknown to many and the fees are still very affordable we have to try it this summer.
sonofignatius January 10th, 2011, 05:50 AM ^^ this will surely draw the crowds, esp with summer just around the corner. magayon nanggad!
dios marhay na udto sa gabos, mga kahimanwa.
Naga City Deck January 10th, 2011, 06:38 AM Very affordable!
SSC naga/camsur peeps, let's have fun there this summer... :D
i like! :D pero let's plan first for the anniv on feb 4 :D
^^
The Organic Culinary School.
wow!!!
^^The design of the cabanas is far more beautiful than CWC's.
Where in Calabanga is San Bernardino, doc?
may junction duman sir garz.. turn left to Brgy. San Lucas.. on the right is the road going to downtown Calabanga. sa kanto hanggang San Bernardino is around 2 to 3 kilometers only..
^^ this will surely draw the crowds, esp with summer just around the corner. magayon nanggad!
dios marhay na udto sa gabos, mga kahimanwa.
yes it will! Good noon din Father Xave.. how was Indonesia? :D
@Doc, according to one of my students who is from Calabanga, a water facility will still be built at the farm.. a pool with waves (just like that of one the pools in 8 Waves Waterpark in Bulacan) if there's any way where you can confirm this to Mr. Biboy Belleza mas okay. :D
i also got the same feedback from an event coordinator
Naga Boy January 10th, 2011, 06:38 AM E- Mall Naga
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm033.jpg?t=1294634002
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm034.jpg?t=1294634052
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm035.jpg?t=1294634081
Underground Parking
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm036.jpg?t=1294634109
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm037.jpg?t=1294634137
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm038.jpg?t=1294634162
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm039.jpg?t=1294634188
E Mall First Level
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm040.jpg?t=1294634229
Naga Boy January 10th, 2011, 06:51 AM The Queue to the SM City Naga
Multi- Level Parking
Always Full packed
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm043.jpg?t=1294634867
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm044.jpg?t=1294634958
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm045.jpg?t=1294634985
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/PlazaMedica005-2.jpg?t=1294641505
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/PlazaMedica010-2.jpg?t=1294641558
arkijo January 10th, 2011, 07:17 AM PUEBLO- Ayala's newest mall to rise at CBDII, Naga City...
Naga Boy January 10th, 2011, 08:47 AM Naga Centro
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm041.jpg?t=1294641956
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm042.jpg?t=1294642002
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm046.jpg?t=1294642062
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/farm047.jpg?t=1294642110
Naga Boy January 10th, 2011, 08:53 AM By the way, Bichara Theater at the Bichara Theater Mall is back showing double pictures.
They are showing relatively new movies but still the put a double picture after the main show.
How can they compete with SM if the would be showing double shows?
Who would want to watch a movie for four hours?:ohno:
Naga Boy January 10th, 2011, 09:45 AM Delivery Trucks
@ SM City Naga
7:30 AM Saturday
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/SMTaxi019.jpg?t=1294645435
sonofignatius January 10th, 2011, 02:01 PM i like! :D pero let's plan first for the anniv on feb 4 :D
wow!!!
may junction duman sir garz.. turn left to Brgy. San Lucas.. on the right is the road going to downtown Calabanga. sa kanto hanggang San Bernardino is around 2 to 3 kilometers only..
yes it will! Good noon din Father Xave.. how was Indonesia? :D
@Doc, according to one of my students who is from Calabanga, a water facility will still be built at the farm.. a pool with waves (just like that of one the pools in 8 Waves Waterpark in Bulacan) if there's any way where you can confirm this to Mr. Biboy Belleza mas okay. :D
i also got the same feedback from an event coordinator
wow wave pool! sounds like a resort of massive proportions :-)
am still in SG, jo. tomorrow pm, going to jakarta, then semarang. went to lucky center at orchard road, kadakulon pinoy! igwa pang "Bicolano Store" pero ang yaon duman na nawalat bako man bikolano. boss nya daa ang taga sato.
gave a retreat to CFC/ SFC/ servants/ handmaids yesterday. may mga taga naga :-0
at least 50 SG singles for xt are attending the intl conf of sfc in cwc in feb.
PUEBLO- Ayala's newest mall to rise at CBDII, Naga City...
dagos-dagos na nanggad ini. tx for the update, arkijo.
sonofignatius January 10th, 2011, 02:13 PM from www.usi.edu.ph
USI Laurels Open 2011
DION ROMANO
(AB-Masscom)
Jose Rizal Model Student of the Philippines
ANGELI LOU VILLANUEVA
(BSA)
Champion, Essay Writing Contest (NRLI)
NIWDELYN ELIGOYO
(BSND)
Qualifier to 2011 Ayala Young Leaders Congress
Congratulations, USI Achievers! You have set the
USI directions for the new year
bobbymay74 January 10th, 2011, 03:02 PM By the way, Bichara Theater at the Bichara Theater Mall is back showing double pictures.
They are showing relatively new movies but still the put a double picture after the main show.
How can they compete with SM if the would be showing double shows?
Who would want to watch a movie for four hours?:ohno:
I did watch one of the latest movie in Bichara Theater and observe a very few moviegoers. Trying to contemplate how can they compete with SM cinemas even they are cheaper and with double pictures, It's quite hard i presume, unless they will update or upgrade their technology and change the interior design to make it more comfortable like the one in SM. Frankly, I don't think they will last that longer unless they will sell it or invest too much money to upgrade their theater.
aidz January 10th, 2011, 05:59 PM hmm... mukhang magandang pagdausan ng reunion ang san Bernardino ah! :D
sonofignatius January 10th, 2011, 06:39 PM I did watch one of the latest movie in Bichara Theater and observe a very few moviegoers. Trying to contemplate how can they compete with SM cinemas even they are cheaper and with double pictures, It's quite hard i presume, unless they will update or upgrade their technology and change the interior design to make it more comfortable like the one in SM. Frankly, I don't think they will last that longer unless they will sell it or invest too much money to upgrade their theater.
thought bichara theaters were undergoing renovation. they should really do a serious facelift if they want to compete and survive.
myonee January 10th, 2011, 07:26 PM wow wave pool! sounds like a resort of massive proportions :-)
am still in SG, jo. tomorrow pm, going to jakarta, then semarang. went to lucky center at orchard road, kadakulon pinoy! igwa pang "Bicolano Store" pero ang yaon duman na nawalat bako man bikolano. boss nya daa ang taga sato.
Don't forget to eat their chicken rice, spicy crabs and the cereal prawns Father. :D Malilingawan mo pangaran mo. :lol::lol:
Anyway, share ko lang...
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs776.ash1/166647_180696865294602_100000628701209_484850_8277330_n.jpg
dandyqb January 11th, 2011, 03:03 AM sino na may copy ng manila bulletin dyan,hehe... digde kaya sa goa, after lunch pa daa maabot ang mga newspapers...
sonofignatius January 11th, 2011, 03:20 AM Don't forget to eat their chicken rice, spicy crabs and the cereal prawns Father. :D Malilingawan mo pangaran mo. :lol::lol:
Anyway, share ko lang...
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs776.ash1/166647_180696865294602_100000628701209_484850_8277330_n.jpg
myonee: SOS. ano ngani si ngaran ko? :banana::banana::banana:
maatendir ka kaning FCCY gathering? may mga kabisto akong fccy from cebu na madiyan. baka magtabang man ako sa kumpisal.
sino na may copy ng manila bulletin dyan,hehe... digde kaya sa goa, after lunch pa daa maabot ang mga newspapers...
sa MB website mo na lang basahon ang news, dandy. dai ka na mabakal :-) marhay na aga dyan saindo sa goa asin partido!
sonofignatius January 11th, 2011, 03:27 AM Films for a Cause
from www.phjesuits.org
We would like to invite you to 2 special screenings for the benefit of our ministries...
Ikaw ang Pag-Ibig
A Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film
Special Screening on February 7, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
for the benefit of Sacred Heart Novitiate and Retreat House
Henry Lee Irwin Theater, Ateneo de Manila University,
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
For tickets, please call 939-5060 or 426-42-50/51.
In commemoration of the TRI-CENTENNIAL OF THE DEVOTION TO INA: VIRGIN OF PENAFRANCIA, the Archdiocese of Caceres, with financial support from lay benefactors and investors, has produced a feature film entitled Ikaw ang Pag-Ibig, written and directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, starring Jomari Yllana, Marvin Agustin, Jaime Fabregas, and Ina Feleo, with the special participation of Eddie Garcia.
With ABS-CBN and Star Cinema in charge of promotions, marketing, and distribution, it is hoped that the movie would bring the Blessed Mother and her Child Jesus into the public consciousness both here and abroad, for people of all faiths. More importantly, it is hoped that the movie would promote a fresh perspective from which to appreciate popular devotion and the Roman Catholic Church’s teachings on faith, hope, and love.
The movie has been RATED A by the Cinema Evaluation Board, and PG13 by the Movie and Television Ratings and Classification Board.
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has officially endorsed the movie for viewing by all Catholic Schools and Universities.
(details from: http://www.mdafilm.com/news_updates.php?id=56)
Director's Notes: Behind the Scenes of Ikaw ang Pag-Ibig
INA is the real filmmaker of Ikaw ang Pag-Ibig. She inspired Most Reverend Leonardo Z. Legaspi, O.P., D.D., Archbishop of Caceres to spearhead the production of a feature film which was hoped would, through God’s grace, touch the hearts and minds of Ina’s children, and turn their gaze to her Son Jesus.
The real story is as meaningful as the reel story. When I was first asked to direct the project in October, 2008, I accepted immediately and unconditionally. I was on remission from breast cancer and I longed to make a prayer-movie in thanksgiving for the invitation to pay homage to the Blessed Mother. I had just recently visited her in Lourdes, France in February, on the 150th Jubilee of Our Lady of Lourdes, my Patron Saint. That the movie would be a part of the Tercentenary of the devotion of the Virgin of Pena de Francia, was particularly significant to me.
I began my research for the storyline by visiting Naga City in November 2008, only to be informed that Abp. Legaspi was undergoing treatments for cancer. What a way for a project to start! But I went ahead anyway and wrote the storyline before Christmas. The Archbishop approved it promptly and with much encouragement. Then, just as I started to write the screenplay in the first week of January 2009, I was diagnosed with a cancer recurrence. I spent most of that year coping with mastectomy, chemotherapy, countless other tests and medical procedures, and, of course, being restricted to the inevitable and compulsory bed rest. The good thing was that I found a lot of time to focus on the writing of the screenplay. More importantly, I had much time for prayer and discernment. Would I be well enough to write and direct this movie through to its completion and exhibition? What if my poor health would compromise the investments and hopes of Naguenos for a movie dedicated to Ina? What was The Lord asking me to do?
St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises guided me: “We should not fix our desires on health or sickness, wealth or poverty, success or failure, a long life or a short one. For everything has the potential of calling forth in us a more loving response to our life forever with God. Our only desire and choice should be this: I want and I choose what better leads to God’s deepening life in me” (SE 23). And, for me, what better way to do so than with Ina’s loving mentorship!
The most crucial parts of the script came to me during my thrice-a-year Ignatian individual silent retreats at the Sacred Heart Novitiate, Novaliches, under the direction of Rev. Fr. Master of Novices Ramon Bautista, S.J. The “spirit of the place” in SHN sustained me in the writing and production of Ikaw ang Pag-Ibig.
I thank so many friends and devotees whose comments, suggestions and prayers I solicited for the direction of Ina’s movie, among them: Most Reverend Bishop Pablo David, Rev. Fr. Aristotle Dy, S.J., Rev. Fr. Cesar Marin, S.J, Professor Randy David, and Dr. Francis Lopez, M.D. Too, I thank Jesuit Communications for their generous assistance and for the use of The Garage facility.
Throughout Ina’s Tercentenary, and since January 2010, I have been on remission, and, thank God, enabled to complete the movie and oversee its promotions, marketing and distribution. What a humbling and marvelous blessing to be able to work on God’s enterprise!
The journey of Ikaw ang Pag-Ibig has been long and arduous. It has also been so deeply healing for all who worked on the movie. Ina has been leading us by the hand in this very intense pilgrimage - navigating us, protecting us from harm, teaching us to remain steadfast in faith, hope and love. Above all, our Ina has been teaching us how to find The Lord’s joys and consolations in all things, especially in the midst of worldly trials and uncertainties.
Words are inadequate in expressing my deepest appreciation and thanks to Archbishop Legaspi, whose leadership, steadfastness, courage, serenity and wisdom sustained us during the best, as well as the most trying, phases of producing a movie-tribute to Ina and her Child Jesus . What a gift to have “Archbi” as my co-pilgrim, co-cancer survivor, and friend. I may never be able to thank him enough, so I thank God instead.
It is prayerfully hoped that Ikaw ang Pag-Ibig would inspire all viewers to love more, to love selflessly, to love God who is Love!
Viva La Virgen y El Divino Rostro!
-Marilou Diaz-Abaya
(originally posted on: http://www.mdafilm.com/news_updates.php?id=56)
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The Rite
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Jesuit Communications (JesCom) brings you an advanced screening of The Rite starring Academy Award winner, Anthony Hopkins and directed by Mikael Hafstrom. Join us on January 28, 7:00 pm, at SM Megamall Cinema 9.
Inspired by true events, “The Rite” follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O’ Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While in Rome, he meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith.
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sonofignatius January 11th, 2011, 03:38 AM Fr. Intengan Gives Talk on the RH Bill
A special forum regarding the controversial Reproductive Health Bill (HB 96) was held last 10 January 2011 at the Arrupe Convention Hall with Fr. Romeo Intengan, SJ of the Loyola School Theology as the guest speaker.
Titled Talking Points for the Dialogue on the Reproductive Health Bill (HB 96), Fr. Intengan`s presentation was divided into four parts:
1.) An ethics of Christian Responsibility as the framework approach to the discussion
2.) Talking Points for Dialogue on the Reproductive Health Bill
3.) Theological and Sociopastoral Comments
4.) Some quotes from the Church sources relevant to the RH Bill Debate.
Fr. Intengan provided a thorough discussion which included several issues and studies regarding the controversial bill. There he presented various contentious points of the bill and also gave possible proposals.
Barangay Health Workers, Priests, Barangay Service Point Officers, and students attended the special forum. After Fr. Intengan`s presentation, reactors Dr. Bernadette Gumba and Fr. Danny Imperial also shared their thoughts on the matter.
www.adnu.edu.ph
Fr Romeo J Integan,S.J., is an associate professor of moral theology at the Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University. He teaches medical and sexual ethics, fundamental moral theology and Catholic social teachings. A medical doctor by profession, he was chief resident surgeon at the Philppine General Hospital before he entered the Jesuit novitiate in the 1970s. He studied for his doctorate in moral theology at the Pontifical University of Comillas, Spain and was former provincial superior of the Jesuits in the Philippines.
myonee January 11th, 2011, 04:38 AM myonee: SOS. ano ngani si ngaran ko? :banana::banana::banana:
maatendir ka kaning FCCY gathering? may mga kabisto akong fccy from cebu na madiyan. baka magtabang man ako sa kumpisal.
sa MB website mo na lang basahon ang news, dandy. dai ka na mabakal :-) marhay na aga dyan saindo sa goa asin partido!
uhmm... PIOLO??? :lol::lol:
Most Probly po, I will be there. Dai ko lang kayanon overnight ta ako lang kayan sa Iriga eh. Ma out of town bro ko with his whole family during those dates.
Pakumpisal? errr... sana igwa pang ibang mag tabang. nuninuninuni...:D
Sila Milan Uy ata mairigdi from Cebu der. You might know her. Active ito ever since my time. :)
By the way, napagulayan mi ika last night kang batchmates ko. :nuts: We were at the wake of our batch's dad, Mariano Dy-Liacco IV and biglang nag pop up name mo po from one of my batchmates. Nailing ka daa nya nagmisa somewhere. :lol: and the rest is history. :lol: (Joke lang po! :nuts:)
Marahay na aga Iriga/Naga! From Manila with love here! :cheers:
Naga City Deck January 11th, 2011, 05:41 AM Sir Dandy!! Jumping Spider po si na publish na photo mo...
medyo nag lalag pa ang wifi mi digdi sa campus kaya dai ako maka upload hehe.. baka may newspaper ka naman dyan :D
dandyqb January 11th, 2011, 05:50 AM Sir Dandy!! Jumping Spiders po si na publish na photo mo...
mediyo nag lalag pa ang wifi mi digdi sa campus kaya dai ako maka upload hehe.. baka may newspaper ka naman dyan
ah, mayo pa po digde sa goa, after lunch pa po daa :)
Naga City Deck January 11th, 2011, 05:51 AM nangsuya na.. extended nananaman. hayy sayang si 8 pa kuta na stickers kung nag kolekta pa palan ako. wheww tama na daa sabi ni Lord :lol:
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Naga Boy January 11th, 2011, 05:52 AM ah, mayo pa po digde sa goa, after lunch pa po daa :)
Is it Manila Bulletin?
Mapabakal ako sa National Bookstore. I'm here at SM since 7 AM.
dandyqb January 11th, 2011, 06:03 AM opo doc, manila bulletin po
Naga Boy January 11th, 2011, 06:04 AM opo doc, manila bulletin po
Okay. Salamat.
Naga Boy January 11th, 2011, 07:07 AM Got it.
Spiders.
Congrats Dandy.
rhyzrockerz January 11th, 2011, 07:23 AM Got it.
Spiders.
Congrats Dandy.
pa share naman po ng pics.sa thread.
thanks:):):)
dandyqb January 11th, 2011, 07:59 AM iyo po ini so nasa manila bulletin today
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Naga Boy January 11th, 2011, 08:25 AM http://ruby.inquirer.net/specialfeatures/anniv2003/img/logo_inquirer.gif
Get Real
Doing the country proud
By Solita Collas-Monsod
Philippine Daily Inquirer
01/08/2011
Filed Under: Government offices & agencies, Good news
JESSE ROBREDO was, from Day One (at least, when his name was suggested), my candidate for local government secretary, based on his unparalleled performance record as a local government official (national and international awards for practically every aspect of governance). I figured that if his transparent, inclusive style of governance could be replicated by the local government units, the country would be well on its way to achieving honest and effective governance, P-Noy’s campaign battle cry.
Now that Robredo has been on the job for six months, the question is: Has he lived up to his promise? And the answer is an unqualified yes.
I base this assessment on not only the yearend accomplishment report required of all the Cabinet and other government agencies, but also on first-person accounts of people on both sides of the table—those who have worked with him (his side) or dealt with him (the opposite side). After all, those accomplishment reports can be exaggerated.
Exactly what has he done for the country (and the DILG)? In a nutshell, he is doing for the whole country what he did for Naga. No Peter Principle (people tend to be promoted to their levels of incompetence) here.
For starters, he holds the DILG to the strictest rules of transparency and accountability, and has extended that to the LGUs, helping them to toe the line with a combination of carrot and stick. Just as he did as mayor of Naga City, he ordered the full disclosure of 11 financial documents, including the annual budget, the quarterly cash-flow statements, the statement of receipts and expenditures, the annual procurement plan, etc. And after making sure his department was following it, he issued a memorandum circular to the LGUs to do the same. (To the credit of the Aquino administration and the Department of Budget and Management, the directive has since been made compulsory for 2011 through the General Appropriations Act, which mandates full compliance with Robredo’s memorandum.)
To ensure the minimization of the tayo-tayo system, Robredo reconstituted the department’s Bids and Awards and Disposal Committees so that independent, non-government agencies such as the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Transparency and Accountability Network (TAN) were made members. The result so far is a reduction of procurement costs by anywhere between 15 and 50 percent. I am informed that this has put a crimp on the lifestyles of some of the personnel, which obviously makes them anxious to get rid of him so that “tuloy ang ligaya.” On the other hand, a businessman who has been dealing with the DILG for a long time has been heard to have commented that while he is sorry for himself because his profit margins have been reduced, he is very glad for the country that such cost reductions have been effected.
Then there is the incentive system so that the accountability and transparency he exacted from the LGUs would redound to their benefit—not just in cost savings, but in actual monetary rewards—through his so-called Performance Challenge Fund. Robredo instituted the Seal of Good Housekeeping that identifies LGUs that exhibit strong performance in the key governance areas of planning, fiscal management, transparency and accountability, and valuing performance monitoring. The Seal, together with the Performance Challenge award that goes with it, shoots two birds with one stone: it rewards good governance (P1 million) while improving the LGUs’ chances of attaining their Millennium Development Goals, because the monetary award is to be used by the LGUs for priority expenditures.
The amazing thing is that to award this Seal, Robredo and the DILG had to go over the records of 681 fourth- to sixth-class municipalities to measure their performance against the criteria mentioned above. But they did, and as of year’s end, 30 of these municipalities were awarded—mainly because only P30 million was available. This year, P500 million has been allocated, and the search will be extended to all municipalities and cities. Who will do the evaluating this year? Civil society organizations or representatives from other local governments, again to avoid the pitfalls of self-evaluation.
That’s not all. The Anti Red Tape Law, passed in 2007, was being implemented at a snail’s pace until Robredo instituted Project CURE (Comprehensive Response to Eliminate Red Tape). Reportedly, 96 percent of LGUs nationwide are now fully compliant with that law, having formulated their Citizen’s Charters (initiated by Robredo in Naga). In addition, the business permits streamlining project was carried out to make the LGUs investment friendly—with “capacitated” LGUs increasing from 40 when he came in to close to 200 at the end of 2010.
Then there is Robredo’s drive to make LGUs “climate change-proof” and strengthen their disaster risk reduction capacity, which is off to a good start. And his efforts at good governance in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. And his efforts to resolve the problem of informal settlers. And the fiscal reforms in the Philippine National Police, leading to an increase in per capita MOOE expenditures from P650 in June to P950 in December 2010, and an additional P10,000 Christmas bonus for policemen. Etc., etc.
All these obviously are not done on eight-hour working days (he is known to send texts at 4 a.m.). But Robredo’s patience in ensuring the meaningful participation of all stakeholders has paid off.
Congratulations, Jesse. To top it all, long-time career civil servants in your shop tell me you are one of the best they have served. You do the country proud.
sonofignatius January 11th, 2011, 08:33 AM ^^ wow excellent work, dandy! keep shooting.
dai ka lang magpakagat ta baka bigla ka nang makakamang sa mga building kayan:-):cheers::cheers:
uhmm... PIOLO??? :lol::lol:
Most Probly po, I will be there. Dai ko lang kayanon overnight ta ako lang kayan sa Iriga eh. Ma out of town bro ko with his whole family during those dates.
Pakumpisal? errr... sana igwa pang ibang mag tabang. nuninuninuni...:D
Sila Milan Uy ata mairigdi from Cebu der. You might know her. Active ito ever since my time. :)
By the way, napagulayan mi ika last night kang batchmates ko. :nuts: We were at the wake of our batch's dad, Mariano Dy-Liacco IV and biglang nag pop up name mo po from one of my batchmates. Nailing ka daa nya nagmisa somewhere. :lol: and the rest is history. :lol: (Joke lang po! :nuts:)
Marahay na aga Iriga/Naga! From Manila with love here! :cheers:
hehehe.. piolo pati. a big number will attend from cebu.
kaya palan subanggi pirang beses kong nagkakaragat si dila ko! but seriously i know the family. your classmate's elder bro is my hs classmate at the ateneo.
condolences and prayers assured.
dios marhay na hapon sa gabos!
alipn January 11th, 2011, 08:50 AM hello po! im new user
Naga Boy January 11th, 2011, 08:54 AM hello po! im new user
Welcome alipn.
Keep posting and keep the thread alive.
rhyzrockerz January 11th, 2011, 10:05 AM hello po! im new user
Hi!Alipn
Welcome to our thread:):)
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oragon.com January 11th, 2011, 10:34 AM congrats sir Dandy!
Nweiz, congratulations to the participants of the recently concluded Provincial PRISAA, the event ended with the unrivaled Ateneo-UNC rivalry for basketball supremacy with UNC edging Ateneo in a thrilling game.
Also, kudos to the group who started the cheering culture in Naga City and in the entire Bicol - the Magis who encouraged and inspired us and other schools to form a cheering and beat squad.
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Go Bicol!!!
welcome sir alipn! keep posting!
akosijamir January 11th, 2011, 10:50 AM ^^ Ateneo for God and you!
nice shot pau and thanks for the post!
welcome alipn! keep posting!
sir dandy: i'm here at Beanbag, they have today's Manila Bulletin and i saw your photo.. great shot sir.
Marlon, one of our co-forumer, is also here @ Beanbag.hehehe
Sarong malipot-lipot na hapon saindo gabos! pwerte mag-kinalas ngonian tapos mag turog atyan..hehehe mas pwerte pag may kakugos! hehehe
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nice post, irigueno! it's good that you always update us with what's happening/new in Iriga.
keep soaring Iriga! Fly High! Fly Higher!
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dandyqb January 11th, 2011, 11:38 AM @ALL
salamat pong maray saindo gabos, sana makatsamba uli ako nin maray na shot pra mai-submit uli sa MB. :)
Naga City Deck January 11th, 2011, 01:27 PM PRISAA 2011
Basketball Men Championship Game
Half Time Score
UNC - 27
ADNU - 35
Final Score
UNC - 65
ADNU - 59
Photos by Pedro Pasaba
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Naga City Deck January 11th, 2011, 01:29 PM Ateneo de Naga Golden Cavalry Half Time Performance
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Naga City Deck January 11th, 2011, 01:31 PM at the end of the game
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fil07 January 11th, 2011, 01:50 PM HAIL! HAIL NUEVA CACERES!
(nueva caceres before... god's altar high we sing.. SO LAME!)
HAIL! HAIL NUEVA CACERES!
to whom it may concern: UNCeans should learn this march
Hail Nueva Caceres.
Hail! Hail! Nueva Caceres
We'll hold your colors high
We'll fight to win in any game
Your victory will be a star
A star upon your name... RAH!
Hail! Hail! Nueva Caceres
High on top you'll be
We'll cheer Hurrah!
and we'll march with flying colors
of Red and Gray...
Naga City Deck January 11th, 2011, 03:31 PM The Park @ Crown Hotel
Open 24 Hours
It was my sister's birthday yesterday but we were all busy to have a small celebration during the daytime.. i go home at around 9pm and our shop at Pili closes at around the same time everyday.. so we decided to have the celebration late at night instead...
at around 9:30 first we went to Magsaysay to try our luck if there are still restaurants that would be open until 10 to 11 pm the most, because it's a Monday night we knew that the restaurants that my parents wanted would be closed earlier than the others. We first tried Red Platter but their closing time is 10 pm, same goes with Wok, Max's and Shakey's.
My parents wanted a full meal and not pasta, pizza or chicken which could have already satisfied me and my siblings at YC or Bigg's Magsaysay. :lol: So my Paps suggested to eat at The Park instead which is one of his old time favorite and ours too
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at around 10:45, we wanted to have coffee but I totally forgot the closing time of SB which was 10:30 from Mondays to Thursdays? (i think) the door was already closed and the guard was already pointing at the CLOSED sign waaaa :eek:
BUT :D
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we still had our coffee :banana: solve ang birthday ni ate! :banana:
:cheers: :cheers:
thanks a lot for having Magsaysay just around the corner :okay:
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sonofignatius January 11th, 2011, 05:16 PM hello po! im new user
you have arrived here, alipn! :banana::banana::banana: welcome! i look forward to seeing your posts.
^^ Ateneo for God and you!
nice shot pau and thanks for the post!
welcome alipn! keep posting!
sir dandy: i'm here at Beanbag, they have today's Manila Bulletin and i saw your photo.. great shot sir.
Marlon, one of our co-forumer, is also here @ Beanbag.hehehe
Sarong malipot-lipot na hapon saindo gabos! pwerte mag-kinalas ngonian tapos mag turog atyan..hehehe mas pwerte pag may kakugos! hehehe
haen ang kinalas na yan, sean?
salamat man, pao, sa post.
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good package.
@ALL
salamat pong maray saindo gabos, sana makatsamba uli ako nin maray na shot pra mai-submit uli sa MB. :)
more, more dandy!
Naga City Deck January 11th, 2011, 05:23 PM Star Cinema, Archdiocese of Caceres team up for new film
abs-cbnNEWS.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/11/11/star-cinema-archdiocese-caceres-team-new-film)
Posted at 01/11/2011 12:37 PM | Updated as of 01/11/2011 1:28 PM
MANILA, Philippines – ABS-CBN’s movie outfit, Star Cinema, and the Archdiocese of Caceres have joined forces for a family drama film, called "Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig," that is slated to come out in February.
Star Cinema is distributing the movie produced by the Archdiocese of Caceres.
Directed by multi-awarded filmmaker Marilou Diaz-Abaya (Jose Rizal, Muro Ami, Bagong Buwan), "Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig” tells the story of a troubled family that will find answers, peace and happiness through the help of Our Lady of Peñafrancia.
The partnership was formalized through contract signing on Monday evening. The event was graced by no less than presidential sisters Ballsy Aquino-Cruz and Viel Aquino-Dee.
Ballsy and Viel have been invited to attend the contract signing by Abaya.
As a devotee of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Ballsy gave her full support to the upcoming project.
"Alam mo naman kasi ang mga Bicolano ay malapit sa aming puso at kami talaga ay devotee ng Our Lady. Marami nga siyang pangalan, kung ano ano, pero isa lang naman siya. Kaya anything about Our Lady talagang gusto naming suportahan ng aming pamilya," the eldest sister of President Benigno Aquino III said.
Viel, on the other hand, said she can’t wait to see the movie.
"I'm just excited kasi kahapon (Monday), ang Nazareno sabi nila ay kasing laki ito. So, tingnan natin kung gaano ka-special," Viel said.
Peñafrancia
The film stars Jomari Yllana, Ina Feleo, Marvin Agustin, Sharmaine Buencamino, Noni Buencamino and Eddie Garcia. In the film, Feleo, daughter of the late veteran actor Johnny Delgado, plays the role of Yllana's wife and sister of Agustin, a priest who is suffering from leukemia.
"Ikaw ang Pag-Ibig" was originally titled "Peñafrancia," and was first offered to celebrity couple Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos.
Abaya admitted that Agoncillo and Santos were removed from the film after the young superstar got pregnant. The move created a controversy after it was reported that the 2 stars were caught flat-footed.
But Abaya maintained that they all agreed to the decision.
"Medyo maselan ang pregnancy niya…. Nag-discernment kami and Judy Ann and Ryan agreed. 'You know what Judy Ann, I don't want you to just play the role of a mommy, I want you to be a mommy'; which eventually sobrang gift yon kay Judy Ann and Ryan. I haven't seen the baby. I want to see the baby. All those who got involved in the film, in one way or another, everyone got a gift from Ina including Judy Ann and Ryan," the director said.
"And I hope sometime in the future ay magkaroon kami ng another chance and another movie na ‘yong relationship namin as friends and as director, actor, actress ay magkaroon ng another chance," she added.
For Abaya, “Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig" is “very, very special for me.”
"It happened like a miracle for me kasi noong unang in-assign sa akin ito, 2 and a half years ago ay nasa cancer remission ako. Tapos noong tinanggap ko, naulit ang cancer. During that time sinulat ko and noong time for production doon nag-remission ulit. So para bang hindi na ako ang nagdi-direk, parang si Ina na ang nagdi-direk. Special talaga," Abaya said.
She stressed that the film is not exclusive for Catholics, but for people who are looking for love in the family.
The film is endorsed by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines and got an A rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board and Parental Guidance rating from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.
The film will be shown in various schools and universities on February 9. It will hit the big theatres on February 23
Naga City Deck January 11th, 2011, 05:26 PM Director Marilou Diaz Abaya describes ‘Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig’ as a film of faith (http://www.push.com.ph/news-feature/2140/Director-Marilou-Diaz-Abaya-describes-Ikaw-Ang-Pag-ibig-as-a-film-of-faith.aspx)
Tue Jan 11 2011 07:40 AM
by: Rachelle Siazon
Director Marilou Diaz-Abaya is proud of her comeback movie entitled Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig, which is a tribute to the tercentenary celebration of our country’s devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia or simply Ina to the devotees of the said patroness of Bicol province. A project two and a half years in the making, the award-winning filmmaker/breast cancer survivor shared why Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig is truly a film of faith. “Bago in-offer sa akin yung project I was in remission, tapos nung tinanggap ko ito bumalik yung cancer. So during that time sinulat ko yung script. And then kung kailan time for production, dun ako nag-remission ulit. So para bang hindi na ako ang nagdi-direct, si Ina na yung nagdi-direct,” said Marilou who happens to be a long-time devotee of Ina just like her good friend Laurice Guillen. Laurice’s late husband Johnny Delgado also served as one of Marilou’s inspirations in writing, directing, and producing the movie.
Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig was originally titled Peñafrancia with Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo as lead stars. But they were later replaced by Jomari Yllana and Ina Feleo due to Judy Ann’s delicate pregnancy last year. “We started with Judy Ann and Ryan, and then when she got pregnant, e medyo maselan ang pregnancy niya, so nag-discernment kami and Judy Ann agreed—I said I think ang sinasabi ni Mama Mary, ‘You know what, Judy Ann, I just don’t want you to play the role of a mom, I want you to be a mommy, which eventually sobrang blessing for Ryan and Judy Ann. Truth be told, all those who got involved in the film, in one way or another got a gift. And I am happy with our new cast led by Jomari, Ina and Marvin (Agustin) because their connection in the project is very personal in a lot of ways.”
Marilou also expressed her gratitude to Star Cinema for making it possible for Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig to be shown in theaters nationwide. “This project is also special because first time ng ABS-CBN at Star Cinema na mag-distribute ng film this way, hindi lang through the mainstream theaters pero bringing the film directly to the universities so it’s exciting. We will start showing in schools on February 9, tapos sa mainstream theaters on February 23, tapos by blocks all the way until September of this year which is the conclusion of the tercentenary celebration of Peñafrancia. It’s also one way of having a chance in the box office. Hindi ko alam kung mapapasalamantan ko enough ang Star Cinema at ABS-CBN for taking such a big courageous risk on a film of faith. I wish them all the blessings not only for this year but for many years to come.”
Asked if she already has plans to work on another movie anytime soon, Marilou claimed that she’s taking it one step at a time. “Whatever the Lord decides. I will still try my best to tell as many stories as I can, whether as a writer, as a director, as a producer or even as a teacher since I really love to teach. But for now I am just really happy with Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig because it really depicts the story of love between girlfriend-boyfriend, husband and wife, love of parents and how these different kinds of love are ultimately put to the test whether through illness or betrayal. I think we tend to cheapen the meaning of love. So I had the chance by making this movie to explore kung ano talaga ang meaning ng love.”
Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig is a joint project of Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center and Star Cinema.
aidz January 11th, 2011, 05:35 PM iyo po ini so nasa manila bulletin today
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nice shot! congrats sir Dandy!
sonofignatius January 11th, 2011, 05:47 PM Star Cinema, Archdiocese of Caceres team up for new film
abs-cbnNEWS.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/11/11/star-cinema-archdiocese-caceres-team-new-film)
Posted at 01/11/2011 12:37 PM | Updated as of 01/11/2011 1:28 PM
some friends from manila who have seen the film like it. not the usual pious story in its presentation and format, they say.
it's good that the bishops have endorsed the film and that catholic schools will watch it.
sonofignatius January 11th, 2011, 05:48 PM AdNU to Hold Conference on Film, Culture
ARTICLE | JANUARY 10, 2011 - 11:24PM | BY VOX BIKOL
WITH THE prime aspiration of instigating a culture of filmmaking in Bikol, the Ateneo de Naga University Department of Media Studies and the Media Studies Society are holding the 2nd Bicol Conference on Communication and Media Studies on January 1 to February 2, 2011. With the title-theme “Pelikula@Kultura”, the conference is aimed at stirring the Bikolano students and enthusiasts to see the various images, artifacts and traditions and thereafter reflect on the possibilities of translating these riches into information transfer, expressions or advocacies through the art of film.
The conference will feature a list of lectures on the various essential aspects of film. The roster of lecturers is topped by the keynote speaker, Dr. Miguel Q. Rapatan, chair of the National Committee on Cinema of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Other lecturers are Prof. Tito Genova Valiente of AdNU (Film as Cultural Memory), Dr. Roland Tolentino, Dean of UP College of Mass Communication (Film Semiotics), Dr. Alvin B. Yapan, writer-filmmaker, and a faculty member of Ateneo de Manila University (Panitikan at Pamemelikula); Mr. Jerry B. Gracio, poet-screenwriter (Mga Tunguhin at Hamon ng Kontemporanyong Screenwriting); and Mr. Jim Libiran, filmmaker and journalist (Guerilla Filmmaking).
Screening of noted independent films will highlight the conference. Veronica Velasco’s Last Supper No.3 will be shown on January 31, Alvin Yapan’s Gayuma is scheduled to be shown on February 1, and Jim Libiran’s Happyland will be featured on February 2. Velasco’s Last Supper No.3 is a humorous presentation of the rather meandering route of the Philippines’ legal system for someone who wants justice. Yapan’s Gayuma, noted for its being the first-ever full-length feature film in the Bikol language, is a remarkable love story that transcends social class, religious and superstitious beliefs, and urban rural prejudices. Libiran’s Happyland brings the viewers into the labyrinthine Tondo, among the legendary barefooted football players at the heart of their dreams and desires.
For inquiries and other details, please contact the Department of Media Studies of Ateneo de Naga University at (054)4738447 local 2022, look for Vic Nierva; or inquire through text messages at 09293371588.
www.voxbikol.com
Naga City Deck January 12th, 2011, 03:51 AM Pilgrimage City Landmark of Naga Design Contest
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Naga City Deck January 12th, 2011, 03:58 AM PILIPINAS GOT TALENT ULTIMATE IDOL JOVIT BALDIVINO WILL BE IN NAGA ON FEBRUARY 19, 2011 WITH PGT FINALISTS EZRA BAND, MARRKI AND SHERWIN IN A CONCERT TOUR!
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Naga Boy January 12th, 2011, 04:20 AM PILIPINAS GOT TALENT ULTIMATE IDOL JOVIT BALDIVINO WILL BE IN NAGA ON FEBRUARY 19, 2011 WITH PGT FINALISTS EZRA BAND, MARRKI AND SHERWIN IN A CONCERT TOUR!
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The organizers did not include the multi- talented Bicolana instrumentalist, but included some people that we never heard of?
I think Bicolanos should boycott this concert.
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