:D

Finally bought your books fil07
at Yellow Cab Naga

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The poem that I loved and made me sleepless
(by Palanca awardee Ms. Mary Ann Moll )

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and made my wife cry.
(when I said it was meant for women like her)

mcdo! i remember when Bikol's first McDo opened in Naga in 1994 i was able to enjoy the taste test a day before the opening, thanks to a contact in the store :-)

Jollibee opened much earlier in 1992, Greenwhich in 1993, then McDonald's Bichara in1994.

Chowking in Centro opened in 1995.

If I remember right, McDonalds Plaza and KFC opened about the same time I believe in 1998 or 1999, folowed by Pizza Hut in early 2000.

Shakey's Naga predated them all I believe since the 80's.

Soldiers Are the Hopes of the Nation
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SOLDIERS OF THE PEOPLE. Camarines Norte Governor Edgar "Egay" Tallado turns over an M16A1 Rifle to a newly enlisted soldier during the symbolic Entrustment of Firearms held during the graduation ceremonies of the 348 soldiers held in Camp Elias Angeles in Pili, CamSur. General Ruperto "Raffy" Pabustan, the Army Chief in the Bicol Region looks on. (Photo by Major Harold M Cabunoc)

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, CamSur–A ranking government leader in the Bicol Region has proclaimed the soldiers as the new hopes of the nation in a speech delivered yesterday, a military report said.

Camarines Norte Governor Edgardo Tallado made the pronouncement during the closing ceremony of the Candidate Soldier Course held here at 10:00am yesterday, Friday.

Three hundred forty eight new soldiers took their oath as full-blooded Army personnel who will be deployed in Bicol’s six provinces.

In his message, Tallado challenged the soldiers to prove their worth as public servants.

“Men like you are willing to offer the ultimate sacrifice to help bring solutions to our nation’s problems and not becoming part of the problem,” said Tallado before 348 newly enlisted soldiers who will be deployed in Bicol’s six provinces.

Tallado likewise reminded the soldiers about their non-traditional roles in the service of Bicol’s communities. “You are our reliable partners in nation-building and in helping the government solve our people’s various problems,” he added.

Two hundred sixty-four or 75% of the newly enlisted soldiers are Bicolanos. The rest are recruits from northern Luzon and some provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao.

Nineteen soldiers (5%) are college gradueates, 15% have some college education and the bulk, 49%, are high school graduates.

More than 5,000 young men took the written entrance examinations for this batch but only about 50% passed the tests which include logical reasoning, basic English grammar and arithmetic.

After their 10-day administrative leave, the soldiers will be deployed to their respective brigades or battalions around the Bicol Region.

As the youngest Infantry Division in the country, the 9th ID is continuously filling up its ranks with new recruits as it carry out its mandate. More soldiers are also needed to replace personnel who were removed from the ranks due to retirement or transfer to another field units.

Major General Ruperto Pabustan, the Commander of the 9th Infantry Division, has directed the soldiers to remain loyal to the flag and be committed in giving their honest-to-goodness service to the people in the region.http://voxbikol.com/article/soldiers-are-hopes-nation

7-Eleven Pili is official! I saw the name already put up when I passed by today. Will take a photo tomorrow.

Slurpee na!

Can't wait for your photo posted here.:cheers:

Awarding of Ultimate Wake Championship 2011
by Cam Sur (http://www.facebook.com/camsur)

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What can you say about the 20% increase in tourist arrivals in 2010 despite the spate of negative travel advisories on the Philippines?
Affordable vacation destination

Dennis Vibandor, Camarines Sur: It only means that we really have so much to offer. It is just a matter of good packaging and proper advertising to promote the country’s tourist destinations. It already happened here in CamSur when the CamSur Watersports Complex was introduced as one of the best tourist destinations here in the Philippines. It’s like experiencing paradise at a very reasonable cost. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=651292&publicationSubCategoryId=134

Awarding of Ultimate Wake Championship 2011
by Cam Sur (http://www.facebook.com/camsur)

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Winds of paradise
Two recent events highlighted once more the paradise that our country really is, in spite of its many shortcomings. The venues were two of the more popular “sun, sea and sand” domestic destinations that thousands of foreign tourists pay a hefty some for, just to bask in their tropical splendor.

CamSur

The first-ever Wind or No Wind Kiteboard Jam, spearheaded by Camarine Sur Governor Lray Villafuerte, drew in the world’s icons in kiteboarding to the country’s number one sporting destination. The Governor has mounted several world-class sporting events in the recent months, including Cobra Ironman 70.3, Cobra CamSur International Dragonboat Festival, World Wakeboard Championships, and the CamSur Marathon, the only race in the country that has an IAAF certified race course and the only qualifier to the IAAF 2011 World Championships.

The Wind or No Wind Kiteboard Jam was a nine-day event participated in by riders and poachers who are versatile in both wakeboarding and kiteboarding. Two of the world’s top kiteboarders, Mauricio Abreu and Andre Philip, designed a four-obstacle ultimate kitepark in the spacious Lago del Rey. Aaron Hadlow won “Best Overall Performance”, displaying his signature trick called Moby Dick, a tough maneuver that involves a 360-degree turn and a back flip.

With the 7,107 islands in our archipelago, kiteboarding will certainly be a full-blown sport in the years to come, because all it takes is water and wind to have the best ride of your life! The Wind or No Wind Kiteboarding Jam was presented by CamSur Watersports Complex, Republ1c, O’Neill, Liquid Force, Dakine, Go Pro Cameras, Real Watersports, Skull Candy, Slingshot Sports, Rebootizer, Team Duke, and Hinaho Tahiti.http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideLifestyle.htm?f=2011/january/22/lifestyle2.isx&d=2011/january/22

According to a Radio Report this morning, 9/10 top businesses in Bicol are based in Naga City
1. SM Prime
2. Ayala Land
3. San Miguel Corporation
4. Coca Cola Bottlers Co.
5. Mitsubishi Motors
6. Vista Land
7. DMC- Urban
8. Robinson's
9. Metroland (not familiar but apparently based in Tabaco)
10 Pepsi Cola Bottlers.

I cannot remember the exact sequence- they were metioned by Jo Osabal but not necessarily in the above mentioned order.

^^Metroland is the company that own LCC Malls, I am not sure about this though.

7-Eleven Pili is official! I saw the name already put up when I passed by today. Will take a photo tomorrow.

As I was told by my source last month and which I have posted in the last thread, Pili would be the very first town in Bicol to have the popular convenience store (as the former Lucky 9 would be converted to 7 Eleven).

It is the same person that informed me that Naga would have 7 branches but the 3 existing Lucky 9 stores will remain.

Other Lucky 9 branches that wound be apparently converted to 7- Eleven are Ligao, Tabaco and Legazpi (Albay district).

He did not mention if the Lucky 9 in Iriga would also be converted to 7 Eleven but it would also have a branch.

Sipocot and Calabanga were also mentioned as future sites.

NPC set to collect environment charge from power consumers
PILI, Camarines Sur, Jan. 25 (PNA) -– The National Power Corporation (NPC) has been going around the country conducting expository hearings on its desire to collect from power consumers an additional fee called the Universal Charge-Environmental Charge (UC-EC) this year.

Republic Act 9136, also known as Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001, has mandated the NPC, through its Watershed Management Department (WMD), to administer the EC which is equivalent to one-fourth of a centavo (P 0.0025) per kilowatt-hour (kwh) sales intended solely for the rehabilitation and management of NPC-managed watershed areas.

This is the portion of the UC that refers to the charge, if any, imposed for the recovery of the stranded cost and other purposes, including an EC, NPC-WMD manager Emmanuel Umali explained to hundreds of participants in an expository hearing it conducted at the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) here over the weekend.

Umali said CNSUA expository presentation is the second leg of the WMD nationwide sorties as required by the law before the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) comes to the final hearing on March 21, 2011 on the petition filed by the NPC for the implementation of the UC-EC.

Based on the yearly total energy sales forecast, WMD proposes programs and projects that can maintain the productive condition of NPC-managed watershed reservations for sustained power generation.

Specifically, these programs and projects aim to maintain and increase the forest cover of all watershed areas under NPC’s jurisdiction and watershed areas with NPC generating plants.

It also intends to protect the remaining watershed resources; rehabilitate eroded areas and stabilize slopes along waterways and reservoirs; and enhance participation of communities inside watersheds in watershed protection and conservation.

On or before March 15 of every year, the proposed programs and projects are submitted to the ERC in the form of a petition for their approval after publication in various local and national newspapers prior to the conduct of a public hearing.

The same authority given to NPC is also supported by RA 6395, allowing it “to exercise complete jurisdiction and control over watersheds surrounding the reservoirs of power plants and power projects; and EO 224, which also vested upon NPC “the complete jurisdiction, control and regulation of seven watershed areas around its power plants.”

Umali said that the fund that will be collected will be used for qualified projects under UC-EC which includes; watershed rehabilitation, watershed protection, acquisition and maintenance of tools, equipment, hardware and software relative to watershed database management, for research and development and for technical, legal, administrative and logistical support.

In the provinces of Albay and Camarines Sur, Umali said the NPC has already accomplished more than 70 per cent of their approved projects.

“We have already completed the vegetative rehabilitation project, which includes reforestation, agroforestry and vetiver plantation in both Albay and Camarines Sur, the same with the structural rehabilitation in both provinces, which includes riprap and check dam projects,” he said.

In the national level, among the programs and projects lined-up for implementation include rehabilitation and stabilization of open areas, sparsely vegetated areas and critically degraded areas of the watersheds through vegetative measures.

Strategies under watershed protection include community based watershed protection program through the operation of Bantay Watershed Task Force and watershed protection awareness campaign either by broadcast, print or special media and the conduct of livelihood training.

Biodiversity conservation and ecotourism are also implemented in certain areas of the watersheds to conserve and enhance their biodiversity.

A sound watershed management provides continuous supply of water not only for drinking and irrigation but also for power generation.

Almost half of the electricity produced in the country comes from both the hydroelectric and geothermal power plants which are being supported by watersheds.

Through the environmental fund of the universal charge, NPC assured that proper management of the watersheds will be attained and more stringent measures are adopted for their protection, development, management and rehabilitation, he stressed.

Last year, Umali said the NPC-WMD accomplished various projects for the watershed rehabilitation under UC-EC that included the established total area of 1,958 hectares of open and denuded areas covering 11 watersheds. Rehabilitation include projects on reforestation, agroforestry, rubber plantation, bamboo plantation, and silvicultural treatments, among others.

“We also established 6,650 cubic meters of structural measures prevent soil erosion of degraded and flood prone areas; produced more than three million seedlings of various forestry species and fruit trees for watershed rehabilitation projects and; maintained the 1,628-hectare plantations established from 2005 to 2008 to ensure sustainability,” he said. (PNA) http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/NPC_set_to_collect_environment_charge_from_power_consumers.shtml

CSC names top performing LGUs
MANILA, Jan. 25 (PNA) - Six local government units (LGUs) have been qualified to receive the Citizen’s Satisfaction Center Seal of Excellence Award (SEA) for garnering the highest ratings in a client satisfaction survey, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced.

The SEA recipients are the Provincial Government of Compostela Valley with a rating of 95.5 (Excellent); City Government of Mati, Davao Oriental, 87.15 (Very Good); City Government of Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 85.1 (Very Good); City Government of Borongan, Eastern Samar, 83.86 (Very Good); Municipal Government of Burauen, Leyte, 81.88 (Very Good); and Provincial Government of Camarines Sur, 81.14 (Very Good).

The said LGUs, which hold the distinction of being the first government agencies to receive the award, are entitled to receive a wall-mountable glass seal bearing the Seal of Excellence Award symbol along with a cash reward.

The awardees attained the highest ratings in the Report Card Survey (RCS) conducted by the CSC during the pilot implementation of the program. The conduct of the Report Card Survey is one of the requirements under Republic Act No. 9485, known as the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 or ARTA.

The CSC, through its regional offices, conducted the RCS pilot run in selected government agencies from July 1 to Aug. 31, 2010. It covered 10 priority agencies in the National Capital Region identified in Administrative Order No. 241, and the model province and model city of every region previously identified by the CSC.

Researchers were asked to interview clients who have already finished their transaction with the agency. Using a questionnaire and checklist as tools, the researchers rated the agency in terms of compliance with the requirements of ARTA, such as the presence of Citizen’s Charter, anti-fixer campaign materials, and help desk; and implementation of “No Lunch Break” policy.

It also evaluated client satisfaction based on the quality of service received, time it took them to complete the transaction, physical setup of the agency (e.g. signage/directions, accessibility, cleanliness, orderliness, lighting, ventilation and layout) and availability of basic facilities (e.g. comfort room, canteen, waiting area, facilities for pregnant women, persons with disability and the elderly).

A relatively new endeavor of the CSC, the grant of the Citizen’s Satisfaction Center Seal of Excellence Award forms part of the Commission’s mandate to promote prompt, excellent, honest and courteous frontline service in the bureaucracy. (PNA)http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Main_News_1/CSC_names_top_performing_LGUs.shtml

This again came out of
Bulletin's Tourism Page
where CamSur's prominence
in the field of tourism is emphasized.

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Party-list lawmakers launch Organic Food Festival in Congress
MANILA, Jan. 24 (PNA) -- Party-list lawmakers launched on Monday the Organic Food Festival at the House of Representatives to showcase sustainable agriculture produce and techniques that will help the country attain food self-sufficiency, biosafety and sustainable agriculture.

"This event will also help in advocating among our fellow legislators in the House the need to seriously look into our government’s efforts at attaining food security while keeping tabs on biosafety that involves public health and environmental risks," said Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Teddy Casino during the opening of the event.

Casino is author of House Resolution No. 237 that directs the House committee on agriculture and food to investigate the current Bt-talong (eggplant) field trials in the Philippines in line with the Organic Agriculture Law.

"Congress, through its committee on agriculture and food, has to look into a serious case of testing and releasing (of) genetically-modified organism (GMO) crops into the Philippine environment, particularly the Bt-talong, a genetically-engineered eggplant that is allegedly resistant to Fruit and Shoot Borer," he said.

"It is quite hazardous for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to sanction Bt-talong field trials in seven different sites across the country in the drive to commercialize it this year," he added.

Casino said the DA allegedly ignored the fact that India has put a moratorium on the commercialization of Bt brinjal (Indian local name for eggplant), due to numerous reports on the possible hazardous effects it may bring on the health, environment and livelihood of the Indian people.

"India is the source of the Bt-talong technology. We have a pending resolution to probe this issue before any Bt- talong is illegally put up for commercial and domestic use," he said.

The Bayan Muna party-list solon said he supports the local governments of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo and Davao City that have expressed their apprehension on the ongoing field test trials in their area and has effected for the suspension of planting of Bt-talong.

"It is the DA, through its Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), that approved the Bt-talong field trials in the two areas and in Pangasinan, Laguna, Camarines Sur, Leyte, and North Cotabato," he noted.

"It is high time that Congress look into this issue to come up with better government policies on biosafety that will help us attain long-term safe and sustainable food for the people," he said.

The Organic Food Festival is also co-sponsored by various non-government organizations such as the Resistance and Solidarity against Agrochem TNCs (RESIST), Masipag, Sibat, TFIP, PNFSP, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) and SEARICE.

According to a Radio Report this morning, 9/10 top businesses in Bicol are based in Naga City
1. SM Prime
2. Ayala Land
3. San Miguel Corporation
4. Coca Cola Bottlers Co.
5. Mitsubishi Motors
6. Vista Land
7. DMC- Urban
8. Robinson's
9. Metroland (not familiar but apparently based in Tabaco)
10 Pepsi Cola Bottlers.

I cannot remember the exact sequence- they were metioned by Jo Osabal but not necessarily in the above mentioned order.


^^ great news po Doc. and hopefully Metro Pacific soon :)



sad news: Smart WC along Panganiban Ave. will be closing and will consolidate their WC operation at SM.

but...

the good news: is an Exec. of MediaQuest the new owner of TV5 was just been here last December and "rumored" to be that it visited a certain lot in the city. most probably for co-location of all company under MPIC.

mediaQuest is a subsidiary of smart pldt which is under MPIC

other MPIC companies are Telus, LandCo,Pacific Mall, Meralco,MPTC

at my own guess i foresight Landco BusinessPark here saan kaya yun :lol::lol:

According to a Radio Report this morning, 9/10 top businesses in Bicol are based in Naga City
1. SM Prime
2. Ayala Land
3. San Miguel Corporation
4. Coca Cola Bottlers Co.
5. Mitsubishi Motors
6. Vista Land
7. DMC- Urban
8. Robinson's
9. Metroland (not familiar but apparently based in Tabaco)
10 Pepsi Cola Bottlers.

I cannot remember the exact sequence- they were metioned by Jo Osabal but not necessarily in the above mentioned order.

CSC names top performing LGUs
http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Main_News_1/CSC_names_top_performing_LGUs.shtml

This again came out of
Bulletin's Tourism Page
where CamSur's prominence
in the field of tourism is emphasized.

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pampanggang ang mga baretang ini ngonyan na pangudtuhan! nakakatabang puso asin nakakabasog! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Book Donation @ Tabgon National High school
by Maki-Goa... (http://www.facebook.com/makigoa)

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good noon guys!

is there anyone who watched the City Address of Mayor Bongat at ADNU or tuned in to DWNX this morning? :D

Science Secretary Montejo congratulates new PSHS scholars
Department of Science and Technology Secretary Mario G. Montejo congratulated passers of the National Competitive Examination (NCE) by the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) conducted on November 6, 2010 for grade six students all over the country.

“I congratulate the students who have qualified to be part of the Philippine Science Highschool. It is truly a joy in my heart to be a part of honing and shaping the country’s future leaders especially in the field of science and mathematics,” said DOST Secretary Montejo.

The examination is administered to aspiring elementary students nationwide who would like to take specialized science and mathematics education at the PSHS.

There were 1,114 passers out of 20,233 applicants who took the one-step screening around the nation. Qualifiers are encouraged to visit the nearest PSHS campuses before February 10 for pre-enrol or they may visit www.pshs.edu.ph or www.dost.gov.ph for more information.

PSHS was a brain child of the New York University Professor Dr. Leopoldo V. Torralballa. The school was patterned after the Bronx High School of Science, New York. He envisioned a Center of Excellence in science and mathematics for gifted high school students in the country which was realized in 1963 when the first PSHS campus was established in Quezon City. Today, PSHS has grown into 11 campuses nationwide.

PSHS campuses are as follows: PSHS Main Campus, Agham Road in Quezon City; Poblacion, San Ildefonso in Ilocos Sur; San Vicente Annex in Camp 8 Baguio City; Masuc, Bayombong in Nueva Vizcaya; Clark Freeport Zone in Angeles, Pampanga; Tagontong, Goa in Camarines Sur; Brgy. Bito-on in Jaro, Iloilo City; Talaytay in Argao, Cebu; Pawing in Palo, Leyte; Baloi in Lanao del Norte and Sto. Niño, Tugbok District in Mintal, Davao City.

PSHS scholars receive monthly stipend in addition to free tuition fees and free loan of textbooks. Uniform, transportation and living allowances are also provided by the school administration according to the financial capacity of the scholar. In line with these, scholars are expected to meet the highest standard of scholastic achievement and behavior.

However, scholars signs a scholarship contract that compels them to pursue a career in any field of sciences and engineering.

In recent years, PSHS scholars represented the country to the FIRST Robotics Competition in 2009. They took home regional honors as the Highest Rookie Seed Award and the Rookie All-Star Award and the opportunity to represent the country in the national competition in Atlanta, Georgia.

They also placed fourth during the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in San Jose, California.

Secretary Montejo encourages non-passers and other high school students to pursue careers in mathematics and science in the future. “The DOST hopes that in the future, many students will follow a career in the many fields of science to help augment the declining number of technical experts in the country,” Montejo said.http://www.gov.ph/2011/01/22/science-secretary-montejo-congratulates-new-pshs-scholars/

good noon guys!

is there anyone who watched the City Address of Mayor Bongat at ADNU or tuned in to DWNX this morning? :D

dae ko daw aram na ngonyan su SOCA ni Mayor Bongat :D

NGOs support adlai seed production
MANILA, Philippines — Buoyed by the interest of Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala in promoting adlai as an alternative to rice, two groups have started the ball rolling for the production of seeds of the ancient crop that had been used for thousands of years to produce wine, beer and flour.

Dr. Nicomedes P. Eleazar, Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) director, said adlai is known as “Job’s tears” in most of East Asia and belongs to Poaceae, the same family of grasses or weeds to which wheat, corn, and rice belong.

Alcala said that apart from its nutritional value, adlai has been known to cure diabetes and some types of allergies.
It is cooked exactly in the same manner as rice even as the crop can be harvested three or four times a year.

Recently, Alcala attended a research and development (R&D) planning for adlai at BAR and asked researchers to work on the crop quickly.

He added that he expects to formally present the Adlai Program to President Aquino this year.

Alcala urged BAR and other R&D agencies to focus on results and come up with relevant data such as production

per hectare, cost of production, market projection, and appropriate conventional and organic crop management systems for adlai.

“I am confident that our researchers and scientists are imaginative and diligent enough to take this opportunity
to explore the potentials of adlai. In the same way, we, at the DA are open to new ideas as that would fast-track

our actions for the benefit of the agriculture and fisheries sector,” he said.

After the meeting, Secretary Alcala led in the tasting of local recipes developed from adlai such as sinaing na adlai, sinukmani, and maja blanca.

The meeting was called in order to plan out the research and development activities on the utilization and promotion of adlai as an alternative food source.

This is in line with the effort of the DA on identifying additional substitute food crops for the food self-sufficiency program of government.

BAR held the meeting in collaboration with Earthkeepers through its president, Ms. Teresa Perez-Saniano, and MASIPAG, a group of academics and researchers that has been propagating indigenous rice varieties and crops grown by various cultural minority groups.

MASIPAG trained government personnel on the planting and processing of adlai in a week-long seminar in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon recently.

“So far, we have no substantive data on adlai production nationwide,” a BAR official said “even as growers, particularly those from indigenous groups, use the crop as feeds or as materials for necklaces and bracelets on account of its unique, bead-like shape.”

“Our project with Earthkeepers and MASIPAG focuses on conducting adaptability field trials of adlai mainly for seed production. The field trials will start this year in Regions 2, 4, 5 and 10. The results will serve as benchmark information on adlai production since we don’t have the available figures yet,” she added.

Present in the meeting were representatives of the focal agencies that will be involved in the Adlai R&D Program that include: DA Regional Field Unit integrated agricultural research centers in Southern Tagalog (STIARC), Cagayan Valley (CVIARC), Bicol (BIARC), and Northern Mindanao (NOMIARC); the collaborating SUCs composed of Isabela State University (ISU), Camarines Sur State College, Camarines Norte State College, Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), Central Mindanao University (CMU), and Central Bicol University; as well as the non-government organizations (NGOs), Earthkeepers and MASIPAG.http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/300051/ngos-support-adlai-seed-production

by Maki-Goa... (http://www.facebook.com/makigoa)

Siisay pa tabi saindo ang nakagirumdum kaini...GUMIHAN
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Siisay tabi may gusto kaini?
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Masiramon po ini na gunawan asin bangotan ning tabagwang...
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dae ko daw aram na ngonyan su SOCA ni Mayor Bongat :D

ngunyan yun hehe sa Arrupe Convention Hall ginanap :D

good noon guys!

is there anyone who watched the City Address of Mayor Bongat at ADNU or tuned in to DWNX this morning? :D

I was tuned on to NX very early while driving, and the news was about the coming State of the City Address.

According to the radio report,they would also be awarding the top 10 taxpayers, Top Corporations, Top investors or something like that in the afternoon.

Naga City provides refuge for abused women and children (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=12&rid=325401)
By Danny O. Calleja

NAGA CITY, Jan 24 (PNA) – A modest room at the second floor of the pre-World War II main edifice of the city government complex here serves as a legal refuge for abused women and children.

The room is the City Legal Office (CLO) which had been in the frontline of the city government in championing the rights of women and children using the provisions of Republic Acts 9262 and 7610 as its lawful weapons.

RA 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 is the law that defines violence against women (VAW) and their children and provides for protective measures for victims. RA 7610, on the other hand, is otherwise known as the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.

Attending to the legal needs of abused women and children is actually additional workloads that the CLO had gladly embraced given that its duties and responsibilities are supposed to be focused only on legal works related to or connected with any city office or interest,” according to City Mayor John Bongat.

With the fresh policy directions of the city government under the present leadership, the CLO will continue to make strides in the pursuit of the welfare of women and children and to live up to the ideals of being the Most VAW (Violence Against Women)-Responsive Local Government Unit in the Philippines, the mayor on Monday said.

That commitment of the city starting from the administration of now Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo and the hard work rendered by the CLO earned for the city such title from the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) during the observance of the National Human rights Awareness Week and International Human Rights Day late last year, he said.

In March 2004, the city was awarded as one of the Three Most Gender-Responsive Local Governments in Asia-Pacific, Bongat added.

“We do not merely render legal counseling to women and children but also take bold actions by filing and litigating cases against their abusers,” lawyer Imee Estrada, the city assistant legal officer said.

Family-related cases which are not yet ripe for judicial action, however, are facilitated into the mediation and conciliation processes, Estrada said.

“In the same aspect, the CLO has become a support and implementing agency of other offices and government organizations such as the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), the local unit of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the city’s 27 barangays, the Naga City Council for Women and the Bantay Familia, Inc.,” she said.

Being a member of Task Force Takip-Silim, it led the inspection and summary closure of bars, hotels, restaurants, and other similar establishments in the city which violated our laws and ordinances on employment of women and children.

Bantay Familia is a local non-government organization (NGO) that looks after the welfare of abused family members while Task Force Takip-Silim is multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral networks of agencies against pornography as well as trafficking and exploitation of women.

“Apart from providing legal assistance to indigent women, the CLO had also been serving as a center for an advocacy of women and children’s concerns with Atty. Estrada at the frontline,” according to Perfecto Bragais III, the city legal officer.

The women clients of the office are a mix of legal and common law wives, live-in women partners, girlfriends or all women in a dating relationship and living in battering situation or victims of physical, psychological, sexual and economic abuse, Bragais said.

The child or children of these women who underwent abuses and those children who suffered from sexual molestation or harassment are likewise given utmost attention and in 2009, the CLO has served 34 abused women with their respective children.

Eleven of these were assisted in court hearings, while the rest were aided in terms of settlement for support or custody with fathers of the children and pre-litigation of child abuse cases.

For 2010, 21 cases of abused women with their respective children were given attention by the CLO and two of these cases are now under court litigation and the rest were solved through settlement for support or custody and pre-litigation of child abuse cases, Bragais added.

“We need this kind of advocacy to finally erase from the local list of social menaces women and children abuse,” Estrada said, citing statistics from the CSWDO that in 2008, it attended to 184 cases of abused children and 95 cases of women battering.

The figures were down to 79 in 2009 for abused children and 33 for women battering. In 2010, lesser numbers were reported although the list is yet to be finalized, she said.

The lady lawyer and crusader against domestic violence said that that six out of every 10 Filipina wives, are “battered wives.”

Such alarming statistics is explained by a culture-based attitude towards women and marriage, she said explaining that the traditional worldview of husbands towards their wives is that wives are possessions.

This mindset created the not so good civility of neighbors and community to inhibit from interfering with incidents of domestic violence occurring in their midst.

It is good however that we already have these RAs 9262 and 7610 that give authorities the legal backup to intervene in domestic violence, a problem which aggravates the already serious problem of “culture of violence” whose vulnerable victims are women and children, Estrada added. (PNA)
DCT/LQ/DOC/cbd

Ati-Atihan in Garchitorena
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En Route to Tamban
by Cenon Oliver (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000122200167)

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Tigsik ko an KALUNGGAY
makangangalas an tibay
sapaon mo man na marhay
odoon mong luhay-luhay..
KALUNGGAY pa man guiraray..

Join the tigsik challenge on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tigsik/169191766438467?ref=mf&v=wall

Tatlong barangay sa Naga napiling Most Outstanding Functional Learning Center
NAGA CITY, Jan. 25 – - - Tatlong barangay sa Lunsod ng Naga ang napili na Most Outstanding Functional Learning Center ng Naga City noong nakaraang araw, Enero 21, 2011.

Ayun kay Mrs. Felomina L. Cecillo ang Alternative Learning System head sa Lunsod ng Naga, ang barangay Concepcion Grade ang nakakuha ng 1st place, barangay San Felipe 2nd place at barangay Sta. Cruz 3rd place sa ginanap na Search for Most Outstanding Functional Learning Center, Naga City Division .

Sinabi ni Mrs. Cecillo ng ALS na anim na barangay ang nahirang na finalist ngunit tatlong ALS sa barangay ang nabigyan ng major prizes .

Ang barangay Concepcion Grande ang mag rerepresenta ng Naga City sa Regional Search for Most Outstanding-Functional Learning Center ngayong taon.

Sinabi pa ni Cecillo na ang Community Learning Center ay proyekto ng ALS-DepEd kung saan ginagawa ang mga meeting, conferences, literacy and informal classes sa barangay. Mayroon din man-ibat-ibang resources at inpormasyon na makukuha sa nasabing learning center.

Katulong ng ALS ay ang Naga City Government at ito ay taon-taon ginaganap na kasali ang lahat na barangay sa nasabing proyekto. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=13296

Bicol records 4.0 % annual inflation rate in 2010 …0.6% slower than 2009
LEGAZPI CITY, (PIA) — The National Statistics Office (NSO) in Bicol has noted an average annual inflation rate in Bicol Region for the year 2010 was 4.0 percent, slower by 0.6 percentage point than the 4.6 percent average in 2009.

NSO Bicol chief Cynthia Perdiz said that the increment in the annual inflation rate was due to the higher rates recorded in the food, beverages and tobacco (2.5 percent from 2.4 percent); fuel, light and water (11.8 percent from 8.0 percent) and miscellaneous items (2.1 percent from 2.0 percent).

Perdiz said that at the regional level, the year-on-year inflation rate increased to 3.0 percent in December 2010 from 2.7 percent in November 2010, wherein rates were maintained in the indices of clothing (1.3 percent) and housing & repairs (1.7 percent) while the annual price hike was slower in the services index at 2.3 percent from 2.5 percent.

She added that across provinces, annual price movements were slower in Catanduanes at 2.3 percent from 2.8 percent and Masbate at 1.5 percent from 1.9 percent. In contrast, higher annual inflation rates were registered in Albay (3.9 percent from 2.7 percent), Camarines Norte (3.6 percent from 3.4 percent), Camarines Sur (3.1 percent from 2.9 percent) and Sorsogon (3.6 percent from 3.5 percent).

On price situation

NSO Bicol data, meanwhile, show that the consumer price index (CPI) for all income households in the region was registered at 169.3 in December 2010, higher by 1.3 index points from the recorded CPI of 168.0 in November 2010.

“In terms of rate, the all items month-on-month inflation rate was registered at 0.8 percent in December from 0.3 percent growth in November,” Perdiz noted.

The same data also show that the over-all month-on-month rate of food, beverages and tobacco (FBT) index increased to 0.5 percent in December 2010 from 0.1 percent in November 2010.

“This could be attributed to the higher rates observed in the indices of fish (0.2 percent from -0.1 percent), meat (0.1 percent from -0.6 percent), miscellaneous foods (1.5 percent from 0.6 percent), beverages (0.3 percent from 0.0 percent) and tobacco (0.3 percent from 0.1 percent),” she explained.

However, according to the NSO Bicol director, these increases were counterbalanced by the negative rate continuously posted in the cereal and cereal preparations (-0.1 percent from -0.3 percent) due to the enough supply of rice and corn in the markets.

Meanwhile, the data also show that dairy products index and fruits & vegetables index maintained the previous month’s rate of 0.1 percent and 1.4 percent, respectively.

In the same report, zero percent growth was still observed in the housing & repairs index while slower price increment was noted in the miscellaneous items index at 0.1 percent from 0.2 percent.

On the other hand, a notable increase was recorded in fuel, light and water index from 3.1 percent in November 2010 to 5.9 percent in December 2010 due to the upward adjustments in the charges for electricity rates and add-ons in the prices of LPG and kerosene. The general price increments in gasoline and diesel nationwide raised the services index in the region by 0.4 percent from 0.2 percent.

Meanwhile, the clothing index maintained its November rate of 0.1 percent. The overall rate of the non-food index was recorded at 1.2 percent from 0.7 percent.

With such prices of the commodities and services, the Bicol Region’s purchasing power of peso (PPP) declined by one centavo from P0.60 to P0.59.

Likewise, PPP declined by one centavo in the provinces of Albay (P0.57 from P0.58) and Sorsogon (P0.58 from P0.59). On the other hand, the November 2010 PPP was maintained in Camarines Norte (P0.58), Camarines Sur (P0.62), Catanduanes (P0.55) and Masbate (P0.60). http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=13292

Panganib na maaring idulot ng pagguho nabigyan solusyon ng Iriga City
(PIA) — Hindi na nag-aksaya ng panahon ang pamunuang ng Iriga City sa lalawigan ng Camarines Sur at agad na nagsagawa ng solusyon sa nakaambang panganib na maaring idulot ng pagbagsak ng malaking tipak na bato mula sa gilid ng Mt. Asog papunta sa ilang barangay sa paanan ng bundok.

Ayon sa local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) ng Iriga City, ang naturang problema ay nabigyan na ng solusyon matapos magsagawa ng malaking hukay sa gilid ng Mt. Asog upang lumihis palayo sa mga kabayahan ang mala-higanteng bato upang doon ito bumagsak .

Una nang nagbabala ang Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) sa Bicol sa panganib na maaring bumagsak ang malaking tipak ng baton a nasa tuktok ng Mt. Asog sa Iriga City, Lalawigan gn Camarines Sur.

Ayon sa MGB Bicol, sakaling lumambot ang lupang kinatatayuan nito na maaring idulot ng patuloy pa ring pag-uulan sa Bicol ay posibleng gumulong ito pababa at mabagsakan ang mga naninirahan sa barangay San Nicolas, Perpetual Help, Santiago, Sta. Elena, Sto. Domingo at Antipolo.

Isa ang Iriga City sa mga lugar na landslide prone area sa lalawigan ng Camarines Sur dahil sa malapit ang kanilang lokasyon sa bundok at mga ilog. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=13291

Ultimate Wake Championship sa CWC, naging matagumpay
PILI, Camarines Sur, Jan.24 (PIA) ---- Gaya ng inaasahan ay muling naging matagumpay ang katatapos pa lamang na Ultimate Wake Championship sa ilalim ng World Wake Association World Series. Ito ay ginanap sa Camarines Sur Water Sports Complex nitong nakaraang tatlong araw dito sa lalawigan ng Camarines Sur. . Kahapon ay ginanap na nga ang competition finals kung saan nakasali rin ang mga filipinang sina Diana De Castro, Jenette Beltran at Tynna Rosero. Kasali naman ng mga itong napasama sa listahan sa finals ng Women Wake skate ang amerikanang si Jennifer Gilanfarr mula sa Estados Unidos,,

Pasok naman sa finals sina Tom Fooshe, Andrew Adkinson, Rusty Malinowski at Nick Jones sa Heat 1 sa Men’s Pro 2011 WWA World Series Boat Category samantalang sa Heat 2 naman nagpakita ng gilas ang mga wakeboarders na kinabibilangan nina Kim Yong IL, Jeff Mckee, Trevor Hansen at Phillip Soven.

Ilan pa sa mga wakeboarders na pumasok sa finals ay sina Daniel Grant na taga Thailand, Nick Taylor, Reed Hansen at si Bret Little na mula sa Estados Unidos. Sa Pro Wakeskate Winch finals pasok naman sina Leo Labadens ng France, Brian Grubb, Nick Taylor at Andrew Pastura kan US .

Ilan sa mga kategoryang pinaglaban labanan ng mga wakeboarders, maliban sa Women Wake skate category ay ang Men Pro 2011 WWA World Series boat, Pro wakeskate boat , Junior Men’s Finals at Men’s Professional Category..

Personal namang pinanood ni Governor LRay Villafuerte ang mga aerial stunts at pagrampa sa mga obstacles ng mga kalahok sa kompetisyon na nagmula pa sa mga bansa dito sa Asia , Europa at sa ibat ibang bahagi ng Estados Unidos.

Habang sinusulat ang balitang ito ay hindi pa ipinapalabas ang mga pangalan ng mga nanalo dahil sa kagustuhan ni Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte na sa Award’s Night na lamang i po-proclaim ang mga ito.

Ang Ultimate Wake Championship 2011 ay isa lamang sa mga inisyatibo ni Governor Villafuerte upang mas palakasin pa ang sports tourism industry dito sa lalawigan. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=13289

Cosay in La Purisima, Pili
by Christmar Diones Pabia (http://www.facebook.com/afable14)

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Pasacao, Cam Sur
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^^magayunon na pagkakua, hiling-hiling su Daruanak Island :okay:

alone
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dae ko daw aram na ngonyan su SOCA ni Mayor Bongat :D

ngunyan yun hehe sa Arrupe Convention Hall ginanap :D

Also, the official launching of the city website and the awarding of winners for the Bicol Riverwalk Project.

Noticed that our Ciudad nin Naga FB is no longer the official FB of the city website :dunno: what happened??? when I checked the city new city website a new fb account appears, here:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Naga-Smiles-to-the-World/122597411124352/ :ohno:

Also, the official launching of the city website and the awarding of winners for the Bicol Riverwalk Project.

Noticed that our Ciudad nin Naga FB is no longer the official FB of the city website :dunno: what happened??? when I checked the city new city website a new fb account appears, here:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Naga-Smiles-to-the-World/122597411124352/ :ohno:

Aray! may Diskreminasyun nangyari..:ohno::ohno:

^^bagong mayor, bagong FB site :D

please visit this regularly - CAMARINES SUR | Projects & Construction. (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1307657)

It's our international thread :cheers:

Aray! may Diskreminasyun nangyari..:ohno::ohno:

^^bagong mayor, bagong FB site :D

please visit this regularly - CAMARINES SUR | Projects & Construction. (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1307657)

It's our international thread :cheers:



noticed the change of link too a few days ago.
maybe it was because of the launching of Naga Smiles that's why they had to change the FB Link for uniformity reasons? :)

bako man yan discrimination Rhyz, akosijamir created the page without them knowing even before the term of Mayor Bongat and we don't have the "say" for it to be linked on the city govt website. actually, we had the chance but we don't have the right to let it be linked forever.

okay lang yan.. as to content... it's very obvious that Ciudad nin Naga is richer than the Naga Smiles :nocrook: AND more updated :D

Landscape artists, students, architects present entries to revitalize Naga River (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2010/dec16/xland.html)
By Paul John F. Barrosa

NAGA CITY --- With the hope of revitalizing the historic but now polluted Naga River, city officials here, with Naga City Mayor John G. Bongat at the helm, formally presented the 12 contenders for the “Salog Kan Buhay: A Contest for the Best Conceptual Design for Revitalizing Naga River” yesterday morning, December 15, at the Avenue Plaza Hotel, along Magsaysay Avenue, here.

Twelve participants, individuals or groups, submitted their own plans and concepts on how to revive and rejuvenate the dying Naga River and the pathwalks along its banks. The river serves as the route of the annual fluvial procession of Our Lady of Peñafrancia every September.

Most of the contestants are Bachelor of Science in Architecture students and professors from the University of Nueva Caceres, including UNC Architecture Professor Oliver Gulapa and student groups Team Oragon, UNC B.O.R.G.S., and BICOL R.A.V.A.

Professional landscapers and engineers also joined the contest, including United Architects of the Philippines President Ernest Banzuela Jr. and University of the Philippines graduate and licensed Landscape Architect Juli Angela Guysayko who actually worked as one in Singapore.

Meanwhile, a group of tourism students from Ateneo de Naga University and architecture students from Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges tried their best shot. Two other Nagueños, namely Angelo Roco Reyes and Nelson Nayve, also entered the contest in the hope of visualizing their dreams for the Naga River.

Naga City Mayor John G. Bongat extended his sincere thanks to the participants who supported the city government’s desire to revive the Naga River.

Bongat said that event manifested the big heart of the Nagueños to impart their knowledge and time in making the city a better place to live in.

Entries will be judged based on the proposal’s aesthetic impact (50 percent), implementability and practicability (30 percent) and historical relevance (20 percent). Results of the contest will be announced in January next year.

First placer will receive P 50,000 cash and a certificate, while the second and third placer will receive P 30,000 and P 20,000 and a corresponding certificate, respectively.



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so Bicol R.A.V.A got the third place :D

HERES THE LINK for BICOL R.A.V.A's presentation (http://www.slideshare.net/jackryan68/bicol-rava-unc)

Salog Kan Buhay

TOURISM STUDENTS - ADNU (http://www.slideshare.net/jackryan68/tourism-students-adenu)

Arch OV Gulapa (http://www.slideshare.net/jackryan68/arch-ov-gulapa)

UAP Student Auxiliary - CSPC (http://www.slideshare.net/jackryan68/uap-student-auxiliary-cspc)

UNC B.O.R.G.S - UNC (http://www.slideshare.net/jackryan68/borgs-unc)

TEAM ORAGON - UNC (http://www.slideshare.net/jackryan68/team-oragon-unc)

3rd PLACER - BICOL R.A.V.A - UNC (http://www.slideshare.net/jackryan68/bicol-rava-unc)

JPSSE - Partido State University (http://www.slideshare.net/jackryan68/jpsse-partido-state-university)

State of the City Report (http://naga.gov.ph/meet-in-naga/state-of-the-city-report-2/)

Mayor John G. Bongat
Pag-Paabot sa Banwaan 01.25.11 [ State of the City Report ]
Arrupe Convention Hall
Ateneo de Naga University
8:00 am

PROGRAMME

PART I ─ Sangguniang Panlungsod Regular Session/ State of the City Report (SOCR)

8:30 AM Sangguniang Panlungsod Regular Session

City Vice Mayor Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.
Presiding Officer

8:45 AM State of the City Report

City Mayor John H. Bongat

9:45 AM Open Forum

PART II ─ AWARDING CEREMONIES

10:30 AM “Salog Kan Buhay”

Contest for the Best Conceptual Design for Revitalizing Naga River
Project Head: Mr. Wilfredo B. Prilles, Jr.
City Planning & Development Coordinator (CPDC)

BRIEF PRESENTATION
Best Conceptual Design Contest

Awarding of Major Prizes
3rd Prize (Php 20,000.00 & Plaque)
2nd Prize (Php 30,000.00 & Plaque)
1st Prize (Php 50,000.00 & Plaque)

Awarding of Consolation Prizes

11:00 AM NAGA CITY TOP TAXPAYERS

Business Tax Category
20 Top National Corporations
10 Top Local Corporations
10 Top Individuals

Real Property Tax Category
15 Top Corporations
5 Top Individuals

PART III ─ PROGRAM LAUNCH

11:30 AM 2011 Naga City Mayoral Awards Formal Launch
City Mayor John H. Bongat

BRIEF PRESENTATION
Mr. J. Antonio A. Amparado
Chairman, 2011 Naga City Mayoral Awards

12:00 NN Naga SMILES Website Official Launch
(Lunch will be served)

PART IV ─ CITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETING

noticed the change of link too a few days ago.
maybe it was because of the launching of Naga Smiles that's why they had to change the FB Link for uniformity reasons? :)

bako man yan discrimination Rhyz, akosijamir created the page without them knowing even before the term of Mayor Bongat and we don't have the "say" for it to be linked on the city govt website. actually, we had the chance but we don't have the right to let it be linked forever.

okay lang yan.. as to content... it's very obvious that Ciudad nin Naga is richer than the Naga Smiles :nocrook: AND more updated :D

"we had the chance but we don't have the right to let it be linked forever." :cheers: *apir* to that ms. jo!heheh
well atleast our fb account was recognize by the city governtment.:banana:
I bet some officials there are checking the ciudad nin naga fb account regularly.hehehe

I had my snacks a while ago at Romeros Bakeshop and had their palabok and toasted siopao. I was observing the whole place -the people (cutomers and waiters), the bystanders, their menu, their food and everything. I just realize na haluyon na palan sinda. *yugon mo yan* When I was still a kid, my mom usually brought us there as a whole family. It was like the McDo, KFC, Jolibee and etc. etc. before. When there's an important occasion that's one of our place. And suddenly this idea pop-out of my mind, since we have now SM and Ayala, Puregold, Robinsons in the future and other national/international resto coming in our place, why not make a coffeetable book about Naga. Or a magazine about Naga (resto, food, places, hotels, gimiks, culture and history). A one time big time project of "TATAK NAGA". This will help our local investors including the city government in promoting their products and places.
When I started the cuidad nin naga fb thing, that was my purpose. to promote Naga, to update people of whats happening in Naga and to be involve with Naga. But this time, we will just focus on the local products of Naga -"Tatak Naga" (orignal na Naga, hali sa naga). BIggs, Bakers, Geewan, Beanbag, Starmark Romeros, Greenplaza, Moderna, Penafrancia resort, Panicuason Hot Spring, Stonehouse Garden resort, Churches and lots of foods and etc.. Most of our local investors have difficult time in promoting/advertising their product, maybe this is one way of helping them.
The big guys in the market have the money to spend on advertising and has the capacity to survive. But small time/ local investors need our help.

I don't know how to start this. maybe with our group we can do something.
or initiate a similar project. what we need is the picture of the place, short write-up and a brief history. It is also one way of immortalizing them!

do you still remember the happy hotel, alex, emily, vic, advent cinema. etc... Naga Bowling center before it became tripple B. Rural bank of nueva caceres and G7 bank, centro oasis, residencia, cornelios, planet b, casa catalina, jimenez resort and many more... none or little much was written about them and as time pass by they will be gone forever.

yun lang.. naisip ko lang... hehehe maisip pa ako... pero hopefully this concept would become into reality.:cheers: maogmang banggi sa gabos!

"we had the chance but we don't have the right to let it be linked forever." :cheers: *apir* to that ms. jo!heheh
well atleast our fb account was recognize by the city governtment.:banana:
I bet some officials there are checking the ciudad nin naga fb account regularly.hehehe

I had my snacks a while ago at Romeros Bakeshop and had their palabok and toasted siopao. I was observing the whole place -the people (cutomers and waiters), the bystanders, their menu, their food and everything. I just realize na haluyon na palan sinda. *yugon mo yan* When I was still a kid, my mom usually brought us there as a whole family. It was like the McDo, KFC, Jolibee and etc. etc. before. When there's an important occasion that's one of our place. And suddenly this idea pop-out of my mind, since we have now SM and Ayala, Puregold, Robinsons in the future and other national/international resto coming in our place, why not make a coffeetable book about Naga. Or a magazine about Naga (resto, food, places, hotels, gimiks, culture and history). A one time big time project of "TATAK NAGA". This will help our local investors including the city government in promoting their products and places.
When I started the cuidad nin naga fb thing, that was my purpose. to promote Naga, to update people of whats happening in Naga and to be involve with Naga. But this time, we will just focus on the local products of Naga -"Tatak Naga" (orignal na Naga, hali sa naga). BIggs, Bakers, Geewan, Beanbag, Starmark Romeros, Greenplaza, Moderna, Penafrancia resort, Panicuason Hot Spring, Stonehouse Garden resort, Churches and lots of foods and etc.. Most of our local investors have difficult time in promoting/advertising their product, maybe this is one way of helping them.
The big guys in the market have the money to spend on advertising and has the capacity to survive. But small time/ local investors need our help.

I don't know how to start this. maybe with our group we can do something.
or initiate a similar project. what we need is the picture of the place, short write-up and a brief history. It is also one way of immortalizing them!

do you still remember the happy hotel, alex, emily, vic, advent cinema. etc... Naga Bowling center before it became tripple B. Rural bank of nueva caceres and G7 bank, centro oasis, residencia, cornelios, planet b, casa catalina, jimenez resort and many more... none or little much was written about them and as time pass by will be gone forever.

yun lang.. naisip ko lang... hehehe maisip pa ako... pero hopefully this concept would become into reality.:cheers: maogmang banggi sa gabos!

that's also the same reason why i also made NCD blogspot then to .com, i started with small nothings which then resulted to regular updates of what is currently happening.
and of course just like Ciudad nin Naga. (which is easier to update than the blog, i must say) i got hooked in promoting our city without any fee in return. whenever there are events i advertise them for free, i never charge anything even though there were a lot of my friends who were suggesting to charge them. but nahhh i love what i'm doing for our city. for free.

I LIKE THE IDEA SEAN, with ALL CAPS. :lol: :okay: count me in for this. let us conceptualize guys and start with baby steps :rofl:

^^ maorag palan magmerindal sa romero's nin palabok asin toasted siopao.. may naiisip.hehehe

pag-uraulayan ta yan manay...dai man kita nagmamadali. dai man sya one click lang. pero atleast nakapuon naman kita with our fb accounts and blog.

the easiest way to do the compilation is through facebook or blog pa din.. pero hopefully all the things we posted and uploadedoin our site will be printed into tangible magazine or book and will be distributed to the different schools, restos, shops in Naga and our friends from different places. and maybe we can sell it.hehehe

I'm checking on the concept design for the Salog kan Buhay (Naga River Project). It's a WOW! I honor all the people who took time to conceptualize and joined the contest. can't wait to see it happen!

hay Naga, sobra akong namomoot saimo....
an saimong itsura daing kapareho...
an saimong ngirit, garo man sana langit...
bayai na sana an mga taong naiinggit...
an pagkamoot ko saimo bakong pirit...
bow! hahaha

What can you say about the 20% increase in tourist arrivals in 2010 despite the spate of negative travel advisories on the Philippines?
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=651292&publicationSubCategoryId=134

camsur (ex: cwc) certainly has very friendly rates that even college barkada grps can afford. and it's good to keep it this way-- tourism is, after all, about allowing everyone, esp our kababayan, to enjoy our local attractions.

by Maki-Goa... (http://www.facebook.com/makigoa)

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the last time i tasted gumian was in my elementary days. mahamis! a female vendor with her large nigo of fruits and vegies on her head went around our neighborhood selling her produce. once in a while gumian turned up among the fruits.

another crop long missed - GALIANG (root crop).
marhay ta ang balaw madali sanang makua :-)

by Ralph Bataller Buena (http://www.facebook.com/ralphbuena)

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Join the tigsik challenge on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tigsik/169191766438467?ref=mf&v=wall

kalunggay (moringa) in coconut milk na ang bangot pahingurag na tinapa. (mayo na naman kaning girirongan sa lamesa haha)!

good thing, one can get his supply of kalunggay in the naga public market ready to cook! the kind vendors have painstakingly removed the leaves from the stalks.

Cosay in La Purisima, Pili
by Christmar Diones Pabia (http://www.facebook.com/afable14)

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i can almost smell the soothing, pleasant smell of coco oil! the same scent that greets one as s/he approaches one area of pasacao.

^^magayunon na pagkakua, hiling-hiling su Daruanak Island :okay:

nice shots, indeed. matibayon si pao! i remember one chant -- used to jeer opponents, actually -- we used to cry out in those carefree days of childhood:

pasakit pasacao barato ang balaw!

alone
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si Nini
sa tahaw kang init, nag-eenjoy kang malipot na palamig!

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SFC 18th ICon CAMSUR
Singles for Christ International Conference
CamSur Watersports Complex
Feb 18-20,2011

24 DAYS to go.

^^ we can add this wonderful idea by Sean to our agenda on the upcoming SSC CamSur Anniversary :D IF ever we have a small gathering :)

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^^ we can add this wonderful idea by Sean to our agenda on the upcoming SSC CamSur Anniversary :D IF ever we have a small gathering :)

Maray na Naga:):)

Nuarin ngani po si anniversary kang Thread ta?
sana igwa ulit summer activity ang thread para makajoin ulit kami:):)

Good Morning Naga, Iriga and CamSur! :D

i asked for a copy of the State of the City Report from the exec assistant of Mayor B, will be getting it within today :banana:

the SOCR lasted for 2 hours :nuts: very comprehensive :applause:

^^ Igua ka na palan. Yey! Dai kaya ako nakadalan due to Xavier Cup prep and acads. :D

Something to watch out
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CA panel OKs Domingo as DTI secretary
The trade and industry committee of the Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday recommended for confirmation the nomination of Gregory Domingo as the secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Nobody opposed Domingo’s appointment during Tuesday’s hearing of the CA trade and industry committee. He was mainly questioned regarding DTI’s plans on how to make the country’s trading sector more competitive.

Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Villafuerte asked him about the department’s investment promotion plans, including its plans on how to strengthen the country’s export sector.

Sen. Gregorio Honasan, for his part, asked Domingo on the “continuity and sustainability" of DTI’s plans, noting that it changes with every new administration.

Domingo said that 80 percent of their programs were patterned from the previous administration’s while the other 20 percent were new.

Domingo said he was probably recommended for confirmation right away because their department isn't that "controversial."

"Masuwerte rin ho tayo pero ang departamento... hindi naman masyadong kontrobersyal (I'm very lucky but I think I it's because our department is really not that controversial)," he told reporters on Tuesday.

He noted, however, that he was glad that several lawmakers were interested in their programs. "It's good to hear the concerns of the senators and congressman on what DTI should be prioritizing," he said.http://www.gmanews.tv/story/211416/ca-panel-oks-domingo-as-dti-secretary

Starbucks now open @ 8 am
Mondays to Wednesdays
Earlier on Weekends

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Breakfast, anyone?
Marhay na Aga Naga

Maray na Naga:):)

Nuarin ngani po si anniversary kang Thread ta?
sana igwa ulit summer activity ang thread para makajoin ulit kami:):)

this February 4 :okay:

^^ Igua ka na palan. Yey! Dai kaya ako nakadalan due to Xavier Cup prep and acads. :D

me too, busy the whole day.

will post kapag nakua ko na. thanks to Alec in advance!

De Lima orders review of cases vs Dominguez
Lawmakers: No bail for car thieves

More members of the House of Representatives are backing the clamor to deny bail to car thieves.

Representatives Jaye Lacson-Noel of Malabon and Salvio Fortuno of Camarines Sur separately filed bills yesterday to make the crime of carjacking under certain circumstances a non-bailable offense.

Earlier, Representatives Rufus Rodriguez of Cagayan de Oro City and his brother Maximo of Abante Mindanao, Winston Castelo of Quezon City, and Irwin Tieng of Buhay introduced similar bills.

Bills of the same nature have also been filed in the Senate.

The mounting public clamor for stiffer penalties for car thieves and to keep them in jail is expected to prompt lawmakers to expedite action on proposals for longer prison terms and to deny bail to violators of the Anti-Carnapping Act.

Under the bills of Lacson-Noel and Fortuno, no bail would be available when car theft is committed by means of violence, intimidation or force upon things, or when the owner, driver or occupant of the stolen vehicle is killed or raped.

Lacson-Noel said her proposal would “fill the gap” in the Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972.

“I can understand the frustration of our policemen who risk their lives in trying to put carnappers in jail only to find out later that they are out on bail faster than getting them behind bars,” she said.

“I also sympathize with citizens whose sense of security is threatened by reports of crime,” she said.

“It is our duty to ensure that we are able to protect their rights to feel safe in their own neighborhoods. We need to amend the law on this if only to provide higher protection to our policemen and citizens.”

Fortuno said denying bail to car thieves would make it harder for them to pursue their illegal activities.

“The paramount objective of this is to deter further commission of such crime because the suspect cannot continue his nefarious activities while languishing in jail,” he said.

“It must be noted that one of the suspects in the gruesome killing of car dealer Venson Evangelista and possibly Emerson Lozano has 15 car theft cases pending in various courts. Yet, he remains scot-free.”http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=651508&publicationSubCategoryId=63

DMCI power unit eyeing to supply off-grid areas
DMCI Power Corp. plans to invest in off-grid areas pending discussions with government-owned National Power Corp. (Napocor).
Nestor D. Dadivas, president of DMCI Power, told reporters the company was looking at opportunities in the Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG) served by Napocor.

“We have no specific [site] yet and we still need to talk to Napocor,” said Mr. Dadivas.

SPUG areas are not connected to the main grid and are subsidized by other end-users through the universal charge for missionary electrification.

DMCI Holdings, Inc., the parent company of DMCI Power, inked a power supply agreement with Masbate Electric Cooperative, Inc. to provide power to Masbate in 2007. It has a 24.4-megawatt (MW) diesel power plant in Mobo, Masbate.

Napocor earlier said it was looking for investments of around P7 billion to P11 billion for SPUG areas in the next three years.

There are currently 112 power plants operated by Napocor-SPUG, with a capacity of around 200 MW.

Napocor-SPUG filed on Jan. 14 for a rate increase of P1.3163 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) under its generation rate adjustment mechanism and P0.1982/kWh under the incremental currency exchange rate adjustment for SPUG areas. The increases were based on deferred costs for fuel and foreign exchange movements.

Areas affected by the increase are Mindoro Oriental and Occidental, Batangas, Marinduque, Quezon, Palawan, Catanduanes, Albay, Romblon, Batanes, Cagayan, Aurora, Apayao, Kalinga, Isabela, Camarines Sur, Masbate, Cebu, Siquijor, Antique, Iloilo, Leyte, Biliran, Samar, Basilan, Sulu, Dinagat, Sultan Kudarat, Davao, Surigao del Norte, Zamboanga, and Tawi-Tawi.

Napocor sought a higher missionary universal charge of P0.23/kWh from the Energy Regulatory Commission to have operational efficiency in SPUG areas. The regulator approved only a P0.0454/kWh charge in September.http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?title=DMCI%20power%20unit%20eyeing%20to%20supply%20off-grid%20areas&id=25148

27th METROBANK Foundation Search for Outstanding Teachers on
(PIA) – Metrobank Foundation has started accepting nomination for the 2011 Search for Outstanding Teachers, now on its 27th year of honoring teacher-heroes.

Bicolano mentors who wish to join the ranks of outstanding teachers like last year’s winner, Conchita A. Ibarondo of San Antonio Elementary School in Iriga City has three weeks to be nominated by his/her school as February 14 is set as the deadline for submission of nomination of entries.

The ten 2011 winners will each receive a cash prize of P350,000 higher than last year’s P300,000 plus a specially-designed trophy and medal to be awarded by President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III in Malacañang.

National finalists will receive P20,000 each while regional finalists will get P10,000 cash incentive and certificate of recognition.

This year’s search theme is “Sharing Knowledge, Inspiring Change” as the sponsoring foundation believes that teachers are everyday heroes in education that change the lives of their students.

As in past year, the search is open to teachers who are Filipino citizens teaching in the elementary, secondary or tertiary levels including those mentors of the alternative learning system.

The nominee must be actively teaching in the country for at least 10 years, actually teaching at the time of the nomination, possesses a PRC license, has a full-time appointment and with full load.

Winners of other searches for outstanding teachers conducted by reputable organizations like the Ten Outstanding Teachers of Albay (TOTAL) will automatically become provincial finalist. The nominees, however, are expected to meet the basic eligibility requirements of tenure, performance and teaching load and must undergo the usual nomination process.

The Search bestows recognition to teachers who manifest deep commitment to the development of the youth through exemplary competence, remarkable dedication to their work and effective educational leadership. Particularly, the quest seeks out for exceptional teachers who have made significant contribution to national development by raising the quality of education through effective, innovative and creative teaching strategies, materials and devices in addition to their commendable effort of brining the school closer to the community and vice-versa.

Elementary schools are entitled to nominate two nominees, one each from primary (kinder to grade III) and intermediate (Grade IV to Grade VII) while high schools and higher institutions are allowed to nominate only one per category.

Nomination forms are available in all Metrobank branches, Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education offices.

Bicol, one of top-producing regions outside NCR

In the 26-year history of the search, Bicol region has produced 18 winners with the National Capital Region garnering a total of 107, followed by Western Visayas 44, Northern Mindanao 23, and Bicol.

The 18 winners from Bicol were working in Camarines Sur, 10 (4 from Naga City, Iriga City 2, the towns of Nabua 3, Calabanga 1); Albay 3 (Legazpi City 1, Ligao City 1, Guinobatan 1); Camarines Norte, 2 (all from Daet); Sorsogon, 2 (from Sorsogon City); Catanduanes, 1 (from Virac).

The provinces of Masbate and Sorsogon and 39 others nationwide and the cities of Masbate and Tabaco along with 69 others have yet to win an award.

Until 2010, 296 teachers have been accorded honors since 1984 where 119 or 40 per cent were elementary grades teacher followed by secondary, 98 (33.11%); higher education 73, (24.66|%); and technical/vocational educators, 3 (2.03%). Seven of every 10 winners were female teachers. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=13322

ALS confers award to outstanding barangays in Naga
NAGA CITY (PIA) ---- The barangays of Concepcion Pequena, San Felipe and Sta. Curz, all from this city, were hailed as Outstanding Functional Learning Center in Naga City Division during a simple awarding rites held last January 21, 2011 at the ALS Pilot Center here.

The search was part of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) collaborative project aimed at providing a venue especially for out-of –school youths, children and adults where they can harness their learning and indulge in some discussions geared towards developing their reading and writing skills.

Moreover, these simple edifices are not only for literacy and informal classes but also serve as venue for meetings and conferences.

Mrs. Felomina L. Cecilio , ALS Head cited that the search was also conducted to measure the effectiveness and quality of the implementation of the project in the development of literacy for their target beneficiaries.

“Uplifting an individual’s literacy goes beyond the books that they read. These functional learning centers also provide our out-of-school youths, adults and even these out-of- school children, a venue where they can feel the collaborative efforts from their teachers and from their peers, which we think is a great tool in developing their personality.”

Barangay Concepcion Pequena headed by its Barangay Captain, Elmer Baldemoro was adjudged as first place , Brgy. San Felipe under the stewardship of their Punong Barangay Emerita Castillo ranked second while Barangay Sta. Cruz headed by Barangay Captain Lorenzo Narvaez was named third placer out of the six (6) finalists.

Barangay Concepcion Pequena will represent Naga City Division in the Regional Search for Most Outstanding Functional Learning Center this year.

In an interview, Ms. Adelaida A. Bables, Naga North ALS District Coordinator said that cash prizes were awarded to major winners while the finalists also received consolation prizes courtesy of the Naga City Government thru the School Board Fund.

The Search for Most Outstanding Functional Learning Center will be done every year to encourage stakeholders to partake of this program and help in uplifting literacy rate in their respective communities. All barangays are encourage to join and be adjudged as the next Outstanding barangay with a Functional Learning Center. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=13336

by GAYON BICOL (http://www.facebook.com/pages/GAYON-BICOL/125569835742)

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Batuhan mga tugang na maalsomonon
Masiram soro sopsopon ngunyan na maliputunon
Pampaganang lalo sa mga makinaon
panhali kan pait kan dilang madinilaon.

Small Claims Courts inilunsad sa Naga City
NAGA CITY , Jan.25 - - - Inilunsad kahapon sa Lunsod ng Naga ang pagtatag ng mga Small Claims Courts sa mga kautangan 100 libong piso pababa. Ito ay proyekto ng Korte Suprema na nagbibigay kautusan sa lahat na 1st Level courts sa buong bansa.

Ang Small Claims Courts ay binubuo ng mga Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Circuit Courts na siyang mag lilitis ng simple at hindi magastos na paglilitis ng kaso.

Sa ilalim ng nasabing proyekto, ang ordinaryong Pilipino ay makakahain ng kanilang reklamo sa korte na walang abogado gaya ng pormal na paglilitis sa korte. Simpleng pamamaraan, mabilis na tinatapos at hindi magastos ang pagdinig ng reklamo sa mga municipal trial courts.

Naatasan ang korte na gumawa agad ng desisyon sa unang paglilitis. Sa kasalukuyan patuloy na nagsasagawa ng pagsasanay ang korte suprema sa mga 1st level courts Judges at mga clerk of courts upang mapalawak ang kanilang kaalaman gtungkol sa tinaguriang “Peoples Courts”.

Gaya ng ginagawa ngayong dito sa Lunsod ng Naga, kahapon ang mga punong barangay at mga lupon tagapamayapa ng 27 barangay ng Naga City ang nagkaroon ng orientation at dialogue sa Small Claims Courts na ginanap sa Avenue Plaza Hotel. Pinadrinohan ang nasabing aktibidad ng Supreme Court, MTCC at American Bar Association sa pamumuno ni Atty. Jack Andrew O. Miranda ang program director.http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=13333

McVan on The Go
10 PM last night

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february is national arts month. any news about the city's activities? im out of the circulation.

by Thiel Alcantara (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#%21/event.php?eid=122743334461007)

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Buhi Parish Church grounds (St. Francis of Assisi Parish)

a fun run/fun walk to help in the renovation of theSt. Francis of Assisi Parish Church Sanctuary, 6k fun run/ 3k fun walk. Registration will start on JANUARY 30, 2011, registration centers are" SUREPLUS STOE (beside Farmacia Nazarrea) and POWERNET - San Pedro. 6k FUN RUN - Php 300.00 FREE Singlet, BIB number and one (1) raffle ticket. 3K FUN WALLK - Php100.00 FREE BIB number and one (1) raffle ticket.

february is national arts month. any news about the city's activities? im out of the circulation.

Formal Launch: Jan. 31, 2011 (opening ceremonies for National Arts Month)

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i do not know yet what time and where. will ask Alec about it.

^^ maorag palan magmerindal sa romero's nin palabok asin toasted siopao.. may naiisip.hehehe

pag-uraulayan ta yan manay...dai man kita nagmamadali. dai man sya one click lang. pero atleast nakapuon naman kita with our fb accounts and blog.

the easiest way to do the compilation is through facebook or blog pa din.. pero hopefully all the things we posted and uploaded on our site will be printed into tangible magazine or book and will be distributed to the different schools, restos, shops in Naga and our friends from different places. and maybe we can sell it.hehehe

I'm checking on the concept design for the Salog kan Buhay (Naga River Project). It's a WOW! I honor all the people who took time to conceptualize and joined the contest. can't wait to see it happen!

hay Naga, sobra akong namomoot saimo....
an saimong itsura daing kapareho...
an saimong ngirit, garo man sana langit...
bayai na sana an mga taong naiinggit...
an pagkamoot ko saimo bakong pirit...
bow! hahaha

all this effort and passion to promote our place deserves much praise. may this inspire like-minded and even not-so-like-minded people even more to work for and serve our our hometown. (developing our hometown but always in view of the larger picture- the context of the region and country)

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beautiful shot. truly makes one jump and stay in midair! keep the shots coming, dandyqb!

Good Morning Naga, Iriga and CamSur! :D

i asked for a copy of the State of the City Report from the exec assistant of Mayor B, will be getting it within today :banana:

the SOCR lasted for 2 hours :nuts: very comprehensive :applause:

thanks in adv, jo. looking forward to seeing areas of growth and areas for development.

27th METROBANK Foundation Search for Outstanding Teachers on
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=13322

congratulations to these women and men who mold minds. Metrobank Foundation is surely doing a good job in this area by inspiring teachers to be the best they can be by offering both incentives and role models.

these outstaning men and women truly inspire- they choose to stay for the love of the young people they mentor despite (very often) meager resources.

my own hope is that more young graduates with the right talent and skills, passion and devotion will be drawn to teach.

Yellow Cab
10 PM last night

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as mentioned in previous posts PAL takes over Naga flights of airphilexpress (as well as all the other APX turboprop routes) effective APRIL 1,2011.

downside: rates will be more expensive. round trip will now be around PhP2,500.00, compared to promo rates offered by APX that are as low as PhP1,100.00, round trip.

GOODNEWS: Mabuhay Miles is back! Naga flights will earn miles (when they ceased to earn miles with the previous PR-APX codeshare agreement), beginning with 25% on the fiesta deal class (higher fare classifications earn 100% miles).

verified this with MabuhayMiles center yesterday.

http://sinag.dlsu.edu.ph/_images/_logos/pal.gif

as mentioned in previous posts PAL takes over Naga flights of airphilexpress (as well as all the other APX turboprop routes) effective APRIL 1,2011.

downside: rates will be more expensive. round trip will now be around PhP2,500.00, compared to promo rates offered by APX that are as low as PhP1,100.00, round trip.

GOODNEWS: Mabuhay Miles is back! Naga flights will earn miles (when they ceased to earn miles with the previous PR-APX codeshare agreement), beginning with 25% on the fiesta deal class (higher fare classifications earn 100% miles).

verified this with MabuhayMiles center yesterday.


I have just talked to Charisma (she came to my clinic) just few minutes ago, our travel agent here in Naga as I was getting a booking for me and my family for LA on April 12. We decided to fly PAL in favor of Northwest/Delta as my son's Yaya would not be able to go with as since she is 6 months pregnant. Her substitute does not have a US visa yet. We need to fly direct without stop- over.

She confirmed that indeed- PAL would be taking over all turbo props flights of AirPhil Express.

This was apparently done to ensure financial viability of smaller planes, with less passengers- paying higher fares.

So that would be goodbye to lower fares and the goodbye to the 4 times weekly Naga- Cebu routes this year.:ohno:

In other words- the need for bigger airport for CamSur is really needed.

LCC Nabua

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Perfect Combination

Kopi Roti serves magnificent breads and Sandwiches
but their coffee (personally) is the least of my favorites...

Whenever If I crave for Kopi Roti breads-
I get my coffee from Starbucks nearby:lol:

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...but Starbucks still serve the
best Whole Wheat Bagel on town...

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Wait a minute- do we have other bakeries
that serve bagels in Naga City?

If there is none-
then my contention is undebatable.:)

LCC Nabua

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spaghetti wires as usual :D

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Cebu Pacific @ Naga Airport
by David Michael V. Padua (http://www.facebook.com/MrTyphoon)

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Naga Airport
by David Michael V. Padua (http://www.facebook.com/MrTyphoon)

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I have just talked to Charisma (she came to my clinic) just few minutes ago, our travel agent here in Naga as I was getting a booking for me and my family for LA on April 12. We decided to fly PAL in favor of Northwest/Delta as my son's Yaya would not be able to go with as since she is 6 months pregnant. Her substitute does not have a US visa yet. We need to fly direct without stop- over.

She confirmed that indeed- PAL would be taking over all turbo props flights of AirPhil Express.

This was apparently done to ensure financial viability of smaller planes, with less passengers- paying higher fares.

So that would be goodbye to lower fares and the goodbye to the 4 times weekly Naga- Cebu routes this year.:ohno:

In other words- the need for bigger airport for CamSur is really needed.

sayang ang cebu lechon that can fly to naga in 50mins! but yes this BIGGER, WIDER airport is long overdue. a non-filipino friend was even wondering aloud why, with the large volume of tourists coming to camsur, nothing concrete (!!!) is being done.

Perfect Combination

Kopi Roti serves magnificent breads and Sandwiches
but their coffee (personally) is the least of my favorites...

Whenever If I crave for Kopi Roti breads-
I get my coffee from Starbucks nearby:lol:

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...but Starbucks still serve the
best Whole Wheat Bagel on town...



excellent coffee buns! in case, doc, you visit antipolo, drop by the bakeshop of the assumption nuns (same area as assumption school). their (cheaper) coffee buns can rival kopi roti's!

and they are coffee buns for a cause :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Cebu Pacific @ Naga Airport
by David Michael V. Padua (http://www.facebook.com/MrTyphoon)

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cebupac offers a total of 3 flights to WNP for the summer months- with the first one flying in at 6:45AM, and the last one flying out of WNP at 5PM- perfect for those who only have a day's business.

PAL/ apx only has two but i guess this will increase again for the same period with the influx of tourists during the summer break. PAL's last flight is at 4:30pm- good sked, too!

cebupac summer sale ongoing. naga round trip for as low as PhP1700!

Bermudez best among PH wakeboard bets
PILI, CAMARINES SUR—A near-flawless run clinched the crown for Samantha Bermudez as the national wakeboard rider averted a Philippine shutout in the 2011 Ultimate Wake Championship on Sunday night at the Camsur Watersports Complex here.

Bermudez held her own to join other foreign winners—led by Ultimate Wakeboard Champion Tom Fooshee of the United States—even when other Philippine bets fell by the wayside in the extreme water sports competition that pitted 80 of the world’s best.

“You really can’t determine who’s going to win right off the bat,” said Bermudez, who’s also gearing up for the inaugural wakeboarding competition in the Southeast Asian Games this November in Indonesia.

“Whoever does better in the actual run, that’s it. Nervousness sometimes come into play. But I hope to practice more starting this month for the SEA Games.”

Fooshee captured the overall crown, which comes with an $8,000 prize (about P357,000), after topping the pro obstacles (92 percent), clinching second in the men’s pro cable (96.50) and earning a citation in the pro men’s boat.

But 13-year-old Daniel Grant also made waves in his professional debut when he scored an upset over Fooshee’s pet event in the men’s pro cable (97.50).

“I never thought it would happen, but it did, so it’s the best feeling in the world,” Grant said of his surprise win over Fooshee, a former world champion.

Grant, a Year 8 Bangkok student who has British and Thai roots, also picked up a runner-up finish in the pro obstacles (92).

“This is amazing,” said the 26-year-old Fooshee.
“To have the whole spectrum of ages here is unreal,” he added.

Bermudez bagged the women’s professional wakeboard championship after scoring a 98.50 to Elisabeth Fuchs of Germany’s 91.50 in the final round.

Three other Filipinas advanced to the women’s wakeskate championship, but the United States’ Jennifer Gilanfarr dominated with an 86.67 tally.

The Philippine bets had several falls, leaving Tynna Rosero to settle for second (76.67) and Jenette Beltran for third (53.33).

The United States picked up most of the top plums with Reed Hansen (men’s wakeskate), Philip Soven (boat), Kaesen Suderhond (winch) and Andrew Pastura (wakeskate-winch), while Germany had Nick Lewis (junior men). http://www.inquirer.net/sports/articles/Bermudez-best-among-PH-wakeboardbets.html

AdNU Hosts State of the City Report

The Ateneo de Naga University was privileged to host the annual State of the City Report, under the theme Pag-Paabot sa Banwaan, last 25 January 2011 at the Arrupe Convention Hall. Local administrators, government workers, and key figures attended the special event.

The program started with the Sangguniang Panlungsod Regular Session with City Vice Mayor Gabriel Bordado, Jr as the presiding officer. The session was followed by the State of the City Report by City Mayor John Bongat where he provided updates and new programs beneficial to Naga City. After the report there was an awarding ceremony for Salog Kan Buhay, a contest for the best conceptual design for revitalizing Naga River, and the Naga City Top Taxpayers. For the last part of the morning session the 2011 Naga City Mayoral Awards and the Naga SMILES Official were launched.

The afternoon session was dedicated to the City Development Council Meeting.

photos: http://www.adnu.edu.ph/newsfeatures.asp?qstrID=145

www.adnu.edu.ph

from:
http://eccentrip.blogspot.com/2011/01/camsur-cwc-and-back-to-manila.html

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Bigg's

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Ecovillage, CamSur Provincial Capitol, Pili

Just Sharing

Got a copy of my daughter's grades last year.

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Just to give you guys an idea of a non graded school
where kids are encouraged to where they excel best

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Perfection by repetition
Learning by encouragement

Visit this web page to learn more
about this unique school in Naga City

http://www.villagemontessori2000.com/



The Village Montessori School
http://www.villagemontessori2000.com/

Village Montessori is a school in a safe and peaceful neighborhood of Monterey Village. We build the school with the children in mind, to make the educational learning environment one of calmness, flexibility, and a true love and support for each child. We believe in making learning fun and not a forced activity.

Learning is not confined inside the classroom, the school ground is meant to develop the love and care for nature. Everyday, we nurture the child’s spirit and inculcate the love for God. We welcome them in a prepared environment equipped with Montessori didactic materials and learning is reinforced internally through the child’s own repetition of an activity and internal feelings of success. Because children will work individually with the materials, there is no competition in the Montessori classroom.

We strongly believe in constant communication, parent-teacher conferences are set throughout the school year.

In the Village Montessori, children learn best by doing, not by passively accepting other people’s ideas and pre-existing knowledge. Teachers know that children learn more by touching, seeing, tasting, and exploring than by just listening. Our goal is the development of an autonomous individual, competent in all areas of life, not merely someone with the “right” answers.

CamSur Tourism Video

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CamSur Tourism Video

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What I noticed is that LRay's Tourism Officers are all foreigners.

Cuatro Hundley is a European I believe.

CWC consultant is an Australian wakeboarding champion.

Is it the secret for his success?

Or- could it also be done by Filipinos?

^^It could be also done by Filipinos however foreigners have more craft, expertise and innovations with regards to sports and adventure tourism.

Navy rescues 2 distressed fishermen off Camarines Sur
MANILA, Jan. 25 (PNA) - Prompt response by Philippine Navy men saved two fishermen in distress off the waters of Pasacao town in Camarines Sur Tuesday.

Commodore Joel F. Babas, commander of Naval Forces Southern Luzon, said that at around 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, PO2 Ramon Especial Jr., boat captain of Philippine Navy craft DF 338, was informed by a certain Edgardo Bajan that a fishing boat was being drifted away by strong winds and current and required assistance.

DF 338, stationed at Pasacao Port, immediately conducted search and rescue operation for the distressed fishing boat.

At exactly 12:05 p.m, DF 338 spotted the fishing boat at about five nautical miles west of Pasacao Point and rendered assistance.

Rescued were Florentino Galon, 58, and Ramon Bandino, 40, of Barangay Carangan, Pasacao, Camarines Sur. Both fishermen are in good condition.

Commodore Babas congratulated the crew of DF 338 for their swift and immediate response that saved the lives of the two fishermen.

"Amidst rough seas and strong winds, your gallant action bespeaks of your dedication and commitment to the service worth emulating," said Babas. (PNA)http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=1&rid=325787

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Vote LRay:lol:

For Senator?:)

Tigaon Church
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Downtown Goa, Cam Sur
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Sagnay, Cam Sur
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Dismantling of the Macromedia Ad board
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Ati-Atihan in Garchitorena
by Melan Riva (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000475810963)

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Pambohan National High School has improved a lot. Congrats to its school head, teachers, and stakeholders...
En Route to Tamban
by Cenon Oliver (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000122200167)

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I was there this morning :D

^^It could be also done by Filipinos however foreigners have more craft, expertise and innovations with regards to sports and adventure tourism.

before, watersports was something that we are not so knowledgeable about. when cwc was established and foreigners as consultants there was now a craze for watersports not only here in camsur but in the entire Philippines.

oh btw, it's the birthday of _mike, stop lurking there!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR MIKE!!! :D :D

^^thank you Ma'am Jo! ;)

dai na baga active ang thread na ni? :rofl:

mayo ng rilitong mode :lol:

^^Happy birthday, Mike...

^^Happy Birthday, Mike :cheers:

Solcom launches ‘Oplan Tulong’
CAMP NAKAR -- The Southern Luzon Command (Solcom), in partnership with the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCCI) and the military’s 2nd Civil Relations Group, has launched “Operation Tulong” to render relief operations in the Bicol region after serious flooding in the provinces of Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Catanduanes.

Through a symbolic turn-over early yesterday, Dr. Roberto Licup representing the FCCCI handed over to Solcom chief Lt. Gen. Roland Detabali the donated goods composed of 400 boxes of noodles, 200 pairs of reading glasses and P10,000 to be distributed to almost 75,000 affected families.

“These relief goods will be distributed among the areas that include 17 municipalities of the region affected by the floods,” Solcom spokesman Col. Generoso Bolina said.

“The recent floods has caused serious affectations especially to the residents of Albay, Sorsogon and Camarines provinces in this area thus posing millions of damages to agriculture, infrastructure and private properties,” he said.

Bolina said he recognized the importance of the multi-stakeholders in giving services.
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Vote LRay:lol:

For Senator?:)

pirang seats na daw igwa ang Sutherland?

Robredo extends heightened alert to Naga


MANILA, Philippines - Police also tightened security in Naga City, Camarines Sur following the bus blast in Manila on Tuesday.

Police Inspector Alvin Orquita, team leader of the City Public Safety Management Company, said this came from a directive from former Naga Mayor and now Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo.

Several checkpoints have already been set up across the city.

Motorists said they have no choice but to follow, noting that security should be paramount amid the recent spate of crimes such as carjacking, which is also a problem in Bicol.

Police cannot apprehend motorists without licenses or with expired vehicle registrations, however.

Orquita said the Land Transportation Office (LTO) does not have representatives to issue the necessary tickets.

He noted the LTO should delegate them instead. – from a report by Jonathan Magistrado, ABS-CBN Bicolhttp://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/01/26/11/robredo-extends-heightened-alert-naga

DPWH-8 to implement P3.9 billion worth of projects for 2011
(PIA)– The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office here has disclosed the other day that they will be implementing a total of P3,906,607,000.00 worth of infrastructure projects in the six provinces of Bicol this year.

DPWH Regional Director Danilo E. Dequito said that the projects will be implemented in accordance with the 3-Rs criteria formulated by DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson to be adopted strictly by the department field engineers in the execution of the projects to ensure its durability and at the right cost.

Dequito explained that the 3-Rs refer to first, it should be the right project, second, at the right price and third, it should be constructed with the right quality to ensure its durability.

He said the projects are composed of P3.8 billion worth of locally funded projects and P36 million worth of foreign assisted projects.

Dequito said the province of Camarines Sur has been allocated a total of P1.2 billion worth of projects to be implemented in the five districts of the province — P500 million are for critical road and bridges to address critical bottlenecks,P334.6 million for rehabilitation of damaged national roads,P353.3 million for the upgrading from gravel to paved roads, P55.3 million for preventive maintenance.

Masbate, Dequito said, was earmarked a total of P784.5 million worth for various projects; Catanduanes P682 million; Camarines Norte P195.4 million; Sorsogon P154.3 million; Albay with P142.7 million; and P703 million worth of projects classified as region wide.http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=13602

Naga mayor cites accomplishments on his first state of the city address
NAGA City, Jan 26 (PIA)----- After six (6) months as the new mayor Naga city, Mayor John Bongat delivered his first ever State of the City Address (SOCA) to his constituents at the Arupe Hall, Ateneo De Naga University yesterday.

Various stakeholders representing the business sector, academe, non-government organizations and heads of government offices were also invited to grace the said occasion.

Putting in deeds Naga’s vision statement of “Maogmang Naga,” Bongat cited the city’s delivery of efficient and extensive health and nutrition services as one of his administrations most salient achievement, including the provision of state of the art facilities and enhanced health care capabilities among others.

Being one of the cornerstone of Naga’s development program, the Chief Executive also took pride in announcing that the city, under his administration has facilitated the prompt processing of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) to its legitimate beneficiaries and fast-tracked the development of basic infrastructure in urban sites. This, according to Bongat, operationalizes their vision statement that calls for the provision of decent houses and dwelling for his constituents.

Bongat also cited new initiatives that he pursued when he started manning the city. It includes his initiation to conduct an on-going review of the Kaantabay sa Kauswagan program meant purposely to address the weaknesses of the said endeavor and worked on its loose ends and the reorganization of the Urban Development and Housing Board thru Executive Order 2010-019 which was promulgated last August 31, 2010.

Also in line with its housing and Urban poor program, Bongat pursued aggressive partnership with various national government agencies and entities from the private sector to meet the changing needs in urban housing.

Under his Education Program, Bongat re-organized the Naga City School Board Administrative staff and improve completion rates of the beneficiaries of the Quality Universal Elementary Education in Naga dubbed as the QUEEN project of Naga City. The project, which aims to ensure that every Nagueno will have an opportunity to complete their elementary education, has already increased its beneficiaries from 9,292 to 10, 017 households, expanded their Nutri-dunong program and mobilized tie up with various private organizations for their weekly feeding programs.

Bongat also cited major accomplishment and initiatives in the fields of livelihood; employment and human development; peace and order; cleanliness and environment protection; and on transparency, accountability and good governance.

Bongat also thanked all the Naguenos for their support and cooperation in making Naga a better place to live in.

“My duty is to make our city an even better place for Naguenos, and even a better place for others to See, and where others can Meet, Invest, Live, Experience and Study as well,” Bongat cited, wrapping up his statement to hype Naga’s new battlecry - Naga SMILES. (PIA Camarines Sur)http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=13676

Downtown Goa, Cam Sur
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kaipuhan ng i-renovate ang public market kan Goa...garo luma-luma na baga yan, Mayor Lim, asan ka na? :D


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sa Nabua minadakol an nagtitinda nin alkansiya asin mga coron pag Abril asin Mayo ta mapiyesta na....

spaghetti wires as usual :D

Sore in the eyes but Sign of progress, :cheers:

The Village Montessori School
http://www.villagemontessori2000.com/

Village Montessori is a school in a safe and peaceful neighborhood of Monterey Village. We build the school with the children in mind, to make the educational learning environment one of calmness, flexibility, and a true love and support for each child. We believe in making learning fun and not a forced activity.

Learning is not confined inside the classroom, the school ground is meant to develop the love and care for nature. Everyday, we nurture the child’s spirit and inculcate the love for God. We welcome them in a prepared environment equipped with Montessori didactic materials and learning is reinforced internally through the child’s own repetition of an activity and internal feelings of success. Because children will work individually with the materials, there is no competition in the Montessori classroom.

We strongly believe in constant communication, parent-teacher conferences are set throughout the school year.

In the Village Montessori, children learn best by doing, not by passively accepting other people’s ideas and pre-existing knowledge. Teachers know that children learn more by touching, seeing, tasting, and exploring than by just listening. Our goal is the development of an autonomous individual, competent in all areas of life, not merely someone with the “right” answers.[/QUOTE]

WOW, Congrats to Marilyn , my Nephew and niece did studied in this school. :banana::banana::banana:

^^Goa is progressing indeed... What's teh status of LCC there?

What I noticed is that LRay's Tourism Officers are all foreigners.

Cuatro Hundley is a European I believe.

CWC consultant is an Australian wakeboarding champion.

Is it the secret for his success?

Or- could it also be done by Filipinos?


Choosing a foreigner to manage tourism is very strategic, since the target market are foreigners as well as locals. He knows the taste of the foreign cravings, and the meaning of adventure.

We are expecting for a more foreign visitors in the future not only for CWC but the rest of the province and Naga City. :banana:

L-Ray for Senate? I think it is more legislative than executive.

Choosing a foreigner to manage tourism is very strategic, since the target market are foreigners as well as locals. He knows the taste of the foreign cravings, and the meaning of adventure.

We are expecting for a more foreign visitors in the future not only for CWC but the rest of the province and Naga City. :banana:

CamSur tourist arrivals for 2010 could have exceeded 2 million visitors and that is more or less 50% of the country's 2010 tourism statistics. :cheers:


L-Ray for Senate? I think it is more legislative than executive.

Yeah, more of lawmaking.

CU2A-WXSm_A

2 minor arestado sa panghahabon sa tulong gov't offices sa Cam Sur
NAGA CITY - Pig-arestar kan pulisya an duwang minor na iyo an pigtuturong yaon sa likod kan panghahabon sa tulong goverment offices sa banwaan kan Lagonoy, Camarines Sur.

An mga aking suspek an pigpangaranan sanang sinda Dick, 10, asin Francis, 15 parehong mga taga Barangay Luho nasabing banwaan.

Napag-aaman ng Bombo Radyo Naga, piglaog kan mga aki an assesors office, Bureau of Fire Protection asin mismong an Department of Social Welfare Administration,kan nakaaguing bangui.

Soboot nakua kan mga ini an pirang mga makantidad na gamit alagad dae na man pigdetalye.

Tulos man na pigdara sa DSWD an nasabing mga aki.http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/37890-update-2-minor-arestado-sa-panghahabon-sa-tulong-govt-offices-sa-cam-sur

CamSur tourist arrivals for 2010 could have exceeded 2 million visitors and that is more or less 50% of the country's 2010 tourism statistics. :cheers:





but that includes the domestic tourists...

I heard on on the radio that Gota Village resort and CWC are not actually making profits despite the influx of tourists, that's why Gov. LRay will be invited for an inquiry regarding this matter...

Ang sikat na burabod sa Goa

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Tagalog news: Business one stop shop sa Naga, ikinatuwa ng mga negosyante
Posted 1/27/2011 10:28:10 AM by pia-bradley
Region: R05
Province: Camarines Sur
by Lizel S. Macatangay

Alinsunod sa panawagan ni Pangulong Benign Aquino III na mas pang paigtingin ang inisyatibo sa pagitan ng mga pampubliko at pribadong sector, ay matagumpay namang nailunsad ng lunsod ng Naga ang Business One Stop Shop o BOSS na may layuning pabilisin ang pag bibigay ng business license sa mga negosyante.

Sa loob ng labing anim na araw, mula Enero 3 hanggang 16 kasalukuyang taon, ay naka kolekta ang lunsod ng Naga ng Php129M mula sa mga business taxes, regulatory fees, mga prangkisa, at iba pang kahalintulad na mga bayarin… mahigit apat na libong kliyente naman ang na benipisyuhan ng naturang serbisyo

Sa ilalim ng naturang programa ay nagtipon tipon sa City hall ang ibat ibang ahensya gaya ng City Engineers Office, Bureau of Internal Revenue Bureau of Fire Protection , Social Security System at ilan pang ahensya ng gobyerno na kailangan ng mga negosyante upang makumpleto ang kanilang mga business requirements.

Katuwang din ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Naga ang Department of Interior and Local Government na sya namang nagbigay ng unified application form upang mas mabilis na ma proseso ang mga papeles ng mga aplikante.
Nagpaalala naman si City Councilor Salvador Del Castillo sa mga negosyante na hindi tumutupad sa kanilang mga tungkulin na ipa rehistro ang kanilang mga negosyo at yaong mga hindi nagbabayad ng tamang buwis. Ayon kay Del Castillo, malaking penalidad ang nag hihintay sa mga ito na maaring mangahugan pa ng pagsasara ng kanilang mga negosyo . (PIA Camarines Sur)

Edited by: pia-bradley

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=35&id=13726&si=0

but that includes the domestic tourists...

I heard on on the radio that Gota Village resort and CWC are not actually making profits despite the influx of tourists, that's why Gov. LRay will be invited for an inquiry regarding this matter...

Wow, same old ploy by his detractors in the provincial board. But it's good for him to appear before them in an inquiry to prove or present his case regarding the finacial performances of both tourism facilities.

I'm still puzzled because as we all know Gota has been leased by several Survivor franchises and they have been posting regularly on a website about the inavailability of Gota Resort to the public for a long time.

^^That made me puzzled either... I just don't know how did this issue come up...

Marhay na nAGA!

Any proposal guys for our 5th year anniversary this Feb. 4...

(we still have some money left from our SSC outreach and xmas party)

Blessing and inauguration of the new STI building @ CBD 2 tomorrow (1/31.)

^^At last, STI will be inaugurated tomorrow.

btw, dae pa ko nagkocontribute para sa last activity ta, 250 pesos baga yun....sa paghirilingan ta na lang Pao :okay:

^^

no need na sir hakz!

@ sir garz, the LCC construction at Goa was put-to-a-halt, dunuh if there's still a plan for LCC in Goa.

Vibrant Goa despite of its small size. Failed to find the 7-Eleven site in Goa.

Guys, just suggest na lang for our 5th year anniv. thanks!

^^

no need na sir hakz!

@ sir garz, the LCC construction at Goa was put-to-a-halt, dunuh if there's still a plan for LCC in Goa.

Vibrant Goa despite of its small size. Failed to find the 7-Eleven site in Goa.

Guys, just suggest na lang for our 5th year anniv. thanks!

Maray na Naga

Siguro Pres.Pao, pwede nang matuloy kayan boatride nindo..?
and syempre picture picture sa magagayun na place sa naga..
pwede rin sir mag courtesy call kayo kay Mayor Bongat.:):)

Tigaon Church
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture048.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture055.jpg

if i remember it right, Tigaon Church is one of the Bikol churches featured in the recently published coffee table book on phil churches by fr rene javellana,sj.

along with adventure/ extreme sports and natural attractions, the many historic churches dotting the whole stretch of the province can be another crowd drawer.

again we only need good marketing and excellent packaging. well-made brochures/ guide booklets can be a great start.

The Village Montessori School
http://www.villagemontessori2000.com/

Village Montessori is a school in a safe and peaceful neighborhood of Monterey Village. We build the school with the children in mind, to make the educational learning environment one of calmness, flexibility, and a true love and support for each child. We believe in making learning fun and not a forced activity.

Learning is not confined inside the classroom, the school ground is meant to develop the love and care for nature. Everyday, we nurture the child’s spirit and inculcate the love for God. We welcome them in a prepared environment equipped with Montessori didactic materials and learning is reinforced internally through the child’s own repetition of an activity and internal feelings of success. Because children will work individually with the materials, there is no competition in the Montessori classroom.


the "E" in Naga's SMILES: education- highlights the fact that there are not only quality schools available but also a variety of approaches to teaching and learning.

village montessori is surely doing a good job!

Choosing a foreigner to manage tourism is very strategic, since the target market are foreigners as well as locals. He knows the taste of the foreign cravings, and the meaning of adventure.

We are expecting for a more foreign visitors in the future not only for CWC but the rest of the province and Naga City. :banana:

L-Ray for Senate? I think it is more legislative than executive.

yup, the non-filipinos on the CWC management team are a welcome presence as they can help much in drawing their kind to come to us.

Ang sikat na burabod sa Goa

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs248.snc6/179692_10150128411317975_600397974_7586020_322807_n.jpg

your great shot, dandy, gives justice to this piece of heaven in goa.
well, what's new? :banana: keep up the good job! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

thanks po :)

mayo na baga :D

Media update

ABSCBN Naga Regional Network to launch an AM programming this year.

GNN - Channel 48 under construction at the rooftop of PNB building.

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

wala lng gusto ko lng sumigaw! :lol:

saka para madagdagan man lamang ining thread haha

^^punan ta na naman ini, Manay Jo....tanganing active ulit su tropapips :D

BI deports fugitive American pedophile
MANILA, Philippines – An American fugitive wanted by federal authorities for molesting a 13-year-old girl in California was deported from the Philippines.

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Ron Casulla Fuentes, 42, was deported last January 14 aboard a Philippine Airlines flight to San Francisco.

"He was also placed in our immigration blacklist, and is now banned from re-entering the Philippines," BI Officer-in-charge Ronaldo Ledesma.

The BI Interpol Unit arrested Fuentes 3 days earlier in Nabua, Camarines Sur.

Ledesma said Fuentes fled and hid in the Philippines in 2006 after a superior court in California issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

The fugitive was charged with 3 counts of child molestation for violating California's law against lewd and lascivious acts on a child below 14 years of age.

According to California prosecutors, the crime was committed on July 24 and 25 in 2004 when Fuentes first encountered the victim after communicating with her many times via the community Internet since April that year.

Fuentes allegedly hired the girl to work as a model and the minor performed at a modeling trade show in San Francisco. After the show, Fuentes drove the girl to his apartment in San Jose where he engaged her in 3 separate lewd and lascivious acts.

The following day, the victim narrated her ordeal to her father who in turn went to the policehttp://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/01/27/11/bi-deports-fugitive-american-pedophile

Media update

ABSCBN Naga Regional Network to launch an AM programming this year.

GNN - Channel 48 under construction at the rooftop of PNB building.

that's great however I am not familiar with GNN Channel 48 :D

Solcom launches ‘Oplan Tulong’
CAMP NAKAR -- The Southern Luzon Command (Solcom), in partnership with the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCCI) and the military’s 2nd Civil Relations Group, has launched “Operation Tulong” to render relief operations in the Bicol region after serious flooding in the provinces of Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Catanduanes.

Through a symbolic turn-over early yesterday, Dr. Roberto Licup representing the FCCCI handed over to Solcom chief Lt. Gen. Roland Detabali the donated goods composed of 400 boxes of noodles, 200 pairs of reading glasses and P10,000 to be distributed to almost 75,000 affected families.

“These relief goods will be distributed among the areas that include 17 municipalities of the region affected by the floods,” Solcom spokesman Col. Generoso Bolina said.

“The recent floods has caused serious affectations especially to the residents of Albay, Sorsogon and Camarines provinces in this area thus posing millions of damages to agriculture, infrastructure and private properties,” he said.

Bolina said he recognized the importance of the multi-stakeholders in giving services. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/provincial/27086-solcom-launches-oplan-tulong.html

DOH Cam Sur speeds up distribution of Philhealth cards
NAGA City, Jan. 27 (PIA) -- In compliance to the directive of President Benigno Aquino III to buoy up programs that will alleviate poverty, the Department of Health (DOH) here, together with PhilHealth personnel has dispatched its members in various municipalities in Camarines Sur to speed up the distribution of PhilHealth Cards to eligible beneficiaries of the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program otherwise known as 4Ps Program.

4Ps is a poverty reduction program of the national government covering the poor sector of the society.

It principally aims to provide conditional cash grants to its recipients. The amount will be used to augment the beneficiaries’ immediate needs on health, nutrition and education, specifically children whose ages range from 0 to 14. The program also seeks to break the intergenerational poverty cycle by investing in human capital.

Here in Camarines Sur, there is a total of 24, 653 recipients selected thru the National Household Targeting System (NHTS) spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development or DSWD.

As of January 2011, , DOH has already distributed a total of 5, 142 cards to recipients coming from the municipalities of Cabusao, Libmanan, Goa, Buhi and Calabanga.

Scheduled for Philhealth card distribution for the last quarter of this month are the municipalities of Tigaon, Balatan, San Jose and Siruma.

Dr. Arnulfo Carandang, DOH Medical Specialist IV and currently the Team Head of the PhilHealth Task Force said that he has already assigned various teams to simultaneously work on the distribution.

“ We are fast tracking the coordination and subsequently the distribution of PhilHealth Cards to our target beneficiaries and hopefully we can cover all of them before the end of February. We have already scheduled the towns of San Jose, Baao, Bula,Tinambac, Ragay, Bato , Del Gallego and the rest of the municipalities for the upcoming weeks. “

Under the sponsored program, registered families will be given cards valid for one year. Each beneficiary will receive Php 1,400.00 per month to cover the health and education needs of their children. Compliance to the guidelines issued by DSWD is a must for the family to continue receiving the said cash grant for the next five years.

Compliance of the said program is also in line with the country’s commitment to meet the Millenium Development Goal (MDG) specifically in eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, achievement of universal primary education, promotion of gender equality, reduction of child mortality and improvement of maternal health. (PIA Camarines Sur)http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=13768

Cam Sur, nagtala ng pinakamataas na growth rate sa turismo sa buong Pilipinas, ayon sa DOT
Dahil sa pag dagsa ng mga local at foreign tourists sa lalawigan ng Camarines Sur, ay nakamit nito ang pinaka mataas na growth rate sa bilang ng mga tourist arrivals noong nakaraang taon.

Ito ang magandang balita na ipinalabas ng Department of Tourism kung saan nagtala ang Camarines Sur ng 52.90 percent increase sa mga dumating na bisita nitong taong 2010 kung ikukumpara noong 2009.

1, 879,172 ng mga local at foreign tourists arrivals ang itinala ng lalawigan dahilan upang makuha nito ang highest growth rate kung ikukumpara sa ibang tourist destinations sa bansa.

Pumangalawa sa Camarines Sur ang Metro Manila at pumangatlo naman ang Boracay.

Ang naturang tourist arrivals ay partikular na nai rehistro sa Camarines Sur Water Sports Complex (CWC) na mismong nasa loob ng Provincial Complex at ang Gota Beach Resort na nasa bayan naman ng Caramoan. Ang dalawang tanyag na tourist destination na ito ay bahagi naman ng isinusulong na pagpapa unlad ng sports at eco tourism sa lalawigan ni Gobernador LRay Villafuerte.

Matatandaan na ang CWC ang nagiging paboritong venue ngayon ng mga mahilig sa wakeboarding at ilan pang kahalintulad na sports. Noong nakaraang Linggo lamang ay dito rin idinaos ang 5th Ultimate Wake Championship na dinaluhan naman ng mahigit isang daang mga wake riders mula sa tatlumpong kalahok na bansa. (PIA Camarines Sur )http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=13720

cge.
mag cityville ka naman Sir Hakz :D

Warning sa Cityville...
baka maging ganito:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs774.ash1/166406_497687578493_549063493_6348729_8259957_n.jpg

^^pigblock ko muna gabos na applications sa fb ko ta pati baga sa email ko gabos igwang notifications...

^^ haha! grabeng mga ka-adikan kaya!

Warning sa Cityville...
baka maging ganito:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs774.ash1/166406_497687578493_549063493_6348729_8259957_n.jpg

:rofl:
:nuts:

single man ang mga pips kaya garo dai man yan mangyayari sa mga SSCers na may CityVille. except garo si sir garz :D :D

it's just like DOTA before.. or until now ta may nag kakarawat parin DOTA :lol:
dota ang pinag seselosan ng mga babae noon :nuts:

^^dae pa ngani ako nakahiling nin nagkakawat nin cityville

^^ ma create ka ning city mo sir hakz. may sadiri kang community. :D

I Saw the Sign

On my way to Legazpi this morning at the Capital Town of Pili, CamSur,
I saw the ubiquitous sign of the very first 7 Eleven Store in the Bicol Region.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/7eleven008.jpg?t=1296138844

According to a previous news reports, a total of 17 will be built in Bicol...

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/7elevensign.jpg?t=1296138931

Seven of which in Naga City, and a branch each in other centers in CamSur
(Iriga, Pili, Calabanga, Sipocot &, Nabua)...

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/7eleven009.jpg?t=1296138972

...and three in Albay.. (Ligao, Tabaco and Legazpi)
...making a total of 15 stores.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/7eleven010.jpg?t=1296139006

Although Daet and Sorsogon were not mentioned in the report,
the remaining two branches could possibly be built on the said places.

garo mapagal yan

^^ mas mapagal sir hakz ang gibo mo digdi as mod :lol:

okay man lang...:D

Wow, same old ploy by his detractors in the provincial board. But it's good for him to appear before them in an inquiry to prove or present his case regarding the finacial performances of both tourism facilities.

I'm still puzzled because as we all know Gota has been leased by several Survivor franchises and they have been posting regularly on a website about the inavailability of Gota Resort to the public for a long time.

yes good to have this formal inquiry to clear things up and find out the real score.

Marhay na nAGA!

Any proposal guys for our 5th year anniversary this Feb. 4...

(we still have some money left from our SSC outreach and xmas party)

Blessing and inauguration of the new STI building @ CBD 2 tomorrow (1/31.)

congratulations, STI, and happy housewarming!

happy 5th soon, everyone! what about a simple food trip that day? no-frills but equally meaningful celebration by just enjoying naga's culinary delights.

[CENTER][SIZE="5"][COLOR="DarkRed"] I Saw the Sign

On my way to Legazpi this morning at the Capital Town of Pili, CamSur,
I saw the ubiquitous sign of the very first 7 Eleven Store in the Bicol Region.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/7eleven008.jpg?t=1296138844

According to a previous news reports, a total of 17 will be built in Bicol...

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/7elevensign.jpg?t=1296138931

Seven of which in Naga City, and a branch each in other centers in CamSur
(Iriga, Pili, Calabanga, Sipocot &, Nabua)...


good to start it this time in the capital town :-)

Lucky Pili... they will have the first 7 Eleven in Bicol :banana: :banana:

the Piligrimage City Landmark Contest will be formally launched on Jan 31, 2011
at Bichara Theatre 2pm.

Lucky Pili... they will have the first 7 Eleven in Bicol :banana: :banana:

the Piligrimage City Landmark Contest will be formally launched on Dec 31, 2011
at Bichara Theatre.

ano daw ta haloy pang marhay ang launch, jo? :-)

Bongat paints Naga�s bright future

RANDY VILLAFLOR

NAGA CITY --- Speaking before a jampacked crowd at Arrupe Convention Hall of the Ateneo de Naga University here last Tuesday morning, City Mayor John G. Bongat delivered his first State of the City Report since he assumed office six months ago, spelling out key policy directions while providing an evolving picture of a brighter future through the initial accomplishments that his young administration has so far gained.

Exuding optimism, Bongat assured that his administration will continue to gather strength through teamwork, consultative, transparent and responsive governance, seamless transition, aggressive and yet realistic benchmarking, and strong citizen participation. He stressed that under his watch, city hall will be carried on by a compassionate and yet decisive leadership and a strong political will to boot. �But I need your help to pursue our dreams and targets,� the mayor told his audience.

Bongat summarized his policy directions through his �HELP your CiTy� program which stands for Health and Nutrition, Housing and Urban Poor, Education, Arts, Culture and Sports Development, Peace & Order and Public Safety, Cleanliness and Environment Protection, and Transparency, Accountability and Good Governance.

Bongat vowed to provide more extensive health and nutrition services, upgrade facilities and enhance health care capabilities. �This operationalizes one of the key features of our �Maogmang Naga� vision statement that calls for available health/nutrition service every time and wherever needed,� the mayor said.

As indicator of his initial gains, Bongat noted that compared to previous year, incidents of respiratory diseases in the city in 2010, where the last six months was under his watch as the city�s new mayor, went down by as much as 45 percent while in-school malnutrition, the lowest in Bicol, further went down by 6.4 percent during the same period.

Bongat also promised to speed up processing of TCTs of the city�s urban poor, fast-track the development of basic infrastructure in the urban poor sites, and transform them into self-contained communities. So far, the new administration has added three additional sites since July last year that consisted of a combined 106 lots for 121 urban poor families. During the same period, titling has been completed for a total of 644 lots from two urban poor sites.

The city mayor formally announced the conversion of the market office into a full department now called Market Enterprise and Promotions Office (MEPO) which �has to deliver not only revenue but the expected business environment characterized by quality and efficient service both to its tenants and patrons, inspired by the efficient operation of private malls and supermarkets.� The public market, on the other hand, will be renamed Naga City People�s Mall, with a �Tiangge in the Sky� to be built on its third floor under a BOT scheme.

On livelihood, the city is embarking on small enterprise development focused on Barangay GROW Negosyo Program which identifies corresponding enterprises for each barangays in the city, such as pili processing in Bgys. Lerma and Triangulo; misua production in San Felipe; soya milk and soya-based food production in Panicuason, and water-lily-based charcoal making in Bgy. Mabolo. A Bagsakan market is also being mulled to be put in Bgy. Pacol or Bgy. Carolina.

Meanwhile, it was noted during the report that crime volume in the city went down by as much as 20.62 percent from January to December 2010 compared to the same period last year while crime solution efficiency improved by as much as 36 percent during the period July to December 2010 (62.67% compared to the 26.67% posted in January to June 2010).

On illegal drugs, the city police arrested 18 suspected drug pushers from July to December 2010, an improvement of 157 percent compared to 7 arrested in January to June 2010.

Total value of shabu seized from July to Dec. 2010 amounted to P380,000 compared to only P3,066 during the period Jan. to June 2010.

On cleanliness and environment protection, Bongat highlighted his report with the recent formal inauguration of the waste-to-energy power plant worth US$76M, which is roughly equivalent to P3B over the next two years when the plant has been completed and started operation. The project will be implemented by a Korean company under a BOT scheme and partnership.

www.bicolmail.com

Fil-Am docs� surgical mission in Naga
By Mar S. Arguelles

NAGA CITY --- A surgical mission � a humanitarian project of the Bicol Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., Inc, (BAMWDC) � arrived here last weekend, bringing back memories of the triumphs and cheers brought here by past medical missions by fellow Filipinos from overseas.

The 26-man volunteer team is complemented by a cadre of doctors, registered nurses and other disciplines of varied competencies, as well as support staff from the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area of Maryland and Virginia, and from the association�s networking nationally, such as Ohio, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, New Jersey, and Nevada.

Mayor John Bongat who sent the invitation made possible the scheduling in earnest of the mission from January 24 to 28, this year. The initial efforts of Naga City Health Officer Dr. Butch Borja and Bicol Medical Center Chief of Hospital Ruben Pe�afiel paved the way for the start of the surgical operations and medical consultations conducted on the city�s marginalized patients.

To Filipinos, whether or not they have taken permanent residency or have become American citizens, coming home to the Philippines usually suggests a happy flurry of activities � visiting relatives, making side trips in time for town fiestas or a religious celebration, going to the beach, and the like. The last thing one does is work!

But not to a team of expatriates coming from Metropolitan, Washington, D.C. as members of a surgical team to Naga City.

The head of the delegation is Connie L. Relacion, R.N. (ret.), currently chairman of BAMWDC�s medical mission committee and past president; and Yvonne R. Horneffer, CRNP, currently director and executive vice president, BAMWDC. Also joining the mission for the first time is Leticia J. Alvarez, its president, and Lorna Imperial-Seidel, RN-PhD, vice president for Washington, D.C. Alex P. Yadao, M.D. is the chief of mission as he was in several of the association�s recent missions.

The team is complemented by, as follows: Physicians � Alfredo Casino, M.D. (Surgeon), OH, Praxidio H. Tagala, M.D. (OB-Gyn), PA, Sofronio de la Vega, M.D. (Anaesthesiologist), PA;

Registered Nurses � Vincent B. Bogan, CRNA, VA, Jane R. Rodriguez, RN, BSN, NV, Glenda Newhall, CRNP, Albay, Luther C. Sembria, R.N., VA, Avelina M. Rafi, MSN-ANP, WA;

Respiratory Therapist � Levi C. Cleofe, VA; Plastic Surgical Tech � Cowan Hudson Moore;

Staff Support � Ramonet Alvarez, Logistics, VA, Corazon S. Abundo, Pharmacy, MD, Corazon Ogbac, photo-videography, MD, Dolores Pellas, Supplies, MD, Nicolas R. Relacion, Documentalist, WDC, Joanne Castro Perez, Naga City, Senen Castro Iren, RN, NJ, and Rosalinda Ortega, Manila.

The US volunteer physicians are board-certified and licensed to practice medicine. The extensive paperwork required for the volunteers before practicing medicine in the Philippines have often discouraged some of the doctors who otherwise would have volunteered. These requirements are, however, understandable since the government wants to be assured that the volunteer MDs are qualified to care for their Filipino patients. Also equally important are the medical and surgical supplies which are donated.

As of yesterday, (Wed., Jan 26), forty-nine surgeries have already been conducted from the total admitted patients of 92 for the duration of the mission. Most of the surgical operations were conducted for thyroid, hernia repairs, repair of cleft lip and palate, gall bladder, and hysterectomy, or removal of the woman�s reproductive organs.

The BAMWDC has been conducting medical missions in Bicol since 1990 and its involvement started in 1988 when Mrs. Puring Naldo-Aquino invited the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) of Washington, D.C. to conduct a medical mission in Sorsogon. Since then, BAMWDC undertook this as one of the projects to provide service to those who cannot afford medical/surgical treatment. The provincial visitations follow a scheme of rotation among the Bicol provinces, except Camarines Norte which is serviced by Bay Area Camarines Norte Association � a co-member of the Bicol National Association of America.

The first in Naga City was in 1997, then in 2005, together with the PMAs of Washington, D.C. and Chicago. To date, it has examined or treated over 24,000 indigent patients who otherwise would not have received treatment and care considering the high cost. In 2012, the BAMWDC medical team is scheduled to visit Sorsogon.

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Naga honors top taxpayers for 2010
By Shiena M. Barrameda


TOP TAXPAYER. SM City Naga Assistant Mall Managers Jeannette De Vera and Engr.Wesley Villanueva, together with SM Affiliates Managers Ms.Joy Boncayao of SM Department Store and Mr.Jonathan Nievo of SM Supermarket received the awards for the SM Group of Companies for being cited as the No. 1 Top taxpayer in Business Tax Category and Real Property Tax Category in a ceremony held after Mayor John Bongat delivered his State of the City Report Tuesday at the Arrupe Hall, Ateneo de Naga University.

NAGA CITY --- Recognizing their role as good citizens who pay their taxes well and thus contribute immensely to the city�s impressive growth and development, the city government here named and gave tribute to the city�s top taxpayers for the year 2010.

The awards and recognition were given to private persons, national corporations with branches here, local corporations, and individual business taxpayers during simple ceremonies held after the State of the City Report by Mayor John G. Bongat Tuesday morning, January 25, at the Arrupe Convention Hall, Ateneo de Naga University, here.

The awards were categorized into Business Tax and Real Property Tax. The Business Tax Category was sub-categorized into National Corporations, Local Corporations and Individual Business Taxpayers while the Real Property Tax Category was subdivided into Individual Taxpayers and Corporations. Winners are businesses and individuals holding franchises, properties and income-generating activities in the city.

SM Prime Holdings Inc., came out number one among the top 20 national corporations, followed by Jollibee and SM Department Store in second and third place, respectively.

Other winners in the same category were Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc., SM Supermarket, San Miguel Corporation, McDonald�s, Mercury Drug, Fresh N� Famous, Inc., SM Appliance Center, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Family Bank, Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc., Philamlife, Abenson Liberty Appliance, Inc., Verde Foods, Inc., Development Bank of the Philippines, Ace Hardware Philippines, Inc., Bounty Agro-Ventures, Inc., Philusa Corporation, and Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines.

Meanwhile, named Top 10 Local Corporations were Liberty Commercial Center (LCC), Caleb Motor Corporation, Robertson Mall, South Star Drug, Inc., Bigg�s, Inc., Bonheur Marketing Corporation, Oriental and Motolite Marketing, Isarog Gaming Corporation, and JY Brothers� Marketing Corporation.

The Top 10 Individual Business Taxpayers were Sheryl Guevarra Lim of Hong Enterprises, Richard T. Dy of The Park Restaurant, Raul D. Cabral of Cabral-Bicolandia Supermart, Joseph D. Cabral of Bodega Glassware, Raymundo T. Tan of Naga Princeton Enterprises, Rosendo R. Dy of Master Square Supermart, Elizabeth G. Del Castillo of E. Garcia Construction, Fook Chiang Lee, Jr. of Naga AM Mahusay Trading, Melwida Salen Lehmann of Lehmann Meat, Fruits and Vegetables, and Nancy O. Rentoy of Jelato Restaurant.

In Real Property Tax category, SM Prime Holdings once again took the top spot among the Top 15 corporations. It was followed by Avida Land Corporation/LPHI, LCC/Metroland Properties, Inc., CGDI/DT Almeda & Sons, Inc., BF Homes, Inc., Naga Land Development Corporation, Romar & Sons Estate Development Corporation, Philippine National Bank, Victor Bichara & Sons, Inc., SOP Lines, Inc., Lumang Bayan Realty, Naga Pioneer Realty Development Corporation, United Coconut Planters Bank, Land Bank of the Philippines, and 8990 Housing & Development Corporation.

In the sub-category of Individual Taxpayers under Real Property Tax category, the top five individual taxpayers were Jose Magdalena Jimenez of Hotel Mirabella, William Enrile of NagaLand E-Mall, Jose and Abella Dacudao of Sampaguita Tourist Inn, Reynaldo and Marilyn Dy of Master Square Commercial Building, and Pedro and Rosita Lee Hong Hok of Aristocrat Hotel.

The event was the first for the city to officially recognize its top taxpayers.

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CamSur posts highest growth
rate in tourist arrivals

PILI, Camarines Sur � The province of Camarines Sur attained the highest growth rate in tourist arrivals last year, upstaging touted established tourist destinations of the country.

Based on a report of the Department of Tourism, CamSur�s incremental growth in tourist arrivals January to September 2010 in year 2010 compared to the same period year 2009 was a remarkable 52.90%.

Tourist arrivals include both foreign and domestic tourists. CamSur�s foreign tourists last year tallied a total of 310,063 compared to year 2009 of 206,937 for growth rate of 49.83%. Domestic tourists in the province also increased immensely - l,569,109 in year 2010 while l,229,029 in 2009 for an incremental growth of 53.52%.

MetroManila ranked second with a growth rate of only 20.93% last year. Boracay was in third position with a growth rate of 19.85%, while Cebu occupied the sixth ranking with a meager 6.42% growth rate.

The world class Camarines Sur Watersport Complex or CWC and the Gota Village Resort in Caramoan remain to be the top draw in unrelenting tourism thrust of Gov. LRay Villafuerte.

CWC where the best cable park of the world is located has lured top wakeboarders from over the world during international competitions sponsored by the provincial government.

Just last week, the province hosted the 5th and final stop leg of the World Wake Association (WWA) 2010 World Series dubbed the Ultimate Wake Championship which was participated in by over 100 wake riders representing 30 countries.

Contributing too, to the growth of tourism in the province were foreign tourists including �balikbayans� who were attracted by the ambience and amenities offered by CWC and the Gota Village Resort. Stn/MMEC

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Mayoral awards search is on

NAGA CITY --- This year�s search for outstanding Nague�os is on.

The Naga City Mayoral Awards Committee chaired by J. Antonio A. Amparado last Tuesday formally launched and presented to Naga City Mayor John G. Bongat and the general public the rules and guidelines for the 2011 Naga City Mayoral Awards last January 25 during the city mayor�s State of the City Report held at the Arrupe Convention Hall, Ateneo de Naga University. Other members of the committee are representatives from the different sectors of the community, such as the church, business, government, media, professions, and arts and culture.

The Mayoral Awards pay tribute to Naguenos who have distinguished themselves by their exemplary achievements in various fields of endeavor and thus contribute positive enhancement to the city�s growth, honor, and glory.

Amparado qualified a Nague�o as either a) native of the city, b) migrant Filipinos who have resided in Naga City for at least five years, and c) those born in the city, though may now be residing elsewhere.

There will be four award categories which consist of 1) Distinguished Mayoral Award, the highest city award, for outstanding performance, achievement or service for at least ten years, 2) Special Mayoral Citation, for achievement or service for at least five years, 3) Mayoral Recognition, for extraordinary acts of heroism, valor, and civic duty, including act of honesty worth emulating, and 4) City Excellence Award for the Nague�o who has brought singular honor, recognition and positive impact to the city by the award given him/her on the national or international level, such as Bar and Board topnotchers, and winners in national sports and other competitions.

Nominees will be evaluated based on their personal qualification and moral integrity, quality of service and degree of commitment, and extent of involvement and impact of project/activity, Ampardo said.

Nomination forms and other related documents may be obtained from the Mayoral Awards Secretariat, Office of the Sanguniang Panglunsod, Tel. No. (054) 472-7919 during office hours, or may be downloaded from the city website: www.naga.go.ph where other details of the awards are provided.

Winners will be conferred their respective awards and corresponding prizes during the city�s 63rd Charter Day celebration on June 18, 2011.

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BUSINESS ONE STOP SHOP
Businessmen spared from time-consuming processes

NAGA CITY --- The city government here was able to collect P129M during the 16-day operations of the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS), a mechanism devised by the city government to expedite the issuance of business licenses and certificates under one roof.

The collections came from payments for business taxes, franchise and regulatory fees, and other charges that the local government has been collecting within the first month of the year from various businesses in the city.

This year, BOSS covered the period January 3-22 wherein transactions were completed within a limited time frame of less than 30 minutes for each client.

Asst. City Treasurer Gigi Boncodin-Abonal, however, explained that the little delays encountered came when large volume of clients rushed to be serviced, especially during the remaining days of BOSS operations.

BOSS frontliners directly served more than over 4,100 clients during the entire 3-week period.

�Customer-friendly�

�The system is customer-friendly,� said Glenda Relloso, who works as administrative staff of Mister Donut in Bicol. �Unlike in other LGUs, the mechanism allows us to finish our transactions in one setting, which is economical since we do not have to spend more for transportation fares in going to and from different offices.�

Under BOSS, City Engineer�s Office, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Bureau of Fire Protection, the Social Security System and other offices of the city government like the Electronic Data Processing were fused together in a single common site or spot in city hall to expedite applications and transactions.

Zeroing in on other details that were noted to have somehow hampered smooth operations at the one-sto-shop, Mayor John G. Bongat wanted to gather feedbacks from stakeholders in order to further improve the effectiveness of the initiative.

The one-stop shop was introduced in 1997 during the incumbency of then Mayor Jesse Robredo.

Real Estate Lessor and Professor Crisanto F. Castro Jr., who also manages an accounting and management consultancy firm, found the system to be good except for the newly-introduced government forms which are �not simple and easy to accomplish.�

Joining the long queues that tries to beat the last days of the one-stop shop was Jane Legaspi, who works as secretary in Brave Star Enterprises, a distributor of school supplies and accessories. She described the operation as �systematic.�

Jane, 28, also lauded the leadership of Mayor Bongat for coming up with expeditious solutions to minor problems that surfaced during BOSS operations.

DILG-issued forms

Abonal said the unified application forms, which were issued by the Department of Interior and Local Government, were the ones used �as standard government form� in similar transactions by all LGUs throughout the country.

She explained that the issuance of the forms has something to do with the plan by the Department of Trade and Industry to come up with a databank of businesses and entrepreneurs in the Philippines.

In the joint memorandum circular of DILG and DTI on August 6, 2010, all cities and municipalities were �enjoined to follow the standards in processing business permits and licenses� by using a single unified form that will �consolidate all the information about a business registrant needed by various local and national agencies.�

The adoption of the unified form, according to the circular, is meant to reduce the steps and time needed when applying for business permits.

P500 penalty

City Councilor Salvador M. del Castillo, however, expressed disappointment over the non-compliance by several business establishments to secure Mayor�s Permit for their respective businesses as provided under Ordinance No. 2009-065.

However, they can be granted with temporary permit valid for 6 months, pending compliance of all requirements being imposed under existing regulations.

Citing several cases in the past, the city councilor deplored the non-payment by some businessmen of the required tax in order to secure the document, thereby defeating the purpose of BOSS and other similar measures that seek to achieve satisfactory collection efficiency.

It was learned that in previous years more than 20% of over 6,000 business establishments in the city were committing similar offense. The situation compelled Del Castillo in 2009 to amend Article III of the City Ordinance 2004-123 by adding several provisions that underlines the importance of the Mayor�s Permit.

City Ordinance 2009-065 decreed: �Any person who shall establish, operate or conduct any business� shall first secure a Mayor�s Permit. For existing business establishments, they must secure such permit not later than January 31 each year. For newly established businesses, they shall secure a Mayor�s Permit prior to its actual operation�Failure to secure the permit within the prescribed period, a penalty of P500.00 shall be imposed��

The city mayor, the ordinance said, may also revoke the permit issued and order the closure of a business establishment based on the following grounds: violations of the conditions set forth in the application to engage in business; abuse of the privilege to do business by pursuing an activity or activities which are against public morals and/or a threat to the peace and order situation of the community.

When the place of business becomes a nuisance, or is allowed to be used illegally, or by criminals, or persons of ill repute, the permit can also be revoked.

The grant of Mayor�s Permit may also be refused on the ground that the person applying for such document has violated or is continuously violating an ordinance or regulation relating to such permit.

When the place of business becomes a nuisance, or is allowed to be used illegally, or by criminals, or persons of ill repute, the permit can also be revoked.

The grant of Mayor�s Permit may also be refused on the ground that the person applying for such document has violated or is continuously violating an ordinance or regulation relating to such permit. Jason B. Neola

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Hope-packed City Report

Interrupted five times, one of which was due to a weak power supply to make brighter the power point presentation and the other four with clapping of hands, the first State of the City Report delivered Tuesday January 25, 2011 by Mayor John G. Bongat in the jam-packed Arrupe Hall of the Ateneo de Naga University was equally hope-packed.

The hope was not dashed to pieces but was brightened --- with the comparison of incidents and situationers in the city in the first six months of 2010 under Mayor Jesse M. Robredo with those in the last six months of 2010 under the new administration of Mayor John G. Bongat.

The comparison --- as all comparisons are --- is odious, but it must be done if only to ferret out what Mayor Bongat has done within the first six months of his administration of City Hall that is still smarting from the absence of its former Mayor.

Consider the six-month old accomplishments and initiatives reported as Bongat�s own, there is indeed hope that the administration of City Hall will be brighter in the next three, six or nine years.

It is worthwhile to take note of the more rhetorical and oratorical portion of his report: �You want honest government --- you get it. You want participatory and consultative decision-making, you get it. You want better service delivery, you get it.�

That piece of oratory is hope-packed.

Mayor Bongat could not have been bolder in his State of the City Report had he not initiated his program of governance earlier. But he had. For the past six months he issued 24 Executive Orders, approved 9 ordinances and 16 resolutions of the Sanggunian Panlungsod.

The list and the graphs and the matrix presentation of what took place in the first six months of his administration are impressive, particularly the item on peace and order where the volume of crime incidences in the city dropped dramatically and the greater number of them deemed solved.

The list includes new constructions like the �Tiangge in the Sky� on top of the Naga City People�s Mall, the new name for the Naga City Public Market which other sectors claim is an attempt to blot out the heritage handed down by the administration of former City Mayor Vicente Sibulo and Congressman Ramon Felipe to the City of Naga.

The list also includes the creation of the �Bagsakan Market� in barangay Carolina and Pacol as well as the independence granted to other offices which before were under the close supervision of the Office of the Mayor. Operation-wise, these offices are given more elbow room for moving around to prove that their handiwork in the months to come is their own.

The matrix of his accomplishments is hope-packed.

The weekly �Meet the Press�, no doubt, will provide the residents of the City of Naga an update of what is going on in City Hall, as the meeting follows a no-holds-barred format. This is something new in the administration of Mayor Bongat.

Equally new is the creation of Mayor Bongat of his own logo. Like a knight under a new order, Mayor Bongat instituted the �Naga SMILES to the world� logo, complemented by two alibata characters �na� and �ga�, with an invitation to �See Naga, Meet in Naga, Invest in Naga, Live in Naga and Experience Naga and Study in Naga.� He also has another logo, an improvement of his predecessor�s logo: �Maogmang Naga.�

These logos practically sum up the differences between Mayor Bongat and his predecessor in terms of spending, his being cute while the other one is pogi, though he pledges that he will continue the programs of Mayor Robredo and will introduce new ones as his contribution in making Naga a �Maogmang Naga�.

Truly, these logos, his matrix of accomplishments, his piece of oratory like the standards of a knight in shining armor, are hope-packed of things to come in the next three . . .six . . . nine years.

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Future Culture

As the over-all Chairman of the Committee on Culture, Arts, and Tourism I have been wracking my brain for some ways to enhance our Cultural AWARENESS (as sensibly suggested by fellow Councilor and Chairman of the Sub-committee on Culture, Nathan Sergio). After wracking my brains, I finally reached the forlorn conclusion that ours is indeed a �Cocktail Culture� or a mixture of Cultures from the Chinese, Spanish, Americans, and Japanese, making ours an exciting and vibrant Cultural Mix, which, even if we cannot definitely say as �truly Filipino�, still gives us a relatively rich Cultural Heritage!

Of all the Nations in Southeast Asia, if not the World, ours is the only Country with such a �multiplicity� of Cultures; among a conglomeration of traits we, allegedly, got: from the Chinese, their �clannishness� and love for food; from the Spanish, their �Religiousity�, the well-known �Manana Habit� (putting off for tomorrow what can be done today), and the Social Discrimination which gives emphasis to a person�s �acceptability� in Society depending not only on his Educational, but, more so, on his Class and �Financial Background�; from the Americans, their �Disposable� (�throw-away) and �Almighty Dollar� Culture (giving rise to our pervasive �Colonial Mentality� when we tend to look at all things �foreign� as �SUPERIOR� to ours, and when people with Dollars tend to look at us straggling �Pinoys� as �INFERIOR�); and from the Japanese their stern discipline bordering on the �obnoxious�, and their �veiled� paranoia or �distrust� for almost everything and everyone �NOT Japanese�!

Of course, Pinoy HOSPITALITY is something that has been around maybe even before the Malay traders, the Spanish Conquistadores, and Chinese �Invader�, Limahong, landed on our �Virgin� Shores! This spontaneous trait is something which has �bedazzled� the Americans and all other foreigners and left them completely awed by the fact that we love to welcome and entertain visitors and give them the best of whatever we have, even if it means not having anything left for ourselves!

In the midst of all the Pinoy Hospitality and �Religiosity� (some call it �fanaticism�) a �Culture of Materialism� has gradually evolved spawning a �sub-culture� of Corruption which seems to have been institutionalized in Congress and �fortified� by all the various Criminal Syndicates, some of which have come to be called the �Military Mafias� (allegedly composed of �retired� Military �Bigwigs� who have resorted to exercising their �Military Strategy and Tactics� just to chase away their boredom and have enough �pelf� to support their own private �soldiers�!). Not to be outdone, it seems like even the Judiciary Branch has joined the �Bandwagon�!

We (including our Historians) have been harking back on the �halcyon days of yore�(which indeed makes for good �nostalgic entertainment�), when we should all be pretty concerned about all the Corruption, Kidnappings, Carjackings, Murders and Homicides, Robberies, and Bombings which have become almost a daily occurrence in this corner of the World! How else can we expect to have and be proud of our very own �Pinoy� Culture when just several years ago a President of the Land was CONVICTED of Plunder and jailed; a Congressman was dragged to the National Penitentiary and jailed for RAPING a minor; a former Police General and Senator is now being hunted for allegedly masterminding a double murder; a Senator was �Martyred� along with a civilian in the very tarmac surrounded by thousands of Soldiers and Civilians welcoming him home; where hundreds of Police were clumsily involved in a long drawn out Hostage Crisis which netted 9 dead including the LONE Hostage taker; where scions of Filthy Rich Families serving multiple LIFE SENTENCES for the brutal and gory massacre of a family of 3 were convicted with FINALITY (after more than 5 years of Litigation and Review), then suddenly set free due to an �expensive� technicality which took less than a month to be decided on with a �final� Finality; where a Doctor of Medicine caught with his �pants down� in front of his laptop�s camera doing his �dirty� thing in private, is �casually� pardoned, not for �lack of interest�; and where a Military Comptroller who allegedly took hundreds of millions of pesos, is suddenly allowed to enter into a �Plea Bargain� allegedly for lack of evidence! �Sosmaryosep�! No doubt this list can go on and on but the glaring fact remains: there is an immediate need to revamp our Culture by re-inculcating the tenets of Honesty, Integrity, and Fear of the Law thru the Educational System from the Elementary Grade up, and the Media (where T.V. shows and movies will have to be �censored� to prevent the young, especially potential police and military men, from being �brainwashed� into believing that Crime really PAYS!).

Let this humble article serve as the SEED which will start the �growth� of a NEW BREED of Politicians, Businessmen, Military men, and Civilians who will prove to the World that the Pinoy is Honest, Law Abiding, and God fearing; and that �Ninoy� Aquino was correct when he said that �The Filipino is worth dying for!� To rectify the Present we really need to look towards and plan for a better �Future Culture�!

Blue and White
by Joaquin F Perez Jr
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Great Expectations

Today we woke up with the news that a man was gunned down in the City Supermarket. After a few hours the news said the crime was solved. That fast. Mayor John Bongat was there at the scene of the crime in a jiffy we wonder, does he ever sleep? Inspite of so many negative criticisms thrown at Mayor John I still have great faith in his leadership. Let�s give the guy a chance. Further, let�s cooperate and do whatever we can to help propel our beloved city to greater heights and that includes being vigilant and extra careful with our lives and our properties.

So many things have been happening lately in our city that almost never sleeps. There are good while there are bad things, too. Happy to know the good outweighs the bad. As it should. There are many things we must be thankful for. First, we have been spared by the worst effects of La Ni�a, so far. Ours is a relatively safe city compared to other cities. Pollution is not that bad. Prices of commodities are not that skyhigh. Our cost of living here is still better than most provinces. We can still walk to where we want to go. We have good schools. We can worship freely, practice our beliefs without fear of being persecuted. There are churches and temples for all denominations. We may not be making oodles of money but still, life is good. As good as we want it to be.

Life could be better but why count what you don�t have. If you are sick and tired of politicos with their false promises then don�t listen to the news. If you are bored then go to Molino Grill and Beanbag where it�s swinging every night. For more sober entertainment there�s always Avenue Square where the gigs and events are as cool as the people who hang out there. LCC Mall has the best bargains and a lot have been rediscovering this shopping place again. Nagaland EMall is slowly getting up as well. There�s traffic in centro now even on Sundays. Check out the snobbish SM City on a week day. Gone is the melee that used to be there, thank goodness! Though it�s still the best place to watch movies around here but when it comes to dining and hanging out, the emerging corner with the new throb of excitement is The Piazza with Yellowcab, Starbucks, Bigg�s and more to come.

We hear of the coming of the Ayala group. That will put us on the same level as Davao, Cebu and CDO. At the same time the city government has inked a contract with a Korean firm to turn our wastes into energy, the first in the country. Gasification not incineration, that�s what they say and there will be no seepage, thus very environment friendly and it will generate 18 megawatts of energy. On the same breath Gov. LRay has tied up with a Filipino-Japanese firm to harness solar energy expected to generate 11 megawatts of power. The groundbreaking will be this year. This would mean more jobs and hopefully less electricity expenses for us.

Things are looking up for all of us. We have to cross our fingers and pray a lot.

Congratulations to PENRO Toto Milla whose son Francis Jordan Chavez Milla became an Oblation Scholar of the University of the Philippines System.

Soul Intentions
by Sarah Imperial
www.bicolmail.com

^^From January to September 2010 lang palan yung tourism statistics, ano pa daw kung kaiba na su last quarter, malampas kayang 2 million tourists ang nagdigdi sa satuyang probinsiya :okay:

OT: currently listening to Danish music "La Det Sla" by Puls and "Mad World" by Michael Farsberg :cheers:

Food connoisseurs

Last Tuesday, I had the privilege to talk to Mr. Paul Fernandez, an International Hotel Planning & Training Consultant who is in Naga City this week. He is conducting the 1st International Hotel & Restaurant Management Workshop on January 24-27, 2011 which is being attended by more than 60 food establishment and hotel owners & employees, HRM & Tourism students, school deans & instructors, professionals, and individuals who plan to work in the Hotel, Restaurant, Cruise and Tourism industries. Paul, 48, is a Singaporean but of Portuguese-Indian descent. He has lived in the Philippines for more than 10 years.

Mr. Paul conducted the training based on his long years of experience in the food, hotel & restaurant, and tourism industries. He worked with the Grand Hyatt International Hotels in different capacities throughout the world, and his educational attainment includes courses in London, and the Montreux Culinary Institute, Switzerland.

In the Philippines, he�s had a long experience working as a planning and training consultant to hotels and restaurants that includes menu preparation, training of employees, and running one�s own food business. Paul has been conducting seminar-workshops in partnership with LGUs, and schools in different parts of the country on Waitering, Bar Tendering, Kitchen Stewarding, Housekeeping, Front office management, International Cuisine, and Tourism among others.

With the increasing demand for skilled manpower worldwide to fill up employment opportunities in hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, and tourism-related institutions, it is imperative that an integrated, practical training program that will meet the international standards be made available. Paul was invited to conduct this type of training by Mr. Oliver Coronado, who is a director of the Camarines Sur Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Oliver is ably supported by his amiable cousin Diane Coronado-Po, who is a first-rate chef who graduated from the International School of Culinary Arts & Hotel Management (ISCAHM). Her classmate is chef Johnny, who owns and runs the popular Italian restaurant Grissini, located along Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City. Chef Diane bakes delicious European breads and pastries and sells it in her residence at Dayangdang, and at the Grissini.

I would also like to taste the grilled chicken of Paul which is said to have an aroma and taste to die for. According to him, the secret is in the sauce, and the ingredients used when it was marinated. He promised to prepare the grilled chicken himself during the graduation of the ongoing hands-on trainees. Maybe, it would be much better if Paul will set up an outlet for his grilled chicken as an alternative to the bland, commercial brands in the market today!

I hope that with this kind of training, more Bicolanos will be able to hone their skills and enhance their knowledge in order to qualify in the ever-increasing demand for workers in the food and hospitality industries, locally and abroad. I also hope that with this, the standard of service in hotels and restaurants, bars, entertainment hubs, resorts, and tourist places will improve by many notches upward.

By the way, talking about customer service being provided by the hotels in Naga City and Camarines Sur, I would strongly commend The Avenue Plaza Hotel for being outstanding and excellent. In fact, I have been hearing lately raving praises by friends and strangers alike who have undoubtedly experienced said exceptional service. For example, the daughter and the son in-law of Tita Cely Mariano who visited Bicol last December were all praises for The Avenue Plaza. During a dinner at Wok�s restaurant, they told me that the hotel�s excellent service is incomparable and definitely the best in the entire Bicol region! Most noteworthy is the courteous and helpful attitude of its personnel who will personally see to it that all their guests are very well taken care of.

Similarly, I have talked to and received positive feedback from several judges of Camarines Sur, and Camarines Norte on their stay at said hotel. They were all billeted at The Avenue Plaza Hotel during the recent �Seminar-Workshop on the Rule of Procedure for Small Claims Cases� conducted by the Supreme Court and funded by the USAID and the American Bar Association. They are thankful that the sponsors of the said activity have chosen the best hotel for their comfort, and held it in Naga City. I presume that all the other judges from the other provinces of Bicol who will be billeted this week will have the same remarkable experiences.

I also remember the feedback by ABS-CBN regional manager Amy Garcia-Villafuerte who once told me that her Big Boss from the Lopez clan specifically instructed her to billet the latter ONLY at The Avenue Plaza Hotel. No wonder, during the opening of the SM in Naga, President Hans Sy and his siblings, the SM top brass and their guests were all billeted in more than 20 rooms at the best hotel in town!

I think we have to give credit to whom it is due. I would attribute it to the outstanding training provided to the employees by the hotel management. I would also like to recognize the quest for excellence and innovative spirit, and the personal touch of no less than the Avenue Plaza Hotel�s President and General-Manager, Mr. Allan Cu.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company based in Atlanta, Georgia grew to become the hospitality leader in the US under the leadership of Horst Schulze. His strong conviction of customer loyalty and emphasis on a value/mission driven philosophy for the �Ladies and Gentleman serving Ladies and Gentleman� became a benchmark in the industry to which other companies aspired. I am sure, with Allan Cu at the helm, Ritz Carlton�s philosophy will undoubtedly see it implemented at The Avenue Plaza Hotel!

AS I SEE IT
by Joey Co
www.bicolmail.com

62 Hours to Cam Sur Wake Park
January 25th, 2011 by jeffmckee
62 Hours to CWC
62 Hours to CWC

We’re at the halfway point of our journey on the other side of planet earth AKA The Philippines. After a 4-day trek from Orlando to Naga, we arrived just in time for the Ultimate Wake Championships to begin at Camsur Watersports Complex. CWC is the coolest park I’ve visited HANDS DOWN, plus the Governor LRay totally hooked us up with a place to stay for the entire time and lent us his helicopter. Not a bad gig huh?

As far as the contest goes we learned a few new things:

1. Daniel Grant is a total Badass. He’s a 13 year old rider from Thailand doing 720’s off kickers on his wakeboard AND his wakeskate. If you don’t know of him yet, you soon will.

2. If the “pimple” on your ass grows bigger than a golf ball, it’s time to go to the doctor.

3. Contrary to popular belief, it IS possible for Jeff McKee to stand up two passes and a double up.

The contest has been over for two days now and we have been venturing into town a bit more. Today Nate Perry got a pair of Air force one’s for $5 and I got ran over by the sweet little carts that ride on the train tracks. Rusty Malinoski and Spencer Smith are here with a couple of other riders and videographer Joey Arcisz shooting for momentum. Combined Rusty and Spence have eaten all of the food at the restaurant on site so we are all starving now. No just kidding, they got more food today plus Rusty and Spence have moved on to the McDonalds at the mall to experience the local culture…not.

Here’s a couple of Photo’s from the trip thus far…We’re looking forward to a Heli shoot in the AM and then Nate Perry is literally going to destroy the System 2 rail park with his wakeboard. If you havn’t visited the Philippines yet, book your ticket to the CWC NOW…

Oh Yeah, also Patrick Wieland lost his wallet a couple of days ago too so if you have it hit him up with a comment. Sorry he didn’t have more cash.

Big Thanks to Governor LRay and the entire staff at the CWC Watersports Complex for all of their Hospitality.

photos:
http://www.alliancewake.com/wake/62-hours-to-cam-sur-wake-park/

Lucky Pili... they will have the first 7 Eleven in Bicol :banana: :banana:

the Piligrimage City Landmark Contest will be formally launched on Dec 31, 2011
at Bichara Theatre 2pm.

ang 7 Eleven madalion pero su landmark contest launching...sa katapusan pa kan taon :D

CamSur posts highest growth
rate in tourist arrivals

PILI, Camarines Sur � The province of Camarines Sur attained the highest growth rate in tourist arrivals last year, upstaging touted established tourist destinations of the country.

Based on a report of the Department of Tourism, CamSur�s incremental growth in tourist arrivals January to September 2010 in year 2010 compared to the same period year 2009 was a remarkable 52.90%.

Tourist arrivals include both foreign and domestic tourists. CamSur�s foreign tourists last year tallied a total of 310,063 compared to year 2009 of 206,937 for growth rate of 49.83%. Domestic tourists in the province also increased immensely - l,569,109 in year 2010 while l,229,029 in 2009 for an incremental growth of 53.52%.

MetroManila ranked second with a growth rate of only 20.93% last year. Boracay was in third position with a growth rate of 19.85%, while Cebu occupied the sixth ranking with a meager 6.42% growth rate.

The world class Camarines Sur Watersport Complex or CWC and the Gota Village Resort in Caramoan remain to be the top draw in unrelenting tourism thrust of Gov. LRay Villafuerte.

CWC where the best cable park of the world is located has lured top wakeboarders from over the world during international competitions sponsored by the provincial government.

Just last week, the province hosted the 5th and final stop leg of the World Wake Association (WWA) 2010 World Series dubbed the Ultimate Wake Championship which was participated in by over 100 wake riders representing 30 countries.

Contributing too, to the growth of tourism in the province were foreign tourists including �balikbayans� who were attracted by the ambience and amenities offered by CWC and the Gota Village Resort. Stn/MMEC

www.bicolmail.com

Good news :okay:

We've been attracting tourists for 5 years now....

ang 7 Eleven madalion pero su landmark contest launching...sa katapusan pa kan taon :D

lolll :nuts: Sala po. tungkaun na kaya ako last night :lol:

sa Monday na po yan.. JANUARY 31, 2011 :rofl:
it's also the opening of National Arts Month

SM City Naga
Last Sunday
(from a cousin's facebook)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1364.snc4/163662_1449779179582_1686323776_875342_5891896_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs250.snc6/179806_1449767739296_1686323776_875316_2210036_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1395.snc4/164778_1449773579442_1686323776_875330_8368601_n.jpg

that's great however I am not familiar with GNN Channel 48 :D

me too :) probably a UHF channel.

Maray na Naga

Siguro Pres.Pao, pwede nang matuloy kayan boatride nindo..?
and syempre picture picture sa magagayun na place sa naga..
pwede rin sir mag courtesy call kayo kay Mayor Bongat.:):)



congratulations, STI, and happy housewarming!

happy 5th soon, everyone! what about a simple food trip that day? no-frills but equally meaningful celebration by just enjoying naga's culinary delights.


thanks sa suggestions :cheers:

karakanan @ cinco is good idea :) gluttony ba?:nuts:

nweiz, here's another info got from a media exec here in Naga, with the unprecedented mall influx here in Naga, 2 local malls here in Naga is planning for a merger in order to compete head-to-head with the near presence of the BIG 3 here in Naga.

clue: :)

"ang sarong mall yaon sa may centro asin an saro man yaon sa gilid kan salog"

garu lugod NX chika :lol:

nweiz, these are all unverified reports.

marhay na nAGA kaBIKOLan!

SM City Naga
Last Sunday
(from a cousin's facebook)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs250.snc6/179806_1449767739296_1686323776_875316_2210036_n.jpg



Tsao An Shui Ni Cabrini! :lol:

hayyy the days..
Ite Ad Joseph! :banana:


me too :) probably a UHF channel.

thanks sa suggestions :cheers:

karakanan @ cinco is good idea :) gluttony ba?:nuts:

marhay na nAGA kaBIKOLan!

i'm not familiar with GNN too. :lol:

Feb 4 is a Friday. if in case we push through with our 5th year, are we still going to have it on a Friday?

eating galore will be great idea. di naman gluttony yan di ba Father Xave? :nuts:

me too :) probably a UHF channel.


pano yan, d birik pa an tv mi


thanks sa suggestions :cheers:

karakanan @ cinco is good idea :) gluttony ba?:nuts:

nweiz, here's another info got from a media exec here in Naga, with the unprecedented mall influx here in Naga, 2 local malls here in Naga is planning for a merger in order to compete head-to-head with the near presence of the BIG 3 here in Naga.

clue: :)

"ang sarong mall yaon sa may centro asin an saro man yaon sa gilid kan salog"

garu lugod NX chika :lol:

nweiz, these are all unverified reports.

marhay na nAGA kaBIKOLan!

E-Mall and LCC?

Feb 4 is a Friday. if in case we push through with our 5th year, are we still going to have it on a Friday?

eating galore will be great idea. di naman gluttony yan di ba Father Xave? :nuts:

patarabaan kita :lol:


pano yan, d birik pa an tv mi

E-Mall and LCC?

I'll check out the station, may ilaw na tower nila.

tumpak @ sir fil :)

With the near operation of SM Savemore in centro, the local players are now forecasting a stiff operation.

me too :)
nweiz, here's another info got from a media exec here in Naga, with the unprecedented mall influx here in Naga, 2 local malls here in Naga is planning for a merger in order to compete head-to-head with the near presence of the BIG 3 here in Naga.

clue: :)

"ang sarong mall yaon sa may centro asin an saro man yaon sa gilid kan salog"

garu lugod NX chika :lol:

nweiz, these are all unverified reports.

marhay na nAGA kaBIKOLan!



E-Mall and LCC?

I talked to Mr. Arnold Mirana (South Luzon Operations Manager of Jollibee) and during our conversation he mentioned that LCC Naga has bounced back.

They apparently intended to close Jollibee LCC by the end of 2010. But after the terminal opened- sales apparently improved a lot. Jollibee closure did not materialize.

Jollibee wise- LCC Naga is doing well at the moment.

It's been almost 2 years after SM and we have not seen any major locally owned mall closing.

Except of course for Robertson Mall in Diversion as it would be taken over by Puregold in few months.

E-Mall and Robinson's Supermarket are still packed with shoppers.

LCC was greatly affected but not to the extent of putting it out of operation. It may still be earning but not as much as the pre- SM days.

I don't think that the two malls would merge.

That I believe is a rumor.

I talked to Mr. Arnold Mirana (South Luzon Operations Manager of Jollibee) and during our conversation he mentioned that LCC Naga has bounced back.

They apparently intended to close Jollibee LCC by the end of 2010. But after the terminal opened- sales apparently improved a lot. Jollibee closure did not materialize.

Jollibee wise- LCC Naga is doing well at the moment.

It's been almost 2 years after SM and we have not seen any major locally owned mall closing.

Except of course for Robertson Mall in Diversion as it would be taken over by Puregold in few months.

E-Mall and Robinson's Supermarket are still packed with shoppers.

LCC was greatly affected but not to the extent of putting it out of operation. It may still be earning but not as much as the pre- SM days.

I don't think that the two malls would merge.

That I believe is a rumor.

Thanks doc for the enlightenment. Competition is at all time high here in Naga, the near presence of the BIG 3 is indeed a threat for them but pretty sure these local mall operators are resilient enough to withstand such economic changes.

nweiz, the newest channel to operate in Naga (PNB building)

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A new restaurant in Goa

Bzell Noodle Hauz

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The owner, Mr. Bob Torres

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Global News Network
TV Network

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Global-News-Network/108485939175918

GNN or Global News Network is a dedicated news and public affairs cable channel based in the Philippines. It broadcasts on channel 21 in Metro Manila via Global Destiny Cable TV, nationwide and some parts of Asia through Global Satellite TV (GSAT), and online via USTREAM.TV. Among the covered countries in Asia are: Japan, North Korea, South Korea, China, Mongolia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia. Its studios are located at GNN Building, Katipunan, Quezon City.
Format and history

GNN the Global News Network is a dedicated News and Public Affairs TV Network dedicated to nation-building. From a small and passive network in 2008, GNN has expanded its programming and reach in just two years. In Metro Manila, GNN is broadcast over the Global Destiny Cable on channel 8. On GSAT - the Global Satellite GNN is on channel 1. Three UHF free-TV stations have been successfully established in the past 6 months; for Pampanga UHF44, also for Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga and Naga.

Currently, GNN is carried by more than 150 cable operators in 17 regions nationwide. GNN has an estimated of 4 million viewers and still counting. GNN is on live streaming on ustream.
Present programs and segments

* Congress Magazine
* Congress TV
* Gabay sa Kabuhayan
* GFI Hour
* GNN History
* GNN News World
* GNN Service to Country
* GNN Social Responsibilities
* GNN Weekend Newsforce
* Larry Leviste's A-List
* L.I.F.E.
* Life Solutions
* Libertas
* My Travel Blog
* NewsForce
* Open House with Gerry
* Oras ng Himala
* PISObilities by Colayco Foundation
* Philippine Biography
* Philippines UnCut
* Republika ni Erik Espina
* Senate TV
* Street Economics Convergence
* Talk to Harry
* Talk News TV
* The Doctors Is In, Business!
* The Business Portal
* Tatad at Bautista Punto de Vista

Together with
ABS- CBN
GMA 7
NBN
UNTV
and now GNN

These media stations have made Naga City their regional hub.

Also, Naga City is the only city in the Bicol Region where the nation's largest cable network - SkyCable has invested.

^^I never knew that Naga is the regional center of other three media stations aside from GMA and ABS-CBN.

Thanks doc for the info.

^^I never knew that Naga is the regional center of other three media stations aside from GMA and ABS-CBN.

Thanks doc for the info.

I stand corrected.

NBN Naga is a relay station.

Legazpi is an originating station.

Being a government station, it i based in Albay.

Together with
ABS- CBN
GMA 7
NBN
UNTV
and now GNN

These media stations have made Naga City their regional hub.

Also, Naga City is the only city in the Bicol Region where the nation's largest cable network - SkyCable has invested.

and TV - 5:):)

Sir nagaboy,my List ka po ng Latest Radio station sa Naga?

Reyes Barbecue

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and TV - 5:):)

Sir nagaboy,my List ka po ng Latest Radio station sa Naga?

PTV 5 Naga and Legazpi are just a affiliate stations.

They are Bicolano owned.

^^PTV, I think, is now NBN while TV5 used to be ABC 5 which will be building a regional station in Legazpi

^^PTV, I think, is now NBN while TV5 used to be ABC 5 which will be building a regional station in Legazpi

Yes, I mean TV 5. PBN Stations

PBN TV 5 Naga DZGB-TV TV-5 10,000 watts Naga
PBN TV 6 Legaspi DWGB-TV TV-6 1,000 watts Legaspi
PBN TV 11 Sorsogon DWCB-TV TV-11 1,000 watts Sorsogon



NBN 8 Naga DWMA-TV TV-8 5 kW Relay Naga
NBN 8 Legazpi DZPN-TV TV-8 1 kW Originating / Affiliate Legazpi
NBN 4 Goa DZGA-TV TV-4 0.2 kW Relay Goa, Camarines Sur
NBN 7 Caramoran D-6-ZV TV-7 0.01 kW Translator Caramoran, Catanduanes
NBN 9 Panganiban D-9-ZV TV-9 0.01 kW Translator Panganiban, Catanduanes
NBN 2 San Miguel D-3-ZV TV-2 0.02 kW Translator San Miguel, Catanduanes
NBN 2 Sorsogon DWLG-TV TV-5 0.1 kW Affiliate Sorsogon

Reyes Barbecue

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^^
sarap naman kumain dito
^^

Tsao An Shui Ni Cabrini! :lol:

hayyy the days..
Ite Ad Joseph! :banana:

i'm not familiar with GNN too. :lol:

Feb 4 is a Friday. if in case we push through with our 5th year, are we still going to have it on a Friday?

eating galore will be great idea. di naman gluttony yan di ba Father Xave? :nuts:

in our elementary days, the first group of Chinese Sisters (from Taiwan) arrived at saint jo. back then it was a novelty to see all three of them taking bicycle rides around the campus on weekends.

the joy of spring festival/ chinese new year is that: it is a non-class day at saint jo (and hope christian and asian cultural high- when ACHS was still around)!

food trip/ chow galore is okay so long as one doesn't come to a point of pushing one's limits hehehe..

I talked to Mr. Arnold Mirana (South Luzon Operations Manager of Jollibee) and during our conversation he mentioned that LCC Naga has bounced back.

They apparently intended to close Jollibee LCC by the end of 2010. But after the terminal opened- sales apparently improved a lot. Jollibee closure did not materialize.

Jollibee wise- LCC Naga is doing well at the moment.

It's been almost 2 years after SM and we have not seen any major locally owned mall closing.

Except of course for Robertson Mall in Diversion as it would be taken over by Puregold in few months.

E-Mall and Robinson's Supermarket are still packed with shoppers.

LCC was greatly affected but not to the extent of putting it out of operation. It may still be earning but not as much as the pre- SM days.

I don't think that the two malls would merge.

That I believe is a rumor.

i myself thought Jollibee LCC closed down until i saw recent photos of it. this is good! business life in the area is coming back to normal.

4 Jollibee stores then in Naga: Plaza/ Main; LCC; Panganiban; and SM. at home ang Jollibee sa Maogmang Lugar!

^^
sarap naman kumain dito
^^

their bbq and grilled bangus are good!
gracias for dropping by and visiting us here, jairien! :cheers:

traveling abroad this summer?

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Cam Sur execs avail training in good governance
IRIGA City, Jan. 28 (PIA) ---- The University of Philippines Institute for Small Scale Industries (UPISSI), Small Enterprise Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (SERDEF) in coordination with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) conducted a three-day seminar for local executives in the province at the Iriga Plaza Convention Center here.

Now on its last day, the confab dubbed as TAGGED-LGU or Training on Good Governance, Gender and Enterprise Development for Local Government Units, was also made possible by the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) under the headship of UNEP President, Atty. Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda.

The gathering was attended by municipal and city mayors, DILG provincial directors, municipal government operations officers, barangay officials, provincial, municipal and city administrators, department heads, planning officers, development coordinators and other local executives personnel who are exercising administrative functions.

The confab aims to provide local government officials, elected or appointed, with an alternative learning experience that they can use to enhance their managerial skills and expertise, particularly in implementing various programs and services being pushed by the government. Moreover, the discussions are expected to boost the attendees’ proficiency as crucial part of their community’s economic growth.

Invited presenters were Professor O. Raneses Ms. Cecilia R. Pascual and Ms. Crispina B. Almonte both of UP ISSI Project Team and UNEP Team headed by Atty. Moraleda.

Significant topics discussed during the said gathering includes Local and foreign scenarios and Entrepreneurial Challenges under the Philippine Business Environment; Small and Medium Enterprise Development Plan which includes discussion of agenda and prospects, specifically for Region V and Entrepreneurship as an Economic Process.

Gender Mainstreaming in the local government units (LGUs) , including its issues and concerns, were also discussed by Ms. Almonte of the UP ISSI.

Aside from the discussions, the participants also conducted plenary presentations and integration process where they discussed the development concerns of Camarines Sur. (PIA Camarines Sur)http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=13992

Pagbuhay sa Metro Naga Development Council suportado ng mga Alkalde sa Camarines Sur
NAGA CITY, Jan. 28 (PIA) - - - Nagpasalamat si Naga city mayor John Bongat sa ipinakitang suporta sa kanya ng mga municipal mayors sa probinsya ng Camarines Sur na miyembro ng Metro Naga Development Council (MNDC) kahapon.

Ayun kay Mayor Bongat na napaka importante na muling buhayin o reactivation ng MNDC dahil malaking tulong ito sa kanyang nasasakupan na lugar at sa mga karatig bayan ng Naga City.

Sinabi ni alkalde Bongat na sa kasalukuyan siya chairman ng nasabing grupo na napag-usapan nila na magtutulungan sila na mapasyahan ang mga problema na pwedeng makaapekto sa organisasyon .

Binigyan diin ni Mayor Bongat na malaking bagay ang kooperasyon ng bawat miyembro ng Metro Naga Development Council upang magtagumpay ang mga programa at proyekto para sa pag asenso ng kanilang bayan .

Matatandaan na ang Metro Naga Development Council ay binubuo ng 14 karatid bayan na sentro ang Lungsod ng Naga at sa bias ng Executive Order No. 102 na nilagdaan ni dating Presidente Fidel V. Ramos noong June 18, 1993. (PIA-Camarines Sur)http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=13989

Proyekto ng Red Cross sa Cam Sur, patuloy
NAGA City, Jan. 28 (PIA) ---- Matagumpay na nagtapos noong nakaraang taon ang Convenio 1 project na pinangunahan ng Philippine Red Cross (PRC) dito sa Camarines Sur. Ngayong taon ay nakatakda namang ilunsad muli ang kahalintulad na proyekto sa mga piling bayan dito sa lalawigan na papangunahan muli ng naturang ahensya.

Ito ay ang Integrated Community Disaster Prepared Project o ICCPP na pormal na inilunsad nitong nakaraang Hulyo at nakatakdang magtapos sa darating na Nobyembre ngayong 2011. Sa loob ng labing walong buwan ay magbibigay ng pagsasanay ang PRC upang mai handa ang mga mamamayan sa ano mang sakuna o kalamidad. Ang pondong gagamitin dito ay nanggaling naman sa Disaster Preparedness – European Commission on Humanitarian Office.

Ayon kay Ms. Nanette Rodrigazo, PRC Camarines Sur Chapter Administrator, sakop ng proyektong ito ang mga bayan ng Garchitorena at lima pang barangay nito gaya ng Del Pilar, Salvacion, Canlong, Cagnipa, at Sumaoy. Kasama rin sa proytektong ito ang bayan ng San Fernando at lima pa nitong barangay gaya ng Cotmo, Bical, Marangi, Pinamasagan at Gnaran.

Maliban sa mga barangay, ay hinihikayat din ng PRC ang mga paaralan upang maging katuwang nila sa pagtuturo sa mga mag aaral ng basic skills para sa disaster preparedness at nararapat na mga coping mechanisms.

Sa huling bahagi ng proyekto ay magkakaroon naman ng pag aaral ng mga small-scale mitigation project na maaaring mailagay sa benepisyaryong barangay o eskwelahan..

Kasabay nito ay ang isa pang special project sa Disaster Risk Reduction kung saan napili ang PRC Camarines Sur bilang benepisyaryo. Labing walong buwan ding gugulin ng mga kinatawan ng Red Cross upang maipatupad ang mga aktibidad na nakapaloob sa naturang proyekto. Sampong barangay naman mula sa bayan ng Presentacion ang mabibiyayaan ng naturang proyekto, pati na ang limang piling barangay sa bayan ng Caramoan. (PIA Camarines Sur) http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=13986

E Mall Tenants

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karakanan @ cinco is good idea :) gluttony ba?:nuts:

Go! Go! Go! Sain ang cinco BTW?:D

nweiz, the newest channel to operate in Naga (PNB building)

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Will this be on for CATV only?

good to start it this time in the capital town :-)

:okay:

the Piligrimage City Landmark Contest will be formally launched on Jan 31, 2011 at Bichara Theatre 2pm.

May bayad po?:D

Media update

ABSCBN Naga Regional Network to launch an AM programming this year.

Will this be like ABS-CBN Manila's Umagang Kay Ganda or GMA's Unang Hirit? If so, what would probably be its time slot if UKG is already up? I also understand that there's already a morning show by ABS-CBN Naga. :dunno:

sayang ang cebu lechon that can fly to naga in 50mins! but yes this BIGGER, WIDER airport is long overdue. a non-filipino friend was even wondering aloud why, with the large volume of tourists coming to camsur, nothing concrete (!!!) is being done.

We could all wonder @Father Xave.:ohno:

noticed that there were two medical missions lately which are sponsored by doctors based in US

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Mt. Isarog Deer Farm
by Ma-an de Ocampo

This is not a common sight in the Philippines. People may thought this picture was taken abroad. The Deer Farm, a 5-hectare farm located in Camarines Sur is found on Mt. Isarog, Southern Luzon’s highest forested peak, rising 1,966 meters above sea level. Stocked entirely with Australian species such as Blackbuck Antelope, Fallow Deer, Chital Deer, Red Deer, and Elk, these deer are part of the CamSur government's thrust to make the province the main supplier of deer meat (venison). The cool weather of Mt. Isarog makes it ideal to breed these deers. Even for non-trekkers, this deer farm may be reached by car and is on the way to Mt. Isarog's Cansocep falls.
photo credits to the owner (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=138601886168310&set=a.131218766906622.17644.119418201420012)

parang hindi sa Pinas! :cheers:

:rofl:
:nuts:

single man ang mga pips kaya garo dai man yan mangyayari sa mga SSCers na may CityVille. except garo si sir garz :D :D

it's just like DOTA before.. or until now ta may nag kakarawat parin DOTA :lol:
dota ang pinag seselosan ng mga babae noon :nuts:
:rofl:

actually, that's the guy getting jealous... :nuts:

^^dae pa ngani ako nakahiling nin nagkakawat nin cityville

^^ ma enjoy a lalo na ta nagibo kang way magpadakula asin magpagayon nin ciudad mo... :D

:rofl:

actually, that's the guy getting jealous... :nuts:

^^ ma enjoy a lalo na ta nagibo kang way magpadakula asin magpagayon nin ciudad mo... :D

kaya nga payback time ng ladies. :lol:

Will this be like ABS-CBN Manila's Umagang Kay Ganda or GMA's Unang Hirit? If so, what would probably be its time slot if UKG is already up? I also understand that there's already a morning show by ABS-CBN Naga. :dunno:


Ang ibig sabihon ni Pao, ABS-CBN programming sa AM frequency sa radio :D

Department Store Mini Jobs Fair in LCC
by LCC Careers (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=49374&id=108262695870469)

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Mt. Isarog Deer Farm
by Ma-an de Ocampo

This is not a common sight in the Philippines. People may thought this picture was taken abroad. The Deer Farm, a 5-hectare farm located in Camarines Sur is found on Mt. Isarog, Southern Luzon’s highest forested peak, rising 1,966 meters above sea level. Stocked entirely with Australian species such as Blackbuck Antelope, Fallow Deer, Chital Deer, Red Deer, and Elk, these deer are part of the CamSur government's thrust to make the province the main supplier of deer meat (venison). The cool weather of Mt. Isarog makes it ideal to breed these deers. Even for non-trekkers, this deer farm may be reached by car and is on the way to Mt. Isarog's Cansocep falls.
photo credits to the owner (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=138601886168310&set=a.131218766906622.17644.119418201420012)

parang hindi sa Pinas! :cheers:

:ok:

yung, Batanes, yun, parang Scotland daw... :)

^^ :rofl:

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MAYOR CHAVEZ ATTENDS LP EVENT IN MALACAÑANG. Mayor Antonio B. Chavez, LP District Chairman of the 4th district of Camarines Sur with Pres. Noynoy Aquino and other mayors of Mindanao during the 65th Anniversary of Liberal Party at the Heroes Hall, Malacañang Palace last Jan. 19, 2011. Mayor Chavez is the only Municipal Mayor from Camarines Sur who was invited to the said event.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan27/peps&events.html)

CASURECO II VS LGU NAGA
25% discuento sa st. lights pinapabasura kan NEA, ERC
Dapat ibasura na kan Camarines Sur II Electric Cooperative (Casureco II) Inc. an kasundoan sa local na gobierno kan Ciudad nin Naga na nagtataong 25 por cientong discuento sa consumo sa corriente sa mga street lights na sinasapo kan cooperativa an pagkalugi na inaabot nin sobra sa P1.5 milyones pesos cada bulan.

An National Electrification Adminis-tration asin Energy Regulatory Commission nagsugo sa manijamiento kan Casureco II na dapat ibasura na an contrata kan duwang partido huli ta nagsasapo sana nin kalugihan cada bulan an cooperativa.

Pighahapot kan duwang agencia kan gobierno kun tano ta an LGU Naga iyo sana an may previliyo kan dakulang discuento sa mga municipalidades na nasa coverage area kan Casureco II.

Si Director Emmanuel Rojo, oficial na parataram kan junta directiva nagsabi nagtalaan sinda nin joint session sa Sanggunian Panglungsod kan Ciudad nin Naga sa maabot na Pebrero 1, 2011 na gigibohon sa Avenue Plaza Hotel nganing tukaron an isyu.

An City Hall nagcoconsumo nin sagcod sa siete milyones pesos sa electric bill kaini cada bulan, an sabi kan NEA asin ERC sa oficiales kan cooperativa dai ini puede mientras na alangan man na bawion sa paagi nin pagpatong nin dugang na tarifa sa electric bill kan miembros consumedores. Kun gustong ipadagos kan manijamiento kan cooperativa i-charge na sana sa saindang savings, sabi pa.

Sinabi ni Rojo kan panahon pa ni Board President Perfecto Nixon Tabora narecibe an surat kan duwang agencia sa pagcuestion kan 25 por cientong discuento alagad an ginibo kaidto ginibo na sanang diez por ciento an discuento.

Dai nagtugot an City Hall huli ta igwa sindang kasundoan sa Casureco II envez an ginigibo ninda kun mabayad nin electric bill nasadiring pagkaltas nin 25 por ciento.

Afuera sa controvercia sa discuento, kabali sa tutukaron sa joint session iyo an morosidad sa electric bill kan City Hall na nag-aabot na sa 152 milyones pesos sa sadiring computation kan Casureco II, alagad an ciudad igwa man nin sadiring computation na igwa sana sinda nin moroso nin sobra sa 50 milyones pesos dai pa kabali si penalidad sa huring pagbayad.

An City Hall igwang kasundoan sa manijamiento kan cooperativa nin electricidad na sinda an mamantenir kan street lights kabali na an pagribay nin mga napopundir na bombilya.

An contrata panahon pa ni dating Alcalde Carlos Del Castillo asin ini pigpadagos kan administracion ni Alcalde Jess Robredo asin ni dating Board President Msgr. Nono Sañado na aprovado kan miembros kan junta.

An Sanggunian Panglungsod dai pa nin panindugan kun ilalaban ninda na ipadagos an contrata mientras na aaramon ninda an paliwanag kan cooperativa nin corriente na nagiging dahilan an surat kan NEA asin ERC. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan27/bb-story.html

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Singaporean Paul Fernandez (in checkered polo shirt), the Course Instructor of the 1st International Hotel & Restaurant Management Workshop held at the Sili’s Restaurant, Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City on January 24-27, 2011, is shown above while giving instructions to the participants on flair techniques as part of Cocktail Preparation & Bar Tendering. The Training also includes Waitering, Kitchen Stewarding, Housekeeping, Bell Service, Front Office functions & System Control, Kitchen Hygiene & Sanitation, and Handling the Tourists, among others.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan27/peps&events.html)

Liga laban-bawi vs OIC PD Ablang
Laban-bawi an panindugan kan ibang miembros kan Liga ng mga Barangay sa Camarines Sur sa controvercia sa pagpahali sa puesto ki Sr. Supt. Jonathan V. Ablang bilang OIC Provincial Director kan PNP Provincial Office, alagad an oficial kan PNP nanindugan na matrabajo sana siya dai mahali sa CamSur sagcod na dai nakakarecibe nin relief order gikan ki Regional Director Sr. Supt. Cecilio B. Calleja, Jr. kan Bicol PNP.

An Liga sa pamamayo ni Federation President Domingo Briones nagpasar nin resolucion na nagsusuporta sa enot na resolucion numerado 14 kan League of Municipalities of the Philippines, Camarines Sur Chapter na dapat sikadan na sa PNP Provincial Office si Ablang sa acusacion na “gross incompetence” na nakaka-afectar sa namamanuaan kan provincia huli kan nagpaparalangkaw mga incidente nin criminalidad.

Si Ablang nagpahayag na sa 35 mga Liga President sa Camarines Sur, 23 an nagfirma sa peticion na naghahagad ki Gobernador LRay Villafuerte na idesignar na siya bilang fullfledged na provincial director huli sa marhay na performance sa campania contra sa jueteng asin an pagpapundo kan mga ilegal na pabulang. Nagtutubod an OIC PD na an motivo sa pagpahali sa saiya sa puesto huli kan estrictong implementacion kan PNP CamSur sa proviciones kan PD 449 kan Cockfighting law na naliligis an tinutogotan na pabulang kan alcaldes asin pinsan kan gobernador. Sa lado kan oficiales local an PD 449 cuestionable na an implementacion huli ta ini panahon pa ni dictador Ferdinand Marcos.

Alagad sa miting kan Liga na ginibo sa Triboo Grill sa Ciudad nin Naga kan Enero 21 inaprovaran an resolucion kan 32 sa 35 mga pamayo kan Liga na naghuhurot ki DILG Secretary Jess Robredo asin Chairman kan NAPOLCOM na halion na sa puesto si OIC PD Ablang asin dapat tanawon an autonomia local sa poder kan jefe ejecutivo sa pagpili nin PNP Provincial Director.

Sa resolucion kan Liga na inaprovaran kan Enero 21, an mga minasunod na Liga president sa municipalidades na enot nakafirma sa peticion pabor sa OIC PD, alagad laban-bawi na an saindang panindugan iyo sinda, Faustino Albuero, Jr. kan Del Gallego, Eugenio Efres kan Bato, Ruben Dinero Pasion kan Nabua, Clemento Mariano kan Baao, Josefa Tan kan Bombon, Dick Cordial kan Caramoan, Nestor Santiago, Jr. kan Cabusao, Oscar Miradora kan Goa, Dionisio Nacario kan Ciudad nin Iriga, Edgar Abina kan Lagonoy, Nomer Martizano kan Ragay, Eddie-Rol Bantog kan San Jose, Sayda Baron kan Sagñay, asin Yipyip Senar kan Magarao, Oscar Brioso kan Tinambac.

Pigpaliwanag man ni Briones na igwa sindang nadiscobre na mga nagfirma sa peticion pabor sa OIC PD alagad makaduda asin pigfeke. An tunay na sentimiento asin panindugan iyo an saindang inaprovaran na resolucion kan Enero 21, 2011.

Si Gobernador Villafuerte, Sanggunian Panlalawigan kan Camarines Sur asin Bicol PNP pigpadarahan nin copia kan sinambit na resolucion. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan27/xlaban.html

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ORDER ON THE SIDEWALK. Personnel of the Naga City Public Safety Office run after ambulant ventors who tend their mobile stores in busy street corners despite an ordinance banning them from spots reserved for pedestrians.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan27/peps&events.html)

I Saw the Sign

On my way to Legazpi this morning at the Capital Town of Pili, CamSur,
I saw the ubiquitous sign of the very first 7 Eleven Store in the Bicol Region.

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According to a previous news reports, a total of 17 will be built in Bicol...

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Seven of which in Naga City, and a branch each in other centers in CamSur
(Iriga, Pili, Calabanga, Sipocot &, Nabua)...

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...and three in Albay.. (Ligao, Tabaco and Legazpi)
...making a total of 15 stores.

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Although Daet and Sorsogon were not mentioned in the report,
the remaining two branches could possibly be built on the said places.





any news opn the opening date of this convenience store?

American wake rider tops WWA ultimate wake championship at CWC
PILI, Camarines Sur – Tom Foshee of the USA sustained a consistent flow of smooth rides peppered with spectacular tricks and acrobatics to conclusively corner the world title as Ultimate Wakeboard Champion after four chock-full days of skirmishes at the Cable, Boat and System 2.0 parks of the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) here that culminated with a big bang Sunday, January 23.

Foshee came into the CamSur last and final stop at the lead of over a hundred of the best wakeriders in the world with accumulated points from previous World Series stop that kicked off June last year in the United States, moved to Nieuwegein in the Netherlands, Hamburg in Germany, Antalaya in Turkey and finally to Camarines Sur in the Philippines.

Fellow American Reed Hansen was adjudged overall wakeskate champion.

Darling of the competition, however, was 13-year-old Daniel Grant of Thailand, accomplished rider who held his own against a field of veteran riders from all over the globe in all categories of the competition he joined.

Local standouts include Samantha Bermudez who bagged the first place in women’s professional wakeboard division, and Tynna Rosero, Jenette Beltran and Diana de Castro who captured the second to fourth place in the wakeskate.

Pro Men Wakeboard Cable: first - Daniel Grant (Thailand); second – Tom Foshee (USA); third - Dominic Guehrs (Germany); and fourth – Matty Hasler (Australia).

Pro Men Wakeskate (Cable); first - Reed Hansen (USA); second – Nick Taylor (USA); third – Daniel Grant (Thailand) and fourth - Bret Little (USA).

Pro Obstacle Only Cable: first – Tom Fooshee (USA); second – Daniel Grant (Thailand); third - Kim Yong Il (Korea); and fourth - Julian Cohen (USA).

Professional Wakeboard Winch: first - Kaesen Suderhond (USA); second - Yannick Thibault (Canada); third – Nate Perry (France); and fourth – Chad Sharpe (USA).

Professional Wakeskate Winch: first - Andrew Pastura (USA); second – Nick Taylor (USA); third – Leo Labadens (France); and fourth – Brian Grubb (USA)

Professional Wakeskate Cable: first - Reed Hansen (USA); second – Brian Grubb (USA); third- Andrew Pastura (USA); and fourth – Nick Taylor (USA).

Professional Women’s Wakeboard: first – Samatha Bermudez (PHL); and second – Elizabeth Fuchs (Germany).

Women’s Wakeskate: first - Jennifer Gilanfarr (USA); second - Tynna Rosero (PHL); third – Jenette Beltran (PHL); and fourth – Diana de Castro (PHL).

Men’s Professional Boat: first - Philip Soven (USA); second - Trevor Hansen (USA); third – Andrew Adkison (USA); and fourth – Nick Jones (USA).

Junior Men: first - Nick Lewis (Germany); Jason Colborne (South Africa); third – Idan Mizrahi (Israel); and Oliver Breumland (Denmark).

The CamSur CWC UWC stop will go into sports’ historical annals not only as the biggest wake event with the biggest prize money ever staged but also the first search for the ultimate and most diverse rider with all their wake disciplines – cable boat and Sisetec System 2.0 – being held simultaneously in a single venue, a feat that only CWC in CamSur which is the only facility in the world can handle.http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan27/xwake.html

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THE ULTIMATE WAKE RIDER. American Tom Foshee was adjudged Ultimate Wake Champion, the world’s most diverse wake rider, after completion of the fifth and last stop of the WWA World Series Ultimate Wake Championship held January 19 to 23 at the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) of the Provincial Capitol, the only cable park in the world that can handle three wake sports disciplines – cable, boat and Sisetec System 2.0 – simultaneously at on setting.


Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan27/peps&events.html)

UNEP all set for the com confab in Singapore
The University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) amidst its busy preparation for its upcoming 2nd International Grand Homecoming slated this February is simultaneously working on the details for another forthcoming significant event-- the 4th International Program on Media Communications.

The confab, spearheaded by no less than the International Center for Communication Studies- Manila has lined up the 3-day communication conference from February 14 until February 16 at Wee Kim School of Communication and Information in Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

The event will serve as a great venue for communication students and media educators to have a chance to hear distinguished speakers and lecturers from renowned media companies. Various topics relevant to the media profession will be tackled including lecture on Copyright and New Media, Online Journalism, International Journalism Practice and Lecture on News Casting.

The aforementioned lectures will be delivered by no less than Dr. Giorgos Cheliots of the University of Singapore and Prof. Andrew Duffy from Nanyang Technological University .

Mr. Kevin. Dickie from Discovery Channel will also share his thoughts on Documentary Making while Mr. Rico Hizon of BBC World will give his talk on the role of the media as an Agent of Change.

UNEP Delegates will be spearheaded by no less than the university’s dynamic President, Atty. Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda, UNEP Executive Vice President and VP for Finance, Miss Deli Alfelor-Tibi and UNEP Media Director, Ms. Melody P. Ordonez.

Atty. Moraleda cited that events like these are welcome opportunities, especially for those who want to continuously enhance themselves.

“It is not everyday that we are given this rare chance to be partakers of international endeavors and come face to face with notable media practitioners and lecturers from BBC World, News Asia, Reuters, Discovery Channel and of course journalism educators from Nanyang University. Here at UNEP, we do look at this opportunity as an occasion to improve ourselves to be an effective media practitioner.”

UNEP has been a consistent ally of ICCS in promoting better media practice by actively participating in all their undertakings. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan27/xunep.html

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Judges’ Seminar-Workshop. The Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA) and The Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) of The Supreme Court of the Philippines, conducted a seminar-workshop on “the Rule of Procedure for Small Claims Cases” on January 25, 2011 at the Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga City which was participated in by all First Level Court Judges and Clerks of Court of the provinces of Camarines Sur & Camarines Norte. The top photo shows the panelists (from left) composed of retired CA Justice Delilah V. Magtolis, the chief of PHILJA’s Academic Affairs Office, RTC Judge Lelu P. Contreras, Asst. Court Administrator Thelma C. Bahia, and MTCC Judge Arlinda G. Resari. Other resource speakers who are not in the photo are retired CA Justice Oswaldo D. Agcaoili, and RTC Judge Maria Filomena D. Singh. Said activity was supported by the USAID and the American Bar Association-Rule of Law Initiative.

Source (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan27/peps&events.html)

CamSur solon files bill vs carnapping
NAGA CITY---Camarines Sur 5th District Rep. Salvio Fortuno has filed a House bill that makes carnapping a non-bailable offense amidst the recent high profile carnapping cases.

Fortuno said House Bill No. 4003 amends Republic Act 6539 or the Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972 that provides bail for offenders even if there is violence committed or the victim is killed.

He said the amendment to the RA 6539 makes carnapping a non-bailable offense, in certain circumstances that includes carnapping by means of violence or intimidation or when the owner of the carnapped vehicle is killed or raped in the commission of the crime.

“The paramount objective of this bill is to deter further commission of such crime because the suspect cannot be able to continue his nefarious activities while languishing in jail,” Fortuno explained.

He added: “It must be noted that one of the suspects in the gruesome killing of car dealer Venson Evangelista and possibly Lozano, has fifteen car theft cases pending in various courts. Yet, he remains scot-free.”

Fortuno said the gravity of the penalty imposed under the present anti-carnapping law has already been considered as heinous crime more than 40 years ago but still carnapping cases remain unabated.

He said that records show that 1,739 motor vehicles and motorcycles were reported stolen in 2010.

“The grisly manner in which the crimes were committed in succession had caused tremendous pressure to authorities, excruciating pains to the victims’ families and fear and outrage to the people, particularly those in the car dealership industry,” Fortuno narrated.

He said the spate of carnapping cases has resurrected the ticklish issue of the restoration of death penalty as deterrent but such issue could fuel heated debates that may cause divisiveness in the nation.http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jan27/xsolon.html

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Feast of Sto. Nino
January 16, 2011

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Ck-Inn, Caramoan Resort (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=48125&id=139956796056628)

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Ck-Inn, Caramoan Resort (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=48125&id=139956796056628)

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Ck-Inn, Caramoan Resort (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=48125&id=139956796056628)

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Naga River Rehabilitation Project

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Naga River Rehabilitation Project

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kagayon man!!! astig!

dae ako makarelate sa saindong duwa manungod sa cityville na yan :D

aidz, mag print screen ka ng city mo para may idea si sir hakz. para ma enganyo man sya.

sir hakz, si garz nga eh nagkakawat man. :D

^^kung masunod man yan na proyekto sa Naga River, dakol na turista pa an maabot :okay:

btw, I was interviewed in Sorsogon by a radio reporter regarding tourism for about 20 minutes :D

Parish of St. Dominic of Guzman
January 16, 2011

Blessing of the newly cemented entrance patio, the pews, the altar, the image of the Good Shepherd, and installation of the new Tabernacle and Relic of St. Dominic
Celebrant: Arch. Legaspi

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^^kung masunod man yan na proyekto sa Naga River, dakol na turista pa an maabot :okay:

btw, I was interviewed in Sorsogon by a radio reporter regarding tourism for about 20 minutes :D

garo napapadakul mga radio and TV personalities ta igdi ah! Mabuhay sa indo! :D

Ck-Inn, Caramoan Resort (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=48125&id=139956796056628)

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maurag magbabad sa Caramoan sa sobrang linaw kan tubig asin powdered sand beaches :okay:

garo napapadakul mga radio and TV personalities ta igdi ah! Mabuhay sa indo! :D

:lol: :lol:

congrats sir hakz! :D tungkol sa Sorsogon? sunod kayan sir hakz tungkol sa buong Bicol na :D

Panoramic

Parish of St. Dominic of Guzman
Gainza, CamSur
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congrats sir hakz! tungkol sa Sorsogon? sunod kayan sir hakz tungkol sa buong Bicol na

kasubagong aga sa Sorsogon Capitol ako ininterview about Sorsogon Tourism pero nasambitan ko man su mga figures kan tourism statistics kan CamSur asin ibang Bicol provinces..Marhay ngani may SSC ta natatandaan ta an mga bagay bagay :okay:

^^mga adik na palan kamo kayan :D

kasubagong aga sa Sorsogon Capitol ako ininterview about Sorsogon Tourism pero nasambitan ko man su mga figures kan tourism statistics kan CamSur asin ibang Bicol provinces..Marhay ngani may SSC ta natatandaan ta an mga bagay bagay :okay:

dakulang tabang lalo na sa mga para-research! :D
arog ko kadto! hehe!

ABS-CBN "Mag TV na ORAGON" visits Naga White
by Naga White (Naga City Filipino-Chinese Volunteer Firefighters inc.) (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Naga-White-Naga-City-Filipino-Chinese-Volunteer-Firefighters-inc/139901936392)

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dakulang tabang lalo na sa mga para-research! :D
arog ko kadto! hehe!

Iyo baga. Sa SSC learning continues :okay:

ABS-CBN "Mag TV na ORAGON" visits Naga White
by Naga White (Naga City Filipino-Chinese Volunteer Firefighters inc.) (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Naga-White-Naga-City-Filipino-Chinese-Volunteer-Firefighters-inc/139901936392)

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dai pa ako msyado

si aidz, sir garz, at momy myonee ang mga ganap na adik na :rofl:

^^ kan ininterview kadto si Sec. Robredo sa radyo ni Ted Failon, ito ining kang matapos si sulo sa Tuguegarao... saro sa namensyon ni Sec. Robredo na dakulang tabang sa Ciudad nin Naga ang pagkakaigwa ning 3 Bumbero, 2 igdi mga Chinese Volunteers... Chin Po Tong asin Naga White... :)

I Saw the Sign

On my way to Legazpi this morning at the Capital Town of Pili, CamSur,
I saw the ubiquitous sign of the very first 7 Eleven Store in the Bicol Region.

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According to a previous news reports, a total of 17 will be built in Bicol...

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Seven of which in Naga City, and a branch each in other centers in CamSur
(Iriga, Pili, Calabanga, Sipocot &, Nabua)...

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...and three in Albay.. (Ligao, Tabaco and Legazpi)
...making a total of 15 stores.

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Although Daet and Sorsogon were not mentioned in the report,
the remaining two branches could possibly be built on the said places.



Soon to Open..

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congratz Naga, Cam Sur & Bicol!

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Mt. Isarog Deer Farm
by Ma-an de Ocampo

This is not a common sight in the Philippines. People may thought this picture was taken abroad. The Deer Farm, a 5-hectare farm located in Camarines Sur is found on Mt. Isarog, Southern Luzon’s highest forested peak, rising 1,966 meters above sea level. Stocked entirely with Australian species such as Blackbuck Antelope, Fallow Deer, Chital Deer, Red Deer, and Elk, these deer are part of the CamSur government's thrust to make the province the main supplier of deer meat (venison). The cool weather of Mt. Isarog makes it ideal to breed these deers. Even for non-trekkers, this deer farm may be reached by car and is on the way to Mt. Isarog's Cansocep falls.
photo credits to the owner (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=138601886168310&set=a.131218766906622.17644.119418201420012)

parang hindi sa Pinas! :cheers:

Our Deer Friends! :banana::banana::banana: to those who are familiar with the place- is this farm in hanawan near consocep?

one of these deer is quite popular as it is known to be quite friendly to visitors. feeling close daa sa mga tao hehehe

Ck-Inn, Caramoan Resort (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=48125&id=139956796056628)

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abang gayon! i'm coming soon for you, caramoan!

^^kung masunod man yan na proyekto sa Naga River, dakol na turista pa an maabot :okay:

btw, I was interviewed in Sorsogon by a radio reporter regarding tourism for about 20 minutes :D

siguradong madakul pa yan, pag nahaman ang proyektong ini.

garo napapadakul mga radio and TV personalities ta igdi ah! Mabuhay sa indo! :D

and we bask in the shining glory of our fast-rising stars in the forum :cheers:

MAGARAO HILOT

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Hilot is an ancient art of healing that uses long, deep strokes and stretching techniques to diagnose and treat muscular and skeletal ailments. This is one of the aspects of our heritage that we are proud of because it has been passed down from generation to generation even before the Spaniards came.

Hilot is very popular in the provinces because it is a low-cost healing alternative, but in most spas in Manila, it is being promoted as a Filipino massage -- more focused on relaxation than treatment.

In The Spa, a 75-min session of Traditional Hilot Massage in a private room would cost you P1,200. They use virgin coconut oil and banana leaves to provide that soothing, deep massage experience. However, this is not the type of hilot we're looking for.

We are looking for the authentic kind, provided by a true manghihilot. We aim to find the best ones in their craft. Maybe you can help us in our Quest for the Best Manghihilot...

Mang Pekto of Magarao, Naga, Bicol (sic)

Magarao, Naga (sic) is known to be the Manghihilot Capital in Bicol.

One of the most popular is Mang Pekto. We found him literally hanging out in a corner store. He led us to where he performs his hilot -- in a small room inside a nearby billiard hall.

Junjee (our partner in the Namit Naga culinary tour that we will launch soon) recommended Mang Pekto. It was not just a very exotic experience (particularly due to the ambiance), it was educational too. :) Mang Pekto shared with us the story of how he learned hilot from a manang and how the practice was taught to succeeding generations.

His hilot strokes were really deep and strong. His stretches and bone alignment techniques hurt a bit but felt relieving afterwards. He just charges P50 per session but most people give him another P50 as a tip.

photos and text by blogger anton diaz
http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/awesome/2010/11/hilot-massage.html

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image from: extraordinaryhilot.blogspot.com


from ourawesomeplanet.com:
marichu said...
Hi Anton. There is an exhibit of Luzon products and services at the Megatrade B Hall sponsored by DTI and I was surprised that the Magarao manghihilots have a booth there. They offer the famous Magarao hilot massage. I will go there again tomorrow to try it. Don't know if Mang Pekto is there, though. But I had a free "diagnostics" and the lady knew my aches and pains just by massaging my hands. Didn't tell her of course but when she said I had back pain, bullseye. And leg pain, and buttocks pain, etc. Anyway, thought you might want to try them.

anong masasabi nindo kani?

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bikol treasure site
http://treasuresecret.blogspot.com

Naga infra craze
Landbank Naga
Corner Panganiban Drive and Magsaysay Avenue

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Cocina Cochita
home of the crispiest lechon in town
Panganiban Drive
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DBP Regional Office
Panganiban Drive
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Tigaon, Cam Sur
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anong masasabi nindo kani?

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bikol treasure site
http://treasuresecret.blogspot.com

Here's what I think Father Xave;

Oh, Mary, this London's a wonderful sight,
With people all working by day and by night.
Sure they don't sow potatoes, nor barley, nor wheat,
But there's gangs of them digging for gold in the street.
At least when I asked them that's what I was told,
So I just took a hand at this digging for gold,
But for all that I found there I might as well be
Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea.

"The Mountains of Mourne"
by Percy French (1896)

Interestingly this classic English song was also sung by Don McLean.

Yes, there is gold hidden right here in the Bicol Region.

But it could be extracted not by mining- but with hard work.:lol::lol::lol:

Cocina Cochita
home of the crispiest lechon in town
Panganiban Drive
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture025-1.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture026.jpg

I would disagree pau.

Try the lesser known Agra's Lechon and their great tasting sauce.

Incomparable.

Naga infra craze
Landbank Naga
Corner Panganiban Drive and Magsaysay Avenue

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The area seems too small for a bank with large number of clients....

Plaso sa pag sunod sa Memorandum Circular 2010-83 can DILG, kinse diaz sana
NAGA CITY – Kinse diaz sana man an pinagtao na plaso kan Department of Interior and Local Government sa mga lokal na gobyerno sa enterong Pilipinas na tangani na sunudon an nakapalaman sa Memorandum Circular 2010-83 o an "full disclosure of local budget and finances, bids and public offering.”

Sa entrevista can Bombo Radyo Naga ki DILG Sec. Jesse Robredo, sinabi kaini na posibleng mahampang sa kasong Republic Act 10147 o 2011 General Appropriations Act an sisay man na dae magsunod sa nasambitan nang memorandum.

Posible man soboot mapadusahan an elected local official nin disiplina, suspensyon o pagpapasikad sa puwesto huli sa gross negligence of duty kung sain nakapalaog man ini sa memorandum circular no. 8 na may petsang Enero 13, 2011.

An disclosure pwede man gibuhon sa paagi kan pagpopost sa website kan LGU asin sa mga pampublikong lugar na saindang nasasakupan.

An pagpapahayag kan local financial transactions kung sain kabali digdi an expenditures, procurements, budget and biddings, bako lamang pagpapahiling ning tunay na financial status kan sarong lugar alagad pagkakataon man soboot ini tanganing makatao nin opinyon an mga residentes na saindang pinamamayuhan.

Mientrastanto, pig-ako man ni Robredo na igwang mga reklamong nag-abot sainda hali sa nagkapirang LGUs. Dae soboot uyon an mga ini sa nasambitang paagi alagad kan nagkaigwang beripikasyon si Robredo, napag-araman na an mga reklamong ini, hali sa mga lugar kun sain igwang isyu nin korapsyon asin takot mabulgar an mga anomalyang paggamit ninda sa kwarta kan gobyerno.http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/38243-plaso-sa-pag-sunod-sa-memorandum-circular-2010-83-can-dilg-kinse-diaz-sana

Dae pagdedesignar nin anti-crime czar, pig-uyunan ni Sec. Robredo
NAGA CITY - Nag-uyon si Interior and Local Government Sec. Jessie Robredo sa nagin desisyon kan Palasyo Malacañang na dae na kinakaipuhan pang magdesignar nin sarong anti-crime czar ngani tutukan an mga insidente nin krimen digdi sa nasyon.

Sa ekslusibong entribista kan Bombo Radyo Naga sa sekretaryo, pigsabi kaining dae na kinakaipuhan nin anti-crime czar nin huli sa padagos man an ginigibong pag-uurulay kan saindang opisina partikular an security cluster ngani diskutiron an mga bagay na may koneksyon sa mga nangyayaring serye nin kriminalidad sa nasyon.

Katacud kaini, prangkang pigsabi ni Robredo na saro sa rason kan naglalalang numero kan carnapping incident sa nasyon iyo an tolerasyon kun dae man an pagigin miyembro pa kan ahensya o opisyal nin gobyerno sa mga sindikatong nagsasagibo kan naunambitang krimen.

Pag-aaku pa ni Robredo, mga opisyal sa law-enforcement agencies sa nasyon an imbuelto sa insidente nin carnapping alagad pigmarhay kaining dae na muna sabihon kun siisay an mga ini hasta sa dae pa suboot sinda nakakapag-establisar nin pusog na ebidensya laban digdi.http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/38174-dae-pagdedesignar-nin-anti-crime-czar-pig-uyunan-ni-sec-robredo

DOLE to investigate Chinese national’s death in Bicol mining site
(PNA) – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional office here is conducting investigations on the circumstances behind the death two weeks ago of a Chinese national in a reported accident at a mining site in Lagonoy, Camarines Sur.

DOLE regional director Alvin Villamor on Friday said their investigations will focus on the health and safety aspects of the mining operations.

“Our health and safety team is ready to proceed and investigate but the area is still impassable owing to heavy rains that have been causing floods and landslide in the area. They are on a stand-by and will go as soon as the way is cleared,” Villamor said.

To reach the mining site and scene of the incident, he said the team had to negotiate rough roads and mountainous terrains and it is very risky when done under rainy weather condition, he said.

According to belated reports reaching his office, Villamor said Chinese national Chen Te Hao was killed last January 6 when a huge boulder smashed into his head during a clearing operation at the mining in Barangay Himagtokon, Lagonoy, a far-flung village listed by the military as communist rebel infested.

Chen was employed by Prime Rock Mining Corporation that is engaged in a small-scale mining operations in the same village said to be rich in gold, copper and silver, Villamor said.

Based on DOLE records, he said the victim was a holder of an Alien Employment Permit (AEP) issued by DOLE-National Capital Region and has been in the country for some time.

“Our investigation team headed by Engrs. Rey Imperial and Roberto Aranas will be joining their counterparts from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) that is also conducting their own investigations on the incident,” the DOLE regional chief said.

The operations of Prime Rock in the area, according to records of the Philippine National Police regional office at Camp Gen Simeon Ola here, was the center of controversy late last year when another mining firm operating adjacent to its site complained about its blasting operations that are prohibited under its small-scale mining permit issued by the provincial government.

MGB Regional Director Reynulfo Juan on the other hand said the Prime Rock mining operations was illegal because it has no permit from his agency even as the provincial government has issued a small-scale mining permit to it.

The provincial mining permit was issued to a certain Benito Salandanan on July 30, 2010 by Vice Gov. Fortunato Peña, in behalf of Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. who was then out of the country, Juan said.

Juan said Prime Rock supposedly has an arrangement with Bicol Chromite, a mining company with exploration permit in the area.

Police Supt. Adelio Benjamin Castillo, chief of regional operations and plans division of the PNP, said that Alejandro G. Cruz-Herrera, president of Agbiag Mining and Development Corporation had claimed that Prime Rock had been encroaching inside their company’s mining area.

Herrera late on November 2010 complained to the police on the blasting operations of Prime Rock inside his firm’s territory, Castillo said.

“We are not concerned about this controversy however as our only purpose in our investigations is to determine the health and safety standards being adopted by the mining firm in the area. Should we find out that there are lapses that caused the death of Chinese national, then, we will impose sanction,” Villamor added. (PNA)http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=2&rid=326346

NSCB launches Bicol Statistical Atlas
Jan. 28 (PNA) – Important information on municipalities of Bicol ranging from crime to voter’s participation rates are now easily accessible through the Regional Statistical Atlas (Stat Atlas) recently launched on its web site by the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB).

Established last November, the Bicol Stat Atlas is an initial attempt of the NSCB Regional Division V to graphically present important information on the region's municipalities, Gil Arce, its division head, said on Friday.

The atlas showcases relevant data and indicators presented in prototype maps for all the provinces of Bicol to further serve the needs of local planners and policy makers, he said.

The thematic maps display the spatial pattern of a social or physical phenomenon, such as population density, life expectancy or climate change.

It makes possible the integration of data from various sources such as surveys and administrative-based data and from different disciplines such as social, economic and environment data, Arce said.

These maps can serve as very useful tools to local government units as well as provincial local chief executives, particularly in identifying priority areas that should benefit from programs and interventions.

Arce said the Bicol Stat Atlas covers all the six provinces of the region—Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon along with all its seven cities and 107 municipalities representing a total of 3,471 barangays.

Comparison of maps by indicator it carries include age dependency ratio, crime rate, crime solution efficiency rate, housing density, income classification, percentage of makeshift houses, population desnity, poverty incidence of families, sex ratio and voter’s participation rate.

It also contains an overview of the region that specifies its exact location that is straddled between 11 - 30’ to 14 - 20’ North latitude and 122 - 20’ to 124 - 30’ East longitude.

It also says that the region has a total population of 5,109,798 as of August 1, 2007 and land area of roughly 18,130.4 square kilometers which is six percent of the country's total land area.

In the overview, the atlas describes the province of Albay, which is strategically located in the center of the region, as home to the world famous Mount Mayon; this city, the Regional Government Center that is also in Albay, as the Gateway City of Bicol.

On the northernmost part of the region, it said is the province of Camarines Norte whose capital, Daet, holds the distinction of being the town to erect the first monument of the country's national hero, Jose Rizal.

Naga City in the province of Camarines Sur is host to Colegio de Sta. Isabel, the first known normal school for girls in the Orient.

The province of Catanduanes it said, boasts of white beaches and resorts is an island paradise in the Pacific while the province of Masbate which lies exactly at the center of the Philippine archipelago, is known for its mining and cattle industry.

Sorsogon, the province known for its historic and panoramic places on the other hand it said, shelters the world's largest fish - the whale shark locally known as butanding.

With its strategic location in the Philippine archipelago, the region is accessible by land, air and sea transportation facilities, it said.

The atlas also describes the region’s economy as basically agricultural with close to 50 percent of its workforce dependent on the industry. Owing to its location, Bicol is known for its natural resorts and white beaches and has thirteen major fishing grounds supplying fish markets in places as far as Metro Manila.

Mining is also one of the contributors to the region’s economy. It is also the site of two major geothermal fields which contribute substantially to the Luzon Power Grid, it added.

Arce said the indicators in the Bicol Stat Atlas initially used in constructing the maps were based from the available municipal data in the Regional Social and Economic Trends, a compilation of time series data published by the NSCB annually.

The maps were generated using the Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, he said.

GIS is a modern term that refers to a system of database that can be linked to a digital map that operates on many levels, the most basic is in computer cartography like mapping.http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=2&rid=326446

DPWH earmarks P3.9B for Bicol infra projects this year
Jan. 28 (PNA) -- Projects worth nearly P4 billion will be implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) across the Bicol region this year, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) regional office here reported over the week.

The report said, the projects with a total cost of over P3.9 billion, of which P3.8 billion will be locally funded and P36 million foreign assisted, will be implemented in all the six provinces of the region.

Camarines Sur, composed of five congressional districts and the biggest among the six, will get the biggest amount of P1.2 billion.

Quoting DPWH regional director Danilo Dequito as saying, the PIA report said of the total amount earmarked for that province, P500 million will be used to finance projects involving critical roads and bridges to address critical bottlenecks.

The remainder of the amount will go to the rehabilitation of damaged national roads in the province for P334.6 million; upgrading from gravel to paved roads at P353.3 million and P55.3 million for preventive maintenance, Dequito said in the report.

Masbate, the second largest Bicol province and considered the poorest, Dequito said was earmarked P784.5 million for various projects while Catanduanes, the smallest province and most visited by disasters brought about by typhoons, would receive P682 million worth of projects.

Camarines Norte, Sorsogon and Albay will get P195.4 million, P154.3 million and P142.7 million worth of projects respectively and projects classified as regional in impact have been allotted P703 million, Dequito said adding that all of those projects will be implemented in accordance with the 3-Rs criteria formulated by DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson.

The DPWH regional chief explained that the 3-Rs refer to first, it should be the right project, second, at the right price and third, it should be constructed with the right quality to ensure its durability.

Sec. Singson, according to Dequito, wanted to optimize each centavo of every DPWH project through prudent and objective selection of projects to ensure desired social outcome.

“The right projects according to the Secretary are those that would complement tourism, food self-sufficiency of the populace and the development of industrial zones,” Dequito said.

All these projects will undergo public bidding and to assure the public of quality projects, DPWH will source out Quality Assurance Team (QAT) aside from its in-house teams and will also impose on contractors the creation of their own QATs, he added.

Meanwhile, Albay Governor Joey Salceda has recommended to the DPWH the construction of an elevated road from the northern section of this city to Sto. Domingo town to maintain a passable status of the national highway linking the two areas.

Some portions of the road are frequently rendered impassable by volcanic debris swept by flashfloods from the slopes of Mt. Mayon during heavy rains. Salceda said the best remedy to this malady is to elevate the road and allow the free flow of volcanic debris composed of sand, gravel and giant boulders underneath it.

The affected road is the main link between the city and the first district of Albay.

“Restoration works of this road every time it is destroyed by avalanches of volcanic debris have became very costly for the government making it cost effective when an elevated structure is built in place of the old road,” Salceda added.http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=2&rid=326344

I would disagree pau.

Try the lesser known Agra's Lechon and their great tasting sauce.

Incomparable.

thanks doc! i'll try that one.

The area seems too small for a bank with large number of clients....

according to an employee of Landbank it will be a 2-storey building.

Naga infra craze
Landbank Naga
Corner Panganiban Drive and Magsaysay Avenue

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I talk to the manager of Land bank Naga branch last 2 weeks, I ask if it will be this year 2011, he said it would be early next year, since there are documents that need to complete, the property are owned separately by the member of the family . But " i hope" it will be late of this year. They will not maintain the same office in Robertson building.

Reason for transfer: Congested CBD I , clients are complaining about the parking area.and the clients and business transactions are getting to be enormously large. The size of the new lot seems to be fine.

another local event in the arts and culture scene:

Pelikula at Kultura Film Showing Schedule and Venue

The Media Studies Department of Ateneo de Naga University in cooperation with Media Studies Society invites you to the special screening OF 3 Independent Films in line with the celebration of Media Studies Week.

PELIKULA AT KULTURA: The 2nd Bicol Conference on Communication and Media Studies

JAN 31,2011 LAST SUPPER NO.3 by Veronica Velasco
Emily theatre 03:45pm.

FEB.01,2011 GAYUMA by Alvin Yapan
Emily theatre 03:45pm.

Bicol Premiere
FEB.02,2011 HAPPYLAND by Jim Libiran
Emily theatre 03:45pm.

Tickets (75Php each) are available at the Media Studies Department, Ateneo de Naga University


www.adnu.edu.ph

homegrown artist Pancho Piano featured in today's issue of Manila Standard
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideLifestyle.htm?f=2011/january/29/lifestyle3.isx&d=2011/january/29

A Piano that Illuminates
by Chong Ardivilla

It is no wonder that one of Pancho Piano’s recent exhibits is entitled “Illuminare” because his art works simply radiate with warm light pulsating with colors reminiscent to the palette of the old master and fellow Bicolano Fernando Amorsolo. The women of Piano’s paintings are languid and ethereal much like the mystical maidens of folklore. His paintings gravitate towards themes close to the Filipino that is abundance and gratitude.

In his massive “Panata,” the painter creates a multilayered imagery of the devotion of Bicolanos to Our Lady of Penafrancia. Beautiful maidens with their offerings flank the image of the Holy Virgin, their panata, of flowers, their harvest, and their family. The men in red beneath the image are painted in a way that they are like a pedestal of petals for the Holy virgin. No indication of the chaos, sweat, and grunts from the actual parade seen in his work. Harsh reality takes a back seat in Piano’s work to let in more light of the idealized beauty.

Such devotion and gratitude radiates from the life of the artist himself.

Born into hardship in Lagonoy, Camarines Sur in 1954, Pancho first discovered his talent for painting as a child. With little hope for income, he persisted at his craft and made ends meet for his parents, his younger siblings and himself by taking up jobs such as painting the baranggay walls and the boats of fishermen. He also worked as graphic artist and illustrator to local publications to earn extra income.

His first solo exhibitions in Naga City eventually caught the eye of the late National Artist Jose Joya, then dean of the UP College of Fine Arts. This earned him a scholarship at the university where his talents bloomed to the fullest.

“I was able to meet and train with other artists, take part in internationally-oriented art programs like mural painting in Japan’s Tomakachi City and stained glass painting in Palau,” he said. “Commissions also came in increasing numbers, both locally and abroad, so I was filled with so much work.”

Pancho credits all his achievements to the support that he got from his family and to his education. “I had the skills but my talent flourished even more when I took up formal education in UP,” he said. “Education backed by the right attitude can bring you success. If you have the skills, you’ve got to develop them to achieve their full potential.”

His art and life are consequently inseparable from his birth land of Bicolandia. Even now, at the ripe age of 56, with numerous accolades and recognition, and having been exhibited in Japan, Saipan, US, France, Italy, Switzerland, and many other countries, Pancho admits that, “I will always be drawn back to my native roots, the locals and the simple life in the barrio, the culture and traditions of Bicol. Whenever I feel that I am running out of ideas, I would go back to Bicol and return with inspiration and renewed spirit.”

His deep love for his mother also shines through in his works. “My mother was very religious. I remember her praying to the Lady of Peñafrancia to give me painting jobs, and then job opportunities would pour in,” he fondly recalled.

Such devotion of his can deftly change styles for the artist as evidenced by his work “Siriwagan” in which the painting almost takes on full abstraction from his usual representational images. In “Siriwagan,” Piano captures the frenzy of movement of the procession. The image of the Holy Virgin is a steady glow while the devotees revolve around it like soft eruptions creating a beautiful firework of devotion. In his painting of a woman with a parasol, the texture of the painting is soft despite the highly intricate details of the Filipiniana dress she is wearing. Despite the dynamic brush strokes and pastel-like texture, there is cohesion in this portrait of an idealized Filipina beauty.

Much like the very first National Artist and fellow Bicolano Amorsolo, Piano’s works offer glimpses of aspiration of Filipinos of a steady and sustained glow of liwanag or light with festive colors in idealized settings. Amorsolo was cited as the painter of light, and this school of thought is seen in Piano’s works suffused more by a sense of gratitude for his beliefs. For an artist named Piano, he really does play with light and its colors like a dream.

(didn't know Amorsolo is a bikolano :-)

Cocina Cochita
home of the crispiest lechon in town
Panganiban Drive
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture025-1.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/Picture026.jpg

bigger cocina conchita. it's good that a resto like cocina is back in panganiban. the stretch used to host Ilaw sa Dahon, too.

Here's what I think Father Xave;

Oh, Mary, this London's a wonderful sight,
With people all working by day and by night.
Sure they don't sow potatoes, nor barley, nor wheat,
But there's gangs of them digging for gold in the street.
At least when I asked them that's what I was told,
So I just took a hand at this digging for gold,
But for all that I found there I might as well be
Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea.

"The Mountains of Mourne"
by Percy French (1896)

Interestingly this classic English song was also sung by Don McLean.

Yes, there is gold hidden right here in the Bicol Region.

But it could be extracted not by mining- but with hard work.:lol::lol::lol:

tama ka dyan, doc! ang pinakasigurado sanang bulawan iyo ang paracale. each one's mine, after all, is the work that each one can truly call MINE!

dios marhay na banggi sa gabos!

anong masasabi nindo kani?

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bikol treasure site
http://treasuresecret.blogspot.com

Treasure hunting is a waste of time and destruction of nature. BICOL region is the richest in mining iron ore and Camarines Norte is the richest mining district in the country. We just hope Camarines Sur will be the last frontier for exploiting our Iron Ore as well sa Gold.