Naga and Iriga Cities, and Camarines Sur Province [Archive] - Page 235

hakz2007

June 18th, 2011, 06:40 AM

The Villafuertes–their passions, their essentials
For Governor LRay Villafuerte, sons Migz and Julio, every day is family day.

“We make it a point to cherish every moment we have together, whether we are in the gym, eating, or even when we’re together in the car, we enjoy each other’s company and bond,” says Gov. LRay.

Migz is a senior in University of San Diego, and Julio a sophomore in Loyola Mary Mount University. Even with both sons studying in California, distance is never an issue because father and sons manage to make their family time together sacred and, most importantly, fun.

The Villafuertes do almost everything together—travel, hang out on the beach, go to the gym. Recently their mom, Lara, introduced them to Bikram Yoga, which has turned into another family affair.

A family that plays together, stays together. For Gov. LRay, Migz and Julio, wakeboarding is an interest they all passionately share. From what started off as a hobby, the Villafuertes have made their mark in the Philippines by transforming the sport into a tourist destination with the world-renowned cable park CWC (located in Camarines Sur). CWC is internationally recognized as the best cable park in the world.

Father: Luis Raymond Villafuerte Jr., aka Gov. LRay, 42 years old
Sons: Miguel Luis Villafuerte aka Migz, 22 years old
Julio Villafuerte, 19 years old

Occupation/Profession: Gov. LRay: governor, entrepreneur, wakeboarder
Migz: student, president of Republ1c Inc., wakeboarder
Julio: student, DJ, wakeboarder

Motto/philosophy in life

Gov. LRay: Nothing is impossible/ strive for excellence.
Migz: Reach for the moon, for when you fall short, you’ll still land among the stars.
Julio: Forget the past, live in the present to make the future brighter.

Describe yourself in five words

Gov. LRay: Results-oriented, risk-taker, passionate, adventurous
Migz: Driven, motivated, resilient, caring, loving
Julio: Ambitious, creative, technical, sociable, determined

What are the top three best things about wakeboarding?

Gov LRay: It’s a great lifestyle—meeting new friends, looking good with the “wakeboarder” outfit; you push yourself beyond your comfort zone; when you’re riding, you get a natural high and you feel you’re the most handsome guy in the world.

Migz: Representing our country during competitions; meeting new friends; the feeling of pushing your limits and getting a positive experience out of it.

Julio: It’s challenging; good for your health; makes you cooler than you already are!

What are the requirements/essentials to get involved in the sport?

Gov LRay: All you need to have when you want to wakeboard is the heart, willingness to learn and to never give up. It’s a sport where everyone can learn. The youngest girl wakeboarder ever was a 4-year-old, and the oldest was a 76-year-old woman. Both of them were in CWC. If a 4-year-old girl and a 76-year-old woman can do it, anybody can!

Migz: Wakeboard, bindings, helmet, vest. You can get it at Republ1c (the family-owned store).

Julio: Vest, helmet, wakeboard and bindings! All available at Republ1c!

Wakeboarding is a very active sport. Do wakeboarders have a specific diet?

Gov LRay: Eating a lot of carbohydrates before riding will give you a lot of energy. Coconut juice is great, especially when riding under the sun for a long period.

Migz: Multi-Vitamins, fruits and veggies!

Julio: Carbs, veggies and fruits.

Top three wakeboarder music

Gov LRay: U2, Swollen Members, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Migz: Bob Marley, Drake, Lil Wayne
Julio: Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Gold, Chris Rea

What tips can you give to people who are interested in wakeboarding?

Gov LRay: If other people can do it, you can, too!
Never give up. When you’re able to stand up already, smile and wave to the crowd watching.

Migz: Everyone falls in their first few tries, so make sure to try and try until you get it.
J
ulio: Just keep trying until you get it! The hardest stage in wakeboarding is trying to get up, after that it’s just a cruise.

What do you admire most about your dad?
Migz: The desire for attaining the best and only the best.
Julio: His determination to get what he wants no matter what stands in his way.

Describe your dad in one sentence.
Migz: My dad is my idol.
Julio: My father knows the difference between work and play, but he is still very good at both.

What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from your dad?
Migz: Knowledge is the key to life, dream big, and ang matalino, nagtatanong.
Julio: That we should always dream big. Why limit yourself when it doesn’t cost you anything to dream?

What’s your happiest childhood memory?
Migz: Wakeboarding behind a jet ski all day with friends and family.
Julio: Going to the beach with the family and wakeboarding behind the jet ski the whole day.

What’s the best gift your dad has ever given you?
Migz: My first wakeboard
Julio: My turntables and a mixer

What’s the best thing you love about your dad?
Migz: He always wants the best for his family and friends.
Julio: That he can still relate to all my friends despite him being older or him being a governor

(To Gov. LRay) What’s the best thing about being a dad?
The best thing is watching your kids grow, from the time they start to walk to growing up. Seeing them grow and mold themselves into fun, loving and respectable kids.

What’s the hardest thing about being a dad?
The hardest thing about being a dad is watching the kids grow so fast and the thought of them having their own family some day.
What is the most important value you want to teach your children?
No matter what, family should always stick together. Of course, I taught all of my kids to love, to care and to share.

Are you strict about family day/family time? How do you keep the family together?
Every day is family day for us. My kids always look forward in being together. We all love to hang out because we enjoy doing the same things, we share common interests, passions and love for life. That’s what keeps us together.

What advice would you give other fathers or fathers-to-be?
Never play favorites. Always treat your children the same regardless of age. Always inspire and motivate your children. Always tell them that in this world, nothing is impossible.

Three tips on how you keep your family close:
1) Respect each member of the family.
2) Maintain open communication with each other.
3) Always appreciate them, even when it comes to the smallest things.http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/3555/the-villafuertes%E2%80%93their-passions-their-essentials

hakz2007

June 18th, 2011, 06:45 AM

garzland

June 18th, 2011, 06:46 AM

I'm not sure pero baka kasama kayo sa plebesito kasi bahagi pa rin kayo ng second district ng CamSur :lol:

^^as far as i know, it will be early next year

The third and final reading of the bill will be in August or September then it will be sent to the Senate :okay:

^^Parang kailan lang tapos third and final reading na... Goodluck sato!!!

hakz2007

June 18th, 2011, 06:48 AM

^^siisay man kayan, deputy speaker kan kongreso an kagauthor kan bill, kaya dapat paspasan :D

garzland

June 18th, 2011, 06:51 AM

RORO SCHEDULES

SAGNAY-CARAMOAN
(vice versa)

NATO PORT - GUIJALO PORT
6:30 A.M.

GUIJALO PORT - NATO PORT
9:30 AM

Isarog Lines will soon serve Manila-Caramoan trips.

Soon: Sagnay-Catanduanes (v.v.) trips

RSL Bus will serve Manila-Catanduanes via Nato Port

:banana::banana::banana:

Good news!!! Maasensong maray na kayan ang Sangay. This is now the nearest route going to Catanduanes....

hakz2007

June 18th, 2011, 06:54 AM

^^makakatipid ka nin duwang oras asin very viable sa mga bus ang rutang ini ta pwede pa sindang maka-pick-up nin mga pasahero sa Sangay, Tigaon asin Ocampo :cheers:

garzland

June 18th, 2011, 07:13 AM

^^Tama!!! Maasenso talagang maray ang Sangay kayan pati turismo sa Catanduanes ma-boom ta so mga turista haleng CamSur madali ang pagduman sa Catanduanes!!!

jardet

June 18th, 2011, 07:19 AM

RORO SCHEDULES

SAGNAY-CARAMOAN
(vice versa)

NATO PORT - GUIJALO PORT
6:30 A.M.

GUIJALO PORT - NATO PORT
9:30 AM

Isarog Lines will soon serve Manila-Caramoan trips.

Soon: Sagnay-Catanduanes (v.v.) trips

RSL Bus will serve Manila-Catanduanes via Nato Port

:banana::banana::banana:

This is great news. Will definitely further boost tourism potential of the peninsula. Caramoan can now be packaged with Catanduanes for additional adventure and surfing enthusiasts.
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

garzland

June 18th, 2011, 07:22 AM

^^Surfing ang sa Catanduanes?

hakz2007

June 18th, 2011, 07:24 AM

hakz2007

June 18th, 2011, 07:25 AM

^^Surfing ang sa Catanduanes?

Tumpak, surfing man ang sports sa Catanduanes :okay:

hakz2007

June 18th, 2011, 07:27 AM

Mga apektado kan clearing operations kan PNR, dai makakaresibe ni asistencia financial
LEGAZPI CITY-- Nanindugan an Philippine National Railways sa Bicol na dai mabayad nin anuman na kantidad an manihamiento duman sa mga maapektaran en caso bawion na PNR an saindang "right of way".

Sinabi ni Mr. Constancio Toledano, manager kan South Railways, ngunyan pa sana nangangapudan na sinda sa gabos na mga nag- ookupar kan 7. 5 metro distansya hale sa centro kan riles na maghale antes pa man hagupon kan clearing operations kan PNR.http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/57811-mga-apektado-kan-clearing-operations-kan-pnr-dai-makakaresibe-ni-asistencia-financial

garzland

June 18th, 2011, 07:34 AM

^^dapat isunod na ang Pasacao Port...roro going to San Pascual, Masbate..

ano daw lugod ining mga legislators ta mag-crear nin bill na itransfer an San Pascual sa CamSur..ta iyo man lang baga...diyan sinda sa Naga nagtatransact mapa-pribado man asin gobyerno in terms of banking and dealings with GSIS, SSS, to name a few...

Grabe and mapabor kayan na taga-San Pascual...

Eu mananggad, dapat magkaigwa naman RORO sa Pasacao. Dae palan yan kasali duman sa project kaito ni Gloria sa Super regions?

hakz2007

June 18th, 2011, 07:43 AM

^^kaidto baga kan panahon ni Gloria may plano diyan na bugtakan ki RoRo puntang San Pascual asin Romblon, na-shelve na garo ta bako naman nakatukaw

hakz2007

June 18th, 2011, 08:23 AM

from Railroad Thread

'Bicol Express' soon to regain supremacy in Bicol-Manila public transport services (http://balita.ph/2011/06/15/bicol-express-soon-to-regain-supremacy-in-bicol-manila-public-transport-services/)

June 15, 2011 10:58 pm

LEGAZPI CITY, June 15 – Air-conditioned coaches with reclining chairs, tourist class accommodations provided with wide screen LCD televisions with video players, state-of-the- art sound system, sleeper coaches for a family or group of six, executive class for passengers who would want extra privacy and dining cars with an ambiance of first class restaurants.

These are the new features that await train passengers when the Philippine National Railways (PNR) resumes very soon its regular “Bicol Express” trips to be able to offer highly viable travel alternatives between Manila and Bicol.

Initially, only the Manila-Naga City trips would be resumed and each trip would last for only nine hours, one hour shorter than the 10-hour bus trips, PNR General Manager Junio Ragrario Jr. said in a statement here over the week.

“We still have to determine the worthiness of the 90-kilometer railway between Naga and Legazpi City before we could go ahead with the Manila-Legazpi trips,” Ragrario said adding that some vital sections of this route were damaged by floods and landslides triggered by typhoons in 2006 but have been recently restored.

One of these sections is the Travesia Bridge in Guinobatan, Albay which used up a total of P24.70 million to be fixed, he said.

The worthiness meanwhile of the Japan-donated sleeper coaches had already been tested during a recent dry run and the locally refurbished passenger coaches with reclining seats comparable to imported train cars could compete against air-conditioned buses plying the Bicol-Manila route, Ragrario said.

Train stations along the 500-kilometer Manila-Laguna-Quezon-Camarines Sur-Albay route that used to be hubs of commercial activities but have now been neglected would be refurbished to their top conditions while railways connections to Batangas, Camarines Norte and Sorsogon are likewise on the drawing board, according to Ragrario.

The Manila-Bicol railway system used to be the backbone of social and economic progress in the Southern Luzon areas during the Spanish and American times. It can still be done during the present times to help Bicol maximize its immense potential for economic growth, the PNR chief said.

It can boost local tourism and perk up economic activities in Southern Luzon and under the Aquino administration, the PNR wants to be among the major catalysts in the country’s development, connecting provinces via a comprehensive railway system, he added.

Among the popular tourist destinations in Bicol are the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Pili, Camarines Sur, Mt. Mayon in Albay which is known for its near-perfect cone shape and the eco-tourism destination in Donsol, Sorsogon where tourists flock all year-round for the exciting interactions with whale sharks that has found a home in that far-flung coastal town. (PNA) LAP/LAM/LQ/DOC/cbd/utb

fil07

June 18th, 2011, 10:40 AM

^^absolutely it won't. CWC, Penafrancia festivities, need i say more :D

it's time to develop and promote the white sand beaches of Siruma of 3rd district, and white rock beaches of Minalabac of 2nd district, CamSur!!!

fil07

June 18th, 2011, 10:45 AM

I thought the charter day is tomorrow, 63 years after the RA 305 was signed into law on June 18, 1948. Isn't it?

juan q. miranda, father of naga's cityhood, forgotten figure. a minor street in an outlying district is named after him though.

oragon.com

June 18th, 2011, 11:41 AM

7th Naga City Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament
Opening Ceremony
June 18 @ the BIG Dome of the South

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jardet

June 18th, 2011, 12:35 PM

DPWH Secretary: Siruma road condition 'deplorable'
Worst national road in Camarines Sur finally catches attention
More: http://www.voxbikol.com/article/dpwh-secretary-siruma-road-condition-deplorable

This is one reason why somehow the partition of the province gains some ground in this part of the province. It is also the proponents main argument for pushing separation. LRey's excuse that this is a national road and a lookout of the congressman of the district is not totally acceptable to the people. As chief executive of the province, he is primarily responsible to look after the needs of his constituents. The congressman's primary responsibility is legislative although in the context of Philippine politics, he is also a 'parasakdo nin pundo'.

Currently, Tinambac, Siruma, North Lagonoy and Garchitorena are not well connected to Goa, the growth center of the district. If they will be carved out of Cam Sur to be part of Nueva Camarines, people in these municipalities will have difficulty accessing government service of their new province. I am not sure of the road network condition between rinconada and partido but i gues they are not much better.:ohno::ohno::ohno:

garzland

June 18th, 2011, 12:47 PM

^^Tinambac - Tamban road is already 95% concrete as well as Goa-Tinambac... Lagonoy - Caramoan has also been broken ground to commence for the construction of the road...

jardet

June 18th, 2011, 12:53 PM

juan q. miranda, father of naga's cityhood, forgotten figure. a minor street in an outlying district is named after him though.

I believe, naming the street along which the city government center and important national government offices are located is significant recognition of his contribution to Naga's political history. Who we may have forgotten is Sen. Madrigal, the bill's sponsor at the Senate.:)

jardet

June 18th, 2011, 12:58 PM

^^Tinambac - Tamban road is already 95% concrete as well as Goa-Tinambac... Lagonoy - Caramoan has also been broken ground to commence for the construction of the road...

That's great then. But why is it described by the secretary in the report as deplorable?:nuts::nuts::nuts:

garzland

June 18th, 2011, 01:51 PM

^^I don't know, maybe he's pertaining only to the remaining more than 1 kilometer unpaved portion....

Naga City Deck

June 18th, 2011, 05:46 PM

Naga City Deck

June 18th, 2011, 05:52 PM

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Naga
As of June 17, 2011

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Naga City Deck

June 18th, 2011, 06:00 PM

GrEET Jam the Concert
@ The Plaza Quezon
June 17, 2011

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the show has just started here.. and i saw a band from the Philippine Army performing on stage :applause: pero dai ko po nakuanan ta medyo nag tatagiti that time kaya nasa gilid lang ako :D
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Trade Fair was still open around 8pm
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Naga Boy

June 18th, 2011, 06:19 PM

Naga Boy

June 18th, 2011, 06:23 PM

SM City Naga's
Back to School Promo

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sonofignatius

June 18th, 2011, 07:11 PM

please visit www.bicoldirectory.com :okay:
btw, Supreme Court Associate Justice Conchita Carpio Morales retired yesterday. She served the judiciary first in 1983 as Presiding Judge of Pili, Camarines Sur.

the good justice has bikol connections palan. is she related to naga's carpios
kaya?

^^Again, I strongly oppose any move to divide the province :ok:

ONE CAMSUR! yes!

Top execs of TV networks to grace 22nd Ad Congress
More:http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/06/15/11/top-execs-tv-networks-grace-22nd-ad-congress

this is surely Peace on Earth!

This is great news. Will definitely further boost tourism potential of the peninsula. Caramoan can now be packaged with Catanduanes for additional adventure and surfing enthusiasts.
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

exciting (and long overdue!) developments :)

sonofignatius

June 18th, 2011, 07:35 PM

it's time to develop and promote the white sand beaches of Siruma of 3rd district, and white rock beaches of Minalabac of 2nd district, CamSur!!!

indeed. and along with this, organized package tours that include a taste of the old, historic churches in the province (they can be clustered according to proximity).

hopefully these old churches (the parish priest and his pastoral team) will organize themselves. the churches will have to be spruced up a bit, tour guides be properly trained, etc

juan q. miranda, father of naga's cityhood, forgotten figure. a minor street in an outlying district is named after him though.

I believe, naming the street along which the city government center and important national government offices are located is significant recognition of his contribution to Naga's political history. Who we may have forgotten is Sen. Madrigal, the bill's sponsor at the Senate.:)

J Miranda Ave is a good way of immortalizing the man. care must be taken so that our younger ones will know Miranda better and appreciate his contribution to city history

sonofignatius

June 18th, 2011, 07:47 PM

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JUNE 19,2011
150th Year of Rizal's Birth

jocuatro

June 19th, 2011, 02:32 AM

^^makakatipid ka nin duwang oras asin very viable sa mga bus ang rutang ini ta pwede pa sindang maka-pick-up nin mga pasahero sa Sangay, Tigaon asin Ocampo :cheers:

posibleng mwara na ang byaheng manila-catanduanes via tabaco port kapag nagkaigwa ng byahe to sangay?

aidz

June 19th, 2011, 02:58 AM

^^ ayus sana! :D

randism

June 19th, 2011, 03:41 AM

sonofignatius

June 19th, 2011, 04:16 AM

Nothing beats the feeling
..of finding a work of art (and of love)...

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...from very young kids that toiled in secrecy-
...to surprise you on your very special day...

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-and make you realize
how great it is to be a Dad.

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Happy Father’s Day
to all the Fathers in the World

... Oh, yes,
Father Son- included.:lol:

:cheers::cheers::cheers: happy father's day, doc, and to all our fellow fathers! :)

have to look for so many of my lost children pa. good thing i don't have to take care of sending all of them to school :lol:

durian-scented greetings from davao-- attended fr joel tabora's inauguration as ateneo de davao's president yesterday. no less than 60 guests from the ateneo de naga have come here for the occasion.

many of them are now enjoying samal island this very moment.

bobbymay74

June 19th, 2011, 04:18 AM

I can feel the rotonda-ish movement earlier this evening, igwa ng guide eh. felt nostalgic about Baguio's numerous rotonda while driving :lol:

It wasn't rush hour kanina kaya dai masyado traffic, i want to see it with a heavy flow :lol:

randism
na try ko na Mam during rush hour heavy traffic at parang mas malala or naninibago lang ang mga peps at yun mga traffic aid garu dae aram kun anu gigibuhon

Yeah, aram ko talaga Rotonda ( round about ) are design mostly for right hand drive, Since we are using the American system of left hand drive we are used to Cross road or Crossing . Round abouts very common in any British commonwealth countries and Japan.

sonofignatius

June 19th, 2011, 04:46 AM

What’s in a name?

in the BicolMail column "Good Morning, Judge"
by Eufronio K Maristela

The new navigational route of the Roll on-Roll off from Sabang Nato, Sañgay, Camarines Sur to Catanduanes via Caramoan is a welcome event which would certainly boost commercial, industrial and tourism development in Partido area more particularly the Caramoan Peninsula. I understand that the maiden/inaugural trip of the Ro-Ro was launched the other day with about 300 passengers on board.

***

A Spanish professor is suggesting to Deputy Speaker Noli Fuentebella that the proposed new province be named Novo Camarines or Camarines Novo instead of Nueva Camarines or Camarines Nueva. He said that “Nueva” is effeminate. Incidentally, the creation of the proposed new province composed of the eleven (11) municipalities of Partido area and the City of Iriga has also created certain peripheral issues which need be addressed such as: (1) will there be special election for the municipal officials of the new municipalities from the mayor, vice-mayor down to the municipal councillors or will they be appointed by President Benigno Aquino III? If they would be appointed who would nominate the names and make the recommendation to the President for their appointment? Similar concern goes to other municipal officials like the heads of offices. Are these matters provided in the bill filed in Congress proposing the creation? If they are not, I think this will be a crucial issue which may be ventilated during the plebiscite.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

June 19th, 2011, 04:51 AM

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from http://www.itravelcebu.com/packages.html

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Inclusions:
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sonofignatius

June 19th, 2011, 05:08 AM

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June 19th, 2011, 05:11 AM

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bigger dream home. Plus complete recreational
facilities so you can lead a leisure life.

The perfect site for the kind of home you’ve
always wanted.
How to get there:

Brgy. Pacol, Naga City, only 7 kms away from the
city proper. Strategically located near institutions
and establishments such as Ateneo de Naga and
Metro Naga Sports Complex.
Accessible via Pacol-Carolina Highway.
Alternative access via Cararayan going to National
Highway and Pili Airport.

Bgy. Pacol, Naga City, only 7 kms from the city
proper. Strategically located near institutions and
establishments such as Ateneo de Naga and Metro
Naga Sports Complex.

Accessible through Pacol-Carolina Highway,
alternative access via Cararayan going to National
Highway and Pili Airport.

Features & Amenities

Clubhouse
Swimming pool
Basketball court
Children’s play ground
Landscaped parks and open spaces
Landscaped entrance gate & guardhouse
Perimeter fence
Tree-lined, 6.5 – 12m wide road ways
Reliable water supply and drainage system
Internet and DSL facilities
Village Management support

http://www.tranzxp.com/AvidaSanIgnacio.html

http://www.avidaland.com/San-ignacio-estates.php

randism

June 19th, 2011, 09:49 AM

kiasog

June 19th, 2011, 03:00 PM

Nothing beats the feeling
..of finding a work of art (and of love)...

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/BCCM/fathersday034-1.jpg

...from very young kids that toiled in secrecy-
...to surprise you on your very special day...

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/BCCM/fathersday035-1.jpg

-and make you realize
how great it is to be a Dad.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/BCCM/fathersday036-1.jpg

Happy Father’s Day
to all the Fathers in the World

... Oh, yes,
Father Son- included.:lol:

Doc, as a father myself, I can relate to how you feel...those little things (presents) will remain to be treasured...Happy father's day to all the fathers including father son...and the other father SSC CamSur, Naga & Iriga member...

Naga Boy

June 19th, 2011, 03:22 PM

magkano entrance fee at rates sa pool sa cwc? ano ba ang sasakyan papunta dun from naga city?

^^ The rates, took this photo today.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/BCCM/OutingCWC036.jpg

kevinb

June 19th, 2011, 04:49 PM

jardet

June 19th, 2011, 05:03 PM

^^ Hapot ko lang kung kabali man si mga ama kan mga kataid ninda?!

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

kevinb

June 19th, 2011, 05:25 PM

^^ Oh sige. Isali ta man.

...and also to the dads beside the dads I was referring to.:D

:lol:

Naga City Deck

June 19th, 2011, 06:14 PM

Happy father's day to all dads, feeling dads, almost dads and quasi dads! :lol: :D:D:D

Igua na naman baga job fair ang Convergys Philippines sa Naga kang June 15 and 16. Sana dakol ang pirmi nakukua para dagos-dagos na talaga ang pagbugtak ning facility ning Convergys igdi sa Naga.:D

^^ Hapot ko lang kung kabali man si mga ama kan mga kataid ninda?!

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

^^ Oh sige. Isali ta man.

...and also to the dads beside the dads I was referring to.:D

:lol:

Happy Father's day to all dads, papa, daddy, tatay, Fathers of SSC. especially Naga & Iriga CamSur!

kevinb

June 19th, 2011, 07:07 PM

jardet

June 19th, 2011, 08:38 PM

Pics daw Manay Jo! :D

I would love to see a picture also. Driving through a round about is a challenge to new drivers especially if there is a huge volume of traffic. I should know because i got my first real driving experience in a place where tens or maybe a hundred of round abouts of different sizes scattered around the city. It is more effective in regulating traffic on intersections when traffic lights are not available. Simple traffic rule applies, give way to traffic from left. When driver fails to observe this basic driving coutesy, accidents happen.

kevinb

June 19th, 2011, 08:51 PM

^^ They say that the area is a bit small for a rotunda to be put up. I wanna see even in photos how small this area is. If it is indeed small, this might be a hazard to motorists. :ohno:

jardet

June 19th, 2011, 09:42 PM

^^ They say that the area is a bit small for a rotunda to be put up. I wanna see even in photos how small this area is. If it is indeed small, this might be a hazard to motorists. :ohno:

That's my initial concern on this project. Two-lane round about will not help much in easing congestion in this area. I thought the initial plan was a fly over.

:ohno:

Any picture please of Rizal Day celebration in Naga?! Who got the control now over Plaza Rizal?:)

Naga City Deck

June 20th, 2011, 12:12 AM

taken yesterday

i think the space is enough, imo the rotondas in Baguio have even smaller spaces on the sides

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will try to take photos coming from the the other sides

kiasog

June 20th, 2011, 12:44 AM

I would love to see a picture also. Driving through a round about is a challenge to new drivers especially if there is a huge volume of traffic. I should know because i got my first real driving experience in a place where tens or maybe a hundred of round abouts of different sizes scattered around the city. It is more effective in regulating traffic on intersections when traffic lights are not available. Simple traffic rule applies, give way to traffic from left. When driver fails to observe this basic driving coutesy, accidents happen.

^^ They say that the area is a bit small for a rotunda to be put up. I wanna see even in photos how small this area is. If it is indeed small, this might be a hazard to motorists. :ohno:

That's my initial concern on this project. Two-lane round about will not help much in easing congestion in this area. I thought the initial plan was a fly over.

:ohno:

Any picture please of Rizal Day celebration in Naga?! Who got the control now over Plaza Rizal?:)

taken yesterday

i think the space is enough, imo the rotondas in Baguio have even smaller spaces on the sides

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/254355_10150274006435190_747670189_9292056_5386496_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261295_10150274006875190_747670189_9292062_2242019_n.jpg

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will try to take photos coming from the the other sides

It appears that the stage is set for the roundabout. Whatever the winning design, already at this time the city government and/or department of public highways (or whoever has jurisdiction over this structure) should already be educating pedestrians and the driving public. I am not very familiar with the road etiquette dealing with roundabouts except to yielding to traffic that is already in the roundabout. I found this primer published by the city of Lacey, Washington. Seems like a good educational tool that they can adapt for the project.

http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/Portals/0/docs/Public_Works/_documents/trans/city_of_lacey_roundabout_brochure.pdf

Naga Boy

June 20th, 2011, 03:12 AM

Nagaland e- Mall
Yesterday

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Naga Boy

June 20th, 2011, 03:16 AM

The Very Busy
Robinson's Supermarket

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Naga Boy

June 20th, 2011, 03:19 AM

Naga Boy

June 20th, 2011, 04:24 AM

CamSur Skateboard Park
at CWC

Taken yesterday afternoon
while my very young son
was learning how to skate....

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Unlike last week,
...there were few older skateboarders around
...so he was able to enjoy the park....

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makatiprime

June 20th, 2011, 04:51 AM

wow, this is the first i saw a facility in the philippines, unlike in california have lots of this

Naga Boy

June 20th, 2011, 04:57 AM

wow, this is the first i saw a facility in the philippines, unlike in california have lots of this

^^Hi makatiptime.

I posted a photo of the latest rates at CWC earlier.

hakz2007

June 20th, 2011, 05:16 AM

Singson inspects CamSur bad roads
TIGAON, Camarines Sur -- Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio Singson inspected the deplorable sections of the Tinambac-Siruma secondary national road and the Goa-Tinambac Road in Partido (4th) district early last week.

DPWH CamSur 3rd Engineering District assistant district engineer Gemma Timbang said Singson pledged to initially release P80 million for concreting of the 39-kilometer all-weather road on the request of Rep. Arnulfo “Noli” Fuentebella.

Other sources here said that currently, only 6.8 kms. of the Tinambac-Siruma Road have been paved while the remaining 34 kms. were patched with gravel to make it passable.

Only 1.7 of the 17.9 kms. of the Goa-Tinambac Road, however, remained unpaved.

A local TV footage last year showed Siruma-bound passenger jeepneys via the Tinambac- Siruma Road being towed by carabaos in knee-deep-mud. Siruma Mayor Sandy Ondis complained early this year of the difficulty transporting relief goods for calamity victims.

Tinambac Mayor Ruel Villarde said the local government had exerted efforts to make the road to Siruma passable to commuters even during the rainy season.

Singson was accompanied by DPWH Bicol Director Danilo Dequito, Director Salmo, 3rd Engineering District head Eduardo Nieto and dictrict engineers. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/provincial/7671-singson-inspects-camsur-bad-roads

hakz2007

June 20th, 2011, 05:17 AM

Solon pushes measure on CamSur
MANILA, Philippines — A Bicolano lawmaker has sought a reconsideration of the second reading approval of Lower House bill that would divide Camarines Sur into two provinces, saying that the move can be considered a case of gerrymandering.

Rep. Salvio Fortuno, who represents the fifth district of Camarines Sur, called for the holding of public hearings on the issue, saying that the House committee on local government has apparently failed to consider the objection of majority of local leaders in the province before it endorsed the measure.

Fortuno said provincial and barangay leaders have also assailed as suspicious the dispatch by which the Lower House acted on House Bill 4820.

Authored by Deputy Speaker Arnulfo Puentebella and Rep. Dato Arroyo (Lakas-Kampi, Camarines Sur) HB 4820 seeks to divide Camarines Sur into two provinces by creating the Nueva Camarines.

“This could be the first time in Philippine lawmaking history that interparliamentary courtesy was ignored. I have never been consulted yet I represent a district that will be detached from our province,” Fortuno said.

According to him, 184 out of 229 barangay chairmen affected by the bill have signed a petition vehemently objecting to the measure.

He added: “Five out of seven local executives in my district are totally against it. Clearly, there is a need for the conduct of consultations before the Lower House should have acted on the bill.”http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/323201/solon-pushes-measure-camsur

hakz2007

June 20th, 2011, 05:38 AM

Another case of misleading news item....

Philippine province may be among the world's top tourist destinations
By RAYMUND F. ANTONIO
June 19, 2011, 5:19pm

MANILA, Philippines -- The province of Catanduanes is poised to become the next tourist destination in the Bicol region as almost P700 million in infrastructure projects geared to improving access there rolls off and roars on.

In particular, Gotta beach, in Caramoan town aims to rival the island paradise of Boracay, considered one of the top beaches in the world. Gotta beach was put on the world tourism map with the filming of the international franchise ‘Survivor’ TV series by several countries.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said P682.73 million worth of infrastructure projects have been allotted to Catanduanes this year that seeks to address the access problems there.

“The province has a lot of potential in terms of tourist destinations. They have beautiful and unspoiled beaches which are now gaining popularity for aqua sports such as surfing, scuba diving and sports fishing,” said DPWH 5 Regional Director Danilo Dequito following inspection of the completed Codon Rockcauseway in the municipality of San Andres.

The completion of the Codon Rockcauseway, financed to the tune of P48.2 million, provides a gateway to Gotta Beach. The Port of Codon is just a 30-minute boat ride to Gotta beach, which has become the favorite location shooting of the international reality television show Survivors.

In 2009, Caramoan was introduced to Europe when the Serbian, Bulgarian and Swedish versions of the Survivor series were filmed there.

The place also hosted French version of the series where television director Corinne Valiant gushed at the “powdery sand” and the “wild” natural atmosphere.

In June this year, the Poland edition is set to be shot also in Caramoan.

Dequito said the DPWH project is like hitting two birds in one stone.

“We developed Catanduanes and at the same time opened a convenient gateway to Caramoan peninsula where the future Boracay waits,” Dequito said

hakz2007

June 20th, 2011, 06:10 AM

River View Vacation Inn
by Diane Solo (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.169759733086375.46376.100001570485567)

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hakz2007

June 20th, 2011, 06:15 AM

National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) CAMSUR Officers
By Councilor Jeffrey Besinio (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.222728911091378.62034.100000628129414)

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hakz2007

June 20th, 2011, 06:16 AM

CRS bill okayed
THE House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a proposed law institutionalizing corporate social responsibility of both domestic and foreign corporations.

Camarines Sur Rep. Diosdado Arroyo said his House Bill (HB) No. 4575 fosters sustainable economic development and environment protection by encouraging corporate social responsibility (CSR) of business organizations, whether single proprietorship, partnership or corporation.More:http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/national/7695-crs-bill-okayed

hakz2007

June 20th, 2011, 06:18 AM

Father, son collide on new province
NAGA CITY—A move seeking to carve out a new province from Camarines Sur has again brought Camarines Sur’s third district Rep. Luis R. Villafuerte Sr. and his son, Gov. Luis Raymund “LRay” Villafuerte Jr., on a collision course.

The elder Villafuerte is pushing for approval of House Bill No. 4728 that will name the new province as “Nueva Camarines” but his son is opposing the move.

Father and son have been on different sides of the political fence since the 2007 elections when the elder Villafuerte fielded a candidate against his son for the top post in the province.

Authored by fourth district Rep. Deputy Speaker Arnulfo Fuentebella, the bill creating a new province is coauthored by Villafuerte Sr. and second district Rep. Diosdado “Dato” Arroyo.

The proposed new province will combine the 10-town fourth district and the six-town and one-city fifth district of the 35-town and two-city Camarines Sur province.

HB 4728 seeks to declare as part of “Nueva Camarines,” the towns of Caramoan, Garchitorena, Lagonoy, Presentacion, San Jose, Siruma, Tinambac, Goa, Tigaon and Sangay of the fourth district and the towns of Baao, Balatan, Bato, Bula, Buhi, Nabua and Iriga City of the fifth district.

Villafuerte Sr. said the measure is gaining support. He said he expects the bill to be brought to plenary debate in July.

Villafuerte Sr., who declared he will return as governor in 2013, said Camarines Sur has become too big to manage.

His son, however, said there was no need to divide the province. “There is no clamor from our people. There is no support. There is no urgency and certainly no necessity,” said the younger Villafuerte.

He said the move to divide Camarine Sur would delay development that he has set into motion, citing as example the emergence of Caramoan town as a tourist destination.

Existing law

The governor said if the intention was really to bring development, a law that created the Partido Development Administration would be the answer.

Partido is the name given to the fourth district of Camarines Sur which is composed of 10 towns and is believed to be the political stronghold of the Fuentebella clan.

Bicol historian Danilo Gerona said Camarines province has been partitioned and rejoined several times during the Spanish period until 1919 when it was separated by virtue of a law that created Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte.

The father-and-son Villafuerte have fought several times in the past over various issues. The latest was in the last presidential elections when the two supported different candidates for president.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/16077/father-son-collide-on-new-province

hakz2007

June 20th, 2011, 06:27 AM

Iriga's beautiful harvest
The hometown of superstar Nora Aunor continues to produce people of substance and consequence.

We know this after having gone to Iriga City last week to chair the board of judges of the Miss Iriga Rinconada Bicol Tourism 2011. After the 22 candidates were trimmed to 11 finalists, came our one-on-one interview with the gorgeous young women who all displayed intelligence, candor and wit that made it even harder for me, Rafael Rossell, Ian Batherson, Atty. Raymund Fortun, Mary Ann Diaz of Panasonic and Cynthia Bernabe of De La Salle-College of St. Benilde to pick the winners. More:http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=697922&publicationSubCategoryId=70

hakz2007

June 20th, 2011, 07:09 AM

Stevia, a natural sweetener, is a potential export winner
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MANILA, Philippines - “Stevia has great potential in the foreign market,” according to Dr. Maria Elena Quimio of the Bicolandia Greenfields Development Organization (BIGFIS) during a project monitoring visit conducted by the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) in the Bicol Region.

Stevia is a natural sweetener made from the stevia plant (Stevia rebaudiana). Native to tropical and subtropical regions in North and South America particularly in Paraguay, it is mainly grown for its leaves as a sweetener and sugar substitute. In the Philippines, some farmers drawn to the herbal medicine trend have started planting stevia in small areas.

To monitor the progress and developments on the on-going project, “Commercialization of Stevia rebaudiana, a natural sweetener (Phase 1)”, technical staff from the Bureau of Agricultural Research-Technology Commercialization Division (BAR-TCD) visited project sites in Naga, Camarines Sur and Tabaco, Albay.More: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=697545&publicationSubCategoryId=77

hakz2007

June 20th, 2011, 07:19 AM

Naga Boy

June 20th, 2011, 07:28 AM

Yesterday (Sunday)
was Father’s day and a long weekened
..as was Monday was declared holiday…

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So we gathered all our employees
and their families…
…for a weekened outing at the CWC….

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CWC is a haven for food….

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…and one will never run out of things to do….

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...from swimming...

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...to Wake boarding...

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...and skateboarding...

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CamSur is one extreme
cool place to live...

kevinb

June 20th, 2011, 07:49 AM

That's my initial concern on this project. Two-lane round about will not help much in easing congestion in this area. I thought the initial plan was a fly over.

:ohno:

The main author of the flyover was Rep Villafuerte. I wasn't at all surprised to know that the project didn't materialize since Rep Villafuerte has had grudges with the city since time immemorial.:ohno:

taken yesterday

i think the space is enough, imo the rotondas in Baguio have even smaller spaces on the sides

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/254355_10150274006435190_747670189_9292056_5386496_n.jpg

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will try to take photos coming from the the other sides

Hhmmm. Looking at these photos, I'd say the DPWH has a point. Di ba sabi ninda kung idadagos ang rotunda, ibabawal ang big trucks and buses to pass? Sa hiling ko mahihirapan mag-maneuver ang mga auto na darakula jan.

Agree Manay Jo na mas saradit pa si ibang rotunda sa Baguio pero dai na kita kaito. It's much better to have bigger rotundas especially on an intersection that's being used mainly by buses and trucks. Sana magka-road widening project jan if possible.

Naga Boy

June 20th, 2011, 10:59 AM

Father's Day Buffet
Avenue Plaza Hotel

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oragon.com

June 20th, 2011, 11:35 AM

What to expect once Plaza Rizal is now under the helm of the City

here's a teaser of what it looks like:

Sunken Amphitheater
Gazebos
Themed Garden
Souvenir store
Tourism Coordinating office for both Naga and Cam Sur
LED board for public announcements (this however, I find a bit inappropriate)
Flower stores

The design will presented by Arch. Priela tomorrow @ the Sanguniang Panglungsod.

No turn-over happened last June 18 according to Mayor JB. They are still coordinating with the provincial govt for the formal hand-over. 2 months is the timetable for the renovation of the Plaza Rizal.

kevinb

June 20th, 2011, 11:59 AM

^^ Is the Plaza Rizal a little bit small for such plans? :dunno:

oragon.com

June 20th, 2011, 12:05 PM

^^

Seems like they will elevate Plaza Rizal :) like Daet Plaza.

kevinb

June 20th, 2011, 01:13 PM

^^ I dunno Daet Plaza. :D

Whatever it is, I hope it'll be nice-looking.:okay:

makatiprime

June 20th, 2011, 01:43 PM

@nagaboy, thanks, i appreciate it

sonofignatius

June 20th, 2011, 02:27 PM

Rare Find
Baligang (Duhat)
Robinson's Supermarket

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when was the last time you enjoyed baligang -- all the berries in a covered bowl, with some salt and a bit of sugar, shaken with much passion?

we used to have a poon of baligang in our backyard. one old tree still exists along dimasalang near the corner of igualdad, a few steps away from cely's kinalas.

guruguan city!

River View Vacation Inn
by Diane Solo (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.169759733086375.46376.100001570485567)

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Father, son collide on new province
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/16077/father-son-collide-on-new-province

wow, nice place. looks relaxing. the coconut groves lend a rustic, relaxed feel to the riverside place.

Stevia, a natural sweetener, is a potential export winner
More: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=697545&publicationSubCategoryId=77

promising!

sonofignatius

June 20th, 2011, 02:38 PM

Iriga Pintakasi 2011
by Dindo M. Balares
(http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150206972818127.323905.585258126)
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nice to know the unique character of iriga's pageant. it's good that it's been highlighted by the arcticle.

What to expect once Plaza Rizal is now under the helm of the City

here's a teaser of what it looks like:

Sunken Amphitheater
Gazebos
Themed Garden
Souvenir store
Tourism Coordinating office for both Naga and Cam Sur
LED board for public announcements (this however, I find a bit inappropriate)
Flower stores

The design will presented by Arch. Priela tomorrow @ the Sanguniang Panglungsod.

No turn-over happened last June 18 according to Mayor JB. They are still coordinating with the provincial govt for the formal hand-over. 2 months is the timetable for the renovation of the Plaza Rizal.

Architect GP Priela also designed the Porta Mariae. :)

jhid

June 20th, 2011, 08:31 PM

^^ I dunno Daet Plaza. :D

Whatever it is, I hope it'll be nice-looking.:okay:

Has anyone already seen Daet plaza? The park located in its centro is sort of "invisible" to pedestrians as it is sitting atop a commercial building built by the local government to provide additional income to the town. This really defeats the concept of a park as parks should be teeming with trees devoid of much concrete and should provide as an alternative lungs to the locality and where families can go picknicking or children can safely play.

The Naga park has so much history to tell and the very few times I had been to Naga, I always feel at awe with the place. I hope that any improvements to be made to the park will further enhance the greenery that is already present on it. It should not go the way of Penaranda Park in Legaspi where there a BIG concrete structure was placed at the center of the park :(

Naga Boy

June 21st, 2011, 02:10 AM

rhyzrockerz

June 21st, 2011, 02:21 AM

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANAY MYONEE:cheers::tyty::drunk::kiss::grouphug::grouphug:

Maugmang Kumpleanyo ManayMyonee
Sana po pahengurag pang birthday mag abot saimo.. GB

Naga City Deck

June 21st, 2011, 02:55 AM

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANAY MYONEE:cheers::tyty::drunk::kiss::grouphug::grouphug:

Maugmang Kumpleanyo ManayMyonee
Sana po pahengurag pang birthday mag abot saimo.. GB

Happy Birthday Mommy Myonee!!!!!! :banana: :banana:

enjoy your day!! God Bless!

sonofignatius

June 21st, 2011, 03:11 AM

Has anyone already seen Daet plaza? The park located in its centro is sort of "invisible" to pedestrians as it is sitting atop a commercial building built by the local government to provide additional income to the town. This really defeats the concept of a park as parks should be teeming with trees devoid of much concrete and should provide as an alternative lungs to the locality and where families can go picknicking or children can safely play.

The Naga park has so much history to tell and the very few times I had been to Naga, I always feel at awe with the place. I hope that any improvements to be made to the park will further enhance the greenery that is already present on it. It should not go the way of Penaranda Park in Legaspi where there a BIG concrete structure was placed at the center of the park :(

you hit the nail on the head, jhid. parks and monuments are to immortalize the spirit of the hero (or heroine). they defeat their purpose if they do not stand out among the concrete jungle, or the familiar cityscape. by standing out, they call attention. by standing out, they "disturb" us and remind us to look at directions we do not often see. :)

any physical improvements in the park should only be to ENHANCE the place, not to outstage it nor distract the public's view.

Happy Birthday Mommy Myonee!!!!!! :banana: :banana:

enjoy your day!! God Bless!

happy bday, myonee! prayers for you on your 18th!

happy fiesta, too, to jo, and fellow Louisians and St Louis Univ Baguio alums- feast of St Aloysius Gonzaga,SJ, young man who belonged to Italian nobility who gave up his title and inheritance to pursue his calling.

http://www.traditioninaction.org/SOD/SODimages/006Gonzaga.jpg

trained in courtly and princely affairs, he endured his father's great objection to his plan -- his father was, after all, a marquis and he wanted him to inherit the family title and the huge inheritance.

he died at 23, infected after tending to the ill during a plague in Rome.

a statue of St Aloysius Gonzaga, Patron of Teenagers/ Youth, is found in the Naga Cathedral, and at the Holy Rosary museum.

Naga City Deck

June 21st, 2011, 04:27 AM

Went to Buhi yesterday with our boarders to welcome their school year while staying at our boarding house

Sinagpan Spring Resort was our destination.. the place is quite far but the greenery will always freshen you up especially if you live in a city.

since i can't swim, I went my father fishing at Lakelet Manapao
there's too much water hyacinth on this side.. dai pa daa nalilinigan kang caretaker
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on the other side of the lakelet (View from the concrete structure)
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Naga City Deck

June 21st, 2011, 05:36 AM

Lakelet Manapao
June 20, 2011

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how simple life can be..

this old woman was getting "kangkong" leaves
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no matter how annoying water hyacinths can be... i still admire the flower of this plant :lol:
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a lotus flower on the lower right
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Irigueño23

June 21st, 2011, 05:47 AM

From Mr. Anton Mapa
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June 21st, 2011, 05:50 AM

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makatiprime

June 21st, 2011, 06:35 AM

star studded ha!!!! saan yun nangyari? sa iriga city mismo or where?

makatiprime

June 21st, 2011, 06:36 AM

yung no. 10 parang si chery gil

Irigueño23

June 21st, 2011, 06:49 AM

star studded ha!!!! saan yun nangyari? sa iriga city mismo or where?

yes sir sa iriga city po

oragon.com

June 21st, 2011, 09:41 AM

Happy Bday Ms. Myonee :banana:

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Caramoan Tour Package

rhyzrockerz

June 21st, 2011, 12:04 PM

Happy Bday Ms. Myonee :banana:

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Caramoan Tour Package

Pres,Update po Tabi sa PureGold Naga? Picture?:)

Naga Boy

June 21st, 2011, 01:44 PM

Pres,Update po Tabi sa PureGold Naga? Picture?:)

Robertson Mall's Supermarket and Department Store have closed. Puregold is now renovating the mall. Oter tenants like Hypertech, DIY, Aljossh Cafe remained in operation.

I believe they well remain tenants of Puregold.

Sorry no photos.

kevinb

June 21st, 2011, 02:31 PM

yung no. 10 parang si chery gil

I agree! :okay:

Has anyone already seen Daet plaza? The park located in its centro is sort of "invisible" to pedestrians as it is sitting atop a commercial building built by the local government to provide additional income to the town. This really defeats the concept of a park as parks should be teeming with trees devoid of much concrete and should provide as an alternative lungs to the locality and where families can go picknicking or children can safely play.

The Naga park has so much history to tell and the very few times I had been to Naga, I always feel at awe with the place. I hope that any improvements to be made to the park will further enhance the greenery that is already present on it. It should not go the way of Penaranda Park in Legaspi where there a BIG concrete structure was placed at the center of the park :(

If ever they'd really change it, I hope it would still have the historic feeling with it. Sana kaya ayuson na lang ang Plaza. Dai na i-overhaul.

Pao, do you have photos of the rendering or the blueprint at least of the new plaza?

Robertson Mall's Supermarket and Department Store have closed. Puregold is now renovating the mall. Oter tenants like Hypertech, DIY, Aljossh Cafe remained in operation.

I believe they well remain tenants of Puregold.

Sorry no photos.

Thanks Doc. :D

bobbymay74

June 21st, 2011, 03:35 PM

Robertson Mall's Supermarket and Department Store have closed. Puregold is now renovating the mall. Oter tenants like Hypertech, DIY, Aljossh Cafe remained in operation.

I believe they well remain tenants of Puregold.

Sorry no photos.

Right, this is the last day ( June 21 ) of the operation of ALDP ( Robertson ) Mall, the family where also busy preparing the things to pull out and a number of sale items sold. No taking pics allowed inside. Most tenants will remain, not sure if DIY will have to transfer within that area .

makatiprime

June 21st, 2011, 04:06 PM

yung robertson's mall ba to na dinadaan ng mga bus sa diversion road? maganda na magkakaroon na ng puregold pero nakakapanghina ng loob kung may aalis at mawawalan ng pwesto at hanap buhay...just pray to ina...

makatiprime

June 21st, 2011, 04:08 PM

saan ba sa naga ang may pinakamasarap o masarap na bicol express foods like pinanagat???

Naga Boy

June 22nd, 2011, 02:10 AM

saan ba sa naga ang may pinakamasarap o masarap na bicol express foods like pinanagat???

Camalig Pinangat in Camalig, Albay is iconic and very popular. It is a must for anyone who visits Bicol to taste and visit.

In Naga City, Pinangat is readly available in Geewan and Red Platter, both of which specialize in Bicolano Dishes.

Geewan is a modifed Turo- turo, in Naga Centro, and in SM City Naga Foodcourt. Red Platter is a Bicolano Fine Dining Restaurant in Magsaysay Avenue.

Both restaurants are owned by Graceland Food Corporation, owners of a huge Bicolano fastfood chain Graceland Baker's Plaza.

Chef Doy's is also a must try. It is also a Bicolano Fusion Fine Dining Restaurant in Magsaysay Avenue.

oragon.com

June 22nd, 2011, 02:28 AM

I agree! :okay:

If ever they'd really change it, I hope it would still have the historic feeling with it. Sana kaya ayuson na lang ang Plaza. Dai na i-overhaul.

Pao, do you have photos of the rendering or the blueprint at least of the new plaza?

Thanks Doc. :D

here's the initial plan for the Plaze Rizal. Nweiz, the design is still subject for alteration. It was presented to the Sanguniang Panglungsod yesterday. Somehow our Plaza will look like this :)

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The design will also include a coordinating center for both Naga and Cam. Sur. aslo, it was mentioned that instead of using tarps and billboards for public announcements a LED board will installed. The elevated portion will be the amphitheater, the back portion will be occupied by para-mani, bulastog vendor, flower and fruit vendor, etc.

Also, a fountain will be installed at the entrance portion which I assumed will replace the Freedom monument installed (the bronze monument) to commemorate the EDSA revolution. The fountain feature as discussed will showcase illuminating colors.

du4rcx

June 22nd, 2011, 02:46 AM

saan ba sa naga ang may pinakamasarap o masarap na bicol express foods like pinanagat???

Kung anghang ang hanap mo sa Bicol Express, Sa bandang Renconada area, tunay ang anghang ng Bicol express. Sa Bato may kainan dun along the highway na masarap ang Bicol Express nila, tunay ang anghang..

oragon.com

June 22nd, 2011, 02:49 AM

sonofignatius

June 22nd, 2011, 03:42 AM

saan ba sa naga ang may pinakamasarap o masarap na bicol express foods like pinanagat???

dios marhay na aga, makatiprime, i also highly recommend this pinangat homecooked in Magarao, two towns away from CamSur. Just contact Malyn 0927-7141891.

she delivers for bulk orders only. the pinangat i take to manila for pasalubong is always from her.

btw, pinangat in naga & camsur is different from pinangat in camalig. naga pinangat has filling of chopped half-mature coconut, freshwater shrimps, spices. (this is called tinuktok elsewhere)

other pinangat sources in naga but i haven't tried them:
Bob Marlin, Magsaysay Av
Escaro's Food Shoppe, Magsaysay Ave, beside Gasthof (packed, frozed)

Also, the winning design for the Rotunda contest was the one submitted by Arch. Oliver Gulapa, architecture prof of the University of Nueva Caceres. The design same that of an obelisk but incorporating the rich Bicol history which include the use of sawali design, the kalasag, the itak blade, the niyog, the andas ni Ina, volcanic material to represent Mayon Volcano, marble as the base and illuminating fountains.

June 22 (today) SOFT OPENING of BANGKO SENTRAL ng PILIPNAS Naga branch

thanks for the updates, prez. Oliver was a schoolmate back in good ol' SaintJo :) another josephian architect is also teaches at UNC archi, edgar tuy, a classmate.

sonofignatius

June 22nd, 2011, 03:58 AM

The Outstanding Students of the Philippines Top 30 Finalists

Medicine and Health Related Professions
Geminn Apostol (Ateneo de Manila University)
Jane Luis (Benguet State University)
Ramon Roxas (Far Eastern University)
Inna Siazon (St. Paul University)
Kendrick Tan (Centro Escolar University)

Agriculture, Math, and Science
Sean Aquilino (UPD)
Julius Juen (University of St. La Salle)
Jonathan Tan (SU)

Engineering, Architecture, Maritime, and Information Technology
Juanito dela Rosa (UST)
Wilson Estero (Colegio de Dagupan)
Jerrence Taguines (Angeles University Foundation)

Humanities, Communication, and Social Sciences
Renee Karunungan (UP Los Banos)
Sittie Lao (MSU-Main)
Rio Carl Miguel (Filamer Christian University)
Patricia Andrea Patena (STC)
Gaille Ramos (St. Scholastica's College)
Maria Reyes (DLSU-Lipa)
Karla Tumulak (UP-Cebu)

Teacher Education
Arleen delos Reyes (University of Nueva Caceres)
Robert Fugaban (St. Paul University)
Lovely Genoguin (USJR)
Michelle Montelibano (Assumption College)
Johnattan Valdez (St. Mary's University)

Business, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Industry, Criminology, and Law
Allaenvin Columna (International School of Asia and the Pacific)
Marie Estuche (University of Ilo-ilo-PHINMA)
Athena Plaza (USC)
Sara Domar (Ateneo de Naga University)

Accountancy
Kathreen Alcantara (University of St. La Salle)
Shiela Ladroma (USC)
Ariston Minez (UPV)

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_196860300358195&view=doc&id=208454502532108

The 30 finalists undergo formation and final search in Manila July 31-August 4. Awarding of the final Ten will be held August 4 in Malacanang.

3 of the 30 finalists are from Naga: Juanito "Jet" de la Rosa, a UST graduate, is from Apo Drive and studied at Saint Jo.

Arleen de los Reyes, education major, is from UNC. Sara Domar, business major, is from the Ateneo.

The regional search for TOSP-Region V was held during the summer; only 4 made it to the regional final search: one each from UNC, USI, BU and the Ateneo.

Ronnel Competente of UNC was one of the 30 finalists in TOSP 2010. Ateneo's Sheena Howard was one of the Ten in 2008. Two from the Ateneo, Ben Secretario and Julie Lucille del Valle, made it to the Ten in 2007.

afaik the first Bikolano in TOSP (which RFM begins in 1962) is Santa Isabel's valedictorian and summa cum laude graduate, Julma Neo, who becomes a nun of the Daughters of Charity. Later she becomes the head of the DC sisters in the Philippines and a member of their central council in France.

Sen Raul Roco and wife Sonia both belong to TOSP 1964.

oragon.com

June 22nd, 2011, 05:22 AM

The Outstanding Students of the Philippines Top 30 Finalists

Medicine and Health Related Professions
Geminn Apostol (Ateneo de Manila University)
Jane Luis (Benguet State University)
Ramon Roxas (Far Eastern University)
Inna Siazon (St. Paul University)
Kendrick Tan (Centro Escolar University)

Agriculture, Math, and Science
Sean Aquilino (UPD)
Julius Juen (University of St. La Salle)
Jonathan Tan (SU)

Engineering, Architecture, Maritime, and Information Technology
Juanito dela Rosa (UST)
Wilson Estero (Colegio de Dagupan)
Jerrence Taguines (Angeles University Foundation)

Humanities, Communication, and Social Sciences
Renee Karunungan (UP Los Banos)
Sittie Lao (MSU-Main)
Rio Carl Miguel (Filamer Christian University)
Patricia Andrea Patena (STC)
Gaille Ramos (St. Scholastica's College)
Maria Reyes (DLSU-Lipa)
Karla Tumulak (UP-Cebu)

Teacher Education
Arleen delos Reyes (University of Nueva Caceres)
Robert Fugaban (St. Paul University)
Lovely Genoguin (USJR)
Michelle Montelibano (Assumption College)
Johnattan Valdez (St. Mary's University)

Business, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Industry, Criminology, and Law
Allaenvin Columna (International School of Asia and the Pacific)
Marie Estuche (University of Ilo-ilo-PHINMA)
Athena Plaza (USC)
Sara Domar (Ateneo de Naga University)

Accountancy
Kathreen Alcantara (University of St. La Salle)
Shiela Ladroma (USC)
Ariston Minez (UPV)

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_196860300358195&view=doc&id=208454502532108

The 30 finalists undergo formation and final search in Manila July 31-August 4. Awarding of the final Ten will be held August 4 in Malacanang.

3 of the 30 finalists are from Naga: Juanito "Jet" de la Rosa, a UST graduate, is from Apo Drive and studied at Saint Jo.

Arleen de los Reyes, education major, is from UNC. Sara Domar, business major, is from the Ateneo.

The regional search for TOSP-Region V was held during the summer; only 4 made it to the regional final search: one each from UNC, USI, BU and the Ateneo.

Ronnel Competente of UNC was one of the 30 finalists in TOSP 2010. Ateneo's Sheena Howard was one of the Ten in 2008. Two from the Ateneo, Ben Secretario and Julie Lucille del Valle, made it to the Ten in 2007.

afaik the first Bikolano in TOSP (which RFM begins in 1962) is Santa Isabel's valedictorian and summa cum laude graduate, Julma Neo, who became a nun of the Daughters of Charity. Later she became the head of the DC sisters in the Philippines and a member of their central council in France.

Sen Raul Roco and wife Sonia both belonged to TOSP 1964.

1994 TOSP awardee, our very own Fr. Xavier Olin, right padre? :)

sonofignatius

June 22nd, 2011, 07:49 AM

Scaling-up and Integration of Community Knowledge into Disaster Risk Reduction

Held last 21 June 2011 at the Knowledge for Development Center (James O`Brien Library), the symposium was the second of the Distance Learning Seminar Series 2011: Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific under the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery in partnership with Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Asian Disaster Reduction Center, and Training and Learning Circle, Philippines

Presenters of the 3-hour symposium coming from the said university and center were joined by invited local DRR practitioners from non-government organizations, academics, and local government units.

Webcasting (Live Streaming via Internet) of video conference were made available (http://www.jointokyo.org/en/programs/catalogue/drm2011/)

www.adnu.edu.ph

Naga City Deck

June 22nd, 2011, 07:52 AM

sonofignatius

June 22nd, 2011, 08:04 AM

congrats to all of them. :banana:
:okay: :okay: :okay: :lol: mayo ng kawala oh :rofl:

xecret :nuts:

sonofignatius

June 22nd, 2011, 08:15 AM

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http://pinoyoutdoors.net
http://www.ironman703phil.com/

oragon.com

June 22nd, 2011, 08:36 AM

xecret :nuts:

:cheers:

Last issued call for early registration at the CamSur AdCongress22
June 17, 2011

MANILA, Philippines — The final two weeks for early registration to AdCongress22 starts Friday. This also means these two weeks leading up to June 30, the last day of early registration, offer the last chance of availing the P15,500 special rate for regular AdCongress22 delegates and better chances to secure your first choice in accommodations in Camarines Sur.

AdCongress22’s online registration system is easy to use. Just log on to www.adcongress.com.ph and click on Delegates Online Registration to start the process: fill out the form, submit payment details and choose your hotel – all within the comfort of your home or office.

“So far, the administration team is very happy with how the early registration is turning out,” says AdCongress22 administration committee chair Blen Fernando.

The first 2 weeks of online registration already received 411 delegates. Eighty-eight percent of these delegates completed the process fully online through credit card payments of the special discounted rate.

“There were some isolated birthing pains like people not knowing how to go about registering online,” shares Ruwel Loyola, head of administration registration.

“But this is expected of anything that is new. Our registration team is closely monitoring each and every transaction and has responded quickly to the questions and concerns of registrants.”

Implementing the online registration system is an initiative of AdCongress22 to professionalize registration and make the process more efficient for delegates. It is important to register as early as possible not only to take advantage of the P3,000 discount – which is available only until June 30 – but also to settle accommodations for the ad congress.

More than 20 hotels in Naga City are presented in the online registration system and are ready to welcome AdCongress22 delegates come November 16 to 19, 2011. But accommodations within and closest to the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) where AdCongress22 will be held are being taken up fast. Register now if you want to stay near the program and activities.

“To make the first ever online ad congress registration experience even more convenient and game-changing, we are preparing registration aids which we hope to be able to implement within the next two weeks,” Loyola says.

The AdCongress22 online registration system is changing the game for the delegate registration process through the combined efforts of the CamSur local government, which manages the system, and the AdCongress22 administration committee. It is high time to join up and be a game-changer.

Very soon, the online flight booking system to and from CamSur will be up and running in the online registration system. Official and paid delegates need only to access the official website to arrange everything for AdCongress22.

Early registration ends June 30. To take advantage of the P15,500 special rate and access first-choice accommodations, hurry on to www.adcongress.com.ph and click Delegates Online Registration.

www.mb.com.ph

Naga City Deck

June 22nd, 2011, 09:52 AM

BSP Naga Branch Building Inauguration
June 22, 2011
by Johnna Marie Tee (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1755566736766.2087891.1466898602)

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Irigueño23

June 22nd, 2011, 10:49 AM

(EDUKASYON)
Kuntentong Irigueño - Mayor Madelaine Alfelor
DgNpaPg_Kls

kevinb

June 22nd, 2011, 11:21 AM

Also, the winning design for the Rotunda contest was the one submitted by Arch. Oliver Gulapa, architecture prof of the University of Nueva Caceres. The design same that of an obelisk but incorporating the rich Bicol history which include the use of sawali design, the kalasag, the itak blade, the niyog, the andas ni Ina, volcanic material to represent Mayon Volcano, marble as the base and illuminating fountains.

I like the 3rd place winner. :okay:

1994 TOSP awardee, our very own Fr. Xavier Olin, right padre? :)

:okay:

BSP Naga Branch Building Inauguration
June 22, 2011
by Johnna Marie Tee (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1755566736766.2087891.1466898602)

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This looks really neat! :okay:

yung robertson's mall ba to na dinadaan ng mga bus sa diversion road? maganda na magkakaroon na ng puregold pero nakakapanghina ng loob kung may aalis at mawawalan ng pwesto at hanap buhay...just pray to ina...

That's been the perennial problem of Robertson. First they had their flagship store in Legazpi but closed due to the entry of Pacific Mall Legazpi. They transferred to Naga after that. Now, due to SM's close proximity to Robertson Mall (ALDP), they decided to close and decided to transfer to Sorsogon. A few years from now, should SM, Robinsons or any big mall developer put up shop in Sorsogon, will Robertson decide to close again and transfer to another Bicol city? Robertson should prep itself up in order to gain momentum even with much bigger competitors. LCC stood even with PM in Legazpi and SM in Naga. E-Mall, who is just a very young retail company in the city, managed to not close. Robertson should really, really, really do the same.

makatiprime

June 22nd, 2011, 11:54 AM

sm sorsogon was scheduled to open this 2012 but due to political intervention of tchiz escudero's father sm has backed out the siad land. i don't know what will happen next to robertsons if sm will build a mall after chiz father's term.

jardet

June 22nd, 2011, 03:10 PM

Camalig Pinangat in Camalig, Albay is iconic and very popular. It is a must for anyone who visits Bicol to taste and visit.

In Naga City, Pinangat is readly available in Geewan and Red Platter, both of which specialize in Bicolano Dishes.

Geewan is a modifed Turo- turo, in Naga Centro, and in SM City Naga Foodcourt. Red Platter is a Bicolano Fine Dining Restaurant in Magsaysay Avenue.

Both restaurants are owned by Graceland Food Corporation, owners of a huge Bicolano fastfood chain Graceland Baker's Plaza.

Chef Doy's is also a must try. It is also a Bicolano Fusion Fine Dining Restaurant in Magsaysay Avenue.

Marhay na banggi tabi sa gabos. Buenas noches a los todos. Massa al khayr. We are in the dog days of summer here kaya abaa nang init.:):):)

Huna ko igwa tabi nin pinangat sa Biggs?!:nuts:

JerzDelaCruz

June 22nd, 2011, 06:11 PM

Hehehe! Marhay man ta pirmi sanang ayus! Mayo lamang burger challenge?

sonofignatius

June 22nd, 2011, 07:08 PM

(EDUKASYON)
Kuntentong Irigueño - Mayor Madelaine Alfelor
DgNpaPg_Kls

iriga soaring high!

Marhay na banggi tabi sa gabos. Buenas noches a los todos. Massa al khayr. We are in the dog days of summer here kaya abaa nang init.:):):)

Huna ko igwa tabi nin pinangat sa Biggs?!:nuts:

garo bagay diyan na marhay ang halohalo, jardet.

iyo, igwa nang pinangat sa bigg's. dai ko pa nanamitan.

sonofignatius

June 22nd, 2011, 07:09 PM

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sonofignatius

June 22nd, 2011, 07:15 PM

[i hope they rejoin the fiesta military parade!]

Golden Knights rejoin military parade

Written by Mr. Meljohn Tatel

Fired up by heat of enthusiasm, members of the Golden Knight Battalion of the Ateneo de Naga High School joined the military parade for commemorating the 63rd Charter Anniversary of Naga City on June 18, 2011.

Having been out of the street parade scene for two years, the officers had a chance to march, though out of the highly controversial parade competition of the Penafrancia festivities.

The officers composing two platoons joined the other city schools. The Golden Knights were led by the Corps Commander Lt. Col. Jonel Guadalupe. Mr. Jose de los Trino is the Commandant.

The street parade snaked through the major streets of the downtown Naga city and ended up the reviewing stand at the Plaza Quezon.

Civil servants in various public offices and local government officials joined in the celebration. June 18 is the reset date for remembering the birth of the city as a separate local government unit from the province of Camarines Sur. December 16 was the old date for the Charter Anniversary.

http://www.adnuhs.org

Ragmau

June 22nd, 2011, 10:46 PM

JerzDelaCruz

June 22nd, 2011, 11:38 PM

oragon.com

June 23rd, 2011, 01:57 AM

xecret :nuts:

[i hope they rejoin the fiesta military parade!]

Golden Knights rejoin military parade

Written by Mr. Meljohn Tatel

Fired up by heat of enthusiasm, members of the Golden Knight Battalion of the Ateneo de Naga High School joined the military parade for commemorating the 63rd Charter Anniversary of Naga City on June 18, 2011.

Having been out of the street parade scene for two years, the officers had a chance to march, though out of the highly controversial parade competition of the Penafrancia festivities.

The officers composing two platoons joined the other city schools. The Golden Knights were led by the Corps Commander Lt. Col. Jonel Guadalupe. Mr. Jose de los Trino is the Commandant.

The street parade snaked through the major streets of the downtown Naga city and ended up the reviewing stand at the Plaza Quezon.

Civil servants in various public offices and local government officials joined in the celebration. June 18 is the reset date for remembering the birth of the city as a separate local government unit from the province of Camarines Sur. December 16 was the old date for the Charter Anniversary.

http://www.adnuhs.org

Greetings! Mr. Tatel was my English teacher back in my senior year in high school. I'm disappointed that the Golden Knight Battalion is no longer participating the annual military parade during the Fiesta, I really do hope they join again.
Been lurking in this forum for awhile now, a very good source for local news and info coming from a great online community, since I'm stateside now I learn about new stuff even before my family back in Naga hears about it :lol:
Thank you for keeping people like me updated :)

Just keep on visiting our thread. :yes: Looking forward to see Ateneo Golden Knight batallion marching this coming Peñafrancia Military Parade.
Mauran na Pagka-aga sa gabos!!! magdara nin payong asin kapote para dai mabasa.:cheers::angel1:

welcome sir sa thread sir!

welcome back jerz!

We'll be hearing again the pounding of the "taho" snare drums of the Golden Knights.

from_antipolo

June 23rd, 2011, 04:00 AM

hi naga pips. nakita ko lang ito sa isang website. nagulat ako kasi ang aga mag-campaign ng mga villafuerte.

U2cFuzcyU7Q

oragon.com

June 23rd, 2011, 04:33 AM

overcrowded City terminal

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on-going drainage construction @ CBD particularly front of SM, BIG dome and terminal

sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 07:35 AM

Greetings! Mr. Tatel was my English teacher back in my senior year in high school. I'm disappointed that the Golden Knight Battalion is no longer participating the annual military parade during the Fiesta, I really do hope they join again.
Been lurking in this forum for awhile now, a very good source for local news and info coming from a great online community, since I'm stateside now I learn about new stuff even before my family back in Naga hears about it :lol:
Thank you for keeping people like me updated :)

maogmang pag-abot digdi sa satong maharang asin nag-aarasong tursido, ragmau! magayon ang ngaran mo -- sabi ngani kayan, ang oragon, arogon hehehe (official name yan kang sarong HS class kang ateneo)

meljohn continues to teach at the Ateneo High. yes, i, too, share the sentiments of many alumni who miss the ateneo's participation in the penafrancia parade. it's a beautiful tradition, i believe. in our time-- i belong to class 1991 -- we even spent an overnight spiritual vigil in preparation for the parade, much like what Ignatius of Loyola did when he had his vigil-at-arms in the shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat.

keep coming back and posting. much to learn, discover and see here. i, too, surprise my family and friends in naga many times with the info that i gather here. naeenotan ko pa sindang makaaram dakul na beses :)

overcrowded City terminal

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

on-going drainage construction @ CBD particularly front of SM, BIG dome and terminal

CBD II shining through :)

Naga City Deck

June 23rd, 2011, 07:59 AM

hi naga pips. nakita ko lang ito sa isang website. nagulat ako kasi ang aga mag-campaign ng mga villafuerte.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2cFuzcyU7Q">YouTube Link</a>

We couldn't agree more :ohno: luckily we do not have that kind of politicians here in our city

Naga City Deck

June 23rd, 2011, 08:02 AM

RCBC Naga is undergoing renovation when I went there yesterday. It's a mess!! Lol

sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 08:17 AM

RCBC Naga is undergoing renovation when I went there yesterday. It's a mess!! Lol

garo dakul iwi-withdraw si jo. :banana:

how's weather in camsur?

Naga City Deck

June 23rd, 2011, 08:35 AM

garo dakul iwi-withdraw si jo. :banana:

how's weather in camsur?

the other way around father :nuts:

it's rainy here.. but it's not that heavy..

from_antipolo

June 23rd, 2011, 09:14 AM

^^ so mejo anti-villafuerte pala ang naga?

JerzDelaCruz

June 23rd, 2011, 12:40 PM

the other way around father :nuts:

it's rainy here.. but it's not that heavy..

Malipot na pagkahapon sa gabos.. kape kape..:cheers: habang naghahalat oras.. night shift na naman.. whoop whoop...

JerzDelaCruz

June 23rd, 2011, 12:42 PM

welcome sir sa thread sir!

welcome back jerz!

We'll be hearing again the pounding of the "taho" snare drums of the Golden Knights.

:lol:

oragon.com

June 23rd, 2011, 01:01 PM

BSP @ Night

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Naga Boy

June 23rd, 2011, 01:02 PM

garo dakul iwi-withdraw si jo. :banana:

the other way around father :nuts:

The other way around?

Dakul i-de deposit si Jo:lol:

kevinb

June 23rd, 2011, 01:58 PM

^^:lol:

BSP @ Night

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/DSCF3974.jpg

Hmm. Cute! Garo kawatan ang itsura! :D

sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 03:40 PM

The other way around?
Dakul i-de deposit si Jo:lol:

:):):)

Malipot na pagkahapon sa gabos.. kape kape..:cheers: habang naghahalat oras.. night shift na naman.. whoop whoop...

more posts ahead, jerz. :cheers:

sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 03:41 PM

CamSur to host 20th SOLABC in August
By Deo Durante

THE Camarines Sur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the provincial government of Camarines Sur, will be hosting this year’s 20th South Luzon Area Business Conference (SOLABC) on August 26-27, at the Convention Center, Capitol Complex, Pill, Camarines Sur.

This was confirmed by Jeremie S. Lo, CSCCI president. He said “while business community is experiencing setbacks, this gathering of business group is the most appropriate one since it will boost productive concern toward business partnership opportunities to all interested sectors of the society.”

He further disclosed how the preparation is so stiff now in his office as the business conference draws near.

Anchored with the theme:”Leveraging Growth and new Opportunities Under a Strong & Dynamic Public and Private Partnership One,Global/Pilipino,”the two-day event - topics will gear on business investment opportunities in line with the present thrust by the administration of President Benigno C. Aquino,Jr. Thus, the CSCCI will showcase dynamic windows of Bicol pride .It includes business landscape, programs and projects, product presentation and other relevant business opportunity prospects.

Camarines Sur has a lot to offer: It is in the heart of a peninsula known as the Bicol Region. The biggest among the provinces of the region with an area of 526,682 hectares, it abounds with valuable mineral resources and is surrounded with vast rich fishing grounds.

The CSCCI was recognized as a new chamber on June 23,2003 by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and lndustry(PCCI). Two years later, it was adjudged as “ Outstanding Young Chamber of the Philippines” by the PCCI due to its numerous programs implemented to boost Local Small and medium Business enterprises in Camarines Sur. One of them is the assistance given to the One Town One Product (OTOP) business trade of every municipality in Camarines Sur implemented by the government through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

A special citation was also received by the chamber during the 31st Philippine Business Conference and Expo held at the Manila Hotel in 2005.

The CSCCI has invited a battery of speakers and competent resources persons to discuss matters on tourism, power supply, agriculture, infrastructure and other urgent and timely concerns.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 03:43 PM

Ro-Ro service to Caramoan opens
By Juan Escandor Jr.

SAGÑAY, Camarines Sur---Enhancing accessibility of the tourist town of Caramoan, the roll-on, roll-off (Ro-Ro) service to this world-renowned tourist destination formally opened June 15, according to a coast guard here.

Petty Officer 2 Lope S. Abonal, officer-in-charge of the Nato Port here, said the Ro-Ro service of MV Calixta III has brought additional means for tourists to reach this town famous for its island-hopping experience.

Abonal said the Ro-Ro service had provided passengers a bigger facility to enjoy a 2-3-hour ride from Nato Port here to Guijalo Port, the major entry point to the coastal town of Caramoan.

“Before the operation of the Ro-Ro here, tourists have only the 25-seater motorboats in Sabang, San Jose, Camarines Sur to rely on for their water transportation service. Now, they have the option to avail of a more comfortable facility,” he revealed.

Teresita S. Metas, a resident of Caramoan, expressed satisfaction of the Ro-Ro service saying it has enough space for normal movement while inside the ship for a matter of paying P30 more than the usual motorboat fare of P120 per passenger.

Metas said she intentionally rode MV Calixta III to know and feel firsthand the service and she liked it alhough she lamented there was only one trip in a day.

Abonal said the MV Calixta III is a small ship capable of carrying 275 passengers, two buses and 14 four-wheel vehicles (like cars, vans, jeeps, light truck).

He said the vessel has an air-con accommodation and ordinary one with regular fare of P200 per head and P150 per head and children’s fare of P100 and P75, respectively. For big vehicles like buses and trucks the vehicle owner pays P3,338 for one unit; light truck, P2,338; Kia Pride, P1,690; jeeps, multi-cabs, cars—P932.

Abonal revealed Catanduanes Gov. Joseph Cua owns MV Calixta III and the operation of the Ro-Ro service had been sealed by an agreement between Cua, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), the Local Government Unit of Sagñay and the Partido Development Administration (PDA).

The PDA is an agency created in 1994 by Republic Act 7820 with the main goal of accelerating development in the 10-town fourth district of Camarines Sur, where this town and Caramoan belong.

Mariano G. San Felipe, administrator of LGU Sagñay, disclosed PPA imposes port’s fee outside of the fares paid to MV Calixta III by passengers and vehicle owners.

San Felipe said the PPA gets 10 percent and the PDA the remaining 90 percent of the total income from port’s fee collection.

He said the PPA collects port’s fee of a uniform of P10 per person and for light vehicles it collects P258 per vehicle and P516 for heavy vehicles like a 10-wheeler truck.

Abonal said the full operation of the Ro-Ro service in Nato Port extends to the coastal town of Codon in the island province of Catanduanes, facing the fourth district of Camarines Sur.

“So, the Ro-Ro service here also serves as an alternative route going to Catanduanes. Instead of going to Tabaco Port in Tabaco City, the buses from Manila can detour to Partido and make Nato Port their jump off point to reach the island province,” he explained.

Abonal said the planned schedule of Ro-Ro trips from Nato Port to Guijalo Port and then to Codon, Catanduanes would take about four hours and another four hours going back here.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 03:44 PM

Local dish gives hope to ‘backyard’ business
By Shiena M. Barrameda

NAGA CITY --- The most popular local dish endemic in this city was given its very own annual festival in order to celebrate its unique origin and give more hope to ‘backyard’ or household businesses.

The first “Kinalas” Festival, launched in honor of the tasty and saucy dish that goes by the same name, was celebrated last June 17, Friday, by the local government under the leadership of Mayor John G. Bongat with the help of Nagueño small businessmen engaged in the production of “kinalas” and toasted siopao.

Alec Francis Santos, City Tourism Officer, said that the main purpose of the efforts of the local government is to promote the native dish and eventually elevate it to the same popularity status that other Filipino foods like La Paz Batchoy and Sisig enjoy nationwide.

A native dish that is described as a “common man’s meal” due to its inexpensive recipe consists of unusual ingredients like beef bulalo and the skin of a pig’s head or cow’s gradually boiled in beef broth until extremely soft and syrupy. Local historians ascribe to it as one of the oldest cooking practices of ancient Bikolnons.

The festival was meant not only to celebrate the decades of existence of the native noodle soup, which was an innovation brought about by the hard times during the 1970s when Martial Law was still at its height, and even earlier, Santos stressed. The festival coincides with the celebration of Naga as one of the municipalities of the province of Camarines Sur until its declaration as an independent chartered city of the Philippines in June 18, 1948.

Bongat said that other than a cultural event, Kinalas Festival is also meant to enhance the economic potential of all local dishes like the toasted siopao and pili nuts which could help small ‘backyard’ businesses usually run by housewives to grow.

Toasted siopao, like kinalas, is an innovation by Nagueños from the ordinary steamed siopao or Chinese meat buns. The toasted version has a longer shelf life compared to the steamed ones. Although a variation of siopao, it has a different kind of dough which can be described as creamy, as well as crunchy.

Both the kinalas and toasted siopao are sold in small “carinderias” (canteens) or “turo-turo” around Naga City at low prices ranging from seven pesos to fifteen pesos per piece or bowl.

Leandro “Chef Doy” Sto. Domingo, an international chef and owner of a local high-end restaurant in Naga, said that kinalas is incomparable to other Filipino dishes due to its exotic ingredients that might seem revolting to other people.

“The main ingredient of kinalas, which is the skin of a boar’s head or sometimes the brain of a pig or cow, is often met with disbelief by other Filipinos, and most especially the foreigners,” Chef Doy said. “I am not locally from Naga so I can say how Manileños like me would feel when they learn about what’s in the bowl of a kinalas. But now that I have been living here for five years now and have already acquainted myself with the dish, all I can say is that it is the richest tasting native food we ever had.”

Bongat added that as the most popular native food of Naga, kinalas reflects the character of the common Nagueño who is innovative and resourceful with the drive to rise above his simple beginnings toward a better life.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 03:50 PM

The Camarines Sur Medical Society
75 years of brilliance

A Brief History of
Camarines Sur Medical Society
(First Medical Society in Bicol)

In the summer of 1934, Dr. Pablo B. Tordilla, who was then a medical intern, attended a scientific meeting of the Manila Medical Society. He was so impressed by its activities and the idea of founding a similar society in Camarines Sur was born.

A year later (July 15, 1935) barely three days after taking his oath as a physician, he apprised Dr. Domingo Abella and Dr. Pedro Villafuerte regarding his plan to organize the Camarines Sur Medical Society. The two doctors received the idea with enthusiasm and the triumvirate initiated the first step to give substance to the idea. At first the majority of the physicians, specially the older practitioners, were reluctant to join them. Finally, however, they fully understood the advantages and benefits of membership in the proposed society. They agreed to attend the preliminary meeting.

The organizational meeting was held on the later part of December 1935 in the house of Dr. Francisco Gomez, who was then the district health officer for Camarines Sur. He was so cooperative that he required all presidents of the different sanitary divisions to attend the meeting. He, eventually, was unanimously elected as the first president of the Camarines Sur Medical Society. The inaugural ball and induction of officers were held on January 19, 1936. It was the first formal ball ever held in the City of Naga, which started the traditional formal annual medical ball.

The following year, Dr. Domingo Abella, the hardworking and energetic Secretary-Treasurer, was elected as the second president of the society. During his incumbency the members of the society were brought closer together by the spirit of camaraderie and mutual respect. This was due in large measure to the frequent business and scientific meetings. Scientific meetings were also held in Iriga and Tigaon with almost perfect attendance. This beautiful fraternal relationship between brother physicians was maintained even during the outbreak of World War II.

In 1940, during the incumbency of the late Dr. Mirardo Obias, the Camarines Sur Medical Society for the first time had medical specialists from Manila as scientific speakers during its annual convention. Dr. Miguel Cañizares together with Dr. Carmelo Jacinto spoke on the latest trends in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis.

The war years have interrupted the activities of the society. However, just after liberation, Dr. Domingo Abella who was the moving spirit behind the pre-war activities activated the Camarines Sur Medical Society with his usual zeal and enthusiasm. The first post-war convention was held on the later part of 1946. Dr Jose Florentino, the district health officer during and after the Japanese occupation was the first post-war president. Health Secretary Villarama was the guest scientific speaker.

The years that followed 1947 up to the present have been years of varied activities for the society. The women auxiliary to the Camarines Sur Medical Society was organized in 1951 with Mrs. Virginia Perez as the first president. After a decade, the Camarines Sur Women Medical Society was established in 1961 with Dr. VisitacionSibulo-Santiago as the charter president. Both organizations supplement the society’s activities.

This brief history will not be complete if nothing is mentioned about the Constitutions and By-Laws, which was originally drafted by Dr. Domingo Abella during his incumbency and which was later revised in 1939. The pre-war constitution underwent another revision in 1947 with Dr. Abella as chairman and Dr. Andres Hernandez and Dr. Jose Florentino as members of the revision committee. Amendments were made in 1954. Through the efforts of Dr. Pedro Villafuerte, the first and only lawyer-physician of the society, it acquired a legal personality when it was incorporated in 1962.

During the term of President DiosdadoMacapagal, the society was honored to have one of its members become Secretary of Health, Dr. Floro Dabu. He is an EENT specialist who became the president of CSMS in the year 1955-1966.

April 24, 1963, Drs. Juan Amanse, SalvacionTria, Pedro Villafuerte, Antonio Sibulo and SevillanoOlaño grouped together and formed a private corporation and registered the same to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the name, The Camarines Sur Medical Society Inc. At that time, there were about 95 doctors practicing in Camarines Sur.

Several years later, the membership to the society increased tremendously. Trained specialists from Manila and abroad from different fields like Surgery, Pediatrics, OB-GYN, Anesthesia, and Internal Medicine came over to practice in our province.

Succeeding presidents had their own community projects, scientific meetings to update the knowledge of the members (later called Continuing Medical Education) and various specialty societies then have their own local chapters but continued to be members of the Camarines Sur Medical Society.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 03:51 PM

J. Emmanuel in international
agri-tourism trade expo anew

NAGA CITY --- J. Emmanuel Pastries, the leading food processor and manufacturer of pili nut candies and delicacies in Bicol has been invited to join the staging of the 1st International Agri-Tourism Expo to be held on June 30 to July 2, this year, at the World Trade Center in Manila.

The invitation was extended by Bicol Tourism Regional Director Maria ‘Nini’ O. Ravanilla to Ma. Lydia P. Lomibao, proprietor/Manager of J. Emmanuel Pastries based in this city and in RJ Village, Canaman, Camarines Sur.

Ravanilla said this 3-day exhibition will highlight government institutions, bureaus, agri-tourism sites, Local Government Units and private companies that are engaged in agriculture and tourism development.

A regular participant in various Asian and international trade expositions, Lomibao said the international expo, the first-ever of its kind to be held in the country, carries the theme, “Agriculture and Tourism to Help Renew and Transform Philippines for Better Tomorrow.”

During the expo, J. Emmanuel will showcase and sell its array of export-quality pili products, from its raw (from its fruit, shell, and nuts) to processed pili sweets/candies.

www.bicolmail.com

jardet

June 23rd, 2011, 03:52 PM

overcrowded City terminal

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on-going drainage construction @ CBD particularly front of SM, BIG dome and terminal

Preskohon hilingon kan terminal and the CBD backdrop. It's now very noticeable that the bus terminal is running out of space for more buses. Time now to look for bigger space somewhere like Almeda highway. It has served its purpose and we can say a job well done.

:):):)

Maihapot ko lang tabi, siisay na ang nagpapadalagan kan terminal? A decade ago, the city was earning more than a million pesos in rentals of the terminal and commercial spaces inside. Must be much much more today. Definitely, one of the city's income generating economic enterprise.
:banana::banana::banana:

Marhay na pagkabanggi d'yan sa gabos hali digdi sa nagbabagang disyerto kan medio este.

sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 04:04 PM

Malaya gets CA nod

The Congressional Commission on Appointments on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, gave its nod to Assistant Secretary J. Eduardo Malaya, the spokesperson of the Department of Foreign Affairs as the Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia.

The body approved in plenary the appointments of Foreign Secretary Del Rosario, 21 Ambassadors and 39 foreign officers.

J Eduardo Malaya of Iriga City achieved a milestone when his appointment as a career diplomat, new Ambassador to Malaysia by President Benigno Aquino III was confirmed by the Congressional Commission on Appointments.

Among the few from Camarines Sur who attained the rank of career Ambassador through the years include former Ambassador to Argentina Sime Hidalgo and former Ambassador to Iran Rodrigo Aragon, both from Naga and now retired from the service. Shulan Primavera of Lagonoy served as Ambassador to Indonesia. Two from Camarines Sur also became non-career Ambassadors namely former Ambassador to Canada Ramon Diaz, from Naga, and the late Jose Fuentebella from Tigaon, who was once Ambassador to Indonesia.

Atty. Malaya is currently the spokesman of the Department of Foreign Affairs, which carries the rank of Assistant Secretary. Among his previous designations at DFA were as Assistant Secretary for Strategic Planning and as Executive Director for Legal Affairs. He also served in the Philippine mission in New York, Brussels, Chicago and San Francisco.

Malaya, who is known to friends as “Ed” is the son of Corazon E. Malaya, Ed.D former Schools Division Superintendent of Camarines Sur and Iriga City and the Founding Manager of the Camarines Sur Teachers and Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative, and the late RTC Judge Angel S. Malaya. He is married to Rena Cristina Koa, a medical doctor. He has three children –Mark Edward, Jana Ariana and Adrian Edward.

He holds economics (cum laude) and law degrees from the University of the Philippines. He had his elementary studies at Iriga’s then La Consolacion Academy and High School at St. Paul’s Academy in Goa.

Malaya served for four years in the Office of the President of the Philippines President Fidel V. Ramos conferred on him in 1998 a Presidential Citation for highly meritorious service. Ed co-authored with his younger brother Jonathan, Consultant of Senator Chiz Escudero, the book “So help Us God: the Presidents of the Philippines and their Inaugural Addresses,” (Anvil Publishing, 2004)

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 04:07 PM

SolGen to Bicol media: Oppose
hero burial for dictator Marcos
By Shiena M. Barrameda

NAGA CITY --- Following the proposal for a hero’s burial for former President Ferdinand E. Marcos, the Solicitor General of the Republic of the Philippines called for the Bicol media to take a strong stand against the proposed move in support of President Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino’s position on the issue.

Solicitor General Jose Anselmo Cadiz, who is a native son of this city, said that the local media should mount its own protest against the proposal as an act of honoring the Bicolano media men and youth who fought against Martial Law and the Marcos regime.

Cadiz stressed that among the people involved in the opposition against Martial Law, it was the Bicolanos who stood out among revolutionary groups for the liberation of the country from the dictator’s oppressive rule.

“It is such a shame if the sacrifices and contributions of the Bicolano media men of that era would be put aside so that Marcos could take a place among our national heroes,” Cadiz said. “Only 25 years have passed and here they are, asking for a hero’s burial for a dictator, no less.”

He said that Bicolanos should remember their martyrs and start mounting their own opposition to the proposal that would place Marcos among the company of heroes.

The Libingan, according to Cadiz, is a sacred ground for heroes of Philippine history who had done things that made life better for Filipinos, not a place for a former dictator who brought hardships and shame to his fellow Filipinos.

Cadiz pointed out that among the victims of Martial Law, it was the members of the Bicol media and Bicolano youth leaders who suffered the brunt of unimaginable tortures and forced disappearances during the Marcos era.

He added that as public servants, he and P-Noy, recognize the influence and importance of media in disseminating information vital to nation-building. He said that it is through the service of the media that the right of the public to free information and expression is manifested; therefore, the government must do its part to protect the integrity of the media for the best interest of the taxpayer.

On the other hand, Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) Camarines Sur Chairman Emman Llagas said that it is already in the hands of the government whether or not Marcos’ remains should be buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

Llagas, however, said that he would rather have no comment on the involvement of the media on the matter since the issue is already being discussed at the level of Malacañang.

Recently, P-Noy announced to the national media that he is thinking of inhibiting himself from the review of the proposal since his family’s involvement in the circumstances that led to the end of the Marcos regime thru the People Power Uprising in EDSA in 1986 would make other people question the final judgment on the issue.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 04:08 PM

Naga City Hall hires 107 locally-funded teachers
By Neil Romano Manaog

NAGA CITY --- To help address the lack of teachers in the Division of City Schools this school year, the city government of Naga hired 107 teachers and assigned them to the different public elementary and secondary schools in the city.

Last year, Naga’s public schools enrolment totaled 39,115 and is expected to increase in the succeeding years.

Each year, teachers for local funding are recruited, evaluated and appointed before the start of the school year. From January to April, teacher applicants take examinations and proficiency tests and conduct teaching demonstrations and interviews before they are recommended by principals to the division. So that teachers could prepare the lessons on time for the school year, they are appointed prior to the opening of classes. This also prevents backlogs in competencies that should be achieved in the classes.

According to DepEd Naga Schools Division Superintendent Diosdado M. San Antonio, hiring of locally funded teachers is one of his priorities. Not only because principals request for more teachers for their students, hiring of new teachers is a must, as per DepEd’s mandate and the localization law, Supt. San Antonio said.

Conceived under the Local Government Code, the Naga City School Board (NCSB) draws 1% from the income derived from real property taxes to support the local education system.

Its P50-million annual allocation does not only allow NCSB to provide for locally funded teachers. It also finances the conduct of teacher enhancement programs and provide support funds for student development projects, classrooms, IT equipment and additional books and learning resources. NSCB likewise caters to special projects like feeding, alternative learning, summer enrichment programs.

The Board is composed of two private school principals, the president of the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the chairman of the Naga City Peoples’ Council and the eight official members representing the community’s various sectors.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 04:10 PM

Bikol “Adios” in Plaza Rizal

The birthdate of Dr. Jose Rizal came and went with the usual simple program and the usual laying of wreath on its monument in the City of Naga, which has succeeded in its insistence that the city has administrative rights and jurisdiction over that piece of land.

While in other centers of commerce and powers in the country, the day was too significant to just be given the usual rites, in the City of Naga the day came and went with the usual simple program and the usual laying of wreath, ceremonies done for the past twenty years or more.

The day --- June 19, 2011 --- the 150th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal is perceived to deserve more than just a usual ceremony. It even moved Malacañang to proclaim the next day, a Monday, a holiday.

In the National Capital Region the day came with a lot of cultural inputs, not to mention the sale of T-shirts and other items that made Rizal’s birthday a profitable venture for commerce.

In the print media, there was an outpouring of articles worth keeping for their insights about the national hero.

Here are some of the articles that graced the pages of the broadsheets days before and on the very day of Jose Rizal’s birth anniversary: Maricris Irene V. Tamolang writes about “How Sisa got her name” in Rizal’s novel. An editorial in the Philippine Daily Inquirer harps on Rizal as “ever heroic and always relevant.” A column of Ambeth R. Ocampo reveals how Josephine Bracken --- Rizal’s common-law wife in Dapitan ---- sued his mother, Teodora Alonso. Ramon Farolan has an article on Rizal as “The Greatest Filipino.” Queena N. Lee-Chua has a story on “Rizal, the Atenean.” An article by Dexter R. Matilla is about the declaration of Dapitan, Rizal’s place of exile, as a heritage zone. Ramon M. Roda has a story on how “Heidelberg celebrates Jose Rizal’s birthday,” and Ambeth Ocampo has come up with a “Rizal A-B-C.”

Such a fuss among writers in commemorating the 150th birthday of Jose Rizal is well accepted since such a year comes only once and some of them might not be around when another jubilee for the national hero comes up. If the day were just another ordinary day, the celebration would not be given much ado.

But for the City of Naga, which is administering that piece of property called Plaza Rizal, the day was not raring for a special celebration. Nothing new, nothing extraordinary, nothing reinvented was done in Plaza Rizal. One could even say that the administration of Plaza Rizal did not change hands.

The monument in Plaza Rizal has remained as white as it was a decade ago. The present administrator of this plaza must have been as apathetic as the former one.

It is obvious that the monument needs a makeover, which may be done if only to impress on people that the new administration of Plaza Rizal is bent on making it a zone of peace, recreation, culture and freedom.

The monument has its four sides empty, which could be embedded with brass plates on which the Adios, Patria adorada of the national hero could be inscribed.

At the foot of the Rizal monument in Luneta, the poem translated in various languages/dialects is inscribed in plates. Why not do it here in Naga’s Plaza Rizal?

Adios, Patria adorada in Bikol ---- not in the Bikol na pigcompuso kan broadcast media --- but the translation of Bikol emeritus Luis G. Dato can still do justice to Naga’s usual handling of the 150th birthyear of Rizal. It will at the same time show to the common man and strum the strings in his heart for the beauty of the Bikol language.

www.bicolmail.com

Naga City Deck

June 23rd, 2011, 04:38 PM

The other way around?

Dakul i-de deposit si Jo:lol:

weh. dai man po hahaha

:):):)

more posts ahead, jerz. :cheers:

WB sir jerz! Sa Suth ka pa po ano?

Speaking of Suth... I attended a meeting with the Suth's HR Team together with other universities here in Bicol some time 2nd week of June and the Site Director of SGS CamSur wrote a letter to L-Ray Gov requesting for another building... and he is positive that CamSur will again build another building for Suth to rent.. AND people from Suth CamSur are aware of other BPO Companies coming over in Bicol.. they are prepared for that :lol:

Maihapot ko lang tabi, siisay na ang nagpapadalagan kan terminal? A decade ago, the city was earning more than a million pesos in rentals of the terminal and commercial spaces inside. Must be much much more today. Definitely, one of the city's income generating economic enterprise.
:banana::banana::banana:

Marhay na pagkabanggi d'yan sa gabos hali digdi sa nagbabagang disyerto kan medio este.

that i am not sure of.. Kuya Pao i think has the answer for that.. during our meet up with the sec of Mayor B he shared something about the Terminal... :nuts: it has something to do with the electricity ata. I really forgot every detail.

Naga Boy

June 23rd, 2011, 04:42 PM

Naga City Deck

June 23rd, 2011, 05:03 PM

BSP Naga
Photos by: Johanna Marie Tee (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1755566736766.2087891.1466898602)

the Learning Center
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sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 05:05 PM

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sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 05:15 PM

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sonofignatius

June 23rd, 2011, 05:21 PM

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makatiprime

June 23rd, 2011, 09:13 PM

sa terminal din ba ang penafrancia bus ang destination?

jardet

June 23rd, 2011, 10:22 PM

sa terminal din ba ang penafrancia bus ang destination?

yes sir. there is only one bus terminal in the city and by city ordinance, the only authorized pick up and drop off point for all bus passengers in the city.

:):):)

Happy fiesta palan sa mga taga-Goa asin Sipocot pati naman mga taga-Daet.

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

dustin.feroz

June 23rd, 2011, 10:22 PM

don't forget to visit our province - camarines sur (no.1 tourist destination in the Philippines)...-http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1394560&page=18
me and my co-forumers will be very happy to welcome you here...:okay:

hey hakz, thanks for inviting me here. heard a lot of nice things about camarines sur, great place indeed. hopefully, one day i could come visit it. :cheers:

oragon.com

June 24th, 2011, 02:18 AM

RCBC Naga is undergoing renovation when I went there yesterday. It's a mess!! Lol

still wondering where Philtrust Bank will be located :ohno: the soon-to-operate branch address is at the corner of Penafrancia & Panganiban St., san kaya?

Preskohon hilingon kan terminal and the CBD backdrop. It's now very noticeable that the bus terminal is running out of space for more buses. Time now to look for bigger space somewhere like Almeda highway. It has served its purpose and we can say a job well done.

:):):)

Maihapot ko lang tabi, siisay na ang nagpapadalagan kan terminal? A decade ago, the city was earning more than a million pesos in rentals of the terminal and commercial spaces inside. Must be much much more today. Definitely, one of the city's income generating economic enterprise.
:banana::banana::banana:

Marhay na pagkabanggi d'yan sa gabos hali digdi sa nagbabagang disyerto kan medio este.

Provincial buses plying Bicol even park their buses across the street and at the back of the terminal.

The initial plan disclosed to us from the City is that a Manila-based hotel will occupy the second floor of the terminal, as to the management, AFAIK, it is still under the city's jurisdiction.

BSP Naga
Photos by: Johanna Marie Tee (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1755566736766.2087891.1466898602)

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cool! parang CIA building :lol:

Naga Boy

June 24th, 2011, 02:37 AM

SkyCable Naga
Early this morning

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Naga Boy

June 24th, 2011, 02:41 AM

Naga Boy

June 24th, 2011, 02:50 AM

New Gourmet Pizza in Town

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Naga Boy

June 24th, 2011, 03:04 AM

Gourmet Coffee
Back to Back

7-Eleven Pili & Starbucks Naga

Photos were taken yesterday on our way to Legazpi.
We chickened- out as we were monitoring the weather
both TV and radio are all giving exagerrated reports.

My patients in Albay were texting and calling
for appointment cancellations.

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My car TV and Radio showed both ABS CBN and GMA
reporting from Legazpi.

We backed out and returned to Naga
when one radio reporter said
"Broadcasting from Legazpi-
The Disaster Capital of the Philippines...":ohno:

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Before Returning to Plaza Medica
we dropped by Starbucks Naga

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for another cup of coffee..

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And guess what's the difference
between the two great coffee concoctions?

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...the price :)

Naga City Deck

June 24th, 2011, 03:13 AM

And soon the first 7 Eleven will be our neighbor! Can't wait! Nakakainip na haha coffee is just across the street :banana: it's always a hassle on my part going out just to buy coffee from SB because it's half way around the world from unc :lol:

Oh 7 Eleven ang tagal mo :lol:

Naga Boy

June 24th, 2011, 03:33 AM

Magsaysay Avenue
On Stormy Thursday

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^^New hotel rising
and the nth McDonald's in the City.

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 03:49 AM

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STRONGER FINANCE, STRONGER ECONOMY. Vice Governor Fortunato ‘Ato’ Peña (second from right) representing Gov. LRay Villafuerte unveils the marker of the spanking new Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) building at the Central Business District 2 in Naga City during its inauguration ceremonies with former DTI Secretary and now Monetary Board Member Peter Favilla (second from left) spearheading the occasion. The event held last June 22 highlights the stronger economic and financial thrust launched by the BSP in this part of the country.

Source:http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/jun23/peps&events.html

nice bsp bldg! another "looker" in the CBD II area :cheers:

yes sir. there is only one bus terminal in the city and by city ordinance, the only authorized pick up and drop off point for all bus passengers in the city.

:):):)

Happy fiesta palan sa mga taga-Goa asin Sipocot pati naman mga taga-Daet.
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

happy fiesta sa mga taga-goa, -daet, asin -sipocot! happy fiesta ni san juan bautista!

hey hakz, thanks for inviting me here. heard a lot of nice things about camarines sur, great place indeed. hopefully, one day i could come visit it. :cheers:

welcome to our hot and spicy thread, dustin!

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 03:57 AM

Jose Rizal’s 150th birthday
15,000 join ‘Run for Education’
By Neil Romano Manaog

NAGA CITY --- To commemorate the 150th birthday of national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, the Naga Division of City Schools headed by Dr. Diosdado San Antonio, Director III and Schools Division Superintendent, led the Run for Education last June 19, 2011 in this city.

Around 6:00 a.m. of Sunday, some 15,000 participants—composed of high school students, elementary pupils, teachers, schools administrative personnel, parents, LGUs and NGOs and major stakeholders converged in the starting line at Plaza Quezon here. Some 2,000 private school students also joined the group of runners.

At the firing shot, runners began negotiating the 2.5 km route from Elias Angeles Street to Bagumbayan Sur to Liboton Street to Peñafrancia Avenue straight to Plaza Quezon.

For parents who did not run, the organizers led the Hataw dance exercise at the Plaza Quezon where all participants and runners converged at around 8:00 a.m.

Parents, teachers and students were satisfied with the whole endeavor, as perhaps shown in the overwhelming number of participants.

According to Francisco Leo Damasig, division sports coordinator assigned by the superintendent, DepEd Naga spent almost three weeks planning for the event. Damasig and his personnel tapped the participation of the local government units (LGUs), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Public Safety Office (PSO) and other public and private organizations to solicit support and encourage more participation from the community.

Damasig said he had to promptly update the various organizations and offices who committed to take part in the fun run campaign.

Besides the health benefits rendered to its participants, the fun run likewise allowed the community composed of pupils, students, teachers and parents to develop camaraderie and inspire enthusiasm in everyone. This is in accordance with the thrust of the Division to achieve quality education through integration of physical fitness and values education.

Under the Department of Education (DepEd) Memorandum No. 90, DepEd’s Run for Education was launched nationwide not only to celebrate the anniversary of the national hero but also to raise awareness that education is for all and “no Filipino child should be left behind.”

The national initiative also aimed to provide opportunities to community stakeholders to unite and manifest love for country through concern for education.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 03:58 AM

Chicken-all-you-can now rolls off at Max’s

NAGA CITY --- Last June 16, a good number of local mediamen, this paper’s editorial staff included, were treated to Max’s Restaurant’s relaunch of “Chicken-All-You-Can” promo as it goes full throttle in all Max’s outlets nationwide this month, and with games, gift certificates and prizes to boot.

Once again, customers of sarap-to-the-bone fried chicken may take the beeline to Max’s at SM City Naga for an unlimited serving of your favorite home-cooked fried chicken, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

For only P199, a customer can consume as many fried chicken as he or she can, matched with an ice-cold glass of Pepsi that can be upgraded to bottomless drink for only P28.

As an added treat, Max’s is also giving away P20 free money coupons for every P200 spent during the Chicken-All-You-Can promo.

“Chicken-All-You-Can fever has never really waned since its successful launch last year. We have received an overwhelming clamor for this unlimited checken offering from our customers all over the Philippines,” said Bobby Simborio, Corporate Communications Officer of Max’s Group of Companies. He stressed: “Now, Chicken-All-You-Can is definitely here – and its bigger and better.”

To date, Max’s holds the record for the biggest eat-all-you-can promotion ever launched by a signle fast-casual dining restaurant in the Philippines.

For those who missed Max’s Chicken-All-You-Can promo last year, this is their chance to avail themselves of Max’s biggest treat so far.

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 04:09 AM

327 shed blood to
mark 113th Independence Day

NAGA CITY --- Some 327 Nagueños shed blood for the “Dugo Para sa Bayan” at the People’s Hall located inside the City Hall Compound last June 10, this year.

The bloodletting activity was a prelude to the city government’s celebration of the 113th Philippine Independence Day and the World Blood Donor Day on June 12 and 14, respectively.

City Councilor Nathan Sergio said around 500 volunteers arrived at the bloodletting venue but only 327 were found eligible to donate after undergoing thorough screening.

“The figure had exceeded the 300 we were targeting,” said Sergio, who is also the director of the Naga City Blood Program.

All the 327 volunteer-donors were enlisted by the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)-Camarines Sur Chapter as recipients of one-year accident and hospitalization insurance coverage.

In his brief message, Mayor John Bongat thanked the activity’s organizers and participants for their continuous effort to raise public awareness on voluntary blood donation and safe blood transfusion.

DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, City Legal Officer Perfecto Bragais III, and a British national were among those spotted in the jam-packed hall donating blood.

The event was spearheaded by the office of Councilor Nathan A. Sergio, in partnership with the Bicol Medical Center, the BMC’s Blood Bank & Transfusion Service and the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)-Camarines Sur Chapter.

Other groups that supported and sponsored the event are Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP) – Camarines Sur Chapter, Liga ng mga Barangay, NACILGEA, Barangay Health Workers (BHW), SM City Naga, Naga City Police Office (NCPO), The Biogenics and MultiTeknika.

The donors came from the different sectors including those from NACILGEA, KBP, Liga ng mga Barangay, BHW’s, SM City Naga, NCPO, and the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, LBC Courier Service, NCF-JTC and 1-Ganap Guardians. CPERO/jbn

www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 04:41 AM

Bad roads still holding back growth in Sirumay
By Jonas Cabiles Soltes

SIRUMA, Camarines Sur --- Deplorable road condition has kept Siruma poor and isolated despite its strategic location and abundant natural resources.

The fourth class municipality (annual income: P20 to 30 million) of 17, 000 people lies where the waters of the Pacific Ocean and San Miguel Bay merge, one of the richest fishing grounds in this province.

Located in the northernmost point of Camarines Sur, about 80 kilometers northeast of Naga City, the town boasts of white-sand beaches that could rival the world-famous beaches of Caramoan, also in this province.

It also has a fine natural harbor located in Barangay Tandoc that could accommodate large sea vessels.

In spite of these advantages, the town is still languishing in poverty and virtual isolation from the rest of the province especially during inclement weather.

Little change

With the new municipal administration, little has changed. The road is still in a state of disrepair.

“The provincial government has provided to us all the assistance it can give, including infrastructure projects and use of heavy equipment,” says Mayor Sandy Ondis.

Ondis says Siruma needs the support of the national government.

“It [national government] should provide enough fund for the rehabilitation and paving of the road in the soonest possible time,” he says.

He says the poor condition of the road has caused so much poverty to their town.

Tinambac-Siruma Road

He is referring to the Tinambac-Siruma Road, which connects his town to the neighboring but more affluent Tinambac town.

The 40-kilometer road of gulleys and potholes traverses the villages of Poblacion, Nalayahan, La Purisima and Fundado in Siruma, and San Vicente, Magsaysay (Camp 4), La Medalla (Mile-9), Sagrada (Camp 6), San Ramon (Camp 7), San Roque, Salvacion, Camagong, and Binalay in Tinambac.

Former Vice Mayor Herson Martirez once said that road would resemble an array of rice paddies during the rainy season.

“Some portions become very muddy and silty,” Martirez said.

Ondis’ predecessor, former Mayor Nonito Vier also had blamed Siruma’s plight to the terrible condition of the town’s only access road to its neighbors.

“During the rainy season, the Tinambac-Siruma Road becomes impassable. The only other way of reaching our town is by motorboat plying the San Miguel Bay. So when the road becomes impassable and the sea is rough, we become isolated,” said Vier.

Road maintenance

In March 2009, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said that the maintenance and repair of the Tinambac-Siruma Road could not be fully implemented because of continuous rains.

“Last January and February [2009], whenever weather conditions allowed it, the district office of DPWH-Camarines Sur would do spot re-graveling on critical sections of the road,” said Elizabeth Pilorin of the Public Information Division of the DPWH in 2009.

She said a budget of P20 million was approved for the rehabilitation or improvement of the Tinambac-Siruma Road.

“This road section will be fully rehabilitated soon after the release of this allocation.”

The third engineering district of the Department of Public Works and Highways said Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson pledged to allocate P80 for the concreting of the “critical portions” of Tinambac-Siruma Road.

Assistant District Engineer Gemma Timbang said the concreting could be started before the end of this year. “We are still preparing the program of works. The P80 million budget would be used to pave approximately a 6-kilometer non-contiguous portion of the road,” Timbang told the Bicol Mail.

With delay in the rehabilitation of the arterial road, the municipal government has another plan on how to alleviate the situation of the town.

Tourism Potential

Residents agree that tourism will do what the Tinambac-Siruma Road has not done to their town.

“Our place has so much potential. This has been hampered by the lack of good roads,” says Elena Bonete, 37.

Bonete’s family owns 6.9 hectares of land along the 1 kilometer stretch of white-sand beach in Barangay Poblacion.

“My brothers and sister seem to have lost interest on this property, because they have been discouraged by the slow march to progress of our town.”

Bonete says she is planning to lease the property to interested investors who might want to develop the beachfront land into a resort.

“I am planning to market this place by posting photos of our ‘paradise’ on Facebook. My daughter is starting a fan page.”

She says she is inspired by the success of Caramoan and the Camarines Sur Watersports Complex, which attained international recognition partly through the Internet.

Seaside villas

The municipal government has started constructing villas in the government land beside Amuris Beach, with the hope that the beach would lure tourists, spark up tourism, and boost the town’s failing economy.

“Our town needs all the help it can get,” says Francisco Angeles, chair of Barangay Sulpa.

Sulpa is poor coastal village beside the San Miguel Bay.

Angeles admits that there is so much poverty in their town especially in his barangay.

“But we could not rely too much on our municipal government. How can it help us when it also needs help?” says Angeles.

The municipal government believes that the town’s fame as a tourist destination, once established, will finally convince if not pressure the national government to prioritize and invest on the Tinambac-Siruma Road.

It hopes that tourism boom, most importantly, will provide jobs to the people of Siruma.

“We need good roads. Our people need jobs. If these won’t be provided, the poor people in our town will get poorer. Only those engaged in business will get better and better,” says Angeles.

Ondis says that cooperation among those who are ready and willing to help is needed for Siruma to prosper.

www.bicolmail.com

(also in today's Inquirer issue)

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 04:43 AM

Stranding of marine mammals, whale
sharks unusually high in 2011--BFAR
By Shiena M. Barrameda

PILI, Camarines Sur --- Officers of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) here expressed alarm over the unusually high number of marine mammals and whale sharks stranded along the coastal municipalities of Bicol.

In a recent partial study documented by Nonie Enolva, head of BFAR’s Fisheries Regional Emergency Stranding Response Team (FIRST) Bicol, there are already a total of nine reported marmans (marine mammals) and eight whale sharks stranded in the Bicol peninsula within the months of February to June for the year 2011.

Enolva confirmed that four of the marman cases died while four of the stranded whale sharks were also found dead. The last cases to be added to these figures were the female common whale or balyena (Bryde’s whale) and female pup whale shark (Rhyncodon typus), locally known as butanding. They were found dead in Camarines Sur towns of Calabanga and Sipocot, last June 3 and 5, respectively.

Enolva disclosed that at least five of the marmans and four of the whale sharks were able to survive after being released back to the sea by BFAR personnel.

Enolva explained that marmans include dolphins, turtles, rays and common whales. Since whale sharks are classified as fish, butanding stranding cases are recorded separately.

Most of the marman cases occurred in Sorsogon (4), Albay (2), CamSur (1) and Catanduanes (1) while whale shark strandings happened in Albay (3), CamSur (4) and Sorsogon (1). These cases in CamSur often occurred along the San Miguel Bay area.

Enolva said that the figures for this year were quite alarming compared to records from 2003-2005 when there was barely no stranding reported. She added that during 2002-2009, 35 marman, 11 whale sharks and only 4 manta rays were reported stranded. There are at least a few months between each case through these years.

Enolva stressed that the figures now happened almost weekly.

“We are trying to get our superiors now to allow us to conduct in depth studies on these occurrences,” Enolva said. “We want to know the root causes and factors why these are happening now.”

Most of the cases involved causes like low oxygen content or salinity of the water, entanglement on man-made traps or fishnets or fish cages and aimless wandering. Some cases were due to human cruelty or even accidents involving motor boats.

Ronald Canabe, spokesman of BFAR Bicol, said that the study is yet to be approved by Regional Director Dennis del Soccoro.

Both Canabe and Enolva agreed that climate change could be a factor in the increase of the stranding cases but such theory remains to be proven.

www.bicolmail.com

hakz2007

June 24th, 2011, 04:46 AM

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hakz2007

June 24th, 2011, 05:08 AM

Bad roads hold back growth of Siruma
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THE deplorable road condition has kept Siruma poor and isolated despite its strategic location and abundant natural resources.

The fourth-class town (annual income: P20 to 30 million) of 17,000 people lies where the waters of the Pacific Ocean and San Miguel Bay merge, one of the richest fishing grounds in this province.

Located in the northernmost point of Camarines Sur, about 80 kilometers northeast of Naga City, the town boasts white sand beaches that could rival the world-famous beaches of Caramoan, also in the province.

It also has a fine natural harbor located in Barangay Tandoc that could accommodate large sea vessels.More:http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/17174/bad-roads-hold-back-growth-of-siruma

hakz2007

June 24th, 2011, 05:09 AM

CamSur, Naga City, all set for 22nd Ad Congress
PILI, Camarines Sur, June 23 (PIA) -- Its all ‘systems go” for the local government of Camarines Sur as organizers gear up for the holding of the 22nd Advertising Congress here, the first time ever for the province of Camarines Sur and Naga City to host the event.

Last year, Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte expressed his intention to bid for the congress and have pushed for the idea amid the speculations that this gathering of advertising moguls is usually held in cities where the Ad Board’s stringent standards would bes trictly followed.

Fortunately, the Philippine Advertising Board gave its nod to both Camarines Sur and the Naga City to jointly host the biennial event, dubbed as the largest gathering of marketing specialists and advertising professionals all over the country.

As part of its come-on for early birds, the Ad Congress organizers have announced freebies for those early registrants. Promo period started last Friday, June 17 and will close on June 30. Those who will avail of this early registration can avail of the special rates and a chance to choose a hotel room near the activity and program sites.

This year’s prestigious Ad Congress will be held at the world-famous Camarines Sur Water Sports Complex (CWC) located within the capitol compound here.

CWC being host to various international events, has already proven to be the center of big sports competition, gaining recognition as the fast rising sports tourism destination in both domestic and international scenario.

Villafuerte’s efforts in developing it a sport’s hub, has finally merited the approval of the organizers.

This year’s theme” the Game-Changing Generation”, is fittingly consistent to the intense tourism campaign that the province of Camarines Sur is pursuing.

Meanwhile, Naga City, under the headship of Mayor John Bongat, boasts of more than 2,000 hotel rooms coupled with the warm hospitality of the Naguenos.

Under Bongat’s aggressive leadership, the city was transformed into a tourism hub, proven by massive local and foreign tourists influx every year to visit historical landmarks, not to mention the annual celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

The Ad Congress, set from November 17-19, is expected to draw more than 3,000 local and foreign delegates from prestigious firms and prominent companies all over the archipelago. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=39834

hakz2007

June 24th, 2011, 05:11 AM

Patuloy paglago ng turismo sa Bicol, mga Amerikano, pinakamarami
LUNGSOD NG LEGAZPI, Hunyo 23 (PIA) -- Nananatiling pangunahing merkado ng industriya ng turismo sa rehiyong Bicol ang bansang Estados Unidos sa loob ng limang taon, ayon sa opisyal ng Department of Tourism (DOT) V.

Ayon kay DOT V regional director Maria Ravanilla, ito ay bunsod na rin ng patuloy na isinasagawang ‘promotional campaign’ ng ahensiya, katulong ang mga lokal na pamahalaan at mga nakikinabang sa industriya pati na rin ang mga Pilipinong nakatira sa nasabing bansa.

Katunayan, maraming mga balikbayan mula sa Estados Unidos ang palagiang may mga kasamang kaibigang Amerikano pag umuuwi at naglilibot ng mga iba’t ibang atraksiyong pangturismo sa rehiyon, dagdag pa ng direktor.

Sumunod sa Estados Unidos na maraming mga turistang bumibisita sa Bicol ay mula naman sa United Kingdom, pangatlo ang South Korea.

Palagiang dinarayo dito ng mga turista ay ang CamSur Water Sports Complex o CWC sa bayan ng Pili at Gota Beach sa Caramoan peninsula ng Camarines Sur, Butanding (whaleshark) Interaction sa Donsol Sorsogon, Bulkang Mayon at paligid nito sa Albay, at ibang pang mga pangunahing leisure resorts sa rehiyon, kagaya sa mga islang lalawigan ng Masbate at Catanduanes.

Ayon kay Ravanilla, bilyong pisong halaga ng pamumuhunan rin ang pumasok sa rehiyon sa sektor ng turismo, kabilang na ang mga ‘retirement haven’, Misibis Rain Tree Resort, Hacienda De Naga at isang ‘wellness center’ sa bayan ng Pilar sa lalawigan ng Sorsogon.

Umaasa pa ang opisyal na maraming mga turista pa ang pupunta sa rehiyon, lalo na ang mga Amerikano, sa panahon ng 10th Bicol Tourism and Investment Mission sa Estados Unidos sa susunod na buwan.

Ang ‘Mission’ ay ay binubuo ng 15 katao, kabilang na si Ravanilla, mga gobernador, bise gobernador at ilang mga alkalde sa rehiyon na magsasagawa na pagbisita sa 32 estado ng Estados Unidos para ipakilala ang local na industriya ng turismo at hikayatin ang mga Amerikano na bumisita.

Ang ‘Mission’ ay kaugnay na rin ng programa ng DOT V na ‘Balik Bicol’. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=39826

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 05:17 AM

Cam Sur Medical Society
Very early this morning
The Tent @ Avenue Plaza Hotel

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Interesting Survey

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Even the Medical Socitey
would be affected by the division:lol:

all the best on your convention, doc. BicolMail mentions that your medical society is 75 years young!

it sure is a good, timely occasion to make the survey- and get the opinion of the medical professional sector.

i am of the same thought for the no 1 question, doc. ano kaya ang kaluluwasan akng survey saindo, doc? will be glad to know.

New Gourmet Pizza in Town

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it's getting to be a pizza strip!
"give us this day our daily pizza."

Gourmet Coffee
Back to Back

7-Eleven Pili & Starbucks Naga

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for another cup of coffee..

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And guess what's the difference
between the two great coffee concoctions?

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...the price :)

and what a world of difference.
the price alone surely makes one sleepless haha :lol::lol::lol:

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 05:23 AM

NEWLY REGISTERED ARCHITECTS
June 2011

1. ARCH. DIANA TIFFANI E. LIM

2. ARCH. MA. RESHEILLE A. YANG BICALDO

National Passing %: 1,082 out of 2,054 or 52.67%

UNC Passing %: 2 out of 2 or 100%

www.unc.edu.ph

hakz2007

June 24th, 2011, 05:32 AM

I am reading the book "Nabua Tracing Roots" by Danilo M. Gerona, Ph.D.

In an 1815 document as the "Vicaria de Nabua en la misma provincia de Camarines", Nabua remained to be the ecclesiastical and civil capital of the Rinconada district. With this scheme, Fray Domingo de Vega, was the Vicario Foraneo and had control over the following parishes:

Baao - Fray Josef Diaz
Yriga - Fray Diego Solis
Buxi - Fr. Juan Albalate
Polangui - Fr. Antonio Cobo
Oas - Fr. Francisco Aragoneses
Ligao - Fr. Manuel Royo
Guinobatan - Fr. Francisco Tubino
Camalig - Fr. Juan de la Torre
Cagsaua - Fr. Manuel Pascual

This implies that the parish priests of these respective towns were subject to the immediate authority of the priest of Nabua in his capacity as vicar forane

Naga City Deck

June 24th, 2011, 05:37 AM

NEWLY REGISTERED ARCHITECT
June 2011

1. ARCH. DIANA TIFFANI E. LIM

2. ARCH. MA. RESHEILLE A. YANG BICALDO

National Passing %: 1,082 out of 2,054 or 52.67%

UNC Passing %: 2 out of 2 or 100%

www.unc.edu.ph

this is what we call GIRL POWER! :banana: :lol:

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 05:39 AM

I am reading the book "Nabua Tracing Roots" by Danilo M. Gerona, Ph.D.

Nabua holds a special place in Bikol history and culture. It is one of the earliest settlements in the region, existing even before the coming of the colonizers.

hakz2007

June 24th, 2011, 05:44 AM

^^It was learned from Mr. Gerona that Nabua was actually founded on July 25, 1569. Thus, Nabua will celebrate its 1st foundation anniversary this July :D

hakz2007

June 24th, 2011, 05:54 AM

hakz2007

June 24th, 2011, 06:03 AM

PNoy’s universal health agenda in Philhealth Sabado II
LEGAZPI CITY, June 23 (PIA) -- The health agenda of the administration of President Benigno Aquino III, also known as Universal Health Care Program, further seeks the increase of enrolment coverage in health financing through the National Philhealth Registration Day (NPRD) II on Saturday June 25, across the country.

In yesterday’s meeting of the NPRD regional task force, both regional director Nestor F. Santiago Jr. of Department of Health (DOH) V and Philhealth V regional director Veronica Mateum announced that the Bicol region is all set for the launching of the program.More:http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=39737

6,000 mga magulang, dadalo sa Philhealth Sabado II sa CamSur
NAGA CITY, Hunyo 23 (PIA) -- Tinatantiyang higit sa 6,000 na mga magulang ang dadalo sa gaganapin na Philhealth Sabado ll, isang araw na rehistrasyon sa mga piling eskwelahan dito sa lalawigan ng Camarines Sur sa Hunyo 25, 2011.

Ayun kay Dr. Arnulfo Carandang, ng Department of Helath (DOH) at pinuno ng provincial task force, ay mayroon ng apat na lugar ang napili ang Department of Education (DepEd) para sa registration at advocacy activities na ito.

Ang mga eskwelahan na napili ay ang San Jose Central School sa bayan ng San Jose; Sipocot North Central School; Rinconada National Technical Vocational School sa Lunsod ng Iriga at Ocampo National High School sa bayan ng Ocampo,Camarines Sur.

Inaasahan ng grupo na maging matagumpay ang nasabing aktibidad na ito upang bigyan halaga ang mga pamilya na hjindi pa miyembro ng Philhealth at may kakayahan na magbayad ng halagang P300 bawat quarterly ng taon o P100 bawat buwan para sa kanilang kontribusyon sa health insurance.

Kaugnay nito, ngayong araw ginaganap ang pulong ng nasabing grupo upang ayusin ang mga paghahanda sa darating na Sabado.

Ngayong araw at bukas ang itinakdang pagbigay ng survey form sa mga mag-aaral ng nasabing mga paaralan upang ipaalam sa mga magulang na magkakaroon ng malawakang pagtatala sa Philhealth sa buong bansa at malaman kung ang pamilya nito wala pang record sa nasabing opisina.http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=39823

hakz2007

June 24th, 2011, 06:17 AM

Taripa para sa tren na Manila-Naga City, ikokonsulta na sa DOTC
NAGA CITY- Andam na an manahamiento kan Philippine National Railways (PNR)- Naga City na ikonsulta ki DOTC Sec. Mar Roxas an saindang mga opinyon dapit sa magigin taripa sa liwat na pagbubukas kan tren na biyaheng Manila-Naga City asin vice versa.

Segun ki Division Manager Constancio Toledano, kaipuhan nindang ipaabot sa opisina ni Roxas an saindang napag-ulayan sa bagay na ini.

Kabali sa mga pigsabi ni Toledano an kantidad P550 hasta P1200 para sa mga biyaheng aircon sleepers.

Sa ngunyan, mayo pa soboot sindang napag-uulayan para sa ordinary o economy fare huli sa pig-iiskusar pa ninda an mga materyales kaini na gikan sa nasyong Japan.

Oras na maaprubaran na ini ni Sec. Roxas, magigin hudyat na ini kan pagpapaabot ninda sa publiko kun nuarin talaga ma-operar an tren.

Enot kaini, nagsagibo kasuodma nin trial run sa tren na iyung maserbing composition kan material na gagamiton sa regular na operasyon.

Sa nasambitang trial run, nagluwas na nagdurar nin katorseng oras an biyahe gikan sa Metro Manila taliwas sa target kaining walong oras.

Alagad segun ki Toledano, huli sana ini sa paghahalat kan mga personang nagsabay sa biyahe asin huli naman kan makusog na pag-uran. http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/bicolano-news/58672-taripa-para-sa-tren-na-manila-naga-city-ikokonsulta-na-sa-dotc

hakz2007

June 24th, 2011, 06:23 AM

Milo Marathon earns IAAF, AIMS certification
For the first time in more than three decades, the 35th National MILO Marathon this year will be certified by the Association of International Marathons (AIMS) and the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF).

"This will bring a new dimension in the country’s biggest and longest-running footrace," said Rio dela Cruz, whose RunRio company will be managing all the 17 elimination races and the national finals set on December 11.

Elimination races will also be held in Dagupan City (July 10), Olongapo City (July 17), Tarlac (July 24), Manila (July 31), Batangas (August 21), Puerto Princesa (August 28), Naga (September 28), San Pablo (September 11), Iloilo (September 18), Bacolod (September 25), Cebu City (October 2), Tagbilaran (October 9), Cagayan de Oro (October 16), Butuan (October 23), General Santos (October 30) and Davao (November 6).Read the whole story here: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224296/sports/milo-marathon-earns-iaaf-aims-certification

hakz2007

June 24th, 2011, 06:25 AM

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by St Dominic Gainza (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.162952643770044.42240.100001659276897)

hakz2007

June 24th, 2011, 06:50 AM

Feliz Cumpleano!

Naga City Mayor John Bongat

Naga Boy

June 24th, 2011, 06:52 AM

Magnificent Cake my Day Cakes

I was supposed to celebrate my birthday
in Legazpi but typhoon Falcon
made it impossible for me to grow a year older.

But I could not help but admire
the Birthday Cake made by
Cake my Day...

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...and the assorted cookies...

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...that was supposed to be
given for my patients in Albay.

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...last year,
Cake my Day also designed and baked
a beautiful cake just for me...

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Cake my Day
is at the 2nd Floor
of Sunny View Hotel

hakz2007

June 24th, 2011, 06:54 AM

akosijamir

June 24th, 2011, 08:01 AM

Feliz Cumpleano!

Naga City Mayor John Bongat

happy birthday!:cheers:

Magnificent Cake my Day Cakes

I was supposed to celebrate my birthday
in Legazpi but typhoon Falcon
made it impossible for me to grow a year older.

But I could not help but admire
the Birthday Cake made by
Cake my Day...

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Falcon/Falcon026.jpg

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Falcon/Falcon032.jpg

...and the assorted cookies...

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http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Falcon/Falcon029.jpg

...that was supposed to be
given for my patients in Albay.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Falcon/Falcon028.jpg

...last year,
Cake my day also designed and baked
a beautiful cake just for me...

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Cake my Day
is at the 2nd Floor
of Sunny View Hotel

happy birthday doc!:cheers::cheers::cheers::banana:

oragon.com

June 24th, 2011, 08:44 AM

^^

Maogmang kumpleanyo Doc!

:cheers:

rhyzrockerz

June 24th, 2011, 08:56 AM

makatiprime

June 24th, 2011, 09:23 AM

ilan na nga ba ang mcdo sa naga?

Naga Boy

June 24th, 2011, 09:47 AM

ilan na nga ba ang mcdo sa naga?

Let me count:

1. Plaza
2. Bichara
3. SM City
4. e- Mall
5. Shell Magsaysay

So far there are five,

For a very small city like Naga- that's a lot.

Naga Boy

June 24th, 2011, 10:12 AM

Naga Boy

June 24th, 2011, 10:23 AM

Puregold Update:

Last Tuesday afternoon, I went to DIY at the Robertson Mall (now undergoing renovation as Puregold Naga) and these are what I learned from the employees of DIY and Hypertech Computers.

Hypertech Computers have also undergone renovation will stay.

DIY will move infront of the mall and occupy the present Nissi Petshop.

They mentioned three fastfood chains rumored to open (Jollibee, Mang Inasal and he was not sure of the third one).

The target opening of Puregold Naga is on November to December 2011.

A lot of work would still have to be done considering the huge size of the mall.

Naga Boy

June 24th, 2011, 10:42 AM

happy birthday!:cheers:

happy birthday doc!:cheers::cheers::cheers::banana:

^^

Maogmang kumpleanyo Doc!

:cheers:

Salamat

oragon.com

June 24th, 2011, 11:19 AM

^^As a follow up...

Jollibee has only four branches in the city and it is a little unusual considering the former's dominance with McDonalds all over the country.

This makes Naga City a McDonald Country:lol:

There are rumors however that Jollibee would be opening at the Puregold Naga (that is presently underging construction).

Here are some rumors which might turn into reality :)
1. The front lot of the soon-to-open Mcdo Magsaysay is rumored to be Jollibee Magsaysay;
2. The original plan for the Mcdo Drive thru @ CBD2 (now occupied temporarily-according to the owner-by a carwash) will commence its construction after the opening of Mcdo Magsaysay.

Puregold Update:

Last Tuesday afternoon, I went to DIY at the Robertson Mall (now undergoing renovation as Puregold Naga) and these are what I learned from the employees of DIY and Hypertech Computers.

Hypertech Computers have also undergone renovation will stay.

DIY will move infront of the mall and occupy the present Nissi Petshop.

They mentioned three fastfood chains rumored to open (Jollibee, Mang Inasal and he was not sure of the third one).

The target opening of Puregold Naga is on November to December 2011.

A lot of work would still have to be done considering the huge size of the mall.

So, it is not just a Puregold Supermarket...Good! :cheers:

jardet

June 24th, 2011, 11:21 AM

BSP Naga
Photos by: Johanna Marie Tee (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1755566736766.2087891.1466898602)

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http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270098_1755698060049_1466898602_31484580_1483407_n.jpg

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in and out, magayon ang bangko sentral naga. you can feel the corporate ambiance with the superb interior. gaganahon ang mga empleyadong magtrabaho. definitely will define the development in the area.

Congratulations BSP Naga! Mabruk! En hora buena! Mabuhay!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Naga Boy

June 24th, 2011, 11:41 AM

So, it is not just a Puregold Supermarket...Good! :cheers:

According to the employees I talked to, Puregold Price Club.

jardet

June 24th, 2011, 11:51 AM

Magsaysay Avenue
On Stormy Thursday

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Falcon/Falcon014.jpg

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Falcon/Falcon015.jpg

^^New hotel rising
and the nth McDonald's in the City.

Magsaysay over few years has metamorphosed into a haven for business and leisure.

Magayon na Naga!

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

jocuatro

June 24th, 2011, 12:02 PM

Here are some rumors which might turn into reality :)
1. The front lot of the soon-to-open Mcdo Magsaysay is rumored to be Jollibee Magsaysay;
2. The original plan for the Mcdo Drive thru @ CBD2 (now occupied temporarily-according to the owner-by a carwash) will commence its construction after the opening of Mcdo Magsaysay.

So, it is not just a Puregold Supermarket...Good! :cheers:

yung Puregold Naga is a mall type na parang Waltermart. sa Legazpi naman ay supermarket lang.

kiasog

June 24th, 2011, 01:31 PM

Naga City Deck

June 24th, 2011, 02:40 PM

Happy birthday Doc!

I believe it is also gedasay's birthday, one of our photographers here. Saw the reminder on facebook.

HApppyy birthday once again!

Irigueño23

June 24th, 2011, 05:55 PM

Happy Birthday doc!

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 06:19 PM

this is what we call GIRL POWER! :banana: :lol:

go girls!

^^It was learned from Mr. Gerona that Nabua was actually founded on July 25, 1569. Thus, Nabua will celebrate its 1st foundation anniversary this July :D

the "founding" of nabua simply means the date the colonizers arrived to start a settlement there, much like the "founding" of the naga, or of manila, or even the "discovery" of the philippines. there surely were settlers inhabiting the area even before the colonizers came, as these colonizers themselves noted.

Feliz Cumpleano!

Naga City Mayor John Bongat

happy bday, mayor john b!

happy birthday!:cheers:
happy birthday doc!:cheers::cheers::cheers::banana:

happy bday, doc!

saintm

June 24th, 2011, 06:21 PM

happy birthday po!!! mwuahugz

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 06:38 PM

Let me count:

1. Plaza
2. Bichara
3. SM City
4. e- Mall
5. Shell Magsaysay

So far there are five,
For a very small city like Naga- that's a lot.

the Golden Arches reign supreme in the Heart of Bikol!

Here are some rumors which might turn into reality :)
1. The front lot of the soon-to-open Mcdo Magsaysay is rumored to be Jollibee Magsaysay;
2. The original plan for the Mcdo Drive thru @ CBD2 (now occupied temporarily-according to the owner-by a carwash) will commence its construction after the opening of Mcdo Magsaysay.

So, it is not just a Puregold Supermarket...Good! :cheers:

magsaysay and roxas avenues then will form a long strip of eating, entertainment and shopping places.

Magsaysay over few years has metamorphosed into a haven for business and leisure.

Magayon na Naga!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

when we were kids we would even call the place "Bonete". there was practically nothing in Magsaysay except Mariano Village Subd which then was considered far from downtown. the only landmark in the area was Bonete Apartments at the corner of kayanga road and magsaysay.

Happy birthday Doc!

I believe it is also gedasay's birthday, one of our photographers here. Saw the reminder on facebook.

HApppyy birthday once again!

maogmang pagkamundag man ki ged!

yung Puregold Naga is a mall type na parang Waltermart. sa Legazpi naman ay supermarket lang.

the good thing is that both our cities can enjoy Puregold. thanks for always visiting us here, jocuatro!

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 06:45 PM

Bicol Express completes final test run

Ready to roll again!
ARTICLE | JUNE 24, 2011 - 6:10PM

MANILA, Philippines (June 24, 2011) – Bicol Express has completed its final test run this morning when a 6-coach assembly carrying a 157-member contingent arrived at the Tutuban station at 8:45 A.M. from its overnight return trip from Naga City.

This completes a round-trip test run that started in Manila on Wednesday (June 22) evening. The passengers that included Philippine National Railways (PNR) General Manager Junio Ragragio, Jr. arrived at 9:00 A.M. yesterday morning, 4 hours beyond schedule, and stayed in Naga for around 9 hours before the return trip to Manila last night.

Manager Ragragio meet with the members of the local media in Naga City yesterday afternoon.

In both trips the train cut through night rains brought by tropical storm 'Falcon' that hovered east of Luzon, often slowing down and its familiar horn frequently filling the air because curious onlookers who are no longer used to trains coming their way gather along the rail track.

But the passengers inside felt comfortable and were in fact having fun, even as the coaches tilt occasionally because of still uneven tracks in some portions.

A total of 4 test runs have prepared Bicol Express for its historic comeback since PNR canceled its commercial operations in 2006 following the devastation caused by typhoons Milenyo and Reming.

The 'mock' passengers that included members of the media, PNR employees, independent bloggers, transportation officials, and joy riders were able to test the amenities that shall become fixtures in all future travels with the Bicol Express.

On top of its Tourist, Family, Executive and Dining Coaches, travelers also enjoyed uninterrupted Wi-Fi Internet connectivity, huge LCD television screens, and real-time Global Postitioning System (GPS) monitoring of the train’s actual locations.

In an on-board interview with philstar.com, Manager Ragragio said the successful trip signaled the readiness of the new PNR in reviving its long-stalled trip to Bicol region.

“Yes, we are ready for commercial operation. I think we need to start it already pero soft-run lang muna,” he said, while reiterating the need to have more trains to ply the Manila-Bicol route.

The PNR chief said that currently only two trains, with six coaches each, are ready for commercial operation while the PNR waits for 50 more coaches to arrive from Japan.

Ragragio said the PNR is now flooded with inquiries on train schedules and fares and noting this travelers' enthusiasm, he said: “I think we need that commercial operation (to Bicol) already.”

On its final test-run, he cited the need to strengthen the train tracks and to clear illegal settlers along the railways. He also highlighted the need for more manpower that will cater to the needs of local commuters and tourists.

complete article on
http://www.voxbikol.com/article/bicol-express-completes-final-test-run

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 06:57 PM

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-75hSSTCkIEo/TbkeCHb17WI/AAAAAAAAAjo/wJh9ezCpb4M/s400/DorosAsinMgaAnghel.jpg

Vic Nierva has always impressed me as one of those few living poets with a keen ear for sound. His Donne is a tour de force of a translation. The fusion of wit and passion, the abrupt entrances, the dislocations, ironies and paradoxes, the air-tight syntaxes, the inner disquiets both sacred and sensual, the metaphysical conceits—these are all here! What excites me the most, however, is how Nierva effectively translates Donne’s brutal supplications to a God he loves with such passion and confidence he never doubts will forgive him despite himself. This is not a translation of Donne; this is John Donne writing in Bicol.

Dr. Carlos Aureus
Professor of Latin and Critical Theory
University of the Philippines Diliman

http://aponihandiong.blogspot.com

sonofignatius

June 24th, 2011, 07:20 PM

AIRPHIL EXPRESS SEAT SALE

CATCH A FLIGHT TO NAGA!
PhP598, one-way

Selling: June 25-26,2011
Travel: Aug 1 to Oct 15,2011

www.airphils.com

Naga City Deck

June 25th, 2011, 04:28 AM

INDIE Mondays!

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Because Wharf Galley is not just a rock cafe...

We are premiere-ing with a Nick Olanka night (also known as Angeli Bayani night).

Short Film
"Lunes ng Hapis"

Full Length Film
"Ang Huling Araw ng Lingo"

Source: Wharf Galley Rock Cafe (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=243426659017064)

Naga City Deck

June 25th, 2011, 04:49 AM

this is cool! mga beterano sa photography

Like Father Like Son
by Jojo Pasaba (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1841645558363&set=a.1416508770209.60675.1157305177&type=1)

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oragon.com

June 25th, 2011, 05:10 AM

Castle in the City

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/DSCF3981.jpg

jardet

June 25th, 2011, 07:29 AM

^^The lost City of Disney (La ciudad perdida de Disney)
:lol::lol::lol:

Really like looking at the building from CBD2. I think its the prep school building of St. Jo. Appeals to children. I wonder if there is a significant increase of enrollment in prep and KGs after this is completed.

:okay::okay:

sonofignatius

June 25th, 2011, 07:42 AM

INDIE Mondays!

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/260473_10150237260471585_705376584_7322370_1894005_n.jpg

Source: Wharf Galley Rock Cafe (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=243426659017064)

the city's arts and culture scene get more and more exciting!

Castle in the City

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/DSCF3981.jpg

dyan nag-kinder si ncd :)

sonofignatius

June 25th, 2011, 07:44 AM

an appeal to all- for our sisters and brothers down South:

I am requesting the Ateneo de Naga University Community to offer prayers for our brothers and sisters in Cotabato. For those who are able to help financially in whatever amount, your generosity is much appreciated. AdNU, through the President`s Office, is sending a modest sum. - Fr. Primitivo Viray, Jr., SJ, president

SLB Task Force Noah: Cotabato

The number of families and individuals in the evacuation sites in Cotabato City is not decreasing despite the decrease in rainfall. The piling up of the water hyacinths covering an area of estimated 10 hectares clogged all tributaries of the watershed and thus flood level remains almost the same for the past seven days. The local government is trying to clear Rio Grande de Mindanao from water hyacinths, but the massive volume of hyacinths will require two (2) full weeks. With another threat of tropical cyclone passing our territory the next 24 hours bringing heavy rains in Mindanao according to PAGASA, the evacuees will have to bear the ordeal much longer. The situation in the various evacuation sites visited by our personnel is getting worse. More kids are getting sick, food shortage is common, potable water supply is unpredictable, sanitation is a major concern. Very few organizations are helping in the relief operations.

Our brothers and sisters are waiting for our urgent assistance. The Archbishop of Cotabato, Most Rev. Orlando Quevedo, OMI, DD has sent an appeal for assistance through the Social Action Center of the archdiocese. We appeal for the generosity of every Filipino out there to extend financial assistance and help our evacuees cope with the crisis. The evacuees are in need of the following:

1. Food and water supply.
2. Medical personnel and medicines.

How you can help?
1. DONATE IN CASH. Due to difficulty in transporting relief goods to the affected areas we are asking that donations be made in cash for the sake of efficiency. Kindly send by fax your validated deposit slip at (+63) 2 426-5968. And for proper acknowledgment please indicate your contact information (name of individual or organization, address, email, landline/mobile)
2. ORGANIZE A MEDICAL MISSION TEAM. SLB can assist in coordination with proper authorities and facilitate the transportation, if SLB`s assistance is necessary.
For Cash Donation, you can visit the SLB office at Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan road, Loyola Heights Quezon City, or deposit to

SIMBAHANG LINGKOD NG BAYAN (Account name/payee)
Bank of the Philippine Islands, Loyola Katipunan Branch
BPI PESO Checking Account Number 3081-1111-61
BPI Dollar Savings Account Number 3084-0420-12
Please pass this message to your friends and network.
For more information, please contact SLB hotlines: in Manila 426-5968, or mobile number 0949-733-7049, or email slb@admu.edu.ph