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garzland

December 20th, 2011, 05:02 PM

A boom in Philippine tourism
Posted by Online on Dec 13th, 2011 // Comments off

There are many of things going for Philippine tourism. Tourism in the country is booming, thanks to the warmth and hospitality of Filipinos and natural attractions, and historical and cultural sites. More tourists are expected to arrive for the Christmas season. In the first nine months of 2011, 2.88 million tourists came to the country, 12 percent higher than last year.
Domestic travel remains the backbone of the Philippine tourism industry. There has been a marked improvement in domestic tourism, as municipalities nationwide promote their tourist spots. Airline companies, through their promo fares, make it possible for Filipinos to fly and visit the country’s tourist spots.
With the growing trend in regional travel, the government is looking at getting more tourists from neighboring countries. Malaysia has been among the country’s top 12 sources of foreign visitors in the past five years. Last year, 79,694 Malaysians visited the Philippines, the highest visitor arrivals on record. The figure for the first nine months of 2011 is already about 69,000, an 18 percent growth from last year. It is projected that the number of arrivals will hit 85,000 by year’s end.
The goal of the government is to increase the number of tourists to 6.3 million international arrivals and over 32 million domestic travelers by 2016. From Metro Manila to the 12 regions of the country, there are destinations that tourists will certainly admire and appreciate. The top domestic tourist destinations outside the metropolis are Camarines Sur, Cebu, Davao City, Cagayan Valley, Baguio, Boracay, Zambales, Puerto Princesa, Bohol, Negros Oriental, Camiguin Island, and Ilocos Norte.
There are still many untapped natural resources in the country; they are waiting to be discovered and developed for the enjoyment of local tourists, including balikbayans who continue to come in droves, especially at this time of the year.

source (http://www.tempo.com.ph/2011/a-boom-in-philippine-tourism/#.Tu3sw-xMSsY)

sonofignatius

December 20th, 2011, 05:10 PM

^^ :cheers::cheers::cheers:

sonofignatius

December 20th, 2011, 05:13 PM

san francisco church

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eric ian baduria sereno

sonofignatius

December 20th, 2011, 05:28 PM

^^

marhay na odto padre!

For the 23rd event let's meet at the Avenue Square Lobby @ 5PM.
thanks, pao!

What they lack is innovation.....! They won't suffer this fate if they have been innovative. They knew that this time will come but they have not prepared for it. They should have been innovative since the entry of SM here in Naga. They won't be outdone unless they have done something bigger to compete against the giants.

:ohno: you have a point, garz.

robertson will be remembered as the first big mall complete with cinemas.

sonofignatius

December 20th, 2011, 05:30 PM

penafrancia basilica stained glass windows

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eric ian baduria sereno on fb

sonofignatius

December 20th, 2011, 05:38 PM

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ateneo de naga general alumni association on fb

sonofignatius

December 20th, 2011, 05:42 PM

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WAVE 7 Restaurant opening this FRIDAY night, December 23. Come and Enjoy big discounts and a great band performance! Located at West Park, Magsaysay Avenue.

dessa andrea on fb

sonofignatius

December 20th, 2011, 05:45 PM

balatan, camsur

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eric ian baduria sereno on fb

sonofignatius

December 20th, 2011, 05:47 PM

mangroves
calabanga, camsur

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eric ian baduria sereno

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 01:35 AM

thanks, pao!

:ohno: you have a point, garz.

robertson will be remembered as the first big mall complete with cinemas.

Yes, father the first big mall in Naga. During my elementary and high school days, I usually buy my school supplies and shoes. And just few years frm now it would be gone...:ohno:

oragon.com

December 21st, 2011, 02:46 AM

thanks, pao!

:ohno: you have a point, garz.

robertson will be remembered as the first big mall complete with cinemas.

and the escalators :lol: balik balik kadto ta nali pa sa escalator. Sa PNB man eu an elevator :lol:

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/375308_10150527280356023_673986022_11175701_2086925118_n.jpg

WAVE 7 Restaurant opening this FRIDAY night, December 23. Come and Enjoy big discounts and a great band performance! Located at West Park, Magsaysay Avenue.

dessa andrea on fb

another resto at sleepless Magsaysay :cheers:

welcome home Rhyz...arrived Naga 6AM via PNR :cheers:

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 02:59 AM

What they lack is innovation.....! They won't suffer this fate if they have been innovative. They knew that this time will come but they have not prepared for it. They should have been innovative since the entry of SM here in Naga. They won't be outdone unless they have done something bigger to compete against the giants.

Robertson will be remembered as the first big mall complete with cinemas.

I agree with you guys.

Robertson Mall Naga- Centro had (if I remember right) 2 Cinemas, escalators (the first in the city), huge basement supermarket and a three level Department store.

Slowly the cinemas and escalators disappeared and were never seen again until LCC Central Mall Naga came along.

LCC Central Mall Naga also started with a huge supermarket and department store, large food court and the very first indoor theme park in Bicol called Fantasy Land complete with Roller Coaster and Bump Cars and a huge gaming arcade,

Even before SM came in, LCC decided to lease the Fantasy Land space to tenants- among them was Jollibee.

They removed the space- occupying roller coaster and bump cars in favor for the more compact World of Fun and Tom’s World as tenants.

That move, I believe spelled doom in LCC. My daughter who was very young by then was asking- what happened to Fantasy Land Papa? The theme park may not be earning as much as what Jollibee, World of Fun and Tom’s World are paying but it was attracting the w whole family crowd looking for a complete air- conditioned weekend getaway within the city.

When SM came, I was expecting them to fight head on.

I was happy to see the mall being renovated and beautified, but lo and behold- they made the supermarket smaller, squeezed in the department store to the old supermarket area together with the Home Center. LCC Home Center used to have a separate two- level building at the back of the mall. I understand that building would then be occupied by Convergys.

With the very beautiful and spacious SM Mall, the bright and airy Robinson’s supermarket in E Mall and the huge Puregold Mall as main competitors- I would not wonder if these local malls would fold up in the near future if they would not get their act together.

H’wag naman sana.

oragon.com

December 21st, 2011, 03:03 AM

Yes, father the first big mall in Naga. During my elementary and high school days, I usually buy my school supplies and shoes. And just few years frm now it would be gone...:ohno:

Before the news of Puregold take over of Robertson ALDP, I noticed that they started using their old plastic white bags (90's pa at un), with their signature tagline "class na mura pa" and even reach the point that they are using the long green plastic bags use only for garments and school supply. Yesterday, drop by at Robertson Centro and was surprise that they are packing their goods with ordinary white plastic bags.

Is this a sign of Puregold Centro?

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 03:17 AM

I agree with you guys.

Robertson Mall Naga- Centro had (if I remember right) 2 Cinemas, escalators (the first in the city), huge basement supermarket and a three level Department store.

Slowly the cinemas and escalators disappeared and were never seen again until LCC Central Mall Naga came along.

LCC Central Mall Naga also started with a huge supermarket and department store, large food court and the very first indoor theme park in Bicol called Fantasy Land complete with Roller Coaster and Bump Cars and a huge gaming arcade,

Even before SM came in, LCC decided to lease the Fantasy Land space to tenants- among them was Jollibee.

They removed the space- occupying roller coaster and bump cars in favor for the more compact World of Fun and Tom’s World as tenant.

That move, I believe spelled doom in LCC. My daughter who was very young by then was asking- what happened to Fantasy Land Papa? The theme park may not be earning as much as what Jollibee, World of Fun and Tom’s World are paying but it was attracting the w whole family crowd looking for a complete air- conditioned weekend getaway within the city.

When SM came, I was expecting them to fight head on.

I was happy to see the mall being renovated and beautified, but lo and behold- they made the supermarket smaller, squeezed in the department store to old supermarket areas together with the Home Center. LCC Home Center used to have a separate two level building at the back of the mall. I understand that building would then be occupied by Convergys.

With the very beautiful and spacious SM Mall, the bright and airy Robinson’s supermarket in E Mall and the huge Puregold Mall as main competitors- I would not wonder if these local malls would fold up in the near future if they would not get their act together.

H’wag naman sana.

Robertson has been too complacent. They thought that their location is the edge and could be the reason not to innovate but shoppers nowadays are choosy and always compare everything to SM that's why LCC is renovating their mall that has resemblance with SM.

I went to LCC yesterday and amazed to see many shoppers shopping in the department store and other stores in the mall. Their food court was even full unlike the previous weeks. This happens only when LCC started to renovate their mall. Their department store is somewhat looks like SM department store...Though the renovation is still on-going, customers can already feel the new LCC is really coming.

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 03:19 AM

and the escalators :lol: balik balik kadto ta nali pa sa escalator. Sa PNB man eu an elevator :lol:

another resto at sleepless Magsaysay :cheers:

welcome home Rhyz...arrived Naga 6AM via PNR :cheers:
Picture tabi Rhyz of the PNR.
Before the news of Puregold take over of Robertson ALDP, I noticed that they started using their old plastic white bags (90's pa at un), with their signature tagline "class na mura pa" and even reach the point that they are using the long green plastic bags use only for garments and school supply. Yesterday, drop by at Robertson Centro and was surprise that they are packing their goods with ordinary white plastic bags.

Is this a sign of Puregold Centro?
It could be....:ohno:

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 03:24 AM

Robertson has been too complacent. They thought that their location is the edge and could be the reason not to innovate but shoppers nowadays are choosy and always compare everything to SM that's why LCC is renovating their mall that has resemblance with SM.

I went to LCC yesterday and amazed to see many shoppers shopping in the department store and other stores in the mall. Their food court was even full unlike the previous weeks. This happens only when LCC started to renovate their mall. Their department store is somewhat looks like SM department store...Though the renovation is still on-going, customers can already feel the new LCC is really coming.

:cheers:

Cheers to LCC. I'm happy for them.

But I still miss the huge old LCC Supermarket.:)

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 03:28 AM

^^Me either doc... Or probably the huge LCC Supermarket will just get back once it is fully renovated because as I notice almost all stores aside from the department store are still disorganized.

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 04:22 AM

Yes, father the first big mall in Naga. During my elementary and high school days, I usually buy my school supplies and shoes. And just few years frm now it would be gone...:ohno:

remember their tagline -- not exactly a catchy one (but the fact we remember it perhaps means it has been effective somehow, and therefore has worked) -- "class na, mura pa" hehe..

and the escalators :lol: balik balik kadto ta nali pa sa escalator. Sa PNB man eu an elevator :lol:

another resto at sleepless Magsaysay :cheers:

welcome home Rhyz...arrived Naga 6AM via PNR :cheers:

one of the world's shortest elevators then hehehe :lol: but certainly offered some seconds of relief, and yes, entertainment :nuts:

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 04:27 AM

I agree with you guys.

Robertson Mall Naga- Centro had (if I remember right) 2 Cinemas, escalators (the first in the city), huge basement supermarket and a three level Department store.

Slowly the cinemas and escalators disappeared and were never seen again until LCC Central Mall Naga came along.

LCC Central Mall Naga also started with a huge supermarket and department store, large food court and the very first indoor theme park in Bicol called Fantasy Land complete with Roller Coaster and Bump Cars and a huge gaming arcade,

Even before SM came in, LCC decided to lease the Fantasy Land space to tenants- among them was Jollibee.

They removed the space- occupying roller coaster and bump cars in favor for the more compact World of Fun and Tom’s World as tenants.

That move, I believe spelled doom in LCC. My daughter who was very young by then was asking- what happened to Fantasy Land Papa? The theme park may not be earning as much as what Jollibee, World of Fun and Tom’s World are paying but it was attracting the w whole family crowd looking for a complete air- conditioned weekend getaway within the city.

When SM came, I was expecting them to fight head on.

I was happy to see the mall being renovated and beautified, but lo and behold- they made the supermarket smaller, squeezed in the department store to the old supermarket area together with the Home Center. LCC Home Center used to have a separate two- level building at the back of the mall. I understand that building would then be occupied by Convergys.

With the very beautiful and spacious SM Mall, the bright and airy Robinson’s supermarket in E Mall and the huge Puregold Mall as main competitors- I would not wonder if these local malls would fold up in the near future if they would not get their act together.

H’wag naman sana.

:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Before the news of Puregold take over of Robertson ALDP, I noticed that they started using their old plastic white bags (90's pa at un), with their signature tagline "class na mura pa" and even reach the point that they are using the long green plastic bags use only for garments and school supply. Yesterday, drop by at Robertson Centro and was surprise that they are packing their goods with ordinary white plastic bags.

Is this a sign of Puregold Centro?

see, pao remembers! :cheers:

maayong aga sa tanan -- sweet, sugared greetings from bacolod, naga's sister city!

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 04:29 AM

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a surprise each day for PAL's 12 days of christmas promo

www.philippineairlines.com

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 04:30 AM

Gov tells tourism players: Up ante
By Juan Escandor Jr.
Inquirer Southern Luzon
2:01 am | Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

NAGA CITY—Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte rallied tourism industry players in the region to raise their levels of branding and marketing following the successful holding of the 22nd Philippine Ad Congress in the province.

The Bicol Association of Travel Agencies and Tour Operators (Batto) congratulated the governor for the success of the Ad Congress that also brought a spike in tourist bookings in the province and income for tourism players.

Catchy, positive

Batto sponsored a lunch ceremony for the governor recently. “The secret in successful ventures like tour and travel businesses is having catchy branding, effective marketing and good service,” the governor said in a speech during the event.

more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/

hakz2007

December 21st, 2011, 04:33 AM

23 Scouts attend Regional Jamborette in CamSur
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, December 20 (PIA) –- Twenty three boy scouts of Holy Infant Academy (HIA)representing the city recently attended the 1st One Regional Scouts Jamborette held at Camp Rodrigues Santos, Cadlan-Palestine, Pili, Camarines Sur.

An estimated 10,000 scouts from the southern Luzon regions, National Capital Region (NCR) and Bicol region gathered in the said place to uphold the theme “Scouts Building Tomorrow Today”.

Various activities were held to inculcate among scouts the value of responsible leadership. Read more (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=68908)

hakz2007

December 21st, 2011, 04:34 AM

'Bicol Express' Boosts Trade, Tourism

MANILA, Philippines — After five years, the “Bicol Express” rolls again as part of government efforts to restore links between Metro Manila and major centers in Southern Luzon. The Bicol Express now runs daily between Manila and Naga City. The railway is expected to spur activities between Bicol and Calabarzon-Metro Manila, and boost local trade and tourism by connecting provinces. Read more (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/345540/bicol-express-boosts-trade-tourism)

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 05:24 AM

Chris2pher

December 21st, 2011, 05:32 AM

^^Why give the Supermarket up when in fact it's making profit the most?

hmm...that's a good question I'd like to ponder as your guess could probably be as good as mine. But maybe the supermarket [as well as its department store - of which we all know is facing tough competition from its more prominent peers] isn't really making any substantial revenue that prompted its management to device a plan on how they could draw more crowds and turn its current mediocre state into grand one? With a crowd drawer like Puregold (of which i really now have a strong hunch that Obiedo is a stock holder of its branch in the city) as Robertson's anchor supermarket, they're probably hoping their newly renovated department store will also enjoy the benifit of an increased foot traffic.

I could be totally wrong into thinking that Obiedo, as wise as a successful old Chinese businessman he is and who employ a Manila based business consultant, wouldn't give up Roberson centro without attaching any strings on this particular property because for one it sits on a very, very prime location that can be furthered turned into a shopping center with condominium units on its top floors development.

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 05:49 AM

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 08:25 AM

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Rainy%20CWC/ChickBoy.jpg

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 08:34 AM

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Rainy%20CWC/MangInasal.jpg

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 08:34 AM

^^Chic Boy will be Mang Inasal's greatest competitor!

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 08:43 AM

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Rainy%20CWC/Moonleaf.jpg

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 08:46 AM

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Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 09:09 AM

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Rainy%20CWC/Jollibee.jpg

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 09:17 AM

^^Daming mga aabangan ngayong 2012!

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 09:22 AM

^^Daming mga aabangan ngayong 2012!

They never stop coming garz.

That would be Jollibee's 6th in Naga.

Mang Inasal would also have a least five.

Another two 7 Eleven Branches are opening soon, Ateneo and Regent Hotel. That would make 5 branches by the end of the year.

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 09:26 AM

23 Scouts attend Regional Jamborette in CamSur
Read more (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=68908)

WelCamSur, Boy Scouts! :banana::banana::banana:

'Bicol Express' Boosts Trade, Tourism
Read more (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/345540/bicol-express-boosts-trade-tourism)

the train is back on track - and it's good to know that people are patronizing it. more trips in the near future, hopefully :)

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 09:27 AM

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garzland

December 21st, 2011, 09:28 AM

^^Yes, doc!

The Bee vs. Golden Arches

Mang Inasal vs. Chic Boy

:D

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 09:28 AM

the dessert experience
called Magsaysay

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villa caceres

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beanbag

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red platter

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coffee beanery

queenie santiago on FB

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 09:30 AM

WelCamSur, Boy Scouts! :banana::banana::banana:

the train is back on track - and it's good to know that people are patronizing it. more trips in the near future, hopefully :)

I would try it one day....:cheers:

PNR is indeed getting better...:banana::banana::banana:

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 09:31 AM

^^Yes, doc!

The Bee vs. Golden Arches

Mang Inasal vs. Chic Boy

:D

Moonleaf vs Bubble Tea:lol:

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 09:32 AM

Moonleaf Tea Shop
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/40909_119594788099298_119594468099330_143168_2823004_n.jpg

Soon to Open
Beside Mexicali Naga

Source: Moonleaf facebook
http://www.moonleafteashop.com/main/

coffee and tea shops right beside and across each other-- and here's another one!

this is another kind of storm always brewing in restless Magsaysay :cheers:

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Rainy%20CWC/ChickBoy.jpg

and the smoke continues to rise, too, in magsaysay -- not just the brew :)

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 09:36 AM

CAPTIVATING CARAMOAN

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toots rugeria on fb

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 09:42 AM

CWC by night
camsur watersports complex

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ed san juan on fb

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 09:50 AM

minalabac, camsur

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bhong tobe on fb

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 09:52 AM

^^I never thought Minalabac has that.. :okay:

Moonleaf vs Bubble Tea:lol:

Parang PBA :lol:

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 09:55 AM

more minalabac

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bhong tobe on fb

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 09:57 AM

http://smcinema.com/smcinema/uploads/image/snacktime.jpg

http://www.smcyberzone.com/smcinema/uploads/image/Snacktime%20is%20Christmastime.jpg

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 09:58 AM

isarog at 530am

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bhong tobe on fb

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 10:00 AM

Parang PBA :lol:

Here's some more:

Goldilocks vs Red Ribbon (Score 2- 3) make it 3- 2 if Nabua branch is included.:lol:

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 10:06 AM

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the mang inasal phenomenon is amazing indeed. was in iloilo a few days ago and i saw the original MI store that started it all -- passed by the area several times as it is near our parish and the place was always full.

it is a familiar scene now all over the archipelago -- MI stores and the adoring crowds.

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the Bee is getting busier in the Heart of Bikol.

hope the Golden Arches gets follow soon with more stores.

They never stop coming garz.

That would be Jollibee's 6th in Naga.

Mang Inasal would also have a least five.

Another two 7 Eleven Branches are opening soon, Ateneo and Regent Hotel. That would make 5 branches by the end of the year.

while the local restaurants continue to thrive, too! :cheers:

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 10:10 AM

^^I never thought Minalabac has that.. :okay:

Parang PBA :lol:

and there are more hidden attractions waiting to be discovered. have seen great beaches -- photos of them -- in tinambac and garchitorena areas.

caramoan was, in fact, just like this -- a backpackers' secret, a hidden gem -- a few years back.

the islands were all for our personal enjoyment when my friends and i visited caramoan in the summer of 1997.

Here's some more:

Goldilocks vs Red Ribbon (Score 2- 3) make it 3- 2 if Nabua branch is included.:lol:

:cheers: and Graceland Bakers Plaza/ Red Platter remains unfazed, standing strong and stable even with these other majore players around. :cheers:

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 10:13 AM

Universidad de Sta Isabel
basic educ dept Pamaskong Handog

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sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 10:16 AM

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garzland

December 21st, 2011, 10:17 AM

Here's some more:

Goldilocks vs Red Ribbon (Score 2- 3) make it 3- 2 if Nabua branch is included.:lol:

and there are more hidden attractions waiting to be discovered. have seen great beaches -- photos of them -- in tinambac and garchitorena areas.

caramoan was, in fact, just like this -- a backpackers' secret, a hidden gem -- a few years back.

the islands were all for our personal enjoyment when my friends and i visited caramoan in the summer of 1997.

:cheers: and Graceland Bakers Plaza/ Red Platter remains unfazed, standing strong and stable even with these other majore players around. :cheers:

I wonder who's going to win :D

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 10:20 AM

Minalabac, CamSur
Hamoraon Beach (minalabac)

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bhong tobe on fb

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 10:22 AM

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wharfgalley rockcafe on fb

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 10:30 AM

White Pebbles Beach Resort
Minalabac, Cam Sur

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LOCATION AND DIRECTION: This resort is located within the Ragay Gulf b/w 13degrees24' to 13degrees27' north latitude and 123 degrees8' to 123degrees east longitude. It is in the clean and peaceful barangay of Bagolatao, Minalabac, Camarines Sur. It can be reached by a 40-minute jeepney ride from Naga City.

AMENITIES: White Pebbles Beach Resort has a beach house and three cottages along the shoreline. It has an abundant supply of clean and potable water, sanitary restrooms, videoke machines, billiard table, and a basketball, volleyball and badminton courts. There are beach umbrellas for bathers.

The shallow coastal waters have many kinds of seaweeds, invertebrates and colorful reef fishes. You can also observe the whale shark or go fishing for tuna scads or giant squids. The White Pebbles Beach Resort has 8 panoramic views of Bagapuso Point (where there is a heart-shaped rock) and the magnificent sunset across Ragay Gulf. At sundown, hundreds of wild pigeons come to rest on trees in the resort area.

white pebbles beach resort on FB

sonofignatius

December 21st, 2011, 10:42 AM

Calling on All Golden Knights!

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tintin dihiansan on fb

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 10:46 AM

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^^Really?
:lol::lol::lol:

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 10:52 AM

^^:lol:

Starbucks has become a landmark for Naga kaya talagang pagnasa Naga ka dapat magpaStarbucks :lol: You've never been to Naga unless you've been to Starbucks Naga :lol:

It's alright even though the price is very expensive... Cake and coffee pwede ng 300 pesos for just one order. mahal talaga! :lol:

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 11:38 AM

randism

December 21st, 2011, 11:51 AM

there's an EO now issued by mayor JB for feasibility of a modern wharf for inter town or inter province ferry service along Bicol river :cheers:

randism

December 21st, 2011, 11:55 AM

5 days before Christmas...

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Kindly signify the date(s) you are attending:

Dec 21 (Wed) 5PM
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Dec. 23 (Fri) 5PM
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Souvenir for our SSC Christmas Party
courtesy of an SSC Naga member :cheers:

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ma bulsot na sana ako pag mayo ako masakayan na service to manila on 22afternoon for corporate party:lol:

akosijamir

December 21st, 2011, 11:58 AM

yeah! naga city na!
wow, magayunon sa Naga :) Nagang Naga man giraray! vibrant and beautiful! Christmas lights and decors are everywhere. can't wait to try the new restos here. :)

pagkaabot ko suugma, dikit na lakaw lakaw lang, tapos direstso sa kakanan sa Magsayay tapos kakan nin adobo rice and new sisig lechon. :)
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hulaan nindo kun sain!? hehehehe

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 12:01 PM

^^Molino Grill :D

Glad to see you once again here sean...

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 12:03 PM

Ma protesta an Beanbag, Coffee & Co., Starmarks and Aljosh- Naga's homegrown brands.:lol:
I like Beanbag the most among local brands. :okay:
there's an EO now issued by mayor JB for feasibility of a modern wharf for inter town or inter province ferry service along Bicol river :cheers:

An biyahe kyan Naga-Canaman-Camaligan-Libmanan-Cabusao...:banana::banana::banana:

Great!

akosijamir

December 21st, 2011, 12:25 PM

^^Molino Grill :D

Glad to see you once again here sean...

yup garz. :) medyo na busy lang pero pirmi man giraray bisita digdi. :)
see you sa 23 :)

Naga Boy

December 21st, 2011, 12:26 PM

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Queenie Santiago on FB

Although my family enjoys almost all the tea offerings in Bubble Tea, the entry of Moonleaf in Naga would give us a broader choice.

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 12:51 PM

^^We have so many choices nowadays unlike when I was just growing up :D

yup garz. :) medyo na busy lang pero pirmi man giraray bisita digdi. :)
see you sa 23 :)

It's good if we see you more often here than just lurking....

garzland

December 21st, 2011, 01:05 PM

Things city government must do in the coming years:
1. Beautify the J. Jernandez Avenue or better make it pedestrian zone.
2. In preparation for the Naga River Rehab Project, rezone the residential area along the riverbanks into commercial especially along Dayangdang, Lerma, Penafrancia and Tabuco. Hotels and restos would do good...
3. Create more parks and plazas especially within CBD2.
4. Widen roads along Roxas Avenue ( I believe this is already planned by the city government)

akosijamir

December 21st, 2011, 01:53 PM

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^^Really?
:lol::lol::lol:
hahaha, grabe man ini...:bash:

there's an EO now issued by mayor JB for feasibility of a modern wharf for inter town or inter province ferry service along Bicol river :cheers:
this would be another good project to look forward to.

It's good if we see you more often here than just lurking....
i'll add that in my new year's resolution.hehehe :)

Things city government must do in the coming years:
1. Beautify the J. Jernandez Avenue or better make it pedestrian zone.
2. In preparation for the Naga River Rehab Project, rezone the residential area along the riverbanks into commercial especially along Dayangdang, Lerma, Penafrancia and Tabuco. Hotels and restos would do good...
3. Create more parks and plazas especially within CBD2.
4. Widen roads along Roxas Avenue ( I believe this is already planned by the city government)

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

sonofignatius

December 22nd, 2011, 01:58 AM

Ma protesta an Beanbag, Coffee & Co., Starmarks and Aljosh- Naga's homegrown brands.:lol:

:ohno::ohno: hehehe... pati ang nescafe 3-in-1 maprotesta hehe

there's an EO now issued by mayor JB for feasibility of a modern wharf for inter town or inter province ferry service along Bicol river :cheers:

this is another exciting news!

sonofignatius

December 22nd, 2011, 02:02 AM

Pasacao, Cam Sur

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sonofignatius

December 22nd, 2011, 02:05 AM

Aguirangan Island

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sonofignatius

December 22nd, 2011, 02:07 AM

The Sign

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apple thea on fb

sonofignatius

December 22nd, 2011, 02:09 AM

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On the eight day of Christmas...
Receive PAL Travel Certificate worth P2,000 when you buy two (2) round-trip tickets from Manila to Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta or Guam for travel January 10 - March 15, 2012.

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sonofignatius

December 22nd, 2011, 02:13 AM

dios marhay Naga sa gabos! arrived naga 7:15am today. nice view of naga from above, morning mist covering the areas surrounding wnp airport. several french college students on the flight- headed to cwc.

enjoying breakfast now in CWC - sinanglay, pizza diavola, quesadillas, caesar salad- madya na kamo :banana:

see you around.

sonofignatius

December 22nd, 2011, 02:15 AM

yup garz. :) medyo na busy lang pero pirmi man giraray bisita digdi. :)
see you sa 23 :)

the robes, ring, sandals and fattened calf are ready for your coming, sean! :banana::banana::banana:

garzland

December 22nd, 2011, 02:26 AM

sonofignatius

December 22nd, 2011, 02:45 AM

Maybe you had a nice chit chat with them, Father Xave...

Welcome to Naga!

halipot na orolay sana ta ang aram ko lang na french-- french fries saka french bread hehe..

beautiful weather in naga today- wakeboard weather! :cheers:

sonofignatius

December 22nd, 2011, 10:25 AM

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edsel beja jr on fb

sonofignatius

December 22nd, 2011, 10:30 AM

Cake by Twin Frost
SM Naga

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jardet

December 22nd, 2011, 06:50 PM

Meri krismas tabi sa gabos!:)

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 01:38 AM

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THE ‘NEW’ PLAZA RIZAL. Bright and colorful lights adorn the newly refurbished Plaza Rizal, now under the supervision of the City Government of Naga.

http://www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 01:39 AM

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NEXT ON THE AGENDA. The section of Guijalo Port in the town of Caramoan shown above, damaged since Typhoons Bebeng and Chedeng battered the peninsula last May will very soon be restored to its original structural integrity and functional utility. This is a direct result of a recent meeting of Gov. LRay Villafuerte with Philippine Ports Authority General Manager Juan C. Sta. Ana that secured funding for the immediate repair and rehabilitation of this vital port that serves as the main gateway of Caramoan Peninsula to the rest of the province and a conduit for travel to and from Catanduanes as well as a vital cog in CamSur’s tourism promotion thrust.

http://www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 01:40 AM

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FROM CITY HALL WITH LOVE. Naga City Mayor John G. Bongat (lower photo) and City Councilor Nene de Asis (upper right) help indigent children of Barangay Triangulo, this city, fit for size from a pile of slippers of various shape, size and color being doled out as Christmas gifts to the city’s less fortunate residents.

http://www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 01:40 AM

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 01:41 AM

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BUSINESS VIPs: From left to right: PCCI Gov. Jeremie Lo, PCCI South Luzon President Ed Nicolas, DOLE Prov’l Dir. Christine Soriano, Outgoing PCCI South Luzon Pres. Apolinar Aure, Mayor John G. Bongat, PNR GM Jun Ragragio, MNCCI Pres. Philip Imperial, Outgoing PCCI Bicol Gov. Henry Buban, MNCCI Board of Consultors members Beda Priela and Abet Bercasio.

http://www.bicolmail.com

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 01:45 AM

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BASILICA BULLETIN - our weekly publication which will contain Sunday reflections, Activities, Announcements, Testimonies etc. The Maiden Issue will be on January 1, 2012.

You can advertise at P200/month (with 4-5 issues) or P2,100/year. Your name/company/office will appear at the back of the bulletin. This will be distributed to all churchgoers of the basilica. PM me if interested. Send your logo as well.

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sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 01:51 AM

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sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 01:52 AM

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iggy boy ignacio on fb

jardet

December 23rd, 2011, 03:56 AM

^^ With these, I miss Christmas in Naga all the more. Isang tulog na lang...
Merry Christmas everyone!:)

jardet

December 23rd, 2011, 03:58 AM

jardet

December 23rd, 2011, 04:09 AM

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THE GREEN MOVEMENT CONTINUES. The El Verde Movement launched by Gov. LRay Villafuerte last February that placed the province of CamSur in the Guinness Book of World Records for the feat of planting the most number of trees in one hour is being relentlessly pursued through convergent multi-sectoral projects, among them the recent tree-planting program undertaken by the inmates of Tinangis Jail and Penal Farm in Pili capital town. Such projects throughout CamSur have gone a long way towards realizing El Verde Movement’s ultimate objective of planting at least 12 million trees in the province before the end of year 2012.

http://www.bicolmail.com/

Another good project by the governor which i hope being seen to it that this is followed up by monitoring to ensure that these seedlings grow up to become trees in the future to cover our mountains and watershed. We should have learned from the Ormoc experience. The CDO disaster is another grim reminder. :)

garzland

December 23rd, 2011, 04:14 AM

^^Yes, it's a good step by our governor -- one way of fighting climate change. Even schools in the province are all planting trees and thank God the planted tress are well taken care of.:okay:

garzland

December 23rd, 2011, 04:21 AM

gurugeri

December 23rd, 2011, 04:25 AM

Spoilers for this page. My co-teacher's shots of the road in Iriga I was talking about (note: paglagpas ng boundary pasiring sa Buhi magayon na an tinampo).

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"The Pride of Camarines Sur? is this where our taxes go? Brgy. Sta.Elena, Iriga City,CAMARINES SUR."

Some comments from his FB account:

Harlene Joan Nacario grabe nmn pabigay pansin nmn po sa mga kinauukulan... pirang taon n di lng santa elena pti po sa brgy santiago... di lng 5yrs yan tagal ng panahon di nabibigyan ng pansin a TINAMPO!!!! sa STA ELENA @ SANTIAGO IRIGA CITY.

Belen Dimaiwat amu ngani kno raw an mggibong tnampo yan, sbi by jan. Start nyan na paggibo kan.

De Leon Sarah Jane ta ngata ta pinababayaan nasa ah tnampo sa SANTIAGO!!!!

garzland

December 23rd, 2011, 04:33 AM

^^Grabe amng tinampong iyan. Tama talaga garo sungkaan :ohno: OMG!
Di hamak na mas magayon na ang tinampo kan Tamban-Tinambac road na pwerang lugar lugod kesa diyan na parte kan siyudad pero dae naaasikaaso.
How long is that? How many kilometers?

According to Sir Hakz reply, it's already been converted to national road... Why is it not given attention?

I wish somebody from the city government of Iriga or Pronvincial Government of CamSur has read those fb comments... Wake up!

gurugeri

December 23rd, 2011, 04:37 AM

^^Grabe amng tinampong iyan. Tama talaga garo sungkaan :ohno: OMG!
Di hamak na mas magayon na ang tinampo kan Tamban-Tinambac road na pwerang lugar lugod kesa diyan na parte kan siyudad pero dae naaasikaaso.
How long is that? How many kilometers?

According to Sir Hakz reply, it's already been converted to national road... Why is it not given attention?

May parts na mas malala pa dyan/ I remember that bridge na ang width nya garo 3/4 lang kang width kan tinampo. Kaya dai pwede magsabatan an duwang truck or bus. Jeep lang. And pati yung tulay na yun lubak lubak, ten meters lang gayud ito.

garzland

December 23rd, 2011, 04:46 AM

bobbymay74

December 23rd, 2011, 05:32 AM

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/2619/37996928636488807716028.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/805/37996928636488807716028.jpg/)

By Shiena M. Barrameda

The total amount of money that ebbs and flows in Naga is large enough to justify the boomtown image of the city.

Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) Chairman Philip Imperial estimates the flow of money at around P2 billion on regular days and at least P800 million during holidays.
The figures represent the combined tax collections, profits and savings.
The bulk of the money that goes around Naga City each day, Imperial says, is shared by at least four industries.
These include the food, service, and information and communication technology (ICT industries).
The service industry includes hotels and convention halls while the information and communications technology (ICT) industry encompasses business processing and outsourcing (BPO), which is buoyed by the emergence of call centers in the city and its suburbs.

GROWTH PROSPECTS
He also projects that industries in Naga City will grow at varying rates in the next few years.
Cottage industry (souvenir shops, accessories, pasalubong shops) will flourish and survive at geometric rate while the service industry will grow at the same rate as it has done in the past five years, he says.
Publishing and advertising industries are expected to boom with the emergence of tarpaulin shops and new establishments that provide media solutions to meet the increasing demand for advertising and publicity.
Meanwhile, the prospects of accommodation businesses and marketing and events firms will be dependent on the tourism industry.

Probably tomorrow will be the opening of 7-Eleven Ateneo branch.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND A PROSPEROUS NAGA, IRIGA CITY AND CAMARINES SUR

akosijamir

December 23rd, 2011, 06:32 AM

^^Sana bagong taon bagong daan.. :D

Haen na daw so daang matuwid ni PNoy sana makaabot sa parteng ini... Sa Tinambac, Siruma, Goa, and miski sa Caramoan nakaabot na asin nagaabot pa. Digni na lang palan sa iriga :D

that should be resolve next year. i think there were allocation of government funds for the construction of roads here. the problem is the implementation of the project. all politicians in that area should work together if they really want a good service road for their constituents. corruption and political factions delays everything or stop everything.:ohno:

the camarines split issue should open the eyes of the leaders in the provincial level. since there are people from the 4th and 5th district (especially the 4th district-partido) complaining of inadequate basic service to the people -roads, medicine, livelihood, etc. it may be true or not, these should be considered by the governor if he wants to have a one camsur!

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/2619/37996928636488807716028.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/805/37996928636488807716028.jpg/)

By Shiena M. Barrameda

The total amount of money that ebbs and flows in Naga is large enough to justify the boomtown image of the city.

Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) Chairman Philip Imperial estimates the flow of money at around P2 billion on regular days and at least P800 million during holidays.
The figures represent the combined tax collections, profits and savings.
The bulk of the money that goes around Naga City each day, Imperial says, is shared by at least four industries.
These include the food, service, and information and communication technology (ICT industries).
The service industry includes hotels and convention halls while the information and communications technology (ICT) industry encompasses business processing and outsourcing (BPO), which is buoyed by the emergence of call centers in the city and its suburbs.

GROWTH PROSPECTS
He also projects that industries in Naga City will grow at varying rates in the next few years.
Cottage industry (souvenir shops, accessories, pasalubong shops) will flourish and survive at geometric rate while the service industry will grow at the same rate as it has done in the past five years, he says.
Publishing and advertising industries are expected to boom with the emergence of tarpaulin shops and new establishments that provide media solutions to meet the increasing demand for advertising and publicity.
Meanwhile, the prospects of accommodation businesses and marketing and events firms will be dependent on the tourism industry.

Probably tomorrow will be the opening of 7-Eleven Ateneo branch.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND A PROSPEROUS NAGA, IRIGA CITY AND CAMARINES SUR

:banana::banana::applause::applause:

wow that's a huge amount of money. Naga is Naga! trully the econmic center of this region. People here have high purchasing power. with the international/national brands here in the city - coffee shops, pizza house, restos, RTWs, malls and etc who are confident enough to put up and sustain business here. And with our local brands that continue to compete and survive, Naga, Iriga, CamSur will continue to boom! And this will also create a domino effect to other towns in CamSur.

CamSur, CamSoar!

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 07:03 AM

Another good project by the governor which i hope being seen to it that this is followed up by monitoring to ensure that these seedlings grow up to become trees in the future to cover our mountains and watershed. We should have learned from the Ormoc experience. The CDO disaster is another grim reminder. :)

:)

:banana::banana::banana:

At last, this is being prioritized now which should have been just after the typhoon. This is the window of Caramoan Peninsula where every constituent and tourist go back and forth to the peninsula- the very reason to prioritize it.

caramoan has brought much to the province chest; it only deserves this attention.

May parts na mas malala pa dyan/ I remember that bridge na ang width nya garo 3/4 lang kang width kan tinampo. Kaya dai pwede magsabatan an duwang truck or bus. Jeep lang. And pati yung tulay na yun lubak lubak, ten meters lang gayud ito.

hopefully, your effort to expose these bad roads here will bear fruit- and lead to long-awaited positive results, geri.

hope the matter reaches the officials concerned.

akosijamir

December 23rd, 2011, 07:08 AM

“Naga’s tracking app
forewarned Sendong’s fury”
By JUAN ESCANDOR
NAGA CITY---Locally innovated typhoon-tracking app has correctly foretold the track of deadly Typhoon Sendong (Washi) early morning Friday last week several hours it rampaged through Cagayan de Oro City that left more than a thousand dead and homeless.

mobile gadgets jointly produced by programmers from Ateneo de Naga University and the typhoon forecasting center of the Naga College Foundation, had released an advisory as early as 6:00 a.m. of Friday, Dec. 16, the intensifying Typhoon Sendong to be passing Cagayan de Oro in the evening of the same day.

“On the forecast track, the core of Washi will make landfall over Surigao del Sur later this afternoon. It will then move accross Northern portion of Bukidnon and will pass very closely to Cagayan de Oro this evening,” the tracking update of iTyphoon showed.

It further advised: “Residents living in low-lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Signal are alerted against flashflood, mudslides and landslides...”

It forecasted the rainfall accumulation to be “High” at 200 mm and rain rate to be “Heavy” at 20-30 mm/hour.

The brainchild of programmer Magno Conag III and typhoon enthusiast Michael Padua, the iTyphoon is an app which is focused on typhoons entering the area of responsibility of the Philippines and made easy through animation, graphic display, concise forecast using visual language and complemented with access to Google map.

Released to Android market in Google on Sept. 6 and iOS in Apple on Oct. 7, the i-Typhoon app is downloadable in the two Internet sites.

Conag enthused that the iTyphoon was listed on the top of new apps downloaded by users for seven straight weeks since Oct. 7 in the Apple site for gadgets using iOS, Apple’s mobile operating system.

Conag noted it had been on No. 4 in the ‘‘What’s Hot’’ featured list with close to 6,000 users from the Philippines, the United States of America, Singapore and Hong Kong.

source: Bicol Mail (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/dec22/b-story.html)

^^ great innovation from Naga's Mind and Heart! from the passion to track typhoons in order to help/warn other and to the excellent program concept. whew!:cheers: this is a great help to everyone, not just to our government agencies but also to every individuals who are always victims of storms.
this is one practical app that every tab and gadget should have. :cheers:

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 07:19 AM

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Starting last week of September, we noticed that we have 1 typhoon per week: MINA, NONOY, ONYOK, PEDRING, QUIEL, and today, RAMON. This does not unsuccessful LPAs. Because of our limited resources, we ask for your help to promote iTyphoon.

Kindly post these images on your wall so that more will know that the app is FREE. Regardless of the number of users, our costs for developing and for maintaining the updates remain the same, so we might as well maximize it. The more people use it, the more people are helped. Thank you very much.

from: magno edilberto conag III on facebook

(a BicolMail newsreport makes mention of this app.

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 07:23 AM

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Lo Occi on FB

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 07:31 AM

Magsaysay Sweet Finds

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calamansi lemon grass @TCB (the coffee beanery)
magno edilberto conag III on FB

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starbucks

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TCB Mocha mint, Cafe Mocha & Chococcino

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strawberry chocolate shake

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queenie santiago on fb

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 07:39 AM

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 07:47 AM

Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig shoot
@mini hydro hot & cold springs
panicuason, naga

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Lo Occi on FB

oragon.com

December 23rd, 2011, 07:55 AM

Hope I can dropby at our Xmas Party later, my lola was rushed late this afternoon at Mother Seton. I have with me some souvenirs for the meet. I'll just text guys.

Merry Christmas SSC CS :cheers:

akosijamir

December 23rd, 2011, 07:55 AM

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adobo rice @Molino Grill

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charlie chicken pasta @yellowcab

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Bigg's extreme supreme burger & Rock n Roll iced tea

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Bigg's Tenderloin tips with Java rice

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Bigg's tapsilog

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Bigg's salisbury steak

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pizza hut garlic shrimp pasta

queenie santiago on FB

Magsaysay Sweet Finds

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/167112_187618951254203_100000182986968_738777_2220926_n.jpg
calamansi lemon grass @TCB (the coffee beanery)
magno edilberto conag III on FB

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http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189468_1829106201134_1044710881_2161953_5116238_n.jpg
starbucks

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TCB Mocha mint, Cafe Mocha & Chococcino

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/72454_1615729426848_1044710881_1742210_1579326_n.jpg
strawberry chocolate shake

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queenie santiago on fb

wow! pwerte padz :)

o, pirili na kita para atyan na hirilingan! hahaha, kaso baka hirilingan lang an mangyari mayong karakanan.hahaha:lol:

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 08:04 AM

source: Bicol Mail (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/dec22/b-story.html)
^^ great innovation from Naga's Mind and Heart! from the passion to track typhoons in order to help/warn other and to the excellent program concept. whew!:cheers: this is a great help to everyone, not just to our government agencies but also to every individuals who are always victims of storms.
this is one practical app that every tab and gadget should have. :cheers:

proudly homegrown in the heart of bikol :)

Hope I can dropby at our Xmas Party later, my lola was rushed late this afternoon at Mother Seton. I have with me some souvenirs for the meet. I'll just text guys.

Merry Christmas SSC CS :cheers:

prayers for your grandma, pao.

wow! pwerte padz :)

o, pirili na kita para atyan na hirilingan! hahaha, kaso baka hirilingan lang an mangyari mayong karakanan.hahaha:lol:

hirilingan sa mata hehe.. dai bale, yaon man lang si tiya cely. madaling dumanan. dai ka pa pati garo napa check attendance duman, sean?

patatas

December 23rd, 2011, 10:40 AM

Hope I can dropby at our Xmas Party later, my lola was rushed late this afternoon at Mother Seton. I have with me some souvenirs for the meet. I'll just text guys.

Merry Christmas SSC CS :cheers:

'will pray for your lola

kimhon88

December 23rd, 2011, 12:53 PM

hello, i've been following this thread about naga city and it's only now that i've finally decided to register and have my own account. i'm from naga city but currently based here in manila.

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 01:47 PM

hello, i've been following this thread about naga city and it's only now that i've finally decided to register and have my own account. i'm from naga city but currently based here in manila.

maogmang pag-abot sa satong maogma asin maharang na tursido, kim! keep coming back and posting and sharing your thoughts and your pictures of our place.

maogmang pasko saimo :cheers:

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 01:52 PM

YULE DANCE 2011

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Naga smiles to the world on FB

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 01:55 PM

YULE DANCE 2011

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Naga Smiles to the world on FB

kimhon88

December 23rd, 2011, 02:08 PM

thank you! maogmang pasko man saindo gabos! :)

sonofignatius

December 23rd, 2011, 02:12 PM

thank you! maogmang pasko man saindo gabos! :)

sabi lang kung magpa Naga ka. maoogma ang mga tao sa satong forum na mamidbid ka, kim.

patatas

December 23rd, 2011, 06:59 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO MY ALL MY SSC NAGA, IRIGA AND CAMSUR FRIENDS!!!
Bagong thread na ba tayo???

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 04:12 AM

dios marhay na aga! should be new thread now -- does bratpack have a christmas design for the opening page for Thread 57? :cheers:

Ugac Norte

December 24th, 2011, 05:05 AM

:cheers::cheers1::cheers::cheers1: Merry Christmas!!! :cheers::cheers1::cheers::cheers1:
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

garzland

December 24th, 2011, 05:28 AM

Keep on posting!

Merry Xmas!

Just edit na lang po once the new banner is done.:cheers:

Sorry thread 57 pala.. please edit it na lang ulit. :D

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 05:38 AM

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victor dennis tino nierva on fb

maogmang bagong tursido sa gabos!
ika-57 na kita :cheers:

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 05:41 AM

http://www.zestair.com.ph/images/slider/05.jpg
http://www.zestair.com.ph

Naga flights resume March 30,2012

MWFSun
MNLWNP 8:20AM
WNPMNL 9:55AM

TThSa
MNLWNP 3:40PM
WNPMNL 4:55PM

qailord

December 24th, 2011, 06:37 AM

Congrats sa bago niyong thread :cheers:

garzland

December 24th, 2011, 06:40 AM

^^Thanks and welcome to this thread, qailord! :okay:

Naga City Deck

December 24th, 2011, 06:40 AM

Congrats! New thread na pala tayo! Happy Christmas to all!
Kumusta po si luwas nindo subanggui... Update nindo photos sa fb page ta :)

Maogmang pasko sa gabos!!

jardet

December 24th, 2011, 07:09 AM

Merry Christmas and a happy new thread to all :)

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 08:25 AM

from the Naga Smiles to the World page on facebook:

Task Force Paputok Updates: Designated Firecracker Selling Zone of Naga: Riverside of Naga City People's Mall (CMO-IO)

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 08:28 AM

YULE DANCE 2011

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Naga Smiles to the World on FB

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 08:32 AM

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12 surprises for the 12 days of Christmas.
Promo ends Dec 26.

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sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 08:39 AM

Brew Christmas
Starbucks Naga
Magsaysay Av

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queenie santiago on FB

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 08:45 AM

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oragon.com

December 24th, 2011, 09:53 AM

Congrats sa new thread guys! :cheers:

I'm sure the guys had a blast last night at Magsaysay, enjoying sumptuous meal at Chicken Bacolod and Kambingan, right?

Nweiz, bought a copy of Bicolmail and one very interesting section which caught my attention is the one posted by the Provincial Govt regarding the 5B pesos worth of Wind Energy Facility to be facilitated by the province and NEDA. :banana:

Naga and Cam Sur are going green this 2012 :cheers:

Next year, Naga will construct its $70M waste-to-energy facility at Brgy. San Isidro and Cam Sur P5B wind energy facility. These projects will dramatically lower electricity in the process resulting to more businesses.

(post pic of the bid project later)

garzland

December 24th, 2011, 10:21 AM

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 12:03 PM

^^green project to usher in the new year :)

pls post pics of last night's blast.

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 12:07 PM

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a "SOON TO OPEN" sign was up at the 7-11 store at Ateneo Av cor Bagumbayan yesterday. the staff were busy arranging stocks on the shelves and machines were all in place.

when i passed by on the way to the Ateneo at 4pm today there was loud music there and the sign read: NOW OPEN.

welcome to the 5th Seven Eleven store.

slurpee is served FREE today!

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 12:22 PM

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CHRISTMAS MASS TONIGHT

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral
10:00 PM

Carmelite Monastery
10:00PM

St Joseph School Chapel
9:30 PM

Ateneo Church of Christ the King
9:00 PM

UNC Chapel
8:00 PM

garzland

December 24th, 2011, 12:22 PM

^^Another 7-eleven!:banana::banana::banana:

Rhyz will post the photos!

Green projects here we come :D. Definitely, I would consider it the best project for next year as it would help sprout more businesses in Naga, Iriga, and CamSur. The stable energy supply the more businesses we will have

rhyzrockerz

December 24th, 2011, 12:38 PM

Congrats! New thread na pala tayo! Happy Christmas to all!
Kumusta po si luwas nindo subanggui... Update nindo photos sa fb page ta :)

Maogmang pasko sa gabos!!

^^Another 7-eleven!:banana::banana::banana:

Rhyz will post the photos!

Green projects here we come :D. Definitely, I would consider it the best project for next year as it would help sprout more businesses in Naga, Iriga, and CamSur. The stable energy supply the more businesses we will have

dai ko dara memory kang camera ngunyan kia dai pa ako makaka upload..
merry Christmas sa gabus. :):):):)

basta post ko nalang picture bago matapos ang taon na ini. hehehe

rhyzrockerz

December 24th, 2011, 12:41 PM

New Year Meeting po? Nuarin?hehehe

[nightfury]

December 24th, 2011, 12:42 PM

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Greetings from SSC - Pangasinan

garzland

December 24th, 2011, 01:03 PM

^^Likewise!

New Year Meeting po? Nuarin?hehehe
We'll just text...

garzland

December 24th, 2011, 01:05 PM

Naga declared as 'Zone of Discipline'

NAGA CITY --- Issuing Proclamation No. 2011-03, City Mayor John G. Bongat has declared this city as a “Zone of Discipline” and adopted for the purpose “The Ten Little Things a Proud Nagueño Should Do” as its advocacy for responsible citizenship.

Inspired by the city’s vision statement, the city mayor stated in his proclamation that Nagueños have envisioned the city as a model of good governance and responsible citizenship driven by a shared development direction that is crafted, implemented and continually improved in an inclusive manner and sustained by a citizenry that asserts and accepts its role and responsibilities in nation-building.

The proclamation underscores that discipline and moral values are the keys to responsible citizenship. “It is through discipline that we become productive, affluent, strong, and an enlightened people.”

In order to make effective the declaration, “The Ten Little Things a Proud Nagueño Should Do,” which the mayor himself penned, has been adopted as the city’s advocacy on responsible citizenship. The “Ten Little Things a Proud Nagueño Should Do” has been inspired by the more popular “12 Little Things a Filipino Should Do,” by Atty. Alex Lacson, a fraternity brod of the city mayor at the UP College of Law.

More at http://www.bicolmail.com

garzland

December 24th, 2011, 01:06 PM

garzland

December 24th, 2011, 01:08 PM

Naga extends assist to 3
Mindanao cities hard-hit by Sendong
By Jonas Cabiles Soltes
NAGA CITY --- No stranger to disasters brought by storms, Naga City extended help to the victims of flash-flood brought by Tropical Storm Sendong in Mindanao.
The city government announced on Tuesday that it would cancel all its Christmas festivities and, instead, would donate the funds intended for the activities to the victims of “Sendong.”
“As a gesture of solidarity with the people of Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Dumaguete Cities, among others, the city government of Naga will be extending financial assistance to the victims of Sendong. We at the Sangguniang Panlungsod also decided to cancel the traditional yearend evaluation and Christmas party,” said Vice Mayor Gabriel H. Bordado.

More at http://www.bicolmail.com

garzland

December 24th, 2011, 01:10 PM

Sorsogon best province on nutrition
By Florencio P. Narito

LEGAZPI CITY --- The National Nutrition Council (NNC), an agency under the Department of Health (DOH), has awarded the best performing province, city and municipality on nutrition in Bicol for 2010, during awarding ceremonies held last Dec. 19 at Hotel St. Ellis, this city.
Iriga City, headed by Mayor Madelaine A. Gazmen, was awarded as the top performing city on nutrition and Gubat, Sorsogon headed by Mayor Ronnel U. Lim, as the top performing municipality on nutrition in the Bicol Region.
Mayor Lim received two Green Banner Awards, the first for the 2010 Outstanding Municipality on Nutrition while the second as the Municipal Nutrition Green Banner Awardee.
Mayor Jaime Villanueva of Tiwi, Albay, received the Provincial Green Banner Award.
Ligao City was chosen as the second best performing city on nutrition while Legazpi City placed third in the Search for best implementor of nutrition in the region.
Mrs. Marilou P. Cañete of Concepcion Grande, Naga City, the 2010 Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) and National BNS Awardee, was also honored during the awarding rites. Naga City was given a Certificate of Merit for producing Outstanding BNS. Ms. Raquel Buere, city nutrition program coordinator of Naga City, received a certificate of recognition.

More at http://www.bicolmail.com

kiasog

December 24th, 2011, 03:37 PM

To my SSC Camarines Sur, Naga and Iriga Cities family: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

garzland

December 24th, 2011, 03:39 PM

^^Thanks and Likewise!

kiasog

December 24th, 2011, 03:45 PM

Did not realize we have a new thread...congratulations!!!

Again, Merry Christmas and Happy New year to my SSC Camarines Sur, Naga and Iriga Cities family!

EDMARATION

December 24th, 2011, 04:56 PM

NARAGSAK NGA PASKUA!
[MERRY CHRISTMAS]

From the World Heritage City of Vigan and Heritage Province of Ilocos Sur

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EDMARATION

December 24th, 2011, 05:04 PM

sivah

December 24th, 2011, 05:33 PM

Maogmang Kapaskuhan tabi Saindo!! SSC NAGA :)

sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 05:55 PM

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sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 05:59 PM

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sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 06:06 PM

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sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 06:08 PM

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sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 06:09 PM

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December 24th, 2011, 06:19 PM

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sonofignatius

December 24th, 2011, 06:37 PM

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Perseus II

December 24th, 2011, 06:37 PM

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MERRY CHRISTMAS
PO SA INYONG LAHAT! :)

hugodiekonig

December 24th, 2011, 08:10 PM

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sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 01:22 AM

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12 Unforgettable Deals for Christmas

12 Days. 12 Deals. 12 Reasons to keep going back to this page.

In addition to the special domestic, regional and international ticket rates, PAL also unveils each day unforgettable deals!

Day 12 (25 and 26 December)
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Buy One (1) domestic ticket until 26 December 2011 and get One (1) on PAL domestic flight.

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bobbymay74

December 25th, 2011, 01:25 AM

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“Advertising [has] made us competitive. We believe in advertising,” Buenaflor says.
He says Bigg’s Diner—popularly called Bigg’s—was the first restaurant in Bicol to recognize and utilize the influence of the mass media. (In the 1990s, Bigg’s became the first restaurant in the region to have a television advertisement, a major feat for an upstart business then.)
Bigg’s spends much for advertising because “it is the only way a restaurant or a business establishment can command name-recall and draw in more customers.”
“We are lucky that we have a community of local artists here. Nobody else does advertising the way we do it here.”
He says Bigg’s is ready to compete with multinational fast-food restaurants, despite remaining a local brand.
“We go where they are. We establish franchises beside theirs.”

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ALTERNATIVEThe Retro Feel, a signature ambience of Biggs. Retro icons, Evlis Presley, Marylin Monroe and Audrey Hepburn, became partof Bigg's dining experience.
What Bigg’s has done, according to him, is to hold its own beside big names in restaurant business and market itself as an alternative.
Because of this, the restaurant has gained grounds steadily despite head-on competition with big names in the food industry.
Buenaflor claims that Bigg’s success has been made possible by the “magic” of advertising and publicity.
Without citing specific figures, Buenaflor admits that the diner spends millions of pesos every year on advertising alone.
Bigg’s was established in Naga City in 1983 by business partners Nena Bichara, Teresa Buenaflor (Carlo’s mother) and Maricar Manjon when fast-food restaurants only thrived in Metro Manila and abroad.

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ORIGINS The Bigg's Diner X in Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City
It started as the small, trailblazing Mang Donald’s restaurant that served hotdogs, French fries and spaghetti.
Naga during those times was a relatively backward and boring place according to Buenaflor, who had spent most of his childhood days in the city.
“There was nothing much in Naga then. [There was] no fastfood restaurant. I don’t remember eating out. All we had was the cinema.”
Back then, Naga City residents had already heard of the arrival of McDonald’s in Metro Manila and were already curious with the food the multinational restaurant had to offer.
Bigg’s owes its present concept and fame to years of evolution, which have entailed its owners and managers to change its name four times due to patent and copyright issues.
A lawsuit forced the management to rename Mang Donald’s to Carl’s Diner in honor of the three sons of the founders.
The arrival of a new restaurant with a name similar to Carl’s Diner brought about another change in 1995, when Carl’s dinner was renamed—again—to Bigg’s Diner.

:applause::okay: Excellent Job Carlo. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to your family and staff

garzland

December 25th, 2011, 01:33 AM

Merry Christmas everyone!

sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 01:38 AM

dios marhay na aga sa gabos sa mauran na pagkaagang pasko!

a new thread for Naga, Iriga & CamSur (unintentionally labeled as Thread 56) is already open.

see you there. :banana:

bobbymay74

December 25th, 2011, 01:41 AM

sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 01:42 AM

extended til February 2012
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bobbymay74

December 25th, 2011, 01:43 AM

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By Shiena M. Barrameda

The total amount of money that ebbs and flows in Naga is large enough to justify the boomtown image of the city.

Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) Chairman Philip Imperial estimates the flow of money at around P2 billion on regular days and at least P800 million during holidays.
The figures represent the combined tax collections, profits and savings.
The bulk of the money that goes around Naga City each day, Imperial says, is shared by at least four industries.
These include the food, service, and information and communication technology (ICT industries).
The service industry includes hotels and convention halls while the information and communications technology (ICT) industry encompasses business processing and outsourcing (BPO), which is buoyed by the emergence of call centers in the city and its suburbs.
Camarines Sur Association of Bankers President Byronjose M. Barrameda, however, says that no particular industry in Naga monopolizes sizeable contribution to the total amount of money that circulates in the city throughout the year.
Businesses tend to flourish and gain over others during certain seasons, Barrameda explains.
“During fiestas, graduations, Christmas, New Year and other holidays or seasons associated with gift-giving, profits of stores that sell gift items naturally skyrocket,” he says.
Bookstores and bookshops, according to him, gain most during school openings while hotels and restaurants accumulate more profit during special events and conventions in the city and in Camarines Sur due to the influx of visitors.
Physicians, health specialists and pharmacies achieve their peak income during rainy season when the cold weather result to illnesses.
The food industry, he says, gain steadily.
Barrameda says all businesses, particularly those that supply raw materials, practically gain more during gift-giving seasons and special events
But Imperial is quick to point out that although new industries keep the city afloat, Naga still sees its agriculture sector profiting the most.

GROWTH PROSPECTS
He also projects that industries in Naga City will grow at varying rates in the next few years.
Cottage industry (souvenir shops, accessories, pasalubong shops) will flourish and survive at geometric rate while the service industry will grow at the same rate as it has done in the past five years, he says.
Publishing and advertising industries are expected to boom with the emergence of tarpaulin shops and new establishments that provide media solutions to meet the increasing demand for advertising and publicity.
Meanwhile, the prospects of accommodation businesses and marketing and events firms will be dependent on the tourism industry.
“If our local government and the Department of Tourism (DOT) would make improvements on infrastructure, security, promotion and incentive packages, we would be able to exploit the entire potential of our tourist spots,” Imperial notes.
“Despite competitions from other municipalities and cities, Naga sees a bright and unhampered progress during the next decades.”

Since Asia is rapidly growing in financial and economics. A new Millionaires in Asia is growing so fast. I believe Naga, Iriga City and Camarines Sur Enterpreneurs are growing in numbers too of millionaires :banana:

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NAGA, IRIGA CITY AND CAMARINES SUR.
LETS TRY TO HAVE OUR POST CHRISTMAS PARTY, SO WE CAN PLAN OUR NEXT STEP FOR 2012. THANKS

bobbymay74

December 25th, 2011, 01:46 AM

dios marhay na aga sa gabos sa mauran na pagkaagang pasko!

a new thread for Naga, Iriga & CamSur (unintentionally labeled as Thread 56) is already open.

see you there. :banana:

Thanks Father, Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you and the Society. :)

garzland

December 25th, 2011, 01:55 AM

^^Indeed, Naga is the economic center of Bicol.

More to come in 2012, a bullish economy, excellent projects :okay:

Dec. 28 is our post Xmas Party.

bobbymay74

December 25th, 2011, 02:09 AM

^^Indeed, Naga is the economic center of Bicol.

More to come in 2012, a bullish economy, excellent projects :okay:

Dec. 28 is our post Xmas Party.

Thanks Garz, Is their a specific time and venue yet?

garzland

December 25th, 2011, 02:14 AM

^^Probably, musicbox. As to the time, no specified time yet Sir Bob.

bobbymay74

December 25th, 2011, 02:26 AM

^^Probably, musicbox. As to the time, no specified time yet Sir Bob.

Thanks Garz, For new members please join us, it would be an exciting experience.

kaniguan78

December 25th, 2011, 02:28 AM

sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 04:05 AM

sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 04:13 AM

si mga namata pa lang
uni ang pamahawan:

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Bigg's Diner on facebook

sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 04:16 AM

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garzland

December 25th, 2011, 04:50 AM

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oragon.com

December 25th, 2011, 06:56 AM

^^Really! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Indeed great projects! Those projects are badly needed in our province right now. Where in CamSur will it be built? Probably somewhere in Partido?

Yes, we had a blast last night but still very different as most of SSC CamSur members were not present. From juicy chicken bacolod to cold beer and delicious sisig at kambingan.

Here's the bid project
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^^Indeed, Naga is the economic center of Bicol.

More to come in 2012, a bullish economy, excellent projects :okay:

Dec. 28 is our post Xmas Party.

I'll dropby to give the souvenirs. If you want guys to dropby at the school on the 28th for the City and STI joint Job Fair, pretty sure we can get substantial infos about the city growing economy.

kevinb

December 25th, 2011, 07:06 AM

^^ I'll join you guys on the 28th. See you! Musicbox na? :)

kevinb

December 25th, 2011, 07:10 AM

'Bicol Express' Boosts Trade, Tourism (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/345540/bicol-express-boosts-trade-tourism)
December 20, 2011, 11:22pm

MANILA, Philippines — After five years, the “Bicol Express” rolls again as part of government efforts to restore links between Metro Manila and major centers in Southern Luzon. The Bicol Express now runs daily between Manila and Naga City. The railway is expected to spur activities between Bicol and Calabarzon-Metro Manila, and boost local trade and tourism by connecting provinces.

The Bicol Express transports passengers from Tutuban in Manila to Naga City in Camarines Sur with daily trips at 6:30 p.m. The Philippine National Railways (PNR) is set to deploy special trips, depending on passenger demand, like what it did during the All Saints’ Day break. It is ready for the influx of passengers who may opt to ride the “Bicol Express” than go to the provinces by bus or car. Fares are lower and travel time is faster by one hour than the 10-hour trips of air-conditioned buses.

The Philippines received 20 refurbished train cars from the Japanese government, paving the way for more commuters to use the Bicol Express. Another 30 coaches are set to arrive. With more coaches and increasing passenger demand, PNR can add train trips to better service its patrons in Metro Manila and in Bicol, which would mean less waiting time for passengers. The refurbished coaches offer comfort to passengers.

Three of the coaches are air-conditioned and can accommodate 81 passengers. The PNR expects passenger base to increase from 400,000 a month to 600,000. The train service to Albay will start its regular daily trips in January, 2012, with the completion of the Travesia bridge in Guinobatan town that would extend the line to Camalig, Daraga, and Legazpi City. Extension of railway connection to Batangas, Camarines Norte, and Matnog, Sorsogon, are also planned.

In 2006, the operation of the Bicol Express was suspended after super typhoon Reming battered the Bicol region, damaging lines, bridges, and railroad tracks leading to the province. In 2007, the government started a rehabilitation project, removed informal settlers from PNR right-of-way, revitalized commuter services in Metro Manila, and partly restored the Manila-Bicol route.

As the Bicol Express provides a good alternative for commuters, the government will continue to improve its services to benefit more commuters. When the Manila-Bicol route is fully revived, it would mean more jobs in the countryside, lesser expense, faster travel, and smoother movement of goods and services. CONGRATULATIONS!

kevinb

December 25th, 2011, 07:12 AM

Gov tells tourism players: Up ante (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/114747/gov-tells-tourism-players-up-ante)
By Juan Escandor Jr.
Inquirer Southern Luzon
2:01 am | Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

NAGA CITY—Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte rallied tourism industry players in the region to raise their levels of branding and marketing following the successful holding of the 22nd Philippine Ad Congress in the province.

The Bicol Association of Travel Agencies and Tour Operators (Batto) congratulated the governor for the success of the Ad Congress that also brought a spike in tourist bookings in the province and income for tourism players.

Catchy, positive

Batto sponsored a lunch ceremony for the governor recently. “The secret in successful ventures like tour and travel businesses is having catchy branding, effective marketing and good service,” the governor said in a speech during the event.

Villafuerte said positive promotion to outweigh the negative cases of a place was important for tourists to come.

He said negative cases couldn’t be prevented in any place, but excellent service, warm reception, courtesy and hospitality could outweigh these negative factors.

“Before you know it, there will be repeat visitors, tugging along with them their family and friends because of their positive experience,” Villafuerte said.

2-syllable trend

Villafuerte said tourism promotion required out-of-the-box ideas and catchy phrases.

“We branded the province as CamSur, following trend in international promotion that uses two syllables to promote products and places,” he said.

Villafuerte said tourists tend to remember two-syllable names like CamSur. He said this was true also in the case of Boracay, which many tourists now refer to as “Bora.”

Package tours

The governor said there was also a need to prepare menus for package tours that he said would be cost-effective.

CamSur, he said, would continue to draw in tourists because Bicol is a “gateway” for the Visayas and Mindanao.

He said extra care should be taken in providing tourists with their best experience because any negative experience would have a multiplier effect on any place’s tourism business.

sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 11:46 AM

May the love of God always shine in your life! Merry Christmas from Legazpi Albay Thread

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salamat sa greetings, kaniguan-- as well as to other forumers who have sent their christmas tidings!

maogmang pasko man saindo gabos! :banana:

bobbymay74

December 25th, 2011, 11:50 AM

sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 11:51 AM

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now showing @SM Naga

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sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 11:55 AM

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sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 11:58 AM

CWC Lago del Rey

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sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 12:04 PM

TCB: The Coffee Beanery

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queenie santiago on facebook

sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 12:09 PM

MANGO RED
another Naga homegrown

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mango red on fb

www.mangored.com

sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 12:12 PM

MANGORED
www.mangored.com

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mangored on fb

sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 12:15 PM

Plaza Quince Martires
Naga

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sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 12:17 PM

grilled delights

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sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 12:19 PM

Plaza Rizal

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San Francsico Church

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sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 12:22 PM

San Francisco Church
one of Bikol's oldest churches est 1578
center of the Franciscan missions in Bikol in colonial times
here the Spanish forces surrendered to the Bikol revolutionaries in 1898

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sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 12:26 PM

Penafrancia Basilica and National Shrine
Balatas, Naga City

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http://superhappytotravel.blogspot.com

sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 12:29 PM

Penafrancia Basilica and National Shrine
Balatas, Naga City

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sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 12:31 PM

Penafrancia Basilica and National Shrine
Grounds

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sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 12:35 PM

Magsaysay Av

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sonofignatius

December 25th, 2011, 12:39 PM

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harvey mateo on fb

oragon.com

December 25th, 2011, 03:29 PM

any info about this project?

Gran Prix Econotel
By Louise M. Francisco
from Entrepreneur Philippines Magazine, May 2010
A chain of budget hotels gives franchisees an intriguing investment alternative

There’s an ocean of choices for travelers and tourists apart from the five-star hotels and small inns found throughout the Philippines. A Swiss-educated Filipino hotelier, however, is giving weary trekkers a handful of great alternatives with a chain of budget hotels across the country—and has opened up his business to franchising.

Collectively, the Gran Prix Hotels and Resorts have rooms from economy first class, giving guests a range of options to satisfy their pockets. It’s how Jan Vincent Kierulf, president of the hotel chain, wants it to be.

“Conforming to the name itself, which means ‘grand prize’ in French, we want our clients to feel they received a grand prize in our rates and services every time they visit any of our branches,” says Kierulf, who gained his Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management at the IMI International Hotel Management Institute of Switzerland.

With a capital of P12 million, the 42-year-old hotelier put up his first econotel in Pasay City in 2004. Branches in Cubao, Quezon City— like the Pasay branch located near the terminals of Luzon’s major bus lines—and Cebu City soon followed.

Gran Prix also operates an “express inn” in Tarlac City for business people and transients and a “hideaway” in the resort island of Boracay. Its latest addition is a boutique hotel in Manila’s Ermita tourist district, which opened in December 2009.
The room rates for each branch vary, but the lowest starts at just P799 per guest a night for a deluxe room at the Tarlac branch. The priciest is for a suite in Boracay, at P5,580 a person a night.

Judging by Gran Prix’s expansion plans—it aims to double its branches to 10 in the next three years—its guests seem to be coming in droves. Kierulf says: “We are now looking at locations in Cagayan de Oro, Tacloban, Dumaguete, Bohol, Baguio, Ilocos Sur, Camarines Sur and Bicol for our future expansion.”

from CDO thread

bobbymay74

December 26th, 2011, 01:13 AM

Naga City Deck

December 26th, 2011, 02:26 AM

^^ On our conversation po sa fb.. Most likely music box po tayo.. How about around 7 pm?

Ok n ba ang place sainyo?

hakz2007

December 26th, 2011, 02:52 AM

maray na ramrag kaninyo ngamin!

Cheers to the 57th thread! :okay:

hakz2007

December 26th, 2011, 02:53 AM

SMEC Secures Power Supply Contracts
MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Energy Corporation (SMEC), the power generation arm of San Miguel group, has sealed several supply contracts for its 1,200 megawatt Sual coal-fired power plant in Pangasinan.

The firm’s new customers included Camarines Sur 1 Electric Cooperative (5 years), Quanta Paper (5 years), Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (5 years), Central Azucarrera de Tarlac (3 years) and Isabela 1 Electric Cooperative (5 years). Read more (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/345902/smec-secures-power-supply-contracts)

bobbymay74

December 26th, 2011, 03:17 AM

^^ On our conversation po sa fb.. Most likely music box po tayo.. How about around 7 pm?

Ok n ba ang place sainyo?

yes i'm aware, just like to know how many will attend? 7pm would be fine with me

sonofignatius

December 26th, 2011, 04:18 AM

^^ On our conversation po sa fb.. Most likely music box po tayo.. How about around 7 pm?

Ok n ba ang place sainyo?

enjoy the meet, SSC camsur! :cheers:

any info about this project?

Gran Prix Econotel
By Louise M. Francisco
from Entrepreneur Philippines Magazine, May 2010
A chain of budget hotels gives franchisees an intriguing investment alternative

There’s an ocean of choices for travelers and tourists apart from the five-star hotels and small inns found throughout the Philippines. A Swiss-educated Filipino hotelier, however, is giving weary trekkers a handful of great alternatives with a chain of budget hotels across the country—and has opened up his business to franchising.

Collectively, the Gran Prix Hotels and Resorts have rooms from economy first class, giving guests a range of options to satisfy their pockets. It’s how Jan Vincent Kierulf, president of the hotel chain, wants it to be.

“Conforming to the name itself, which means ‘grand prize’ in French, we want our clients to feel they received a grand prize in our rates and services every time they visit any of our branches,” says Kierulf, who gained his Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management at the IMI International Hotel Management Institute of Switzerland.

from CDO thread

Gran Prix seems to be always located beside Victory Liner -- Cubao, Tarlac, Baguio. this bus company operates mostly in North & Central Luzon but i understand it has bought a local bus line but has not changed the name. heard this story in my recent Naga visit.

Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 04:19 AM

Naga City, the Christmas City
December 23
Reyes Barbecue Christmas Dinner

We have traditionally spent our Christmas
outside Naga City
but after a botched hotel reservation
we were left with no choice
but to spend Christmas at home…

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SM City Naga was scheduled
to close at 12 midnight
so we decided to treat our employees
at the Endolab SM
a pre- Christmas dinner at the Reyes Barbecue.

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The said restaurant was my family’s favorite
whenever we are craving for grilled food
and good- old Filipino Cuisine…

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The food was great…
we were served Grilled Chicken Ass:)
as appetizer..

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My young daughter commented;
'Chicken Ass for an appetizer? Weird'
Which our employees found
tasty and velvety...

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...the Grilled Chicken Ass
went perfectly well
with Ensaladang Talong...

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...it was followed by
Hot Sotanghon Soup...

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...the main course was a choice of
Grilled Boneless Chicken...

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Grilled Liempo...

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Grilled Pusit...

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It was a simple but sumptuous meal...

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...a perfect alternative for a botched up
planned Christmas vacation...

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... an impromptu Christmas dinner
that brought Christmassy
smiles on our employees faces…

Merry Chirstmas Everyone

oragon.com

December 26th, 2011, 05:01 AM

Merry Christmas Pao, Do you have a confirmation of exact date and place of our meeting or post Christmas Party?

^^ On our conversation po sa fb.. Most likely music box po tayo.. How about around 7 pm?

Ok n ba ang place sainyo?

Hope I can join you guys, I guess i'll still be spending 3 more days in the hospital attending to my sick lola.

Nweiz, saw a construction with a signage announcing a 4-storey commercial building just beside Power FM radio station at Roxas Avenue near Triangulo.

Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 06:20 AM

Miss Annie's
Famous Double Fried Chicken

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Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 06:23 AM

Goldilocks
SM City Naga

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Bibingkinitan
SM City Naga

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Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 06:26 AM

SM City Naga
Food Court

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Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 06:32 AM

SM City Naga

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Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 06:42 AM

SM City Naga
Pyromusical Display

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Next Pyromusical Schedule
is on December 30 and 31

Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 06:43 AM

Naga City, the Christmas City
December 24
Silent Christmas Night

After a botched hotel reservation
that spoiled our Christmas vacation…
we were left with no choice but to stay home...

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and look for alternatives on how to get busy
during Christmas in Naga City….

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December 24 started as a beautiful day…
the kids were able to exercise…

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…and play with their bikes at home…

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It started to rain in the afternoon
when we went to church...

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for the anticipated mass,
and for our early Chrsitmas Mass
as we intend to sleep early on Chrstmas Eve...

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There were very few people
at the Penafrancia Shrine …

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...and it was perfect
since we were avoiding the
crowd during the midnight Mass…

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We intended to eat out for our Christmas Dinner
But found no place in park
in Magsaysay Ave, in Centro and even in SM City Naga.:ohno:

We went home to an empty house..
...starving...

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…we raided the refrigerator…

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…and the pantry …

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…looking for something to eat.

We finally decided on a microwaved
Reno liver spread sandwich for dinner…

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…and cuddled early to bed
for a peaceful Christmas slumber…

There was no Noche Buena
..no Midnight Mass,
it was a Silent Night all the way…

…but otherwise still Merry…

Merry Christmas Everyone….

Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 07:04 AM

7 Eleven Ateneo
(Bagumbayan)

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Sprouting in Naga City and CamSur
literally- like mushrooms...
Faster than Jollibees.

Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 07:09 AM

High Definition LCD
Avenue Square]
Taken @ 8 AM December 25

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Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 07:12 AM

Vicky Belo Who?:)

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A Popular US Based
Beauty & Aesthetic Center
To Open in Naga City

Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 07:20 AM

Full Packed SM City Naga
Multi Level Parking
Taken this Morning

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^^The SM Helipad Up- close

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Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 07:23 AM

Naga City is
Ford Country

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With Chevrolet Opening Next year,
Will we see any high end Chevy's in the future?

Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 10:50 AM

Naga City Deck

December 26th, 2011, 11:04 AM

yes i'm aware, just like to know how many will attend? 7pm would be fine with me

Ang Alam ko pong ok na..

NCD
Sir garz
Aidz
Rhyz
Sean
Sir bob
Kevin
Tanyug

Callin all new members join us para mas masaya

sonofignatius

December 26th, 2011, 11:10 AM

Hope I can join you guys, I guess i'll still be spending 3 more days in the hospital attending to my sick lola.

Nweiz, saw a construction with a signage announcing a 4-storey commercial building just beside Power FM radio station at Roxas Avenue near Triangulo.

prayers for your lola, pao.

Miss Annie's
Famous Double Fried Chicken

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the chickens have all come and conquered! :cheers:

sonofignatius

December 26th, 2011, 11:37 AM

Paskkohan sa Barangay

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Naga Smiles to the World on FB

sonofignatius

December 26th, 2011, 11:44 AM

kopi roti
magsaysay av

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queenie santiago on FB

sonofignatius

December 26th, 2011, 11:46 AM

pakipasa tabi ang salabat
o ang mainit na tsokolate

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habang pinapalipot pa ini

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queenie santiago on fb

bobbymay74

December 26th, 2011, 12:58 PM

Hope I can join you guys, I guess i'll still be spending 3 more days in the hospital attending to my sick lola.

Nweiz, saw a construction with a signage announcing a 4-storey commercial building just beside Power FM radio station at Roxas Avenue near Triangulo.

I see, hopefully your lola will be fine soon. Anyway Happy New year Pao

Ang Alam ko pong ok na..

NCD
Sir garz
Aidz
Rhyz
Sean
Sir bob
Kevin
Tanyug

Callin all new members join us para mas masaya

Thanks

Naga Boy

December 26th, 2011, 02:54 PM

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CACI
A Popular US Based
Beauty & Aesthetic Center
To Open in Naga City

http://www.caci-international.co.uk/images/logo.jpg

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CACI
Avenue Square
Naga City

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Main Office:

CACI Face and Body Care Centre
Ground Floor
6756 Ayala Avenue
Tel Number: 00 632 816 7594

kevinb

December 26th, 2011, 07:52 PM

Ang Alam ko pong ok na..

NCD
Sir garz
Aidz
Rhyz
Sean
Sir bob
Kevin
Tanyug

Callin all new members join us para mas masaya

12/28/11

MusicBox

7PM

Tomo? :D

oragon.com

December 27th, 2011, 05:38 AM

prayers for your lola, pao.

the chickens have all come and conquered! :cheers:

I see, hopefully your lola will be fine soon. Anyway Happy New year Pao

Thanks

salamat! :)

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CACI
Avenue Square
Naga City

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/7%20Eleven%20Ateneo/7ElevenAteneo012.jpg

Main Office:

CACI Face and Body Care Centre
Ground Floor
6756 Ayala Avenue
Tel Number: 00 632 816 7594

Magsaysay strip is not only a food and lifestyle strip but also becoming a wellness area. Just a stone thrown away at ADZ is the soon-to-open Bench Fix Saloon.

LCC Year End Countdown Concert at LCC Parking with guest band - True Faith