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fugitivepixie

March 18th, 2009, 01:41 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.

i'd like to comment on this.

while it is true that entrepreneurial flair adds to the economy of one place, i believe that it's not the biggest factor. For me, it is still the geographical position and the geological composition of the place.

geological composition - this is the foremost important factor (for me) that contribute to an area's economy. the geological composition determines what kinds of natural resources will be abundant in the area. California became an economic success upon Gold Rush of 1849, Kuwait of the discovery of oil in 1930s, etc. For Naga's case, it would be the fertile plains that surround the city center. Agriculture is the dominant sector in the history of Naga's economic success. Agriculture then fostered the mercantile element in Naga's economy in later periods. For Legazpi, in the south, I believe it's the soil that was suitable for abaca trees that were soon harvested by Bicolanos and exported in other nations. History showed that the spur in export activities in the late 19th century in Legazpi is strongly correlated with the sudden boom in this city's economy. Legazpi was not existent til the mid 1800s. Then it became a city under Bacerra Law in 1892. It was during this period when abaca exporting industry grew in a rapid manner. Legazpi's downfall could be well attributed to the suffering Abaca export industry. This industry slowed down in the 20th century. However, Legazpi's economy remains robust due to the other factor below.

geographical position - when a place is located strategically (like near a river, a sea, or merely on the crossroads between key cities), that place will progress economically. in naga's case, it is traversed by bicol river (probably the biggest river in the entire peninsula) and other rivers and rivulets. For this, people from different places find naga city a strategic location. People (specifically farmers) living in the fertile plains nearby found the area (that was traversed by the rivers) as a strategic place for trading. Rivers make transportation easier (as opposed to land). You do recall that the earliest civilizations that were born in this da*n world are located near key rivers - Mesopotamia, Italy's Rome, Eqypt, etc. On the other hand, Legazpi became a success under the same circumstance:location. Abaca trees grow abundantly in the southern half of the peninsula. These trees are most abundant in Albay and Sorsogon. But it turns out that Legazpi is centrally located. Plus, it is bounded by the sea as well. When abaca exports fell during the later part of the 20th century, Legazpi's economy remained robust. It turns out that this city is also located centrally in the whole region. Plus, it became the administrative center.

In short:

Naga = agricultural economy that can sustain and is still sustaining the city and the environs.
Legazpi = exporting industry was the main reason why it became a city. exports bring in the dollars but as the exporting industry slowed down in the 20th century, so did the economy. one historian even noted that albay was one of the richest provinces in the country in 1920s when abaca industry was at its peak. agriculture is also good in the city and its neighbors but Naga's agricultural sector is undoubtedly stronger.

Additional Flavoring: tourism. however, this flavor is something people can live without. it became a factor in an area's economy in later periods of time. besides, tourism's grassroots might just be the two factors mentioned above.

where is entrepreneurial flair? to be honest, it's not one of the factors that i consider. why? this can be drawn from people. and people transfer from place to place depending on where they can gather the most available wealth (this is constrained, however by other factors like availability of chances). this is why, people transfer from rural areas (where there is little room for growth) to urban areas (where businesses can be initiated, thus the livelihood!). Preferred places may not always be the urban areas. These can be places where people can start up a business (due to strategic location), work as employees, etc. etc. In short, people go to where opportunities arise. If a city's economy declines, history shows that people would usually transfer to other places/cities. Along with this, entrepreneurial flair in that city would also vanish.

To wrap this message up, for a city to grow, it needs either or both the two factors I mentioned: geological composition that could grow "in demand" products and strategic geographic position. After these two, entrepreneurial flair would just follow suit.

fugitivepixie

March 18th, 2009, 01:47 PM

^^the above message is just my point of view. i'm not a researcher but i am in deep interest when it comes to how areas grow into cities.

fugitivepixie

March 18th, 2009, 01:55 PM

It can be drawn from my realizations that LGU administrators have to focus on what can make the economy strong. Strengthening the businesses, particularly the agricultural ones, is a strong start. Agriculture can sustain an economy. Exporting and tourism can bring in the dollars. But as world economy is at crisis, it is best to focus on the grassroots source of livelihood.

leo98

March 18th, 2009, 02:35 PM

Revival of ‘Save Naga River’ set

NAGA CITY, March 17 (PNA) -- The city government of Naga in partnership with other private groups is reviving the “Salvar Salog,” a save the Naga River project aimed at keeping the Naga River clean, through a relaunching activities slated March 21.

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(DOLE, 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.

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.

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 participants will plant trees, vegetables and ornamental plants along the river banks and identify erosive portions of the river easement for the immediate construction of concrete embankment. (PNA)

axel(08)brixx

March 18th, 2009, 02:46 PM

I wonder how does it lookz ..!? In compare to other polluted rivers di naman siguro ka severe ang pollution of Naga River 8-)

:banana::banana::banana:

kevinb

March 18th, 2009, 02:49 PM

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.

There you go rhyz. :)

"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.

Thanks. I've always loved big things. :naughty::jk::lol:

^^Just a question, is speaking in the vernacular prohibited here in a local forum?

In the Bikol language, yes. In Tagalog, no.

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

There's 4. One in Tabaco, one in Legazpi, one in Naga and one in Sorsogon. If I'm not mistaken, the Supermarket and Department Store in Sorsogon have been renovated to be a full LCC Mall. And another one in Daraga is about to be constructed.

nice design there..

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

Like it. :thumbsup:

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..?

That figure is for the entire space of the mall being leased by tenants, like the boutiques, restaurants, cinemas, supermarkets and department stores. That figure doesn't include idle spaces like the mall's atrium.

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

What happened to Totoy Cu? Who's managing the Avenue Square BTW? As far as I know, the Avenue Plaza Hotel will be managed by a Legazpi-based company who will also be managing MIH.

Anyway, whatever happened to Iriga? I can't believe the figures. Or it might be due to overspending. Or is it just me?

I keep on asking myself that same question. What happened to Iriga? It was the third municipality in Bicol to be proclaimed city yet it is the poorest city in the region to date. Could it be it's overshadowed by Naga or could it be the local government?

Trivia: my name Hakz is pronounced as "yaj".

Hi Hakz! where did you get your name? Is it from a different language?

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 ..!!

^^^^

Sir, please include Wikipedia as your source in this post. I know it came from Wikipedia because I am one of the people who entirely edited the article.

Regarding the sister cities, I can't find any source but as far as I know Naga and Parañaque are sister cities too.

Igwa dati nin graceland sa naga, ung vacant lot kataid kang PNB duman dati ang location ninda. Pero ginaba na baga itong building pero Graceland property pa rin yata ito. Ginibo na yata ito ngonian na parkin g lot kan mga truck kan Graceland.

From what I know, the building was demolished because it breached certain rules in building an edifice in the city. If some of you were able to see the building then, it was leaning. To prevent further damage, the City decided to demolish it instead.

hakz2007

March 18th, 2009, 03:25 PM

Hi Hakz! where did you get your name? Is it from a different language?

Hakz was derived from the Arabic word "Hakam" which means Judge...

hakz2007

March 18th, 2009, 03:34 PM

Nabua soon to be the third 1st class municipality after Libmanan and Pili in Camarines Sur.

Currently being constructed are the Rinconada Medical Center in Sta. Elena and the LCC Mall in front of the municipal building.

The municipal hall of Nabua is presently renovated.

The first mobile Land Transportation Office in the Bicol Region is in Nabua beside the Veteran's Memorial Plaza.

Nabua
Inform, Inspire, Invest...Mayang Na Kamo Sini!

kevinb

March 18th, 2009, 03:47 PM

Hakz was derived from the Arabic word "Hakam" which means Judge...

I see. Thanks. And welcome, BTW.:D

Panksi

March 18th, 2009, 04:19 PM

Hakz was derived from the Arabic word "Hakam" which means Judge...

Cool name Hakz. Although "Hakam" apparently is more of a referee, and "Hakim" is a judge, or someone of higher authority that can make important decisions. I'm guessing the word "Hukom" is of Arabic origin.

Anyways, great stuff happening for Nabua....EXCITING:banana::banana::banana:

RINCONADA REPRESENT

Panksi

March 18th, 2009, 05:41 PM

i'd like to comment on this.

while it is true that entrepreneurial flair adds to the economy of one place, i believe that it's not the biggest factor. For me, it is still the geographical position and the geological composition of the place.

geological composition - this is the foremost important factor (for me) that contribute to an area's economy. the geological composition determines what kinds of natural resources will be abundant in the area.

I think geographical position and geological composition of a place are certainly important factors. However, how do you take advantage of such key factors if there is no entrepreneurial flair? You can have the most fertile land for an agricultural economy, but you can't sustain it if you don't know what to do with it. Naga City is vibrant because of great ideas that caters to that need of its citizens. Yes we need agriculture and ought to be invested in because other people rely on it for livelihood, but what can you do with goods or products if you can't sell it? Economy run on exchange of goods and services, but without entrepreneurial flair I think your goods and services will be left to rot.

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 01:27 AM

Magtatanong lang po..
anu ba ang pagkakaiba ng in the brig tapos banned

olineil

March 19th, 2009, 01:30 AM

Magtatanong lang po..
anu ba ang pagkakaiba ng tapos

Brigg = Kulong
Banned = binawal

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 03:10 AM

Brigg = Kulong
Banned = binawal

talaga?

hay salamat kala ko talaga banned na ako sa thread kaya nag gibu ulit akong account sa scc.

thank you..

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 03:43 AM

2005 - 2006

"Cost Effective (City Category) in the search for Asian Cities and Regions of the Future (for year 2005-2006)
Conferred by London-based Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Magazine

2004

Global 107 Best Practices, 2004 Dubai International Awards
i-Governance Program of Naga City (Best Practices in Improving the Living Environment)
Conferred by the United Nations - Habitat and the Municipality of Dubai

Recipient, United Nations Public Service Awards
Application of Information and Technology (ICT) in Local Government: Local eGovernment
Conferred by the United Nations - Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
United Nations Public Service Day | June 23, 2004

Recipient, Award for Women-Friendly City
Contest of Gender Responsive Local Government for Asia Pacific
Conferred by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
Fukouka , Japan | March 8, 2004

2003

Recipient, CyberCity Award for Asia-Pacific
For Developing Effective & Efficient Model of Utlizing ICT for promoting good governance
Conferred by Urban Governance Initiative (TUGI), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

2002

Finalist, World Habitat 2002
Naga Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
Conferred by the Building and Social Foundation and UN-HABITAT
World Habitat Day | Brussels , Belgium

2001

Finalist, World Habitat 2001
Naga Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
Conferred by the United Nations Center for Housing Settlement (UNCHS)

1999

Acclaimed as one of the Most Improved Cities in Asia
Asiaweek Magazine, November 1999

1998

Awards Winner, Naga City Participatory Planning Initiatives
1998 Dubai International Award for Best Practices in Improving the Living Environment
Municipality of Dubai and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN HABITAT)
Municipality of Dubai , United Arab Emirates

1996

HABITAT II TOP 40 Best Practices
Naga Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
United Nations Center for Human Settlements (UNCHS)
Istanbul , Turkey

All the best...naga city rocks

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 03:59 AM

2007

Most Child Friendly City
National Search for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities | Feb 2007
Malacañan Palace, Manila, Philippines

2006

Best City Website
2006 Search for Best LGU Website | December 2006
NCC, AIJC and Media G8way Corporation

2005

Best City Website (Independent Category)
2005 LGU Website Contest | December 2005
National Computer Center and the Asian Institute of Journalism & Communications

Recognized as one of the Best Performing Philippine Cities
Given the Institute of Solidarity in Asia (ISA)

Most Business Friendly City (Southern Luzon)
Most Business Friendly LGU Award | October 2005
31st Philippine Business Conference & Expo

2004

Outstanding Program in Local Governance (i-Governance Program)
Gawad Galing Pook Awards 2004 | December 17, 2004
Malacañan Palace , Manila

Outstanding Program in Local Governance
(Reinventing the Naga City School Board)
Gawad Galing Pook Awards 2004 | December 17, 2004
Malacañan Palace , Manila

One of the Three Most Business Friendly City in the Philippines, 2004
Conferred by The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry | December 2004

Best e-Local Governance Website
Voted by the Philippine Communication Centrum Foundation (PCCF), Asian Institute of Journalism and Communications (AIJC) and the UNESCO National Commission

Ulirang Nakatatanda Awards 2004
Awarded to Senior Citizens federation, Inc. by the Coalition of Services of the Elderly, Inc. & DSWD | October 3, 2004

Gawad Kalasag Award
Best City (Highly Urbanized) Disaster Coordinating Council conferred by the National Disaster Coordinating Council | October 18, 2004

Finalist, National Literacy Award (Outstanding LGU - City Level)
Conferred by the Literacy Coordinating Council | August 8, 2004

Over-all Best LGU Website
1st National Computer Center Search for Best Local Government Unit Website
National Computer Center , DOST | June 25, 2004

Best LGU Website (City Level) Non-CMS Category
1st National Computer Center Search for Best Local Government Unit Website
National Computer Center , DOST | June 25, 2004

First Runner Up, Child Friendly City, Component City Category
Awarded by DSWD | January 27, 2004

2003

Rafael M. Salas Population and Development Award
Conferred on November 28, 2003

Plaque of Recognition - Model for Good Governance
For adopting quantitative and qualitative method of planning as embodied on its Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance. As a model for good governance, Naga is the only city in the country with a charter on citizen's participation. Conferred by the DILG and UDCC on October 31, 2003 at Makati City

People Power People Movement
Awarded by former President Corazon C. Aquino to the Naga City People's Council and the Naga City Government as one of the first 20 honorees.

Award of Excellence Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran
(Kaunlaran ng mga Pamahalaang Lokal sa Kalinisan at Kapaligirang Luntian)

First Runner-Up, Child Friendly City , Component City Category
Awarded on January 27, 2004

Most Business-Friendly City Award
In recognition of its commendable efforts in adopting and instituting innovative and best practices in good governance and promoting the interests of the business community in its locality for the benefit of its citizenry. Conferred during the 29th Philippines Business Conference by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Manila Hotel , Philippines

Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE Awards)
Recognition for LGUs that, for 5 Consecutive Years since they were awarded by the Foundation, have developed and sustained a culture of excellence within their locality.

Gawad Galing Pook 2003 - Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE)
Productivity Improvement Program (PIP)
December 6, 2003 | Malacañang Palace

Gawad Galing Pook 2003 - Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE)
Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
December 6, 2003 | Malacañang Palace

Gawad Galing Pook 2003 - Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE)
Naga City Computerization Program
December 6, 2003 | Malacañang Palace

Gawad Galing Pook 2003 - Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE)
Emergency Rescue Naga (ERN) Program
December 6, 2003 | Malacañang Palace

Gawad Galing Pook 2003 - Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE)
Metro Naga Development Council (MNDC) Program
December 6, 2003 | Malacañang Palace

Gawad Galing Pook 2003 - Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE)
Naga Early Education and Development (NEED) Program
December 6, 2003 | Malacañang Palace

2002

Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit
In recognition of its commendable efforts in adopting and instituting innovative and best practices in good governance and promoting the interests of the business community in its locality for the benefit of its citizenry. Conferred during the 28th Philippine Business Conference by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry on December 13, 2002 | Manila Hotel , Philippines

National Finalist, Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran
In recognition of exemplary commitment, awe inspiring discipline and unparalleled unity to the cause of a healthy environment. Conferred by President Gloria M. Arroyo on December 13, 2002, Ceremonial Hall, Malacañang, Manila

2nd Runner-Up, Child Friendly City , Component City Category
For Programs Promoting Children's Rights and Survival, Development, Protection and Participation Conferred by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Given by President Gloria M. Arroyo on December 10, 2002, Ceremonial Hall, Malacañang, Manila

Gawad Galing Pook Award for the People's Empowerment Program
As one of the 10 Outstanding Programs by a local government unit in the country. Conferred by President Gloria M. Arroyo on November 21, 2002, Malacañang, Manila

Plaque of Recognition
Awarded to LGU Naga City for the establishment of a comprehensive and operational program that systematically addresses its housing concern.

Plaque of Recognition
Awarded to LGU Naga City for actively monitoring private developer's compliance to the 20% balanced housing provision of UDHA through documentation and actual field monitoring. Conferred by the Philippine Urban Forum and the Urban Poor Colloquium on October 11, 2002.

Plaque of Recognition
Awarded to LGU Naga City for fostering a good working relationship with various stakeholder in the identification issues, solution and joint implementation of programs for the benefit of marginalized people as a concrete example of good urban governance. Conferred by the Philippine Urban Forum and the Urban Poor Colloquium on October 11, 2002.

Model for Good Practices & Innovations in Government Procurement
Conferred by the World Bank and the Government of the Philippines | August 2002

Best City Peace and Order Council, Highly Urbanized City Category
Conferred by the National Peace and Order Council in recognition of the CPOCs extraordinary and meritorious achievements. Conferred by the National Peace & Order Council | June 23, 2002

2000

Rafael Salas Award on Population and Development
Conferred by the National Population Commission in recognition of the city's highly innovative and viable population and development programs on November 27, 2002

Outstanding Accounting Office in the Philippines
Conferred by the Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines (AGAP) in recognition of the city's advancement in terms of financial management and transaparent government accounting

Most Outstanding Component City in Local Budget Administration ( Luzon Area)
Conferred by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the League of Cities of the Philippines in recognition of the city's efficient budget management

2nd Runner-Up, Most Outstanding LGU in Local Budget Administration
Conferred by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM)

Best Community-Based Training & Enterprise Development Advocate Award
Conferred by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in recognition of the city's effort in community-based training and enterprise development spearheaded by its Public Service Employment Office (PESO)

Grabi sa awards.! astigon talaga ang city..
nakakaproud na maray..

Keep up the good work naga city

randism

March 19th, 2009, 06:39 AM

good to know those flattering awards.

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 07:11 AM

nasa naga ka po ba ngayon?randism?

axel(08)brixx

March 19th, 2009, 07:29 AM

i forgot it kevz sowe, my bad ..!! If you know, i also made several contributions in some of wikipedia's article 8-) ..!!

i prefer not to mention kasi u did'nt know may tampo ako sa site na un eh..!! hehehe 8-) bias site ..!! un un ^8^v

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 07:29 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.

pwedi na po sigurong ibalik sa pagiging 1st Class City ang Legaspi at
naga kasi ayun sa pinapakitang Annual Income nila..?

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 07:30 AM

axel(08)brixx

March 19th, 2009, 07:51 AM

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 08:20 AM

You know raiz ..!! (u changed your famous name huh) ...!!

I was a contributor of that site, i did some additional info's in some topic and article but what make annoyed was when i read about an edited article which was my contribution changed into what like contrast to the truth ..!! Which is not true ..!! That stupid member changed it to insult an organization :ohno:

That was my Church ..!! JMCIM ..hope you understand .!!

it'z not a reliable source but still a favorites site... in fact it's on top list ..!! :)

maxado ng O.T

Naga City Rockz ^^^^

ah kaya naman pala..

opo..!! pinalitan kuna yung rhyzrockerz kasi bagong account ko ito dito sa scc.kc naman"pasawayon"ako.aram mo man baga nasanay ako sa sms typing na bawal sa thread kaya ayun tig kulong muna ni tc si original na account na ginagamit ko digdi sa thread.famous palan?haha try mo search sa google para mahiling mo pa si rhyzrockerz.haha:lol::lol:

strongatong

March 19th, 2009, 11:17 AM

I think geographical position and geological composition of a place are certainly important factors. However, how do you take advantage of such key factors if there is no entrepreneurial flair? You can have the most fertile land for an agricultural economy, but you can't sustain it if you don't know what to do with it. Naga City is vibrant because of great ideas that caters to that need of its citizens. Yes we need agriculture and ought to be invested in because other people rely on it for livelihood, but what can you do with goods or products if you can't sell it? Economy run on exchange of goods and services, but without entrepreneurial flair I think your goods and services will be left to rot.

Yes, I also agree to that, without the entrepreneurial flair of the people of a certain place like Naga, resources would be nothing but useless. In text book economics it always follow a model that one economy has to develop the agriculture sector in order to sustain the industry which is absolutely true like what happened to all developed countries now. However, we have gone passed that stage and the question now is how to make use of those resources. Good envisioning and creativity of the locales are some of the reasons why Nagas economy is on a steady trend towards growth.

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Yes, I also agree to that, without the entrepreneurial flair of the people of a certain place like Naga, resources would be nothing but useless. In text book economics it always follow a model that one economy has to develop the agriculture sector in order to sustain the industry which is absolutely true like what happened to all developed countries now. However, we have gone passed that stage and the question now is how to make use of those resources. Good envisioning and creativity of the locales are some of the reasons why Nagas economy is on a steady trend towards growth.

Correct...!:lol::lol:

rhyzrockerz

Naga Boy

March 19th, 2009, 03:33 PM

MAGSASAY AVENUE FOOD STRIP
List of Restaurants found in Magsaysay Ave.
1. Gelato
2. The Tent @ Gelato
3. Jaq’s Sports Bar
4. Graceland Baker’s Plaza
5. Wok In @ Avenue Square
6. Shakey’s @ Avenue Square
7. Arcee’s Ice Cream @ Avenue Square
8. The Coffee Beanery @ Avenue Square
9. Lady Crab @ Avenue Square
10. Little Asia @ Avenue Square
11. Max Restaurant @ Avenue Square
12. Lolo’s Bar @ Avenue Square
13. Cafe Palenzuela @ Avenue Plaza Hotel
14. Basilica Cafe
15. Grilling Point
16. Chili Peppers (Under renovation)
17. Coco Leaf (Under renovation)
18. Yellow Cab (To open on April)
19. Starbucks (To open May)
20. Kopi Roti @ Cereza
21. Cold Shack @ Cereza
22. Bacolod Chicken Inasal @ Cereza
23. Red Platter @ Cereza
24. Cakes by Cherie @ Cereza
25. Hong Kong Noodles @ Cereza
26. Chef Doy’s @ Cereza
27. ClubM8 (Open on weekends)
28. Fat Joe’s @ Molino
29. Blue Bar @ Molino
30. Beanbag Cafe @ Molino
31. Molino Grill
32. Shaiders’ Shawarma
33. Club Oriant
34. Hollywood Star @ Westpark
35. Steak Avenue @ Westpark
36. Mocha Blends @ Westpark
37. Tokyo Tokyo @ Westpark
38. Pancit Malabon @ Westpark
39. Dennis Grill @ Westpark
40. Clementine
41. Gasthof
42. Maki Yaki
43. Binalot
44. San Diego
45. Ilaw sa Dahon
46. Kambingan Resto Grill
47. Rakizta
48. Bob Marlin
49. Shiwase
50. Bistro Roberto @ Villa Caceres
51. Bulalo Country
52. Diosango’s Grill

Tara Na. Mag Food tripping na sa Naga

hakz2007

March 19th, 2009, 03:54 PM

As of August 1, 2007, the top 10 most populous local government units in Camarines Sur are:

1. Naga City - 160,516
2. Iriga City - 97,983
3. Libmanan - 92,839
4. Pili - 76,496
5. Nabua - 75,422
6. Calabanga - 73,333
7. Buhi - 70,756
8. Bula - 62,024
9. Tinambac - 59,125
10. Sipocot - 57,861

Bubbling under:

11. Goa - 54,035
12. Baao - 52,466
13. Ragay - 52,021
14. Lagonoy - 46,093
15. Tigaon - 45,509
16. Bato - 44,437
17. Minalabac - 43,957
18. Pasacao - 41,533
19. Caramoan - 40,810
20. Ocampo - 39,759

21. San Jose - 35,768
22. Pamplona - 31,895
23. Canaman - 31,583
24. San Fernando - 30,697
25. Sagnay - 29,082
26. Lupi - 27,630
27. Milaor - 26,452
28. Balatan - 25,982
29. Garchitorena - 24,825
30. Magarao - 22,515

31. Del Gallego - 21,272
32. Camaligan - 20,758
33. Presentacion - 20,266
34. Cabusao - 17,599
35. Siruma - 17,035
36. Bombon - 14,083
37. Gainza - 9,404

__________________________
Live and Invest in Nabua
Mayang Na Kamo Sini!

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 04:22 PM

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 04:24 PM

hakz2007

March 19th, 2009, 04:29 PM

As certified by the National Statistics Office last August 1, 2007, the following are the top 28 most populous barangays in Camarines Sur. Barangays with over 5,000 population.

1. Concepcion Pequeno, Naga City - 20,555

Concepcion Pequeno is als the most populous barangay in the entire Bicol Region.

2. San Felipe, Naga City - 13,238
3. Concepcion Grande, Naga City - 10,725
4. Calauag, Naga City - 10,529
5. San Jose, Pili - 10,143
6. San Nicolas, Iriga City - 9,163
7. Cararayan, Naga City - 9,108
8. La Purisima, Nabua - 8,165
9. Pacol, Naga City - 7,996
10. Triangulo, Naga City - 7,658
11. San Isidro, Iriga City - 7,533
12. Del Rosario, Naga City - 7,046
13. Balatas, Naga City - 6,964
14. Sta. Cruz, Naga City - 6,879
15. Buluang, Baao - 6,799
16. Mabolo, Naga City - 6,529
17. San Francisco, Iriga City - 6,479
18. Sabang, Naga City - 5,953
19. Sta. Justina, Buhi - 5,736
20. South Centro, Sipocot - 5,698
21. Penafrancia, Naga City - 5,563
22. San Roque, Calabanga - 5,442
23. San Cirilo, Pasacao - 5,356
24. Bagumbayan Sur, Naga City - 5,265
25. Palsong, Bula - 5,245
26. San Agustin, Iriga City - 5,218
27. Antipolo, Minalabac - 5,188
28. Palestina, Pili - 5,119

Live and Invest in Nabua, Mayang Na Kamo Sini!

hakz2007

March 19th, 2009, 04:31 PM

haks..

sa buong bicol arin lugar ang may pinaka dakul na populasyon?

Legazpi City is the most populous in the Bicol Region with a population of 179,481.

Note: Ang spelling ng aking pangalan is Hakz, not Haks....

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 04:32 PM

Latest news ta jan tabi?
Sm news?igwa kita jan?
duman sa pinaplano kang naga city gov.na landfill nasa magarao ibubugtak? anu latest duman?

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 04:33 PM

Legazpi City is the most populous in the Bicol Region with a population of 179,481.

pang duwa siguro naga city anu?

hakz2007

March 19th, 2009, 04:46 PM

pang duwa siguro naga city anu?

korek ka diyan...

Live and Invest in Nabua

Mayang Na Kamo Sini

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 04:53 PM

korek ka diyan...

Live and Invest in Nabua

Mayang Na Kamo Sini

ah..

grabi anu sadit sadit kang naga city pero dakulon tao..

Panksi

March 19th, 2009, 04:53 PM

In a bid to improve and update the Naga City website’s photo gallery, the local government is calling on all amateur and professional photographers to submit their pictures for inclusion in the online gallery and in future publications.

Recognizing the need for people participation, the city government is encouraging its citizens as well as non-residents to submit their best shots and help in preserving the history of Naga for future generations.

Those interested can submit pictures of landmarks, places of interest, as well as human-interest shots. Submitted pictures will be selected and classified according to subject and theme. Photographers will also be given credit for their work. Their names will be cited whenever their shots will be used. Creative captioning is also a plus.

The city government is hoping that Nagueño pride will come through and manifest itself in the people’s participation.

Interested photographers can send their photos by email to nagapics@yahoo.com. Submitted pictures should be accompanied by the photographer’s complete name and a short description of the shots.

hakz2007

March 19th, 2009, 05:06 PM

rairai

March 19th, 2009, 05:21 PM

These are the 10 least populous barangays in CamSur:

1. Kaibigan, Lupi - 131
2. Pinugusan, Del Gallego - 165
3. Bucal, Del Gallego - 175
4. Alleomar, Lupi - 183
5. Magais II, Del Gallego - 183
6. Pamplona, Del Gallego - 192
7. Carigsa, Magarao - 200
8. Barrera Jr., Lupi - 201
9. Salvacion, Lupi - 206
10. San Vicente, San Jose - 20

hala...!!puro baga mga bukid bukid na lugar na yan kang cam.sur..:lol::lol:

bukas babalik na ulit ang tunay na rhyzrockerz
tc sorry po sa kapasawayan ko..!

Panksi

March 19th, 2009, 10:13 PM

PIA Press Release
2009/03/19

Naga River clean and green soon - DOLE
by RP Escalante
Naga City (19 March) -- Balete River in this city, pathway of the world renowned Peñafrancia Festival "Traslacion" river procession, will become clean and green soon. This was assured by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Bicol Regional Director Ernesto C. Bihis during a radio interview Monday morning.

Following the release of a P500,000 emergency employment grant under the "Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers" (TUPAD) program last week, DOLE provincial office Camarines Sur headed by Ms. Ana Christine Soriano and Naga City mayor Jesus Robredo said that the cleaning program shall commence at 7:30 a.m. on March 21.

Some 30 workers, displaced by the global challenges (GC), will be employed by the clean-up program for one month. "They will receive the minimum wage specified under Wage Order No. 13," Bihis said.

The cleaning will start at the river side of the Naga Bridge at the city up to the end of procession point in Basilica. "This program will not only help the displaced workers but the entire devotees of the Peñafrancia Festival. When the riverside is cleaned people can easily spot 'Ina' during traslacion," Bihis, a Marian devotee, stressed.

The TUPAD program was conceptualized by DOLE Sec. Marianito D. Roque to counter effects of the GC and provide emergency employment to displaced workers for at least one month. "It is not a permanent program but it will give a leeway to the workers to look for opportunities after they were displaced," Bihis ended. (DOLE/PIA)

hakz2007

March 20th, 2009, 01:29 AM

hala...!!puro baga mga bukid bukid na lugar na yan kang cam.sur..:lol::lol:

bukas babalik na ulit ang tunay na rhyzrockerz
tc sorry po sa kapasawayan ko..!

yung no.10, San Vicente sa San Jose is a poblacion barangay

rairai

March 20th, 2009, 04:22 AM

rhyzrockerz

March 20th, 2009, 07:17 AM

To @rhyz and all,

Just so everyone here knows, it is clearly stated in the rules that forumers who open a 2nd account while in the brig will be banned (for both accounts). @rhyz, I don't want to totally ban you so what I will do is to close your 2nd account and you'll need to wait for your 1st account to be unbrigged before you can post here again.

Pls read the rules. Thanks.

sorry po..!!nakakasupog na ako..
dai na talaga ako mapasaway..promise po..
sorry talaga...:ohno::ohno:

rhyzrockerz

March 20th, 2009, 09:37 AM

2005

Finalist, Search for Outstanding Local Government Unit
Conferred by the Civil Service Commission | September 2005

2004

Regional Literacy Award (Outstanding LGU – City Level)
Conferred by the Regional Literacy Coordinating Council | July, 2004

2003

Excellence Award as Outstanding Accredited LGU in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration | Conferred by the Civil Service Commission on September 26, 2003

1st Place , Cleanest and Greenest City in the Bicol Region
Conferred by the Department of Interior and Local Government on September 9, 2003

1st Place , Child-Friendly City in the Bicol Region
Conferred by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office (DSWD)

1st Place , Saringaya Award (NGO Category)
Awarded to the Ladies in Green Foundation, Inc. on June 30, 2003

Certificate of Merit for a continuous maintenance & Sustainability of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition Implementation in the entire city covering barangays. Five years of maintenance as Hall of Famer, conferred on October 30, 2003.

2003

Most Child Friendly, City Category
Conferred by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

Outstanding Accredited LGU in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration | Conferred by the Civil Service Commission on September 13, 2002

Saringaya Award
Conferred by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Legazpi City , in recognition of the city's contribution to the over-all achievement of the vision, mission and goals of the DENR; awards also conferred to the Materials Recovery Facility of Bagumbayan Sur (Solid Waste Category) and the Isarog Garden Society (NGO Category - for the operation of the Naga City EcoPark)

Cleanest and Greenest City, GAWAD NG PANGULO SA KAPALIGIRAN PROGRAM
Conferred by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)

Sentrong Sigla Plaque of Appreciation
Awarded by the Department of Health (DOH) on December 18, 2002

2001

Most Child Friendly City , Highly Urbanized City Category
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

Outstanding Accredited LGU in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration Conferred by the Civil Service Commission on September 21, 2001

Certificate of Merit - Consistent Nutrition Honor Awardee for 3 consecutive years (1998 - 2000) Conferred by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) on December 7, 2001

2000

Certificate of Commendation for Establishing Integrated Area/Community Public Safety Plan Conferred by the Regional Peace and Order Council, Legaspi CIty

Plaque of Recognition for Child-Friendly City

1999

1st Place , Cleanest Slaughterhouse "AA" Category
Conferred by the National Meat Inspection Commission (Regional Office)

1998

Regional Winner, Cleanest Abattoir "AA" Category
Conferred by the National Meat Inspection Commission (Regional Office)

Top Regional Public Employment Service Office Performer
Conferred by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

Regional Outstanding Working Youth Program
Conferred by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

1997

Regional Outstanding Working Youth Program
Conferred by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

1996

Top Regional Public Employment Srvice Office Performer
Conferred by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

Regional Outstanding Working Youth Program
Conferred by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

1995

Top Regional Self-Employment Assistance Para sa Kaunlaran (SEA) Implementor
Conferred by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

Top Regional Public Employment Srvice Office Performer
Conferred by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

Regional Outstanding Working Youth Program
Conferred by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

Recognition Award as Bicol's Best Institutional Outfit in Disaster Preparedness
and Mitigation Conferred by the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)

Most Outstanding City in Development Planning
Conferred by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

1994

Top Regional Public Employment Service Office Performer
Conferred by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

Regional Winner, Cleanest and Greenest City in Bicol
Conferred by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)

1993

Regional Winner, Most Outstanding LGU in Nutrition Program Implementation
Conferred by the National Nutrition Council (NNC)

Green Banner Award, Most Outstanding LGU in Nutrition Program Implementation
Conferred by the National Nutrition Council (NNC)

1992

Green Banner Award, Most Outstanding LGU in Nutrition Program Implementation
Conferred by the National Nutrition Council (NNC)

1991

Green Banner Award, Most Outstanding LGU in Nutrition Program Implementation
Conferred by the National Nutrition Council (NNC)

Regional Winner, Search for the Most Outstanding Kabisig Project
Conferred by the Kabisig Foundation, Manila

1990

Green Banner Award, Most Outstanding LGU in Nutrition Program Implementation
Conferred by the National Nutrition Council (NNC)

1988

Exemplary Performance Award in Fiscal Management
Conferred by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)

"Mabuhay ang Metro naga"

kevinb

March 20th, 2009, 11:54 AM

WB offers Naga City more development money (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/7727-wb-offers-naga-city-more-development-money.html)

Written by Danny O. Calleja / Correspondent
Thursday, 19 March 2009 20:53

NAGA CITY—The World Bank (WB) has offered more loans to this city after its top country official was satisfied by the way projects funded by the bank were implement by the local government.

WB country director Bert Hofman said he was impressed by the social impact of the projects and manner the city government has implemented them. He encouraged city officials to take out more loans from the bank, as well as other development institutions.

Hofman was here to inspect various projects undertaken by the city government.

One of these projects is the multimillion-peso drainage system along the diversion road that has proved effective in addressing the city’s problems with flooding, particularly in urban barangays and the Central Business District II (CBD II).

Hofman also inspected the multi-purpose learning center in barangay Triangulo that offers social services to the urban poor who benefit from the city government’s ongoing housing program.

He was, however, concerned by the perception that the city government’s financial resources are insufficient to complete its socialized-housing program, and said the WB is open to the city’s funding needs.

City Mayor Jesse Robredo declined the offer and told Hofman the soon-to-open SM City Naga and other large commercial establishments in the CBD II would generate more revenue for the city.

From SM City alone, Robredo said, the local government expects to collect some P40 million in taxes.

Borrowing is not the city’s immediate answer to the lack of funds. Despite the Land Bank of the Philippines’ credit ceiling of P359 million for the city, it only borrowed P130 million to finance some of its programs.

The mayor emphasized the role of a strong informal sector, referring to the urban poor as an asset of the city.

On the WB’s recommendation to use microfinancing as an alternative to protect the city’s economy in the face of the global financial crisis, Robredo assured Hofman that his administration is ready to face it, saying, “It’s a matter of attitude”.

It has been an attitude of his administration to consult with non-government organizations, people’s organizations and the civic sector that is an important element in the pursuit of development projects, the mayor said.

Robredo said most of the city’s development goals identified in its 10-year development plan that was formulated in 2003 have already been achieved, except for some projects that await funding.

“We can achieve the rest through sound financial management and cooperation of the private sector.”

The city government’s priorities are social services over non-essential services and the administration is known for its frugality, Robredo added.

rhyzrockerz

March 20th, 2009, 01:05 PM

axel(08)brixx

March 20th, 2009, 01:59 PM

"Robredo assured Hofman that his administration is ready to face it, saying, “It’s a matter of attitude”

He had the wisdom :) really proud of him ..!! Galing nya magsalita ..!!

rhyzrockerz

March 20th, 2009, 02:05 PM

"Robredo assured Hofman that his administration is ready to face it, saying, “It’s a matter of attitude”

He had the wisdom :) really proud of him ..!! Galing nya magsalita ..!!

yeah correct...!!Proud to be Nagueño...

Naga Boy

March 20th, 2009, 03:18 PM

rhyzrockerz

March 20th, 2009, 03:32 PM

bobbymay74

March 21st, 2009, 02:10 AM

Hot News from Naga Bankers Association.
6 new Banks to Open in Naga this year

2 in SM City
BDO's 4th Branch
China Bank's 2nd Branch

1 in Panganiban Drive
BDO's 5th Branch

3 in Magsaysay Ave
PNB's 2nd branch
PSBank's 3rd Branch
Allied Bank's 3rd branch

I think BDO 6 branches are:

1. San Francisco branch
2. Plaza branch ( former PCI-Equitable, front of Plaza Rizal )
3. General Luna ( front of Cabral 24 hr store )
4. Magsaysay Ave.

And as you said.
5. SM branch
6. Panganiban Drive

I'm trying to find from Bangko Central, the number of banks in NAGA, as well as the ranking. Hope you have the data?

Caffeinhaler

March 21st, 2009, 02:51 AM

hello everyone...greetings from a newbie here hehe
I've been reading this thread and so I figured I register...and now here I am yaay:banana::banana::banana:

Marhay na aldaw sa mga taga Naga asin sa gabos na mga taga Camarines Sur.

Su mga taga rinconada...marhay na aldow kaninyo ngamin.

(Excuse my bicol naga or my rinconada...as I don't get to often use them on a daily conversation. I use to speak both growing up)

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 03:19 AM

Caffeinhaler

March 21st, 2009, 03:40 AM

WELCOME

Caffeinhaler

Maray na pag abot sa Scc thread naga...

Well thank you for the welcome Mr. Rhyzrockerz...cool name btw:):)

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 04:01 AM

Hot News from Naga Bankers Association.
6 new Banks to Open in Naga this year

2 in SM City
BDO's 4th Branch
China Bank's 2nd Branch

1 in Panganiban Drive
BDO's 5th Branch

3 in Magsaysay Ave
PNB's 2nd branch
PSBank's 3rd Branch
Allied Bank's 3rd branch

Wow, then we will have a total of 67 banks at the end of the year coz as of the latest count we have 61 banks.

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 04:13 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

Does it mean from Nabua to Baao will be classified as first class municipalities? I thought the the classification was revised and raised to 75 million for first class.

Caffeinhaler

March 21st, 2009, 04:16 AM

Does anyone have any update(s) regarding the prosposed Plaza de Nueva Caceres that is supposedly going to be put up in front of the Naga City public market?

I think I read it somewhere, (if my mind serves me correctly) that it should be finish before the 4th National Filipino Heritage Festival which will be held this coming April or May.

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 04:28 AM

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 04:41 AM

CamSur hosts biggest wakeboard showdown (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/march19/xcams.html)

PILI, Camarines Sur – Camarines Sur will once again take center stage in the extreme sports limelight when Governor LRay Villafuerte partners with the World Wakeboard Association (WWA) to stage the five-day WWA Wake Park World Championships at the Camarines Sur Watersports Complex (CWC) on March 25 to 29.

This will be the second consecutive year Camarines Sur hosts the competitions, unprecedented in the history of the WWA World Championships which have never been played anywhere else outside the United States except last year.

Camarines Sur’s successive selection as venue of this year’s world wakeboard games all the more confirms the reputation of CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) as the best cable wakeboard park in the world.

No less than a total contingent of foreigners, 300 to 500 of the top riders from all over the world will attend the competitions, the event actually a triple-contest and dubbed by the WWA as the “largest collective wakeboarding event to date”.

Alongside with the 2009 WWA Wake Park World Championship pulled behind the cable, Gov. Villafuerte will again open host the first stop of the WWA Wakeboard World Series during the week and the Cam Sur Riders’ Cup will kick off the World Series behind the boat, with all the world’s top riders expected from some 25 countries competing for a chance to become the WWA Wakeboard World Series champion at the end of the season.

With the added Rail Park at the CWC, the five-day event will also include one of the most highly anticipated contests behind the revolutionary Sesitec System 2.0 with three professional and three amateur divisions.

Professional Men Wakeboarders will be collecting points to determine an overall winner of the entire event. The divisions that will be included for the Pro Men Wakeboard category will be the Pro Men Wakeboard division during the Cam Sur Riders’ Cup (boat), the Pro Men divion in the WWA Wake Park World Championships (cable), the Obstacles Only division during the WWA WakePark World Championships (cable) and the Pro Men Wakeboard division of the CWC Rail Park Contest (System 2.0).

There will also be a similar cumulative race during the week for Professional Wakeskaters as well. They will compete in three divisions to crown an overall winner in the wakeskate category including the Pro Wakeskate division during the CamSur Riders’ Cup (boat), the WWA Wake Park World Championships (cable), and the CWC Rail Park Contest (System 2.0).

Further inquiries may be entertained directly by the World Wakeboard Association (407) 362-7841 or Event Organizer@thewwa.com and registration filed via internet at www.thewwa.com/WPWorlds09Pre2.shtml.

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 04:44 AM

Naga charts 10-yr. solid waste management plan (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/march19/x10.html)

NAGA CITY --- A 10-year integrated action plan addressing in detail all possible weak points and challenges in achieving an “environment that is ecologically balanced with emphasis on sound solid waste management” was presented here Tuesday to different stakeholders for final evaluation.

The plan’s executive summary stated that with the growing population and increasing volume of solid waste, which is expected to bloat up to 101.49 tons/day in the next 5 years and 119.29 tons/day in 2017, garbage disposal will seriously become an alarming issue.

The plan which was drafted by Manila-based International Resources Group (IRG) is now being readied for submission after several inputs, changes and concerns were made during the presentation and finalization.

The document which contained comprehensive approaches for the implementation of the garbage disposal system will be submitted several weeks from now to the city government which will call for a public consultation or hearing to determine the implementation of the solid waste management agenda.

Basic ideas in the plan were obtained thru stakeholders’ participatory effort and by the members of the City Solid Waste Management Board who actively participated in the different levels of preparations such as gathering of data, leveling off on the understanding of the current situation, setting of targets and identification of strategies to meet the targets, site visitations, and workshops.

Engr. Jessie Todoc, a consultant of Manila-based International Resources Group, said the city’s solid waste management plan was outlined within the framework of Republic Act 9003, otherwise known as ecological solid waste management act of 2001.

He said the plan’s mission is to promote and implement the law particularly its provisions on cleanliness, orderliness, waste reduction and waste diversion.

Waste reduction is the minimization of solid waste before it enters the solid waste stream by methods such as materials substitution, materials reuse and packaging restrictions while waste diversion involves waste disposal through reuse, recycling and composting activities.

Through these and other initiatives include segregation at source, the plan is seen to become an effective facility in solving the garbage problem via consolidated programs that are expected to deliver optimum results at the least cost possible while conserving and restoring the city’s natural resources.

IRG which is working in synergy with the Czech-based Enviros. City executives and planners assured the multi-sector forum that the plan will promote ways that will help sustain the cleanliness of the city and reduce its waste in ways that are made easy for the public to participate.

Mayor Jesse M. Robredo said the study and the production of the plan was financed by the Ministry of Environment of Czech Republic as part of the foreign country’s technical assistance to the city.

Containing a comprehensive and top-to-bottom method on garbage collection and disposal, the city’s 10-year solid waste management plan aims to: provide adequate collection services to the city’s 27 barangays, keep garbage trucks/vehicles roadworthy, divert at least 40% of waste by 2017, rehabilitate the Balatas Controlled Dumpsite in accordance with the law, improve the organization in-charge of solid waste management, provide continuing capability-building opportunities to solid waste management personnel, institutionalize the implementation of Promotion, Information, Communication and Education components and actively enforce the regulations on solid waste management.

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 04:52 AM

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 05:03 AM

SM City Naga to open in May 1 (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/march19/xsm.html)

NAGA CITY --- Some of the country’s top merchants had a glimpse of the upcoming SM City Naga during the recent Tenants’ Review at the SMX Convention Center.

SM Prime Holdings President Hans T. Sy welcomed the tenants during the event, together with SCMC President Annie Garcia, VP for Leasing Daisy Chua, and SM City Lucena’s Mall Manager Jason Terrenal.

SM City Naga, which is scheduled to open on May 1, 2009, will be SM prime Holding’s 34th supermall, and is the company’s first in the Bicol region. It is envisioned to be one of the landmarks in bustling Naga City, which is Camarines Sur’s center for trade, commerce, transport, finance, education and government services.

Located on a 46,000 square meter property along Roxas Avenue (Diversion road) in this city, the 87,959.38 square meter two-storey mall will serve customers in Camarines Sur, as well as neighboring provinces of Camarines Norte, Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, and Masbate.

The mall, which has the SM Department Store and the SM Supermarket as its main anchors, will have an exciting retail mix, including SM mainstays like SM Appliance Center, ACE Hardware, and Watsons, as well as the best local and international brands in fashion, home furnishings, health and personal care, and electronics.

Eating out options include the SM Food Court, as well as known local and international food chains, specialty restaurants, and well-loved homegrown food outlets. It will also have four state of the art cinemas with a total seating capacity of 1,400.

For customers’ convenience, there will be 694 covered parking lots in a four level parking building, 113 open parking spaces, and allotted parking for 253 motorcycles.

Strategically located across the city’s central Business District II, SM City Naga is surrounded by 500 large business establishments, as well as 15 schools, 6 hospitals and clinics, 11 hotels, 6 resorts, 12 churches, and more than 20 government regional offices.

Metro Naga also has 54 subdivisions, as well as the proposed Metro Naga Coliseum and various warehousing, distribution, and transport companies in the area.

Customers will have easy access to the mall as it is located across the Naga transport exchange consiting of the Naga Integrated Bus Terminal and two jeepney terminals servicing almost all of the inter-municipality transportation.

The mall is also 400 meters away from the city’s old centro, very near the national highway and right beside the Philippine National Railway.

Caffeinhaler

March 21st, 2009, 05:09 AM

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.

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Mayna kamo sadi Nabua!

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Sorry, can't understand. Can you please say it Bicol - Naga next time, Filipino, or English?

By the way, why is it that People speaking Bicol-Naga could hardly understand Riconada dialect while people from Rinconada could easily understand Bicol-Naga?

Hi garzland, let me try to help you out.

Here:

Here in Nabua there are alot of establishments that are being built and others that will be built:

This LCC Mall in front of the Municipal (building or hall).

The Rinconada Medical Center at Sta. Elena (Baras) near by the Iriga boundary.

Close by the Rinconada Medical Center, there's a farmland being covered with dirt (soil) (it's large or spacious, i just don't know how many hectares). It was bought by Ortega. It is said they'll put up an Ice Plant but it is not confirmed. Still clueless.

Next to the Rinconada Medical Center buing built, is a Wishy Washy Laundry Shop.

Close to it is the DWAS Radio Station.

At Dalan-Dalan, there is Mangoes as well as KiKay's KTV Bar. For those who wants to chill, just go there.

Here you go Garzland...hope you enjoy the translation.

Hey Hakz...great stuff.

Caffeinhaler

March 21st, 2009, 05:15 AM

pagkakaalam ko po nag bibiding parin ..

wow...considering that soon it'll be the end of March, it makes me think that they probably won't have it done before the 4th National Filipino Heritage Festival.:ohno::ohno:

But hopefully they can still get it done regarldless of the festival.

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 05:16 AM

^^Thanks, Caffeinhaler and welcome!!! Are you from Rinconada?

Congrats for having LCC Mall and lots of to be constructed establishments!!!

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 05:18 AM

wow...considering that soon it'll be the end of March, it makes me think that they probably won't have it done before the 4th National Filipino Heritage Festival.:ohno::ohno:

But hopefully they can still get it done regarldless of the festival.

Probably next year - 5th National Filipino Heritage festival.

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 05:34 AM

nakaka proud talaga ang naga city..
si mga custumer ko kaya digdi sa computer shop me sa manila
nag sabi sako na ma jan daa sinda sa lugar ko?
nabigla ngani ko?sabi ko saan sa naga city?
tapos yun sabi nila oo.. ma study tour daa sinda sa naga city
ta magayon daa ang pamamahala kang LGU naga..
dakul daa po sindang mabisita jan sa padangat tang syudad..
sa lunes daa po nasa naga na sinda..
mga student po kang FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY ang ma study tour jan sa mga..
iba iba ang mga course ninda..

Caffeinhaler

March 21st, 2009, 05:40 AM

By the way, why is it that People speaking Bicol-Naga could hardly understand Riconada dialect while people from Rinconada could easily understand Bicol-Naga?

Let me try to answer this question for you garz...

Considering that Bicol-Naga is essentially the "lengua franca" of Camarines Sur, it is therefore widely used and spoken by many. By the fact that Naga City and its sorrounding towns speak Bicol-Naga, and the fact that Naga City is the commercial, educational, and religious center of Camarines Sur; Bicol-Naga thus is of greater importance, more so, and as compare to if you would speak Rinconada.

For non-rinconada speaker, there isn't any greater need to learn the Rinconanda dialect. Most don't necessarily go to Nabua or Iriga to go to school, or church, or shop, or what have you...on a regular basis.

That's why I think Pili is unique, because it is able to converge both world into one. I think this is the place I know of where you can actually speak Bicol-Naga and Rinconada interchangeably.

Caffeinhaler

March 21st, 2009, 05:43 AM

^^Thanks, Caffeinhaler and welcome!!! Are you from Rinconada?

Congrats for having LCC Mall and lots of to be constructed establishments!!!

No, I was born in Goa. Also, I spent years in San Fernando, Ocampo and Pili.

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 05:44 AM

wow...considering that soon it'll be the end of March, it makes me think that they probably won't have it done before the 4th National Filipino Heritage Festival.:ohno::ohno:

But hopefully they can still get it done regarldless of the festival.

parang hindi talaga aabutin..pero may budget naman..:):)

Caffeinhaler

March 21st, 2009, 05:57 AM

parang hindi talaga aabutin..pero may budget naman..:):)

Kahit hindi umabot basta matapos at magawa ng maganda at maayos...okay na yun.

bobbymay74

March 21st, 2009, 06:10 AM

Let me try to answer this question for you garz...

Considering that Bicol-Naga is essentially the "lengua franca" of Camarines Sur, it is therefore widely used and spoken by many. By the fact that Naga City and its sorrounding towns speak Bicol-Naga, and the fact that Naga City is the commercial, educational, and religious center of Camarines Sur; Bicol-Naga thus is of greater importance, more so, and as compare to if you would speak Rinconada.

For non-rinconada speaker, there isn't any greater need to learn the Rinconanda dialect. Most don't necessarily go to Nabua or Iriga to go to school, or church, or shop, or what have you...on a regular basis.

That's why I think Pili is unique, because it is able to converge both world into one. I think this is the place I know of where you can actually speak Bicol-Naga and Rinconada interchangeably.

That's a very good answer to a very good Question. I really agree. addition to that , In my own experience staying in Manila for years. any 2 or more bicolanos meet from any province they usually adjust to Bicol-Naga.
Maybe, if a bicolano from albay or sorsogon talking to a cam sur, might use some words that are unfamiliar to Bicol Naga, but the whole conversion will dominantly Bicol-Naga.
Most Bicolanos believe that Bicol-Naga is the Original bicol because of the historical advantage.

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 06:11 AM

Kahit hindi umabot basta matapos at magawa ng maganda at maayos...okay na yun.

oo naman magagawa po yun pero hindi pa sa ngayon..

Caffeinhaler

March 21st, 2009, 06:25 AM

oo naman magagawa po yun pero hindi pa sa ngayon..

sana nga...better later than never built at all hehe

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 06:35 AM

sana nga...better later than never built at all hehe

haha!!BTW...:) sain ka sa naga?

Caffeinhaler

March 21st, 2009, 06:43 AM

That's a very good answer to a very good Question. I really agree. addition to that , In my own experience staying in Manila for years. any 2 or more bicolanos meet from any province they usually adjust to Bicol-Naga.
Maybe, if a bicolano from albay or sorsogon talking to a cam sur, might use some words that are unfamiliar to Bicol Naga, but the whole conversion will dominantly Bicol-Naga.
Most Bicolanos believe that Bicol-Naga is the Original bicol because of the historical advantage.

I guess it can be perhaps because if and when somebody mentions someone is from Bicol, they assume he/she is from Camarines Sur. Therefore, I guess that's why they automatically converse in Bicol-Naga.

Well of course we have to understand that Bicol-Naga and Bicol-Albay are very similar more than anything else. That's why it isn't so hard for one to comprehend either or. Also, considering that both Camarines Sur and Albay are the most populous provinces in Bicol, it isn't surprising that anyone else coming somewhere else in Bicol beside these two would automatically assume the dialect of Bicol-Naga or Bicol-Albay.

Caffeinhaler

March 21st, 2009, 06:45 AM

haha!!BTW...:) sain ka sa naga?

Taga Concepcion Grande...sa likod ng Ago.

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 07:27 AM

Let me try to answer this question for you garz...

Considering that Bicol-Naga is essentially the "lengua franca" of Camarines Sur, it is therefore widely used and spoken by many. By the fact that Naga City and its sorrounding towns speak Bicol-Naga, and the fact that Naga City is the commercial, educational, and religious center of Camarines Sur; Bicol-Naga thus is of greater importance, more so, and as compare to if you would speak Rinconada.

For non-rinconada speaker, there isn't any greater need to learn the Rinconanda dialect. Most don't necessarily go to Nabua or Iriga to go to school, or church, or shop, or what have you...on a regular basis.

That's why I think Pili is unique, because it is able to converge both world into one. I think this is the place I know of where you can actually speak Bicol-Naga and Rinconada interchangeably.

Thanks for your answer, caff! I have relatives who resided in Nabua a decade ago but never dared to ask this matter to them.

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 07:29 AM

J. Emmanuel as SM showcase (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/march19/xsms.html)

NAGA CITY --- J. Emmanuel Pastries, the first and only homegrown pili product brand exhibited internationally and sold in prestigious supermarts overseas, has been privileged to

occupy a prime location at the soon-to-be-opened SM City Naga here.

Spouses Joseph and Ma.Lydia Lomibao of J. Emmanuel Pastries said a 28.6 square meter corner space at the second level of the mall has been apportioned to them at a vantage point to showcase their homegrown processed food products, accented by a generous photo display of the exquisitely famous pili nut.

SM City Naga, the first in Bicol by the largest chain of giant malls in the country, is expected to be opened for business on May 1, this year. Among its prized tenants are Starbucks, National Book Store, Goldilocks and a host of other branded business companies.

Encased entirely by glass and minimalist wood panels, J. Emmanuel’s favored second level store and display shop meets the elevator from the activity center below, leading towards the four cinemas, the foodcourt, an array of specialty shops, and the upper floor of SM’s trademark department store, all in the second level of the mall.

J. Emmanuel products are found in supermarts in Japan, USA, Canada, and Australia. It will soon enter the Middle East market to cater to Filipino overseas workers there. Products bound for Japan are shipped through Cebu by a Japanese investor who also exports dried mango and other processed tropical fruit products from the Visayas.

A Gawad Saka Presidential Awardee in 2007 as outstanding high value commercial crop (HVCC) food processor, J. Emmanuel employs over 65 full-time local workers with display stores in Canaman, Naga Centro, and Villa Caceres Hotel. It also supplies various consignee stores in Legazpi, Guinobatan, Sorsogon, Quezon, Batangas, Pangasinan, and Metro Manila.

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 07:46 AM

Taga Concepcion Grande...sa likod ng Ago.

Ahh..:):)

NAGA CITY --- J. Emmanuel Pastries, the first and only homegrown pili product brand exhibited internationally and sold in prestigious supermarts overseas, has been privileged to

occupy a prime location at the soon-to-be-opened SM City Naga here.

Spouses Joseph and Ma.Lydia Lomibao of J. Emmanuel Pastries said a 28.6 square meter corner space at the second level of the mall has been apportioned to them at a vantage point to showcase their homegrown processed food products, accented by a generous photo display of the exquisitely famous pili nut.

SM City Naga, the first in Bicol by the largest chain of giant malls in the country, is expected to be opened for business on May 1, this year. Among its prized tenants are Starbucks, National Book Store, Goldilocks and a host of other branded business companies.

Encased entirely by glass and minimalist wood panels, J. Emmanuel’s favored second level store and display shop meets the elevator from the activity center below, leading towards the four cinemas, the foodcourt, an array of specialty shops, and the upper floor of SM’s trademark department store, all in the second level of the mall.

J. Emmanuel products are found in supermarts in Japan, USA, Canada, and Australia. It will soon enter the Middle East market to cater to Filipino overseas workers there. Products bound for Japan are shipped through Cebu by a Japanese investor who also exports dried mango and other processed tropical fruit products from the Visayas.

A Gawad Saka Presidential Awardee in 2007 as outstanding high value commercial crop (HVCC) food processor, J. Emmanuel employs over 65 full-time local workers with display stores in Canaman, Naga Centro, and Villa Caceres Hotel. It also supplies various consignee stores in Legazpi, Guinobatan, Sorsogon, Quezon, Batangas, Pangasinan, and Metro Manila.

sain po sa bicol mag simula ang J. Emmanuel products?:shifty:

lurkernomore

March 21st, 2009, 08:22 AM

I think geographical position and geological composition of a place are certainly important factors. However, how do you take advantage of such key factors if there is no entrepreneurial flair? You can have the most fertile land for an agricultural economy, but you can't sustain it if you don't know what to do with it. Naga City is vibrant because of great ideas that caters to that need of its citizens. Yes we need agriculture and ought to be invested in because other people rely on it for livelihood, but what can you do with goods or products if you can't sell it? Economy run on exchange of goods and services, but without entrepreneurial flair I think your goods and services will be left to rot.

ang pagkakaintindi ko lang po ini: pag wara kayang geographical position and geological composition, wara man pong entrepreneurial flair. ta huli ta ining entrepreneurial flair ay galing sa mga tawo. ang mga tawo mismo galing sa iba't ibang lugar. kaya ang kaipuhan lang tlga ki sarong lugar para magprogreso ay itong mga nasabi ni fugitivepixie. maabot na sana at maabot ang mga tawo (gyalin sa ibat ibang lugar) para mapa-uswag ang ekonomiya ki sarong lugar.

buda, kadakulan na mga taga-Naga, mga dayo man sana. Kung bako, mga ancestors ninda mga dayo man sana. an sarong tawo, kung gusto magyaman, mahanap ki lugar kung sain siya mayaman. dai man sya maga-stay sa sarong lugar na dai man sya magayaman maski pa mautak siya pag-abot sa negosyo.

lurkernomore

March 21st, 2009, 08:25 AM

Agriculture to sustain urban economies? I don't think so. It may be applicable in my hometown- Oas. Naga and Legazpi? Not in 2009- we can't turn back Magsasay Avenue or Rizal St. to agricultural lands.

mga agricultural lands that surround the city

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 08:35 AM

^^Welcome to SSC, lurkermore!!! Are you from Albay? It seems you are because of the words you used like wara and buda.

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 08:38 AM

More LGU Execs Come to Naga for Study Visit (www.naga.gov.ph)

NAGA CITY --- Local officials and chief executives from various local government units are trooping their way to this city to equip themselves with basic knowledge and know-how preparatory to the implementation of the basic provisions of Republic Act No. 9485, or the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, otherwise known as “An Act to Improve Efficiency in the Delivery of Government Service to the Public by Reducing Bureaucratic Red Tape, Preventing graft and Corruption, and Providing Penalties Thereof”.

The Act was signed by Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on June 2, 2007 and LGUs are now pressured to craft their own Citizens Charters and other anti-Red Tape mechanisms before the end of the third quarter of this year.

As provided for by the law, government offices and agencies are required to set up service standards to be known as Citizen’s Charter to ensure quick and quality service to the public that this city, under the stewardship of City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo, pioneered as early as 2002 which since then have become a model formula and document for LGUs and other agencies throughout the country.

Last March 11, week, members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Mendez, Cavite, led by Vice Mayor Frederick Vida and a 3-member team from the Technology Application and Promotion Institute of the Department of Science and Technology interfaced with top officials of Naga City Hall to discuss good governance programs and strategies.

The following day, March 12, a 27-member team from Tagudin, Ilocos Sur led by its Municipal Mayor Roque S. Verzosa were treated to a whole day orientation seminar on Naga’s best practices that they hope to benchmark and draw inspiration from.

Writing Mayor Robredo to allow his personnel to conduct an exposure trip in Naga City, DOST Undersecretary Fortunato de la Pena said: “We have learned from the Development Academy of the Philippines that your office is a model agency when it comes to the implementation of the [Citizens] Charter.”

Yesterday, March 18, a 26-team from Caba, La Union led by Vice Mayor Erlinda Wenceslao was personally received by the city mayor for an overview of the city government’s programs and operations before undergoing an orientation/exposure seminar conducted by Naga City Planning Officer Willy Prilles.

On Friday, March 20, another delegation composed of 25 department heads from the City of Sta. Rosa will be heading to this city for a similar exposure visit.

Sta. Rosa City is a model LGU for Region IV-A with regards to the implementation of the Anti-Red Tape Act in the province of Laguna.

“However, experiential learnings are deemed more effective in order to achieve deeper understanding of the strategies used by successful implementors (such as the City of Naga)”, Sta. Rosa City Director Tirso Lavina told Mayor Robredo in a fax message, explaining that direct exchange of ideas will enlarge their knowledge and make them more responsive in the delivery of services to their respective constituents.

Normally, these visitors stay at least one night in the city’s hotels and tour around for a quick educational trip, which is a boon to Naga’s accommodation and food service industry.

lurkernomore

March 21st, 2009, 08:44 AM

^^Welcome to SSC, lurkermore!!! Are you from Albay? It seems you are because of your the words you used like wara and buda.

Ya. Albay po. :)

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 08:53 AM

^^Where in Albay and are you in Albay right now?

lurkernomore

March 21st, 2009, 09:12 AM

wara po ako sa albay. di na po ako mataong info about sakuya. gusto ko kaya ki privacy. basta taga-albay po ako.

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 09:19 AM

mga agricultural lands that surround the city

Maray na pag abot sa naga thread

lurkernomore

Maray na hapon po..!!rhyzrockerz tabi ni...

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 09:29 AM

Arild

March 21st, 2009, 09:32 AM

A few photos from the caramoanpeninsula in case anyone is intrested to see more from the most butifull plase in Bicol.

https://www.caramoankayaks.com/photos/daj/kayaking_3.jpg

https://www.caramoankayaks.com/photos/daj/kayak_banka.jpg

https://www.caramoankayaks.com/photos/alexander/6_2th.JPG

https://www.caramoankayaks.com/photos/alexander/lagun.JPG

Hope you can enjoy them as mush as I do:banana:

lurkernomore

March 21st, 2009, 09:40 AM

WOW!!! BEAUTIFUL! nakikita ko ang Mayon!

@rhyz, salamat tabi!

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 09:53 AM

WELCOME TO Naga city,camarines sur,norte thread

"Arild"

Maray na pag abot..rhyzrockerz tabi ini..

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 09:58 AM

lurkernomore

March 21st, 2009, 09:58 AM

astig talaga hay...!!
halos dakul ng LGU ang nag bibisita jan sa naga city para adalan ang pamamalakad kang naga city gov..and para maaraman ninda kong panu maging maray na modelo kang local government unit...

proud to be nagueño talaga..:banana::banana:

maurag baga tlga i robredo. sana arugun siya kang iba. :cheers:

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 10:03 AM

maurag baga tlga i robredo. sana arugun siya kang iba. :cheers:
dapat lang.. sana ngani si mayor robredo na ang next Sen.raul roco...

lurkernomore

March 21st, 2009, 10:07 AM

dapat lang.. sana ngani si mayor robredo na ang next Sen.raul roco...

sana. may passion sya saka public service tlga ang tigaisip nya. sana maging presidente man sya. :)

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 10:12 AM

sana. may passion sya saka public service tlga ang tigaisip nya. sana maging presidente man sya. :)

wow..! grabi na yan..
maski senator lang basta totoo..:banana::banana:

lurkernomore

March 21st, 2009, 10:18 AM

wow..! grabi na yan..
maski senator lang basta totoo..:banana::banana:

sa pag-execute ki mga plano matibay si robredo. para sako, mas magayon kung maging presidente sya kesa senador. kaya lang, diit pa lang ang nakakamidbid saiya.

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 10:24 AM

sa pag-execute ki mga plano matibay si robredo. para sako, mas magayon kung maging presidente sya kesa senador. kaya lang, diit pa lang ang nakakamidbid saiya.

tama ka po.. dugay na para maging Pres.si mayor..
BTW:)any other topic?itong my connection sa thread..
baka matuwayan nanaman kita kaini..

lurkernomore

March 21st, 2009, 10:28 AM

tama ka po.. dugay na para maging Pres.si mayor..
BTW:)any other topic?itong my connection sa thread..
baka matuwayan nanaman kita kaini..

connected man baga si robredo sa naga.

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 10:33 AM

connected man baga si robredo sa naga.
haha..!!sabagay...!!:):)
siguro kong magiging pres.si mayor haloyun pang maray diba..
pero sana lang talaga..

lurkernomore

March 21st, 2009, 10:33 AM

haha..!!sabagay...!!:):)
siguro kong magiging pres.si mayor si haloyun pang maray diba..
pero sana lang talaga..

kaya yan. :)

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 10:40 AM

kaya yan. :)
oho.!:banana:
grabi ah.. garu dakulon kang tigpapasyaran na thread ..:lol::lol:

lurkernomore

March 21st, 2009, 10:44 AM

oho.!:banana:
grabi ah.. garu dakulon kang tigpapasyaran na thread ..:lol::lol:

maka-adik baga tlga. :)

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 10:54 AM

maka-adik baga tlga. :)

iyong gayo ka...maugahon talaga lalo na pag nahihiling mo sa thread ang development kang lugar mo.. maugmahon talaga..:lol::lol:

lurkernomore

March 21st, 2009, 10:55 AM

heheheh. maali na ako padi. bye!

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 11:18 AM

heheheh. maali na ako padi. bye!
sige..salamat ulit sa pagbisita sa thread..

hakz2007

March 21st, 2009, 12:22 PM

By land area, the top 10 CamSur LGUs (in square kilometers);

1. Ragay - 400.22
2. Lagonoy - 377.90
3. Tinambac - 351.62
4. Libmanan - 336.20
5. Caramoan - 276.00
6. Buhi - 246.65
7. Garchitorena - 243.80
8. Sipocot - 243.43
9. Del Gallego - 208.31
10. Goa - 206.18
11. Lupi - 169.87
12. Calabanga - 163.80
13. Sagnay - 154.76
14. Bula - 151.30
15. Pasacao - 149.54
16. Presentacion - 143.80
17. Siruma - 141.27
18. Iriga City - 137.35
19. Pili - 126.25
20. Minalabac - 126.10
21. Ocampo - 118.33
22. Bato - 107.12
23. Nabua - 96.20
24. Balatan - 93.09
25. Baao - 91.20
26. Naga City - 84.48
27. Pamplona - 80.60
28. Tigaon - 72.35
29. San Fernando - 71.76
30. Cabusao - 46.80
31. Magarao - 44.97
32. Bombon - 44.20
33. Canaman - 43.27
34. San Jose - 43.07
35. Milaor - 33.64
36. Gainza - 14.75
37. Camaligan - 4.68

Live and Invest in Nabua

Mayang Na Kamo Sadi!

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 12:26 PM

By land area, the top 10 CamSur municipalities (in square kilometers);

1. Ragay - 400.22
2. Lagonoy - 377.90
3. Tinambac - 351.62
4. Libmanan - 336.20
5. Caramoan - 276.00
6. Buhi - 246.65
7. Garchitorena - 243.80
8. Sipocot - 243.43
9. Del Gallego - 208.31
10. Goa - 206.18
11. Lupi - 169.87
12. Calabanga - 163.80
13. Sagnay - 154.76
14. Bula - 151.30
15. Pasacao - 149.54
16. Presentacion - 143.80
17. Siruma - 141.27
18. Iriga City - 137.35
19. Pili - 126.25
20. Minalabac - 126.10
21. Ocampo - 118.33
22. Bato - 107.12
23. Nabua - 96.20
24. Balatan - 93.09
25. Baao - 91.20
26. Naga City - 84.48
27. Pamplona - 80.60
28. Tigaon - 72.35
29. San Fernando - 71.76
30. Cabusao - 46.80
31. Magarao - 44.97
32. Bombon - 44.20
33. Canaman - 43.27
34. San Jose - 43.07
35. Milaor - 33.64
36. Gainza - 14.75
37. Camaligan - 4.68

Live and Invest in Nabua

Mayang Na Kamo Sadi!

grabi...sadit sadit ang naga...!!:):):)

Arild

March 21st, 2009, 01:28 PM

WELCOME TO Naga city,camarines sur,norte thread

"Arild"

Maray na pag abot..rhyzrockerz tabi ini..

Salamat po rhyzrockerz!!

rhyzrockerz

March 21st, 2009, 01:33 PM

Salamat po rhyzrockerz!!

tiga saan ka po?

axel(08)brixx

March 21st, 2009, 01:38 PM

Arild

March 21st, 2009, 01:39 PM

tiga saan ka po?

I´m from Sweden;-) :banana::banana:

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 02:50 PM

Lagonoy is 2nd ..!!

Talaga nga naman wala laki o sukat ang pag - unlad ..!! Well Lagonoy is sorrounded by mountain and rivers ..i love the town, so rural & very quiet.This is the place i always missing, a life in province ..!!

Guys Fiesta sa Lagonoy May 01, Then in our Brgy. April 21 - 22 (Himagtocon, Lagonoy)

urulian na ta 8-)

I thought Lagonoy is the biggest in terms of land area!!! Now I know. I was born in Dahat, Lagonoy. I disclose my birthplace because you might think that I'm a Nagueño. Well, I love the place, I reside now in Canaman, just a kilometer away from Naga.

Though, Lagonoy is so rural but as you visit the place you would think that it is not as rural as you would expect because of its proximity to Naga. The Poblacion is very much properly zoned, clean, and with peaceful streets.

gurugeri

March 21st, 2009, 02:58 PM

I thought Lagonoy is the biggest in terms of land area!!! Now I know. I was born in Dahat, Lagonoy. I disclose my birthplace because you might think that I'm a Nagueño. Well, I love the place, I reside now in Canaman, just a kilometer away from where I live.

Though, Lagonoy is so rural but as you visit the place you would think that it is not as rural as you would expect because of its proximity to Naga. The Poblacion is very much properly zoned, clean, and with peaceful streets.

Proximity? That means distance, and as far as I know, Lagonoy is about 60 kilometers from Naga, because Goa is 52 kms from Naga.

Anyway, Lagonoy is a very pleasant place. I love the provincial aura. And yes, the zoning is superb, I honestly wonder why Naga's zoning (according to my student from Laguna who came to Naga for a seminar) is "confusing". We go to Lagonoy once in a while for revelry in popular bar called VDS.

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 03:28 PM

^^Exactly... Sometimes, people would associate the development of certain place on proximity from the most developed area and that is Naga. Lagonoy's streets are well-maintained compared to Tigaon, Ocampo, and even Goa but comparable to tinambac and Garchitorena. I think in all of LGUs in Partido, Lagonoy is the cleanest.

On the other hand, Naga's zoning maybe confusing particularly in Centro or maybe pertaining on streets in Centro but school zoning and entertainment zoning are well-zoned. Say for example, almost all major school are in Peñafrancia Ave. and entertainment center is in Magsaysay. Over-all, Naga's zoning is excellent,

Caffeinhaler

March 21st, 2009, 03:29 PM

... sana maging presidente man sya. :)

Sana nga...we could only hope for the best, but hey nothing is impossible.

Welcome to Naga thread lurkernomore...cool name, you finally came out and no longer a lurker hehehe:):)

Caffeinhaler

March 21st, 2009, 03:31 PM

I´m from Sweden;-) :banana::banana:

Sweden?!...that's awesome:banana:

Welcome Arild to the thread:):)

garzland

March 21st, 2009, 03:38 PM

Naga Boy

March 21st, 2009, 05:34 PM

I think BDO 6 branches are:

1. San Francisco branch
2. Plaza branch ( former PCI-Equitable, front of Plaza Rizal )
3. General Luna ( front of Cabral 24 hr store )
4. Magsaysay Ave.

And as you said.
5. SM branch
6. Panganiban Drive

I'm trying to find from Bangko Central, the number of banks in NAGA, as well as the ranking. Hope you have the data?

Thanks for the correction bobbymay

I'll try to count the number of banks myself and post it once I'm done.

Got to talk to the PNB Iriga manager and confirmed the opening of PNB Magsaysay. Not yet very sure of the Allied Bank as it will merge with the PNB anytime soon.

They are also do not know yet if after the merger, Allied bank would take PNB's name. But they would be opening another branch in Panagniban Drive- either PNB or Allied Bank whichever would be retained.

Naga Boy

March 21st, 2009, 05:38 PM

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Naga Boy

March 21st, 2009, 05:45 PM

One Memorable Day with “ El Kapitan ”
By Ricardo E. Perez (rpharmony@yahoo.com.ph)

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LAST Saturday morning of March 14, 2009, I was among a handful of key personnel of the University of Nueva Caceres at the Naga Airport Tarmac in Cadlan, Pili, eagerly anticipating the arrival of a very special guest of the Educational institution.

What I hope to be a quiet welcome for Dr. Lucio Tan, our invited guest speaker, for the 61st college graduation ceremony, turned into an instant mini fiesta atmosphere, when known local business personalities from the Chinese community, led by Mr. Robert Obiedo of Villa Caceres and Robertson Mall, and other officers of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, with their wives, turned up in mass, complete with their own welcome streamer.

Not to be outdone, and perhaps with even more reason to manifest their presence, was the welcoming committee from the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur, led by Vice Governor Salvio B. Fortuno, supported by the Provincial Cultural group and its band which emerged from the Airport Terminal building, and took up position adjacent to the Chinese Chamber delegation.

The Airport security has its hands full, trying to put order into the crowd as the specially chartered Air Philippines jet touched down and maneuvered into position along side the waiting crowd. Airline personnel who knew the official purpose for the visit of Dr. Lucio Tan, conducted our group, led by Board of Trustees Chairman, Felicito Payumo and Dr. Eduardo H. Sison at the stairwell of the plane, to welcome our guest, Dr. Tan and his wife and almost hundred other visitors who were part of the official entourage of Dr. Lucio Tan.

A team of photographers hired by the Chinese Community jostled for position, shooting from every conceivable angle to capture the whole drama of the arrival, while the dancers from the province perform their choreographed number, which definitely attracted the attention of the Chairman of the Philippine Airlines and other leading businesses in the Philippines.

The ceremony was quick and the guests were escorted to two air conditioned buses waiting at the sidelines while Dr. Tan and his beautiful wife boarded a car that will take them and his party to the famous Camarines Water Sports Complex at the Provincial Capitol, for a luncheon hosted by Gov. Lray Villafuerte of the Province of Camarines Sur.

We hurried back to the University and completed our final preparations for what we felt would be the biggest and the most exciting graduation program for our school. Promptly, at three in the afternoon, Dr. Tan and his party arrived at the Campus and took a guided tour at the University Museum, the First privately run repository of arts, history and culture in the Bicol Region.

Dr. Tan expressed interest in the exhibits, especially about Dr. Jaime Hernandez, the founder of the university, and a similar exhibit on Dr. Dolores H. Sison, the university president. Both exhibits are housed in two separate rooms at the third floor of AMS Building. The party then moved to the Administration building where the University President was waiting. The photographers had a field day outdoing each other for a good shot of Dr. Lucio Tan and Dr. Dolores H. Sison on their very first handshake.

It was during a quiet moment later, in the relative privacy at the office of the President of UNC, that Dr. Lucio Tan showed an uncanny interest and curiosity at my “little invention”. Knowing the difficult condition and situations, in instances where only a single cameraman or photographer maybe allowed access, I devised a contraption that would allow me to single handedly shoot video and take photographs at the same time, with the same field of view, using two separate equipment, arranged one on top of the other.

I was truly flattered at the attention given to my invention by Dr. Lucio Tan, as he took the time to inspect the gadget and I answered some questions he posed, and explained how I go about doing my work. If there is one shining moment in my life that I would forever treasure, and be truly proud about, in meeting such a Distinguished Gentleman and Accomplished Individual, it was that moment.

The short nod of his head, the twinkle in his eyes, a simple smile, and the one word he uttered, spoken from the heart, truly defines what makes Dr. Lucio Tan the Leader and the man that he is. Turning to his aide beside him he said “Professional”, referring both to the person and to the simple equipment I had. Such a complementary word, spoken by such a man of his stature, to my mind, truly made my day.

It was the best and the most memorable moment with the person, many of his people, in the Lucio Tan Group of companies, would very respectfully address as” El Kapitan”. I thought that nothing more could top this personal exhilaration I felt. I was wrong. During his short, softly spoken message to the assembled thousand gathered to watch him, and after having been publicly honored by the University of Nueva Caceres, with a truly appropriate honorary title of Doctor of Technology, he said:

“I’d like to share some thoughts to our young graduates. As you know or read in the papers, people call me a lot of names, Taipan, Tycoon, and Industrialist. But who I am and what I have become was molded here in the streets, the alleys and busy market places of Naga…

“No matter where life may take you, never forget your roots. Always find your way home - here in our city, as I have. Always remember, where you come from, is not a hindrance or weakness; it is your greatest strength.”

His words brought back a flood of memories and I can suddenly relate to his message. Ten years earlier, in 1999, my wife and I, made a sentimental journey to Guangdong. China, with my wife’s other sisters. I married a Chinese mestiza by the name of Goyhan Loo, Cuarto, and on our 25th wedding anniversary, my brother-in-law, Cecilio Mulleda and his wife, Goychi, as a gift, arranged an all expenses paid trip for us to visit with them the birthplace of my late Father-in-law, Gregorio Ahkim Loo, to go back to his roots and search for other surviving relatives.

The four sisters, Goye, Goychi, Goyliaw and Goyhan, together with Cecilio and myself boarded a hydrofoil boat for a three hour ride along the Pearl River Delta,after securing permission from the Chinese Authorities in Hong Kong. Mrs. Goye Wong, the eldest in the family, was our interpreter and guide. For the first time in my life, I set foot into Rural China, entered the village and the very house where my father –in-law used to live, saw the economic condition of the community where he came from. It brought me to tears.

For the first time in my life, I gained a much deeper respect and admiration for what some locals would use to disparagingly call, “ ugaling Intsik”, referring to Chinese work attitude and ethics. Listening to Dr. Lucio Tan expressed those thoughts, with such sincerity and experiencing personally, a manifestation of his character trait, I have absolutely no doubt that Dr. Tan exemplified the very best of the Filipino-Chinese character we should all emulate.

May “El Kapitan” continue to be a source of inspiration and hope for our young graduates and the rest of our youth today. I salute you Sir, and pray that you continue to soar through the stormy skies and sail the rough seas of our challenging economy. May your steadfast resolve to help our country, steady your hands as a captain of that ship, powered by the engine of development and technology, and fueled by a sense of service to your fellowmen.

Thank you for reminding us of the importance of our roots.

Naga Boy

March 21st, 2009, 05:53 PM

Lucio Tan ginawadan honra kan CSur SP

PILI, Cam. Sur - Pigreconosir kan Sangguniang Panlalawigan kan CamSur an mga acomplisimiento ni Lucio Tan sa paagi nin pag-honra kaini bilang “Most Inspiring and Distringuished Bicolano Business Icon.”

Ini nangyari sa paagi kan Resolution No. 059, series of 2009, na ipinasar kan Sanggunian Panlalawigan kan regular sesyon kaini kan Marso 10, sa paagi nin sarong collective motion kan gabos na bokal asin unanimous man an pag-aprobaran.

Basado sa resolucion, dakula an pag-omaw ki Lucio Tan bilang sarong modelong maboot na negosyante na nagpaarog nin maray-rahay na corporate social responsibility sa gabos niyang mga kumpaniya asin korporasyon na imbuwelto sa pag-bangko, mga inomon asin produktong tabako, real estate, asin airline na transportasyon.

Si Tan na gikan sa Sabang, Ciudad nin Naga konsideradong iyo na an ika-duwang pinakamayaman na Filipino na may net worth na dai mababa sa $1.5 billion, saro man na pilantropo na kadakul nang natabangan na mga aspiranteng negosyante.

Pagsasadiri ni Tan an 75 porciento o tres-cuartos kan Allied Banking Corporation asin 66.7 porciento o dos-tercio kan Philippine National Bank, na saiyang pigpaplanong pagsararoon sa paagi nin merger tanganing mag-mukna nin bagong banko na iyo an magiging ika-apat na pinakadakulang banko sa orolay nin rekursos na malabi sa P400 bilyones.

Siya man an mayor na stockholder kan Philippine Airlines, na pabagsak na kuta kun dai niya ini nasalo. Saiya pa man an Asia Brewery, Tanduay Holdings, Fortune Tobacco, na kun surumahon gabos igwa nin total na sobra sa P500 bilyones na resources.

Linalaoman na an pag-reconosir na ini kan mga naginibohan ni Lucio Tan magigin magayon na pangarogan kan kajovenan na Bikolano. (Multimedia Education Center)

From Bicol Mail

Arild

March 21st, 2009, 06:14 PM

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Photo from Bicol Mail

Salamat for the SM photo Naga Boy.

My wife and daughter love to see it as they like to go shopping there when we arive Naga.

Naga Boy

March 21st, 2009, 08:10 PM

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Naga Boy

March 21st, 2009, 08:44 PM

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Naga Boy

March 21st, 2009, 09:00 PM

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Naga Boy

March 21st, 2009, 09:06 PM

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Intended to balance the cable park’s extreme sports forte, Lago del Rey – a facility expected to be fit for royalty as its name infers – will however offer very affordable wholesome family watersports entertainment including 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 lake will also have a Kids’ Activity Center that will provide suitable water-oriented sports and entertainment for children.

garzland

March 22nd, 2009, 12:11 AM

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Nice, it has logo now!!! May 1 is fast approaching... Let's save to shop on May 1.:)

Arild

March 22nd, 2009, 12:32 AM

garzland

March 22nd, 2009, 01:26 AM

^^Well, it's safer there and they really do.

rhyzrockerz

March 22nd, 2009, 02:13 AM

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Photo from Bicol Mail

thank you sa pag post nagaboy..
astig baga.. kaya lang garu baga lego ... :lol:

rhyzrockerz

March 22nd, 2009, 02:15 AM

Nice, it has logo now!!! May 1 is fast approaching... Let's save to shop on May 1.:)

tama..!! pwede taman gibuhon ang may 1 para mag eyebal kita jan...haha!
mauli man pati ako.. anu sa hiling mo mr.garzland..hirilingan kita jan sa Sm naga sa may 1..?:)

garzland

March 22nd, 2009, 02:24 AM

^^Ok, let's have an eyeball there!!!

rhyzrockerz

March 22nd, 2009, 02:48 AM

^^Ok, let's have an eyeball there!!!

yes.!!pero dapat maplano ta nang maray kong sain mismo sa Sm..
basta ako sure na..ma eyeball kita..
isay pa po gusto maki pag eyeball jan?

hakz2007

March 22nd, 2009, 04:00 AM

Naga Boy

March 22nd, 2009, 04:56 AM

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-rd-

March 22nd, 2009, 11:18 AM

Thanks for the correction bobbymay

I'll try to count the number of banks myself and post it once I'm done.

Got to talk to the PNB Iriga manager and confirmed the opening of PNB Magsaysay. Not yet very sure of the Allied Bank as it will merge with the PNB anytime soon.

They are also do not know yet if after the merger, Allied bank would take PNB's name. But they would be opening another branch in Panagniban Drive- either PNB or Allied Bank whichever would be retained.

The Allied Bank which will eventually carry the name of PNB will relocate its Panganiban Branch to Magsaysay near Quedancor. BY the way sir, I also happen to know he Manager of PNB Iriga Branch...He was the former operations head in Naga.

bobbymay74

March 22nd, 2009, 12:45 PM

yes.!!pero dapat maplano ta nang maray kong sain mismo sa Sm..
basta ako sure na..ma eyeball kita..
isay pa po gusto maki pag eyeball jan?

Count me in. Hope things will be possible again. We did our first meeting with Garz and Kevin before.

Suggestion, what if we do it on friday evening just after a week long work.

rhyzrockerz

March 22nd, 2009, 01:57 PM

Count me in. Hope things will be possible again. We did our first meeting with Garz and Kevin before.

Suggestion, what if we do it on friday evening just after a week long work.

pwede rin po..saan sa Sm pa rin?
o sa magsaysay na?

rhyzrockerz

March 22nd, 2009, 02:37 PM

ako,si Mr.garzland,bobbymay74,

sino pa po?gusto sumali sa planong eyeball?

josh2

March 22nd, 2009, 03:08 PM

Salamat for the SM photo Naga Boy.

My wife and daughter love to see it as they like to go shopping there when we arive Naga.

SM na SM Na ang Dating ah.
Pwedi ako man makipag Eyeball uwi din ako jan sa May hehehe
Kaya lang parang maliit ang Logo heheh
bagong Style ba?

rhyzrockerz

March 22nd, 2009, 03:41 PM

SM na SM Na ang Dating ah.
Pwedi ako man makipag Eyeball uwi din ako jan sa May hehehe
Kaya lang parang maliit ang Logo heheh
bagong Style ba?

"WELCOME"

"josh2"

Oo naman pwedeng pwede ka rin makisali sa eyeball ng mga nagueño..
basta po balak namin may 1.pero hindi pa sure talaga yung date..
kasi po si Mr.garzland yung gusto kong magdisisyon..kasi sya naman yun
nagsimula ng naga thread.:):)

josh2

March 22nd, 2009, 03:47 PM

"WELCOME"

"josh2"

Oo naman pwedeng pwede ka rin makisali sa eyeball ng mga nagueño..
basta po balak namin may 1.pero hindi pa sure talaga yung date..
kasi po si Mr.garzland yung gusto kong magdisisyon..kasi sya naman yun
nagsimula ng naga thread.:):)

hehehhe ok ok

josh2

March 22nd, 2009, 03:57 PM

hehehhe ok ok

txt nyo nlng ako. Di ko rin sure if makaka leave ako sa work. pero Hopefully makauwi ako sa family Re-union namin this coming May2-3.
Zero-nine-one-nine-six-six-seven-zero-nine-eight-zero.
hehhehe nag plug ng number???
Thanks

Arild

March 22nd, 2009, 05:04 PM

SM na SM Na ang Dating ah.
Pwedi ako man makipag Eyeball uwi din ako jan sa May hehehe
Kaya lang parang maliit ang Logo heheh
bagong Style ba?

Yeah the Logo could be larger I must have my glasess on to see it ;-):cheers:

Arild

March 23rd, 2009, 06:25 AM

Anyone like to make a list of hotels in Naga with Phone, Fax and email contact! ?

hakz2007

March 23rd, 2009, 07:59 AM

Tomorrow, March 23, 2009, Pupunta ako ng Bureau of Local Government and Finance, an attached agency of the Department of Finance. Meron po akong courtesy call doon at para matutunan kung anong latest updates sa local government financial management and procedures.

Kukuha na rin ako ng updates (kung meron na) tungkol sa income classification ng iba't ibang municipalities and cities sa Bicol. Sila kasi ang nagkaclassify ng mga LGUs based on annual income lalong lalo na ang Nabua.

My sked this week:

March 23 - Department of Finance, Manila Ocean Park, Philippine Trade and Training Center and SM Mall of Asia

March 24 - Central Bank and Courtesy Call at Malolos City Hall

March 25 - Courtesy Call at Vigan City Hall and visitation of Livelihood Projects being implemented there. Baluarte, Hidden Garden, Crisologo Museum

March 26 - Courtesy Call at Laoag City Hall. Visit to Marcos Mausoleum, Fort Ilocandia, Malacanang of the North

March 27 - Back to Bicol

BREAKING NEWS!

I was inside the Department of Finance just this morning. Based on my research, I found out that as of November 14, 2008 by virtue of Memorandum Circular No.01-M(20)-08 issued by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, there are now eight (8) first class municipalities in Camarines Sur. With their average annual income (in millions) from 2004-2007, the following 1st class municipalities are;

1. Libmanan - 81.753
2. Pili - 69.218
3. Calabanga - 64.192
4. Buhi - 63.039
5. Nabua - 62.864
6. Sipocot - 60.027
7. Tinambac - 58.831
8. Ragay - 57.383

Pursuant to Section 2 of Department Order No.23-08 dated July 29, 2008, the classification of municipalities shall be based on the income brackets, as follows:

First Class - Php55 million or more

Second Class - 45 million or more but less than 55 million

Third Class - 35 million or more but less than 45 million

Fourth Class - 25 million or more but less than 35 million

Fifth Class - 15 million or more but less than 25 million

Sixth Class - Below 15 million

Note: I will be posting the full results for the entire Bicol region this weekend!

Hint: 7 fiirst class municipalities in Albay, 2 in Camarines Norte, 1 in Catanduanes, 2 in Masbate and 2 in Sorsogon.

There are no 1st class cities in the Bicol Region.

Live and Invest in Nabua

Mayang Na Kamo Sadi!

rhyzrockerz

March 23rd, 2009, 08:06 AM

BREAKING NEWS!

I was inside the Department of Finance just this morning. Based on my research, I found out that as of November 14, 2008 by virtue of Memorandum Circular No.01-M(20)-08 issued by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, there are now eight (8) first class municipalities in Camarines Sur. With their average annual income (in millions) from 2004-2007, the following 1st class municipalities are;

1. Libmanan - 81.753
2. Pili - 69.218
3. Calabanga - 64.192
4. Buhi - 63.039
5. Nabua - 62.864
6. Sipocot - 60.027
7. Tinambac - 58.831
8. Ragay - 57.383

Pursuant to Section 2 of Department Order No.23-08 dated July 29, 2008, the classification of municipalities shall be based on the income brackets, as follows:

First Class - Php55 million or more

Second Class - 45 million or more but less than 55 million

Third Class - 35 million or more but less than 45 million

Fourth Class - 25 million or more but less than 35 million

Fifth Class - 15 million or more but less than 25 million

Sixth Class - Below 15 million

Note: I will be posting the full results for the entire Bicol region this weekend!

Hint: 7 fiirst class municipalities in Albay, 2 in Camarines Norte, 1 in Catanduanes, 2 in Masbate and 2 in Sorsogon.

There are no 1st class cities in the Bicol Region.

Live and Invest in Nabua

Mayang Na Kamo Sadi!

sa mga city sa bicol..
first class na ba ulit ang naga at legaspi..
kc sa ngayon diba 2nd class ngayon ang dalawang city?

rhyzrockerz

March 23rd, 2009, 08:13 AM

Congrats sa nabua..

hakz2007

March 23rd, 2009, 08:24 AM

sa mga city sa bicol..
first class na ba ulit ang naga at legaspi..
kc sa ngayon diba 2nd class ngayon ang dalawang city?

the cities of Naga and Legazpi were classfied as 2nd class cities again.

Live and Invest in Nabua

Mayang Na Kamo Sadi!

hakz2007

March 23rd, 2009, 08:25 AM

Congrats sa nabua..

thanks

Live and Invest in Nabua

Mayang Na Kamo Sadi!

rhyzrockerz

March 23rd, 2009, 08:42 AM

the cities of Naga and Legazpi were classfied as 2nd class cities again.

Live and Invest in Nabua

Mayang Na Kamo Sadi!

ngek ganun pa din...:ohno:

gurugeri

March 23rd, 2009, 09:56 AM

BREAKING NEWS!

I was inside the Department of Finance just this morning. Based on my research, I found out that as of November 14, 2008 by virtue of Memorandum Circular No.01-M(20)-08 issued by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, there are now eight (8) first class municipalities in Camarines Sur. With their average annual income (in millions) from 2004-2007, the following 1st class municipalities are;

1. Libmanan - 81.753
2. Pili - 69.218
3. Calabanga - 64.192
4. Buhi - 63.039
5. Nabua - 62.864
6. Sipocot - 60.027
7. Tinambac - 58.831
8. Ragay - 57.383

Hello, thanks for these figures. I really can't believe about Tinambac. I wonder why Goa is not there; it is the most pulsating town in Partido, with six banks, two South Star Drugs stores, a branch of Bigg's, and agriculturally, Goa is fine. Bitter ako for Goa. Huhuhuhu!

Hakz, correct me if I am wrong. The income for every year does not include the expenses incurred for projects. If that's the case, Goa's income, if the expenses for projects are included, could surpass that of Tinambac.

I can't wait for Albay's figures! Seven? That's almost half of 15 towns! I'll make a guess. Daraga (syempre!), Guinobatan, Polangui, Bacacay, Tiwi, Oas, and Camalig. I think Libon could also be one of them. Yey!

Nothing has changed much for Camarines Norte. I believe they're Daet and Labo. Sorsogon now has two first class towns? I am sure one of them is Bulan. I hope Pilar is the other first class town. Virac for Catanduanes. Masbate's, I think, are Aroroy and Milagros.

aries6210

March 23rd, 2009, 10:18 AM

Definitely it would be Bulan & Pilar since Gubat, Sorsogon has P51 Million only compared to Bulan which has P87 M something & Pilar-P57 M

gurugeri

March 23rd, 2009, 10:20 AM

And I thought of the fact that Pilar has a seaport.

josh2

March 23rd, 2009, 10:45 AM

I want News only about Naga and Cam sur!!!
anyone who can give?

rhyzrockerz

March 23rd, 2009, 11:36 AM

I want News only about Naga and Cam sur!!!
anyone who can give?

dai po pwede na naga lang ang news o kaya ipopost digdi..

remember ang thread na ini para sa naga city,cam.sur,norte kaya ngani tig apod na Naga city,and camarines norte and camarines sur thread..:):)

josh2

March 23rd, 2009, 01:49 PM

dai po pwede na naga lang ang news o kaya ipopost digdi..

remember ang thread na ini para sa naga city,cam.sur,norte kaya ngani tig apod na Naga city,and camarines norte and camarines sur thread..:):)

ganun ok,basta gusto ko ung related sa thread hehehe

rhyzrockerz

March 23rd, 2009, 02:23 PM

ganun ok,basta gusto ko ung related sa thread hehehe

related naman ah..!

Naga Boy

March 23rd, 2009, 03:24 PM

Yeah the Logo could be larger I must have my glasess on to see it ;-):cheers:

There is a huge signage of SM Ctiy Naga at the main entrance located at the other side of th mall not seen in the picture). That view is actually a side entrance near the Bus Terminal.

The main entrance is located at the side of Panganiban Drive, it is a little recessed way in and not seen in the picture. I hope someone would take a picture of the main entrance side.

bobbymay74

March 23rd, 2009, 03:32 PM

BREAKING NEWS!

I was inside the Department of Finance just this morning. Based on my research, I found out that as of November 14, 2008 by virtue of Memorandum Circular No.01-M(20)-08 issued by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, there are now eight (8) first class municipalities in Camarines Sur. With their average annual income (in millions) from 2004-2007, the following 1st class municipalities are;

1. Libmanan - 81.753
2. Pili - 69.218
3. Calabanga - 64.192
4. Buhi - 63.039
5. Nabua - 62.864
6. Sipocot - 60.027
7. Tinambac - 58.831
8. Ragay - 57.383

Pursuant to Section 2 of Department Order No.23-08 dated July 29, 2008, the classification of municipalities shall be based on the income brackets, as follows:

First Class - Php55 million or more

Second Class - 45 million or more but less than 55 million

Third Class - 35 million or more but less than 45 million

Fourth Class - 25 million or more but less than 35 million

Fifth Class - 15 million or more but less than 25 million

Sixth Class - Below 15 million

Note: I will be posting the full results for the entire Bicol region this weekend!

Hint: 7 fiirst class municipalities in Albay, 2 in Camarines Norte, 1 in Catanduanes, 2 in Masbate and 2 in Sorsogon.

There are no 1st class cities in the Bicol Region.

Live and Invest in Nabua

Mayang Na Kamo Sadi!

I was wondering why Libmanan has the highest rating. If you visit the capital. it's a "sleepy" town or almost a Ghost town.
I think, they base it on the agricultural income through tax. Noting that Libmanan is the largest town of Camarines Sur. Libmanan is also the largest rice producer of Camanrines Sur or even Bicol itself.

Naga Boy

March 23rd, 2009, 03:44 PM

From the Philippine Daily Inquirer

SM expansion to pick up pace this year
3 new malls, 16 supermarkets to be added in ’09

By Daxim Lucas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:08:00 03/23/2009

Filed Under: Real Estate, Construction & Property

Close this MANILA, Philippines -- MALL DEVELOPER AND OPERATOR SM Prime Holdings will open three more malls this year and expand two existing ones despite the tough business environment caused by the global economic crisis.

SM Prime will open this year SM City Naga in Camarines Sur, SM City Rosario in Cavite and SM City Pamplona in Las Piñas City. It will also open the Sky Garden at the newly expanded SM City North Edsa and will expand SM City Rosales in Pangasinan, according to a regulatory filing by parent firm SM Investments Corp.

The company earlier estimated that its 2009 expansion program would entail a capital outlay of at least P10 billion.

“By the end of the year, SM Prime will have 36 malls nationwide and three malls in China, with an estimated gross floor area of 4.9 million square meters,” SMIC said, referring to the total space it could rent out to mall lessors.

Once completed, this year’s expansion would mark a 14-percent increase in SM Prime’s leasable floor area, which stood at 4.3 million square meters at the end of 2008.

Despite the deepening economic crisis, the company’s mall expansion program this year is even faster than the 9-percent expansion it implemented last year when it added only 353,000 square meters to its total selling space.

The expansion plan is part of the company’s thrust of opening smaller malls in more geographic locations nationwide, as opposed to its original thrust of building large malls in selected metropolitan areas.

Last year, SM Prime opened SM City Marikina, SM City Baliwag and the SM Supercenter Rosales, while it expanded The Annex in SM City North Edsa—making it the third-biggest mall in the world—and The Atrium in SM Megamall.

SM Prime operates 33 malls around the country as well as three malls in Xiamen, Jinjiang and Chengdu, China.

At the same time, SMIC added that its supermarket unit was planning to add 16 more outlets and five “hypermarkets” in 2009 as part of its expansion plan.

Again, this pace is faster than that set in 2008 which saw SM supermarkets open in Edsa Pasay, Parkmall Cebu, Nagtahan, Marikina, Tanay, North Edsa 2 and Cubao, in addition to two hypermarkets.

The total selling area of SM supermarkets and hypermarkets stands at 256,007 and 142,316 square meters, respectively.

SMIC also owns the “Makro” warehouse club chain -- which currently has 14 stores -- through its parent holding company Rappel Holdings Inc. The total net selling area of Makro is 107,555 square meters

rhyzrockerz

March 23rd, 2009, 03:46 PM

There is a huge signage of SM Ctiy Naga at the main entrance located at the other side of th mall not seen in the picture). That view is actually a side entrance near the Bus Terminal.

The main entrance is located at the side of Panganiban Drive, it is a little recessed way in and not seen in the picture. I hope someone would take a picture of the main entrance side.

ah.!sana talaga my makakuha ng picture ng Sm city don sa my main entrance..sa bandang panganiban drive ang entrance db?

Naga Boy

March 23rd, 2009, 03:54 PM

Anyone like to make a list of hotels in Naga with Phone, Fax and email contact! ?

This webpage would be of help: http://www.nagacityhotels.com/

Naga Boy

March 23rd, 2009, 04:07 PM

ah.!sana talaga my makakuha ng picture ng Sm city don sa my main entrance..sa bandang panganiban drive ang entrance db?

http://www.naga.gov.ph/ansel/images/smcity.jpg

This side is the mall's main entrance with a huge signage of SM City Naga logo.

rhyzrockerz

March 23rd, 2009, 04:21 PM

http://www.naga.gov.ph/ansel/images/smcity.jpg

This side is the mall's main entrance with a huge signage of SM City Naga logo.

dapat yung tunay na picture na..

haha..

Arild

March 23rd, 2009, 06:44 PM

This webpage would be of help: http://www.nagacityhotels.com/

Sorry only one of them seemes to own a phone line:-(

rhyzrockerz

March 24th, 2009, 05:07 AM

rhyzrockerz

March 24th, 2009, 05:14 AM

http://planetnaga.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/westpark.jpg?w=500&h=375

rhyzrockerz

March 24th, 2009, 05:25 AM

Picture from Planetnaga.wordpress.com

http://planetnaga.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/kutsero2.jpg?w=300&h=225

http://planetnaga.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/kartela-on-a-bridge1.jpg?w=500&h=375

Calesa.!ito na ang my pinaka murang pamasahe sa buong pilipinas kasi naman
2 Pesos lang ang pamasahe dito..wow.!!:)

http://planetnaga.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/bridges.jpg?w=500&h=375

Naga river.

rhyzrockerz™:cheers:

axel(08)brixx

March 24th, 2009, 08:33 AM

Nice pics. dude it seems that Naga River is not as dirty as i am expected, ayos pa naman pala kasi normal lang minsan ang muddy color lalo na tuwing tag - ulan ..!!

Guys i did'nt know that there were still calesa in Naga Street ..!?

a net article said:

"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."

That's good news, reviving Naga River as its present status is better and in good time..

garzland

March 24th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Hello, thanks for these figures. I really can't believe about Tinambac. I wonder why Goa is not there; it is the most pulsating town in Partido, with six banks, two South Star Drugs stores, a branch of Bigg's, and agriculturally, Goa is fine. Bitter ako for Goa. Huhuhuhu!

Hakz, correct me if I am wrong. The income for every year does not include the expenses incurred for projects. If that's the case, Goa's income, if the expenses for projects are included, could surpass that of Tinambac.

I can't wait for Albay's figures! Seven? That's almost half of 15 towns! I'll make a guess. Daraga (syempre!), Guinobatan, Polangui, Bacacay, Tiwi, Oas, and Camalig. I think Libon could also be one of them. Yey!

Nothing has changed much for Camarines Norte. I believe they're Daet and Labo. Sorsogon now has two first class towns? I am sure one of them is Bulan. I hope Pilar is the other first class town. Virac for Catanduanes. Masbate's, I think, are Aroroy and Milagros.

Tinambac has Barangay Tamban which contributes a huge chunk to the town's income that's why it has surpassed Goa in terms of income. Tamban has a port and a very vibrant commercial area; it is even more progressive than Siruma.

rhyzrockerz

March 24th, 2009, 09:00 AM

garzland

March 24th, 2009, 09:08 AM

Impressive Naga Boy.

Our local contact's count on the restaurants on Magsaysay Strip was only a little over 30. I think they did not do their homework well. That 52 restaurants are those found in Magsaysay Avenue only.

I cannot imagine how many restaurants and fast food outlets are there in the whole city.

There must be hundreds.

I'll try to summarize our 1999 to 2000 feasibility study done between Naga and Legazpi for an American Fast-food chain. The said study was the basis why they intend put up three free standing stores in Naga (two already existing) not counting the mall based stores, a free standing store in Daraga (which I beleive is set to open), but only mall based store in Legazpi City and no free standing store. The same research is considered a landmark study and at present widely used by most food chain investors in Bicol.

Another American based Fried Chicken Store might invest in Daraga anytime soon because of that study.

I hope no one would not get offended those posts as comparison is inevitable. Whenever we get commissioned to a feasibility study we get the head- on research questions and subjects from our clients, (Like Lucena vs. San Pablo; Dumaguete vs. Tagbilaran and likewise Naga vs. Legazpi). We have done similar pioneering studies in other parts in the Philippines and in Asia Pacific.

Such head on research works are normal and not meant to sow bias and to put down one city from the other. We learn from the said direct comparisons.

Comparison is really inevitable. That's good that the two are being compared 'coz that means they are the 2 most progressive cities in Bicol. I would be sad if the comparison would suddenly be Legazpi and Sorsogon.

If you go downtown Naga, you will see more restaurants and food chains than in Magsaysay but these are for the masses. Nagueños are fond of eating in restaurants and food chains.

garzland

March 24th, 2009, 10:44 AM

garzland

March 24th, 2009, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Naga Boy View Post
MAGSASAY AVENUE FOOD STRIP
List of Restaurants found in Magsaysay Ave.
1. Gelato
2. The Tent @ Gelato
3. Jaq’s Sports Bar
4. Graceland Baker’s Plaza
5. Wok In @ Avenue Square
6. Shakey’s @ Avenue Square
7. Arcee’s Ice Cream @ Avenue Square
8. The Coffee Beanery @ Avenue Square
9. Lady Crab @ Avenue Square
10. Little Asia @ Avenue Square
11. Max Restaurant @ Avenue Square
12. Lolo’s Bar @ Avenue Square
13. Cafe Palenzuela @ Avenue Plaza Hotel
14. Basilica Cafe
15. Grilling Point
16. Chili Peppers (Under renovation)
17. Coco Leaf (Under renovation)
18. Yellow Cab (To open on April)
19. Starbucks (To open May)
20. Kopi Roti @ Cereza
21. Cold Shack @ Cereza
22. Bacolod Chicken Inasal @ Cereza
23. Red Platter @ Cereza
24. Cakes by Cherie @ Cereza
25. Hong Kong Noodles @ Cereza
26. Chef Doy’s @ Cereza
27. ClubM8 (Open on weekends)
28. Fat Joe’s @ Molino
29. Blue Bar @ Molino
30. Beanbag Cafe @ Molino
31. Molino Grill
32. Shaiders’ Shawarma
33. Club Oriant
34. Hollywood Star @ Westpark
35. Steak Avenue @ Westpark
36. Mocha Blends @ Westpark
37. Tokyo Tokyo @ Westpark
38. Pancit Malabon @ Westpark
39. Dennis Grill @ Westpark
40. Clementine
41. Gasthof
42. Maki Yaki
43. Binalot
44. San Diego
45. Ilaw sa Dahon
46. Kambingan Resto Grill
47. Rakizta
48. Bob Marlin
49. Shiwase
50. Bistro Roberto @ Villa Caceres
51. Bulalo Country
52. Diosango’s Grill

==========================================================

Let me see, I have only been to:

1. Shakey's
2. Maxx's
3. Lolo's Bar
4. Red Platter
5. Tokyo Tokyo
6. San Diego
7. Bob Marlin
8. Molino Grill
9. Chilli Peppers

I realize that I still have lots of restaurants to visit and dine to. Wala pa pala sa kalingkingan ko!!!:nuts:

rhyzrockerz

March 24th, 2009, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Naga Boy View Post
MAGSASAY AVENUE FOOD STRIP
List of Restaurants found in Magsaysay Ave.
1. Gelato
2. The Tent @ Gelato
3. Jaq’s Sports Bar
4. Graceland Baker’s Plaza
5. Wok In @ Avenue Square
6. Shakey’s @ Avenue Square
7. Arcee’s Ice Cream @ Avenue Square
8. The Coffee Beanery @ Avenue Square
9. Lady Crab @ Avenue Square
10. Little Asia @ Avenue Square
11. Max Restaurant @ Avenue Square
12. Lolo’s Bar @ Avenue Square
13. Cafe Palenzuela @ Avenue Plaza Hotel
14. Basilica Cafe
15. Grilling Point
16. Chili Peppers (Under renovation)
17. Coco Leaf (Under renovation)
18. Yellow Cab (To open on April)
19. Starbucks (To open May)
20. Kopi Roti @ Cereza
21. Cold Shack @ Cereza
22. Bacolod Chicken Inasal @ Cereza
23. Red Platter @ Cereza
24. Cakes by Cherie @ Cereza
25. Hong Kong Noodles @ Cereza
26. Chef Doy’s @ Cereza
27. ClubM8 (Open on weekends)
28. Fat Joe’s @ Molino
29. Blue Bar @ Molino
30. Beanbag Cafe @ Molino
31. Molino Grill
32. Shaiders’ Shawarma
33. Club Oriant
34. Hollywood Star @ Westpark
35. Steak Avenue @ Westpark
36. Mocha Blends @ Westpark
37. Tokyo Tokyo @ Westpark
38. Pancit Malabon @ Westpark
39. Dennis Grill @ Westpark
40. Clementine
41. Gasthof
42. Maki Yaki
43. Binalot
44. San Diego
45. Ilaw sa Dahon
46. Kambingan Resto Grill
47. Rakizta
48. Bob Marlin
49. Shiwase
50. Bistro Roberto @ Villa Caceres
51. Bulalo Country
52. Diosango’s Grill

==========================================================

Let me see, I have only been to:

1. Shakey's
2. Maxx's
3. Lolo's Bar
4. Red Platter
5. Tokyo Tokyo
6. San Diego
7. Bob Marlin
8. Molino Grill

I realize that I still have lots of restaurants to visit and dine to. Wala pa pala sa kalingkingan ko!!!:nuts:

oo dami pa talaga resto na dapat mabisita mo mr.garz at maka kain ka..
kaya lang mamumulubi ka talaga pag kinainan mo lahat yan..:lol:
Mr.garz pwede mo bang kunan ng picture yung malaking logo ng sm? yung don sa may panganiban drive..

thank you.!

garzland

March 24th, 2009, 11:33 AM

^^Ok, I will if I can.

rhyzrockerz

March 24th, 2009, 11:42 AM

^^Ok, I will if I can.

thanks!

btw:lol:
dapat dakul kita sa eyeball para mas injoy..
Mr.garzland,josh2,bobbymay74,sino pa po gusto sumali sa eyeball?:banana::banana:

Caffeinhaler

March 24th, 2009, 05:34 PM

From: Business Mirror

Halt Mt. Isarog projects, group asks President
Agri-Commodities

Written by Danny O. Calleja / Correspondent
Tuesday, 24 March 2009 22:31

OCAMPO, Camarines Sur—Forest protection volunteers here have asked Malacañang to suspend new reforestation activities in Mt. Isarog in the wake of reported irregularities involving the P162-million tree planting projects of the Bicol River Basin and Watershed Management Project (BRBWMP).

In a letter recently sent to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the Mt. Isarog Guardians (MIG), a group of over 200 volunteers from 23 barangays within the government-protected Mt. Isarog Natural Park (MINP) told the President going ahead with new projects would mean wasting millions of pesos in public funds.

MINP is one of 78 protected areas in the Philippines and covers 10,112 hectares of 1.97 million hectare of protected lands.

Executive regional director for Bicol Joselyn Marcus Fragada of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) dismissed these claims and said records of his office will bare him out.

“Our records are open for those who wanted to find out the truth regarding the implementation of these projects,” Fragada earlier told the BusinessMirror, adding that he was open to any investigation.

Assistant Secretary Chito Monzon, presidential assistant for the Bicol Development and head of the BRBWMP Project Management Office said he is creating a multisectoral group to look into the reforestation projects.

“We do not want to become the cause of any delay for the reforestation projects, however, we will not tolerate wrong doings that cost the Philippine government millions of pesos which eventually will be wasted,” MIG said in the letter signed by its members and federation president Jose Tejares.

The group pointed to a new 400-hectare reforestation project to be implemented by the DENR in barangay del Rosario of this upland municipality on the slopes of Mt. Isarog.

“Implementing a new reforestation project in the midst of so many controversies related to the previous projects would not solve the issue. In fact, this could be only used as a cover-up for the many anomalies we have monitored,” MIG said in the letter.

The group claimed that earlier reforestation projects reported as complete were actually unfinished projects based on their on-site monitoring.

All these projects the group has alleged were part of two reforestation projects worth P129 million and P33 million both implemented by the DENR for the BRBWMP last year, it said.

The Camarines Sur chapter of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines on the other hand had passed a resolution to decentralize all reforestation and agro-forestry projects in the area from the DENR to the 33 municipalities covered by the BRBWMP, based on the Local Government Code.

Caffeinhaler

March 24th, 2009, 05:56 PM

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 02:30 AM

Roxas opens Job-seekers’ training camps (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/154000/Roxas-opens-Job-seekers-training-camps)
03/24/2009 | 03:28 PM

MANILA, Philippines — Two-day job search training camps will be held in various parts of the country to help prepare new college graduates look for jobs, Sen. Mar Roxas said on Tuesday.

Called ‘The Mar Roxas Job-Seekers Training Camps," the boot camps would be open to university graduates who wish to polish their job search skills for better and easy presentation of themselves to prospective employers. It would also help the graduates with the packaging of their credentials.

“When I was a new graduate, I discovered that it was important that I create a good impression on the interviewer, I have a good resumé, and I dress well when I face my future boss. I hope the boot camp helps new graduates especially now that jobs are scare to find," Roxas said in a press statement.

He noted that an estimated 490,000 university graduates are expected to join the already crowded employment market in the next two months when the local economy is flat and jobs are scarce due to companies closing or downsizing because of the global financial crisis.

The training camps are scheduled in different dates in 30 cities nationwide, with each camp corridor accommodating 1,000 new graduates.

Trainers of companies from the Business Processing Association of the Philippines would talk on issues such as job search hints and strategies, curriculum vitae/bio-date writing and packaging, presentation of skills (oral and visual), dress and appearance, how to answer interview questions, tips on Business English grammar, how to write letters of introduction and tips in building self-confidence.

The boot camps would be held in Malolos, Bulacan (March 25-26); Baguio City (April 2-3); Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija (April 16-17); Dagupan, Pangasinan (April 23-24), and Tuguegarao, Cagayan (April 29-30).

There will also be training camps in Bacolod March 25-26); Iloilo City (April 1-2); Cebu City (April 15-16); Dumaguete, NBegros Oriental (April 29-30); and Tacloban, Leryte (May 6-7).

In Mindanao, the camps will be held in Ozamiz (March 27-28); Cagayan de Oro (April 3-4); Iligan (April 17-18); Zamboanga City (April 24-25); Butuan (April 229-30); General Santos City (March 24-25); Digos, Davao del Sur (April 3-4); Tagum, Davao del Norte (April 17-18); Davao City (April 23-24) and Cotabato City (April 29-30).

The training camps in Metro Manila and in Southern Luzon will be held in Mandaluyong (March 31-April 1); University Belt (April 14-15); Taguig (April 21-22) Quezon City (April 28-29); Naga City in Camarines Sur (March 24-25); Legazpi in Albay (April 1-2); Batangas City (April 14-15); Lucena in Quezon (April 22-23) and Dasmariňas, Cavite (April 29-30).

The training camps would be held in partnership with local universities and university Student Councils. Those interested in participating in the training seminars can e-mail kristina@brand-channels.com or text (city or place of training) ,, Name and University where they graduated to 0915-199-9689 (For Globe subscribers); 0919-851-8416 (Smart) and 0922-554-1246 (Sun). - D'Jay lazaro, GMANews.TV

garycooper

March 25th, 2009, 04:48 AM

I bet these are all great restaurants and I think I ought to try to sample their food next time I'm on my vacation.

I miss Naga Restaurant's log-log and toasted siopao...yum, simple but good stuff!!! A great place to snack, hehehe:):)

Of all the places mentioned on the list, I've only been to Coco Leaf and Beanbag Cafe.

I'm very excited to know that Starbucks will finally come to Naga YAY!!!!:banana::banana:
I'm a self-confessed coffee-holic or better yet Starbucks-holic, so it's definitely a great news :lol:

Hey guys, buhay pa ba and Moderna bakery? Nothing beats their PAN BONETE. I remember it's only available at night because we use to buy it for our midnight snacks when we were staying in Naga when I was that small. My father also used to treat us to New China Restaurant along General Luna. :)

rhyzrockerz

March 25th, 2009, 06:23 AM

Hey guys, buhay pa ba and Moderna bakery? Nothing beats their PAN BONETE. I remember it's only available at night because we use to buy it for our midnight snacks when we were staying in Naga when I was that small. My father also used to treat us to New China Restaurant along General Luna. :)

oo buhay na buhay pa ang moderna kc nong pag uwi ko nong dec.jan kami bumili ng slice bread..haha:lol: mabintang mabinta parin mga tinapay nila lalo na yang pan bonete.!sarap idodot sa cape..
yung new china buhay na buhay rin paborito yan kainan ng lolo ko..
iba nga awra pag nasa loob ng new china kc parang nasa maka lumang panahon kapa..:jk: naga restaurant at new china na siguro ang pinaka lumang restaurant sa naga..:):)

rhyzrockerz

March 25th, 2009, 06:26 AM

Hey guys konti nalang..

thread 8 na tayo..!!:banana::banana:

axel(08)brixx

March 25th, 2009, 06:50 AM

Guys get ready for the next thread .. Garz i hope you can start it cool ..!!

In fairness to the thread starter, ganda ng tinakbo ng thread natin ..!!

:banana::banana::banana:

rhyzrockerz

March 25th, 2009, 06:58 AM

Guys get ready for the next thread .. Garz i hope you can start it cool ..!!

In fairness to the thread starter, ganda ng tinakbo ng thread natin ..!!

:banana::banana::banana:

yeah...dapat my magandang openning tayo ng thread 8.!
mr.axel(08)brixx baka gusto mo sumali sa eyeball ng mga nagueño na member kang Skyscrapercity.?
sa may 1 yung eyeball.

rhyzrockerz

March 25th, 2009, 07:03 AM

CAMARINES SUR WATER SPORTS COMPLEX
http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Site+Photos%2FCWC+%2812%29.JPG&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Site+Photos%2FCWC+%2813%29.JPG&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Site+Photos%2FCWC+%2814%29.JPG&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Site+Photos%2FCWC+%2816%29.JPG&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Site+Photos%2FCWC+%2817%29.JPG&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

Source:www.camsurwatersportscomplex

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 07:29 AM

Triboo Grill (Mayon Ave.)

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/7599/032520092070.jpg
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4616/032520092071.jpg

rhyzrockerz

March 25th, 2009, 07:38 AM

Triboo Grill (Mayon Ave.)

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/7599/032520092070.jpg
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4616/032520092071.jpg

yung sa sm naga po?meron kana aupload?:tiasd:

Caffeinhaler

March 25th, 2009, 07:48 AM

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 07:52 AM

^^Ala pa po. Di kasi ako dumaan doon.... Next time pagmay time po.

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 07:54 AM

What is PAN BONETTE? sounds interesting...never had that before.

It's a bread but I can't describe how it looks. It tastes really good. You must try it.

hakz2007

March 25th, 2009, 07:57 AM

Hello, thanks for these figures. I really can't believe about Tinambac. I wonder why Goa is not there; it is the most pulsating town in Partido, with six banks, two South Star Drugs stores, a branch of Bigg's, and agriculturally, Goa is fine. Bitter ako for Goa. Huhuhuhu!

Hakz, correct me if I am wrong. The income for every year does not include the expenses incurred for projects. If that's the case, Goa's income, if the expenses for projects are included, could surpass that of Tinambac.

I can't wait for Albay's figures! Seven? That's almost half of 15 towns! I'll make a guess. Daraga (syempre!), Guinobatan, Polangui, Bacacay, Tiwi, Oas, and Camalig. I think Libon could also be one of them. Yey!

Nothing has changed much for Camarines Norte. I believe they're Daet and Labo. Sorsogon now has two first class towns? I am sure one of them is Bulan. I hope Pilar is the other first class town. Virac for Catanduanes. Masbate's, I think, are Aroroy and Milagros.

In Camarines Sur, there are four 2nd class municipalities with their average annuak income from 2004-2007, namely;

1. Bula - 54.257
2. Lagonoy - 53.311
3. Goa - 52.686
4. Caramoan - 45.671

Note: Bula and Lagonoy is from 3rd to 2nd class municipality while Goa remains at the same classidication as 2nd class.

The first class municipalities of Albay are Camalig, Daraga, Guinobatan, Libon, Oas, Polangui and Tiwi.

In CamNorte, Daet and Labo are first class municipalities, Pilar and Bulan in Sorsogon, Virac in Catanduanes, Aroroy and Milagros in Masbate.

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 08:03 AM

^^What a big leap for Caramoan!!! It used to be a fourth class municipality and now it's second. Tourism industry must have helped Caramoan to leap from where it is now.

Caffeinhaler

March 25th, 2009, 08:09 AM

It's a bread but I can't describe how it looks. It tastes really good. You must try it.

I'm really curious now...yeah I think I'll try it when I get a chance.

Now, does anybody know where the best KINALAS in town is?

This is going to be my next mission...to find out the best food in town hehehe

Naga Boy

March 25th, 2009, 08:13 AM

http://cwcwake.com/images/articles/worlds_calendar.jpg

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 08:17 AM

Matteo

March 25th, 2009, 09:11 AM

I was there this morning to witness the beginning of the 2009 World Wakeboarding Championships. Lots of foreign participants and tourists as well there. I was just hesitant to take photos of them. Some women are in bikinis :nuts:.

whaat?? all the more reason to take pictures. :D

Caffeinhaler

March 25th, 2009, 09:13 AM

PIA Press Release
2009/03/25

Camarines Sur hosts 2009 WWA Wake Park world championships
by GB Claveri

Pili, Camarines Sur (25 March) -- Camarines Sur will once again take center stage in the extreme sports limelight when Governor LRay Villafuerte partners with the World Wakeboard Association (WWA) to stage the five-day WWA Wake Park World Championships at the Camarines Sur Watersports Complex (CWC) on March 25-29 this year.

This will be the second consecutive year Camarines Sur hosts the competitions, unprecedented in the history of the WWA World Championships which have never been played anywhere else outside the United States except last year.

Camarines Sur's successive selection as venue of this year's world wakeboard games all the more confirms the reputation of CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) as the best cable wakeboard park in the world.

No less than a total contingent of foreigners, 300 to 500 of the top riders from all over the world will attend the competitions, the event actually a triple-contest and dubbed by the WWA as the "largest collective wakeboarding event to date".

Alongside the 2009 WWA Wake Park World Championship pulled behind the cable, Governor Villafuerte will again open host the first stop of the WWA Wakeboard World Series during the week and the Cam Sur Riders' Cup will kick off the World Series behind the boat, with all the world's top riders expected from some 25 countries competing for a chance to become the WWA Wakeboard World Series champion at the end of the season.

With the added Rail Park at the CWC, the five-day event will also include one of the most highly anticipated contests behind the revolutionary Sesitec System 2.0 with three professional and three amateur divisions.

Professional Men Wakeboarders will be collecting points to determine an overall winner of the entire event. The divisions that will be included for the Pro Men Wakeboard category will be the Pro Men Wakeboard division during the Cam Sur Riders' Cup (boat), the Pro Men division in the WWA Wake Park World Championships (cable), the Obstacles Only division during the WWA WakePark World Championships (cable) and the Pro Men Wakeboard division of the CWC Rail Park Contest (System 2.0).

The rider with the most cumulative points in these four divisions at the end of the event stands to collect US$8,000.

There will also be a similar cumulative race during the week for Professional Wakeskaters as well. They will compete in three divisions to crown an overall winner in the wakeskate category including the Pro Wakeskate division during the CamSur Riders' Cup (boat), the WWA Wake Park World Championships (cable), and the CWC Rail Park Contest (System 2.0). The Wakeskate Champion will receive US$4,000.

Further inquiries may be entertained directly by the World Wakeboard Association (407) 362-7841 or EventOrganizer@thewwa.com and registration filed via internet at www.thewwa.com/WPWorlds09Pre2.shtml. (MMEC/PIA)

Caffeinhaler

March 25th, 2009, 09:17 AM

PIA Press Release
2009/03/25

SM Foundation offers Bicol scholarship program
by DC Abad

Naga City (25 March) -- The SM Foundation offers college scholarship for young Bicolano hopefuls vying to be among its scholars for the year 2009-2010.

Lilibeth P. Azores, public relations officer of SM City Lucena and Naga, said that that the exam and interview schedule for the scholarship program will be on March 31, 2009 at 9 a.m. at the 2nd floor of Regent Hotel, here.

She said that only graduates of public high schools in Cam.Sur and Naga City with Php 150,000 or less household income per year and fourth year GWA of 88% are eligible to apply. Prospective scholars are expected to be in their complete school uniform, armed with ID, ballpen and pencil, and a photocopy of their 4th year report card, BIR Income Tax Return or Certificate of Non-Filing of Income Tax if the student cannot produce the ITR come screening day.

Scholarships are open for the following courses: BS Computer Science, BS Information Technology, BS Information Management, BS Electronics and Communications Engineering, BS Civil Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering, BS Elementary Education, BS Secondary Education (major in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English) and BS Accountancy BSC / BSBA (major in Accountancy).

SM Foundation partner schools in the Bicol region include the Ateneo de Naga University, University of Nueva Caceres and Universidad de Sta. Isabel-Naga.

In NCR partner schools are Asia Pacific College (APC), FEU, National University (NU), Adamson University, Jose Rizal University, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina, Pamantasan ng Lunsod ng Maynila, Philippine Normal University, UE, at UP Diliman / Manila.

The SM Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Group of Companies (PIA, Cam.Sur)

Naga Boy

March 25th, 2009, 11:09 AM

whaat?? all the more reason to take pictures. :D

People in bikini? Here Matteo.

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Special+Events%2FSunset+Chill+Out+%26+Floating+Party+03-24-09%2FIMG_0399.jpg&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Special+Events%2F1st+Day+2009+Wakepark+World+Championships%2FIMG_0194.jpg&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Special+Events%2F2nd+Day+2009+Wakepark+World+Championships%2F_MG_0476.jpg&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD

He, he, he. Girls in bikini ba? Ahh... I'll post girls in bikini next time.

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 12:14 PM

^^I thought you posted ladies in bikinis but to my surprise they're guys. :lol:

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 12:16 PM

whaat?? all the more reason to take pictures. :D

Sorry, but I don't want to be reprimanded by the staff or whoever in there.:) Next time, I'm sure I would have the courage to take shots of those beautiful ladies.

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 12:24 PM

Lago del Rey
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3289/032520092068.jpg
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/6486/032520092069.jpg

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 12:36 PM

yeah...dapat my magandang openning tayo ng thread 8.!
mr.axel(08)brixx baka gusto mo sumali sa eyeball ng mga nagueño na member kang Skyscrapercity.?
sa may 1 yung eyeball.

Hope I can catch up for the opening of the next thread 'coz I might be very busy. If not, I know Kevin will take care of this.

rhyzrockerz

March 25th, 2009, 12:45 PM

Hope I can catch up for the opening of the next thread 'coz I might be very busy. If not, I know Kevin will take care of this.

oo dapat talaga kahit si mr.kevinb anjan para sa magandang openning ng thread..
ako sana gusto ko ma try na mag open ng next threas pero hindi ko alam kong panu simulan ng maayos ang thread.!

rhyzrockerz

March 25th, 2009, 12:48 PM

Lago del Rey
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3289/032520092068.jpg
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/6486/032520092069.jpg

wow.!ang bilis nagawa ang lago del rey.!huling punta ko jan..
parang malaking hukay lang yan na punu ng putik..
ngayon wow...ang ganda.!!worldclass ..

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 01:00 PM

oo dapat talaga kahit si mr.kevinb anjan para sa magandang openning ng thread..
ako sana gusto ko ma try na mag open ng next threas pero hindi ko alam kong panu simulan ng maayos ang thread.!

I know you can do it!!! I once have the same thoughts as yours but I did. Maybe you can use photoshop for making a collage of the city pictures and also the name of the city. I think, you know how to do it because you own a computer shop. And most of all, you have much time for this. Good lick to you, ryhz!!!:cheers:

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 01:08 PM

The newest lifestyle center along Magsaysay Ave.
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5329/032520092072.jpg
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6287/032520092073.jpg

rhyzrockerz

March 25th, 2009, 02:49 PM

I know you can do it!!! I once have the same thoughts as yours but I did. Maybe you can use photoshop for making a collage of the city pictures and also the name of the city. I think, you know how to do it because you own a computer shop. And most of all, you have much time for this. Good lick to you, ryhz!!!:cheers:

sige try ko..bukas hanap na ako ng mga picture nA pweding gamitin tapoz
edit ko nalang sa adobe photoshop..

thank you Mr.garzland
para sa city gagawin ko..
:okay::dance:

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 03:15 PM

^^Likewise, rhyz!

garzland

March 25th, 2009, 10:26 PM

CamSur remains No. 1 Bicol tourist destination (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Tourism_24/CamSur_remains_No_1_Bicol_tourist_destination.shtml)

By Ed G. Yu

NAGA CITY, March 26 (PNA) - The province of Camarines Sur remains the undisputed No. 1 tourist destination in the Bicol region, registering some 721,024 tourists or 55.1 percent of the total tourist arrivals in the region in 2008, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.

Based on the DOT report, out of the 721,024 tourists that came to CamSur, 523,580 were domestic tourists and 197,444 were foreign tourists.

Foreign tourist arrivals in the province, the highest among the six Bicol provinces, represent 79.21 percent of the total of 249,237 foreign visitors to the region.

Maria Ong Ravanilla, DOT Bicol regional director, said CamSur's phenomenal growth in tourist arrivals can be attributed to its heavy investment on tourism facilities like the world famous Camarines Sur Water Sports Complex (CWC) inside the provincial capitol compound, the world class Gota Beach Resort in Caramoan town and the newly-opened Lago del Rey, an 18-hectare man-made lake beside the CWC, which is expected to attract more tourists to the province this year.

Regionwide, a total of 1,306,792 tourists vacationed in Bicol last year, which is 409,292 more compared to the number of visitors in 2007.

Of the 1.3 million tourists that went to Bicol, 1,057,735 were local tourists while 249,237 were foreigners, Ravanilla said.

She said total gross receipts generated by Bicol’s tourism industry jumped to P782 million last year, up by 56.72 percent from previous year's P443.5 million.

As a result of the rise in tourist arrivals, some 499,336 jobs were created or 181,462 more compared to 2007.

The DOT report shows that in terms of tourist arrivals, Albay posted the second place in terms of tourist arrivals with 173,959; Masbate, third with 166,784; Camarines Norte, fourth with 105,051; Sorsogon is fifth with 83,541; and Catanduanes, sixth with 56,613. (PNA)

kaniguan78

March 26th, 2009, 04:28 AM

Is there an entrance fee to lago del rey? If there is, how much po?

garzland

March 26th, 2009, 05:29 AM

^^It's free.

axel(08)brixx

March 26th, 2009, 07:42 AM

Can someone post the master plan of CWC ..!! is there any Hotel or other facilities planning to build inside?

Garz cguro in Pili walang restriction ang pagtatayo ng mga hi-rise building? Coz if cannot happened in Naga due to the soil classification why can't in other part of Metro Naga?

rhyz .I'm so sowe I cannot join the EB .T_T my stupid assistant left his job ..!! I could'nt close my shop even for 1 day .!! you know that dude.!!

I text my relatives in Lagonoy, they're disappointed at me .!! :ohno::ohno::ohno: sayang talaga ..!!

axel(08)brixx

March 26th, 2009, 08:00 AM

What is PAN BONETTE? sounds interesting...never had that before.

Me too? I dunno that bread? .. You know guys Pan de Plato? i love it, it'z a flat and plain bread (looking like a small plate) ..!! When i was in grade school i always bring it to Manila .Emagine P50 of it's dami na nun dati ..!! hehehe sarap e-dotdot sa kape :nuts:

Naga Boy

March 26th, 2009, 08:47 AM

rhyzrockerz

March 26th, 2009, 08:48 AM

rhyzrockerz

March 26th, 2009, 08:54 AM

bledzoe

March 26th, 2009, 09:28 AM

Lago del Rey
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3289/032520092068.jpg

wow, magayonon na ang Lago del Rey. kudos to CamSur.:cheer::cheer:

garzland

March 26th, 2009, 09:57 AM

Let me summarize it. I don’t care of the other thread would accuse me of flaunting again.

Total Tourist arrivals in Bicol region : 1,306,792

Cam Sur : 721,024 or 55.1 % of the total
523,580 domestic
197,444 foreign
Albay : 173,959
Masbate: : 166,784
Camarines Norte : 105,051
Sorsogon : 83,541
Catanduanes : 56,613

Whoa! Four years of tourism superiority. That’s for the record. The total number of tourists in other provinces is even less than the total foriegn tourists arrivals in Camsur?

And the government is building the international airport in Albay? I believe it is another Joey Salceda’s folly. Remember the Pantao International Port that is now lying idle like a while elephant in Libon?

People of Camarines Sur- wake up and be heard. We deserve more than the diminutive airport we have in Pili.

What can you say johnjames?

What can I say? One forumer used to say that the international airport must really be built in Albay due to the number of tourists visiting that province but now that Camarines Sur has dethroned Albay for 4 consecutive years then havingan international airport in this province is more feasible. More and more airlines are establishing direct flights to Pili Airport. Just recently, a direct flight from Boracay was made, Cebu is planning to have one and also Incheon in Korea. This was disclosed by the governor himself during his recent interview in DWNX. He said that tourists don't want to have a stop over in Manila, thereby, establishing direct flights to this airport must be established.

axel(08)brixx

March 26th, 2009, 10:11 AM

So why dont build the International airport between the two provinces?

Incheon in Korea - Naga?

Does Naga Airport can handle international flight?

rhyzrockerz

March 26th, 2009, 10:15 AM

wow, magayonon na ang Lago del Rey. kudos to CamSur.:cheer::cheer:

"WELCOME "

bledzoe

Maogmang pag abot sa naga thread bledzoe!!
rhyzrockerz tabi ni.:banana:

rhyzrockerz

March 26th, 2009, 10:18 AM

garzland

March 26th, 2009, 01:06 PM

So why dont build the International airport between the two provinces?

Incheon in Korea - Naga?

Does Naga Airport can handle international flight?

Nope, due to its short runway. It has only more than a kilometer runway. More than 2 kilometers are needed to accommodate large aircraft.

garzland

March 26th, 2009, 01:13 PM

Mr.garzland..
ayos na po my banner na kita sa thread 8..hihihi:)
halaton ta nalang mag thread 8 para ma post kuna..
kaya guys keep on posting sa thread para maka thread 8 na kita.!
sana nalang magustuhan nindo..
simplihon lang kaya ito..!!:):)

Simple is beautiful!!! Keep it up, rhyz!:cheers:

leo98

March 26th, 2009, 02:43 PM

Again, again..Hmmn.Is HE just your alternick? Just asking

olineil

March 26th, 2009, 03:32 PM

What can I say? One forumer used to say that the international airport must really be built in Albay due to the number of tourists visiting that province but now that Camarines Sur has dethroned Albay for 4 consecutive years then havingan international airport in this province is more feasible. More and more airlines are establishing direct flights to Pili Airport. Just recently, a direct flight from Boracay was made, Cebu is planning to have one and also Incheon in Korea. This was disclosed by the governor himself during his recent interview in DWNX. He said that tourists don't want to have a stop over in Manila, thereby, establishing direct flights to this airport must be established.

Establishing an airport just because of number of tourist in a certain area is trivial. I agree in a sense that it should have been planned to build the airport somewhere between Legazpi & Naga. This is the most ideal location to benefit the whole region plus benefits tremendously both major cities. We must keep in mind the WHOLE REGION. Now unfortunately, that ideal location that will be central to the whole region will be in the direct path of Mayon's fury when it is errupting due to the prevailing winds in our region is East-West & West-East. Now you don't want a plane landing with ash clouds on the path of the plane. Plus Mayon will hamper landing approach visibility when the plane lands from the east when prevailing winds are west-east.

Now, because of this problem. Either the airport should be built North of Mayon or South of Mayon. The experts decided to build it South of Mayon... which I guess the reasoning behind is because it will benefit more Provinces since Albay geographically is the center of the WHOLE REGION. Building it north of mayon away from any damaging effects of mayon will only benefit 3 provinces namely CamSur, CamNorte, Albay. Now how about Sorsogon, Masbate, Catanduanes? Our situation is rather unfortunate because of our Peninsular Configuration. Its Damned if you don't and Damned if you do. I am not bias just because I am from Albay, I am all for it to build the airport between the 2 major cities if not for mayon. Need I also mention that the flat lands of the Rinconada area is very prone to heavy flooding. While Brgy. Alobo in Daraga where the new airport will be built in a plateau so all the more reason it be built there. It even won over to the other proposal to build it on one of the southern barangays of Legazpi.

Remember, it is the RDC (Regional Development Council) I repeat, REGIONAL... and not CamSur Development Council if there is one that approved and endorsed this to the national government. Just because Joey Salceda is now the head doesn't mean that he was the lone person who decided this. It is Regional Development Council anyway... that means people of interest from every province had a say about this before it was decided. Also this project was planned a long time ago, nasa pinas pa ako naririnig ko na to. And I believe during that time a CamSur peep was heading the RDC, so why didn't he counter this proposal, assuming that he was bias and wants to build it in CamSur. I think its because the argument of building it in CamSur is thin. Now lets stop sour graping just because its not gonna be built in CamSur, lets just be happy that it is gonna be built. Nobody is sour graping that SM will be built in Naga, I am happy that SM is already in Naga (Bicol for that matter).

rhyzrockerz

March 26th, 2009, 04:08 PM

ang pinaka maray sa ngunyan makuntinto muna kita kong anu ang yaon sato..!!suporyahan ta nalang mga proyekto sa bawat lugar ta..ta gabus man baga kita makikinabang kayan.!kong anu ang mayo sato na igwa sa iba!suportahan ta nalang.dai na kaipuhan pa na mag diriskusyuhan kita sa mga arog kayan na bagay.! ta gabus man baga yan nasa lugar ta.mag sa albay man yan! o sa cam.sur man yan! o kong naga o legazpi pa yan..
ang importante jan nasa BICOL man lang gueraray yan diba.!!
Peace!!:rock::okay::nocrook:

garzland

March 26th, 2009, 04:50 PM

Establishing an airport just because of number of tourist in a certain area is trivial. I agree in a sense that it should have been planned to build the airport somewhere between Legazpi & Naga. This is the most ideal location to benefit the whole region plus benefits tremendously both major cities. We must keep in mind the WHOLE REGION. Now unfortunately, that ideal location that will be central to the whole region will be in the direct path of Mayon's fury when it is errupting due to the prevailing winds in our region is East-West & West-East. Now you don't want a plane landing with ash clouds on the path of the plane. Plus Mayon will hamper landing approach visibility when the plane lands from the east when prevailing winds are west-east.

Now, because of this problem. Either the airport should be built North of Mayon or South of Mayon. The experts decided to build it South of Mayon... which I guess the reasoning behind is because it will benefit more Provinces since Albay geographically is the center of the WHOLE REGION. Building it north of mayon away from any damaging effects of mayon will only benefit 3 provinces namely CamSur, CamNorte, Albay. Now how about Sorsogon, Masbate, Catanduanes? Our situation is rather unfortunate because of our Peninsular Configuration. Its Damned if you don't and Damned if you do. I am not bias just because I am from Albay, I am all for it to build the airport between the 2 major cities if not for mayon. Need I also mention that the flat lands of the Rinconada area is very prone to heavy flooding. While Brgy. Alobo in Daraga where the new airport will be built in a plateau so all the more reason it be built there. It even won over to the other proposal to build it on one of the southern barangays of Legazpi.

Remember, it is the RDC (Regional Development Council) I repeat, REGIONAL... and not CamSur Development Council if there is one that approved and endorsed this to the national government. Just because Joey Salceda is now the head doesn't mean that he was the lone person who decided this. It is Regional Development Council anyway... that means people of interest from every province had a say about this before it was decided. Also this project was planned a long time ago, nasa pinas pa ako naririnig ko na to. And I believe during that time a CamSur peep was heading the RDC, so why didn't he counter this proposal, assuming that he was bias and wants to build it in CamSur. I think its because the argument of building it in CamSur is thin. Now lets stop sour graping just because its not gonna be built in CamSur, lets just be happy that it is gonna be built. Nobody is sour graping that SM will be built in Naga, I am happy that SM is already in Naga (Bicol for that matter).

Sorry for that! I was just saying what the forumer said and just wondering what he would say now that it turns out against his perception.

Thanks for all the reasons you've brought out. But Legazpi airport has been there for so many years and even there were calamities, it did not experience any major damage or hamper airplanes in landing to the airport for a longer period of time. It is already at par with international standards.Thus, servicing other provinces in the region is still highly-doable even without the international airport in Albay.

I mean, here's Pili Airport which is receiving more and more passengers especially foreign tourists everyday but look at it, it has short runways, couldn't accommodate large aircraft though large airlines want to land their aircraft there. Passengers get scared as the airplane lands on the runway of the airport.

Plans are plans and it can be changed. It is inevitable especially of what is happening right now. Yeah, it's RDC's decision but of course Salceda has the capacity to influence. I'm happy that it is now slowly taking into existence. I'm happy that it is being built there in Albay, no question about that. I just have only one question in mind, instead of building it in Albay, why don't they build somewhere which badly needs it or yes build it there but did they ever think that Pili Airport should be upgraded so as to accommodate large aircraft? I guess not.

But you know, it's already there. I can't do something. They're building it and actually nothing against it. Rest my case!

garzland

March 26th, 2009, 04:56 PM

Again, again..Hmmn.Is HE just your alternick? Just asking

Nope, he's not active anymore that's why. But once he gets active again I'll tell who HE is.

garzland

March 26th, 2009, 05:09 PM

olineil

March 26th, 2009, 05:55 PM

Sorry for that! I was just saying what the forumer said and just wondering what he would say now that it turns out against his perception.

Thanks for all the reasons you've brought out. But Legazpi airport has been there for so many years and even there were calamities, it did not experience any major damage or hamper airplanes in landing to the airport for a longer period of time. It is already at par with international standards.Thus, servicing other provinces in the region is still highly-doable even without the international airport in Albay.
-----> True... actually it has been studied to just expand the airport to accomodate future bigger planes. I for one would rather opt for this option caoz its chreaper to implement. But the fact is the current airport was envisioned only for a capacity a little over what it can handle now. In a few years the demand will already outgrow what this airport can accept. Also during the time the airport was built, the urban sprawl in Legazpi and daraga was virtually none existent. Expansion of the terminal can be easily done but extending the runway is now impossible since each end of the runway in already a population area. Now it actually poses danger to the local population and I believe this airport will be closed down once the new one is operational. This gives the city of legazpi to provide a badly need room for expansion of city urban developments.

I mean, here's Pili Airport which is receiving more and more passengers especially foreign tourists everyday but look at it, it has short runways, couldn't accommodate large aircraft though large airlines want to land their aircraft there. Passengers get scared as the airplane lands on the runway of the airport.
---> I feel your pain here padi. I would love to see Pili expanded to at least what Legazpi Airport is now and it should be done sooner than later.

Plans are plans and it can be changed. It is inevitable especially of what is happening right now. Yeah, it's RDC's decision but of course Salceda has the capacity to influence. I'm happy that it is now slowly taking into existence. I'm happy that it is being built there in Albay, no question about that. I just have only one question in mind, instead of building it in Albay, why don't they build somewhere which badly needs it or yes build it there but did they ever think that Pili Airport should be upgraded so as to accommodate large aircraft? I guess not.
---> Now I guess this boils down to the political will of CamSur officials. It is very obvious that Pili really needs to be expanded once again I feel your pain. Matagal ng reklamo yan. I guess i you keep on knocking at the national government eventually they will hear you. Let's just hope that with the exponential growth of CamSurs tourist arrival that politicians won't wait until a mishap happens before they fix the issue of pili airport. Look at what happened to LGP... the airport is now catering to flights virtually from 6am-6pm daily and because of this buziness muntik ng magkaron ng collision between a Van crossing the runway and CebPac flight during landing. Although this was due to abuse of power.

But you know, it's already there. I can't do something. They're building it and actually nothing against it. Rest my case!

One or two things can actually happen in the next decade.
1. BIA finally built. then connected via rail. (refer to my pic VVV)
2. Close down LGP
3. WNP could be closed down too for commercial op.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/olineil/BIA-1.jpg