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randism

March 7th, 2009, 05:23 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

good news to pre.sana sooner magawa agad para pag nag fluvial sa peñafrancia fiesta malinig na ang tubig sa naga river,hindi na eww..sa paghiling ng mga dayong tourista

randism

March 7th, 2009, 06:44 AM

^^Welcome to the club randism!

tenx preng garz.....find me worthy and trustworthy...hehe

garzland

March 7th, 2009, 06:51 AM

Naga Boy

March 7th, 2009, 04:31 PM

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Naga Boy

March 7th, 2009, 04:54 PM

Raymond kissed a girl... and he, uh, liked it!
SUPREMO By Tim Yap Updated March 07, 2009 12:00 AM
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Kissing scene: Raymond Gutierrez and Carla Humphries — friends lang
We’re both single and we’re both hot, so what’s wrong with that?” says Raymond Gutierrez, without batting an eyelash. Mond has been in the headlines recently because of kissing—and a lot of people telling.

“It must be a slow news week for me to be part of the headlines the past three days,” said Mond with a chuckle. It’s been on top of the TV Patrol showbiz news, where even mom Annabelle and sis Ruffa were made to comment. ”At least she’s from a good family at marunong mag-English!” defended Mommy Annabelle.

“We were just enjoying ourselves in Cam Sur and Carla is really close to me. She is a sweet girl, and we arrived there together. We were just having fun. There should be no malice in that.” So there you go, straight from the uh, horse’s mouth — that should put matters to rest.

Where was the scene of this crime of passion? At Cam Sur’s Watersports Complex (CWC), where stars fall on their rumps — after trying their luck on the wakeboarding ramps. Nope, Raymond didn’t wakeboard but he was up all day cheering for the competing teams at the newly launched Lago Del Rey, an inflatable paradise of fun in the sun for the whole family. The night before, he was just chilling out with friends, as others downed shots of Jaegermeister like there was no tomorrow.

The days were filled with water sports, the nights were rife with water spurts. I was there, and we all got wet and wild — in a wholesome sense, believe me. At the team sports event, I had a great time being submissive, playing an obedient team player to team leaders Marc Nelson and Dyan Castillejo of Team White. We hurdled giant inflatables like we were on the set of Takeshi’s Castle — running, jumping, slipping and swimming our way to the finish line. There was beach volleyball, paddleboarding, kayaking and a relay race — just to make sure the endorphines keep on coming. That, our team had a lot of. And so proudly, we finished third!

At the end of the day, I even got to try wakeboarding under the tutelage of Gov. LRay Villafuerte himself! I was a bit jittery, but with the kind and reassuring words of my Aussie wake mate Reuben, I was able to stand and deliver — on the third try! I watched with awe as the others showed off their skills — Julio Villafuerte, the main man behind Republic, delivered the oohs and aahs as he flipped and flew right before our very eyes. Others chose to go cable skiing, kneeboarding, waterskiing and wakeskating — because yes, in the heat of this summer, everyone just wants to get soaked.

“With the addition of this new facility, families or individuals who are not into wakeboarding can still enjoy other fun activities within a facility that boasts truly world-class amenities,” said Gov. LRay Villafuerte as he shook the hand of Department of Tourism USec. Cynthia Carreon. So happy was Gov Villafuerte that he promised to make this event an annual one.

And just like Mond, fun can be had with whatever floats your boat.

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Naga Boy

March 7th, 2009, 05:27 PM

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REPORT: GOOD GOVERNANCE IN THE LGUS

31 RP cities good governance models

Some local government units are strong reasons for Filipinos not to lose hope the Philippines will rise to First-World status

By Rene Q. Bas Editor in Chief

No less than 31 cities in the Philippines and 55 national institutions are models of good governance, judging by their compliance with the requirements of the Institute of Solidarity in Asia’s Public Government System under which the quality of their governance is assessed.

This should give those Filipinos who are losing hope that we will ever reach “First- World” socioeconomic and developmental status some day.

The good-governance assessment is made by the Institute of Solidarity for Asia, an independent body headed by Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao, the Cory Aquino presidency’s Finance Secretary and an internationally respected management and development-strategy.

ISA works with the Asian Institute of Management among more than two dozen institutional partners, including the League of Cities of the Philippines.

ISA also works with sectoral leaders in raising the standards of professional and ethical practice, and social responsibility, in their respective sectors.

When it started 10 years ago, ISA’s focus was on basic good governance methods and introducing best practices to corporations and economic sectors.

In its latest Public Governance Forum, held in August, progress was clearly seen as the work of improving public governance has advanced beyond the fundamental virtues of probity and transparency in city hall and unity with the various sectors of the community.

In the August forum, the focus was on how good governance in the model cities has led banks and investors to see them as ideal locations to put their capital in. (See related article by Dr. Estanislao “Good governance attracts investments.”)

‘Kaya Natin’ new politics

The ISA’s work with its “Dream Cities” partners that are working to achieve their ideal state of development step-by-step, according to a time-bound program, appears to shy away from politics.

A new good-governance promotion movement, started by the Ateneo de Manila University’s School of Government, was recently launched. Its good governance aim is to make honest nontraditional politicians become the models throughout the land and create an impact in the 2010 election.

Among the six non-trapo local government executives involved in the “Kaya Natin” movement is Naga City’s Jesse Robredo, one of the key figures and achievers in the ISA’s Public Governance System program. :banana::banana:(See related article “Kaya Natin: Ateneo U’s grassroots movement to promote effective, ethical LGU leadership.”)

ISA’s Governance Pathway

The Governance Pathway specifies concrete steps a city or an organization can take towards institutionalizing the Public Governance System.

The highest status of a city is “PGS Institutionalized” which means there the best practices of public governance are totally in place.

A city’s arrival at a status level is verified by monitors and an audit.

The next lower level is the “PGS-Proficient status”. It is granted to a partner that has begun tracking and reporting its strategic performance using the PGS scorecard infrastructure. An Office of Strategy Management in charge of strategy execution is expected to have been set up at this stage.

The cities and institutions that have reached “PGS-Proficient status” are Marikina, San Fernando in Pampanga, Tagbilaran, Iloilo, the Institute of Corporate Directors and the Philippine Military Academy.

Below “Proficient” is “PGS-Compliant.”

PGS-Compliant status is granted to an ISA partner that has formally organized its internal and external stakeholders to be part of the governance process with clear deliverables and accountabilities that are captured in “scorecards” developed to monitor the institution’s journey towards its vision.

The partner has at this stage also begun using its strategy map in planning and budgeting.

The cities graded “PGS Compliant” are Bayawan, Calbayog, Iriga, Naga, San Fernando in La Union, Sorsogon, Tagaytay, and the Accounting profession, the Nursing profession, the National Electrification Administration, the Philippine National Police Academy and the Philex Mining Corporation.

The entry level is “PGS-Initiated.” This is granted to a partner who has crafted a long-term reform agenda anchored on a time-bound vision and a strategy road map. Moreover, the partner has translated its strategy into a set of measurable targets for learning and growth, operational efficiency, financial viability and social impact on the constituency.

PGS-Initiated cities and LGUs are Balanga, Cebu, Dagupan, Dapitan, Escalante, Island Garden City of Samal, Ligao, Panabo, Sagay, Santiago, Sorsogon Province, Tacurong, Tangub, Toledo, Tuguegarao, the Architecture profession, Cebu Leads Foundation, the Dental profession, the Philippine National Police Academy Foundations for People Development, the Medical Profession and the Philippine Navy.

US-based CIPE’s evaluation

One of ISA’s supporters is the US-based Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE).

The following are excerpts of CIPE’s April 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 “Final Evaluation Report” of ISA’s public good-governance efforts.

“During this period, 13 out of the 29 [the cities have increased to 31 since this evaluation was written] local government unit [LGU] partners of ISA and 38 out of the 55 sectoral associations/national public institutions complied with the requirements of either aligning resources with strategy or setting up an office for strategy management, enabling them to move up the next stage of the governance pathway.

“LGUs that moved up the pathway have organized their external stakeholders into a coalition that co-owns the Public Governance System with clear deliverables and accountabilities embodied in sectoral scorecards.”

“Four PGS-Proficient partners have created offices charged with strategy execution. These offices are expected to take on the functions of a governance and leadership center with outreach programs intended to influence the governance of neighboring communities.

“The scorecards of the first three PGS-Proficient cities show noteworthy financial metrics: Marikina breached the billion mark by collecting P1.4 billion in taxes in 2007. San Fernando, Pampanga increased its business tax collection from P60 million in 2004 to Php 84 million in 2007. Tagbilaran increased its tax and revenue base by 83 percent.

“Eight PGS cities were recognized by the Department of Trade and Industry and the National Competitiveness Council as business-friendly given their streamlined internal processes. These are the cities of Calbayog, Iloilo, Marikina, Naga:banana::banana:, San Fernando La Union, San Fernando Pampanga, Sorsogon :banana::banana:and Tagbilaran.

Naga Boy

March 7th, 2009, 05:47 PM

Honda, Toyota to do business in Naga

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Highlighting Naga City as one of the fastest-growing local economies in the country today, City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo made formal this month his invitation to the country’s two top automakers to set up their respective Bicol sales and service center in the city.

While Mitsubishi, Nissan,Hyundai, Ford, Suzuki and only recently, Kia, have put up their own sales and service centers in Naga, both Toyota and Honda have yet to put up their own branches for the Bicol market.

Robredo pointed out to David Go of Toyota and Takashi Hasegawa of Honda, that because of its strategic location, Naga’s immediate market includes a large population of nearly 5 million scattered in the 6 provinces and 7 cities of the Bicol region.

He added that Naga City is a significant market by itself which is evidenced by the growing number of new business and investments that affirms Naga’s hold as the center of trade and commerce in the region.

Compared to other places, the average family income in Naga is 42% higher than the national average, and even 126% higher than the Bicol average, the mayor stressed.:banana::banana::banana:

Local motorists have lamented that while Toyota and Honda are reputedly the country’s top automakers as shown by their dominant presence on Bicol roads, the two automakers have yet to establish their own sales and service center in region. Honda car owners, for instance, have to go to Manila for parts and maintenance check-up.

Meanwhile, Mayor Robredo made a similar strong bid to Makro Enterprises to put up its American-style wholesale shopping facility for local consumers.:banana::banana::banana:

He told Efren Rueda, Makro president, that Makro’s presence here will very well fit into the picture of Naga’s bustling economy.

Given the city residents’ higher disposable income and strong spending power, Naga still needs a third modern shopping mall to cater to Metro Naga’s vibrant consumer market.

Naga’s 61 banks and financial institutions, 3 universities and a mushrooming number of schools, newly-developed upscale subdivisions, mixed businesses, hotels and restaurants, spring resorts and entertainment houses, serve as pillars of an expanding vibrant economy where new players are always welcome.

Only a few days ago, the city mayor met with officers of the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry where he laid down his investment plan for the next two years.

He said he is opening up more areas of cooperation between his office and the private sector in order to further enhance the city’s investor-friendly environment.

Naga Boy

March 7th, 2009, 05:57 PM

More investments in Naga City seen
By JOEY NATIVIDAD
Correspondent - TODAY

NAGA CITY—The city government is expecting sustained increase in investments after assessing its economic performance for the past six months. After posting a surplus of P40.17 million through sound fiscal management covering the six-month period. Through fiscal prudence, Robredo was able to steer the city government on-course. “We were able to do more with less,” Robredo said, after explaining to today that the city’s Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) was also slashed this year by more than P25 million. “We walked the extra mile, we worked hard.” Despite this, Robredo was optimistic that brighter things are coming to Naga as compared to other cities in the Bicol Region. “Because of our unique position in the market, beefed up by our reputation as a model for efficient governance, Naga City easily becomes the launching pad for new enterprises that hope to make their presence felt in the region,” Robredo said.

He added that “we have the Nissan, Mitsubishi,Suzuki, Hyundai, Ford and Kia sales and service centers which market spans the whole of the Bicol Region. I had formally invited Toyota and Honda Motors to put up their sales and service centers in Naga City. Sooner or later, two of the popular Manila-based shopping malls will be branching out here because of our vibrant economy and the high spending power of our local consumers.”

Naga City has a higher spending power compared to other Bicol cities and provinces. Almost 50 percent of total investments registered in the entire province of Camarines Sur are generated by the city. “Our high fast food chain-to-population ratio is another indicator of our economic dynamism.

We have more telephone lines than our counterpart in other areas of the country. Our telephone-to-household density is far ahead of the national average. As another indicator of our competitiveness, the annual growth rate in Internet connections in the city is 91 percent, one of the highest in the country surpassing even some of the highly urbanized cities,” Robredo stressed. The mayor also said Naga City has made significant investments in information technology. The city government’s own website has been cited by the National Computer Center as one of the most impressive among local government units, and has been nominated for CyberCity Award in the Asia Pacific Region. Because of its strategic location, Naga City’s immediate market includes a fast-growing population of nearly five million scattered in the six provinces and seven cities of the Bicol Region. Robredo said the city is a significant market by itself.

According to the Asian Development Bank, the average family income of households is 42 percent higher than the national average, and 126 percent higher than the Bicol regional average. :banana::banana::banana:

“This means that the disposable income and the spending power of Nagueños are higher than our counterpart in, say, Legazpi City or Sorsogon City.”, Robredo noted. “They are comparable with other highly-urbanized cities in the Philippines like Bacolod, Baguio, and Cebu.” “Where there are strong disposable incomes, more banks, more service companies, resorts and restaurants will naturally flow.”, he pointed out.

garzland

March 7th, 2009, 05:58 PM

rhyzrockerz

March 7th, 2009, 06:10 PM

^^I'm glad that this thread is getting filled with new members. I remember when we, kevin and I, were just the active members for this thread and now many new members are here. Hope, you get active too, randism.

oo nga dumadami na tayo dito sa thread..
sana lagi na tayong active..

mabuhay ang metro naga....

rhyzrockerz

rhyzrockerz

March 7th, 2009, 06:47 PM

^^Definitely, the best news I've seen today. We have already 61 banks??? That's too much considering that the city is classified as a small city with a smaller population. What could be the those two malls planning to put up their branch here? It could be Ayala and PM or Robinsons and PM.

MR.naga boy anu palan mall ang balak mag kaag branch sa city?
baka IseTann o kaya Ever Gotesto yan.. haha suba lang..!!!
sana trinoma na ang next na big mall sa naga.. haha susyalon...!!

rhyzrockerz:cheers::cheers:

rhyzrockerz

March 7th, 2009, 06:51 PM

naga city po
ah magkalahi palan kita.. nagueño man ako..
sana mag injoy ka sa thread and sana maka share kaman samo ning mga bareta jan satuya..

WELCome UliT randisM...:banana::banana:

GUDluCk...!!!
:):):)

garzland

March 8th, 2009, 03:42 AM

MR.naga boy anu palan mall ang balak mag kaag branch sa city?
baka IseTann o kaya Ever Gotesto yan.. haha suba lang..!!!
sana trinoma na ang next na big mall sa naga.. haha susyalon...!!

rhyzrockerz:cheers::cheers:

I hope it's a trinoma-like mall, with garden at the top floor...Pag-ganun ang nangyari wala na akong hihilingin pang ibang mall.:)

akosijamir

March 8th, 2009, 05:36 AM

garzland

March 8th, 2009, 05:40 AM

Caramoan is being featured in Matanglawin right now. Yesterday, Lago del Rey was featured in Sports Unlimited.

garzland

March 8th, 2009, 05:41 AM

Maray na aga saindo gabos... tagabasa-basa lang ako dgdi..cguro ma-duwang taon naman ako balik balik dgdi..ngonian lang ako nagparehistro..hahahah

yaon ako dgdi para magbasa, makaaram asin makiaram...ÜÜÜ

Thanks for registering and participating for this thread, akosijamir! Welcome, bro!!!

akosijamir

March 8th, 2009, 05:45 AM

Thanks for registering and participating for this thread, akosijamir! Welcome, bro!!!

salamat na maray!ÜÜÜ

akosijamir

March 8th, 2009, 05:47 AM

ayos ang Naga dakol na ang pagbabago! sana dai ma sayang.Ü

garzland

March 8th, 2009, 05:56 AM

^^Yup, marami na ang bago dito at hindi naman 'yan masasayang Naga's economy is getting more and more vibrant each day. Nasa Naga ka ba ngayon, akosijamir!!!

akosijamir

March 8th, 2009, 06:15 AM

^^Yup, marami na ang bago dito at hindi naman 'yan masasayang Naga's economy is getting more and more vibrant each day. Nasa Naga ka ba ngayon, akosijamir!!!

iyo po nasa naga ako...

with the present situation of Naga, we can say that Naga is doing great! but we can never tell what will happen next. what we need is sustainability.
pwede ta man sabihon na kun tano arog kaini ang naga ngonian dahil sa mga nakatukaw sa local government ta bako lang dahil sa mga tao (nagueño). panu na kun arog na kaini, panu na pag arog na kayan, panu na pag si ano na ang nakatukaw, panu na pag mayo na si arog kaini..

Nagtutubod man ako na dai man kita (Nagueño) mapabaya na masayang lang an gabos.. MAOGMA baga an arog kaining sitwasyon. heheheh
Lalo na ngonian, Nagueños are always excited to see improvements in Naga City and Bicol.

garzland

March 8th, 2009, 06:25 AM

^^Especially now that Mayor Robredo is on his last term as a mayor. Who do you think would be the next mayor that could replicate the things Robredo has done?

axel(08)brixx

March 8th, 2009, 06:40 AM

akosijamir

March 8th, 2009, 06:41 AM

^^Especially now that Mayor Robredo is on his last term as a mayor. Who do you think would be the next mayor that could replicate the things Robredo has done?

hmmm... Bordado ta family friend..hehehe

Bordado or Bongat garo ako...
pero sa ngonian sindang duwa an pwede na may kakayahan.

Bordado, political buddy ni Robredo. pwede tang sabihon na exposed na siyang maray kun panu padalaganon ang ciudad. Dakol naman siyang nagibo na ordinansa.

Bongat, matibay man ini.. dakol man magayon na ordinansa ang ginibo nya .. pwedeng sabihon na may kapas man.

Pareho kaya sinda performer. Itong tipo na dai lang matukaw (figuratively and literally) kundi mahiro asin matrabaho.

Mau pa man kaya nag papabisto na iba.hehehe

saimo sisay man????

garzland

March 8th, 2009, 07:06 AM

^^Bordado or Bongat man. Pero sa hiling ko mas maray si Bordado ta aram nya ng maray ang trabaho ta ka-buddy talaga ni Mayor an. pero kung si Bongat man, ok man lang sako ta maray ang performance nya. Siguro dawa sisay sa duwa magiging maray ang Naga sa irarom kan liderato nind ta parehas naimpluwensyahan na iyan ni Mayor Robredo.

garzland

March 8th, 2009, 07:10 AM

yeah sana matulad d2 sa Marikina City, ipinagpatuloy ni MCF ang nasimulan ni BF ..!!

Grabeng transformation ang naganap sa Marikina City parehong pareho sa Naga City ...same to Cam. Sur ..!! I like this batch of Politicians ...

Imagine from one of the Poorest province were now on top list !!

Oo nga. Cam. Sur is now a very popular tourist destination in the country and Naga City is a well-known city of leadership innovation making it a more progressive city. Just imagine the leap it did way back 1988 when Robredo took his office -- from third to first class city in just 3 years that means in just one term of his leadership he made so much difference.

akosijamir

March 8th, 2009, 07:17 AM

tama ka dyan... hilingon ta man an iba pagnagpabisto na sinda.Ü

rhyzrockerz

March 8th, 2009, 07:34 AM

Oo nga. Cam. Sur is now a very popular tourist destination in the country and Naga City is a well-known city of leadership innovation making it a more progressive city. Just imagine the leap it did way back 1988 when Robredo took his office -- from third to first class city in just 3 years that means in just one term of his leadership he made so much difference.

tama ka jan...!! and dakulon international,national,regional award ang nakua kang naga city dahil sa maray na pag sirbi ni mayor robredo..!!
sa totoo lang idol ko si mayor robredo.. matibay syang politiko..
napa asensyo nya talaga naga city..
simplihon lang pati si mayor..minsan ngani kang nasa naga ako nahihiling ko
yan sa centro naka chinilas lang nagbabike..sabi ko pati garu sya bakung mayor kang naga..napaka simpli nya kaya...
(ang iba baga kayang politiko todo sa body guard tapos grabi huna mo pirming maopisina..haha)
para sako si vice.bordado ang vote ko para next na mayor,,..haha!!

RhyZrockErZ

akosijamir

March 8th, 2009, 07:37 AM

yeah sana matulad d2 sa Marikina City, ipinagpatuloy ni MCF ang nasimulan ni BF ..!!

Grabeng transformation ang naganap sa Marikina City parehong pareho sa Naga City ...same to Cam. Sur ..!! I like this batch of Politicians ...

Imagine from one of the Poorest province were now on top list !!

sana mahali na o mabawasan na ang poverty digdi sa CamSur o sa buong Bicol.
pag nasa ciudad ka dai mo mati/hiling an katiosan. Pero pag nagluwas ka nin Naga dakol an tios.

sa hiling ko dikit lang na Nagueño an may pagmalasakit sa mga kapobrehan.. panu kaya dai man namamati/nahihiling kan mga taga Naga. pwedeng sabihon ta na aware kita na may mga tugang kita na tios pero ang hapot ano baya an nagibo ta para matabangan ta sinda.Ü

pero compared sa ibang lugar mas maray na ang pagbuhay kan mga tao digdi.Ü

rhyzrockerz

March 8th, 2009, 07:39 AM

Maray na aga saindo gabos... tagabasa-basa lang ako dgdi..cguro ma-duwang taon naman ako balik balik dgdi..ngonian lang ako nagparehistro..hahahahyaon ako dgdi para magbasa, makaaram asin makiaram...ÜÜÜ

haha arog kayang pag dai na kaya ang gatol.. parihas kita bro...
ako kaito babasa basa man lang.. pero ngunyan uni nagpopost na pirmi..!!

WELCOME SA THREAD..
akosijamir

RHyZROckerz..:cheers::cheers:

akosijamir

March 8th, 2009, 07:43 AM

haha arog kayang pag dai na kaya ang gatol.. parihas kita bro...
ako kaito babasa basa man lang.. pero ngunyan uni nagpopost na pirmi..!!

WELCOME SA THREAD..
akosijamir

RHyZROckerz..:cheers::cheers:

salamat sir!

mahigoson ka pati mag post!.heheheÜÜ

rhyzrockerz

March 8th, 2009, 07:51 AM

I hope it's a trinoma-like mall, with garden at the top floor...Pag-ganun ang nangyari wala na akong hihilingin pang ibang mall.:)

pareho tayO..!!wala na akong papangarapin pang mall pag meron nang trinoma ang naga.. haha!!kakatuwa ..

Naga Boy

March 8th, 2009, 01:49 PM

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Survivor Philippines Season 2 audition dates and venues
02/18/2009 | 02:58 PM

Email this | Email the Editor | Print | ShareThisSURVIVOR PHILIPPINES SEASON 2

AUDITION DATES AND VENUES

Feb 26 - 27 - Dagupan, CSI Mall
March 3 - 4 - Baguio , SM
March 9 -10 - Naga, Bicol LCC Mall
March 12 - 13 - Iloilo, SM
March 15 - 16 - Cebu, SM
March 18 - 19 - Davao, SM
March 23 - 24 - Lipa, Batangas SM
March 27 - 28 - SM North Edsa
March 29 - 30 - SM Mall of Asia

QUALIFICATIONS TO JOIN SURVIVOR PHILIPPINES:

- 18 years old and above
- Physically and mentally fit
- Can survive in an island for 39 days

PRIZE:

- 3 MILLION TAX FREE
- TITLE OF PINOY SOLE SURVIVOR

Naga Boy

March 8th, 2009, 01:58 PM

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Pinoy Big Brother season 3 audition schedules 2009

ABS-CBN has recently announced Pinoy big brother season 3 audition schedules and venues.

February 27 - Manila ( PDA Concert Hall ) 9am to 3pm
March 1 - Batangas
March 6 - Laoag
March 8 - Pampanga
April 17 - Bohol

April 19 - Roxas City
April 24 - Butuan City
April 26 - General Santos City
May 8 - Camarines Sur/Naga City

The house of big brother will be opening this september 2009
where ” Teens or Teens at heart can dream Big ”

Qualifications:

Pinoy big brother teen edition season 3
14 to 17 years old

pinoy big brother season 3
19 to 35 years old

Requirements:

Bring a photocopy of your birth certificate
Photos - 1 close up and 1 full body
Valid ID’s

also see: exact location of audition for pinoy big brother 3 and pinoy big brother teen edition 3

garzland

March 9th, 2009, 08:09 AM

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randism

March 9th, 2009, 08:39 AM

guy's anyone with updates dun sa proposed na fly over sa magasaysay-concepcion or dun sa proposed new bridge to lerma SM road?

garzland

March 9th, 2009, 08:55 AM

^^Yung sa fly-over sa Magsaysay irerealign para gawing bridge sa Lerma, yun ang nabasa ko. Pero no update until now kung ano na ang nangyari.

808 state

March 9th, 2009, 10:00 AM

akala ko Manila:lol: a busy city kasi! Go Naga! :banana:

randism

March 9th, 2009, 10:29 AM

^^Yung sa fly-over sa Magsaysay irerealign para gawing bridge sa Lerma, yun ang nabasa ko. Pero no update until now kung ano na ang nangyari.

sana magibu na yan b4 2o1o grabe na.. congested nang maray ang centro :nuts:lalo na pag rush hour.

garzland

March 9th, 2009, 10:33 AM

^^Yup, lalo't pagnag-open na ang SM grabe ang traffic na diyan going to Panganiban kaya dapat may alternative route which is making a bridge connecting Dinaga and Lerma.

garzland

March 9th, 2009, 10:35 AM

akala ko Manila:lol: a busy city kasi! Go Naga! :banana:

Para na bang Manila talga hehehe? I just don't want the city to have a traffic jam just like Manila....

strongatong

March 9th, 2009, 01:37 PM

Hello everyone, yeah I don't want to see it either like Manila with its clogged streets. What I really want to see Naga is, with side walks or pavements that are free from any kind of obstructions like paratinda or cars that aren't supposed to park there in the first place. I do appreciate what the city government is doing right now but it shouldn't be rushed like those lamp posts they have erected along palacio and cathedral, I agree it looks very trendy but I guess it doesn't match the history and architecture of the place. I would go for a contemporary design of lamp posts in the area. I think what we need in Naga are considerable size side walks that are well lighted in the night, clean enough, free from obstructions, disable friendly and you can stroll around the city on it without jumping off a open sewage or climbing up stairs and down. I don't mean to bore you guys with my lamentations, I just love to see my place of birth not only as a bustling progressive city but also as a relax and wonderful place to mosey around.

Anyway, does anyone have a photo of the interior of SM Naga please?

I just watched the Matanglawin in the internet, I felt really proud to see it. There were loads of balikbayans, mostly FilAms. But again transportation wise is not for the faint hearted.

garzland

March 9th, 2009, 02:11 PM

^^Me, either... The city is bustling just like Manila according to 808 state but neither I don't want the sorry state Manila has been experiencing in terms of narrow sidewalks and horrible traffic. The city is now beginning to realize the importance of these things that's why they have actually planned to make Centro a livelier, friendlier, and more beautiful thru its uniformed and widened sidewalks. With regard to the lamp posts, contemporary designed lamp posts would do a lot since our city is considered as a historical city but having such modern lamp posts would suffice my needs of having well-lighted streets free from any misfortune.

Btw, where are you right now, strongatong? Welcome to SSC Naga, bro!!!

rhyzrockerz

March 9th, 2009, 02:38 PM

Mr.garzlanD..

anu po ang BTW?dai ko kaya yan ara,..pasensya na..haha..!!:):)

Isay po my Interior design Kang Sm naga?
Excited na kaya akong mahiling..!!:lol::lol:

rhYzrockerZ

garzland

March 9th, 2009, 02:45 PM

^^BTW means By the way... Ok lang 'yon...

Update on this:
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Now
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garzland

March 9th, 2009, 02:50 PM

Plaza Rizal(2009-03-08)
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rhyzrockerz

March 9th, 2009, 04:17 PM

Plaza Rizal(2009-03-08)
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at ganun pala yun...!!

sana ganyan lagi plaza rizal wala nagtitinda..kc nung pag uwi ko dami nagtitinda jan.. ang pangit tignan..!!

rhYzrockerz

strongatong

March 10th, 2009, 12:45 AM

garzland

March 10th, 2009, 09:26 AM

at ganun pala yun...!!

sana ganyan lagi plaza rizal wala nagtitinda..kc nung pag uwi ko dami nagtitinda jan.. ang pangit tignan..!!

rhYzrockerz

Every May, August, September, and December lang diyan nagtitinda. Seasonal kumbaga.

garzland

March 10th, 2009, 09:53 AM

Cheers Garz and Rhyz for the welcome. I am here in Wales Uk, more or less 8 hours time zone difference. I've been enjoying this website for two years now and only this time I've decided to join. Well it supplied me a lot of information about Naga and in the process making me less homesick.

At the moment, as you guys and gals might notice, what I have posted are all queries and boredom laden observations. You just cant help to be bored in this weather of ours here, always wet and cold. Anyway I hope I can contribute something uplifting in this forum. Anyway, thanks again and more enthusiasm to all forumers.

You're very much welcome to contribute anything here especially those uplifting ideas of yours.

garzland

March 10th, 2009, 01:26 PM

Naga Civic leader heads BRBWMP watch body (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/Naga_Civic_leader_heads_BRBWMP_watch_body.shtml)

By Ed G. Yu

NAGA CITY, March 10 (PNA) --- The private sector-led Multi-Sectoral Committee (MSC) that will undertake rapid appraisal of various projects under the multi-million peso Bicol River Basin & Watershed Management Project (BRBWMP) elected Fortunato Mendoza as its chairman during the organizational meeting on Saturday at the Naga Regent Hotel, here.

Aside from Mendoza, a Rotarian, who is also the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Metro Naga Water District (MNWD), other MSC officers elected were: lawyer Carlito Villanueva Jr. (vice chairman); Joanah Ramores (secretary); Nono Aquino (director for civic groups); Teodilio Regachuelo (director for Peoples Organization); Merly Rentoria (director for Women sector); and Shiena Pagsuyuin (director for Youth sector).

The creation of the MSC was initiated by the BRBWMP Project Management Office (PMO) headed by Assistant Secretary Tomasito Monzon, who is its concurrent project director, for purposes of ensuring transparency in the implementation of BRBWMP projects.

The MSC is composed of representatives from civic, non government organizations, peoples organizations, religious groups, women and youth sectors, and academic institutions.

Prior to the election of the MSC officers, the private sector-led monitoring group conducted its initial project rapid appraisal activities last February 17 in two watershed management projects of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Canaman and Calabanga, Camarines Sur.

In its report to Monzon, the MSC based on its physical appraisal of the DENR projects cited the following major observations: the ecoblocks installation in San Nicolas, Canaman, is on-going, contrary to the claim of DENR that it was already completed; slopes and elevation of the ecoblocks is substandard as it should be limited only to about 45 degrees from the bottom to prevent the soil to be washed downstream; the barangay council was not consulted in the project.

In the same report, the MSC, among others, recommended to the BRBWMP PMO and the DENR that the: installations of the ecoblocks be put on hold or they should be reinstalled by observing the proper specifications/sloping/elevation; program of works and other pertinent documents be provided the MSC to facilitate comprehensive evaluation of the project; that the PMO should build the capacities of the barangay in terms of project vigilance.

The DENR, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) are the BRBWMPs three major implementing agencies. (PNA)

bobbymay74

March 10th, 2009, 01:29 PM

Cheers Garz and Rhyz for the welcome. I am here in Wales Uk, more or less 8 hours time zone difference. I've been enjoying this website for two years now and only this time I've decided to join. Well it supplied me a lot of information about Naga and in the process making me less homesick.

At the moment, as you guys and gals might notice, what I have posted are all queries and boredom laden observations. You just cant help to be bored in this weather of ours here, always wet and cold. Anyway I hope I can contribute something uplifting in this forum. Anyway, thanks again and more enthusiasm to all forumers.

Hi Strong,
I really missed Wales, are you in South or North Wales working? Can you sent me pictures of RHLY, Canaearvon Castle, Betsy- y- coed, and other places in north Wales or even black or liverpool?
I really missed those places. I know your situation there.

Thanks

strongatong

March 10th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Thanks Garz, sorry for repeating some words in my last post, probably too knackered from work, can't be bothered to edit it- matanga na kaya igdi whenever I get the chance to visit this forum.

Hello bob, you seemed to be from here, We live near Cardiff, South Wales. You're in the states or somewhere already? guys you have to tutor me first how to post photos here. Yes photos of castles are not a problem, as you may know it, this land is dotted with ruined and well maintained ones. Once Ive figured it out I'll start posting some. Just been to Liverpool which is lovely place, and Blackpool, still remains a plan for us.

garzland

March 10th, 2009, 02:52 PM

^^Upload your photos first in www.imageshack.com... It has different sizes. Upload your photos to your desired size. Then copy the photo with [IMG] and paste it wherever you like.

Naga Boy

March 10th, 2009, 03:58 PM

pareho tayO..!!wala na akong papangarapin pang mall pag meron nang trinoma ang naga.. haha!!kakatuwa ..

Just a guess. The two Manila based malls referred in that news item- Robinsons' and Makro

Naga Boy

March 10th, 2009, 04:16 PM

When celebs try wakeboarding

By Anne Jambora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:19:00 03/10/2009

Filed Under: Lifestyle & Leisure

CELEBRITIES trooped to the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Bicol, now known over the world for wakeboarding, for the unveiling of its latest playground, Lago del Rey, an 18-ha manmade lake just across from the wakeboard cable lake area.

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Lago del Rey is the recreation area for the entire family, a breakaway from extreme sports CWC is known for. It has watersports entertainment—giant waterslides, aqua wall climbing, water polo, paddle surfing, aqua obstacle course, kayaking, water volleyball, skiing, dragon-boating, boat-towed wakeboarding and swimming.

The P20-million Lago de Rey also has a Kids’ Activity Center with water-oriented sports and entertainment for children.

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“With Lago del Rey, families, friends and kids can truly enjoy an unforgettable getaway in a place which caters to whatever watersports they prefer,” said Camarines Sur Gov. LRay Villafuerte.

For fun, celebrities and media did a celebrity challenge—water volleyball, paddle surfing, giant waterslide race and other water obstacle-race oriented games.

Having fun were Gary Estrada, Bobby Yan, Claudine Trillo, Drew Arellano, Denise Laurel, Marc Nelson, Dyan Castillejo, LJ Moreno, Cesca Litton, John Estrada, Priscilla Meirelles, Alynna Asistio, Raymond Gutierrez, Joey Marquez, Luch Zanirato, Benj Besa and Ida Henares.

“I think my motocross experience has helped me learn wakeboarding a little quicker than I probably should,” said actor Gary Estrada.

His first time to wakeboard, Estrada took a quick breakfast after his morning lessons before hitting the area again for yet more rounds of wakeboarding sessions. A well-grounded, self-deprecating man, Estrada said he needed to rest his arms because he is no longer as energetic as the younger celebs in the group.

On his way back to the wakeboard area he was joined by others, such as John Estrada who was also raring to try the sport with his girlfriend Priscilla Meirelles, in the “rider’s only” area. Everyone quickly learned that wakeboarding is not as easy as it looks.

“You need a good sense of balance and a good set of strong arms to keep on going and going for several minutes. It looks easy but the cable really pulls hard on your arms,” Estrada said.

For the celebrity challenge aquafest, the group was divided into five color teams. Governor Villafuerte was in the Blue team with Gary Estrada as captain. They won first prize—for each member, free accommodations and wakeboard lessons. The Red team led by John Estrada was second.

“We’re staying true to our commitment of bringing only the best and most complete watersports park not only here in the Philippines but all over the world. Lago de Rey will bring families together doing one activity, or spending time together in one location in the park,” Villafuerte said.

A “White Party” set off the weekend activities as guests donned their best white dresses and enjoyed spicy Bicol dishes such as the popular laing.

The world champion Philippine Dragon Boat Team, who trains and practices in the upstream waters of Camsur, also made a brief demonstration.

CWC is already the leading tourist destination in Bicol, Villafuerte said. With the launch of Lago del Rey he is optimistic tourism arrivals will rise by at least 50 percent. “With the addition of Lago del Rey, we’re making CWC the water entertainment center of Asia,” he said.

Now on its third year in the watersports industry, Villafuerte said the region is already reaping the profit of their P100-million investment. On its first year alone, CWC earned a gross profit of $70 million; last year it made $60 million. Once named among the poorest provinces in the country, Camarines Sur is now the 10th richest province in terms of income, thanks mostly to the construction of the CWC.

Lago del Rey event was organized by Marilen Nuñez and LenPlus.

http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view/20090310-193238/When-celebs-try-wakeboarding

rhyzrockerz

March 10th, 2009, 04:53 PM

Just a guess. The two Manila based malls referred in that news item- Robinsons' and Makro

Ah..Makro?ngunyan ko lang nadangog yan hay..!!

malaking mall ba ang Makro?

NAgaboy kong halimbawa po magbugtak robinsons mall sa naga?

sain daw po sa hiling mo mabugtak mall sa NAGA?(gusto kong sabihon kong sain sa naga?)

thank you nagaboy..

Naga Boy

March 10th, 2009, 04:55 PM

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Avenue Square at night. PHOTO BY JUAN ESCANDOR JR.

bobbymay74

March 10th, 2009, 04:59 PM

Wastewater Treatment Plants to Rise in Naga

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Friday March 6, 2009
NAGA CITY --- Another set of landmark projects that will dovetail the city’s phenomenal march to progress and development will soon break ground with the expected launching of the P10.5 million Naga City Wastewater Treatment Project and the ambitious MNDC-led P68 million Septage Management Facility and Treatment Plant, the first of its kind in Bicol, if not in South Luzon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is a great step to a competitive industrialize city in the World, Once i saw in Auckland, New Zealand. This must be a high tech Wastewater treatment plants for Naga. It doesn't only deal with the drainage system, but even the Urban planning itself " if i'm right".

Totally groundbreaking towards one of the best Eco-Industrial City in the world

Naga Boy

March 10th, 2009, 06:52 PM

SM Malls in the provinces: How Big are they?
Mall area (sqm)
SM City Cebu 268,611
SM City Pampanga 129,102
SM City Bacoor 116,892
SM City Baguio 105,331
SM City Iloilo 101,735
SM City Clark 98,824.19
SM City Taytay 91,920
SM City Marilao 88,654
SM City Naga 87,959.38
SM City Cagayan de Oro 86,288
SM City Dasmariñas 79,792
SM City Santa Rosa 79,325
SM City Lucena 78,655
SM City Batangas 76,819
SM City Davao 75,440
SM City Lipa 72,035
SM Supercenter Valenzuela 61,460
SM City Bacolod 61,413
SM City Baliuag 61,000
SM City Rosales 60,989
SM Supercenter Rosario 50,000
SM Supercenter Molino 48,248

garzland

March 10th, 2009, 11:08 PM

Ah..Makro?ngunyan ko lang nadangog yan hay..!!

malaking mall ba ang Makro?

NAgaboy kong halimbawa po magbugtak robinsons mall sa naga?

sain daw po sa hiling mo mabugtak mall sa NAGA?(gusto kong sabihon kong sain sa naga?)

thank you nagaboy..

Me, either... I only hear Makro just now....

garzland

March 10th, 2009, 11:10 PM

rhyzrockerz

March 11th, 2009, 01:01 AM

akosijamir

March 11th, 2009, 05:00 AM

anong BPO company or call center ang mabukas digdi sa Naga?
Bareta ko dai na mabukas digdi ang Teletech... any idea guys? thanks.Ü

aries6210

March 11th, 2009, 05:39 AM

Makro is a large supermarket just like Waltermart, shopwise, puregold. Makro is owned by SM if i am not mistaken

rhyzrockerz

March 11th, 2009, 07:03 AM

Makro is a large supermarket just like Waltermart, shopwise, puregold. Makro is owned by SM if i am not mistaken

ah parang puregold din pala..!!!

kong meron ka po PiCture ng MakRo.pwedi po paki upload nalang sa threAD..

Thank you...

Naga Boy

March 11th, 2009, 05:45 PM

4th-class town well on the way to celeb status

By Ephraim Aguilar
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:58:00 05/08/2008

Filed Under: Tourism & Leisure, Ecotourism, Television, Entertainment (general)

CARAMOAN, CAMARINES SUR—It was not too long ago that only backpackers and the locals knew of this remote peninsula’s pristine beaches.

But the fourth-class municipality is expected to achieve celebrity status soon enough, with foreign productions completing filming and development projects in place. Even now it is being touted as the next Boracay.

About 10 million TV viewers in Europe and Canada are expected to watch the French edition of “Survivor,” which was shot entirely on Caramoan’s white-sand beaches.

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The eighth season of “Survivor-France” will be aired in France and other French-speaking nations like Switzerland, Belgium and Canada from July to September, their summer season.

“Survivor,” a popular reality game show that isolates its contestants in the wilderness to compete for cash and prizes, is known to choose locations in exotic environments.

Gota beach, the gateway to Caramoan’s other beaches and islets, was rented for exclusive use by the French production outfit starting late February until early this month.

According to “Survivor-France” TV director Corinne Vaillant, the powdery sand, the coconuts on Gota beach and the neighboring islets are a “dream” for the French people.

“We chose Caramoan because it’s really wide. It’s necessary that contestants don’t see anything other than nature for them to believe that they’re really lost in the wilds,” Vaillant told the Philippine Daily Inquirer (parent company of INQUIRER.net).

With the filming completed, members of the production crew prepared to leave Gota beach Wednesday.

Overnight stay

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, some Cabinet officials and congressmen visited Caramoan on Monday and stayed overnight at Gota beach.

Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, who was in Ms Arroyo’s party, said the wide viewership of “Survivor” would surely boost tourism in Caramoan.

Durano said it was the first time in the TV show’s history that two seasons were consecutively shot in one country.

2 Hollywood films?

He said the seventh season of “Survivor-France” was filmed in Palawan last year, and that after it was aired, the number of tourists arriving in the province from France alone was up by 23 percent.

While the Department of Tourism, which brought “Survivor-France” to Caramoan, shouldered the fuel cost to keep the location powered with electricity, the provincial government took care of the development of the site.

There are now 73 foldaway cabanas at Gota beach, imported from China and worth P60,000 each, said a source who asked not to be named for lack of authority to speak to the media.

A total of 20 regular-sized cabanas can be assembled by two teams in a day.

Ms Arroyo stayed in one of the largest cabanas during her overnight stay, the source said.

Filipinos in crew

One of 10 Filipinos hired as production assistants in “Survivor-France” told the Inquirer that the work was a demanding and challenging experience.

“We also had to hop with the whole production team from one beach or islet to another,” said the man, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was bound by a confidentiality agreement.

He said Gota beach was tightly guarded to keep kibitzers away, and that the production assistants were among the few who were able to see the contestants being filmed.

“Survivor-France” also hired more than 120 laborers and visual artists, the source said.

He said the laborers were paid P250 a day; the visual artists, as much as P800 a day; and the production assistants, at least P1,000 a day.

P20M to prov’l gov’t

A source close to Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymund “LRay” Villafuerte Jr. said “Survivor-France” reportedly paid the provincial government P20 million for the exclusive use of Caramoan’s beaches.

The memorandum of agreement to develop and manage Gota beach was signed between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the provincial government, and the municipal government apparently does not have a share in the revenue.

The provincial government gained the right to manage and administer the Caramoan National Park, specifically Gota beach, which covers about 298 hectares, at the signing of the MOA on March 16, 2005, according to a copy of the agreement furnished the Inquirer.

The signatories were then Environment Secretary Michael Defensor (for the DENR-Protected Area Management Board) and Villafuerte (for Camarines Sur).

Durano thinks there is nothing wrong with the agreement.

“Well, the municipality is under the province, right? So the local leaders here and the provincial government would just have to talk about it.”

In a phone interview late last month, Villafuerte said Caramoan residents stood to benefit from the development of Gota beach in terms of employment opportunities and infrastructure.

He said the provincial government was implementing a P200-million development plan in Caramoan, which included road networking and the construction of an airport.

The governor also said “two Hollywood films were in the works for possible shooting” on Caramoan’s beaches.

With no filming contracts in the meantime, he said Gota beach would be reopened to the public in June.

Rumors

There’s a chance that the American edition of “Survivor” will be filmed next in Caramoan, according to an employee of the provincial government who was at Gota beach preparing for Ms Arroyo’s visit on Monday.

But the employee, who refused to give her name, said nothing had been finalized.

As for talk of Hollywood stars, reportedly including California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, coming to shoot, a ranking officer of Gota beach could only flash a noncommittal smile.

Villafuerte had earlier said that Caramoan could be the next Boracay, with a difference: Development projects would be carefully planned so it would not become like the now world-famous resort—“overloaded” and plagued with sewage problems.

Don’t overdevelop

But Durano said it would not do justice to Caramoan if it would be viewed only from the Boracay perspective.

“We should always improve on what we have based on what we’ve learned from [tourist] destinations. Maybe we should say that this will be better than Boracay,” he said.

Durano also said it was important that development be done slowly.

“Since nature is the main asset and attraction here, it must be preserved. Everyone must be careful not to overdevelop the place.”

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Survivor’ filming, Hollywood buzz in Bicol town’s beaches

Touted as next Boracay

By Gina Rodriguez, Ephraim Aguilar
Southern Luzon Bureau
First Posted 04:10:00 04/24/2008

Filed Under: Entertainment (general), Cinema, Ecotourism, Tourism

CARAMOAN, CAMARINES SUR—What’s the buzz in this remote, fourth-class municipality?

Rumors of Hollywood stars being filmed on the peninsula’s beaches of powdery white sand are told by word of mouth and in entertainment teasers, blind items, blogs and online discussion boards.

“It’s ‘Survivor,’” the locals say quickly, even if many of them might not have seen a single episode of this famous reality game show.

“Survivor,” which isolates its contestants in the wilderness to compete for cash and prizes, and is known to choose exotic environments as its location, has been taping its French version’s next season here for 28 days now.

Tourism and provincial government officials are tight-lipped about the taping of “Survivor-France” in Caramoan because of a confidentiality agreement signed with its producers.

And the location shoot has been closed off to keep kibitzers away.

Gota beach in Caramoan’s northeastern coast is the jump-off point to islets of limestone, granite and volcanic rocks scattered by the bay near the Philippine sea.

It is an easy 30-minute tricycle ride from the poblacion (town proper), and it used to be a public place.

But since the onset of summer, a billboard announcing that the area is “temporarily closed” has been prominently displayed at the entrance to the beach in Barangay Ilawod, at least four kilometers away from the town proper.

The billboard says the “massive developments” accompanying the Camarines Sur government’s construction of resort facilities and amenities are underway, and that the closure is for the “safety and security of everybody.”

Hired for exclusive use

Gov. Luis Raymund “LRay” Villafuerte Jr. said Gota beach was off-limits for three months because it was being rented for exclusive use for filming and to make way for the construction activities.

He said the target reopening date was in June, and that the media would be sent invitations to visit in May.

“How can you open it to the public now when there is filming and construction? Paano kung may makaapak ng pako (What if somebody steps on a nail)?” Villafuerte said in exasperation.

According to the governor, the amenities provided for the production team at the beach are to ensure that they will have a pleasant experience during their stay, “para bumalik (so they will return).”

He said the Caramoan government would benefit much from the development projects in terms of investors and jobs.

“What we’re trying to show here is that with such limited funds, we can earn much through ecotourism,” he said.

2 Hollywood films

Villafuerte confirmed that two Hollywood films are in the works for possible shooting on Caramoan’s picturesque beaches. (The rumor is that one of these stars is California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, but Villafuerte neither confirmed nor denied this.)

Sneak peek

Early this month, an 18-year-old in a yellow shirt who was about to report for housekeeping duties at 7 a.m. managed to give kibitzers a peek of what’s happening in Gota.

According to the teenager, who begged not to be named for fear of losing her job, French guests are occupying 73 newly built cabanas on the beach.

She said she was hired from Naga City and was part of a 30-member housekeeping staff hired as contractual employees by the provincial government to serve the guests.

“I have been working there for more than two months now and my contract will end in a week’s time (or on April 15). But there will be a housekeeping staff here until the ‘Survivor’ taping is over,” she said.

A printed schedule—shown to the Philippine Daily Inquirer (parent company of INQUIRER.net) by an employee of the municipal government of Caramoan on condition of anonymity—states that the duration of the shoot is from March 26 to May 3.

Edwin Remodo, administrator of the municipal government, said a memorandum of agreement (MOA) justifying the building of tourism-related infrastructure in Gota was signed between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Protected Area Management Board and Camarines Sur during the term of then Caramoan Mayor Francis Benimerito.

The provincial government gained the right to manage and administer the Caramoan National Park, specifically Gota beach, which covers around 298 hectares, at the signing of the MOA on March 16, 2005, according to a copy of the agreement furnished the Inquirer.

The signatories were then Environment Secretary Michael Defensor (for the DENR-PAMB) and Villafuerte Jr. (for Camarines Sur).

Mum’s the word

Caramoan Mayor Constantino Cordial was on an official trip when the Inquirer visited his office to seek his comments on the closure of Gota beach.

He refused to issue a statement even on his mobile phone, saying he would rather speak with reporters personally.

In the poblacion, no one could describe the magnitude of the purported “massive developments” at Gota beach.

There is a gag imposed on anyone privy to the activities in the closed-off area, starting with the civilian security men at the outpost near the billboard.

A youthful guard, who said he had come from Naga for the job, expressed the hope that visitors would understand that he was under instructions to disclose nothing, particularly to media people.

A tall man in a red shirt living in one of the huts near the security outpost said some of the residents were opposed to the closure of what used to be a public space.

But the man, who was hired as an occasional laborer for the construction work inside, said he was cooperating because he was optimistic that the developments would benefit the townsfolk themselves.

Vincent Balmaceda, a graduating accountancy student of Ateneo de Naga University who spends each summer vacation in Caramoan with his family, is annoyed that the beach is suddenly off-limits.

But like most other poblacion folk, the 21-year-old knows that the closure is meant to ensure the unhampered filming of “Survivor.”

Reopening in June

Apparently aware of the brickbats generated by the closure of Gota beach, Villafuerte said the beaches in Caramoan were there even before he became governor and that the town had been known as one of the poorer places in the Philippines.

“The problem is now that there are developments ongoing, marami nang nagsusulsol (many tongues are wagging),” he said on the phone.

The model for development in Caramoan is the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC), which is enjoyed by rich and poor, Villafuerte said, adding that it should be “maganda (beautiful), accessible and affordable.”

In mid-2006, the provincial government put up the CWC, an extreme-sports facility in a six-ha cable park complex with a 4.5-ha oval artificial lake around a mounted island.

Located in the 118-ha provincial capitol complex, the cable park is second in the country but the first one owned by a local government unit.

P200-M development plan

Villafuerte said the provincial government was “implementing a P200-million development plan” in Caramoan.

“We are working to make the place more accessible by land, air and sea so that it can become a tourist destination,” he said.

He pointed out that Caramoan could be the next Boracay, with the difference that development projects were being carefully planned so it would not become like the latter—“overloaded” and plagued with sewage problems.

He said that in the future, he intends to address the road network and airport facility to make travel easy for visitors.

Caramoan finds fame on ‘Survivor’ and YouTube

By Ephraim Aguilar
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 16:05:00 07/28/2008

Filed Under: Computing & Information Technology, Travel & Commuting, Tourism & Leisure, Tourism

POWDERY WHITE SAND, CRYSTAL blue waters, lush vegetation, rock formations, marine life and, yes, fabulous sunsets—these are scenes from “Koh-Lanta Caramoan,” the French edition of the popular TV reality game show “Survivor,” shot entirely in the Caramoan Peninsula in Camarines Sur and now showing on YouTube.

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Another website features a breathtaking view of Caramoan from a helicopter—the contestants’ first glimpse of the peninsula. Other tourist spots in the country are featured like Mayon Volcano in Bicol, the Banaue Rice Terraces, Chocolate Hills in Bohol, and Donsol, which is promoting itself as the butanding (whale shark) capital of the world.

Caramoan has been getting a lot of attention since the French edition of “Survivor” started airing in the first week of July. Already, tour packages to the peninsula’s white sand beaches and pristine islands, have proliferated on the Net.

YouTube user “TomFRules” has listed 10 of the peninsula’s best islands and beaches in his clip titled “10 reasons to go to Caramoan.”

Internet-savvy Kristina Gadaingan, who hails from Bicol but works in Manila, has already seen some episodes of the latest season of “Survivor-France” on YouTube.

10M viewers

She is excited to see the show because it was shot entirely in Caramoan, touted as the next Boracay.

“I’ve always wanted to go to places like Boracay or Palawan. I never knew there’s such a beautiful place close to home,” says Gadaingan of Legazpi City.

“Koh-Lanta Caramoan” started airing this month in French-speaking countries across Europe and in Canada. At least 10 million people are expected to watch “Survivor-France.”

Filipinos, who may not be able to see the French edition of the reality game show, are turning to the Internet to access what they can through the popular video-sharing site, YouTube.

Early post

A quick search of YouTube listed several interesting videos—some are trailers of the French reality game show while others are clips from actual episodes.

One of the earliest clips which was posted by user “kohlanta20081,” a week after the pilot episode aired in the first week of July, has been suspended, probably due to copyright infringement.

Another user, “kohlanta20083,” has posted two 30-second teasers of the latest episodes last Tuesday. No one knows, however, how long this could evade copyright watchdogs.

Longer clips

If you prefer longer clips showing more of Caramoan’s beauty, then check out http://2008-koh-lanta.skyrock.com. The blog has more clips of “Survivor-France” and more information on the contestants, but since the site is in French, it may be a little difficult to navigate.

Another site – http://vodstream.tf1.fr/tf1divertissement/koh_lanta_8/episode_1/catchup1_ WMV9_464Kbit_etf1_169.wmv –opens with aerial views of Caramoan shot from a helicopter. Again it’s in French.

If you’re lost in translation, the site, http://babelfish.yahoo.com, translates foreign web pages into English and vice versa.

Virtual tours

Try googling “Caramoan” and you will find many references and links. First on the list is http://caramoan-paradise.blogspot.com.

Click on the link and this is what you get: “Need a worry-free, fun, exciting and adventurous stay at Caramoan? Been wanting to experience Philippine’s Secret Paradise? Eager to explore Camarines Sur? We can help you make your travel special. Please get in touch with me and let us start planning on your stay.”

YouTube user “danymous” has posted random video clips of Caramoan, added some music and the result is a music video showcasing the peninsula’s scenery—a musical virtual tour, so to speak.

Poor town hopeful

With all the exposure Caramoan has been getting, Mayor Constantino Cordial Jr. says he foresees his fourth-class municipality achieving second-class status within five to 10 years.

According to Cordial, Caramoan residents are also looking forward to the P320-million infrastructure projects pledged by President Macapagal-Arroyo through the Camarines Sur provincial government.

According to the mayor, the amount will cover expenses for the road networking, seaport repair and airport construction.

“We are in favor of all the development projects. But we have only one plea—that nature be preserved at its best,” says Cordial in a mobile phone interview.

Gota beach, which was closed to the public by the provincial government last summer because of the “Survivor” taping, has been reopened to the public.

However, Caramoan residents are now charged an entrance fee of P150 and tourists, P300. Cordial says the amount is quite expensive especially for the locals.

Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte has said that once development projects are in place, the entrance to Gota beach may not always be free.

He also says Caramoan residents will benefit from the development of Gota beach in terms of employment opportunities.

Second time

Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, during his visit to Caramoan on May, said this was the second time “Survivor-France” chose the Philippines for its location.

“Survivor,” a popular TV reality game show produced in many countries, isolates its contestants in the wilderness to compete for cash and prizes. They are divided into tribes and they vote off other contestants until only one is left. The show is known to choose locations in exotic environments.

Last year, “Survivor-France” was shot in Palawan and after it was aired, the number of French tourists arriving in Palawan increased by 23 percent, Durano said.

garycooper

March 12th, 2009, 11:20 AM

Me, either... I only hear Makro just now....

Makro is a multinational wholesale membership supermarket but more on lower end goods. The local franchise is owned by the SM group. It has several stores in Metro Manila, in Cebu and in Davao I think. It's concept is similar to PriceMart and Costco in the US. Also similar to S&R in the Philippines its just that S&R is a bit high end. You have to be a member though to be able to buy from them.

garzland

March 12th, 2009, 11:26 AM

^^Thanks for explaining what Makro is...How's their building look like? Is it as big as other malls 'coz according to the report two other malls are planning to put up their branches here and one of them is Makro so I assume that it's a mall-type supermarket...

dandelionne

March 12th, 2009, 12:30 PM

garzland

March 12th, 2009, 01:04 PM

^^Thanks, dandelione!

axel(08)brixx

March 12th, 2009, 02:03 PM

un store ng relative ko member ng Makro ..!!

May membership kasi yan:

Complete items pati mga appliances na di maxadong kilala ang brand murang - mura lang yan sa Makro ..dati nagpapahulugan kami sa Makro kami namimili then may mail silang pinadadala na product brosure sa mga members nila :)

it'z cool to have that store in Naga City kasi lam ko bandang Batangas lang ata ang southern Luzon store nila ;)

Actually guys:

Makro is a Dutch-German chain of self-service wholesale stores, so called cash and carries. The first one opened in 1968 in Amsterdam. In the following years stores opened in the Netherlands and in several other countries within Europe. During the 1970s and 1980s Makro extended its business to the Americas and Asia. Makro later closed its North American sites, however. The stores are not open to the general public, only to businesses which must be registered members in order to gain entry to the store.

Makro Philippines:

Makro is a local supermarket in the Philippines that sells your regular household needs at the bulk rates. Itis probably one of the cheapest in the country as it is priced at wholesale rates. You have to purchase most of the items in a large quantity of numbers to get it a lesser price. I usually buy my groceries and most shopping at this store and am generally pleased with it all. The only problem i had or shall i say the problems i had is that first, outside of a couple of atm/credit cards issuers they do not accept any other card issuers such as citibank, visa, etc., also, during holidays when heavy numbers of shoppers are at hand, they often open only a number of the numerous available tellers or cashiers. Thus, resulting in an influx and waiting in line for a lengthy period of time

references:
you surf the web

rhyzrockerz

March 12th, 2009, 02:27 PM

garzland

March 12th, 2009, 03:58 PM

^^Baka sa CBD II. Mahiwas pa baga ang daga diyan.

Naga Boy

March 12th, 2009, 07:04 PM

PICture po MR.naga Boy ng Sm NAGA?meron kA?

Ang Laki pala MAxado ng Sm NAGA Sa PACiFic Mall..

Pacific Mall Legazpi was expanded from 27,000 sq. m. to 38,000 sq. m. A joint venture between Landco and Metro Gaisano Mall of Cebu, Pacific Mall Legazpi is the only integrated shopping center of its size in the Bicol region

Source: The Philippine STAR, 03/18/2005

SM City Naga 87,959.38

Source: SM Prime Webpage

According to the news item Pacific Mall is a joint venture of Landco and Gaisano Mall of Cebu- therefore measured as one.

It is still a way too small compared to the smallest Provincial SM City Supercenter (SM Supercenter Molino 48,248)

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 12:56 AM

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 01:09 AM

^^Baka sa CBD II. Mahiwas pa baga ang daga diyan.

iyo pero may Sm na jan..

tanu kaya daw nindang kompitinsyahon ang Sm jan?

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 01:49 AM

World Bank urges Naga execs: Borrow more to fund development projects (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Tourism_24/index.shtml)

By Jason B. Neola

NAGA CITY, March 13 (PNA) -- The city government here earned brownie points on local project implementation as visiting Bank World officials urged its city officials to borrow more to fund more development projects.

World Bank Country Director Bert Hofman was in the city last Tuesday, March 10, to do ocular inspection of World Bank-funded projects and discuss important issues with the stakeholders and city officials.

Hofman’s group proceeded to inspect the drainage system along Diversion road here funded by the international organization. There, Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo joined Hofman and company for an on-site discussion about the drainage system’s effectiveness in flood prevention, especially in surrounding barangays and the Central Business District II (CBD II). They were also joined by the engineers responsible for the construction of the said system.

The group then proceeded to the Triangulo multi-purpose learning center, another World Bank-funded project, to discuss matters regarding urban poor housing and the city’s social services with several barangay councilors and residents joining the dialogue.

During the hour-long discussion, the World Bank officials shared their concerns with Mayor Robredo as the latter explained the city’s programs for the urban poor. Hofman expressed his concern over the perception that the city government has few financial resources to continue its socialized housing programs.

The mayor replied, saying that with the construction of SM City Naga and other commercial ventures in CBD II, the city is set to collect additional income for the improvement of its programs.

Based on the local government’s computation, the city is expected to collect P30 million in taxes from SM alone.

The World Bank executives also showed keen interest in the city government’s fiscal policies, even suggesting that the city borrow more from development institutions.

Mayor Robredo then explained that despite the Landbank’s P359-million credit ceiling for the city, the local government has only borrowed P130 million to finance its programs. He also emphasized the role of a strong informal sector, referring to the urban poor constituents, saying that they are the assets of the city.

The World Bank officials also recommended micro-financing as an alternative and expressed concern over Naga’s economy in the face of a global financial crisis. Mayor Robredo assured them by saying that “It’s a matter of attitude.”

The group then left the center and proceeded to the City Hall to discuss in detail the city’s existing programs and future projects.

Vice Mayor Gabriel Bordado and City Planning and Development Officer Willy Prilles attended the informal discussion.

During the one-and-a-half hour long meeting, city and World Bank officials discussed a wide range of topics, from financial concerns to the assessment of the concerns identified in the 2003 World Bank City Development Strategy.

Prilles briefed the officials on the status of the programs initiated through the organization’s reports and brought up the issue of the Naga river’s rehabilitation.

According to the city planning manager, most of the goals identified in the 2003 report have been achieved except for some projects which require substantial capital from a development and financial institution such as the World Bank.

Interfacing with the city officials, particularly Mayor Robredo, on the city’s governance policies, Hofman compared the city’s 12 indicators of progress to the World Bank’s own 11 specific goals.

He lauded the city government’s active consultation with NGOs, people’s organizations, and civic groups which is an important element in the pursuance of development projects.

The World Bank country director also asked about the city government’s policies on setting priorities on planning projects.

The mayor responded by pointing out that the local government prioritizes social services over non-essential services. As an example, he invited the officials to inspect the main city hall building which is modest in its Spartan look, adding that the city is known for it’s frugality.

After lunch at a restaurant along Magsaysay Avenue, the World Bank officials proceeded to meet the officers and members of the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry. They then traveled by car to Legazpi City to visit other World Bank-funded projects in the province of Albay. (PNA)

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 01:51 AM

BFP-Naga launches 'Operation: Sunburn' (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/BFP-Naga_launches_Operation_Sunburn.shtml)

By Jason B. Neola

NAGA CITY, March 13 (PNA) --- A multifaceted approach to fire safety, prevention and firefighting is being undertaken here by personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to institutionalize proactive community participation against fire and other emergency situations.

The approach seeks to empower the community – including children – by enabling them to take appropriate action at first sight during emergency incidents.

City Fire Marshal Chief Inspector Achilles M. Santiago, M.M. said the bureau’s fire safety educators and fire prevention inspectors are now initiating a series of school and barangay-based activities which include inspections, fora, training-seminars, fire drills and organization of groups as partners in its campaign on fire safety and prevention.

Along with these activities is “Operation: Sunburn (OS),” which aims to store and update the database of the local Bureau of Fire Protection with important community facts and information from the city’s 27 barangays. The agency is also conducting company inspections in different establishments for any violation of the Fire Code of the Philippines.

OS is conducted by way of gathering relevant information direct from the community like the number and measurement of streets, number and types of houses, availability of functional firefighting units/facilities in a specific area such as water tank, public faucets and fire hydrants and other data that may be useful in the conduct of firefighting operations.

Mayor Jesse M. Robredo requested City Fire Marshal Santiago to treat as priority in the data gathering the barangays identified as fire-prone or the barangays with fire-prone areas like Tabuco, Mabolo, Triangulo, Lerma, Bagumbayan Sur and Bagumbayan Norte.

Santiago said other than the formation of Kiddy/Junior Fire Marshals [K/JFM], his personnel are also organizing volunteer groups in the barangays whose main concern is to coordinate with the city government and BFP the installation of firefighting fighting units and facilities in their respective areas.

Like any other approaches, the creation of the K/JFM in the city is also expected to broaden the knowledge of the public on fire safety and prevention and strengthen the capability of the community to minimize the damage of fire.

Santiago said K/JFM is a city-wide organization of elementary pupils and high school students coming from public and private schools who wish to take part in the campaign.

As part of the city’s observance of Fire Prevention Month which officially began last March 3, Santiago said they spearheaded the holding of different activities recommended by the Office of the Regional Director, such as, walk for a cause, thanksgiving mass, opening program, motorcade and the one minute blowing of horn.

A poster-making contest was set on March 10; pistol shooting competition, March 26-27; K/JFM province-wide convention, March 31; Berong Bumbero Day, Himig Bumbero: Musika Laban sa Sunog, Dancesport competition: Fire on the Dance Floor and awarding/closing ceremonies on April 2.

The BFP headquarters here has also been declared by Santiago as open house wherein the public can view various paraphernalia, equipment, tools, gadgets, implements and gears being used by firefighters during operations. Lectures on the basics of firefighting, fire prevention and safety are also being given to visitors. (PNA)

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 02:30 AM

GOOd mOrNING mr.GARzLAnd..!!:):):)

mAbuHaY anG NagueñO..

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 04:10 AM

iyo pero may Sm na jan..

tanu kaya daw nindang kompitinsyahon ang Sm jan?

They can't and won't compete with SM. Based on the article, Makro is in a different scale of shopping that caters to a different kind of shoppers. It's a supermarket, so it's far different from SM. If I were to ask, I would love to see Makro erected somewhere in Magsaysay so that it won't add to the traffic along CBD II.

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 04:12 AM

GOOd mOrNING mr.GARzLAnd..!!:):):)

mAbuHaY anG NagueñO..

Good morning too, rhyz! You seem not so busy today with your business there in Manila...:)

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 04:19 AM

Pacific Mall Legazpi was expanded from 27,000 sq. m. to 38,000 sq. m. A joint venture between Landco and Metro Gaisano Mall of Cebu, Pacific Mall Legazpi is the only integrated shopping center of its size in the Bicol region

Source: The Philippine STAR, 03/18/2005

SM City Naga 87,959.38

Source: SM Prime Webpage

According to the news item Pacific Mall is a joint venture of Landco and Gaisano Mall of Cebu- therefore measured as one.

It is still a way too small compared to the smallest Provincial SM City Supercenter (SM Supercenter Molino 48,248)

I thought SM Naga and PM Legazpi don't have such big difference in terms of their GLA. PM has 4 floors and SM has only 2 floors. So, if PM would be made into 2 floors I think it would just look like a 2-storey SM. But in GFA, no question about that, SM definitely has a larger GFA compared to PM.

(I don't mean to compare the two but I want to get only the precise information regarding the two malls. This is not to flaunt whatsoever because it doesn't actually matter which is which. I have shopped in PM and I'm gonna shop in SM soon so as a shopper I have the right to know any information about the two biggest malls in the region. If someone views this as a comparison then comparing with others is good because you would know how fast or how slow you are in every way therefore you'll have the urge to catch up with the others as fast as you can. You would probably imitate or emulate what he does, his practices for you to catch up with him. If you're going to compare yourself on your own basis then you might be left out. You have to look at the bigger picture.)

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 04:27 AM

Salvar Salog to be Relaunched (www.naga.gov.ph)

NAGA CITY --- The city government here, thru the city environment and natural resources office and other participating groups, is relaunching ‘Salvar Salog’, a save the Naga river project, on March 21, with an eye to keep the storied river clean and livable at all times.

Mayor Jesse M. Robredo said the city government has forged a stronger partnership with other government agencies and the private sector to sustain a no-nonsense drive to save the river.

The ceremonial relaunching, which will be held along Magsaysay Bridge at 6:00 a.m. will be witnessed by volunteers from the Tupad Project of the Department of Labor and Employment, Isko Basurero of the Naga Philippine National Police Office, the 45th Ready Reserve Air Group of the Philippine Air Force, and the Naga City Council for Women.

The Naga River is the traditional route of the Penafrancia fluvial procession which is the highlight of the annual regional fiesta. This once pristine body of water divided the old native settlement of Naga and the then Spanish city known as Ciudad de Nueva Caceres. It served as a navigable waterway and a fishing ground for both sides of the two settlements until they became one to be the ecclesiastical seat of the Bishopric of Caceres in the Indies.

Also expected to attend the relaunching ceremonies are students from different colleges and universities in the city, the Ladies in Green, and the Association of Barangay Captains.

The ceremony will be highlighted by a report on the status of the river and the corresponding measures and approaches being implemented for the river’s protection and environmental enhancement.

In 1997, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources had placed the river’s water quality at “E”, and was upgraded to “C”, attesting to its livability for freshwater fish and other aquatic resources.

A study showed that increasing economic activities have placed a strain on the city’s water resources, including the Naga River and put the health of its residents at risk. There is undoubtedly an urgent need to mitigate the negative impacts being caused by the polluted effluent from the residential homes along the river and the public market for which the city would soon put up a wastewater treatment plant.

Former Barangay Chairman Ramon Antonio of Dinaga said almost 1.5 tons of wastes and garbage are being fished out daily from the river by the combined crew of river “sweepers” from the six barangays that span the river.
Last Tuesday, at least two residents were apprehended after they were caught in the act of throwing waste into the river.

City Environment Officer Oscar Orozco said city ordinances prohibit the throwing of garbage into the river, the setting up of pig pens along the river banks and the construction of structures that encroach the river easement and cause erosion thereat.

Aside from making the river clean, Salvar Salog will also plant trees, vegetables and ornamental plants along the river bank and identify erosive portions of the river easement for immediate concrete embankment.

axel(08)brixx

March 13th, 2009, 05:11 AM

leo98

March 13th, 2009, 05:34 AM

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 05:49 AM

^^If that's the case which is Gaisano and which PM itself in that building?

randism

March 13th, 2009, 08:54 AM

randism

March 13th, 2009, 08:57 AM

[QUOTE=rhyzrockerz;33500368]ahaha!!:lol::lol:

parang puregold din pala sya..!!!

sain man daw yan jan sa naga makaag pwesto?

rhYZrockerZ[/QUOT:banana::banana::banana:galing

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 09:10 AM

Magandang gawin dyan habang di pa masyadong crowded ang City natin ..Ayusin na nila ang mga sewerage system o drainage system ..regarding naman sa Bicol river gayahin nila ang ginawa nila dito sa Marikina:

Habang di pa masyadong crowded ang isang lugar madali lang maayos yan at kontrolado pa ng local government ang ika - gaganda ng lugar ..!!

Mahirap na kasi kung kelan puno na ng tao/squatters ang area saka tayo aaksyon kung kelan na occupy na nila ng mga estero, kanal, ilalim ng bridge etc. !!

Baka matulad sa Pasig river na ilan dekada na nilang pinapaayos, ayon hanggang ngayon di pa rin nila narerevive ang river .. !! mahabang panahon ang rehabilitasyon kapag nature or environment na ang nagkaproblema : :)

may tama ba ako?

Right!!! But I thought there is a beautification project to be built there along riverbanks. If I'm not mistaken it's some kinda baywalk style where everybody can watch freely the fluvial procession of Ina because of it's few meters wide well-paved area just like baywalk. According to the article, many homes will be displaced along the stretch of Magsaysay Avenue for this project. If this project is realized, surely we will have a cleaner river and a more beautiful riverbanks that everybody can enjoy.

axel(08)brixx

March 13th, 2009, 09:18 AM

axel(08)brixx

March 13th, 2009, 09:27 AM

Right!!! But I thought there is a beautification project to be built there along riverbanks. If I'm not mistaken it's some kinda baywalk style where everybody can watch freely the fluvial procession of Ina because of it's few meters wide well-paved area just like baywalk. According to the article, many homes will be displaced along the stretch of Magsaysay Avenue for this project. If this project is realized, surely we will have a cleaner river and a more beautiful riverbanks that everybody can enjoy.

wow good to know that Garz ;)

Guyz take a look at these pictures:) Sure.. we can learn something from these:)

Marikina City Riverpark ;)

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/lehm08/gazebo-1-1.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/lehm08/ilog-1.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t292/seniorpepe/a.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t292/seniorpepe/2.jpg

it'z cool again to have this kind of riverpark in Naga City :)

daming namimingwit dyan tuwing hapon :)

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 09:29 AM

^^The pictures don't show up, axel!

axel(08)brixx

March 13th, 2009, 09:37 AM

aw... it'z wrong code :)

ok na edit ko na pu agad ;)

awkie na ba?

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

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 09:43 AM

^^Yup, ok na. Thanks for the pics....It's really beautiful and clean. If the riverbank project would be patterned with Marikina's it would need a lot of area and that is not possible because most of the area are already developed except of those residential areas which can easily be displaced. Three to five meters wide of well paved areas would be very feasible.

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 10:29 AM

See guys sila pa ang presentadong magpautang sa Naga City :)
Kita kasi nila na may pinaglalaanan/Pinatutunguhan talaga ang local Gov. ng Naga sa mga funding projects ng World Bank ;)

Sarap sa pakiramdam ng ganyan :)

Hope to read that news in other places kung pede lang sana Buong Bansa ..!!

Pinagkakatiwalaang pautangin ng World Bank ;) :banana::banana::banana:

yuP,,,!! sarap sarap talaga sa paki ramdam pag ganito.halos
obligahin kanang mag utang.. kasi nakikita talaga nila ang resulta sa bawat pinapautang nila sa NAGA City..
nakaka proud talaga ang City..WOOHHH:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

axel(08)brixx

March 13th, 2009, 10:43 AM

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 10:51 AM

uy lapit na fiesta sa Dahat, Himagtocon at Lagonoy Town Proper ..!!

April - May 01 ..!! sunod 2x na yan ..!!

Tara letz mga padi urulian na tah ;)

I miss the baraylihan sa social hall heheheheh ;)

Brgy. Captain uncle ko eh kaya libre hehehehe ;) :banana::banana:

And we have to do special catering and food services kasi sa harong minadagos ang mga importanteng mga bisita ...!!

Garz hirilingan kita sa Lagonoy?

ako alukon mo man..

makiki Fiesta ako jan saindo..

dai pa pati lamang ako nakaka abot jan saindo..

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 11:09 AM

I thought SM Naga and PM Legazpi don't have such big difference in terms of their GLA. PM has 4 floors and SM has only 2 floors. So, if PM would be made into 2 floors I think it would just look like a 2-storey SM. But in GFA, no question about that, SM definitely has a larger GFA compared to PM.

(I don't mean to compare the two but I want to get only the precise information regarding the two malls. This is not to flaunt whatsoever because it doesn't actually matter which is which. I have shopped in PM and I'm gonna shop in SM soon so as a shopper I have the right to know any information about the two biggest malls in the region. If someone views this as a comparison then comparing with others is good because you would know how fast or how slow you are in every way therefore you'll have the urge to catch up with the others as fast as you can. You would probably imitate or emulate what he does, his practices for you to catch up with him. If you're going to compare yourself on your own basis then you might be left out. You have to look at the bigger picture.)

ay oo nga pala.. and Sm Prime holdings ang namamahala sa makro dito satin..
siguro mas maganda ilagay ang makro jan sa diversion..kasi kong sa magsaysay masyado nang maliit ang lugar jan..
at madami din malawak na lupa jan sa diversion..

rhyzrockerz

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 11:17 AM

Good morning too, rhyz! You seem not so busy today with your business there in Manila...:)

oo kanina hindi tayo masyadong busy..pero kani kanina wah kanina
grabi nanaman..

BTW..hihi musta ang naga city market..
naayos na ba?

axel(08)brixx

March 13th, 2009, 11:49 AM

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

Avenue Square along Magsaysay Avenue

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

Basilica Minore

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

Downtown Naga

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

Ateneo De Naga High School Department and Metro Naga Sport Complex

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 01:20 PM

uy lapit na fiesta sa Dahat, Himagtocon at Lagonoy Town Proper ..!!

April - May 01 ..!! sunod 2x na yan ..!!

Tara letz mga padi urulian na tah ;)

I miss the baraylihan sa social hall heheheheh ;)

Brgy. Captain uncle ko eh kaya libre hehehehe ;) :banana::banana:

And we have to do special catering and food services kasi sa harong minadagos ang mga importanteng mga bisita ...!!

Garz hirilingan kita sa Lagonoy?

Actually, galing ako ng Lagonoy ngayong Tuesday lang at babalik ako ngayong darating na Wednesday. Tingnan natin kung meron tayong time para maki-fiesta. Nakakamiss ang mga fiestahan diyan sa Lagonoy.

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 01:22 PM

oo kanina hindi tayo masyadong busy..pero kani kanina wah kanina
grabi nanaman..

BTW..hihi musta ang naga city market..
naayos na ba?

medyo inaayos na at newly-painted na.

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 01:24 PM

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

Avenue Square along Magsaysay Avenue

I guess this is not the latest google earth picture because the Avenue Plaza Hotel is not yet there.

zoroethgenre_003

March 13th, 2009, 02:01 PM

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 03:07 PM

^^How about Time Square in New York, is it really a square?

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 03:16 PM

eh tanu ang master square taz trader square?
square ba yun? hahaha..!!ringgaw lang..:):):)

rhyzrockerZ

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 03:18 PM

Mr.garzland anD nagaboy..
barita ko po aayuson na ang naga city coliseum..
panu kadakula ang naga city coliseum..?o pirang hec.yan?

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 03:39 PM

^^I don't have any information regarding that matter. Kailan kaya 'yon maayos?

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 03:48 PM

^^I don't have any information regarding for that matter. Kailan kaya 'yon maayos?

april daw po magsisimula pag aayos ng coliseum..
one year daw po yung construction non..2010 surely ayos na yun..
try mo po tumingin sa website ng city..

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 03:55 PM

^^That's good. April is fast approaching. Sana di tamaan ng bagyo during construction just like what happened few years back.

Naga Boy

March 13th, 2009, 04:10 PM

http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/march12/pictures/xfront.gif

2009 WWA WAKE PARK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. CamSur Governor LRay Villafuerte and the World Wakeboard Association (WWA) will again bring the 2009 WWA Wake Park World Championships to be held on March 24 to 29, 2009 at the world’s best CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC). Last July 2008, the first ever WWA Wake Park World Championships held outside the United States was attended by 256 riders from 19 countries all across the globe. The 2009 event will again showcase the world’s top riders competing for a chance to become the WWA Wakeboard World Series champion at the end of the season.

Naga Boy

March 13th, 2009, 04:16 PM

Fastfood chain finds distinction in branding
By Juan Escandor Jr.

NAGA CITY--- For 26 years now, Bigg’s, a homegrown fastfood chain in Bicol, continues to thrive as it distinctly evolves its own brand against giant fastfood chains and finds its own niche in the highly-competitive food industry.

With its retro 60s signature look, Biggs’s store design easily stands out at the central business district of this city where fastfood chain outlets like KFC, Jollibee, McDonalds, Greenwich and other restaurants crowd to grab attention.

Carlo Buenaflor, 35, general manager of Bigg’s, recalls how in 1983 his mom Nie Nie and two friends, Nena Bichara and Maricar Manjon, made an entrepreneurial move “just for fun” which unexpectedly became a serious business---from one small nook underneath a cinema house at the central business district here to a growing enterprise with 16 branches all over Bicol. Biggs pioneered fastfood with its own brand of service in Naga City when the big names in the industry were establishing branches in Metro Manila.

“My mom and her friends were teasing each other then, saying “Hey, there are lots of thin people in Naga City, why don’t we make them fat?” Buenaflor revealed how the funny idea germinated into a full-blown business that introduced fastfood service into the city.

Buenaflor reminisced how everyone in their family became involved with the operation of the first fastfood corner because of the unexpected boom. For his part he did menial jobs like mopping the floor and serving customers until the need to hire workers became inevitable.

He said that as the years passed, Bigg’s which stands for Beautiful, Intelligent, Gorgeous and God-fearing, chose to stick on its concept of 60s motif in its branches incorporating diner and fastfood services rolled into one.

Buenaflor is optimistic there is opportunity even with the economic recession as he said people would continue to patronize restaurants and fastfood stores to satisfy their cravings.

He asserted that during economic crises there are among restaurant clients the so-called “downgraders”, people who cannot afford expensive restaurants, and “upgraders”, people who can afford expensive restaurants but are belt-tightening.

Buenaflor sees opportunity in economic crisis as he concludes that “downgraders” and “upgraders” eventually would opt where they get the value of their money in which he said their enterprise offers.

He earned a diploma from Hotel Institute Montreux in Switzerland in 1997, a degree in hotel management from the University of South Carolina in 2000 and a masters degree in entrepreneurship at the Asian Institute of Management in 2008.

Through the years that he was studying outside the country, Buenaflor has no plan to work in the company his mother and two friends founded. He worked as assistant restaurant manager at Pebble Beach in Monterey, California after he graduated until all things changed when he went home.

“I was surprised it has grown big, so I decided to join the company starting at marketing department and then later as general manager to run Biggs, which allowed my mother to enjoy her retirement,” Buenaflor said.

When he started running the company, Buenaflor systemized and organized the essence of Biggs’ unwritten operating values which enabled him and the management team to formulate the corporate principles they now use as guide in delivering their service apart from the kind of fastfood service employed by their competitors.

Biggs for one does not serve food in styrofoam lunch boxes and plastic spoons and forks but the regular table wares to differentiate its service that melds fastfood for quick delivery and diner for wholesome dining experience.

From the bits and pieces of service concepts that his mother introduced and adopted to run the company, Buenaflor rationalized the thematic concept of the 60s as the period when fastfood stores and diners were introduced in the American pop culture.

Veering away from the usual color of yellow, orange and red that most fastfood chain use in their building and promotional materials, he chose blue to break away from the pack and create its own identity.

The Biggs outlets boost of a spacious dining place with blast from the past decors comprising of original old gramophone set, typewriters, bicycle, refrigerators and gasoline pumps and portraits of icons like Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean that are artistically positioned, hanged or festooned on floor, ceiling and walls with piped in rock-n-roll music plays.

Confident that Biggs has matured and secured its distinct brand that incorporates corporate principles and philosophy, Buenaflor continues to play his cards in an industry dominated by the giants because he said they thrive where the big players are with the difference in products and services. Although he acknowledges the difficulty of being in a smaller scale of operation compared to the big names in the industry, he feels comfortable that the difference they make makes them thrive.

To prove his point, he said the Biggs has survived and thrived in the crisis of 1980s and 1990s and at present they continuously expand from Naga City to four provinces in Bicol with its franchising business picking up. A new branch has recently been opened in San Pablo City, in the province of Laguna.

Naga Boy

March 13th, 2009, 04:33 PM

Did you know that at least three huge food chains and a drugstore originated in Naga City?

First is Biggs; with eight branches in Naga City, two in Legazpi, 1 in Daraga, 1 in Pili, 1 in Goa, 1 in Iriga City, 1 in Sipocot and 1 in San Pablo.

Second: Chili Peppers: 1 in Naga (undergoing renovation, 1 in Legazpi, 2 in Makati and 1 opening in Eastwood City.

Third: Graceland Bakers Plaza/ Graceland Restaurants; 5 branches in Naga, 2 in Legazpi, 1 each in Pili, Sorsogon, Tabaco, Iriga and Ligao.

Also worth mentioning Ghastof, Bicolano owned but originated in Boracay with branches in Legazpi, Naga and Makati.

South Star Dug is now considered the second largest in the country next to Mercury drugs also started InNaga City now with 12 branches in the city alone.

Naga Boy

March 13th, 2009, 05:01 PM

New Establishments to open in Naga

1. Pancit Malabon Express (West Park) Opened last month
2. Yellow Cab, Magsaysay Ave (opens on April)
3. Starbucks, Magsaysay Ave (opens on May)
4. Wendy’s (SM City)
5. Jollibee (LCC Supermarket, Centro- soon)
6. Red Ribbon Centro (Opened last month)
7. Pizza Hut @KFC bldg (after SM opening)
8. Chowking Centro (after SM opening)

Plus Numerous Anchor Stores in SM City

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 05:04 PM

^^Biggs has 8 branches here? Let me see 1 in Ateneo, 1 in Centro, 1 in Panganiban, 1 in BMC. How about the other 4?

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 05:08 PM

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 05:14 PM

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 05:18 PM

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 05:20 PM

Wow, parang ang ginagawa mo na lang ata magbilang ng mga establishments ah. Sunod sa kainan ang pinakamarami na pala e drug stores kahit saang kanto may drug store.:nuts: How many Mercury does the city have?

talaga nagaboy? 2nd na ang south star drug sa pinaka maraming branch sa bansa?

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 05:22 PM

^^Biggs has 8 branches here? Let me see 1 in Ateneo, 1 in Centro, 1 in Panganiban, 1 in BMC. How about the other 4?

subra subra na talaga ang tao sa naga city.. kc doble doble na rin ang mga restaurant,banko,drugstore..woooo... WOOooW...

rhyzrockerz

March 13th, 2009, 05:27 PM

nagaboy.. bakiT pala halos gabi gabi ka lang nagpopost?
parang busy busy ka pag umaga Ah..
ilang restaurant ba ang mag oopen sa Sm NAga?
kong Sinu man po my Latest picture sa Sm NAga..lalo na yung
interior Please paki Upload naman..

rhYzrockErZ maurAG..:cheers::cheers:

maturoG na Ako.. gooDnighT NAGA city..

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 05:50 PM

subra subra na talaga ang tao sa naga city.. kc doble doble na rin ang mga restaurant,banko,drugstore..woooo... WOOooW...

It's not due to the population of Naga alone but also other areas surrounding Naga like Camaligan, Canaman, Magarao, Milaor, Bombon, and Calabanga 'coz if you're going to look at the population of the city it has only 160,000 which means it could not support such establishments. However, high purchasing power of the city residents are also highly attributed to this.

Naga Boy

March 13th, 2009, 06:07 PM

subra subra na talaga ang tao sa naga city.. kc doble doble na rin ang mga restaurant,banko,drugstore..woooo... WOOooW...

4 in centro: 1 in Caceres St, 1 Evangelista, 1 Centro (Beside red Ribbon), Advent Centro
1 Ateneo
1 BMC
1 Panganiban Drive
1 Central Bus Terminal

Total: 8.

Naga Boy

March 13th, 2009, 06:13 PM

talaga nagaboy? 2nd na ang south star drug sa pinaka maraming branch sa bansa?

Mercury Penafrancia Centro
Mercury E mall
Mercury Infront of Plaza Rizal
Mercury (old Chengs Bakery)
Mercury Bichara Theatre Mall
Mercury Avenue Square
Nercury Panganiban- BMC
Mercury Traders Square

8 branches

Plus new branch opening at CBD infront of SM City

garzland

March 13th, 2009, 11:57 PM

^^Alam na alam mo ah hehehe. Gamay na gamay mo na ang Naga.

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 12:00 AM

4 in centro: 1 in Caceres St, 1 Evangelista, 1 Centro (Beside red Ribbon), Advent Centro
1 Ateneo
1 BMC
1 Panganiban Drive
1 Central Bus Terminal

Total: 8.

Yeah, I remember Biggs in Advent and Caceres St. Where is Evangelista? I don't know some streets in Centro...

rhyzrockerz

March 14th, 2009, 12:50 AM

Mercury Penafrancia Centro
Mercury E mall
Mercury Infront of Plaza Rizal
Mercury (old Chengs Bakery)
Mercury Bichara Theatre Mall
Mercury Avenue Square
Nercury Panganiban- BMC
Mercury Traders Square

8 branches

Plus new branch opening at CBD infront of SM City

grAbi talaga..hindi lang pala educational,cultural center ang naga city
kundi drugs store center pa ng bicol.. haha:lol::lol:

GOOD MORNING NAGA CITY...
MABUHAY KITA..

rhYzrockErZ

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 12:58 AM

^^Of course, South Star Drug is originated here so what else can we expect. Hehehe

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 01:22 AM

orignially posted by RonnieR

STILL TALKING
By Enrico Miguel T. Subido Updated March 13, 2009 12:00 AM

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Lago Del Rey WaterSports Complex in Camarines Sur

It’s funny how dropping a few letters from a name makes all the difference. Take for example Camarines Sur, which, nowadays, is more playfully referred to as CamSur. In the past, Camarines Sur would have been known for its pili nut pasalubong — which isn’t even really that exceptional anymore since pili nut is a fairly popular gift item available in other provinces across the Philippines. Or it is identifiable because of Camarines Norte (whether or not Camarines Norte has done the same and altered its name is beyond my knowledge).

Say “CamSur,” though, and it sounds more hip — it rolls off the tongue much easier than “Camarines Sur,” there are fewer syllables to deal with, and foreigners don’t have such a hard time pronouncing it. It’s catchy and easy to remember, although I still prefer saying Camarines Sur. “CamSur” reminds me of how people now call Boracay “Bora.” There is no such place as Bora (though there is a Bora-Bora).

With its new moniker, CamSur has been seriously stepping up as a tourist hot spot in the Philippines. Not too long ago, the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) opened, announcing itself as a world-class water sports complex in the country. At CWC you can try wakeboarding, being towed overhead by a series of cables and pulleys (as compared to the traditional method of being pulled by a speedboat). Since its opening, the CWC has gained enough recognition to be called the “best cable park in the world.” I actually heard some foreigners say these exact words while I was waiting for my turn to give wakebarding a go.

This summer the CWC unveils its latest facility, Lago Del Rey: an 18-hectare man-made lake right across the road from the wakeboard cable lake of the CWC. It claims to offer the best water-based entertainment facilities in Asia, including wholesome attractions such as giant water slides, aqua wall climbing, water polo, water volleyball, kayaking, aqua obstacle courses, paddle surfing, boat-towed wakeboarding and skiing, dragon boating, and of course, pure and simple swimming.

Recently a special opener was held at Lago Del Rey, the “Summer Aquafest,” which included some of the brightest stars in Pinoy celebrity circles today. Participants were divided into teams and given the opportunity to experience the newest facilities of the CWC. And although some games got really heated and competitive, it was nevertheless a very fun and easygoing afternoon.

“We’re staying true to bringing only the best and most complete water sports facilities to the country. CamSur is still committed to creating a world-class water sports complex park right here in the Philippines. With Lago del Rey, families, friends and kids can truly enjoy an unforgettable getaway in a place where all their water sport fancies can be satisfied,” says Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte.

With Lago del Rey, Gov. Villafuerte is optimistic that tourism arrivals in the province will get a boost by at least 50 percent. The giant man-made lake is expected to enhance Camarines Sur’s growing reputation as one of the top destinations in the Philippines. With the opening of Lago Del Rey, a larger demographic is targeted. The extreme sports focus of the cable park is balanced by the whole“With the addition of Lago del Rey, we’re making the Camsur Watersports Complex the water entertainment center of Asia,” concludes Governor Villafuerte.

There are so many areas like CamSur all over the Philippines that can potentially use tourism as a means of getting out of the rough. During the press conference for Lago Del Rey, Governor Villafuerte talked about how Camarines Sur was often talked about as being very crippled, financially. Nowadays that doesn’t happen anymore; and, rightly so, CamSur now has more than just a bit of pride for its achievements. It is no longer a place that has several negative connotations attached to it.

Governor Villafuerte stressed that he still had projects in mind for improving CamSur as a true destination for sports and outdoor activities. The next big project is making the longest downhill biking trail on one of the local mountains, so all you riders out there, keep up to speed with developments regarding this.

The key to tapping some of our most valuable assets as a country is surefooted action. The Philippines has so many areas that, if properly developed (here, issues must be taken into consideration such as environmental laws, pollution, construction policies, etc.), could draw millions of people to visit. There is so much to see in this country, and the trick is just to get people’s attention.

Before anything, however, there must be a solid vision — something that can be acted upon and carried out. A vision is nothing without follow-through, after all. Which is what makes CamSur an ideal place to pattern one’s own region after. It got itself out of an economic ditch. Therefore, with the right vision and action, someday you, too, could be proud to hear “the world’s greatest...” mentioned in the same sentence as your hometown.

rhyzrockerz

March 14th, 2009, 01:28 AM

[QUOTE=Naga Boy;33560146]Mercury Penafrancia Centro
Mercury E mall
Mercury Infront of Plaza Rizal
Mercury (old Chengs Bakery)
Mercury Bichara Theatre Mall
Mercury Avenue Square
Nercury Panganiban- BMC
Mercury Traders Square

8 branches

Plus new branch opening at CBD infront of SM City[/QUOTE

ang south star drug ilan ang branch nila sa city?

crappypants

March 14th, 2009, 01:48 AM

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 02:18 AM

^^Caramoan is very far from Donsol. From Naga to Caramoan it takes 5-6 hours by land. I suggest, take the route via Sabang San Jose. From Naga - Sabang it takes 1.5 hours by land and from there 3 hours to Guijalo port by sea then from Guijalo to Caramoan proper for less than 30 minutes. I suggest ask a favor from the natives there or officials where you can park your vehicle. From Naga to Donsol it would take 3 - 4 hours. From Naga to (Mayon)Legazpi, it takes 2 - 3 hours. So, if you're going to travel from Caramoan to Donsol, it would take 8 - 10 hours

rhyzrockerz

March 14th, 2009, 03:43 AM

[QUOTE=crappypants;33580342]I'm totally ignorant of southern luzon, bicol area.
We want to go to Caramoan this june or July. Can you reach donsol from Caramoan? How far are they from each other. How far are these places from Bicol? Is Mayon close by also? Does anyone have a good map they can post.
Is there a safe place to park a private vehicle at or near the port en route to Caramoan?
thanks for any replies[/QUOTE

WELCOME SA NAGA THREAD
"crappypants"

rhyZrockErz

crappypants

March 14th, 2009, 04:41 AM

^^thankyou

^^Caramoan is very far from Donsol. From Naga to Caramoan it takes 5-6 hours by land. I suggest, take the route via Sabang San Jose. From Naga - Sabang it takes 1.5 hours by land and from there 3 hours to Guijalo port by sea then from Guijalo to Caramoan proper for less than 30 minutes. I suggest ask a favor from the natives there or officials where you can park your vehicle. From Naga to Donsol it would take 3 - 4 hours. From Naga to (Mayon)Legazpi, it takes 2 - 3 hours. So, if you're going to travel from Caramoan to Donsol, it would take 8 - 10 hours

wow i didn't know they were that far from each other.
thankyou

randism

March 14th, 2009, 05:12 AM

randism

March 14th, 2009, 05:26 AM

wow good to know that Garz ;)

Guyz take a look at these pictures:) Sure.. we can learn something from these:)

Marikina City Riverpark ;)

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/lehm08/gazebo-1-1.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/lehm08/ilog-1.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t292/seniorpepe/a.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t292/seniorpepe/2.jpg

it'z cool again to have this kind of riverpark in Naga City :)

daming namimingwit dyan tuwing hapon :)

me ganito na rin proposal and aproved na nga yun ng city council and "iinutang" pa nga daw yun sa isang banklender......asan na yung project na yun maganda yun.exactly parang riverpark nga ang mangyayari..

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 05:34 AM

^^thankyou

wow i didn't know they were that far from each other.
thankyou

Welcome!!! Good luck to your trip...

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 05:36 AM

Yun nga pala nu??? Anu na nga pala nangayari sa proposal na yan pre..ang ganda pa naman sana ng plano...wala na ba update ang cityhall dito ...

Supposed to be, the project would be starting this earl or middle part of the year. I don't know what happened. Maybe later this year.

rhyzrockerz

March 14th, 2009, 06:02 AM

Yun nga pala nu??? Anu na nga pala nangayari sa proposal na yan pre..ang ganda pa naman sana ng plano...wala na ba update ang cityhall dito ...

oi padi... anu barita jan sa naga?
anu latest news na aram mo?tungkol jan sa syudad ta?

randism

March 14th, 2009, 07:37 AM

oi padi... anu barita jan sa naga?
anu latest news na aram mo?tungkol jan sa syudad ta?

mala ni naghihinanyug,naghihimati asin nagtataga matomato lamang kan mga development sa satuyang ciudad hehehe.

rhyzrockerz

March 14th, 2009, 08:10 AM

mala ni naghihinanyug,naghihimati asin nagtataga matomato lamang kan mga development sa satuyang ciudad hehehe.

yudi hay mati mati mo ang bicol mo.. haha!!
sain ka palan jan sa naga?:lol::lol:

rhYzrockerZ

axel(08)brixx

March 14th, 2009, 08:21 AM

Hamag ta : ako man daw dae gayod kataram ng gabos na bicol ..pero intindi ko gabos an mga papz

psyche_ot

March 14th, 2009, 08:28 AM

I'm totally ignorant of southern luzon, bicol area.
We want to go to Caramoan this june or July. Can you reach donsol from Caramoan? How far are they from each other. How far are these places from Bicol? Is Mayon close by also? Does anyone have a good map they can post.
Is there a safe place to park a private vehicle at or near the port en route to Caramoan?
thanks for any replies

Hi crappypants,

Maybe these websites could help you out:
caramoan-paradise.blogspot.com
www.caramoanislands.com

There are no transport links from caramoan to Donsol. You have to go back to your jump off point which is Naga or Legaspi.If you are driving it takes about 1.5 - 2 hrs drive from Naga to Mayon and another 1.5- 2.5 hrs drive to Donsol.

You won't regret on both going to these places though. It is worth the trip.

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 08:51 AM

^^Have you been to Caramoan and Donsol, psyche?

psyche_ot

March 14th, 2009, 09:04 AM

^^Have you been to Caramoan and Donsol, psyche?

have been to caramoan wayback when it was not as famous as now circa 2001- 2003. what we do was just camp in gota beach before.:) then loads of island hopping and hiking..been to donsol 2007..

rhyzrockerz

March 14th, 2009, 09:06 AM

Hamag ta : ako man daw dae gayod kataram ng gabos na bicol ..pero intindi ko gabos an mga papz

haha!! dapat ngani pAPz bicol talaga tataram ta digdi sa thread ta mga bicolano kiTa.. my mga iba man pati na nagbabarasa sa thread ta na ini. dai ninda maintindihan masyado ta english kaya.. minsan ngani dai ko naiintindihan ibang tigpopost ..haha!!maluya pati kita sa Eringlisyan..:lol::lol:

rhYZrockerZ

crappypants

March 14th, 2009, 09:08 AM

Hi crappypants,

Maybe these websites could help you out:
caramoan-paradise.blogspot.com
www.caramoanislands.com

There are no transport links from caramoan to Donsol. You have to go back to your jump off point which is Naga or Legaspi.If you are driving it takes about 1.5 - 2 hrs drive from Naga to Mayon and another 1.5- 2.5 hrs drive to Donsol.

You won't regret on both going to these places though. It is worth the trip.

thanks, how long is it to drive by private car sa Naga from Manila ?

psyche_ot

March 14th, 2009, 09:14 AM

thanks, how long is it to drive by private car sa Naga from Manila ?

maybe around 8-10 hours max depending on the traffic in quezon province especially if you are driving day time plus the road condition as well..

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 09:28 AM

have been to caramoan wayback when it was not as famous as now circa 2001- 2003. what we do was just camp in gota beach before.:) then loads of island hopping and hiking..been to donsol 2007..

I was in Caramoan last 2003 and in Gota Beach. I want to go back there and see the developments going on there maybe sometime.

kevinb

March 14th, 2009, 10:01 AM

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/images/articles/lago_del_rey_aquafest_800.jpg

Love this! :banana:

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

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

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

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

I've heard of the mid-rise condo at the back of Robertson's Mall. It's owned by the owner of the said mall. The second one is government-owned so I guess the developer is the National Housing Authority. Noli also the officiator of the groundbreaking ceremony - that could be one more reason.

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

Noted subdivisions hooked to Skycable:

And lately, Vistaland’s Italian themed Tremezzo.

How's the Tremezzo? Is it almost finished?

Raymond kissed a girl... and he, uh, liked it!
SUPREMO By Tim Yap Updated March 07, 2009 12:00 AM
http://www.philstar.com/NewPhilstar/www/image/columnistPhotos/Tim-Yap.jpg
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/4449/supreme2.jpg

Gotta love the title. :lol:

Honda, Toyota to do business in Naga

http://www.naga.gov.ph/journal/images/cars.jpg

Highlighting Naga City as one of the fastest-growing local economies in the country today, City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo made formal this month his invitation to the country’s two top automakers to set up their respective Bicol sales and service center in the city.

While Mitsubishi, Nissan,Hyundai, Ford, Suzuki and only recently, Kia, have put up their own sales and service centers in Naga, both Toyota and Honda have yet to put up their own branches for the Bicol market.

Robredo pointed out to David Go of Toyota and Takashi Hasegawa of Honda, that because of its strategic location, Naga’s immediate market includes a large population of nearly 5 million scattered in the 6 provinces and 7 cities of the Bicol region.

He added that Naga City is a significant market by itself which is evidenced by the growing number of new business and investments that affirms Naga’s hold as the center of trade and commerce in the region.

Compared to other places, the average family income in Naga is 42% higher than the national average, and even 126% higher than the Bicol average, the mayor stressed.:banana::banana::banana:

Local motorists have lamented that while Toyota and Honda are reputedly the country’s top automakers as shown by their dominant presence on Bicol roads, the two automakers have yet to establish their own sales and service center in region. Honda car owners, for instance, have to go to Manila for parts and maintenance check-up.

Meanwhile, Mayor Robredo made a similar strong bid to Makro Enterprises to put up its American-style wholesale shopping facility for local consumers.:banana::banana::banana:

He told Efren Rueda, Makro president, that Makro’s presence here will very well fit into the picture of Naga’s bustling economy.

Given the city residents’ higher disposable income and strong spending power, Naga still needs a third modern shopping mall to cater to Metro Naga’s vibrant consumer market.

Naga’s 61 banks and financial institutions, 3 universities and a mushrooming number of schools, newly-developed upscale subdivisions, mixed businesses, hotels and restaurants, spring resorts and entertainment houses, serve as pillars of an expanding vibrant economy where new players are always welcome.

Only a few days ago, the city mayor met with officers of the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry where he laid down his investment plan for the next two years.

He said he is opening up more areas of cooperation between his office and the private sector in order to further enhance the city’s investor-friendly environment.

I indeed hope, and I'm positive, that Toyota and Honda will be bringing their Bicol dealer and service centers in Naga. We already have a lot of car dealers here and none has left yet. Mitsubishi and Nissan have been in Naga for like forever yet they are raking in profits and are still continuing. Mitsubishi Naga even was the top car seller for Mitsubishi Philippines circa 2000-2003. If Ford Naga thrives, the possibility of the city being host to the top two car makers in the country is going to increase.

Makro, on the other hand, would still be waiting for a few more months, methinks, before deciding if they're putting up shop in the city. SM will open in two months, which will have the SM Supermarket as main anchor. Robinsons Supermarlet is just around the corner. Robertson and LCC is there too. The rich in Naga might go to the SM Supermarket for their grocery needs, but to Makro? Maybe some would find their way signing up for their membership but I don't think a handful of them would. If Makro's feasibility study is bullish over the city's economy and is deciding to put a branch here, I sure hope my thinking would be overturned.

Cheers to Naga! :cheers:

More investments in Naga City seen
By JOEY NATIVIDAD
Correspondent - TODAY

Sooner or later, two of the popular Manila-based shopping malls will be branching out here because of our vibrant economy and the high spending power of our local consumers.”

Robinsons and what? Makro isn't really a shopping mall. It's a giant supermarket. Ayala? Maybe in five years. What could be the second mall?:?

According to the Asian Development Bank, the average family income of households is 42 percent higher than the national average, and 126 percent higher than the Bicol regional average. :banana::banana::banana:

This is good news indeed. But did this come from recent statistics?
SM Malls in the provinces: How Big are they?
Mall area (sqm)
SM City Cebu 268,611
SM City Pampanga 129,102
SM City Bacoor 116,892
SM City Baguio 105,331
SM City Iloilo 101,735
SM City Clark 98,824.19
SM City Taytay 91,920
SM City Marilao 88,654
SM City Naga 87,959.38
SM City Cagayan de Oro 86,288
SM City Dasmariñas 79,792
SM City Santa Rosa 79,325
SM City Lucena 78,655
SM City Batangas 76,819
SM City Davao 75,440
SM City Lipa 72,035
SM Supercenter Valenzuela 61,460
SM City Bacolod 61,413
SM City Baliuag 61,000
SM City Rosales 60,989
SM Supercenter Rosario 50,000
SM Supercenter Molino 48,248

And SM City Naga would move up when the third level of the mall has finished. Exciting!:banana:

anong BPO company or call center ang mabukas digdi sa Naga?
Bareta ko dai na mabukas digdi ang Teletech... any idea guys? thanks.Ü

AFAIK, TeleTech is opening at the Embarcadero de Legazpi. TeleTech chose it over the CamSur IT Park. I'm not really sure why.

grAbi doble pala ang laki ng Sm NAGA..
38,000 sq. m?anu yun GLA ng mAll?

This is just the GFA of PM. SM's GFA is 40,000, if I'm not mistaken.

Fastfood chain finds distinction in branding
By Juan Escandor Jr.

NAGA CITY--- For 26 years now, Bigg’s, a homegrown fastfood chain in Bicol, continues to thrive as it distinctly evolves its own brand against giant fastfood chains and finds its own niche in the highly-competitive food industry.

I miss their burger and iced tea!!!:cry:

haha!! dapat ngani pAPz bicol talaga tataram ta digdi sa thread ta mga bicolano kiTa.. my mga iba man pati na nagbabarasa sa thread ta na ini.

rhYZrockerZ

We actually should refrain from speaking in the vernacular since this is an Internet forum. All peoples of the world might be reading but are not able to fully understand what we are speaking of since they do not speak our language. Tagalog is understandable for all Filipinos to understand. But if we're going to look at the bigger picture, it's better off to speak in English to accommodate non-Filipino readers. :)

And one reminder rhyz, you might want to change the way you type your posts to the normal one. It's not disturbing but it's not really that convenient to read. :)

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 10:08 AM

^^Wow, 12 replies merged into 1! Grabe ang update mo, kevin!!!

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 10:13 AM

I've heard of the mid-rise condo at the back of Robertson's Mall. It's owned by the owner of the said mall. The second one is government-owned so I guess the developer is the National Housing Authority. Noli also the officiator of the groundbreaking ceremony - that could be one more reason.

Where is the second condo be built?

Robinsons and what? Makro isn't really a shopping mall. It's a giant supermarket. Ayala? Maybe in five years. What could be the second mall?:?
I wish it would be Ayala. I think it's Robinsons and PM.

And SM City Naga would move up when the third level of the mall has finished. Exciting!:banana:

Why, is there a third floor?

AFAIK, TeleTech is opening at the Embarcadero de Legazpi. TeleTech chose it over the CamSur IT Park. I'm not really sure why.

Is there a BPO company in the city or merely in Cam. Sur IT Park?

This is just the GFA of PM. SM's GFA is 40,000, if I'm not mistaken.

So, I'm right. It's almost the same as PM.

kevinb

March 14th, 2009, 10:14 AM

At least it somehow doesn't eat up the bandwidth of your Internet and that of the Website. Hehehe. :D

kevinb

March 14th, 2009, 10:23 AM

Where is the second condo be built?

Dunno...

Why, is there a third floor?

The mall has provisioned the top floor for a possible third level expansion. That is of course if the mall's performance is outstanding. :)

Is there an BPO company in the city or merely in Cam. Sur IT Park?

Sutherland Global Services has a site in the CamSur IT Park? Their recruitment center is there as well as in BMC Road in Naga.

So, I'm right. It's almost the same as PM.

Almost the same based on GFA. GLA? I'm not sure of PM's figures.

Guys, I'm just surprised how we always want to compare and contrast things about Naga and Legazpi, Albay and CamSur. among others. Size of malls doesn't matter. What matters is how these malls perform and how they help in the further establishment of their respective city's local economy. PM and Landco has helped propel Legazpi's economy. Local patronage and expansion are concrete pieces of proof to that.

For Naga, SM is yet to start but we have other key indicators that tell how Naga's economy is performing. I need not elaborate. We know what these things are by heart.

Comparing and contrasting is good but overdoing it manifests bitterness, immaturity and crab mentality.

Competition is OK as long as it's healthy.

kevinb

March 14th, 2009, 10:24 AM

Iloilo town, 4 other LGUs garner Presidential Award (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p090313.htm&no=28)

by T. Villavert

Iloilo City (13 March) -- The municipality of New Lucena, Iloilo along with four other local government units were adjudged as national winners in the 2008 Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities.

According to the Malacanang press report, each winner received a presidential trophy and P300,000 cash directly from the Presiden in a ceremony held in Malacanang.

The most child-friendly LGUs in 2008 are New Lucena, Iloilo in Region VI for the 4th-6th class municipality category; San Mateo, Isabela (Region II) for the 1st-3rd class municipality category; Vigan City in Ilocos Sur (Region I), component city category; Naga City in Camarines Sur (Region V), independent chartered city category; and Makati City (National Capital Region), highly urbanized city category.

The Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities "aims to place children at the center of all development efforts to effect sensitization of society toward child-friendliness," according to the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) under the Office of the President (OP), the focal agency for children's concerns that spearheads the search.

Chaired by the DSWD secretary and headed by OIC Executive Director Elena Caraballo, the CWC has noted an increase in the number of LGUs joining the search, from 87 in 2007 to 115 in 2008.

The Malacanang press report further disclosed that the search for Child-Friendly LGUs supports the Philippine Strategic Framework for Plan Development for Children, otherwise known as Child 21, which was developed in 1999 when then Vice President Arroyo was concurrent Secretary of the DSWD.

'Bright Child' as defined by President Arroyo's Executive Order 286, refers to the "delivery of a one-brand package of interventions on food and nutrition, health, early education and psychosocial programs for young children resulting in their optimum growth and development," the Malacanang press report disclosed. (PIA 6)

rhyzrockerz

March 14th, 2009, 10:46 AM

Love this! :banana:

I've heard of the mid-rise condo at the back of Robertson's Mall. It's owned by the owner of the said mall. The second one is government-owned so I guess the developer is the National Housing Authority. Noli also the officiator of the groundbreaking ceremony - that could be one more reason.

How's the Tremezzo? Is it almost finished?

Gotta love the title. :lol:

I indeed hope, and I'm positive, that Toyota and Honda will be bringing their Bicol dealer and service centers in Naga. We already have a lot of car dealers here and none has left yet. Mitsubishi and Nissan have been in Naga for like forever yet they are raking in profits and are still continuing. Mitsubishi Naga even was the top car seller for Mitsubishi Philippines circa 2000-2003. If Ford Naga thrives, the possibility of the city being host to the top two car makers in the country is going to increase.

Makro, on the other hand, would still be waiting for a few more months, methinks, before deciding if they're putting up shop in the city. SM will open in two months, which will have the SM Supermarket as main anchor. Robinsons Supermarlet is just around the corner. Robertson and LCC is there too. The rich in Naga might go to the SM Supermarket for their grocery needs, but to Makro? Maybe some would find their way signing up for their membership but I don't think a handful of them would. If Makro's feasibility study is bullish over the city's economy and is deciding to put a branch here, I sure hope my thinking would be overturned.

Cheers to Naga! :cheers:

Robinsons and what? Makro isn't really a shopping mall. It's a giant supermarket. Ayala? Maybe in five years. What could be the second mall?:?

This is good news indeed. But did this come from recent statistics?

And SM City Naga would move up when the third level of the mall has finished. Exciting!:banana:

AFAIK, TeleTech is opening at the Embarcadero de Legazpi. TeleTech chose it over the CamSur IT Park. I'm not really sure why.

This is just the GFA of PM. SM's GFA is 40,000, if I'm not mistaken.

I miss their burger and iced tea!!!:cry:

We actually should refrain from speaking in the vernacular since this is an Internet forum. All peoples of the world might be reading but are not able to fully understand what we are speaking of since they do not speak our language. Tagalog is understandable for all Filipinos to understand. But if we're going to look at the bigger picture, it's better off to speak in English to accommodate non-Filipino readers. :)

And one reminder rhyz, you might want to change the way you type your posts to the normal one. It's not disturbing but it's not really that convenient to read. :)

And SM City Naga would move up when the third level of the mall has finished. Exciting!bakit pag open ba ng Sm sa May hindi pa sya full open?

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 11:44 AM

Almost the same based on GFA. GLA? I'm not sure of PM's figures.

ok, thanks.

Guys, I'm just surprised how we always want to compare and contrast things about Naga and Legazpi, Albay and CamSur. among others. Size of malls doesn't matter. What matters is how these malls perform and how they help in the further establishment of their respective city's local economy. PM and Landco has helped propel Legazpi's economy. Local patronage and expansion are concrete pieces of proof to that.

For Naga, SM is yet to start but we have other key indicators that tell how Naga's economy is performing. I need not elaborate. We know what these things are by heart.

Comparing and contrasting is good but overdoing it manifests bitterness, immaturity and crab mentality.

Competition is OK as long as it's healthy.

Agree, but it depends on how you compare it. Flaunting it would mean immaturity but otherwise it's not. So, guys please stop flaunting what the city has especially if someone does not query at all and most of all in other forum.

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 11:47 AM

bakit pag open ba ng Sm sa May hindi pa sya full open?

Fully-opened but as what Kevin said third level is only a provision. It still depends on how SM would perform.

rhyzrockerz

March 14th, 2009, 11:55 AM

Fully-opened but as what Kevin said third level is only a provision. It still depends on how SM would perform.

asahan na natin na maganda talaga ang performance nyan sa City..
Sm PA.
Almost the same based on GFA. GLA? I'm not sure of PM's figures. anu nanaman kaya masasabi ni nagaboy dito...?

lochinvar

March 14th, 2009, 12:56 PM

"We actually should refrain from speaking in the vernacular since this is an Internet forum. All peoples of the world might be reading but are not able to fully understand what we are speaking of since they do not speak our language. Tagalog is understandable for all Filipinos to understand. But if we're going to look at the bigger picture, it's better off to speak in English to accommodate non-Filipino readers.

And one reminder rhyz, you might want to change the way you type your posts to the normal one. It's not disturbing but it's not really that convenient to read."

This is very commendable, Kevin. We should really aim for the bigger picture.

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 01:19 PM

^^Just a question, is speaking in the vernacular prohibited here in a local forum? But yeah, I do agree we really have to look at the bigger picture, thus, speaking in the vernacular should be refrained.

akosijamir

March 14th, 2009, 02:13 PM

Where is the second condo be built?

I think the second condo will be built in Concepcion Grande, Naga City near Villa Grande Homes Subdivision (Housing). It is inside the compound of the regional office of National Housing Authority.

What Naga City needs now is employment for the newly grads. Although SM offers employment but Managerial/Supervisor position is not available for the locals (sabi daa kan mga nag aapply sa SM, an mga boss daa haling Manila bako man daa makua digdi sa Naga) . BPO would be a good source of employment in CamSur. Sutherland offers low compensation or provincial rate salary because they don't have competitors here in Naga, CamSur. If more BPO/call center will open here in the province, it will give more employment and good compensation as well. It will boost the purchasing power of the people here and because of that it will also a benefit to the establishments here in Naga. (aanuhon ta man ang dakol na malls or restaurants or coffee shops kung dikit lang ang kaya maka-afford). The city and provincial government should invite more employers that will base here in the province so that Bicolanos will no longer go to Manila to work or will have a good option to stay here in the province to work. We have lots of good graduates here but we don't have good jobs for them.

Naga City is the coolest smallest city here in Bicol / Philippines. I've been to different places, cities (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao) although Naga is not perfect but I could say Naga is one of the best (dai ta naman ikakasupog). I remember one of my friend from Manila when she went here to Naga said that Naga is like a giant mall. Stores/establishments are accessible they are near each other (pwedeng maglakaw lakaw lang garo arog sa mall). And the strips of restaurants here are like giant food court inside a mall.hehehe

USWAG NAGA!

garzland

March 14th, 2009, 03:21 PM

^^Indeed, we need more BPO companies in the city or within the province. I do agree, the city government should focus now more on enticing investors in the field of IT since commercial services are already sprouted all over the city, almost saturated. Having many malls, could lead to a very stiff competition and eventually one would suffer a great loss. If more BPOs means these malls can really be supported well. Btw, how much is the rate here compared to Manila?

You seem a well-traveled person. Thanks to your friend for making such comment. It just proves that the city is doing well and would better in the next few years. Speaking of restaurants, it looks like every corner in the city has a restaurant or food chain. Naguenos really like to eat a lot. Lol

hakz2007

March 15th, 2009, 01:15 AM

This mall is under construction in Nabua, Camarines Sur.

This is the newest addition to LCC chain of malls in Bicol Region.

Located just in front of Nabua Municipal Hall.

http://img18.imageshack.us/my.php?image=50548286.jpg

garzland

March 15th, 2009, 02:35 AM

^^Congratz, Nabua for having such a well-designed LCC Mall. Do you have an under-construction pic? I can't believe that LCC will be putting such a nice mall in Nabua. I thought it was only a supermarket.

zoroethgenre_003

March 15th, 2009, 04:31 AM

to date, how many LCC Malls are there in the Philippines?

zoroethgenre_003

March 15th, 2009, 04:34 AM

axel(08)brixx

March 15th, 2009, 05:22 AM

nice design ..!! congratz to the Municipality of Nabua ..!!

A Condominium will soon rise in Naga?

It said that hi - rise building is restricted in Naga City due to it soil classification :) If then, I wonder what is it height?

The whole City ba may same regulation or there is only a particular area like in CBD's but not in other parts of Naga?

carl_vilches21

March 15th, 2009, 05:52 AM

nice design there..

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2985/50548286.jpg

...Wow...Cool design!

zoroethgenre_003

March 15th, 2009, 06:06 AM

^^its kinda tropical because of the palm trees..

garzland

March 15th, 2009, 06:07 AM

to date, how many LCC Malls are there in the Philippines?

1 in Tabaco, 1 in Legazpi, 1 in Naga, and the fourth would be in Nabua. Others are just supermarkets.

I'm really surprised about having a mall in Nabua. Though, economically progressive, Nabua is I think a 2nd class municipality in 4th district, I'm just wondering why did they not put it up in Iriga instead.

zoroethgenre_003

March 15th, 2009, 06:07 AM

garzland

March 15th, 2009, 06:09 AM

Here's some info on Nabua's economy and education

*****

Nabua is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines.[1]According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 75,422 people in 12,724 households.

Nabua is the mother town of Iriga City, Buhi, Bato and Balatan and some present barangays of Bula and Baao in Camarines Sur. Nabua has five districts: Antacudos, Binoyoan, Caobnan, Lupa and Sabang.

Economy

Primary Products

Agriculture contributes a major role to the economy of the municipality of Nabua given its vast alluvial plains. Its agricultural contribution consists of crop production , livestock and fishery. Crop production is more intense rather than livestock and fishery

Rice production, both irrigated and non-irrigated occupies about 87.26% of the total agricultural land devoted to crop production while corn and other types of crops occupies merely 7.96% and 4.78% respectively. However, crop production in the entire municipality represents only about 36.94% of the total municipal land area. Livestock production can be described as one merely that of backyard raising style despite the presence of at least two (2) farms located at Inapatan with aggregate of only 1.00 hectare and only 22,000 animal heads. Likewise, inland fishing can hardly produce much-needed agricultural revenues both for the inland fishermen as well as for the benefit of the local government.

Trade

The Poblacion of the municipality of Nabua is strategic area for commercial development. Presently, its commercial area can be classified as minor central business district which is reflective of being a tertiary urban growth corridor along the Legazpi-Iriga-Naga-Daet growth corridor. It services the commercial needs of the neeighboringg municipalities of Bato and Balatan secondary only to Iriga City. Among the commercial establishments to be found within the Poblacion are wholesale trade, general merchandise, auto and motor supplies, school supplies, funeral parlor, groceries, insurance companies, banks, lending investors, pawnshops, drugstores, restaurant and sari-sari stores.

Several barangays outside of the Poblacion functions as neighborhood centers. Those rural barangays include Sto. Domingo, Malawag, La Purisima, La Opinion, Dolorosa and San Jose. Most common in about 30 rural barangays are the mushrooming of Sari-Sari stores, which are the symbols of Filipino convenient stores.

Commercial establishments found within Poblacion include wholesale trade, general merchandise, auto and motor supplies, school supplies, funeral parlor, groceries, insurance companies, banks, lending investors, pawnshops, drugstores, restaurant and sari-sari stores.

Industry The municipality of Nabua remains predominantly agriculturally-related in terms of industrial activities at present. The existing industrial establishment within Nabua consists mainly of rice mills with total industrial of about 3,000 square meters. Cottage industries generating household employment and incoe proliferate in rural barangays. Nabua has a potential for agro-industrial development. This is manifested by its: (1) proximity to both Balatan Port and Pantao Port (2) Inherent vast agricultural lands (3) As an urban growth center and, (4) suitable agro-industrial site.

Education

Nabua boasts of a high literacy rate as far as education is concerned. There are about 96.54% literate persons within the municipality. The people of Nabua put a premium on their education as their key to social and economic development. The present level off educational services within the municipality covers number of teachers and classrooms viz-a-viz current and projected enrollments.

For elementary level, there are a total of 33 elementary schools divided into East and West Districts with a total current enrollment of 11,947 pupils. Secondary level of education are currently provided the following schools namely: Nabua National High School, La Purisima Nationalized High School, Malawag Nationalized High School, Sto. Domingo Institute, and Saint Jude Agro-Industrial College.

The Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, a public school located at San Miguel offers tertiary, post-graduate, as well as short–term courses, technical or vocational in nature.

Nabua is the site of large state-run and private educational institutions in Rinconada. Some of the leading schools in Nabua are:

* Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
* St. Jude Agro-Industrial College
* Sto. Domingo Institute
* Ryden Technological Institute
* Nabua National High School
* La Purisima High School
* Malawag High School
* Victor Bernal High School
* Tandaay Provincial High School
* Nabua Central Pilot School
* Nabua Educational Learning Center
* Nabua Music Learning Center
* Holy Cross Parochial School
* St. Jude Thaddeus Learning Center
* Montessori House of Learning
* Santiago Elementary School

Source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabua,_Camarines_Sur)

zoroethgenre_003

March 15th, 2009, 06:11 AM

ah..since it is a 2nd class municipality, i should say that its income ranges from 40 m-50 m..

garzland

March 15th, 2009, 06:15 AM

is Nabua qualified already to be a city?

Given few more years yes, it has a vibrant downtown numerous schools and few hotels are already in place . Here's some of them:

Shopping and accommodation

These are some of the shopping centers, hotels and accommodations in Nabua:

* Macagang Business Center is located in Barangay San Antonio along the Diversion Road, Maharlika Highway.
* Moraville Hotel is at Barangay San Francisco.
* Sampaguita Tourist Inn is in Barangay San Roque in front of Shell Gas Station.
* Sampaguita Department Store is in front of Nabua Parish Church.
* People's Mart is at the town's Central Market.
* Mequene Abe Commercial
* Nen and Nel GiftShoppe
* Bookstreet
* Alson's Trading
* Kooturya Boutique is at the 2/F Nabua Public Market.
* Kyla's Boutique is in Brgy. San Francisco near the Caltex Gas Station.
* Dakki Nabua is located in Brgy. San Isidro Pob., Nabua.
* Annie's Resort is in Sta. Lucia.
* Kooturya boutique 2nd floor, highway1 San Francisco Nabua, (beside Alson's Trading)

garzland

March 15th, 2009, 06:19 AM

^^its kinda tropical because of the palm trees..

Yup, I really like it. Very few commercial establishments have such elegant eye candy.

garzland

March 15th, 2009, 06:21 AM

zoroethgenre_003

March 15th, 2009, 07:57 AM

Given few more years yes, it has a vibrant downtown numerous schools and few hotels are already in place . Here's some of them:

Shopping and accommodation

These are some of the shopping centers, hotels and accommodations in Nabua:

* Macagang Business Center is located in Barangay San Antonio along the Diversion Road, Maharlika Highway.
* Moraville Hotel is at Barangay San Francisco.
* Sampaguita Tourist Inn is in Barangay San Roque in front of Shell Gas Station.
* Sampaguita Department Store is in front of Nabua Parish Church.
* People's Mart is at the town's Central Market.
* Mequene Abe Commercial
* Nen and Nel GiftShoppe
* Bookstreet
* Alson's Trading
* Kooturya Boutique is at the 2/F Nabua Public Market.
* Kyla's Boutique is in Brgy. San Francisco near the Caltex Gas Station.
* Dakki Nabua is located in Brgy. San Isidro Pob., Nabua.
* Annie's Resort is in Sta. Lucia.
* Kooturya boutique 2nd floor, highway1 San Francisco Nabua, (beside Alson's Trading)

and LCC in due time..

zoroethgenre_003

March 15th, 2009, 07:58 AM

Probably 4-5 storeys only just like the condominium to be built at the back of Robertson Mall...

as tig ng name ng mall huh..Robertson..:)

zoroethgenre_003

March 15th, 2009, 07:59 AM

1 in Tabaco, 1 in Legazpi, 1 in Naga, and the fourth would be in Nabua. Others are just supermarkets.

I'm really surprised about having a mall in Nabua. Though, economically progressive, Nabua is I think a 2nd class municipality in 4th district, I'm just wondering why did they not put it up in Iriga instead.

how about departments stores of LCC..i think i saw one in Sorsogon City..

garzland

March 15th, 2009, 09:45 AM

^^I didn't know that. Maybe there is aside from supermarkets.

garzland

March 15th, 2009, 09:46 AM

..

as tig ng name ng mall huh..Robertson..:)

Yup, just like Robinson. :cheers:

Naga Boy

March 15th, 2009, 01:01 PM

Naga Boy

March 15th, 2009, 01:22 PM

It's not fair to downgrade SM City Naga's size, It is 87,959.38-sq-m. about 3 times bigger than Pacific Mall. What's wrong in comparing the two malls?

SM has more than 250 locators. and about 115 of which are opening on May. It will also have four state-of-the-art cinemas with a total seating capacity of 1,400. There will be 694 covered parking slots in a four-level parking building, 113 open parking spaces, and allotted parking for 253 motorcycles.

What mall could Bicol could beat that?

This post it is not meant to insult Legazpi. It is meant to tell the truth- not personal opinions and speculations. What I noticed in the SCC thread is that forumers seemed to get insulted on comparisons even if it based on offical statsatics and and reliable sources.

Please refer to this news item released official by the SM Primeholdings Website:

http://www.smprime.com/News.php?BlurbID=2012

Naga Boy

March 15th, 2009, 01:36 PM

rhyzrockerz

March 15th, 2009, 01:40 PM

Naga Boy

March 15th, 2009, 02:09 PM

My PoinT ka Mr.nagaboY..!!!
ang 87,959.38 Mr.nagaboy GLA na ba ng Sm Naga Yan?
o buong mall na yan kasama ang 1st 2nd level ng mall..?

From: http://www.smprime.com/News.php?BlurbID=2012
The Official Website of SM Primeholdings.

"Located on a 46,000-square-meter property along Roxas Avenue (Diversion Road) in Naga City, the 87,959.38-sq-m, two-storey mall will serve customers in Camarines Sur, as well as neighboring provinces in Camarines Norte, Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon and Masbate."

I believe it's the total mall area.

My point here Rhyz is that when you correct a speculation or a wild guess with real figures- they accuse you comparing things when they started the comparison anyway.

There's nothing wrong to speculate- but some people treat it as an insult if you present the facts.

garzland

March 15th, 2009, 02:18 PM

^^You have a point there, nagaboy! The truth really hurts! But you don't have to post something like that in the other thread if somebody doesn't ask because it would mean flaunting it in front of their faces and get insulted.

garzland

March 15th, 2009, 02:21 PM

garzland

March 15th, 2009, 02:31 PM

Naga Boy

March 15th, 2009, 02:46 PM

ok, thanks.

Agree, but it depends on how you compare it. Flaunting it would mean immaturity but otherwise it's not. So, guys please stop flaunting what the city has especially if someone does not query at all and most of all in other forum.

I believe I never flaunted in my posts. In fact I started my earlier posts as Trivias- just facts, no comparisons.

Some of my posts stating the size of SM were queries from forumers asking the real size of SM City Naga and PM Legazpi. In tried my best to research from official WebPages and some people got insulted.

Again, I never compared Legazpi and Naga in my previous posts. They started the comparing based on speculations and I only answered.

It is also unavoidable to compare SM and Pm as they are the two major malls in Bicol. It’s like comparing McDonalds and Jollibee same thing with Naga vs Legazpi.

Should there have been Robinsons in Bicol the comparison should have been between the two as it would have been if Sorsogon City happened to be on the top two cities in Bicol. It would have been Naga vs Sorsogon or Legazpi vs Sorsogon.

Try to make a survey all over the Philippines on who cares about the SM and PM comparison .

Nobody would really care. Most would have answered Pacific what???

Pardon the sarcasm- it is a sign of frustration. Sarcasm is not flaunting anyway.

Flaunting something nonexistent is lying.

Naga Boy

March 15th, 2009, 03:17 PM

Wow, direct to the point!:)

I knew it, every corner in the city really has a drug store.

What's that building under-construction in front of the Bus terminal, naga_boy?

Want some more?

Jollibee LCC Mall
Jollibee Centro
Jollibee Panganiban

Soon:
Jollibee SM City
Jollibee LCC Centro

Total 5 branches.

McDonalds Bichara Theater Mall
McDonalds Plaza
McDonals EMall Outlet

Soon:
McDonald's SM City
McDonald's Drive Thru Diversion

Total 5 Branches

KFC Centro
KFC SM City

Pizza Hut SM City
Pizza Hut- KFC Bldg

Red Ribbon Centro
Red Ribbon SM City

Chowking LCC
Chowking Centro
Chowking SM City

Shakey's Avenue Square
Shakey's SM City

Tokyo Tokyo Westpark
Tokyo Tokyo SM City

Max Avenue Square
Max SM City

Bacolod Chicken Inasal Centro
Bacolod Chicken Inasal Cereza
Bacolod Chicken Inasal SM City

Mocha Blends Magsaysay
Kopi Roti Magsaysay
TCB (The Coffee Beanery) Magsaysay
Starbucks Magsaysay

Greenwhich Centro
GreenwhIch Bichara Mall outlet
Greenwhich SM City

Teriyaki Boy (SM)
Gerry's Grill (SM)
Wendy's SM
Rack's SM
Yellow Cab Magsaysay
Goldilocks SM

Plus More...

There- NO COMPARISON.

And I mean it- No comparison at all.

garzland

March 15th, 2009, 04:00 PM

^^And every corner in the city has restaurant or food chain.. Lol. Where in Magsaysay McDonalds Drivethru be built?

Naga Boy

March 15th, 2009, 04:23 PM

^^And every corner in the city has restaurant or food chain.. Lol. Where in Magsaysay McDonalds Drivethru be built?

Diversion Road, not Magsaysay. I don't know the exact location in Roxas Ave yet.

fil07

March 15th, 2009, 09:18 PM

GMA's son to get new House district (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=449039&publicationSubCategoryId=68)
By Jess Diaz Updated March 16, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives has created a congressional district in Camarines Sur that is apparently intended for President Arroyo’s youngest son, incumbent first district Rep. Diosdado Arroyo.

The House is proposing to split Arroyo’s constituency into two districts.

This is obviously in anticipation of the widely expected congressional candidacy of Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr. in next year’s elections.

Andaya was representative of Camarines Sur’s first district for nearly three terms or nine years before joining the President’s Cabinet. His late father, Rolando Andaya, represented the district for three terms.

If the budget chief decides to reclaim his House seat, Rep. Arroyo could run in the proposed new district.

Second-district Rep. Luis Villafuerte, who is president of Mrs. Arroyo’s Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi) party, authored the bill dividing the Andayas’ bailiwick into two districts.

The additional district would include two of Villafuerte’s towns.

The bill is now pending with the Senate committee on local government, which Sen. Benigno Aquino III chairs.

Aquino is reportedly reluctant to endorse the Villafuerte measure since the envisioned two districts have a combined population of less than 500,000.

In contrast, the second district of Quezon City, which includes the populous Novaliches area and which has nearly a million residents, if not more, has not been reconstituted into at least two districts.

Under the Constitution, each legislative district must have a population of at least 250,000.

As proposed, the towns of Libmanan, Minalabac, Pamplona, Pasacao, and San Fernando, now belonging to Camarines Sur’s first district, would be formed into a new legislative constituency to be known as the second district, together with the second-district towns of Gainza and Milaor.

What will remain in the first district are the towns of Del Gallego, Ragay, Lupi, Sipocot, and Cabusao. The Andayas are from Ragay.

Villafuerte’s second district would become the third district and would be composed of the remaining towns of Pili, Ocampo, Camaligan, Canaman, Magarao, Bombon, and Calabanga, and Naga City.

The third district would become the [fourth] district. It would continue to be composed of the towns of Caramoan, Garchitorena, Goa, Lagonoy, Presentacion, Sangay, San Jose, Tigaon, Tinambac, and Siruma.

The fourth would become fifth. Like the fourth, its composition would remain intact: Iriga City and the towns of Baao, Bato, Buhi, Bula, and Nabua.

There are two other Arroyos in the House: Juan Miguel or Mikey, the President’s eldest son, who represents Pampanga’s second district, and Jose Ignacio or Iggy, who represents Negros Occidental’s fifth district.

Mikey succeeded Zenaida Ducut, whom Mrs. Arroyo has appointed Energy Regulatory Commission chairperson.

There are two proposals pending in Congress to increase the number of congressmen.

In the Senate, Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile, the chamber’s president, filed a bill last week increasing the number of House seats to 350, while in the House, Speaker Prospero Nograles and Majority Leader Arthur Defensor have suggested that it be adjusted to 300.

Enrile’s daughter-in-law, Salvacion, is a House member representing the first district of Cagayan. She is among the majority who are “back benchers.” She succeeded husband Jack, who was a three-term congressman.

Sen. Francis Pangilinan has opposed Enrile’s proposal, saying it would cost taxpayers billions more to finance an additional 100 congressmen.

House members receive an annual pork barrel allocation of P70 million each. They get about P250,000 a month in personal and staff salaries and expenses.

Thus, Enrile’s proposal for 100 more congressmen would mean an additional pork barrel of P7 billion and a monthly budget of P25 million for salaries and expenses.

In the House, Bukidnon Rep. Teofisto Guingona III is against increasing the number of congressmen.

A bigger number doesn’t necessarily mean quality representation, he said.

“Numbers are often used to defeat the best interests of the people like what we have seen in the dismissals of impeachment complaints filed against Mrs. Arroyo,” he said.

He said in most cases, the personal interests of lawmakers prevail over the general public interest.

bonixx

March 16th, 2009, 04:18 AM

South Star- BMC Panganiban Drive
South Star- PensfranciaAve
South Star- Crown Hotel
South Star- In front of Plaza Rizal
South Star- Caceres St.
South Star- in front of Naga City Supermarket
South Star- Near Rose Pharmacy
South Star- Infront of Bichara Theater Mall, Beside Plaza Rizal
South Star- LCC
South Star- Naga Land Hotel
South Star- Penafrancia/ Magsaysay
South Star- West Park

Total of 12

Biggs'
4 in centro: 1 in Caceres St, 1 Evangelista, 1 Centro (Beside red Ribbon), Advent Centro
1 Ateneo
1 BMC
1 Panganiban Drive
1 Central Bus Terminal

Total: 8.

Mercury Penafrancia Centro
Mercury E mall
Mercury Infront of Plaza Rizal
Mercury (old Chengs Bakery)
Mercury Bichara Theatre Mall
Mercury Avenue Square
Nercury Panganiban- BMC
Mercury Traders Square

8 branches

Plus new branch opening at CBD infront of SM City

Now these are FACTS! Can any city in Bicol beat that?

Sorry for this post- just want to present facts. This is our thread anyway.

Dai na ako mangangapit- bahay.

Gusto ko ang istilong ito Mr. Nagaboy:lol:... minsan ganyan din ang istilo ko, pero ang nasa loob ko ipagmalaki kung anong meron sa aking mahal na lugar. nasa sa tao na magbabasa na yun kung ano pagkakainterpret nya... pero dapat matuto rin tayong mag apreciate kung anong meron sa ibang lugar...

Sm? eh kung ganun talaga ang sukat ng floor area ng SM City Naga eh wala tayong magagawa, lets be happy na may SM Tayo na nagpapasaya at nagbibigay trabaho sa atin... remember itinayo ang SM City Naga hindi lamang sa Tao ng Naga kundi buong Bicol region at hindi lang sa mga tao ng Bicol region isama na rin natin ang mga dayuhang turista na namamasyal ba dyan...nagruruhabruhab ba:lol:

axel(08)brixx

March 16th, 2009, 04:45 AM

akosijamir

March 16th, 2009, 05:26 AM

ano palan bareta ka Totoy Cu? Sayang ito.. dakol man siyang plano kuta para sa Naga?
kung dai dahil saiya mayo kitang Avene Square ngonian.Ü

josh2

March 16th, 2009, 05:55 AM

josh2

March 16th, 2009, 06:05 AM

josh2

March 16th, 2009, 06:07 AM

Be Positive.:nuts:
Think Positive.:nuts:

garycooper

March 16th, 2009, 06:08 AM

I believe I never flaunted in my posts. In fact I started my earlier posts as Trivias- just facts, no comparisons.

Some of my posts stating the size of SM were queries from forumers asking the real size of SM City Naga and PM Legazpi. In tried my best to research from official WebPages and some people got insulted.

Again, I never compared Legazpi and Naga in my previous posts. They started the comparing based on speculations and I only answered.

It is also unavoidable to compare SM and Pm as they are the two major malls in Bicol. It’s like comparing McDonalds and Jollibee same thing with Naga vs Legazpi.

Should there have been Robinsons in Bicol the comparison should have been between the two as it would have been if Sorsogon City happened to be on the top two cities in Bicol. It would have been Naga vs Sorsogon or Legazpi vs Sorsogon.

Try to make a survey all over the Philippines on who cares about the SM and PM comparison .

Nobody would really care. Most would have answered Pacific what???

Pardon the sarcasm- it is a sign of frustration. Sarcasm is not flaunting anyway.

Flaunting something nonexistent is lying.

Naga Boy, there is actually nothing wrong in flaunting what you have. In fact by doing it, you're just saying that you are really proud of what you have. I cannot blame you because with all the blessings that Naga is getting, it's really something to be proud of. If I were in your situation, I would do the same. Naiibogon na ngani kaming mga taga Legazpi ta garo baga yaon na sana gabos saindo sa Naga pasiring an gracia. And, we are actually extremely happy that Naga's development is unprecedented today. Legazpi is only an hour away by car from Naga, so we are also benefited by whatever developments you have there. Imagine, we will no longer go to Manila to shop at SM!

Para sakuya, you just committed one mistake, by flaunting it in another forum. Whether you did it in the Legazpi forum or in another city, for sure you will be touching the sensibilities of the forumers there. If you did it in one of those city forums down south, I'm sure they would have ganged up on you. Well at least I'm glad that in Legazpi, there was only one reaction and the rest kept quiet. Peace.:cheers:

josh2

March 16th, 2009, 06:18 AM

...Wow...Cool design!

may Starbucks sosyal:banana:

rhyzrockerz

March 16th, 2009, 06:37 AM

Naga Boy, there is actually nothing wrong in flaunting what you have. In fact by doing it, you're just saying that you are really proud of what you have. I cannot blame you because with all the blessings that Naga is getting, it's really something to be proud of. If I were in your situation, I would do the same. Naiibogon na ngani kaming mga taga Legazpi ta garo baga yaon na sana gabos saindo sa Naga pasiring an gracia. And, we are actually extremely happy that Naga's development is unprecedented today. Legazpi is only an hour away by car from Naga, so we are also benefited by whatever developments you have there. Imagine, we will no longer go to Manila to shop at SM!

Para sakuya, you just committed one mistake, by flaunting it in another forum. Whether you did it in the Legazpi forum or in another city, for sure you will be touching the sensibilities of the forumers there. If you did it in one of those city forums down south, I'm sure they would have ganged up on you. Well at least I'm glad that in Legazpi, there was only one reaction and the rest kept quiet. Peace.:cheers:

anu ang Naiibogon?
dai ko kaya maintindihan..
iyo po duman lang napasala si mr.nagaboy.
pero thank you
saiya na lalo kaming napaproud sa samuyang padangat na syudad..
maski yaon kami digdi sa harayong lugar aram me ang mga maray na nangyayari sa naga..

pEaCe KiTA gabUs...

rhYzrockErZ

garycooper

March 16th, 2009, 07:23 AM

Rhyz, naiibogon means - envious or in Tagalog naiinggit. :)

rhyzrockerz

March 16th, 2009, 09:33 AM

Rhyz, naiibogon means - envious or in Tagalog naiinggit. :)

Ah..thaNk yoU Sir..:)

rhyzrockerz

March 17th, 2009, 02:24 AM

Naga city has the most Number of radio station in bicol
it has 13 Fm station Station And 8 Am Station.

AM STATION IN NAGA CITY

DWRB 567 Radyo ng Bayan (Philippine Broadcastting Service)
DWLV 603 (Bicol Broadcasting System)
DWRN 657 Radyo Pilipino (Radio Pilipino Corporation)
DZLW 711 (Peñafrancia Broadcasting Corporation)
DZGE 855 Radyo Numero Uno(Filipinas Broadcasting Network)
DWAR 891 Radyo Oragon (Caceres Broadcasting Corporation)
DZRH 981 Naga (Manila Broadcasting Company)
DZNG 1044 Bombo Radyo (Bombo Radyo Philippines)

FM STATION IN NAGA CITY

DZYR 89.5 The Beat (Manila Broadcasting Company)
DWNX 91.1 DWNX (Radio Mindanao Network)
DWAC 93.5 MOR For Life! (ABS-CBN Regional Network)
DWQJ 95.1 Home Radio (Aliw Broadcasting Corporation)
DZRB 95.9 Mom's Radio (Southern Broadcasting Network)
DWOK 97.5 OK FM (PBN Broadcasting Network)
DWRV 98.3 The Mother's Touch (Radio Cartias Network)
DWYN 99.1 Love Radio (Manila Broadcasting Company)
DWEB 99.9WEB (Filipinas Broadcasting Network)
DWQW 101.5 Campus Radio (GMA Network)
DWOS 103.1 Magic FM (Century Broadcasting Network)
DWQN 104.7 Power Radio (Caceres Broadcasting Corporation)
DWBQ 106.3 Energy FM (Ultrasonic Broadcasting System)

Naga City RoCkZ...:banana::banana:

rhyzrockerZ:cheers::cheers:

hakz2007

March 17th, 2009, 03:19 AM

The 4th LCC Mall in the Bicol Region will be located in Nabua. It is now under construction in front of the municipal building.

The architect who designed the mall is Arch. Patrick Cezar Nario Sanchez of Navotas City. He is also the designer of other LCC Malls.
You can contact him at 11 Daanghari St. Navotas City
Mob. No. - +639226577107
Telefax . -(63)283-9020.

Below is another perspective of LCC Mall Nabua.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3798/73190970.jpg

Ongoing construction...

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2742/88254039.jpg

hakz2007

March 17th, 2009, 03:30 AM

Nabua is a 2nd class municipality in Rinconada Area. So far so good, it is the richest municipality in Rinconada. With an annual total income of Php85.877 million in 2007, Nabua is ranked 3rd in Camarines Sur and 7th in the Bicol Region.

The 2008 Commission on Audit Report is not yet released.

Below is the perspective of LCC Mall Nabua to open in 2010.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1466/68506019.jpg

Below is the masterplan of the LCC Mall.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2150/87782933.jpg

hakz2007

March 17th, 2009, 04:00 AM

Based on the latest 2007 Commission on Audit Report, the following is the top 10 largest municipalites in terms of annual Total Income.

1. Libmanan - Php100.734 million

a municipality can be converted into a city if it has an annual income of 100 million up based on a Republic Act increasing the income requirement of cityhood... Libmanan is a 1st class municipality

2. Pili - 87.028 million

Pili is also a 1st class municipality

3. Nabua - 85.877 million

The reclassification of LGUs by the Department of Finance is held every 4 years, the last one was in 2005. The next reclassification will be this year after the 2008 COA Annual Report. The 2008 COA Report will be released during the last quarter of 2009

Nabua will be reclassified as a 1st class municipality

4. Calabanga - 72.705 million
5. Buhi - 71.299 million
6. Sipocot - 67.922 million
7. Tinambac - 66.968 million
8. Bula - 66.001 million
9. Goa - 65.890 million
10. Ragay - 64.590

To complete the list:

11. Lagonoy - 60.132 million
12. Pasacao - 51.996 million
13. Caramoan - 51.649 million
14. Baao - 50.947 million
15. Bato - 46.867 million
16. Minalabac - 45.186 million
17. Tigaon - 43.445 million
18. Lupi - 42.568 million
19. Ocampo - 42.033 million
20. Garchitorena - 40.341 million

21. Pamplona - 40.034 million
22. San Jose - 39.703 million
23. Sangay - 36.507 million
24. Del Gallego - 36.482 million
25. Canaman - 35.486 million
26. San Fernando - 34.343 million
27. Milaor - 33.353 million
28. Balatan - 31.073 million
29. Presentacion - 29.039 million
30. Siruma - 28.896 million
31. Magarao - 28.345 million
32. Cabusao - 25.702 million
33. Camaligan - 25.572 million
34. Bombon - 21.417 million
35. Gainza - 17.266 million

Municipalities are divided into income classes according to their average annual income during the last three calendar years:

1st class P50,000,000 or more.
2nd class P40,000,000 or more but less than P50,000,000.
3rd class P30,000,000 or more but less than P40,000,000.
4th class P20,000,000 or more but less than P30,000,000.
5th class P10,000,000 or more but less than P20,000,000.
6th class Below P10,000,000

hakz2007

March 17th, 2009, 04:17 AM

Based on 2007 COA Report, below is the list of cities in the Bicol Region ranked in terms of their annual income;

1. Naga - Php463.677 million (ranked 51st nationwide)
2. Legazpi - 418.630 million (59th nationwide)
3. Sorsogon - 342.767 million (77th nationwide)
4. Ligao - 276.746 million (96th nationwide)
5. Masbate - 241.023 million (105th nationwide)
6. Tabaco - 240.427 million (106th nationwide)
7. Iriga - 236.661 million (111th nationwide)

FYI: The Philippines has 136 cities pending final decision of the Supreme Court nullifying the creation of 16 cities last 2007.

Congress is the lone legislative entity that can incorporate cities. However, provincial and municipal councils can pass resolutions indicating a desire to have a certain area (usually an already-existing municipality or a cluster of barangays) declared a city after the requirements for becoming a city are met. As per Republic Act 9009, these requirements include:[5]

locally generated income of at least PHP 100 million (based on constant prices in the year 2000) for the last two consecutive years, as certified by the Department of Finance, AND
a population of 150,000 or more, as certified by the National Statistics Office (NSO); OR a contiguous territory of 100 square kilometers, as certified by the Land Management Bureau, with contiguity not being a requisite for areas that are on two or more islands.

gurugeri

March 17th, 2009, 04:38 AM

[QUOTE=hakz2007;33724306]Based on the latest 2007 Commission on Audit Report, the following is the top 10 largest municipalites in terms of annual Total Income.

1. Libmanan - Php100.734 million

a municipality can be converted into a city if it has an annual income of 100 million up based on a Republic Act increasing the income requirement of cityhood... Libmanan is a 1st class municipality

2. Pili - 87.028 million

Pili is also a 1st class municipality

3. Nabua - 85.877 million

The reclassification of LGUs by the Department of Finance is held every 4 years, the last one was in 2005. The next reclassification will be this year after the 2008 COA Annual Report. The 2008 COA Report will released during the last quarter of 2009

Nabua will be reclassified as a 1st class municipality

4. Calabanga - 72.705 million
5. Buhi - 71.299 million
6. Sipocot - 67.922 million
7. Tinambac - 66.968 million
8. Bula - 66.001 million
9. Goa - 65.890 million
10. Ragay - 64.590

Wow, thank you for these data! I can't believe Tinambac has overtaken my second home--Goa, Camarines Sur! Kung sa bagay it's just over a million pesos. But still, I can't help but wonder. Tinambac town proper is close to being gloomy. In contrast, Goa is very pulsating. But still, glad to know Goa is in the top ten.

My friend, do you have the data for Albay towns? Thanks. Please post it at the Legazpi thread, if you don't mind.

And the favorite word of this thread: flaunting.

gurugeri

March 17th, 2009, 04:40 AM

gurugeri

March 17th, 2009, 04:42 AM

[dx]

March 17th, 2009, 04:44 AM

Good informative posts, hakz2007! Thanks for taking the time to research! With your permission, I'd like to repost your posts to the Bicol Region thread.

leo98

March 17th, 2009, 05:40 AM

Capitol fails to account P812M taxpayers’ money
By JOSE B. PEREZ, Editor
QUEZON CITY --- The Camarines Sur provincial government’s financial records are in disarray. The Commission on Audit in its report on the accounts and operations of the provincial capitol for calendar year 2007 found a discrepancy of over P812 million in its property, plant and equipment inventory “which cannot be ascertained due to the inability of Management (Capitol) to complete the physical count and reconcile the records of the Accounting and General Services Offices” of the said provincial government unit.

Moreover, the audit report said, the provincial government concerned “did not submit some accounts for CY 2007 amounting to P20,761,685.41, thus, the validity, legality and reliability of the transactions could not be determined.”

In fact, the COA report revealed some 21 more glaring findings which involved taxpayers’ money not properly accounted. The unaccounted amount could reach P1 billion, it was estimated.
The provincial government’s appropriation for 2007 amounted to P1,034,065,169.94 while actual obligations totaled to only P841,664,435.04 with unobligated balance of P160,664,822.32, the COA report showed.

The same report noted that various infrastructure projects implemented since 2003 and totaling P106,043,596.31, or 65 percent of the total ‘construction in progress’ account of P161,482,099.96 remained unfinished as of year-end 2007, which, according to COA violated the terms and conditions of the covering contracts and deprived the government and the public of the essential benefits that could be derived therefrom.

Advances to contractors amounting to over P32 million were reportedly paid to 15 different contractors of projects implemented since 2004 but which projects remained unfinished as of year-end 2007.

Shipping vessel

The COA recommended that proper sanctions as stipulated in the contracts, like liquidated damages and blacklisting of poor or non-performing contractors, be strictly imposed upon defaulting contractors. It also recommended that the Provincial Engineer’s Office validate the actual accomplishments of all the projects.

The COA report also noted that the provincial government recently paid in advance the amount of P12,242,500.00 for the purchase of one unit of shipping vessel and one unit of 50-footer catamaran passenger ferry contrary to Section 338 of RA 7160 and section 88 of PD 1445.

Trust funds amounting to more than P10 million and received from national government agencies entrusted to the Province of Camarines Sur were used for payment of various expenses contrary to purposes indicated in the respective Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) and contrary to Section 4 (3) of PD 1445, the COA report stated.

COA reminded that any public officer who shall apply public fund or property to any public use other than for which such fund was appropriated by law may be found liable for violating Article 220 of the Revised Penal Code.

COA said inventory account balances for food and other supplies, raw materials, finished goods, drugs and medicines and accountable forms amounting to P4.8 million could not be relied upon due to the failure of the provincial government to comply with existing rules on requisition, and other physical inventory procedures.

P550M loan

The COA report also noted that borrowings in the total amount of P550 million contracted by the provincial government from various financial institutions were taken up in the Local Government Fund special account books instead of maintaining a separate special account in the General Fund for loans, thereby concealing accurate and separate information on the status of the special account on loans.

It averred that had the provincial government implemented projects in accordance with what had been agreed upon in the loan agreement, the provincial government could have derived the maximum benefits intended from borrowing funds to finance diverse development projects.

It further noted that numerous vouchers for check disbursements, liquidation of cash advances, and obligation of year-end payables amounting to over P20 million were not submitted to the Office of the Auditor, thus prohibiting review and examination of the same.
The COA report stressed that of the 22 audit recommendations earlier embodied in the 2006 and 2005 annual audit reports, only five were fully implemented, 16 partially imple<textarea name="message" id="vB_Editor_001_textarea" rows="10" cols="60" style="display:block; width:540px; height:250px" tabindex="1" dir="ltr">Capitol fails to account P812M taxpayers’ money
By JOSE B. PEREZ, Editor
QUEZON CITY --- The Camarines Sur provincial government’s financial records are in disarray. The Commission on Audit in its report on the accounts and operations of the provincial capitol for calendar year 2007 found a discrepancy of over P812 million in its property, plant and equipment inventory “which cannot be ascertained due to the inability of Management (Capitol) to complete the physical count and reconcile the records of <textarea name="message" id="vB_Editor_001_textarea" rows="10" cols="60" style="display:block; width:540px; height:250px" tabindex="1" dir="ltr">By JOSE B. PEREZ, Editor
QUEZON CITY --- The Camarines Sur provincial government’s financial records are in disarray. The Commission on Audit in its report on the accounts and operations of the provincial capitol for calendar year 2007 found a discrepancy of over P812 million in its property, plant and equipment inventory “which cannot be ascertained due to the inability of Management (Capitol) to complete the physical count and reconcile the records of the Accounting and General Services Offices” of the said provincial government unit.

Moreover, the audit report said, the provincial government concerned “did not submit some accounts for CY 2007 amounting to P20,761,685.41, thus, the validity, legality and reliability of the transactions could not be determined.”

In fact, the COA report revealed some 21 more glaring findings which involved taxpayers’ money not properly accounted. The unaccounted amount could reach P1 billion, it was estimated.
The provincial government’s appropriation for 2007 amounted to P1,034,065,169.94 while actual obligations totaled to only P841,664,435.04 with unobligated balance of P160,664,822.32, the COA report showed.

The same report noted that various infrastructure projects implemented since 2003 and totaling P106,043,596.31, or 65 percent of the total ‘construction in progress’ account of P161,482,099.96 remained unfinished as of year-end 2007, which, accor<textarea name="message" id="vB_Editor_001_textarea" rows="10" cols="60" style="display:block; width:540px; height:250px" tabindex="1" dir="ltr">COA frowns CamSur finances
Capitol fails to account P812M taxpayers’ money
By JOSE B. PEREZ, Editor
QUEZON CITY --- The Camarines Sur provincial government’s financial records are in disarray. The Commission on Audit in its report on the accounts and operations of the provincial capitol for calendar year 2007 found a discrepancy of over P812 million in its property, plant and equipment inventory “which cannot be ascertained due to the inability of Management (Capitol) to complete the physical count and reconcile the records of the Accounting and General Services Offices” of the said provincial government unit.

Moreover, the audit report said, the provincial government concerned “did not submit some accounts for CY 2007 amounting to P20,761,685.41, thus, the validity, legality and reliability of the transactions could not be determined.”

In fact, the COA report revealed some 21 more glaring findings which involved taxpayers’ money not properly accounted. The unaccounted amount could reach P1 billion, it was estimated.
The provincial government’s appropriation for 2007 amounted to P1,034,065,169.94 while actual obligations totaled to only P841,664,435.04 with unobligated balance of P160,664,822.32, the COA report showed.

The same report noted that various infrastructure projects implemented since 2003 and totaling P106,043,596.31, or 65 percent of the total ‘construction in progress’ account of P161,482,099.96 remained unfinished as of year-end 2007, which, according to COA violated the terms and conditions of the covering contracts and deprived the government and the public of the essential benefits that could be derived therefrom.

Advances to contractors amounting to over P32 million were reportedly paid to 15 different contractors of projects implemented since 2004 but which projects remained unfinished as of year-end 2007.

Shipping vessel

The COA recommended that proper sanctions as stipulated in the contracts, like liquidated damages and blacklisting of poor or non-performing contractors, be strictly imposed upon defaulting contractors. It also recommended that the Provincial Engineer’s Office validate the actual accomplishments of all the projects.

The COA report also noted that the provincial government recently paid in advance the amount of P12,242,500.00 for the purchase of one unit of shipping vessel and one unit of 50-footer catamaran passenger ferry contrary to Section 338 of RA 7160 and section 88 of PD 1445.

Trust funds amounting to more than P10 million and received from national government agencies entrusted to the Province of Camarines Sur were used for payment of various expenses contrary to purposes indicated in the respective Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) and contrary to Section 4 (3) of PD 1445, the COA report stated.

COA reminded that any public officer who shall apply public fund or property to any public use other than for which such fund was appropriated by law may be found liable for violating Article 220 of the Revised Penal Code.

COA said inventory account balances for food and other supplies, raw materials, finished goods, drugs and medicines and accountable forms amounting to P4.8 million could not be relied upon due to the failure of the provincial government to comply with existing rules on requisition, and other physical inventory procedures.

P550M loan

The COA report also noted that borrowings in the total amount of P550 million contracted by the provincial government from various financial institutions were taken up in the Local Government Fund special account books instead of maintaining a separate special account in the General Fund for loans, thereby concealing accurate and separate information on the status of the special account on loans.

It averred that had the provincial government implemented projects in accordance with what had been agreed upon in the loan agreement, the provincial government could have derived the maximum benefits intended from borrowing funds to finance diverse development projects.

It further noted that numerous vouchers for check disbursements, liquidation of cash advances, and obligation of year-end payables amounting to over P20 million were not submitted to the Office of the Auditor, thus prohibiting review and examination of the same.
The COA report stressed that of the 22 audit recommendations earlier embodied in the 2006 and 2005 annual audit reports, only five were fully implemented, 16 partially implemented and one not implemented.

It is estimated that it would take a gargantuan task to put the province’s financial records in their proper order considering the mind-boggling amounts and multifarious transactions involved.

hakz2007

March 17th, 2009, 07:28 AM

Quote from [dx]:
Good informative posts, hakz2007! Thanks for taking the time to research! With your permission, I'd like to repost your posts to the Bicol Region thread.
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dx, you may post it...just quote that it came from me....thanks

hakz2007

March 17th, 2009, 07:33 AM

Quoted from gurugeri:

Wow, thank you for these data! I can't believe Tinambac has overtaken my second home--Goa, Camarines Sur! Kung sa bagay it's just over a million pesos. But still, I can't help but wonder. Tinambac town proper is close to being gloomy. In contrast, Goa is very pulsating. But still, glad to know Goa is in the top ten.

My friend, do you have the data for Albay towns? Thanks. Please post it at the Legazpi thread, if you don't mind.

And the favorite word of this thread: flaunting.
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okay, I'll post the data for Albay later on....just hold on...

gurugeri

March 17th, 2009, 07:53 AM

Hakz, hahaha, ayun na-spell ko din ang name, you can quote someone else's post by clicking "quote", then you may type your own message outside the quoted post or reply. Hehehe! Well, I just wanted to be of help.

Quoted from gurugeri:

Wow, thank you for these data! I can't believe Tinambac has overtaken my second home--Goa, Camarines Sur! Kung sa bagay it's just over a million pesos. But still, I can't help but wonder. Tinambac town proper is close to being gloomy. In contrast, Goa is very pulsating. But still, glad to know Goa is in the top ten.

My friend, do you have the data for Albay towns? Thanks. Please post it at the Legazpi thread, if you don't mind.

And the favorite word of this thread: flaunting.
__________________

okay, I'll post the data for Albay later on....just hold on...

hakz2007

March 17th, 2009, 08:44 AM

;33725928']Good informative posts, hakz2007! Thanks for taking the time to research! With your permission, I'd like to repost your posts to the Bicol Region thread.

Hakz, hahaha, ayun na-spell ko din ang name, you can quote someone else's post by clicking "quote", then you may type your own message outside the quoted post or reply. Hehehe! Well, I just wanted to be of help.

Nguwan, isi ko na...hahaha..

thanks for the help...

Trivia: my name Hakz is pronounced as "yaj".

gurugeri

March 17th, 2009, 08:53 AM

Ay, taga-Rinconada ka ba? I am so happy for Nabua!

hakz2007

March 17th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Ay, taga-Rinconada ka ba? I am so happy for Nabua!

amo, padi....

rhyzrockerz

March 17th, 2009, 10:25 AM

hakz2007

March 17th, 2009, 11:07 AM

The cities of Naga and Legazpi are classified as 2nd class cities. The only difference between the two is that the former is an independent component city while the latter is only a component city.

rhyzrockerz

March 17th, 2009, 11:20 AM

The cities of Naga and Legazpi are classified as 2nd class cities. The only difference between the two is that the former is an independent component city while the latter is only a component city.

thank you sa Info Padi..!!

Nuarin man tabi mabukas ang Lcc NAbua?
Anu po ang size kang GLA Kng Lcc Nabua?

hakz2007

March 17th, 2009, 11:26 AM

thank you sa Info Padi..!!

Nuarin man tabi mabukas ang Lcc NAbua?
Anu po ang size kang GLA Kng Lcc Nabua?

sabi duman sa Nabua 2010 pa...pero para mas accurate, ihahapot ko mismo sa architect duman....

rhyzrockerz

March 17th, 2009, 12:10 PM

sabi duman sa Nabua 2010 pa...pero para mas accurate, ihahapot ko mismo sa architect duman....

TamA yan naisiP mo Padi...iHapOt Mo..
kong 2010 PA.. haloY pa palan..

axel(08)brixx

March 17th, 2009, 01:39 PM

Naga City sister Cities 8 - )

Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
General Santos City, South Cotabato
Lucena City, Quezon
San Fernando City, Pampanga
Shi-shi City, China
Su-ao Township, Yilan County, Taiwan
San Leandro City, California, United States of America

Aram mo na ba ini?

The bishops of Cáceres occupied a unique place in the Philippine Catholic hierarchy during most of the Spanish regime. By virtue of the papal bull of Gregory XIII, ecclesiastical cases originating in the Spanish East Indies, which ordinarily were appealable to the Pope, were ordered to be terminated there and no longer elevated to Rome. Decisions of bishops were made appealable to the archbishop and those of the latter to the bishop of the nearest see. Thus, in the Philippines, the decisions of the Archbishop of Manila were subject to review by the Bishop of Cáceres whose jurisdiction then extended from the whole Bicol region, the island-province of Marinduque and the present-day Aurora, which was once part of the former Tayabas province, which is now the province of Quezon. In this sense, bishops of Bikol were delegates of the Pope and could be considered primates of the Church of the Philippines.

Aside from Roman Catholic Church which is known for Naga as the center of the Church in the region ..!!

major religions not to be left out are Islam, with their own place of worship at Greenland, Concepcion Pequeña; Hinduism, with their temple along Basilica Road, Balatas; and Taoism, with their shrine along Lerma Street, Triangulo.

There is also a medium concentration of Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry in the City in Nearby Towns and Cities (Pili, Tigaon, Goa, Ragay, Iriga, Sipocot etc.)

JIL Church, ADD and the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) whose imposing church is a landmark itself along Panganiban Drive and other Towns ..!!

^^^^

hakz2007

March 17th, 2009, 01:48 PM

Sadi Nabua kadakol mga establishments na itinutugrok saka itutugrok:

Ading LCC Mall na san sana atubangan kana munisipyo.

Adtong Rinconada Medical Center sa Sta. Elena (Baras) arani sadto boundary ka Iriga.

Taplis san kana Rinconada Medical Center, agko man tinatambakan sa ragang mga uma (maiwas pati, di ko sana isi kung pirang ektarya). Nabakal ni Ortega. Sabi gigibuwon na Ice Plant pero buko pang kumpirmado. Still clueless.

Kaabay sana kadtong tinutugrok na Rinconada Medical Center, bagong Wishy Washy Laundry Shop.

Arani sana kan su DWAS Radio Station.

Sadto Dalan-Dalan, sadto man ana Mangoes saka su KiKay's KTV Bar. Kaya su mga gustong magpaayahay, sadto mga mig-iyan.

_________________________
Nabua: Inform, Inspire, Invest

Mayna kamo sadi Nabua!

http:www.friendster.com/hakz

axel(08)brixx

March 17th, 2009, 01:48 PM

Entrepreneurs usually tread on unchartered waters, and become the trailblazers that propel the growth of the local economy. But it takes a man with a vision and tenacity to challenge and compete with the market leaders (or giants) of the oil industry. These giants are Shell which controls 38% of the market, Petron (35% share), and Caltex (22% share). The independent players (including SEAOIL) account for only 5% share of the Philippine petroleum market.

Mr. Adolfo Olivan is a Naga-based businessman whose pioneering spirit and business acumen made the SEAOIL known not only as a quality brand of petroleum products and lubricants but also the choice of many Bicolano motorists today.

Mr. Olivan, 68 years old, and “Apeng” to his friends, learned the ropes of doing business from his father at the coastal town of Pasacao, Camarines Sur. He started with a sari-sari store, copra trading, and eventually with a hardware store. He also engaged in several agribusiness ventures, aquaculture, and has pioneered in the manufacturing of animal feeds.

While busy managing his various businesses, Mr. Olivan also joined civic organizations like the Rotary. However he feels like a fish in the sea water when he involved himself in the local Naga City Chamber of Commerce & Industry which he eventually led as its president in 1984 up to 1988. Under his dynamic leadership the local chamber received national recognition, and was able to access projects and funds from international partners like GTZ (German Technical Cooperation), and the Technonet Asia (Singapore-based), government institutions like the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI), and the National livelihood Support Fund (NLSF) among others.

Always looking for an opportunity to serve others, he also involved himself in the charitable and humanitarian projects of the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry. As a recognized business leader, he was oftentimes invited as a resource speaker in business fora and symposia of schools and universities. With his noble purpose of giving recognition to the outstanding businesspersons in the Bicol region, he initiated and funded the annual “Halyao Award’, held during the culmination night of the Bicol Business Week under the auspices of the Metro-Naga Chamber of Commerce & Industry since 2005.

He is also in the forefront in times of calamities like typhoons, fire, and other emergencies marshalling the business community to extend aid, and the needed assistance to the affected persons and communities. Although he is happy to extend public service, public office is not his cup of tea. He does not enjoy the limelight unlike his elder brother, the late councilor Benito Olivan of Naga City.

In 2001, Mr. Olivan opened the Olivan SEAOIL gasoline station in a grassy lot near the bridge along Magsaysay road in Naga City. It is located right beside a large Shell station that is why nobody thought that it would survive the competition. But his business sense told him that he can pull it through despite the odds.

Since the motorists do not know SEAOIL then, and the quality and reliability of its petroleum products, Mr. Olivan put his credibility at stake. He would let his friends and other businessmen try the petroleum products, and persuades them to continue using it. Through perseverance and sales strategies like giving group discounts to jeepney drivers, giving freebies, and personal campaign, the sales of his gasoline station improved year after year.

Mr. Olivan would oftentimes observe the services rendered by the gasoline boys in other gasoline stations, and he would solicitously encourage his own personnel to imitate said good practices. Maybe because of the competitive pricing and improved customer service the gasoline station slowly thrives. Today, 50% of the sale comes from the regular customers or “suki”, 30% are from walk-in motorists, and 20% comprised the institutional or commercial buyers.

The disadvantage of small independent players in the oil industry according to Mr. Olivan is that they have to purchase the inventory of petroleum by cash. And every time there are price increases, they need to produce additional capital to be able to get the normal volume of supply. It means that they have to shoulder the cost of money for the inventory, so much so that sometimes they just break even. Petroleum products have inelastic prices. They are having a stiff competition with the multi-national oil players that is why they have to be contented with small profit margins.

It is a tricky business to be able to balance the need to make some profit, and at the same time to maintain goodwill with one’s customers, according to Mr. Olivan. But it is a good thing that SEAOIL Philippines is very supportive to its dealers. SEAOIL has a year-round support program consisting of company-wide promotional activities, direct marketing consultancy, and a 24-hour technical assistance package.

SEAOIL Philippines is the first independent petroleum player to open a gasoline retail station. Technologically-driven, customer-focused and globally competitive, SEAOIL Philippines is harnessing all its energies to become the leading force in the country’s oil industry Today, the SEAOIL Group of Companies employs over 500 highly motivated and skilled personnel and constitutes over 1% of the country’s annual downstream oil industry’s revenue of 240 billion pesos. It currently has 105 stations nationwide, most of which are franchised to dealers who enjoy a low-risk investment yielding stable returns.

In the short term, SEAOIL is aggressively constructing more gasoline service stations at strategic locations consistent with its aim to be the supplier of choice for the A, B, C and D market segments. As a Filipino-owned company, SEAOIL Chairman Francis C. Yu said, SEAOIL has the competitive advantage in its unique perspective and understanding of the needs of the distinctly Filipino market. In the long run, the company envisions itself to be the most omnipresent player in the oil industry, with a retail fuel outlet at every corner.

The SEAOIL Group of Companies manifests an advocacy of environmental protection through its continuous development of products that lessen, if not eradicate toxic emissions from vehicles. It has partnered with ABS-CBN’s Bantay Kalikasan Program to enforce measures that would help clean the country’s environment. It likewise led the nation’s oil industry in offering 2004 Clean Air Act compliant fuels and is currently a strong proponent of the Department of Energy’s drive to develop renewable sources of energy

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With the inspiring growth of the Olivan SEAOIL, Mr. Olivan believes that with his sons Donald and Howard, and daughters Dr. Wenny, Christine, and Aileen helping him mange their family businesses, they can reach new heights. Especially so that their 7,000 square meter-property is strategically located in the busy business hub in front of Avenue Square along Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City.

They agreed that now is the time to think big, and open new frontiers for the changing business landscape and consumer preferences in Naga City. The growing number of highly mobile, tech- savvy, financially stable consumers need a new and dynamic place to shop, bank, fill their fuel tanks, have an appointment with the dentist, or have their cars repaired with utmost convenience.

And that is the reason why from its modest beginnings and countless difficulties, the Olivan SEAOIL has now metamorphosed into a Mega Station being the biggest in the Bicol region. It has 28 personnel, and operates longer hours from 5 AM to 10 PM daily. It also accepts credit cards payment. It is being ably managed by Mr. Olivan’s two youngest daughters Christine and Aileen.

SEAOIL differentiates its products in the market through its unique additive blend, Generation Five (G5). G5 is added to all of its fuel products, keeping engines clean; giving faster and cleaner tank filling; reducing harmful emissions; protecting engines from scuffing, wear and pitting; and further lessening fuel miscibility with water. SEAOIL Industrial Diesel Oil (IDO) is designed for medium and low-speed diesel engines operating in stationary.

E10 is reformulated gasoline which combines regular 90% unleaded/premium petroleum gasoline and 10% ethanol (ethyl alcohol). It boosts octane levels for better engine performance and reduced exhaust emissions. E-thanol10 is water-free and is produced from the fermentation of agricultural materials such as sugarcane, corn and cassava, potato, etc. Unlike pure fossil fuels, E-10 is practically renewable, environment-friendly, and will soon reduce the country’s dependence on imported petroleum.

Lubricants Seaoil is a leading provider of a complete line of world class lubrication systems that are custom engineered to fit the exact requirements of its customers in the automotive, construction, marine, transportation, power and manufacturing industries. GEO SUPREME is a multi-grade oil (SAE 20W-50) specifically formulated to meet the most severe requirements of all makes and types of gasoline engines

To complement the SEAOIL Mega Station the Olivan family have invited the Ford San Pablo to open its first showroom and sales office in the Bicol region. They will be selling the American brand of Ford vehicles and SUVs that include the Ford Escape, Focus, Lynx Ghia, Expedition, and others. There is a bay area to provide repair and maintenance service to their customers.

To complement the Olivan Builders that sell constructions and hardware materials by wholesale and retail, the eldest son Donald opened, and manages the latest and the most modern Olivan Home Depot that specializes in home furnishing & finishing materials, floorings like tile & granites, bath & water closets, faucets & sinks, light fixtures & chandeliers, paints, doors, and many home improvement items. The spacious, well-stocked, and well-arranged displays will help you choose the right selection of materials especially with the helpful tips of the store assistants ready to serve you. The fastidious and imaginative Don is just too happy to know the needs and wants of his customers and satisfy them. He also continuously updates himself and his staff on the latest trend and innovation on home improvement so that they can introduce it to the discriminating tastes of the Bicolano homeowners.

On the other hand, the Total Smile of Dr. Wenny Olivan-Villegas has state-of-the-art dental facility to serve dental care needs of her patients. Of course, the ready and able staff of the BDO headed by its energetic Branch Manager Tony G. Camalla, Marketing Officer Mario C. Ibardaloza, and Cashier Carol Castro would just be very happy to serve their invaluable clients at their new branch besides the Olivan Home Depot. The bank premise is well-secured and has ample parking space.

Indeed, the Olivans have come a long way, opening new frontiers for high-gear living! Joey Co

Source:
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rhyzrockerz

March 17th, 2009, 01:59 PM

rhyzrockerz

March 17th, 2009, 02:03 PM

Why Naga City is booming

This was taken from the findings of our recent joint studies together with a local franchising company. Some parts however are personal conclusions.

It was the Naguenos entrepreneurial flair that made the city’s business very active.

Bicol’s home grown business like Biggs (Bicol’s biggest food chain, Graceland Baker’s Plaza (Bicol’s second biggest food chain), South Star Drug- now considered a big player in drugstore business next to Mercury) all originated from Naga.

Magsaysay Avenue was used to be desolated, but boomed with the entrepreneurial sprit of the Abella’s. They opened up Chili Peppers and now grown to five branches- one in Legazpi, and two in Makati City and one in Eastwood City.

The Avenue Square was built with the upscale market as a target. No locators invested for the belief that Naga was not yet ready for an expensive lifestyle center. The owners franchised the first Max’s restaurant and the first The Coffee Beanery in Bicol. Other upscale Manila based restaurants followed suit like Peaberry and Little Asia. Shakey’s moved in from the Centro. It has also attracted upscale brands like Crocs, Havaianas and Ipenama.

When the Westpark opened there were also no locators. The Cabral family franchised the Mocha Blends and Tokyo Tokyo. Other upscale restaurants followed suit.

The Lo Family also franchised an international brand, Kopi Roti when they opened Cereza. Other locators followed.

Magsaysay Avenue is now an established market for upscale restaurants. The Abella’s are now building another facility. The locators this time, are all company owned (like Yellow Cab and Starbucks). Other investors are fighting for every available space in Magsaysay Ave. Thanks to city zoning; regular fast-food chains are discouraged in the area as it would smother the upscale competitors with their value meals.

If I am not mistaken there are now more than 30 restaurants in that strip.

CWC is also a grand entrepreneurial idea of Gov LRay. Look what happened to the Cam Sur Tourism.

Because of the active entrepreneurial spirit in Naga City, even E- Mall was able to attract Robinsons Supermarket as its anchor store which our Embarcadero is finding difficult to recruit.

These are the reasons why more banks, more upscale land developers, even upscale Memorial Park developers, Manila based Cable Companies started pouring in.

It is the people that make the city. Naga City is lucky for having brave entrepreneurs.

Legazpi is also lucky for having Elizalde Cu who bravely invested in Legazpi despite all odds. As in my previous post, I am happy that he partnered with LCC as its anchor Supermaket. LCC is the original Bicolano Mall that made both Albay and Camsur business very active in the past. With all the giant competitors pouring in n Bicol- LCC needs all the support of all Bicolanos to survive.

Once the Legazpenos’ entrepreneurial spirit wakes up, we will catch up. Embarcadero being unique development could attract big time investors once it operates.

One observation, EM is marketed as an upscale development- but does not have the focus of Avenue Square of accepting only upscale tenants. Re- launching EM to a different target market would help it take off.

WeLcomE Ulit sa thread Mr.johnjames..long tiMe nO Post Ah..!!!

kumusta PO?:):)

axel(08)brixx

March 17th, 2009, 02:40 PM

There'z a lot of Filipino-Chinese/rich families in Naga (in Bicol) noh 8-) And they are really rich..!! Their investment in the Region help it'z economy bloom, I wonder what is the name list of richest Bicolano Clan ..!!

Is there any haciendas in Bicol? info guys I want a cool story of wealthy in Bicol ..!!

Naga Boy

March 17th, 2009, 02:57 PM

Welcome back johnjames. Hope you'll keep posting again.

Naga Boy

March 17th, 2009, 03:01 PM

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Naga Boy

March 17th, 2009, 05:56 PM

Manila Bulletin
Cam Sur, a water world
March 9, 2009

It was a fun-filled weekend at the Cam Sur Water Sports Complex as stars and media friends gathered for CWC’s Aquafest 2009 competition. Invited by Bicol governor, Lray Villafuerte, it was a three- day sabbatical of fun in the sun and surf as we vied for the top spot of the intense competition at Lago Del Rey. Out of the 5 groups, I was part of the White Team led by Sports Unlimited hosts Marc Nelson and Dyan Castillejo.

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Stars which served as team captains for the other contingents were John Estrada (Red Team), Reema Chanco (Maroon Team), Gary Estrada (Sky Blue Team), and Bobby Yan (Navy Blue Team). Other celebrities present at the event included: Joey Marquez, Drew Arellano, Raymond Gutierrez, Denise Laurel, Nadia Montenegro, Ketchup Eusebio, Cheska Litton, Jordan Herrera, Claudine Trillo, and many more.

We were given a hands-on tour of CWC’s world-class amenities. Of course, on the top of our list was the world famous man-made wakeboard cable lake. Some also got a taste of the other family-oriented activities there like water volleyball, kayaking, giant water slides, skiing, dragon boating, as well as boat racing on the newly constructed CWC boat lake.

Each night of the competition was accompanied by parties with overflowing drinks and music by the likes of Sinosikat and Truefaith. The nightlife at Lago Del Rey during the festivities was truly fit for a king (or queen, for that matter)! I’d like to give special thanks to ace photographer Raul Teehankee for sharing his snapshots with me, as my digicam got soaked during the weekend splash-fest.

The stars were given uniforms and gear before the formal competition which included Republic beachwear, Skull Candy headphones, and rations of the regional delicacies including pili nut snacks.

The first leg of competition was a water volleyball tournament which proved very difficult for some teams. Those with the taller players had an obvious advantage as others struggled to keep their heads above water. Glare from the sun did not make the game any easier. Next was a kayaking adventure of sorts where the stars had to paddle about the boat lake and collect floating plastic balls for points. The final part of the competition was a grueling floating obstacle course that included challenges like wall-climbing, trampoline jumping, a giant waterslide, and good old fashioned swimming races.

The poolside of the Cam Sur Villas served as the stage for the final evening’s awards ceremonies. Taking home the top honors for this year’s Lago Del Rey Aquafest was the Sky Blue Team with the Red Team coming in at a very close second place. My team, the White Contingent rounded off the top 3 rankings. After the awarding where teams received prizes like return trips to CWC, Hawaiian Tropic gift packs, Hugo Boss perfumes, and more, it was an all-night revelry. Celebrities were thrown into the pool left and right while club DJ’s spinned at the turn tables until early morning.

All in all, our weekend in Cam Sur was one to remember and a wonderful experience of what CWC has to offer. Celebrity or not, Lago Del Rey is a must-visit vacation destination for tourists looking for their own brand of fun and excitement this summer season!

Naga Boy

March 17th, 2009, 05:59 PM

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CamSur welcomes tourists to Lago del Rey

by Isah V. Red

Now the no. 1 tourist destination in the Bicol Region, Camarines Sur, or just CamSur as Gov. LRay Villafuerea wants his province to be known, welcomes guests to its new water sports complex called Lago del Rey (the king’s lake in English).

The 18-hectare manmade lagoon lies just a several meters across the wakeboarding lagoon that have made Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) the first world-class watersports complex in the Philippines and the best cable park in the world.

We flew to Pili recently for the launch of Lago del Rey. While I am from the neighboring province of Albay, I have never been to CWC since it was built and launched some three years ago. My curiosity to see the development in the once sleepy town of Pili had me packing some clothes for a two-day visit to the tourist facility.

The complex is a short ride from the Pili (Naga to air travelers) airport and is actually located in a land that the province owns. The capitol building is nearby, so is the governor’s mansion.

Lago del Rey is the latest facility in the complex and was being unveiled to guests via the Summer Aquafest.

A celebrity challenge at the lagoon (not wakeboarding this time) was going to be highlight of the aquafest.

“We’re staying true to our commitment of bringing only the best and most complete water sports park here in the Philippines and all over the world. With Lago del Rey, families, friends and kids can truly enjoy an unforgettable getaway in a place which caters to whatever watersports they prefer,” said Gov. Villafuerte during a press conference at the restaurant fronting the wakeboarding lagoon.

“My opponents said that if I lose, they’d turn this into fish pond,” Villafuerte said, controlling laughter. “But I won, so we decided to build another lagoon so we can offer more activities to our guests.”

The manmade lagoon was awesome in its construction. Yet, the governor was determined to build it and it became a reality in less than a year. Remember that this is right in the middle of a land that was formerly planted with rice. Water source is from underneath the ground.

Now, CWC with Lago del Rey as another attraction offers very affordable wholesome family water sports entertainment. At one end of the lake, there’s giant water slides, aqua wall climbing, water polo, water volleyball, kayaking, aqua obstacle course, paddle surfing, boat-towed wakeboarding and skiing, dragonboating, and of course, pure and simple swimming.

The Lago del Rey also has a Kids’ Activity Center providing suitable water-oriented sports and entertainment for children.

The celebrities and media invited by the governor enjoyed a weekend of fun water-based competitions, which also became a fitting celebration to welcome the summer. They also tried the exciting amenities offered by the Lago del Rey, where they got to unwind and experience simple yet fun water sports activities.

A White Party was also held to welcome the guests who enjoyed a sunset cocktails gathering amid on the southeastern shore of the lagoon. The governor and wife Lara had a grand time with the guests that included Joey Marquez, John Estrada, Gary Estrada, Raymond Gutierrez, Ryan Yllana, Tim Yap, and JM Rodriguez and a host of starlets and stars wannabes. A jazz-rock band (my memory seems to fail me) played music till the wee hours.

The following day, more celebrities planed in, some from as far as Legazpi. Drew Arellano came right in time for the Celebrity Challenge… he was with the White team along with new arrivals Marc Nelson and Dyan Castillejo, Ronnie Henares and wife Ida Ramos.

The games lasted till sundown, after which the governor and wife hosted a dinner party as most of the guests would be flying out of Pili early morning the following day.

Sky Blue team with Gary Estrada as team captain and Gov. LRay as one of the members were declared champion with a mild protest from John Estrada’s Navy Blue team… all for fun of course.

The CamSur WaterSports Complex is the only government-owned and -run tourism complex in the country that is making money for itself. “It is self-sustaining,” Villafuerte said. “With the income from the wakeboarding alone, we are able to send many children to school, all under the provincial government’s sponsorship.”

If reelected in 2010, it will be LRay’s last term as governor. He has many things on his planning board…. the development of Caramoan, where another episode of Survivor (French edition) is being shot when we were there, and the development of Mt. Isarog as a biker’s trail. He hopes that whoever takes the governor’s seat after his term is over would continue what he had started and reap the benefits from it.

The launch of the Lago del Rey was sponsored by Ocean Minded Sandals, Hawaiian Tropic, Jager Meister, Hugo Boss, Walker Bay, Aqua Glide, and Republic. The event was successfully organized by Marilen Nuñez and her team from LenPlus.

With the Lago del Rey, Gov. Villafuerte is optimistic the tourism arrivals in the province will get a boost by at least 50 percent. The giant manmade lake is expected to enhance Camarines Sur’s growing reputation as one of the best tourism destinations in the Philippines.

“With the addition of Lago del Rey, we’re making Camsur Watersports Complex the water entertainment center of Asia,” concluded Gov. Villafuerte.