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oragon.com

January 12th, 2011, 07:01 AM

Group to invest P7.4B in solar ventures

By Amy R. Remo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:53:00 01/11/2011

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino-Japanese venture Eco-Merge Philippines is putting up the country’s biggest solar power facilities over the next three years, with total investments possibly reaching P7.4 billion.

Eco-Merge president Edgar Morada said the company was looking at putting up solar facilities in four prospective areas—Camarines Sur, Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte and Zamboanga. The projects are expected to generate a total of 41 MW.

While Morada did not disclose actual investment figures for the whole solar power portfolio, he noted that a company would need to invest $3 million to $4 million to produce a megawatt from solar resources. This means that for a 41-MW portfolio, the company has to shell out $164 million or about P7.38 billion.

“Our initial foray will be in the solar power area, but eventually, the goal really is in renewable energy. We will eventually diversify our RE portfolio. But for now, the focus is on solar energy,” Morada said in a briefing on Tuesday.

According to Morada, the company was initially looking at Camarines Sur because of the fact that the “governor of Camsur is one of the best governors in terms of undertaking renewable energy projects [and] is also eyeing Camsur as the first ever green province in the country.”

The planned 11-MW solar power project in Camsur will involve the provincial government, with the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) buying the electricity to be produced from the facility.

Morada said that the company has tapped Snowy Mountain Engineering Corp. (SMEC) to conduct the feasibility study for the 11-MW Camsur solar project as well as to provide the engineering consultancy services.

The Australia-based SMEC has been in the country for quite some time, servicing power giants such as First Gen Corp. and Aboitiz Power Corp. It is one of the leading engineering and development consultant firms in the world, particularly in the field of new and renewable energy.

Eco-Merge targets to hold its groundbreaking for the Camsur solar power project by November 11, 2011. The facility is expected to start commercial operations the following year as it only takes six months to complete a solar project, Morada explained.

The planned solar farms in Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte and Zamboanga are expected to generate 10 MW.

So far, the biggest solar facility in the country is the 1-MW power plant owned by Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company.

http://business.inquirer.net

Naga Boy

January 12th, 2011, 07:16 AM

Naga Boy

January 12th, 2011, 07:46 AM

ako_Nagueño

January 12th, 2011, 08:54 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs025.snc6/165525_192191347463258_100000171818272_785228_2286743_n.jpg

Naga Boy

January 12th, 2011, 09:03 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs025.snc6/165525_192191347463258_100000171818272_785228_2286743_n.jpg

^^
Uy, Charice is Iriga bound.:banana:

Is she not visiting Naga?

oragon.com

January 12th, 2011, 09:12 AM

oragon.com

January 12th, 2011, 09:16 AM

CSNHS Gabaldon Building renovation

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture024.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture025.jpg

rhyzrockerz

January 12th, 2011, 09:23 AM

^^
Uy, Charice is Iriga bound.:banana:

Is she not visiting Naga?

Hi sir nagaboy!

si Yeng Constantino po yan.:D:okay::okay::okay:

oragon.com

January 12th, 2011, 09:23 AM

^^^^

Hope they will retain the original structure of the building

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/picture014df.jpg

rhyzrockerz

January 12th, 2011, 09:26 AM

Here Doc.

7-Eleven Magsaysay, Naga City

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture014.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture012.jpg

parang ang laki ng 7/11 ?:):)

Naga Boy

January 12th, 2011, 09:31 AM

parang ang laki ng 7/11 ?:):)

Not confirmed yet. Hearsay lang from my secretary.

Anong sabi ng mga workers d'yan?

I'll ask Mr. Sy Chay of Bean Bag and Molino Grill about the structure.

Malaki nga- Baka may kasamang Wendy's:lol:

Hi sir nagaboy!

si Yeng Constantino po yan.:D:okay::okay::okay:

Talaga?

She's a Charice- look alike. Very hard to distinguish.

I've heard about Yeng Constantino in the past.

I will have to google up her name.:lol:

randism

January 12th, 2011, 09:42 AM

Hi All. back from heaps of assignments :ohno: Congrats to this Tursido it takes me hours to back read ..at vibrant din ang developments:cheers::cheers:

oragon.com

January 12th, 2011, 09:47 AM

Not confirmed yet. Hearsay lang from my secretary.

Anong sabi ng mga workers d'yan?

I'll ask Mr. Sy Chay of Bean Bag and Molino Grill about the structure.

Malaki nga- Baka may kasamang Wendy's:lol:

Ung nagtitinda doc ng bamboo furnitures eh sabi convenience store daw...so, I assumed na 7-Eleven nga..sana...

even mam jo commented na medyo malaki talaga area for a 7-Eleven store.

:hi: wb sir randism

Naga Boy

January 12th, 2011, 09:51 AM

Ung nagtitinda doc ng bamboo furnitures eh sabi convenience store daw...so, I assumed na 7-Eleven nga..sana...

even mam jo commented na medyo malaki talaga area for a 7-Eleven store.

:hi: wb sir randism

It's a corner lot. Baka building ang gagawin and Seven Eleven is one of the tenants.

oragon.com

January 12th, 2011, 09:55 AM

^^

another construction at Magsaysay road leading to Naga City Civic Center and City Hall, dunuh if its the area for 7-Eleven.

Naga Boy

January 12th, 2011, 09:56 AM

Hi sir nagaboy!

si Yeng Constantino po yan.:D:okay::okay::okay:

http://www.yengconstantino.org/photo/1168864126_yeng.jpg

Singer din pala s'ya and a product of a reality search according to her homepage.

She does look like Charice, medyo payat lang.

For a new comer, I think she has to have a make- over to look a little different or people would not recognize her.:lol:

oragon.com

January 12th, 2011, 10:06 AM

CommuniTeach to benefit Naga City's underprivileged school kids

(The Philippine Star) Updated January 11, 2011

MANILA, Philippines - Dubbed as the heart of the Bicol Region, Naga City takes pride in its commitment to ensure quality education for its children — from the privileged to even the most deprived.

Towards that goal, the Naga City government is adopting CommuniTeach in partnership with Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart).

CommuniTeach promotes the active participation of the community in improving learning among the lowest-performing students in their public elementary schools.

Smart initiated CommuniTeach to complement the Department of Education’s (DepEd) DORP or Drop Out Reduction Program. National statistics show that for every 100 pupils who enter Grade 1, only 86 proceed to Grade 2. By Grade 4, only 76 remain in school. By Grade 6, only 67 of the original 100 are left, with only 65 finishing elementary school.

“We are very optimistic that the CommuniTeach program will succeed here in Naga City,” says Stephanie Orlino, Smart Public Affairs Community Partnerships manager.

The first in Naga City to benefit from CommuniTeach are Grades 1 to 3 students from Pacol Elementary School and Triangulo Elementary School. These students belong to the bottom percentile of their respective grade levels, based on the results of the National Achievement Test and the Philippine Informal Reading Inventory.

Forty students per school will attend learning sessions that will be held every Saturday. Expected output by the end of the year is for all student beneficiaries to be able to read, and at least 70 percent of them to demonstrate improved reading skills based on the pre-and post-tests and assessment tests during the learning sessions.

The principals of both public elementary schools agree that CommuniTeach can help address the prevailing problems of rampant absenteeism and an increase in dropout rate. Because of lack of money, the students are often unable to attend their classes.

“Although our student-to-teacher ratio is low, about half of the class still cannot catch up with the lessons because most of them come to school hungry. They are not able to absorb the lectures throughout the day,” says Maria Fe Hermosura, principal of Triangulo Elementary School.

“In our school, most of the students are children of farmers. They walk five kilometers each day to go to school. Children who forget to bring their ‘baon’ have to go home during lunchtime. Because of the distance, most of them no longer return to school for their afternoon classes,” adds Solomon Sales, principal of Pacol Elementary School.

Smart’s partners in Naga include the city government headed by Mayor John Bongat, who has pledged to fund operational expenses for the second and third years of the program. For the first year, expenses are already covered by a donation from Deutche Regis Partners, Inc., one of Smart’s corporate partners in its efforts to promote education for underprivileged children.

Ateneo de Naga University shall provide a steady stream of teaching volunteers and manage on-ground operations.

Volunteers from beneficiary schools and the children’s parents will maintain the venue for the learning sessions and handle the cooking and preparation of food for the feeding component of the program.

Regular CommuniTeach partners also on board are the Philippine Business for Social Progress and Silid Aralan, Inc. (SAI) which is responsible for developing the learning technology used in mentoring the school kids. Supporting the endeavor is DepEd.

“This program can help the schools perform better in National Achievement Tests. I want the schools to reach at least top three in the region. Also, it complements our program that focuses on Math, Science, and English. The training modules of this program will also help in our materials augmentation campaign,” says Mayor Bongat.

CommuniTeach is a great help to single mother Esther Salvador and her Grade 1 daughter Sheila Marie. “I am a Baranggay Point Service Officer, and I work all day during weekdays. I have limited time to tutor my child, and I cannot afford to hire one for her. With this program, my child will be given ample attention in order to catch up in school.”

In preparation for the learning sessions set to start in January 2011, teachers and parents participating in Naga City’s CommuniTeach program have completed their orientation and training.

Among those who signed up is Anna Pompuso, grandmother of Christian Pompuso, a Grade 1 student at Triangulo Elementary School. “I want to make sure that my grandson gets passing grades in school. With this program, I am sure that he will be able to focus more.”

http://www.philstar.com

Naga Boy

January 12th, 2011, 10:29 AM

oragon.com

January 12th, 2011, 10:58 AM

related news
re: Cam Sur solar power project

Phl-Japan group mulls $150-M solar project
By Donnabelle L. Gatdula (The Philippine Star) Updated January 12, 2011

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese-Filipino joint venture firm Eco-Merge Philippines Inc. plans to invest about $150 million over the next three years for the construction of 41 megawatts (MW) of solar projects all over the country.

Eco-Merge president, Edgar Morada said they would be initially putting up an 11-MW solar farm in a 22-hectare property in Pili, Camarines Sur within the year.

“This is one of the first projects we’re planning to undertake. After that we will be eyeing other solar farms in the Visayas and Mindanao,” he said.

Morada said they would be spending around $40 million for the 11-MW project which would be completed before the end of the year.

Eco-Merge has appointed SMEC Philippines Inc., the local unit of the Australia-based engineering consultancy firm with 20 years experience on renewable energy development, as its partner in the project.

SMEC and Eco-Merge signed an agreement yesterday for the preparation of a detailed feasibility study and provide assistance in securing government clearance and permits, particularly the service contract (SC) with the Department of Energy (DOE).

“It’s just one of the projects we’re going to undertake in cooperation with SMEC (Snowy Mountain Engineering Corp.). Essentially, our initial foray will be in the solar power area, but eventually the goal really is in renewable energy. We will eventually diversify our RE portfolio, but for now the focus is on solar energy,” Morada said.

“It’s a long-term commitment of Eco-Merge with support from SMEC for this series of projects we’re going to have.”

SMEC chief operating officer for Asia Pacific Michael Blee, for his part, said they expect to complete the feasibility study within six months in time for the planned completion date of the 11-MW solar project of Nov. 11, 2011.

Blee said SMEC, established 20 years ago, has been a long-time partner of Filipino power firms in their RE projects.

According to SMEC head of power division Gabriel Zamudio Jr., they have been commissioned by other big time RE developers like First Gen Corp., Aboitiz Corp. and PNOC-Renewable Corp. for their projects.

Zamudio said they also have existing cooperation with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank for various government RE development projects and energy efficiency programs.

Eco-Merge, Morada said, is eyeing to put up other solar farms in Negros Occidental in the Visayas (10 MW); Agusan del Norte (10 MW); and Zamboanga (10 MW), both in Mindanao .

The Japanese-Filipino partnership’s model is to partner with the local government units for the provision of land required for the solar power projects either through a joint venture or lease agreement.

For the case Camariñes Sur project, Eco-Merge is currently discussing initial collaborations with potential partners, including the provincial government of Camarines Sur.

Eco-Merge would also be tapping a number of commercial banks and multilateral financial institutions to raise 70 percent of the total funding.

http://www.philstar.com

Naga City Deck

January 12th, 2011, 12:12 PM

The Penthouse
by Johnna Marie Tee (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1511036343659&set=a.1149019493464.2021993.1466898602&ref=notif&notif_t=photo_comment_tagged)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs737.ash1/163028_1511036343659_1466898602_31135008_5116651_n.jpg

Partygoers' Haven SOON to DISCOVER!

3rd floor The Westpark Leisure Hub

Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City

nicko

January 12th, 2011, 01:37 PM

Booked! Dumaguete-Manila-NAGA :) Excited much! :)

kevinb

January 12th, 2011, 01:56 PM

^^ Like! :D

Naga Boy

January 12th, 2011, 02:05 PM

Confirmed:

Seven Eleven Naga and Pili is hiring.

A poster for the hiring sign is posted on Lucky Nine Pananiban. I hope you guys could take pictures and post it here,

I got to talk to a Lucky Nine employee who happened to be my patient (so I cannot divulge his name), he said the Seven Eleven in Pili would open anytime this month.

Two stores will open in Naga namely Magsaysay and near UNC. They do not know the exact locations as the management had been very secretive lately. The reason? Robinsons Supemarket Naga will apparently be launching its non- franchised branch in Naga City of its sister company - Ministop anytime this year.

This gives credence to Mr. Obiedo's fear when I talked to him last month on why he decided to offer his Robertson Mall property to Ayala; "The big guys are in Naga scouting for properties and they coming to Naga anytime and there is not much that we can do"

Shall the Nageunos start singing:

Hail, hail, the
gang's all here,
Never mind the
weather, here we are together;
Hail, hail, the
gang's all here,
Sure we're glad
that you're here, too!

I don't know- this could either be a boon or a bane to the local businessmen.:)

All together now:

Hail, hail,....

Wait are you guys with me or not?

:lol::lol::lol:

nicko

January 12th, 2011, 02:07 PM

sonofignatius

January 12th, 2011, 02:09 PM

^^^^
Hope they will retain the original structure of the building

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/picture014df.jpg

sharing your hope, pao. hope it's a real renovation, not a destruction of the old design.

parang ang laki ng 7/11 ?:):)
It's a corner lot. Baka building ang gagawin and Seven Eleven is one of the tenants.

with its size 7-11 might indeed be just one of the business establishments there.

Booked! Dumaguete-Manila-NAGA :) Excited much! :)

enjoy your trip to naga, nicko. hope the discussions and features of the thread help you. let us know here if your need some practical suggestions for your naga trip.

are you from DGT?

nicko

January 12th, 2011, 02:14 PM

^^ Thanks! Yeah, I am from DGTE.. :)
Anyway, I would just like to ask how far is Naga Airport to the city proper?
I will be staying in CWC so I would also want to know how to get there from the airport or from the city proper.. I hope it wont be all that "complicated" since i will be alone and it's kinda a bit scary for me.. Heehee.. Thanks again! :D

Naga Boy

January 12th, 2011, 02:14 PM

Would just like to ask how far is Naga Airport to the city proper? Thanks..:)
I will be staying in CWC so I would also want to know how to get there from the airport or from the city proper.. I hope it wont be all that "complicated" since i will be alone and still a bit scary for me.. Heehee :D Thanks again guys.. :)

Naga city airport is less than 30 minutes from Naga City proper and less than 15 minutes from CWC.

CWC offers free shuttles from the airport- you may just ask any of the porters there for information.

There is also a lot of taxis on queue and you not find any difficulty in getting one.

But I would suggest that you take the free shuttle. It's a big white tourist van, and you would not miss it. They also have regular free shuttles from CWC to major ares in Naga like SM City and Avenue Square in Magsaysay.

Taxis are aplenty in Naga.

When will be your visit here?

kevinb

January 12th, 2011, 02:16 PM

nicko

January 12th, 2011, 02:22 PM

^^ That easy? Neat! Haha.. Thanks! Google earth's kinda buggy in my pc kasi..

kevinb

January 12th, 2011, 02:23 PM

randism

January 12th, 2011, 02:46 PM

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/STI.jpg?t=1294824110

STI- Naga stands at its lonesome at the CBD 2,
few blocks away from the SM City Naga.

This may not be for long...

With a McDonald’s Drive Thru to be constructed in front,
Ayala's Pueblo few meters away beside McDonalds,
Puregold at the end of the road,
Central Bank Bldg., and Convention Center nearby,
Bicol Access Health Centrum Phase 2 and 3 expansion
in few months (to become a full tertiary hospital),
The modern Medical Center Naga
(and hopefully- if the negotiations will be successful)
Robinson's Place Naga...

STI's solitude will be a thing in the past.

Doc help! im a bit Dizzy with all this project hehe.. :jk: im trying to figure out CBD11 after five years. i hope it would be less hanging wires with a bit posh walkways and all buildings adhere to green designs

as for Hospitals Naga City is really meant to become center of medical profession of the region with Bicol Access Health Centrum and to add more are the proposal of Congressman Luis Villafuerte in the Congress (HB01805)to establish the Bicol's Women and Children's Hospital (http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?congress=15&id=villafuerte)here in Naga City and a Drug Rehab Hospital in Pili

sonofignatius

January 12th, 2011, 03:05 PM

^^ That easy? Neat! Haha.. Thanks! Google earth's kinda buggy in my pc kasi..

places in the city center are easy to find. the shuttle service has a regular schedule. in case you want to got to naga outside of the sked, you can take any of the cabs lined up at cwc, or if you want to maximize your budget, take a pedicab or motorcycle to the main road/ highway.

take a jeep or bus from there and it will take you to the central terminal in SM naga.

like the airport in dumaguete, the naga airport is located in the next town - in pili, the capital.

when in cwc, don't leave without trying the bikol pizza. :banana:

bobbymay74

January 12th, 2011, 03:38 PM

Confirmed:

This gives credence to Mr. Obiedo's fear when I talked to him last month on why he decided to offer his Robertson Mall property to Ayala; "The big guys are in Naga scouting for properties and they coming to Naga anytime and there is not much that we can do"

I don't know- this could either be a boon or a bane to the local businessmen.:)

:lol::lol::lol:

I was really waiting for this. The meltdown of the traditional businesses in Naga and the rest in Cam Sur. Only the one can " Manage Change " will survive. This traditional businesses was given time and opportunity to update/upgrade to improve their services but haven't done much, its a pity :ohno: But at least Mr. Obiedo made a good decision on selling his property maybe Robertson Mall Plaza in the near future.
But no worries coz there are a number of businesses that upgrade/update their management. Like Graceland, LCC,Biggs etc..

Naga City Deck

January 12th, 2011, 03:56 PM

STI- Naga stands at its lonesome at the CBD 2,
few blocks away from the SM City Naga.

This may not be for long...

With a McDonald’s Drive Thru to be constructed in front,
Ayala's Pueblo few meters away beside McDonalds,
Puregold at the end of the road,
Central Bank Bldg., and Convention Center nearby,
Bicol Access Health Centrum Phase 2 and 3 expansion
in few months (to become a full tertiary hospital),
The modern Medical Center Naga
(and hopefully- if the negotiations will be successful)
Robinson's Place Naga...

STI's solitude will be a thing in the past.

Confirmed:

Seven Eleven Naga and Pili is hiring.

A poster for the hiring sign is posted on Lucky Nine Pananiban. I hope you guys could take pictures and post it here,

I got to talk to a Lucky Nine employee who happened to be my patient (so I cannot divulge his name), he said the Seven Eleven in Pili would open anytime this month.

Two stores will open in Naga namely Magsaysay and near UNC. They do not know the exact locations as the management had been very secretive lately. The reason? Robinsons Supemarket Naga will apparently be launching its non- franchised branch in Naga City of its sister company - Ministop anytime this year.

This gives credence to Mr. Obiedo's fear when I talked to him last month on why he decided to offer his Robertson Mall property to Ayala; "The big guys are in Naga scouting for properties and they coming to Naga anytime and there is not much that we can do"

Shall the Nageunos start singing:

Hail, hail, the
gang's all here,
Never mind the
weather, here we are together;
Hail, hail, the
gang's all here,
Sure we're glad
that you're here, too!

I don't know- this could either be a boon or a bane to the local businessmen.:)

All together now:

Hail, hail,....

Wait are you guys with me or not?

:lol::lol::lol:

:banana::cheers::banana::cheers::banana::cheers:

:cheers::cheers::cheers: :banana::banana::banana:

i was browsing through my phone and getting myself ready to sleep but when i saw these updates, nawara si tungka ko kaya nag on nalang ako laptop :lol:

^^ Thanks! Yeah, I am from DGTE.. :)
Anyway, I would just like to ask how far is Naga Airport to the city proper?
I will be staying in CWC so I would also want to know how to get there from the airport or from the city proper.. I hope it wont be all that "complicated" since i will be alone and it's kinda a bit scary for me.. Heehee.. Thanks again! :D

Welcome to Naga & CamSur! When are you arriving?

jef_xavier

January 12th, 2011, 04:00 PM

Hey, I read from Pex that all turbo props that Air Philippines currently operates will be returned to PAL, starting April 1. This might mean the exit of Airphil Express from WNP.

aidz

January 12th, 2011, 04:03 PM

Just heard from one of my secretaries:

Seven Eleven Magsaysay is now under construction.

Apparently beside Bean Bag and Molino Grill.

Just few steps away from LCC Express Mart.

Unverified- maybe some of you guys can verify and take pictures of the site

Here Doc.

7-Eleven Magsaysay, Naga City

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture014.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture012.jpg
yar! wonderful! next, yung gravel and sand naman sa harap! :D

Hi sir nagaboy!

si Yeng Constantino po yan.:D:okay::okay::okay:
gumanda ng husto si Yeng... bumata... :D

It's a corner lot. Baka building ang gagawin and Seven Eleven is one of the tenants.
a sign on that lot said it's a 1,000sqm lot... if so, 7-11 could only be a part of it...

Booked! Dumaguete-Manila-NAGA :) Excited much! :)
welcome to CamSur!

Confirmed:

Seven Eleven Naga and Pili is hiring.

A poster for the hiring sign is posted on Lucky Nine Pananiban. I hope you guys could take pictures and post it here,

I got to talk to a Lucky Nine employee who happened to be my patient (so I cannot divulge his name), he said the Seven Eleven in Pili would open anytime this month.

Two stores will open in Naga namely Magsaysay and near UNC. They do not know the exact locations as the management had been very secretive lately. The reason? Robinsons Supemarket Naga will apparently be launching its non- franchised branch in Naga City of its sister company - Ministop anytime this year.

This gives credence to Mr. Obiedo's fear when I talked to him last month on why he decided to offer his Robertson Mall property to Ayala; "The big guys are in Naga scouting for properties and they coming to Naga anytime and there is not much that we can do"

Shall the Nageunos start singing:

Hail, hail, the
gang's all here,
Never mind the
weather, here we are together;
Hail, hail, the
gang's all here,
Sure we're glad
that you're here, too!

I don't know- this could either be a boon or a bane to the local businessmen.:)

All together now:

Hail, hail,....

Wait are you guys with me or not?

:lol::lol::lol:
wonderful news! :D

Would just like to ask how far is Naga Airport to the city proper? Thanks..:)
I will be staying in CWC so I would also want to know how to get there from the airport or from the city proper.. I hope it wont be all that "complicated" since i will be alone and still a bit scary for me.. Heehee :D Thanks again guys.. :)
You won't get lost there! just keep posting and your queries will be answered! :D

:cheers::cheers::cheers: :banana::banana::banana:

i was browsing through my phone and getting myself ready to sleep but when i saw these updates, nawara si tungka ko kaya nag on nalang ako laptop :lol:

Welcome to Naga & CamSur! When are you arriving?

Cheers talaga!
:cheers:

Naga Boy

January 12th, 2011, 04:06 PM

Doc help! im a bit Dizzy with all this project hehe.. :jk: im trying to figure out CBD11 after five years. i hope it would be less hanging wires with a bit posh walkways and all buildings adhere to green designs

as for Hospitals Naga City is really meant to become center of medical profession of the region with Bicol Access Health Centrum and to add more are the proposal of Congressman Luis Villafuerte in the Congress (HB01805)to establish the Bicol's Women and Children's Hospital (http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?congress=15&id=villafuerte)here in Naga City and a Drug Rehab Hospital in Pili

Four Major Hospitals will play a big role in Naga City Healthcare.

Bicol Access Health Centrum and General Hospital
NICC Doctor's Hospital and Medical Center (Medical Center Naga)
and of course the good old Mother Seton Hospital and
the government owned and operated Bicol Medical Center.

St. John Hospital also a tertiary hospital had upgraded its equipment and medical facilities but there is no room for expansion anymore unless they move to a bigger location from the present crowded Panganiban Drive.

Integrated Hospital and Naga City Hospital will always be around as the other secondary and primiary hospitals unless they upgrade themselves to a higher level

Naga City as three government hospitals:
Bicol Medical Center; Naga City Hospital; Peuriculture Center and if would materialize Villfuerte's Bicol's Women and Children's Hospital as a fourth one.

Ago Foundation Hospital closed over a year ago but it is hardly ever felt in the City's medical scene.

Do we have enough doctors around?:lol:

Naga City Deck

January 12th, 2011, 04:09 PM

just in case everything gets fast-paced here..

brattrap's banner for Thread 44 is here :D

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee51/ralph_balanta07/2011-44.jpg

Naga Boy

January 12th, 2011, 04:12 PM

hakz2007

January 12th, 2011, 04:13 PM

All the way from Baguio City :D

Group to invest P7.4B in solar ventures
MANILA, Philippines—Filipino-Japanese venture Eco-Merge Philippines is putting up the country’s biggest solar power facilities over the next three years, with total investments possibly reaching P7.4 billion.

Eco-Merge president Edgar Morada said the company was looking at putting up solar facilities in four prospective areas—Camarines Sur, Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte and Zamboanga. The projects are expected to generate a total of 41 MW.

While Morada did not disclose actual investment figures for the whole solar power portfolio, he noted that a company would need to invest $3 million to $4 million to produce a megawatt from solar resources. This means that for a 41-MW portfolio, the company has to shell out $164 million or about P7.38 billion.

“Our initial foray will be in the solar power area, but eventually, the goal really is in renewable energy. We will eventually diversify our RE portfolio. But for now, the focus is on solar energy,” Morada said in a briefing on Tuesday.

According to Morada, the company was initially looking at Camarines Sur because of the fact that the “governor of Camsur is one of the best governors in terms of undertaking renewable energy projects [and] is also eyeing Camsur as the first ever green province in the country.”

The planned 11-MW solar power project in Camsur will involve the provincial government, with the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) buying the electricity to be produced from the facility.

Morada said that the company has tapped Snowy Mountain Engineering Corp. (SMEC) to conduct the feasibility study for the 11-MW Camsur solar project as well as to provide the engineering consultancy services.

The Australia-based SMEC has been in the country for quite some time, servicing power giants such as First Gen Corp. and Aboitiz Power Corp. It is one of the leading engineering and development consultant firms in the world, particularly in the field of new and renewable energy.

Eco-Merge targets to hold its groundbreaking for the Camsur solar power project by November 11, 2011. The facility is expected to start commercial operations the following year as it only takes six months to complete a solar project, Morada explained.

The planned solar farms in Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte and Zamboanga are expected to generate 10 MW.

So far, the biggest solar facility in the country is the 1-MW power plant owned by Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company.http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20110111-313886/Group-to-invest-P74B-in-solar-ventures

Naga City Deck

January 12th, 2011, 04:15 PM

by Felben Escudero Peña
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Naga City Deck

January 12th, 2011, 04:19 PM

^^ kakapost ko lng sa Baguio Thread! nsa Baguio ka palan Sir Hakz!?
hayy maray ka pa.. tig suspend pati number coding scheme dyan puon ngunyan hanggang sa 23 para lang sa Centennial Celebration and Grand Alumni Homecoming of SLU. wookayy homesickkkkkk na ako :nuts::nuts:

hakz2007

January 12th, 2011, 04:23 PM

^^yup..nasa baguio ako ngonyan....mauli man lang ako sa biyernes kairiba ko baga an mga Mechanical Engineering Students kan CSPC-Naga :okay:

hakz2007

January 12th, 2011, 04:31 PM

8 villages in CamSur town remain isolated
MANILA, Philippines - Eight villages in Siruma, Camarines Sur remain isolated due to heavy rains and floods in the area, Mayor Sandy Ondis said Tuesday.

Ondis said the 8 barangays are still accessible but only after a long drive through rough and flooded roads and by boat. "Mahirap ang daanan dahil sira-sira ang kalsada at malakas ang alon," he told ANC's "Headstart."

He said at least 70 people from Butawanan island were stranded at the town proper because of inclement weather. He added that the local government was able to send relief assistance to Butawanan but only after traveling for 2 days.

The mayor said he is meeting with the Philippine Army Engineering Brigade to set a schedule for the rebuilding of roads in Siruma.

He also appealed to the public to send relief goods to help the affected residents in the isolated villages. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/01/11/11/8-villages-camsur-town-remain-isolated

hakz2007

January 12th, 2011, 04:33 PM

Wakeboarding championship expects thousands from 29 countries this month
http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/show_image_NpAdvSinglePhoto.php?filename=/2011/01/wake1.jpg&cat=17&pid=20108&cache=false

The province is expecting thousands of visitors from all over the Philippines and 29 other countries coming in next week for the internationally popular wakeboarding events at the well-appointed Camarines Sur Water Sports Complex (CWC) here.

Considered as the greatest leg of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA) series, the events, dubbed this year as the Ultimate Wake Championship expects top international wakeboarding artists to vie for top honors in cable, boat and System 2.0 categories.
The provincial government has been sponsoring the events as a yearly spectacular for its sports tourism industry.

The games open on Jan. 18 and will last until the 23rd of the month.

Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymund Villafuerte on Monday said “we are expecting wakeboarding aficionados to start arriving in the province, particularly in nearby Naga City by this week.”

At least 2,000 to 3,000 players and spectators from abroad will be coming and thousands others from different parts of the Philippines.

These visitors would include celebrities who have been into wakeboarding either for pleasure or physical fitness or both, the governor, himself a wakeboarding buff and chairman of the Philippine Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (PWWF) said.

The province started sponsoring the yearly international events in 2007 following the 2006 completion of the CWC on a vast six-hectare property within the compound of the provincial capitol.

CWC features a man-made lake specially designed for water sports like wakeboarding, water skating and water skiing. Its main attraction is wakeboarding, a surface water sport developed from a combination of techniques from water skiing, snowboarding and surfing.

The combination of techniques from the different “extreme” sports make wakeboarding a challenging but very fun sport to try and learn, according to Villafuerte..

Traditional wakeboarding involves riding a wakeboard (a board similar to a surfboard) while being pulled by a speedboat. Cable wakeboarding, on the other hand, does away with the boat, instead using an overhead, motor-pulled cable system to pull the players.
The latest cable wakeboarding facility in CWC is being touted by the WWA as “the most progressive wakeboard facility in the world.” The 2010 Wake Park World Championship’s final leg was also held here in October last year, after starting in June in the United States and continuing through Europe.

CWC has impacted on the tourism industry here, more than tripling the number of both foreign and domestic tourists who came in the first year following its inception.
Aside from the man-made lake, CWC has a clubhouse, restaurants, spas and a Pro Shop offering various water sports merchandise.

The area surrounding the lake is also lighted when the sun goes down allowing visitors to go on wakeboarding even at night.

Other world-class accommodations inside the provincial capitol complex include the luxurious Ecovillage, Governor’s Mansion, Cabanas, Containers, among others.

The Camarines Sur local government also promotes CWC in other spoting events such as triathlons. The Ironman 70.3 triathlon competition that featured over 400 triathletes from 23 countries around the world was held at CWC in August 2009.

Other idyllic tourist route in the province is the yearly Our Lady of Peñafrancia pilgrimage, and a plethora of churches and cathedrals that are relics of the Spanish colonization.

Maria Ong-Ravanilla, regional director of the Department of Tourism (DOT), said the province has reached its one million tourist arrival last year, placing second to Manila in the growth rate of the local tourism industry edging Cebu and Boracay.

Aside from religious and sports tourism, ecotourism is also a crowd drawer for Camarines Sur such as the three year-old Gota Village Resort in Caramoan town, Lake Buhi, Mt. Isarog and Caramoan Peninsula, among other natural attractions.

Gota resort which was developed and operated by the province in 2008 has earned the accolade as “Ecotourism Destination of the Year” in the 2009 edition of Nature, one of France’s biggest travel fairs.

Lake Buhi is popular for its sinarapan, the world’s smallest fish, while Mt. Isarog is a dormant volcano which has hiking trails for those who want some nature tripping on land.
Caramoan Peninsula which was site of multiple foreign iterations of popular reality TV show “Survivor,” is also gaining popularity as a tourist destination for adventurers with views of beautiful beaches and coral reefs.

During the week-long Ultimate Wake Championship, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) said the province also prepared other entertainment for foreign and local visitors such as a Casino Royal Party featuring exciting games, magic trick show and card games.
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 Jan 23.
http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/sports/wakeboarding-championship-expects-thousands-from-29-countries-this-month/

kevinb

January 13th, 2011, 12:24 AM

Hey, I read from Pex that all turbo props that Air Philippines currently operates will be returned to PAL, starting April 1. This might mean the exit of Airphil Express from WNP.

It might mean the re-entry of PAL as well. :)

oragon.com

January 13th, 2011, 01:23 AM

hakz2007

January 13th, 2011, 04:28 AM

Camarines Sur issues advisory to local DRRMCs
PILI, Camarines Sur, Jan. 7 (PIA) -– Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymund F. VIllafuerte issued early this morning the first Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Managament (PDRRMC) Advisory prompting all the Municipal Disaster Disaster Risk Reduction and Managament Councils to (MDRRMC) take appropriate actions in their respective areas of jurisdiction.

This after the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG ASA) issued their weather advisory of the prevalence of the North East Monsoon or amihan associated with light rains and cooler temperature looming over the Eastern Section.

According to PAG ASA, the tail end of a cold front is also affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas and Northern Mindanao which explains the outpour in some parts of the region. Prolonged rainy condition may trigger flashfloods and landslide, particularly in coastal and mountainous areas in the province.

Residents living in low lying areas, particularly families near the Bicol River Basin are encouraged to do some precaution for possible flashflood.

Those living in the mountainous and land slide prone areas were also being rected to evacuate to spare their lives from the possible threat of mud avalanche.

Governor Vilafuerte specifically alerted the towns of Baao, Buhi, Bula, Iriga City, Libmanan, Lupi, Pamplona, San Fernando, Sipocot, Bato, Canaman, Lupi, Milaor, Nabua, Naga City, Pamplona, Pili, Ragay and San Fernando for possible mudslide in their locality.

Coastal areas such as the towns of Balatan, Minalabac, Sangay, Caramoan, Lagonoy, Garchitorena and Presentacion were also alerted to watch out for possible flash floods due to the continuous rainfall.

Governor Villafuerte also reiterated the concerned MDRRMC's to implement preemptive evacuation to all at risk populations if the situation calls for it. (Lizel S. Macatangay/ PIA Camarines Sur)http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=10679

hakz2007

January 13th, 2011, 04:29 AM

Cam Sur Gov receives Seal of Excellene award
PILI, Camarines Sur (PIA) --- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) formally awarded the Citizen’s Satisfaction Center Seal of Excellence to Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte for his zealous adherence to follow the mandate of Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 in a simple awarding rites held at the Provincial Convention Center at the Provincial Complex, here on Monday.

Hon. Cezar D. Beunaflor, CSC Sr. Commissioner and also the event’s distinguished Guest of Honor, cited Villafuerte’s effort in creating a competent government workforce that made the efficient delivery of government service to its constituents possible.

“Governor Villafuerte has contributed a lot in the positive transformation of Camarines Sur. It was reflected in the result of the Report Card Survey (RCS) that the commission has conducted in the province of Camarines Sur. These efforts consequently resulted to the reduction of the bureaucratic red tape and prevented graft and corruption.”

Republic Act 9485, otherwise known as the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 specifically mandates the state to promote integrity, accountability, proper management of public affairs and public property. They are also mandated to “establish effective practices aimed at the prevention of graft and corruption in government.”

Villafuerte received a cash award amounting to Php50,000.00 and the Glass of the Seal of Excellence Award.

Camarines Sur was the only recipient of the prestigious Seal of Excellence Award in the Bicol Region and the entire Luzon, and one of the 6th awardees chosen from key cities and local government units in the Philippines .

Atty. Daisy P. Bragais, CSC Regional Office V Acting Assistant Regional Director said that the Seal of Excellence Awards validated the kind of quality service that Camarines Sur has given its constituents thru the effective delivery of its frontline services.

Villafuerte in his acceptance speech also lauded his fellow public servants, specifically the provincial capitol personnel and employees, for their cooperation in realizing his vision.

After the simple awarding rites, the mounting and installation of the Seal of Excellence at the Provincial Capitol Building followed. (LIZEL S. MACATANGAY/ PIA CAMARINES SUR) http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=10920

hakz2007

January 13th, 2011, 04:33 AM

Pagpapasabog sa kabukidan nangyayari sa pagmimina kan mineral sa Camarines Sur
NAGA CITY - Naggagamit ning dinamita asin iba pang makukusog na pampasabog an pirang mga minahan sa probensiya ning Camarines Sur ngani na makua an mga mineral asin iba pang yamang–lupa.

Ini mismo an pigkompirmar ngonian sana digde sa Bombo Radyo Naga ni alkalde Delfin Pilapil Jr. kan banwaan kan Lagonoy na kung saen an lugar kan operasyon.

Segun ki Pilapil,may order na siya sa Prime Works asin Chromite Mining Corporation na iuntok an pagpasabog.

Apektado na man an kapalibutan huli sa landslide asin baha.

Enot na man na pigpahayag digde sa Bombo Radyo ni Dir. Leo Jazareno kan Mines and Geosciences Burea kan DENR-Central Office na mayong permit to operate an mga ini.

Matatandaan na sarong Chinese national an nagadan sa nasabing minahan huli sa pagtupas kan daga.

Mangagawa la nayan na follow up operation iray otoridad piyan naerel so arum nin kakaiba na suspek.
http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/36055-pagpapasabog-sa-kabukidan-nangyayari-sa-pagmimina-kan-mineral-sa-camarines-sur

randism

January 13th, 2011, 07:43 AM

^^^^^^:banana:
http://www.camsurinc.com/camsurinc.jpg

^^ among this 18 local PPP initiatives of the province the Toll Road is the most exciting one. according to the press release once this TR materialize it would take only more than 6 hours of travel time from the present 8 hours Naga to Manila:cheers:

sonofignatius

January 13th, 2011, 09:11 AM

Hey, I read from Pex that all turbo props that Air Philippines currently operates will be returned to PAL, starting April 1. This might mean the exit of Airphil Express from WNP.
We'll miss the cheap fares.:ohno:

thanks for the update, jef_xavier. there has been this endless tossup between PEx and PAL these past years. at one point there was pal express alongside airphil. airphils disappeared from the scene then resurrected as APex.

interesting moves. but anyway does this also mean the return of mabuhay miles for wnp? :-)

right, doc. hope the cheap fares will still be there. PAL, though, always has sunday midnight sale (12:00am to 6am of sunday) but of course, APex is way cheaper.

turboprop is okay, though. APex turpoprops fly faster than 5J.

by Felben Escudero Peña
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^^yup..nasa baguio ako ngonyan....mauli man lang ako sa biyernes kairiba ko baga an mga Mechanical Engineering Students kan CSPC-Naga :okay:

kmsta dyan, hakz? enjoy the cold.

Wakeboarding championship expects thousands from 29 countries this month
http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/sports/wakeboarding-championship-expects-thousands-from-29-countries-this-month/

welcome to all of our visitors this month!

hakz2007

January 13th, 2011, 09:11 AM

PCG rescues 8 fishermen off Camarines waters
PCG rescues 8 fishermen off Camarines waters

MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) -- Eight fishermen on board two fishing boats were rescued off Camarines Sur, the Philippine Coast Guard (PPCG) said on Wednesday.

Rescued were Oscar Ricarte, Giovani Ricarte, Loloy Coralde, Raquel Reflora, Danilo Tejares, Danny Tejares, Boyet Barraquel and Ricardo Riflora, all of Pio Duran, Balatan, Camarines Sur.

At 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Coast Guard Detachment Pasacao conducted search and rescue (SAR) operation following reports that eight fishermen were reported missing.

The PCG, with representatives from Local Government Unit (LGU) onboard a hired motorbanca, searched for the missing two fishing boats at Balatan, Camarines Sur.

The SAR team successfully located and rendered assistance to the two fishing boats with all the eight fishermen in good physical condition in the waters at the vicinity of Amisola Island. http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=1&rid=323248

hakz2007

January 13th, 2011, 09:11 AM

DA to train farmers on rainfall warning system
PILI, Camarines Sur, Jan. 12 (PNA) – Tagging agriculture as the most vulnerable sector during calamities, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is working on providing Bicol farmers the capacity to interpret rainfall data and other weather forecasts to enable them to participate in measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

One of the challenges of the agriculture department now is how to interpret weather data and translating them into layman's term for use by farmers and policy makers in mitigating the impact of climate change and weather on agriculture, DA Regional Technical Director for Operations and Extension Marilyn Sta. Catalina said here on Wednesday.

“We accept the challenge as we are optimistic that the collaboration of local government units (LGUs), state colleges and universities (SCUs), DA and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) would make it easily attainable and sustained because of its relevance and usefulness,” she said.

This initiative, according to Sta. Catalina is part of the Strengthening Capacities for Climate Risk Management and Disaster Preparedness Project being implemented by the DA in the region in collaboration with the Bicol University (BU) in Albay and Central Bicol State University of Agriculture in Camarines Sur.

Sta. Catalina said the DA’s Regional Field Unit (RFU) for Bicol based in Barangay San Agustin here had recently started implementing the project with a Training-Workshop on Setting Up, Procedure and Maintenance of an Improved Early Warning System on Rainfall/Weather Monitoring.

She said the DA is always working at increasing agricultural productivity but the challenge of climate change or the weather affects production.

The three-day training was participated in by project implementers composed of DA technical and field personnel, provincial and municipal agricultural officers, farm technicians and representatives of farmers’ organizations from across the region, she said.

Co-sponsored by the Pagasa and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an international authority on agriculture, the activity was necessary in coming up with impact outlooks and in planning projects, strategies, activities and interventions for agriculture, Sta. Catalina added.

FAO consultant and Natural Resources Officer Ramasany Selvaraju, who was among the resource persons, said the workshop was only a part of the series of trainings which would tackle topics on weather forecasts, early warning and climate forecasts.

He emphasized that it is important to have correct interpretation of data to minimize vulnerability; manage climate risks and enhance adaptive capacity and resiliency of the people in the community.

Selvaraju added that it is important for project implementers and beneficiaries to assess climate impact risks and vulnerability and identify leverage points in decision making that is important in planning for better options or alternatives.

Pagasa Southern Luzon weather services chief Landrico Dalida Jr. told participants of the training-workshop said that the weather bureau issues 24-hour public weather forecast on a daily basis; weather bulletin every six hours during typhoon situations; gale warnings; El Niño or La Niña advisories; 10-day farm weather forecast and seasonal weather outlook.

But despite these weather products of Pagasa being supplied to the public for free, the farmers should still familiarize themselves with the rainfall warning system and weather monitoring so that they could initiate mitigation measures among themselves, Dalida said.

Part of the training that should be given to the farmers is the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge equipped with rain logger which will be provided to the selected barangays included in the project, he added.

DA Regional Executive Director Jose Dayao said that the training is very important as the agriculture sector is the most vulnerable sector during calamities. He urged on giving priority to the project as this will provide long term benefit not only to their barangays but also to the neighboring communities.

He said that the training was very timely as Bicol is being hit by heavy rains due to the wet weather situation triggering floods and landslides that are disastrous to the agriculture sector.

Its participants that are now armed with the knowhow in rainfall forecasting and damage mitigation can already practice what had been preached to them and they should echo their learning to barangay officials to also capacitate them on how to mitigate the impacts of weather being in direct link with their constituents, Dayao added.http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=2&rid=323130

hakz2007

January 13th, 2011, 09:12 AM

DA upgrades Bicol’s rice sufficiency plans sans importation
PILI, Camarines Sur, Jan. 13 (PNA) – Without talking about importation, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has started formulating this year’s rice sufficiency plans for Bicol and the rest of the Southern Luzon areas.

The plans, apart from strengthening existing mechanisms, would explore innovative approaches on research, development and extension (RD&E) in the face of devastating effects of climate change.

“We are now in the second phase of re-planning for provincial rice-sufficiency where the Provincial Rice Action Plan (PRAP) for Bicol and regions IV-A and IV-B covering 16 provinces is being updated as part of the Collaborative Research Development and Extension Services for Food Security Project,” DA Regional Executive Director Jose Dayao said on Thursday.

The project under the component on Capacity Building: Partnership with Local Government Units is being initiated in cooperation with the University of the Philippines-Los Baños, College of Public Affairs and the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) that provides the funding, Dayao said.

The planning activity involved provincial agriculturists, planning officials and rice program coordinators; National Irrigation Administration officials and partner state universities and colleges (SUCs) such as the Catanduanes State College, Camarines Norte State Colleges, Sorsogon State Colleges, Bicol University - College of Agriculture & Fishery, and Central Bicol State University of Agriculture.

The plans highlight rice production support systems interventions and strategies covering soil fertility and crop management, seeds system, irrigation and infrastructure development, dryers and postharvest facilities, credit, pricing and marketing and RD&E services, he said.

In the planning process, Dayao said just achieving rice self-sufficiency is not enough as “we should also pay attention to climate change, the growing population and increase in demand factors affecting food flow."

A National Food Authority (NFA) report said the yearly rice consumption in Bicol is around 784,385 metric tons (mt) while the regional paddy rice production could only achieve 1.02 million mt based on the 2009 figures which was only about 500,000 million mt when computed as milled rice.

The deficit is subsidized by supply from other rice producing regions and NFA allocations of imported grains placed at 2.6 million bags or 130 million mt last year. The NFA regional office based in Legazpi City said its daily average rice sale is 16,000 bags.

That regional production volume, according to Dayao declined significantly in 2010 due to severe weather condition brought about by the El Niño phenomenon and decline in fertilizer usage by farmers owing to a spike in the price of this production input.

The decrease in average yield last year was placed at 3.33 metric tons per hectare of the total of some 313,800 hectares of land planted to rice across the region, he said.

For this year, Dayao said the DA is working hard to increase production not only to sustain food security but also to help farmers increase their income and encourage them to attend to their farms. “We also encourage them to urge their children to pursue college courses in agriculture,” he added.

Apart from the results of production support systems interventions and strategies he said, it is projected that palay production in Bicol and the rest of Southern Luzon would bounce back this year due partly to the increase in the number of rainfed areas.

The prevailing La Niña episode particularly in the Bicol region is good for rain-fed areas and now encouraging farmers to plant palay,” he said.

Another, Dayao said is the increase in the number of irrigated fields planted as a result of the restoration, rehabilitation and opening of new irrigation areas and surveillance and fertility mapping. (PNA)http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=11&rid=323399

hakz2007

January 13th, 2011, 09:17 AM

NDRRMC: CamSur eyes preemptive evacuation
In the wake of floods and landslides that have hit the Bicol Region, officials in Camarines Sur are planning a possible preemptive evacuation of families in 26 towns.

On Monday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said the province's disaster management officials are anticipating more floods and landslides there.

"No fishing activity (is allowed) in Siruma (town) and no land transportation (was possible there) since Wednesday due to heavy rains. Food packs were delivered (there) for distribution to affected families," the NDRRMC said in its 6 a.m. Monday update.

It identified the towns where possible preemptive evacuation operations may take place as Baao, Balatan, Buhi, Bula, Iriga City, Libmanan, Lupi, Minalabac, Pamplona, San Fernando, Sipocot, Sangay, Caramoan, Lagonoy, Garchetorena, Presentacion, Bato, Canaman, Milaor, Naga City Nabua, Pili, Ragay, San Fernado, Siruma and Tinambac.

At least 2,000 food packs had been prepared for distribution and 2,000 sacks of rice stockpiled in Siruma town.

But in Sorsogon, all family evacuees had decamped and returned to their homes, and all evacuation centers have been closed.

In Albay, 22 evacuation centers remained open and are serving 1,371 families or 6,016 people in Daraga, Malilipot, Manito and Sto. Domingo towns, and Legazpi City.

Health authorities in Bicol intensified their dissemination of health advisories on water sanitation, leptospirosis and household water disinfection in evacuation centers.

Meanwhile, the NDRRMC's 6 a.m. update said the floods had affected 213,264 families or 1,120,685 people in 1,073 villages in 124 towns and 10 cities in 21 provinces.

Some 4,200 families or 17,584 people are still staying in 71 evacuation centers.

The death toll remained at 33, with eight injured and seven missing.

Damage to property was estimated at P752.271 million, including P158.902 million in agriculture and P593.337 million in infrastructure.

In Eastern Visayas, San Jose de Buan town in Western Samar is not accessible by land due to landslide and damaged bridges.

But floodwaters in Oras, Dolores, Can-avid and Taft and in Maslog and Jipapad, Eastern Samar have already subsided. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/210177/ndrrmc-camsur-eyes-preemptive-evacuation

sonofignatius

January 13th, 2011, 10:25 AM

from www.philippineairlines.com

Manila - Naga

Departure: Manila [MNL]
Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Terminal 3, Philippines

Arrival: Naga [WNP]
Naga Airport, Philippines

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S
09:10 10:00 PR265 0 DH4
12:35 13:25 PR371 0 DH4
15:00 15:50 PR263 0 DH4

Note: Operated by & Codeshared with AirPhil Express until 31 March 2001

The operating carrier may change the timing schedule without prior notice. For more details, please get in touch with the operating carrier AirPhil Express.

FLIGHT SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE 01 APRIL 2011:
Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S
08:50 09:40 PR963 0 DH4
15:30 16:20 PR965 0 DH4

Note:To be operated by Philippine Airlines and all MNL departures & arrivals shall be at the NAIA Centennial Terminal 2 effective 01 April 2011.

by Felben Escudero Peña
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postcard perfect :-)

Pagpapasabog sa kabukidan nangyayari sa pagmimina kan mineral sa Camarines Sur
http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/36055-pagpapasabog-sa-kabukidan-nangyayari-sa-pagmimina-kan-mineral-sa-camarines-sur

dai dapat palampason ini.

sonofignatius

January 13th, 2011, 11:37 AM

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http://sfcicon.com/2011/images/stories/tarpdesigns/tarp1.jpg

coming soon. next month.
SFC 18th ICon CamSur
Feb 18-20,2011

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Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 12:00 PM

A refurbished events hall is soon to unveil at the vibrant food and entertainment strip of Naga City.
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Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 12:22 PM

akosijamir

January 13th, 2011, 12:25 PM

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coming soon. next month.
SFC 18th ICon CamSur
Feb 18-20,2011

www.sfcicon.com

naka register na ako! hehehe:banana:(P1,200.00/pax baka may mga gusto pa)

SFC from different places are now starting to look for possible accomodation here in (Naga) CamSur.

Some hotels in Naga are now already fully-booked.

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is this at the roof deck of west park? hmmm... they already put name on it. they just call it "the roof deck of west park" before.hehehe
this would be another place for disco/club party in the metro!

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 12:28 PM

FEAST OF STO. NINO

The procession of the image of Sto. Nino along the main thoroughfares of the city (Panganiban Drive, Penafrancia Avenue and Magsaysay Avenue) is on Sunday - January 16, 2011 and it will start at 2:00 PM after the Concelebrated Mass at the Immaculate Concepcion Parish Church

akosijamir

January 13th, 2011, 12:31 PM

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 12:34 PM

nagralaway ako pakahiling ko kaini....

ano daw talaga itong ibubugtak sa kataid kang beanbag??

ako din, gutom na pati ako :lol:

sabi ni Doc confirmed na daa na 7-11 talaga to..

try ko daw maghapit ngunyan sa Lucky 9 centro kung may post ning Hiring for 7-11

funny ngani ang mga guess kang mga tao duman sa FB :lol:

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Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 12:47 PM

Lolo's Bar
Avenue Square, Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City
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Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 12:48 PM

Yellow Cab Naga
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Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 12:51 PM

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:00 PM

Simpleng Pitik
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wohiwohi

January 13th, 2011, 01:03 PM

Jesse Robredo
FROM THE STANDS By Domini M. Torrevillas (The Philippine Star) January 13, 2011

An “ambush” chat with Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Manalastas Robredo while we were waiting for the inauguration of the UP Manila-PGH Faculty Medical Arts Building (FMAB) to begin, and the consequent research I made show that he is one of the biggest assets of the Aquino administration. His no-nonsense approach to running his office denies conjectures about his being one of the Cabinet members the President is about to let go. To my mind his determination to put in practice the President’s call for good governance as enunciated in his battle cry “Kung Walang Corrupt Walang Mahirap,” has given him enemies who want to get him out of the way.

Robredo heads the department whose mandate is to “promote peace and order, ensure public safety, and strengthen capacity of local government units through active people participation and a professionalized corps of civil servants.” Robredo’s powers call for his assisting the President in the exercise of general supervision over local governments and advise him in the promulgation of policies, rules, regulations and other issuances on the general supervision over local governments and on public order and safety.

In the last six months of last year, under the leadership of the Secretary, the agency’s broad-ranging programs were re-aligned and new initiatives were introduced to implement internal and external governance reforms. These initiatives were carried out under the DILG’s new slogan, “Biyaheng Pinoy: Tapat na Palakad, Bayang Maunlad.”

Reforms initiated include the operationalization of a “full disclosure policy,” the establishment of the Performance Challenge Fund and Seal of Good Housekeeping.

Under the full disclosure policy, the entire Department and its attached agencies and local government units are required to disclose to the public their budgets, finances, as well as bids and public offerings. With this “breakthrough policy,” said the Secretary, “the DILG is now being considered a full disclosure agency that highly values transparency and accountability in all its transactions.” Anyone can attend contract biddings, and applications for licenses and permits are attended to readily.

For specific examples of reforms initiated, Robredo mentioned the deployment of more personnel to the fields; in the past, 15 percent of Philippine National Police were deployed to the national headquarters, and 85 percent to the fields; now the ratio is 10 percent to 90 percent field deployment, ”to augment the personnel capability of PNP units across the country.”

The finance reform initiative enabled the PNP to generate a savings of around P396 million part of which was given out as an additional Christmas bonus of P10,000 for every police personnel. This is the first time members of the PNP received the full amount of their benefits since they have been receiving only P7,000 since 2006.

Material allowance has been raised, from P640 to P1,000 for police officers, to be used for purchase of gasoline and other materials. The increase, to benefit 132,000 officers, are now included in the General Appropriations Act.

Firearms used to be purchased at P145,000 per piece, now, they are bought at P110,000.

The agency reviewed the unit cost of purchased fire trucks. In the past the average cost of a fire truck was P14 million; now, future acquisitions will be from P5 million to P7 million, allowing the agency to save at least 50 percent of the previous procurement cost.

I remarked, “So, you have eliminated corruption in the agency?” Robredo smiled, and said that changes have been made to improve on “the old system.”

Reforms and gains made during the last six months are many, and the DILG’s battlecry, “Tapat na Palakad, Bayang Maunlad,” will continue, through programs “that are built on the platform of good governance and contribute to the attainment of the development agenda of the national government.”

Robredo is a master in local governance. He was three times mayor of Naga City when President Noynoy plucked him to help with his campaign for the 2010 presidential election. Rumors had it that the Robredo’s style did not jibe well with the President’s advisers. Robredo told me that that was during the campaign. His view was that Noynoy should cover as much ground as possible, in fact Robredo’s schedule for him was like 20 stops a day, while the other advisers said, “quality time lang.”

The gains made by DILG show that Robredo means quality time for the government. This he utters with authority. His biodata boasts that under his leadership, Naga was transformed from a “lethargic into a “premier” city in the Bicol Region.

He completed his masters in business administration at the University of the Philippines, finishing at the top of his class as university and college scholar. Prior to that, he obtained undergraduate degrees in industrial management engineering and mechanical engineering from De La Salle University.

He joined San Miguel Corporation’s Magnolia division after his graduation from De La Salle in 1980. In 1986, he was named program director of the Bicol River Basin Development Program whose mandate was to undertake integrated area development planning in the Bicol region’s three provinces.

In 1988, he was elected mayor of Naga, the youngest Philippine city mayor at age 29. He served as mayor for an unprecedented six three-year terms as local chief executive. In recognition of his skills and competence as a leader and development manager, his peers elected him president of the League of Cities of the Philippines. He was also elected chairman of the Regional Development Council, the regional planning development body of Bicol’s six provinces and seven cities.

In 1998-1999, he was an Edward Mason Fellow, and obtained a masters in public administration at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Asiaweek Magazine honored him in 1999 “for transforming Naga City from a lethargic Philippine city into one of Asia’s most improved cities. Robredo energized the bureaucracy, dramatically improved stakeholdership and people participation in governance. Today, Naga is considered a model local government in the country and a laboratory of local government innovation.”

He has received 14 major individual awards, including the 2000 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service, the 1996 Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) Award, the Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (TOYM) Award, the 1998 Konrad Adenauer Medal of Excellence as Outstanding City Mayor of the Philippines and the first “Dangal ng Bayan” Award of the Civil Service Commission. In 2008, he was conferred an honorary doctor of Humanities degree by the Far Eastern University.

A member of the Liberal Party, he is a prime mover behind the Kaya Natin, a national movement that seeks to bring genuine change and ethical leadership in the country.

Robredo, 51, expressed admiration for President Noynoy. “The President will not play with the crowd. He will not say something that he will not do. He really deserves the trust given to him, he is a straight and honest guy.”

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=647671&publicationSubCategoryId=64

kevinb

January 13th, 2011, 01:07 PM

Yellow Cab Naga
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Oh. Em. Gee. Potato halves!:drool::eat:

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:08 PM

Avenue Square
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Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:12 PM

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yey, my first time to open a thread
:banana: :banana:

post away guys!!

Link to THREAD 43 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=521763&page=2047)

kevinb

January 13th, 2011, 01:13 PM

^^ Congrats sato!

Congrats Manay Jo! :tongue2::lol:

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:14 PM

link to thread 44 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=70555217#post70555217)

:D :D :D

sonofignatius

January 13th, 2011, 01:23 PM

44 in '11!

44 toasted siopao, 44 kinalas asin 44 basong mainit na tinutong sa gabos!

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:23 PM

^^ Congrats sato!

Congrats Manay Jo! :tongue2::lol:

:rofl: First time! :okay:

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:25 PM

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:26 PM

akosijamir

January 13th, 2011, 01:26 PM

44 in '11!

44 toasted siopao, 44 kinalas asin 44 basong mainit na tinutong sa gabos!

masiram yan! sana dai man 44 na beses balik-balik sa kasilyas! hehehe :nuts::nuts:

congrats everyone! :banana::banana::banana:

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:26 PM

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:27 PM

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:28 PM

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:29 PM

akosijamir

January 13th, 2011, 01:29 PM

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:29 PM

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:30 PM

akosijamir

January 13th, 2011, 01:32 PM

St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Church
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this is our parish, manay jo! magayon talaga an interior nya...:banana:
it is the wedding capital of Archdiocese of Caceres... dakol nagpapakasal digdi...

akosijamir

January 13th, 2011, 01:33 PM

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sonofignatius

January 13th, 2011, 01:33 PM

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 01:34 PM

44 in '11!

44 toasted siopao, 44 kinalas asin 44 basong mainit na tinutong sa gabos!

wow! Mabuhay ka Sec. Jesse!:banana:

syemps! ni-repost! nagutom ulit ako.... seefood diet pati ako! tsk.heheh:nuts:

mayo pang cclose kang thread 43 na mod. :D

hayyyy gutom na pati ako...

speaking of Toasted Siopao, may additional 3N Bakery nanaman sa may Concepcion Grande.. kung pa Pili ka, nasa left side, haraharani sa Lisam :okay:

akosijamir

January 13th, 2011, 01:41 PM

mayo pang cclose kang thread 43 na mod. :D

hayyyy gutom na pati ako...

speaking of Toasted Siopao, may additional 3N Bakery nanaman sa may Concepcion Grande.. kung pa Pili ka, nasa left side, haraharani sa Lisam :okay:

harani yan duman sa may royal-an? palaog sa sorabella?

wow! igwa na sindang existing na 2 stores sa concepcion grande.. itong enot duman sa may palaogan pasiring sorabella then yung sunod duman sa kataid kan magayon na harong along the highway (near ramaida).. kung may bago, it would be their third store sa concepcion grande... 3N siopao capital na an satuyang baranggay! dapat igwa naman sindang branch sa laog kan housing.hahahah.....

kaya palan mayo na ning mga ikus na layas sa concepcion grande..hahahahah

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 02:14 PM

this is it guys!! 7-11

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs746.ash1/163830_157527990965694_110525158999311_388133_7983087_n.jpg

same address :lol:

Naga City Deck

January 13th, 2011, 02:32 PM

harani yan duman sa may royal-an? palaog sa sorabella?

wow! igwa na sindang existing na 2 stores sa concepcion grande.. itong enot duman sa may palaogan pasiring sorabella then yung sunod duman sa kataid kan magayon na harong along the highway (near ramaida).. kung may bago, it would be their third store sa concepcion grande... 3N siopao capital na an satuyang baranggay! dapat igwa naman sindang branch sa laog kan housing.hahahah.....

kaya palan mayo na ning mga ikus na layas sa concepcion grande..hahahahah

eu itong sa may Ramaida nga talaga. haloy na to?? garo subago ko lang napansin :rofl:

malay ta kung mag laag man sinda digdi sato sa housing :lol: igwa na ngani kita digdi Atlantic eh :lol:

sonofignatius

January 13th, 2011, 03:57 PM

Fruits in Ice Cream (FIC) from Coldshack
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pistachio, pls. :)

wow! Mabuhay ka Sec. Jesse!:banana:

syemps! ni-repost! nagutom ulit ako.... seefood diet pati ako! tsk.heheh:nuts:

welcome to the club, sean!

this is our parish, manay jo! magayon talaga an interior nya...:banana:
it is the wedding capital of Archdiocese of Caceres... dakol nagpapakasal digdi...

wedding capital man nanggad. sige ta papagayunon mi ang ermita kang sta cruz para may kumpitensya na hehe... mapoon ang paso kang nobya sa tinampo kang sta cruz! :banana:

mayo pang cclose kang thread 43 na mod. :D

hayyyy gutom na pati ako...

speaking of Toasted Siopao, may additional 3N Bakery nanaman sa may Concepcion Grande.. kung pa Pili ka, nasa left side, haraharani sa Lisam :okay:

talagang masolong ang 3N. toasted siopao is here to stay. locating their stores along the highway in concepcion is perfect - pasalubong stop :cheers:

harani yan duman sa may royal-an? palaog sa sorabella?

wow! igwa na sindang existing na 2 stores sa concepcion grande.. itong enot duman sa may palaogan pasiring sorabella then yung sunod duman sa kataid kan magayon na harong along the highway (near ramaida).. kung may bago, it would be their third store sa concepcion grande... 3N siopao capital na an satuyang baranggay! dapat igwa naman sindang branch sa laog kan housing.hahahah.....

kaya palan mayo na ning mga ikus na layas sa concepcion grande..hahahahah

apwera pa kang siopao, nagdakul pa ang mga kinalasan sa lugar na yan. kaya baga si Miming saka si mga kabarkada niya haloy nang nawawara. :nuts::nuts::nuts:

this is it guys!! 7-11

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same address :lol:

7 for 2011? :):):) :cheers:

sonofignatius

January 13th, 2011, 04:20 PM

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Immaculate Conception Parish, Concepcion, Naga

hakz2007

January 13th, 2011, 05:15 PM

Heavy rains isolate 22 CamSur villages
PILI, Camarines Sur, Philippines—About 22 villages in Siruma town, Camarines Sur are almost completely isolated because of roads damaged by successive heavy rain that started January 6.

Mary Amy Gagalac, point person of the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Unit under the Environment Disaster Management and Emergency Response Office, the technical secretariat of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, confirmed that roads leading to the barangays were partially damaged by heavy downpour and remain inaccessible to ordinary vehicles.

Gagalac identified these villages—considered upland, coastal and island barangays—as Bagong Sirang, Bahao, Boboan, Butawanan, Cabugao, Fundado, Homestead, La Purisima, Mabuhay, Malaconini, Matandang Siruma, Nalayaan, Pamentan-Bantilan, Pimtan, Poblacion, Salvacion, San Andres, San Ramon, Tandoc, Tongo-Bantigue, Salpa and Vito.

These barangays are accessed only by military trucks that bring food supplies to residents who were said to have nearly run out of reserves due to days of isolation.

“This problem now affects 3,973 families residing in these areas which are cut off from food resources from nearby municipalities,” Gagalac said.

She said the 9th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army here had already brought 2,000 food packs prepared by her office.

These were loaded in two Army trucks, in addition to the other parcels of food carried there by Edmero personnel last Saturday.

“So far, we have not yet received any reports of landslides, flash floods and mud avalanches anywhere here in Camarines Sur,” Gagalac said. “However, we remain on alert and ready in case we are called to rescue people.”

She added there were no reported casualties in all municipalities and cities within the jurisdiction of the province.

In Sorsogon province, Governor Raul R. Lee, chair of the PDRRMC, issued on Wednesday an advisory alerting local disaster officials and residents in the province on possible flash floods and landslides.

Lee made the advisory following reports of minor landslides and series of inundation events in various areas of Sorsogon amid heavy downpour here in the past days and the forecast of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration of more rain showers.

The municipalities of Bulan, Prieto Diaz, Casiguran, Juban, Magallanes and Matnog had enforced preemptive evacuation of about 1,500 residents in the past few days due to heavy rainfall and observed an increase in water levels in streams and rivers.

Manroe Jayco, PDRRMC director, said they had already received the resolution of the Juban municipal council declaring their town under a state of calamity last week as a measure to mitigate the impact of flooding, and to meet the needs of residents evacuated.

PDRRMC action officer Jose Lopez said they were also closely monitoring eventualities in Irosin town because of hazards posed by lahar at the slopes of Bulusan volcano.

"The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology observatory center based in Cabid-an Sorsogon City stays its warning for possible lahar flows. Alert level 1 remains hoisted around the volcano,” Lopez said. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20110113-314244/Heavy-rains-isolate-22-CamSur-villages

sonofignatius

January 13th, 2011, 05:38 PM

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the dome of the 12 apostles
immaculate conception parish, naga

corn

January 13th, 2011, 05:55 PM

Good evening! I havent visited the thread for awhile tapos new thread na naman palan.

Post ko lang guys... if you know of anyone who wants to invest on a lot at Dover Street, near Naga City Hall, my dad is selling his 300 sqm lot at 10k per sqm. It is near Dr. Sy's house. Katabi siya ng newly constructed apartment on that street. He bought it 3 years ago and balak din sana lagyan ng apartment but we have no capital for building an apartment that's why he opted to sell it. Updated ang tax payments until april 2011 and the title is clean and ready for transfer to the buyer. It is not mortgaged with any bank. 2.5% referral fee will be given to whoever can help us sell it. It has an ad at sulit site. there are a few pictures there too. please just check it if you're interested. Thanks.

corn

January 13th, 2011, 06:24 PM

saintm

January 13th, 2011, 07:25 PM

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Pepsi-Cola to put up biomass power plant in La Union

01/14/2011 | 12:03 AM

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Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. — manufacturer of well-known brands like Pepsi-Cola, 7Up, Mountain Dew, and Mirinda — is setting up a 1.2-megawatt (MW) biomass-fired power plant in its North Luzon Operations Facility in Rosario, La Union.

The power plant, estimated to cost around $2.7 million, will replace the existing diesel-fed generator set and fuel oil-fired boiler of the Pepsi-Cola plant, with rice hull, wood chips, and other biomass materials as fuel inputs.

Pepsi-Cola commercial director Gabby Gabinete said in a statement that the company wants to become a major player in addressing several challenges brought about by climate change and resource shortage.

Gabinete pointed out that Pepsi-Cola is planning to tie up with renewable energy developers for the 11-15-MW power requirement of its 11 manufacturing plants.

The renewable energy plants will be located in La Union, Pampanga, Muntinlupa, Naga, Cebu, Bacolod, Leyte, Iloilo, Zamboanga, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro.

Pepsi-Cola expects to save an average of 20 percent of its current cost for such renewable energy projects, Gabinete said.

The company also expects that some renewable energy firms would start setting up biomass-fired power plants in Pepsi-Cola's facilities in the next two-three years.

Additional revenues

Pepsi-Cola said its power plant project in La Union has been commended by US Ambassador Harry Thomas.

"Pepsi-Cola's power plant facility in La Union would create an additional revenues stream to the agricultural sector," Thomas said in the same statement.

During his recent visit to La Union, Thomas took note of the more than 700 farmers that will benefit from the project by providing feedstock that the biomass plant requires.

"This means that the farmers will have additional income from selling rice husks that otherwise would have been burned or just thrown away," he said.

The power plant project in La Union is undertaken by Pepsi-Cola and Solutions for Renewable Energy Inc. (SURE) under a build-operate-and-transfer agreement.

SURE will operate the facility to generate electricity and steam while Pepsi-Cola will pay the renewable energy firm for the power consumed during the 10-year supply period.

To ensure the steady supply of biomass materials, SURE will be contracting with rice millers and farmers in the nearby towns and provinces of Pangasinan and La Union for the long-term supply of rice hull. — JE/OMG, GMANews.TV

oragon.com

January 14th, 2011, 12:58 AM

Happy New Thread :banana:

congrats mam jo!

Film on Virgen de la Peñafrancia blends religion and commercialism
Moviegoer
By NESTOR CUARTERO
January 12, 2011, 1:11pm

JUST A THOUGHT: Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account. – Oscar Wilde

• • •

SEEN: More fantaseryes are in store for afternoon and evening viewers on GMA. The first quarter lineup of the network includes “Alakdana,” “Nita Negrita,” and “Machete.”

• • •

HEARD: Roving spy Campupot twits that the beautiful wife of a politician who unfortunately lost in the May 2010 election faces stiff competition from a much younger woman, allegedly the girlfriend of the glib-talking candidate. Girlfriend sees a dermatologist regularly in an effort to measure up to the celebrated beauty of the politician’s wife. Unfortunately, sighs Campupot, her beauty – the girlfriend’s, and not Campupot’s – is no match to that of the wife, whose face is just as familiar to the public.

• • •

MIRACLE FILM: A few others have tried in the past producing a film on Naga City’s Virgen de la Peñafrancia, but none of them came to fruition.

Veteran movie columnist and daily churchgoer Ethel A. Ramos pointed this out Monday while we watched a screening, the very first, of Marilou Diaz Abaya’s comeback film, “Ikaw ang Pag-ibig.” Ethel said previous producers met with insurmountable production kinks that needless to say led to cancellation of whatever lofty ideals they had.

It took the determination and strong faith of Ms. Abaya, a cancer survivor, to steer the film, formerly titled “Peñafrancia,” to reality. “Ikaw ang Pag-ibig” was produced in cooperation with the Archdiocese of Nueva Caceres headed by Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi, who graced the film’s showing in the company of other church leaders and personalities in media and entertainment led by ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio and Star Cinema managing director Malou N. Santos.

The screening was held Jan. 10 at the Dolphy Theater within the ABS-CBN complex in Quezon City. It was similarly attended by members of the film’s cast, notably Marvin Agustin, Jomari Yllana, and Ina Feleo, among others.

• • •

MOVING FILM: “Ikaw ang Pag-ibig” stands out from among the current crop of movies made in the Philippines for its religious nature. Very few films are made locally to inspire hope in the Blessed Mother, which “Ikaw” presents so well.
Abaya has infused the film with both commercial and religious undertones, an off-beat, if also conflicting, combination. But aren’t our celebration of religious fiestas, including that of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, held in practically the same vein?

The film captures Filipinos’ deep devotion, bordering on fanaticism, to the Virgen de Peñafrancia, also fondly called Ina by Bicolanos.

Ina Feleo, as the female lead, a jaded film editor and director, muses how religion and commerce mix freely in the celebration of the feast of Our Lady’s traslacion, or journey from her home, the oldest church in Naga, to the Naga City Cathedral.

Ina delivers a performance worthy of respect and adulation. She is both frivolous and moving, her range – comic to dramatic – wide and encompassing.

• • •

FAMILY TIES: In a brief speech on stage after the film’s screening, Diaz-Abaya acknowledged the ties that bind her family and that of Ina’s, whose parents are the late actor, Johnny Delgado, and Laurice Guillen, herself a film director.

Abaya said she found a comrade in Laurice back in the ’70s and ’80s, as there were only the two of them female filmmakers in a world dominated by male directors. She thanked the other members of the cast profusely, who uniformly rendered excellent performances.

Marvin Agustin, as the hardworking priest suffering from leukemia and around whose condition the film spins, has impacted with a landmark role. Other noteworthy performances are those by Jomari Yllana, Shamaine Buencamino, Perla Bautista, and Nonie Buencamino.

• • •

AGAINST THE TIDE: Speaking of the trials and tribulations that faced Ms. Abaya in producing “Ikaw ang Pag-ibig,” we are reminded of an interview we conducted with a sculptor assigned to create a series of religious statues to make a grotto in Rosario, Batangas.

Each time the sculptor set out in the early morning to work, he would be disrupted by the descent of what seemed like a winged animal hovering about him. Other times, he would experience nightmares in his sleep. At one point, the sculptor thought he was already going to die.

After consulting with a priest, who interpreted those disruptions as works of the devil, the sculptor started every working day with a prayer. The nightmares stopped, and so did the mysterious visits of that winged creature.

The grotto, called Pagtubos ng Panginoon, a reenactment of the 14 Stations of the Cross, was finished, and now stands proud at the foot of Tombol Hill in my hometown.

ttp://www.mb.com.ph

oragon.com

January 14th, 2011, 01:02 AM

update on Pilipinas Got Talent here in Naga

After a failed talk on the lease of UNC as the venue of the PGT season 2 second round elimination, the organizer (ABSCBN) decided to hold the event again at University of Batangas (same venue from last year elim round.) :ohno:

The Naga City Dome was too BIG for the event and it does not have the facility to serve as the holding area for all the auditionist.

Marhay na nAGA kaBIKOLan!

oragon.com

January 14th, 2011, 01:09 AM

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Pepsi-Cola to put up biomass power plant in La Union

01/14/2011 | 12:03 AM

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Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. — manufacturer of well-known brands like Pepsi-Cola, 7Up, Mountain Dew, and Mirinda — is setting up a 1.2-megawatt (MW) biomass-fired power plant in its North Luzon Operations Facility in Rosario, La Union.

The power plant, estimated to cost around $2.7 million, will replace the existing diesel-fed generator set and fuel oil-fired boiler of the Pepsi-Cola plant, with rice hull, wood chips, and other biomass materials as fuel inputs.

Pepsi-Cola commercial director Gabby Gabinete said in a statement that the company wants to become a major player in addressing several challenges brought about by climate change and resource shortage.

Gabinete pointed out that Pepsi-Cola is planning to tie up with renewable energy developers for the 11-15-MW power requirement of its 11 manufacturing plants.

The renewable energy plants will be located in La Union, Pampanga, Muntinlupa, Naga, Cebu, Bacolod, Leyte, Iloilo, Zamboanga, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro.

Thanks for posting this and welcome to the thread!

A re-post

Group to invest P7.4B in solar ventures
By Amy R. Remo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:53:00 01/11/20

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino-Japanese venture Eco-Merge Philippines is putting up the country’s biggest solar power facilities over the next three years, with total investments possibly reaching P7.4 billion.

According to Morada, the company was initially looking at Camarines Sur because of the fact that the “governor of Camsur is one of the best governors in terms of undertaking renewable energy projects [and] is also eyeing Camsur as the first ever green province in the country.”

The planned 11-MW solar power project in Camsur will involve the provincial government, with the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) buying the electricity to be produced from the facility.

Morada said that the company has tapped Snowy Mountain Engineering Corp. (SMEC) to conduct the feasibility study for the 11-MW Camsur solar project as well as to provide the engineering consultancy services.

http://business.inquirer.net

A Biomass for Naga and Solar power facility in Cam Sur :banana::banana:

Brighter days ahead!

Naga Boy

January 14th, 2011, 01:22 AM

Thanks for posting this and welcome to the thread!

A re-post

Group to invest P7.4B in solar ventures
By Amy R. Remo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:53:00 01/11/20

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino-Japanese venture Eco-Merge Philippines is putting up the country’s biggest solar power facilities over the next three years, with total investments possibly reaching P7.4 billion.

According to Morada, the company was initially looking at Camarines Sur because of the fact that the “governor of Camsur is one of the best governors in terms of undertaking renewable energy projects [and] is also eyeing Camsur as the first ever green province in the country.”

The planned 11-MW solar power project in Camsur will involve the provincial government, with the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) buying the electricity to be produced from the facility.

Morada said that the company has tapped Snowy Mountain Engineering Corp. (SMEC) to conduct the feasibility study for the 11-MW Camsur solar project as well as to provide the engineering consultancy services.

http://business.inquirer.net

A Biomass for Naga and Solar power facility in Cam Sur :banana::banana:

Brighter days ahead!

I also heard on the radio yesterday about the coming groundbreaking of a Garbage to Energy plant (something like that) in San Isidro, Naga City to replace the dump site in Balatas to be built by a foreign energy company on BOT basis.

Three private energy investors this year. Good signs.

kevinb

January 14th, 2011, 01:34 AM

^^ Where's San Isidro in Naga @Doc? :dunno:

rhyzrockerz

January 14th, 2011, 01:57 AM

Naga Boy

January 14th, 2011, 02:58 AM

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An Original Stage Presentation of a Classic
from a Von Trap granddaughter's standpoint
(fictional daughter of Gretl, the family's youngest daughter).

Nothing is more apt for a Gala premier venue
but in an Athenian Inspired theater.
Starmark Royale

Naga Boy

January 14th, 2011, 05:23 AM

Can't get enough of
I Love Yogurt
@ SM City Naga

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Blueberry and Nata Toppings

Yum!

sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 07:18 AM

yummy ang FIC! Yan ang Ice Cream sa house everytime may special occasions. I met one of the owners of FIC. Group kasi sila. He owned the condo unit we rented at xavierville during the time my sister was preparing for her 1st year in admu. Ang humble niya and he made kwento kung pano sila nagstart ng FIC. He used to work at Magnolia Ice Cream :lol: The wife and kids are all nice. We still exchange txt messages on special ocassions and i brought them pilinut pasalubong from JEmmanuel. Nagustuhan nila. :banana: Surprisingly we have the same family name but we're not related. They we're asking me about Cold Shack kasi nga it carried their product.

NOw i move on from ice cream to lechon. :nuts: Im glad na readily available na ang lechon at SM. i bought 1/4 lechon at SM's Cocina Conchita. Tamang tama lang sa sarong turukawan.

welcome to the thread, corn, and thanks for posting. xavierville is in our neighborhood, loyola hgts lang.

FIC indeed is good. more power to ColdShack!

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Pepsi-Cola to put up biomass power plant in La Union

01/14/2011 | 12:03 AM
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Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. — manufacturer of well-known brands like Pepsi-Cola, 7Up, Mountain Dew, and Mirinda — is setting up a 1.2-megawatt (MW) biomass-fired power plant in its North Luzon Operations Facility in Rosario, La Union.

The renewable energy plants will be located in La Union, Pampanga, Muntinlupa, Naga, Cebu, Bacolod, Leyte, Iloilo, Zamboanga, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro.

thanks for sharing this, saintm. very encouraging developments for An Maogmang Lugar.

I also heard on the radio yesterday about the coming groundbreaking of a Garbage to Energy plant (something like that) in San Isidro, Naga City to replace the dump site in Balatas to be built by a foreign energy company on BOT basis.

Three private energy investors this year. Good signs.

and the san isidro project has an ecological dimension. very good! :banana:

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/vontrapposter10.jpg?t=1294969849

An Original Stage Presentation of a Classic
from a Von Trap granddaughter's standpoint
(fictional daughter of Gretl, the family's youngest daughter).

Nothing is more apt for a Gala premier venue
but in an Athenian Inspired theater.
Starmark Royale

more power to the arts in the city!

sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 07:48 AM

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LAING PIZZA. How's that as authentic flavor from the province (Bicol) where this local dish laing hailed. Found it inside the CWC, Camsur . Blending in with other pasta and pizza dishes in the CWC Clubhouse menu, this laing pizza was a catch. Somewhere, I was asked to try laing pasta, and it wasn't bad either. But this laing on a pizza crust was much better.

Laing is made of taro leaves in coconut cream spiced with tiny chilies. It's very flavorful and therefore great not only as a solo/side dish but as an ingredient for new concoction such as this laing pizza.

Make sure to take a bite of this pizza! _ when you come to visit CWC, Camsur.

http://my3rdand7thsense.blogspot.com
Mylene Concepcion

sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 08:32 AM

Avenue Plaza Hotel
Magsaysay Av, Naga
breakfast buffet

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by Mylene Concepcion

Naga City Deck

January 14th, 2011, 11:43 AM

Naga City Deck

January 14th, 2011, 12:04 PM

Forum on Skills Registry System
Golden Pavilion, Regent Hotel

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Legazpi City and Naga would be the first cities to implement the SRS. Inot kuta sa Legazpi but according to the DOLE officials, the weather in Legazpi is quite unfavorable to participants that would be attending the forum.

A Public and Private Partnership is being emphasized by the gov't nowadays in implementing programs and activities :okay: this is why the forum was attended by LGU PESO Manager of CamSur, School Based PESO Managers, Barangay Captains and SK Chairmans from Naga and HR Personnel Managers from Private Sectors.

wohiwohi

January 14th, 2011, 12:12 PM

^^ Where's San Isidro in Naga @Doc? :dunno:

Maray na naga!

Duman yan kevb sa inutan kang Cararayan sa Naga.
medyo bukid na syang part kang naga.:okay::okay:

Congrats Manay Jo!First time Thread Starter.:):)

Wow!thread 44 na.. astig talaga:banana::banana:

I think Brgy. San Isidro in Naga is the least known barangay in Naga. Nagdakula si mama dyan and kadaklan kan mga pinsan ko taga dyan. Whenever nag iistorya ako sa mga classmates/friends etc.. tungkol sa barangay na yan, they will always asked me kun sain yan and dai daw ninda aram na may barangay na San Isidro sa Naga. An naiisip nindang may San Isidro, itong sa ibang munisipyo..

My auncle is currently the barangay captain there and c duwa ko pang auncle kagawad.

An San Isidro palan nasa tahaw kan Cararayan, Palestina(Pili) and Carolina

wohiwohi

January 14th, 2011, 12:19 PM

Our kababayan Venus Raj is certified Kapamilya na
:)
A ‘major, major’ move for Venus Raj, Binibining Pilipinas pageant

Miss Universe fourth runner-up Venus Raj has moved to the Kapamilya network, ABS-CBN, according to a statement by the television giant issued Friday.

At the same time, the network announced its five-year partnership contract with Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPIC), organizer of the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant.

Present in the contract signing were Charo Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN President and COO, Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN Channel Head, Linggit Tan, ABS-CBN Head of TV Entertainment Production, Stella Marquez-Araneta, Chairperson of BPIC, Conchitina Bernardo and Pitoy Moreno, members of the BPIC executive board, Sienna Olaso, BPIC Director for Marketing and Romy Tan, BPIC Head of Finance and Ms Venus Raj, 2010 Bb Pilipinas Universe.

Rival Kapuso network, GMA 7, hosted the pageant for years. The station has yet to issue a statement.
Following this “major, major” partnership, the Kapamilya network will be airing the 2011 Binibining Pilipinas pageant in March and the Miss Universe Pageant in September in Sao Paolo, Brazil. With the move, the competitions can be watched not only in the country, but from all over the world through ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel (TFC), according to the same statement.

“Raj feels very proud to be part of the Kapamilya network. Before she signed a contract with ABS-CBN, she was special guest of some of the media giant’s special projects such as the 2010 Bayaning Pilipino Awards and the ABS-CBN Christmas Special, and a stint as a “hurado” in one of the network's leading talent shows like Showtime,” it said.

“I’m extremely honored to become part of the country’s biggest network. I’m proud to be a Kapamilya,” ABS-CBN quoted Raj as saying.

The BPCI is founded by its chairman Stella Márquez-Araneta, a key partner in nation-building for over four decades, providing skills training, educational workshops, mission work and other relevant services for the marginalized sectors of the community, according to the statement.

The ABS-CBN Special Projects team headed by Chit Guerrero will spearhead the pageant’s production. The show will be directed by director Johnny Manahan.

http://www.missosology.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=67585

dandyqb

January 14th, 2011, 12:44 PM

mam jo, pa copy nung 7-11 hiring photo mo post ko din sa goa at san jose fan page, thanks po :)

Naga City Deck

January 14th, 2011, 02:37 PM

mam jo, pa copy nung 7-11 hiring photo mo post ko din sa goa at san jose fan page, thanks po :)

sure sir dandy :okay:

Naga City Deck

January 14th, 2011, 04:00 PM

^^yan ba yung nasa Avenue Plaza?

yup :okay:

sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 04:19 PM

On January 25, 2011 is the City Address of Mayor John Bongat @ Ateneo de Naga University..

...this was announced to us this afternoon when i attended the Forum on Skills Registry System, one of the new programs of DOLE and PESO at Regent Hotel. will post a picture later.. dai lang na mention kung anong oras ang City Address ni Mayor.

pls share with us highlights of the address -- whoever attends the event. thanks!

I think Brgy. San Isidro in Naga is the least known barangay in Naga. Nagdakula si mama dyan and kadaklan kan mga pinsan ko taga dyan. Whenever nag iistorya ako sa mga classmates/friends etc.. tungkol sa barangay na yan, they will always asked me kun sain yan and dai daw ninda aram na may barangay na San Isidro sa Naga. An naiisip nindang may San Isidro, itong sa ibang munisipyo..

My auncle is currently the barangay captain there and c duwa ko pang auncle kagawad.

An San Isidro palan nasa tahaw kan Cararayan, Palestina(Pili) and Carolina

one of Naga's upland barangays- cool climate, fresh, mountain air, rich soil great for farming- coffee, sugarcane, vegetables, cutflowers.

have a great weekend, everyone!

sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 04:20 PM

www.cwcwake.com
http://www.cwcwake.com/images/espw-promo/espw_promo.jpg

sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 04:31 PM

CARAMOAN
http://lakwatseras.com

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Naga City Deck

January 14th, 2011, 04:31 PM

pls share with us highlights of the address -- whoever attends the event. thanks!

hmmm i hope gedasay can attend this :D paging Gerard.. or si Pareng Kevin :D

www.cwcwake.com

hayyy i hope San Bernardino Resort and Farm will not have tarpaulins like these with foreigners in it or may be they can, basta wag naman dominantly with foreigners.. :( they can do these for campaigns outside the Phil may be

sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 04:43 PM

hmmm i hope gedasay can attend this :D paging Gerard.. or si Pareng Kevin :D

hayyy i hope San Bernardino Resort and Farm will not have tarpaulins like these with foreigners in it or may be they can, basta wag naman dominantly with foreigners.. :( they can do these for campaigns outside the Phil may be

good point, jo. why do they always have to highlight the fair-haired and the white-skinned? :ohno:

when brown is beautiful!

btw just wondering why my two consecutive posts (with photos) automatically generated a 'moderator's approval needed' note when i sent them :-)

sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 04:58 PM

CARAMOAN
http://lakwatseras.com

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Naga City Deck

January 14th, 2011, 05:07 PM

good point, jo. why do they always have to highlight the fair-haired and the white-skinned? :ohno:

when brown is beautiful!

btw just wondering why my two consecutive posts (with photos) automatically generated a 'moderator's approval needed' note when i sent them :-)

haven't encountered that yet.
how about the Caramoan photos Father?

sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 05:47 PM

(jo, the caramoan pics that appear are not part of the two :-)

Avenue Plaza Hotel
Magsaysay Av, Naga

photos: mylene concepcion
http://my3rdand7thsense.blogspot.com

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sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 06:00 PM

^^ they also have a branch in SM, right?

sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 06:29 PM

Police frontline service, capacity building on DILG’s top list in 2011
By Shiena M. Barrameda

NAGA CITY --- Amidst a string of unpleasant reports regarding poor performance and abusive behavior of some policemen, the present leadership of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is taking a serious step to reappraise its manner of allocating and using its budget for the Philippine National Police (PNP).

DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo said that the move is in line with the PNP’s modernization plan under the Aquino government. According to the DILG helmsman, this modernization program covers two main areas, namely, capacity-building and facilities procurement and maintenance.

“This plan, however, would focus more on the capacity building for our policemen which would include additional trainings and seminars from which they would learn how to handle new gadgets and different situations,” Robredo said in a phone interview. “We intend to put more stress on the trainings more than the maintenance and procurement of facilities because it is more essential for the development of policemen and even the SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics Team).”

Aside from this, DILG has its eyes also fixed on the modernization of police stations all over the country, which means renovations would be done on PNP buildings and new modern technological provisions would be installed in every police headquarter and substation.

These changes, according to Robredo, are for better tracking of crimes which may ultimately improve the performance rating of the PNP during crisis situations and investigations, thereby preventing recurrence of gruesome incidents like the Luneta Hostage Taking which had dented the integrity of the police force and the country’s reputation in the international community.

Robredo said the modernization plan has been allocated an estimated budget of two billion pesos this year. Fifty percent of the total budget will be spent on the improvement of frontline services in police stations, 25% to be allocated for development programs of support units while the remaining 25% will be set aside for facilities and maintenance, the DILg chief explained.

“We have to teach our police personnel to be kind and courteous to civilians,” Robredo added. “Therefore, the people on the frontline service should know how to treat citizens who personally come to their desks asking for assistance.”

Robredo said further that last year’s budget was not used properly because it was solely allocated to maintenance of old facilities when it could have been used for increasing benefits of policemen. Aside from this, the remaining amount left over by the past fiscal year was reverted to the national budget when it could have been set aside for hiring of more police personnel into the force.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 06:33 PM

International cast of wake riders in ultimate wake championships

PILI, Camarines Sur – In a first of its kind of sports competition ever to be held worldwide, an international cast of riders are set to prove their mettle in the ultimate clash of the titans as Gov. LRay Villafuerte brings to the CamSur Sur Watersports Complex, the best cable park in the world, the Ultimate Wake Championships on January 19 to 23, 2011.

The Ultimate Wake Championships (UWC) is the last and final stop of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA) World Series 2010, covering three major disciplines of wake sports – boat, cable and System 2.0 Winch – where the CWC in CamSur is the only facility in the world that can handle the three events in a simultaneous competition.

The UWC kicked-off last June at Nieuwegein in the Netherlands, moved to Hamburg in Germany, to Antalaya in Turkey and will wind up for the final and last stop in CamSur of the Philippines.

The competition is described to be the largest wake event ever to be staged with the biggest prize purse at stake.

To be staged in eight categories – Pro Men, Obstacles Only, Junior Men, Pro Wakeskate, Open Women and Open Women Wakeskate, CWC Rain Park Contest and Cam Sur Riders Cup.

A mammoth attendance of top-seeded riders is expected with winter having closed in other established wake parks in temperate countries.

The awesome cast of elite riders from some 30 countries all around the world include the formidable Republic Riders composed of riding prodigy 12-year old Daniel Grant, the Asian Wakefest 2010 champion at the CWC last November, Nick Taylor, Andrew Pastura and Kim Yong Il, elite professional wakeboarders Keith Lidberg, Tom Foshee, Lior Sofer, Chad Sharpe and Philip Soven.

Wakeskate stand-outs will include Ben Horan, Ben Labadens, Bret Little and Reed Hansen.

On top of the wake competitions is a magnificent array of out-of-the-world nightly parties and contests featuring famous bands, disk jockeys and entertainers. GBClaveria/MMEC

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sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 06:47 PM

is it the DILG, or the person leading DILG that this editorial sees as its 'object of affection'? :) if one pays close attention to BicolMail editorials s/he will notice that one person is its favorite topic. interesting pattern.

Is the DILG necessary?

IS the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) very necessary in running this country?

A Catholic bishop from Tagbilaran is all thumbs up to the call to abolish the Department of Local and Interior Government (DILG) from the bureaucracy. Tagbilaran Bishop Leonardo Medroso considers good the suggestion of UP Professor Clarita Carlos, a political analyst, that since the DILG is only a duplication of other government agencies, it is better that it be abolished.

For one thing, the DILG is an extra fat in the bureaucracy. It brings confusion among local chief executives.

Being under the supervision of the Department of Interior and Local Government, the local governments cannot decide on their own, contrary to what is stated in the Local Government Code of 1991. A very significant item in the Local Government Code --- a most significant piece of legislation to come out of Congress --- is the devolution of powers. This means that the energies of the local government units, particularly those in the countryside, shall be unlocked and be marshaled by local executives. But this has remained as mere provisions in the Code, not realities. This further means that the local government executives are transformed from mere administrators to managers of local communities. The trouble is that the LGU, though empowered by the Code to move local economy in the direction it chooses, is still under the shadow of the DILG.

The Code provides that the executive heads of cities and municipalities have the flow of power, yet the DILG is there to oversee what they do. The DILG has no business acting like an overlord of the local government units, dictating on them what they should do because they have long become autonomous entities. Obviously, the DILG is just a duplication of other agencies that can monitor the actions of the mayors and of the police.

The Luneta incident in August 2010 where Chinese tourists were taken hostages then killed was a clear statement that the DILG has become an agency of confusion and finger-pointing.

For another thing, the head of the DILG does not have the mandate of the people. An elected officer like the Vice-President or the city or municipal mayor enjoys the support of the electorate, preserves the democratic choice as if it were a choice from heaven. It is, however, improper that an appointee to an agency will be given as much power as or more power than that of an elected official. It is an insult to the principles of democracy if someone elected can just be ruled and commanded by somebody who gets into power by virtue of an appointment.

The power to command springs from a choice of the majority. There is authority where there is a rule of the majority. But power vested on one because one is favored by the chief Executive of the land is still offensive to the democratic process since democracy gives premium importance to a direct mandate ---- not to a shared mandate.

Heads of local government units are mandated by the people to work for their common good and for the welfare of those who elected them. The DILG head does not have this mandate, because the office has not been created by a mandate but by bureaucracy. The DILG works for the welfare of the President, not of the people. Wherefore the DILG secretary would say that his stay in office is at the pleasure of the President, not at the pleasure of the electorate. To all indications, the bureaucracy is not a help to democracy. The former complicates and duplicates matters.

Applicable here is the saying: If you cannot control them, duplicate them so as to confuse them.

To all indications, this might be how the government is going to be run in the days to come.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

January 14th, 2011, 07:20 PM

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Pope John Paul II visiting his assassin, Mehmet Ali Agca, in prison.
photo: www.foxnews.com

Poland overjoyed at John Paul II Beatification
By Maja Czarnecka
Agence France-Presse
First Posted 01:53:00 01/15/2011

Filed Under: Churches (organisations), Religion & Belief, Europe
KRAKOW—The Vatican's decision Friday to beatify the late pope John Paul II on May 1 has sparked an emotional welcome in his Polish homeland, especially in Krakow where he once served as cardinal and in his birthplace Wadowice.

“We’ve been waiting for this for a long time, to have our own saint in heaven — a saint of our times," Justyna Malinowska, a young Krakow resident told AFP Friday as she and her husband Mateusz stood below a first floor window at the Krakow archbishop's residence where John Paul appeared for now legendary evening "chats" with thousands during his trips home.

A bouquet of roses in the Vatican colours of yellow and white lay beside a flickering candle at the residence Friday where Karol Wojtyla had served as archbishop from 1964 until he was elected to the Holy See in 1978.

For many Catholics who wanted him "santo subito" (Italian for sainthood now) just days after his death April 2, 2005, John Paul II was a living saint.

"To us, he was a saint even before the beatification process began," Mateusz Malinowski told AFP.

"We've prayed every month for his beatification," a crucial step toward canonisation as a saint, Agata Schonborn, told AFP as she paused for a moment to pray before a bronze statue of the late pope in the residence courtyard.

"Now we will pray to be well prepared for this beatification and for it to bring the best fruit for the entire world," she said.

"In the history of the Church, there has never been a beatification where the blessed has been known by such a large number of people," observed Father Adam Boniecki, editor-in-chief of the broadsheet Tygodnik Powszechny Catholic weekly where as a cardinal Karol Wojtyla published his poetry under a nom de plume.

His travels took him to 129 countries, where he sought out contact with ordinary people and held open-air masses that attracted millions at a time.

"It's not a surprise, we were expecting this moment," Boniecki, 76, who was also a personal friend of the pope, told AFP. "It was a very short beatification process, especially for the beatification of a pope," he said.

In the nearby Wadowice, the late pope's sleepy provincial birthplace, locals flooded into the local church on the picturesque cobble-stone covered town square where Karol Wojtyla was baptised and had served as an altar boy.

Eugeniusz Mroz, one of the late pope's classmates who shared a desk with him during his schooldays in Wadowice, could barely contain his joy.

"It's a great joy, I thank providence for giving me a chance to live alongside someone who will be a saint. It's a great blessing. He was a giant in spirit, heart and intellect," Mroz told AFP.

"Nobody thought he would take up the cassock. He was so passionate about theatre," Mroz remarked of the late pope's love of acting.

John Paul II is to be beatified on May Day – a key step on the path to sainthood – the Vatican announced Friday after his successor Pope Benedict XVI signed an official decree.

Krakow's archbishop, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, the late pope's former personal secretary and one of his closest friends for 40 years who was at his deathbed, said he was overwhelmed and that Poland was "overjoyed".

"Personally, I'm overwhelmed by it, even though I knew him since almost my youth."

"It's an incredible feeling: I've understood how a husband whose wife has been canonised must feel," Dziwisz added.

www.inquirer.net

Naga Boy

January 15th, 2011, 01:26 AM

Naga Boy

January 15th, 2011, 02:01 AM

Naga City Deck

January 15th, 2011, 02:09 AM

Naga Boy

January 15th, 2011, 02:12 AM

Marhay na aga din po Doc!

It's the Kozy Bar Doc

taken last December..
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and soon a refurbished roof deck (The Penthouse) on the third floor of Magsaysay will be an additional party hub for party people.

wow SBC?!
Caffeine overload na ito! :banana: :lol:

Yes. The Kozy Bar.

Thanks Joan.

Really crowded even with Caucasians last night.

Perseus II

January 15th, 2011, 02:21 AM

That's the beauty of Bicol Mail Father Xave.

It has been always critical about almost everything.

I remember some of the Legazpi forumers shrugging some of the negative reports about Albay in the paper but the paper has been and has always been like that. I believe that's the reason for its longevity.

I have always loved Mayor Robredo, he has my full respect and admiration, as I know he is a good person- but I also welcome hearing some criticisms about him as it gives me an idea on how other people on the other side of the fence think about him.

Sometimes we could be blinded if we only hear all the good things and all the things we wanted to hear. In reality- not everybody likes us and criticisms, both positive and negative could help us grow and develop socially and emotionally.

It is also helps us survive in life as we will know whom to avoid and whom to be with.:lol:

Being with an uncritical companion may be even more dangerous as we do not know what he is thinking and he may even be deceiving us.

Here's for more Bicol Mail criticisms ahead.:cheers:

I think its always good to have someone plays the devils advocate for the purpose of balance and rythm. :)

nice take on that one sir! You never fail to impress me :)

Naga Boy

January 15th, 2011, 02:27 AM

wow SBC?!
Caffeine overload na ito! :banana: :lol:

in a lifestyle center? a new one??! or to join the existing ones?
:gossip::gossip: :lol:

That's right Joan.

That's what I learned from a building contractor. Although it could still be considered a hearsay but he is a very reliable source as he already built several new buildings in the city.

Anyway, Naga City is really getting overloaded with caffeine.:nuts:

Last night, Starbucks, Beanbag, Mocha Blends and The Coffee Beanery were all crowded.

The Kopi Roti had the least crowd.

But, personally, although we love their breads and sandwiches, I don't like the coffee in Kopi Roti.

Is there a room not another popular Coffee Shop brand in Naga?

Definitely.

I think its always good to have someone plays the devils advocate for the purpose of balance and rythm. :)

nice take on that one sir! You never fail to impress me :)

Thanks Perseus II.

Criticisms are like vaccines.

They both hurt- but they're good for your immunity.:lol:

Have a good day.

Naga Boy

January 15th, 2011, 03:34 AM

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Thomas. May daughter's cat pausing for a picture.:)

hakz2007

January 15th, 2011, 03:44 AM

'2nd Orgullo Kan Bikol Awards' set January 27
MANILA, Philippines – The Faithful Heroes Shining Times, Inc., headed by Antonio Medina, will hold the “2nd Orgullo Kan Bikol Awards” on Jan. 27, at the Marriot Hotel in Pasay City.

The first “Orgullo Kan Bikol Awards” were given on Feb. 2 at the historic landmark Manila Hotel. The awards are given to Bicolanos who have given pride and honor to Bicolandia.

Awards night will open at 5 p.m. with the cutting of the ceremonial ribbon opening the “Handog” exhibit of Bicol artist Pancho Piano.

Special guests of honor are Vice President Jejomar Binay and DILG Sec. Jesse Robredo. Emcees are Chiqui Roa-Puno, John Arcilla, and Ronald Rodriguez.

The new awardees will be led by Justice Secretary 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: Congressman Fernando Gonzales – philanthropy & government service: Dante Jimenez, non-government organization; Ms. Boots Anson Roa – film & entertainment; Jeannie M. Goulbourn – fashion design, health and wellness, and Rep. Francis “Al” Bichara – government service.

For Camarines Norte: Bishop Emeritus Nestor Cariño, ecclesiastical affairs and pastoral work and Rep. Elmer Panotes, local governance. For Camarines Sur: Pancho Mistula Piano – visual arts; Lyne Abanilla – media – Rotary International-Physicians for Peace; and Justice Noel Tijam – judiciary.

For Catanduanes : Bro. Mariano “Mike” Z. Velarde – lay apostolate and Capt. Leopoldo Arcilla – OFW & entrepreneurship.

For Masbate: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Nestor “Nesting” Espenilla, Jr. – government
banking; Ambassador Antonio Villamor, foreign service, and Justice Monina Señarosa – judiciary.

For Sorsogon: Dr. Martha Algre-Mogul – education; and Imelda Nicolas, presidential assistant for OFW / Affairs with Cabinet rank. Special citations will be given to the following: Dr. Lucio Tan – philanthropy & business; Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon – religious leadership and pastoral work; and Naga Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi – religious leadership and pastoral work.

The late Sen. Raul Roco will be given a posthumous award to be received by Ms. Sonia Roco. Bb. Pilipinas Universe Venus Raj will receive a very special citation for giving honor and pride to Bicolandia and the country.http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/298523/2nd-orgullo-kan-bikol-awards-set-january-27

akosijamir

January 15th, 2011, 04:38 AM

That's right Joan.

That's what I learned from a building contractor. Although it could still be considered a hearsay but he is a very reliable source as he already built several new buildings in the city.

Anyway, Naga City is really getting overloaded with caffeine.:nuts:

Last night, Starbucks, Beanbag, Mocha Blends and The Coffee Beanery were all crowded.

The Kopi Roti had the least crowd.

But, personally, although we love their breads and sandwiches, I don't like the coffee in Kopi Roti.

Is there a room not another popular Coffee Shop brand in Naga?

Definitely.

Thanks Perseus II.

Criticisms are like vaccines.

They both hurt- but they're good for your immunity.:lol:

Have a good day.

Doc, you can also try our very own Starmark and Mudbugs Coffee&Co. :)

welcome to the thread Perseus II!

Naga Boy

January 15th, 2011, 04:46 AM

Doc, you can also try our very own Starmark and Mudbugs Coffee&Co. :)

welcome to the thread Perseus II!

Yes. I keep on forgetting those two coffee shops as they are located to the far-off Centro:lol:

Starmarks used to be our old- time favorite. They closed for a year or two and I forgot that they re- opened. We'll try the coffee shop again.

As for Mudbugs- we have only been there once. I was too old for the ambiance.

Too many students na gumi- gimik.:lol:

I might be mistaken as a DOM.:lol::lol:

(...and there's also a lot of DOMs.)

Naga City Deck

January 15th, 2011, 04:55 AM

ang cute ni Thomas! Is he a Persian-Siamese Cat?

Starmark has limited seats kaya quiet talaga. The space is just right.

Naga Boy

January 15th, 2011, 05:13 AM

ang cute ni Thomas! Is he a Persian-Siamese Cat?

Starmark has limited seats kaya quiet talaga. The space is just right.

I think he's a fat American Shorthair Cat.

hakz2007

January 15th, 2011, 05:52 AM

Ended eating lunch @ Crown Park Resto in SM due to unavailable seats in other fastfoods.

hakz2007

January 15th, 2011, 06:10 AM

oragon.com

January 15th, 2011, 07:05 AM

Newest wedding car in Naga City

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photo taken from a ka-batch during his wedding @ Metropolitan Cathdral last December

rhyzrockerz

January 15th, 2011, 07:35 AM

Naga City Deck

January 15th, 2011, 11:28 AM

Newest wedding car in Naga City

photo taken from a ka-batch during his wedding @ Metropolitan Cathdral last December

Wow!Astigon hai..:happy::happy:
kanino po yan?how much rent?

mas gusto ko parin itong kalesa :D hehehe

parang pwede syang convertible style? :lol: mayong atop

ako_Nagueño

January 15th, 2011, 01:19 PM

Cabinet Secretary can Aquino administration bisita can syudad nin Naga

Saturday, 15 January 2011 09:31

NAGA CITY - Tolo man na mga cabinet secretary can Aquino adminsitration an bisita ngonyan can syudad nin Naga.

Ini kinababalihan ninda Sec. Ramon Paje can Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Sec. Jose Rene Almendras can Department of Energy asin si Sec. Jesse Robredo can Department of Interior and Local Govertment.

Naimbitaran an nauambitan ng mga opisyal kasumpay can launching asin ground breaking ceremony can Waste and Energy Project sa irarom can administrasyon ni Naga City Mayor John Bongat.

An multi millon dollar projedt na ini an kasimbagan sa problemang sa basura sa laog kan syudasd siring pa man sa pagtaraed na banwaan an joint venture can LGU Naga sa Korean govertment na CJ Global Co. Limited.

Kasumpay kan aktibidad pagkatapos can capsule laying, photo op asin iba pa nilalaoman an press conference kun hain mahampang an mga Cabinet Secretaries asin an representantes kan CJ Global Company Limited, na sinda Engineer Scott Lee, manager asin man si Mr Yeon-Joo-Choi, Chairman can Korean firm na magpaotob can proyekto.

SOURCE: (http://www.bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/36372-cabinet-secretary-can-aquino-administration-bisita-can-syudad-nin-naga)

hakz2007

January 15th, 2011, 01:24 PM

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PADLOCKED. Personnel of Public Safety Office led by its executive director, Lito del Rosario, closes down a Jai-Alai booking office in Naga City for lack of business permit.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/13/peps&events.html)

hakz2007

January 15th, 2011, 01:28 PM

Venus Raj turns down Willie and finds a 'home' in ABS-CBN
MANILA, Philippines — Everyone hailed it as a “major, major” move, as if Venus Raj’s slight faux pas at the Miss Universe beauty pageant last year is all she’ll ever be known for. Well, the beauty from Camarines Sur—our reigning Binibining Pilipinas-Universe and 4th Runner-up at the Miss Universe 2010 beauty pageant—is, of course, out to prove to everyone that she’s worth more than the infamous catchphrase.

Something important has indeed happened to Venus Raj’s local career, and it starts with her signing an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN on Jan. 14. As a new Kapamilya talent, Raj expressed being “extremely honored to become part of the country’s biggest network.”

This effectively puts a stop to any negotiations with another network, with Raj revealing there was indeed an offer from Willie Revillame to be part of his show on TV5. Together with her polite decline to his offer, she also informed them that all her decisions would have to be in conjunction with those of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPIC), which manages her career.

Raj’s contract signing with ABS-CBN—which, according to PUSH.com.ph, the beauty queen reportedly only found out the night before the negotiations have been finalized—comes with a renewed partnership between BPIC and ABS-CBN. Apparently, it has been about 13 years since the two entities have been affiliated.

With its five-year partnership contract, the network will be airing what is said to be “the most prestigious contest in the land.” The pageant has been hosted by GMA-7 for years, but following this new alignment, the Kapamilya network will be airing the Binibining Pilipinas pageant this year in March, as well as the Miss Universe Pageant to be held in Sao Paolo, Brazil in September. This airing will likewise push the Binibining Pilipinas pageant to be more known world-wide, as viewers all over the world can now watch it through The Filipino Channel (TFC).

Present at the contract signing were ABS-CBN COO Charo Santos-Concio, Channel Head Cory Vidanes and head of TV Entertainment Production, Linggit Tan.

Aside from Raj, BPCI was represented by Chairperson MS. Stella Marquez-Araneta, executive board members Conchitina Bernardo and Pitoy Moreno, and Director for Marketing, Sienna Olaso.

“Alam ko naman na nandiyan 'yung tiwala ng Binibing Pilipinas sa ABS-CBN and ganu'n din naman kayo sa amin,” Raj told “TV Patrol” after the contract signing. “Actually matagal ko na rin inaantay na magkaroon talaga ng tahanan and I think this would be the best time para magsimula na rin ako at ang Binibing Pilipinas sa mga… tatahakin namin. Maraming salamat. Hindi po kayo nagkamali at hindi rin ako nagkamali sa pagpili sa inyo.”

Raj also refuted any problem with Revillame with regards to this new development. “Hindi ko rin naman talaga siya nakikita ng personal at nakakausap so feeling ko wala naman,” she told PUSH.com.ph.

She added that he had picked a good co-host and also immediately shot down any notion that Revillame tried to make a move on her. “Hindi naman, grabe naman yun. Nagkita lang kami, nagkausap, ganun lang. Wala naman sigurong ample time para magligawan,” she insisted in the same interview.

Apparently, Raj will first try her luck at singing. She will be joining Christian Bautista in a Valentine show called “My Beautiful Girls” at Resorts World alongside Binibining Pilipinas-International Krista Kleiner and the show girls of the musicale “Kaos.”

Raj has expressed interest in appearing in a dramatic role, but says she would leave it to ABS-CBN to fashion her career as they see fit.

Raj also recently made it to the “People of the Year” list of a local magazine, a distinction she shares with the likes of singer/composer Ryan Cayabyab, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, architect Felino Palafix Jr., Tuloy Foundation’s Fr. Rocky Evangelista, PAL President and CEO Jaime Bautista, YES Pinoy Foundation founder Dingdong Dantes, and broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez.http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/298642/venus-raj-turns-down-willie-and-finds-a-home-abscbn

hakz2007

January 15th, 2011, 01:29 PM

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EXPERT ON HEARING-IMPAIRED EDUCATION. Dr. Richard Fee (2nd from right,) associate professor in Special Education, University of Guam, meets with school officials and special education teachers of CamSur and Naga City over lunch at the CWC and offered his expertise to conduct a special summer training course to complement a program initiated by Governor LRay Villafuerte for school teachers involved in the education of hearing-impaired children to further hone their skills to meet the challenges posed by increasing number of kids with hearing defects. Shown seated with him in top photo are Monina A. Claveria of the University of Nueva Caceres, Diosdado San Antonio, OIC Supt. Division of City Schools, Naga City and Pura Luisa Magtuto, Camarines Sur Headstart Pre-school Montessori consultant managed by the provincial government. In photo, (above) are some of the school officials who attended the gathering (from left to right) Ma. Lourdes Begiño, pre-school SPED coordinator, DepED CamSur, Amelia Posugac, Education Supervisor, MSEP, Dr. Eufrosina Sabando, Asst. Schools Superintendent, Mrs. Magtuto, Dr. Grace Camila, SPED Supervisor, Iriga City, Dr. Fee, Julie (his wife), Dr. Joselito Mortega, Asst. Schools Division Supervisor, and Annabelle Catimbang, In-charge, Iriga SPED Center.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/13/peps&events.html)

hakz2007

January 15th, 2011, 01:42 PM

743 registradong mga coop sa CDA Bicol
Naglangkaw na si registradong mga cooperativa sa Bicol dawa na ngani igwang nagsara dahil sa dai nakasunod sa rekisitos kan ley, mala ngani igwang dugang na 57 na nagparegistro sagcod kan Diciembre 31 kan nagtalikod na taon asin igwa na nin total na 743 sa rehiyon cenco.

An Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) nagmamato kan dalagan kan registradong mga cooperativa nganing maseguro na nagsusunod sa proviciones kan Cooperative Code of the Philippines huli ta dakul an previliyong pigtatao arog kan libreng buis. Kun sinda pigtatawan nin previliyo kan gobierno huli ta igwa sinda nin especial na papel sa pag-uswag kan comunidad, sabi ni Director Ma. Lourdes Pesino-Pacao kan CDA Bicol.

Pig-eevaluar kan CDA an operacion kan mga cooperativa kun arin na mga aspeto na dapat nindang i-improve, dapat na pundohon, pakusogon asin padanayon.

Sinabi ni Pacao na igwang nasasabat na problema si saradit na cooperativa ta dai nakakasunod kan bagong rekisitos kan ley asin sinda considerado nang cancelado an operacion.

Particular na nadidificilan si nagpopoon pa sana ta dai nakakasumiter kan audited financial statement na saro sa rekisitos bako dahil sa CDA Bicol envez para ma-ipaliwanag sa miembros an tunay na financial statement kan sarong cooperativa. An saindang financial transaction kaipuhan ipa-audit sa sarong external auditor o Certified Public Accountant.

Maninigo na sunodon an rekisitos na dapat igwa pa sinda nin bookkeeper na iyo an naglilista kan transacciones ta kun mayong recording masasakitan man an CPA, alagad magpadagos man an operacion an problema an dai kaya na magbayad nin asta sa 50 mil pesos sa external auditor sagcod na naresulta na magpondo ta dai nakasunod kan ley.

Pinaliwanag pa kan CDA Bicol na heneralmente dakul na an nag-aasenso cada taon, nagdudugang an saindang asset, dagdag an paid up capital, contribucion gikan sa miembros, cada taon nagdadagdag an volume of transaction, asin nagdadagdag si miembros. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/13/x743.html

hakz2007

January 15th, 2011, 01:42 PM

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TOMATO CATCH UP. A farmer stands beside the agricultural technician as she evaluates his flourishing tomato plantation located at Pinit, Ocampo. Providing technical briefing and monitoring are components of the European Union-funded food productivity partnered by Governor LRay Villafuerte and SEARCA , a non-profit and non-government organization.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/13/peps&events.html)

sonofignatius

January 15th, 2011, 02:00 PM

Peace and Quiet - No More.

Last night at about 10 PM, my wife and I returned to our ever favorite Mocha Blends and we were in turn surprised by an unusually huge crowd at the West Park.

The once peaceful Lifestyle Center was filled with a rowdy crows of party goers both locals and a good number of foreigners.

The reason? The new Lobby Bar (I forgot the name) that seemed to be a big hit in the city's nightlife- rivaling those in the Avenue Square and hass bee attracting a lot of people lately.

While I'm happy that the place finally attracted the crowds- and we are assured that our favorite coffee shop would be here to stay, I feel sad as we had to look for another weekend silent spot.

Still- just like what we have been doing with the overcrowded Starbucks- we could still order our Mocha Blends coffee to go.

Cheers for a more vibrant City Nightlife.:cheers:

Is that Seattle's Best Coffee I hear coming at the new Lifestyle Center rising at Magsaysay Strip?:)

That's the teaser for the day.

Marhay na aga sa indo gabos.

Signing in from SM City Naga, 8:25 AM.

wow another crowd drawer in the party strip!

That's the beauty of Bicol Mail Father Xave.

It has been always critical about almost everything.

I remember some of the Legazpi forumers shrugging some of the negative reports about Albay in the paper but the paper has been and has always been like that. I believe that's the reason for its longevity.

I have always loved Mayor Robredo, he has my full respect and admiration, as I know he is a good person- but I also welcome hearing some criticisms about him as it gives me an idea on how other people on the other side of the fence think about him.

Sometimes we could be blinded if we only hear all the good things and all the things we wanted to hear. In reality- not everybody likes us and criticisms, both positive and negative could help us grow and develop socially and emotionally.

It is also helps us survive in life as we will know whom to avoid and whom to be with.:lol:

Being with an uncritical companion may be even more dangerous as we do not know what he is thinking and he may even be deceiving us.

Here's for more Bicol Mail criticisms ahead.:cheers:

:cheers: surely all criticisms are most welcome, doc. i perfectly agree- these criticisms keep us going and growing. but perhaps mine is an appeal for balance - it's good to point out what's wrong or lacking, but it's also important to affirm what is good and right.

the editorial needs to celebrate what's praiseworthy in the man, too. words carry such power, after all.

certainly robredo is not a perfect man. constructive criticism can help him and so can a little affirmation by our beloved Bicol Mail.

and yes i am a regular reader of BM. and i'm sure BM will become even more beautiful with balance :banana:

dios marhay na banggi sa gabos!

hakz2007

January 15th, 2011, 02:01 PM

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A GIFT OF LOVE. A senior citizen leaves with a smile as she receives her food pack during the barangay visitation of Vice Governor Ato Peña (bottom left photo) in Barangay Palestina to celebrate his birthday, January 7. The event was marked with a Thanksgiving Mass in Christ the King Parish Church followed by the induction of the Directors of the Advisory Board, while Cardiovascular Screening Examination was being conducted at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall to provide medical checkups to Senior Citizens and employees of the Provincial Government. The activity is in line with the Vice Governor's advocacy of promoting a truly Christian Innovative Leadership in strengthening Gov. LRay Villafuerte's efforts in building a healthy and productive community.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/13/peps&events.html)

hakz2007

January 15th, 2011, 02:04 PM

Bordado, disganado sa liderato ni Chavez
Matapos kan “all out support” ni Bise Alcalde Gabby H. Bordado nganing maging fullfledged na City Director kan Naga City Police Office (NCPO) si Sr. Supt. Vert Chavez na nasa ika-apat nang bulan sa puesto alagad frangkang sinabihan an oficial sa atubangan kan mga miembros kan Sanggunian Panlungsod na disganado siya sa trabajo kaini sa pagmantenir kan paz y orden.

Kun sa performance kan City Director tinawan sana nin gradong cenco (5) asin otso (8) sa administrative capability na dai combensido si Bordado sa pinapaheling na trabajo bilang jefe kan NCPO.

Sinabi pa kan bise acalde ano pa an hinahanap kan NCPO igwa na nin mga CCTV camera sa central business district asin sa iba pang mga mataong lugar, naduble na an miembros kan PNP hali sa dating 130 sana asin ngonian ginibo nang 272. “Frangka kung sinasabi kan situacion sa paz y orden dai ko nagtatago kan pagmati”.

Kabali sa nasambitan ni Bordado iyo an nangyaring robbery-hold-up ki Toti Cruz, tugang ni Associate Justice Ramon Cruz na victima kan riding in-tandem sa atubangan kan barangay hall sa Dayangdang asin dakulon pang nakaheling na tao. Ini afuera kan kaparejong mga caso na dai nareresolveran asin an halangkaw na caso sa street crime.

An nangyayari sa ngonian iyo na nakakacrear nin impression sa publico na an mga elemento nin criminal pueding mag-atake ano man na oras sa pagtubod na dai sinda madadakop bako ning marhay nagpapanic an tao kaya may problema sa paz y orden, sabi pa.

Si Chavez naging visita sa regular session kan Sanggunian Panlungsod kan Martes na kun haen pigpaliwanag niya an mga iimplementar na plano asin nag-ako kan saiyang kakulangan.

Sa crime solution nagsakat sana sa 41 por ciento asin an mga nangengenotan na caso sa ciudad iyo an theft, robbery hold-up asin riding in-tandem.

Hinagad kan City Director na magkaigwa na sinda nin gamit na VHF radio envez kan cell phone nganing gabos na mga Police Community Precinct madangog tulos kun igwang kinakaipuhan na makaresponde sa ano man na nangyayaring incidente. An VHF radio magagamit pa kan police patrol na malapag kan mga envuelto sa riding in-tandem.

Afuera pa kaini, si Alcalde John Bongat naghagad ki DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo nin dugang na sangatos (100) na mga badil nganing makadugang sa kakulangan nin armas kan miembros kan pulicia kan ciudad. An bise alcalde iyo an nagdara kan surat sa DILG Central Office asin nagcierto an secretario na maitatao an hinahagad kan City Hall. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan/13/xliderato.html

kiasog

January 15th, 2011, 04:49 PM

wow another crowd drawer in the party strip!

:cheers: surely all criticisms are most welcome, doc. i perfectly agree- these criticisms keep us going and growing. but perhaps mine is an appeal for balance - it's good to point out what's wrong or lacking, but it's also important to affirm what is good and right.

the editorial needs to celebrate what's praiseworthy in the man, too. words carry such power, after all.

certainly robredo is not a perfect man. constructive criticism can help him and so can a little affirmation by our beloved Bicol Mail.

and yes i am a regular reader of BM. and i'm sure BM will become even more beautiful with balance :banana:

dios marhay na banggi sa gabos!

truly agree with you father son. I, just like you, am an avid reader of the online BM because sad to say there isn't much out there. I learned a long time ago of the bias in their reporting and I always take that into the equation when reading a news item and then arrived at a conclusion on my own. Balance in reporting, it seems, is just a dream in BM! Greetings from freezing Maryland (glad to be back though!).

Naga City Deck

January 16th, 2011, 12:29 AM

How Mama made a difference (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=648544&publicationSubCategoryId=70)
MAJOR, MAJOR By Venus Raj (The Philippine Star) Updated January 16, 2011 12:00 A

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With me are (from left) Chevrolet’s Albert Arcilla, HSBC’s Annette Tirol, Vice President Jejomar Binay, People Asia president Kevin Belmonte, publisher Babe Romualdez and editor-in-chief Joanne Rae Ramirez. – Photo by Fernan Nebres

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That’s Mama and me during the People of the Year awards night.

I had a few people I looked up to while growing up in Bato town in Bicol. My mother and my sisters were my most generous companions as a child. I would usually watch my mom as she worked in the ricefield. Although her chores were physically tiring, I didn’t hear her complain. She made us feel that everything was okay. She made us feel comfortable despite the fact that we were living in a condition that was considerably impoverished. She taught me perseverance and instilled in me that education is very important and it is the only legacy she could give us.

When I was already going to school, I would sometimes come home crying because I couldn’t take the teasing of some children my age. I looked different from them, and at times they called me names. It even came to a point when they had me chased by a dog. My mother was my source of comfort. She told me to just let those people who called me names be. I need not fight back because it will be the Lord who will judge us all in the end. He is someone we can run to in every challenge we face. And as long as you know that you are not doing anything wrong, there is nothing to be afraid of.

We all have the capability to affect people we have in our lives, and those we meet along the way. I treasure the lessons I have learned from my mother. Those lessons guided me as I was growing up. I bring them with me everywhere I go.

Like my mother is to me, there are people who make a difference in our lives. These people have become significant because of their deeds, words of wisdom, and just the way they are to us. Our personal heroes become our inspiration and motivate us to do as good as they did. They are the people we dedicate the honor to when the time comes that we get acknowledged because of what we have become.

That’s Mama and me during the People of the Year awards night.
Being chosen by People Asia Magazine as one of their awardees is a great honor. I am so happy having known that I have been a good example and I have touched lives from different walks of life. As a beauty queen, I hope that what I’ve gone through and achieved would give a fresh view of beauty contests, that people who join such do not only show off their bodies or are unintelligent. Beauty contests can also be a venue for nations to be united.

I have observed that each of the awardees has excelled in different fields, but has a common goal to make a difference. Each wanted to help and create change in the community. There is one who helps support education of street children, provides them clothing, food, shelter, and care. There is one who, despite a tragic event, was able to smile and maintain a very positive view of life. Having the opportunity to meet them and know what they do is amazing.

I was once told, and I believe that we cannot make someone’s values good in an instant. It is something that is molded by time and challenged by every experience. We can all make a difference in our own little way from being responsible sons and daughters, throwing garbage in the right place, following traffic rules, to just being honest in everything we do. Being good is something innate in all of us, and something we can do every day.

Most likely, the next generations who will be recognized in our country are the children of today who, as early as now, are already thinking of how they can make a change those who have hopes and dreams of becoming better than what they already are. They are people who persevere, are humble and keep a strong faith.

oragon.com

January 16th, 2011, 04:47 AM

kevinb

January 16th, 2011, 06:42 AM

Maray na naga!

Duman yan kevb sa inutan kang Cararayan sa Naga.
medyo bukid na syang part kang naga.:okay::okay:

Ahh. Okies. :D

hmmm i hope gedasay can attend this :D paging Gerard.. or si Pareng Kevin :D

I'll video it if I can. :D

Is that Seattle's Best Coffee I hear coming at the new Lifestyle Center rising at Magsaysay Strip?:)

That's the teaser for the day.

wow SBC?!
Caffeine overload na ito! :banana: :lol:

in a lifestyle center? a new one??! or to join the existing ones?
:gossip::gossip: :lol:

Ayos man talaga ang Naga!:banana:

fil07

January 16th, 2011, 01:07 PM

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by Juvy Aben E. Abion (http://www.facebook.com/juvy.aben.abion)

i will miss this run. will be at the condura skyway marathon...

other local runs and races:

H2R - Healthy Hearts Day RUN - Naga City
Sunday, February 13 at 4:00am

Ridge Run for Reef 2011 - Legazpi City
Sunday, March 20 at 5:00am

DALAGAN URAGON - Naga City
Sunday, March 20 at 5:30am

1st Mt Mayon 360 Ultramarathon Race - Legazpi City
Saturday, April 2 at 5:00am

Naga City Sundown Half-Marathon
Saturday, April 16 at 6:00pm

fil07

January 16th, 2011, 01:09 PM

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From the album:
Run for the Greater Glory of God 12.30.10 ADENU by Eddie Felix Alteza

fil07

January 16th, 2011, 01:09 PM

Feb 6 - i run iriga
Feb 20 - fun run in buhi

hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:03 PM

DA Reports P17.4 M Loss in Agriculture Due to Rains
SAN AGUSTIN, PILI, CAMARINES SUR (12 January 2011) - The continuous heavy rains in Bikol over the past week has caused damage to over 3, 071 hectares of rice and 234 hectares high value commercial crops in 12 municipalities in Albay and one municipality in Sorsogon province. The estimated total production loss is 5,161 metric tons valued at P17.4 M with a total of 2,440 farmers affected.

This partial damage report was consolidated by the regional office of the Department of Agriculture here based on the reports submitted as of January 7 this year by the affected LGUs and validated by the DA regional personnel.

Copy of this report was already forwarded to agriculture secretary Proceso J. Alcala, according to Marilyn V. Sta. Catalina, DA‘s regional technical director for operations and extension. She said that most of the damaged rice crops were newly planted, in the seedbed and vegetative stage. She added that of the total 3,071 rice fields damaged over 2,516 hectares have chance of recovery and only some 554 hectares have no chance of recovery.

According to DA regional executive director Jose V. Dayao , the DA regional office has already prepared a rehabilitation plan for the affected farmers and this proposal has been submitted to Secretary Alcala for approval. Dayao said the proposal included among others the procurement by the DA of palay seeds to be turned over to the concerned local government units of Albay and Sorsogon and to be distributed to the affected farmers included in the master list.

In the meantime, Dayao urged the municipal agriculturists/ officers to start building the master list of the affected farmers.http://www.voxbikol.com/article/da-reports-p174-m-loss-agriculture-due-rains

hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:04 PM

NDRRMC: Diarrhea threatens 450 households in CamSur
Diarrhea threatens at least 450 households in Camarines Sur, more than two weeks after being affected by floods and landslides brought by heavy rains.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said a team from the Department of Health in Bicol team was due to bring medicines to Siruma town.

"The team (is to) set up and man the satellite hospital to address the life-threatening condition of about 450 households who are affected by diarrhea," the NDRRMC said in its Sunday update.

It said the team will focus its efforts on Butawanan village in Siruma, bringing 300 boxes of mineral water and 100 boxes of electrolytes.

As of 6 a.m. Sunday, the NDRRMC said the floods and landslides had affected at least 309,002 families or 1,580,543 people in 1,795 villages in 159 towns and 16 cities in 25 provinces.

Some 1,969 families or 8,841 people are being served in 77 evacuation centers.

The death toll remained at 47, with eight injured and four still missing.

At least 503 houses were destroyed and 1,914 damaged.

Damage to property was estimated at P1.626 billion, including P417.715 million in agriculture, P1.188 billion in infrastructure, and P20,996 in private property.http://www.gmanews.tv/story/210708/ndrrmc-diarrhea-threatens-450-households-in-camsur

hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:05 PM

i will miss this run. will be at the condura skyway marathon...

other local runs and races:

H2R - Healthy Hearts Day RUN - Naga City
Sunday, February 13 at 4:00am

Ridge Run for Reef 2011 - Legazpi City
Sunday, March 20 at 5:00am

DALAGAN URAGON - Naga City
Sunday, March 20 at 5:30am

1st Mt Mayon 360 Ultramarathon Race - Legazpi City
Saturday, April 2 at 5:00am

Naga City Sundown Half-Marathon
Saturday, April 16 at 6:00pm

garo hectic schedule mo sa mga fun runs :okay:

hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:06 PM

Local PCSO Office Awaits Order to Terminate STL Contracts
NAGA CITY (9 January 2011) - - A TOP BRASS of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in Bikol recently answered public inquiries that the PCSO in Bikol has not received any current directive to terminate the franchise or contracts of Small Town Lottery (STL) corporations which were earlier allowed to operate.

PCSO Regional operations manager and Chief Lottery Operations Officer Laila D. Galang said that STL operators have anticipated that PCSO will terminate their contracts by the end of the prevous year after Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sec. Jesse Robredo made a pronouncement that new guidelines on the operations of STL will be provided by the PCSO.

Reportedly, the new guidelines will resolve problems that jueteng operators in the provinces are riding on the STL operation, particularly to collect jueteng bets.

Galang said that expected new guidelines for STL operations will be made public by the PCSO central office in the coming weeks.

Only two corporations were granted by the PCSO to operate STL franchises in Bikol, the “Oceania” firm in Sorsogon province and the “Even-Chance Gaming Corp.” in Camarines Sur.

The PCSO franchises were granted to operate on an “experimental basis” only in their respective provincial jurisdiction, Galang noted.

The PCSO Bicol manager also stressed that operations of the Meridien Vista Gaming Corp. (MVGC), which has license to operate from the Cagayan Industrial Zone and reportedly given permit by the City government here to open an on-line betting station, has no contract with PCSO.

Galang claimed that a franchise given by the PCSO to operate STL does not anymore require getting a business permit from the local government.

Meanwhile it was reported that members of the League of Municipalities in Camarines Sur have aired their doubts that the STL operator in the province is remitting the required share of its operation.

According to PCSO records, the Even-Chance Gaming Corp. has only given big shares to a few LGUs in Camarines Sur based on the Nov. 2010 records.

Iriga City, which had the biggest STL share had, P 101,743; Sipocot town had P71,957; Calabanga had P 71,149; and Buhi had P 59,000.

Other towns in the province were only receiving shares from P 59,000 to P 52,000, while the PNP Camarines Sur has some P 510,000 share from the operation.

Under the PCSO guidelines, LGUs have 10% share, the province has 5%, the congressional district receives 2.5%, and the PNP gets 5%.

Reportedly the purpose of the sharing system is to help the LGUs fund charity projects without depending much from the national government.http://www.voxbikol.com/article/local-pcso-office-awaits-order-terminate-stl-contracts

hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:06 PM

9 Minors Rescued from Human Traffickers in Cam. Sur
NAGA CITY (13 January 2011)- - NINE MINORS mostly from remote villages of San Jose and Goa towns in the 4th district of Camarines Sur province were rescued by joint police units of the Provincial Police Office, Police Public Safety Company, PNP Regional Intelligence Unit, the Police Women and Children Provincial Desk, and an official of the regional “Anti-trafficking task force” last January 11.

The “human-traffickers” were on a van along the Maharlika Highway in Milaor, Camarines Sur bound for Manila when the joint-force personnel intercepted them.

In a press briefing last January 12, Camarines Sur police director Sr. Supt. Jonathan Ablang identified the notorious illegal recruiter and “human trafficker” as Vivencia Sarzuelo Respeto, 38; together with her was the van owner Danilo Pesico Relloso, 48, both residents of Goa, Camarines Sur.

The two drivers with Respeto and Relloso were identified as Alfredo Delos Santos Osela, 49, and Nestor Eva Baltilo, 53, residents of Cagaycay, Goa and Mapanag, San Jose, respectively.

Ablang said the apprehension of the group who were bringing nine minors to Bulacan, Pampanga and Tarlac was a result of a tip from an informant and a surveillance operation conducted during the last three months.

The police provincial director disclosedd that a case in Zambales province in which female minors were involved in the death of Australian national revealed that they were illegally recruited in Partido, Camarines Sur.

Ablang added that the suspect is only one among several “human traffickers” bringing minors to Region 3 and forcing them in cheap-labor employment or even prostitution after their impoverished parents are left some cash by the traffickers.

The minors are reportedly recruited in remote municipal villages in Camarines Sur and Albay province, and promised good jobs in local agri-industries while the teenage girls were told they will be employed as sales ladies.

The traffickers are even reported to get commissions from the salaries of the recruited minors.

PO3 Lilybeth Pascual of the Women and Children Provincial Desk said that a case against Respeto and Relloso for violation of “Anti-Trafficking of Persons Act of 2003” or (RA- 9208) have been filed before the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office in Naga City on Wed. (Jan. 12).

The two other drivers allegedly consented to be witnesses against the suspects in the said case.http://www.voxbikol.com/article/9-minors-rescued-human-traffickers-cam-sur

hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:07 PM

7 Fishermen Rescued in Balatan, Camarines Sur
PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, PILI, CAMARINES SUR (13 January 2011) –SEVEN FISHERMEN were reported rescued last January 11 by vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard in the Island of Amesola in the coastal municipality of Balatan, Camarines Sur, after being lost at sea since last week.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council chaired by “Chi” Bermejo reported that the vessel used by the fishermen was earlier found wrecked by giant waves off-coast of Burias Island in Masbate Province, leading to reports that the lost fishermen have perished at sea.

Reportedly, Coast Guard crew recovered the fishermen in Amesola Island and later brought to Balatas town on Tuesday by a privately owned seacraft.

Five of the rescued fishermen were identified as: Geovani Ricarte, 30; Oscar Ricarte, 28; Benmark Collarde, 16; Salvador Tejares Sr., 40; and Gaudencio Baraquel, 30, all residents of Balatan, Camarines Sur.

Meanwhile, the Provincial Government of Catanduanes reported on Wednesday that the bodies of two persons were also recovered in the coastal locality of Canlubi, Pandan, Catanduanes Province.

One of the two recovered dead was identified as Joseph Soledad, reportedly one among five Catanduanes fishermen lost at sea since January 3.

The five fishermen were reportedly lost after they sailed in their fishing vessel from the coastal locality of Cagdarao, Panganiban, Catanduanes last week.

Earlier, Army Lt. Col. Danilo Aquino of the 83rd Infantry Battalion, reported that a survivor identified as Joselito Soledad, 19 was found at the Coastlines of Baldok, Pandan town last Sunday (January 9).

Joselito claimed he was among the missing fishermen which included two of his missing brothers Joseph, 33, and Jerry, 30; and his cousins, Ranie, 20 and Ricky, 28, both surnamed Villar. http://www.voxbikol.com/article/7-fishermen-rescued-balatan-camarines-sur

hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:08 PM

47 dead from flooding in the Philippines; 1.5 million affected
(CNN) -- The death toll from flooding in the Philippines has climbed to 47, the country's national disaster agency said Sunday.

Parts of the Philippines have been dealing with the effects of heavy rainfall for weeks. A monsoon triggered rains, flooding and landslides affecting 25 provinces, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said in a statement.

More than 1.5 million people have been affected, the disaster agency said. Among 10 impacted regions, Caraga -- on the eastern island of Mindanao -- has the greatest number of people affected at more than 600,000.

Many of the 47 fatalities -- ranging from ages 1 to 80 -- died from drowning, landslides or electrocution, according to the disaster agency. At least four people remained missing Sunday.

In addition, 503 homes have been destroyed, and 1,914 have been damaged, the agency said.

An aircraft carrying a medical team and emergency medical supplies was scheduled to land in Siruma, Camarines Sur, on Sunday "to address the life-threatening condition" of about 450 households affected by diarrhea, the disaster agency said.
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/01/16/philippines.flooding/

hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:09 PM

No corruption, no red tape, only red-carpet treatment
(Following is the acceptance speech delivered by the author when she received the “MAP Management Man of the Year 2010” Award from the Management Association of the Philippines.)

THIS UNEXPECTED unprecedented “Man of the Year” award given to a woman by the prestigious Management Association of the Philippines is deeply appreciated.

To be included in the elite roster of towering Titans in business and industry is a most humbling experience for me, more so because I share it with a true-blue management man, Mr. Ramon R. del Rosario Jr.

I am a product of a public elementary school. My father was a public-school teacher and my mother was a full-time housewife. Looking back, she must have been a remarkable manager in her own right because she and my father succeeded in sending all of us 11 siblings to college on my father’s public school teacher’s income.

Lunch and dinner in the family were always a big occasion, with my parents, us 11 siblings, and our household helpers who were like family to us, gathered around our humongous dining table.

My teacher-father made use of these family mealtimes to shape our character through oft-repeated simple maxims, such as “Do unto others what you want others do unto you;” “If there’s a will, there’s a way;” vignettes like “Honest Abe” and the “Sturdy Spartans;” and discourses on virtues, especially of helping the helpless, and defending the downtrodden. Thus, we have more lawyers in the family than the other professions.

Being the youngest of 11 siblings, I had to strive a little harder to be recognized. In our family sports, for instance, I had to exert much effort to be equal to them all—big, small, boy, girl—it made no difference to my siblings. I had to compete with each one of them because none of them would give me my quarters. No one gave me special consideration just because I was the youngest.

My father admonished us to get back quickly on our feet when we fall so that others won’t even notice our fall.

Life lessons

All of these life coachings honed and equipped me for my later years.

These early beginnings and my training at the Manuel L. Quezon University School of Law, the biggest law school at that time, under an eminent teacher Justice Ricardo C. Puno Sr., further molded me to become a good lawyer and prepared me for my next challenge in life.

And that came when I ran and won in the 1971-72 Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) representing the then 2nd district of Camarines Sur.

As one of only 13 women in the 320-member assembly composed of political giants—two former Presidents of the Republic: Presidents Carlos Garcia and Diosdado Macapagal; formidable statesmen like Raul Manglapus and many others—served as training ground for me to be firm and not waver on matters I believe in, and yet be able to transcend politics and its concomitant pressures.

Midway through the Con-Con, martial law was declared and after the Con-Con my career path changed course.

I joined the Ministry of Trade and Industry where Minister Bobby Ongpin minted me to become tough.

The turning point in my life came when I was discovered and recognized by President Fidel V. Ramos, who opened the door to where I am now.

He said he wanted me to have a more meaningful role in his administration, and appointed me the first director general and chair of the newly established Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), which took over the functions of the old Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA).

I was fortunate I had the total support of then DTI Secretary Roy Navarro who guided me throughout my learning years in PEZA.

My first task was to reorganize and restructure the bloated bureaucracy, reduce the staff to less than half—from more than 1,000 to 450—and gradually recruit young idealistic graduates.

In all our interactions with PEZA staff—at flag ceremonies, seminars, workshops, family day, Christmas party, and even on my birthday lunch with them—we relentlessly bombard them with our mantra: “Absolute honesty and integrity, and utmost service.”

The gradual transformation of our staff started to become palpable—even the skits during the Christmas party presentations, which used to contain allusions to petty graft and the like in my early years with PEZA—now center on public service and integrity in the job.

In all my messages, especially in my investment promotions abroad, I tell prospective investors up-front that “in PEZA, there is no red tape, only red-carpet treatment for our investors,” and—most importantly—”in PEZA there is no graft and no corruption or maybe there is; and if there is, just let us know and we WILL take care of the rest.”

Non-stop shop

PEZA is a non-stop shop because we provide service 24 hours a day, seven days a week including weekends and holidays, when needed (specially to the semiconductor and electronics companies).

The director general and top officials are also on call 24/7. We recasted PEZA to become promotions-oriented in the discharge of its regulatory functions. In a regulatory regime, the direction is to look for what is wrong and why things can’t be done. In PEZA, we look for the solution and do what is needed to carry out the solution. We make it easy for clients to comply with the rules, rather than wait for them to violate the same and expend our energies catching them.

We treat investors as partners for, indeed, they help in nation building. We tell them, however, that two things are non-negotiable: sustainable environment and the rights of our workers.

We do catch some violators and if found culpable, after due process, we throw the book at them. This makes sure that incentives accorded by government are enjoyed only by good corporate citizens.

We train our personnel not just “how” but “why” we do things, for them to better appreciate the context of their work and how they contribute to nation building.

We tell our drivers and messengers, “When people ask you what you do for a living, tell them that you create jobs for our countrymen.” For indeed their role in the agency is as vital as all the others.

I am pleased that PEZA’s brand of service borne out of the corporate culture we have built is now acknowledged not just by PEZA-registered companies but by others, even outside the country.

But the challenge was not just to recast the agency. The daunting task was to discharge our mandate under the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995 to bring in investments, create employment, and promote exports through the establishment of economic zones throughout the country.

Significant policy change

We are a government-owned corporation that does not get a budget from the national government. It was difficult to imagine then how PEZA could establish economic zones throughout the country—and in the countryside at that—when its earnings then were just enough to run the agency with loans to be paid besides loans that were incurred by EPZA for the infrastructure in the four public zones.

We immediately buckled down to address the challenge and made a major pronouncement: Henceforth, PEZA itself will not develop new economic zones and instead encourage the private sector the task to establish economic zones.

This significant policy change recognizes that business knows business and the government’s role is to provide the right environment: That government must be an enabler, not a competitor, to business.

We further allowed private developers to determine the ecozone sites because they are better equipped to spot suitable and strategic locations.

The private sector enthusiastically responded to this policy. Thus, from the original 16 economic zones inherited from EPZA, we now have 234 throughout the country.

Except for the original four export processing zones inherited from EPZA, all these are developed, operated and maintained by private developers.

No public funds, not even a single centavo, were spent to build these economic zones. Still, no public funds are spent for their operation and upkeep.

To build the infrastructure of a 50-hectare economic zone will cost an average P2 billion.

But it is not just the cost. Had PEZA built these, we would have incurred foreign loans and gone through the lengthy and tedious process of expropriation and public bidding. We would have missed out the wave of foreign direct investments that came in the 1990s.

The second most significant PEZA policy was to recommend to the President the proclamation of information technology or IT parks and later on even stand-alone buildings as IT buildings, now called IT centers. Thanks to former Prime Minister Cesar Virata who broached this idea. This enabled stand-alone buildings in Metro Manila and even in small cities and towns to host IT companies; thus, the IT/BPO boomed to being the country’s sunrise industry.

Because of all these reforms, after 15 years, PEZA has generated:

Over P1.6 trillion in investments;

Over $387 billion in exports—in fact, 86 percent of total Philippine manufactured exports come from PEZA economic zones; and

Direct employment benefiting 725,747 people.

And if we add the indirect jobs generated, at least 4.4 million jobs were created because of these economic zones.

We have almost paid up all loans incurred by EPZA. We remit 50 percent of our profits to the national government and pay our taxes too. In all, we have remitted a total of over P12.58 billion to the government since 1995.

So what lies ahead for PEZA? Can we sustain this “no red-tape, no graft, no corruption” policy for long? Without a doubt, we can.

We have instituted the structure—like getting ISO-certified. I wish to humbly share with you that PEZA is the only government agency that is ISO 9001:2008-certified for all processes at all levels in all its sites nationwide. We are automating most of the regulatory processes, starting with import and export procedures to avoid face-to-face transactions and for transparency and efficiency, moving toward a system of completely paperless transactions.

Lean and efficient

But most importantly, we now maintain a lean and efficient agency.

Minus Bataan Economic Zone, which was taken over by the Bataan Freeport Authority, we have 541 PEZAs servicing 2,327 companies. That’s one staff servicing 4.3 companies. A complete turnaround from the three staffs servicing one company under our predecessor agency.

In closing, I wish to thank so many people who made this award possible.

On top of my list are former Presidents Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Ejercito Estrada, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and His Excellency, President Benigno Simeon Aquino III—to each one, I most humbly convey my most profound gratitude for their confidence and trust.

I thank the past secretaries of trade and industry—for their support and guidance.

PEZA could not have progressed without the total support of a very dynamic Board including Mr. Francis Ferrer, an acknowledged leader in the semicon and electronics industry who represents the economic zone investors in the PEZA board, and Science and Technology Undersecretary Boy de la Peña, and of course a most supportive newly appointed Secretary of Trade and Industry, the Hon. Greg Domingo. He is very much part of PEZA’s success story because he used to sit in the PEZA board when he was then undersecretary.

To the past and present members of the PEZA board, I most sincerely thank you all.

I thank the ecozone developers, especially Philea, our vital and invaluable partner in bringing to fruition the mandate of the PEZA law.

To my 541-strong PEZA family: hardworking, uncomplaining, motivated and passionate in their desire to serve, our asset and our strength.

My ever reliable three deputies—Mary Harriet Abordo, JP Yusingco, Theo Panga; the three Zone administrators—Sanny Pinagayao, who handles the zones in Cebu and oversees the Visayas and Mindanao economic zones, Dante Quindoza, Baby de Guzman; the group managers, zone managers, down to the lowest level—all did their share to build PEZA into what it is now. For your unwavering support, I can never thank you more.

I thank my family, especially my brother, former Comelec Commissioner Vicente B. de Lima who inspired myself, our nephew lawyer Greg de Lima and his daughter Leila and others in the family, to pursue the legal profession; my sister, Sister Felicitas B. de Lima of the Daughters of St. Augustine, who prays for me incessantly.

I thank my friends, who never tire of responding to my requests for assistance.

Again, I thank the Management Association of the Philippines for this singular honor that is both exhilarating and humbling.

Above all, I thank the Almighty Father for His unfaltering grace.http://business.inquirer.net/money/columns/view/20110116-314844/No-corruption-no-red-tape-only-red-carpet-treatment

hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:10 PM

Engineer hooked on local labor pursues sunshine industry
GUBAT, SORSOGON, Philippines—Dominador Escoto Jr., 49, a mechanical engineer, finds fulfillment in employing as many villagers as possible and making money out of waste products of coconut farmers.

Escoto says he pursues the production of coconet, a one-of-a-kind net made of coconut coir utilized to stabilize the soil and vegetation, because his father is proud of him since he employs villagers in his plant in Barangay (village) Jupi here.

Turning point

While working in a nail factory in Metro Manila as supervisor in his early 30s, Escoto was able to cut the manpower requirement of the factory by 30 percent by integrating the processes of gradual stretching of iron rods, which become nails.

Coming home in this town for a vacation, he was full of enthusiasm to tell his father, also a mechanical engineer, about his achievement.

“I told him about it while we were eating, but he seemed cold to my story. Then later, my father related that somebody I knew made good by recruiting many people to work in an enterprise he was in,” Escoto says.

He figured out that his father was not happy with the result of his work, which consequently deprived many people of their jobs.

His priest-brother convinced him to leave the factory and make use of his own talent and skills to build his own enterprise.

Heeding his priest-brother, Escoto put up the coconet plant.

But he was discouraged by some people in the government who told him the coconet venture was not viable and encouraged him instead to produce virgin coconut oil (VCO).

Despite the discouragement, he pursued his plan to put up a coconet factory together with the production of VCO in the summer of 2005.

Down, up

The venture had started to peak up until Supertyphoons “Reming” and “Milenyo” ravaged his factory in late 2006.

“Everything here was flattened but several of my machines were still functional. It took me about two years to rebuild my factory. I surmised that I could not recover if I would not operate,” Escoto enthuses.

He says he was able to access loan from a cooperative to restart his disabled coconet plant in 2008.

It now gives employment to 71 villagers.

Escoto says 80 families from three villages are also participating through home-based production of twines made of coconut coir which are bought at P2.25 per hunk, a unit of twined coco coir that is 15-meters long.

He discloses that each family can produce 160 to 170 hunks a day. The hunks are the strands woven into an oversized handloom operated by three laborers to make a one-meter by 50-meter coconet roll.

Escoto says they produce three kinds of mesh sizes wherein the higher the numerical value of the coconet the higher the density. These come in 400, 700 and 900 strands per square meter.

Earnings

Romeo Madridano, a weaver, says he can earn an average of P225 a day finishing three rolls in a day, together with another weaver and a person who unbinds and stretches the hunks fed on the loom.

Escoto says they gather the raw materials, that is, coconut husks, within the 20-kilometer radius of the coconet plant. These are processed by first removing the outer layer of the coconut husks and dusts to get the fiber.

The coconut husks go through a decorticating machine conveyed from a water-medium conveyor system that he designed to eliminate dust pollution.

The decorticated coconut coir or fiber is made into twine using mechanical rotating device to make the hunks, which are then further used by the weavers to make the coconet as the final product.

Escoto says he was optimistic his coconet venture has brighter prospects this year, with increasing demand from the Energy Development Corp., construction firms from Manila and from the contractors of Subic-Tarlac Road.

Enough supply

Alvin Trespeces, acting project development officer of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) in Bicol, says the available raw materials in the area are enough for Escoto’s coconet plant to sustain its production.

Trespeces says that in Gubat town alone there are 6,579 hectares of land planted to coconut. This, he says, is more than enough to supply the required daily volume of a one-tonner coconet plant that can sustain production on at least 2,000 hectares of coconut plantation.

He says the coconut coir industry in the Philippines is still a sunshine industry compared with those of India and Sri Lanka where the production of fiber from coconut husks began 20 years ago.

Trespeces counted six one-tonner coconet plants all over Bicol, two of which are in Sorsogon (including Escoto’s), two in Masbate, another two in Camarines Sur and one each in Camarines Norte and Albay.

He says the by-products of decorticated coconut husks that can be sold commercially include coconut coir, twines, coconets and organic fertilizers from coconut dusts.

Trespeces says some P3.5 million is required to start a one-tonner coconet plant. This initial investment would cover purchase of trucks, decorticating machine, revolving sieve, manual twining and weaving devises and electric water pump.

He says the one-tonner coconet plant is a capital- and labor-intensive venture in which the owner can spend P700,000 for the labor alone in one month at full operation.

Trespeces discloses that the PCA is assisting the existing coconet plants in the region in marketing their products by integrating and consolidating them into an organization.

He says they organized last year the Association of Bicol Coir Producers to come up with a volume of supply for foreign buyers.

Through the association, the coconut coir producers in Bicol could consolidate the production in each plant with uniform standard so that it could satisfy the volume of demand, he says.

“The prospects of penetrating the world market remain bright with the formation of the association. With people in the First World countries preferring biodegradable materials, the coconet, coir and twine can expect higher demand from the world market in the coming years,” Trespeces enthuses.
http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20110115-314637/Engineer-hooked-on-local-labor-pursues-sunshine-industry

hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:11 PM

Cha-Cha as Gloria Arroyo's trojan horse
The cha-cha tune is being played again and we should be wary and alert.

Last Sunday, a friend working in the House of Representatives alerted us that Gloria Arroyo and her allies are ready with the charter-change operation and they are just waiting for the right time to start it. She said Arroyo has the “budget” for it.

Arroyo has already made the first step when she filed on her first day as Pampanga 2nd District representative last July 1 a set of bills including House Resolution 8 calling for charter change through a Constitutional Convention. It was co-authored by her son, Camarines Sur. Rep. Dato Arroyo.

The objective, of course, is to change the system of government from the current presidential to parliamentary and install Gloria Arroyo as prime minister.

Monday, Rep. Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar announced that he is set to file a bill calling for the election of delegates to a constitutional convention (con-con) in May 2011 to revise the 1987 Constitution. He hopes that his bill would be passed before Congress goes on its summer vacation in April, a referendum on it could be held in 2012.

It was reported that Evardone got the support of fellow lawmakers Karlo Nograles of Davao City, Dan Fernandez of Laguna, Rogelio Espina of Biliran, Rene Relampagos of Bohol, Dakila Cua of Quirino, Romero Quimbo of Marikina and Alan Velasco of Marinduque for charter change.

I found it alarming. I called up Evardone, a colleague in Malaya’s guerilla days during the Marcos administration and asked him if his proposal is part of the plan to return Arroyo to power.

Evardone, who used to be with Lakas-NUCD and a reliable ally of Arroyo, is now with the Liberal Party and has been supportive of Aquino’s legislative initiatives, said he raised the idea of charter change because of Aquino’s statement that he is not seeking an elective post in the 2016 elections.

He said he is not primarily for a shift to parliamentary form of government but neither is he averse to it. He said even if we retain the presidential system, we can take a look at the system in other countries (United States) where a vote for the President is also a vote for the vice-president or in Europe where if the candidate who got the highest votes did not get a majority vote, there would be a run-off election.

Evardone said he remembers that during the presidential campaign, Aquino said he would create a group that would study the possibility of changing the Constitution. “This is the best time to do charter-change because if he delays and does it towards the end of his six-year term, he would be suspected of doing it to extend his stay in Malacañang,” he said adding that he can use his popularity now to push such a controversial topic.

I said, isn’t that neat, using Aquino’s popularity to push for Arroyo’s agenda?

Evardone vehemently denied being part of Arroyo’s alleged operation. “I will oppose, object, reject and campaign against provisions that will cater to certain political interests, political personalities and vested interests.”

“I’m not ready to put my guard down. We have seen how Arroyo schemed her way to power and stayed there for nine years without having been elected by the people. We have seen how she destroyed institutions to suit her interest. She maybe out of Malacañang but her tentacles are still intact. Look at the Supreme Court. Look at Congress. How did her son, Mikey, get to represent the tricycle drivers and the security guards? Look at the Ombudsman and the Sandiganbayan and the deal they forged with plunderer retired Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia.”

Although both Arroyo and Evardone called for the creation of a Constitutional Convention, probably to make it a little palatable to the people, a source said they may push for a Constituent Assembly if they don’t see vehement opposition from the public.

Remember several attempts in the past to convene a Constituent Assembly with the Congress voting jointly to overwhelm the Senate which they expect to oppose it? If they succeed in doing that now with Arroyo’s money, there’s a good chance that they would get the approval of the Corona court on the interpretation of the Constitutional provision of “ two-thirds vote” if the issue is brought to the Supreme Court. The next battleground would be the public in a referendum.

I would not want to risk a referendum on charter change. Better stop it NOW. http://blogs.gmanews.tv/ellen-tordesillas/archives/107-Cha-Cha-as-Gloria-Arroyos-trojan-horse.html

hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:34 PM

Camarines Sur, isa sa mga pinagpipilian upang lagyan ng Solar Power facility
Isang kumpanya ang nag pa planong gawin ang lalawigan ng Camarines Sur bilang isa sa mga lugar kung saan ilalagay ang isang 41 megawatt solar power facility. Ang Eco Merge Philippines, isang Filipino-Japanese venture ang siyang nakatakdang mangasiwa sa naturang proyekto.. kung matutuloy, ito ang magiging pambungad na proyekto na gagawin ng naturang ahensya kaugnay ng kanilang layunin na makapagtayo ng ilan pang pasilidad sa renewable energy.

Ayon kay Mr. Edgar Morada, president eng Eco-Merge, napili nila bilang site ang Camarines Sur dahil na rin sa ipinakitang sipag ni Gobernador Villafuerte at kakayahan nitong ipatupad ang naturang proyekto. Binanggit din ni Morada ang potensyal ng Camarines Sur na maging kauna unahang “Green province” alinsunod sa proyekto nito sa reforestation. Anya, malaki rin ang maitutulong nito sa operasyon ng Camarines Sur Water Sports na syang bibili o gagamit ng enerhiya mula sa araw

Maliban sa Camarines Sur, pinag iisipan din ng naturang kumpanya na maglagay sa mga lalawigan ng Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte at Zamboanga . Aabutin naman ng humigit kumulang 164 milyon dolyares o 7.38 bilyon pesos ang halaga ng naturang proekto.http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=11368

hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:39 PM

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hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:39 PM

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hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 09:40 PM

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hakz2007

January 16th, 2011, 10:27 PM

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Naga Boy

January 17th, 2011, 02:10 AM

^^

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Starmark Royale is another creation of the talented Interior Designer Biboy Belleza

ako_Nagueño

January 17th, 2011, 02:42 AM

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salamat po sa pagshare...(^^)b

Naga Boy

January 17th, 2011, 02:56 AM

this is it guys!! 7-11

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same address :lol:

With the entry of seven 7-Eleven stores in Naga City, according to news reports the local 24 hour convenience store players in Naga will abruptly change...

I believe that 3 existing 24/7 Lucky Nine Stores (Panganiban, Centro, Penafrancia/Magsaysay would not be affected as the franchisee of the incoming seventeen 7- Eleven stores in Bicol is the owner of South Star and Lucky Nine.:)

What would happen to the other locally owned 24/7 stores in Naga like CBS Convenience Store in Centro, Chino Hills in Concepcion and Check Out in Panganiban? Would they survive the onslaught of seven branches of 7 elevens?

According to DWNX report, seven of the 7 Eleven Stores will be located in Naga, one branch each on the following towns: Sipocot, Pili, Iriga, Calabanga, Nabua, Ligao, Legazpi, and Tabaco.

Sorsogon and Daet were not mentioned in the news report but I could conclude that the 2 remaining branches would be located in those provinces.

Naga Boy

January 17th, 2011, 03:09 AM

OYy3MxpvVMI

xfZpO7rEnpQ

Great Videos.

Another big international event is about to unfold this week at CWC.

Lots of foreigners are again being spotted Naga City's major Malls, coffee shops and restaurants in Magsaysay Ave and Centro.

Naga Boy

January 17th, 2011, 03:24 AM

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Naga Boy

January 17th, 2011, 05:34 AM

The good old Mother Seton Hospital

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With be facing a tough rivalry

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from new players in 2011 in Naga City Medical field

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With the entry of NICC’s Medical Center Naga

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And the expansion of Bicol Access Health Centrum
to a full Medical Center

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Just like its giant swirling- circular lobby...

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....Bicol region’s premier private tertiary hospital
would face a gargantuan, and dizzying task
to maintain its lead among its competitors.

Naga Boy

January 17th, 2011, 06:04 AM

Yellow Cab Magsaysay

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Naga Boy

January 17th, 2011, 06:16 AM

Lucky Charm

Arrived at my clinic this morning,
a lucky charm greeted me
from the Carmelite Sisters...

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...a priceless gift.

oragon.com

January 17th, 2011, 06:20 AM

Milaor Church and Leaning Tower

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oragon.com

January 17th, 2011, 06:21 AM

Cabusao Church

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oragon.com

January 17th, 2011, 06:22 AM

In-the-making

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photo credits to the owner

oragon.com

January 17th, 2011, 06:35 AM

Old Naga City
Peñafrancia celebration
circa 1960's

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oragon.com

January 17th, 2011, 06:40 AM

The Ateneo de Naga University Needs Your Support

by Joel Tabora, S.J.

Address: Ateneo de Naga University Alum Homecoming, 2010*

As the music plays, the beer and the brandy flow, and the harambugan heats up in genuine joviality, allow me to address you, the alumni and the alumnae of the Ateneo de Naga University one last time. I address you who are here, especially the host Silver Jubilarian Batch of 1985, with the honoree Golden Jubilarian Batch of 1960, but also those alumni and alumnae who remain united to this school in gratitude, in loyalty, in support and in prayer. Twelve years ago I addressed this gathering for the first time; today I address it for the last time.

As I mentioned earlier at Mass, as the celebrations on the occasions of the 300th Anniversary of the Devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia and of the 70th Founding Anniversary of the Ateneo de Naga come to an end, I welcome you home. You have come from near and far, some of you from Canada, the United States, the Middle East and Europe. I welcome you to the home of your high school or of your tertiary education. Seventy years ago, when Ateneo de Naga was founded at the request of Bp Pedro Santos, it was basically a high school. Over the years it has had its ups and downs. Ten years before I came, when Fr. Bonoan took over as President, the school was facing closure. He was told he had a choice: either close the high school first, then close the college; or close the college first, then close the high school. Today we thank God that Fr. Bonoan did neither. He upgraded the curricula, raised salaries, built out the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education, and Commerce, and rallied the AdNU alumni and alumnae to the defense and rescue of the school. Today we must acknowledge that if Ateneo de Naga continues to exist, it was because of the faith and determination and leadership of Fr. Bonoan. But it was also because of the great generosity of the alumni. The alumni had closed ranks in support of Fr. Boanoan and in defense of their school. Under Fr Bonoan, what was a moribund school reached university status.

As you know, soon after the celebration of AdNU’s university status, Fr. Bonoan passed away without permission, and the torch of leadership passed to me. At that time, I was supposed to have been involved forever and ever in the formation of priests, having been rector of San Jose Seminary and president of Loyola School of Theology. Suddenly, however, I was here in Bikol, tasked to succeed a Jesuit who had been a giant in history and in educational leadership. The truth is, I was scared, and I prayed that the AdNU would survive me. I remember, the first day I came officially to Bikol I went to the Basilica and I talked to Ina. I knew my shortcomings and my sinfulness. I asked for her guidance and protection. You know, it’s the experience of every Bicolano, and now mine as well, pray to Ina, and she doesn’t fail you!

Today, I can say, gratefully, the Ateneo de Naga has survived me. From the fledgling university it was when I took over, the Ateneo de Naga is today one of only two PAASCU institutionally accredited universities in the country, and the only university granted autonomy by CHED in the region, based on its level three accreditation and its center of excellence in teacher education and centers for development for excellence in entrepreneurship and information technology. It has six colleges: arts and sciences, education, business and accountancy, computer science, nursing and engineering. It performs consistently well in national board exams, grabbing the topnotcher spot in the last nursing board exams. It is admired, if not envied, for its faculty and staff formation program in Ignatian spirituality, not only locally but internationally. It is admired, if not envied, for its instruction, research and outreach, presided over by an University Academic Council, a University Research Council and a University Social Involvement Council of equal weight and importance in university administration. If there are these achievements to rejoice in, it is because people at the Ateneo de Naga University have worked very hard, not just because it is their job, but because of a mission that they own and share in a school that is Filipino, Catholic and Jesuit.

As has been decided by my superiors and the members of the Board of Trustees of the Ateneo de Naga University, I will be succeeded beginning next academic school year, 2011-2012, by Fr. Primitivo Viray, S.J., current rector of Loyola House of Studies. Fr. Viray hails from Nueva Ecija, but was raised in Cebu, holds a doctorate in development studies with a specialization in microfinance from the United Kingdom, is sensitive to issues of formation, and is about the same age I was when I assumed the presidency of the Ateneo de Naga twelve years ago.

In bringing all of this out in the context of your Alumni Homecoming, I wish to convey to you one simple, but urgent message: the Ateneo de Naga needs you. It needs your support.

I would like to say: if in my years here at the Ateneo de Naga I may have given some the impression that I did not value alumni/ae support, I would like to apologize. That impression I never meant to give. I meant always to draw alumni support for scholarships, but also for the construction of the university church. But considering the low alumni participation in the scholarship program of the university today, I guess I did not succeed.

Early on, on one of my early visits to the alumni in California, one of the respected leaders of the alumni, Johnee Magdaraog, after a decade of working with Fr. Bonoan, told me the alumni were suffering from donor fatigue. I guess at that time I understood that. But at this point, 12 years later, I pray for the day the donor fatigue might end.

If I have fallen short in my efforts to motivate you to support poor students who come to the Ateneo and through their education are empowered to break this horrible thing called poverty in their lives, I apologize. In the name of these students, and mine as well, I apologize. Up to today, the number of those knocking on our doors, hoping for admission, hoping for a break in life, is really more than the university can take. We need scholarship sponsors badly.

As I leave the Ateneo de Naga University, I thank God for the privilege of having served here. But I also pray God to motivate you, despite my shortcomings, to play a more significant role in the development of your alma mater.

I’ve always said: there are two reasons why alumni associations exist. The first is fellowship: finding friends once again, harambugan, re-living old experiences, sharing stories of how life has treated you. The second is help for the alma mater. For the Ateneo de Naga University Alumni, there is no problem with the first, and much challenge in the second.

The Ateneo de Naga University needs you. Help it give education to those who need it, to those who are intelligent but poor, to those who wish to serve society meaningfully, but need to be empowered to serve, to those who have suffered through misfortune, and long to move on.

Tonight, I bid farewell to you, with much gratitude for having given me a home in Naga for the last twelve years. As your new President comes in, please forgive me my shortcomings, and resolve to work hard with him, as you worked hard with Fr. Bonoan, to bring your alma mater to new vistas and new heights in pursuit – always first – of the Kingdom of God!

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Naga Boy

January 17th, 2011, 06:47 AM

In-the-making

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photo credits to the owner

According to Edwin M. of RLC, aside Mr. Sia's property infront of Bicol Access Health Centrum, there is another bigger lot they are negotiating at the Roxas Avenue (Diversion Road).

Naga Boy

January 17th, 2011, 08:26 AM

Naga City Weekend

Thank God its Saturday night
kids are relaxed as Sunday is pure family day.

My eldest daughter takes over the Mother Goose Bedtime Story
reading for her younger brother.

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Sunday morning becomes a lazy day for my youngest son, Timothy,
(who woke up with fever)
and found comfort curling on a Lazy Boy after getting up from bed....

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Our breakfast nook was empty as all our house helps are off duty on weekends...
we had nobody but ourselves every Sunday...
…no one wanted to cook breakfast…

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…but the Penne and the Pasta Sauce that my wife prepared are so easy to cook,

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so no one was worried, as anyone can cook the instant Italian dish in a jiffy....

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After breakfast and a dose of Paracetamol, Tim was all over the house,
...playing drums in the dining room…

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and after bathing...

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...he became more hyperactive...

...he ran around the living room...

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...watched TV at the library...

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...and off he went to the street to play some more…

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...shortly before lunch at 1 PM we went to the SM 3D Theater

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for the first show of Gulliver’s travel.

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...after the show we checked our employees at the Endolab ....

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... and off we went to lunch in KFC at 3 PM

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It was raining hard in the afternoon and Tim's fever returned
and we unfortunately left the Paracetamol at home...

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....so we drived- thru the church and prayed inside the car
without getting out...:ohno:

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"I wish they would have Drive- Thru Churches in Naga Papa" my son commented...
...everybody laughed but we were really feeling guilty for skipping the church this weekend....

'That's a good Idea Tim, but we will never drive- thru the church again
on a Sunday, no shortcuts next time, rain or no rain, fever or no fever...."

"Amen" said my daughter "You can't have Church Drive- Thru Tim..."

...another Naga City weekend is over...

...but for Tim, it's another school free Monday because of his fever,
and he is happy for the extended weekend...

Naga Boy

January 17th, 2011, 09:48 AM

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:)Pardon the major sponsors,
The Endolab, Enjoy Realty (developer of Parkview and Haciendas de Naga), Biggs,
(except for Finest Jewels and Atty and Mrs Ramon Roco whom I solicited to sponsor the play)
have one thing in common.

All our kids are at the Village Montessori School
and we all have children participating in the play.:)

Rooting Sponsors... rooting parents:lol:

But please do watch the show if you have time.

My daughter is performing on the Gala Premiere
(evening performance)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 12:58 PM

hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 01:43 PM

Cabinet Secretary can Aquino administration bisita can syudad nin Naga
NAGA CITY - Tolo man na mga cabinet secretary can Aquino adminsitration an bisita ngonyan can syudad nin Naga.

Ini kinababalihan ninda Sec. Ramon Paje can Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Sec. Jose Rene Almendras can Department of Energy asin si Sec. Jesse Robredo can Department of Interior and Local Govertment.

Naimbitaran an nauambitan ng mga opisyal kasumpay can launching asin ground breaking ceremony can Waste and Energy Project sa irarom can administrasyon ni Naga City Mayor John Bongat.

An multi millon dollar projedt na ini an kasimbagan sa problemang sa basura sa laog kan syudasd siring pa man sa pagtaraed na banwaan an joint venture can LGU Naga sa Korean govertment na CJ Global Co. Limited.

Kasumpay kan aktibidad pagkatapos can capsule laying, photo op asin iba pa nilalaoman an press conference kun hain mahampang an mga Cabinet Secretaries asin an representantes kan CJ Global Company Limited, na sinda Engineer Scott Lee, manager asin man si Mr Yeon-Joo-Choi, Chairman can Korean firm na magpaotob can proyekto.http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/36372-cabinet-secretary-can-aquino-administration-bisita-can-syudad-nin-naga

hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 01:55 PM

Weekend at Caramoan Islands
by Melina Bergonio (http://www.wayn.com/waynphotos.html?wci=album&trip=16225166&member=17647069#page=1)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 01:57 PM

Flora at Caramoan Islands
by Melina Bergonio (http://www.wayn.com/waynphotos.html?wci=album&trip=16225166&member=17647069#page=1)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 01:58 PM

Sunset at Caramoan
by Melina Bergonio (http://www.wayn.com/waynphotos.html?wci=album&trip=16225166&member=17647069#page=1)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:00 PM

Aguirangan Island
by Melina Bergonio (http://www.wayn.com/waynphotos.html?wci=album&trip=16225166&member=17647069#page=1)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:02 PM

Caramoan Greeneries
by Melina Bergonio (http://www.wayn.com/waynphotos.html?wci=album&trip=16225166&member=17647069#page=1)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:06 PM

by Jonna Sarsaba (http://www.wayn.com/profiles/jonna1107)

Peñafrancia Church
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San Jose Church
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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:08 PM

Lady of Peace
by Jonna Sarsaba (http://www.wayn.com/profiles/jonna1107)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:10 PM

Mt. Caglago
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Langkipaw Tablet Rock
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Gota
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by Jonna Sarsaba (http://www.wayn.com/profiles/jonna1107)

hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:13 PM

Kabutonan Beach
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Kabutonan Island
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by Jonna Sarsaba (http://www.wayn.com/profiles/jonna1107)

hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:16 PM

Sabitang Laya
by Jonna Sarsaba (http://www.wayn.com/profiles/jonna1107)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:19 PM

Clear Waters @ Sabitang Laya
by Jonna Sarsaba (http://www.wayn.com/profiles/jonna1107)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:20 PM

Lahuy Island
by Jonna Sarsaba (http://www.wayn.com/profiles/jonna1107)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:24 PM

Lake Buhi
by Nida Nidz (http://www.wayn.com/profiles/Nids1355)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:29 PM

More of Lake Buhi
by Nida Nidz (http://www.wayn.com/profiles/Nids1355)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:34 PM

Swimming and Nature Tripping In Caramoan
by Bernadette Rances-Azores (http://www.wayn.com/profiles/stillcute42)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:38 PM

Sangay
by Fredy Thaibear1 (http://www.wayn.com/profiles/thaibear1)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:42 PM

Lago del Rey
by Shyla Chan (http://www.wayn.com/profiles/ShylaChan)

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hakz2007

January 17th, 2011, 02:43 PM

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by Shyla Chan (http://www.wayn.com/profiles/ShylaChan)

sonofignatius

January 17th, 2011, 03:38 PM

Seat Sale Promo

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Naga Boy

January 18th, 2011, 01:27 AM

Jollibee Panganiban Drive and St. John Hospital

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Naga Boy

January 18th, 2011, 05:15 AM

SM Cinema 4

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SM Cinema 3 (3D Digital Theater)

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SM Cinema 2

I decided not to take photos
as it was showing a supposed comedy film
with really horrible and disgusting title

P:ohno:t:ohno:ng Ina Mo:ohno::ohno:

I was shocked:shocked:

SM Cinema 1

Dalaw

starring Kris Aquino

I was not able to take Photos
as we had to pass by Cinema 2

I did not want the kids to read
the repulsive movie title:)

I don’t know why it was approved by MTCRB

Naga Boy

January 18th, 2011, 09:54 AM

Coffee Shops Galore
Magsaysay Avenue

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hakz2007

January 18th, 2011, 10:27 AM

CamSur top cop ‘pressed’ to quit
NAGA City—Camarines Sur police director Supt. Jonathan Viernes Ablang reported over the weekend that he was “pressured” to resign by Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte and a resolution passed by the League of Municipalities of the province.

At a press conference hastily called Sunday, Ablang denied charges of incompetence hurled against him by Villafuerte.

He also strongly reacted to text messages that he is a “kapit-tuko” despite a clamor by the mayors for his relief. A signature campaign for his relief started last Dec. 14.

Sources said the provincial LMP chaired by Buhi Mayor Rey Lacoste was questioned Ablang’s “anti-gambling” campaign last November for violation of PD-449 or the Illegal Cockfighting Law. The raids resulted in the closure of some cockpits.

Ricky Magtuto, a cockpit operator in Milaor town, who is reportedly a relative of the governor, filed a complaint before the court questioning Ablang’s anti-illegal cockfighting drive and asked for a temporary restraining order.

PD-449 allows cockfighting only on Sandays but operators hold cockfights any day they want causing Ablang to order the raids.

Some mayors in the third district said Ablang’s conflict with the mayors started when he installed police chiefs without the endorsement of the chief executives.http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/provincial/26448-camsur-top-cop-pressed-to-quit.html

hakz2007

January 18th, 2011, 10:29 AM

Fil-Danish raring to play for Azkals
FILIPINO-Danish football pro Jerry Lucena is upbeat of his coming stint in the Philippines as a member of the Azkals, the country’s national football squad, which will face Mongolia at the start of the home-and-away series on Feb. 9 at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod.

In an overseas telephone interview, the 30-year-old Lucena told Manila Standard that he’s now getting ready to go to Manila and is hoping that all his papers, including his Philippine passport, will be in order in time for the tournament.

“Yes, hopefully all the paper works will be in order before any of this can happen,” said Lucena, whose father Ruben hails from Iriga City in Camarines Sur. His mom, Elise, is a native of Copenhagen in Denmark.

Lucena is one of three professional soccer players directly accepted into the Azkals’ roster, along with another Fil-Danish booter in Dennis Cagara and Fil-German Stephan Markus Schrock.

Lucena has played professional soccer in Denmark for the last 12 years, first for Esbjerg from 1999 to 2007, and for AGF-Aarhus afterwards.

He was also a member of the Denmark’s national under-21 team during his younger years.

Lucena, who stands 5’9,” said he has been training for the last two weeks after the winter break, and added that he’s looking forward to joining the three-day tryouts for new members of the Azkals which started yesterday at the University of Makati.

“I am looking forward to it (joining the Azkals). It is exciting that I will be able to help raise the level of Philippine football after playing for more than 10 years,” added Lucena. http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideSports.htm?f=2011/january/18/sports2.isx&d=2011/january/18

hakz2007

January 18th, 2011, 10:36 AM

Arroyos want lending of vehicles to unlicensed drivers criminalized
Former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her son, Camarines Sur Rep. Diosdado Arroyo filed on Tuesday a bill seeking to criminalize lending of vehicles to unlicensed drivers.

The Arroyos filed House Bill 1581 proposing criminal penalties for any person who will allow another person without a valid driver’s license issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to borrow a motor vehicle.

Mrs. Arroyo said the measure aims to curb the rising incidents of accidents caused by inexperienced and unlicensed drivers.

"By providing a strong deterrent against vehicle owners, it is hoped that the perils posed by inexperienced drivers will be reduced," she said in a statement issued Tuesday.

Under HB 1581, which will be known as the “Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010," erring motor vehicle owners will be penalized with a fine of not more than P10,000 or imprisonment from one month to six months.

In September last year, Mrs. Arroyo and Dato also filed House Bill 382, proposing heavier penalties against drunk driving.

The measure has been approved "in principle" by the House committee on transportation and is awaiting approval by the chamber. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/210852/arroyos-want-lending-of-vehicles-to-unlicensed-drivers-criminalized

hakz2007

January 18th, 2011, 11:21 AM

10 parasira na-rescue na sa Camarines Sur
NAGA CITY- Na-rescue na gabos an sampulong parasira na nawara sa kadagatan kan Mercedez, Camarines Norte kan nakaaguing aldaw.

An mga ini an buhay na nakua sa duwang magkasuhay na lugar sa banwaan kan Siruma, Camarines Sur kasoodmang hapon.

Sa entrebista kan Bombo Radyo Naga ki Ms. Amy Gagalac kan Provincial Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Council,pira sa mga ini an pigbistong sinda Oscar Carical, Bodesto Berania, Alberto Berania, Jobel Cabal, Boboy Virata, Miguelito Mendez asin Elmer Mercado.

Apuwera pa ini sa apat na nakua sana kasobagong aga diyan sa banwaan kan Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte.

Mientrastanto,sa record kan mga awtoridad,nagluluwas na igwa ning 19 pa man guiraray an nawawarang mga parasira digde sa rehiyong Bikol na padagos pang pighahanap kan mga rescue teams.http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/36785-10-parasira-na-rescue-na-sa-camarines-sur

hakz2007

January 18th, 2011, 11:23 AM

Employment Office sa Cam Sur, nangangalap ng magta trabaho sa ibang bansa
Magandang balita para sa mga nag nanais na mag trabaho sa ibang bansa… Isang anunsyo ang ipinalabas ng Camarines Sur Employment Center sa pamamagitan ng team head nito na si Ms. Sha Torallo. Nangangailangan kasi ang Dubai , United Arab Emirates,Kuwait , Doha Qatar, Cyprus at Italy ng mga nagnanais na magtrabaho sa kanilang bansa.

Papangunahan ng 1st Northern International Placement, Inc ang pagkalap ng mahigit isang daang domestic helpers , mga private lady drivers, female nurses, midwife, teachers, cutter at lady cook ang Al Salam Labor Supply na nakabase sa Dubai.

Ang Al Reyahi Office for Manpower Recruitment naman ay nangangailangan din ng isang daang domestic helpers para sa Kuwait. Limampung domestic helpers naman ang hinahanap ng Al-Waleed Manpower Recruitment Company na nag nanais magtrabaho sa Doha, Qatar.

Ang Interglobe Manpower and Consultancy naman ay naghahanap ng HR Assistant at Desk Receptionist at waitress sa Maldives Island. Naghahanap din ang naturang kumpanya ng ipapadalang female dressmaker at fashion designer sa bansang Qatar. Domestic helper at caregiver naman ang kailangan sa Italy at sa bansang Cyrus.

Sa mga intresado , gagawin ang pre qualification interview at screening sa Capitol Main lobby sa Kapitolyo Probinsyal ng Camarines Sur, sa Pili, Camarines Sur simhla alas ocho ng umaga hanggang alas singko ng hapon. http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=11888

hakz2007

January 18th, 2011, 11:23 AM

Waste to Energy Project launch and groundbreaking held in Naga
NAGA CITY-- One of the main pollutants that this city has to deal with is the increasing tons of solid waste being generated by its populace everyday. This is the challenge that the local government has to face given with the increasing number of investors manning various commercial industries here, not to mention the increasing local population and influx of guests and visitors in the city.

This concern seemed to have found a solution when CJ Global Co., Ltd. represented by its Chairman, Yeon Joo Choi and Engineer Scott Lee, CJ Global Manager, decided to offer a technology that would give an ultimate solution to the city’s quandary on garbage disposal, without harming the environment.

Spearheading the preparation is Naga City Mayor John Bongat who welcomed the new technology with the hope that the city’s perennial problem on waste will finally have its end.

DILG Secretary Jesse M.Robredo, also the former multi –awarded Chief Executive of Naga City personally graced the Groundbreaking and launching of the Waste to Energy Project last January 15, at the city’s dumpsite in Balatas, Naga City.

USEC George Yorobe from the Preidential Management Staff (PMS) also graced the occasion in behalf of Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras. Yorobe said that the facility, once materialized will help not only the city of Naga but also the adjoining municipalities to get rid of their trash in an environment-friendly way.

“We will use the gasification process here where all garbage or wastes after they were burned will go back to their basic elements. No smoke, just plain reduction of your garbage into energy, Yorobe said during the press conference held at the Avenue Square Convention Hall.

Gasification is the conversion of solid carbon fuels and other solid wastes into their basic elements by thermochemical process. The garbage will all be loaded in a close chamber with a temperature of 2,000 degrees centigrade or higher enough to reduce its content back to their natural state.

Oscar Orozco, Naga City ENRO explained that the facility is expected to produce not just electricity but also hot water, steam and hydrogen and methanol which can be used as LPG for households and transport vehicles.

The project, which is under the Build-Operate Transfer Scheme, is expected to be completed within two (2) years and will be operated for the duration of 20 years.http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=11890

hakz2007

January 18th, 2011, 11:24 AM

HOUSE BILL 1223 PUSHES PUBLIC LIBRARY IN EVERY BARANGAY
LIBMANAN, Camarines Sur, Jan. 17 (PIA) — Camarines Sur Second District Congressman Diosdado “Dato” Arroyo in line with his campaign to improve the quality of education of among students, particularly in the provincial outskirts has recently filed another resolution before the plenary.

Arroyo is now pushing for the approval of House Bill 1223 which, if granted, would allow the construction of barangay libraries within his covered district. The young representative believes that the availability of reading and research materials in the barangay, will give students easier access to pertinent data and information that they need.

House Bill 1223, otherwise known as an “Act Establishing Public Library in every Barangay” is also being supported by his colleagues in the Congress and members of the administration who believes that education and any improvements attached to it, should be taken as a welcome development under President Benigno Aquino’s administration.

Arroyo said that the barangay library will not only be limited to students but also to the public, particularly local barangay officials who also want to continuously improve them thru reading.

Popularly known for his TKO battlecry, Arroyo was also acknowledged in 2008 as the Most Outstanding Neophyte Congressman in the 14th Congress. His passion for public service was so evident in the projects that he has implemented in his district. His accomplishment has earned him a lot of respect and admiration from his constituents.

Among the numerous infrastructure projects that Arroyo has implemented under his Tubig, Kalye, Oportunidad (TKO) Program included farm to market roads, which gave planters an easy way to market their produce; irrigation systems which aided a lot of farmers in growing their crops; establishment of health centers particularly for the mothers, including establishment of several school buildings within his district.

He has also authored and co-authored over a hundred significant bills which are now being enjoyed by most of his constituents. http://www.piabikol.blogspot.com/

hakz2007

January 18th, 2011, 11:25 AM

CAMSUR HOSTS ULTIMATE WAKE CHAMPIONSHIP
PILI, Camarines Sur, Jan 17 (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 wake boarders.

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 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 card games like poker and black jack.

The upcoming days is also 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 twenty –nine (29) countries. Prizes at stake are pegged at 200,000 US dollars.

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.piabikol.blogspot.com/

hakz2007

January 18th, 2011, 11:26 AM

Cam Sur Employment Office bares job vacancies abroad
PILI, Camarines Sur (PIA)--- Bearing the good news for jobseekers, the Camarines Sur Employment Office (CSEC) , in collaboration with various international agencies is looking for workers who would fill up various job vacancies in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Doha Qatar, Maldives Island, Cyprus and Italy.

The 1st Northern International Placement Inc. is in need of one hundred (100) domestic helpers, private lady drivers, private female nurses , private midwife, private teachers, private cut and sew and private lady cook for Al Salam Labour Supply in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

In Kuwait, the Al Reyahi Office for Manpower recruitment is also looking for 100 domestic helpers who will be assigned in Kuwat while 50domestic helpers are also needed in DOHA, Qatar by Al Waleed Manpower Recruitment Co.

For interested participants, a pre-qualification interview will be conducted at the CSEC Capitol Main Building at the Capitol Main Building Lobby, Cadlan, Pili, Camarines Sur from 8:00am to 5:00pm on January 21, 2011.

For other job seekers who wished to work as HR Assistant to Maldives Island, the Interglobe Manpower and Consultancy Services, Inc is offering the post to female applicants whose age range from 25 to 30 years old. She must have at least 2 years experience in HR Department and should have completed an HR Course.

The same company is also looking for Front Desk Receptionist and Waitresses who are interested to work at Maldives Island.

For those who wishes to work in Qatar, CSEC is also looking for dressmaker and female fashion designer. Cyprus also opens its doors to Caregivers and housemaids while Italy is also in need of domestic helpers and caregivers.

Pre-qualification and screening for the aforementioned jobs is on January 24, 2011 , also at the the Capitol Main Building Lobby, Cadlan, Pili, Camarines Sur from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

The establishment of CSEC has gained tremendous support and appreciation from those people who had successfully hurdled the screening process and were fortunate to work in other countries.

MS. Sha Torallo, CSES Officer in Charge, said that the program of the provincial government to provide employment opportunities to its constituents has indeed helped them in alleviating their economic condition.

“Aside from these successful applicants, we are also happy to inform the public that our partner agencies in this endeavor, specifically the recruitment and placement agencies, were satisfied with the turn out of their search.” http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=11974

hakz2007

January 18th, 2011, 11:28 AM

DA, PhilRice provide Bicol farmers rice farm management skill under Agri-Pinoy
PILI, Camarines Sur, Jan. 17 (PNA) – Hundreds of Bicol farmers are now equipped with the PalayCheck technology providing them an integrated rice management approach that aims to develop their capability to effectively manage their rice farms and improve their crop yield.

Last week, 245 rice farmers from seven towns of the Bicol provinces of Camarines Sur and Albay graduated from the two-season Location Specific Technology Development (LSTD) on Palay Check training provided by the Department of Agriculture (DA), Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice).

The training was conducted in cooperation with the DA’s Bicol Experiment Station here with the local government units (LGUs) of the participating municipalities — Pamplona, Libmanan, Nabua, Calabanga and this capital town for Camarines Sur and Oas and Camalig for Albay.

During the graduation rites, Diego Ramos, the PhilRice Los Baños branch manager urged the farmer-graduates to be vigilant in monitoring their farms and to religiously apply all the eight key palay checks they learned from the training.

The checks that revolve on seed quality, land preparation, crop establishment, pest management, and harvest management are the following:

Key check 1- Use certified seeds of a recommended variety. The seed of a recommended variety is certified by the National Seed Quality Control Service as shown by a blue tag attached to the sack. Foundation and registered seeds from accredited seed growers are also acceptable.

Key check 2 - No high and low soil spots after final leveling. The field should have no visible mound of soil above the water surface (two cm- three cm deep) after the final leveling.

Key check 3 - Practice synchronous planting after a fallow period. At least 75 percent of the fields serviced by a lateral canal of the irrigation service has been plowed before sowing the seeds. After a fallow period of 30 days, the field should have been planted within seven days before and seven days after majority of the irrigation service area has been planted.

Key check 4 - Sufficient number of healthy seedlings. For transplanted rice, the seed rate is 20 kilogram (kg) per (/) hectare (ha), 40 kg/ha for inbred and 15 kg/ha-20 kg/ha for hybrid. Replant missing hills within seven days after transplanting (DAT) and assess the health status of seedlings at 10 DAT.

There should be at least 25 hills per sq m. In every parcel, randomly select 10 hills each and find out if each hill has at least one healthy seedling.

For direct wet-seeded rice, the plant density at 15 days after seeding (DAS) for a rate of 40 kg of seeds/ha should be at least 150 plants per sq m. For a seed rate of 80 kg/ha, the plant density should be at least 300 plants per sq m.

Key check 5- Sufficient nutrients at early panicle initiation (EPI) to flowering. If the leaf color chart reading at EPI is below four for transplanted rice or below three for direct wet seeded rice, apply 1.5 bags urea/ha in the dry season or one bag urea/ha in the wet season. At flowering, transplanted rice should have at least 300 plants/sq m, while direct wet-seeded rice should have at least 350 plants/sq m.

Key check 6 - Avoid excessive water or drought stress that could affect the growth and yield of the crop. There should be no symptoms of stress due to excessive water at vegetative stage like reduced tillering and leaf area. Excessive water means water depth greater than 5 cm for 7 days or more.

At vegetative stage, there should also be no symptoms of drought like leaf rolling, leaf tip drying, and reduced leaf area, height and tiller number. From panicle initiation to grain filling, there should be no symptoms of stress due to drought like leaf rolling, leaf tip drying, reduced panicle exertion, and many unfilled grains.

Key check 7 - No significant yield loss due to pests. There should be no significant yield loss due to insect pests, diseases, weeds, rats, snails, and birds. Significant pest damage occurs when one or more pests cause damage on the crop. It will do well for farmers to familiarize themselves in identifying the insect pests and diseases of rice as well as how damage should be assessed.

Key check 8 - Cut and thresh the crop at the right time. Harvest the crop when one-fifth or 20 percent of the grains at the base of the panicle are in hard dough stage. Press a grain from the base of the panicle between the thumb and forefinger to assess hard dough stage. Most of the grains in the panicle will be golden yellow. Thresh the palay 1-2 days after harvest.

Palay Check is a technology developed by the PhilRice and being adopted by the DA for its agricultural program anchored on the “Agri-Pinoy” framework which promotes the principles of sustainable agriculture, natural resource-based management, food security and local development, according to DAR regional executive director for Bicol Jose Dayao.

He said the farmers' role in achieving food sufficiency is very vital hence, part of the Agri-Pinoy program is to train farmers especially on producing their own seed or seed banking.

Dayao also revealed that the DA regional office here will establish a seed storage facility in Bicol to ensure seed supply at any time.

The initial batch of 245 Bicol rice farmers who completed the technology training became part of the 500,000 farmers nationwide being targeted by the PhilRice to be provided with this technical assistance that would help improve their farm practices and rice yield, he added.

The PhilRice introduced the technology in 2008 and to reach the targeted half a million farmers throughout the country, the Institute trained 8,000 agricultural extension workers that now serve as its technology transfer arm assigned in 48 low-yielding provinces in the country.

These areas include the four Bicol provinces in its mainland—Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Sorsogon.

Given that more and more farmers have been getting interested with the Palay Check System on learning that the yields of those who have adopted it have increased, Ramos said “we are now on the double training an increasing number of farmers. Research results of PhilRice specialists show that the more key checks farmers attain, the higher their yields become.”http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=11&rid=324007

hakz2007

January 18th, 2011, 11:28 AM

Arroyos want to criminalize lending of motor vehicles to drivers without license
MANILA, Jan. 18 (PNA) -- Irresponsible vehicle owners who permit persons without license to drive their motor vehicle will soon be penalized once a bill criminalizing the offense is enacted into law.

Former president and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and son Camarines Sur Rep. Diosdado Arroyo authored House Bill no. 1581, which seeks to curb the rising incidents of accidents caused by inexperienced and unlicensed drivers.

The measure prohibits any person from permitting a motor vehicle owned or controlled by him to be driven by a person who does not have a valid driver's license issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

"By providing a strong deterrent against vehicle owners, it is hoped that the perils posed by inexperienced drivers will be reduced," the Pampanga lawmaker said.

Citing statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), Ms. Arroyo explained that an estimated 1.2 million people worldwide are killed every year due to road accidents, while as many as 50 million are injured or suffer permanent disability.

Under HB 1581 to be known as the "Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010," violators shall be penalized with a fine of not more than P10,000 or imprisonment from one month to six months or both.

The bill also provides a penalty to any director, officer or agent of a corporation who shall violate any provisions of the proposed measure.

On the other hand, if the violator is a foreign juridical person duly licensed to engage in business in the Philippines, such license shall be immediately revoked.

Penalties would also be imposed on the director, officer or agent who authorized and performed the acts penalized under the bill.

Meanwhile, with the reported increase in carnapping incidence in the country, an administration lawmaker has proposed for the spot checking of all sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and other luxury car brands that have become favourite targets of car thieves.

Bagong Henerasyon (BH) party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy also called owners of SUVs and high-end vehicles to voluntarily submit their cars to inspection by anti-carnapping enforcers in a bid to address the resurgence of car thefts that so far claimed the lives of three second-hand car sellers last week.

Herrera-Dy said police authorities noted that carnapping syndicates have become bolder, apparently due to the fact that stolen vehicles are seldom traceable, especially if sold to powerful and influential buyers who use them in the provinces.

"Spot checking can be an effective way of detecting carnapped vehicles. There is no way a stolen car carrying well-copied plates can be detected unless its engine and registration papers are verified," she said.http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=1&rid=324307