Naga and Iriga Cities, and Camarines Sur Province [Archive] - Page 240

sonofignatius

July 30th, 2011, 03:59 AM

Camarines Sur remembers Conchita Carpio-Morales

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Conchita Carpio-Morales, the newly appointed Ombudsman, was born on June 19, 1941 in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.

She earned both her Bachelor's degree in Economics and Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Philippines.

Right after her graduation from the UP College of Law in 1968, she started her law career in a private Manila law firm as Assistant Attorney.

In 1971, her former law professor and then Justice Secretary Vicente Abad Santos took her as a Special Assistant at the Department of Justice - thus starting an illustrious career in government service.

A relatively obscure item in her résumé is that she started her career in the judiciary right here in Bikol. Between 1983 to 1986, Conchita Carpio-Morales was the trial court judge of Pili Camarines Sur. Within months after the EDSA Revolution of 1986, President Corazon Aquino appointed her trial court judge of Pasay City and from there she rose the ranks to become Associate Justice of the Supreme Court until her retirement just recently.

Her appointment as the new Ombudsman is widely lauded. It is also monumental in the sense that an Ombudsman with her at the helm is seen as big enough to supplant the aborted Truth Commission.

We gathered some impressions from local legal personalities who interacted with Ombudsman Carpio-Morales during her 3-year stint in Bikol. Understandably, younger lawyers do not remember her. Some senior lawyers cannot remember her at all, probably an indication that Carpio-Morales was not too high profile to remember when she was here in Bikol.

She is independent and principled at the Supreme Court.
- Atty. Sal Panelo

Very good as RTC judge of Pili, Camarines Sur, comtemporary of late Judge Vidal Nepomuceno.
- Former Kagawad Nick Awa of Iriga City

Marhay na judge sana mapersiguer nya si PGMA.
- Simeon Adan, former Kagawad of Naga City and DepEd Superintendent

Dai ko na inabotan, bako pa akong abogado kadto.
- Atty. Denden Alvina, former president IBP Camarines Sur

No negative comments in RTC Pili.
- Judge Sol Santos, MTC Iriga City

No comment ta bako pa ako judge kadto.
- Judge Lore Bagalacsa, RTC Libmanan Camarines Sur

Dae ko na inabutan pero sa orolay olay marhay daa.
- RTC Judge Junet Ayo

Lingaw ko na.
- David Naval, Retired Naga City Executive Judge, Camarines Sur Board Member, UNC Law Dean

Sexy and beautiful.
- Atty. Adan Botor, CASURECO II director, Naga City Mayoral bet

(With reports from Ernie Verdadero)

www.voxbikol.com

sonofignatius

July 30th, 2011, 04:01 AM

No expected Philippine landfall for Tropical Storm 'Kabayan'
ARTICLE | JULY 29, 2011 - 8:10PM | BY VOX BIKOL

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At 6:00 P.M. today, the eye of the tropical storm was located 1060 East of Virac, Catanduanes at coordinates 13.9º North Latitude 134.0º East Longitude

NAGA CITY Philippines (July 29, 2011 8:00 P.M.) - Tropical Storm 'Kabayan' (International name: Muifa) is not expected to hit land anywhere in the country as it moves Northerly towards the Northern Philippine Sea at 13 kilometers per hour (kph).

At 6:00 P.M. today, the eye of the tropical storm was located 1060 kilometers East of Virac, Catanduanes at coordinates 13.9º North Latitude 134.0º East Longitude with sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gusts up to 120 kph.

With a diameter of 895 kilometers, 'Kabayan' shall remain at sea, traveling no closer than 1000 kilometers off the Eastern coasts of Luzon.

However, 'Kabayan' is expected to continue intensifying over the Northern Philippine Sea at a normal rate and will move on an "S-Shaped" Northward track within the next 24 to 48 hours.

Early tomorrow morning (Saturday), it shall be 1280 kilometers East of Infanta, Quezon as it moves on a slow Northerly to North-Northwesterly track and intensifying to 100 kph.

Tomorrow afternoon, 'Kabayan' nearing typhoon strength at 110 kph shall be 1280 kilometers East of Casiguran, Aurora.

On Sunday morning, it shall become a category 1 Typhoon with sustained wind of 120 kph as it travels 1160 km East of Palanan Bay, Isabela. In the afternoon, 'Kabayan' shall further intensify to 130 kph 1255 kilometers off the the East coast of Aparri, Cagayan.

www.voxbikol.com

sonofignatius

July 30th, 2011, 04:06 AM

F.A.R.M.
F.A.R.M. - Fabulously and Absolutely Rural-Made

La Huerta, Baao, CamSur

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sonofignatius

July 30th, 2011, 04:09 AM

F.A.R.M. - Fabulously and Absolutely Rural-Made
La Huerta, Baao, CamSur

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sonofignatius

July 30th, 2011, 04:14 AM

La Huerta, Baao, CamSur

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sonofignatius

July 30th, 2011, 04:17 AM

gifts. as i see them.

ned's words of wisdom:
the law of the harvest -
you reap what you sow,
but first you must sow.

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7. life is sweet with an ear of sweet corn.
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8. i paint my world colourful.
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9. the beast is a beauty.http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kUiBE5mrMaI/TiochnHhnXI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/LCu2Ac1GOVc/s400/DSCN6960.JPG
life is good. bwahahaha!

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sonofignatius

July 30th, 2011, 04:21 AM

La Huerta, Baao, Cam Sur

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today, i start the second half of the year. . .
i would love to have started this in january,
but any new day is a beginning, a start, a commencement. . .
so today, in the middle of the year,
i am starting my list. . .
my very special list.
my list of one thousand gifts.
i am writing them down, one to one thousand.
not of gifts i want. but gifts i have.

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sonofignatius

July 30th, 2011, 04:57 AM

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sonofignatius

July 30th, 2011, 05:25 AM

Domestic PayDay Special Sale
PAL's Pay Day treat to our passengers going to domestic destinations!

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Selling Period: 29 - 30 July 2011
Travelling Period: 08 August - 15 October 2011

Book and buy through www.philippineairlines.com using MasterCard or VISA credit card or BancNet ATM card. Or, purchase tickets at any PAL ticket office or DTP travel agents.

Limited seats only!

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sonofignatius

July 30th, 2011, 05:28 AM

Fly Asia Pass

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Purchase your FLY ASIA PASS for only USD270 on Fiesta Class and USD1,070 on Mabuhay Class.

Fly Asia Pass Selling Period: 29 July - 07 August 2011
Fly Asia Pass must be redeemed and converted into flight tickets within two (2) weeks from its purchase for the same passenger only. All tickets must be redeemed in one transaction.
Travelling Period: 15 August - 30 November 2011 (outbound travel). All travel must be completed by 10 December 2011.

Book FLY ASIA PASS now!

To book 2 or more passengers, search for one-way Manila-Fly Asia Pass for 01 September travel and indicate the desired number of passenger using the SEARCH box located on the left of this page

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The All Asia pass is exclusive of hotel accommodations.
Passenger shall be responsible for arranging his/her hotel, transfers, land & sea accommodations and securing valid travel documents.

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patatas

July 30th, 2011, 04:39 PM

Naga City Deck

July 30th, 2011, 05:07 PM

aidz

July 30th, 2011, 06:18 PM

Ayun busy ang Lahat hahaha nasa fb, may tatlong adik sa fb games hehe.

Btw, sino n sainyo gumagamit ng Google+?

Google+
meron.. kaso di ko naman dinadalaw

aidz

July 30th, 2011, 06:21 PM

Good morning and
Happy Birthday to Aidz!!!

Happy Birthday Aidz! :cheers:

Saw concrete posts foundation inside the Plaza Rizal I supposed are for additional street lamps. IMO, they are City projects.

happy nth bday, aidz!

Thanks much! :)

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Grabeng baha palan... dai man ako nakakadalan ng TV ta pirming OT...

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May nabasa akong article about LRay sa inquirer garo ito or Star... tungkol duman sa pigaapon saiyang mga akusasyon... dai ko na baga nahanap... pero kuta, may magpost igdi...

sonofignatius

July 30th, 2011, 06:31 PM

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both paintings done by meljohn tatel, naga artist

st ignatius of loyola, founder of the jesuits
patron saint of soldiers and of the AFP,
of the PMA-Baguio Parish Church, and of the Church in Camp Aguinaldo

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statue of st ignatius the soldier, ateneo de naga university

happy ignaciana to all ateneans in the forum, and the ateneans visiting these pages! :banana::banana::banana:

oragon.com

July 31st, 2011, 08:51 AM

Construccion kan WEF masikad na
Bicol Mail

Masikad na ngonian na bulan an construccion kan pinaka-enot na waste-to-energy facility (WEF) sa Filipinas na mamumugtak sa Barangay San Isidro, Ciudad nin Naga asin target na taposon an pagpatindog kan edificio sa laog nin sarong taon mientras na piglalaoman sa laog kan taon 2013 magiging operational na an planta.

Si Oscar Orosco, jefe kan Environment and Natural Resources Offifce (ENRO) sa City Hall nagsabi na andam na an CJ Global Company na ponan muna an construccion kan mahiwas na kudal sa diez hectariang lote, alagad nakakaabala sana iyo an padagos na pagbulos nin uran.

Nakahawas na an local na gobierno kan Ciudad nin Naga sa problema sa lote na sadiri kan familia Zaens matapos magpaluwas nin Writ of Possession an corte pabor sa City Hall nganing bakalon an mahiwas na lote na iyo an obligacion kan LGU para sa proyecto sa irarum kan inaapod na build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme.

Sinabi ni Alcalde John Bongat an problema sa tambak na basura sa Barangay Balatas mareresolveran man giraray asin maproducir pa nin energia en caso maging operational na an waste-to-energy facility.

Sa memorandum of agreement entre kan City Hall asin CJ Global Company sa Diciembre 2013 dapat magpoon na an operacion kan planta, alagad piglalaoman na pueding magkaigwa na nin test run sa Agosto 2013, sabi pa ni Oroso.

An proyecto, macantidad nin 70 milyones dolyares piglansar kan Enero 15, 2011 asin si groundbreaking rites ginibo sa Balatas dumpsite na iyo kuta si enot na lugar kan gigibohon na planta envez nagdecicion an oficiales local na ibalyo sa mas mahiwas na lugar sa Barangay San Isidro. An programa pinangenotan ni Alcalde Bongat, DILG Secretary Jess Robrero, dating alcalde kan ciudad bilang juespe de honor asin mga oficial kan CJ Global company.

An facilidad kan compania matransformar kan basura pasiring sa electricidad sa paagi nin paggamit kan proceso sa gasification.

Sinabi ni Bongat na afuera kan maproducir nin corriente, an proceso maproducir pa nin aspalto na pueding gamiton sa construccion nin tinampo.

An planta pigpahayag na pueding magproducir nin 18 megawatts nin corriente gikan sa pigkakarkulong 200 toneladang basura.

An Department of Energy amay nang nagpatanid na posibleng magkaigwa nin problema sa corriente sa masunod na taon kun marealisar na an waste-to-energy project dakulang bagay, sabi pa kan City Hall.

www.naga.gov.ph

garzland

July 31st, 2011, 01:27 PM

^^That's 2.8 billion pesos...What a huge project!!!

kevinb

July 31st, 2011, 01:47 PM

Filipino students win 82 medals (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/329007/filipino-students-win-82-medals)
By JONATHAN M. HICAP
July 31, 2011, 6:23pm

MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippines won 82 medals, including 13 golds, to win third place in the overall ranking in the International Mathematics Contest (IMC) held July 29 - 31 in Singapore.

A total of 865 elementary and high school students competed in the contest, which was participated in by 10 countries: China, South Korea, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Filipino math wizards won 13 gold, 25 silver, and 44 bronze medals in the contest, the highest medal haul by the country in an interna-tional math competition this year.

One of the medalists is Jillian Therese Robredo, daughter of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo and a Grade 5 student of Universidad de Sta. Isabel in Naga City. Muntinlupa students won four medals.

In the overall medal tally, China ranked first followed by South Korea and the Philippines. China had the biggest number of delegates at 467 while the Philippines had 123.

The Philippine delegation was headed by Director Dr. Filma Brawner, the newly designated chief of the Science Education Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DoST-SEI), and Dr. Simon Chua, president of the Mathematics Trainers Guild-Philippines, along with other team leaders and deputies Archieval Rodriguez, Renard Eric Chua, Manuel Kotah, Robert Degolacion, Elmer Apistar, Concesa Rapacon, Lucy Puro, Edeliza Alvarez, and Mharsuque Hairun.

Dr. Brawner congratulated the Filipino medalists for their feat.

The 13 gold medalists are Jose Ignacio Locsin - St. John's Institute, Natalia Beatrice Dy - St. John's Institute, Jaymi Mae Ching - Jubilee Christian Academy, Matthew Angelo Isidro - St. Jude Catholic School, Azriel Cais Baluyut -Davao Christian High School, Samantha Louise Wong - Philippine Institute of Quezon City, Anne Kaila Recio - Philippine Institute of Quezon City, Terence Brian Tsai - Chiang Kai Shek College, Vince Benedict Say – St. Jude Catholic School, Rachel Rojo - Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, Sterling Alvin Tiu - St. Stephen's High School, Eldine James Aragon -Statesfield School, Inc. and Shawn Gabriel Sy – Jubilee Christian Academy.

The 25 Filipino silver medalists are Jinger Chong - St. Jude Catholic School, Matthew Eric Tan - St. Stephen's High School, Pamela Irisari - Butuan City SPED Center, Sean Christian Lim, Shaquille Wyan Que, Kenneth Shi, Simon Chiew, Emmanuel Paulo Santos, Jan Joshua Cruz, Vincent Angelo Suarez, Sean Anderson Ty, Adam Christopher Chan, Cheska Marina Hufano, Jose Daniel Franco Oliveros, Alyana Zoie Chua, Grant Aaron King, John Abiel Villanueva, Nathanael Joshua Balete, Ethan Riley Chan, Marc Angelo Pol-lentes, Himig Marcos, Hubert Yao, Marvin Joshua Chan, Zernon Ezra Chan and Charina Raisa Tan.

Among the 44 bronze medalists include Jillian Therese Robredo - Universidad de Sta. Isabel (Naga), Jeremy Brian Branzuela, Ryan Mark Shao, William Joshua King, Fedrick Lance Lim, Justin Matthew Lapastora, Raymund Carlo Masbaño, Karl Raymond Roque, Paul Elvin Sim, Jonathan Conrad Yu, Patrick Nino Policarpio , Gian Diaz, Gelli Domingo, Mathieu Raphael Alonzo, Christian Quinzon, Patricia Ina Tañada, Daniel Tio, Richlyn Joy Villalobos, John Lian Mar Catli, Joshua Padua, Danielle Joy See, Phil Eldrige Sim, Maxim Grace So-rongon, Guinevere Soria, Thamania Keith Gumilao, Francis Choa Jr., Isabella Mae Tan, Christian Jared Balayan, Agnes Robang, Daniel Ton, Jose Alfonso Ignacio Mirabueno, Jayson Ongchinke, Steve HK Ng, Hazel Anne Pullan, Mark John Dy, Aljan Balbuena, Jynariz Daniel Datuin, Janille Erika Jamias, Kristoffer Apol Barnuevo, John Paul Calicdan, Kyle Darryl Aguilar, Lorenzo Tabao, Niccolo Roland Luna and Alexis Sybert Narvaez.

kevinb

July 31st, 2011, 01:49 PM

CASURECO II board members ready to go to jail (http://www.voxbikol.com/article/casureco-ii-board-members-ready-go-jail)
Court cited 9 CASURECO II directors for comtempt
Article | July 31, 2011 - 6:31pm | By Noriel Oya

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Part of the indignant crowd that have been protesting against the CASURECO II manager and board members since last year.

NAGA CITY Philippines (July 30 2011) – The members of the Board of Directors of Camarines Sur II Electric Cooperative (CASURECO II) are ready ot go to jail anytime if this is the price to pay for protecting the electric cooperative - but they have the right to be heard and will air their side.

This was the statement of CASURECO II Director Adan Botor after a trial court cited him and other colleagues for indirect contempt due to non-compliance of a court order to fix the power rate and stay power disconnections.

Last Friday, Judge Marvel Clavecilla of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Pili Camarines Sur cited 9 directors of Casureco II for indirect contempt after establishing that the board failed to comply with the said court order.

On August 2, the members of the board shall explain in a press conference why they didn’t obey the court order that impose a fixed P 4.80 per kilowatt-hour power rate and direct a halt to power disconnections of member-consumers in arrears.

We shall explain to member-consumers the real score and the repercussions had the board followed the order of the court, Botor said. (Noriel Oya)

garzland

July 31st, 2011, 01:57 PM

DepEd is bringing in the K+12 Program.. as i see it and as an educator it's high time we change our basic education curriculum.. and yup it really took the govt a (long) while to use the international standards. DepEd is now preparing the schools.. and i hope they don't forget educating the Filipinos how beneficial it is to our students and eventually to our country. the program needs a BIG BUDGET, in fact there's already a budget for that program. let's just hope every cent of the budget allocated to the program will be given justice. :ohno:

K+12 is now being implemented but the real problem is the budget since some of the kindergarten teachers have not been able to receive their honorarium since January... The governemnt is prepared for teh implementation but not for the budget...:ohno:

kevinb

July 31st, 2011, 02:39 PM

^^ AFAIK, the K+12 is sponsored by international organizations. Now, I don't know why they don't have the budget for such implementation of the project when the budget is already being spoon fed to them. :ohno:

patatas

July 31st, 2011, 03:05 PM

One of us? Sino po? Are you a female? :D
Saw your post on the Food thread, so you'll be here during the festivities? How many days? Naga awaits your visit!

Yes, Manay Jo, if I may call you so... I am a female and a budding educator (started late... currently taking graduate studies in SpEd). May I ask if you are with the private or public education system ? I was in Naga a couple of years ago as part of a team that gave an Art & Cultural Seminar to DepEd teachers from your region. We were based at CamSur High School. Previous to that, my last visit was back in the early eighties I think. I was around when the first Mass was celebrated at the Basilica. I have very fond memories of my stay there and am looking forward to another visit this September.:):):)

Naga City Deck

July 31st, 2011, 03:49 PM

Expro's Fantasies in Fashion
July 30, 2011
Avenue Tent

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Naga City Deck

July 31st, 2011, 03:52 PM

Expro's Fantasies in Fashion
July 30, 2011
Avenue Tent

ALL Photos by: caloylazaro / ylc-digital 2011. WebSite: http://www.ylcdigital.multiply.com/

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Naga City Deck

July 31st, 2011, 03:58 PM

Expro's Fantasies in Fashion
July 30, 2011
Avenue Tent

ALL Photos by: caloylazaro / ylc-digital 2011. WebSite: http://www.ylcdigital.multiply.com/

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patatas

July 31st, 2011, 04:04 PM

try it now, hakz. before the day ends! :banana::banana::banana:

dios marhay na aga po, patatas! do try not only Graceland's (known as "Geewan" these days, for G1 or Graceland 1, the original store).

do try Iceblinker's, too, known for its cheese topping, fine ice shaving made from young coconut juice.

that's good to hear. both local and visitors look positively at all these developments in Naga. for a small city like us (with only 27 barangays and a population of perhaps about 170-180k), the facilities and amenities available, including brands both homegrown and inter/national, speak much of the "leaps" and "hops" here. and we are all grateful for that.

see you at the fiesta. best to come by wednesday of the 3rd week, that's sept 14.

better get your tickets now. Buses get fully booked soon; hotels, too. Airfares rates are already up, up and away even before you take off. :ohno::ohno::ohno: At the moment highest is PhP8,000+, round trip for a 35-min trip with pal/ airphil.

wow, that much? May hotel reservation na po kami and trying to contact a van service my friend usually uses for trips going there for the Fiesta. Thursday po ang dating namin dyan and will stay until Sunday. Nandyan po ako two years ago and was told by a friend to eat halo-halo at Iceblinkers. Masarap nga po! I also had pancit there. Sa kabusugan I walked around Centro. I even discovered that the owner of Emmanuel's is from my hometown, Dagupan City.

Naga City Deck

July 31st, 2011, 04:06 PM

Yes, Manay Jo, if I may call you so... I am a female and a budding educator (started late... currently taking graduate studies in SpEd). May I ask if you are with the private or public education system ? I was in Naga a couple of years ago as part of a team that gave an Art & Cultural Seminar to DepEd teachers from your region. We were based at CamSur High School. Previous to that, my last visit was back in the early eighties I think. I was around when the first Mass was celebrated at the Basilica. I have very fond memories of my stay there and am looking forward to another visit this September.:):):)

:hi: waaaa hi ate!! 3 years ago i worked for one sem in a State U in Daet :lol: this time i'm in a private institution :D we hope to see you around by September :banana:

sonofignatius

July 31st, 2011, 04:32 PM

sonofignatius

July 31st, 2011, 05:08 PM

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Naga Boy

August 1st, 2011, 01:55 AM

Puregold Update.

I was in DIY at the former (Robertson Mall) yesterday, and soon to be Puregold.

DIY has moved in front of the mall and temporarily occupying the space left by Nissi Pet Shop and they are now building a bigger space inside the mall but their present store would be connected to their new store later on.

Puregold construction is in full blast and apparently would open on December.

Naga Boy

August 1st, 2011, 02:49 AM

Magsaysay Avenue
Very early this morning

Ford Naga

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Avenue Square

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Clementine

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Villa Caceres Hotel

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Yellow Cab

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Starbucks

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Adelheid

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A new Hotel and McDonald's Magsaysay

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LCC Expressmart and Allied Bank

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Red Platter

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Kopi Roti and Cold Shack

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Naga Boy

August 1st, 2011, 03:41 AM

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Naga Boy

August 1st, 2011, 04:13 AM

The Culture of Wrong. I found your article very interesting. More so with the fact that it was written many years ago, yet still applies to the current state of our education. It took the government just as many years to realize how backward we are in terms of international standards. I remember that students wanting to take up graduate studies abroad were not qualified because they lacked two more years of education. So they had to enroll two more years (can be in an unrelated major) just so to fulfill the 12 year requirement. Anyway, if we are producing mediocre teachers and school administrators who come up and implement obsolete programs and curricula, then it is about time we also look at the Colleges producing these teachers. Even at U.P. Diliman I have heard it said that curriculum in some Majors are up for review and change. This is a welcome move. But identifying the need for change, much more accepting the need for such is a MAJOR thing. Let's pray that those in position to make such a change happen be enlightened. After all, the future depends on the youth we are educating today.

It’s good to see a lot of educators in this thread and Naga City is indeed lucky for having so many good schools to choose from. USI, Ateneo, St. Joseph, UNC, NC to name a few.

My kids however found a niche in a non traditional school like the Village Montessori that gives individualized education and target goals for students who are not after only getting the right answers but rather than the expected output.

No exams, no home work, no textbooks, no quantitative grading and they are grouped according to age not according to grade level. Just exactly what I was advocating in my past article in Bicol Mail.

Below is the first quarter evaluation and target goal of my daughter and another classmate (for her English/Reading/Philippine Literature subject) that I would like to share as they are so specific as parents we know what to expect from her.

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All school works are done in school- very minimal parents intervention. In fact they do not bring anything to school- everything they do should be done and completed in school.

Teachers acts like mentors and coaches- no typical classroom lectures, to grades to keep, just keep on going on the way you want it to be.

They still get to enjoy their childhood, watch TV, read their favorite books at home and even travel any time without missing anything in school.:)

It's a very non- competitive setting that makes the children stop, slow down and smell the flowers all the time.

sonofignatius

August 1st, 2011, 07:01 AM

:hi: waaaa hi ate!! 3 years ago i worked for one sem in a State U in Daet :lol: this time i'm in a private institution :D we hope to see you around by September :banana:

naging Cam Norte resident ka palan, jo, for a while.:)

Puregold Update.

I was in DIY at the former (Robertson Mall) yesterday, and soon to be Puregold.

DIY has moved in front of the mall and temporarily occupying the space left by Nissi Pet Shop and they are now building a bigger space inside the mall but their present store would be connected to their new store later on.

Puregold construction is in full blast and apparently would open on December.

another big store opening in town. good choice for opening month. September, of course, never fails to be a good time for openings, too, in Naga.

[CENTER][COLOR="DarkRed"][SIZE="5"]Magsaysay Avenue
Very early this morning

Avenue Square

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Clementine

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Clementine serves great cakes, salads and pasta. excellent catering service, too. the owner, Clem Raneses, is quite accommodating. She used to run the caf at the Ateneo.

small group and one-on-one cooking lessons are offered.

sonofignatius

August 1st, 2011, 07:05 AM

College of Education Hosts INSET for Private Schools

170 school administrators from the private schools in the Bicol Region have participated in the SY 2011-2012 In-Service Training (INSET) on the Implementation of the 2010 Secondary Education Curriculum (SEC) for School Administrators from 20-21 July 2011.

The 2-day training sponsored by the Fund for Assistance to Private Education (FAPE) and the Department of Education (DepEd) was designed to review with the administrators the design features and approach used in the 2010 SEC, and to discuss the key roles teachers play as designers, assessors, facilitators in the implementation of said curriculum. On the second day of the training new assessment strategies and proposed grading system of the 2010 SEC were discussed. The concept of professional learning community (PLC) was also introduced.

Speakers were Ms. Debbie Y. Grafil, consultant of Phoenix Publishing, FAPE Executive Director, Dr. Carol C. Porio, and DepEd Director for Bureau of Secondary Education. Dr. Lolita M. Andrada.

Fr. Primitivo E. Viray, Jr. was introduced to the participants as the new Regional FAPE Program Director.

This year`s event was made possible through the efforts of Dr. Arnulfo Aaron R. Reganit, Regional FAPE Program Coordinator, the secretariat work were Mrs. Benilda Carmen Espeso, Mrs. Ma. Veronica Jallores, and Mrs. Cornelia Lurcha. Mr. Paul Francis Legarde served as the master of ceremonies.

www.adnu.edu.ph

sonofignatius

August 1st, 2011, 07:10 AM

Submerged CAMSUR town appeals for help

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ARTICLE | JULY 31, 2011 - 6:40AM | BY VOX BIKOL

BATO, Camarines Sur (July 31, 2011) – This lake-side town is in need of immediate help as most of its barangays remain under up to meter-high water days after Typhoon Juaning has left.

On Friday (July 29) Bato Mayor Jeanette OR. Bernaldez urgently appealed for help for the 44,000 residents mostly dependent on planting root-crops, palay, and tilapia raising at Lake Bato. The town sustained the most damage among the 7 Rinconada towns in the worst flooding in the past 10-years, Bernaldez said.

With the town's calamity fund over-stretched for relief distribution, the Mayor appealed for donations of housing materials, food and potable water.

About 580 houses were destroyed by flash floods and potable water is on short supply because the pipes connecting the town's water system, BARIWASA, to the source in Barangay Masuli were destroyed.

Governor L-Ray Villafuerte has sent packages of relief goods and potable water but these were not enough, Mayor Bernaldez said.

Six days ago heavy rains and flash floods caused by Juaning submerged most of the 33 villages in this town that is immediately adjacent to the province of Albay that is also flood-ravaged. In some areas water levels reached up to six feet. But 4 days after Juaning left, flood waters have not receded in 20 lake-side villages near the town center forcing 2,862 persons to remain cramped in evacuation centers.

Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management (MDRRM) officer Carlos R. Elevado said 6,975 families, or about 39,200 persons of the town’s 44,400 population, lack food, potable water and dry place to sleep, putting them at risk of water-borne diseases.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Bicol River Flood Forecasting Center in Camaligan said in an advisory that flood waters from the third district of Albay follow a flow pattern of emptying into the catch basin towns of Camarines Sur, including Bato.

Even after the rains have stopped, flood waters still submerge some areas not only in Bato but also in the second district towns of Minalabac, Milaor, Gainza, Camaligan and San Fernando and are expected to take more than a week to recede.

The town has been without electricity since July 25 and only a few stores have opened to sell basic goods.

The town's major roads are just starting to be cleared of debris and almost a hundred make-shift transferable nipa dwellings called “ara-alsa” are scattered all over the villages of Tres-Reyes and Sta. Cruz.

more on:
www.voxbikol.com

Naga Boy

August 1st, 2011, 07:18 AM

Clementine serves great cakes, salads and pasta. excellent catering service, too. the owner, Clem Raneses, is quite accommodating. She used to run the caf at the Ateneo.

small group and one-on-one cooking lessons are offered.

One of the best restaurants serving pasta dishes in Naga City.

randism

August 1st, 2011, 07:29 AM

Naga City Deck

August 1st, 2011, 09:08 AM

Plaza Rizal today

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Naga City Deck

August 1st, 2011, 09:12 AM

Naga City Deck

August 1st, 2011, 09:14 AM

was at Starbucks early this afternoon.. i was reminded that it's August and SB Coffee Naga is turning ONE year old this August 21, 2011

:banana: :banana:

mix and match of Magsaysay's Coffee haven :lol:

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Naga Boy

August 1st, 2011, 11:25 AM

Home Ideas and Viva Home Depot
@ Concepcion Grande Naga City

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Naga city is becoming a haven for Home improvement stores:

Aside from the above Home depot's we also have the following major players:

Citi Hardware Naga
DIY
Two branches of Robinson's Handyman
Ace Hardware
Olivan Home Depo
and soon Wilcon Home Builders

With the booming real estate business in Naga, came a booming home improvement centers in the city.

jardet

August 1st, 2011, 02:03 PM

Ramadan kareem sa satuyang mga muslim brothers. One good thing about Ramadan is that we have an only six-hour working day. The bad thing is we often get spoiled.

Dante_54

August 1st, 2011, 02:06 PM

drfeelgood17

August 1st, 2011, 02:11 PM

Ramadan kareem sa satuyang mga muslim brothers. One good thing about Ramadan is that we have an only six-hour working day. The bad thing is we often get spoiled.

I admire those Muslims who live here in the UK, just imagine they have to fast from 4:30 am to 9:30pm, since daylight hours are very long in northerly countries in the summer. No eating, drinking (not even water), smoking or sexual activities during these long hours...:)

sonofignatius

August 1st, 2011, 03:24 PM

One of the best restaurants serving pasta dishes in Naga City.
:cheers::cheers::cheers:

was at Starbucks early this afternoon.. i was reminded that it's August and SB Coffee Naga is turning ONE year old this August 21, 2011

:banana: :banana:

mix and match of Magsaysay's Coffee haven :lol:

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any promos for the 1st anniv? :)

I admire those Muslims who live here in the UK, just imagine they have to fast from 4:30 am to 9:30pm, since daylight hours are very long in northerly countries in the summer. No eating, drinking (not even water), smoking or sexual activities during these long hours...:)

surely something that can inspire us Christians, too. :)

a blessed observance of Ramadan to hakz and our muslim sisters and brothers in Bikol and elsewhere.

sonofignatius

August 1st, 2011, 03:30 PM

Event Announcement from KDC

On August 4 and 5, 2011, the Knowledge for Development Center will conduct a 3-hour Orientation-Training workshop on Access to Information (AI) Policy and Open Data Catalog of the World Bank. Researchers, teaching faculty, students, and information / library users will be introduced to a basic appreciation on and maximizing free access to the rich, online data sources of the World Bank (WB).

The August 4 session from 2:00 – 5:00PM will serve interested data and information users from the Ateneo de Naga community on first-come-first-served basis. To signify interest to attend, please contact local 2131 (KDC-Naga, AdNU library, Gemma Lee).

The August 5 session, in coordination with the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. - Bicol Region Librarians` Council, 9:00 – 12:00AM will cater to librarians from participating public and private colleges and universities in the province and the region. Unlike the August 4 session, a representative from the Electronic Information Systems, Inc. would introduce in the afternoon a practical software for librarians to consider. A minimal registration fee of PhP 100 would be required from participants. For non-AdNU participants to signify interest, contact 054-473-8447, local 2610, Elvie Obias)

Both sessions on AI and Open Data would be facilitated through a hands-on / simulation exercise by Mr. Vincent Abrigo of WB External Relations at the Electronic Resource Center in the university library.

www.adnu.edu.ph

sonofignatius

August 1st, 2011, 03:58 PM

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sonofignatius

August 1st, 2011, 04:23 PM

7 weeks to go before Penafrancia...

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sonofignatius

August 1st, 2011, 04:53 PM

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sonofignatius

August 1st, 2011, 05:41 PM

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ongoing Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines 2011 final search
July 29-Aug4

Awards of final 10 on Aug 4 at Malacanang Palace

all the best to the 3 Bikolanos among the 30 finalists:

Jet de la Rosa (from Naga), BS Architecture, University of Sto Tomas
Arleen de los Reyes, BS Education, University of Nueva Caceres
Domar Sara, BS Entrepeneurship, Ateneo de Naga University

Naga Boy

August 2nd, 2011, 01:32 AM

An sakuya pong pamangkin Doc an nag design asin nagpatrabaho kan Ford Naga.
Nice architectural design:cheers:

I agree Dante. Ford Naga has one of the most imposing designs in Magsaysay Strip.

You have a talented pamangkin.

oragon.com

August 2nd, 2011, 02:07 AM

I agree Dante. Ford Naga has one of the most imposing designs in Magsaysay Strip.

You have a talented pamangkin.

Indeed!

With Avenue Square and Olivan Sea Oil serves as an entrance to the 24/7 lifestyle center of Bicol.

pic re-post

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nweiz, this Sunday, the much anticipated Ateneo Golden Knights VS UNC Greyhounds@ the BIG Dome of the South.

sonofignatius

August 2nd, 2011, 02:28 AM

pride of Iriga :cheers:

Superstar Nora Aunor arrives

By: Totel V. de Jesus
990 AM, INQUIRER.net
7:42 am | 7:42 am

MANILA, Philippines—Superstar Nora Aunor is back in the country for three months.

In a report from 990 AM Radyo Inquirer, Aunor arrived at 4 a.m. Tuesday at the NAIA. She was welcomed by German “Kuya Germs” Moreno and Laguna Gov. ER Ejercito. It was reported that Aunor apologized for several delays of her arrival.

Earlier, Ejercito announced that Aunor is back to do a film about President Emilio Aguinaldo. She will play the role of Marcela Agoncillo, known in history books as the lead seamstress who did the first Philippine flag.
In an Inquirer report last week, it was also announced that Aunor has projects with TV 5 or the Kapatid Network.

However, Aunor told the media people at the airport that she will be back in the United States after three months for a much-needed operation.

www.inquirer.net

sonofignatius

August 2nd, 2011, 02:36 AM

CARAMOAN: Sunrise at Guijalo Port

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http://lakad-pilipinas.blogspot.com

sonofignatius

August 2nd, 2011, 02:42 AM

CARAMOAN: Not-Quite Midnight Snack at Caramoan Bed and Dine

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What they have was the type that I was constantly babbling to my friends when Bicol Express comes into conversation. Composed of shrimp paste (very small shrimp or krill) and spicy green pepper, it’s really more of a sawsawan (dip/paste) than a viand. On spicyness level, it trumps every Bicol Express I’ve tasted (well, except at my uncle’s house in Naga hehe) and although it is a bit too salty for me, it has a pretty good flavor in general (spicyness, of course, is not the end-all of all Bicol Exresses, they must taste good too).

We hurriedly finished our late snack as the restaurant closes at 10pm. A small mix-up at our bill was needed to be sorted out before we left though; they apparently charged us for the soft drinks we ordered which the waiter said was already out of stock.

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Caramoan Bed and Dine
Tawog, Caramoan Peninsula, Camarines Sur
(0920) 476-8619 | (0920) 476-8577 | (0915) 826-8563
http://caramoanbedndine.multiply.com/

http://lakad-pilipinas.blogspot.com

sonofignatius

August 2nd, 2011, 02:45 AM

CARAMOAN: People-watching at Bagieng Island

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sonofignatius

August 2nd, 2011, 02:48 AM

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Bagieng Island
Caramoan Peninsula
Camarines Sur, Bicol Region

http://lakad-pilipinas.blogspot.com

sonofignatius

August 2nd, 2011, 03:03 AM

CARAMOAN: Bagieng Island

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sonofignatius

August 2nd, 2011, 03:08 AM

CARAMOAN: Bagieng Island

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sonofignatius

August 2nd, 2011, 03:12 AM

CARAMOAN: Strolling Around Town

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Caramoan Town
Tawog
Caramoan Peninsula
Camarines Sur

http://lakad-pilipinas.blogspot.com/

Naga Boy

August 2nd, 2011, 03:57 AM

Two Top Notch Skate Parks in CamSur

Macagang Skate Park
Nabua
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CWC Skate Park
Pili
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patatas

August 2nd, 2011, 06:18 AM

rhyzrockerz

August 2nd, 2011, 01:36 PM

Naga City Deck

August 2nd, 2011, 03:14 PM

Indeed!

With Avenue Square and Olivan Sea Oil serves as an entrance to the 24/7 lifestyle center of Bicol.

pic re-post

nweiz, this Sunday, the much anticipated Ateneo Golden Knights VS UNC Greyhounds@ the BIG Dome of the South.

Hmmm whoever wins will play against NCF?! I heard NCF defeated both ADNU and UNC. yan ang much awaited haha

aidz

August 2nd, 2011, 06:03 PM

pasensya na late kunang napost:)

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napansin ko lang po.bakit hindi mahilig kumuha ng Local model ang Lcc?
yung mga model na pinoy.
bakit parang halos lahat ng poster nila Foreigner yung model na gamit?

kauyan talaga yang theater view kang FB... ini para magluwas si pic...

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Naga Rivers

August 2nd, 2011, 06:20 PM

MANILA, Philippines – The remains of Sgt. Desiderio Serdan, one of the soldiers killed in Patikul, Sulu by members of terrorist group Abu Sayyaf, arrived in Sto. Domingo, Iriga City Tuesday afternoon.

Serdan’s cousin, Nilda Serdan-Nagrampa, was still in shock over the incident, which she said was not the first such death in the family.

Nagrampa said one of their uncles was also ambushed in Cotabato in 1982.

Serdan’s wife Analyn said she and her husband had a conversation the night before the incident.

The remains of Serdan, a sniper, were brought to Iriga City by a Philippine Marines truck.

He was one of the 7 Philippine soldiers who were killed last Thursday in the heaviest fighting in months between government troops and al Qaeda-linked militants on a remote southern island, an Army spokesman said.

The slain soldiers were posthumously awarded by President Benigno Aquino III with Gold Cross medals, the second-highest combat decoration.

Aquino condemned the people responsible for the death of the Marines.

"To those of you who perpetrated this atrocity, know that you are now number one on my radar. It might take some time, but make no mistake about it, you will be brought to justice to answer for your crime," Aquino said in his statement during the "heroes' welcome" ceremony for the slain soldiers on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the remains of Corporal Ramsel Laynesa and Private First Class Juanito Evasco, Jr. were brought to Nabua, Camarines Sur. -- Report from Mylce Mella, ABS-CBN Bicol

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3 palan sa mga casualties bicolano...

rhyzrockerz

August 3rd, 2011, 02:44 AM

Naga Boy

August 3rd, 2011, 03:29 AM

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Naga City Deck

August 3rd, 2011, 04:01 AM

Another CamSur solon pushes creation of new province
Philippine Daily Inquirer (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/35351/another-camsur-solon-pushes-creation-of-new-province)
4:20 am | Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Four out of five Camarines Sur congressmen are now behind House Bill No. 4728 which seeks to create the new province of Nueva Camarines from municipalities in the 4th and 5th districts of Camarines Sur.

The latest solon to officially affix his signature as coauthor of the bill was Rep. Rolando Andaya of CamSur’s 1st District.

Andaya joins principal author, Rep. Arnulfo Fuentebella and two coauthors, Reps. Luis R. Villafuerte and Diosdaso “Dato” Arroyo, in pushing the passage of the bill.

Only one CamSur congressman, 5th District Rep. Salvio Fortuno, remains opposed to the creation of Nueva Camarines.

The passage of HB 4728 is also being staunchly opposed by CamSur Governor Luis Raymund “LRay” Villafuerte, the congressman’s son.

The House approved HB 4820, the amended version of HB 4728, on second reading before Congress went on recess last month.

But Villafuerte and Fortuno claimed that HB 4728 was not subjected to hearings to get the sentiments of residents to be affected.

Reopening of debates
Fortuno has called anew for the reopening of plenary deliberations on the controversial bill, citing a new study which has warned that the measure would impede the delivery of quality social services, possibly spawn new taxes and mass lay-offs, and economically weaken both CamSur and the new province.

Fortuno said initial findings of an ongoing study by a University of the Philippines (UP)-based think tank showed that residents of the new province must “be willing to sacrifice” in receiving only limited social services such as health care, during the three to five years following the birth of the new province.
The study conducted by the Center for Local and Regional Governance at the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) said the new province would need at least P280 million to put up its own provincial capitol and P465 million more for its administrative expenses in 2012 alone.
Fortuno said the UP study supported the findings of a 2005 study by the Local Government Development Foundation (Logodef) and the German foundation Konrad Adenauer which said that consolidation, rather than fragmentation, should be done for LGUs because it would cost almost P800 million, based on 2005 prices yet, to create a new province.

“Bills in Congress proposing to break provinces ultimately will lead to the creation of much weaker provincial governments or local government administrations,” the study concluded.

No railroading
Taking up the cudgels for the bill’s proponents, Negros Oriental Rep. George P. Arnaiz, chair of the House Local Government Committee, has denied that the bill was not subjected to hearings and debates by his committee.

Arnaiz said that Villafuerte and Fortuno had participated in the May 31 and June 7 hearings on HB 4728 conducted by his committee and even brought with them three busloads of supporters.
During the June 7 hearing, LRay’s father, Rep. Luis Villafuerte, Jr. argued for the creation of Nueva Camarines while debunking the arguments of LRay who opposed the bill.

Arnaiz insisted the legislative process was followed thoroughly when his committee voted 22 to 6 in favor of HB 4728.

“They (LRay and Fortuno) participated in the debates and were given all the time they wanted to air their side,” he added.
At least 24 of the 35 mayors of Camarines Sur also attended the second hearing and expressed their full support for the creation of Nueva Camarines.

Let people decide
Arnaiz said the people of Camarines Sur and not Congress would decide on proposals to split Camarines Sur into two provinces.

He said that LRay and Fortuno should allow Congress to do its job to iron out legislative proposals to create the new province rather than hurl “irresponsible and misleading charges” of railroading against lawmakers.

Deputy Speaker Crispin Remulla, however, want to remand HB 4728 back for plenary debates.
A week ago, Remulla told reporters he favored the reopening of debates on the measure in the interest of “transparency and fairness,” considering that taxpayers’ money would have to be spent to set up the new province.

Earlier, CamSur local leaders representing the League of Municipalities, Philippine Councilors League, Liga ng Mga Barangay called on the Senate to junk HB 4728, given that a majority of residents and political and business leaders are opposing the move on the ground that it would be costly for the national government and derail the province’s development.

The Camarines Sur Chamber of Commerce has also warned that the province could lose its competitive edge as the Philippines’ ecotourism capital—on the back of its world-class CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) and now-internationally famous Caramoan Islands—should Congress pass the bill. With a report from Gil Cabacungan

Naga Boy

August 3rd, 2011, 04:52 AM

DMCI- Urban Masterplan in Naga City

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Their 4th Subdivision project in Naga
St. James

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Naga Boy

August 3rd, 2011, 05:08 AM

Camella Naga

Camella Heights

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Camella Tremezzo

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Camella Lessandra

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oragon.com

August 3rd, 2011, 05:35 AM

^^

Camella Naga remains flood-free, opens expansion site
Updated July 15, 2011

Manila, Philippines - Across the middle of Bicolandia is Camarines Sur -- the province popular for its abundant supply of peppers and pili nuts. Camsur holds one of the most visited pilgrimage centers made prominent by the Peñafrancia festival held every September in honor of the region’s patroness, Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

CamSur is likewise a tourism boon as it presents a milieu of adventures through its long list of spectacular islands -- like the famous Caramoan bay and the Water Sports Complex (CWC), which offers top of the line facilities for, wake boarding, water skiing and wake skating. And less than five-minute drive from these adventures takes you to the gates of Camella Naga!?

An Italian-themed community with tree-lined roads and the panoramic view of the grandiose Mount Isarog as its backdrop, Camella Naga’s host of amenities includes a clubhouse with swimming pool, spacious courtyards, landscaped gardens and fountains. Recreational facilities like basketball court, playground, and exercise station, jogging trails. The safety of the residents is well guarded as perimeter walls enclose the community, guarded 24/7 by security personnel presence of CCTV camera in strategic areas within the property. Soon, shuttle services that ply the cities’ major routes will be made available for the convenience of the residents.

Camella Naga ensures opportunities for home ownership for more Bicolano families through its Lessandra enclaves, Vista Land’s brand for the affordable market with homes that sell between P800 to P1.6M while the popular Camella for the mid-income segment with home options that sell between P1.7 to P5M. Just recently, the development’s latest expansion area, the Camella Heights, answers the Bicolanos clamor for home ownership. Monthly amortization for as low as P300 per day or just P9,000 per month are made much more easy with payment options and schemes.

Dubbed as the “Heart of Bicol” Naga is the most densely populated city in the region and home to commercial, financial, educational and religious centers of Bicol. Situated along the main arterial road, the Maharlika Highway, this community is conveniently located near shopping centers, schools like the Ateneo de Naga and Universidad de Sta. Isabel, pilgrims’ churches such as the Basilica de Peñafrancia and the Carmelite Chuch, business hubs and the Naga Airport.

The region is frequently battered by typhoons. Despite that, Camella Naga remains a flood-free development as it is situated in an elevated location.

“In the years we are in Naga, there have been no reports of flooding in our community. That testifies to the care put by Camella in choosing locations, as well as the master planning that goes into each project way before we even break ground,” proudly states Camella Naga general manager Natanette Pardito.

For more information on Camella developments in CamSur, call (02) 584 1182 or 0917 857 6494 for Direct Marketing, (054) 475 0594; (054) 478 0705 and 0917 863 9592 for Camella Naga, or log on to www.camella.com.ph.

www.philstar.com

Naga Boy

August 3rd, 2011, 05:49 AM

Avida Residences San Ignacio Estates,
Brgy. Pacol, Naga City by Ayala Land Inc.

http://www.housingphilippines.com/2009/11/avida-residences-san-ignacio-estates.html

After years of working hard and making your mark, you’re ready for a more relaxed lifestyle.

San Ignacio Estates

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Let San Ignacio Estates be your family’s sanctuary. Be surrounded by blooms and greens. Stroll along tree-lined paths and landscaped areas.
Enjoy the peace and quiet away from the noise and stress of the city.
What’s more, you get bigger lots for building a bigger dream home. Plus complete recreational facilities so you can lead a leisurely life.
The perfect site for the kind of home you’ve always wanted
Size of Lot/Unit: 150-500 sqm
Price Range: 500K-2M

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.

San Ignacio Estates Location Map

http://www.avidaland.com/fileobj.php?type=2&id=2695

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

Amenities and Facilities

San Ignacio Estates Swimming pool

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Amenities

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•Central park and picnic area
•Multipurpose hall
•Swimming pool
•Children’s playground
•Basketball court
•8 – 12 wide road
•Planted trees along street
•Walled subdivision w/ landscaped entrance gate and guardhouse
•24-hour Security & perimeter fenc
•Overhead water tank w/ deep well (24-hr continuous water supply)
•Electric power & provision for telephone & cable facilities
•School and Commercial site

Naga Boy

August 3rd, 2011, 05:52 AM

Avida Residences San Francisco Village,
Brgy. Pacol, Naga City by Ayala Land Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO VILLAGE promises to provide a higher standard of living, bringing together stylish comfort and an affordable price.

San Francisco Village

http://www.avidaland.com/fileobj.php?type=2&id=2703

Phases 1 & 2 are strategically located in the middle of Naga’s growth center. It is adjacent to Naga’s Metro Sports Complex and close to Ateneo de Naga High School.
With its Mediterranean setting and overlooking Mt. Isarog, the community offers six single detached units in 40, 49, 50, 66, 81 and 97 sq.m. Using the world class technology Tex Building System. Property size varies from 120 to 278 sq.m. Bigger lots are also available with average size of 250 sq.m. at the adjacent San Ignacio Estates.
Size of Lot/Unit: 100-300 sqm
Price Range: 500K-2M
For the latest currency exchange rate click here

Location and Vicinity

San Francisco Village Location Map

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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.

Amenities and Facilities

•Basketball court
•Clubhouse
•Children’s playground
•6.5 – 12 m wide roads
•Planted trees along streets
•Electric power & provision for telephone & cable facilities
•School and Commercial Areas
•Walled subdivision w/ landscaped entrance gate and guardhouse
•24-hour Security &
•Overhead water tank w/ deep well (24-hr continuous water supply)

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Naga Boy

August 3rd, 2011, 05:58 AM

San Alfonso Homes - Naga City,
Avida Homes by Ayala Land

Strategically located in the middle of Naga’s growth center, adjacent to Metro Naga Sports Complex and close to Ateneo de Naga High School. San Alfonso Homes is part of Avida’s portfolio of ideal communities.

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Built in stylish design and world class technology called the Tex Building System, San Alfonso Homes has several basic house types with varying unit sizes in 33, 36, 42 and 48 sq. m models for the townhouse units.

Like its neighboring subdivisions – San Francisco Village and San Ignacio Estates – San Alfonso Homes is gated and fenced with its 24-hour round-the-clock security support and has its own set of amenities. San Alfonso Homes, High Value. High Standards. Affordably-priced.

Size of Lot/Unit: 50-100 sqmPrice Range: 500K-1M

Location and Vicinity Map

http://www.avidaland.com/fileobj.php?type=2&id=2686

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.

Amenities and Facilities
•Landscaped central park •Multipurpose hall•Children’s playground
•Basketball court•Planted trees along streets•School and Commercial Areas•Walled subdivision w/ landscaped entrance gate and guardhouse•24-hour Security & concrete perimeter fence•Overhead water tank w/ deep well (24-hr continuous water supply)•Electric power & provision

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oragon.com

August 3rd, 2011, 11:52 AM

CBD2 "island" Blueprint

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oragon.com

August 3rd, 2011, 11:53 AM

Aerobics @ Plaza Quezon

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garzland

August 3rd, 2011, 12:53 PM

sonofignatius

August 3rd, 2011, 03:01 PM

Next project after visiting Naga... Caramoan naman!!!

try to be there summer!

MANILA, Philippines – The remains of Sgt. Desiderio Serdan, one of the soldiers killed in Patikul, Sulu by members of terrorist group Abu Sayyaf, arrived in Sto. Domingo, Iriga City Tuesday afternoon.

Serdan’s cousin, Nilda Serdan-Nagrampa, was still in shock over the incident, which she said was not the first such death in the family.

Nagrampa said one of their uncles was also ambushed in Cotabato in 1982.

Serdan’s wife Analyn said she and her husband had a conversation the night before the incident.

The remains of Serdan, a sniper, were brought to Iriga City by a Philippine Marines truck.

He was one of the 7 Philippine soldiers who were killed last Thursday in the heaviest fighting in months between government troops and al Qaeda-linked militants on a remote southern island, an Army spokesman said.

The slain soldiers were posthumously awarded by President Benigno Aquino III with Gold Cross medals, the second-highest combat decoration.

Aquino condemned the people responsible for the death of the Marines.

"To those of you who perpetrated this atrocity, know that you are now number one on my radar. It might take some time, but make no mistake about it, you will be brought to justice to answer for your crime," Aquino said in his statement during the "heroes' welcome" ceremony for the slain soldiers on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the remains of Corporal Ramsel Laynesa and Private First Class Juanito Evasco, Jr. were brought to Nabua, Camarines Sur. -- Report from Mylce Mella, ABS-CBN Bicol

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3 palan sa mga casualties bicolano...

may their souls rest in peace.

jardet

August 3rd, 2011, 03:07 PM

Saw the islands being constructed...

It's nice and very helpful to the pedestrians. Grabe ang pagayon ni mayor sa mga CBDs ah! :okay:

It complements Jesse's achievement.:banana:

Naga City Deck

August 3rd, 2011, 04:44 PM

CBD2 "island" Blueprint

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cool! garo man lng Ortigas Center :banana::

this was taken last yr around March along F. Oritgas Jr. Rd (Emerald Avenue) iyong gayo baga :D: except for the skyscrapers :lol:

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makatiprime

August 3rd, 2011, 05:12 PM

nagaboom!

aidz

August 3rd, 2011, 05:25 PM

dapat pag ayusung maray ang pagplano sa pagdevelop kang Naga City! magayon baga yan! kaso, piggibo kung nuarin busy naman duman. Pero, ok yan! :)

garzland

August 3rd, 2011, 11:56 PM

^^Tama, dapat piggibo yan kaitong nagssprout pa lang ang mga building garo itong sa BGC in-place na so infra bago nagbuild nin mga high rise buildings

oragon.com

August 4th, 2011, 02:45 AM

Saw the islands being constructed...

It's nice and very helpful to the pedestrians. Grabe ang pagayon ni mayor sa mga CBDs ah! :okay:

The City will also construct bus tops along CBD2.

update:

1. Naga City PNP Chief Albao is 2010 Chief of the Year :cheers:
2. Heard over the radio that a famous restaurant known for Siopao and Pansit was acquired by a giant fastfood chain, the said restaurant is along downtown Naga and also facing a big fastfood chain.

oragon.com

August 4th, 2011, 02:48 AM

^^

Naga police chief wins Lead PNP Award for 2010
By Cecille Suerte Felipe (The Philippine Star) Updated July 31, 2011

MANILA, Philippines - The limited equipment of the Philippine National Police (PNP) did not stop members of the Naga City Police Station 2 from performing their duties to ensure peace and order in their locality.

Chief Inspector Benigno Albao Sr., chief of police of Station 2 of Naga City, and his men maximized the resources they had and linked up with members of the community to make the 11 barangays under their jurisdiction more peaceful and crime-free.

Members of the police force and the volunteer Barangay Information Network would even use their personal motorcycles in conducting beat patrol to prevent crime in their area of responsibility.

Under Albao’s leadership, the police station’s exemplary performance did not go unnoticed by the leadership of the PNP, as Albao was adjudged the winner of the Lead PNP Award for 2010 - the Mentor Leader, the second year of the prestigious award.

PNP chief Director General Raul Bacalzo, his command group and directorial staff conferred the trophy, medal and other awards on Albao during a simple thanksgiving dinner held at the PNP Training Service at Camp Crame recently.

Albao also received P250,000 cash prize, a laptop, a .45 caliber pistol, and a scholarship for a graduate course.

Bacalzo also announced that the PNP will give Albao’s police station four sets of desktop computers, a multimedia projector, and a brand new patrol car to be taken from the 2011 procurement budget and donations from non-government organizations.

“We gather for the second Lead PNP Award to honor the work ethic and leadership output of one of our outstanding officers as the model for the change we seek, and as testament to how far we have gone (in transforming the PNP),” said Bacalzo.

Bacalzo noted that Albao’s records stood as a beacon for all policemen and policewomen to continue to encourage reform, change and excellence.

“His ability to determine critical problems, courage to face and address them and reach out to the community made him the Lead PNP awardee for 2010,” he added.

Since he assumed office, Bacalzo said he has been pursuing the PNP-Integrated Transformation Program, through the Program Management Office (PMO), the central management facility for all PNP reform programs and projects.

“We have been pursuing programs in the PNP to make our police officers capable, efficient and credible,” said Bacalzo.

Nominees were received by the regional police offices, from which emerged 12 regional semi-finalists. A technical working group composed of PNP senior officers screened the 12 nominees and came up with five finalists, whose credentials and accomplishments were validated by the National Selection Committee composed of PMO executive director and Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM) chief Director Arturo Cacdac Jr., chairman; University of the Asia and the Pacific Prof. Jose Navarro, vice chairman; STARweek magazine editor Doreen Yu; Fr. Antonio Labiao Jr. of St. Peter Parish in Quezon City, and Badge of Honor Foundation president Albert Escalona.

www.philstar.com

oragon.com

August 4th, 2011, 02:55 AM

Roughing it up with the Isuzu Crosswind
By Angel Rivero (The Philippine Star) Updated August 03, 2011

MANILA, Philippines - When wise men said that we should always be prepared for a rainy day, I don’t think they were only referring to food, money and shelter. Why, these are different times now... and we happen to live in a third-world country in the 21st century! Yes, a time and place where the coming rains are not always seen as a complete blessing – but rather, a potential bearer of floods, heavy traffic and supreme creator of potholes galore. Indeed, this is a time when “being prepared for a rainy day” also means having a hardy vehicle that can brave our challenging rainy season, to keep business running as usual and keep its driver confident on the road. Thank God the country has tried-and-tested practical vehicles such as the Isuzu Crosswind!

No, you are not mistaken to think that the Crosswind is nothing new on our roads... it has, in fact, already been around for quite some time now. Since its first release way back in 2001, practically a decade ago – 60,000 Crosswind units have already ran on Philippine roads! Perhaps testament to the proverb that “You shouldn’t fix something that isn’t broken”, the new 2011 Isuzu Crosswind maintains its efficient 2.5-Liter 4JA1 direct-injection turbo-diesel engine, which is Euro-2 compliant. Meanwhile, new features of this year’s model are: new headlights with clear lenses and black outline; a new black-finish radiator grille base; a new black, center console; clear-lens turn signals (XTi); and new audio head units.

For the XUV and Sportivo variants, their new features also include: a new one-piece sports bumper at the rear, with built-in reflectors; a new-design rear-quarter molding; a new oval-shaped tailpipe finisher; black-finish sidestep boards; a new black upper and front console; new black rear console box; and beige-and-black seat material for the driver and front passenger.

The well-known durability and reliability of the Isuzu Crosswind was demonstrated to us in a very interesting way, by chance, last July 25-27. It was then that Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) decided to bring a group of selected media on a trip to Camarines Sur, aboard six Isuzu Crosswinds, to showcase the vehicles’ all-weather capabilities and renowned fuel economy. This was part of the company’s ways of celebrating their 14th inaugural anniversary in the country, and the event had been carefully planned weeks in advance. However, as you may remember, this was also the time typhoon Juaning hit the Philippines.

It was too late when we had realized that we were traveling south, right around the time typhoon Juaning was making landfall. We were perhaps already halfway into our 10-hour journey, when the news had been confirmed that a strong typhoon was indeed coming our way. It was not the most appealing of circumstances – having to go through quite a number of pretty bad road conditions in the heavy rains of the quickly approaching typhoon – but one thing I can say for sure – we got to our destination, the Camarines Sur Watersports Complex, safely and without any troubles whatsoever. I kid you not.

And although the Camsur Watersports Complex was closed due to bad weather conditions when we got there, the purpose of our drive was certainly not defeated. We had a first-hand experience of one of the real-life and practical applications of the Isuzu Crosswind! Bad roads and nasty weather were not enough to stop us from getting to where we had to go. And with considerable vehicle clearance from the ground, we were not intimidated by the brewing floods. True to its tagline, the Isuzu Crosswind allowed us to “Drive with Confidence”.

IPC President Ryoji Yamazaki says, “Isuzu Philippines Corporation has always been a strong advocate of domestic tourism. The company has made it a tradition to bring the motoring press to different destinations around the country using powerful, reliable, fuel-efficient and comfortable Isuzu vehicles, and I am glad to be part of this tradition.”

To further celebrate its 14th inaugural anniversary, IPC has also launched three promotional offerings. First is its “Isang Pasasalamat Mula Sa Isuzu” a promo which offers outright discounts to buyers of Isuzu passenger vehicles. Here, customers can avail of discounts of up to P65,000 for the Alterra, P30,000 for the D-MAX and P35,000 for the Crosswind.

Second, is its loyalty reward program which allows long-time Isuzu customers to get a P10,000 cash reward when they purchase a new Isuzu vehicle, or refer a buyer. And lastly, is its “Crosswind Sportivo Choose Your Own Treat” promo, which gives Crosswind buyers a chance to win either a P100,000 vacation package or a P100,000 entertainment package. These promos are all extended until August 2011.

www.philstar.com

oragon.com

August 4th, 2011, 03:14 AM

email form Sir Wohiwohi

October: Southern Luzon Jamborette (NCR,IV-A,IV-B,V) in Pili....proposed zipline in Panicuason according to Francis Barja... Ano na nangyari sa movie na " Ikaw ang Pag-ibig"? Ipapasali pa daw sya b4 d fiesta?? Wat s d commercial establshmnt na ilalagay kapalit nuong tower ni Obiedo sa Diversion?? curios lng pao.. tnx!

1. South Luzon Jamboree :cheers: where part ng Pili Sir?
2. The proposed Zipline was discussed initially by the Tourism OIC of Naga and he made mentioned of Bicol Hydro and the sprawling vacant lot near the GSP site at the foot of Mt. Isarog.
3. Ikaw ang Pag-ibig...no idea sir!
4. Its a commercial building but to the type of businesses to sprout...let's wait and see!

Naga City Deck

August 4th, 2011, 03:52 AM

ADMISSION EXAMS this MONTH here at UNC

dates to remember... Application Forms are available here at our office College Guidance Center at AMS 111 and Testing & Placement Center AMS 110. contact nos. 4739049 or 8116100 loc. 132

August 6-7, 2011 University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) 2011 @ the Seminar Hall - 3rd Floor of JH Building
August 21, 2011 Maritime Academy of Asia an the Pacific (MAAP) Entrance Exam @ DHS Building
August 28, 2011 Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Entrance Exam at the Student Pavilion.

University of the East also communicated with us to be their testing center in Naga.. tentatively scheduled this September

Erexaman na!

jardet

August 4th, 2011, 05:13 AM

The City will also construct bus tops along CBD2.

update:

1. Naga City PNP Chief Albao is 2010 Chief of the Year :cheers:
2. Heard over the radio that a famous restaurant known for Siopao and Pansit was acquired by a giant fastfood chain, the said restaurant is along downtown Naga and also facing a big fastfood chain.

^^

Naga police chief wins Lead PNP Award for 2010
By Cecille Suerte Felipe (The Philippine Star) Updated July 31, 2011

MANILA, Philippines - The limited equipment of the Philippine National Police (PNP) did not stop members of the Naga City Police Station 2 from performing their duties to ensure peace and order in their locality.

Chief Inspector Benigno Albao Sr., chief of police of Station 2 of Naga City, and his men maximized the resources they had and linked up with members of the community to make the 11 barangays under their jurisdiction more peaceful and crime-free.

Members of the police force and the volunteer Barangay Information Network would even use their personal motorcycles in conducting beat patrol to prevent crime in their area of responsibility.

Under Albao’s leadership, the police station’s exemplary performance did not go unnoticed by the leadership of the PNP, as Albao was adjudged the winner of the Lead PNP Award for 2010 - the Mentor Leader, the second year of the prestigious award.

xxx

Albao also received P250,000 cash prize, a laptop, a .45 caliber pistol, and a scholarship for a graduate course.

Bacalzo also announced that the PNP will give Albao’s police station four sets of desktop computers, a multimedia projector, and a brand new patrol car to be taken from the 2011 procurement budget and donations from non-government organizations.

“We gather for the second Lead PNP Award to honor the work ethic and leadership output of one of our outstanding officers as the model for the change we seek, and as testament to how far we have gone (in transforming the PNP),” said Bacalzo.

xxx

Congratulations! Sir. You make us more proud of our dear city.
More reasons for Naga to be a model of governance among LGUs in the country.
:applause::cheers1::applause::cheers1::applause::cheers1::applause::cheers1:

oragon.com

August 4th, 2011, 10:38 AM

CamSur gov proposes privatization of PNR
(The Philippine Star) Updated August 04, 201

MANILA, Philippines - Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymund “L-Ray” Villafuerte proposed yesterday the privatization of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) as a means of effectively restoring the operational efficiency of the rail system without significantly incurring a huge outlay from the government.

Villafuerte made the proposal following the suspension of the rail service due to damage caused by torrential rains brought by typhoon Juaning that devastated Albay, Camarines Sur and other areas of the Bicol region last month.

Villafuerte said that the government could invite local and foreign investors under President Aquino’s Public-Private Partnership program that could involve not just the upgrading and modernization of the railroad tracks and other PNR facilities but the operation and management of the entire system itself.

“Modernizing and operating the entire rail system is a big ticket project that requires hundreds of millions of dollars in capital outlay which the country cannot afford at this time. Hence, it makes sense and it is only logical that we turn to local and foreign investors,” Villafuerte said.

“An efficient rail system would provide a faster, cheaper and safer means of transporting people and agricultural products and other goods from Bicol to Metro Manila. It will further boost tourism arrivals and make Bicol the new growth area of the country,” Villafuerte said.

He added this will generate thousands of new jobs not just in the upgrading and modernization of the railway but also in the operation and management of the PNR. It will benefit not only Bicolandia but also the areas of Quezon province traversed by the railroad.

“Bicolanos have long awaited the resumption of the Legaspi to Manila run of the PNR. In fact, there have been plans to extend the railroad to Matnog, Sorsogon where it could link up with the RoRo system, ” Villafuerte concluded.

system,”Villafuerte concluded.

www.philstar.com

oragon.com

August 4th, 2011, 10:42 AM

Today is the awarding of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines and a friend who is a former TOSP nominee informed us that 2 out of the 3 finalists from Bicol made it to the top 10.

Congratulations!

nweiz, let's wait for the official announcement!

rhyzrockerz

August 4th, 2011, 11:03 AM

8 Naga villages under partial state of calamity (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/08/04/11/5-naga-villages-under-partial-state-calamity)
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 08/04/2011 4:28 PM | Updated as of 08/04/2011 4:30 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Five villages in Naga City have been placed under selective or partial state of calamity due to the onslaught of tropical storm “Juaning”.

The villages of Sabang, Mabolo, Igualdad, Tabuco and Trianggulo were heavily flooded and sustained damages to properties.

Naga River was also still overflowing a week after Juaning battered Bicol.

The local government expects flooding to occur in the these 5 villages, even without a typhoon, because of climate change.

Because of this, an early warning system will be included in the Naga River Revitalization Project or NRRP to warn residents of impending danger.

While there is no money yet to fund the program, Mayor John Bongat suggested that local residents come up with their own ways to prevent accidents.

fil07

August 4th, 2011, 12:00 PM

Search for Miss Canaman 2011 is on (http://canaman.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=210&catid=60&Itemid=282)
Thursday, 04 August 2011

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Thirteen (13) young ladies are vying for the title Miss Canaman 2011 including the reigning Miss Himoragat and Miss UNC, Miss Milaor, Mutya ng Palaro and the sister of last year's winner.

"Kasalogan, Padangat kan Banwaan" is the theme for this year's foundation anniversary celebration hence the presentation of the official candidates last July 31 was held in barangay San Nicolas at Tancong Vaca Guerilla Unit Park.

Kasalogan, the coastal district of the town, is represented by three candidates from barangay Iquin, Sua and San Francisco.

The official candidates are Denise Ann Ysabelle P. Medenilla (Dinaga), Maria Liway Saez (Baras), Louise Pauline Christelle B. Resoles (San Vicente), Diana S. Pante (Iquin), Margie Garcillanosa (Haring), Ma. Liezel V. Taduran (San Vicente), Mary Camille P. Tosoc (Del Rosario), Janels Molina (Del Rosario), Jannie A. Posero (Sta. Teresita), Crystal Abarientos (Sua), Rachel Marie C. Novelo (Baras), Justine Joy Bedero (San Francisco) and Elizabeth Sta. Rosa (San Vicente).

Miss Canaman 2010 Roxanne C. Novelo will crown her successor during the pageant night on August 11, 2011 at Canaman People's Center. Talent competition will be held two days before the coronation night. (IPST)

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kevinb

August 4th, 2011, 02:26 PM

The City will also construct bus tops along CBD2.

2. Heard over the radio that a famous restaurant known for Siopao and Pansit was acquired by a giant fastfood chain, the said restaurant is along downtown Naga and also facing a big fastfood chain.

What are bus tops @Pao?:dunno:

And what is this fast food that was bought? And who bought that fast food? Thanks! :D

kneenoi

August 4th, 2011, 02:57 PM

I’m from Naga too, it's really interesting to have all of these Naga updates posted here.. Randism mentioned this thread to me a long time ago (kamusta na sir?!hehe); I really wanted to join this thread since I started working here in Singapore. It's exciting to know all your updates or posted issues regarding my beloved City.

More power to all of you!!! God bless.

randism

August 4th, 2011, 03:43 PM

Naga City Deck

August 4th, 2011, 03:50 PM

Wow! Welcome to our thread sir! May recruit palan si sir randi haha

kneenoi

August 4th, 2011, 04:12 PM

Ok mn lng tabi digdi Sir Randz, nakakamiss talaga ang Naga tsaka dati kong trabaho jan..
bisita ako saindo pguli k jan.. :)

Maurag tlaga digdi.. hope you keep posting guys..

Marhay na bangui po

patatas

August 4th, 2011, 05:18 PM

It’s good to see a lot of educators in this thread and Naga City is indeed lucky for having so many good schools to choose from. USI, Ateneo, St. Joseph, UNC, NC to name a few.

My kids however found a niche in a non traditional school like the Village Montessori that gives individualized education and target goals for students who are not after only getting the right answers but rather than the expected output.

No exams, no home work, no textbooks, no quantitative grading and they are grouped according to age not according to grade level. Just exactly what I was advocating in my past article in Bicol Mail.

Below is the first quarter evaluation and target goal of my daughter and another classmate (for her English/Reading/Philippine Literature subject) that I would like to share as they are so specific as parents we know what to expect from her.

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All school works are done in school- very minimal parents intervention. In fact they do not bring anything to school- everything they do should be done and completed in school.

Teachers acts like mentors and coaches- no typical classroom lectures, to grades to keep, just keep on going on the way you want it to be.

They still get to enjoy their childhood, watch TV, read their favorite books at home and even travel any time without missing anything in school.:)

It's a very non- competitive setting that makes the children stop, slow down and smell the flowers all the time.

The Montessori Method is indeed commendable. Your daughter is in good company:Jacqueline Onassis, Anne Frank, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Prrince William, Prince Harry, the founders od Google and Amazon.con and our very own Lea Salonga are but a few famous personalities educated in the the Montessori Method. It needs a certain understanding though to appreciate how it works. What? No grade? No homework? These are traditional parameters in measuring success in school and are very hard to shake off. Some may wonder, what motivates students to push oneself a notch higher? Whatever it is, it certainly has worked! How nice to study in such an environment... something that many students and parents can only dream of (imagine... no homework, no back-breaking backpacks to carry, no tutors needed!) Btw, What is the ratio of teachers to students?
If we can replicate the Montessori Method in our education system instead of its being a specialized and non-traditional method, as you termed it, hurrah!!!.. its time to celebrate... 44 days to go before the Fiesta! :cheers:

Naga City Deck

August 4th, 2011, 05:22 PM

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This activity is one of the events organized by GOOD4YOU which will run from August 5, 2011 at Bora Hut-Peñafrancia Avenue or until we have collected a total of 500,000 pieces of pencils (lapis). This will benefit various PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Camarines Sur.
For every event, we will not be collecting an entrance fee but will solicit a MINIMUM of 10 pencils of any brand. Donation of pencils are most welcome. You can bring it at Bora Hut 1 and 2.

source (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189467951117353)

:okay: :okay:

Irigueño23

August 4th, 2011, 05:31 PM

20th Anniversary Bureau of Fire Protection
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Irigueño23

August 4th, 2011, 05:37 PM

Philippine National Police Outstanding Local Chief Executive
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Naga City Deck

August 4th, 2011, 05:57 PM

Free Coffee @ McDO (http://www.facebook.com/McDo.ph?sk=app_190322544333196)
General Luna and City Plaza Branch

VRYnIJ4YLUE

MECHANICS
Get a free 8 oz. McCafe Premium Roast Coffee from August 8 to 12
at any McDonald's breakfast store from 4:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

HOW TO GET A COUPON
Be on the lookout for the McDonald’s crew who will distribute the coupons in selected offices, universities, colleges, terminals, churches and even outside the McDonald’s stores nationwide starting August 5!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Present the "Free Coffee" coupon at any McDonald's breakfast store from
4:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., from August 8 to 12 to get an 8oz McCafe Premium Roast Coffee.
2. Only one (1) 8oz. McCafe Premium Roast Coffee can be claimed per coupon.
No purchase requirement.
3. Coupon will be surrendered at the counter upon redemption of the free coffee.
Redemption will be within the promo period only. No coupon, no free coffee.
4. Promo is available for Dine-in, Take-out and Drive-Thru only.
Not available for any McDelivery service.
5. Coupon cannot be used to upsize/upgrade a drink of any value meal.
6. The free coffee is non-refillable.
7. Coupon is not exchangeable for cash and/or other McDonald's products.
8. McDonald's reserves the right to refuse redemption of coupon if it was found to be
tampered with. Only original coupons or McDonald's issued coupons will be accepted.
9. Only one coupon can be redeemed in a single transaction.
10. McDonald's reserves the right to replace the free item printed on the coupon at its
discretion without any prior notice.

Irigueño23

August 4th, 2011, 06:10 PM

We salute you madam mayor for personally handling the negotiation and keeping the situation under control...JOB WELL DONE MADAM MAYOR !!! :-))
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together with Mayor Jeanette Bernaldez of Bato Camarines Sur
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Naga Rivers

August 4th, 2011, 07:49 PM

Philippine Daily Inquirer
10:36 pm | Thursday, August 4th, 2011

MANILA, Philippines—Voting 229-1, the House of Representatives on Wednesday night overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading a bill creating the province of Nueva Camarines in the Bicol region.

The four congressmen from Camarines Sur who were its authors on Thursday hailed the passage of House Bill No. 4820.

“This triumph belongs to the people of Camarines Sur who are clamoring for good governance and honest-to-goodness solutions to the extreme poverty prevailing in the province’s far-flung barangays (villages),” said Deputy Speaker Arnulfo Fuentebella, who represents CamSur’s 4th district.

Fuentebella authored House Bill No. 4728, which the House passed as HB 4820, to reflect the amendments the local government committee made to the proposal to carve the new province of Nueva Camarines out of the 4th and 5th districts of Camarines Sur.

The House local government committee, chaired by Negros Oriental Representative George Arnaiz, conducted public hearings and debates on the issue of creating a new province.

Representatives Luis Villafuerte Sr., Diosdado Arroyo and Rolando Andaya Jr., the three other Camarines Sur congressmen, were coauthors of the bill.

A number of congressmen said they voted in favor of the measure because it reflected the needs, aspirations and desires of the people of Camarines Sur.

They said they had no doubt the Senate would also see the rationale behind the bill and approve it, too.

Rep. Salvio Fortuno was the only Camarines Sur congressman who opposed the creation of the new province.

At least 24 of the 35 mayors of Camarines Sur, along with many other local government executives down to the barangay level, had trooped to the House committee hearings to express support for the bill.

Villafuerte said Camarines Sur had become too big and unwieldy and splitting it up would benefit its residents.

“As a governor for 15 years (I can say with authority) that it is impossible for any governor of CamSur to visit its 1,036 barangays,” he said. Villafuerte’s son Luis Raymund “Lray” is the current Camarines Sur governor.

“It’s very difficult. We have mountains, coastal areas and impassable roads. But with a division in physical territory and a division of income sources, the two provinces should be able to concentrate and equitably distribute [benefits] fairly to their respective territorial jurisdictions,” Villafuerte said.

Arnaiz on Thursday issued a statement debunking the claim of Governor Villafuerte and Fortuno that the bill did not go through public hearings and debates.

Arnaiz noted that the governor and Fortuno even brought three busloads of supporters to the June 7, 2011, hearing.

But for Fuentebella, “that’s already water under the bridge. I would like to ask Governor Villafuerte and Representative Fortuno to heed the resounding voice of the people of Camarines Sur who are, after all, our constituents, fellow Bicolanos and fellow Filipinos.”

“At the end of the day, it is the people of Camarines Sur who will decide if they approve of the creation of this new province,” Fuentebella said.

:down::down::down:

oragon.com

August 5th, 2011, 02:11 AM

What are bus tops @Pao?:dunno:

And what is this fast food that was bought? And who bought that fast food? Thanks! :D

Bus stops pareng keb! :)

Naga Restaurant daw Kebs!

kevinb

August 5th, 2011, 02:28 AM

Bus stops pareng keb! :)

Naga Restaurant daw Kebs!

Thanks Pao! :D

Ano nagbakal sa Naga Resto? Sayang man sinda. Local food chain man lang or national?

I’m from Naga too, it's really interesting to have all of these Naga updates posted here.. Randism mentioned this thread to me a long time ago (kamusta na sir?!hehe); I really wanted to join this thread since I started working here in Singapore. It's exciting to know all your updates or posted issues regarding my beloved City.

More power to all of you!!! God bless.

Welcome to the thread Sir! :D

We salute you madam mayor for personally handling the negotiation and keeping the situation under control...JOB WELL DONE MADAM MAYOR !!! :-))

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:applause:

Naga Boy

August 5th, 2011, 02:54 AM

The Montessori Method is indeed commendable. Your daughter is in good company:Jacqueline Onassis, Anne Frank, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Prrince William, Prince Harry, the founders od Google and Amazon.con and our very own Lea Salonga are but a few famous personalities educated in the the Montessori Method. It needs a certain understanding though to appreciate how it works. What? No grade? No homework? These are traditional parameters in measuring success in school and are very hard to shake off. Some may wonder, what motivates students to push oneself a notch higher? Whatever it is, it certainly has worked! How nice to study in such an environment... something that many students and parents can only dream of (imagine... no homework, no back-breaking backpacks to carry, no tutors needed!) Btw, What is the ratio of teachers to students?
If we can replicate the Montessori Method in our education system instead of its being a specialized and non-traditional method, as you termed it, hurrah!!!.. its time to celebrate... 44 days to go before the Fiesta! :cheers:

Their present ratio in high school is 1:5.

The beauty of learning at your own pace and at your own time is that both the fast learner and the slow learner need not be graded as the former may have just learned the lesson earlier- and the latter may have learned the lesson at a later time. They do not get the next lesson until they learned and perfected the earlier module. They all get a perfect score in the final evaluation only at a different pace and time.

The problem with the traditional methods- all children at taught the same lessons on a certain grade level and grading period.

For the fast learners- they waste a lot of time for a lesson that they already learned when they can move to the next lesson so as not to bore them with something they already know.

For the slow learners- they will have to go on with another set of lessons for the next grading period even if they have not understood their lessons yet- this is why there is the need for tutorial so they could catch up with the lesson.

On this method- it is the school that adjusts with the kid’s pace of learning. No one notices who is fast and who is slow as they are grouped by age (6 to 9 years old /9 to 13 years old/ 13 to 18 years olds).

Think about Kumon- it works that way without the advanced honor student’s awards.

At enrollment, parents are oriented that the school does not give grades to students (they do on non- quantitative way but they keep them- unless they decide to transfer to a traditional school), discourages competition, do not offer scholarships. If they have exceptional kids who look forward of becoming honor students and take advantage of academic scholarships- this is not the school for them.

There are however Montessori Schools in the Philippines that teaches the traditional DECS prescribed curriculum.

They are only Montessori by name.

oragon.com

August 5th, 2011, 04:51 AM

Thanks Pao! :D

Ano nagbakal sa Naga Resto? Sayang man sinda. Local food chain man lang or national?
Welcome to the thread Sir! :D
:applause:

Jollibee daw keb!

Naga Boy

August 5th, 2011, 04:55 AM

New Jollibee General Luna- infront of the oldest and original McDonald's Bichara is rising and to open before the fiesta.

It would be located on the old siopawan- the contract was already signed and sealed and construction would commence amytime for 45 working days.

This is according to a Jollibee manager I talked to just few minutes ago.

Just like McDonald's- this would be the 5th Jollibee branch in the City.

Jollibee Centro,
LCC,
Panganiban Drive,
SM City and
General Luna.

Naga Boy

August 5th, 2011, 04:59 AM

Bus stops pareng keb! :)

Naga Restaurant daw Kebs!

Jollibee daw keb!

Yes.

So this is the store that the Jollibee manager was referring. Jollibee general Luna is not a "daw" anymore. :)

The info now came direct from the horses' mouth.

6th branch daw would be on Puregold Naga next year. " Daw" pa and Jollibee but the Puregold is not:lol:

hakz2007

August 5th, 2011, 05:46 AM

Progress in 5 CamSur towns slow -- study
FIVE of Camarines Sur’s poorest municipalities are in the fourth congressional district and progress in the areas have been “slow” despite the existence for nearly two decades of the Partido Development Administration (PDA) that has been empowered by law to oversee its economic growth.

The National Statistical Coordinating Board (NSCB) poverty index, a think tank at the University of the Philippines’ National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG), identified the five municipalities in the fourth district as Siruma, Tinambac, Garchitorena, Presentacion and Tigaon.

Ironically, Tigaon is the expected capital town of “Nueva Camarines,” the new province that House Bill (HB) No. No. 4728 seeks to create by separating Iriga City and the 15 municipalities of the fourth and fifth districts from the mother province of CamSur.

In the preliminary findings of its ongoing study on this split-CamSur proposal in Congress, the Center for Local and Regional Governance of the University of the Philippines’ National College for Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG) said development in the Partido area has been “slow” despite the existence of PDA, which was put up in 1994 via Republic Act 7820 or the Partido Development Act.

PDA is a corporate entity tasked by RA 7820 to oversee the economic development of the Partido area. It has its own funding source and was empowered by this law to transact business independent of the CamSur provincial government.

Despite the autonomous nature of PDA, the provincial government of CamSur -- under Governor Luis Raymund “Ray” Villafuerte Jr. -- took it upon itself to pour resources into the Partido area, according to this UP-NCPAG study, and to encourage investments by promoting tourism and building infrastructure in both core and remote areas there.

HB 4728 was principally authored by 4th district congressman and Deputy Speaker Arnulfo Fuentebella, whose family has held political power in the Partido area for over a hundred years now.

According to the official CamSur website, the deputy speaker’s son -- former Rep. William Fuentebella -- took over as PDA chairman in 2007.

HB 4728 was approved on second reading by the House of Representatives last June on the eve of Congress’ sine die adjournment, prompting the bill’s opponents like Rep. Salvio Fortuno of the province’s 5th district to call on the chamber’s leadership to remand the bill back on second reading so plenary deliberations could be held on this measure.

Fortuno has bewailed that Fuentebella’s pet bill was passed by the House even if no public hearing was ever held on HB 4728 anywhere in the province prior to its committee approval.

“I am calling on my fellow lawmakers to support my motion to send HB 4728 back to second reading so that we can debate the merits of the bill and discuss it more extensively,” Fortuno said earlier.

“My apprehensions over the bill are not borne out of some imagined misgivings, but are based on the initial findings of an ongoing UP study, which,” he said, “show that splitting Camarines Sur into two is tantamount to creating a manmade disaster -- a disaster that would reverse the gains and benefits that the people of CamSur are now enjoying as a result of the extraordinary economic rise of our province.”http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/national/10689-progress-in-5-camsur-towns-slow-study

Naga Boy

August 5th, 2011, 05:48 AM

Tapatan:

Jollibee Centro------------- McDonald's Centro
Jollibee LCC---------------------------------
Jollibee Panganiban Drive---------------------
Jollibee SM City------------Mc Donald's SM
Jollibee General Luna-------Mc Donald's Bichara
---------------------------Mc Donalds EMall
---------------------------McDonald's Magsaysay

"Daw"

Jollibee Puregold------------McDonald's CBD2:)

Naga Boy

August 5th, 2011, 05:50 AM

Progress in 5 CamSur towns slow -- study
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/national/10689-progress-in-5-camsur-towns-slow-study

The creation of Nueva Camarines is generating too much negative publicity on the province.

It doesn't look good.

Everything that LRay worked for to have a positive CamSur image is being ruined by the Fuentebellas.

Crabs.:ohno:

hakz2007

August 5th, 2011, 05:53 AM

:shocked::shocked::eek2::eek2:

grabe palan ang baha sa Iriga saka sa Nabua!

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mommy myonee!!!! nakarecover na kamo ulit??

dapat mag-ulay an gobernador kan CamSur asin Albay, Rep. Fortuno (CamSur) and Rep. Gonzales (Albay) sa maninigong solusyon sa baha...

An tubig baha sa Nabua, Bato asin iba pang parte kan Rinconada...hale sa Albay...Pag na-stock na an tubig sa Rinconada...baha naman diyan sa Libon asin Polangui...kaya dapat mag-isip nin conkretong solusyon an duwang probinsya kun pano maiwawa sa kadagatan kan Pantao (Libon) an tubig baha tanganing mapugulan an grabeng pagbaha sa CamSur asin Albay...

Sa Brgy. San Roque Madawon, Nabua..papusod pa an tubig baha...:)

Hello! Although I am not from Bicol, I follow your thread with great interest. Nakakainggit naman kayo. Kung pwede lang, matuto rin ako ng salita nyo para maintindihan ko lahat.

Welsome sa CamSur thread :cheers:

hakz2007

August 5th, 2011, 05:57 AM

Another CamSur solon pushes creation of new province
Four out of five Camarines Sur congressmen are now behind House Bill No. 4728 which seeks to create the new province of Nueva Camarines from municipalities in the 4th and 5th districts of Camarines Sur.

The latest solon to officially affix his signature as coauthor of the bill was Rep. Rolando Andaya of CamSur’s 1st District.

Andaya joins principal author, Rep. Arnulfo Fuentebella and two coauthors, Reps. Luis R. Villafuerte and Diosdaso “Dato” Arroyo, in pushing the passage of the bill.

Only one CamSur congressman, 5th District Rep. Salvio Fortuno, remains opposed to the creation of Nueva Camarines.

The passage of HB 4728 is also being staunchly opposed by CamSur Governor Luis Raymund “LRay” Villafuerte, the congressman’s son.

The House approved HB 4820, the amended version of HB 4728, on second reading before Congress went on recess last month.

But Villafuerte and Fortuno claimed that HB 4728 was not subjected to hearings to get the sentiments of residents to be affected.

Reopening of debates

Fortuno has called anew for the reopening of plenary deliberations on the controversial bill, citing a new study which has warned that the measure would impede the delivery of quality social services, possibly spawn new taxes and mass lay-offs, and economically weaken both CamSur and the new province.

Fortuno said initial findings of an ongoing study by a University of the Philippines (UP)-based think tank showed that residents of the new province must “be willing to sacrifice” in receiving only limited social services such as health care, during the three to five years following the birth of the new province.

The study conducted by the Center for Local and Regional Governance at the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) said the new province would need at least P280 million to put up its own provincial capitol and P465 million more for its administrative expenses in 2012 alone.

Fortuno said the UP study supported the findings of a 2005 study by the Local Government Development Foundation (Logodef) and the German foundation Konrad Adenauer which said that consolidation, rather than fragmentation, should be done for LGUs because it would cost almost P800 million, based on 2005 prices yet, to create a new province.

“Bills in Congress proposing to break provinces ultimately will lead to the creation of much weaker provincial governments or local government administrations,” the study concluded.

No railroading

Taking up the cudgels for the bill’s proponents, Negros Oriental Rep. George P. Arnaiz, chair of the House Local Government Committee, has denied that the bill was not subjected to hearings and debates by his committee.

Arnaiz said that Villafuerte and Fortuno had participated in the May 31 and June 7 hearings on HB 4728 conducted by his committee and even brought with them three busloads of supporters.

During the June 7 hearing, LRay’s father, Rep. Luis Villafuerte, Jr. argued for the creation of Nueva Camarines while debunking the arguments of LRay who opposed the bill.

Arnaiz insisted the legislative process was followed thoroughly when his committee voted 22 to 6 in favor of HB 4728.

“They (LRay and Fortuno) participated in the debates and were given all the time they wanted to air their side,” he added.

At least 24 of the 35 mayors of Camarines Sur also attended the second hearing and expressed their full support for the creation of Nueva Camarines.

Let people decide

Arnaiz said the people of Camarines Sur and not Congress would decide on proposals to split Camarines Sur into two provinces.

He said that LRay and Fortuno should allow Congress to do its job to iron out legislative proposals to create the new province rather than hurl “irresponsible and misleading charges” of railroading against lawmakers.

Deputy Speaker Crispin Remulla, however, want to remand HB 4728 back for plenary debates.

A week ago, Remulla told reporters he favored the reopening of debates on the measure in the interest of “transparency and fairness,” considering that taxpayers’ money would have to be spent to set up the new province.

Earlier, CamSur local leaders representing the League of Municipalities, Philippine Councilors League, Liga ng Mga Barangay called on the Senate to junk HB 4728, given that a majority of residents and political and business leaders are opposing the move on the ground that it would be costly for the national government and derail the province’s development.

The Camarines Sur Chamber of Commerce has also warned that the province could lose its competitive edge as the Philippines’ ecotourism capital—on the back of its world-class CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) and now-internationally famous Caramoan Islands—should Congress pass the bill. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/35351/another-camsur-solon-pushes-creation-of-new-province

hakz2007

August 5th, 2011, 05:58 AM

The creation of Nueva Camarines is generating too much negative publicity on the province.

It doesn't look good.

Everything that LRay worked for to have a positive CamSur image is being ruined by the Fuentebellas.

Crabs.:ohno:

Recently, Deputy Speaker Crispin Remulla made a call to sent the partition bill to committee level for further study and deliberations. :banana:

Let's wait if it materializes.

hakz2007

August 5th, 2011, 06:11 AM

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NEW HOME. Goldprint Publishing House and Bicol Mail will move to their brand-new office and building on Monday, August 1, 2011, along Concepcion Grande, Naga City, beside the old Royal An Hotel.

garo yaon diyan an mga publishing house...bakong an Wilprint nasa Concepcion grande man?

hakz2007

August 5th, 2011, 06:12 AM

Guv pushes privatization of Bicol railway
MANILA -- Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymond Villafuerte said the privatization of the Philippine National Railways will give way for better services.

The governor made the proposal following the suspension of the rail service due to damage caused by torrential rains brought by Tropical Storm Juaning (international codename: Nock-ten) that ravaged the Bicol region.

“Modernizing and operating the entire rail system is a big ticket project that requires hundreds of millions of dollars in capital outlay which the country cannot afford at this time. Hence, it makes sense and it is only logical that we turn to local and foreign investors,” he said.

Villafuerte said an efficient rail system would provide easier means of transporting goods and people from Bicol to Metro Manila while generating thousands of jobs in the modernization of the railway.

“Bicolanos have long awaited the resumption of the Legaspi to Manila run of the PNR. In fact, there have been plans to extend the railroad to Matnog, Sorsogon where it could link up with the RoRo system,” he added.http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2011/08/04/guv-pushes-privatization-bicol-railway-170917

hakz2007

August 5th, 2011, 06:24 AM

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NEW EDIFICE. Naga City Mayor John G. Bongat (left) and Rep. Alfredo Garbin (right) of Ako Bicol Party-list lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) building at the Naga City Hall Complex. Also in photo joining the rites are City Councilors Nathan Sergio and Nene de Asis and former City Councilor Lourdes Asence.

More power to PWD! :cheers:

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WATERWORLD. Only with their rooftops exposed, houses are submerged in floodwaters topped by crowding waterlilies in Bato, Camarines Sur. This photo was taken at the back of Bato Municipal Hall Tuesday afternoon when rains spawned by Typhoon Juaning began to slow down.

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Our backyard is still underwater...:ohno:

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PROMISING JOB. Diana Rose Figura, 21, once worked at a bookstore in Pili, Camarines Sur earning P1,500 until she applied at Gov. LRay 2-D Animation Training Program (GLATP) and landed a job in the Camsur Animation Studio, which makes her earn at least P3,000 a week, twice the one-month salary she recieves as sales lady.

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Nice job! :applause::applause:

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HARDWORKING. Ambassador Ed Malaya spokesman of the Department of Foreign Affairs and his family pose with President Benigno C. Aquino after his swearing into office by the President in Malacañang. In photo are his mother Dr. Corazon E. Malaya, former CamSur schools superintendent, wife Rena Cristina Coa, M.D. sons Mark Edward and Adrian Edward and daughter Jana Adriana. The Malayas are from Iriga City.

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Congrats Ambassador Ed! He was the former spokesperson of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

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SHARING TALENT. American business and industry leaders who are conceded to be the most powerful and influential in the world and are represented in the country by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AMCHAM) must have been more than just a little impressed with the economic surge in Camarines Sur and the personal achievements of Gov. LRay Villafuerte (shown at inset with AMCHAM tourism chairman Bob Blume), such that they invited him as guest speaker and share his experiences during their conference held Thursday, July 21 at the Corinthian Plaza in Metro Manila.

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Excellent work, Gov.!:banana:
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LEARNING FROM THE PROS. Members of the LRay Dance Company, the resident performing arts group of the province of Camarines Sur, put up their very best in dancing when they had a chance to share the floor and learn from G-Force, the foremost dance group and front act dance artists in the country today, last July 19 to 21, 2011. The learning session was conducted and supervised by G-Force’s head choreographer-teacher Georcelle Dapat (shown at upper right photo) and lead dancer Jobelle Dayrit to further enhance the group’s dance skills and talent. The LRay Dance Company is a special project of Gov. LRay Villafuerte thru the Cultural Division Office under Jimmy Letada.

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I have a batchmate who is a choreographer of the L-Ray Dance Company.

hakz2007

August 5th, 2011, 06:28 AM

Digital animation lures Camarines Sur youths
PILI, Camarines Sur—Diana Rose Figura, 21, still heaves a sigh of relief while recalling how she felt when she was accepted at the Gov. LRay 2-D Animation Training Program (GLATP), which helped her land a job at the CamSur Animation Studio (CAS).

After graduating from high school in 2007, Figura had worked as a salesperson at a bookstore in downtown Pili where she earned P1,500 a month.

The daughter of a tricycle driver and the eldest in a brood of three, she left her job in 2009 after remembering the GLATP, a skills development scheme of the provincial government for out-of-school youths.

Under the program, she learned the basics of drawing on a digital tablet—holding a stylus pen with one hand while touching keys on the keyboard to manipulate sketches with the other hand.

Figura now earns an average of P3,000 a week, twice the monthly pay in her previous job.

On the plus side, her work at the animation studio is what she loves to do for she was once an illustrator in her high school publication.

Pursuing dreams

Maxel Dominic, 18, of Iriga City, graduated from high school in 2009 but could ill-afford to go to college and take up his dream course of architecture.

He was doing chores for his mother, who was running a small eatery, when he decided to respond to a radio announcement on the digital animation training program.

A winner of poster-making contests during his high school days, Dominic applied and was accepted at the GLATP. It turned out to be a turning point in his life.

He started as an assistant animator at the CAS in February 2009 and took a three-month advanced training that enabled him to become an animator by September.

The work gives him at least P4,000 a week, depending on the speed and number of drawings he makes.

Dominic now helps provide for his two younger siblings in high school and elementary. His father, a tricycle driver, had died of a heart attack in 2010.More: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/35813/digital-animation-lures-camarines-sur-youths

hakz2007

August 5th, 2011, 06:36 AM

Suicide Drama sa Iriga....Kadramahan!
by Tante Barroga (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.244041212283824.59877.100000338411033)

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hakz2007

August 5th, 2011, 06:37 AM

TESDA offers free training program for skilled workers in CamSur
NAGA City, August 4 (PIA) -- More than 1,500 skilled workers in Camarines Sur will benefit from the free training program of the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) provincial office in line with the second run of the free National TVET Competency Assessment and Certification ( NATCAC) program for the month of August.

TESDA OIC provincial director Emmanuel Buban disclosed that the said training is a simultaneous conduct of competency assessment and certification in identified key qualifications with high industry demand.

“We are pursuing activities like these to give more opportunities to a number of people who are certified and qualified for a particular job description, while enhancing their competency at par with the rest of the best workers in other parts of the globe. We want to train them and bring out the best in them,” Buban quips.

Target clients for the free assessment include trainers of private and public technical vocational institutions (TVIs), including TESDA Technology institutes (Tis), local government units (LGUs) and other government agencies providing TVET programs and private enterprises with registered TVET programs.

Workers or industry practitioners, other professionals or career shifters who want to undergo competency assessment can also partake of the said undertaking. This is also open to returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) or Filipino expatriates .

TESDA has already lined up the dates of the training, inclusive of the activities and qualifications of the eligible participants. From August 8 to 12, participants who have the qualifications as Aquaculture NC II, Fish Capture NC II, Horticulture NC II, Landscape Installation and Maintenance (Softscape) NC II, Food Processing NC II and Service Small Engine System and Components (COC) can join the Agri/ Food Processing Sector.

Those with Automotive Servicing NC II and Motorcycle/ Small Engine Servicing NC II can also get hold of the August 22 to 26 assessment for Automotive sector while those with Driving NC II and NC III qualifications respectively can be enlisted to attend the August 29 to September 2 assessment for the Land Transport Sector.

All interested participants may inquire at the TESDA Provincial Office located at the 2nd Floor of DOLE Building, City Hall Complex, Magsaysay Avenue , Naga City . They can also call telephone numbers 473-1085 or 8113524 or email them at tesda_camsur@yahoo.com. Deadline for submission of application is on August 5, 2011. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=47139

hakz2007

August 5th, 2011, 06:43 AM

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NOT ALL BAD. Aided by her mother, a child playfully navigates a laundry basin near their flooded home.

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tibaad dae man mabiliwan ni nanay an aki niya ta dipisil magpadakula nin aki...:lol:

gifts. as i see them.

ned's words of wisdom:
the law of the harvest -
you reap what you sow,
but first you must sow.

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7. life is sweet with an ear of sweet corn.
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8. i paint my world colourful.
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9. the beast is a beauty.http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kUiBE5mrMaI/TiochnHhnXI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/LCu2Ac1GOVc/s400/DSCN6960.JPG
life is good. bwahahaha!

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I like rural life...fresh air and green sceneries...:cheers:

hakz2007

August 5th, 2011, 06:44 AM

Cam Sur, handa na sa Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines
PILI,Camarines Sur, Agosto 3 (PIA) -- Handa na ang Lalawigan ng Camarines Sur sa pangatlong sunod-sunod na taon na ginaganap na Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines sa darating na Agosto 14, 2011.

Magsisimula ito sa CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) kung saan magaganap ang paglangoy, pagtakbo at pagbisikleta ng mga professional na man-lalaro sa bonggang event na ito.

Ang rota ng pagbibisikleta ay mula sa CWC papuntang 4th district ng Camarines Sur na dadaan sa bayan ng Pili, Ocampo, Tigaon at Sagñay at babalik ito sa CWC na finish line.

Ayon sa organizer ng Cobra Ironman 70.3 ay akreditado ito ng International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) at aprobado ng Association of International Marathons (AIMS).

Ang nasabing laro ay magiging banner triathlon year na lalahukan ng 813 na mga lokal at international player. Tampok dito ang mga kilalang mga manlalarong lalaki at babae na sikat sa multi-sports na Ironman Philippines .http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=46932

hakz2007

August 5th, 2011, 06:54 AM

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August 5th, 2011, 07:38 AM

3 teams to contend for Ironman top honors

MANILA, Philippines - Members of Fitness First-Nathan, 7-11-ROX and the Starting Line teams all eye top finishes when they plunge into action in the Ironman 70.3 Philippines on Aug. 14 at the CamSur Watersports Complex in Camarines Sur.

“We hope to get at least half of our competitors on the podium,” said Fitness First-Nathan’s Mark Ellis, who topped last year’s men’s 40-44 age bracket.

Ellis and his wife Doray have assembled a 20-member crew composed mostly of working executives and professionals who balances between work and family, for this year’s competitions.

“We have entries in each age group – 50, 40, 30, and 20 – and we should have one in podium for each,” said Ellis.

Andrew Chinalpan and his 15-member 7-11 ROX team see another Top 3 finish for its mixed relay team.

“We won third in the mixed relay last year; hopefully we can make second or even first this year,” said Chinalpan, also hopeful to land in the podium in the age groups.

For Raoul Floresca and The Starting Line, the goal ranges from just being able to finish the races to topping the age-brackets and nailing berths to the World Championships.

The three teams got an extra boost as they hooked up with Nathan, the world leader in innovative hydration and reflective gear and multisport accessories, along with leading recreational outdoor equipment provider ROX.

“We like the diversity in the teams. They all have different goals and we want to support not just the podium finishers but also the athletes who will make personal achievements. We want to promote the sport to the public as well,” said Mariel Flores, brand associate for Nathan.

Nathan will provide Fitness First-Nathan, 7-11-ROX and The Starting Line triathletes with race uniforms and hydration gears to help them go through the rigors of the prestigious long-distance triathlon event.
http://www.philstar.com/sportsarticle.aspx?articleid=713448&publicationsubcategoryid=69

patatas

August 5th, 2011, 08:21 AM

Welsome sa CamSur thread :cheers:[/QUOTE]

Thanks Hakz2007. i see that you are back with a vengeance. :)

jardet

August 5th, 2011, 08:29 AM

patatas

August 5th, 2011, 02:10 PM

It's a very non- competitive setting that makes the children stop, slow down and smell the flowers all the time.

We too must make an effort to slow down and smell the flowers... together with our children. :banana::banana::banana:

patatas

August 5th, 2011, 03:53 PM

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http://bikoliana.webs.com/apps/calendar/showAgenda?calID=3736020&showPreviousEvents=1
Libmanan Burial Jar Cover (with intricate details),
precolonial artifact displayed at the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary Museum

Is the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary Museum open to the public?
Are there other Museums that can be visited in Naga?

oragon.com

August 6th, 2011, 02:14 AM

Is the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary Museum open to the public?
Are there other Museums that can be visited in Naga?

Yes its open to the public sir!

You can also visit the museums of the University of Nueva Caceres, Our Lady of Penafrancia and the Ateneo de Naga University.

oragon.com

August 6th, 2011, 03:20 AM

UNCean wins TOSP National Search

Another UNCean made it to the National Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) for 2011. Arlene T. Delos Reyes, a bachelor of Secondary Education graduate of the University of Nueva Caceres, was awarded one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines for 2011. The National Awarding Ceremony was held August 4, 2011 at the Malacañang Palace, manila, with His Excellency, Pres. Benigno Aquino III as guest of honor. In 2005, Butch O. Saulon was awarded one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines.

Delos Reyes graduated from the University of Nueva Caceres last March 2011. She was a recipient of various awards in recognition of her exemplary academic performance and active involvement in school and community activities. She graduated Cum Laude and was a recipient of the UNC Leadership Award and Outstanding Education Student Award. She was a delegate to the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Leadership Journey, was adjudged one of the Ten Outstanding Students of Bicol for 2011 and was a winner in the TOSP Regional Search.

In honoring this year’s outstanding students, the TOSP Executive Committee recognizes students who balanced their scholastic achievement with their leadership contribution and community service endeavors.

The TOSP is sponsored by the RFM Foundation in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education, National Book Store and PLDT. (AAFullante)

www.unc.edu.ph

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

oragon.com

August 6th, 2011, 04:06 AM

CamSur, Naga showcased in international IT show

By Shiena M. Barrameda
Bicol Mail

The province of Camarines Sur and the City of Naga occupied separate booths in an international trade show and expo last August 2-3 showcasing latest developments and solutions in information technology.

In the recently concluded International Contact Center Conference and Expo 2011 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, both local governments from Bicol were able to stand out among the favored destinations for outsourced voice services from all over the Philippines and other countries, according to Daniel de Leon, Chairman of the Information and Communications Technology Council in Bicol (ICT Bicol).

CamSur, with the establishment of business process outsourcing giant Sutherland Global Services at the provincial capitol in Pili, became one of the leading competitors in said industry, ICT Bicol revealed.

On the other hand, Naga City is already being prepped up for a proposed IT park.

This year’s expo bore the theme ‘‘Sustaining the Lead, Expanding Opportunities.” It showcased the Philippines as favored country for outsourced voice services or call centers worldwide.

The International Contact Center Conference and Expo is considered to be the industry’s largest gathering of contact center professionals which draws around 7,000 conference delegates and exhibitors every year.

The event was spearheaded by the Contact Center of the Philippines (CCAP), the trade group that represents 72 global and local contact centers operating in the country. This year’s installment of the expo was set to coincide with the tenth year anniversary of CCAP.

‘‘With the Philippines now tagged as the global leader for outsourced voice services, the International Contact Center Conference and Expo is a great platform to present industry trends and share best practices,” CCAP president Benedict Hernandez said in a press statement.

Imelda Hernandez, secretary of de Leon, confirmed that the event allowed participants to experience a learning and networking experience related to IT during the two-day event which featured CCAP’s ‘‘State of the Industry” report.

Aside from IT industry players, the event also involved government officials, executives, investors, journalists, analysts, vendors, and service providers.

The expo also featured products and services like call center systems, software applications, telecommunications infrastructure, office space and equipment, recruitment and training and peripheral services from vendors, suppliers, and service providers.

www.naga.gov.ph

oragon.com

August 6th, 2011, 04:07 AM

CA affirms rightful possession of Mariano lot by city hall

By Juan Escandor Jr.
Bicol Mail

VINDICATED.Mayor John Bongat, along with other city officials led by Vice-Mayor Gabby Bordado (beside the mayor), announces the recent CA decision favorable to Naga City Hall.

Claiming a major victory against an “ejectment order” issued by a regional trial court (RTC) here in favor of private claimants regarding a five-hectare lot occupied as the city’s seat of governance since 1954, an amended ruling of the Court Appeals (CA) “annulled and set aside” the RTC decision that ordered the city government to vacate the premises and pay private claimants the amount equivalent to monthly rentals of P250,000 beginning Nov. 3, 2003 “for the use and enjoyment of the questioned property.”

Naga City Mayor John Bongat, a lawyer by profession, announced Monday in a press conference that the latest ruling of the Fourth Division of CA which copy the city government’s legal counsel received on July 28, 2011 has reversed its earlier unfavorable decision by acknowledging the donation of the five-hectare property and the forfeiture of claim since it took the private claimants after 49 years to question possession of the land by the city government.

Judge Felimon Montenegro, of RTC Branch 26, in his decision on June 20, 2005 ordered the Naga City government and other government offices situated thereof to “immediately vacate” the five-hectare property that according to him belongs to the heirs of Don Macario Mariano.

Montenegro set P2.5M monthly rental of the five-hectare property from November 3, 2003 (the date the ejectment case was filed) until the city government vacates the questioned property, the amount to be paid to the heirs of Mariano led by Danilo Mariano, one of the petitioners.

The CA affirmed on March 7, 2011 Montenegro’s decision but modified the monthly rentals to P250,000 from P2.5M.

Since then both the Mariano heirs and the city government filed their motions for reconsideration that resulted to the CA reversing its earlier decision to affirm the RTC’s “ejectment order”

Ask to comment on the latest CA decision, Danilo Mariano told Bicol Mail they will elevate the case to the Supreme Court.

In its earlier decision, the CA averred that the supposed donation of the property dated August 16, 1954 was not consummated due to the absence of original or certified true copy of a donation document.

Reversing itself, the CA said that the non-production of the original or certified true copy of the donation “was due to an event beyond the control of parties concerned, or force majeure, bad faith could not be attributed to the City.”

“Here lies the modification of our previous judgment on the finding that the deed of donation was lost without bad faith on the part of the City, and therefore, the latter must be allowed to present secondary evidence to prove the gratuitous conveyance in its favor,” the new CA ruling declared.

The appellate court accepted the secondary evidence of donation presented by the city government comprising seven letters and resolutions of the city council mentioning the donation of the five-hectare property.

“To the mind of the Court, aside from the foregoing documentary evidence, the entry of the City into the property and subsequently, by the other government agencies which had constructed their office buildings thereon, without objection from Don Macario or that of the other officials of the Subdivision who were privies to the donation, is solid proof that, indeed, the donation in question was consummated,” the CA ruled.

The CA ruling further stated: “In addition, respondents [heirs of Mariano] can also be said to be guilty of laches. Petitioner’s [Naga city government] possession cannot be said to have been merely tolerated. It must be stressed that the construction of the city hall and the other government buildings happened gradually, or one building or office at a time. Yet, respondents nor their predecessor in interest never questioned the on-going construction. Even after the death of Don Macario in 1971, respondents did not take any action to recover the questioned lot from 1971 until 2003 when the ejectment suit was instituted despite of their insistence that the donation of the lot to the city did not push through as the contract to build the government center was not awarded to them.”

But the CA ruling emphasized that “pursuant to Section 18, Rule 70 of the Rules of Court which states that judgment rendered in a case for ejectment shall be conclusive with respect to possession only and in no wise bind the title or affect the ownership of the land.”

Councilor Nelson Legacion, also a lawyer and one of the battery of lawyers who helped defend the city government, said they will hence file in court the “quieting of title” of the five-hectare property, even as the Marianos are elevating the case to the Supreme Court.

www.naga.gov.ph

oragon.com

August 6th, 2011, 04:08 AM

MNCCI training institute boosts craft industry

By Jason B. Neola
Bicol Mail

The Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MNCCI) thru its Enterprise Development Training Institute (EDTI) is beefing up the capabilities of 350 micro entrepreneurs (MEs) in Camarines Sur under the Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Program (RUMEPP) of the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI).

The micro entrepreneurs are handicraft makers from the municipalities of Tigaon, Lagonoy, Camaligan, Gainza, Libmanan, Milaor, San Fernando, Pili, Canaman and the City of Naga, all in Camarines Sur, whose products are made of recyclable and indigenous materials: tin cans, plastics, cardboard, water hyacinth, sea grass, cornhusk, karagumoy, buri, and agas.

MNCCI President Philip T. Imperial said the capability-building training is focused on resolving the two major concerns raised by industry owners in rural areas: (a) weak “assembly and finishing” works and (b) deficiency in skills and technology to produce world-class merchandises.

The trainings which are expected to go on for two months began last August 3, this year, and are being held on-site. There are trainings also going on at MNCCI and DTI offices.

He said the DTI-MNCCI partnership will “troubleshoot the hitches by way of benchmarking with known handicraft makers in other regions, technology tour, trainings on production process and technologies, product development trainings, profiling of members and the rendering of marketing assistance.”

In strengthening the assembly and finishing phases, the MEs will undergo training on pattern making, lining, basic construction of boxes, proper material combination, attaining appropriate dimension/proportion, fitting/binding of components by using adhesives, and spot welding.

“The consultants/technical persons we hired will also train them on graining, peeling, decoupage, metallic finishing, lamination, and accessorizing the product by using indigenous and industrial materials,” Imperial added.

The training on the development of “for-export” products to be attended by a separate group of beneficiaries includes the presentation of at least 40 new designs of bags, footwear, placemats, trays, hampers, utility folders, belts, hair accessories and holiday decors “that will serve as patterns for new designs or creations.”

The training on strengthening the assembly and finishing works also includes a technology tour that will allow the entrepreneur-trainees to benchmark on best practices with three operators of established handicraft producers in Taguig, Laguna and Las Piñas.

The benchmarking will be followed by the holding of trainings on production processes and new technologies to be given by the consultants/technical men hired by the MNCCI.

The training module includes: identification and sourcing of handicraft materials, labor requirements, product design and production management, quality control, workers contract and production-financial requirements, and acquisition of tools and machines.

Initially, the MNCCI has financed the purchase of an industrial cylindrical sewing machine, a major equipment in handicraft-manufacturing.

The products which are durable, cheaper and easy to replicate, fit the basic and fashion needs of consumers considering their quality and value advantage over reasonable price competency.

The designs of the items will include functional features that are unique and cannot be found in ordinary saleable similar products. Other than the capability to develop new designs, marketing assistance will also be given to micro-entrepreneurs (MEs).

The MEs will be organized in preparation for their participation in various marketing events, such as, the 12-day Bishop Gainza Trade Fair during the Peñafrancia fiesta and the Market Link.

Market Link opens the avenue for product exposition and networking of producers. It is supported by many Manila-based consolidators, businessmen and representatives of malls and department stores in various regions of the country.

www.naga.gov.ph

oragon.com

August 6th, 2011, 04:15 AM

PRC: 541 out of 955 pass real estate appraiser exam

August 4, 2011

MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Thursday announced that 541 out of 955 passed the Real Estate Appraiser Licensure Examination given by the Board of Real Estate Service in Manila, Baguio, Cebu, and Davao last July.

The members of the Board of Real Estate Service who gave the licensure examination are Dr. Eduardo G. Ong, Chairman; Bansan C. Choa, Ramon C.F. Cuervo III, Florentino C. Diño II, and Rafael M. Fajardo, Members.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on August 8, 2011 until August 19, 2011 at the Registration Division Unit C, Ground Floor PRC Main Building.

The oath-taking ceremony of the successful examinees will be held before the Board on Aug. 30, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel, Rizal Park, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

The successful examinees who garnered the 10 highest places are:

8) Jamalludin Marohombsar Alonto, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Michael Pabilona Bito-On, Cebu Institute of Technology, Jan Santi Nicolas Bolaños, Bicol University-Legazpi, Louie Allen Rejas Dahilan, Xavier University, Maria Lourdes Suyang Deiparine, University of San Carlos, Ludovico Karingal Delloro Jr., Ateneo De Naga, Saturnino Santos Diaron Jr., Saint Louis University, Miriam Elaine Fernando Espino, University of The Philippines-Diliman, Noel Flores Evangelista, Saint Louis University, Ricardo Madayag Guanzon, University of The Cordilleras (For.Baguio C.F.), Dennis Bolasa Hora, Holy Name University (For.Divine Word-Tagbilaran), Florencio Villaplana Lapingcao, University of The Visayas-Cebu City, Erwin Limbo Makalintal, Polytechnic University of The Philippines-Main-Sta. Mesa, Lina Elias Medalla, Divine Word University-Tacloban, Jeffrey Luna Palao, Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila, Kriska Sonia Masanque Santos, University of The Philippines-Diliman, Owen Aldon Santos, De La Salle University-Manila, Benjamin Unchuan Velasco, University of San Carlos, 83.00;

www.mb.com.ph

oragon.com

August 6th, 2011, 04:16 AM

Asia’s banner triathlon of 2011
Power-packed field to compete in Cobra Ironman on August 14

PILI, Camarines Sur --- With a high-power pack of local and international multi-sports athletes registered, come August 14 this year’s edition of the initial three-year franchise of the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines all slated at the renowned CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) here promises to unfold as the biggest triathlon blockbuster to be staged in Asia ever.

The Cobra Ironman 70.3 is justifiably significant and expected to be well-attended being a qualifying race for this year’s Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii and the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida especially with the cancellation of the China Ironman 70.3.

The triathlon has evolved into one of the country’s major international sports events as a result of unrelenting promotion efforts of local sportsmen spearheaded, among others, by Gov. LRay Villafuerte and Alaska Milk president and CEO Wilfred Steven Uytengsu who is a dedicated triathlete himself and Chairman of Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines.

Foreign and local competitors alike have been especially attracted to join Cobra Ironman 70.3 in CamSur because of the warmth of the welcome and hospitality of the people. “It is singularly encouraging to see everyone behind the conduct of the sports. It is only here that I found multitudes crowded along practically every inch of the 70.3-mile long distance rooting for their favorites and cheering all of us on at the top of their voices,” a top foreign participant said.

Barely ten days to zero hour, more than 1100 triathletes have enlisted - 813 and over 100 wait-listed in the individual category and 99 teams signed up for the relays.

With all slots filled two months before the event, the roster of confirmed participants include some of the world’s toughest triathletes, led by defending champion Pete Jacobs of Australia who is among the handful of foreign triathletes to join all three Cobra Ironman 70.3 Phils events. Jacobs who conquered this year’s Ironman Australia with a spectacular lead from start to finish was fourth place in the 2009 Cobra Ironman 70.3 and is very keen on posting a back-to-back championship. First out of the water here in 2009, he is also regarded as one of the world’s best Ironman swimmers.

Seen to give Jacobs a run for the money is Kiwi Cameron Brown, second here last year and considered the most consistent athlete among this year’s contestants. Brown is ten-time winner of the New Zealand Ironman and is expected to go all out to win his first championship here.

Other rated male professionals are Australians Luke Gilmer and Justin Granger, Hongkong-based Frenchman Erich Felbabel, American Jesse Thomas and Dan Brown who is married to a Filipina and now based in Olongapo.

At the forefront of female professionals are Hawaiian Bree Wee who was fourth here in 2009, Belinda Granger of the Granger husband and wife training tandem who has 11 championships under her belt and rated one of Ironman’s best cyclists, American Amanda Stevens who put her sports medicine career at the back burner to focus on joining the Olympics but has switched to triathlon three years ago, another American standout Katya Meyers and veteran Australian triathlete Rachel Paxton.

Seeded professional multi-sports athletes who registered but cannot join are Amanda Balding and Luke McKenzie who have to be in the US at the time of the race to comply with visa requirements, Michellie Jones on the injury list and last year’s third placer Fredrik Croneborg who will be representing Sweden in the International Triathlon Union (ITU) games.

19 local talents are enrolled in the Filipino Elite category including Neil Catiil who is conceded to be reigning best Filipino triathlete, local cycling standout Franklin Peñalosa of Naga City, Noy Jopson, Everest conqueror Heraclio Oracion, Arland Macasieb, and Monica Torres.

Local potentials organized in 2009 by Gov. Villafuerte to form the CamSur Tri Team have also enlisted in various events. gbclaveria/mmec

www.bicolmail.com

oragon.com

August 6th, 2011, 04:59 AM

Next Robinsons

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August 6th, 2011, 05:00 AM

Busy CBD2

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jardet

August 6th, 2011, 05:48 AM

Next Robinsons

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I wonder if there will be any facelifting with the coming of Puregold. This building looks boring and does not stimulate imagination to draw prospective customers' curiosity to come and find out what is inside. This building is very prominent and being along a national highway is easy to advertise itself among travellers that pass this part of the city. An improved facade would i think help much to draw more shoppers when it reopens with new tenants.:):):):):)

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 05:56 AM

^^it is better when renovated. It looks haunted or condemned building to me.

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 05:57 AM

Sugbu team to vie in Camsur triathlon
More than 50 triathlete members of the Sugbu Triathlon will be competing in the 3rd edition of the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines in Camsur this Aug. 14.

This was revealed by Sugbu Triathlon president Ralph Arche, who will also be competing alongside 2009 Camsur Filipino elite champion Noy Jopson.

The Camsur Ironman has just become more prestigious after it was made a qualifying to the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on Oct. 8. 30 slots have been awarded to the Camsur Ironman after the Ironman China was cancelled.More: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/37135/sugbu-team-to-vie-in-camsur-triathlon

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 06:06 AM

Search for Miss Canaman 2011 is on (http://canaman.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=210&catid=60&Itemid=282)
Thursday, 04 August 2011

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Thirteen (13) young ladies are vying for the title Miss Canaman 2011 including the reigning Miss Himoragat and Miss UNC, Miss Milaor, Mutya ng Palaro and the sister of last year's winner.

"Kasalogan, Padangat kan Banwaan" is the theme for this year's foundation anniversary celebration hence the presentation of the official candidates last July 31 was held in barangay San Nicolas at Tancong Vaca Guerilla Unit Park.

Kasalogan, the coastal district of the town, is represented by three candidates from barangay Iquin, Sua and San Francisco.

The official candidates are Denise Ann Ysabelle P. Medenilla (Dinaga), Maria Liway Saez (Baras), Louise Pauline Christelle B. Resoles (San Vicente), Diana S. Pante (Iquin), Margie Garcillanosa (Haring), Ma. Liezel V. Taduran (San Vicente), Mary Camille P. Tosoc (Del Rosario), Janels Molina (Del Rosario), Jannie A. Posero (Sta. Teresita), Crystal Abarientos (Sua), Rachel Marie C. Novelo (Baras), Justine Joy Bedero (San Francisco) and Elizabeth Sta. Rosa (San Vicente).

Miss Canaman 2010 Roxanne C. Novelo will crown her successor during the pageant night on August 11, 2011 at Canaman People's Center. Talent competition will be held two days before the coronation night. (IPST)

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gagayon baga kadi ay...:cheers:

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 06:14 AM

Solons, regional directors meet on urgent Bicol concerns
LEGAZPI City (Aug. 04 2011) - Bicol congressmen and regional heads of key government agencies shall meet today at the Piazza Hotel here to take stock of damages caused by Typhoon Juaning and discuss other important regional concerns.

Congressman Sal Fortuno, chairman of the House Bicol Recovery Committee, said various government agencies shall present before the Bicol lawmakers their respective assessments, action plans as well as progress reports on ongoing tasks.

The flood in the Rinconada area and Naga City shall be among the urgent matters to be discussed.

Fortuno said the following congressmen have confirmed their attendance: Nando Gonzales and Al Francis Bichara of Albay; Jun Solis and Sonny Escudero of Sorsogon; Cesar Sarmiento of Catanduanes; Scot Lanete and Tony Kho of Masbate; Rene Unico and Emen Panotes of Camarines Norte and the 3 Ako Bicol representatives.

Aside from the current calamity, other matters are also up for discussion including the possible revival of the recently scrapped Bicol River Basin Development Program and its major flood control components, improvement of railway services in Bicol and more fine-tuned implementation of Conditional Cash Transfer or 4Ps program in the region.

Expected to join the lawmakers are the regional directors of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH),Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Department of Education (DepEd) and regional heads of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Philippine National Railways (PNR). http://www.voxbikol.com/article/solons-regional-directors-meet-urgent-bicol-concerns

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 06:18 AM

Camarines Sur partition uneconomical, inefficient, says UP think tank
Carving out a new province from the existing area of Camarines Sur may become a costly undertaking that could diminish the economic potential of the province that has gained fame as one of the country’s best tourist attractions, according to the preliminary findings of a University of the Philippines-based think tank.

According to the Center for Local and Regional Governance, the proposed creation of the province of “Nueva Camarines” would mean the allocation of at least P280 million to put up its own provincial capitol building, another P409 million for administrative expenses and P465 million more for its budget in 2012 alone.

The remainder of old CamSur province, in turn, would suffer from the loss of territory, political clout and income—possibly prompting it to meet its financial requirements by raising taxes or imposing new ones, and reducing employee headcount because of the needed downsizing at the provincial capitol.

Economic hemorrhage

The Center for Local and Regional Governance which is conducting the study is a unit of the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.

A smaller Camarines Sur provincial government would have to downsize and seek funding elsewhere because it will have a smaller population to serve, a smaller land area to cover and lower income—from revenues from the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) and real property taxes—to support its delivery of services.

In its partial report, the UP think tank said the proposed split would induce an economic hemorrhage for Camarines Sur, while the new province would have to struggle with the various annual costs of running a province and subsidizing component LGUs under its responsibility.

This scenario would lead to a sharp deterioration in the quality of social services, such as education and health care, now being enjoyed by the people of Camarines Sur, according to the study being done by a research team led by Dr. Alex Brillantes.

The preliminary findings echo the conclusions of a 2005 study by the Local Government Development Foundation (Logodef) and the German foundation Konrad Adenaeur Stiftung which pointed out that carving a new province out of an existing one would only lead to two weak LGUs and require almost P800 million in startup funds.

Factoring inflation into the 2005 findings would mean that the start-up funds could reach P1.4 billion once adjusted to 2011 prices.

House nod

Prior to its adjournment, the House of Representatives approved on second reading House Bill 4728 that seeks to separate Iriga City and the 15 municipalities of Camarines Sur’s 4th and 5th legislative districts into a new province to be named Nueva Camarines.

Local elective officials and leaders of the Camarines Sur Chamber of Commerce have separately denounced this bill, which was principally authored by Deputy Speaker Arnulfo Fuentebella, and called on the Senate to save the province’s growth momentum by junking HB4728.

“Considering that the present Camarines Sur invests highly in social programs especially on education and health, we estimate that the new province will not be able to provide the same level and quality of social services,” the UP study pointed out.

It further said the new province “will only be able to offer a portion of its 20 percent Development Fund for social services,” considering that there are other competing concerns such as economic and infrastructure expenditures.http://business.inquirer.net/10819/camarines-sur-partition-uneconomical-inefficient-says-up-think-tank

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 06:31 AM

from PBN DzOK (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000291611548) facebook page

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Ang pinaka bagong news headquarters sa ciudad nin naga asin probinsya nin Camarines Sur. 97.5 DZOK! Orgulyong Kadamay! We will now be an affiliate of TV 5's Radyo Singko (Radyo5)
Antabayanan!

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 06:33 AM

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 06:36 AM

LGU-Tigaon Celebrates Tig-Aw Festival
TIGAON, Camarines Sur, Aug.5 (PIA) -- The upcoming week will be marked with a triple celebrations for all the Tigaoneños, with the commemoration of the 8th Sta.Clara Devotional Dance, the observance of the 217th Tigaon Town fiesta and the holding of Tig-Aw Festival.

The celebration of Tig-Aw Festival which is set to take place from August 6-10 is a way of giving a humble compliment to a shrub named “tigaw” where Tigaon derived its name.

Tigaw is a shrub which abundantly grew along their river banks.More:http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=47346

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 06:47 AM

Confirmed na suspendido pa man nanggad an construction kan dam sa Sipocot!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GwRlyEzDIbE/TOAkzHqAVXI/AAAAAAAAAjI/Mww7SS2fsQE/S660/Letter.jpg

Source (http://www.facebook.com/no.to.dato.dam)

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 06:50 AM

Mga litrato kan nasuspendeng Libmanan-Cabusao Dam

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Source (http://www.facebook.com/no.to.dato.dam)

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 06:54 AM

'Save Lake Buhi Now' project ng pamahalaan lokal ng Buhi
BUHI, Camarines Sur, Agosto 5 (PIA) -- Nagiging maaliwalas na sa ngayon ang Lake Buhi dahilan sa tuloy-tuloy na pagtangal ng mga illegal fish cages sa na naging dahilan ng fish kill noong nakaraang mga buwan.

Ayon kay Mayor Rey Lacoste bahagi ito ng pagsakatuparan ng lokal na pamahalaan ng nasabing bayan sa ginawang rekomendasyon ng technical working committee na binubuo ng labing apat na ahensiya ng gobyerno na nagaaral at nagsagawa ng hakbang upang mailigtas ang pinakamalaking lawa sa buong Bikol.

Noong Hulyo 1, 2011 nagkaroon ng unang signipikanteng hakbang tungo sa pagsulong ng “Save Lake Buhi Now” project na pinangunahan mismo ng nasabing alkalde bilang charman ng composite team.

Sa pag umpisa ng proyekto nauna dito ang pagkalas ng mga fish cages sa mga barangay ng San-Buena at Sta. Cruz na lugar ng tinatawag na fish sanctuary ng danaw.

Samantala, bumalik na sa normal na paghahanap buhay ang mga maliliit na mangingisda sa bayan ng Buhi dahilan sa pagkaalis ng mg illegal fish cages .

Ayon kay Regional Director Dennis Del Soccorro ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) sa rehiyon Bicol na dahilan sa paglawak ng mga lugar sa kanilang palasidaan sa pagkaroon ng paglansag ng mga illegal na istraktura na palaisdaan at nahinto na ang fish kill sa lugar.

Ang Lake Buhi ay mayroon mahigit 1,500 na ektaryang lawa at kinakailangan na sampung porsiyento lamang nito ang dapat lagyan ng fish cages. Nagkaroon na rin ng natural seeding o pagkalat ng mga maliliit na isda sa tubig .http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=47345

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 06:55 AM

Bishop Francisco Gainza Trade Fair sa Naga City bubuksan sa susunod na buwan
NAGA CITY Agosto 5 (PIA) -- Nakatakdang buksan sa darating na September 12-18, 2011 ang Bishop Francisco Gainza Trade Fair (BFGTF) na gaganapin sa SM City Naga na magtatampok ng mga produktong gawa ng mga Bicolano.

Ang Agro-Industrial Trade Fair na ito ay parte ng pag selibrar ng Peñafrancia Fiesta sa susunod na buwan dito sa Lungsod ng Naga at sa buong Bicol na itinataguyod ito ng Archdiocese of Caceres sa pamamagitan ng Caceres Social Action Foundation, Inc. (CASAFI) na nagunguna sa nasabing aktibidad.

Ayon sa organizer, iniimbitahan nila ang mga negosyanteng Bicolano na gumagawa ng mga processed food at organic products, gifts, toys, houseware, furniture , furnishings, wearables fashion accessories, religious at souvenir items.

May babayaran ang lalahok na negosyante sa halagang PhP10,000 para sa entrepreneurs mula dito sa Bicol, PhP9,000 para sa entrepreneurs ng island provinces, PhP8,000 sa taga ibang probinsya at P20,000 para sa institutions. Magbibigay rin 10% discount sa mga maagang nagbayad bago dumating ang August 8, 2011.

Dagdag na atraksyon sa trade fair na ito ay ang pagsasagawa ng skills training, cultural presentation at variety shows gaya ng concert at pagbisita ng mga celebrity shoppers sa pagbubukas ng aktibidad.

Katulong ng CASAFI na maitaguyod ang ganitong proyekto ay ang Consuelo Conchita Madrigal Foundation, Inc. (CCMFI), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Tourism (DOT), Rotary Club of Naga East, SM City Naga, Globe Telecomm and ABS-CBN as the Official Media Partner.

Matatandaan na ang kauna-unahang Agro-Industrial sa Bicol noong taon 1875na sinimulan ni Bishop Francisco Gainza at ginagawa taon-taon sa pagsapit ng kapiestahan ni Señora de Peñafrancia sa buwan na Setyembre. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=47334

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 06:55 AM

Philhealth Desk sa bayan ng Goa, bukas na
GOA,Camarines Sur, Agosto 5 (PIA) -- Simula ngayong araw ay bukas na ang bagong sangay ng Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) dito upang magbigay serbisyo sa mga residente na sakop ng ika-apat na distrito ng lalawigan ng Camarines Sur.

Kasabay ng pormal na pagbubukas ng opisina, nagkaroon muna ng pagpipirma ng Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) sa pagitan ni PhilHealth V regional director Veronica Mateum ng at ni Mayor Antero S. Lim ng bayang ito para sa paglalagay ng Philhealth Desk.

Ayon kay Mateum, layunin ng kanilang ahensiya na makasiguro ng tiyak at de kalidad na health care services ang bawat Filipino at mapabuti ang pamumuhay ng bawat pamilya.

Kabilang sa mga serbisyong ibibigay ng nasabing bagong bukas na opisina ay ang pag proseso ng mga dokumento gaya ng Membership Registration, Members Data Record, Claims Application at iba pang katanungan at paglilinaw tungkol sa accreditation at pagpapalista sa health insurance.

Sa dako naman ng pamahalaan lokal ng Goa, nagbigay ito ng libreng opisina, computer, telepono, libreng paggamit ng kuryente at isang detailed employee para makatulong sa pagserbisyo sa komunidad. Sa Philhealth naman, isang empleyado muna ang na assign para umasikaso sa miyembro nito.

Bukas ang opisina sa araw ng Martes hanggang Biyernes na matatagpuan sa 2nd floor, Admin Bldg., Goa Integrated Terminal sa nasabing lugar.http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=47333

kevinb

August 6th, 2011, 07:38 AM

UNCean wins TOSP National Search

www.unc.edu.ph

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Kudos to Bikolano achievers!:banana:

Next Robinsons

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/DSCF4384.jpg

Is Robinsons putting up a department store in Puregold? If that happens, this will be one of the very few joint projects between Puregold and Robinsons, if ever there is. But AFAIK there's none. Hmm.

Jollibee daw keb!

Thanks Pao! :D

New Jollibee General Luna- infront of the oldest and original McDonald's Bichara is rising and to open before the fiesta.

It would be located on the old siopawan- the contract was already signed and sealed and construction would commence amytime for 45 working days.

This is according to a Jollibee manager I talked to just few minutes ago.

Don't you guys think that space is a little small for a Jollibee? Besides, sayang kang siopao. Masiramon pati ito.:cry:

Recently, Deputy Speaker Crispin Remulla made a call to sent the partition bill to committee level for further study and deliberations. :banana:

Let's wait if it materializes.

Hopefully, his suggestion is heard. Our members of the House of Representatives just looked at the legal requirements, methinks, for them to immediately pass the Bill. Did they even look at the implications, especially to the political and economic aspects of the separation of the province? :ohno:

Guv pushes privatization of Bicol railway
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2011/08/04/guv-pushes-privatization-bicol-railway-170917

Weird. If the Bicol segment of the PNR is privatized, what will happen to the other lines of the whole PNR? Alangan man na ang i-privatize lang si igdi sa Bicol, eh ang trains maagi sa buong line ng PNR. Pano daw yan?:dunno:

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 07:45 AM

BFAR reminds Bicol fishers of FADs fishing ban
PILI, Camarines Sur, Aug. 5 (PNA) – The period between July and September of this year is considered as closure season for the use of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) by purse seine and ring net catcher vessels within the Philippine’s sea waters and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is reminding all fishing operators in Bicol to comply.

Dennis del Socorro, the BFAR regional director based here, said that the closure is pursuant to Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) No. 236, series of 2010 that sets rules and regulations on the use of FADs during the closure period in consonance with the Conservation and Management Measure adopted by Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).

Philippine flagged vessels that fish in the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) using FADs are targeting small pelagic fishes but also have as by-catch significant volume of bigeye and yellowfin, two of the five species of tuna that are threatened with extinction due to overfishing, Del Socorro said.

The WCPFC, as an international governing body has imposed a closure of portions of the Pacific Ocean since January last year in an effort to allow overfished tuna species to replenish and the Philippine government has supported and has been enforcing it not only within its water territories covered by the Commission’s ban but also in its EEZ.

A recent report of the Swiss-based International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) said at least five of the eight tuna species across the Pacific and Western seas are susceptible to collapse under continued excessive fishing pressure.

Tuna species under sharp pressure from high-tech factory ships that comb international waters in search of ever-dwindling stocks include bigeye, classified as vulnerable, along with yellowfin and albacore, both ranked as "near threatened", the IUCN said

Included in the WCPFC ban is the Coral Triangle which spans the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste and contains spawning and nursery grounds and migratory routes for commercially-valuable tuna species such as bigeye, yellowfin, skipjack and albacore. This area produces over 40 percent of the total catch for the Western Central Pacific region.

Within the country’s EEZ, the ban enforced by the BFAR since last year covering the period between July and September and this during the same months of this year applies to Philippine flagged vessels using FADs to avoid catching bigeye and yellowfin tunas that are on their breeding and spawning season.

Del Socrorro said the ban applies to all duly registered and licensed Philippine flagged commercial purse seine and ring net catcher vessels that conduct FAD fishing in the Philippine EEZ during the period July 1 to September 30.

If there are owners wishing to conduct fishing operation using the equipment which is locally called “payao” during the closure period, Del Socorro said they should subject their purse seine or ring net vessel to the conditions set forth in FAO 236 such as accreditation of their fishing vessels and provision of monitors or observers on board the vessel.

Accreditation shall involve inspection or measurement of fishing nets to ensure that depth of the net shall not exceed 115 fathoms and marking of fishing gears which must be done jointly by BFAR Central and Regional Offices technical personnel, the BFAR regional chief said.

To ensure effective implementation of this measure, patrol vessels are deployed in all waters within the Philippine EEZ to apprehend violators while BFAR personnel have been assigned in both public and private fish ports to observe unloading of catch from purse seine and ring net vessels, he said.

Non-compliance with any of the above provisions shall be a ground for suspension of fishing operations during the period or revocation of the Commercial Fishing Vessel/Gear License (CFVGL), Del Socorro added. http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=11&rid=364223

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 08:13 AM

Ginataan
by Taga Balatan Kami (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.109854135752873.15104.100001848629112&page=2)

Ginataang Native Chicken
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/246701_148340345237585_100001848629112_306332_7118256_n.jpg

Ginataang Turingan
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267565_161030707301882_100001848629112_365447_5827639_n.jpg

Ginataang Pugita
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Ginataang Puso Nin Batag
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hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 08:15 AM

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Meet and greet ALODIA at SM CITY Naga
September 3, 2011, 4:00 PM
At THE EVENT CENTER

• Like us on Facebook and get a chance to win meet and greet passes.
• Go to https://www.facebook.com/pages/SM-City-Naga/228076207236419
• SM City Naga will be giving away 200 meet and greet passes
• This promo is a weekly raffle draw in which 200 winners will be given free meet and greet passes.
• All winners will be posted on our Fan Page.
• Winners can claim their meet and greet passes at SCMC Administration Office, Marketing Department from 10am till 6pm only, Tuesdays to Sundays, starting
August 9, 2011.
• Winners must present a Valid ID upon claiming.
Weekly draw dates are as follows:
• August 8
• August 15
• August 22
• August 29
• 50 winners of meet and greet passes every week.
• Winners will be announced weekly on SM CITY NAGA FAN PAGE

Note:
• Only 1 entry per person.
• Open to all shoppers of SM City Naga
• Promo duration: August 3, 2011 to august 29, 2011

Source (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=228091007234939&set=a.228090180568355.59327.228076207236419&type=1&ref=nf)

kevinb

August 6th, 2011, 09:27 AM

^^ Garo napapansin ko pirmi ka nagpo-post ning kakanon igdi sa thread @Hakz. :lol:

hakz2007

August 6th, 2011, 09:39 AM

^^tanganing maara ako ta fasting baga ko ngunyan..atyan pang banggi ang kakan ko..kaya lang kaunti lang na rice...pag-umaga naman, oatmeal ako, my daily vitamins and an apple okay na sako....:D

oragon.com

August 6th, 2011, 11:11 AM

Kudos to Bikolano achievers!:banana:

Is Robinsons putting up a department store in Puregold? If that happens, this will be one of the very few joint projects between Puregold and Robinsons, if ever there is. But AFAIK there's none. Hmm.

I mean next mall to expect here in Naga is Robinsons Mall:)

jardet

August 6th, 2011, 12:08 PM

kevinb

August 6th, 2011, 12:18 PM

^^ +1

I mean next mall to expect here in Naga is Robinsons Mall:)

Weh? Robinsons will put a mall here? Where? :dunno:

patatas

August 6th, 2011, 08:51 PM

'Save Lake Buhi Now' project ng pamahalaan lokal ng Buhi
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=47345

This is not the first time, nor the only place where fish kill happens. What exactly is fish kill and why have our farmers not learned from their past experiences? Lake Buhi is supposedly around 8 meters deep but through the years that has been reduced to a mere 3 meters in some parts. This is due to the build up of decomposed material at the bottom of the lake which results to high levels of ammonia, nitrates and nitrites in the water… toxic by-products of active decomposition. When there is a change of weather, from hot to cold, the top layer of water become colder than the bottom layer. When this happens, the warm water underneath rises to the top, bringing with it the toxic materials, thus, the fish get poisoned. It may also be that Oxygen is partly needed by the bacteria that decompose the organic matter so there is lack of supply of Oxygen for the fish. When organic matter rises to the top together with the warm water, it may enter the gills, thus clog the air passages of the fish. This obviously results to more mortality. Moratoriums are meant to give the lake or other bodies of water much needed time to rest and become healthy or alive once more. Becoming healthy means the decomposed matter disappear/get washed away naturally (bacteria will no longer thrive since there will be no organic/decomposed matter.) Visibility will become better and not ‘black’ anymore. In Bisaya I am told Buhi means ‘Buhay’… so they call Lake Buhi ‘Lake Patay’ instead. Lets be more vigilant. Bring back life to your beloved Lake Buhi…!!! :):):)
Sulfur has been blamed as the cause of fish kills in Lake Buhi. But over-stocking can also be another cause. In the end, its just plain, simple greed by the fish cage owners.

oragon.com

August 7th, 2011, 04:38 AM

when will be the target opening?

no idea sir! but there's already on-going construction inside. As previously mentioned in this thread, the Puregold Naga branch will be a mall type, not just a supermarket or the Puregold Junior store. Mang Inasal and Joliibee will be the one of the anchor stores of Puregold Naga.

^^ +1

Weh? Robinsons will put a mall here? Where? :dunno:

I'll PM the details keb!

josh2

August 7th, 2011, 02:21 PM

I wonder if there will be any facelifting with the coming of Puregold. This building looks boring and does not stimulate imagination to draw prospective customers' curiosity to come and find out what is inside. This building is very prominent and being along a national highway is easy to advertise itself among travellers that pass this part of the city. An improved facade would i think help much to draw more shoppers when it reopens with new tenants.:):):):):)

okay lang yan, dindayo ang PureGold maski kataraid ang SM, Robinson, Shopwise o anupaman yang darakulang Mall, aram ko mas barato ini kumpara sa iba, tsaka malay TA, baka pinturahan pati paguyunun pa man ining building na ini.:cheers:

oragon.com

August 8th, 2011, 05:15 AM

jampacked BIG Dome of the South
Ateneo vs UNC

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/DSCF4433.jpg

Naga Boy

August 8th, 2011, 06:59 AM

Avenue Square

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Juaning/Fountain.jpg?t=1312779329

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Juaning/Shrine008.jpg?t=1312779377

Carlo's Pizza

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http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Juaning/CarlosShrine.jpg?t=1312779479

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Juaning/Shrine004.jpg?t=1312779519

Naga Boy

August 8th, 2011, 07:09 AM

Penafrancia Shrine

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Juaning/Shrine003.jpg?t=1312779864

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Juaning/Shrine002.jpg?t=1312780120

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Juaning/Shrine001.jpg?t=1312780146

Naga Boy

August 8th, 2011, 07:10 AM

A Waterpark- Hotel Complex is now rising at Almeda Highway.

Naga Boy

August 8th, 2011, 07:56 AM

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STARBUCKS AROUND THE PHILIPPINES: Starbucks Magsaysay Avenue Naga. Starbucks Naga opened its doors to a mix of locals and tourists last August 21, 2010. If ever you're in Naga or if you happen to be in their famous watersports complex, do drop by for a cup of coffee at this store.

Source: Starbucks Philippines

rhyzrockerz

August 8th, 2011, 08:15 AM

A Waterpark- Hotel Complex is now rising at Almeda Highway.

Maray na hapon Doc,
anu po name kang Waterpark- Hotel Complex?picture po?

:)

Naga Boy

August 8th, 2011, 08:26 AM

Maray na hapon Doc,
anu po name kang Waterpark- Hotel Complex?picture po?

:)

No Photos- but it is now undergoing construction. It is visible from the roadside.

I forgot the name- but I know the developer.

oragon.com

August 8th, 2011, 09:55 AM

Constructions in the City

Panganiban Area only

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/DSCF4452.jpg
Commercial building near Mother Seton

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/DSCF4453.jpg
Mariners Panganiban HRM building

oragon.com

August 8th, 2011, 09:56 AM

A Waterpark- Hotel Complex is now rising at Almeda Highway.

DMCI?

Naga Boy

August 8th, 2011, 11:08 AM

Constructions in the City

Panganiban Area only

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/DSCF4452.jpg
Commercial building near Mother Seton

This is at the back of Bicol Medical Center not Mother Seton Hospital.

fil07

August 8th, 2011, 11:34 AM

Canaman Historical Trail Challenge slated on August 13 (http://canaman.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=211&catid=60&Itemid=282)
Monday, 08 August 2011

Dubbed as Canaman Historical Trail Challenge, Canaman Fun Run and Fun Bike is set to happen this coming Saturday. The benefit fun run/tour is organized by the local government unit and Canaman Employees Multi-purpose Cooperative (CEMPC) in celebration of the 428th Foundation Anniversary and Town Fiesta.

http://canaman.gov.ph/images/stories/historicaltrailchallenge.jpg

The running event composed of three categories namely 10 Kilometer, 5 Kilometer and 3 Kilometer will cover the road going to barangay San Jose East. The biking event has one category covering a distance of more than 21 kilometers from poblacion around the municipality crossing portions of Camaligan and Magarao towns. Starting and Finish line is in front of the municipal hall.

Top 3 male and female runners in 10K category will receive P1000, P700 and P500, respectively; P800, P600 and P400 in 5K category, and P500, P400 and P300 in 3K category. Special prizes await runners with the funniest attire, oldest and youngest runners etc.

Top 3 finishers in biking event will get P2000, P1500 and P1000, respectively. Special awards also await 10 finishers in this category.

Registration fee is minimal at P50 for Fun Run (10K/5K/3K) and P75 for Fun Bike. Contact persons are Exiquiel Requentina of MAENRO (474-0108) and Andy Inopia of Mayor's Office (474-8713).

The event aims to generate support from the community and raise additional funds for the Filipino Club and Supreme Student Government of Sta. Cruz
High School, promote the scenery of Canaman’s river district and its rich cultural heritage, encourage healthy lifestyle through exercise, and increase awareness and appreciation of clean and green environment. (IPST)

Download registration (http://canaman.gov.ph/documents/Canaman%20Fun%20Run%20&%20Fun%20Bike%20Forms.pdf)

http://canaman.gov.ph/images/stories/canaman%20historical%20trail%20challenge.jpg

http://canaman.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=211&catid=60&Itemid=282

oragon.com

August 8th, 2011, 11:37 AM

^^

Yup its BMC pala :)

Attended a meeting @ Crown Hotel and somebody from the City Planning mentioned about a plan to transfer another regional office form Legazpi here in Naga.

Nweiz, the meeting is all about the selection of Naga City as the pilot city in the implementation of creating and empowering our OFW's to invest their money in various projects of the city.

jardet

August 8th, 2011, 02:13 PM

jampacked BIG Dome of the South
Ateneo vs UNC

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/DSCF4433.jpg

muy precioso! :applause: is it already air-conditioned?

A Waterpark- Hotel Complex is now rising at Almeda Highway.

moreinformoreinfomoreinfoporfavor:)

Constructions in the City

Panganiban Area only

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/DSCF4453.jpg
Mariners Panganiban HRM building

oragon man an Mariners. Go! Go! Go! Marinero. (no soy marinero. solamente guapo:lol:)

^^

Yup its BMC pala :)

Attended a meeting @ Crown Hotel and somebody from the City Planning mentioned about a plan to transfer another regional office form Legazpi here in Naga.

Let them stay in Legazpi as it is the regional administrative center. I hope it is not just a whimsical decision on the part of the regional director.:ohno:

Nweiz, the meeting is all about the selection of Naga City as the pilot city in the implementation of creating and empowering our OFW's to invest their money in various projects of the city.

To make Naga a retirement haven? More medium and high end subdivisions in Naga. Do we still have space for more?:nuts:

jardet

August 8th, 2011, 02:21 PM

Dios marhay na banggi hali digdi sa nagbabagang disyerto kan Abu Dhabi. Ang init sa luwas nag-rerehistro sa running car nin 57. It has been like this in the last couple of weeks or so. Last night it was a bit cooler after a dust storm.

Naga City Deck

August 8th, 2011, 05:02 PM

No Photos- but it is now undergoing construction. It is visible from the roadside.

I forgot the name- but I know the developer.

I think the developer's last name starts with the letter M? :D

Naga Boy

August 9th, 2011, 01:30 AM

moreinformoreinfomoreinfoporfavor:)

I think the developer's last name starts with the letter M? :D

Yes, the local developer's name starts with M.

We could not divulge more info yet as they are still in negotiation with a more known Manila based partner.

Maybe someone could take photos of the construction site.

Naga Boy

August 9th, 2011, 02:09 AM

To make Naga a retirement haven? More medium and high end subdivisions in Naga. Do we still have space for more?:nuts:

I think Naga is becoming to be one.

There has never been a conglomeration of subdivisions from low cost housing to upscale and high end developments in Bicol as that found in Naga City.

Upscale Developments:
1. Haciendas de Naga (Enjoy Realty)
2. Isarog Heights (Fil Estate)
3. Caceres Heights Resort Subdivsion (Jamaica Realty)
4. St. Jude Orchard (DMCI)
5. Monte Cielo de Naga (Fil Estate)
6. San Ignacio Estates (Ayala Land)
8. Villa Concepcion (the Original Naga City's Forbes Park equivalent)

Both Haciendas de Naga and Isarog Hieghts features 9 and 18 hole golf course respectivley. The former was designed by the famed Palafox and Associates.

Middle Class Developments:
1. San Francisco Villages 1and 2 (Avida)
2. Tremezzo (Camella)
3. Monte Cielo Verde (Fil Estate)
4. Jardin Real de Naga (Jamaica)
5. St. Jude Villages 1 and 2 (DMCI)
6. St. James (DMCI)
7. Parkview Villages 1 and 2 (Enjoy)
8. Parkview Executive Village (Enjoy)

Low cost Housing project:
1. Lessandra (Camella)
2. Camella Heights (Camella)
3. San Alfonso Homes (Avida)
4. Villa Obiedo (Deca)
5. Villa Karangahan (Deca)
6. Langon Vista (Deca)
7. Grand Vale (Deca)
8. Northfield Estates (Deca)
9. Buena Vista Village (Fil Estate)

For a more comprehensive list (but still incomplete) see this page:
http://naga.gov.ph/live-in-naga/subdivisions/

jardet

August 9th, 2011, 04:43 AM

hakz2007

August 9th, 2011, 04:49 AM

This is not the first time, nor the only place where fish kill happens. What exactly is fish kill and why have our farmers not learned from their past experiences? Lake Buhi is supposedly around 8 meters deep but through the years that has been reduced to a mere 3 meters in some parts. This is due to the build up of decomposed material at the bottom of the lake which results to high levels of ammonia, nitrates and nitrites in the water… toxic by-products of active decomposition. When there is a change of weather, from hot to cold, the top layer of water become colder than the bottom layer. When this happens, the warm water underneath rises to the top, bringing with it the toxic materials, thus, the fish get poisoned. It may also be that Oxygen is partly needed by the bacteria that decompose the organic matter so there is lack of supply of Oxygen for the fish. When organic matter rises to the top together with the warm water, it may enter the gills, thus clog the air passages of the fish. This obviously results to more mortality. Moratoriums are meant to give the lake or other bodies of water much needed time to rest and become healthy or alive once more. Becoming healthy means the decomposed matter disappear/get washed away naturally (bacteria will no longer thrive since there will be no organic/decomposed matter.) Visibility will become better and not ‘black’ anymore. In Bisaya I am told Buhi means ‘Buhay’… so they call Lake Buhi ‘Lake Patay’ instead. Lets be more vigilant. Bring back life to your beloved Lake Buhi…!!! :):):)
Sulfur has been blamed as the cause of fish kills in Lake Buhi. But over-stocking can also be another cause. In the end, its just plain, simple greed by the fish cage owners.

Many of the fish cage owners are not really from Buhi..:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

Naga Boy

August 9th, 2011, 05:23 AM

Three BIG events coming to CamSur

Ironman- this month
Penafrancia Festival- September
ADCongress- November.

Busy months ahead for CamSur.

These activities would at least neutralize the pronvince's bad media coverage in the national papers brought about by the two opposing views in the creation of CamSur.

Unfortunately, those in favor of Nueva Camarines creation are really making it sure to come out with really bad write ups and publicity regarding the province to justify their cause.:ohno::ohno:

fil07

August 9th, 2011, 06:50 AM

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Canaman Historical Trail Challenge (tune up for IronMan Camsur)
August 13, 2011 in Canaman, CamSur

http://www.takbo.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2143:canaman-historical-trail-challenge-at-camsur&catid=25:running-events&Itemid=100013

johnny_lance

August 9th, 2011, 03:54 PM

MANILA—The Cobra IRONMAN 70.3 in the Philippines promises to be a different version of the events being held in other parts of the world.

This weekend, Camarines Sur, led by no less than its Governor, L-Ray Villafuerte, will make sure that the participants will have the safest, grandest time while competing at the CamSur Watersports Complex.

“I want to be hands-on in handling this event,” Villafuerte told the Inquirer in a phone interview yesterday. “I want to make sure that everyone’s happy before, during and after. They (participants) will feel the love of CamSur every step of the way.”

“All the foreign bets have been telling me in the past that Ironman Philippines is very different because of the love that our people give them,” Villafuerte continued. “This year won’t be any different.”

Villafuerte, who trained for four months in a bid to join the event but decided against it at the last minute, has lined up several activities to make sure that his constituents will not only watch Ironman 70.3 but be a part of it as well.

“We’ve launched contests in schools, barangays and the like to make sure that our province will be beautiful and make our people a part of the event as well,” Villafuerte said.

Security and safety of the participants are paramount in Villafuerte’s mind as he will employ a lifeguard in the swim area every two meters while having divers underwater for the duration of the swim challenge.

More than 1,100 bets coming from 28 countries will swim, bike and run not only for the title in CamSur but for the chance to see action in the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and the Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Las Vegas.

Pete Jacobs guns for a second straight title in the men’s division.

http://sports.inquirer.net/10947/cobra-ironman-70-3-villafuerte-vows-safest-grandest-event

patatas

August 9th, 2011, 04:45 PM

I think Naga is becoming to be one.

There has never been a conglomeration of subdivisions from low cost housing to upscale and high end developments in Bicol as that found in Naga City.

Upscale Developments:
1. Haciendas de Naga (Enjoy Realty)
2. Isarog Heights (Fil Estate)
3. Caceres Heights Resort Subdivsion (Jamaica Realty)
4. St. Jude Orchard (DMCI)
5. Monte Cielo de Naga (Fil Estate)
6. San Ignacio Estates (Ayala Land)
8. Villa Concepcion (the Original Naga City's Forbes Park equivalent)

Both Haciendas de Naga and Isarog Hieghts features 9 and 18 hole golf course respectivley. The former was designed by the famed Palafox and Associates.

Middle Class Developments:
1. San Francisco Villages 1and 2 (Avida)
2. Tremezzo (Camella)
3. Monte Cielo Verde (Fil Estate)
4. Jardin Real de Naga (Jamaica)
5. St. Jude Villages 1 and 2 (DMCI)
6. St. James (DMCI)
7. Parkview Villages 1 and 2 (Enjoy)
8. Parkview Executive Village (Enjoy)

Low cost Housing project:
1. Lessandra (Camella)
2. Camella Heights (Camella)
3. San Alfonso Homes (Avida)
4. Villa Obiedo (Deca)
5. Villa Karangahan (Deca)
6. Langon Vista (Deca)
7. Grand Vale (Deca)
8. Northfield Estates (Deca)
9. Buena Vista Village (Fil Estate)

For a more comprehensive list (but still incomplete) see this page:
http://naga.gov.ph/live-in-naga/subdivisions/

Target not only the OFWs but foreign retirees too who are out there looking for a haven… where they can stretch their savings and pensions the most. We have an ageing world population (baby boomers now in their 65's). If we can only put our act together, it will be easy to corner a large portion of that market. To our advantage: cost of living is very low (compared to places retirees are from), we speak English, we have high calibre of entertainment; many caregivers and nurses, not to mention very competent and brilliant doctors, and competitive medical facilities. What else can they ask for?
To support the lifestyle of retirees though, it would be nice if your city can also offer alternative forms of entertainment suited to their age: mini-golf, swimming, billiards, parks for leisurely walks and picnics, quiet and mellow music bars, fine dining, spa and the like. If these can be put in one area or near each other, so much the better. Remember, the name of the game is convenience Then you can compete with other retirement villages around the world offering the same services! Wouldn’t that be a nice addition to the ‘young and active’ local and foreign tourists already flocking to CamSur? :banana::banana::banana: But as Jardet asked, "Is there space for more?"

jardet

August 9th, 2011, 06:14 PM

Target not only the OFWs but foreign retirees too who are out there looking for a haven… where they can stretch their savings and pensions the most. We have an ageing world population (baby boomers now in their 65's). If we can only put our act together, it will be easy to corner a large portion of that market. To our advantage: cost of living is very low (compared to places retirees are from), we speak English, we have high calibre of entertainment; many caregivers and nurses, not to mention very competent and brilliant doctors, and competitive medical facilities. What else can they ask for?
To support the lifestyle of retirees though, it would be nice if your city can also offer alternative forms of entertainment suited to their age: mini-golf, swimming, billiards, parks for leisurely walks and picnics, quiet and mellow music bars, fine dining, spa and the like. If these can be put in one area or near each other, so much the better. Remember, the name of the game is convenience Then you can compete with other retirement villages around the world offering the same services! Wouldn’t that be a nice addition to the ‘young and active’ local and foreign tourists already flocking to CamSur? :banana::banana::banana: But as Jardet asked, "Is there space for more?"

We have all these in Naga though the current number may not be enough to offer variety but i think facility wise, they are comparable to the best ones. There is no problem about proximity considering Naga's small land area, all are located a stonethrow away from each other. One obstacle however is the not so good publicity about public safety in the country. Naga is relatively safe compared to other cities in the country but is it enough to attract foreign retirees to find a second home in Naga versus other options in other countries which cater to the same market.:)

Naga Boy

August 10th, 2011, 04:51 AM

The very first Nuclear Medicine in Bicol Region facilty will soon be functional at the Bicol Access Heatlh Centrum.

We would be able to do Radioactive Iodine Treatment for our goiter patients hopefully in less than a month's time as we await for the Philippine Nuclear reearch Institute permit after inspection.

We would then be allowed to give low dose Radioactive Iodine Treatment on out- patient basis.

Prices for the procedure is still being deliberated as the delivery of Radio-Active Iodine is only possible thru PAL Boeing Flights available in Legazpi. Adjustments are being made for the transport from Legazpi to Naga.

There is really a need to upgrade the airport in Naga.

I did't realize that healthcare would also be affected by an under equipped airport facility.

Still it would still be a lot cheaper than going to Manila.

The same bigger facility would be available at the NICC Doctors' Hospital once it opens next year so we could offer high dose radioactive ablation treatment for throid malignancies.

Two nuclear medicine facilities with two different target markets in a year's time.

The very first Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scanning in Bicol is also available now at the Bicol Access Health Centrum.

MRI at NICC - next.

oragon.com

August 10th, 2011, 05:49 AM

Servant and partner of his community

By Cecille M. Suerte Felipe
Starweek Magazine (The Philippine Star)

MANILA, Philippines – The police force marks its 110th anniversary tomorrow, faced with controversy but also with shining examples of the dedicated performance of its personnel that bring pride to the badge and uniform of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Chief Inspector Benigno Albao Sr., chief of Station 2 of the Naga City Police, devoted time in mentoring the men and women of his command to effectively perform their duty to serve and protect the Filipino people. Albao’s performance stood out among 1,700 police commanders nationwide as he was adjudged the 2nd Lead PNP Awardee.

PNP chief Director General Raul Bacalzo said Albao lived and led his men by example and mentored them in becoming dedicated police officers, the true essence of the PNP’s Integrated Transformation Program (ITP).

“We want the PNP to be capable, efficient and credible. On the second year of the Lead PNP Award, we recognize the accomplishment of a police chief who mentored his police personnel in serving the public better,” said Bacalzo.

The PNP chief said the Lead PNP 2010 National Selection Committee searched for a police chief who could effectively make his personnel realize the spirit of the transformation program of the PNP.

“We want somebody who can mentor and teach our policemen and effectively convey to them the police transformation program. We are trying to make every policeman from the lowest rank of PO1 (police officer 1) up to feel the transformation in the police force,” Bacalzo emphasized.

In bringing the program to the police stations, Director Arturo Cacdac Jr., executive director of the ITP-Program Management Office (PMO), said the performance of police units in the field reflects on the national leadership. “In surveys, people rate the PNP in reference to the local police. That’s why we really have to improve the competence of police stations. That’s actually the major goal of the Lead PNP Award.”

PMO is the central management facility for all PNP reform programs and projects since 2006.

Bacalzo said Albao epitomized the characteristic of a true mentor and leader with his ability to determine critical issues, his courage to accept the problems, dedication to come up with a solution or plan to solve the problem, and his clever way of involving the stakeholders and the community.

“The problem on peace and order cannot be handled alone by the PNP, we need the support of the community. And that was what Chief Inspector Albao did,” Bacalzo noted.

Speaking at the thanksgiving and awards dinner held recently in Camp Crame in Quezon City, Bacalzo said, “We honor the work ethic and leadership output of one of our outstanding officers as the model for the change we seek, and as testament to how far we have gone (in transforming the PNP).”

Bacalzo noted that Albao’s records stood as a beacon for all policemen and policewomen to continue to encourage reform, change and excellence.

“His ability to determine critical problems, courage to face and address them and reach out to the community made him the Lead PNP for 2010.”

Bacalzo, his command group and directorial staff conferred the trophy, medal and other awards on Albao during the thanksgiving dinner.

Albao also received P250,000 cash prize, a laptop, a .45 caliber pistol, and a scholarship for a graduate course.

The PNP chief also announced that the PNP will give Albao’s police station four sets of desktop computers, a multimedia projector, and a brand new patrol car to be taken from the 2011 procurement budget and donations from non-government organizations.

Bacalzo has been pursuing the PNP-Integrated Transformation Program through the PMO. Bacalzo served as the first executive director of the PMO and was the chairman of the National Selection Committee of the 1st Lead PNP award for 2009 that chose Superintendent Sterling Raymund Blanco, the chief of police of Laoag City in Ilocos Norte.

“We have been pursuing programs in the PNP to make our police officers capable, efficient and credible,” pointed out Bacalzo.

Albao’s winning strategy

With the city’s continuous progress and booming population, the PNP leadership reconstituted the Naga City Police into two police stations, and tapped Albao to head the second police unit.

“I was happy to lead discordant and disheartened police personnel, who used to march to different tunes, dance to different music and had different orientation,” said Albao.

When he assumed office, Albao recalled having felt that people around him had a wait-and-see attitude. “They were waiting to see what kind of chief I would be. But I showed them how dedicated and sincere I am to make the community I serve peaceful and orderly.”

During his first few weeks, Albao recalled having to face critical concerns – personnel morale and discipline, street crimes and the peace and order situation in the barangays.

Slowly, Albao initiated programs to win the trust and confidence of his 76 personnel by conducting regular brainstorming with people knowledgeable on organizational development.

As he noticed significant improvement in the attitude of his police, Albao said his team went out of the police station and reached out to the external stakeholders – the community.

With the help of his police and the community, Albao facilitated crime mapping in his area of responsibility and created the barangay information network (BIN), a strategy to get the actual situation on the ground.

“We solicited the help of barangay officials who readily extended their support to us,” Albao added, noting that their BIN now includes professionals and business owners among its members.

Despite limited equipment and resources, Albao launched Motorcycle Cops Against Crimes and Detective Beat Patrol Teams to further address the needs of the citizens. What was so unique about the MCAC and DBPT was the police officers would use their own motorcycles since the police station could not provide enough equipment. The community even got on board the programs.

“Stakeholders learned about out campaign, and some of them offered to shoulder our gasoline expenses, which inspired us even more,” said Albao.

Albao’s recognition culminates a long and truly inspiring career.

“I was born and raised on a farm, and later in my life I realize that there were more beautiful things to see than a carabao’s behind,” Albao, who worked hard to get an education, told the audience.

With six siblings, Albao understood that his parents – his father was a farmer – could not send all of them to school. So he studied hard and used his dedication and determination to be able to get a good education. From high school to college, Albao was a full scholar. After graduation, he entered public service.

LEADING THE WAY: Lead PNP awardee Chief Inspector Benigno Albao Sr. of Naga City
was cited for his exemplary leadership of the men and women of the Naga City Police

“On May 1, 1979, a new world was opened to me when I entered the police service as a beat patrol man,” he said.

Albao attributed his leadership style to the influence of his former superiors, who guided him in his career as a police officer.

“My superior asked me to type the classic line the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog, which I did with my index fingers. Then he told me that I could be an investigator,” Albao recalled with a grin. “In my heart, I tend to believe that anybody who could type that classic line could be an investigator.”

“As I rose up the ladder, reaping some honor along the way, I came to realize that what brought me to where I am was not my personal misconceived notions of police expertise and prowess, but rather the accumulated mentoring, patience, and loving kindness of my mentors,” Albao pointed out. “I made a vow that when my time comes I will repay their kindness, which I pass on to my subordinates.”

With only seven months before retiring from the police service on Feb. 15, 2012, Albao has, indeed, left his mark in PNP history.

Cacdac said Albao’s achievement would surely inspire chiefs from the 1,700 police stations all over the country to excel and be part of the roster of prestigious awardees.

“Definitely they will be inspired, not only the chiefs of police but officers designated to the same position of transformational leader and mentor-leader, meaning they should be able to identify concerns in their area and then they should be able to provide solutions to these concerns or problems,” Cacdac told The STAR.

Albao is dedicated to making the community peaceful and
orderly, meeting regularly with residents.

Like Albao, Cacdac said police chiefs should have the vision to come up with the right solutions and the courage to implement them. “If the resources of the PNP are not enough to solve such concerns, they should be able to mobilize the stakeholders and the community to support the activities and projects.”

Albao was chosen from among chiefs of police nominated by the 17 police regions. A technical working group composed of senior police officers whittled down the list of semi-finalists to five finalists – Chief Inspector Gilbert Gorero of San Jose, Antique; Chief Inspector Artemio Infante of Bauang, La Union; Superintendent Romell Velasco of Mariveles, Bataan; Senior Inspector Arnold Ventura of Kabayan, Benguet; and Albao – who were then assessed and validated on site by the National Selection Committee.

This year’s National Selection Committee was composed of Director Cacdac as chairman; Prof. Jose Navarro of the University of Asia and the Pacific as vice chair; Albert Escalona, president of the Badge of Honor Foundation; Fr. Antonio Labiao Jr. of St. Peter Parish in Quezon City; and STARweek editor Doreen Yu.

www.naga.gov.ph

nweiz, check out the new face of the City website :cheers:

oragon.com

August 10th, 2011, 05:51 AM

I am a proud Nagueño

10 LITTLE THINGS A NAGUEÑO SHOULD DO

· I THINK POSITIVE and SAY POSITIVE THINGS about Naga.

· I keep my surroundings CLEAN and GREEN.

· I RESPECT THE ELDERLY and MY FELLOW MEN at all times.

· I am ON TIME, and I WORK HARD and SAVE for my future.

· I am HONEST in my dealings with others.

· I STAY AWAY from DRUGS.

· I OBEY TRAFFIC RULES and REGULATIONS and City ORDINANCES.

· I REPORT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES to protect myself, my family and my community.

· I PAY MY TAXES promptly.

· I BUY LOCALLY MADE PRODUCTS and PATRONIZE the Naga City People’s Mall.

Inspired by Atty. Alex Lacson

www.naga.gov.ph:okay:

oragon.com

August 10th, 2011, 09:37 AM

Puregold on-going construction

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/007.jpg

oragon.com

August 10th, 2011, 10:03 AM

A Waterpark- Hotel Complex is now rising at Almeda Highway.

Is this the project doc?

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/015-1.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/014-3.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/012-2.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/010-2.jpg

oragon.com

August 10th, 2011, 10:06 AM

Commercial building to rise at the corner of Roxas Avenue and Almeda Highway

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/018-5.jpg

randism

August 10th, 2011, 10:37 AM

Naga Boy

August 10th, 2011, 11:04 AM

Is this the project doc?

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/015-1.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/014-3.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/012-2.jpg

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/010-2.jpg

Yes.

Those old Nipa Huts under the canopy of mango trees used to look like an oasis in the middle of a vast ricefields.

That rustic scene would soon be gone to give way to asphalt shingle- roofed structures.

randism

August 10th, 2011, 11:16 AM

Regional investors thrilled by property prospects in PHL (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/companies/14868-regional-investors-thrilled-by-property-prospects-in-phl)
Tuesday, 09 August 2011 18:40

THE dramatic expansion of both the office sector and shopping and mixed-use developments in the Philippines in the last decade has caught the interest of key investors attending a recent Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (APREA) Singapore chapter meeting.

According to representatives of Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu (JLLL) who discussed real estate trends in the Philippines, APREA officers and representatives of key real estate players in Asia were particularly impressed that three Philippine malls ranked among the top 10 largest in the world.

David Leechiu, JLLL Philippines country head, cited that the office sector annual supply in Metro Manila had been growing by at least 300,000 square meters (sq.m). in the last decade—save for the slowdown in 2010—driven by the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.

Leechiu said the trend would continue until at least 2013, given the continued expansion of existing BPOs and the relocation of new players to the Philippine market. In 2010, the industry employed around 520,000 and generated $8.9 billion in revenues. It is expected to grow to $25 billion in annual revenues and 1.3 million employees by 2016, according to the Business Process Association of the Philippines.

Equally engaging to the real estate investors looking for opportunities in Asia was the “mallification” of key Philippine cities and the rapid growth of retail supply in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao and other parts of the country driven by remittances of overseas Filipinos. Remittances registered at $18.8 billion in 2010 alone.

Eric Manuel, senior manager of JLLL, said another factor that has made retail an attractive asset class is the young population of the Philippines. He cited that approximately 65 percent of the population is below 30 years old, a demographic that is attractive to local and international retail brands and investors.

Studies by JLLL indicate that existing retail supply registered at 11.5 million sq.m as of the first half of 2011. Up to 2013, an additional 1.4 million sq.m will be constructed, mostly in the provinces.

Most potential investors were surprised to discover that three of the largest malls in the world are found in the Philippines. These are: SM City North Edsa, SM Mall of Asia and SM Megamall. The top two largest malls are in Dongguan and Beijing in China. Others are in Dubai, Alberta, Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur.

Investors also expressed interest in the surge of international tourist arrivals, which has driven the future supply of hotel rooms in Metro Manila. Between 2011 and 2015, 4,500 hotel rooms are targeted for completion, with another 5,500 more proposed but with unconfirmed completion dates. In 2010, Metro Manila counted close to 15,000 hotel rooms.

The Philippines’ strong domestic tourism also nudged investors to reconsider the opportunities offered by the country, said Manuel. The number of passengers on domestic flights increased by 12.28 percent to 16.56 million in 2010, according to the Civil Aeronautics Board.

In top spots like Cebu and Boracay, more than half of the visitors had local addresses, according to JLLL studies. In Baguio, Davao and Camarines Sur, local tourists also dominated over foreign ones. This means that the opportunities for the hotels market go beyond the deluxe, five-star rooms, said Manuel. There is also a great opportunity in the three- to four-star accommodations segment.

randism

August 10th, 2011, 11:28 AM

randism

August 10th, 2011, 11:37 AM

patatas

August 10th, 2011, 11:57 AM

We have all these in Naga though the current number may not be enough to offer variety but i think facility wise, they are comparable to the best ones. There is no problem about proximity considering Naga's small land area, all are located a stonethrow away from each other. One obstacle however is the not so good publicity about public safety in the country. Naga is relatively safe compared to other cities in the country but is it enough to attract foreign retirees to find a second home in Naga versus other options in other countries which cater to the same market.:)

That is the beauty of Naga then. But I think, more so, the secret behind the success story is the PRIDE and LOVE that you feel for anything remotely Nagueño. Otherwise, why does everyone read with interest whenever something new or a development springs up? People make time to scout for news… to take photos and share them in the thread with excitement. So vicariously everyone gets involved.
Unfortunately, as you said, we have to contend with the image of the country: that of its being unsafe. This is where marketing comes in. CamSur has successfully attracted tourists. Through proactive marketing the same tourists can be your future investors in their old age. Your success will serve as an inspiration to others. It will surely create a ripple.

patatas

August 10th, 2011, 12:03 PM

Yes.

Those old Nipa Huts under the canopy of mango trees used to look like an oasis in the middle of a vast ricefields.

That rustic scene would soon be gone to give way to asphalt shingle- roofed structures.

Sana huwag putulin ang mga puno.

jardet

August 10th, 2011, 07:37 PM

jardet

August 10th, 2011, 07:52 PM

Sana huwag putulin ang mga puno.

Agree:okay:. We need to plant more not to cut more. The massive flooding, landslide and mudflows in some parts of the country is a reality check on the current state of our denuded forest and the lost of sufficient green covers of our mountains. I hope el rey's 12 millions trees in 2012 does not loose steam until it is achieved and sustained the growth of the trees to restore our lost green cover.

hakz2007

August 11th, 2011, 02:34 AM

A resolution by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan seeking conversion of Pili into a component city has been transmitted to the House of Representatives.

btw, we have two new moderators, Animo and Manila-X (aka Wanch)! :cheers:

Wanch and I will be moderating 2 different fora. I can definitely help out any queries in Tagalog, Cebuano, English, Español, and Française.

Thanks everyone.

Glad to help

For now I've been checking the economy/development section and it seems to be stable, at least the threads I checked!

kevinb

August 11th, 2011, 02:49 AM

Governance or gerrymandering? (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/39589/governance-or-gerrymandering)
CamSur’s politics of partition
By Jonas Cabiles Soltes
Philippine Daily Inquirer

SINCE the House of Representatives voted 229-1 to pass House Bill No. 4820 on Aug. 5, carving a new province to be named Nueva Camarines out of Camarines Sur has loomed more real.

The bill though has yet to be taken up in the Senate. If the senators approve it and President Aquino signs it into law, a plebiscite will be called for residents of Camarines Sur to vote on the new province.

Who will stand to gain from such a division?

Proponents believe it is about time that Nueva Camarines is created to bring much-needed economic development to neglected towns. Critics, however, see the birth of a new political fiefdom.

For years, the 35 towns and one component city of Camarines Sur—the largest and most populous of the six provinces of Bicol—have competed for the attention of the provincial government.

First-class province

As of 2007, Camarines Sur’s population was 1,693,821 and its land area was 5,381 square kilometers, according to the National Statistics Office. Naga City, although politically part of the first-class province, is an independent city.

The province had a yearly income of over P500 million in 2009, but its poverty incidence was 38.67 percent, the National Statistical Coordination Board reported. This meant that four out of every 10 families live below the poverty line.

Garchitorena town in an extreme case. Its poverty incidence dipped to 65 percent in 2000.

Most of the poor towns are in the fourth congressional district, which has long been represented by the Fuentebellas.

Large land size, booming population, unequal delivery of basic services to municipalities, high poverty—these factors have been cited to explain why a new province must be formed.

Development promise

In May, Rep. Arnulfo Fuentebella Jr. filed HB 4820 that seeks to combine the fourth and fifth districts to compose the Nueva Camarines. This, he said, will lead to the development of both the new and mother provinces and more benefits to constituents of both.

Fewer towns will mean bigger internal revenue allotment (IRA) for each, while bigger allocation of resources will result in better infrastructure, especially good road networks, he says.

Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. assails the proposal as counterproductive.

Citing a 2005 study by the Local Government Development Foundation and the German foundation Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Villafuerte says the new province may carry a price tag of some P1.4 billion.

“The study said that consolidation, rather than fragmentation, of local government units (LGUs) is the way to go as it would cost almost P800 million to put up a new province. Considering inflation, it translates to P1.4 billion at 2011 prices,” he says.

Moreover, the creation of Nueva Camarines will bring more financial burden to the national government, as it must set up new provincial offices and at least 16 national line agencies, a new provincial police office and judicial courts, he says.

A new province will mean P160 million less in the IRA allocation for provincial LGUs, he says.

Growth momentum

“In our province, an overwhelming majority fret that this congressional plan will derail the growth momentum of CamSur, which has been on an upward trajectory as a result of its international reputation as an extreme sports and ecotourism haven,” Villafuerte says.

The governor harps on his administration’s success in making the province emerge as the country’s top tourist destination. He mentions the Department of Tourism’s Research and Statistics Division report showing the combined efforts of all sectors to promote the CamSur Watersports Center (CWC) and the Caramoan Islands as a must-see package for foreign and domestic tourists alike.

“This marketing strategy will be put in jeopardy by the split … the Caramoan Islands are in the district that the bill’s proponents want to form part of Nueva Camarines,” Villafuerte warns.

A word war has erupted between Fuentebella and Villafuerte Jr., as well as their allies.

Mayor Antero Lim of Goa town says dividing Camarines Sur is necessary. “There is no negligence really on the part of the provincial government. But with a province as large as Camarines Sur, anyone can’t help but have difficulty in attending to the needs of all the towns,” Lim says.

Each of the new provincial governments can now focus and prioritize their respective towns, he adds.

Small towns

Although Goa is already the commercial and industrial center of the Partido Area (fourth district), it will still benefit, especially in terms of infrastructure. “Actually, it’s the small towns that stand to benefit much from the creation of the new province,” Lim says.

Goa, 50 km from Naga, is home to the Partido State University and the Philippine Science High School in Bicol.

Mayor Benjamin Decena of Bula town, a staunch ally of Villafuerte, says the proposal will inconvenience the people and is politically-motivated.

“Now, it only takes one ride to go to the capitol. If the proposed partition of Camarines Sur will push through, the capitol will be in Tigaon town and it will take two rides for us in Bula to go there,” Decena says.

He says the division will also reduce the bargaining power of either of the two provinces.

“If we will ask something from the national government, there would be little chance that we would get what we want because we are reduced to smaller land areas. In most cases, little importance is given to local government units with small land area because there will be little ‘return of investment,’” Decena says.

Fuentebellas

Rinconada had been in the hands of the Fuentebellas before and nothing much happened but politicking, he says.

“They would send materials for a supposed project but would take it back after elections. I do not like the leadership style of the Fuentebellas and I’m sure that if the new province would be established, they would reign over there because no one can beat the Fuentebellas in that new province, not even the Alfelors, which have fought the Fuentebellas many times before but was unsuccessful,” Decena says.

If the issue is development, he says, the fourth district already has the Partido Development Authority, which has an annual budget as a national government agency.

To Decena, the real reason for the division is this: “The Fuentebellas have fought against the Villafuertes before but lost. So they have to create a province of their own because they cannot penetrate anymore the leadership of Camarines Sur.”

New leaders, not province

What the Partido District needs is not a new political status, says Adrian Remodo, chair of the Philosophy Department of Ateneo de Naga University and native of Lagonoy town.

“Dividing [Camarines Sur] will only give the few elite families that have been in power for almost or over a century an unchallenged political power, breeding more the oligarchic system that this area has been having. What it (Partido) needs most is new leaders and not new province. Naming it as a new province is like the emperor wearing a new robe—same dog with a different collar.”

Wilfredo Prilles Jr., Naga planning and development coordinator, is careful to point out that the city government has not taken an official position on the issue. He says that carving out Nueva Camarines is not a magic bullet that will improve governance and bring about development to Partido and Rinconada areas.

The politicians opposing each other on the issue come from the same families who have lorded over the province for the last 40 years.

Going by their track record, the current state of governance in Camarines Sur, as well as the proposed territory of Nueva Camarines, does not inspire confidence, Prilles says. “The funny thing is, as governors and congressmen, they are ultimately responsible for Camarines Sur’s poor development indicators—which they have been throwing at one another.”
“It’s the proverbial case of pot calling the kettle black,” he adds.

All about politics

For Naga political scientist Ramon Beleno III, it is all about politics.
“The timing is awful. It seems that the move is to prepare for the 2013 elections. Some dynasties in CamSur are no longer vying for districts or municipalities but a province. But since we have an existing stronger dynasty in the province, they could not penetrate the capitol,” Beleno says.

Bicol writer Jason Chancoco, who hails from Iriga City, also sees no reason for the partition.

“There must be some economic reason why Rinconada must be joined with Partido, a reason that prevails as to why Rinconada must not remain with the ‘old province.’ Separation must come naturally … Some source of economic independence must arise giving rise to the urge to separate like some new source of income. It could be something simple like a greatly executed one town one product project, or something fantastic like oil or other minerals being found.”

“And it would be more plausible to see Rinconada join the ‘old province’ than Partido. Just look at the distance. Generally, we Rinconada people meet Partido people when we go to Pili or Naga for education or business,” Chancoco says.

If the new province will be created, Camarines Sur will lose many of its large and populous towns, but it will also lose some of its poorest and most isolated towns, including Siruma and Garchitorena.

It will also cede to Nueva Camarines its entire eastern seaboard facing the Pacific Ocean and will only have a short patch of coast in the San Miguel Bay.
With these, the province will also lose the Lagonoy Gulf—a rich fishing ground.
If Nueva Camarines materializes, the contenders for the government center are Tigaon town and Iriga, both 30 km east and southeast, respectively, of Naga.

With a report from Juan Escandor Jr.

kevinb

August 11th, 2011, 02:51 AM

A resolution by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan seeking conversion of Pili into a component city has been transmitted to the House of Representatives.

:banana:

Sana maipasa. :D

hakz2007

August 11th, 2011, 03:12 AM

Back to CamSur for Cobra Ironman
THIS deadline beater will be back in CamSur this coming Friday to Sunday to cover the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines, which will be held at the CamSur Watersports Complex, Pili, Camarines Sur.

This will be my third time to cover this world-class event and I’m really eager to return to CWC, a world-class wakeboard park. Maybe this time around, I’ll even get the nerve to finally try wakeboarding.

Leading the men’s field are top male professional triathletes, including defending champion Pete Jacobs, Cameron Brown, Luke Gilmer, Justin Granger, Erich Felbabel, Jesse Thomas and Dan Brown. The female professionals include Amanda Stevens, Belinda Granger, Katya Meyers and Bree Wee.

Defending champion Jacobs returns, hoping to grab the second of back-to-back titles. He denied Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 inaugural champion Terenzo Bozone the same honor last year with Bozone placing only second.

Jacobs has always been regarded as one of the world’s premier Ironman swimmers. His trademark is his ability to swim away from the pack and start the ride alone out in front. He has improved his run time immensely, making him an even more formidable competitor.

Brown is the most consistent athlete to compete in the Cobra Ironman. He is a 10-time winner of the New Zealand Ironman (2001–2005, 2007–2011) held in Taupo, New Zealand. He will be looking to grab his first Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 crown to add to his collection of titles.

Felbabel, who is from France, is a familiar face in the Asian racing circuit having competed in triathlons in Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Malaysia.

Thomas was an accomplished track and field athlete, who specialized in the steeple chase. Thomas was so good that he held the Stanford school record in the event and is an NCAA All-American athlete in the steeplechase.

Brown loves the country so much, he married a Filipina in Anie de Leon and relocated to live in Olongapo. He works in the Philippines as a coach and helps train members of the Philippine triathlon team.

Both were guests in our radio program MBC Sports Center over dzRH two weeks ago.

The women professionals are equally talented and multi-titled. Belinda Granger is an 11-time Ironman and Ironman 70.3 distance champion and is considered one of the sport’s premier cyclists. She joins the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 with husband and training partner Justin.

Stevens grew up in Enid, Oklahoma to a swimming family and swam for the Texas Christian University. She joined the medical school at the University of Oklahoma and graduated from OU Medical School in 2006. She put her sports medicine career on hold to pursue her Olympic dream.

After the 2008 Olympic Trials, she switched to triathlon full time and has been competing regularly since.

Wee returns to CamSur hoping to win her first Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 title. Originally from Florida, Wee came to Kona in 2002, fell in love with the place, the lifestyle and the culture and has lived in Hawaii since. Her original sport was surfing, but she switched to triathlon full time after meeting her current coach Paul Regensburg of LifeSport Coaching.

Like I said, this will be my third time to cover this event and maybe, just maybe, this time around I’ll finally get the nerve to try wakeboarding.http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideSportsop.htm?f=2011/august/9/reuelvidal.isx&d=2011/august/9

hakz2007

August 11th, 2011, 03:13 AM

:banana:

Sana maipasa. :D

Hopefully :cheers:

hakz2007

August 11th, 2011, 03:17 AM

U.S. Bicolano group nixes CamSur split
A 20,000-strong association of Bicolanos in the United States has objected to the passage of HB 4728 calling for the partition of Camarines Sur.

In a press statement, the US Bicolano Association (USBA), headed by Rafael Magtanggol, said: “We strongly denounce the passage of the bill as a scheme to perpetuate a political clan in power. There is no clamor for the partition of Camarines Sur. The measure is both highly unpopular and retrogressive. We urge our fellow Bicolanos to close ranks.”

USBA is one of the largest associations of Filipino migrants in the US. It has active chapters in at least 23 states. Among its yearly social responsibility projects are annual medical missions, donation of relief goods to typhoon-stricken areas and feeding programs for malnourished street children in Bicolandia.

Magtanggol added: “Dramatic developments in eco-tourism, sports, delivery of basic services and other vital community concerns have placed CamSur in the radar of progress. Now Caramoan as the country’s new top tourist hub is well-known in the entire US mainland. We feel proud that our province is now in the global map. Let us not stop the clock of progress. Camarines Sur must remain as one.”

Meanwhile, a UP-based think-tank said over the weekend that dividing CamSur could diminish the economic potential of the province. “The proposed creation of the province of Nueva Camarines Sur would mean the allocation of at least P280M to put up its own provincial capitol building, another P402M for administrative expenses and P465M more for its budget in 2012 alone,” the study pointed out.

It added: “This development would induce an economic hemorrhage for CamSur while the new province would have to struggle with the various annual costs of running a province and subsidizing component LGUs under its responsibility.”

These findings echo the conclusions of a 2005 study by the Local Government Development Foundation and the German foundation Konrad Adenauer which pointed out that carving a new province out of an existing one would lead to weak LGUs.http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/provincial/10986-us-bicolano-group-nixes-camsur-split

hakz2007

August 11th, 2011, 03:36 AM

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hakz2007

August 11th, 2011, 03:37 AM

Camarines Sur split to cost P1.4B, says gov
Not only is there no urgency or no necessity to divide Camarines Sur, it might also prove to be “too costly”, the province’s governor, Luis Raymond “LRay” Villafuerte Jr., said.

Citing a study by the University of the Philippines, Villafuerte said that around P1.4 billion will be needed to be able to cover the expenses of dividing the province.

“There will be a need to build a new capitol, offices, hospitals and police stations. The employees might also be affected because their might be a possibility of mass lay-offs,” he said.

Villafuerte added that the province will not be the only one affected by the change but also the national government.

“Government offices like the DSWD [Department of Social Welfare and Development] will have to make adjustments to cover the changes in the province,” he said.

Taxpayers’ burden

“Just imagine you have to establish new government departments in a new province. This is an additional financial burden to the government, to the taxpayers,” he said.

Villafuerte, who is strongly against the division of Camarines Sur, explains that “the division proposal is so unpopular” in the province.

“There is no clamor from our people. There is no support,” said Villafuerte. He also added that “[the proposal] will lose in the plebiscite especially because it has no direct benefit,” citing a similar failed proposal in 2007 to divide Quezon province and create Quezon del Sur.

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.

The House of Representatives has passed on third reading the bill creating the province of Nueva Camarines out of Camarines Sur.

New province, new gov

It seeks to create the new province out of 10 towns from the fourth district and six towns and a city from the fifth district of the province.

Ironically, the bill is being supported by the governor’s father, Rep. Luis Villafuerte Sr.

In a visit to Inquirer recently, Governor Villafuerte said dividing Camarines Sur was part of “gerrymandering,” a political maneuver meant to assure the election victories of those pushing for the division.

In an earlier interview, the governor said if the intention of the bill’s authors was to push progress in Camarines Sur, the full enforcement of a 1994 law would suffice—the Partido Development Act (PDA).

Among lawmakers supporting the division of Camarines Sur are Rep. Rolando Andaya (1st district), a close ally of former President Macapagal Arroyo, and Rep. Dato Arroyo, son of the former President.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/37385/camarines-sur-split-to-cost-p1-4b-says-gov

hakz2007

August 11th, 2011, 03:44 AM

COBRA IRONMAN 70.3 Villafuerte vows safest, grandest event
MANILA—The Cobra IRONMAN 70.3 in the Philippines promises to be a different version of the events being held in other parts of the world.

This weekend, Camarines Sur, led by no less than its Governor, L-Ray Villafuerte, will make sure that the participants will have the safest, grandest time while competing at the CamSur Watersports Complex.

“I want to be hands-on in handling this event,” Villafuerte told the Inquirer in a phone interview yesterday. “I want to make sure that everyone’s happy before, during and after. They (participants) will feel the love of CamSur every step of the way.”

“All the foreign bets have been telling me in the past that Ironman Philippines is very different because of the love that our people give them,” Villafuerte continued. “This year won’t be any different.”

Villafuerte, who trained for four months in a bid to join the event but decided against it at the last minute, has lined up several activities to make sure that his constituents will not only watch Ironman 70.3 but be a part of it as well.

“We’ve launched contests in schools, barangays and the like to make sure that our province will be beautiful and make our people a part of the event as well,” Villafuerte said.

Security and safety of the participants are paramount in Villafuerte’s mind as he will employ a lifeguard in the swim area every two meters while having divers underwater for the duration of the swim challenge.

More than 1,100 bets coming from 28 countries will swim, bike and run not only for the title in CamSur but for the chance to see action in the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and the Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Las Vegas.

Pete Jacobs guns for a second straight title in the men’s division.http://sports.inquirer.net/10947/cobra-ironman-70-3-villafuerte-vows-safest-grandest-event

hakz2007

August 11th, 2011, 04:25 AM

Juaning leaves immense damages to CamSur infra, agriculture
BATO, Camarines Sur , August 10 (PIA) -- On the height of Typhoon Juaning, more than 75,000 persons in this province evacuated, while affecting some 337 barangays, 64,558 families or 334,329 individuals and leaving nine dead who perished due to drowning.

Heavy rains caused flooding in most of the Camarines towns, particularly in the municipalities of Bato, Nabua, Bula, Baao, Buhi, Balatan, Minalabac, Milaor and Gainza, also Iriga City remained inundated.

Weeks after typhoon Juaning was gone the aforementioned towns remained submerged under floodwater, including most of palay and agricultural crops plantations in the said areas.

According to the latest report from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Managament Council (PDRRMC), total damage to agricultural crops such as rice, corn, vegetables, and other root crops reached P242,295,527.75 and has affected 26,488 farmers including a vast area of farmlands totaling to 37,770.57 hectares.

Total damage to livestock and poultry was pegged at P1,388,600 covering 1,670 head count of swines, cattle, poultry and small ruminants. The damage has also affected 301 animal owners. Under the fisheries sector, more or less 20 fishermen suffered a damage amounting to P3,182,000.

Aside from landslides, heavy rains had caused damage to infrastructure amounting to a total of P61,240,000 covering the damages to national and provincial roads , bridges and flood control structures. Damaged houses totaled to 2,462 with 761 totally damaged and 1,701 partially impaired.

In Bato, 2,696 individuals are still temporarily sheltered in 20 evacuation centers within the said municipality, most of them in the classrooms being used by students during daytime and used by displaced families as evacuation centers during the night. More or less 616 families are affected, most of them coming from the barangays of Tres Reyes, Sta. Cruz, San Vicente, Santigo, Tagpolo, Buluang and neighboring towns.

Five casualties were also listed from their town: Niño Mora, 31 years old and Jamele Dancalan, 13 years old both from Barangay Buluang; Domingo Lomitao, Jr., 45 years old from Barangay San Juan; Edwin Lastrollo, 30 years old from Barangay San Isidro and Gil Verras, 31 years old from Barangay Niño Jesus , all of Bato, Camarines Sur.

Bato Mayor Jeanette O.R. Bernaldez has already echoed her appeal to various agencies to help her constituents. PDRRMC already responded by giving out relief goods, mostly containing food packs , purified water and boxes of purifying tablets to arrest the ill effects of contaminated water. Ako Bikol Party list also distributed 300 pieces of food packs.http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=48227

hakz2007

August 11th, 2011, 04:26 AM

20th South Luzon Area Business Conference, 7th Bicol Business Week sa Naga City
NAGA CITY, Agosto 10 (PIA) -- Dalawang malalaking aktibidad ang magaganap ngayong buwan dito na dadaluhan ng mga negosyante, mamimili, exhibitors, development players at supporters mula sa ibat-ibang rehiyon ng bansa.

Simula sa Agosto 25 ang tatlong araw na 20th South Luzon Area Business Conference (SOLABC) na pangungunahan ng Camarines Sur Chamber of Commerce and Industry at sa Agosto 26 ngayong taon ipagdiriwang ang 7th Bicol Business Week na pinangngunahan rin ng Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry ng Naga City.

Ayon kay CSCCI Director Ernie Abragan, lalahukan ito ng mga mayors, vice-mayors at mga representante ng One Town One Product (OTOP) project ng bawat local government unit sa buong probinsiya ng Camarines Sur at siyudad ng Naga at Iriga.

Ayon pa kay Abragan, na mahigit sa limang daan ang inaasahan na dadalo sa tatlong araw na pagpupulong ng mga development partners mula sa gobyerno at pribadong sectors.

Layunin ng pagtitipon na makalikha ng isang pribadong sector na makatutok sa problema ng enerhiya at magpababa ng presyo sa kuryente.

Samantala, nakahanda na rin ang Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry sa pagbukas ng 7th Bicol Business Week na tinaguriang Bicolandia’s biggest trade event.

Isa sa mga highlights ng pagtitipon ay ang update sa bagong investment areas; state-of-the-art technologies at magkakaroon din pag-uusap tungkol sa environmental protection / conservation, agriculture, entrepreneurship at investments.

Ang Bicol Business Week gaganapin sa Naga City Coliseum at Central Business District 2 simula Agosto 26 hanggang September 2, 2011. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=48144

hakz2007

August 11th, 2011, 04:40 AM

Tibaad si Ms. Jo, mag-attend kaini asin i-post digdi an details :okay:

PUNTO POR PUNTO "a grand forum on the proposed creation of the province of Nueva Camarines"

sponsored by the ASSOCIATION OF POLITICAL SCIENCE -UNC and the ASCB

Friday, August 19, 2011 at 5:00pm
UNC, Naga City (In front of Main Library)

hakz2007

August 11th, 2011, 04:48 AM

MetroNaga Chamber Wall Post:

FYI: Our 7th Bicol Business Week is near approaching this coming August 26 up to September 2, 2011 at the Naga City Coliseum ; this event is simultaneous with our Mayor John Bongat's Naga Great Sale.

hakz2007

August 11th, 2011, 04:50 AM

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hakz2007

August 11th, 2011, 05:01 AM

Governance or gerrymandering? (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/39589/governance-or-gerrymandering)
CamSur’s politics of partition
By Jonas Cabiles Soltes
Philippine Daily Inquirer

Rinconada had been in the hands of the Fuentebellas before and nothing much happened but politicking, he says.

“They would send materials for a supposed project but would take it back after elections. I do not like the leadership style of the Fuentebellas and I’m sure that if the new province would be established, they would reign over there because no one can beat the Fuentebellas in that new province, not even the Alfelors, which have fought the Fuentebellas many times before but was unsuccessful,” Decena says.

If the issue is development, he says, the fourth district already has the Partido Development Authority, which has an annual budget as a national government agency.

To Decena, the real reason for the division is this: “The Fuentebellas have fought against the Villafuertes before but lost. So they have to create a province of their own because they cannot penetrate anymore the leadership of Camarines Sur.”

Very well said.

by the way, Happy Birthday Kevin! :cheers:

patatas

August 11th, 2011, 07:06 AM

Very well said.

by the way, Happy Birthday Kevin! :cheers:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEVIN!!!! I went back to the start of this thread and found out that you started it all in 2006 when you were still in college. I tip my hat off to you.!!!^^^^

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August 11th, 2011, 07:08 AM

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August 11th, 2011, 07:13 AM

rhyzrockerz

August 11th, 2011, 07:46 AM

B-Day KeB!

Yeah! maugmang Kumpleanyo,Manoy Keyben.
Mawot ko ang saimong kaugmahan sa saimong kaaldawan..:):eat::eat::lovethem::kiss::kiss:

chrismartin02

August 11th, 2011, 08:36 AM

I hope hindi mag-materialize yang CamSur split proposal. Nakakasira ng growth momentum yan ng probinsya. :D

jardet

August 11th, 2011, 02:16 PM

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Peter K. Fernandez
EVP|COO, STI Education Services Group, Inc.

Visited Naga today and discussed the construction of another 5-7 storeys building just beside the school gym. He was impressed by the phenomenal success of the education sector here in Naga propelled by the SMILES City program.

This is WOW. They have just moved on to the new campus with brand new beautiful buildings, now they are going to construct the first skycraper in the CBD2. I salute the STI leadership for their aggressive move to contribute to the human development in the region.

:master::master::master::master::master:

kiasog

August 11th, 2011, 03:54 PM

Happy Birthday Kevin!!!

Naga Boy

August 12th, 2011, 02:01 AM

Coming straight from the horse's mouth:

In a live interview last night at DWNX (NX Plus) program with Jo Osabal, Mayor John Bongat revealed an impressive scenario on what to expect in Naga this 2011 and 2012:

1. ABC 5 Regional Station near GMA 7 at the back of Mother Seton Hospital. This would make three major networks (ABS CBA, GMA7 and ABC 5) with their regional broadcast facilities based in Naga City.

2. Conversion of PNB Building to Eurotel Naga with a multi - level parking at the back. He said 100% tuloy na. Eurotel Naga is now being advertised as soon to open on Eurotel branches in the Philippines.

3. Seven story Sogotel Naga at the CBD, near SM beside Chin Po Tong. Set to start construction anytime.

4. Resort Hotel now being built at Almeda Highway (phase 1) ; Phase 2 would include Condominium units and phase 3 would be a Theme Park.

5. Puregold Mall at the old Robertson Mall, now undergoing construction

6. A new commercial Center at Panganiban Drive, near Nagatome, the building being occupied by NSSD and Lucky 9- the whole block was bought by the owners (I believe Rustan’s corporation) of Shopwise and would be converted to a commercial complex with Shopwise as the main anchor.

7. He made no mention about Robinsons and Ayala.:)

oragon.com

August 12th, 2011, 02:08 AM

Ironman Fever is on!

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Delegates

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oragon.com

August 12th, 2011, 02:14 AM

Coming straight from the horse's mouth:

In a live interview last night at DWNX (NX Plus) program with Jo Osabal, Mayor John Bongat revealed an impressive scenario on what to expect in Naga this 2011 and 2012:

1. ABC 5 Regional Station near GMA 7 at the back of Mother Seton Hospital. This would make three major networks (ABS CBA, GMA7 and ABC 5) with their regional broadcast facilities based in Naga City.

2. Conversion of PNB Building to Eurotel Naga with a multi - level parking at the back. He said 100% tuloy na. Eurotel Naga is now being advertised alas soon to open on Eurotel branches in the Philippines.

3. Seven story Sogotel Naga at the CBD, near SM beside Chin Po Tong. Set to start construction anytime.

4. Resort Hotel now being built at Almeda Highway (phase 1) ; Phase 2 would include Condominium units and phase 3 would be a Theme Park.

5. Puregold Mall at the old Robertson Mall, now undergoing construction

6. A new commercial Center at Panganiban Drive, near Nagatome, the building being occupied by NSSD and Lucky 9- the whole block was bought by the owners (I believe Rustan’s corporation) of Shopwise and would be converted to a commercial complex with Shopwise as the main anchor.

7. He made no mention about Robinsons and Ayala.:)

These complete my day! :cheers:

To add, the multi billion Waste to Energy facility at the sprawling 10 hectare lot of Mr. Obiedo will commence soon and the soon-to-be-vacated Balatas dumpsite is now being proposed to be the industrial zone of Naga with the nearby energy facility providing an uninterrupted cheaper 24/7 electricity. Nweiz, the foreign company to manage the energy facility is City Global.

:cheers:

Naga Boy

August 12th, 2011, 02:28 AM

rhyzrockerz

August 12th, 2011, 02:34 AM

Naga Boy

August 12th, 2011, 02:53 AM

Maray na Aga,Sir Nagaboy
salamat po sa Info.:)m))

HoooWoooow!! :eek2::DAsensadong maray na talaga ang Naga City:)
Ayus!:cheer:

With the Entry of Shopwise, Supermarket shopping would never be the same in Naga City.

Costumer empowerment and choices are varied...

SM Supermarket at SM City Naga
Robinson's Supermarket at E- Mall
Puregold Supermarket
and Shopwise in the near future.

We also have the good old local favorites like
LCC Supermarket in Centro, LCC Mall and Magsaysay,
Robertson Supermarket in Centro.

For a really small provincial city like Naga- this development is impressive.

hakz2007

August 12th, 2011, 03:16 AM

Batangas, CamSur bets shine in Mercedes ‘kayak’
Visiting teams from Mabini, Batangas and local squads split line honors in the Kayak Explore Kadagatan Festival kayak surfing races hosted by the fishing town of Mercedes in Camarines Norte.

The tandem of SEA Games silver medalist Reneric Moreno and Harold Madrigal triumphed in the 15K kayak marathon while Daet mountaineers Ruel Sentelices and Rey Campita Jr. emerged champions in the 5K novice race.

Moreno and Madrigal took the early lead after taking off from Caringo Island, with a pair of Caringo entries, dogging them until the halfway mark only to lose steam and fail to finish, enabling another Batangas pair , A-John Reyes and Ralph Napenas, to finish second in 1:54.05 to the champion team’s 1:49.45 time.

Third place went to the duo of Mark Dan Oriza from Daet and Julio Casalo from Caringo in 1:55.02.

Finish line was at the Baybay Beach at the Mercedes mainland.

The top 3 teams received cash prizes from the municipal government of Mercedes headed by mayor Alex Lo Pajarillo whose dream is to make his town a major kayaking destination. in the region.

The event was the second leg of the 2011 Philippine Kayaking Association Kayak Explore series, and the first time that a kayak race was held at the Pacific seaboard, according to race organizer Val Camara of the PKA.

In the 5K race, local mountaineers Ruel Sentelices and Rey Campita Jr. finished first with a time of 26:12, beating Batangas windsurfer Reyes who partnered with local Angelito Morales to take second place, clocking 27:46.

Alex Cabangon and Mia Antonio placed third at 29:28.http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/sports/11125-batangas-camsur-bets-shine-in-mercedes-kayak

hakz2007

August 12th, 2011, 03:16 AM

hakz2007

August 12th, 2011, 03:18 AM

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hakz2007

August 12th, 2011, 03:36 AM

Facebook status updates

Christopher Banaag (http://www.facebook.com/christopher.banaag)
Good morning, CamSur! Now in Naga to train peeps from a dozen branches. Still undecided whether to CWC or not. Timing na Ironman this weekend. Nah, not so keen on that type of physical activity for the weekend. From the airport, been asked 3x already if I'm joining the triathlon. Flattering given my current not-so-uber-fit state. Uber fit?! hehehe Ang kokontra magiging... :p

Bikram Yoga Manila (http://www.facebook.com/BikramYogaManila)
Good luck to the Bikram Yoga Manila Tri-team competing in 70.3 Ironman in Camsur this weekend!
Mia Carmela Magsaysay-Cuenco (http://www.facebook.com/magsaysaycuenco)

Taking a much needed breather today to spend time with the kids after their exams while Wawoo is off to Camsur for sunday's triathlon. Need to recharge for a round of sessions so its full steam ahead!!!

Joni Dumantay (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001641584053)
Bye Bulacan.......Hello IRONMAN 70.3 Camsur!!!
GO MINO!!

Roland Totong Sto Domingo (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001342050425)
isang maenerhiyang umaga po sating lahat.kasalukuyang tinatahak napo nang mga players namin ang patungung "CAMSUR"para sa taunang "IRONMAN"ngayon po ay hinihingi kupo ang inyung konting simpatiya para saking mga kaibigan na lalaro. atin po silang ipagdasal na sana ay matapos nila itong palarong ito nang walang anumang sagabal.goodluck po sirNINO,sir NOEL,sir RETT,at sir WILBERT.sa laban nyo nayan ay tangan tangan nyo ang tagumpay mabuhay po kayo mga boss.

Elma Ambal- Gabriana (http://www.facebook.com/egabriana)
Good luck to my team mates/triathletes: Berns Tan (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1018404288), Michelle Estuar (http://www.facebook.com/mitchs2r), Candy Lee, Renan and all participants of 2011 Camsur Cobra Ironman 70.3. Stay safe, finish strong & enjoy the race! See you all guys next week.....♥

Naga Boy

August 12th, 2011, 03:42 AM

Carlo's Pizza Naga City Branch
serves great food-
but the service is a little bit slow
as they still have to cook the food.

Tip to Carlo's Pizza diners- order your food in advance.
You'll get your food to your table fast.:)

Enjoy.

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hakz2007

August 12th, 2011, 03:47 AM

LRay asks Senate to junk House bill splitting CamSur
NAGA CITY---With an overwhelming vote of 229-1 over a bill that seeks to split Camarines Sur into two provinces breezing through the House Thursday, Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymund “LRay” Villafuerte Jr. immediately raised an appeal to the Senate Friday to junk the bill.

In a statement, Villafuerte Jr. said: “We are thus appealing to our progressive-minded senators to junk this measure so they can help sustain CamSur’s rapid growth momentum.”

Villafuerte Jr.’s father, Camarines Sur third district Rep. Luis R. Villafuerte, is among the four congressmen in the province pushing for the passage of HB 4820, which is the amended HB 4728 originally filed by fourth district Rep. Arnulfo Fuentebella. Representatives Rolando Andaya Jr. and Diosdado Arroyo, of first and second district, respectively, co-sponsored the amended bill. More: http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/aug11/b-story.html

hakz2007

August 12th, 2011, 03:48 AM

Cobra Ironman 70.3 unfolds this Sunday
PILI, Camarines Sur --- Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines reels off with a big bang early Sunday morning, August 14, at the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) of the Provincial Capitol Complex here as over 1,100 triathletes from 28 countries prove their mettle in various categories of the event conceded to be the biggest triathlon spectacle in the country.

The Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines will be the last qualifying race in Asia leading to the 2011 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Lake Las Vegas, Nevada on September 11, 2011 in the wake of the cancellation of Ironman 70.3 China scheduled for May 29.

The power-packed field includes 11 seeded professionals and over a score of Filipino Elite triathletes among 813 registered individual participants and 99 teams in the men, women, mixed, collegiate and relay categories.

Twenty-five slots for the half-triathlon Lake Las Vegas Ironman 70.3 World championships are up for grabs in the various age groups to qualified finishers here, as well as 30 slots in the full triathlon Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on October 8, 2011.

This year’s Cobra Ironman 70.3 will be the last of a three-year franchise of organizer Sunrise Events all to be staged at the CWC in CamSur, but there is high optimism in local multi-sports circles it will be renewed or extended.

Asia-Pacific’s managing director Murphy Reinschreider of World Endurance Sports Group (WESG), formerly the World Triathlon Corp., will be on hand during the event to evaluate how far the Ironman has progressed and what Sunrise Events has in mind for the future as part of the franchise renewal process.

“I’m hoping for recertification for another three years. We realize there are constraints in making the Ironman bigger, like hotel accommodations in CamSur, but on the other hand, the support we are receiving from Gov. LRay Villafuerte is incredible. The WESG will assess the situation after which we’ll sit down to hopefully work out an agreement,” Wilfred Steven Uytengsu, Jr. Alaska Milk president and CEO and organizer Sunrise Events president said.

Nevertheless, with the experience gleaned from the outings of the past two years, principal movers Gov. LRay Villafuerte and Fred Uytengsu promise participants and spectators alike that this year Cobra Ironman 70.3 will be a refreshingly different version of the events being held in other parts of the world.

“I want to be hands-on in handling this event . . . Our people will be a big part of the event,” according to Gov. Villafuerte who related that foreign participants have been telling him the Ironman Philippines is very different because of the love that our people give them.

Zero hour on Sunday, August 14, for the participants will start as early as 4:30 a.m. at the transition area for check-in and race numbering. All roads at the CWC will close 6:00 a.m. in preparation for race proper mass starts.

Swimming will take off in four waves starting with the pros and Filipino elite at 6:15 a.m., followed five minutes later by the bulk of participants in their age group packs and then the rest of the members of the relay teams.

Expected to lord it over the race are eleven professionals led by Australian Pete Jacobs who is very keen on capturing a back-to-back championship, 11-time New Zealand champion Cameron Brown, Dan Brown of the Philippines, Hong Kong-based Frenchman Erich Felbabel, Australians Luke Gillmer and Justin Granger, Jesse Thomas of the US.

Female professionals include Hawaiian Bree Wee who was third runner-up in the maiden 2009 Cobra Ironman 70.3, Australian Belinda Granger and Americans Katya Marie Meyers and Amanda Stevens.

At least 20 Filipino Elite triathletes will join as well as local personalities like Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Cong. Nonoy Andaya, Sen. Pia Cayetano, Tessa Prieto-Valdez, Anthony Pangilinan, Mateo Guidicelli, Drew Arellano, Eric Buhain, Rio de la Cruz and local triathletes Franklin Peñalosa and Frederick Eleazar.
http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/aug11/xc.html