Naga and Iriga Cities, and Camarines Sur Province [Archive] - Page 49

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 07:06 AM

Safety of biotech products focus of DA symposiums (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/215877/safety-biotech-products-focus-da-symposiums)

By MARVYN N. BENANING

August 14, 2009, 5:40pm

A series of regional symposiums on biotechnology that started in July will extend up to October this year, the Department of Agriculture-Biotechnology Program Office (DA-BPO) said.

It will culminate with the first National Biotechnology Conference for Teachers on Nov. 27, a major gathering during the National Biotechnology Week celebrated on the same month.

The first of eight regional biotechnology symposia on Enhancing Biotechnology Education was held recently in Batac, Ilocos Norte.

It was organized by the DA-BPO and conducted by the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology UP Diliman (NIMBB-UPD) led by Dr. Cynthia T. Hedreyda.

The next symposium will be held on August 17 at the Central Philippine University (CPU) in Iloilo City.

The Batac symposium was hosted by the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) - Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences chaired by Dr. Prima Fe Franco. No less than MMSU President Dr. Miriam E. Pascua and Dr. Joselito L. Lolinco, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, graced the opening ceremonies and welcomed the participants and guest lecturers.

The objectives of the symposium are to enhance biotechnology education in the country and to provide the participants with science-based information on the processes and products of modern biotechnology, like genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and cloning.

The venues for the other regional symposia are Central Philippine University, Iloilo City and the University of San Carlos in Cebu City, Ateneo de Naga in Bicol, Palawan State University and Cavite State University in Southern Luzon and Xavier University of Cagayan de Oro. Arrangements with a school in Davao City are still being finalized.

Read the full article here. (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/215877/safety-biotech-products-focus-da-symposiums)

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 07:12 AM

CWC Open Photos

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rapuy

August 18th, 2009, 07:15 AM

^^try sunny view or sampaguita inn sa naga downtown. single or double room rates range from P450 to P650.

Sampaguita Tourist Inn, Naga City...single non-aircon with electric fan and cable tv - P250 pesos.:)

rapuy, maligayang pagdating dito sa Naga and CamSur. Advance greetings...:banana:

Salamat sa inyo! Parang andami na talagang improvements ang Cam Sur since nung last pagpunta ko... can't wait to explore more of Bicol.

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 07:16 AM

RP students win in Tianjin math tilt (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/216075/rp-students-win-tianjin-math-tilt)

By JONATHAN M. HICAP
August 15, 2009, 8:33pm

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Filipino elementary students, together with their coaches, unveil the Philippine flag at the Great Wall of China. The country won 89 medals in two mathematics contests held in Tianjin, China.

Months of intense training bore fruit for the country’s elementary and high school math wizards as they won 89 medals, including 15 silvers, in two international math contests in Tianjin, China.

The country, represented by the Mathematics Trainers’ Guild-Philippines (MTG), competed in two math contests in Tianjin. These are the 2009 China Junior High School Math Olympiad held last Aug. 5-9, and the 2009 China Primary Math Olympiad for elementary pupils last Aug. 9-14.
The Filipino pupils competed with other math wizards from China, Taiwan, Macau, and Hong Kong.

Dr. Simon Chua, MTG president, said the country won nine silver medals and 34 bronzes in the China Junior contest, and six silvers and 40 bronze medals in the China Primary competition.

The bronze medalists in the contest are: Eugene Lester Lin and Erik Lance Astillero of Chiang Kai Shek College, Jarvin Tan and Steven Matthew Cheng of UNO High School, RJ Lawrence Tiu and Hubert Yao of Iloilo Central Commercial High School, Shaun Wesley Que and Jeremy Vance Yap of Grace Christian College, Brian James Masalunga of Naga Hope Christian School, John Reinier Bulaong of Ateneo De Naga University, Maria Isabel Grau of Colegio San Agustin-Makati, Kathrine Lorenzena Saniel of St. Mary’s School, Ma. Joenelle Grace Plotena of Trinity Christian School, Emmanuel Gerard Chiu of Silliman University, Rommel Alcantara of Manresa School, Jon Rubert Yap, Mario Juvenal Onglao III, and Aaron Jevon Anthony Dy of Xavier School, Ian Chesterson Lim, Kennichi Tan, Maedeliene Uy, Antonie Kyla Lim and Antonie Kyna Lim of Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, Olsen John Ong of Trinity Christian School, Ross Jervin Ruiz of Philippine Science High School-Central Mindanao, Paul Stephen Pakson of Philippine Science High School-Central Visayas, Jann Eric Niño Manglapus of Philippine Christian Gospel School, Kyle Justin Meguizo of St. Jude Catholic School, and Mary Ann Docuyanan of St. Augustine’s School-Zambales). Some of them won two medals.

Read the full article here. (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/216075/rp-students-win-tianjin-math-tilt)

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 07:18 AM

Salamat sa inyo! Parang andami na talagang improvements ang Cam Sur since nung last pagpunta ko... can't wait to explore more of Bicol.

you're always welcome..makatulong lang kami sa kapwa okay na sa amin yun....:banana::cheers::)

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

August 18th, 2009, 11:15 AM

FHM Model Bodi Sylvi at CWC
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CWC Open Photos

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^^ WOW!!!!!! magaling ako sa SPOT THE NIPPLE CONTEST!!!! AYOS!!!!! :lol::lol::D

randism

August 18th, 2009, 12:40 PM

hahaha

:c eow guys it's been a long time, i always here naman as spectator eh :c

yeahmen :rock: new T !!! musta pre? anong goodnews pre?

randism

August 18th, 2009, 12:44 PM

the good news is..she's familiar to me and maybe i know her:banana:

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eat your heart guy's

wise_zech

August 18th, 2009, 12:46 PM

nice picture....

randism

August 18th, 2009, 01:05 PM

Excited na akong pumunta ng CAM SUR next week! :banana::banana::banana:

Worry ko lang eh baka masyadong maraming tourists hindi na ako makapag book ng lodge. Nataon kasi na may triathlon event in time sa pagpunta namin. Matagal na kasi kaming nakakuha ng plane ticket. Im sure marami pa rin turista doon even after the event.

Saan po ba makakahanap ng budget hotel sa Naga? yung accessible lng sana sa major transpo. At saka meron po bang bus o jeep papuntang Sabang yung port going to Caramoan? Thanks!

Welcome to CamSur and see the difference..:okay: you can try the newly opened CBD hotel just in front of CBD terminal

Naga Boy

August 18th, 2009, 01:34 PM

SM City Naga Updates:

Newly opened locators at SM City Naga:

1. Twinfrost
2. Cerealicious
3. MG Photography Center

To open this month

1. Naga Bingo
2. Goldilocks
3. Billabong
4. Philcopy

More locators to open on September.

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 01:36 PM

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 01:47 PM

Lip Gloss Taping at CWC 2009

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Naga Boy

August 18th, 2009, 01:50 PM

Thanks Sir for the updates....Maopen na pala ang Goldilocks....:banana:

I was at SM City Mall Leasing Office this afternoon to submit some papers for our targeted opening this September. I heard a news there- that 2 Manila based restaurants meant to open at SM City but failed to get a space is apparently opening in Magsaysay Ave., (at West Park and near Molino Grill).

If heard it right both stores are already undergoing construction.

I'll check it out if it's true and give you guys an update. If the news is true- then the said restaurants would again be the first in Bicol.

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 01:50 PM

the good news is..she's familiar to me and maybe i know her:banana:

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eat your heart guy's

hindi ako magsasawa sa katitingin sa kanya...:)

nice picture....

tumpak, bai.....

Welcome to CamSur and see the difference..:okay: you can try the newly opened CBD hotel just in front of CBD terminal

yup at kung pupunta siya ng Caramoan...punta siya sa Nato Port sas Sangay....:cheers:

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 01:52 PM

I was at SM City Mall Leasing Office this afternoon to submit some papers for our targeted opening this September. I heard a news there- that 2 Manila based restaurants meant to open at SM City but failed to get a space is apparently opening in Magsaysay Ave., (at West Park and near Molino Grill).

If heard it right both stores are already undergoing construtction.

I'll check it out if it's true and give you guys an update. If the news is true- then the said restaurants would again be the first in Bicol.

Whoa! ano na naman daw yan Sir Naga Boy! Talagang pang nightlife ang Magsaysay....siguro maopen yan in time for the Peafrancia festivities!:banana::banana::banana:

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 01:55 PM

Sen. Roxas Pedicabs Through Naga’s Streets (http://voxbikol.com/bikolnews/1632/sen-roxas-pedicabs-through-naga%E2%80%99s-streets)

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

NAGA CITY- A welcome competitor put 'padyak' (pedicab) drivers in Naga City on a day-off last August 15.

Along with four kids and a city councilor, Senator Manuel "Mar" Roxas drove a pedicab through the streets (javascript:void(0);) of downtown Naga, to the surprise and delight of curious onlookers, some of which exclaimed, "Nagpapadyak talaga si Kuya Mar! (Kuya Mar really knows how to drive pedicab!)
Wearing his signature blue (javascript:void(0);) shirt, Senator Roxas, a presidential (javascript:void(0);) aspirant, drove a blue pedicab from the market of Barangay Abella to the Regent Hotel in Barangay Dinaga. Total distance was about 600 meters. Behind him were hundreds of other blue pedicabs, which paraded through three interconnected streets in the city proper.

But midway through the parade (javascript:void(0);), some drivers were lost on the way. One pedicab driver who did not give his name said, "Makaskason man magpedal si Mar, nagkabarayaan na kami." (Mar drives too fast that he is leaving us behind).

As Roxas drove through the city proper, people came out of establishments and were evidently surprised upon seeing the senator driving a pedicab with four ragged-looking boys. The scene was straight from the senator's TV infomercial.

But while some were cheering, other onlookers were saying otherwise.
Some pedicab drivers who were in the parade were overheard shouting, "Damang-dama na namin!(We feel it!)" But after the shouts, the pedicab drivers said in muffled voices (javascript:void(0);), "Damang-dama na namin ang gutom. (We really feel hungry.)" They were playing on a statement from one of the senator's infomercials.

A pedicab driver who did not give his full name but only identified himself as Jojo (javascript:void(0);) said he felt Roxas was just doing a publicity stunt and was not sincere in being a pedicab driver for a day.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://voxbikol.com/bikolnews/1632/sen-roxas-pedicabs-through-naga%E2%80%99s-streets)

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 01:57 PM

^^traditional politics at its best!...hehehe...

marhay na banggi palan saindo randism and Sir Naga Boy!

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 01:59 PM

Church Belies Banning Vending at Plaza (http://voxbikol.com/)

Vox Bikol (http://voxbikol.com/source/vox-bikol)

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Naga City -- Reacting to reports which allege that the Archdiocese of Caceres has demanded from the Naga City Government that vending in the City's plazas be prohibited, Caceres Communications Commission Director Fr. Louie Occiano issued a press statement belying such allegations.

In his statement, Fr. Occiano clarified that the Archdiocese did not make any such demands.

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 02:06 PM

The only autonomous university in Southern Luzon.

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hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 02:10 PM

SM City Naga WiFi Launching (http://nagacitydeck.blogspot.com/)

Good news world wide web enthusiasts! SM City Naga will have its WiFi Launching on August 31, 2009. This will mean, you won't have to eat or dine at particular restaurants that offers Free WiFi Access. Other SM branches have already launched their mall-wide WiFi access just like in SM City Baguio. I'm sure iPhone, PDA phones, notebook, mobiles with wlan and other gadget users will be delighted by this news.

:banana::banana::banana:

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 02:17 PM

^^ma-wifi na palan an SM Naga....this is another great great news....

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 02:18 PM

Senator Mar Roxas recent visit to Naga (http://planet.naga.ph/2009/08/18/sen-mar-roxas-ii/)

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Senator Mar Roxas II during his recent visit

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 02:20 PM

Liquid Malisha Team at CWC

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hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 02:22 PM

Barangay Truck (http://planet.naga.ph/2009/08/18/barangay-truck/)

August 18th, 2009

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Mayor Jesse M. Robredo conversing with the Punong Barangay of Panicuason, Mabolo, and Carolina prior turn-over of three Isuzu Elf truck to their respective location.

Naga Boy

August 18th, 2009, 02:29 PM

Whoa! ano na naman daw yan Sir Naga Boy! Talagang pang nightlife ang Magsaysay....siguro maopen yan in time for the Peafrancia festivities!:banana::banana::banana:

I'll confirm and check if there's really an ongoing construction at West Park and Molino Grill compound. otherwise it would remain a hearsay.

Starbucks Magsaysay according to Mr. Boy Abella will start construction soon.

hakz2007

August 18th, 2009, 02:34 PM

I'll confirm and check if there's really an ongoing construction at West Park and Molino Grill compound. otherwise it would remain a hearsay.

Starbucks Magsaysay according to Mr. Boy Abella will start construction soon.

finally, Starbucks will start construction for its building.....:banana::banana::banana: I was also confirmed by Naga City PERO Manager over at RMN Sunday Forum...:cheers:

wohiwohi

August 18th, 2009, 03:05 PM

the good news is..she's familiar to me and maybe i know her:banana:

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eat your heart guy's

pareho tau,familiar rn ang mukha,,
parang sya yung classmte q sa unc...ewan q lng

federalist

August 18th, 2009, 09:31 PM

i wish we're getting trapped in an islet. :lol: :cheers:

hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 04:44 AM

pareho tau,familiar rn ang mukha,,
parang sya yung classmte q sa unc...ewan q lng

mukhang magkakakilala kayo ha....:lol:

i wish we're getting trapped in an islet. :lol: :cheers:

:cheers:sarap niyang kasama sa isla...:)

hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 04:52 AM

2,000 visitors expected to join Camarines Sur’s premier sports event (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/14772-2000-visitors-expected-to-join-camarines-surs-premier-sports-event.html) (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/14772-2000-visitors-expected-to-join-camarines-surs-premier-sports-event.pdf) (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/14772-2000-visitors-expected-to-join-camarines-surs-premier-sports-event.html?tmpl=component&print=1&page=) (http://businessmirror.com.ph/component/mailto/?tmpl=component&link=aHR0cDovL2J1c2luZXNzbWlycm9yLmNvbS5waC9ob21lL3JlZ2lvbnMvMTQ3NzItMjAwMC12aXNpdG9ycy1leHBlY3RlZC10by1qb2luLWNhbWFyaW5lcy1zdXJzLXByZW1pZXItc3BvcnRzLWV2ZW50Lmh0bWw%3D)
Written by Danny O. Calleja / Correspondent
Tuesday, 18 August 2009 20:29

PILI, Camarines Sur—Following its being adjudged as the most-visited tourist destination in the country during the first half of this year, Camarines Sur this week expects over 2,000 more arrivals as it plays host to Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines, an international triathlon competition slated on August 23.

In fact, all hotel rooms and resort cottages in nearby Naga City and adjoining towns have been booked as early as last week, and the provincial government had to reserve its mansion suites, cabanas, trailer homes and wood cabins to ensure accommodations for those who would be coming in for this classic competition.

The Camarines Sur Watersports Complex (CWC) at the vast provincial capitol compound in Pili town will serve as the main venue of the events, while Gota Village Resort (GVR) in Caramoan, a coastal municipality some 20 kilometers north of this provincial capital, will be another main attraction for the visitors.

CWC is now considered a wakeboarding mecca and world center for various water-based sports. Since its opening almost two years ago, GVR has emerged as one of the best eco-tourism destinations in the world as listed by the Top Resa 2008 in Paris.

Spearheaded by Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte, an aggressive tourism-promotions campaign spiked Camarines Sur’s tourist arrivals. A whopping 902,202 tourists visited the province during the first six months of this year, a recent report of the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.

The figure earned for the province the distinction as the most-favored tourism destination in the Philippines, eclipsing 16 other fabulous spots including former top rankers Cebu, Puerto Princesa, Bohol, Boracay and Puerto Galera, the DOT report said.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/14772-2000-visitors-expected-to-join-camarines-surs-premier-sports-event.html)

hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 05:21 AM

Mt. Isarog
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hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 05:58 AM

Cagsao, Calabanga
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Bagacay, Tinambac

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Mt. Isarog view from San Miguel Bay, Bagacay

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hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 06:13 AM

Baao PNP sa Cam Sur, best police station sa Bicol (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=103808)

8/19/2009 8:43:05 AM

Napili an Baao PNP sa probinsya nin Camarines Sur bilang "best municipal police station sa bilog na Bicol region.

Mismong si PNP Regional Director Paterno Banggui an nagtao kan onra sa Baao PNP na ginibo kan nakaaging Agosto 4.

An matrayumpong operasyon kan ahensya kontra sa kriminalidad an saro sa mga nagin basehan kun kaya nakua kaini an naunambitan na onra.

Puun soboot sa 62. 47 percent na crime solution efficiency kan nakaaging taon iyu an nagin 89.47 percent ini ngunyan na taon.

Apwera sa crime fighting, nagsirbing tabang man an magayon na relasyon kan mga kapulisan sa komunidad ngani magin maayos asin epektibo an saindang serbisyo.

hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 06:37 AM

Vista del Mar, Bikal, Caramoan
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hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 06:39 AM

CCTV Cameras, ikakabit sa mga entre asin exit points kan ciudad nin Naga antes an Peñafrancia fest' (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=103813)
8/19/2009 8:45:55 AM

Nakatalaan na ikabit sa entre asin exit points kan ciudad nin Naga an mga Close Circuit TV Cameras bilang seguridad ngunyan na paabuton na Peñafrancia Festival.

Segun sa sarong source, an kumpanya soboot na nagkabit kan CCTV cameras kan MMDA, an makabit man kan 10 fixed type cctv na binakal kan lokal na gobierno sa kantidad na tres milyones de pesos.

Kaya soboot kaining makapag-video nin hasta 200 metros asin kayang magtagal sa init siring man bagyo.

Posibleng gamiton man ini sa ipigpapautob na 'no contact apprehension policy" sa ciudad.

Pinaglalaoman man na maikakabit na an mga ekipahe- pangseguridad antes an kapyestahan ni Ina.

hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 06:54 AM

an old pic of Nabua
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hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 06:56 AM

'26 party list, lusot sa initial screening'
8/19/2009 8:30:02 AM

Umaabot sa halos 52 na mga party list group mula sa halos 300 mga naghain ng kanilang petition para mabigyan ng akreditasyon ang nasala na ng Comelec law department matapos ang isinagawang screening kahapon.
Sinabi ngayon ni Comelec law department chief Atty. Ferdinand Rafanan na umaabot sa 26 na mga party list groups ang inisyal na pumasa sa kanilang isinagawang preliminary screening.

Subalit nilinaw nito na tanging ang commission en banc sa isang pagdinig maaaring makapagdeklara kung nakakwalipika sa requirement ng batas ang lahat na petitioner para sa akreditasyon ng party list group.

Maliban dyan, maging ang ilang grupo sa probinsya ay nagpatala din para sa paty list na kinabibilangan ng Abansi Bisaya, Ang Bisaya, Alma Paghihikahos at Ignoransiya (Region 1 only), 1 Network Movement Inc. (Region 9 only), Annac Ilokano, Inc. (Region 2 only), Kababaihang Lingkod Bayan sa Pilipinas (Region 4 only), 1-Aani (Region 8 only), 1-Starr (Region 9 only), Abante Bicol Oragon, Ako Bicol Party, Ang Kapunongang sa Katigulangan sa Kabisay-an, Democracy of Independent Liberal Conservative Party (Liloan, Cebu only), Adelante Zamboanga Party, Ang Bisaya, Ugyon Kita Capiz, at marami pang iba.

Maging ang mga dating party list group na unang na-diniskwalipika ng Comelec sa party list election noong 2007 ay muling nagpatala tulad ng ng FPJPM at Ang Ladlad.

hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 07:00 AM

^^I thought this is an advocacy group. Accdg. to radio stations in Naga, the said partylist is being funded by SunWest Construction.

The first nominee for representative listed on their application for COMELEC accreditation as partylist is Mr. Zaldy Co of Sunwest Corporation.

Nagluwas na su tunay na kolor....

hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 07:14 AM

Open Happiness
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Sa sobrang tuwa niya sa CamSur, napatalon siya sa saya.

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Mt. Isarog ang nasa likuran niya..... jump for joy!

hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 07:30 AM

DIFFERENTLY - ABLED (http://www.camarinessur.gov.ph/?page=11&pid=12&p=2)

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Persons with disability convened at the Provincial Capitol Commercial Complex Convention Center for the 31st National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week participated in by officers and members of the Provincial Federation of Persons with Disability headed by president Mr. Leuvino Alvarez (with sunglasses) and Mr. Pat Maravilla, secretary (to his left). (Inset) Ms. Gilda M. Armero (left) and Mr. Ernesto Verdadero (right) during their talks on the Forum on the Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disability. (Bottom Left) Special children from Special Education Class, Bombon, CamSur take the centerstage for an intermission number.

hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 07:37 AM

CWC Babes

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hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 07:39 AM

World’s best triathletes to compete in CamSur (http://www.camarinessur.gov.ph/?page=6&pid=100&id=913)
August 14, 2009

PILI, CamSur – All eyes of the sporting world will focus on Camarines Sur as nine of the world’s best triathlon athletes have signed up to join the Ironman 70.3 Philippines scheduled here on Sunday, August 23 with the Camarines Sur Watersports Complex (CWC) of the Provincial Capitol Complex as main venue.

This international competition is principally sponsored by the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur and Governor LRay Villafuerte, in partnership with Alaska Milk Corporation and Asia Brewery.

The nine elite triathletes will be part of no less than 500 expected participants from 23 countries including the Philippines, who will compete in this triathlon being staged for the first time in the country as a major competition as part of a series of triathlons in selected locations to determine this year’s World Champion.

The triathlon is a modern sport, actually a multisport integrated into the Olympic Games only in year 2000, that combines 1.2 miles (almost 2 kilometers) of swimming, 56 miles (over 90 kilometers) of cycling and 13.1 miles (over 21 kilometers) of running for a total distance of 70.3 miles or some 113.11 kilometers.

The awesome roll of triathlete-participants is led by Chris McCormack, fondly known in triathlon circles as “Macca”, resident of Cronulla, Australia and Bend, Oregon, USA, who has been Ironman Hawaii World Champion, International Triathlon Union (ITU) Olympic Distance World Champion, ITU World Cup Champion, eleven-time Ironman Champion, winner of 19 national titles, seven-time World Cup Champion, Goodwill Games Gold medallist, four-time Triathlete of the Year, two-time Competitor of the Year, four-time Escape from Alcatraz Champion, and four-time Wildflower Half Ironman Champion.

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Veteran triathletes representing the world’s best in multisports will compete in the Ironman 70.3 Philippines hosted by the Provincial Government and Governor LRay Villafuerte to be staged on Sunday, August 23 at the Camarines Sur Watersports Complex in Cadlan, Pili and selected municipalities. The triathlon combines 1.2 miles (almost 2 kilometers) of swimming, 56 miles (over 90 kilometers) of cycling and 13.1 miles (over 21 kilometers) of running for a total distance of 70.3 miles or some 113.11 kilometers.

Among other expected to put up a tough run for the plum is Cameron Brown of New Zealand who has been lauded as “the most consistent ironman triathlete with eight New Zealand Ironman championships tucked under his belt, aside from having been European Ironman Champion of 2006, New Zealand Ironman Champion for eight times, New Zealand Sportsman of the Year in 2001 and New Zealand Sprint Distance champion.

Terenzo Bezzone, a 24-year old South African-born now residing in New Zealand, is another professional triathlete to look out for, an upcoming sports wonder who focused in multisports like cross country running, cycling and swimming while very young who has amassed a pile of victories since leaving school, lately the championships in the World Champ 70.3 in Clearwater, USA, the Vineman 70.3 in California, the Kansas 70.3 in Kansas and named top 70.3 Athlete of the year in 2008. Before that he won Eagleman 70.3 USA, the Columbia in Maryland, the Buffalo in Minnesota, and placed second in St. Anthony’s in Florida and in the Ironman Debut in New Zealand.

Other highly rated triathlon professionals are eleven-time Ironman Hawaii champion of Hawaii Tim Marr of Hawaii and Pete Jacobs of Australia who recently placed second in Ironman Australia.

Top-rated female triathletes include the veteran 35-year old Charlotte Paul of the United Kingdom, cited one of the fasted female Ironman triathletes in the world today who finished third in the Busselton Half Ironman last year and was champion of the IM Western Australia and Port Macquarie Half Ironman in 2007.

Also expected to turn out a fine performance is another veteran, Gina Kehr of California who, at forty, is still considered among the finest female triathletes in the world today. Kehr’s bag of successes include the Southbay Triathlon and the Stealhead 70.3 last year and she was Ironman National Champion and first placer in the ITU Boston Southbay Triathlon in 2003 and in the Sandman Triathlon in 2002.

Expected to give them a run for the glory are Canadian Liza Bentley, also a 40-year old veteran of the game who is an eleven-time winner of the Hawaii Ironman Championships, second placer in the 70.3 World Championships and Triathlete of the Year in 2004, and Florida-born now Hawaiian resident Bree Wee who has consistently been a top contender in many triathlon games.

Along side these international triathletes are a long roster of prominent local triathlon enthusiasts who have registered for the games. They include Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya, Jr., Senator Pia Cayetano, Wilfred Steven Uytengsu of Alaska Milk, ABS-CBN bigwig Ernie Lopez, Tessa Prieto-Valdez of the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Fernando Zobel of Ayala Corporation.

hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 07:47 AM

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The NSTP 1 Students of the Ecological Solid Waste Management class of South East Asian Institute of Computer Technology (SEAICT) operated by the Provincial Government of CamSur conducted its first educational tour entitled “Bisita at Edukasyon Para sa Basura” at Magarao, Camarines Sur last August 3, 2009."Bisita at Edukasyon Para sa Basura" is a series of area visitations of ecological solid waste management systems beneficial to the SEAICT NSTP Class students as they were able to see and witness actual practice and implementation of the RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. ANNTUY/ABEARCILLA/MMEC 08.03.09

hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 08:13 AM

^^si Sec. Andaya participant din pala sa Ironman....at si Fernando Zobel ng Ayala Company

wise_zech

August 19th, 2009, 08:23 AM

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OT: pwedi pa hiram nang tsinilas...hehehe

hakz2007

August 19th, 2009, 08:25 AM

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OT: pwedi pa hiram nang tsinilas...hehehe

:lol::lol::lol:kaw na lang magpahiram..kasi sa CWC mga nakapaa...

akosijamir

August 19th, 2009, 08:49 AM

randism

August 19th, 2009, 12:14 PM

pareho tau,familiar rn ang mukha,,
parang sya yung classmte q sa unc...ewan q lng

kung tama ako ComSci UNC batch03 sya.tama ba pre?:)

c6josh

August 19th, 2009, 12:40 PM

congratulations Camsur for successfully hosting the Ironman 70.3

randism

August 19th, 2009, 01:14 PM

axel(08)brixx

August 19th, 2009, 01:15 PM

Daming improvement and Event ..!!

I think Sen. Pia Cayetano will also join the said event, a lot of big names guys tsk tsk galing naman.

Wooi dapat mag invest sila ng mga Hotels etc. daming turista eh, saan natin yan patutuluyin, dadami pa yan.

Good Job to the Thread STARTER..!!:banana::banana::banana:

Naga City Rockz

Naga Rivers

August 19th, 2009, 05:03 PM

the good news is..she's familiar to me and maybe i know her:banana:

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eat your heart guy's

oh men, i'm very interested with this lady, what's her name, hehehe

wise_zech

August 19th, 2009, 06:33 PM

congrats for hosting ironman events....

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 04:42 AM

:banana:wow... I'm excited for the IRONMAN. Sino ba ang malakas na pambato ng Pinas or Bicol for the Ironman??

-Do you have pictures of CBD Hotel? Thanks.Ü

kasama yung SEA Games Gold Medalist natin sa triathlon..nakalimutan ko ang pangalan niya, babae siya..

I have no pictures of the CBD Hotel...maybe bobbymay has....:)

kung tama ako ComSci UNC batch03 sya.tama ba pre?:)

sana maalala mo pa name niya....:banana:

congratulations Camsur for successfully hosting the Ironman 70.3

thanks josh....Next month in September, the Philippine Collegiate Championships League will be held in Naga City. Regional eliminations are currently held all over the Philippines, the Champions will be sent to Naga for the National Championships...:banana::banana::banana:

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 04:45 AM

Maogma Village (http://planet.naga.ph/2009/08/18/maogma-village/)

August 18th, 2009

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Mayor Jesse M Robredo during the project turn-over ceremony of the road network and drainage system at Maogma Village in Brgy Balatas. The undertaking was a sub-project of JSDF-WB-PHILSSA implemented by COPE in partnership with the city government.

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 04:49 AM

the vivid color is FG (?) hehe..

baka kasi magkaanomalya sa mga construction porjects ng gobyerno....

Daming improvement and Event ..!!

I think Sen. Pia Cayetano will also join the said event, a lot of big names guys tsk tsk galing naman.

Wooi dapat mag invest sila ng mga Hotels etc. daming turista eh, saan natin yan patutuluyin, dadami pa yan.

Good Job to the Thread STARTER..!!:banana::banana::banana:

Naga City Rockz

yup...aabangan natin ang Philippine Collegiate Championship League next month...mga UAAP at NCAA teams will definitely be here...

Private mssg pala huh ... mga toinks daw kamu, share nyo sa amin :c

hehehe......:lol::lol::lol:

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 04:52 AM

Primer on 2009 Philippine Collegiate Championship Games (http://www.gameface.ph/forums/index.php?topic=4037.msg157725)

After the completion of the provincial “mother leagues” and the Regional Championships, the next stage of the nationwide multi-level search for the best collegiate teams in the country is the Qualifying Zonal games.

At this level of the competitions, the Regional Champions from North/Central Luzon, South Luzon-Bicol, Visayas (excluding Cebu) and Mindanao will compete with teams from Metro-Manila and Cebu leagues. The Qualifying Zonal games will determine the teams that will join the “Sweet 16” Finals of the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Championship games.

Luzon-MetroManila Qualifying Zonal Games
Nine teams will advance to the Luzon-MetroManila Qualifying Zonal games, namely: the North/Central Luzon Regional Champion; the South Luzon-Bicol Regional Champion; the Champion teams from the following MetroManila leagues, NCAA-South, CUSA, UCAA, NCRAA, UCLAAI, and the sixth placers in the UAAP and NCAA.

The top three (3) teams will qualify to the “Sweet 16” Finals. The games are scheduled to be held starting November 6 at either Lucena City or Naga City.

VisMin-MetroManila Qualifying Zonal Games
The eight teams that will advance to this stage are: the Visayas (excluding Cebu) Regional Champion; the Mindanao Regional Champion; NAASCU Champion; three CESAFI teams (no. 2, no.3 and no.4) and the fifth placers of UAAP and NCAA.

The top four (4) teams will qualify to the “Sweet 16” Finals. The games will be held on November 9 at Cebu City.

Starting with 212 teams belonging to 27 provincial and Metro-Manila leagues, the multi-level competitions will reduce the number of teams that will compete for the title, Philippine Collegiate Champion for 2009, to the “Sweet 16” Finalists.

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 04:55 AM

^^the news this morning said that PCCL will be held in Naga City next month.

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 04:58 AM

Redistricting bill, unconstitutional - Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=104015)
8/20/2009 9:43:52 AM

NAGA CITY - Pigdeklarar kan sarong Senador kan Pilipinas na sarong unconstitutional na lakdang an padagos na pagtulod kan redistricting bill sa Camarines Sur.

Enot kaini, marurumduman na padagos na pinagdedebatehan kan manlain-lain na mga sektores sa provincia an pagmukna nin ika-limang distrito digdi nin huli naman ta igwa nin nagkakapirang aspeto sa reappropriation an dae man nakukua kan mga lugar na mawot na idugang sa sinambitan na lakdang.

Basado sa naresibing impormasyon kan Bombo Radyo Naga, igwa pa man nin opinyon si Aquino na saro sana man ining paagui kan administrasyon Arroyo tanganing matawanan nin panibagong opisina sa Senado an Presidential Son na si Congressman Dato Arroyo kan primer distrito kan Camarines Sur.

Basado sa sinambitan na bill, pinaghahagad kan mga nagsurat kaini na ibali sa bagong distrito an mga banwaan kan Ragay, Del Gallego, Lupi, Sipocot asin Cabusao.

An mga populasyon kan sinambitan na mga banwaan an igwa nin total na 170,000 sana na dae uyon sa pinaghahagad na 250,000 na populasyon sa Section 5, Article VI kan presenteng Konstitusyon kan Pilipinas.

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 05:23 AM

Traffic Advisory!

On August 23, 2009, the Maharlika Highway (from Capitol) to Pili Diversion Road, the Fuentebella Highway in Partido going to Nato, Sangay, Camarines Sur will be temporarily closed to traffic from 7 to 11 A.M. because of the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines!

Singlayo ng Quiapo hanggang Pasay, kaya mo bang languyin?
Singlayo ng Pasay hanggang Pampanga, kaya mo bang ibisekleta?
Singlayo ng Pampanga hanggang Subic, kaya mo bang takbuhin?

Yan ang Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines!

Walang tigil, walang pahinga...
Masusubukan ang tunay na lakas mo!

garycooper

August 20th, 2009, 05:26 AM

:lol:the vivid color is FG (?) hehe..

Well, they said it's an open secret. Garo gustong sadirihon na kaiyan na mga iyan an buong Bicol. :bash: Dai bale, basta darahon ninda an development satuya. Nasupog man ki diit, at least si Zaldy an naka front bakong si Mikee an pinakandidatong congressman sa Albay.:lol:

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 05:28 AM

Well, they said it's an open secret. Garo gustong sadirihon na kaiyan na mga iyan an buong Bicol. Dai bale, basta darahon ninda an development satuya. Nasupog man ki diit, at least si Zaldy an naka front bakong si Mikee an pinakandidatong congressman sa Albay.

hehehe...Ako Bicol! :ohno: Paghuna ko ngani ka an advocacy group or sarong tourism promotional agency...ta pag nahiling mo an mga TV ads..mga pangturismo an dating.....yun pala partylist....

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 05:29 AM

Invasion of the World's Best (http://www.ironman703phil.com/)

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A stellar line up of professionals have arrived in Camsur to compete in the inaugural Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines.
The men are lead by former Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack and reigning Ironman 70.3 World Champion Terrenzo Bozzone.
Both have been training together and sited the hot conditions in the Philippines as ideal for a pre-Kona tune up.
Complimenting the men's line up are Cameron Brown (8x Ironman NZ Champion and the most consistent podium triathlete at Kona),
together with Pete Jacobs of Australia and Tim Marr from Hawaii.
Leading the women's contingent is Lisa Bentley from Canada (an 11 x Ironman Champion) together with Australian Charlotte Paul who won Ironman China earlier this year, and Gina Kehr and Bree Wee both from the United States.

Gina Kerh

2000 Wildflower-3rd
2001 Vineman Half Ironman-2nd
2001 Ironman German-2nd
2002 Sandman Triathlon-1st
2003 Southbay Triathlon-1st
2003 ITU Boston-1st
2002 Ironman France-2nd
2003 Ironman National Champion
2006 Ironman Hawaii-4th
2008 Southbay Triathlon - 1st
2008 Stealhead 70.3 -1st

Tim Marr

Ironman Hawaii World Champion
ITU Olympic Distance World Champion
ITU Triathlon World Cup Champion
11 x Ironman Champion
19 National Titles
7 x World Cup Champion
Goodwill Games Gold Medalist
4 x Triathlete of the Year
2 x Competitor of the Year
4 x Escape from Alcatraz Champion
4 x Wildflower Half Ironman Champion

Pete Jacobs

3rd place Quelle Challenge Roth in 2007
2nd place in 2008 shows
2nd Place Ironman Australia

Bree Wee

2nd Female Overall Lavaman Triathlon
Kona 10 miler 1st Female Overall
8th Female Overall St. Anthony's Triathlon
7th Female Overall Ironman 70.3 St. Croix
14th Female Overall REVOLUTION3 Triathlon
1st Female Overall Kona Half Marathon

Chris McCormack

Ironman Hawaii World Champion
ITU Olympic Distance World Champion
ITU Triathlon World Cup Champion
11 x Ironman Champion
19 National Titles
7 x World Cup Champion
Goodwill Games Gold Medalist
4 x Triathlete of the Year
2 x Competitor of the Year
4 x Escape from Alcatraz Champion
4 x Wildflower Half Ironman Champion

Lisa Bentley

Eleven-time Ironman Champion at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships
2nd at the 70.3 World Championships
Hawaii Ironman World Championships in 2006, 4th, 5th and 6th in 2004, 2003 and 2002
Triathlete of the Year 2004

Cameron Brown

8x New Zealand Ironman Champion
European Ironman Champion 2006
2nd Place Hawaii Ironman World Championships 2001, 2005
3rd Place Hawaii Ironman World Championships 2002, 2003
8x New Zealand Half Ironman Champion
2001 New Zealand Sportsman of the year
2nd Place European Ironman Champonships 2005, 2004, 2003
3rd Place European Ironman Championships 2002, 2001
New Zealand Sprint Distance Champion

Terenzo Bozzone

1st EAGLEMAN 70.3 USA 2009
1st COLUMBIA Maryland, USA 2009
1st Buffalo Minnesota USA 2009
2nd ST ANTHONY'S Florida USA 2009
2nd IRONMAN Debut New Zealand Taupo 2009
1st WORLD Champ 70.3 Clearwater USA 2008
1st 70.3 ATHLETE of the year Tri Mag 2008
1st VINEMAN 70.3 California, USA 2008
1st KANSAS 70.3 Kansas, USA 2008
1st BOISE 70.3 Idaho, USA 2008
1st NEW ZEALAND XTERRA Rotorua 2008

Charlotte Paul

Charlotte Paul is an Ironman Champion.
She is one of the fastest female Ironman triathletes competing in the World today.
She trains with her husband and ironguides coach Kristian Manietta on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
Follow her incredible and life changing journey towards the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii 2009.

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 05:39 AM

Success Camp (http://www.ironman703phil.com/success-camp)

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A preparation and taper camp with Lance Watson, the Official Coach of Ironman, and some of the sports biggest stars!

The goal of this camp is help ensure success on race day, and leave participants with more knowledge about training and racing Ironman and 70.3 in general.

Coaches:
Lance Watson, Olympic Gold Medal and Ironman Champion Coach
Lisa Bentley, 11 x Ironman Champion
Cameron Brown, 7x IM NZ Champion & multiple Hawaii Ironman podium finisher.
Lucy Smith, National Running and Triathlon Champion, 2 time World Medallist
Other guests TBA

Registration Fee: USD 295.00
Slots: Only 30 Slots available, first come, serve
Register Now! (http://www.ironman703phil.com/successcamp)

Ironman 70.3 Philippines Success Camp Schedule

Thursday, August 20

8:00 amMeet and Greet8:30 amSeminar - Ironman 70.3 Nutrition and Hydration
What, how much, and when?
Speaker/s: Lance Watson and Lisa Bentley, Ironman Champion10:00 amSeminar - Ironman 70.3 Running
Pacing, tricks and tactics
Speaker/s: Lance Watson and Lucy Smith12:30 pmIndividual Lunch2:30 pmSeminar - Open water swimming
Confidence and strength in the open water
Speaker/s: Lance Watson and Cameron Brown3:30 pmTraining - Open water swim on the course. Race preparation.
1000 - 1500m swim to practice starts, drafting and navigationg the course
Speaker/s: Lance Watson and Cameron Brown6:30 pmSocial DinnerFriday, August 21

8:00 amSeminar - Ironman 70.3 bike course
Specifics and tactics for success, pace and heart rate
Speaker/s: Lisa Bentley and Cameron Brown9:00 amQ&A with the coach and the pros10:00 amTraining - Supported ride on Ironman 70.3 bike course2:00 pmGoodies and goodbyes

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 05:41 AM

Travel Guide (http://www.ironman703phil.com/travel)

Going to Camarines Sur Watersports (CamSur) complex

Camarines Sur, located in the central part of the Bicol Region, south of Metro Manila, is accessible by air and land travel. Air Philippines (www.airphils.com (http://www.airphils.com/)) and Philippine Air Lines (www.philippineairlines.com (http://www.philippineairlines.com/)) have daily flights to Naga Airport in Pili and to Legazpi City respectively.
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From Naga Airport in Pili, it takes approximately five minutes to reach CamSur . Upon arrival, tricycles are available going to CamSur for P150. . Please advise the driver that you want to go to the Provincial Capitol Complex where CWC is located. Signs are visible once you enter the gate.( Note: Airport pick up for participants will be arranged, please just inform us of your arrival details)

If you are coming from Legazpi City, you need to rent a service vehicle. Price range of the rentals are from $53 to $55 (P2,500 to P3,000) for the 75-minute ride to the town of Pili. Shuttles are also available from the airport but should be booked ahead of time. While you’re at CamSur, jeepneys and trikes are the best means of transportation . CamSur also offers scooter rentals but are only allowed within the Capital Complex. (Note: Special Arrangements should be made with Organizers if you are coming from Legazpi)

If coming from Manila by land, the travel would take about eight to ten hours using the South Luzon Expressway.

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About Camarines Sur

Camarines Sur is quite rich in beauty and natural resources. Being the largest among the six provinces in the Bicol Region both in terms of population and land area, Camarines Sur has nature landmarks, unspoiled forestry, and prisitine beaches which are ideal for travel and tourism, adventure, sports or a plain rendezvous in the province.
Camarines Sur has two major cities–Naga City and Iriga City. Naga is the province’s and the region’s commercial, educational, financial, and cultural center, while Iriga City, a component city, is the center of the Rinconada area.
The white sand beaches and crystal clear waters of Camarines Sur blend perfectly with the summer weather. One attraction during summer is the 12-kilometer white-sanded beach in Pasacao.
Travelling from Naga City to Sabang, San Jose and by boat to Caramoan or directly by land through the Caramoan Peninsula Road, the traveler will marvel at the beautiful beaches with fine white sand beside majestic limestone and marble mountains as well as a taste of adventure in its exotic islets with coves nearby.
For a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, the Partido area and Mount Iriga offer the best vantage point. As far as nature lovers are concerned, Camarines Sur has Mount Isarog, Malabay Falls, Lahuy Island, Animosola Island, Tayak Lagoon, Isla de Monteverde, Pinaglukaban Island and Umang Cave are among the wonderful sites for adventure, sight seeing, scuba diving, photography or plain nature tripping.

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Camarines Sur has a rich history as manifested in its historic spots. There is the Nahulugan Kampana in the municiplaity of Lagonoy, the belfry of the first stone church in the province which also serves as a link to the past. Meanwhile, the Emerald Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Calvario Hill in barangay San Francisco, Iriga City is popular destination especially during Holy Week because it is the venue of the“Pagtanggal”, the Iriga version of the re-enactment of the Passion of Christ.
Kinuwartelan, a garrison during the Spanish colonial period and located in Brgy. Perpetual Help, Iriga City,is also a major destinatiion for local and foreign tourists.

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There is no doubt one of the attractions of Camarines Sur is Sinarapan , the world’s smallest fish found lin Lake Buhi. Further, Bicolanos are noted for their fondness in in chili-hot dishes. Some of the famous dishes are the “Natong (also known as laing) and Langkang Palusag,also known as “Ginataang Langka”. Majority of the dishes are flavored and boiled in fresh coconut milk spiced with “labuyo”.
Camarines Sur goes all out in the celebration of the Kaogma Festival commemorating its foundation of the province highlighted by a week-long celebration.

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 05:50 AM

^^bobbymay, sana i-picture mo ang Ironman 70.3 Philipppines!

Tomorrow, I'll be departing for Masbate and Catanduanes thereafter.....sayang di ko makikita ang event na yan....

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 07:41 AM

This is a repost from Thread 13.

The Calendar of Events for the Ironman 70.3 Philippines!

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hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 08:21 AM

400 na bagong suldados nag graduar ngonian na aldaw (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=104056)
8/20/2009 12:06:50 PM

NAGA CITY- Nag aabot ngonian sa 400 na mga bagong suldados kan 9th Infantry Division kan Philippine Army an nag gradweyt ngonian na aldaw sa Kampo Elias Angeles sa banwaan kan Pili Camarines Sur.

An mga bagong miyembrong ini kan mga suldados an nakatalaan na i-assign sa anom na manlaen-laen na kampo sa enterong rehiyon.

Sa pakikipag-ulay kan Bombo Radyo Naga ki Lt. Col. Leoncio Cirunay kan 22nd IB asin taga pagtaram kan division,piglinaw kaini na mayo man daang bagong suldados an ipapadara sa parte kan Mindanao alagad kung mangyayari man daa ini bako pa ngonian.

An mga suldados na ini an pig training sa laog ning limang bulan na kun saen pighasa sa manlaen-laen na klase ning paagui sa paglaban sa mga komunistang rebeldeng New Peoples Army.

Nagtutubod sinda Cirunay na dakulang tabang an mga ini para dagos ng maresolba an problema sa insurhensiya digde sa kabikolan asin mawara an mga rebelde sa taong 2010.

Nag-aratendir man an mga magurang kan mga bagong graduates na orogmahon mientras na pigheheling an pag graduar kan mga aki ninda na bagong miyembro kan puwersa armada kan Pilipinas.

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 08:23 AM

Eleksyon sa CASURECO 2, idadagos na ngonian na Agosto (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=104013)
8/20/2009 9:42:56 AM

NAGA CITY - Liwat na dae pigtawan onra kan National Electrification Administration (NEA) an kahurutan kan lado ninda Monsigñor Nono Sañado, an presidente kan Board of Directors sa Camarines Sur Electric Cooperative (CASURECO) 2, na maioktaba an mga ikukundusir na eleksyon sa kooperatiba kan kuryente.

Basado sa pinaluwas na desisyon kan NEA, mayong naheheling na magayon na rason an mga ini tanganing dae madagos an eleksyon sa mga lugar kan Naga South, Pili asin Minalabac na ikukundusir ngonian na nagraraning petsa nin Agosto 29.

Enot kaini, pinagsumiter kan kampo ni Sañado an resolusyon na i-reset an schedule kan eleksyon sa mga sinambitan na banwaan kasumpay na kan mga kariribokan na nangyayari ngonian sa laog kan kooperatiba kun hain nagbubungguan an mga suportadores kan direktor asin an kampo ni OIC GM Jane Barrameda.

Katakod kan desisyon na ini, pigsierto man ni Jovy Dee, an tagapagtaram kan lado ni Barrameda, na dagos-dagos na an eleksyon.
Mientrastanto, pigkompirmar pa man ni Jovy Dee kan CASURECO 2 na yaon na ngonian sa kamot kan mga otoridad an kasong perjury na pigsangat ni Barrameda kontra ki Sañado.

Segun sa saiyang impormasyon, naghahalat na sana sinda nin resulta sa mga pigsumiter nindang dokumentos kasumpay kan saindang reklamo.

Pigdugang pa man ni Dee na an pagsumpa ni Sañado sa duwang magkasuhay na lugar kan Naga asin Nabua bilang residente kan mga ini an naging basehan ninda sa pagsangat kan sinambitan na reklamo.

Ini man nin huli ta saro suboot na pagbayular sa mga liye kan kooperatiba an pagkakaigwa ni Sañado nin duwang lugar na pinagiistaran mantang nakatukaw sa duwang ahensiya nin gobierno na nakakasakob sa mga ini.

igor09

August 20th, 2009, 09:51 AM

[LEFT][B][COLOR=teal]This is a repost from Thread 13.

Mauragon kuta maghiling kayan...:banana::banana:

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 10:31 AM

Supply kan kuryente kan CASURECO 2, dae mapapaontok sa ibong kan mga muruso (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=104012)
8/20/2009 9:42:27 AM

NAGA CITY - Hinali kasuogma ni Jovy Dee, tagapagtaram kan kooperatiba kan kuryente kan Camarines Sur Electric Cooperative (CASURECO) 2, an mga kahandalan kan mga miembros-kosumidores manungod sa baretang pagkakawara kan servicio kan kuryente sa mga lugar na nasasakupan kan saindang ahensiya.

Segun ki Dee, dae suboot totoo na nagpasabot na sainda nin 48 hour disconnection notice an kumpaniya kan Aboitiz.

Sosog pa saiya, harayo suboot sa katotohanan na mahahalian nin supply nin kuryente an mga lugar na kapot ninda nin huli ta dae man matugot an Aboitiz na mawara an CASURECO 2 bilang kliyente kan saindang negosyo.

Mientrastanto, pigkompirmar man ni Dee na nagbabayad an kooperatiba ninda nin P40,000 arualdaw sa Aboitiz bilang penalidad sa muruso sa kuryente na dae ninda nabayadan kan bulan kan Hulyo 2009.

Kasumpay kaini, pigtukdo niya man an dae pagpirma ni Monsigñor Nono Sañado sa tseke na pambayad kuta na sa sinambitan na muruso bilang dahilan sa pagkakaigwa nin penalidad kan CASURECO 2 sa Aboitiz.

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 10:35 AM

DPWH prioritizes roads leading to tourist destinations in Bicol (http://www.positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Tourism_24/DPWH_prioritizes_roads_leading_to_tourist_destinations_in_Bicol.shtml)

By Lynda B. Valencia

MANILA, Aug. 19 (PNA) -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Bicol Region is intensifying its efforts to ensure the early completion of the Presentacion-Caramoan Peninsula road in Camarines Sur.
DPWH Region 5 Regional Director Danilo Manalang said the Presentacion-Caramoan Peninsula road section leads to various tourist destinations in the province.

"We all know that income derived from foreign and local tourist alike contributes much to our economy. And most importantly this will provide new income opportunities and support the socio-economic development of the locality, thereby improving the lives of our people," Manalang said.

The 48.80-kilometer Presentacion-Caramoan Peninsula road is located in the 3rd congressional district of Camarines Sur.

It Starts at Barangay Poblacion and traverses Barangays Ankolan, Tanawan, Bicalen and San Francisco of the municipality of Presentacion; and Barangays Maligaya, Sta. Cruz, Tabiguian, Pili, Tabgon, Agas, Hanoy, Bikal, Oroc-osoc, Caramoan Poblacion and Guijalo of the municipality of Caramoan.

Manalang said that once completed, the road would also provide commuters with safer access and easier transport of marine, livestock and agricultural products to commercial centers.

Meanwhile, Oscar Cristobal, DPWH assistant regional director for construction operations, said "the total project cost is P298 million and involves the concrete paving of 8.564 kilometers and regravelling of 31 kilometers of road, inclusive of drainage structures.

Data from the Department of Tourism (DOT) show that tourists visiting the Bicol Region has increased in the past months.

DOT Regional Director Maria Ravanilla said "the improvement of the road network would surely further boost the tourism industry in our region."
It will be recalled that a French Network utilized Gota Beach in Caramoan for the location shooting of a famous television program. Gota Beach is fast becoming a household name and is foreseen as the next Boracay Beach in the region. (PNA)

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 10:44 AM

Wakeboarders in Action

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hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 10:50 AM

Iriga City - the city of springs

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hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 10:58 AM

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by ALECKS P. PABICO (editorial@pcij.org?subject=Comments)

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WHEN he is not out in the field, Jesse Robredo spends more time in the glass-walled anteroom of his city hall office where he conducts business as Naga City mayor — usually signing papers and meeting with Nagueños who seek an audience with him.[photo by Alecks P. Pabico]

NAGA CITY — Just about anybody who has avidly followed the remarkable political career of Jesse Robredo exhibited the same perplexed reaction to the news that the multi-awarded chief executive of this premier city had fielded his wife to run for mayor — a position he is also vying for in the coming local elections in May.
It was, after all, a classic move of a traditional politician, and therefore something way out of character for Robredo, who has maintained a reformist image for nearly two decades. But his supporters were quickly reassured. According to the mayor of Naga City, which is smack in the center of Bicolandia, he fielded his wife Maria Leonor, a lawyer with the nongovernmental legal group Saligan — who had reluctantly agreed to file her certificate of candidacy at the last minute — as a calculated move on his part, should the Commission on Elections (Comelec) decide to give due course to yet another pending disqualification case against him. (see Table 1)

Had it been another politician giving such a reason, perhaps eyebrows would remain raised. It's not even as if the disqualification case raises new issues against him (like the previous cases, it alleges that he is not Filipino because his grandfather and father were Chinese), but Robredo says he has been told the odds may be against him this time.
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Location map of Naga City courtesy of Wikipedia

For an interactive map of the city, click HERE (http://naga.gov.ph/map/nagamap.html).Robredo has built such a solid reputation that people do not find it hard to believe most (if not all) of what he says. And so while his opponents have been howling that he is building a political dynasty in Naga, it's an accusation that's not quite sticking.
"They're way too decent to take this route," says Wilfredo Prilles Jr., acting city planning head and Naga's prominent blogger, whose remarks about the Robredos echo those of most Nagueños.
Robredo says that had he really been bent on building a dynasty, he would have done it back in 1998, when he could have easily run for congressman, and his wife for mayor. But as early as then, he had declared that no one in his family would take over his post. "Not a relative, not my wife, not anyone who has blood relations with us," he said at the time.
Now Robredo, who turns 49 in May, is also saying this will be the last election that he will be involved in, and even hints at a possible successor to his position in 2010 from his own slate. But this early, too, even some of his supporters are wondering if the reforms he has instituted are strong enough to last well after he has bowed out of politics.
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Whoever will replace Robredo will certainly have a tough act to follow. In the 16 years — likely going on 19 with another electoral victory in May, barring disqualification — that he has been Naga City mayor, Robredo has distinguished himself as a titan among local government officials, reaping in the process accolades locally and internationally not only for himself, but also for the city.

To date, Naga has received more than 150 awards and recognitions in diverse fields of local administration during his incumbency. These include being named Most Cost-Effective City in Asia by the United Kingdom's Foreign Direct Investment Magazine (2005); Public Service Awardee for Local e-Governance from the United Nations Department of Public Administration and Finance (2004); Women-Friendly City Award from the UN-Habitat and the UN Development Fund for Women (2004); Model City for Government Procurement from the World Bank and Procurement Watch (2003); CyberCity Awardee for its i-Governance initiatives from the United Nations Development Program (2002); Dubai International Awardee for Improving the Living Environment from UN Habitat (1998).

Last year, Naga bested bigger and richer urban centers like Manila, Makati, Cebu, Marikina, and Davao when it was recognized as the "Most Business-Friendly City" by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the third time — it also won in 2003 and 2004 — thus elevating it to the Hall of Fame. Naga is likewise a Hall of Famer of the Asian Institute of Management-Ford Foundation Galing Pook (Innovations Program) Award and the Presidential Gawad Pamana ng Lahi Award of the Department of Interior and Local Government. It was named "Most Child-Friendly City" in 2006 by the Philippine Council for the Welfare of Children, and received the Galing Pook Foundation's Award for Continuing Excellence.
Naga is also one of only nine areas in the country cited by the UNDP as among the leading lights in the implementation of the UN Millennium Development Goals. It leads the Bicol region in achieving the following goals halfway to the 2015 deadline: eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, achieving universal primary education, reducing child mortality, improving maternal health, combating major diseases, and providing basic amenities.
[LEFT][FONT=verdana][SIZE=2][COLOR=#ff0033]Robredo's own awards run up to 21, including being named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (1996) and the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines. He also received the Konrad Adenauer Medal of Excellence as Most Outstanding City Mayor of the Philippines (1998) and the first ever "Dangal ng Bayan" Award of the Civil Service Commission. In 2000, he became the Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Government Service.

Read the full entry [B]here. (http://www.pcij.org/i-report/2007/robredo.html)

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 11:18 AM

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Mayor Jun Bongcayao discusses peace and order matters with officials of AFP. (photo by e.contreras (http://www.baao.gov.ph/))

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 11:21 AM

Tigaon Municipal Hall

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hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 11:25 AM

Ironman champions arrive in RP (http://abs-cbnnews.com/sports/08/20/09/ironman-champions-arrive-rp)

Largest triathlon in RP set on Sunday

MANILA – World triathlon champions have begun training in the country as they gear for the 1st Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines on Sunday.

Professional triathletes Chris McCormack and Terrenzo Bozzone already arrived in Camarines Sur, where the race will be held.

According to the Ironman 70.3 Philippines website (http://www.ironman703phil.com/), McCormack and Bozzone have been training together. They said the hot conditions in the Philippines are ideal for their preparations for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii on October 10.

Bozzone is the reigning Ironman 70.3 World Champion while McCormack is a former Ironman World Champion.

Other triathletes entered in the men’s contingent are Cameron Brown from New Zealand, Pete Jacobs of Australia and Tim Marr from Hawaii.
Americans Gina Kehr and Bree Wee, meantime, are in the women’s line-up along with Canadian Lisa Bentley and Australian Charlotte Paul, this year’s Ironman China champion.

Wet conditions

The triathletes are expected to be tested by wet conditions as they bike, swim, and run on Sunday.

“Wet conditions are being anticipated on race day which will add a bit of challenge to the race,” reported the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines site.

About 600 triathletes from 23 countries registered for the event, including around 400 age groupers and almost 50 relay teams.

Such turnout makes it the largest triathlon to be held in the country.

The Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines race kicks off on Sunday, August 23, at the Camarines Sur Watersports Complex (CWC).

as of 08/20/2009 3:55 PM

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 11:27 AM

International triathlon to kick off in CamSur on Sunday (Sports) (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=5&sid=&nid=5&rid=225191)
By Ed G. Yu

NAGA CITY, Aug. 20 (PNA) --The portion of the Maharlika Highway in Pili, Camarines Sur will be closed to all types of vehicles for five hours the morning of August 23 as some 400 local and foreign triathletes from 23 countries compete in the 56-mile biking leg of the Ironman 70.3 Philippines that kicks off after the contenders complete the 1.2-mile swimming lap at the Camarines Sur Watersports Complex and Lago Del Rey inside the sprawling CamSur Provincial Capitol Complex in Pili town.

Motorists coming from Metro Manila going to the Bicol provinces of Albay and Sorsogon, and Visayas and Mindanao and vice-versa have been advised by the sports organizer to keep in mind the traffic advisory to avoid inconvenience.

Temporary traffic stoppage will start from 7:00 a.m. up to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday beginning at the NFA office in Palestina up to the San Agustin Bridge before the Pili town proper.

The Ironman 70.3 Philippines will be the very first time triathlon, dubbed the sports of the future, will be staged in international magnitude as part of the preliminary series leading towards the world triathlon championship games.

A relatively modern sport integrated into the Olympic Games only 2000 evolves from fitness competition among US Navy SEALS, the triathlon is speed and endurance multisport that combines 1.2 miles (almost 2 kilometers) of swimming, 56 miles (over 90 kilometers) of cycling and 13.1 miles (over 21 kilometers) of running for a total distance of 70.3 miles or some 113.11 kilometers.

The awesome roll of contenders will include some of the biggest names in multisports today, champions of competitions in various triathlon centers in the world.

Aside from local triathlons buffs, triathletes that have signed up come from the US, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, China, Austria, Slovakia, Mexico, Belgium, Norway, Venezuela, South Africa, France, Sweden, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, Spain, Korea and Mongolia.
Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=5&sid=&nid=5&rid=225191)

hakz2007

August 20th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Party Time @ CWC

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garycooper

August 20th, 2009, 11:57 AM

[QUOTE=hakz2007;41553486]Party Time @ CWC

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WHOA!!! Ibang klase ka talaga hakz. BEAUUUUTIFUUUL!!! :banana:

Haldir07

August 20th, 2009, 12:38 PM

every night ba ang party na yan sa CWC? ang saya naman... :banana:

wise_zech

August 20th, 2009, 02:55 PM

[QUOTE=hakz2007;41553486]Party Time @ CWC

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WHOA!!! Ibang klase ka talaga hakz. BEAUUUUTIFUUUL!!! :banana:

OT: uu nga ibang klasi talaga to c bro hakz....galing sa mga picture sa mga chicks..hehehhehe

bobbymay74

August 20th, 2009, 03:54 PM

bobbymay74

August 20th, 2009, 03:59 PM

ORGANIC WEEKEND MARKET: MAGSAYSAY AVENUE

EVERY SATURDAY MORNING ONLY

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c6josh

August 20th, 2009, 04:00 PM

bobbymay74

August 20th, 2009, 04:01 PM

Mauragon kuta maghiling kayan...:banana::banana:

Hi Igor, are you with Smart?

igor09

August 20th, 2009, 04:30 PM

Hi Igor, are you with Smart?

Hindi po, suncellular.

olineil

August 20th, 2009, 05:18 PM

ngprofflorida

August 20th, 2009, 05:35 PM

aba grabe ang mga bagets.... masaya dyan ah... Banat Filipina!!!! ipakita sa mundo ang kaya nyo....

ngprofflorida

August 20th, 2009, 05:37 PM

ngprofflorida

August 20th, 2009, 05:40 PM

Nice pics... I just hope that amidst all these party atmosphere, this foreigners don't leave their "Bastards" (sorry for the lack of a better word) all over the place. Clean fun lang sana.

I doubt about the clean fun theres always a hidden agenda after this party.

marlowe_cano

August 20th, 2009, 05:56 PM

aba grabe ang mga bagets.... masaya dyan ah... Banat Filipina!!!! ipakita sa mundo ang kaya nyo....

:laugh::hilarious::hilarious::laugh:

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 02:27 AM

Ironman showdown all set (http://mb.com.ph/articles/216882/ironman-showdown-all-set)

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA
August 20, 2009, 6:47pm

CAMARINES SUR — Some of the world’s top triathletes arrived here from Manila on Thursday, three days before the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines blasts off at the CamSur Water Sports Complex (CWC).
Eleven-time Ironman champion Chris McCormack of Australia led the foreign professionals participating in the inaugural race, along with compatriot Peter Jacobs, seven-time world cup titlist Tim Marr of the United States and 11-time Ironman champion Lisa Bentley of Canda.

Other international triathletes who had signed up for the event include Terenzo Bozzone of New Zealand, Charlotte Paul of Australia , and Bree Wee and Gina Kehr of the US.

The gruelling race covers a total distance of 70.3 miles or 113 kilometers consisting of 1.9km (1.2mi) swimming, 90km (56mi) biking, and 21.09km (13.1mi) running.

Former RP triathlon team member and 2005 Manila Southeast Asian Games bronze winner Arland Macasieb banners the Filipino contingent led by August Benedicto, Kim Mangrobang and Monica Torres.

Macasieb, who has been competing in several long-distance races, targets a top 10 finish against the strong field.

“I’m probably behind these guys, so it’s hard to get into the Top 5,” said the 33-year-old Macasieb, who has competed in three full ironman races.
Macasieb added the windy conditions would be a challenge both to local and foreign participants and expects a fast bike leg because of the flat course.

The Fil-Am triathlete believes the presence of the world champions could motivate local athletes to beat their personal records.

“It’s the satisfaction of competing in such a challenging sport and against the best athletes in the world that will push us to the limit,” Macasieb said.

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 02:29 AM

Party Time @ CWC

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WHOA!!! Ibang klase ka talaga hakz. BEAUUUUTIFUUUL!!! :banana: :lol::lol::lol: :cheers:

every night ba ang party na yan sa CWC? ang saya naman... :banana: it depends.....

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 02:30 AM

Passage of bill creating new Camarines Sur district deferred
(http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=497906&publicationSubCategoryId=63)(The Philippine Star) Updated August 21, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The Senate has deferred passage of a bill seeking to create a new district in Camarines Sur that would allow President Arroyo’s son Diosdado to retain his congressional seat.

Sen. Benigno Aquino III said he intends to interpolate Sen. Joker Arroyo after he sponsored committee report 550 on the floor last Wednesday.
Under Senate rules, a senator can express his wish to interpolate during the debates on a bill.

Aquino, Senate committee on local government chairman, said his office is also communicating with other constitutional luminaries to be able to expound on his position that the bill violates the population requirement of 250,000 inhabitants for every district.

“We would like to request for time to prepare to its fullest degree our interpollation on the measure,” he said. The Senate approved Aquino’s request after no objection was manifested on the floor.

On the other hand, Arroyo said Camarines Sur is entitled to six districts because its population of over 1.6 million is underrepresented in four congressional districts.

“What is asked for now is an additional one instead of additional two,” he said.

Arroyo said two republic acts created Zamboanga Sibugay and another district in Mindanao in 2002, which had similar circumstances as the proposed creation of a new district in Camarines Sur.

“Mr. President, this bill HB 4264 seeks to create additional district in the province of Camarines Sur by recasting the municipalities in the current first district into two,” he said at the Senate floor.

Arroyo said the first district will be divided into two districts to include the municipalities of Libmanan, Minalabac, Pamplona and Pasacao.
San Fernando of the current first district will be consolidated with the municipalities of Gainza, and Milaor of the current second district to comprise the new legislative district, he added. – Christina Mendez

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 02:37 AM

OT: uu nga ibang klasi talaga to c bro hakz....galing sa mga picture sa mga chicks..hehehhehe

:banana::banana::banana:more to come...soon...:cheers:

flexible and beautiful, where do you get your pictures tol', you never ran out of hot pics, every time I visit this thread it always amaze me...

thanks josh...btw, welcome back again after a short hiatus.....:)

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 02:44 AM

BLICA whiz kid bags bronze in Math Olympiad (http://planet.naga.ph/2009/08/20/blica-whiz-kid-bags-bronze-in-math-olympiad/)

Joseph Maria Francis C. De Leon, a sixth grader math wizard of Blessed Lights International Christian Academy (BLICA) bagged a bronze medal in the recently concluded 2009 China Primary Math Olympiad in Tianjin, China on August 9-14, 2009.

This information was confirmed by Mathematics Trainers' Guild (MTG)-Philippines, the prime mover of international math competitions for the Philippines last August 13, 2009 through its website www. mtgphil.org.

His feat came after undergoing a year of series of rigidly intensive trainings which included the month-long MTG Mathematical Olympiad Summer Training Program (MOSTP) at MTG Deeco Technological Institute, Sta. Maria Compound, Marcos Highway, Santolan, Pasig City from April 15 until May 15, 2009, the week-long Young Mathematicians' Intensive In-House Training Program (YMIITP) at Iloilo City and the 12-session Mathematical Challenge for Filipino Kids Training Program (MCFKTP). Almost two months before this competition, he underwent another rigid training focusing only on China Math Olympiad questions.

De Leon, together with his team mates in the Philippine team, the Pinoy kids powered by strong determination fought their way out of the mind-boggling contest problems and ended up winning 6 silver medals and 40 bronze medals with the best team award.

Meanwhile, Jomari, as his friends call him, also joined the 2009 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools-English on August 1, and in the 2009 Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) on August 6 where he obtained the Credit Award last year. Relatively, Jomari was also the champion in the 2009 Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge for Grade 5, together with his team mate Danica Mae Berunio, the bronze medalist from BLICA in the 2008 International Math Competition in Singapore.

Finally, De Leon was the third international winner from BLICA after Berunio and Yvonne Gaile Molina who also snatched a bronze medal in the 2008 China Primary Math Olympiad Yi Chang, China.

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 03:00 AM

Commendation (http://planet.naga.ph/2009/08/20/commendation/)
August 20, 2009

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Mayor Jesse Robredo and Councilor John Bongat during a simple commendation ceremony for the Naga City Police Office headed by P/Supt Tomasito Clet for sucessfully apprehending a drug pusher during a buy-bust operation.

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 03:03 AM

EVERY SATURDAY MORNING AT MAGSAYSAY :

ORGANIC MARKET

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Organic fruits and vegetables are good foods to everyone. No chemicals, much better. Full of vitamins and minerals that our body needs.

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 03:17 AM

Athlete Information

Edrickson Ravalo

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About Me:

Just an average guy whose enjoying triathlon. Bringing sport to a higher level.
Relationship Status: Single
Tri Experience: Age grouper
Tri Distance: Sprint, Olympic
My key race for 2009/2010: 70.3 Ironman Philippines Tri Interest: Training Partners, Training Groups, Event Meet-ups, Business Relationships, Friends, Dating My Tri Story: I used to swim competitively in my elementary days. i gained a lot of weight after college, and decided to lose weight. Went to gym and started to do 5km fun runs, and increased distance to 8km, 10km, 15km, 21km... and became a weekend biking warior. Used Herbbalife product for lose weight initally and after reaching my desired weight, used it for sports nutrition. Decided to try a Sprint distance triathlon in the City last 2006. I enjoyed it and decided to bring it to the next level, olympic distance, then now preparing for the 70.3 distance.
Source: iAmTri (http://iamtri.com/profile/EdricksonRavalo)

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 03:18 AM

Hindi po, suncellular.

Hi Igor, are you with Smart?

may forumer na tayo fro Smart, Sun Cellular.....:banana: how about Globe?:)

Nice pics... I just hope that amidst all these party atmosphere, this foreigners don't leave their "Bastards" (sorry for the lack of a better word) all over the place. Clean fun lang sana.

I doubt about the clean fun theres always a hidden agenda after this party.

yup, you're right....lagyan ng CCTV cameras:lol::lol::lol: scandal..migs...:lol:

aba grabe ang mga bagets.... masaya dyan ah... Banat Filipina!!!! ipakita sa mundo ang kaya nyo....

I showed this sa co-workers co nga puti they like the fun and sports.

thanks for promoting our province there.

:laugh::hilarious::hilarious::laugh:

mukhang enjoy na enjoy ka...marlowe...:cheers:

c6josh

August 21st, 2009, 04:09 AM

buenos-Diaz

August 21st, 2009, 05:16 AM

fil07

August 21st, 2009, 06:06 AM

_mike

August 21st, 2009, 09:18 AM

^^:cheers:

wohiwohi

August 21st, 2009, 09:49 AM

CamSur braces for ironmen's ultimate test
By Joey Villar (The Philippine Star) Updated August 21, 2009 12:00 AM

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Chris McCormack and Terenzo Bozzone

PILI, Camarines Sur , Philippines – The elite men and women of world and local triathlon are all accounted for, assuring a high-powered field in the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines, the first world-class event under the World Triathlon Corp., to be held in this scenic province Sunday.

Reigning Ironman world champion Chris McCormack of Australia and defending 70.3 titlist Terenzo Bozzone of New Zealand will spearhead the strong foreign charge, arriving Wednesday night and proceeding immediately to the state-of-the-art CamSur Water Complex (CWC) here.

Arlan Macasieb, a former Southeast Asian Games triathlon medalist, is expected to lead the locals’ bid in this event that has lured 500 ironmen and women who will try to extend the limit of human endurance in three back-breaking events.

American Tim Marr, the 2008 Ironman World champion and Ironman Hawaii 70.3 third placer, legendary Canadian Lisa Bentley, an 11-time winner, and Australian Carlotte Paul, the 2009 Ironman Hawaii world titlist, are also in town for the one-day race extravaganza.

The 33-year-old Macasieb said the field is too strong a top 10 finish wouild be impressive in itself.

“We have two world champions,” said Macasieb referring to McCormack, whom he joined in training camp in Hawaii early this year, and the youthful Bozzone.

“They are going to be way ahead of me but if I can just stay within range with them, maybe in the top six or 10, I think I’ll be okay,” added the 2005 Manila Games bronze medal winner who had participated in three Ironman races, winning one in White Rock last year.

Aside from Macasieb, Nonoy Jopson, Alvin Alindogan, August Benedicto and Monica Torres will lead the host country’s campaign.

Alaska Milk president and CEO and triathlon enthusiast Fred Uytengsu and Cobra Energy Drink and Camarines Sur Gov. L-Ray Villafuerte combined their resouirces and expertise to bring the prestigious event in the country.

“It took us two years to get the Ironman license. But we did it. It was a labor of love. But we were determined,” said Uytengsu, who will also participate in the event covering a distance of 70.3 miles – 1.2 miles of swimming, 56 miles of cycling and 13.1 miles of running.

“Everybody’s doing his share. Gov. Villafuerte has made sure the roads are paved and asphalted. Alaska Milk is participating as one of sponsors and Cobra Energy Drink, which is now No. 1 in the market, saw a perfect way to promote its product and has embraced the Ironman concept,” he added.

Aside from Cobra Energy Drink, Alaska and CWC and Villafuerte, Globe Telecoms, the Department of Tourism, Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines, Oakley, Timex, New Balance, SKI Construction and Gatorade are sponsoring the event with The Philippine STAR, ABS-CBN Publishing and Solar Sports as media partners.

The entry list shows 389 individual participants and 45 relay teams of three entries divided into five in the corporate, 16 in all-male, three in all-female and 11 in mixed categories.

There will also be seven age-group levels like 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 40-44, 45-49 and 50-and-above with the 35-39 bracket attracting the most competitors with 77 and the 50-and-up drawing 23.

All in all, there will be 270 Filipino competitors, 17 Americans, 10 Australians, 10 Britons, eight Japanese, five Kiwis and the same number of Canadians.

China, Austria, Slovakia, Mexico, Belgium, Norway, Venezuela, South Africa, France, Sweden, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, Spain, Korea and Mongolia were other countries represented in this event staking total money pot worth $25,000 with the champion winning $6,000.

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 10:29 AM

the Ironman 70.3 is a pioneering event in the philippines migs, ang Camsur was very great in hosting it, this will be a start and hope other provinces will host it the same way Camsur did...your Governor did a good job...cheers.

Let's toast to that...the Ironman 70.3 Philiipines is the largest triathlon event ever held in the Philippines. I hope more sports competition like this be held in Camarines Sur, the premiere province of Bicolandia!:banana:

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 10:59 AM

CWC features world's best triathletes in Ironman 70.3 Philippines (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=r05&y=&mo=&fi=p090820.htm&no=84)

by GB Claveria (r5_pia@yahoo.com.ph)

Camarines Sur Province (20 August) -- All eyes of the sporting world will focus on this province as nine of the world's best triathlon athletes have signed up for the Ironman 70.3 Philippines set on Sunday, August 23, at the Camarines Sur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Pili town here.

This international competition is sponsored by the Provincial Government here, under the auspices of Governor LRay Villafuerte, in partnership with Alaska Milk Corporation and Asia Brewery.

The nine elite triathletes will be part of no less than 500 expected participants from 23 countries, including the Philippines, who will compete in the triathlon.

The Ironman 70.3 will be staged for the first time in the country as part of a series of triathlons in selected locations to determine this year's World Champion.

The triathlon is a modern sport, actually a multisport integrated into the Olympic Games only in year 2000, that combines 1.2 miles (almost 2 kilometers) of swimming, 56 miles (over 90 kilometers) of cycling and 13.1 miles (over 21 kilometers) of running for a total distance of 70.3 miles or some 113.11 kilometers.

The awesome roll of triathlete-participants is led by Chris McCormack, fondly known in triathlon circles as "Macca", resident of Cronulla, Australia and Bend, Oregon, USA, who has been Ironman Hawaii World Champion, International Triathlon Union (ITU) Olympic Distance World Champion, ITU World Cup Champion, eleven-time Ironman Champion, winner of 19 national titles, seven-time World Cup Champion, Goodwill Games Gold medallist, four-time Triathlete of the Year, two-time Competitor of the Year, four-time Escape from Alcatraz Champion, and four-time Wildflower Half Ironman Champion.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=r05&y=&mo=&fi=p090820.htm&no=84)

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 11:02 AM

woow pang World class na tlga ung city heheh...IRON Man choose Naga cause Naga is nice, beautiful and has a world class facility like wake boarding and water sports...kudos to all Naga people....and i watch it sa sport unlimited

It's not really in Naga..It's in CWC, Pili, Camarines Sur.

Nuarin kita madalan? :lol:

tibaad makahiling ako ta dae ako nadagos sa Masbate. Sa lunes na lang ako mahale ta holiday palan ngonyan...wara man lamang akong kaaram-aram....:lol::lol::lol:

mrboy

August 21st, 2009, 11:08 AM

wow... the thread is hot here and with all the pics also... heheh... bow na talaga ako sa camsur... :banana: :banana:

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 11:14 AM

Athlete Information

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About Me: Addicted to Tri

Tri Experience: Age grouper

Tri Distance: Sprint, Olympic, 2x Olympic (or approx 70.3 mi/113.1km), Long course (or approx 140.6 mi/225.3km)

My key race for 2009/2010: Ironman Malaysia; Ironman 70.3 Philippines

Tri Interest: Training Partners, Training Groups, Event Meet-ups, Business

My Tri Story: I race from Sprint to Ironman Triathlon

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 11:20 AM

I miss the thread... Lots of sports development going on here....

CamSur is indeed a popular sports destination in the world now. :applause:

^^:cheers:

No doubt about it...CamSur is fast becoming the extreme sports mecca of the Philippines!:banana::banana::banana:

wise_zech

August 21st, 2009, 11:28 AM

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 11:37 AM

CamSur braces for ironmen's ultimate test
By Joey Villar (The Philippine Star) Updated August 21, 2009 12:00 AM

PILI, Camarines Sur , Philippines – The elite men and women of world and local triathlon are all accounted for, assuring a high-powered field in the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines, the first world-class event under the World Triathlon Corp., to be held in this scenic province Sunday.

Ironman 70.3 Philippines will be held on Sunday. The Maharlika Highway portion from the National Food Authority Office in Pili to San Agustin Bridge will be closed to traffic from 7 AM to 11 AM. The Fuentebella Highway from Anayan, Pili to Nato, Sangay will be closed also from 6 to 11 AM to give way for the athletes participating in the said event.

Sa mga buses at vans, wag na lang kayong bumiyahe sa umaga papuntang Naga City kasi di talaga kayo makakadaan...:lol::lol::lol: maghihintay pa kayo ng apat na oras para makalusot papuntang Naga City....

wow... the thread is hot here and with all the pics also... heheh... bow na talaga ako sa camsur... :banana: :banana:

OT: proud pinoy brabo....:banana::banana::banana:

thanks mrboy and zech.....

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 11:49 AM

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/Shinjonmaru/PhilippinesFlag.gifAnna Isabel “Issai” Villafuerte goes for Gold (http://nikkypals.com/archives/221)

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SHE may be one of the Philippines best hopes for a gold medal in the 2010 or 2014 Winter Olympics or a possible future Miss Philippines contender, but Anna Isabel “Issai” Villafuerte will try to do the unthinkable as she works her way up the amateur ice skating totem pole.

Having a Filipino in the winter Olympics may sound like an oxymoron given that the Philippines is known more for it’s tropical climate than frigid weather. However, from skating on slushy, chopped ice in the Philippines to a pristine, spotless surface in the US, the 13-year-old Issai will look to become an Olympic hopeful for the Philippines come the next Winter Olympics slated for Vancouver, Canada in 2010 or Sochi, Russia in 2014.

Last year, Issai became the first Philippine-born ice skater to qualify to compete in the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) sanctioned competitive events. She qualified last year after undergoing a series of rigorous tests conducted by the USFSA. Most ice skaters in the Philippines compete on a recreational level.

The US and world has a stricter standard. An ice skater looking to compete in an Olympic/or USFSA event must pass a stringent test to compete in qualifying competitions. Issai performed well enough to pass.

This year was her first year of competitive events and she surprised many when she arrived to the US in June and nearly swept the competition during her very first USFSA event. Issai bagged three gold, a silver and bronze medal at the Broadmoor Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado last June 24-28. She topped the seven other competitors in freestyle, artistic, and spin events, according to her US Ice Skating Coach Ted Domingo.

“We were all surprised,” said Fe Villafuerte, the mother. “We didn’t expect it.” Domingo did.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://nikkypals.com/archives/221)

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 11:51 AM

^^Issai Villafuerte is the daughter of Bong Villafuerte of PAOCTF and the granddaughter of Cong. Luis Villafuerte.

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 12:03 PM

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 12:05 PM

Fred Uytengsu

of Alaska Milk Corporation

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About Me: Married with three children. I believe in a healthy lifestyle and triathlon provides for that and more.

Relationship Status: Married Tri Experience: Age grouper

Tri Distance: Sprint, Olympic, 2x Olympic (or approx 70.3 mi/113.1km), Long course (or approx 140.6 mi/225.3km)

Tri Interest: Training Partners, Training Groups, Business Relationships

I'd most like to meet people from (separate multiple locations with commas): Anywhere and everywhere.

My Tri Story: Did my first triathlon a year after I retired from competitive swimming (USC and Philippine National Team) to try and get in shape again after gaining 20 lbs. Did a few races for a couple of years (mostly sprint and Olympic distance) and then resumed racing and training again about 8 years ago. Founded the first triathlon club in the Philippines (POLO Tri Team) with just 3 members and now have over 50. I "tri" to manage my passion for triathlon with maintaining a healthy family life and a rigirous business schedule

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 12:08 PM

Gota Village Resort in Bicol is top ecotourism destination of the world (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=6&rid=225437)
By Danny O. Calleja

CARAMOAN, Camarines Sur, Aug. 21 (PNA) – Tourists now having an exodus to this province for the Cobra Ironman 70.3 competition slated Aug. 23 won’t find the stay complete without setting foot at the Gota Village Resort nestled in a serene coastal ecotourism complex here.

“It is of no doubt, had become a leading destination for tourists coming from France and other European countries after it was adjudged ecotourism destination of the year and included among the 14 best tourism destinations in the world by Top Resa 2008 in Paris,” Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymund Villafuerte said here Thursday.

All the about 100 close cottages and villas at the resort have been booked for occupancy since two weeks ago, the governor said.

The Top Resa 2008, now on its 30th year and held for the first time in Paris, was attended among others by travel professionals such as delegates from travel agencies, corporate travel managers and members of the media.

It was the biggest travel and trade show and tourism forum in France with strong influence all over Europe.

Gota Village Resort which is operated by the provincial government of Camarines Sur was among the major presentations of the Philippines’ largest delegation to the event in the past three years, headed by Department of Tourism (DoT) Secretary Joseph Ace Durano.
Following that event, Gota Village Resort earned for the Philippines the accolade as “Ecotourism Destination of the Year” in the 2009 edition of Nature, one of France’s biggest travel fairs.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=6&rid=225437)

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 12:29 PM

Barge Party @ CWC

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hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 12:31 PM

2 target Ironman after Everest (http://mb.com.ph/articles/216982/2-target-ironman-after-everest)

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA
August 21, 2009, 5:44pm

CAMARINES SUR — The thirst for adventure has brought Leo Oracion and Carina Dayondon to the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines that begins on Sunday at the CamSur water sports complex here.

Having conquered Mt. Everest, the world’s highest peak, the Filipino pair now set their sights on a new challenge that will test their skills and determination. Oracion said he loves to try new things.

“As an athlete, ‘yun na talaga ang buhay ko. Kapag may nakita akong sports na pwedeng salihan, sasalihan ko,” the 35-year-old Oracion said.
Dayondon, on the other hand, said she wanted to improve her swimming technique.

“Ako naman noong una gusto ko lang matutong lumangoy para makapag-compete sa full Ironman in the future. Nag-try na ako sa Olympic distance ng triathlon, ngayon half Ironman naman. Step-by-step lang ako para ma-achieve ko ‘yung goal na ‘yon,” Dayondon, 31, said.

Oracion and Dayondon arrived Thursday night with their fellow mountain climbers to participate in the event that subjects participants to a 1.9-kilometer leg in swimming, 90-kilometer bike run and 21.09-kilometer race on foot.

Oracion is entered in the 30-35 years old division while Dayondon signed up for the 30-34 bracket.

Both mountain climbers concede that they can’t still compete against the sport’s top athletes.

Oracion has seen action in a full Ironman event two years ago in Langkawi, placing among the top 80.

“We’ll try our luck na makapag-finish ng magandang place. And suporta na rin namin ito sa organizer dahil magandang programa ito para sa mga atleta natin,” said Oracion. Dayondon said she would be happy just to finish the race.

“Ang aim ko muna sa ngayon is to finish. At para na rin ma-practice ko ‘yung swim ko,” Dayondon said.

After the race, Oracion and Dayondon will prepare for a more ambitious project, the “Voyage of the Balangay,” where they will retrace and sail onward to as far as Polynesia and Madagascar aboard a newly-built ancient vessel called balangay.

If the schedule pushes through, their voyage, along with eight of his Everest teammates and six Badjaos from Sulu, will leave on September 1 near the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 12:39 PM

Ironman triathlon kicks off (http://sports.inquirer.net/sportsevents/sportsevents/view/20090820-221277/Ironman-triathlon-kicks-off)

By Dennis Principe
Philippine Daily Inquirer

First Posted 23:21:00 08/20/2009

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PILI, CAMARINES SUR — A world-class race is expected despite the sweltering heat when elite foreign triathletes compete in the first Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines here this Sunday.

United States-based Filipino triathlete Arland Macasieb yesterday said the conditions at the Camsur Watersports Complex is turning out to be conducive for solid performances even for those preparing for the coming world championships in Hawaii in October.

“They came here for the heat and they’re getting it,” Macasieb told the Inquirer. “Controlling your energy is what long distance is all about. This is a very good tuneup for Hawaii.”

Top-notch triathletes seeing action include European Ironman champion Cameron Brown, Ironman Hawaii world champion Chris McCormack and 11-time champion Lisa Bentley.

Noted triathlete and Alaska president Wilfred Steven Uytengsu said the event will help promote triathlon as a sport here and showcase the country as a prime sports tourism destination.

garzland

August 21st, 2009, 12:52 PM

Russian team to train young Pinay ice skater (http://mb.com.ph/articles/216893/young-pinay-skates-way-winter-olympic-dreams)

By ANJO PEREZ
August 20, 2009, 7:23pm

Philippine ice skating princess Issai Villafuerte is inching closer to her dream of earning the country’s first stint in the Winter Olympics after she was accepted to train with the Russian national Olympic team under the tutelage of Olympic medalist Maria Butryskaya.

Villafuerte flew back to the Philippines on Thursday morning after successfully passing the month-long evaluation process of the Russian ice skating national team. She arrived onboard a Royal Dutch Airways flight with her parents, Bong and Fe Maria Villafuerte.

The 14-year old skater, who practices at the SM Southmall Ice Skating Center, gained prominence in the ice skating community after winning a cache of gold medals in the US circuit during her first attempt a couple of years ago.

Last year, the teenager brought home 12 gold medals, six silvers and two bronzes from the USFSA 2008 Competition.

To help make her aspiration of earning for the country its first gold medal in the Winter Olympics, Villafuerte’s parents had looked for the best training they could get for their daughter and found their way to Russia to try out for the Russian National Team.

The girl recounted how tough it was to get accepted by the team as she had to undergo six hours of qualifying sessions every day for an entire month.

At the same time, she also had to go on a diet to control her weight.
Villafuerte said the process of getting accepted was so tough that only a handful of Russian nationals are accepted.

“All the sacrifices that I made were all worth it! I’m so honored to be the first Filipino to get accepted and train with Russia’s National Olympic Team.”

Now that Issai has been accepted by the team, she will spend a few months in the Philippines to rest before returning to Russia and go training full-time in preparation for the 2014 Winter Games to be held in Sochi, Russia.

Daughter pala siya ni Bong... Another Bicolana to be proud of!!!!
Gota Village Resort in Bicol is top ecotourism destination of the world (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=6&rid=225437)
By Danny O. Calleja

CARAMOAN, Camarines Sur, Aug. 21 (PNA) – Tourists now having an exodus to this province for the Cobra Ironman 70.3 competition slated Aug. 23 won’t find the stay complete without setting foot at the Gota Village Resort nestled in a serene coastal ecotourism complex here.

“It is of no doubt, had become a leading destination for tourists coming from France and other European countries after it was adjudged ecotourism destination of the year and included among the 14 best tourism destinations in the world by Top Resa 2008 in Paris,” Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymund Villafuerte said here Thursday.

All the about 100 close cottages and villas at the resort have been booked for occupancy since two weeks ago, the governor said.

The Top Resa 2008, now on its 30th year and held for the first time in Paris, was attended among others by travel professionals such as delegates from travel agencies, corporate travel managers and members of the media.

It was the biggest travel and trade show and tourism forum in France with strong influence all over Europe.

Gota Village Resort which is operated by the provincial government of Camarines Sur was among the major presentations of the Philippines’ largest delegation to the event in the past three years, headed by Department of Tourism (DoT) Secretary Joseph Ace Durano.
Following that event, Gota Village Resort earned for the Philippines the accolade as “Ecotourism Destination of the Year” in the 2009 edition of Nature, one of France’s biggest travel fairs.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=6&rid=225437)

A great news indeed! That's why we are now number one!!!:banana::banana::banana::banana:

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 12:54 PM

Is she the daughter of Gov. Lrey?

A great news indeed! That's why we are now number one!!!:banana::banana::banana::banana:

She's the daughter of Bong Villafuerte, the brother of our Governor.:)

Marhay na banggi saimo....garz.....

c6josh

August 21st, 2009, 12:55 PM

Let's toast to that...the Ironman 70.3 Philiipines is the largest triathlon event ever held in the Philippines. I hope more sports competition like this be held in Camarines Sur, the premiere province of Bicolandia!:banana:

I agree with what your saying migs...great job in promoting your province in this thread, I can see that you are dedicated on what you believe...you deserve a clap, clap:applause::applause:

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 12:57 PM

I agree with what your saying migs...great job in promoting your province in this thread, I can see that you are dedicated on what you believe...you deserve a clap, clap:applause::applause:

salamat kanimo migs....We in Naga City and CamSur thread are helping our province be known to the world even if it's only here in SSC.:cheers:

marlowe_cano

August 21st, 2009, 12:58 PM

Oh CamSur, Oh CamSur, how thrilled I am to see you soon! :dance:

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 01:15 PM

Oh CamSur, Oh CamSur, how thrilled I am to see you soon! :dance:

You will surely enjoy CamSur!

I am already welcoming you here. You will definitely learn something at Naga City Governance Institute. and don't forget CWC.:banana::banana::banana:

I'll mark my calendar now;

Sept. 2-4 Surigao City
Sept. 5-7 Zamboanga City

I wanna welcome also the League of Cities of the Philippines.

hakz2007

August 21st, 2009, 01:19 PM

Mount Isarog (view from Canaman)
by boy2love (http://s544.photobucket.com/albums/hh356/boy2love/)

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Naga Boy

August 21st, 2009, 04:46 PM

Why Ironman Chose Naga/CamSur
Read on

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All systems go for Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines
By Joaquin Henson (The Philippine Star)
Updated August 21, 2009

MANILA, Philippines - Over 500 triathlon enthusiasts are expected to journey to Camarines Sur for the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines, the country’s first bold attempt to stage a world-class competition using the prestigious World Triathlon Corp. (WTC) brand.

The race itself is set on Aug. 23 but organizers are offering visitors a full five-day schedule, starting Aug. 20, to enjoy the amenities of the Cam-Sur Water Sports Complex and the warm hospitality of the local hosts headed by Gov. L-Ray Villafuerte.

According to project director Princess Galura, bringing the Ironman event to the Philippines is a dream come true.

“For the past two years, Mr. (Fred) Uytengsu has been trying to obtain the rights to stage an Ironman event in our country,” reveals Galura. “Finally, he got it done and we’ve been preparing for this competition since last year.”

Finding a viable site for the 70.3-mile competition (consisting of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56-mile bike and a 13.1 mile run) was crucial.

“We surveyed a lot of possible sites, including Subic, Davao and Cebu but Naga was an easy choice,” notes Galura who was handpicked by Uytengsu to manage the project because of her extensive experience as an event organizer, particularly in sports. “Gov. Villafuerte’s goal is to make Camarines Sur the adventure sports capital of the Philippines. He has an international wakeboard park and a water sports complex with villas, cabanas, a tiki room, two lakes, a clubhouse and a hotel. It’s perfect as a Woodstock of triathlon.”

Mapping out the course for the competition was the next step. With Gov. Villafuerte’s all-out support, roads were paved and asphalted to guarantee a smooth bike ride on the route towards Nato Port and back. The run will go through small barrios and barangays, providing a touch of local color to the event which is drawing participants from at least 23 countries.

“This is a logistical challenge, not a logistical nightmare,” says Galura. “We’ve been planning this for over a year and now, we’re ready to mount an event that will put the Philippines in the world triathlon map.”

Galura says the work has entailed negotiating extra flights from airlines, augmenting Naga City’s fleet of four taxis to an armada of coasters, buses and jeepneys, mobilizing local folk to line the race course waving flaglets and cheering the participants and contracting Melo’s and Florabel’s as food caterers.

“We’re looking at every detail to make this an unqualified success,” adds Galura. “This effort is for our country. If we do a good job, the impact on our tourism industry will be major. The main benefit is we will be able to showcase a sports tourism destination in our country. We will also invite our visitors to check out our other hotspots like Boracay, Cebu, Davao and Bohol. Of course, there is also the benefit of promoting physical fitness and well-being.”

Galura says the participants will be treated to breath-taking sights as they negotiate the race course. The swim will be in a beautiful man-made lake with filtered fresh water pumped in every day. The bike will cover a scenic route with a view of Mt. Isarog, rolling terrain and the ocean. The run will track the tree-lined national highway passing through quaint, small towns and wonderful provincial scenery.

Galura says Sunrise Events, the project organizer, has blocked off five Naga hotels and a hotel in Manila to billet the visitors coming in for the competition.

The entry list shows 389 individuals and 45 relay teams of three participants broken down into the corporate (five), all-male (16), all-female (three) and mixed (11) categories. There are seven age-group levels – 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49 and 50-and-up. The 35-39 age group has the most entries, 77, with the 50-and-above checking in at 23. About 70 percent of the competitors comes from the 30-44 bracket.

In terms of country participation, the Philippines has 270 entries, the US 17, Australia 10, England 10, Japan 8, New Zealand 5 and Canada 5. Other countries represented are China, Austria, Slovakia, Mexico, Belgium, Norway, Venezuela, South Africa, France, Sweden, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, Spain, Korea, and Mongolia.

The entry fee is $200 for an individual and $300 for the relay team. Prize money of $25,000 is up for grabs. In the professional category, the first placers for men and women earn $6,000 each, second placers $4,000 and third placers $2,000. Additionally, the top Filipino male and female finishers pocket P50,000 apiece.

Galura says three Ironman “titans” are flying over and their presence alone guarantees a high quality of participation. The giants are South Africa-born Terenzo Bozzone of New Zealand (the 24-year-old topped the 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida, with a record time of 3:40:10), 2007 Ironman Hawaii world champion Chris McCormack of Australia and eight-time New Zealand Ironman titleholder and 2006 European Ironman champion Cameron Brown of New Zealand.

Other pros in the Camarines Sur cast are seven-time World Cup champion Tim Marr, Ironman Australia runner-up Pete Jacobs, Devan Leach, 11-time Ironman Hawaii Women’s world champion Lisa Bentley, Gina Kerb, Charlotte Paul and two-time World Championships duathlon silver medalist Lucy Smith.

Among the Filipinos, the top triathletes are Arland Macasieb, Nonoy Jopson, Alvin Alindogan, August Benedicto and Monica Torres. Macasieb claimed a bronze in men’s triathlon and Benedicto, a bronze in men’s duathlon at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok. Torres and Benedicto are in the Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) national pool of six duathletes.

Other participants are former PBA cager Dickie Bachmann, TV host Drew Arellano, Sen. Pia Cayetano, investment banker Ed Francisco, entrepreneur Miguel Lopez, training and development director Anthony Pangilinan, communications consultant Leica Carpo, socialite Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Uytengsu and business executive Fernando Zobel.

Uytengsu, the prime mover of the event, says his aim is to create a memorable experience for the triathletes. “While the Philippines has not been a major destination for triathlon, we do offer a beautiful country with some of the most hospitable people in the world,” he says. “We would like to develop this event and create the concept of ‘sports tourism.’ Aside from the race, we hope to make this event interesting in many other regards. We will be offering a pre-race camp by Lance Watson and hopefully, have a couple of professional triathletes to assist. We also want to encourage triathletes and their families to see other parts of this beautiful country. We will be developing a few tour packages to make the trip even more memorable.”

Uytengsu says the event is well-timed for the pros and age-groupers booked for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii or the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida as it will be the last big race before tapering towards either competition.

garzland

August 22nd, 2009, 12:47 AM

3 Naga studes shine in China Math Olympiad (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xstudes.html)

TWO high school and one elementary school students from Naga City took home one bronze medal each from their triumphant stint in the recently concluded international math competitions hosted by the People’s Republic of China.

John Reinier Bulaong of Ateneo de Naga University and Brian James Masalunga of Hope Christian School were among the bronze medalists in the secondary level from the Philippine team that romped away with a total of 90 medals in the Math Olympiad held in Xiamen and Tianjin, China from August 11 to 16.

The other bronze medalist is Joseph Maria de Leon a sixth grader of the Blessed Lights International Christian Academy, also based in Naga City, who competed in the primary math level last August 9-14.

As one of the biggest delegates, according to a dispatch posted in the Internet by the Mathematics Trainers Guild, Philippines, the Pinoy kids in the primary math level powered by strong determination fought their way out of the mind-boggling contest problems and ended up winning 6 silver medals and 40 bronze medals with the best team award.

Warm coming home receptions are being readied by each school for their victorious students.

garzland

August 22nd, 2009, 01:00 AM

WORLD’S ELITE TRIATHLETES COMPETING
Biggest sports spectacle set to unfold in CamSur (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xset.html)

PILI, Camarines Sur --- This province will once again take center stage of the global sports limelight as the provincial government and Gov. LRay Villafuerte play host to over 400 local and foreign triathletes from 23 countries who will compete in the Ironman 70.3 Philippines on Sunday, August 23 at the Camarines Sur Watersports Complex here and in selected municipalities.

The Ironman 70.3 Philippines will be the very first time a triathlon, dubbed the sports of the future, will be staged in international magnitude in the country as part of a preliminary series towards the world triathlon championship games.

The awesome roll of contenders will include some of the biggest names in multisports today, champions of competitions in various triathlon centers in the world.

Aside from local triathlons buffs, triathletes have signed up from the US, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, China, Austria, Slovakia, Mexico, Belgium, Norway, Venezuela, South Africa, France, Sweden, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, Spain, Korea and Mongolia.

The multisport luminaries are headed by the legendary 2007 Ironman Hawaii champion and eight-time New Zealand Ironman titleholder Chris “Macca” McCormack of Australia; New Zealand’s Terenzo Bozzone who set the record time of 3:40.10 and was last year’s winner in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida and 2006 European Ironman Champion Cameron Brown of New Zealand; seven-time World Cup champion Tim Marr and Ironman Australia runner-up Pete Jacobs.

Equally prodigious female triathletes are eleven-time Ironman Hawaii Women’s champion Florida-born now Hawaiian resident Lisa Bentley; Charlotte Paul of United Kingdom who was IM Australia and Port Macquarie Half Ironman champion in 2007; Californian Gina Kehr who was Southbay Triathlon and Stealhead 70.3 champion last year; and Hawaiian Bree Wee, a consistent top-finisher of many triathlons.

Filipino triathlon standouts include Alaska Milk Corp. CEO Wilfred Steven Uytengsu, Sen. Pia Cayetano, ABS-CBN’s Ernie Lopez, Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya, Jr., Tessa Prieto-Valdez of Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fernando Zobel of Ayala Corporation, Jonjon Rufino, Arland Macasieb, Nonoy Jopson, Alvin Alindogan, August Benedicto and Monica Torres.

A relatively modern sport integrated into the Olympic Games only in year 2000 evolved from fitness competitions among US Navy SEALS, the triathlon is speed and endurance multisport that combines 1.2 miles (almost 2 kilometers) of swimming, 56 miles (over 90 kilometers) of cycling and 13.1 miles (over 21 kilometers) of running for a total distance of 70.3 miles or some 113.11 kilometers.

The swimming leg Ironman 70.3’s Camarines Sur edition will be at the Lago del Rey and wake cable lake of Camarines Sur Watersports Complex (CWC), cycling from the CWC to Nato, Sagñay and back, and running from the CWC to barangay San Antonio of Milaor and back.

Now two years in the making, Camarines Sur was the organizers’ easy first choice as event venue, eclipsing other popular sites like Cebu, Davao and Cebu primarily because of the renowned CWC, a tourism flagship project of Gov.Villafuerte with ideal watersports facilities and on-site world-class accommodations and amenities. (GBClaveria/mmec)

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 02:00 AM

Wow, lots of visitors coming in! I wish I would be available that time...

You'll really enjoy CamSur! Welcome!

Good evening, too, hakz! I hope she'll make it!

Yup...She will represent our country in the Winter Olympics...:banana:

Barge Party @ CWC

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OT: ayan naman mga chicks ni hakz..hehehehheheh

alu guys hehehe wew

try to visit our province and you'll find some of them in every corner of CWC.:)

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 02:04 AM

Baao PNP adjudged best municipal police station in Bicol for 2009 (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xbest.html)
By: Romeo Olea

Baao, Cam. Sur- the Baao Municipal Police Station (BMPS) under the watch of Police Chief inspector Elmer Victorino Mora has been adjudged best municipal police in the Bicol region for 2009,

The conferment of awards was held at Camp Simeon Ola, Legazpi City during its culminating activity, in connection of the 14th police community relations month last August 4, 2009 with the theme:” Bayanihan ng Pulis at Mamayan tungo sa Kapayapaan at Kaayusan”.

Apart from BMPS, included in the list of awardees were: Camarines Norte Police Provincial office (Best Police Provincial Office) Legazpi City Police Station (Best City Police Station) PSSUPT Raul Pardo Herbrio, PCI Eymard Gomez (Best PCR officer) SPO2 Nestor Aguirre- Best PCR PNCO (Sorsogon PPO) and PO3 Ma. Cecilia Y. Tagala- Best PCR Junior PNCO (Cam. Norte PPO),

In the provincial level, the BMPS and PO2 Marsha Hernadez-Aguirre were cited earlier as best PCR Municipal Police Station and best PCR PNCO respectively in Camarines Sur last July 30, 2009 at the PNP provincial office in Naga City.

Interviewed by Bicol Mail, Mora said that such prestigious award could not be possible without the support and cooperation of the entire police organization, the local government and various sectors of said municipality

He specifically thanked Mayor Quirino Bongcayao, the Sambehang Kristyano headed by Pastor Wang and the of Baao Federation Women Inc. headed by Hon. Lucy Buena for their unwavering support and cooperation to the local police since he became its officer-in-charge less than two month ago.

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 02:11 AM

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 02:13 AM

CamSur readies for international triathlon (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20090822-221453/CamSur-readies-for-international-triathlon)

By Juan Escandor Jr.
Inquirer Southern Luzon
First Posted 01:46:00 08/22/2009

Filed Under: Sport (http://services.inquirer.net/tagcloud/keyword.php?tag=Sport&id=366&imp=), Government (http://services.inquirer.net/tagcloud/keyword.php?tag= Government&id=308&imp=), Tourism (http://services.inquirer.net/tagcloud/keyword.php?tag= Tourism&id=292&imp=)

PILI, Camarines Sur, Philippines — It’s all systems go for the hosting by CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) of the Ironman 70.3 Philippines triathlon on Sunday, August 23.

This was announced Friday by Camarines Sur Governor Lray Villafuerte, who also said that the provincial government, which owns and operates the world-class CamSur Watersports Complex, is pulling all stops to ensure the successful staging of the triathlon.

“This is a distinct honor for the province,” said Villafuerte.

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MULTIPLE SPORTS ACTION. Around 500 triathletes from 23 countries will compete in swimming, cycling and running action in skirmishes Sunday, August 23, of the Ironman 70.3 Philippines brought to Camarines Sur by Gov. LRay Villafuerte as the first triathlon competition of international magnitude ever played in the country. GBC/AEDAÑO/MAXIM/MMEC

The triathlon will start and end at the CWC, with a 2-kilometer swim stage at the Lago del Rey and the wake park lake, a 90-kilometer bike stage from CWC to Nato Port in Sagnay, and back to CWC to conclude in a 21-kilometer run that will also start and end at CWC, with runners doing two 10-kilometer loops and a finishing loop of 1.1 kilometers.

Among the Filipinos competing are Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Tessa Prieto Valdes and her husband Dennis, who will see action in the swim stage and will be joined by teammates Victor Paterno (bike stage) and South African Sias Els (run stage).

Villafuerte said Camarines Sur is already buzzing with excitement as locals are expected to line the race route to cheer for Filipino triathletes.
The main highway here used by vehicles coming to and from Manila, Visayas, and Mindanao will be closed Sunday for five hours, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., to give way to an international triathlon event, said an advisory from the provincial government of Camarines Sur.

The traffic advisory covers a portion of the RP-Japan Friendship Highway, from the village of Palestina, Pili town to Tigaon and Sangay towns all in Camarines Sur.

According to the provincial government, its aim is to protect and give way to participants of the triathlon event for the cycling portion of what it considers to be the biggest tourist-drawing event to be held here.

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 02:14 AM

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THE RETURN OF THE BACS MEET. Top Catholic and government officials led by Archbishop of Caceres Leonardo Z. Legaspi (third from left) and Naga City Vice Mayor Gabriel H. Bordado Jr. (fourth from left) grace the opening rites of the Bicol Association of Catholic Schools (BACS) meet (which was revived after 30 years of hiatus) at the Ateneo de Naga University gym. Others in the photo are (from left) Fr. Rex Alarcon of Naga Parochial School, ADNU President Joel Tabora (president of the BACS), Fr. Peter Beriña of Holy Rosary Minor seminary and Sister Assuncion Evidente, president of the Universidad de Sta. Isabel. (Inset) Ateneo student Gerard Gabriel Bordado, a member of the Philippine swimming team in the 2006 Southeast Asian Games, lights the ceremonial torch to signal the start of the BACS meet.

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MR. PADYAK. Presidentiable Mar Roxas of the Liberal Party pedals a ‘padyak’ with three ladies as passengers on his way from the temporary market site in Abella Street to meet with other stakeholders, including the urban poor in Naga City where he was visitor of Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo, seen in photo here walking alongside the padyak. The LP senator has allocated funds from his Senate budget to help finance the rehabilitation of the Naga City Public Market which was burned down last year. JOSE COLLERA

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COOP POLS. Photo shows (L-R) Minalabac Director Larry D. Basmayor, Ex Mayor Delfin Divinagracia for Pili, and Atty. Adan Marcelo Botor for Naga South DIstrict. Basmayor Divinagracia and Botor exhibit their Certificates of Candidacy Wednesday, August 19, 2009 before 3p.m. Filing of Certificates of Candidacy for members of the Board of Director end at exactly 5p.m. yesterday. Photo by DOMING RANERA

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 02:20 AM

Di nauubusan ng mga chicks 'yan si hakz...:lol::lol::lol:

Welcome to the thread, psyclock2...

:lol::lol::lol:

I am also welcoming psylock to this thread....Keep visitng this thread for rightful information about Naga City and Camarines Sur.:banana::banana:

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 02:23 AM

Our Governor (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/peps&events.html)

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SHARING THE SECRETS OF SUCCESS.Governor LRay Villafuerte, a multi-awarded businessman himself, elucidated on CamSur’s journey to progress. “The CWC’s expansion and the Caramoan Peninsula’s development mirrored our determination to accelerate CamSur’s growth,” he said before more than 600 retail owners, top level retail executives and industry suppliers during the 18th NRCE National Retail Conference and Stores Expo 2009 held last August 13 at the Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
andujar/orsabia/mmec

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MASS WEDDING. Unmarried couples, numbering 471 of them gathered at the Garchitorena Central School covered court last Tuesday, August 18 to formally exchange wedding vows under the "Kasalan Ng Bayan '09" of Gov. LRay Villafuerte. The governor himself stood as ninong or principal sponsor during the wedding while Garchitorena Mayor Solon O. Demetriou, Jr. (2nd from left) acted as the solemnizing official in the ceremonies,

mrboy

August 22nd, 2009, 02:41 AM

Good morning... dba featured ang camsur sa show na "going bulilit"?

garzland

August 22nd, 2009, 02:45 AM

^^Yup, last Sunday it was featured...

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 02:48 AM

L-Ray nanindugan vs bagong distrito sa CSur (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xbago.html)
Isasakat sa corte supremar

Pili, Camarines Sur – Madiklom pang marealisar an bagong distrito sa Camarines Sur antes kan plaso sa pagplantiar nin certifico de candidatura sa Comelec sa Noviembre 30, 2009 dawa na makalusot pa sa Senado an bill sa pagcrear nin dugang na distrito huli ta . nakatalaan na cuestionon sa Corte Suprema kan Capitolio Provincial.

Ini an patanid ni Gobernador L-Ray Villafuerte kan Camarines Sur huli ta dai nag-agi sa tamang proceso sagcod na nagka-igwang mga pagduda na sa oposicion sa senado na nagpabor na sa bill huli kan posibleng nagtaong proyecto an Malacanang.

Si Senador Noynoy Aquino, chairman kan Committee on Local Government sa Senado nagpatanid na an isyu isasakat niya sa Corte Suprema oras na paboran kan mayoriang miembros asin ini susuportaran kan gobernador.

Cuestionable an pagpalusot kan bill huli ta kulang sa pigmamando kan ley o sa population requirement na 250,000 an pagcrear nin bagong distrito.

Si Diputado Luis R. Villafuerte kan segundo distrito kan Camarines Sur iyo an nagpadreno sa Camara-Baja nagsabi na aprovado sa Camara na mayong nagcontra. Sa Senate version nag-atubang nin mga pag-ulang alagad pigpapaboran kan mayoria nin mga senador.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xbago.html)

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 02:51 AM

Good morning... dba featured ang camsur sa show na "going bulilit"?

^^Yup, last Sunday it was featured...

CamSur was featured in Goin' Bulilit last Sunday. I am not really sure if CamSur will be featured again this Sunday in the said kiddie show.

good morning mrboy and garz....:cheers:

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 02:58 AM

USI Dominates BACS ’09 Championships (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xusi.html)
August 20, 2009

The just concluded BACS (Bicol Association of Catholic Schools) Meet, August 13 to 15, 2009 yielded six (6) championships for Universidad de Sta. Isabel (USI): Cultural Dance; Vocal Solo H.S. Girls; Vocal Solo Elementary Girls; Basketball H.S. Girls; and, Table Tennis Women – College.

The BACS Meet, revived after almost three decades, is the developmental, skills-honing and friendly competition arena for Catholic schools in the Bicol Region. Although the schools come together to compete in the fields of athletics and culture (the academic field may soon be revived also), the ambience and the principles of assembly cement the unification of these educational institutions, uncompromisingly upholding the Catholic teachings which students assimilate in the classrooms.

This year’s BACS Meet was hosted by the CEACAL Cluster (Catholic Educational Association of Caceres and Libmanan) in Naga City, and events were held at the Ateneo de Naga University, Universidad de Sta. Isabel, and Naga Parochial School. Current CEACAL President is Fr. Rex Andrew Alarcon, NPS Director, who said in his welcome address that the event is “a homage to INA, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Patroness of the Bicol Region.’ In fact, the event’s theme is “Pagtiripon, Paggiromdom, Pagpadagos (To gather, to remember, and to continue),” inspired by the Tercentenary Celebration of Bicol’s devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

garzland

August 22nd, 2009, 02:59 AM

Our Governor (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/peps&events.html)

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SHARING THE SECRETS OF SUCCESS.Governor LRay Villafuerte, a multi-awarded businessman himself, elucidated on CamSur’s journey to progress. “The CWC’s expansion and the Caramoan Peninsula’s development mirrored our determination to accelerate CamSur’s growth,” he said before more than 600 retail owners, top level retail executives and industry suppliers during the 18th NRCE National Retail Conference and Stores Expo 2009 held last August 13 at the Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
andujar/orsabia/mmec
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It's nice to see Governor sharing his secrets of success. This could uplift other provinces' status.

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:01 AM

^^Good morning too, hakz!

Actually I watched the show last Sunday and it was nice.

I also watch it...I love the deers. I've already experience feeding those deers in my bare hands. I must say, it's slimy....

alive na alive tlaga ang thread with all the news and surprises... :banana: thanks mrboy...ganun din sa thread niyo....

garzland

August 22nd, 2009, 03:02 AM

alive na alive tlaga ang thread with all the news and surprises... :banana:

That's why you have to visit this thread always...:) and thanks again for visiting this thread, mr. boy.. From where are you, btw?

USI Dominates BACS ’09 Championships (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xusi.html)
August 20, 2009

The just concluded BACS (Bicol Association of Catholic Schools) Meet, August 13 to 15, 2009 yielded six (6) championships for Universidad de Sta. Isabel (USI): Cultural Dance; Vocal Solo H.S. Girls; Vocal Solo Elementary Girls; Basketball H.S. Girls; and, Table Tennis Women – College.

The BACS Meet, revived after almost three decades, is the developmental, skills-honing and friendly competition arena for Catholic schools in the Bicol Region. Although the schools come together to compete in the fields of athletics and culture (the academic field may soon be revived also), the ambience and the principles of assembly cement the unification of these educational institutions, uncompromisingly upholding the Catholic teachings which students assimilate in the classrooms.

This year’s BACS Meet was hosted by the CEACAL Cluster (Catholic Educational Association of Caceres and Libmanan) in Naga City, and events were held at the Ateneo de Naga University, Universidad de Sta. Isabel, and Naga Parochial School. Current CEACAL President is Fr. Rex Andrew Alarcon, NPS Director, who said in his welcome address that the event is “a homage to INA, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Patroness of the Bicol Region.’ In fact, the event’s theme is “Pagtiripon, Paggiromdom, Pagpadagos (To gather, to remember, and to continue),” inspired by the Tercentenary Celebration of Bicol’s devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

Is there an official ranking?

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:03 AM

BCLP-Bicol to hold assembly in Naga (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xbclp.html)

NAGA CITY --- Some 1,000 members of the Barangay Councilors League of the Philippines (BCLP) across the Bicol Region will convene here on September 23, this year, for a 3-day enhancement training and refresher assembly.

Barangay Councilor Lolita M. Nantes of Bagumbayan Norte, this city, who is the league’s national public information officer, said the activity will help strengthen the members’ competencies in the administration of barangay government.

The BCLP under the leadership of Barangay Councilor Julio Jaime as president has been pursuing measures and strategies to enhance the capabilities of its members as effective public servants in the community.

The assembly on September 23-25 at the Regent Hotel here will be attended by the BCLP-National Executive Council of which the members will come from different provinces and cities. Senator Mar Roxas is among the speakers in the forthcoming assembly.

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:04 AM

UNEP students tackle issues in leadership forum (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xunep.html)
August 20, 2009

Come 2010, the youth of today will be faced with the challenge of choosing the country’s future leaders. In their hands, rest the challenge of molding the fate of our next generation. It is therefore an imperative that their decisions should emanate from a socially conscious judgment and morally upright ground. This is also an imperative that the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) is continuously pursuing.

Their eagerness in realizing this endeavor was made more evident when UNEP Mass Communication and Political Science students lead the pack of eager would-be voters in expressing their thoughts during the recently concluded leadership forum held over the weekend. The activity was spearheaded by ABS CBN News Channel (ANC).

Anchored by ABS CBN Veteran News and Public Affairs presenter Tony Velasquez, the forum was simultaneously held over three (3) live points in the country ; ABS CBN Cagayan De Oro, ABS CBN Bacolod and ABS CBN Naga. The August 14 activity was the third leg on a series of leadership forum conducted by ANC in its quest to guide the youth in picking the next set of leaders who will be holding the reign of our country.

Invited guests were Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio, Olongapo City Councilor John Carlos “JC” Delos Reyes, Global expert and Leader on Integral Sustainable Development Jesus Nicanor “Nick” Perlas and Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo. They were dubbed by Velasquez as the “new emerging leaders and new faces who offer new perspectives on politics and governance.”

Read the rest of the entry here.
(http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xunep.html)

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:05 AM

It's nice to see Governor sharing his secrets of success. This could uplift other provinces' status.

Yup, Our governor has so many programs and projects for the poor in CamSur. Linaw Mata, Mass Wedding, Scholarships, Kabuhayan and many more....:banana:

That's why you to visit this thread always...:) and thanks again for visiting this thread, mr. boy..

Is there an official ranking?

Maybe there was....

garzland

August 22nd, 2009, 03:05 AM

Yup, Our governor has so many programs and projects for the poor in CamSur. Linaw Mata, Mass Wedding, Scholarships, Kabuhayan and many more....:banana:

Yup, he must really focus on the poorer areas in the province such as Garchitorena, Balatan, Siruma, Lupi, and cabusao.

garzland

August 22nd, 2009, 03:06 AM

I also watch it...I love the deers. I've already experience feeding those deers in my bare hands. I must say, it's slimy....

thanks mrboy...ganun din sa thread niyo....
Slimy? I thought deer have rough skin.

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:10 AM

^^makikita mo sa deer farm si Butchokoy....nakalimutan ko na yung iba pang pangalan ng deers dun....sa Sta. Cruz, Ocampo matatagpuan ang Deer Farm....

mrboy

August 22nd, 2009, 03:10 AM

That's why you have to visit this thread always...:) and thanks again for visiting this thread, mr. boy.. From where are you, btw?

from zamboanga.. what I like the most are the pictures here.. especially pics ng mga girls... hehehe :cheers:

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:11 AM

Slimy? I thought deer have rough skin.

Yup, because they salivate much.:lol:

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:14 AM

Plaza Rizal tiangge rakes in P9.6 M per annum (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xrizal.html)
August 20, 2009

NAGA CITY --- How much does the provincial government of Camarines Sur get from turning Plaza Rizal based in this city into a tiangge for at least three times a year?

A concerned source who felt disturbed by the ongoing squabble as a result of a city ordinance strongly disallowing the use of plazas within the city for commercial purposes and the capitol’s insistence that it has ascendance over the use of the plaza, alleged that the organizer of the flea market, identified by newsmen as Primo de Guzman, pays as much as P2.1 million for nine months use of the plaza.

For the forthcoming Peñafrancia fiesta, according to him, de Guzman has been assessed to pay the amount of P0.7 million for a period of three months, until November this year.

In a letter sent to Gov. LRay Villafuerte exposing alleged collusion in the renting out of the spaces at the plaza, copy furnished, among others, the Archbishop of Caceres, a radio station, the provincial auditor and this paper, the source wrote the governor that while the provincial capitol gets only little from the transaction, the organizer actually earns three to four times more.

In a phone interview with the Bicol Mail, Camarines Sur Provincial Treasurer Mario Alicaway said transactions regarding the use of Plaza Rizal are handled by the Office of the Governor for which his office only issues receipt for any amount received in favor of the provincial government.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xrizal.html)

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:14 AM

PSO marks 5th year with f lying colors (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xfly.html)
August 20, 2009

NOW on its fifth year of sustained public service, the Public Safety Office (PSO) of the City Government of Naga has ably performed its tasks as an effective and pro-active arm in the maintenance of public safety and security.

This was emphasized by Mayor Jesse M. Robredo who said the PSO has been instrumental in enabling the City Hall and other government agencies to be responsive in addressing the basic needs of the citizenry, particularly in terms of public convenience and safety.

The City’s Public Safety Office, which is under the immediate supervision of PSO Executive Officer Joselito Del Rosario, was created thru City Ordinance No. 2005-056, otherwise known as “ An Ordinance establishing the Public Safety Office” authored by City Councilor John G. Bongat and the then City Councilor Jose L. Grageda.

PSO maintains coordinative functions with various private and public agencies to ensure public protection, order and safety, such as the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Chin Po Tong Volunteer Fire Brigade and Naga White Volunteer Fire Group, Barangay Tanod, Bantay-Kataid, and other law enforcement bodies and anti-crime watch volunteer groups.

It also assists the Health Emergency Management Services of the Bicol Medical Center and that of other private health centers such as the St. John Hospital and the Mother Seton Hospital, schools and universities.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xfly.html)

garzland

August 22nd, 2009, 03:15 AM

from zamboanga.. what I like the most are the pictures here.. especially the girls... hehehe :cheers:

Buenas dias, amigo! Is it right? Yeah, girls in the pictures are lovely and sexy...

Yup, because they salivate much.:lol:

:lol:

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:15 AM

from zamboanga.. what I like the most are the pictures here.. especially pics ng mga girls... hehehe :cheers:

:lol::lol::lol: balita muna ngayon sa umaga......

^^good morning, camsur...:)

good morning, bacolodchamp....welcome to this thread!:cheers:

garzland

August 22nd, 2009, 03:18 AM

^^good morning, camsur...:)
Good morning to you, too bacolodchamp! Welcome to this thread! :grouphug:

Plaza Rizal tiangge rakes in P9.6 M per annum (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xrizal.html)
August 20, 2009

NAGA CITY --- How much does the provincial government of Camarines Sur get from turning Plaza Rizal based in this city into a tiangge for at least three times a year?

A concerned source who felt disturbed by the ongoing squabble as a result of a city ordinance strongly disallowing the use of plazas within the city for commercial purposes and the capitol’s insistence that it has ascendance over the use of the plaza, alleged that the organizer of the flea market, identified by newsmen as Primo de Guzman, pays as much as P2.1 million for nine months use of the plaza.

For the forthcoming Peñafrancia fiesta, according to him, de Guzman has been assessed to pay the amount of P0.7 million for a period of three months, until November this year.

In a letter sent to Gov. LRay Villafuerte exposing alleged collusion in the renting out of the spaces at the plaza, copy furnished, among others, the Archbishop of Caceres, a radio station, the provincial auditor and this paper, the source wrote the governor that while the provincial capitol gets only little from the transaction, the organizer actually earns three to four times more.

In a phone interview with the Bicol Mail, Camarines Sur Provincial Treasurer Mario Alicaway said transactions regarding the use of Plaza Rizal are handled by the Office of the Governor for which his office only issues receipt for any amount received in favor of the provincial government.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xrizal.html)

I thought Plaza Rizal is now under the control of the city government. How come there are still issues like this?

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:22 AM

Buenas dias, amigo! Is it right? Yeah, girls in the pictures are lovely and sexy...

Our forumers from Visayas and Mindanao are after our CWC girls...:lol::lol::lol:

Good morning to you, too bacolodchamp! Welcome to this thread! :grouphug:

I thought Plaza Rizal is now under the control of the city government. How come there are still issues like this?

No final decision yet made by the Supreme Court as to which LGU really owns Plaza Rizal.

mrboy

August 22nd, 2009, 03:23 AM

:lol: anyway ganyan talaga kapag maganda ang pamamalakad sa lugar nyo... now, you are enjoying it.. hehe... :cheers:

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:23 AM

4K Barrel Band launches CD album (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xbarrel.html)

NAGA CITY --- 4k Barrel Band, Bicol’s most sought-after entertainment livewire, will be launching its third edition CD album at 7:00 o’clock in the evening of August 29, 2009 at the Al Fresco of Avenue Square, along Magsaysay Avenue, this city.

Important guests, friends, admirers and the general public are invited to join the event which is a tribute to Bicol musical ingenuity and talent. Guests may enjoy food and drinks at the Avenue Square’s food shops while enjoying the music of the fabulous band.

The album carries original and adapted Bicol songs composed and performed by the four-member 4K Barrel Band composed of Andy Belmonte, Tonton Hernandez, Marlon Amador and Alfredo de Loyola, the wacky one.

The songs, to be performed live during the launching include, among others, : “Pungaw Ako Saimo”, “Gatol”, “Panahon”, Dai Na Kuta”, “Kaidto Pa”, “Gasgas na Gitara”’ and “Ika an Padangat”. Bicol adaptations include “Truck Ini” and “Proud Ako!”

4K Barrel Band will be the featured Bicol artist group during the Naga City Night on October 2, 2009 of the “Gayon Bicol Fiesta sa Intramuros Year 5” in the ancient walls of Intramuros, Manila.

garzland

August 22nd, 2009, 03:26 AM

^^Nice to know that we have such band..I wish they would penetrate the national arena.

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:31 AM

:lol: anyway ganyan talaga kapag maganda ang pamamalakad sa lugar nyo... now, you are enjoying it.. hehe... :cheers:

yup, matagal na rin naming hangarin na mga taga-CamSur na magkaroon ng gobernador na magpapakilala sa aming probinsya sa buong mundo....And now it came into reality....:banana:

^^Nice to know that we have such band..I wish they would penetrate the national arena.

Yup, I don't even know that we have a band like them.:)

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:32 AM

CSSAC mentors, researchers win R&D awards (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xmentor.html)
August 20, 2009

GOA, Camarines Sur --- A faculty researcher of the main campus of the Camarines Sur State Agricultural College won first prize in the recently-concluded Regional Symposium on Research & Development Highlights at the Partido State University here.

“Winning is sweet especially when you don’t expect it,” said Prof. Marilyn B. Balderas, who competed under the Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resources (AFNR) Category, on her winning entry, “Pollen Sources of Stingless Bees (Trigona biroi).”

Balderas received a Certificate of Commendation from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) and its regional consortium, “Bicol Consortium for Agriculture and Resources Research and Development” (BCARRD), the host-organizers of the said Symposium, for her work, which is a part of her ongoing CHED-funded dissertation research.

Aside from Prof. Balderas, the other winners from CSSAC included Dr. Dulce J. Mostoles who won second for her paper, “Pollination of Physic Nut (Jatropha curcas) Using Stingless Bees (Trigona biroi)” and also second in her poster presentation with the same title. The poster, which was entitled, “Spider Diversity in the Bufferzones of Mt. Isarog” prepared with her (as adviser) by her student-advisee, Leo L. Regalado, garnered the first place in the said category. More so, Rowel M. Castuera, a faculty-researcher from the CSSAC-Sipocot campus, won second place under the Technology, Engineering, Architectural, Natural & Physical Sciences category, with his research entry, “Motion-Activated Sensors for Male Urinals (MASU). Dr. Mostoles and Mr. Castuera also received each a Certificate of Commendation.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xmentor.html)

garzland

August 22nd, 2009, 03:39 AM

yup, matagal na rin naming hangarin na mga taga-CamSur na magkaroon ng gobernador na magpapakilala sa aming probinsya sa buong mundo....And now it came into reality....:banana:

During only in his time CamSur became popular around the world especially in European countries.

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:42 AM

During only in his time CamSur became popular around the world especially in European countries.

Yup, and we should always be thankful to our governor for bringing CamSur even more closer to the world. So this coming elections, let the votes pours to him.:banana:

hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 03:43 AM

Highway closed for 5 hrs for triathlon (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/august20/xhours.html)
By Juan Escandor Jr.

PILI, Camarines Sur---The main highway here where vehicles pass going to and from Manila, Visayas and Mindanao will be closed Sunday for five hours, from 6:00 to 11:00 a.m., to give way to a triathlon event, revealed an advisory from the provincial government of Camarines Sur.

The traffic advisory covers portion of the RP-Japan Friendship Highway, from Barangay Palestina, Pili town to Tigaon and Sangay towns all in Camarines Sur.

In its advisory, the provincial government here aims to protect and provide way to the participants of the triathlon event for the cycling portion of the biggest tourist drawing event this year to be held here on Aug. 23.

The highway is the only route of vehicles from Bicol, Visayas, and Mindanao going to Manila and vice-versa. No alternative route is identified by the advisory.

It advised the public that the route will be open immediately after the cycling event of the Ironman 70.3 Philippines which will end at the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC).

With the approval from the Department of Public Works and Highways, the provincial government has asked apology and understanding the riding public to showcase the first international triathlon event in the province.

To be attended by more than 500 participants from 23 countries, the Ironman 70.3 has attracted the participation of the world’s top triathletes and national personalities.

World top triathlete Chris McCormack from Australia will participate. McCormack won the Ironman Hawaii World Champion, International Triathlon Union (ITU) Olympic Distance World Champion and ITU World Cup Champion among his most recent feat.

Among the national personalities who have registered in the triathlon event include Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr., Senator Pia Cayetano, Wilfred Steven Uytenysu of Alaska Milk Corporation, Ernie Lopez of ABS-CBN and Fernando Zobel of the Ayala Corp.