Naga and Iriga Cities, and Camarines Sur Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 59

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 02:28 AM

I understand the practicality that you're driving at. Ang point ko naman is, would we sacrifice the entire archipelago so our region of only about 5M people would benefit tremendously? That's one reason why this country is one but is breaking apart.

For our dear region and respective provinces be developed, our local officials should be the one to start acting like what Lray, Salceda, Robredo and Rosal did. That's exactly the reason why they're voted. And these four guys did a job well done I hope they stay for a while.

Albay and CamSur are now in the tourism map because of what? Is it because of the President? Is it because of the DOT? No. It's because of our own local officials' actions.

Naga and Legazpi are two of the country's most successful small-sized cities, even competing head on head with mid-sized cities and sometimes with HUCs. Did any President tell investors to go to these cities because they are the best in the region? Did the League of Cities of the Philippines promote them as prime economic centers of Bicol? You know the answer.

Daet, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon are also in the tourism map. Sorsogon City is catching up as an economic center. Virac has increased flights. A private corporation is set to develop a resort in Daet. Masbate's cattle industry is growing exponentially.

Our beloved Bicolandia is slowly rising from the ashes without any direct help from the current President. With this kind of trend, it's not impossible for Bicol to be eliminated from the country's poorest regions immediately.

Now I ask. Is it really that necessary for us to have a President from Bicol? Yes, it might be a feather on the hat. But it would likely stay that way. Maybe a few infrastructures that they set up for their region or province. And it would stay at that.

If Chiz have not done any social or infratructure projects yet or maybe he had already, it doesn't really mean that he has done nothing. The mere making or passing laws on his long stay in both Lower and Upper Congress are just pure manifestations of his job as a great legislator.

A law tha he authored then when he was still Sorsogon's representative was "RA 9155. An Act Promulgating a Comprehensive Policy and a National System for Early Childhood Care and Development (Eccd) Providing Fund Therefor and for Other Purposes. Approved by the President on December 05, 2000 Origin: House (HB11692/SB01438)"

That law is the reason why we have the day care system in the Philippines now.:banana::banana::banana:

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 02:45 AM

Bagyong Pepeng, pighahandaan na kan probensiyang Camarines Sur (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=111148)
10/1/2009 9:14:11 PM

NAGA CITY- Preparadong preparado na an Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council sa pag-abot kan bagyong si Pepeng na piglalaoman na maagi sa probensiya noodmang aga.

Nagkakaigwa na ning paglilibot-libot an grupo sa mga identified low-lying towns ngani na magtao ning pagiromdom sa mga namamanwaan asin gibohon man tulos an sering na pagpreparar.

Sa entribista kan Bombo Radyo Naga,ki Governor L-Ray Villafuerte,sinabi kaini na pigsurugo niya na an mga alkalde na tulos pa eribakwaron an mga resednetes na nag eeristar sa mga barangay na hararane sa dagat sa posibleng pagkusog kan alon.

Mientrastanto,tulos man nagsimbag an pirang alkalde sa pangapodan na ini kan gobernador asin an mga ini iyo sinda alkalde Evelyn Yu kan Calabanga asin si alkalde Gil Basmayor kan Minalabac.

An mga ini an pira sana sa mga banwaan digde sa probensiya na harababa asin enot na naaapektaran kan pagbabaha kun nagkakaigwa ning kalamidad.

Digde man sa siyudad kan Naga,kasoodma pa nagrilibot an grupo ninda alkalde Jess Robredo ngani na pagiromdumon an publiko sa mga dapat na gibohon sa papaabuton na bagyo.

Sa ngonian,nagbasak na an makusogna pag uran sa enterong probensiya.

Malipot na man an namamateang huyop kan duros sa enterong palibot.

Signal number one pa man guiraray an enterong probensiya base man sa pinakahuring anunsiyon kan PAG-ASA ,Legaspi kairiba an Camarines Norte asin Catanduanes.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 02:48 AM

I got to talk to LTO Regional Director Atty. Ramon Roco in the past and he confirmed that LTO Refional ffice is indeed moving to Almeda Higway.

I just recently talked to some people at SM City Naga Office and got the following information:

1. They confirmed that they are indeed expanding SM City Naga. Walang sinabi kung kailan magsisimula. Plans are also apprently underway for 2 Save More Markets in Bicol (Naga Centro and Legazpi- no location for both sites was diclosed).

2. Starbucks is not opening in SM anymore. This was confirmed by some people at the SM leasing office.

It is opening in Magsaysay Avenue. The last time I talked to Mr. Boy Abella of Yellow Cab, Starbucks apparently will be starting construction soon. The delay is due to the reason that everything (even the plan) are sent to th US (in Seattle) for final approval.

The last time I heard, Yellow Cab would also be opening in Albay (Daraga if I'm not mistaken).

3. SM's partner hotels are Radisson and Microtel. There is a plan for a hotel in every mall in SM and apparently SM Naga's partner would be Microtel.

Just few days ago, I have talked to the local franchisee (Mr. Tan) of Mang Inasal and he confirmed that they are opening another branch in Centro. He mentioned Bichara building. I failed to verify if it is in Emily or in Bichara Theater Mall

This is indeed good good good news for CamSur. Let those businesses and investors pouring in Naga and the rest of CamSur.:banana::banana::banana:

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 02:56 AM

16 LGUs qualify for UK government and UA&P technical assistance (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=232611)

ILOILO CITY, Oct. 1 (PNA) -– The United Kingdom, through the British Embassy in Manila and the Center for Social Responsibility of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA & P), have extended technical assistance to 16 local government units (LGUs) from Luzon and Visayas with the goal of capacitating them to become more financially independent.

The project, dubbed as Alternative Financing Options for LGUs (Project ALFI), is a three-year technical assistance to “encourage continued economic reforms and promote higher standards of economic governance among LGUs in the Philippines.”

Karen Dumlao, project liaison officer of Project ALFI, explained that 16 qualified LGUs were provided with assistance starting from training, mentoring on how to prepare proposals and project implementation.

The 16 LGUs are the municipalities of Ajuy, Miagao and San Joaquin in Iloilo; San Jose, Antique; Panay, and Pontevedra in Capiz; Goa, Camarines Sur; Boac, Marinduque; Rosales, Pangasinan; Jaro, Leyte; Palompon, Leyte; Loon, Bohol; Tiwi, Albay; Guian, Eastern Samar; Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro and Tuao, Cagayan.

The project stared in 2008 and will end in September next year, according to Dumlao.

Project ALFI she said has been helping these LGUS find funds for their identified projects such as referring to the Municipal Development Fund Office under the Department of Finance and other agencies.

Tuesday’s mid-project assessment was graced by British Ambassador to the Philippines Stephen Lillie and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Director Malcolm Sarmiento. (PNA)

april@aries

October 2nd, 2009, 02:58 AM

Good morning CAMSUR, CAM NORTE and NAGA.... i'm praying for the safety of everyone in your region....

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 03:04 AM

Good morning CAMSUR, CAM NORTE and NAGA.... i'm praying for the safety of everyone in your region....

Thank you, april! good morning also...According to our Bicol-based weather center here, 80% safe ang Bicol kay Pepeng...ibig sabihin hindi maglalandfall sa CamSur and the rest of the Bicol region si Pepeng.....:)

april@aries

October 2nd, 2009, 03:06 AM

Thank you, april! good morning also...According to our Bicol-based weather center here, 80% safe ang Bicol kay Pepeng...ibig sabihin hindi maglalandfall sa CamSur and the rest of the Bicol region si Pepeng.....:)

thanks a good news:)

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 03:08 AM

thanks a good news:)

Oo nga...kaya salamat naman at spare ang Bicol kay Pepeng...Maulan nga lang dito pero di naman kalakasan....

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 03:16 AM

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 03:32 AM

'Pepeng' intensifies further; storm signal up in 10 areas (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/173540/pepeng-intensifies-further-storm-signal-up-in-10-areas)
SOPHIA M. DEDACE, GMANews.TV
10/01/2009 | 08:22 AM

| | More (UPDATE 11) Typhoon "Pepeng (Parma)" intensified further on Thursday afternoon, prompting the government to place eight provinces and two islands under storm alert levels.

Under Public Storm Signal No. 1 are Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Quezon, Aurora, Sorsogon, Burias Island and Polillo Island in Luzon; and Northern Samar in the Visayas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 11 p.m. advisory.

Catanduanes in the Bicol region meanwhile is under Public Storm Signal No. 2, Pagasa said.

Pepeng is the 16th weather disturbance that hit the Philippines this year. The country has not yet recovered from the devastation caused by tropical storm "Ondoy (Ketsana)," which claimed at least 277 lives and damaged close to P5 billion worth of infrastructure and agricultural crops.

PAGASA'S CLASSIFICATION
OF TROPICAL CYCLONES
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration classifies tropical cyclones according to their degrees of intensity.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE: A discrete weather system with an apparent circulation. It is characterized by a poorly developed wind circulation of weak velocities and with one or no closed isobars (isobars are lines of equal pressures). This is commonly observed throughout the wet tropics and sub-tropics.

TROPICAL DEPRESSION: A weak low pressure disturbance with a definite surface circulation having maximum wind speed of up to 63 kilometers per hour (kph). It has one or more closed isobars and is most common in the equatorial regions or intertropical convergence and less frequent in the trades.

TROPICAL STORM: A moderate tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed of 64 to 118 kph and with closed isobars.

TYPHOON: An intense tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed exceeding 118 kph.

SUPER TYPHOON: A more intense tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed exceeding 220 kph.

Sources: Pagasa weather bureau chief Nathaniel Cruz and Pagasa's article.Pagasa said Pepeng had gained strength and is now packing maximum winds of 195 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 230 kph.

As of 10 p.m. Thursday, the typhoon, carrying what Pagasa called "disastrous" winds, was spotted 360 kilometers (km) east northeast of Catarman, Northern Samar and was forecast to move west northwest at 19 kph.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 03:49 AM

LTO lifts license, car registration penalties (http://mb.com.ph/articles/222784/lto-lifts-license-car-registration-penalties)
By JC BELLO RUIZ
October 2, 2009, 12:18am

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) lifted on Thursday its penalties for individuals who failed to renew their driver’s license or register their vehicles during the month of September because of the devastation brought by tropical storm “Ondoy.”

The memorandum circular for the waiving of penalties for late renewal of drivers license and late registration of motor vehicles with license plate ending in digit “9” was signed on Thursday by LTO Chief Arturo Lomibao.

The LTO gave concerned parties until October 15 to put their renewal papers in order. A previous order of Lomibao dated September 30, 2009 only mandated the extension of motor vehicle registration ending in 9 with middle digit “9” and “0”.

Lomibao’s new order waived the penalties for late renewal of vehicle registration in all areas declared under a state of calamity by the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) particularly in Region 1 (Pangasinan, Ilocos Sur); Region 2 (Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela); Region 3 (Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Bulacan and Bataan); Region 4A (Rizal, Quezon, Batangas, Laguna, Cavite); Region 4-B (Marinduque, Mindoro Oriental, Mindoro Occidental, and Lubang Island); Region 5 (Camarines Sur); Cordillera Autonomous Region (Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet); and National Capital Region.

“This is in order to give equal opportunity to those affected by the typhoon in the provinces not included in the original memorandum, all the other provinces declared by the NDCC are hereby covered by the motor vehicle extension and extension of drivers’ licenses without collection of penalty,” Lomibao said.

april@aries

October 2nd, 2009, 03:52 AM

Oo nga...kaya salamat naman at spare ang Bicol kay Pepeng...Maulan nga lang dito pero di naman kalakasan....

yeah...lets keep on praying...things will fall into its place:)

oragon.com

October 2nd, 2009, 05:19 AM

see for yourself...indulge..cam south! cam sur!...viva naga!!!

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pics and more visit www.mangored.com (proudly naga based company)

oragon.com

October 2nd, 2009, 05:54 AM

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Matinee actor leads La Salle to swimming title
By Alder T. Almo
28 September 2009 03:24 PM

Los Banos, Laguna – Matinee actor Enchong Dee led De La Salle University (DLSU) to end its six-year drought in the men’s division of the 72nd UAAP swimming championships on Sunday at the Trace Aquatics Center.

Dee, who is a mainstay of ABS-CBN teleserye Katorse, claimed his third Most Valuable Player (MVP) award as he won seven golds for DLSU.

Dee ruled the 800-meter freestyle (9:14.84), 200-meter Individual Medley (2:15.42), 100-meter butterfly (57.38), 50-meter butterfly (26.37), 400-meter Individual Medley (5:01.09), 1,500-meter freestyle (17:39.69) and 200-meter butterfly (2:13.74).

Dee’s exploits accounted for 63 of DLSU’s 240 points to top the competition after falling short last season. DLSU, the runner up last season, won its first men’s swimming title since 2002.

Meanwhile, Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) improved on its fourth place finish last year as it wound up runner up with 196 points. Last year’s champion UST managed only 189 points to end up third.

A Nagueño by birth, studied at Naga Hope Christian School and eventually studied as swimmer scholar at DLSU. Member of the Naga City Swimming Team who competed in National and International Tournament.

josh2

October 2nd, 2009, 06:14 AM

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^^found these renderings on their website (www.pri.com.ph)
i think what the article meant is that the planning/study is complete. :?

Site:
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ganda naman
parang "The Bahamas Island"
kelan mag start Construction nyan?
:banana::banana::banana:

randism

October 2nd, 2009, 06:45 AM

2ND ASIAN WAKEPARK CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

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Camarines Sur Water-sports Complex (CWC) is at it again! Governor LRay Villafuerte and the Asian Wakeboard Association brings you the 2nd Asian Wakepark Championship to be held on October 30 to November 01 2009.

Camsur, Philippines is the third stop of Asian Wake Park Tour’s (AWPT) three-destination tournament. Singapore and Thailand have recently concluded their AWPT event and now it’s CWC’s shot to claim the spotlight. This is CWC’s second time to host the said competition and the fourth to stage an international wake park event which further establishes Cam Sur’s reputation of housing world-class facilities for extreme water-sports enthusiasts and followers.

This year, wake-sports prodigies from all over Asia will again compete head to head in a three day event that will showcase balance, strength, style and innovation. Approximately 10,000 USD will be given to triumphant riders who will win under eleven major categories which are as follows: GROMS (AGES 10-13 YRS), JUNIOR MEN (AGES 14-17), MENS1 (AGES 18-25), MENS2 (26-30), AMATEUR WOMEN, OPEN WOMEN WAKEBOARD, AMATEUR WAKESKATE MEN, AMATEUR WAKESKATE WOMEN, OPEN WAKESKATE and PRO MEN WAKEBOARD (Open Men).

Aside from the athlete’s exhibition during the three-day competition which will definitely dish a good dose of electrifying aerial stunts and maneuvers, CWC also boasts of the best party scene for the participants and spectators alike. Awesome party themes and cool music from well-renowned DJ’s are staples of a CWC celebration thus you are assured to have an exciting and eventful weekend from sun-up to sundown.

Through the combined efforts of the Camarines Sur Local Government and the Asian Wakepark Association, CWC continues to cement its mecca-status for extreme water-sports athletes as well as for tourists looking for novel fun and adventure. Indeed, the Camarines Sur Water-sports Complex (CWC) is only bound to get bigger and mightier.

randism

October 2nd, 2009, 07:06 AM

^^ Aram ko man. Wishful thinking kumbaga. :D

Iu. Arog kang slide na pataas. O kaya swimming pool na may mga pating o kaya jelly fish. :jk::lol:

pwedi man unique swimming pool na may pating. basta ika an inut na ma langoy hehe.

bobbymay74

October 2nd, 2009, 11:33 AM

Presentation of the Russian Investments in CamSur

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We learn from the past when Russia was totally in economic turmoil and the Iron Curtain was remove and now one of the riches country because of OIL industries or OIL pipeline going to Western Europe. Now they will built this magnificent and beautiful resort in a island.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 11:56 AM

PGMA sa LGUs: Preemptive evacuation, bilisan na (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=111258)
10/2/2009 4:09:38 PM

Pinamamadali na ng Pangulong Gloria Arroyo ang preemptive evacuation sa anim na lalawigang tinatarget ng bagyong Pepeng.

Personal pang tinawagan ng Pangulo ang mga gobernador ng Polilio, Aurora, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Cagayan Valley at Isabela para alamin kung nakapag-evacuate na sila sa mga residenteng nasa delikadong lugar.

Sa isinagawang NDCC meeting sa Cainta, Rizal, pinapatukoy ng Pangulo sa Pagasa ang rain path o mga lugar na uulanin sa pagdating ni Pepeng.

Natuwa naman ang chief executive ng malamang kumitid ang sakop o coverage ng bagyong Pepeng.

Samantala, nagbabala naman ang Pangulo na mag-ingat sa mga kumakalat na text messages hinggil sa umano’y pagpapakawala ng tubig sa mga dam.

Maging siya mismo ay nakakatanggap din ng mga ganoong false alarm kaya dapat beripikahin muna ito sa mga kaukulang ahensya.

Sa report ng Pagasa sa NDCC, nagkakaroon ng pag-apaw sa Angat dam pero minimal lamang habang ang San Roque dam ay tumaas pero hindi pa umapaw.

Kabilang sa mga dams na umapaw pero minimal din lang ay ang Ambuklaw, Magat, Pantabangan at Ipo

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 11:58 AM

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:11 PM

Naga, CSur mabagsak nin relief goods sa mga victima kan tubig baha (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/bb-story.html)

An local na gobierno kan Ciudad nin Naga, Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) Inc, Liga ng Brgy. sa Camarines Sur asin iba pang sectores nagtatarabangan sa pagtipon nin mga donacion nganing magdara nin relief goods sa mga naafectaran nin tubig baha sa Metro Manila huli kan bagyong “Ondoy”.

Sinabi ni Alcalde Jess Robredo na cantidad 500,000 mil pesos an inaprovaran kan Sanggunian Panlungsod nganing itaong ayuda sa Sister City kan Naga na iyo an Ciudad nin Marikina na saro sa piglaptopan nin tubig baha. Ini bilang pagtanaw nin utang na boot huli ta an sinambit na ciudad nagpadara man nin ayuda financial sa Naga kan lamasahon man digdi nin calamidad.

An saindang Operation Center nasa Plaza Quezon asin dakul na an sinakong segundamanong gobing, bagas, delata, mineral water asin iba pang ayuda na digdi pigtitiripon nganing sararo sana an pagkarga sa truck pasiiring sa Manila ngonian na semana.

Si Abet Bercasio, presidente kan MNCCI nagsabi na kaibahan ninda sa grupo iyo an Naga City People’s Council, SK Federation kan Naga, Sanggunian Panlungsod, Universidad de Sta. Isabel, RMN DWNX, Koling Society, asin Bicolando artists.

Ipinahayag ni Bercasio na an saindang grupo naglilibot pa sa mga barangay asin ibang banwaan nganing hakoton an mga pigtataong relief goods kan namamanuan.

Naghiro tulos an MNCCI asin iba pang organisacion huli ta nakakaherak kan mga naging victima kan calamidad.

An suhay man grupo na naglansar nin Operation Center iyo an ABS-CBN, Kabalikat Civicom, Kabalikat Bicol, Ateneo de Naga University asin iba pang organisacion sa Camarines Sur.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/bb-story.html)

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:17 PM

93% kan NFA rice sa CSur mga imported (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xkan.html)

Pili, Camarines Sur – Abonda an stock nin bagas sa bodega kan National Food Authority (NFA) sa Camarines Sur alagad 93 por ciento kaini imported rice gikan sa Vietnam apesar na an provincia iyo an inaapod na rice granary sa Bicol.

Igwang bastanteng food security an NFA encaso mangaipo an mga local na gobierno kun kinakaipuhan kun magkaigwa nin calamidad.

Si Nora Follosco, Assistant Provincial Manager kan NFA Provincial Office sa Camarines Sur nagsabi na sa ngonian igwa sindang 189,192 stock na sakong bagas asin 728,159 na paroy.

Pigpaliwanag niya na kun mas dakul an imported rice sa saindang bodega huli ta iyo man an alocacion sa NFA CamSur kan saindang oficina rehiyonal.

An agencia padagos sa pag-angkat nin bagas sa nacion kan Vietnam na iyo an mas dakul na stock sa bodega kun icocomparar sa local na produkto.

Dawa na tambak an saindang mga imported rice, alagad nagpapadagos an saindang programa sa rice procurement kaya ngani dagman an saindang paroy sa bodega na kun icoconverter sa bagas pueding mag-abot sa 66,690ng sako, sabi pa ni Follosco.

Nagpatanid an NFA na si mga LGU na piglilingawan an saindang obligacion sa rice loan dai na ninda tutugotan na maka-utang nin bagas.

Sagcod sa on mil na sakong bagas an pueding ipautang sa sainda kun igwang calamidad. An mga local na gobierno na dai nagbabayad kan saindang rice loan iyo an Balatan, Gainza, Pili, Goa, Ciudad nin Naga, Presentacion asin Camarines Sur.

Nagkapera nang veces pigpadarahan nin demand letter, alagad mayo pang kasimbagan.

Mientras tanto, sinabi pa kan oficial kan NFA na nag-aaprovar sinda nin sagcod sana sa sangatos na sakong rice loan sa mga LGU dawa mayong nangyaring calamidad.

An NFA rice iyo an pigbabakal kan mga LGU nganing idistribuer sa mga residentes kan barangay particularmente si afectado nin calamidad.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:25 PM

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BARANGAY WOMEN POWER. Senator Pia S. Cayetano tells a group of women barangay councilors to stand at the forefront of advancing women's rights and concerns at the grassroots level as Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo (right) looks on.

The two were the special guest speakers at the Barangay Councilors League of the Philippines assembly held at the Regent Hotel in Naga City on September 23.

randism

October 2nd, 2009, 12:25 PM

hakz musta ang Nabua? Baao at Bula lubog na.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:26 PM

ISYU SA PAGPALUWAS DOCUMENTO PUBLICO
Caso ni Alcalde Arseño vs empleada binasura kan CSC (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xcaso.html)

Ciudad nin Legaspi – Binasura kan oficina rehiyonal kan Civil Service Commission {CSC) an pigsangat na caso administrativo ni Alcalde Asuncion (Ava) V. Arceno kan Pasacao, Camarines Sur contra sa sarong empleada kan municipio huli sana sa pagpaluwas kan papeles sa allotment and obligation slip kan saiyang esposo sa duwang miembros kan Sanggunian Bayan asin sa privadong persona.

An casong Grave Misconduct and Conduct Grossly Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service contra ki Ms. Nancy Bulalacao. Administrative Assistant II, sa evaluacion kan records kan CSC mayong prima facie case sa caso asin ini dagos nang ibinasura kan Agosto 25, 2009 sa pinaluwas na decicion ni Director Cecilia R. Nieto.

Na enot kaini, an kaparejong caso na pigsangat ni Alcalde Arceno sa Provincial Prosecution Office kan Camarines Sur nagpaluwas na nin resolucion na ibinasura kan Marzo 5, 2009, na inaprovaran ni Provincial Prosecutor Agapito Rosales.

Sa decicion kan CSC pigbiklad na susog sa Articulo III, seccion 7 kan 1987 Constitution, na igwang deretso na maaraman kan tao an mga informacion o official records asin documentos, asin papeles sa ano man na transaccion kan agencia afuera sana kun ini may relacion sa national security and foreign affairs

An reclamo kan alcalde huli kan pagbalga kan Municipal Ordinance No. 12, s. 2002 (Seccion 171 kan 2002 Revenue Code) sa pagtao nin copia kan allotment and obligation slip and payroll sa sarong nagnga-ngaran na Ms. Cleo Ramos na dai nagcolecta nin kabayadan na P20.00 cada copia, pagbalga kan reglamento sa pagpalyar na dapat hagadan nin kasuratan si Ramos asin magkoa nin permiso asin pagtugot sa pamayo kan oficina kan arin man na copia na pighahagad.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xcaso.html)

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:28 PM

hakz musta ang Nabua? Baao at Bula lubog na.

mauran pero luway man lang...may kuryente pa dawa signal no. 2:)

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:29 PM

Ople Center vs buis sa txt messages (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xbuis.html)

Bakong sanang igilid an bill sa Camara-Baja sa pag-imponer nin cenco centavos na buis sa text messages envez candadohan na muna sa bodega huli ta bakong napapanahon asin pagpasakit lugod sa publico orog na sa Overseas Filipino Workers.

Ini an mga pahayag sa miembros kan media sa Ciudad nin Naga ni Susan Ople, presidente kan Blas F. Ople Policy Center, sinda asin an Filipino Migrants Workers Group iyo an nagpoon sa campania sa paagi kan on line protest contra sa buis sa text messages.

Si Ople naghurot sa publico na suportaran an “No to Text Tax” on line campaign asin sa ngonian rinibo nang suportadores an nagpaheling kan saindang pagcontra huli ta dai sinda uyon na igilig sana envez dapat ngani ibasura na an bill.

Mahalagang marhay an comunicacion sa paagi kan text mesages kan mga OFW huli ta bako sanang nagkukumusta sa familia na nawalat sa Filipinas envez maisosombong kun ano an nangyayari arog kan mga pang-aabuso kan saindang among. Digdi an gobierno pueding hagadan nin tabang kun kinakaipuhan.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xbuis.html)

randism

October 2nd, 2009, 12:32 PM

mauran pero luway man lang...may kuryente pa dawa signal no. 2:)

sa tingin mo hakz passable pa from Naga to Nabua?

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:33 PM

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BADGE OF EXCELLENCE. Playwright and film scripwriter Ricky Lee of Camarines Norte is conferred his Bikolano Artist gold medallion by Dr. Ramona Raneses of the Bicol Regional Council for Culture and the Arts and the plaque by Naga Mayor Jesse Robredo and Vice Mayor Gabby Bordado as National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario looks on.

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WINNERS ALL. The 2009 Bikolano Artists take the center stage with the mayor and vice-mayor.

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AWARDEES. 2009 Bikolano Artists Alvin Yapan, Catherine Garcia-Molina, Ricardo Lee and Pancho Piano, four of the eleven awardees, beam with pride during the conferment rites held at Avenue Plaza Hotel here. Full story and more photos on Page 9.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:34 PM

sa tingin mo hakz passable pa from Naga to Nabua?

oo naman..bukas nga kung wala ng signal ang Sorsogon....punta na akong Masbate....:)

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:36 PM

SMB’s beer-drinking challenge in Bicol up (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xdrink.html)

ONCE again, San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) rolls out the stage for San Miguel Beer National Beer-Drinking Contest.

The biggest and the most prestigious event is expected to yield the five-man team of challengers who can break last year’s record of 47.9 seconds garnered by the team from Bacolod City .

In the Bicol Region, the beer-drinking competitions will be held in Plaza Quezon, Naga City on October 2, 2009 and at the Brickyard Area (in front of Central Plaza Mall) in Daet, Camarines Norte on October 3. On October 10, 2009, SMB will hold its Oktoberfest 2009 at the Brickyard Area.

SMB sales team headed by national sales manager Debbie D. Namalata has formally signaled the start of the half-a-million-peso contest highlighting the 10th year of the company’s national beer-drinking contest.

Namalata said the contest is one of the SMB’s ways of cheering up and making livelier its tradition of contributing to the enjoyment of life – which includes extending financial rewards to San Miguel Beer patrons – by way of the contest which is open to group of friends.

This year, the top three teams will bring home tax-free cash prizes of P500,000, P200,000 and P100,000. Non-winning teams will also receive cash prizes and premium items.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xdrink.html)

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:37 PM

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STARTING THEM YOUNG. The Village Montessori School, a partner in the Share and Care undertaking of the Tercentenary Civic Participation Committee celebrated fiesta with our brothers and sisters in the Missionaries of the Poor last Thursday, September 17, 2009.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:40 PM

We learn from the past when Russia was totally in economic turmoil and the Iron Curtain was remove and now one of the riches country because of OIL industries or OIL pipeline going to Western Europe. Now they will built this magnificent and beautiful resort in a island.

Russia is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. It is very rich in oil. Their oil refineries are mostly situated in Caspian Sea.

Now they are building resorts not only in Camarines Sur but in other parts of our country as well.:banana::banana::banana:

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:41 PM

Confusing billboard dismantled (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xbill.html)
By Romeo Olea

BATO, Camarines Sur --- A billboard which says that the construction of a flood control wall here is a priority project of the provincial and the local government has been dismantled upon instruction of 4th District Congressman Felix Alfelor Jr.

This was disclosed by Ed Olleres, Alfelor’s political consultant spokesman in an interview aired over BWR-FM, over the weekend.

The move, according to Olleres, was meant to avoid confusion caused by the existence of two conflicting billboards regarding the same infrastructure project.

“With the dismantling of that billboard, the people of Bato will be enlightened that the provincial government and even the administration of Mayor Jeanette Bernaldez, contrary to what they claimed, has nothing to do with the project; he stressed.

He said , the fact that the 4th engineering district of the Department of Public Works and Highways is the one implementing the project and not the provincial engineers office is enough proof that both the provincial and the local government of Bato know nothing about the project.

He further explained that the P10 million project came to from the National Disaster Coordinating Council as pledged by presidential aspirant and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro during his visit in Iriga City some three months ago, through the initiative of congressman Alfelor.

Bernaldez, who supported both Alfelor and Gov. L-Ray Villafuerte during the 2007 elections, opted to keep mum on the issue.

In the same interview, Olleres said that the 3rd termer solon would definitely run and face-off with Villafuerte in the upcoming 2010 elections.

Alfelor first ran and won as congressman during the 1995 elections but lost his bid in the 1998 polls against Vice Governor Salvio Fortuno. He staged a comeback in 2001 election and scored two more victories in the 2004 and 2007 elections.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:43 PM

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Camarines Sur First District Entrepreneurs Belinda Noora and Benjamin Noora display indigenous and other locally manufactured products at a Megamall Trade Fair Sponsored by the Congressional Spouses Foundation Incorporated last September 24-26, 2009.

With them is Maria Victoria Celine Manotok-Arroyo wife of First District Representative Dato Arroyo.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:45 PM

UNEP HS wins STEP competition (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xunep.html)

Rightfully earning its title as Home of Bicol Achievers, the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) added another laurel on its cap when its High School Department landed 1st runner up during the 2009 Students Technologists and Entrepreneurs of the Philippines (STEP-DSC) competition conducted on September 16 and 17 at Zeperino Arroyo High School in Iriga City .

The competition was participated in by public and private secondary schools in the division in compliance with DepEd Memorandum No.348 series of 2009 with this year’s theme, “ STEP: Upgrading Skills, Improving Lives.” It aims to enhance the capability of the students in skills development and lifelong learning and upgrade the teachers’ capability in coaching and judging skills development activities.

UNEP President Atty. Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda expressed her elation and was jubilant with the recent accomplishment of their students. “They are already winners even before they joined the competition. I would say that the participants in the STEP-DSC contest belong to the ‘cream of the crop.’ They were all first place winners in all skills and non skills contest events and that is one of the prerequisites before they can join the STEP competition. The university is really so proud of their achievement.”

Patrick Allan V. Peralta was cited as Mr. STEP 2009 and has earned for himself the Best in Filipiniana Attire and Best in Swim Wear titles. Stunning Nikki Charmaine B. Alfelor also won for herself the most coveted title of Miss STEP 2009 and capped the title for Best in Filipiniana attire. She also occupied the second place in the Facial Make-up and Trimming competition.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xunep.html)

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:47 PM

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PIETY. Ancient churches speak of Naga’s deep religious history.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:48 PM

2009 ERDA Awardee (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xcler.html)
A Bicolano Cleric (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xcler.html)

FR. PIERRE T. Tritz, SJ founder of ERDA – Educational Research and Development Foundation Assistance celebrated his 95th birthday and at the same time, the 30th year of unrelenting service to the Filipino Youth.

He said, “ To allow a child to go to school is to give him Hope”- was his mission. At that occasion held at Occupational Safety and Health Center, Quezon City last 17th of September 2009 were six (6) ladies and only two brave men honored and awarded as partner of his vision through Education. These two men were Bishop Artemio Rillera, SVD,DD and Fr. Felix Barela of Caceres, Naga City.

Fr. Felix Barela is currently a School Chaplain of CamSur Polytechnic College-Naga Campus, CamSur High, Naga College Foundation. As a school chaplain, he works not only with the school administrations but more importantly with different campus organizations. He is a sought resource person for Transformational Leadership drawn from his very rich experiences of pastoral ministry in remote and very rural parishes. In particular, he had special studies on Educational Leadership at the Australian Catholic University, Brisbane Campus 2004.

While on foreign mission, he continued his linkages back home more importantly with Fr. Tritz to continue his Child-rights Advocacy this time at his home backyard in Nabua. In his first parish assignment in Tabgon, Caramoan, he initiated to operate a Pre-School. Thus the parents together with the Pastoral Council they had a strategic partnership in endeavoring programs and projects for the community. In particular teaching them the love of God and protecting the surroundings of Caglago Mountain.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xcler.html)

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:49 PM

Couture creations promote environment, livelihood (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xcreat.html)
By Juan Escandor Jr.

NAGA CITY---Water hyacinths (Eichornia crassipes) made a Sept. 18 debut in a fashion flair here that aims to advocate environmentally sound creations and promote livelihood opportunities for families living along lakes and rivers in Camarines Sur.

Behind some 30 creations, two fashion designers, Alex Buena and Rommel del Valle, collaborated to demonstrate that there is more to water hyacinths than just being fast-growing unwanted plants that clog lakes and rivers.

“Using water hyacinth in couture has lot of potentials. So, maybe the show would encourage processors to improve techniques and create fabrics from it,” Buena said.

He said they were asked by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to use water hyacinths in their creations to bring out innovations and expand the market.

Del Valle said they were able to assemble their creations in just a two-week period that included clothes for casual wear, cocktails and long gowns.

Achieving a level of success in using water hyacinth to dress up models on the catwalk, Buena admitted there’s still a lot of things needed to make the material become wearable for ordinary occasion.

They used 142 yards of handloom dried water hyacinths from Buhi, Camarines Sur harvested from Lake Buhi where they grow abundantly near its shores.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xcreat.html)

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:52 PM

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:53 PM

How far will P500 get you in Naga City? (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xwill.html)
By Juan Escandor Jr.

NAGA City, 377 km. south of Manila, is the seat of Catholicism in the region, being the home of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the Bicol Patroness, whose feast in September the Vatican declared a regional fiesta, the only one in the country.

A compact small chartered city with all the historical landmarks just within a one-kilometer radius from the business central district, this city has actually little to offer to tourists until the provincial government of Camarines Sur made a bold step of building in 2005 the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) in the neighboring town of Pili, Camarines Sur.

With the CWC already a major tourist drawer in the region, Naga City has become a take-off point to reach other tourist destinations in the province, like the world-famous Caramoan, the site of television reality show “Survivor.”

Tourist arrivals here are largely attributed to the marketing of the city as a convention venue and study tour site for its so-called good governance practices and innovations which earned Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo the 2000 Ramon Magsaysay Award for public service and 151 awards for its local government unit. Educational tours are added up to tourist arrivals.

Restaurants abound here and dominate the landscape at the business central district and when dusk falls over the city, sidewalk food stalls sprout like mushrooms which give the impression that people here love to eat.

One could ride public utility jeepneys and tricycles with a minimum fare of P7 to reach destinations within the city limits. From the central business district, ride a tricycle to Dayangdang to try a light breakfast of kinalas (a kind of noodle-soup indigenous here), eaten plain or with hot sauce, depending on one’s taste, for just P30. If not, breakfast is available for P60-P100 in restaurants that are conveniently in every nook at the central business district where the nearest landmark is just a walking distance.

Take another tricycle ride to the Museo del Seminario Conciliar de Naga to view Pre-Hispanic potteries and porcelain and 18th century church artifacts, if one chooses to take breakfast in kinalas stalls in Dayangdang. Fabie Arejola, the museum curator, would say that the collections are rare pieces because they were uniquely Bicol. The museum hours run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and it’s for free.

The museum, the only one of its kind in the city, is located at the Metropolitan Naga Cathedral compound inside the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary built in 1875 which was once a vocation house of the clergy. It had been declared national historical landmark by the National Historical Institute on January 29, 1988. Its architecture is undoubtedly colonial comprising of arches, bricks and tiles.

Spend another P7 to ride a jeepney to San Felipe and visit another colonial structure, the Peñafrancia Shrine which was built in 1750 and the original home of the image of the Bicol Patroness. From here, walk or take a tricycle going to Peñafrancia Basilica Minore to appreciate the serene landscape and glass-stained work.

To go back to the central business district, take a padyak ride costing P5 to the corner of Magsaysay Avenue, the burgeoning new commercial strip here, and then ride a public utility jeepney to Naga City Public Market. Hunt for bargains at the novelty shops at the ground floor, from key chains costing P10 to abaca slippers at P50 a pair. Pili nut products can be bought for P50-P60 for 200-gram foil pack.

Discover the nooks and crannies of the city from the public market by walking down to Plaza Rizal, Plaza Quezon and Plaza Quince Martires where restaurants cluster around them. These plazas are small islands of spaces where one can just sit and observe the city pace and its people.

Take lunch at a restaurant of your choice. For Filipino and Bicol specialties, Geewan provides different choices from laing, pinangat to kare-kare at prices that range from P95-P150. American dining experience on combo package is available at Bigg’s, in front of Plaza Quince Martires, from P100-P120. Several other fastfood restaurants like Jollibee, McDonalds and Greenwich are also clustered here.

A visit to the CWC at the capitol complex in Pili, Camarines Sur provides a different experience watching wakeboarding and water skiing. From the central business district, ride a tricycle or public utility jeepney to the central bus terminal. Fare, P7. Ride a bus going to Legazpi City or Partido area and stop at the capitol complex in the village of Cadlan. Fare, P12. To reach the CWC, ride a padyak, tricycle or single motorcycle at P10. Also visit the Eco Village inside the capitol complex and explore the man-made cave, hanging bridge and domed aviary. Retrace the way out of the capitol complex and spend the same amount for fare going back to Naga City and disembark at the central bus terminal.

A stone’s throw from the central bus terminal is the SM Mall where movie-house entrance cost P100 even as the movies at the downtown Naga City cost P75 only. With a budget of P500 in a day, one can already enjoy the essence of Naga City which the city government here dubbed a “maogmang lugar (happy place)”. For extra bucks, the nightlife in this city is relatively alive at the commercial strip of Magsaysay Avenue where live music and dining are offered in different joints until 2:00 a.m.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:55 PM

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OTOP ASSEMBLY FLAIR AND FASHION. Regal and stunning, the models flaunt their rare outfit made out of water lilies, a water plant indigenous to the province, during the “One Town, One Product” or OTOP Provincial Assembly Flair and Fashion held at Villa Caceres Hotel in Naga City last September 24, 2009. Senator Pia Cayetano (inset, upper photo) who just dropped by during the occasion truly appreciated Bicolano craftsmanship.

Former Board Member Ernie Verdadero (upper right photo) who represented Governor LRay Villafuerte said that the success of OTOP here in the province complements the tourism thrust of the provincial government. The province is now number one among key tourist destinations of the country in terms of the most number of tourist arrivals.

Ms. Edna S. Tejada, DTI-CamSur provincial director (inset, left) underscored the participation and commitment of the stakeholders—the local chief executives, private sector organizations and the business sector in the successful implementation of the project.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 12:57 PM

NCF coed bags 2nd place in reg’l oratorical contest (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xncf.html)

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NHEL Russelle Monroy, a senior student of the Nursing and Health Sciences Department, bagged 2nd place in the Philippine Association of University Women (PWAU) regional oratorical contest held last September 25, 2009. A total of 16 contestants representing the different schools in the region talked about the theme: “Women and Technology: Institutionalizing General Safeguards,” wherein they elaborated on topics such as work-related gender discrimination, marital traditions across countries, the “Hayden Kho Scandal,” among others -- while emphasizing on today’s “Eve” – one who should be treated with love, understanding and, above all, respect.

Our very own NCean, Nhel Russelle Monroy in her piece stressed values education as the best solution in the fight for women rights, gender equality and respect for women, and added that basic values usually start in the fundamental social units such as the school and the home.

Nhel is an active member of various school organizations such as the Central Student Government and the Student Ambassadors Group. A top student in her class, Nhel takes her studies very seriously, yet keeps her balance when partaking in “peer-get-togethers” and showing her bubbly personality. She was coached by Raquel Nabong of the Liberal Arts and Education Department.

The other winning institutions are as follows: 1st Place (University of Nueva Caceres) and 3rd Place (Catanduanes State Colleges).

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 01:00 PM

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 01:02 PM

PLAZA RIZAL ROW
SP presses admin case vs judge (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xsp.html)

NAGA CITY --- The Sangguniang Panglunsod here, in a joint and collective motion during its session last Tuesday, Sept. 29, passed a resolution authorizing City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo to file an administrative case against Zeida Aurora B. Garfin, presiding judge of RTC Branch 19, here, for alleged gross ignorance of the law.

The resolution came as the latest twist in the special civil case filed by the provincial government of Camarines Sur against the city government for the latter’s implementation of Ordinance No. 2009-062 that prohibits vending of any product and the holding of trade fairs and other similar activities at the three plazas in the city, including the Capitol-controlled Plaza Rizal.

The city councilors noted that in seeking nullification of the aforementioned ordinance, the provincial government asserted its claim of ownership and possession of Plaza Rizal which matter has already been long ago decided with finality not only by the Regional Trial Court, but by the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, as well.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xsp.html)

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 01:04 PM

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OPLAN KANDADO. Pinangenotan ni Revenue District Officer Socorro La Fuente (nasa wala katuwang an saiyang empleado) kan BIR sa Ciudad nin Naga an pagkandado kasubanggi, Septiembre 30, 2009 sa magkataid na Hong Enterprises sa Caceres Street sa centro kan ciudad huli kan pagpalyar na magbayad nin business tax apesar kan nagkapera nang veces na pigpadarang noticia sa kagsadiri. Naka-inset an mga empleados kan RDO 65 kaibahan an miembros kan Naga PNP matapos kan saindang pagcandado.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 01:05 PM

Mayor rebuffs council of laity over letter (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xmayor.html)

NAGA CITY --- Making true his promise that he would formally answer the open letter issued by the Council of the Laity only after the Peñafrancia fiesta in deference to the solemnity of the celebration, City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo in a letter dated Sept. 23 said the controversy spawned by alleged violation by the city government of an agreement on how the fiesta should be celebrated could have been avoided if the council “exercised due diligence and prudence” before issuing the open letter lambasting the city government.

Curiously, the Council of the Laity’s harsh letter came within the novenario of the fiesta which the council members themselves would like to regard as sacred, solemn, and devoid of temporal distraction and animosity.

The mayor in his letter recalled that as an expression of unequivocal support to the preparations for the 300th year of the devotion to the Lady of Penafrancia in 2010, he issued as early as Feb. 2009 an executive order creating the Naga City Tercentenary Council tasked to coordinate with the representatives of the Archbishop of Caceres on the matter.

He said the position of the city government was to accommodate requests of the archdiocese subject to existing laws and regulations (that’s why there is a local government unit in the first place, a city hall legal officer had quipped).

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xmayor.html)

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 01:06 PM

GMA children lead ‘Bayanihan’ Spirit (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xgma.html)

MANILA --- In times of calamities, the Filipino bayanihan spirit never fails to surface. You can see it everywhere. In the places devastated by tropical storm Ondoy, people take it upon themselves to conduct rescue and relief operations spontaneously.

At the national relief operations center in Malacanang, this spirit is very much alive.

More than 140 individuals from all walks of life have volunteered their services to the government’s Oplan Sagip Bayan, which President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has mobilized to provide relief and temporary shelter for families displaced or made homeless by the storm.

Relocated families have been sheltered in all available premises within the palace buildings as well in tents set up in the palace grounds. While others availed of the donated goods, some were busy placing calls at the free call center set up by the National Telecommunications Commission at the palace grounds.

The Presidential Family, headed by Evangeline Lourdes “Luli” Arroyo-Bernas, Camarines Sur Rep. Diosdado Ignacio “Dato” Arroyo and wife Victoria “Kakai” Arroyo have joined the volunteers in packing the relief goods to be distributed to affected areas.

The Presidential family blended well in the volunteer crowd where they themselves packed the goods and carried the boxes to be distributed. Bernas, wearing only plain clothes, even refused to get help from Malacanang employees while carrying big boxes of relief goods.

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 01:08 PM

Robredo keynotes W.Q. Vinzons’ 99th birth anniversary (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xbirth.html)

VINZONS, Camarines Norte --- Keynoting here the 99th birth anniversary of Wenceslao Q. Vinzons, Sr., Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo last Monday called on fellow Bicolanos to always keep Vinzons’ name in their hearts even as his spirit is already enshrined in the pantheon of the country’s greatest patriots and heroes.

“By sustaining and nurturing that freedom that his life and death gave us, we should all make ourselves heroes in our own way, by becoming good citizens and responsive leaders, so that Vinzons’ death may not be in vain,” the mayor stressed during the festive celebration hosted by the local government of this town and the provincial government of Camarines Norte.

Parades, academic contests, cultural shows, floral offerings and other activities that kicked off since Sept. 24 and participated in by all schools and government offices in the province preceded the culminating program and keynote address last Sept. 28, Vinzons’ birthday.

Present during the celebration were CamNorte Gov. Jesus Typoco, Congressman Liwayway Vinzons-Chato and other provincial and municipal officials led by Municipal Mayor Oliver Ferrer. Also present were leading local education officials headed by Division Supt. Elizabeth Palo.

Former Provincial Board Member and surviving daughter of the war hero, Ranavalona Vinzons-Gaite, delivered the family response after the keynote speech and anniversary messages of the province’s top officials.

Before ending his speech, Mayor Robredo announced that in celebration of Vinzons’ birth centennial next year, he would ask the Naga City Sanggunian to pass a resolution naming a street in the city in honor of the war hero from Camarines Norte.

Camarines Norte used to be part of Ambos Camarines, the unified province of Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte with Nueva Caceres or Naga City as the provincial capital.

The first prominent hero from Camarines Norte to be given such honor by Nagueños was Jose Ma. Panganiban, a brilliant and distinguished alumnus of the Holy Rosary Seminary, then known as the Conciliar Seminario de Nueva Caceres. Dr. Jose Rizal hailed him as the great propagandist when they were in Spain, along with other Filipinos, calling for reforms and exposing Spanish abuses being committed in the islands. His name and deeds are immortalized by a street name, better known as Panganiban Avenue, a main artery that leads to the city’s two business districts from the main highway from Legazpi City.

Vinzons was an outstanding UP student, an orator and first editor-in-chief of the university’s “Philippine Collegian” which is now housed in a building christened as Vinzons Hall as early as 1959. As a visionary, Vinzons founded the Pan-Malayan Association of Students that was the germ of an idea that became the Maphilindo (Malaysia-Philippines-Indonesia) that later on composed the core of the more expanded Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xbirth.html)

hakz2007

October 2nd, 2009, 01:11 PM

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DINE OUT.Restaurants, hotels and bistros beckon visitors along neon-lit Magsaysay Avenue.

underoath

October 2nd, 2009, 01:54 PM

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DINE OUT.Restaurants, hotels and bistros beckon visitors along neon-lit Magsaysay Avenue.

ganda bro!

bobbymay74

October 2nd, 2009, 03:48 PM

ganda bro!

Welcome UnderOath,

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bobbymay74

October 2nd, 2009, 03:56 PM

Tadjar

October 2nd, 2009, 05:26 PM

Welcome UnderOath,

more pictures in SM BICOL:

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malaki din pala sm ng bicol:cheers::cheers:

kevinb

October 2nd, 2009, 06:11 PM

If Chiz have not done any social or infratructure projects yet or maybe he had already, it doesn't really mean that he has done nothing. The mere making or passing laws on his long stay in both Lower and Upper Congress are just pure manifestations of his job as a great legislator.

What I mean by what I said is that he has not done anything substantial yet. Of course he's also done things, but something impacting to the entire country is one thing that I'm looking for.

A law that he authored then when he was still Sorsogon's representative was "RA 9155. An Act Promulgating a Comprehensive Policy and a National System for Early Childhood Care and Development (Eccd) Providing Fund Therefor and for Other Purposes. Approved by the President on December 05, 2000 Origin: House (HB11692/SB01438)"

That law is the reason why we have the day care system in the Philippines now.:banana::banana::banana:

When I was like 3 or 4, I was already attending a day care school. Passing it into law is something much like adding a ninth ray to the sun in our flag.

fil07

October 2nd, 2009, 06:19 PM

NHI chairman hails Barrameda's book (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xnhi.html)

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a critique by National Historical Institute Chairman Ambeth R. Ocampo of Jose V. Barrameda’s newly-launched book, “A Glimpse of the New Jerusalem Underneath a New Moon,” with its sub-title “Catalingcasan! The Fall of Spanish Camarines in Ciudad de Nueva Caceres 19 September 1898.” Now on sale, the book, launched September 15, 2009 at Raul S. Roco Library, was printed by Goldprint, publisher of Bicol Mail.

IT has always been an academic tradition to base the history of the national struggle for freedom to the Katipunan in Manila. It has always been depicted as the fulcrum of revolutionary activities, with the adjoining areas of operations as sideshows of secondary importance.

Recent studies supported by scientific methodologies and documented analysis have uncovered a different scenario in the areas aside Manila affected by the revolutionary struggle.

Jose V. Barrameda, Jr’s book is one such work that not only gives a documented detail of what has transpired in the place, but also gives a vivid and lively reanimation of events.

The book is a revelation of how the revolution took roots in Camarines and how it evolved into a full scale movement that finally toppled the Spanish rule in Camarines.

The book is full of colorful and focused description of characters and places, so too are the emotional dramas that the author managed to reconstruct from historical sources, as identified by his numerous footnotes.

But what could interest the reader more is the unfolding of the events that slowly unhinges the tranquility of Camarines into one of the most combative areas of the revolution.

Never before has there been a historical book about the revolution in Bicol as detailed and gripping in its presentation as this book.

Mr. Barrameda deserves to be praised for this painstaking work. (Signed)

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BADGE OF EXCELLENCE. Playwright and film scripwriter Ricky Lee of Camarines Norte is conferred his Bikolano Artist gold medallion by Dr. Ramona Raneses of the Bicol Regional Council for Culture and the Arts and the plaque by Naga Mayor Jesse Robredo and Vice Mayor Gabby Bordado as National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario looks on.

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AWARDEES. 2009 Bikolano Artists Alvin Yapan, Catherine Garcia-Molina, Ricardo Lee and Pancho Piano, four of the eleven awardees, beam with pride during the conferment rites held at Avenue Plaza Hotel here. Full story and more photos on Page 9.

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what an experience!!!

Green Arrow

October 2nd, 2009, 08:47 PM

hakz2007

October 3rd, 2009, 01:37 AM

7,000 katao inilikas na sa Camarines Sur, dahil kay 'Pepeng - PDCC (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=111340)
10/2/2009 9:56:36 PM

NAGA CITY – Umabot na sa 1,806 na mga pamilya ang apektado ng patuloy na pagbuhos ng malakas na ulan na dala ng bagyong Pepeng sa buong lalawigan ng Camarines Sur batay sa pinakahuling ulat ng Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC).

Ayon sa impormasyong ipinaabot sa Bombo Radyo Naga ni Edison Pitallo ng naturang ahensiya, katumbas ng nasabing bilang ang 7,169 katao na sa kasalukuyan ay nagsilikas na sa iba't ibang mga evacuation centers sa buong probinsiya.

Samantala, pinaghahandaan naman ng mga lokal na kawani ng Camarines Sur ang posibilidad ng mga landslide sa mga bulubunduking bahagi ng lalawigan kagaya ng Buhi, Tinambac at Ocampo.

Inilikas din ang mga residente ng coastal area ng Caramoan sa pangambang lumaki pa ang mga alon sa pangpang nito at abutin ang mga kabahayan doon.

Nagtala naman ng isang casualty ang bagyong Pepeng sa lungsod ng Naga makaraang mahulog mula sa bubong ng kanilang bahay at mamatay ang pulis na si SPO1 Edgardo Moreno kahapon.

Naging usap usapan din ang pagpapakawala ng tubig mula sa dam sa bayan ng Buhi, na posibleng magtaas pa ng tubig baha sa karatig na bayan ng Bato.

hakz2007

October 3rd, 2009, 01:40 AM

ganda bro!

Welcome back to this thread, underoath. Magsaysay Avenue is the entertainment center of Naga City.:banana:

more pictures in SM BICOL:

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Iba talaga si Bobbymay...dawa bagyo igwa pang mga pictures.....:banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers::cheers:

hakz2007

October 3rd, 2009, 01:41 AM

Mga residente kan Naga, nagpopoon nang mag-evacuar kasabay kan pagtaas kan tubig-baha (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=111310)
10/2/2009 6:48:16 PM

NAGA CITY – Pinupunan nang i-evacuar kan mga otoridad an mga residente kan nagkakapirang mga baranggay sa laog kan ciudad kan Naga kasabay kan padagos na pagtaas kan tubig-baha nin huli naman sa mayong ontok na pagbagunas kan uran na dara kan bagyong Pepeng.

Segun sa naggunong impormasyon kan Bombo Radyo Naga, nagaharali na sa saiyndang mga pinagiistaran na harong an mga residente kan mga baranggay kan San Francisco, Lerma, Tinago, Calauag, Igualdad asin iba pang mga low-lying areas sa Naga

Mientrastanto, nahahandal man ngonian an mismong kapitan kan barangay Dinaga na si Gemma Joy Antonio nin huli naman ta madali nang abuton kan tubig hali sa Naga River an mga kahaharungan sa saindang lugar.

Sa ngonian dae pa naghuhuraw an makusog na bulos kan uran na nagpoon kasubaggong maumagahun.

Kasumpay kaini, liwat na nagpatanid si Alkalde Jesse Robredo kan Naga sa mga Nagueño na dae na magduwang-isip na mag-evacuar sa saindang mga lugar orog na ngonian na piglalaoman na makusog pa an pagbagunas kan uran sa masurunod na oras.

hakz2007

October 3rd, 2009, 01:43 AM

This was a very successful OTOP Presentation. Congrats DTI CAMARINES SUR :banana:

Actually all province of the Bicol Region conducted their respective provincial OTOP assemblies showcasing their products....Congrats to all!

malaki din pala sm ng bicol:cheers::cheers:

will be expanding soon...

Tadjar, welcome to this thread.....:)

hakz2007

October 3rd, 2009, 01:47 AM

Baha sa Buhi asin Bato Camarines Sur, pinaghahandalan na maglangkaw (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=111346)
10/2/2009 10:20:30 PM

(Update) NAGA CITY – Nagpatanid an mga otoridad sa mga residente kan banwaan kan Buhi asin kan kataid kaining banwaan kn Bato digdi sa Camarines Sur manungod sa suboot paglangkaw pa kan tubig-baha sa saindang mga lugar makalihis na bukasan an Buhi Dam sa katahawan kan pagbulos kan uran na dara pa man ni bagyong Pepeng.

Segun sa patanid na ipinaabot kan Office for Civil Defense (OCD) Camarines Sur, pinaglilikay na ninda ngonian an mga residentes kan Bato asin Buhi sa pagtaas pa kan baha makalihis na magdesidir an mga otoridad na bukasan an dam tanganing bawasan an tubig na pogol kaini.

Napagaraman na naglangkaw an tubig sa naunambitan na dam poon kan magbagunas an makusog na uran dara pa kan bagyong Pepeng.

hakz2007

October 3rd, 2009, 01:48 AM

hakz2007

October 3rd, 2009, 01:49 AM

Numero kan mga apektado kan Bagyong Pepeng sa Bicol, uminabot na sa 19,587 katawo (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=111357)
10/2/2009 10:53:26 PM

(Update) NAGA CITY – Suminakat na sa 4,555 na mga pamilya na katampad naman kan 19,587 na katawo an apektado kan pagbaha sa enterong Rehiyon kan Bicol segun sa pinakahuring tala kan Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (RDCC) Region 5 kasumpay naman kan padagos na pananalasa kan bagyong Pepeng.

Basado sa naggunong impormasyon kan Bombo Radyo Naga hali sa naunambitan na ahensiya, 1,835 sa mga pamilyang ini an nagguikan sa provincia kan Camarines Sur, 15 sa Camarines Norte, 785 sa Catanduanes, 215 sa Sorsogon mantang 1,705 man an hali sa Albay.

Uminabot sa 7,430 na mga indibidwal an nadanyaran kan bagyo sa provincia kan Albay, 7,485 an sa mnga lugar sa Camarines Sur mantang 746 sa Sorsogon asin 3,851 naman sa islang provincia kan Catanduanes

Sa ngonian nagpapadagos pa man an piglansar na pag-eevacuar kan mga namamanwaan kan Bicol sa tahaw kan warak-warak uran na dara pa man ni Pepeng.

Mientrastanto, mayo pa man nin narecord na mga insidente nin landslide sa mga mabubulod na parte kan Rehiyon kan Bicol mantang nagtetenir pa man an solamenteng casualty na nangyari sa ciudad kan Naga makalihis na mahulog halli sa atop kan saiyang residencia asin magadan an pulis na si SPO1 Edgardo Moreno kasuogma.

Pinaglalaoman man kan mga otoridad na masakat pa an mga naunambitan na numero sa paglipas kan mga oras na yaon an bagyong Pepeng sa area of resposibility kan Pilipinas.

hakz2007

October 3rd, 2009, 02:02 AM

^^baha na dito sa amin pero passable pa naman sa mga vehicles....

hakz2007

October 3rd, 2009, 02:04 AM

Typhoon 'Pepeng' accelerates as it moves to Cagayan (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=510815&publicationSubCategoryId=200#)
(philstar.com) Updated October 03, 2009 07:56 AM

MANILA, Philippines -- Typhoon "Pepeng" has accelerated as it continues to move towards Cagayan, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 5 a.m. bulletin.

"Pepeng" has changed its course late last night and was reported to be heading to Cagayan instead of the Isabela-Aurora area as early forecast.

Pagasa said as of 4 a.m. today, Typhoon "Pepeng" was located 260 kms Southeast of Aparri, Cagayan with maximum sustained winds of 175 kph and gustiness of up to 210 kph. It is forecast to move Northwest at 17 kph.

The typhoon is expected to make landfall over northern Cagayan this evening.

Cagayan, Babuyan island, Calayan island and Northern Isabela were placed under storm signal no. 3.

Northern Luzon will experience stormy weather, according to the weather bureau, while Bicol region and the Eastern section of Central Luzon will have rains and gusty winds with moderate to rough seas.

hakz2007

October 3rd, 2009, 02:06 AM

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In Camarines Sur, there is another man-made tourist attraction the New Boat lake park that is located beside the world-class Camarines Sur Watersports Complex (CWC) that will boast tourism in the region. This new and latest tourism attraction is a new Boat lake park. The “Lago del Rey” (King’s Lake) is the new sprawling man-made lake that offers affordable family watersports entertainment. This tourist attraction in Bicol has opened last February with the Aqua Fest Celebrity Challenge to be graced by a star-studded cast of showbiz personalities.

The Lago del Rey, the new tourist attraction, is again the idea of Governor LRay Villafuerte. This man-made lake is a venue that is intented to balance the CWC’s extreme sports attraction in Camarines Sur. It has a world class tourist facility for a the whole family who wants to enjoy watersports activities together. The facilities in here are giant water slides, kayaking, dragon boating, swimming, water tubing, aqua wall climbing, water volleyball, paddle boarding, boat-towed wake boarding, wake kite and skiing, water polo, sailing, aqua obstacle course and rowing.

If the Camarines Sur Watersports Complex is extreme then this new Lago del Rey is wholesome. If you have kids, then you don’t have to worry because the Lago del Rey have Kids’ Activity Center that will provide suitable water-oriented sports and entertainment activities for children.

The Lago del Rey has been opened last February 26-28 and was attented by showbiz personalities such as Joey Maquez, Michelle Madrigal, Anne Curtis, Richard Gomez, Bobby Yan, John Estrada, Marian Rivera, Say Alonzo, Bubbles Paraiso, Raymund Gutierrez, Priscilla Meirelles, Kapuso (GMA) and Kapamilya (ABS-CBN) stars and others. These celebrities tried the excitement and adventure of amenities and facilities that the newest tourist attraction, Lago del Rey, has to offer. A water-based contest and vast array entertainment were featured in the three day Aqua Fest’s Celebrity Challenge.

The local government and the Governor Villafuerte expects that this newest tourist attraction, The Lago del Ray will boost up Camarines Sur’s tourism industry. In this new facility, it adds up to the province reputation as the tourism haven in the Philippines. Right now, two world-renowned tourist spots is hosted by Camarines Sur, the Camarines Sur Waterports Complex and the Gota Village Resort in Caramoan Peninsula. The Lago del Ray is expected to increase the arrival of tourist in this province.

Observers believed that Villafuerte’s innovative and bold tourism thrusts will make the province as Asia’s watersports capital.

hakz2007

October 3rd, 2009, 02:10 AM

Sana tapos na ito....

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Camarines Sur 1st District Representative Dato Arroyo inspects a hanging bridge located in Barangay Caima, Sipocot, a coastal town in Camarines Sur where over 500 students make the daily traverse on their way to school. The bridge will soon be replaced with a concrete facility as part of Congressman Dato’s district-wide development program. Also in photo are Mayor Theresa Dela Pena of Sipocot and a barangay official.

hakz2007

October 3rd, 2009, 02:13 AM

Baha na dito sa amin!
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October 3rd, 2009, 03:08 AM

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October 3rd, 2009, 03:38 AM

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Kopiroti, Naga City Branch

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hakz2007

October 3rd, 2009, 03:52 AM

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underoath

October 3rd, 2009, 04:49 AM

kevinb

October 3rd, 2009, 05:34 AM

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DINE OUT.Restaurants, hotels and bistros beckon visitors along neon-lit Magsaysay Avenue.

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PIETY. Ancient churches speak of Naga’s deep religious history.

These are beautiful photos. :okay: Are these yours Hakz?

[URL="http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/xncf.html"]NCF coed bags 2nd place in reg’l oratorical contest (http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/6003/85288286.gif)

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NHEL Russelle Monroy, a senior student of the Nursing and Health Sciences Department, bagged 2nd place in the Philippine Association of University Women (PWAU) regional oratorical contest held last September 25, 2009. A total of 16 contestants representing the different schools in the region talked about the theme: “Women and Technology: Institutionalizing General Safeguards,” wherein they elaborated on topics such as work-related gender discrimination, marital traditions across countries, the “Hayden Kho Scandal,” among others -- while emphasizing on today’s “Eve” – one who should be treated with love, understanding and, above all, respect.

Our very own NCean, Nhel Russelle Monroy in her piece stressed values education as the best solution in the fight for women rights, gender equality and respect for women, and added that basic values usually start in the fundamental social units such as the school and the home.

Nhel is an active member of various school organizations such as the Central Student Government and the Student Ambassadors Group. A top student in her class, Nhel takes her studies very seriously, yet keeps her balance when partaking in “peer-get-togethers” and showing her bubbly personality. She was coached by Raquel Nabong of the Liberal Arts and Education Department.

The other winning institutions are as follows: 1st Place (University of Nueva Caceres) and 3rd Place (Catanduanes State Colleges).

I know this girl. She's a friend during HS though we went to different schools. She went to the Naga City Science HS while I went to the CamSur Natl HS. And I'm a year older then her.

My sister won the top prize in this competition last 2006 or 2007. She's also from UNC just like the winner this year. :cheers:

wohiwohi

October 3rd, 2009, 07:30 AM

According to Dr. Esplana (of Iriga City), without UNEP and USANT, Iriga looks like a third class municipality. :lol::lol::lol:

Hindi kya ang nangyari sa Iriga ay parang yung sa movie na "CARS",yung sa pixar yata yun.. Dati rati napakaunlad ng isang bayan doon sa movie but
noong ginawa yata yung bagong highway, hindi na nadadaanan masyado yung lugar nila kya naging matumal ang business nila dun..

Nai cocompare ko lng sa Iriga-Nabua.. dahil parang noong nagkaroon ng Diversion Road sa Baao yta yun na directly ngcoconnect sa centro ng Nabua.. parang mas sumigla ang business sa nabua(macagng,lcc etc..) kesa sa iriga kc parang ang iriga may lalaogan ka pa bgo mkadumn na bakung mn main highway..

Naiisip ko ngani na an main lifeline kn Iriga is USANT n UNEP na mga establish skuls na tlga,na kun mau an mga ini prang municipality n rn nga ika nga ni garz n kevinb..

Ewan ko, its just a THEORY..pero hindi ko cnasbi n hindi maunlad ang Iriga..
parang bumagal lng an phase ng growth nila compared to other cities and towns...

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Kya ayaw ko sa ideyang gumawa ng highway sa may minalabac na mgcoconect patungong albay at hindi na dadaan sa naga..

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Still local governance pa rin ang pnka important pra mapa unlad ang isang lugar pra sa akin..

bobbymay74

October 3rd, 2009, 09:37 AM

salamat po!

Your Welcome. More pictures of SM Bicol

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bobbymay74

October 3rd, 2009, 09:43 AM

Nice photos of SM Naga @ bobbymay74. Any plans for Robinsons here? In Tacloban we have Robinsons, but SM mall is still a big hearsay...Sana magkaron ng mapipilian ano, more malls, more sales, people happy ...ehehehehe

I hope someday soon I can visit Camsur...

It is confirm that Robinson not only visited the City, but in fact they are inquiring a number of a bigger spaces in the Central Business District I ( as we called it centro ). The most probably negotiation would be the E-Mall owned by Enrile family.

bobbymay74

October 3rd, 2009, 09:56 AM

Hindi kya ang nangyari sa Iriga ay parang yung sa movie na "CARS",yung sa pixar yata yun.. Dati rati napakaunlad ng isang bayan doon sa movie but
noong ginawa yata yung bagong highway, hindi na nadadaanan masyado yung lugar nila kya naging matumal ang business nila dun..

Nai cocompare ko lng sa Iriga-Nabua.. dahil parang noong nagkaroon ng Diversion Road sa Baao yta yun na directly ngcoconnect sa centro ng Nabua.. parang mas sumigla ang business sa nabua(macagng,lcc etc..) kesa sa iriga kc parang ang iriga may lalaogan ka pa bgo mkadumn na bakung mn main highway..

Naiisip ko ngani na an main lifeline kn Iriga is USANT n UNEP na mga establish skuls na tlga,na kun mau an mga ini prang municipality n rn nga ika nga ni garz n kevinb..

Ewan ko, its just a THEORY..pero hindi ko cnasbi n hindi maunlad ang Iriga..
parang bumagal lng an phase ng growth nila compared to other cities and towns...

+++++++++++++++++++++

Kya ayaw ko sa ideyang gumawa ng highway sa may minalabac na mgcoconect patungong albay at hindi na dadaan sa naga..

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Still local governance pa rin ang pnka important pra mapa unlad ang isang lugar pra sa akin..

It doesn't conclude that if the diversion has been made, the former City or Municipality will cause slower progress. We can see it in Iriga and Daet, since now they are doing well.

It doesn't conclude that even If there will be a new Diversion going to Albay, and not passing Naga City will deteriote our progress. But it is true that any Diversion is made or develop, a place like Nabua is getting progressive. Why? because many items or products will be accessible to that place, as well as people can easily avail of it.

bobbymay74

October 3rd, 2009, 10:03 AM

malaki din pala sm ng bicol:cheers::cheers:

Yes, but not like SM MOA, CITY OR NORTH.

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bobbymay74

October 3rd, 2009, 10:08 AM

Sadto Loyo

October 3rd, 2009, 10:56 AM

Nice photos of SM Naga @ bobbymay74. Any plans for Robinsons here? In Tacloban we have Robinsons, but SM mall is still a big hearsay...Sana magkaron ng mapipilian ano, more malls, more sales, people happy ...ehehehehe

I hope someday soon I can visit Camsur...

Robinsons has alredy supermarket in Naga in E-mall. The also opened Handyman in the same mall and another one in LCC mall. They are looking for bigger space within the Centro but this is almost impossible as the Centro is already congested.

randism

October 3rd, 2009, 01:14 PM

Islands isolated in Camarines Norte

Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:57:00 10/03/2009

Filed Under: Weather, Pepeng

Stormy waters triggered by Typhoon “Pepeng” yesterday have isolated three island-barangay in Vinzons, Camarines Norte.

Banocboc, Mangcawayan and Pinagtigasan, collectively known as the Calaguas Islands off the northern coast of Camarines Norte, have been inaccessible, hampering government efforts to check on the residents’ safety, said Arnel Ferrer, public services officer of the province.

“During stormy weather, the islands can be reached only by helicopter,” Ferrer said, adding that the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) had coordinated with the Army to check the situation on the islands.

Vinzons Mayor Oliver Ferrer said the islands – famous for white-sand beaches – had a history of landslides.

“But because the residents fear that what happened to Metro Manila residents would happen to them, it is easier to convince them to evacuate,” the mayor said.

About 2,000 people were stranded in various ports in the Bicol region and Quezon province as the Coast Guard ordered the cancellation of sea voyages.

In its 10 a.m. report, the Coast Guard reported that 1,374 people were stranded in Matnog, 117 in Bulan and 165 in Pilar, all in Sorsogon province; 195 in Tabaco City and eight in Pio Duran, both in Albay; and eight in Tamban in Camarines Sur.

In Quezon, about 160 people were stranded in two ports.

Sadto Loyo

October 3rd, 2009, 01:48 PM

The frequent floodings and landslide that we experience today not only in the Philippines but anywhere around the world is telling us one thing: that if we will not take care of our nature, it will not take care of us in return. Even with nature, the golden rule applies: do unto others what you would want them do unto you. Do unto nature what you would want it do unto you.

wohiwohi

October 3rd, 2009, 01:49 PM

It doesn't conclude that if the diversion has been made, the former City or Municipality will cause slower progress. We can see it in Iriga and Daet, since now they are doing well.

It doesn't conclude that even If there will be a new Diversion going to Albay, and not passing Naga City will deteriote our progress. But it is true that any Diversion is made or develop, a place like Nabua is getting progressive. Why? because many items or products will be accessible to that place, as well as people can easily avail of it.

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I did not conclude it sir bobbymay dhil theory lng nmn..
pero na realize ko nga na may mali sa opinyon ko kanina..
I agree w/ u sir bobbymay na nakatulong yung diversion sa town ng nabua.. :)

Blueleo

October 3rd, 2009, 02:35 PM

GOOD EVENING .. NAGA CITY AT CAM SUR/NORTE !

Blueleo

October 3rd, 2009, 02:38 PM

VERY NICE PICS ... THANK YOU FOR POSTING .... FEELING KO NASA LOOB AKO NG MALL :)
Yes, but not like SM MOA, CITY OR NORTH.

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Blueleo

October 3rd, 2009, 02:42 PM

HIGH TIDE LANG ITO nyehehe ILABAS NA ANG RUBBER BOAT :bash: :bash: :bash:

Baha na dito sa amin!
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wohiwohi

October 3rd, 2009, 02:43 PM

From Cebusmile.com

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Area code: (54)
Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)

TRIVIA Naga City is locally known as the “Heart of Bicol”, and is the religious and cultural center of the region. Its name comes from the robust narra trees that were abundant in the area before the city was established

TOUCHDOWN Naga City Airport is about 12km from the city center and is accessible by many forms of transportation, including bus, van, jeepney and tricycle.

BY DAY Spend the day at the world-renowned Camsur Watersports Complex and engage in various water activities. Or go island hopping to see the beautiful Caramoan islands

BY NIGHT Head to Avenue Square for a night of drinking and musical entertainment. It’s a lively place to hang out. Molino Grill and JAQ’s are also popular night spots

SLEEP Camsur Watersports Complex just outside Naga City offers a wide array of accommodations ranging from huts to luxurious villas. www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com

LOCAL LIFE
Carlo Buenaflor
general manager Bigg’s Diner

Best breakfast
Pan de sal from Atlantic Bakery or the famous tapsilog from Bigg’s Diner

Best night out
Have a laugh or two watching stand-up comics at Hollywood Star in West Park

Best dinner
Chef Doy’s, Grissini Ristorante or Bigg’s Diner for a more casual meal

Best buys
Pinangat at Geewan, toasted siopao at the Naga Garden and J Emmanuel pili pastries

Best souvenirs
Replicas of Our Lady of Peñafrancia made into miniature figurines and key chains

Must-do experience
Try local favorites kinalas, which is a noodle soup, and baduya (banana or kamote cue)

Must learn…
When you are grateful or appreciative of a service, say “Dios mabalos!” (Thank you!)

Insider’s tip
The Camsur Watersports Complex has Wi-Fi! They also do great massages

pthfndr19

October 3rd, 2009, 03:27 PM

Ang ganda naman ng Camarines Sur.. Sana makapunta ako dyan soon..lalo na sa CWC at Caramoan hehehe:banana:

bobbymay74

October 3rd, 2009, 03:31 PM

Nice photos of SM Naga @ bobbymay74. Any plans for Robinsons here? In Tacloban we have Robinsons, but SM mall is still a big hearsay...Sana magkaron ng mapipilian ano, more malls, more sales, people happy ...ehehehehe

I hope someday soon I can visit Camsur...

I hope you can visit us here. I had been to the coastal town of Allen, maybe it's still far from Tacloban City. Coz is overlooking from Matnog, Sorsogon which is already in Southern Bicol, lots of Ateneans (Ateneo De Naga) in Sorsogon Province.

bobbymay74

October 3rd, 2009, 03:35 PM

Ang ganda naman ng Camarines Sur.. Sana makapunta ako dyan soon..lalo na sa CWC at Caramoan hehehe:banana:

Yes, you must, just take the bus near ALI MALL, Cubao- it's just take the evening bus 7-8 hours ride. Leave around 8-9 P.M. you arrive around 4-5 AM. in Naga City bus terminal, take a rest before leaving Naga City to CWC for around 15-30 mins:)

bobbymay74

October 3rd, 2009, 03:44 PM

Welcome back to this thread, underoath. Magsaysay Avenue is the entertainment center of Naga City.:banana:

Iba talaga si Bobbymay...dawa bagyo igwa pang mga pictures.....:banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Hi Hakz, how are you there? the pictures that i have taken in SM bicol. It's rainny here but the electricity had no problem. So i decided to post, than being worried about the flood. Well, the other house near the Bicol river was flooded but only more than 12 inches height. Once the water flow down slowly. they started to clean the house. But generally the city wasn't that alarming.

bobbymay74

October 3rd, 2009, 04:01 PM

Actually all province of the Bicol Region conducted their respective provincial OTOP assemblies showcasing their products....Congrats to all!

will be expanding soon...

Tadjar, welcome to this thread.....:)

Correct, it was the success of the OTOP CAMARINES SUR showcasing innovative product that are Globally competitive.

This is a store that promotes OTOP CAMARINES SUR near the CBD PLAZA HOTEL

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hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 07:22 AM

BSP approves relief measures to help banks' customers amid typhoons (http://mb.com.ph/articles/223014/bsp-approves-relief-measures-help-banks-customers-amid-typhoons)
By LEE C. CHIPONGIANOctober 3, 2009, 1:47pm

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is implementing six regulatory relief measures to banks affected by the last typhoon “Ondoy” to extend the same reprieve to their own customers.

In a statement, the BSP said the Monetary Board on Saturday approved a package of relief measures to “enable (banks) to similarly assist and ease the financial burdens of bank customers adversely affected by tropical storm Ondoy.”

These relief measures which were also implemented after the past typhoons “Milenyo,” “Cosme,” and “Frank” are extended to all banks.

The Monetary Board, in its meeting Friday, also suspended all penalties for reserve deficiencies due to calamity-related conditions. In the meantime penalties related to the payments due to ongoing rehabilitation programs, and allowances for probable losses from credit exposures to individuals and business units directly affected by Ondoy will be allowed to be spread out over a maximum of five years, the BSP stated. “These measures will be in effect for a defined period and covered by additional specific and other prudential conditions.”

The six regulatory relief measures are:
(1) Excluding existing loans of borrowers in affected areas from the computation of past due ratios provided these are restructured or given relief;
(2) Reducing the 5 percent general loan loss provision to 1 percent for restructured loans of borrowers in the affected areas;
(3) Suspension of penalties for delays in the submission of supervisory reports;
(4) Allowing banks to provide financial assistance to their officers and employees who were affected by the calamity including those assistance
that may not be within the scope of the existing BSP-approved Fringe Benefit Program;
(5) Granting of a 60-day grace period to settle the outstanding rediscounting obligations as of 28 September 2009 with the BSP of all rediscounting banks in the affected areas;
(6) Allowing banks to restructure with the BSP, on a case-to-case basis, the outstanding rediscounted loans of borrowers affected by the calamity.

BSP clarified that those eligible for relief measures are banks in areas declared under a state of calamity by the National Disaster Coordinating Council.

These areas have been identified as Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, Isabela, Quirino, and Nueva Vizcaya. Also declared in need of emergency relief are Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, Tarlac, Bataan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, Mindoro (Occidental and Oriental) Marinduque, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur.

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 07:23 AM

These are beautiful photos. :okay: Are these yours Hakz?

Those are not mine, kevin...courtesy of Bicol Mail....:cheers:

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 07:25 AM

Sports Tourism Destination: Philippines (http://mb.com.ph/articles/223056/sports-tourism-destination-philippines)
By AMANDA JAUCIAN BALNEG
October 3, 2009, 5:02pm

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Wakeboarding

Do you want to see the Philippines? Or do you want to experience the Philippines?

The Department of Tourism (DoT) has been promoting the country’s adventure and ecotourism destinations and activities as it aims to position the country as an exciting outdoor travel destination.

You do not have to be an expert athlete. You just have to be physically fit and to have that adventurous spirit to test the waters of adventure sports. Beginners may be given training or orientation before they undertake the activities. These adventure destinations challenge the body and offer an exhilarating escape from the day-to-day life.

1. Surfing in Siargao

What’s a chocolate bar got to do with surfing? Cloud 9 was coined by John Callahan when he found the wave by chance, naming it after the locally made chocolate bar. From the time his article on Siargao came out in Surfer Magazine in its March 1993 issue, the formerly obscure Siargao Island located in the province of Surigao del Norte became popular to surfers and tourists alike.

Callahan describes Cloud 9 as “a thick, pitching peak takeoff over a reef shelf followed by a hollow section and a clean exit into the channel or a pinching section, depending on swell direction. The wave works on typhoon season groundswell from two feet up to eight feet Hawaiian at peak high tide. On a clean easterly swell and offshore southwest wind, Cloud 9 can be mechanically perfect, with a guaranteed barrel on every wave.”
Hmmm. Cloud nine does sound surfi-licious!

2. Wakeboarding in Camarines Sur

Wakeboarding is a surface water sport developed from a combination of water skiing, snowboarding and surfing techniques. The Camarines Sur Watersports Complex or CWC is one of the only two cable parks in the country. It is called as such because a series of tower-connected mechanical cables pulls the rider around the water. Its 6-point cable ski system is designed for wakeboarding, wakeskating and waterskiing.

Since the completion of the cable park, beginner and professional wakeboarders and skiiers from all over the world have visited the CWC to compete or simply to have fun. The province owes its inclusion in the Top 5 destinations in the country to CWC. Camarines Sur ranks 4th next to Davao, Boracay and Cebu in attracting the biggest volume of visitors for the 1st quarter of 2009. The sport has indeed taken the province by waves.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://mb.com.ph/articles/223056/sports-tourism-destination-philippines)

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 07:27 AM

Hindi kya ang nangyari sa Iriga ay parang yung sa movie na "CARS",yung sa pixar yata yun.. Dati rati napakaunlad ng isang bayan doon sa movie but
noong ginawa yata yung bagong highway, hindi na nadadaanan masyado yung lugar nila kya naging matumal ang business nila dun..

Nai cocompare ko lng sa Iriga-Nabua.. dahil parang noong nagkaroon ng Diversion Road sa Baao yta yun na directly ngcoconnect sa centro ng Nabua.. parang mas sumigla ang business sa nabua(macagng,lcc etc..) kesa sa iriga kc parang ang iriga may lalaogan ka pa bgo mkadumn na bakung mn main highway..

Naiisip ko ngani na an main lifeline kn Iriga is USANT n UNEP na mga establish skuls na tlga,na kun mau an mga ini prang municipality n rn nga ika nga ni garz n kevinb..

Ewan ko, its just a THEORY..pero hindi ko cnasbi n hindi maunlad ang Iriga..
parang bumagal lng an phase ng growth nila compared to other cities and towns...

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Kya ayaw ko sa ideyang gumawa ng highway sa may minalabac na mgcoconect patungong albay at hindi na dadaan sa naga..

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Still local governance pa rin ang pnka important pra mapa unlad ang isang lugar pra sa akin..

Nakaapekto talaga sa Iriga ang pagconstruct ng Diversion Road sa Nabua going to Baao.

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 07:32 AM

32,312 katao, numero kan mga evacuees sa Camarines Sur (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=111578)
10/4/2009 9:13:18 AM

NAGA CITY - Uminabot sa 32,312 katao an numero kan mga evacuees an pig ataman kan Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council kan Camarines Sur sa kasagsagan kan pag-agui kan bagyong si Pepeng digde sa rehiyong bikol kan nakaaguing mga aldaw.

Kadaklan sa mga evacuees an hale sa mga banwaan na nakamate ning sobrang pagbabaha asin posibleng magkaigwa nig landslide.

Sa latest report na pig paabot kan PDCC digde sa Bombo Radyo Naga ni Mr. Edison Petalio, an numerong ini an miyembro kan 8,048 na pamilyang temporaryong nag eristar sa 168 na evacuation centers sa probensiya mantang nagbabagsak an makusog na pag-uran na nagdara ning pagbaha.

An mga pamilyang ini an tulos man na pig antabayanan kan saindang nasasakupang local government units na kun saen dae man napabayaan huli sa mga relief goods na pigtao sa mga ini.

Sa ngonian, an mga evacuees an padikit dikit ng nagbabaralik sa saindang kanya-kanyang lugar huli naman sa pagkakaigwa ning maray na panahon sa pagpaheling na kan saldang.

An nasabing numerong ini kan mga evacuees an mas dakol kun ikukumparar sa ibang kalamidad na nag-agui sa probensiya, sabi pa ni Petalio kan PDCC.

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 07:34 AM

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hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 07:38 AM

Your Welcome. More pictures of SM Bicol
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daming tao sa SM. Salamat sa mga pictures mo ng SM dito sa thread natin.:banana::banana::banana:

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 07:39 AM

StarStruck search goes to Naga City (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=510161&publicationSubCategoryId=70)
By Ver Paulino (The Philippine Star) Updated October 01, 2009 12:00 AM

NAGA CITY, Philippines — Bicolano hopefuls, aged 16 to 23, traveled to SM Naga recently where the auditions for StarStruck V were held.

StarStruck was first announced on GMA 7’s S.O.P. and most of the auditions were held at SM Supermalls nationwide. Casting tours, where judges screen candidates for star quality or acting talent, were held in different regions.

Among those who auditioned were a sales clerk, wedding singer, a former Little Miss Philippines finalist, a caregiving and nursing graduate, and most of them high school and college students. Applicants brought along their own CDs and minus ones, props or musical instrument like guitar and trumpet.

Dingdong Dantes, Raymond Gutierrez and Carla Abellana will host the artista search.

For those who want to try their luck to be showbiz’s new faces, they can go to GMA Network Center until tomorrow, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. onwards.

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 07:42 AM

It is confirm that Robinson not only visited the City, but in fact they are inquiring a number of a bigger spaces in the Central Business District I ( as we called it centro ). The most probably negotiation would be the E-Mall owned by Enrile family.

Wow, this is indeed good news if Robinsons really has plans of putting up a Robinsons Mall in the city.....:banana::banana::banana:

GOOD EVENING .. NAGA CITY AT CAM SUR/NORTE !

Good day, Blueleo...Thanks for always visiting CamSur Thread...

HIGH TIDE LANG ITO nyehehe ILABAS NA ANG RUBBER BOAT :bash: :bash: :bash:

Ang ganda naman ng Camarines Sur.. Sana makapunta ako dyan soon..lalo na sa CWC at Caramoan hehehe:banana:

Sana nga makapunta ka rito.....:cheers:

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 07:47 AM

Legal grounds (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/editorial.html)

ANIMOSITY between the officials of the City Government and of the Local Church of Caceres did not end with the issuance of a joint statement of these two entities two weeks before the Peñafrancia novena week. To all indications, it has worsened from a mere objection to the holding of a beer plaza within the novena week to what can now be described as strategic offensives of each of these entities minus the blazing of guns and the fielding of spies of the kind read in Tom Clancy’s bestsellers or in John le Carre’s thrillers.

The offensive taken by City Hall against the Local Church of Caceres lies on the contention that the granting of permit to the civic activities during the novena week is legal. This, however, only gives the Local Church more reason to solidify its front.

It must be remembered that when the local media solicited the reaction of Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi on the alleged plan of Monsignor Zosimo Ma. Sañado to run for Congress as representative of the second district of Camarines Sur, the Archbishop answered, “Why not?” He however qualified his answer by saying that Monsignor Sañado’s plan should be tested against two canons of the Church: First, is his decision needed to promote the common good of the greater number of the community? Second, will his decision protect the right of the church? The Archbishop said if after evaluating the answers of Monsignor Sañado, he finds them satisfactory, then there is no reason for preventing him to pursue his plans.

The same questions can be the measure of the “strategic offensive” undertaken by the representatives of the Local Church of Caceres against any of the moves of the City Government of Naga on the legality of the permits given to the civic activities during the novena wek.

To all indications, the civic activities that do not have any religious content and given permit by the city government to be held during the novena week go against the right and duty of the Local Church to protect the devotion to Ina. Without even soliciting a reaction from Archbishop Legaspi, we can almost hear the retort: “Why not?” This is the canonical ground which the Local Church stands on against the City Government.

On the contrary, we see no ground on legality for the city government in granting permit to the holding of these civic activities during the novena week. Obviously, the office of the City Mayor has the power to grant permits to these activities --- but on what solid ground and reason are these activities being held during the novena week still remains hazy, if not empty. If the City Mayor is as wise as he projects himself to be ---- considering the more than 150 awards, international, national and regional recognitions and 5 Hall of Fame awards in different fields of local governance he was conferred with ----- he cannot but fail to notice that these civic activities are no more than taking the opportunity of the many visitors and pilgrims to earn thousands even millions of pesos and at bottom line to fill the coffers of City Hall. What then is Naga City celebrating during the novena week? Its foundation day? Its fiesta? Its independence day? Its charter day? Its Kamundagan in September? We understand it is none of these. What then is the legal ground for holding these civic activities?

The City Government should have a ground to stand on for granting permit to these civic activities. This would make the permit legal in substance as well as in form. Without this ground the permit granted may be legal in form, but not in substance.

There is animosity growing between the Local Church of Caceres and the City Government of Naga. It will further worsen and become more heated in the days to come, now that the Tercentenary of the Devotion to Ina is fast coming in September 2010.

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 07:49 AM

I hope you can visit us here. I had been to the coastal town of Allen, maybe it's still far from Tacloban City. Coz is overlooking from Matnog, Sorsogon which is already in Southern Bicol, lots of Ateneans (Ateneo De Naga) in Sorsogon Province.

If I'm not mistaken Sta. Clara Shipping Lines ply the route of Matnog-Allen.

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 07:55 AM

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hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 07:56 AM

Hi Hakz, how are you there? the pictures that i have taken in SM bicol. It's rainny here but the electricity had no problem. So i decided to post, than being worried about the flood. Well, the other house near the Bicol river was flooded but only more than 12 inches height. Once the water flow down slowly. they started to clean the house. But generally the city wasn't that alarming.

okay na...wala ng floodwaters sa national highway..sa likuran ng bahay namin malalim pa ang tubig...mabuti na lang di pumasok sa bahay namin yung tubig baha....:)

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 08:02 AM

Bicol loses P75-M worth of aggie crops to Typhoon Pepeng (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=233171)
By Mike dela Rama

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 4 (PNA) -- Typhoon Pepeng wrought heavy damage on agricultural crops in Bicol with an estimated value of P75,666,340.

These include 1,968 hectares of riceland with an estimated production loss of 6,912.43 metric tons amounting to P65,665,533; 32.10 hectares of land planted to corn with a 15.98 metric tons production loss amounting to P189,935; and the high value commercial crops which include fruits and assorted vegetables on 281.39 hectares damaged consisting of 654.06 metric tons production loss amounting to P9,810,871.

This report was based on the reports submitted by the Local Government Units in the provinces of Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur and Catanduanes as of October 3, 2009.

Regional Technical Director for operations Marilyn Sta. Catalina immediately made an ocular inspection of some of the municipalities affected by flooding wrought by typhoon Pepeng and she reported that rice in various stages of growth were greatly affected by the flood specially in Camarines Sur. Sta. Catalina said that the reported production loss is only 1.46% of the production target of the region. In terms of area, it is only 0.73% of the area targeted for rice production.

Other than rice, the flooding also damaged vegetables and corn.

The figures in this report are expected to increase with the coming in of reports from other municipalities and provinces of the region.

Regional Executive Director Jose V. Dayao said that as soon as the final damage report has been completed, the regional office will submit to the DA central office the necessary recommendations and rehabilitation plan.

As in the previous calamities, assistance to farmers usually includes provision of seed subsidy and/or inputs. Dayao also urged the affected farmers to plant early maturing varieties and practice direct seeding or “tiprak” to recoup from the losses wrought by typhoon Pepeng.

The DA has also mobilized its agribusiness and marketing personnel to monitor prices of agricultural commodities so that measures could be taken to cushion the impact of probable price increases and prevent traders from taking advantage of the situation by jacking up the prices of agricultural goods and commodities. (PNA)

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 08:04 AM

Correct, it was the success of the OTOP CAMARINES SUR showcasing innovative product that are Globally competitive.

This is a store that promotes OTOP CAMARINES SUR near the CBD PLAZA HOTEL

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Maurag ini. Calling all visitors and tourists....Buy your favorite Bikolano handicrafts and souvenir items here.:banana::banana::banana:

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 08:05 AM

Thousands of evacuees in Bicol return home (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=233091)
By Mar S. Arguelles

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 3 (PNA) - Some 24,319 families heaved in various holding areas in four Bicol provinces were allowed to return home after the weather agency lowered its storm warning signal to normal, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol said today.

The decampment order came from their respective Provincial Disaster Coordinating Councils (PDCC) following the weather agency’s advisory that Storm Pepeng had move away from the region and it no longer threatened the area.

The weather advisory prompted local disaster councils to allow their residents living in flood, mudflow and landslide-prone areas to return to their homes.

Bernardo Alejandro, OCD regional director, said one died and another was still missing in Camarines Sur.

He said one still unidentified person died after falling while attempting to fix their damaged roof in Naga City while Erwin Domagsang, 20 of barangay Agdangan, Baao, Camarines Sur, was reported missing since Friday after strong current swept him while crossing a spillway.

Alejandro said some 2,337 sail passengers were still in various ports in Tabaco City and Pioduran, both in Albay; Pial, Bulan and Matnog in Sorsogon; in Masbate City and Pasacao in Camarines Sur.

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=233091)

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 08:06 AM

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hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 08:41 AM

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hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 08:47 AM

Abangan mamaya sa Pinoy Big Brother Double Up...

Patrick Villanueva.....:)

hrynewych

October 4th, 2009, 09:16 AM

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simply unbelievable and highly commendable

wilsonthegreat

October 4th, 2009, 10:31 AM

Correct, it was the success of the OTOP CAMARINES SUR showcasing innovative product that are Globally competitive.

This is a store that promotes OTOP CAMARINES SUR near the CBD PLAZA HOTEL

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Additional pictures will be posted soon

digdi makukua an mga pasalubong hale sa ibang parte kan Kabikulan:cheers:

wilsonthegreat

October 4th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Presentation of the Russian Investments in CamSur

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arog talaga ka an si Gob. padabang padaba an satuyang probinsya. maasahan talaga sa lahat ng oras kaya bilib ako sayo.

kamukha ka ni bebe ko:)

Sadto Loyo

October 4th, 2009, 12:03 PM

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Nice shop for souvenirs. very nice location. Just across the Central Bus Terminal and close to SM.

Is this shop in that building reportedly to host a budget hotel?
Is the hotel already open?

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 12:05 PM

The many stories of a train station (http://trainsofourthoughts.rihspi.org/2008/09/many-stories-of-train-station.html)
by Vic Nierva

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Nostalgic too. Naga train station in the 1960s.

MANILA-bound train Peñafrancia Express passes by our town of Lupi at nine in the evening, at the time when the moon was gently waxing over the silhouettes of hills and coconut groves. Against darkness, one could only imagine the intense color of the fire tree blossoming or the downy kapok fibers falling from the dried fruits still attached to the branches. By that time, the old train station was quiet and almost empty except for frequent bystanders, or sometimes, passengers from nearby villages who slept on the cold concrete benches waiting for the early morning train to Naga or Legaspi. The florescent lamps of the station were the only remaining illuminations reflected in the night skies and all the rest was a small pastoral town deep in slumber.

This was the old train station some twenty years ago when the railway industry was still flourishing, when there were four passenger trains traveling daily from Bicol to Manila and back, while long freight hauls traveled on a weekly basis. Those were the years when the station reeked of the sweet smell of copra, the main product of our town, or of the aroma coming from casks of the freshest lambanog from Katagalugan being unloaded from a freight train. Those were the years when the station was filled with the temporary sounds of crated fowls, swines, and other livestock waiting their turn to be shipped to the big city.

The station was once ranked among the finest railway structures in the country with its exterior of well-done timbers from the Bicol National Park and its roof of red terracotta. Built at the foot of Halochoc hill overlooking the Sulóng river, the location of the station was marvelously scenic.

The story of the station was itself something worth keeping. It was built around the time when the country was under the American rule. The Philippine National Railways then was still called the Manila Railroad Company, running trains Bicol to Manila up to San Fernando, La Union—the now defunct northern line which sad story is another thing. Like many train stations of the PNR line, the main structure of Lupi station is made up of boulders as big as adult human heads which gave it a sturdy look. The station is elevated from the railroad tracks so that when trains arrived, the floors of the coaches were leveled with the platform. The platform’s roofs were supported by a row of concrete columns which were also paneled with wood consistent with the station’s walls.

Before dawn, the silence of the station allowed everyone to listen to signs of the coming Mayon Limited which passes by our town at around four in the morning. The station was so quiet that one can even hear the faintest grunt and horn of the locomotive even if it was still a town away.

At day, the station was our playground for taraguán (taguan), darakúpan (habulan), turubigán (patintero), and lastikohán (rubber band game). The row of wood-paneled posts that hid us during taraguán made it really hard to be an ‘it’ in the game. Sometimes, during his idle times, the station master would even allow us to hide under his desk inside the station.

The station was also a store for many products. One of the most prominent vendors in the old station was Tiyang Nel who sold hotcakes, badúya (marúya), banana cue, palitaw and other kakanin which became our everyday merienda at home. Because the station was then the gateway to the town, peddlers of various merchandises—from amulets to fighting cocks to rare animals—were frequently seen selling their fares there. Once, I even saw a man selling sawá (python) which Tiyong Bundio, the cockfight gallery owner, eventually bought. After sometime, I heard my father telling everyone to be extra careful because the sawá broke out of its cage the night before, eating several of Tiyong Bundio’s fighting cocks. During dry seasons, when dirt roads from the Bicol National Park are accessible, forest products are brought to the station to be sold. In fact, the railway station in Lupi attracted more people than the market did.

When my father was the station master in Sipocot, the town next to Lupi, I would use the station telephone to talk to him for pasalubong. The station telephone then was different from the phone we use today. It was a telegraph phone which uses a lever instead of numbered buttons to ring a specific station. Sipocot’s code was three short rings. Whenever I would call father, I felt privileged since other children were forbidden to touch the telephone. Sometimes, when the telephone signal was weak, it was funny to hear the station master yelling just to be understood by the person on the other end of the line. When communist rebels attempted to raid the town hall in the late 80s, the rebels got hold of the station. Among the things they seized was the station’s telephone.

Late in the afternoon, when the train Mayon Limited was about to pass by, the station becomes crowded with boarding passengers as well as well-wishers. Their baggage ranged from backpacks to chicken cages. Train vendors would be around by this time, their fares ranged from balut to pili, kakanins to packed meals, and malamig na tubig to ice candies. We, the children around, delighted in these fares, especially the kakanins which at that time would sell at only one peso or two.

When the train arrives, we would settle at the rear side of the station to avoid the commotion of boarding passengers. I recall how amusing it was to watch the passengers rush to their assigned coaches while some of them, especially the men, settled on the roofs. And when the last coach disappears at the track bend a few hundred meters away from the station, the well-wishers one by one start leaving the station. I realized that the station was the only point of leaving and coming of many individuals in Lupi before. Many of these people came back well in life, but many did not even returned. I remember some of those who left, the Loquiases who settled in Florida, the Alsistos who are now in Fresno, the Panelos who, even the old Panelo woman is still in Lupi, her children are all abroad. Then there were also those who came in through the station, the Dimaculangans from Batangas, the Elevados and the Titulars of Nabua in Camarines Sur, and the political Matamorosas who were from Daragá, Albay. My mother’s family came to Lupi when my grandfather was assigned to be the station master there. Her family’s exodus was actually a complex one. My grandmother was from Pamplona, Camarines Sur, while my grandfather was from Bato, but when they were married, they settled in Sipocot since grandpa was the station master of Sipocot, so that mother and her siblings were all born there. Then, my father came to Lupi, when he was assigned there as the assistant station master.

My childhood was spent around the old railway station. I played my first childhood game there, I learned riding the bicycle on its platform where I also got the first bruise on my knees falling out of balance during a game of darakúpan. Playtime was between coming home from school in the afternoon and six in the evening when our mothers would call us home just before the church bells ring for the oración.

Our old house was just at the back of the station, but the journey home was not an easy one. At six, the skies of Lupi was almost completely dark, and between the station and our house was a huge langka tree. My mother would always scare me that a very tall man committed suicide by hanging himself on that tree. Because of this, I would always run home as fast as I could avoiding the sight of the langka tree.

Since the station was built shortly before the Americans came to Lupi, its age has already produced a collection of stories, majority of which are gothic in nature. One was the story of the couple who died after being dragged by a rushing train many years ago. They were said to be haunting the station very late at night by appearing headless and still in their wedding attire. Then there was the story of a monster who was said to show itself at the south of the platform in the form of a giant wild boar. Whenever I remember this story, what enters my mind was the Opón, the giant boar in the epic of Ibalóng who destroyed Bantong’s taro crops. A lot more stories were about ghosts which actually were not surprising since the station, and our own house too, were garrisons during the Japanese occupation.

A couple of months ago, when I visited Lupi, I saw a station slowly being eaten by decay. Its roof of bright red clay and its walls of timber panels were gone. The marvel that the small station created many decades ago is now nearing decomposition because of neglect and defilement. I have heard that trains no longer stop to pick up passengers, albeit there were only two trains going to and coming from the Bicol region. It was a sad sight to see such place left to deterioration after serving and even establishing a whole town. I can only remember what had been in the past.

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 12:18 PM

1943 Iriga, Camarines Sur Treasurer's General Receipt

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underoath

October 4th, 2009, 12:23 PM

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ahahaha...ayos tingnan na yung mga briton nakasakay sa jeep! may babae pa sa bubong...cool!

nice post @hakz :)

Sadto Loyo

October 4th, 2009, 12:29 PM

The good governor is seen everywhere very busy promoting tourism in the province.

While I laud his accomplishment in the tourism industry, I wonder if he is still able to attend to other important government responsibilities in the province. I mean, he does not have to be socializing with tourists that are coming to the province. This is may be his style of leadership, but i hope the same vigor is given to addressing other concerns especially those for improving quality of life for all in the province.

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 12:31 PM

SMA's 70th Birthday (http://baaohistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/)

In 2010, the SMA community plans to celebrate the school's Diamond Jubilee, five years shy of the costumary 75 years. The reasoning behind is that it is common practice now and perhaps there is truth in in the maxim that "a good idea now is better than a great idea tomorrow" and everyone seems to be enthusiastically behind it. I myself could have waited for the beatification of Mo. Consuelo Barcelo, who in 1939 along with a sister companion went to the Bicol Region looking for a place to put up a school. SMA would have been blessed with a co-founder with title of "Blessed" before her name. The other hero of the founding of SMA is Rev. Fr. Florencio Gonzalez or fondly, "Padre Inciong" who did not let the chance to slip of having the Augustinian Sister's first school in the Bicol Region put up in Baao. He started the school on his own expense at the then huge sum of P18,000.00 so it could open immediately the next school year of 1940.

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The school's main building being built by Vicente Fernandezand workers. The name of the school was "Colegio of Baao"

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Padre Inciong (far left in eyeglasses), his Coadjutor
Padre Ochoa and the pioneer Sisters pose with
SMA pupils. The school's name, "Escuala Parroqial
de Baao"(the school building still lacked its window panes)

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The SMA building during its glory days
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This photo of SMA students and pupils was taken
November 30, 1941, 15 days before the Japanese entered
Baao.

hakz2007

October 4th, 2009, 12:39 PM

ahahaha...ayos tingnan na yung mga briton nakasakay sa jeep! may babae pa sa bubong...cool!

nice post @hakz :)

thanks...it's really cool seeing those foreign bred peeps riding on top of jeepneys here.:)

The good governor is seen everywhere very busy promoting tourism in the province.

While I laud his accomplishment in the tourism industry, I wonder if he is still able to attend to other important government responsibilities in the province. I mean, he does not have to be socializing with tourists that are coming to the province. This is may be his style of leadership, but i hope the same vigor is given to addressing other concerns especially those for improving quality of life for all in the province.

He both attends to it. :)

bobbymay74

October 4th, 2009, 02:57 PM

digdi makukua an mga pasalubong hale sa ibang parte kan Kabikulan:cheers:

Yeah, almost OTOP BICOL native products

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October 4th, 2009, 03:03 PM

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kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 02:44 AM

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kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 02:47 AM

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October 5th, 2009, 02:49 AM

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kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 02:49 AM

^^ All of those are my photos. Those were taken last June when I visited. :D

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 02:52 AM

Yellow Cab - Naga

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Red Platter

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kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 02:56 AM

San Francisco de Assisi Parish Church
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kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 02:58 AM

Plaza Rizal

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Plaza Quince Martirez

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oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 03:09 AM

Check this MTV Video by Sugarfree "Hay Buhay"

posted in one of their backdrop video is the text "Kaogma Cam Sur"

Pati sa MTV...Cam Sur sikat!

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 03:11 AM

October 8 Opening of the PCCL South Luzon League...Hope to see you guys...Go Naga! Go Cam. Sur!!!!

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 03:14 AM

Check this MTV Video by Sugarfree "Hay Buhay"

posted in one of their backdrop video is the text "Kaogma Cam Sur"

Pati sa MTV...Cam Sur sikat!

Here you go. :)

v=K-h_8YChO3M

arkijo

October 5th, 2009, 04:03 AM

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 04:53 AM

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randism

October 5th, 2009, 06:30 AM

Peñafrancia Tennis Club: Newest Sports Club in Naga City

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Dr. Andy V. Gimpaya
Penafrancia Tennis Club

Officers and Members of the Penafrancia Tennis Club
Induction of charter officers at the Naga City Civic Center today ushers in the blooming of a new lawn tennis club in Naga City--officially called the Naga City Peñafrancia Tennis Club, Inc. With over 50 members, the new club will have the 3-court-clubhouse facility of the Naga City Civic Center Complex, owned by the Naga City government, as its home base.

The induction ceremony starts off with former Naga City councilman and now secretary to the city mayor, Joe Grageda, giving the welcome remarks in behalf of the city government.

Atty. Eusebio Alvina, President of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines Camarines Sur Chapter, inducts the charter club officers: Tony Grageda, president; Edgar Rubio, vice-president; Atty. Bong Imperial, secretary; Vic Alano, treasurer; Nestor Garchitorena, auditor.
The elected board of directors includes Msgr. Romulo A. Vergara, Dr. Hector Mangente, Atty. Boboy Torallo, Engr. Gilbert Romero, Col. Jess Placides, Manny Magadia, Benjamin "Jajang" Britanico, Jr., and Mike Matias.

Designated as advisers are Jimmy Sison, Paul Gregory, Joe Grageda and Col. Arnel Cervantes---all pioneers and benefactors of lawn tennis in Naga.

By arrangement with the City Hall, Peñafrancia Tennis Club shares upkeep responsibility of the tennis complex with an older club that is also hosted in the same venue, the An Maogmang Lugar Tennis Club. The two clubs, in the spirit of friendly coexistence, may co-host major tennis tournament or send out unified delegation to tennis competitions as Team Naga.

randism

October 5th, 2009, 06:33 AM

Ricky Lee to Conduct Lecture-Workshop on Scriptwriting in Naga

Ricky Lee, the multi-awarded scriptwriter, playwright, and fictionist, will conduct a Lecture-Workshop on Scriptwriting on Sept. 29, 8:00-12:00, at the University of Nueva Caceres, Instructional Media Center.

Other than lecture-workshop, Lee will also launch his books Para kay B(2008), Si Tatang at Mga Himala ng Ating Panahon (Reprint, 2009) both published by Writers Studio Philippines, Inc. and Trip to Quiapo (Fifth edition, 2007) by Bagong Likha Publishing.

Lee, known for his award winning and critically acclaimed films such as Himala, Salome, Moral, and Brutal and known for having a record of more than 150 produced film scripts, has also written short stories, plays, feature articles, and a novel--a number of which won Palanca awards. Apart from 50 trophies received from various award giving bodies here and abroad, including the Gawad Urian Lifetime Award, Lee will also be conferred the Most Outstanding Bikolano Artist in the Bikolinismo Awarding Ceremony also on Sept 29.

The workshop is open to all interested teachers, students, stage directors, actors, writers, and literature lovers. A minimal registration fee will be collected from each participant and only the first 100 registrants can be accommodated. For inquiries and slot reservation, call 811-61-00 local 114 or text 0912-410-9835. Look for Estelito Jacob or any staff of the UNC College of Arts and Sciences.(ebj)

randism

October 5th, 2009, 06:41 AM

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randism

October 5th, 2009, 06:46 AM

randism

October 5th, 2009, 06:49 AM

CamSur PSSO/PDCC succors Del Gallego constituents
Category: p_release
Source: MMEC

The heavy downpour on the eve of September 26, 2009, due to typhoon Ondoy prompted the immediate dispatch of the personnel of the Provincial Social Services Office (PSSO) to conduct relief operations to constituents of the province who were severely affected by this typhoon, the worst ever to hit the country since 1967.

Del Gallego, which lies along the boundary of Camarines Sur and Quezon Province and which was unfortunately the hardest hit in Cam Sur by typhoon Ondoy, was the earliest to send the distress call thru vice mayor Lydia Abarrientos.

Despite its personnel barely having “re-charged” from the exhaustion from the prior day’s barangay visitation in the municipality of Lupi, amid the uncooperative weather condition, PSSO together with the volunteers of the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) immediately dispatched relief operations in the barangays of Del Gallego last September 27 and 28 (Saturday and Sunday).

Food packs totaling to 365 where distributed on the first day of relief operations in Barangay Sabang while another 500 food packs where distributed the following day among the constituents of Barangay Poblacion 2 and Poblacion 3. Similar distribution was done in the other barangays of Sta Rita, Bagong Silang, Manansala, Sinuknipan, Palaspas and San Pablo.

Governor LRay Villafuerte directed the immediate dispatch of relief goods to Del Gallego’s hardest hit barangays to alleviate the sufferings of the constitutuents pending the total assessment of damages suffered by the municipality.

PDCC continues to gather reports coming from various municipalities on the extent of damage to their towns as they will be the basis for the support to be given by the provincial government. CRFERNANDEZ / ANNTUY/ MMEC

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 06:57 AM

Ateneo leads Champions League "Sweet 16" Finalists

September 22, 2009

Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles, UAAP defending champion and runner-up in the 2008 Philippine Collegiate Championship games, and seven teams from UAAP and NCAA have secured their place in the “Sweet 16” Finals of the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Championship.

Joining the Blue Eagles are the FEU Tamaraws, UE Warriors, UST Golden Tigers, San Sebastian College-Recoletos Stags, San Beda Red Lions, JRU Heavy Bombers and Letran Knights. The first four are with the UAAP and the rest are with the NCAA.

Reynaldo D. Gamboa, chairman of Philippine Collegiate Champions League, announced that eight more slots are to be filled up. One seat is reserved for the champion of the ongoing CESAFI competitions at Cebu City where the University of Cebu Webmasters are currently leading with University of Visayas Green Lancers and University of San Jose Recoletos Jaguars closely following.

Seven seats to the “Sweet 16” Finals are at stake at the zonal qualifying games scheduled to be held starting November in Naga City, Cebu City, and Metro Manila.

De La Salle University Green Archers, last year’s Philippine Collegiate Champion and 6th placer in the UAAP this year, and the Adamson University Falcons, UAAP 5th placer this year, are solid favorites to barge into the finals via the zonal games. The Green Archers will be in Naga City for the games on November 12 to 14 while the Falcons are competing in the Cebu City games scheduled on November 4 to 8.

The 5th and 6th placers in the NCAA will also advance to the zonal games with a chance to earn seats in the “Sweet 16” Finals. At present, Arellano University Chiefs, College of Saint Benilde Blazers and Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals are in contention.

All the games in the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Championship “Sweet 16” Finals will be covered by the ABS-CBN television network and aired nationwide on Channel 23 with replays on Balls. PLDT and Smart Communications are the major sponsors of this event.

randism

October 5th, 2009, 07:10 AM

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This stretch of white, powdery sand of the Monte Verde Island beach in Garchitorena town Camarines Sur, one of the countless tourism potentials in Caramoan Peninsula that will very soon be a prominent beacon in the tourism map of the world when the tourism initiatives of Governor LRay Villafuerte reaches fruition, can easily match, if not simply surpass in terms of pristine beauty, tranquility and allure any other established tourism attraction in the country and abroad.Two km from this beach is a dive spot and perfect surfing location.

bobbymay74

October 5th, 2009, 07:21 AM

good morning mga nagauenos! musta ang panahon jan? sana dai magadan ang ibang business establishment jan ngonan na may SM NAGA na. kaya dapat suportahan ta man giraray ang mga lokal na negosyo arog kan lcc para dai man sinda maapektuhan.

Marhay man na nAGA saimo.

Other business are doing well here, not much to worry about. Our locals are very positive or has an affirmative approach to business.

As you can see...

LCC CENTRAL MALL Department store and other leasing store are doing well...

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But LCC Supermarket has affected a little, since they put up a new LCC Hypermart near the Public Market. It's just like competing itself ( since it is near LCC central mall ) as what the LCC Leasing Officer describe:)

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bobbymay74

October 5th, 2009, 07:27 AM

bobbymay74

October 5th, 2009, 07:39 AM

Nice shop for souvenirs. very nice location. Just across the Central Bus Terminal and close to SM.

Is this shop in that building reportedly to host a budget hotel?
Is the hotel already open?

Yes, this is now the Hotel...

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This is the interior..

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I learn from them that the building as well as the Hotel is owned by the Olivan's ( SEAOIL ). I told the personnel officer that they can post more pictures of the interior of the hotel in our thread.

wise_zech

October 5th, 2009, 07:41 AM

nice hotel

Sadto Loyo

October 5th, 2009, 07:44 AM

Thanks Bob.
Nice building. Like the color but the window type airconditioners spoil the serene facade of this building.

They have good shops on the ground floor.

randism

October 5th, 2009, 08:19 AM

1,254 couples marry in Libmanan church wedding
Category: p_release
Source: MMEC

Camarines Sur—Some 1,254 couples walked down the isle in the “Kasalan sa Ngalan ng Diyos” church mass wedding held at the St. James de Apostle Parish church, Libmanan under the sponsorship of the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur and Gov. LRay Villafuerte, here October 1-2.

The two-day affair tops the spot as the biggest mass wedding ever conducted under the Kasalang Bayan Program held at various municipalities in CamSur with some 526 couples sealing their wedding vows during the first day and at least 600 on the second day.

Looking their best, the newlyweds vowed to stay together in sickness and in health in the ceremonies officiated by Msgr. Emmanuel Ricafort, Libmanan’s Vicar General, assisted by nine other priests from different churches in Libmanan.

Gov. LRay Villafuerte extended his warmest wishes to the couples through a message imparted through Provincial Budget Officer Fortunato Pena who held the crowd in stitches as he shared his own thoughts on the issue of commitment in marriages. Board Member Darius Nopra, Board Member Romulo Hernandez, Municipal Councilors James Jaucian and Teng Besa together with ex-Board Member Ariel Orino with other barangay officials of Libmanan.

The oldest couple who tied the knot during the mass wedding were Pablo Cervantes, 72 and Teresita Guevarra, 66 of Camambugan, Libmanan. They have three children and ten grandchildren. The pair had long been living together without the benefit of marriage for 46 years before their marriage was finally solemnized in the momentous mass wedding.

The continuing project to formalize the relationships of common law couples is among the major thrusts of Gov. LRay’s leadership and is a major component of a comprehensive human resource development program of the governor in his advocacy of promoting family development as an important tool for the establishment of a vibrant and progressive community. andujar/anntuy - MMEC

randism

October 5th, 2009, 08:22 AM

Eradication of malnutrition among children - a priority program of Gov. LRay
Category: p_release
Source: MMEC

Pili, CamSur. This year’s beneficiaries of the LRay Vita Kidz, a program of the provincial government which aims to eradicate malnutrition among children with ages ranging below 6 years, has almost tripled compared to the previous years.

This came out from the report of the Provincial Health Office (PHO) recently.

This year, the LRay Vita Kidz program has 11,700 children beneficiaries compared to previous years which averaged only at about 3,000 beneficiaries per annum.

The program has reached out to 459 barangays throughout the province. Its components include food and vitamin supplementations, de-worming before the start of the program, nutrition class for parents, and the distribution of assorted vegetable seeds intended for backyard and or community garden so that the parents will have source of food to sustain the nutritional needs of the children beneficiaries.

Launched in year 2005 by Governor LRay Villafuerte, the program has gained considerable headway because of its continuing success stories noted in many barangays which benefited from the program.

Local officials and barangay leaders, who were witnesses to the progress of children beneficiaries during the implementation of the program were united in confirming its efficacy and efficiency. Children beneficiaries showed marked improvement in their weights and bearing after.

According to Dr. Gerardo N. Villafuerte, the head of the Provincial Health Office, the nutritional status in Camarines Sur is gradually improving as a result of the implementation of the LRay Vita Kidz program. snieves/mmec

randism

October 5th, 2009, 08:24 AM

CamSur conducts refresher training for CamSur firemen
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Source: MMEC

PILI, CamSur—Governor LRay Villafuerte through the CamSur Fire Rescue Unit financed and administered by the Provincial Government, in partnership with the Provincial Fire Marshal of the Bureau of Fire Protection, conducted an exercise and refresher training on the basic skills in fire response during the one-day activity participated in by the CamSur Capitol Fire Rescue Unit officers held at the Provincial Capitol Complex, Tuesday, September 29.

The activity included lectures and discussions about the basic principles of emergencies, as well as trainings and exercises on fire response.

Provincial Fire Rescue Officer Rolly Cayao, officer-in-charge of the Capitol Fire Rescue Unit, stated that the exercise is geared at enhancing the expertise of every fire officer in the unit, and that the community will ultimately benefit from the said exercises.

Provincial Fire Martial Operation Officer Rodolfo Primo conducted the lectures and training for fire officers of the Provincial Capitol, which was capped by actual exercises and drill to ensure an efficient response of the team in times of fire and other emergencies.

The activity is one of Governor LRay Villafuerte’s priorities in line with his advocacy of providing fast and efficient services to the communities in times of fire, calamities, and other emergencies. andujar-MMEC

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 10:08 AM

Pagasa Bicol sa Sipocot, pinaglaog; Mga ekipahes sa pagbasa kan rainfall, water level, nagkadaranyaran (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=111647)
10/5/2009 12:30:40 AM

NAGA CITY - Pinagiimbestigaran sa presente kan mga pulis sa banwaan kan Sipocot an nangyaring panlalaog sa saro sa mga istasyon kan Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) sa Sipocot kan nakalihis na biernes sa kasagsagan ni bagyong Pepeng.

Napagaraman kan Bombo Radyo Naga na pinaglaog kan dae pa namimidbidan na grupo an naunambitan na istasyon asin pigaraot kan mga ini an mga ekipahes kan Pagasa na iyo man an pig-uusar sa pagbasa kan lebel kan tubig sa salog kan Sipocot.

Segun sa intrivista ki Art Balang kan Pagasa, nadukayan na sana kan saro sa saindang mga personahes na raraot na an cyclone fence nakapalibot sa istasyon.

Napagaraman pa man na piglagade suboot an kandado kan pintuan kan istasyon asin pigraraot pa an sensing pole kan salog na iyo kuta an piguusar sa pagbasa kan langkaw kan tubig.

Huli kaini, dae suboot nakabilog nin magkakanigong report an Pagasa Bicol para sa mga residente kan Sipocot na pwedesir na maapektaran kan paglangkaw kan tubig sa naunambitan na salog.

Tanganing maibitaran suboot an mga katibaadan sa mga residente, tulos nang pinagevacuar kan mga otoridad an mga nageerok harani sa Sipocot River antes na maglangkaw pa sa kritikal na lebel an tubig sa salog.

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 10:22 AM

P30-M, initial damage report sa infra ni 'Pepeng' sa Bicol-RDCC (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=111715)
10/5/2009 1:25:54 PM

LEGAZPI CITY-- Poko mas o menos trenta mil de pesos na kantidad nin imprastraktura an naapektaran kan bagyong Pepeng sa bilog na Bicol region.

Ini an nagluwas sa inisyal na damage report kan Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (RDCC) Bicol uyon na man sa report kan Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Pangenot na nagrehistro nin danyos an mga provincia kan Catanduanes, Albay asin Camarines Sur.

Dai man maagihan sa presente an Kanlanka spillway sa banwaan kan Viga siringman an Bacon asin Inamalsinan spillway sa Caramoran, puting baybay asin Paturok spillway sa San Andres siringman an nagkapirang tinampo sa San Miguel, Catanduanes.

Binaha man an nagkapirang parte kan Maharlika highway sa Baao asin Nabua siringman an Maligaya section sa banwaan kan Presentacion asin Lagonoy, Camarines Sur.

Mantang uminapaw man an tubig-baha sa Libon pantao road sa terser distrito kan Albay.

Kasuogma sa paagi kan isinagibong aerial survey naglansar nin damage assessment an Regional Disaster Coordinating Council sa pangengenot ni PNP Bicol Regional Director Ruben Padua, OCD Regional Director Raffy Alejandro, mga opisyales kan militar asin mga kagawad kan media.

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 10:26 AM

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hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 10:29 AM

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ilang storeys kaya ang CBD Hotel? affordable kaya ang rates ng rooms nila?

carl_vilches21

October 5th, 2009, 11:49 AM

Star studded talaga lage ang CWC.:cheers:

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 12:14 PM

watch this guys....
check out the text at the back of the video...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-h_8YChO3M

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 12:18 PM

watch this guys....
check out the text at the back of the video...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-h_8YChO3M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-h_8YChO3M)

oragon, this video, isn't it:
K-h_8YChO3M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-h_8YChO3M)

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 12:35 PM

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 12:38 PM

patulong naman sir hackz...Hay Buhay title by Sugarfree...bawal kasi dito ofis youtube, facebook, friendster, twitter...hehehe

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 12:42 PM

sorry sir hakz..got the wrong video...hindi kasi supported ang gamit me pc now for youtube viewing..eh..basta yung latest video nila na nakapasok sa pinoy myx countdown...written at the back of the video are places which they visited and performed...eg..Tagum sa Cebu, Iloilo (i guess) my iraq ata dun...hehehe

patulong naman sir hackz...Hay Buhay title by Sugarfree...bawal kasi dito ofis youtube, facebook, friendster, twitter...hehehe

posted na above sa first reply ko sayo.:)

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 12:42 PM

nice pix kev.:)

Thanks Randism. :)

Very nice pictures Kev, i really want to take pictures of the San Francisco Church too.

Thanks Bobby. Why not take photos of the church? IMO, it's one of the most beautiful churches in the region. Dai pa yan tapos ah, pano pa daw pag natapos yan? I want to take photos of the Cathedral again! I miss it. :(

This is the interior..

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I learn from them that the building as well as the Hotel is owned by the Olivan's ( SEAOIL ). I told the personnel officer that they can post more pictures of the interior of the hotel in our thread.

I don't know but I feel something's wrong with the interiors of this hotel.

The type of the living room set doesn't fit in the motif of the receiving area. The area seem to be a bit of minimalist style but the set is of semi-Victorian style or something.

The chandelier seem to not jive with the earthy feel of the wood attachment where it's connected to. And the plants too.

I don't know what kind of interior design the hotel is. I just know it's tacky. :ohno:

I just hope this hotel clicks. :)

Nice building. Like the color but the window type airconditioners spoil the serene facade of this building.

I agree. They should've used a centralized air conditioning system so the air-con units are "inside" the building itself. Mas mahal nga lang pag centralized. :D

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 12:48 PM

Teams to compete for the PCCL South Luzon Leg this Oct. 8 - 10 at the Naga City Gym:

Naga City - UNC Greyhounds
Legazpi City - Bicol College
Tabaco City - Amando Cope College (no confirmation yet)
Sorsogon - CCDI
Quezon - Calayan Educational Foundation
Wildcard entry - UP Fighting Maroons (???)

"Values before Skills"::grouphug:

Naga City is locally known as the "Heart of Bicol". It is the commercial, financial, educational, religious and cultural center of the Bicol region...let's add..sports...

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 12:50 PM

I don't know but I feel something's wrong with the interiors of this hotel.

The type of the living room set doesn't fit in the motif of the receiving area. The area seem to be a bit of minimalist style but the set is of semi-Victorian style or something.

The chandelier seem to not jive with the earthy feel of the wood attachment where it's connected to. And the plants too.

I don't know what kind of interior design the hotel is. I just know it's tacky. :ohno:

I just hope this hotel clicks. :)

I agree. They should've used a centralized air conditioning system so the air-con units are "inside" the building itself. Mas mahal nga lang pag centralized. :D

Budget hotels lang pano. Sana mag-consult silasa mga interior designers.:lol:

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 12:52 PM

nahiling me kasubago tigbubugtak na ung rebulto sa saro kan pillars kan San Francisco Church..mga 8 - 10 feet ang langkaw nia...unfortunately, dai me dara camera...tsk..tsk..duwang rebulto gayud ilalaag ninda..tig ibong...

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 12:53 PM

Teams to compete for the PCCL South Luzon Leg this Oct. 8 - 10 at the Naga City Gym:

Wildcard entry - UP Fighting Maroons (???)

I already posted the news item regarding UP's stint in Naga on October 8-10...

See the previous threads....

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 12:58 PM

Budget hotels lang pano. Sana mag-consult silasa mga interior designers.:lol:

Iu ngani. Pero sabagay, budget hotel. Pabayae na. :lol:

nahiling me kasubago tigbubugtak na ung rebulto sa saro kan pillars kan San Francisco Church..mga 8 - 10 feet ang langkaw nia...unfortunately, dai me dara camera...tsk..tsk..duwang rebulto gayud ilalaag ninda..tig ibong...

OMG! Magayon si pakaguibo ng rebulto? Mauli ako sa Nov. Ata kukuanan ko yan litrato. :lol:

If it's not obvious yet, sasabihon ko na. I'm a fan of en grande churches especially of Hellenistic/Romanesque (San Francisco Church, the Vatican) and international Baroque (Naga Cathedral) architecture. Nakakaadik! :lol:

Calling on Bobby! Pahagad man po initial photos ning nilalaag na rebulto sa San Francisco. Dios mabalos! :D:D:D

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 12:59 PM

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 01:02 PM

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 01:02 PM

mga 2pm ung nasa right (if you're fronting the church) natapos na ilaag..simple, pulos puti..pero dakulang impact sa facade asin sa disenyo kan San Francisco Church...katakot ngani ta garu mahuhulog kasubago hehehe...

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 01:04 PM

^^ So yaon duman sa may gate sa right side pag nakaatubang sa church? O yaon duman sa lumang belfry? Purong puti? Dai kakulay kang exteriors ng simbahan?

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 01:06 PM

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 01:07 PM

yup ung poste sa right gate ung saro...ung saro sa left man na poste na harani sa belfry..puti halos...simple..

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 01:08 PM

UP team is still rebuilding but, the team is fast and its players are admirable of how they play their games...winning against Ateneo and DLSU is no joke..Mikee Reyes one of the best point guards in the UAAP..they only need big and tall players to match with the other teams..

We need a major overhaul - from players to coach to training to facilities. :lol:

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 01:08 PM

yup, sir hackz thanks..we are just excited of the entry of UP..it is just that we are not accustomed to banging and pounding our bass drums infront of an elite basketball team...see you at the games guys...

andito ako ngayon sa Masbate. Sana oragon you take pictures of the games and the teams as well.

I'm not a fan of UP's basketball team. We suck. :lol:

But I love the UP Pep! :cheer: :lol:

I'm a fan of the De La Salle Basketball Team. Dati kasi nag-contractual job ako sa College of Saint Benilde.:cheers:

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 01:09 PM

i'm sure UP will again shine and become a contender in the UAAP...

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 01:09 PM

yup ung poste sa right gate ung saro...ung saro sa left man na poste na harani sa belfry..puti halos...simple..

Dai man siya nagmukhang out of place sa façade ng church? Medyo dark kaya baga ang color ng exteriors. Dai ko maimagine na dai magkakulay ang statues saka ang exteriors. :/

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 01:11 PM

eu ngani...hehe....nweiz, baka ugwa pa man sinda planu duman sa rebulto...sisay daw ung rebulto na yun?hehehe..no idea talaga...

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 01:11 PM

UP team is still rebuilding but, the team is fast and its players are admirable of how they play their games...winning against Ateneo and DLSU is no joke..Mikee Reyes one of the best point guards in the UAAP..they only need big and tall players to match with the other teams..

UP i think is rank no.5 at the UAAP games this season....

i'm sure UP will again shine and become a contender in the UAAP...

they will beat all of the other teams here, i guess....:ohno:

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 01:12 PM

I'm a fan of the De La Salle Basketball Team. Dati kasi nag-contractual job ako sa College of Saint Benilde.:cheers:

I have friends from La Salle-CSB but I feel their academic standards is not that good compared to the big four. Although, yes, CSB is a unit of the La Salle system, I still feel that way. No offense meant and I'm not really sure about it as well.

i'm sure UP will again shine and become a contender in the UAAP...

I hope. But they made a big feat when it almost reached semis. Kaso nadaog sinda. :(

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 01:14 PM

yes sir hackz..i'll take pictures of the games...my group (drum and yell squad) is now preparing the game..

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 01:14 PM

eu ngani...hehe....nweiz, baka ugwa pa man sinda planu duman sa rebulto...sisay daw ung rebulto na yun?hehehe..no idea talaga...

Baka igua pa talaga sinda gigibuhon. Sana ornate ang design ng rebulto. Dapat maglaag pa sinda sa taas then it'll look like the statues on top of the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. :okay:

Baka santo o kaya domninant church figure. Let's see. I can't wait. :D

BTW, the old belfry (the one with French architecture) - has it been torn down to be changed to the new one?

UP i think is rank no.5 at the UAAP games this season....

Rank 5 out of 8. :ohno:

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 01:17 PM

it was indeed a surprising streak for UP to win against ADMU and DLSU but, they slow down a bit during the semis..here in Naga its always ADNU and UNC..

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 01:19 PM

^^ Yep. The AdNU-UNC rivalry is like UAAP's AdMU-La Salle. Pag nagdadalan ako ning game ng AdNU-UNC, nag-iirinit ang venue. :lol:

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 01:19 PM

nope ung belry dati pa din...sayang ngani ta garu dai natatawanan importansya..dapat i-apply na yan belfry sa NHI para matawan man ning rekognasyon...

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 01:20 PM

I have friends from La Salle-CSB but I feel their academic standards is not that good compared to the big four. Although, yes, CSB is a unit of the La Salle system, I still feel that way. No offense meant and I'm not really sure about it as well.

but still it's a good school. What I like there is its Learning Resource Center...and you call the female employees there not Madam but Miss...:)

yes sir hackz..i'll take pictures of the games...my group (drum and yell squad) is now preparing the game..

:banana::banana::banana: hindi halatang prepared kayo ah:lol:

Rank 5 out of 8. :ohno:

it's adecent finish for UP this year.Last year, they were last placed. They even beaten La Salle this year. La Salle finished 6th.:)

oragon.com

October 5th, 2009, 01:21 PM

sige mga sir...bka angutan na aqoh kan guard ta overstaying na me digdi sa ofis...hehehe..thanks..go naga..go cam sur..go bicol!

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 01:23 PM

nope ung belry dati pa din...sayang ngani ta garu dai natatawanan importansansya..dapat i-apply na yan belfry sa NHI para matawan man ning rekognasyon...

Pwede. But the entire church is already recognized by NHI. If you look closely at the old belfry, there's an NHI marker there. So I guess it's not really important to apply for NHI recognition since it's already recognized.

For aesthetics' sake, dapat na siyang halion. For history's sake, dai. I don't know, though, what the clergy is planning about it. Sana dai na lang ribayan. :D

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 01:24 PM

sige mga sir...bka angutan na aqoh kan guard ta overstaying na me digdi sa ofis...hehehe..thanks..go naga..go cam sur..go bicol!

Hehehe. Ingat pauli. :wave: Ako pahali pa lang harong. Dai pa nga ako nagkakarigos. SSC kaya! :lol:

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 01:29 PM

^^ Yep. The AdNU-UNC rivalry is like UAAP's AdMU-La Salle. Pag nagdadalan ako ning game ng AdNU-UNC, nag-iirinit ang venue. :lol:

pirmi man yan. garo man sana an USANT and UNEP duman sa Iriga.

Hehehe. Ingat pauli. :wave: Ako pahali pa lang harong. Dai pa nga ako nagkakarigos. SSC kaya! :lol:

:lol::lol::lol:SSC is really addictive.

kevinb

October 5th, 2009, 01:38 PM

^^ Mas adik ako sa SSC dati. I used to have a lot of tabs opened for different threads and subforums that I always check. Medyo lay-low na ako ngonian. :D

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 02:15 PM

^^ Mas adik ako sa SSC dati. I used to have a lot of tabs opened for different threads and subforums that I always check. Medyo lay-low na ako ngonian. :D

:lol::lol::lol: an kaipuhan ta ngonian time management. :lol:

johnnylance

October 5th, 2009, 03:37 PM

UP i think is rank no.5 at the UAAP games this season....

UP is tied with NU at 7th and 8th place this season...

Team W L PCT
ADMU 13 1 0.929
FEU 11 3 0.786
UE 10 4 0.714
UST 6 8 0.429
ADU 5 9 0.357
DLSU 5 9 0.357
NU 3 11 0.214
UP 3 11 0.214

they will beat all of the other teams here, i guess....:ohno:

most probably... since the team is a strong one, having beaten ADMU and DLSU...

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 03:46 PM

most probably... since the team is a strong one, having beaten ADMU and DLSU...

it's Admson not UP as I previously stated. I stand corrected.

thanks @ johnnylance.:)

hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 03:57 PM

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hakz2007

October 5th, 2009, 04:04 PM

CamSur launches pre-emptive actions against super typhoon (http://www.camarinessur.gov.ph/?page=6&pid=100&id=974)

Pili, CamSur. More than 3700 evacuees throughout the province of Camarines Sur relocated to health centers, barangay halls, schools, chapels and other venues quickly converted to evacuation centers in line with the Gov. LRay Villafuerte’s program of providing preventive measures to curb the effects of typhoon “Pepeng” as it advanced on Philippine soil last October 1-2, here.

The Provincial Government of Camarines Sur undertook pre-emptive evacuation and pre-positioning of relief goods in anticipation of the havoc which typhoons bring. Families were transferred hours before the landfall of the typhoon as pre-positioned relief goods await the evacuees. Gov. LRay Villafuerte distributed food and medicine to various locations in flood-prone areas in the province as relief for affected families in anticipation for the evacuation and rescue operations which commenced at the height of the calamity.

Operatives of the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council under the leadership of Gov. LRay together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines embarked on round-the-clock operations to move families to safer grounds serving as evacuation centers, especially those in coastal areas, river banks, and landslide prone areas in Camarines Sur. Families were spared of the risk of the flood on some locations as they awaited the typhoon on PDCC evacuation centers.

As of press time, 39 evacuation centers have been put to use in Lagonoy, 22 in Calabanga, 22 in Ocampo, 14 in Balatan, 32 in Buhi, 12 in Cabusao, 17 in Sagnay. Countless evacuation centers have also been established in other strategic locations in flood-prone areas and landslide risk locations in the province.

Ongoing efforts are conducted by the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council, Provincial Health Office, as well as the other offices of CamSur for immediate response to continue the efficient management of the after-effects of the typhoon.

The pre-emptive actions were launched by Gov. LRay as part of his program aimed at reducing the casualties and damage risks posed by calamities by undertaking preventive measures in localities during calamities, especially those frequently devastated and hardest hit by typhoons.

kevinb

October 6th, 2009, 01:45 AM

Good morning Naga City and the Camarines! :D

kevinb

October 6th, 2009, 01:46 AM

:lol::lol::lol: an kaipuhan ta ngonian time management. :lol:

Korek. Pirmi na pati ako late sa trabaho. Kaurag. :lol:

bobbymay74

October 6th, 2009, 02:28 AM

Thanks Randism. :)

Thanks Bobby. Why not take photos of the church? IMO, it's one of the most beautiful churches in the region. Dai pa yan tapos ah, pano pa daw pag natapos yan? I want to take photos of the Cathedral again! I miss it. :(

I don't know but I feel something's wrong with the interiors of this hotel.

The type of the living room set doesn't fit in the motif of the receiving area. The area seem to be a bit of minimalist style but the set is of semi-Victorian style or something.

The chandelier seem to not jive with the earthy feel of the wood attachment where it's connected to. And the plants too.

I don't know what kind of interior design the hotel is. I just know it's tacky. :ohno:

I just hope this hotel clicks. :)

I agree. They should've used a centralized air conditioning system so the air-con units are "inside" the building itself. Mas mahal nga lang pag centralized. :D

My plan is to take pictures of the stain glasses inside the church ( It's above the station of the cross frames), if you seen it very well it depicts the Camarines history. from the beginning of the Franciscan missionary activity and the different stages of time, where the church and people grow until the present. Unfortunately I'm little bit hesitant because people praying at the church.

I agree, it seems dark at the lobby, maybe they are saving energy :). Olivan's are successful business family. They started into buy and sell Copra, when their business grow very big.... I have no idea what Organization they had , as well as the kind customer services to their clients and the quality of products they give. But because of years in retail business, they know the strategic location where to put-up their businesses.
And the very good news is that the hotel is doing GREAT, due to the location across the bus terminal. As what the handicraft store cashier told me, most of their customers are coming from the hotel occupants. and many of them are foreigners buying handicrafts in volume for exports in Europe. :banana:

hakz2007

October 6th, 2009, 02:32 AM

I agree, it seems dark at the lobby, maybe they are saving energy :). Olivan's are successful business family. They started into buy and sell Copra, when their business grow very big.... I have no idea what Organization they had , as well as the kind customer services to their clients and the quality of products they give. But because of years in retail business, they know the strategic location where to put-up their businesses.
And the very good news is that the hotel is doing GREAT, due to the location across the bus terminal. As what the handicraft store cashier told me, most of their customers are coming from the hotel occupants. and many of them are foreigners buying handicrafts in volume for exports in Europe. :banana:

I never knew until you informed us that the CBD Hotel is of the Olivans. They own also the SEA oil Mega Station in Magsaysay, right?

bobbymay74

October 6th, 2009, 02:38 AM

Pwede. But the entire church is already recognized by NHI. If you look closely at the old belfry, there's an NHI marker there. So I guess it's not really important to apply for NHI recognition since it's already recognized.

For aesthetics' sake, dapat na siyang halion. For history's sake, dai. I don't know, though, what the clergy is planning about it. Sana dai na lang ribayan. :D

Good Morning Hakz, mayo pa sinda.

If your referring San Francisco church it's historical since the original church is not that far from it. History describe the first church is near the Bicol river. Other than missionary works by the Franciscan Orders, they set up infirmary to help sick people. As what Danny Gerona noted in his book, pre-spanish period, their where barangays already near the riverside, and advance crafts like pottery and arsenal already seen. Civilization had progress during that time.

qwert_guy

October 6th, 2009, 02:39 AM

Yes, this is now the Hotel...

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/516/cbdii23.jpg

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I learn from them that the building as well as the Hotel is owned by the Olivan's ( SEAOIL ). I told the personnel officer that they can post more pictures of the interior of the hotel in our thread.

wow nice hotel...

bobbymay74

October 6th, 2009, 02:41 AM

I never knew until you informed us that the CBD Hotel is of the Olivans. They own also the SEA oil Mega Station in Magsaysay, right?

Good Morning Hakz, yes they do. I know before they also have a very big Copra to oil refinery factory in Pasacao. I really don't know, if it is still operational. About the corporate depots like SHELL and PETRON, they may have it rented the place to them(shell and Petron )

hakz2007

October 6th, 2009, 02:42 AM

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hakz2007

October 6th, 2009, 02:42 AM

Good Morning Hakz, yes they do. I know before they also have a very big Copra to oil factory in Pasacao. I really don't know, if it is still operational. About the corporate depots like SHELL and PETRON, they may have it rented the place to them(shell and Petron )

wow, maybe they are one of the richest families in the Bicol Region. :)

kevinb

October 6th, 2009, 02:44 AM

^^ Who the heck is that Caucasian guy?

Good morning, kevin....back to CamSur ako ngonian...:cheers:

G'morning! :D Ano baya work mo Hakz ta garo pirmi ka nagta-travel sa Bicol?

:lol::lol::lol: dae pabayaan ang trabaho dahil sa SSC.....:)

Dai man. Slight lang. :lol:

I never knew until you informed us that the CBD Hotel is of the Olivans. They own also the SEA oil Mega Station in Magsaysay, right?

Yes they do. And they should be credited for the first Ford sales and service center in the region. Kaso sadit lang siya. :D

hakz2007

October 6th, 2009, 02:46 AM

wow nice hotel...

thanks for the appreciation, gwert_guy...good morning.:cheers:

Good morning qwert_guy and welcome.:banana:

He always visit our thread from time to time...:)

bobbymay74

October 6th, 2009, 02:48 AM

wow, maybe they are one of the richest families in the Bicol Region. :)

I think, they are, as well as the TAN family ( Oyster and Regent hotel ) they both started into Copra business. But to tell you, even the DY's ( South star drug) and the DY'S ( GEEWAN /GRACELAND ) they are very simple, the way you deal with them and how they dress up are so simple. :) You can even greet them in the centro and churches

randism

October 6th, 2009, 02:50 AM

hakz2007

October 6th, 2009, 02:50 AM

^^ Who the heck is that Caucasian guy?

G'morning! :D Ano baya work mo Hakz ta garo pirmi ka nagta-travel sa Bicol?

Dai man. Slight lang. :lol:

that's Tim Cone..a basketball coach in the PBA...:)

Nandadakop kan mga unregistered businesses (joke, dae man)...I'm conducting a baseline study on micro-entrepreneurs, MFIs and BDS providers. :)

Su mga parasira sa Calabanga and Pasacao, su mga bamboo craft makers in Nabua and Bula, nalibot ko na yan...:lol:

bobbymay74

October 6th, 2009, 02:50 AM

^^ Who the heck is that Caucasian guy?

G'morning! :D Ano baya work mo Hakz ta garo pirmi ka nagta-travel sa Bicol?

Dai man. Slight lang. :lol:

Yes they do. And they should be credited for the first Ford sales and service center in the region. Kaso sadit lang siya. :D

Good morning Kev, very exciting ang work ni Hakz, na kaka ingit :lol:

kevinb

October 6th, 2009, 02:55 AM

that's Tim Cone..a basketball coach in the PBA...:)

Kaya palan dai ko siya bisto. I seldom watch PBA. :D

I'm conducting a baseline study on micro-entrepreneurs, MFIs and BDS providers. :)

Ano ang baseline study? :D

Su mga parasira sa Calabanga and Pasacao, su mga bamboo craft makers in Nabua and Bula, nalibot ko na yan...:lol:

:lol:

Good morning Kev, very exciting ang work ni Hakz, na kaka ingit :lol:

Iu baga. I love traveling. But when I do, gusto ko pleasure lang, mayong business. Mapagal sabayon ang duwa eh. :lol:

hakz2007

October 6th, 2009, 02:56 AM

I think, they are, as well as the TAN family ( Oyster and Regent hotel ) they both started into Copra business. But to tell you, even the DY's ( South star drug) and the DY'S ( GEEWAN /GRACELAND ) they are very simple, the way you deal with them and how they dress up are so simple. :) You can even greet them in the centro and churches

and maybe the owners of COSAY ay isa rin sa mga mayayaman nating kababayan sa Bicol.:)

\good morning guys:) dapat makabalik ito si couch Tim or si Chot Reyes sa Philippine Team. Giao is failure sa FIBA and other int'l games :ohno:

Yup, our basketball team has been losing in several international games since 1986 when they won their last Asian Basketball Championship title. Since we won that 1986 game, we are representing Asia in the World Basketball Championship but due to political uncertainty we did not participate.

Nakatulog ako kagabi sa laro ng Smart Gilas at Powerade Team. Di ko alam kung sinong nanalo pero lamang ang Smart Gilas bago ako nakatulog.

Congrats pala sa Team Japan, Iran and Korea for being the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placers respectively on the recently concluded Asian Senior's Men Volleyball Tournament.:banana:

randism

October 6th, 2009, 02:57 AM

Good Morning randism, haloy kuna dae na hihiling ang face ni Tim. nag taba man siya dikit. :lol:

good am sir bob.yap si Tim Cone nga yan. One of the best and mas magaling kay Brod Norman B..hehe..

randism

October 6th, 2009, 03:01 AM

Kaya palan dai ko siya bisto. I seldom watch PBA. :D

Ano ang baseline study? :D

:lol:

Iu baga. I love traveling. But when I do, gusto ko pleasure lang, mayong business. Mapagal sabayon ang duwa eh. :lol:

:nuts::nuts:

garycooper

October 6th, 2009, 03:02 AM

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Hanep itong mga Mad Dogs, nakakalaway mga big bikes nila. You mean they used their bikes to go to CWC? Kung sabagay, kayang kayang naman ng mga bikes nila ang biyahe.

Do you know that the membership of Mad Dogs Philippines are not your ordinary bikers? It is composed of big businessmen and top foreign executives? Hilig lang talaga nila. Their bikes are mostly top of the line Harleys and BMs whose prices you can already buy maybe two cars for one bike. :ohno::lol:

kevinb

October 6th, 2009, 03:02 AM

:nuts::nuts:

You're thinking of the wrong thing! Adik! :lol:

hakz2007

October 6th, 2009, 03:03 AM

Good morning Kev, very exciting ang work ni Hakz, na kaka ingit :lol:

mapagal man per fulfilling. marami kang matututunan.

Ano ang baseline study? :D

Iu baga. I love traveling. But when I do, gusto ko pleasure lang, mayong business. Mapagal sabayon ang duwa eh. :lol:

Baseline study - comprehensive research. I do interviews with the management of the micro-financing institutions such as CARD Bank, ARDCI, Vision Bank, Legazpi Savings, etc. Invites them to a discussion with DTI and invited consultants from Metro Manila. We usually tackles on how to help those poorest of the poor in the region.:lol::lol::lol:

We also invited those OTOP makers in the region.

Because there's an ongoing program implemented by the DTI called as Rural MicroEntrepreneurship Promotion Programme(RUMMEPP).
By the way Bikol Trade Fair is on Oct. 22-25 at SM Megatrade Hall.:banana:

kevinb

October 6th, 2009, 03:04 AM

Hanep itong mga Mad Dogs, nakakalaway mga big bikes nila. You mean they used their bikes to go to CWC? Kung sabagay, kayang kayang naman ng mga bikes nila ang biyahe.

Do you know that the membership of Mad Dogs Philippines are not your ordinary bikers? It is composed of big businessmen and top foreign executives? Hilig lang talaga nila. Their bikes are mostly top of the line Harleys and BMs whose prices you can already buy maybe two cars for one bike. :ohno::lol:

Gawd. That's expensive. I used to love a certain BMW bike that I saw in an action movie. Big black bike. :drool:

I also love Hummer cars. I love Angel Locsin's Hummer but I saw a shiny green one here in Manila that I love since Angel's. Wala lang. :D

randism

October 6th, 2009, 03:06 AM

You're thinking of the wrong thing! Adik! :lol:

wala akong sinabi :lol:

hakz2007

October 6th, 2009, 03:07 AM

:nuts::nuts:

You're thinking of the wrong thing! Adik! :lol:

pading randism and kevin, bahala kamo sa ulayan nindong an:lol::lol::lol:

Hanep itong mga Mad Dogs, nakakalaway mga big bikes nila. You mean they used their bikes to go to CWC? Kung sabagay, kayang kayang naman ng mga bikes nila ang biyahe.

Do you know that the membership of Mad Dogs Philippines are not your ordinary bikers? It is composed of big businessmen and top foreign executives? Hilig lang talaga nila. Their bikes are mostly top of the line Harleys and BMs whose prices you can already buy maybe two cars for one bike. :ohno::lol:

ahh, grabe pala an presyo ka yan..dae ko kaya....:)

bobbymay74

October 6th, 2009, 03:11 AM

Iu ngani. Pero sabagay, budget hotel. Pabayae na. :lol:

OMG! Magayon si pakaguibo ng rebulto? Mauli ako sa Nov. Ata kukuanan ko yan litrato. :lol:

If it's not obvious yet, sasabihon ko na. I'm a fan of en grande churches especially of Hellenistic/Romanesque (San Francisco Church, the Vatican) and international Baroque (Naga Cathedral) architecture. Nakakaadik! :lol:

Calling on Bobby! Pahagad man po initial photos ning nilalaag na rebulto sa San Francisco. Dios mabalos! :D:D:D

Yeah , i might take a picture of the statue already installed above the pillar.
The history of the San Francisco in the early 70's is that, it was been manage by the famous Fr. Sanchez, he is the one delegated by the Archdiocese to oversee the designed into Gothic revival or we can say mid- 18th century Victorian Gothic. It was just recently that the Archdiocese of Caceres wants San Francisco Church to be a parish under Msgr. Garcera ( now bishop) the first parish priest to start re-modelling it into a FRANCISCAN design architecture. With the consutation with the Franciscan Friars of San Felipe, Naga City. They have giving the parish a standard Franciscan Architectural design. As of now, i have no idea if the church going to remove the old Gothic revival architecture tower or maintain it. Since Fr. Tria is the one handling it. But the interior is already finished. My owned personal view, the church design is still Gothic revival, maybe the interior has a strong Franciscan Flavor

kevinb

October 6th, 2009, 03:11 AM

wala akong sinabi :lol:

You didn't but your icons were. :lol:

randism

October 6th, 2009, 03:15 AM

You didn't but you're icons were. :lol:

alisin mo na lang kasi ang "P" sa pleasure para leasure na lang :lol:

hakz2007

October 6th, 2009, 03:15 AM

http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Celebrity+Showcase%2FSandara+Parks+Visits+CWC%2FIMG_3054.jpg&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD (http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=imageview&var1=Celebrity+Showcase%2FSandara+Parks+Visits+CWC%2FIMG_3066.jpg)

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http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=image&var1=Celebrity+Showcase%2FSandara+Parks+Visits+CWC%2FIMG_3119.jpg&var2=0_85_cwc_large.png_RD (http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=imageview&var1=Celebrity+Showcase%2FSandara+Parks+Visits+CWC%2FIMG_3121.jpg)

hakz2007

October 6th, 2009, 03:20 AM

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/19111037.jpg

bobbymay74

October 6th, 2009, 03:23 AM

Hanep itong mga Mad Dogs, nakakalaway mga big bikes nila. You mean they used their bikes to go to CWC? Kung sabagay, kayang kayang naman ng mga bikes nila ang biyahe.

Do you know that the membership of Mad Dogs Philippines are not your ordinary bikers? It is composed of big businessmen and top foreign executives? Hilig lang talaga nila. Their bikes are mostly top of the line Harleys and BMs whose prices you can already buy maybe two cars for one bike. :ohno::lol:

Yes, it's true. It's a prestigious membership even in the states. For so long we just have a wrong notion about the bikers. I really want a simple but expensive Ducati bike or even Harley too :nuts:

kevinb

October 6th, 2009, 03:27 AM

Yeah , i might take a picture of the statue already installed above the pillar.
The history of the San Francisco in the early 70's is that, it was been manage by the famous Fr. Sanchez, he is the one delegated by the Archdiocese to oversee the designed into Gothic revival or we can say mid- 18th century Victorian Gothic. It was just recently that the Archdiocese of Caceres wants San Francisco Church to be a parish under Msgr. Garcera ( now bishop) the first parish priest to start re-modelling it into a FRANCISCAN design architecture. With the consutation with the Franciscan Friars of San Felipe, Naga City. They have giving the parish a standard Franciscan Architectural design. As of now, i have no idea if the church going to remove the old Gothic revival architecture tower or maintain it. Since Fr. Tria is the one handling it. But the interior is already finished. My owned personal view, the church design is still Gothic revival, maybe the interior has a strong Franciscan Flavor

Yey! I can't wait for the photos to be uploaded! Thanks Bobby! :banana:

Victorian Gothic are normally thick-slabbed castles in medieval Europe, like the ones in the Principality in the Pyrenees. As per the pillars and the front façade, it clearly exhibits Hellenistic, or Greek, architecture.

It's just quite confusing because it is a Franciscan church, yet its exteriors is Greek. I don't know what Father Tria is up to.

hakz2007

October 6th, 2009, 03:28 AM

Yes, it's true. It's a prestigious membership even in the states. For so long we just have a wrong notion about the bikers. I really want a simple but expensive Ducati bike or even Harley too :nuts:

maraming mga bikers ang naglilibot sa Pilipinas...meron pa nga nun travel show sa Studio 23 featuring the bikers known as Hardcore Brothers.:banana:

bobbymay74

October 6th, 2009, 03:29 AM

and maybe the owners of COSAY ay isa rin sa mga mayayaman nating kababayan sa Bicol.:)

Yup, our basketball team has been losing in several international games since 1986 when they won their last Asian Basketball Championship title. Since we won that 1986 game, we are representing Asia in the World Basketball Championship but due to political uncertainty we did not participate.

Nakatulog ako kagabi sa laro ng Smart Gilas at Powerade Team. Di ko alam kung sinong nanalo pero lamang ang Smart Gilas bago ako nakatulog.

Congrats pala sa Team Japan, Iran and Korea for being the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placers respectively on the recently concluded Asian Senior's Men Volleyball Tournament.:banana:

Yes, that's true the Cosay ( Copra Pili,Bookshop and AMA barlin) are one of the riches but not heard much of them after the story of kidnapping, maybe most of the members of the family in manila .

kevinb

October 6th, 2009, 03:30 AM

alisin mo na lang kasi ang "P" sa pleasure para leasure na lang :lol:

Nope. Can't do. Posted na siya. :lol:

Sige na nga. Somehow, you're insinuating the 'pleasure' that I sometimes like. :lol: :rofl:

hakz2007

October 6th, 2009, 03:31 AM

Yes, that's true the Cosay ( Copra Pili,Bookshop and AMA barlin) are one of the riches but not heard much of them after the story of kidnapping, maybe most of the members of the family in manila .

nakidnap? saan? wala akong nabalitaan tungkol sa kidnapping?

hakz2007

October 6th, 2009, 03:34 AM

2009 Bicolano Artists Honored

NAGA CITY --- National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario says he sees bright future for the Bicolano artists, given their esteemed recognition, which should not go the way of their counterpart in the national search for artists that regretfully has been haunted by selection controversy marred by selfish agenda and political patronage and pressure.

“Nabibili na an national artist ngayon,” he kidded aside but continued talking about the universal quest for truth and the value of honesty in all human endeavors, especially in the fields of arts, politics and culture.

Almario, also known as Rio Alma, is a poet, literary historian and critic who has revived and reinvented traditional Filipino poetic forms, even as he championed modernist poetics. He was the guest speaker during the well-attended “Banggi nin Pagrokyaw” or the conferment of honor and title to the 11 Bikolano Artists of the Year, dubbed as Bikolinismo 2009, held Tuesday night, Sept. 29, at Avenue Plaza Hotel here.

Conferred the highest Bikolano Artist Award who were all present during the rites were: Pancho M. Piano,Wilson B. Belarmino, Jose A. Barcena, Jr., and Ricardo Perez for Visual Arts; William M. Espejo for Theater Arts; Zeus A. Salazar, Alvin B. Yapan, Abdon M. Balde, Jr., and H. Francisco V. Penones, Jr., for Literature; Catherine Garcia-Molina and Ricardo A.Lee for Film and Broadcast Arts.

Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo, Vice Mayor Gabby Bordado, and Dr. Ramona Raneses of the Bicol Regional Council for Culture and the Arts, along with National Artist Almario, conferred the awards, a plaque and a medallion, to each of the newly proclaimed artists.

The search that aims to recognize the most outstanding artists of Bicolandia, according to the city mayor, was launched February this year when the city hosted the month-long 16th National Arts Month-Bikol Arts Festival.
The ‘Banggi nin Pagrokyaw’ also honored the winners of the 16th Premio Tomas Arejola para sa Literaturang Bikolnon, the region’s most prestigious literary contest sponsored by the Arejola Foundation for Social Progress chaired by Carlos A. Arejola. Winners were picked for various categories, such as rawitdawit, saysay, osipon na pan-aki, nobela and dula whose entries came from budding poets and artists from all over Bicol.

Robredo said the double event was a historic and momentous occasion as it was not only a celebration of the highest level of Bikolano artistry but also an affirmation that “we have taken a step closer towards our aspiration for that vibrant city of our dreams.”

He said that what will give the region greater pleasure “is the coming of the day when we fete the first ever Bikolano National Artist, hopefully coming from their ranks.”

This year’s board of judges for the inaugural search for Bikolano Artists was composed of Sor Asuncion G. Evidente, D.C., president of Universidad de Sta. Isabel; Dr. Ramona B. Raneses, BRCCA chair; Fr. Danilo G. Isidro, S.J., of the Ateneo de Naga University; Carlos A. Arejola, and; Poet and Playwright Frank G. Rivera of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

The working committee for this year’s search is headed by Wilfredo B. Prilles, Jr. of the Naga City government.