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3D VideoKaye

Php 1500 0nly (consumable on fod and drinks, 2 hours)
for reservations call 811-5410

sosimo resto bar on fb
We've been there and it was great!

The first time I tried Tanduay Ice was in SOsimo :D

OT

US$400 Million PLDT Fiber Optic Cable Project @ Bagasbas Beach

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I heard this will be the gateway for the massive operation of PLDT here in Cam Sur

source: Bagasbas Resort FB

Crown Hotel
under renovation

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rooms are nice. good service, too.

when hungry just go to the hotel's Cafe Frederico. the noodles, prawns, lapu-lapu in sauce are good. don't forget the hong-ma bread!

^^
interesting i didn't even notice it was in mandarin. The original article was long posted in a bikol lit forum, i'll try to look for it. Whether the word is bikol or not, it still is strange to be only used within city, especially that it's not found on other ethnic languages.

Another odd word in Naga is harong. Commonly termed as balay or bahay in other languages, our term harong may probably have links with the lean-to structures ("hawong") of the agtas in Zambales; or the soul boathouses for the dead in borneo called "larong". Both structures are patterned from a boat, a common thing in the austronesian tradition.

language is a very interesting field of study indeed. it reveals so much about culture, human mobility, history, even the world-view of a people.

interesting, too, how we have one word (though different accents) for PERSON and for GIVE: tao :cheers:

Lucky 9 Convenience Store
Under renovation
Local franchisee of 7-Eleven

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the first 24-hr convenience store in Naga, right?

^^there are also projects in CamNorte this year like the Light Industry Science Park :okay:

BIGGs Diner

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^^there are also projects in CamNorte this year like the Light Industry Science Park :okay:

OT

US$400 Million PLDT Fiber Optic Cable Project @ Bagasbas Beach

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I heard this will be the gateway for the massive operation of PLDT here in Cam Sur

source: Bagasbas Resort FB

Wow, CamNorte is booming! Bicol is booming!

PNR: Naga-Sipocot

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I suppose this is the Bicol Commuter Train (BCT) that currently and exclusively services the Sipocot-Ligao route? I really adore how the train cars resembles that of Metro Manila's...they're really, really nice!

Now I'm imagining PNR adding another line in the near future for a two-way rail system and commissioning a bunch of railcars even just for the BCT that will eventually extend down to Legazpi (and hopefully up to Matnog in Sorsogon) for an added frequency of about 10 minutes intervals per station...now that would be awesome! a local and regional train service that would also help in decongesting that heavily trafficked section of maharlikha highway. :)

Update on SSC CS 6th year anniversary:
Date: Feb 4 (Sat)
Time: 3:00PM
Venue: STI Conference Room

Speakers:
1. Mr. Nicolas Priela - Metro Naga Tourism Council
2. Mr. Reuel Oliver - Naga City Investment Board

Confirmed Attendees:
1. NCD
2. Garzland
3. Bobbymay

pa confirm na lang guys!

thanks!

wow hosted by STI! baka pwedeng teleconference pa :-)

It would be great if Crown would be demolished and replace with a 7-floor building...:D

Crown is one ideal place to stay during the penafrancia fiesta. one can watch the traslacion and the final fiesta procession from there.

^^That I don't know...Is there still Zenco Footsteps? We used to buy our shoes there.. It was the only stand alone shoe store I think during the early 90s...

Zenco of our childhood years :)

^^Dae pa ako nakakasakay diyan sa bagong coaches ninda.

harvest time in calabanga

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Survivor Series

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source: FB Cam Sur

The show's favorite destination is definitely CamSur! :cheers:

Ano daw kung mabisita man ini sa satuyang probinsiya, ang local version kan TAR? :D

Parang gusto kong mag-audition. Dapat yung magiging partner ko dito ay marunong lumangoy at magdrive :D Maliban sa dalawang yan, I have the courage to scale heights, bungee jumping, paragliding, sky diving and many more...wag lang ang lumangoy at magdrive ng sasakyan :cheers:

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3D VideoKaye

Php 1500 0nly (consumable on fod and drinks, 2 hours)
for reservations call 811-5410

sosimo resto bar on fb

Are Sosimo and Music Box the only establishments that offer this kind of facility within the city?

sosimo retso bar 3D

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sosimo resto bar on FB

where is this in Naga?

the village
san bernardino
calabanga, cam sur

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blending with nature is indeed more fun in Calabanga :cheers:
moonleaf naga
magsaysay av


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going organic this time :cheers:

suba ko lang yan, Xave :D

pusog pa man giraray an pagkontra ko sa HB 4820 na yan.
An kapitolyo sa Tigaon ibubugtak.

aram ko man na lipotok asin dayaday, asin makuring gayo ang saimong lealtad sa Saro Sanang CamSur, hakz! :banana::banana::banana:

We've been there and it was great!
The first time I tried Tanduay Ice was in SOsimo :D

sosi ka, garz! :cheers:

rooms are nice. good service, too.

when hungry just go to the hotel's Cafe Frederico. the noodles, prawns, lapu-lapu in sauce are good. don't forget the hong-ma bread!

language is a very interesting field of study indeed. it reveals so much about culture, human mobility, history, even the world-view of a people.

interesting, too, how we have one word (though different accents) for PERSON and for GIVE: tao :cheers:

the first 24-hr convenience store in Naga, right?

I think the on-going renovation is the East-West Bar.

wow hosted by STI! baka pwedeng teleconference pa :-)

Crown is one ideal place to stay during the penafrancia fiesta. one can watch the traslacion and the final fiesta procession from there.

Zenco of our childhood years :)


Possible!! :)

Manila-based can also attend through video conferencing, I'll inquire if we can make use of the facilities.

^^Thanks, father but we were all Sosi as we, SSC Naga members, were there...:D

I think the on-going renovation is the East-West Bar.

Possible!! :)

Manila-based can also attend through video conferencing, I'll inquire if we can make use of the facilities.
Great!

East and West is a romantic place good for the oldies :D also for youngsters :D
The show's favorite destination is definitely CamSur! :cheers:

Ano daw kung mabisita man ini sa satuyang probinsiya, ang local version kan TAR? :D

Most probably yes just like CWC.. They are both sports oriented...

wedding shoot by MangoRed
Naga's homegrown photography team

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I think the on-going renovation is the East-West Bar.
Possible!! :)

Manila-based can also attend through video conferencing, I'll inquire if we can make use of the facilities.

wow E&W is still around! it sure deserves a facelift. :)

^^Thanks, father but we were all Sosi as we, SSC Naga members, were there...:D

hehe :banana::banana::banana:

featured in sosimo last nite

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sosimo resto bar on fb

Downtown Naga

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As far as i know the lot where Crown building is located is owned by Mr. Abella and if i'm not mistaken Crown hotel is under contract. That is probably the reason why there is no significant rehabilitation of the building.

^^That I don't know...Is there still Zenco Footsteps? We used to buy our shoes there.. It was the only stand alone shoe store I think during the early 90s...

Zenco Footsteps is located at General Luna St. somewhere between Garmas and SouthStar drugstore. It's no longer the store that we knew since there is so much competition and innovation on footwear business.

PNR: Naga-Sipocot

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victor dennis tinion nierva on fb

This new coaches was already return to Manila. The Bicol Commuter Train (BCT) coaches is the old renovated train we had before. Even-though old, the transportation business is doing well so far.

I suppose this is the Bicol Commuter Train (BCT) that currently and exclusively services the Sipocot-Ligao route? I really adore how the train cars resembles that of Metro Manila's...they're really, really nice!

Now I'm imagining PNR adding another line in the near future for a two-way rail system and commissioning a bunch of railcars even just for the BCT that will eventually extend down to Legazpi (and hopefully up to Matnog in Sorsogon) for an added frequency of about 10 minutes intervals per station...now that would be awesome! a local and regional train service that would also help in decongesting that heavily trafficked section of maharlikha highway. :)

New coaches will be operational, specially when Legazpi railway is renovated. As far as i know, the target is until Legazpi and even Sorsogon before PNoy finished his term.
The two way rail system will take place in Bicol around 5-10 years as Mr. Beda Priela noted in our meeting before.

GOOD AFTERNOON TO ALL

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^^Shoppers Mall could have an underground parking area if its to be turned into a hotel.

come to think of it, I think Shopper Mall's current basement (which is currently occupied by a clothing retailer) can easily be transformed into a parking area. I just don't know if it'll be big enough for such purpose pero a slot for even just a couple of cars will definitely help. Finding a parking slot within CBD 1 is such a pain in the arse ( :) ) and I hope the city gov't can find a way to solve it.

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Update on SSC CS 6th year anniversary:
Date: Feb 4 (Sat)
Time: 3:00PM
Venue: STI Conference Room

Speakers:
1. Mr. Nicolas Priela - Metro Naga Tourism Council
2. Mr. Reuel Oliver - Naga City Investment Board

Confirmed Attendees:
1. NCD
2. Garzland
3. Bobbymay

pa confirm na lang guys!

thanks!

Sama ako! :D

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Where is this po Doc? I wanna try. We'll see if it'll beat Moonleaf's Wintermelon Milk Tea. :D

come to think of it, I think Shopper Mall's current basement (which is currently occupied by a clothing retailer) can easily be transformed into a parking area. I just don't know if it'll be big enough for such purpose pero a slot for even just a couple of cars will definitely help. Finding a parking slot within CBD 1 is such a pain in the arse ( :) ) and I hope the city gov't can find a way to solve it.

SM's basement is soooo small. I think it can only accommodate 10 cars. Plus, the ramp will be very steep if it will really be made into a car park. No for a car park at SM's basement. :)

This new coaches was already return to Manila. The Bicol Commuter Train (BCT) coaches is the old renovated train we had before. Even-though old, the transportation business is doing well so far.

New coaches will be operational, specially when Legazpi railway is renovated. As far as i know, the target is until Legazpi and even Sorsogon before PNoy finished his term.
The two way rail system will take place in Bicol around 5-10 years as Mr. Beda Priela noted in our meeting before.

GOOD AFTERNOON TO ALL



I see....good to know, thanks :)

by the way, basing from PNoy's track record so far, i'm not so confident about that railway system being extended up to Sorsogon (nor those things I've mentioned earlier). PNoy's concern isn't focused on building and developing infrastructures, or so as it seems. But non-the-less, i'm still hopeful that things will get better under his administration, especially for Bicol :)

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super like this banner :cheers:

brattrap's the man :okay:

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Lokdo nin Libmanan. Relikyang Soanoy sa Bikolandia!
An Lokdô nin Libmanan sarong takop nin tapayan-na-lulubngan na nakotkot sa Poro o Bigaho, Libmanan, Camarines Sur kan taon 1982. Pigtutubod na ini tunay na relikyang gikan pa sa soanoy na panahon kan Kabikolan.

An lokdô may 32 na sentimetro an kalakbangan, guminatak na sa duwang pidaso asin may mahihiling sa ibabaw garo mga pigura nin buaya, usa, damulag, halas, mangkô asin man pigura nin tawo. asbp.

Sarong etnolohista na si Dr. Zeus Salazar nagsurat nin libro manongod kaining lokdô na ini ("Liktao at Epiko", 2004) asin saiyang pagtubod nanggad na ini ginibo pa kan soanoy pang panahon. Sa tangâ mismo kan takop may garo torre (kahoy na nagsaranga, paghuna ni Dr. Maria Lilia Realubit) na itsurang pagoda asin sa poon kani sa sarong gilid igwang hitsurang lalawgon-saldang na may mga tingraw na naka-palibot.

Dai pa determinado kun ini talaga gikan sa soanoy na panahon nin huli ta dai pa nag-agi sa inaapod na carbon dating sabi ngani kan Curator kan Museo del Seminario Conciliar na si G. Fabiana Arejola y masakit na ngani madeterminar ta kun in situ ini nakua, kuta idtong mga relikyas sa palibot kaini na organiko arog kan bungô, tu'lang o iba pang mga fossils sa paralibot pwedeng i-agi sa sinasabing carbon dating na matungod kan panahon nin pagkagibo kan artifak. Alagad an metodo ni Dr. Salazar iyo an pagkumpara kaini sa iba-ibang mga lokdô asin tapayan na nakotkot sa mga lungib siring sa Calatagan igdi sa Filipinas asin sa ibang parte kan Asya.

Si Salazar nagbutas man nin opinion na sa lokdô na ini igdi maririraw asin matatalâ an istorya kan epikong Ibalong asin an kahadean ni Handyong yaon nakasentro sa Libmanan. Ipinamugtak ni Salazar na an pagkagurang kan lokdô yaon sa pag-oltan kan 5,000 B.K. sungdô 10 A.D.

An ibang eksperto totoo nagdududa kan awtensidad asin kan pagka-prehistorikal kaini nin huli ta dai nakotkot in situ (nakua mismo sa lugar na pigkalotan) kundi nabakal sana ni G. Ermelo Almeda sa sarong ilegal na parakotkot nin mga artifaks. Sabi pa ni Dr. Jesus Peralta sarong arkeologo na retirado na sa National Museum, an kakaptan kan lokdô na naghihitsurang minaret pwedeng indikasyon na nabakal sana ini sa Mindanao.

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I see....good to know, thanks :)

by the way, basing from PNoy's track record so far, i'm not so confident about that railway system being extended up to Sorsogon (nor those things I've mentioned earlier). PNoy's concern isn't focused on building and developing infrastructures, or so as it seems. But non-the-less, i'm still hopeful that things will get better under his administration, especially for Bicol :)

True that. Pnoy's focus is not really keen on pursuing infrastructure projects but rather take revenge on his political enemies. :)

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^^His concern is Gloria - to put her in jail...

In terms of infra, he has nothing accomplished yet.

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Paghaluon mo ang duwa masiramon na maray ...:cheers:

SM's basement is soooo small. I think it can only accommodate 10 cars. Plus, the ramp will be very steep if it will really be made into a car park. No for a car park at SM's basement. :)

a 10-car-parking slot for the tenants of that building? LOL! Pero I think if it'd be turned into a hotel it'd still be of advantage amongst most of its would-be-peers within CBD1 as most of them doesn't really offer any parking space for their guest, such as the Starview Hotel which doesn't have a space for parking at all. The only hotel in CBD1 I know that has an ample parking for guests is the Naga Land Hotel. It has a spacious lot at the back.

^^His concern is Gloria - to put her in jail...

In terms of infra, he has nothing accomplished yet.

Agreed! :nuts:

a 10-car-parking slots for the tenants of that building? LOL! Pero I think if it'd be turned into a hotel it'd still be of advantage amongst most of its would-be-peers within CBD1 as most of them doesn't really offer any parking space for their guest, such as the Starview Hotel which doesn't have a space for parking at all. The only hotel in CBD1 I know that has an ample parking for guests is the Naga Land Hotel. It has a spacious lot at the back.

Will Shopper's Mall be turned into a hotel? :dunno:

If it will, it has to have an overhead parking like usual buildings in Manila and the NCPM, even if it'll be a two-story car park. Sayang kasi. :)

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Siram! The taste of how that was prepared is too familiar for me, my mouth is already watering. :) This isn't exclusively found in Buhi no more, I believe. I may be wrong but I've read something from somewhere back then that a similar specie is now seen somewhere in Albay. Good thing it is still in Bicol :)

Will Shopper's Mall be turned into a hotel? :dunno:

If it will, it has to have an overhead parking like usual buildings in Manila and the NCPM, even if it'll be a two-story car park. Sayang kasi. :)

I'm not sure but I think the idea of it being transformed into a hotel started in this tread. But considering the viability (according to a study told from news reports :) ) of puting up one, the idea isn't too far fetch.

hmm...NCPM has a large space at the top. perhaps they can tap it and build a sky bride to connect it. yeah?

^^Yeah, that's a good idea... It's very feasible!

a 10-car-parking slot for the tenants of that building? LOL! Pero I think if it'd be turned into a hotel it'd still be of advantage amongst most of its would-be-peers within CBD1 as most of them doesn't really offer any parking space for their guest, such as the Starview Hotel which doesn't have a space for parking at all. The only hotel in CBD1 I know that has an ample parking for guests is the Naga Land Hotel. It has a spacious lot at the back.

Will Shopper's Mall be turned into a hotel? :dunno:

If it will, it has to have an overhead parking like usual buildings in Manila and the NCPM, even if it'll be a two-story car park. Sayang kasi. :)

There is a proposal that a carpark building will be built along Barlin probably the site of police station. I don't know what happened.

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The ibalong we know today is only a fragment of the whole epic. The epic had no recorded title before, ibalon was just added later on. Some experts though are quite skeptic about it because it was recorded by a friar and because of the presence of heroes and monsters that are quite parallel with the western myths. However others say that the scope of the places and the practices are just too wide and detailed to be fabricated/copied.

The setting of the epic were mostly situated in Camarines Sur and Albay. Mts. Isarog and Asog (Iriga) specifically were mentioned together with Masaraga in Albay. Places like Pasacao, Calabanga, Libmananan (home of the mighty Handiong), Magarao , Buhi, and Panicuason (Naga), Inarihan river, Lagonoy were also mentioned in the epic.:)

There is a proposal that a carpark building will be built along Barlin probably the site of police station. I don't know what happened.

...at that particular site? the plan probably met strong opposition from different groups concerned in preserving stuff that has rich historical background such as that site.

...at that particular site? the plan probably met strong opposition from different groups concerned in preserving stuff that has rich historical background such as that site.
:okay:

Site of the Cuartel General of the Guardia Civil in Camarines. It was constructed of granite blocks and wood in 1870, shortly after the Guardia Civil succeeded the Carabinera de Seguridad Publica in 1863.
read more (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naga,_Camarines_Sur#The_Naga_City_Police_Station_at_Barlin_Street)

ALDP Condominium Groundbreaking Ceremony

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our humble pancit bato has arrived! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

SM's basement is soooo small. I think it can only accommodate 10 cars. Plus, the ramp will be very steep if it will really be made into a car park. No for a car park at SM's basement. :)

garo man nanggad sadit ang espasyo duman. do hope that the whole bldg gets a facelift. it's one of the notable landmarks in the area.

super like this banner :cheers:

brattrap's the man :okay:

Hail Brattrap! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

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one precious artifact in Bikol precolonial history!

it's our counterpart of the Manunggul Jar found in the National Museum. :):):) Libmanan is indeed one of the cradles of early Bikol civilization, as evidenced by archaeological finds like this.

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move over, almonds!

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keeping the fire burning! :banana::banana::banana:

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Buhi's -- and Bikol's -- pride :)

harvest time in calabanga

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I'm loving these scenes, father. Very Bicol.

ALDP Condominium Groundbreaking Ceremony

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WOW! Great Update! :cheers:

There seems to have some minor improvements in the design. by any chance, will it feature a swimming pool or a common fitness gym?

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A better design that is!:banana::banana::banana:

Can't wait to see it completed. When will be the construction and the target completion? Will it be located at the back of the mall?

A better design that is!:banana::banana::banana:

Can't wait to see it completed. When will be the construction and the target completion? Will it be located at the back of the mall?

As to the completion, no idea sir Garz. The location is at the back of Puregold Mall.

The condo project is just part of the 3 hectare lot alloted for various infrastractures. The condo project will surely be a big hit due to its proximity to terminal, offices, shopping center and most of all the location offers a blissful view of Milaor town landscape at the back and the rising skyscrapers of the City in front.

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wow!

wow!

dapAT ginawa nlng na 10 to 12 floors

^^it's okay. The demand is not yet that high

dapAT ginawa nlng na 10 to 12 floors

This shows that Naga can handle 8 plus stories high buildings.

I might be wrong, here's the list of tall buildings here in Naga:
1. PNB - 6 floors
2. Starview Hotel - 6 floors
3. NCF MTV Administration Building - 7 floors?
4. Aristocrat International Hotel - 7 floors (includinf the roof garden)
5. Shoppers Mall - 6 floors

In the making:
1. STI Annex - 6-7 floors
2. Sogo Hotel - 6-7 floors (according to the soil testing company)
3. ALDP Condo - 6 floors

Looks like MRT/LRT.. Very modern indeed unlike before...:cheers:

I'm glad commuters are now patronizing PNR nowadays even the Naga-Manila route is always full...

The problem is the illegal settlers living beside the rail tracks. The government must find ways to relocate them and beautify those areas...

more people, particularly tourists, would wanna ride the train for the purpose of being able to enjoy the rural scenery pero we are also well aware that with our current economic state those joyful scenery are occasionally blocked by illegal settler's shanties...a sight that will compel people to either feel sorry and irritated.

By the way, I learned from the video on the link below that barangay Trianglolo is actually owned by the PNR. So I suppose those people that I know living within the area are either IS or have bought their land from someone w/ bogus land titles? PNR property in Naga must really be so expansive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG9G-sMr_1I

Uploaded by nicocabalhin on Sep 27, 2011
The PNR Inaugural Bicol Express Train at arrived at Naga in June 30, 2011 around 9am. Then the engineers had to reverse the train in the trianggulo to get ready for the return trip later that day at 7pm. The whole train set was reversed being pushed and pulled by locomotive 918. As you can see in the video, the trianggulo is now occupied by illegal settlers and made it "Barangay Trianggulo". Some PNR personnel warned me about the dangers of loitering alone in that area especially at night. After the train got reversed, it was parked in the siding track to give way for the BCT then later transferred to the main track beside the platform to be ready for boarding and departure at 7pm.

^^I believe PNR's property is huge. There is a proposed mall owned by PNR in front of the station, if I'm not mistaken.

This shows that Naga can handle 8 plus stories high buildings.

I might be wrong, here's the list of tall buildings here in Naga:
1. PNB - 6 floors
2. Starview Hotel - 6 floors
3. NCF MTV Administration Building - 7 floors?
4. Aristocrat International Hotel - 7 floors (includinf the roof garden)
5. Shoppers Mall - 6 floors

In the making:
1. STI Annex - 6-7 floors
2. Sogo Hotel - 6-7 floors (according to the soil testing company)
3. ALDP Condo - 6 floors

In terms of number of floors, the highest is NCF but in terms of height I guess it's between PNB and Starview...

We need a 10-floor buidling :D
As to the completion, no idea sir Garz. The location is at the back of Puregold Mall.

The condo project is just part of the 3 hectare lot alloted for various infrastractures. The condo project will surely be a big hit due to its proximity to terminal, offices, shopping center and most of all the location offers a blissful view of Milaor town landscape at the back and the rising skyscrapers of the City in front.

3-hectare property? That's huge! So we will expect more projects coming from Obiedo...:cheers:

It will surely be a big hit due to its location. Manda Condo, on the other hand, has also good location. The development is going farther in that location with the entry of Robinsons this year....

3-hectare property? That's huge! So we will expect more projects coming from Obiedo...:cheers:

It will surely be a big hit due to its location. Manda Condo, on the other hand, has also good location. The development is going farther in that location with the entry of Robinsons this year....

Its actually 6.3 hectares:cheers:
Condo flyers now available

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^^That's more than huge :D

Expect more development in that area in just few years...:okay:

^^That's more than huge :D

Expect more development in that area in just few years...:okay:

Indeed!

In the news today at DZOK, acquisiton of lot for the multi billion Waste-to-Energy project at Brgy. San Isidro is now on its final stage. What is good is that those who will be affected by the acquistion specifically the illegal settlers will be employed for construction of the said facility. :cheers:

^^Great partnership between them.... Where will those IS be relocated?

^^Great partnership between them.... Where will those IS be relocated?

It was mentioned in the news that the City has allocated a housing project for those who will displaced brought about by the project.

^^Thank God...A win-win solution....:okay:

Paghaluon mo ang duwa masiramon na maray ...:cheers:


Iyo talaga.

Siram! The taste of how that was prepared is too familiar for me, my mouth is already watering. :) This isn't exclusively found in Buhi no more, I believe. I may be wrong but I've read something from somewhere back then that a similar specie is now seen somewhere in Albay. Good thing it is still in Bicol :)

Sinarapan is originally from the world's most famous unknown town, Buhi. Now it is being grown in Lake Danao in Polangui, Albay :cheers:

Sinarapan protected sanctuaries are located in Lakelets Manapao, Buhi.

The ibalong we know today is only a fragment of the whole epic. The epic had no recorded title before, ibalon was just added later on. Some experts though are quite skeptic about it because it was recorded by a friar and because of the presence of heroes and monsters that are quite parallel with the western myths. However others say that the scope of the places and the practices are just too wide and detailed to be fabricated/copied.

The setting of the epic were mostly situated in Camarines Sur and Albay. Mts. Isarog and Asog (Iriga) specifically were mentioned together with Masaraga in Albay. Places like Pasacao, Calabanga, Libmananan (home of the mighty Handiong), Magarao , Buhi, and Panicuason (Naga), Inarihan river, Lagonoy were also mentioned in the epic.:)

You must be a historian and literateur. :)

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thanks for these wonderful updates :cheers:

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ALDP Condominium Groundbreaking Ceremony

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Kalunggay - the wonder vegetable :okay:

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^^Kaya pirmi kaming naka-kalunggya may bangot sanang sardinas :D

A vegetable in our front yard (not backyard) :D

BIGGs Diner

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biggs diner on facebook
I like Bigg's chicken a lot and most of all their goto. :).. I tasted their cordon bleu once at Goa branch I found it overcooked and didn't like it...

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Lake Bato

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Leaving plants for a while
Let us leave flowers and plants for a while. Let us talk about fish. I have been posting plants and some places for a few years, then maybe you will go along with me talking about fish! But i am sure you are not familiar with this fish. This is the smallest fish harvested for commerce. Most Filipinos don't know about this too, or have seen this, we were just a bit lucky!

'Sinarapan' or Mistichthys luzonensis is endemic in the Philippines found only in Lake Buhi, Lake Bato and Bicol River in Camarines Sur province. This province is in Luzon, the basis for its species name. Even at maturity its length only reaches about 12.3 mm. Being a delicacy it is a candidate for extinction, so care should be done to protect this species.

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Lake Baao
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Digital Surface Model (DSM) Construction and Flood Hazard Simulation for Development Plans in Naga City, Philippines
Abstract
Recent development in hydrodynamic modelling requires accurate and detailed terrain model. One of the main problems is frequent changes of land use in major cities, where frequent updating of the digital terrain model (DTM) for flood modelling might be needed. This paper presents an example of assessing the impact of developments on changes in flood behaviours in Naga City, the Philippines. The elevation data is constructed through integrating various elevation data derived from many sources. The development impact assessment is implemented by detailed observation on changes in flood hazard areas.

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Pongol Beach Pasacao, Camarines Sur at Dusk

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Sunset scene in Pongol beach in Pasacao. One of the favorite local beach holiday destination in Camarines Sur. Note the cargo ship, the Tankgong Vaca mountain ridge and a cell phone mast at the top of the mountain at the backdrop.

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^^Pasacao beaches are the only beaches we know decades ago :D.. Dubbed as the summer capital of CamSur but that title is now gone I think....

Gota Beach Resort

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^^Pasacao beaches are the only beaches we know decades ago :D.. Dubbed as the summer capital of CamSur but that title is now gone I think....

"Alternative Summer Capital" na yata siya ngonian :D

Lahuy Island

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Then: French Survivor TV Series Location Shoot

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The site where the French Survivor TV series was filmed on location in Caramoan, Cam Sur in the Bicol Region of the Philippines.

Source (http://kartienitsa.com/featured-photos/photos-nature/french-survivor-tv-series-location-shoot/)

"Alternative Summer Capital" na yata siya ngonian :D

What's the summer capital of CamSur now, Sagnay?

^^siyempre, andyan na ang Caramoan :okay:

Gota Beach Resort

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Looks like somewhere in Palawan or China....

Port of Pasacao

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PORT

The national Port of Pasacao serves most of the seaborne cargoes bound for or from the province of Camarines Sur. Just 27 kilometers southwest of Naga City, it ordinarily caters to such goods as cement, rice, sugar, fish, and other prime commodities.

Location Latitude 13o 30’N Longitude 123o 02’E.

Port Limits

The port is located some 10 kilometers from the main highway and about 1 kilometer west of the town proper. Pasacao lies near the head of a cove bounded on the southwest by the Bondoc Peninsula and the Burias Island. It is about 30 kilometers from Naga City.

Navigational Approach

Land Access

By land to Naga City – 27 kilometers

By land to Legazpi City - 112 kilometers

By land to Manila - 413 kilometers

Sea Distance

By sea to Manila - 223 nautical miles

Total Port Area 29,706.94 sq.m.

Climatological Condition

The municipality belongs to the fourth distinct type of climate. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year with northeast monsoon prevailing in the area. The general direction of the wind is characteristically from north to east from October to January and from east to southeast from February to April and easterly from May to September. The area is relatively dry from December to May and wet for the rest of the year.

PORT FACILITIES

Berthing Area/s Consists of a 9m wide reinforced concrete pier 58m long on piles

Draft Controlling Draft at MLLW is 3 meters

RORO Facilities RORO ramp and R.C. platform V-type rubber fenders supplemented by tires allowing closer berthing.

Anchorage

The cove is about one mile in extent, but the shore is fringed by a reef with sand and mud over it. The anchorage is in 3 to 5 fathoms (5.5 to 9.1m), mud bottom, but is exposed to the southwest winds. At times, a choppy sea sets which makes landing on the beach thru the surf dangerous.

Storage

Open Storage Area - 4,640 sq.m.

PORT SERVICES

Cargohandling

Daruanak Port Services Corporation
Pier Site, Sta. Rosa del Sur, Pasacao, Camarines Sur
Telephone Number: (054) 513-9287

Romeo O. Asinas
General Manager

Pilotage

Compulsory for all vessels and provided by Legazpi Harbor Pilot Association, Legazpi City.
Telephone No. : (052) 480-5423

Capt. Ruben I. Bernardo
Chief Harbor Pilot

Port Security There are three (3) detailed security guards supplied by Lockheed Detective and Watchman Agency.

OTHER PORT RELATED SERVICES

Bunkering All grades of bunkers are available from local suppliers and delivered through road tankers

Water Supply Water is delivered through road tankers or pipelines by the Pasacao Water District

Fuel Supply Fuel being delivered through lorries owned by Shell

Garbage Collection/Disposal Collection of garbage by LGU Pasacao done weekly

Ship Repair Facilities Ship repair and maintenance services available at Mayon Docks, Tabaco, Albay.

Provision and Store Available in limited quantities from local suppliers.

Telecommunications

Telephone/telefax services are provided by the General Telephone System, INC. (GTSI), Bayantel, Unitel and Telecom. Likewise, mobile phone users can enjoy GLOBE, & SMART’s optimum signal within the port.

Medical The nearest banks are located at Naga City

Banking Government and private banks are available at the city proper.

Airport

The nearest airport is located at Pili, Camarines Sur approximately 40 km. from the port. There is one regular flight daily to and from Manila.

SHIPPING SERVICES

International Liners

Most international cargo vessels are calling at the private port of Bescom, many of which are tramping vessels.

Domestic Liners

Regular callers are vessels operated by Milagros J. Shipping Corp. Most cargo vessels are tramping.

Source (http://www.pdosoluz.com.ph/terminal-port-of-pasacao.html)

Looks like somewhere in Palawan or China....

or the Halong Bay Rock formations in Vietnam :)

Pasacao Port

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PN 398 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29421855@N07/5448678637/) by mbb8356 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29421855@N07/), on Flickr

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Sportivo and PN patrol craft (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29421855@N07/5449292938/) by mbb8356 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29421855@N07/), on Flickr

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Pasacao cargo ships and harbor pilot boat (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29421855@N07/5448683723/) by mbb8356 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29421855@N07/), on Flickr

^^Pasacao Port looks very busy.. One of the busiest in Bicol :okay:

How about Nato Port in Sagnay?

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Pasacao fishing banca (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29421855@N07/5449273264/) by mbb8356 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29421855@N07/), on Flickr

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A Pasacao trawler (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29421855@N07/5449309194/) by mbb8356 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29421855@N07/), on Flickr

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Daruanak island and trawler (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29421855@N07/5449309400/) by mbb8356 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29421855@N07/), on Flickr

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Pasacao basnigs (2) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29421855@N07/5448700305/) by mbb8356 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29421855@N07/), on Flickr

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MBca DF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29421855@N07/5448682095/) by mbb8356 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29421855@N07/), on Flickr

^^Pasacao Port looks very busy.. One of the busiest in Bicol :okay:

How about Nato Port in Sagnay?

now it serves the Nato-Caramoan nautical Roro trips everyday :okay:

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Container yard/parking apron of Pasacao municipal port (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29421855@N07/5449226976/) by mbb8356 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29421855@N07/), on Flickr

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now it serves the Nato-Caramoan nautical Roro trips everyday :okay:

Is the Caramoan-Catanduanes RoRo already opened?

Nato Port

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The sign when you enter CamSur (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29421855@N07/5472161087/) by mbb8356 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29421855@N07/), on Flickr

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The interiors of CamSur (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29421855@N07/5472753224/) by mbb8356 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29421855@N07/), on Flickr

Is the Caramoan-Catanduanes RoRo already opened?

I am not sure about this :)

^^Diyan palan nagda-dock ang service kn CamSur huna ko sa Sabang...Is that ferry really owned by the provincial government?

Mexicali Naga

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I see....good to know, thanks :)

by the way, basing from PNoy's track record so far, i'm not so confident about that railway system being extended up to Sorsogon (nor those things I've mentioned earlier). PNoy's concern isn't focused on building and developing infrastructures, or so as it seems. But non-the-less, i'm still hopeful that things will get better under his administration, especially for Bicol :)


Actually PNR was revive during Gloria's admin., If i'm not mistaken it sold a number of PNR properties to used as seed money of the PNR operation and admin. The result was a success since there was a huge volume of Metro Manila passengers daily. The profit of which was used as an expansion for Bicol railway, reviving the rail and the coaches. and plus the donation of new coaches from Japan. At present PNR is very stable, it's vision and mission is independent but align with PNoy admin. direction on good governance. Pnoy appointed Mr Ragragio (Harvard Graduate), he seldom visit the Naga regional office to monitor the progress.



a 10-car-parking slot for the tenants of that building? LOL! Pero I think if it'd be turned into a hotel it'd still be of advantage amongst most of its would-be-peers within CBD1 as most of them doesn't really offer any parking space for their guest, such as the Starview Hotel which doesn't have a space for parking at all. The only hotel in CBD1 I know that has an ample parking for guests is the Naga Land Hotel. It has a spacious lot at the back.

Talking about Naga Land Hotel, I saw they are constructing at the back of the hotel.

ALDP Condominium Groundbreaking Ceremony

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It's PNB- ALDP partnership, Hope Mr. Prieto will be successful in his business, specially this year of the Dragon. :cheers:


more people, particularly tourists, would wanna ride the train for the purpose of being able to enjoy the rural scenery pero we are also well aware that with our current economic state those joyful scenery are occasionally blocked by illegal settler's shanties...a sight that will compel people to either feel sorry and irritated.

By the way, I learned from the video on the link below that barangay Trianglolo is actually owned by the PNR. So I suppose those people that I know living within the area are either IS or have bought their land from someone w/ bogus land titles? PNR property in Naga must really be so expansive.


There is a person or a division that handles residence along the railway. I think most residence are agreeable with the plan of PNR in the future of relocation, the problem is the location where they will be re-settle. Right now the Local govt. doesn't have any place where they can be settle, PNR had to coordinate with the National Housing Authority of relocation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG9G-sMr_1I

^^I believe PNR's property is huge. There is a proposed mall owned by PNR in front of the station, if I'm not mistaken.

PNR Naga as a regional base, has a 10 hectare lot, once everything is relocated. They had plans to make it like the ones in Europe. A mall in the terminal.

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Source (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150519225432104&set=a.145662877103.112927.137913407103&type=3)

You can see more of this in the Curator kan Museo del Seminario Conciliar (Holy Rosary Minor Seminary) besides the Metropolitan Cathedral.

The "lokdo" or Cover is a very fascinating of our precolonial history. You can see many of this Lokdo with different design and sizes. The big jar was more incredible. Where our ancestor buried in that jar. The clay design on top of the "Lokdo" or cover depicts the person buried with it small clay artifacts. Very educational , maybe we can visit the museum nextime.

Mexicali Naga

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My favorite! :cheers:

Unfortunately, they're always full....:)

Actually PNR was revive during Gloria's admin., If i'm not mistaken it sold a number of PNR properties to used as seed money of the PNR operation and admin. The result was a success since there was a huge volume of Metro Manila passengers daily. The profit of which was used as an expansion for Bicol railway, reviving the rail and the coaches. and plus the donation of new coaches from Japan. At present PNR is very stable, it's vision and mission is independent but align with PNoy admin. direction on good governance. Pnoy appointed Mr Ragragio (Harvard Graduate), he seldom visit the Naga regional office to monitor the progress.


It's GMA's will to revive it.. If it had happened during PNoy's term, I don't think it would be revived that fast. The results of this revival is phenomenal as per commuter usage a day....


Talking about Naga Land Hotel, I saw they are constructing at the back of the hotel.
What do they construct? An expansion?


It's PNB- ALDP partnership, Hope Mr. Prieto will be successful in his business, specially this year of the Dragon. :cheers:

We need more of him...


PNR Naga as a regional base, has a 10 hectare lot, once everything is relocated. They had plans to make it like the ones in Europe. A mall in the terminal.

Yeah, it was disclosed during our anniversary I think that was last year...

Feast of Black Nazarene in Naga City
Penitential Procession
January 9, 2012

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Feast of Black Nazarene in Naga City
Penitential Procession
January 9, 2012

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Guess where...

familiar spots.. taken from a window :lol:

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^^Can't figure out... Sirit na :D

[QUOTE=hakz2007;87824199]Port of Pasacao

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PORT

The national Port of Pasacao serves most of the seaborne cargoes bound for or from the province of Camarines Sur. Just 27 kilometers southwest of Naga City, it ordinarily caters to such goods as cement, rice, sugar, fish, and other prime commodities.

Location Latitude 13o 30’N Longitude 123o 02’E.

Port Limits

The port is located some 10 kilometers from the main highway and about 1 kilometer west of the town proper. Pasacao lies near the head of a cove bounded on the southwest by the Bondoc Peninsula and the Burias Island. It is about 30 kilometers from Naga City.

The PORT OF PASACAO is the most strategic port for business.
1. Most materials ship coming from Manila to Pasacao and to Naga, is sold much cheaper than the one coming by Van/Track/Bus from Manila. Hope that the National Government will try to improve the infra-structure and facilities.
2. Shell and Petron depot supply Bicol and part of Samar.

^^Agree, it faces Visayas Region and Calabarzon area...It's basically one of the best reasons why it is indeed one of the busiest.

^^Can't figure out... Sirit na :D

it's taken from the window of Red Platter.. sa second floor :lol:

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^^Cereza :D

[QUOTE=garzland;87825431]It's GMA's will to revive it.. If it had happened during PNoy's term, I don't think it would be revived that fast. The results of this revival is phenomenal as per commuter usage a day....

I think the revival of PNR was the good management and the great demand of Railway transportation in Metro Manila than the political influence of Gloria or Pnoy administration.

^^ it still needs a lot of political will...

^^Diyan palan nagda-dock ang service kn CamSur huna ko sa Sabang...Is that ferry really owned by the provincial government?

Yes sir.. The ferry is owned by the province. Nakasakay na ako jan twice. Nakakarelax habang nag hihiling kan mga isla sa Caramoan. I will confirm kun may trips na sya to caramoan but AFAIK, tig aayus iyan now para mas comfortable ang byahe.. :)

Moonleaf Tea Shop Naga
January 19, 2012

http://www.nagacitydeck.com/2012/01/moonleaf-naga-experience.html

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Max's at SM City Naga

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Red Platter
@ Cereza Compound, Magsaysay Avenue Naga City

http://www.nagacitydeck.com/2012/01/red-platter.html

had dinner last Jan 10 at Red Platter and it was my first time to try the Bouillabaisse and it's :okay: :okay: :okay:

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my other favorites at Red Platter

Mango Tango
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Spaghetti
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Chinese Cultural Presentation by Naga Hope Christian School
January 21, 2012
SM City Naga
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SM City Naga
January 21, 2012

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At Saint Joseph School
January 22, 2012
3:00 pm onwards

Thanksgiving mass for the Chinese New Year started the event at SJS. To kick off the event, firecrackers started to shoo away bad spirits. Assembly of the students, teachers and alumni association for the Lantern, Dragon & Lion Dance Parade. Route is from St. Jo to downtown Naga and back.

A dragon Dance and Lion Dance were performed at the Plaza Quezon. After which, a presentation by the Naga Hope Christian School was also witnessed by Naguenos. The event was spearheaded by the City Government of Naga.

After the parade, the whole troupe of SJS went back to the campus then prepared for the cultural show at SM City Naga at 7:30 pm.

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Chinese New Year Celebration (http://www.nagacitydeck.com/2012/01/chinese-cultural-presentation-featuring.html)

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Chinese New Year Celebration (http://www.nagacitydeck.com/2012/01/chinese-cultural-presentation-featuring.html)

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Chinese New Year Celebration (http://www.nagacitydeck.com/2012/01/chinese-cultural-presentation-featuring.html)

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Chinese New Year Celebration (http://www.nagacitydeck.com/2012/01/chinese-cultural-presentation-featuring.html)

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fireworks at the Plaza as seen from SM
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More of the ALDP Condo Groundbreaking

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source: ALDP FB

SSC CS 6th Year Anniversary update
Feb 4 (Sat) 3:00-5:00 PM STI Conference Room
Confirmed:
1. NCD
2. Garz
3. Bobbymay
4. KevinB
5. Pao

5:00 PM - Visit at ALDP Condo Site and Robinsons acquired lot
6:00 PM - Magsaysay Moonleaf :)

[FONT="Trebuchet MS"][SIZE="3"][COLOR="Navy"]Talking about Naga Land Hotel, I saw they are constructing at the back of the hotel.

It's PNB- ALDP partnership, Hope Mr. Prieto will be successful in his business, specially this year of the Dragon. :cheers:



Its nice to know that NagaLand Hotel is doing some improvement :)

Downtown Naga's corner is filled with hotels. You don't need to ride and travel far looking for an accommodation. A short walk along General Luna and Elias Angeles offers the following hotels; Nagaland, Starview, Crown, NagaView, Beloved, Grand Alcove, Aristocrat and Regent Hotel.

^^ it still needs a lot of political will...

Most specially relocating the settlers.


More of the ALDP Condo Groundbreaking

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source: ALDP FB

SSC CS 6th Year Anniversary update
Feb 4 (Sat) 3:00-5:00 PM STI Conference Room
Confirmed:
1. NCD
2. Garz
3. Bobbymay
4. KevinB
5. Pao

5:00 PM - Visit at ALDP Condo Site and Robinsons acquired lot
6:00 PM - Magsaysay Moonleaf :)

I just heard from the news this is the first condo in Bicol once it is developed.

Good morning Pao

Chinese New Year Celebration (http://www.nagacitydeck.com/2012/01/chinese-cultural-presentation-featuring.html)

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Kung Hei Fat Choi!

St. Joseph and Hope Christian had long given me this impression to be the most preferred schools by a large number of affluent families from Naga and the neighboring towns to send their little ones. but today these 2 schools are given a run for their money with the presence of numerous very good competitors

Paghaluon mo ang duwa masiramon na maray ...:cheers:

asin pag hinalo ang duwa (tabios saka sili), may pamahawan ka na.
gagaranoton ka sana :)

Siram! The taste of how that was prepared is too familiar for me, my mouth is already watering. :) This isn't exclusively found in Buhi no more, I believe. I may be wrong but I've read something from somewhere back then that a similar specie is now seen somewhere in Albay. Good thing it is still in Bicol :)

tabios patties make a good meal!

in past visits to buhi (many, many moons ago) there was this aquarium at the buhi municipal hall that had tabios in it. hope they have maintained that so guests can come see the sinarapan for themselves.

The ibalong we know today is only a fragment of the whole epic. The epic had no recorded title before, ibalon was just added later on. Some experts though are quite skeptic about it because it was recorded by a friar and because of the presence of heroes and monsters that are quite parallel with the western myths. However others say that the scope of the places and the practices are just too wide and detailed to be fabricated/copied.

The setting of the epic were mostly situated in Camarines Sur and Albay. Mts. Isarog and Asog (Iriga) specifically were mentioned together with Masaraga in Albay. Places like Pasacao, Calabanga, Libmananan (home of the mighty Handiong), Magarao , Buhi, and Panicuason (Naga), Inarihan river, Lagonoy were also mentioned in the epic.:)

yes fragment indeed - unlike most, if not all, exisiting philippine epics. critics of the epic, in fact, question why there are no other contemporary (colonial) writers and written documents (i.e., icolonial times, esp those also written in the region) make no mention of the story of Ibalon. curiously our oral lore (which includes simple snippets passed on from one generation to the next through storytelling) also does not mention the Ibalon story nor parts of it. you're right- some characters in the epic fragment look more Western than local.

the epic fragment is written in Spanish not in Bikol (although one can say that precisely the Spanish friar who recorded it simply used his language).

i can see you're quite familiar with lit and culture, fred. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^the aquarium is still there with no water and sinarapan in it :D

Kalunggay - the wonder vegetable :okay:
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kalunggay/ malunggay/ moringa is quite nutritious- and readily available in most neighborhoods in the provinces.

good with coco cream! also in ginisang monggo and tinolang manok.

Red Platter serves good Moringa Cake :)
there's also a malunggay pancit bato.

I like Bigg's chicken a lot and most of all their goto. :).. I tasted their cordon bleu once at Goa branch I found it overcooked and didn't like it...

Bigg's chicken is really big and tasty. try the Cajun.

Lake Bato

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picture of serenity.
at one point this lake had a really bad siltation issue due to the uncontrolled fishpen operations. i hope this has been addressed.

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NAGA STORES
- G/F SM Naga City
CBD II, Naga City

- G/F Galleria de San Francisco
Penafrancia Ave, Naga City

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including Naga

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Lake Buhi Update
by Christian Javier (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150508419557991.373844.725967990&type=1)

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are you seeing any waterlilies around? :)

stonehouse sunset

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Mexicali Naga

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mexicali lunch!

Actually PNR was revive during Gloria's admin., If i'm not mistaken it sold a number of PNR properties to used as seed money of the PNR operation and admin. The result was a success since there was a huge volume of Metro Manila passengers daily. The profit of which was used as an expansion for Bicol railway, reviving the rail and the coaches. and plus the donation of new coaches from Japan. At present PNR is very stable, it's vision and mission is independent but align with PNoy admin. direction on good governance. Pnoy appointed Mr Ragragio (Harvard Graduate), he seldom visit the Naga regional office to monitor the progress.


You can see more of this in the Curator kan Museo del Seminario Conciliar (Holy Rosary Minor Seminary) besides the Metropolitan Cathedral.

The "lokdo" or Cover is a very fascinating of our precolonial history. You can see many of this Lokdo with different design and sizes. The big jar was more incredible. Where our ancestor buried in that jar. The clay design on top of the "Lokdo" or cover depicts the person buried with it small clay artifacts. Very educational , maybe we can visit the museum nextime.

friends who have taken PNR since its revival have mentioned generally positive feedback. for backpackers and for those who are not in a hurry the train ride is a good not to mention very affordable alternative.

the Seminario Museum is a must-visit. it is now much-improved and has been refurbished- and now with aircon.

the jars are an attraction there. the lukdo of libmanan is displayed, well encased.

the curator is very accommodating. one can arrange group tours on sundays and holidays.

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Here is the partial and unofficial list of Entries for the Gayon Bikol Festival of Festivals Competition from the Iriga Tourism Office. (in alphabetical order, as of Dec. 2011)

1. Busig Festival - Labo, Cam. Norte
2. Catandungan Festival - Catanduanes Province
3. Cimarrones Festival - Pili, Cam. Sur
4. Himag-Ulaw Festival - Placer, Masbate
5. Ibalong Festival - Legazpi City
6. Lapay Bantigue Festival - Masbate City
7. Magayon Festival - Albay
8. Pinyasan Festival - Daet, Cam. Norte
9. Sosogon Festival - Sorsogon City
10. Sunflower Festival - Ligao City
11. Tabak Festival - Tabaco City
12. Tig-aw Festival - Tigaon, Cam. Sur
13. Unod Festival - Castilla, Sorsogon
14. Voyadores Festival - Naga City

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^^ it still needs a lot of political will...

^^ and even if the progress sometimes comes in trickles i hope it will be slow but sure. :)

Max's at SM City Naga

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Max's fried chicken (pinoy style!) is really good. so are their: sinigang na baboy, crispy pata, fresh lumpia, among others.

Red Platter
@ Cereza Compound, Magsaysay Avenue Naga City

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had dinner last Jan 10 at Red Platter and it was my first time to try the Bouillabaisse and it's :okay: :okay: :okay:

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my other favorites at Red Platter

Mango Tango
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Spaghetti
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yes the bouillabaisse soup is great. took a korean friend for lunch at Red Platter last year and he liked the soup.

buko halo (halo-salo served in fresh buko shell) is excellent! and of course, the buko shake with green gelatin. :)

Chinese New Year Celebration (http://www.nagacitydeck.com/2012/01/chinese-cultural-presentation-featuring.html)

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it's good to have these festivities to bring esp the young Chinoys (chinese pinoys) back to their roots.

there was no celebration like this in our days at saint jo. it was just a holiday. it was part of the joy of being a josephian- to enjoy a holiday on the lunar new year day. we shared this joy with hope christian and asian cultural high school!

More of the ALDP Condo Groundbreaking
source: ALDP FB

SSC CS 6th Year Anniversary update
Feb 4 (Sat) 3:00-5:00 PM STI Conference Room
Confirmed:
1. NCD
2. Garz
3. Bobbymay
4. KevinB
5. Pao

5:00 PM - Visit at ALDP Condo Site and Robinsons acquired lot
6:00 PM - Magsaysay Moonleaf :)

enjoy the meet, guys! post pics!

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welcome to the vocations directors from the country's various seminaries and religious congregations as they gather at the campus of the ateneo de naga university for the annual vocations week.

last week it was the Archdiocese of Caceres' own Vocations Week.

moonleafing.
that's what they're doing these days. :)

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yellowcab naga
magsaysay ave

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Here is the partial and unofficial list of Entries for the Gayon Bikol Festival of Festivals Competition from the Iriga Tourism Office. (in alphabetical order, as of Dec. 2011)

1. Busig Festival - Labo, Cam. Norte
2. Catandungan Festival - Catanduanes Province
3. Cimarrones Festival - Pili, Cam. Sur
4. Himag-Ulaw Festival - Placer, Masbate
5. Ibalong Festival - Legazpi City
6. Lapay Bantigue Festival - Masbate City
7. Magayon Festival - Albay
8. Pinyasan Festival - Daet, Cam. Norte
9. Sosogon Festival - Sorsogon City
10. Sunflower Festival - Ligao City
11. Tabak Festival - Tabaco City
12. Tig-aw Festival - Tigaon, Cam. Sur
13. Unod Festival - Castilla, Sorsogon
14. Voyadores Festival - Naga City

^^ My bets. :)

kayumanggi resort
(looks brand new -- didn't know it's been renovated!)

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bikol book launch

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Here is the partial and unofficial list of Entries for the Gayon Bikol Festival of Festivals Competition from the Iriga Tourism Office. (in alphabetical order, as of Dec. 2011)

1. Busig Festival - Labo, Cam. Norte
2. Catandungan Festival - Catanduanes Province
3. Cimarrones Festival - Pili, Cam. Sur
4. Himag-Ulaw Festival - Placer, Masbate
5. Ibalong Festival - Legazpi City
6. Lapay Bantigue Festival - Masbate City
7. Magayon Festival - Albay
8. Pinyasan Festival - Daet, Cam. Norte
9. Sosogon Festival - Sorsogon City
10. Sunflower Festival - Ligao City
11. Tabak Festival - Tabaco City
12. Tig-aw Festival - Tigaon, Cam. Sur
13. Unod Festival - Castilla, Sorsogon
14. Voyadores Festival - Naga City


Placer, Masbate was the champion in Sinulog Festival's Provincial category :)



yes the bouillabaisse soup is great. took a korean friend for lunch at Red Platter last year and he liked the soup.

I pronounced this word as "buyabeys". I remember my elementary and high school days even to college when I used to join spelling contests. The word I cannot forget is "cacao" pronounced as "kekeyow".

guess where

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^^ My bets. :)

manggana man logod ang saimong mga manok, sivah :) the masbatenos seem to be doing quite well in this department.

Placer, Masbate was the champion in Sinulog Festival's Provincial category :)

I pronounced this word as "buyabeys". I remember my elementary and high school days even to college when I used to join spelling contests. The word I cannot forget is "cacao" pronounced as "kekeyow".

placer, masbate has become a name in the sinulog competition.

you're the man, hakz! :)

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Lake Buhi Update
by Christian Javier (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150508419557991.373844.725967990&type=1)

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https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/403307_10150508428537991_725967990_8562041_1493767266_n.jpg

are you seeing any waterlilies around? :)

I miss the days when I used to stroll along the coast of Lake Buhi and climb Mt. Asog (Buhi portion). My grandparents would always take me there when they'll gonna pick vegetables, corns, namo', bungkukan and many more...:banana:

Not to forget, gabi (katnga) - the one with the red leaves which is used to cooked "tinuto".

Lagonoy Gulf

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3553/3419779299_1d8ffd8e9b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3419779299/)
mt isarog view from lagonoy gulf with aguirangan islet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3419779299/) by salog (http://www.flickr.com/people/salog/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3659/3419770885_c9920f1dbf_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3419770885/)
mt isarog view from lagonoy gulf with aguirangan islet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3419770885/) by salog (http://www.flickr.com/people/salog/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3361/3420575948_b1c9d77bf2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3420575948/)
aguirangan islet background view mayon volcano (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3420575948/) by salog (http://www.flickr.com/people/salog/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3390/3420560012_3fd4843b56_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3420560012/)
parubcan hills (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3420560012/) by salog (http://www.flickr.com/people/salog/), on Flickr

Lagonoy Gulf

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/8304/image0104gu1.jpg
Shoving off with a load of San Miguel beer at the small port of Sabang, gateway to the Caramoan Peninsua, under sullen skies.

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/1681/image0105ab4.jpg
Mellow evening sea with smoky sky, Lagonoy Gulf, Sabang.

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/8080/image0108cg9.jpg
Not necessarily recreational boating

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/1916/image0146ug7.jpg
These passenger boats stop well short of the shoreline as there are no docks

source (http://fxtrade.oanda.com/community/fxmessage/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=18;t=000992)

village's sunset view-binahian,along ragay gulf
by apgamier09 (http://www.panoramio.com/user/4730411?with_photo_id=38927538)

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/38622017.jpg (http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/38622017.jpg)

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/38622082.jpg (http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/38622082.jpg)

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/38622093.jpg (http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/38622093.jpg)

Seaweeds – green fertilizer from the sea
For a few days now I’ve been observing from the road the recent presence of greenery along the point where the Aguada Creek drains down the Ragay Gulf sea.

http://balogo.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_0961.jpg?w=700&h=525
Daroanak Island and Ragay Gulf offering me nature's richness in the form of green seaweeds

http://balogo.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_0965.jpg?w=700&h=525
school of small fish swaying by the seaweeds

I then took out a small plastic and selected those submerged under the water, which later on turned out to be exactly 3 kilogram (kg). If I can use this as a material for fermented seaweed extract (FSE) then I am going to have a very good supply of nitrate, amino acid and other minerals for my farm. And its free. Otherwise you can get your protein requirements from fish meal, fish entrails or kuhol snails. Fish amino acid (FAA) or kuhol amino acid (KAA) are a vital component in making a complete organic basal fertilizer called IMO5.

Before we left my son asked me to take a photo of him with this favourite friend playing dead. That is, after running with the little creature and digging it up as it crawls hiding into a sand hole. When he finally caught it the poor fella had no choice but to play dead. He assured me it’s fine because he always returns them to the sand after they get reacquainted. All legs intact, hopefully.

http://balogo.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_0974.jpg?w=700&h=525

source (http://balogo.wordpress.com/tag/ragay-gulf/)

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/25455742.jpg (http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/25455742.jpg)

source (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/25455742)
(http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/25455742.jpg)

http://kelembagaandas.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/f1.jpg

The San Miguel Coastal Zone consists of the following:

All water areas and islands encompassed by the mean high water spring tide (MHWST) level of the mainland shore and a line running eastward from Grove Pt., Camarines Norte (122o18’14″E, 14o08’06″N) and southeast to Quinabusan Pt., Camarines Sur (123o20’23″E, 14o06’19″N).
All land areas from MHWST level of the shore going inland to a distance of 5 km or from the outer boundary of the adjoining watershed, whichever comes first.

The coastal zone’s inland boundaries were selected to include areas with a high population dependence on coastal areas where land activities have an immediate impact on the coastal resource. The coastal zone covers roughly 1,919 km2 consisting of 1,115 km2 of water area and 18 km2 of coastal land area. This zone encompasses portions of the seven coastal municipalities, as listed above (SMB-ICFM Plan, 1994).

Read more (http://kelembagaandas.wordpress.com/biaya-transaksi/zenaida-m-sumalde-and-suzette-l-pedroso/)

General Ludovico Arejola surrenders in Camarines, March 31, 1901
General Ludovico Arejola, commander of Filipino forces in Ambos Camarines (the provinces of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur) and Catanduanes was convinced to surrender on March 31, 1901 by 1Lt. George Curry, 11th Cavalry USV, and 2Lt. George V.H. Mosely, 9th Cavalry. [LEFT, report on Arejola's surrender in The St. Louis Republic, April 7, 1901, Page 1].

The two American officers went unescorted to Arejola's encampment at Bulawag, about 6 miles up the river from Minalabac, and negotiated his surrender.

They escorted Arejola to Nueva Caceres (now Naga City) where Arejola formally gave up to Col. Edward Moale, CO of the 15th US Infantry.

General Arejola surrendered with 30 officers (1 Colonel, 3 Lt. Colonels, 5 Majors, 21 junior officers) and 800 men. They turned in 43 rifles, 12 revolvers and hundreds of bolos (machete-like bladed weapons).

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/philippineamericanwar/Arejola%20surrender,%20The%20St.%20Louis%20Republic,%20April%207,%201901.jpg

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/philippineamericanwar/Teatro%20Aguinaldo%20at%20Nueva%20Caceres%20Cam%20Sur%20Everybodys%20Mag%20Jul%201901.jpg
Theater named in honor of President Emilio Aguinaldo at Nueva Caceres (now Naga City), Camarines Sur. PHOTO was taken in 1901.

Arejola was appointed as Coronel de la Milicia Territorial by President Emilio Aguinaldo. He was tasked with organizing the milicias in Ambos Camarines and Catanduanes. He later rose to the rank of General.

http://www.freewebs.com/philippineamericanwar/Mayon%20Volcano%20and%20Old%20Glory.JPG
Old Glory and Mayon Volcano in the Bicol region. Photo was taken in the early 1900s.

In January 1900, the Americans landed in Camarines Sur, not so much to end resistance in the Bicol region, but to open the hemp ports from which flowed the abaca fibers very much in demand in the American market. General Arejola engaged the Americans at Agdangan, Baao town. Afterwards he set up a camp in the mountains of Minalabac. The resistance also included an eight-woman group, called the Damas Benemeritas de la Patria, that tended to the injured and the sick, and brought clothes and provisions to the Bicolano guerillas.

Additional American troops disembarked in Calabanga, Camarines Sur, on Feb. 19, 1900.

Relentless American operations, battle casualties, rampant illness in the ranks, acute lack of firearms and ammunition, and atrocities perpetrated by US soldiers on innocent civilians weighed heavily in the decision of General Arejola to give up the fight.

source (http://philippineamericanwar.webs.com/collapse1901.htm)

SSC CS 6th Year Anniversary update
Feb 4 (Sat) 3:00-5:00 PM STI Conference Room
Confirmed:
1. NCD
2. Garz
3. Bobbymay
4. KevinB
5. Pao

5:00 PM - Visit at ALDP Condo Site and Robinsons acquired lot
6:00 PM - Magsaysay Moonleaf :)

Yey! :D

It will surely be a big hit due to its location. Manda Condo, on the other hand, has also good location. The development is going farther in that location with the entry of Robinsons this year....

Where's the Manda Condo? Is it the one along Almeda?

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/399778_303255033054199_280842041962165_807640_1763785785_n.jpg

source: ALDP FB

Not as good as Manila nor Cebu condos but better than the previous design. Kudos! More condos in Naga! :banana:

garo man nanggad sadit ang espasyo duman. do hope that the whole bldg gets a facelift. it's one of the notable landmarks in the area.

Sana ngani kuta Pads pakarayon na ta may identity ang architecture nya. It looks brutalistic in design. Like it. :)

dapAT ginawa nlng na 10 to 12 floors

^^it's okay. The demand is not yet that high

Tomo. But hopefully in the coming years, expats will go to Naga for retirement and buy/invest in town houses and condos as well. :)

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/philippineamericanwar/Teatro%20Aguinaldo%20at%20Nueva%20Caceres%20Cam%20Sur%20Everybodys%20Mag%20Jul%201901.jpg
Theater named in honor of President Emilio Aguinaldo at Nueva Caceres (now Naga City), Camarines Sur. PHOTO was taken in 1901.

Hhmmm. This looks interesting. Sain daw ini dati nakalaag?

^^Iyo ngani. Fredoburst could share infos about this.

Bako kaya Penafrancia museum na yan ngonyan?

Yey! :D

Where's the Manda Condo? Is it the one along Almeda?

Not as good as Manila nor Cebu condos but better than the previous design. Kudos! More condos in Naga! :banana:



Yes kev! here's the rendering

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/004-14.jpg

Nweiz, here some pics I took at City Hall

Naga City Transparency Board
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/004-15.jpg

Construction at the back of City Hall
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/007-9.jpg

Also, dumping at the lot fronting NICC Hospital at Roxas Avenue, installation of concrete fence at the corner of Almeda Highway fronting Robertson commercial bldg., GMA7 marketing and studio now preparing for construction.

Yes kev! here's the rendering

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/004-14.jpg

Nweiz, here some pics I took at City Hall

Construction at the back of City Hall
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff507/Nagacity/007-9.jpg

Also, dumping at the lot fronting NICC Hospital at Roxas Avenue, installation of concrete fence at the corner of Almeda Highway fronting Robertson commercial bldg., GMA7 marketing and studio now preparing for construction.

Thanks for these updates Pao! Hm. What are they doing with the construction behind the City Hall? :)

Thanks for these updates Pao! Hm. What are they doing with the construction behind the City Hall? :)

No idea kev :)

Hope they renovate the entire City Hall complex :) if there's such plan...I doubt :)

No idea kev :)

Hope they renovate the entire City Hall complex :) if there's such plan...I doubt :)

Sana nga Pao. Sorry for the term, but the city hall is "nanlilimahid". Hehe. :)

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/394468_205652886197207_100002574923342_408048_1590192241_n.jpg

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Sana nga Pao. Sorry for the term, but the city hall is "nanlilimahid". Hehe. :)

No idea kev :)

Hope they renovate the entire City Hall complex :) if there's such plan...I doubt :)

It will be repainted with white as disclosed by mayor Bongat during NX interview...

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plaza rizal (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/6441621683/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

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plaza quezon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/6441640681/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6148/5973325829_302525769f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5973325829/)
basilica (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5973325829/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6023/5973324857_38a816558a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5973324857/)
basilica (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5973324857/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5091/5468216328_a6d97873e2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5468216328/)
Porta Mariae (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5468216328/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1147/5131639583_f8605d0163_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5131639583/)
wallyfile-065 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5131639583/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5027/5675639159_85767c01f6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5675639159/)
sunrise (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5675639159/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6025/6021241763_c466c94c92_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/6021241763/)
naga gen luna (1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/6021241763/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6140/6021240591_859b72f908_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/6021240591/)
naga gen luna (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/6021240591/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6140/6021796730_c33accc548_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/6021796730/)
streetfoods (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/6021796730/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3541/5827802617_90e4c8eaf7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5827802617/)
Old Cars (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5827802617/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

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IMG_9748 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5824160835/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2376/5824766930_9067c7fae3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5824766930/)
IMG_9753 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5824766930/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

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IMG_9746 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5824677780/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2635/5824655408_6584771472_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5824655408/)
IMG_9742 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5824655408/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2605/5824594016_73dff5cb02_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5824594016/)
IMG_9734 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5824594016/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5314/5824050807_07f5bf38c0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5824050807/)
IMG_9737 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5824050807/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2076/5803723587_fea51167ee_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5803723587/)
casa ofelia1 on IR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5803723587/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3208/5804288016_3e810b1efa_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5804288016/)
casa ofelia2 on IR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5804288016/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1405/5150897984_92bd01fd54_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5150897984/)
WallyIRfoto1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5150897984/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3646/5790041823_6fc8db3416_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5790041823/)
naga cathedral grounds (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5790041823/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3263/5771040633_8b25e7f3df_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5771040633/)
Inarihan River on IR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5771040633/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3088/5771025613_cfe2da9b6b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5771025613/)
Inarihan River on IR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5771025613/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://nest.su.se/mnode/asia/philippines/lagonoy/lagonoymap.gif

source (http://nest.su.se/mnode/asia/philippines/lagonoy/lagonoy.htm)

mt asog is missing in the rinconada landscape :)

I miss the days when I used to stroll along the coast of Lake Buhi and climb Mt. Asog (Buhi portion). My grandparents would always take me there when they'll gonna pick vegetables, corns, namo', bungkukan and many more...:banana:

Not to forget, gabi (katnga) - the one with the red leaves which is used to cooked "tinuto".

and you will eat tinuto with lots and lots of omoy (not pronounced as spelled, of course)!

in our college days we visited this resort, Maguindara, situated along the lakeshore. it is named after a mythical water creature in Bikol mythology.

Lagonoy Gulf

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3553/3419779299_1d8ffd8e9b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3419779299/)
mt isarog view from lagonoy gulf with aguirangan islet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3419779299/) by salog (http://www.flickr.com/people/salog/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3659/3419770885_c9920f1dbf_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3419770885/)
mt isarog view from lagonoy gulf with aguirangan islet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3419770885/) by salog (http://www.flickr.com/people/salog/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3361/3420575948_b1c9d77bf2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3420575948/)
aguirangan islet background view mayon volcano (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3420575948/) by salog (http://www.flickr.com/people/salog/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3390/3420560012_3fd4843b56_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3420560012/)
parubcan hills (http://www.flickr.com/photos/salog/3420560012/) by salog (http://www.flickr.com/people/salog/), on Flickr

good for the pages of Mabuhay or Smile magazine :)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5147/5634542037_1e5db2c6fb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5634542037/)
Malabsay Falls (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5634542037/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5145/5634540375_fc982151da_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5634540375/)
Malabsay Falls (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5634540375/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5270/5634507077_4db5d7a5bb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5634507077/)
Tried the Rarindra Effect (second experiment). (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5634507077/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5270/5634496131_474420dd7b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5634496131/)
Rarindra Effect (3rd experiment) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5634496131/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

kayumanggi resort
(looks brand new -- didn't know it's been renovated!)



http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/307289_10150270146851816_543086815_8220942_3045649_n.jpg



vicente paolo atos on fb

Wow Kayumanggi Resort for such a long long time, they are back. This place is not far from San Felipe.

Naga City Civic Center

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5264/5570429535_d08ddf178b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5570429535/)
worn-out underwear (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5570429535/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5261/5570430281_de9172ec8b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5570430281/)
swimmer4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5570430281/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5148/5570428173_9038d4b76b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5570428173/)
swimmer2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5570428173/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

Bicol River, Naga City

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sisa (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5518697255/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

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parasira (fisherman) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5519284422/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

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san francisco 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5512287250/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

Emblem found at the upper part of the main entrance of the Naga Cathedral Church
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IMG_3512 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5467588425/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

Lawin @ Naga Cathedral Compound
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IMG_3557 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5468204332/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

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HILLS OF PECUARIA
by photobong (http://www.pinoyphotography.org/forum/index.php?topic=52809.0;all)

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Seaweeds – green fertilizer from the sea


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Daroanak Island and Ragay Gulf offering me nature's richness in the form of green seaweeds

source (http://balogo.wordpress.com/tag/ragay-gulf/)

great pic. nice colors- refreshingly vibrant :)
an abundance of seaweeds and seagrass provides a home for fish, esp for their little ones

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was trying to recall the name of the store along the highway in bato and you have posted it here- thanks, hakz.

the solar dried pancit bato can be used for pasta dishes. try it!

ever heard of "kinalas party"?
here's one!
ingredients all from Tiya Cely's of Dimasalang
and guests help themselves with do-it-your-own kinalas!

creative!


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^^you can actually arrange for a plant visit at Declaro and you'll surely have a basic knowhow of Pancit-making 101 :okay:

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Photo credits - Bong Bajo (http://www.pinoyphotography.org/forum/index.php?topic=52809.0)

atulayan island

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chinggay guysayko hernandez on fb

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^^Very refreshing photos! I need that this summer :D

It will be repainted with white as disclosed by mayor Bongat during NX interview...

marhay na bareta. kaipuhan na man nanggad ang pagpakarhay kang bldg kang city hall.

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basilica (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5973325829/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

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basilica (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5973324857/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

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Porta Mariae (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5468216328/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

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wallyfile-065 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5131639583/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

dramatic shots. the Porta Mariae all lit up at night never fails to impress :)

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marhay na bareta. kaipuhan na man nanggad ang pagpakarhay kang bldg kang city hall.

dramatic shots. the Porta Mariae all lit up at night never fails to impress :)

Truly a landmark of Naga.. :okay:

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WallyIRfoto111310-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5171515634/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

Looks like somewhere in japan with cherry blossoms....:cheers:

Wow Kayumanggi Resort for such a long long time, they are back. This place is not far from San Felipe.

the first among Naga's upland resorts as one goes up to Pacol.

pleasant surprise to see a renovated Kayumanggi. through the years i've associated the name with broken tiles :ohno:

i stand corrected. :)

Emblem found at the upper part of the main entrance of the Naga Cathedral Church
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IMG_3512 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5467588425/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

Lawin @ Naga Cathedral Compound
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IMG_3557 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5468204332/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

the seal above the Cathedral's puerta mayor is of the Spanish crown. lions have always been associated with might and royalty. one sees an abundance of the lions figure in Europe.

HILLS OF PECUARIA
by photobong (http://www.pinoyphotography.org/forum/index.php?topic=52809.0;all)

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Julie Andrews could have sung Sound of Music in these hills of Bula hehe..
in my college years i went to one of these hills in Pecuaria with friends. it's located on a hilltop, surrounded by nothing but hills and greens, away from the noise and chaos of the highway.

a good retreat.

maki yaki
japanese restaurant

two locations
- SM Naga, CBD II
- Avenue Square, Magsaysay Av

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queenie santiago on fb

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source (http://nest.su.se/mnode/asia/philippines/lagonoy/lagonoy.htm)

There are other omissions in this map as pointed out by Father Son. Sabang and San Jose are placed in the China Sea side (by Balatan). Buhi is placed again by Mt. Labo. It is a nice rendering but the cartographer needs to do more homework on this one!

caramoan

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HILLS OF PECUARIA
by photobong (http://www.pinoyphotography.org/forum/index.php?topic=52809.0;all)

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Growing up, I always thought that Pecuaria Hills are inside Bula!

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sunrise (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5675639159/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr


this way to heaven :)

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WallyIRfoto1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5150897984/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

winter in the ateneo.

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Inarihan River on IR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5771040633/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

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Inarihan River on IR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5771025613/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

inarihan is in panicuason, right?
the shots can make good calendars :)

Growing up, I always thought that Pecuaria Hills are inside Bula!

here's my version sir kiasog..

growing up.. i've always wanted to explore Pecuaria Hills.. :lol:

san francisco church
est 1578

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carlo aspe on fb

chinese new year celebration
naga

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chinese new year
naga

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sa sa'dan
mercado publico kang ciudad ning naga

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church of san jose
camarines sur

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There are other omissions in this map as pointed out by Father Son. Sabang and San Jose are placed in the China Sea side (by Balatan). Buhi is placed again by Mt. Labo. It is a nice rendering but the cartographer needs to do more homework on this one!

Lots of omission but not necessarily the cartographer is lousy. Omission is more often necessary to tidy up the map. Imagine if you place all the names in the map. The areas marked as Sabang and San Jose could very well pertain to barangays of Oas and Libon in Albay. Take note that some barangays are charted in this map. You forgot to point out that even Naga was omitted.:)

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PORT

The national Port of Pasacao serves most of the seaborne cargoes bound for or from the province of Camarines Sur. Just 27 kilometers southwest of Naga City, it ordinarily caters to such goods as cement, rice, sugar, fish, and other prime commodities.

Location Latitude 13o 30’N Longitude 123o 02’E.

Port Limits

The port is located some 10 kilometers from the main highway and about 1 kilometer west of the town proper. Pasacao lies near the head of a cove bounded on the southwest by the Bondoc Peninsula and the Burias Island. It is about 30 kilometers from Naga City.

The PORT OF PASACAO is the most strategic port for business.
1. Most materials ship coming from Manila to Pasacao and to Naga, is sold much cheaper than the one coming by Van/Track/Bus from Manila. Hope that the National Government will try to improve the infra-structure and facilities.
2. Shell and Petron depot supply Bicol and part of Samar.

2 galleons were made in pasacao back in the spanish times. Why not try the shipbuilding industry again? Our country is currently trying to position itself as one of the biggest shipbuilders in Asia.



yes fragment indeed - unlike most, if not all, exisiting philippine epics. critics of the epic, in fact, question why there are no other contemporary (colonial) writers and written documents (i.e., icolonial times, esp those also written in the region) make no mention of the story of Ibalon. curiously our oral lore (which includes simple snippets passed on from one generation to the next through storytelling) also does not mention the Ibalon story nor parts of it. you're right- some characters in the epic fragment look more Western than local.

the epic fragment is written in Spanish not in Bikol (although one can say that precisely the Spanish friar who recorded it simply used his language).
:cheers::cheers::cheers:

The epic however mentions things that are very native to bicol like planting of gabi, use of barotos, etc. Very interesting indeed for future studies.



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Is the bell tower not included in the conservation project. I hope it was supervised by someone who has a background in conservation. Cement is a big no-no in restoring buildings made of different material like adobe.




1. Busig Festival - Labo, Cam. Norte
2. Catandungan Festival - Catanduanes Province
3. Cimarrones Festival - Pili, Cam. Sur
4. Himag-Ulaw Festival - Placer, Masbate
5. Ibalong Festival - Legazpi City
6. Lapay Bantigue Festival - Masbate City
7. Magayon Festival - Albay
8. Pinyasan Festival - Daet, Cam. Norte
9. Sosogon Festival - Sorsogon City
10. Sunflower Festival - Ligao City
11. Tabak Festival - Tabaco City
12. Tig-aw Festival - Tigaon, Cam. Sur
13. Unod Festival - Castilla, Sorsogon
14. Voyadores Festival - Naga City

Festivals started back in the 90's as part of the DOT's campaign. Some people in the academe however consider this as a form of "invented tradition." I somewhat agree with them perhaps, this is a product of our lack of identity. Tinagba has its unique charm compared to the usual commercialized parades of product-festivals that are happening in almost every corner of the country. I just hope the local government tone it down a bit and concentrate more on its real essence.


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Theater named in honor of President Emilio Aguinaldo at Nueva Caceres (now Naga City), Camarines Sur. PHOTO was taken in 1901.

source (http://philippineamericanwar.webs.com/collapse1901.htm)

I was about to ask the same question. Florencio Lerma (bikolano martyr) once owned a theater but that one in the picture might not be his.

chinese new year
naga

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randy villaflor on fb

Great Chinese new year celebration in Naga. Looks like little Binondo. Is it the first time the city had this grand public celebration of this event? If I am not mistaken 2012 translates to year 4709 and 4710 of the Chinese Lunar Calendar.:)

PNB Naga

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san bernardino
calabanga, cam sur

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Emblem found at the upper part of the main entrance of the Naga Cathedral Church
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IMG_3512 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/siwallyni/5467588425/) by siwallyni (http://www.flickr.com/people/siwallyni/), on Flickr

Lawin @ Naga Cathedral Compound
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The Spanish empire royal seal quite similar of the present Spanish Royal seal. with some features of the present day SPANISH FOOTBALL CLUB.

OLD SPANISH ROYAL SEAL COMPARE TO THE PRESENT ROYAL SEAL.
RETAINED ARE:
1. The Crown on top
2. Two Pillars
3. The Lion and the Castle on the upper level of the cross section,
4. But the lower portion had change

If i'm not mistaken the Lawin is owned by Msgr. Nono Zanado

2 galleons were made in pasacao back in the spanish times. Why not try the shipbuilding industry again? Our country is currently trying to position itself as one of the biggest shipbuilders in Asia.








Thanks for the information. Spanish Galleon were among the best ship of that time, as well as the Spanish sphere of influence from East to West.
Excellent idea, Ship building in Pasacao. If the president is too busy re-directing his goals for the country maybe the Governor may have a good idea, maybe invite investor from Korea or Japan.

I just like to ask if the first Franciscan missionaries arrived in Bicol or Nueva Caceres where on the shore of Pasacao?

here's my version sir kiasog..

growing up.. i've always wanted to explore Pecuaria Hills.. :lol:

this made me smile :)

Lots of omission but not necessarily the cartographer is lousy. Omission is more often necessary to tidy up the map. Imagine if you place all the names in the map. The areas marked as Sabang and San Jose could very well pertain to barangays of Oas and Libon in Albay. Take note that some barangays are charted in this map. You forgot to point out that even Naga was omitted.:)

sir jardet, I was being polite. I should've said mistakes! Omissions in cartography is acceptable, as you stated to tidy up and to highlight the cartographer's points of interest.

^^
:nocrook:

Here are some more images during the Chinese new year celebration in Naga
By Casey Kyle Clarete (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.312068605496843.64794.100000811178482&type=3)

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Iriga Trip
By JoamEe Dy (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1161043666399.23633.1237028451&type=3)

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Growing up, I always thought that Pecuaria Hills are inside Bula!

But isn't it really in Bula? I used to have acquaintances from this place who told me stories that a number of pilikula during the 90's being filmed there.


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By Emily B. Bordado

When passing through the national highway en route to Albay or Camarines Sur province one could not miss the rustic, poster-like scene of cluster of hills, and vast undulating pasturelands located at Barangay Lanipga, Bula, Camarines Sur. This is but part of the over 800 hectares of what used to be the Union Agricula y Pecuaria del Sur de Luzon, popularly known as "Pecuaria", a hacienda type animal ranch owned by Don Severo A. Tuazon and co. and Mrs. Teresea Tuazon de Gonzales Lao Co. inc. which operated from 1952 till 1985. In 1988, because of external threats and internal unrest , it was submitted for Voluntary Offer to Surrender (VOS) under the CARP Law.

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Pecquaria Trip
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Iriga City
By Clara Cañete (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.234625253235850.61278.100000651328229&type=3)

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City Terminal

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By 89.1 MIX FM Iriga (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.194609310595131.50166.100683136654416&type=3)

real estate update

The lot stretching right after Puregold (Roxas Avenue) up to the gas station is now fenced.

A signage announcing that its is now PNB property.

Is it part of the PNB-ALDP project?

Wow Kayumanggi Resort for such a long long time, they are back. This place is not far from San Felipe.

I think last summer was the renovation. I'm just disappointed that the vintage WW2 jeep was no longer to be seen. If we can still recall, at the entrance of Kayumangi resort is an old WW2 jeep....a silent witness to the grim experience of Naga during those chaotic days.

If i'm not mistaken the Lawin is owned by Msgr. Nono Zanado

I think there are 3 or 4 lawin inside the cathedral patio. They should be in the wild..right? though they are not listed endangered. Disappointing :ohno:


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carlo aspe on fb[/QUOTE]

Do we have the grand old pics of PNB in our thread archive? I think it was mentioned here how magnificent PNB was, a water fountain infront rising almost 2 floors.

More of the ALDP Condo Groundbreaking

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source: ALDP FB

SSC CS 6th Year Anniversary update
Feb 4 (Sat) 3:00-5:00 PM STI Conference Room
Confirmed:
1. NCD
2. Garz
3. Bobbymay
4. KevinB
5. Pao

5:00 PM - Visit at ALDP Condo Site and Robinsons acquired lot
6:00 PM - Magsaysay Moonleaf :)


According to radio interview of Mr. ALDP himself the ALDP Condos would be composed of 10 Condo buildings, 8 storey's each.

Ang Pao Tree and Dragons
@ SM City Naga

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A miracle happened
last Sunday at 3 PM-
right before our very eyes...

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Chinese%20New%20year/Mexicali017.jpg

...a vacant parking space in Mexicali...

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Good Gracious !
Finally, we were able to enjoy
a fusion of Mexicali
and Moonleaf goodies....

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Enter the Dragon

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Last Monday, while everyone was busy
at the Endolab SM City...

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Two dragons barged in
at the door to greet us

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Kong Hei Fat Choi

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[CENTER][COLOR="DarkRed"][SIZE="5"]A miracle happened
last Sunday at 3 PM-
right before our very eyes...

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Chinese%20New%20year/Mexicali017.jpg

...a vacant parking space in Mexicali...

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Doc, the second floor already have signage for another business to open, any info doc? :)

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Doc, the second floor already have signage for another business to open, any info doc? :)

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Chinese%20New%20year/IMG_2262.jpg

I didn't notice the signage Pau but it looks like a restaurant too.

The building although Sunday was abuzz with construction workers doing finishing touches.

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I didn't notice the signage Pau but it looks like a restaurant too.

The building although Sunday was abuzz with construction workers doing finishing touches.

Thanks doc!

Looking at the signage (though with its artistic approach) which reads "Che Office" apparently is for another resto.

I think the side part of the hotel is also being transformed for another resto.

Chinese New Year
SM City Naga

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[CENTER][COLOR="DarkRed"][SIZE="5"]A miracle happened
last Sunday at 3 PM-
right before our very eyes...

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Chinese%20New%20year/Mexicali017.jpg

...a vacant parking space in Mexicali...

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Chinese%20New%20year/IMG_2261.jpg



Hands & Strands Salon :)

Thanks doc!

Looking at the signage (though with its artistic approach) which reads "Che Office" apparently is for another resto.

I think the side part of the hotel is also being transformed for another resto.

It say's Chefs Office. the F on the Chef and Office are overlapping.:)

According to radio interview of Mr. ALDP himself the ALDP Condos would be composed of 10 Condo buildings, 8 storey's each.

These will be the tallest in the City :cheers:

It say's Chefs Office. the F on the Chef and Office are overlapping.:)

Chef's Office :) so, its a resto

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Growing up, I always thought that Pecuaria Hills are inside Bula!

Garo igdi nag shooting itong advertisment kan duwang camarines ah.. hehe..

real estate update

The lot stretching right after Puregold (Roxas Avenue) up to the gas station is now fenced.

A signage announcing that its is now PNB property.

Is it part of the PNB-ALDP project?

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real estate update

The lot stretching right after Puregold (Roxas Avenue) up to the gas station is now fenced.

A signage announcing that its is now PNB property.

Is it part of the PNB-ALDP project?


^^Rematado?:lol::lol:

^^Rematado?:lol::lol:

:lol:

also, got an info that the lot next to it was also acquired by a bank.

this made me smile :)

someone can perhaps organize a trip to pecuaria! :)

According to radio interview of Mr. ALDP himself the ALDP Condos would be composed of 10 Condo buildings, 8 storey's each.

Sana maganda ang layout ng buildings. So excited to see its rendering. :D

Doc, the second floor already have signage for another business to open, any info doc? :)

Nuarin daw maopen ang Bench Fix? :/

Sana maganda ang layout ng buildings. So excited to see its rendering. :D

Nuarin daw maopen ang Bench Fix? :/

All set for our SSC CS 6th anniv

still working for the approval for the video conferencing with fellow forumers abroad.

Garo igdi nag shooting itong advertisment kan duwang camarines ah.. hehe..

Iyo, Renz. Su mga iskolar man baga daa niya an mga extra duman :lol:

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