Bikolinismo Awardees (http://planet.naga.ph/bikolinismo-awardees/)


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The eleven recipients for this year's Outstanding Bikolano Artists pose during the Bikolinismo Awards. Awardees from left, are, Pancho Piano (Mural Painting), Alvin Yapan (Literary Arts), Cathy Garcia-Molina (Film), Wilson Belarmino (Painting), Ricky Lee (Film/Broadcast Arts), Dr. Zeus Salazar (Literary Arts), Abdon Balde (Literary Arts), Ricardo Perez (Photography), Francisco Peñones, Jr. (Literary Arts), William Espejo (Theater Arts), and Jose Barcena, Jr. (Sculpture).

It's not really detailed. They're just the few things I know of architecture. :D The Anglican churches have very thin pillars though yes, somehow the sculptures at the two ends of it resemble Greek pillars, especially Corinthian pillars with all the flowers and fruits and leaves. :D

Yes, i will try to sneek and take pictures also of the column , i know it's not IONIC design.maybe Corinthian pillars, inside the church is another design of column. very unique i would say.:)

:doh: Stupid me. PenSuMil pala is Peñafrancia Sugar Millin Co. It clearly says SUGAR. :lol: Sorry. :D

Its ok, kevin. As the song says, We're only human, born to make mistakes...:)

CamSur launches pre-emptive actions against super typhoon

Category: p_release
Source: MMEC
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. andujar/anntuy-MMEC

i have to go, see you again. good day and GOD BLESS ..

^^ INgat! :wave:

Its ok, kevin. As the song says, We're only human, born to make mistakes...:)

Naks. Napakalalim. Hindi ko maarok. :lol:

Yes, i will try to sneek and take pictures also of the column , i know it's not IONIC design.maybe Corinthian pillars, inside the church is another design of column. very unique i would say.:)

I can't wait! :D

:doh: Stupid me. PenSuMil pala is Peñafrancia Sugar Millin Co. It clearly says SUGAR. :lol: Sorry. :D

Its ok, kevin. As the song says, We're only human, born to make mistakes...:)

good news about PENSUMIL (?) i'v heard months ago it is about to have foriegn investor for Bio ethanol production?

^^ INgat! :wave:



Naks. Napakalalim. Hindi ko maarok. :lol:



I can't wait! :D

:lol::lol::lol: bahala muna kamo ni pading randism digdi sa thread...

i have to go, see you again. good day and GOD BLESS ..

bye bobby.....:cheers:

good news about PENSUMIL (?) i'v heard months ago it is about to have foriegn investor for Bio ethanol production?

I don't have updates reagarding Pensumil....

^^gtg na din marami din kasi dapat puntahan ngayun:)

San Francisco Church New Statue

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Graceland Commercial Building

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Naga City Supermarket Rehabilitation

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got this info ... LCC Naga is mulling a 20,000 sqm for their tenanship at the naga city supermarket...:)

Southern Luzon PCCL Leg
October 8 Opening and Parade
3:00 PM @ the UNC Gym - UNC Greyhounds VS Bicol College

got this info ... LCC Naga is mulling a 20,000 sqm for their tenanship at the naga city supermarket...:)


That is equal to 2 hectares. The Naga City Public is said to have an area of 1.4 hectares. With 3 floors, it makes an area of 4.2 hectares. That means LCC is asking to lease nearly half of the market.

I think the city government will not agree on this. I think the most that city can give is the whole of 3rd floor. That area was initially identified by Gaisano before to possibly host the Gaisano Metro in Naga a decade ago.

To lease out half of the public market to LCC will displace more than a hundred small stall owners which most likely the mayor would not want to happen.

With the scarcity of available space for big businesses in the city, I remember a wild idea before to sell the public market. The proposal was to relocate the market to new growth centers and open not only one but at least 3 smaller public markets that could accommodate the occupants that will be displaced by the sale. One strong argument for the sale is that the city government is incurring losses in maintaining this largest public market. Another huge city property wildly proposed for sale is the Naga City cemetery in Concepcion Pequeña. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Naga City wins Plaza Rizal case at the Supreme Court (http://planet.naga.ph/naga-city-wins-plaza-rizal-case-at-the-supreme-court/)

WHEN the Supreme Court website containing decided cases for September is finally fixed, expect the following to dominate the local airwaves for a news cycle or two:



Naga City retains control over landmark site (0 hits)
By Ira P. Pedrasa

The City of Naga has administrative control over a landmark site there called Plaza Rizal, the Supreme Court said. In a 21-page decision penned by Associate Justice Minita V. Chico-Nazario, the third division of the high court debunked the claim…

The incomplete, corrected lede (it refers to Plaza Rizal as Plaza Miranda, and misspelled “landmark” as “landark” ) is what the Business World Codex Free Search feature shows if one types “Naga City” in the search box. The article appeared in the October 3, 2009 issue of the Manila-based business newspaper.

The particular link to watch out at the Supreme Court website is G.R. No. 175064. September 18, 2009: Province of Camarines Sur, represented by Governor Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte, Jr. Vs. Hon. Court of Appeals and City of Naga, represented by Mayor Jesse M. Robredo.


Plaza Rizal is rightfully Naga's. I just can't understand why the province is insisting its claim over this piece of people's domain. The Villafuertes abetted by their unscrupulous cohorts have been desecrating this hallowed place for decades. I hope with the SC decision, this will now come to an end.:) :)

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That is equal to 2 hectares. The Naga City Public is said to have an area of 1.4 hectares. With 3 floors, it makes an area of 4.2 hectares. That means LCC is asking to lease nearly half of the market.

I think the city government will not agree on this. I think the most that city can give is the whole of 3rd floor. That area was initially identified by Gaisano before to possibly host the Gaisano Metro in Naga a decade ago.

To lease out half of the public market to LCC will displace more than a hundred small stall owners which most likely the mayor would not want to happen.

With the scarcity of available space for big businesses in the city, I remember a wild idea before to sell the public market. The proposal was to relocate the market to new growth centers and open not only one but at least 3 smaller public markets that could accommodate the occupants that will be displaced by the sale. One strong argument for the sale is that the city government is incurring losses in maintaining this largest public market. Another huge city property wildly proposed for sale is the Naga City cemetery in Concepcion Pequeña. :lol: :lol: :lol:

ano naman kaya ang ggbuhon sa City Cemetery:lol:

Naga City Historical Landmark

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nice pix bro! may fountain tabi ang landmark na yan?

^^That's the Plaza de Nueva Caceres right?

I loooove the statues of the San Francisco church! How about the sort of boxes beside the centennial wall? Won't they put statues as well?

Where's that Graceland building? Where'd you get the info that LCC wants a space in the market @oragon?

Hi randism.

Should it not be El Pueblo de los Camarines?

No estoy mas cierto. Just asking.

Hi kevinb

Should it not be la universidad de las islas Filipinas or simply de Filipinas? Filipinas is not plural to require "las". I am not sure though. No estoy mas cierto.

Does UP translate its name to Spanish that way?

ano naman kaya ang ggbuhon sa City Cemetery:lol:


well, that's a huge tract of land which could easily accommodate another supermall and the location is very strategic. if the city decide to sell that, surely it can command better price. This could be an alternative site for Robinsons Naga for one. :lol:

By the way, it's now time to acknowledge the effectiveness of the drainage system in the city of Naga. If we have not been experiencing flooding in the city these days, we should be thankful to Mayor Jess (next to God of course).

:applause:

Before, an hour of heavy rain in the city would bring flood in most areas in and around CBD particularly Igualdad, Sta. Cruz and Abella. I remember when I was still in college at UNC, we would have suspended classes after heavy rains due to flooding.

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:

++++++++++++++++++++
Noong panahon ang Pilipinas ang powerhouse sa Asia..
Tau ang may pinakamataas na nakuhang place sa international
competitions compared to other
countries in Asia na khit ngayon ay unsurpassed pa
*** 1954 FIBA World Championship (Bronze)
*** 1936 Olympics (5th. place)
++++++++++++++++++++
Mabuti na lng nanjan c Manny Pangilinan who is currently SBP Chairman
kya maayos ang patakbo ngayon ng Phil Basktball
++++++++++++++++++++
Kagabi nanalo ang Smart Gilas 98-69.. Talagang pinatunayan nila
na they r d future of Philippne basktbal.. Gilas was led by Japeth nd CJ..
++++++++++++++++++++
Medyo hindi pa tau malakas sa volleyball..
If I heard it ryt sa NBN Sports News,, natalo pa tau ng
Myanmar nd Sri Lanka


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

Tim Cone is really a very good coach sa PBA.. He is actually
a Grand Slam Coach noong 1996.. He led d Phil Team noong 1998
sa Asian Games na nanalo ng Bronze...Their team owner sa Alaska
na c Sir Wilfred Uytengsu ay isa sa tumulong para ma realize ang Cobra
Triathlon Cam Sur
+++++++++++++++++++
MVP, Uytengsu etc.....malaki tlga ang naitutulong ng mga big names in
business na ito pra mpaunlad ang sports and in a bigger view ang ating bansa
^^

++++++++++++++++++++
Noong panahon ang Pilipinas ang powerhouse sa Asia..
Tau ang may pinakamataas na nakuhang place sa international
competitions compared to other
countries in Asia na khit ngayon ay unsurpassed pa
*** 1954 FIBA World Championship (Bronze)
*** 1936 Olympics (5th. place)
++++++++++++++++++++
Mabuti na lng nanjan c Manny Pangilinan who is currently SBP Chairman
kya maayos ang patakbo ngayon ng Phil Basktball
++++++++++++++++++++
Kagabi nanalo ang Smart Gilas 98-69.. Talagang pinatunayan nila
na they r d future of Philippne basktbal.. Gilas was led by Japeth nd CJ..
++++++++++++++++++++
Medyo hindi pa tau malakas sa volleyball..
If I heard it ryt sa NBN Sports News,, natalo pa tau ng
Myanmar nd Sri Lanka




Tim Cone is really a very good coach sa PBA.. He is actually
a Grand Slam Coach noong 1996.. He led d Phil Team noong 1998
sa Asian Games na nanalo ng Bronze...Their team owner sa Alaska
na c Sir Wilfred Uytengsu ay isa sa tumulong para ma realize ang Cobra
Triathlon Cam Sur
+++++++++++++++++++
MVP, Uytengsu etc.....malaki tlga ang naitutulong ng mga big names in
business na ito pra mpaunlad ang sports and in a bigger view ang ating bansa
^^


Those days are gone.
Ganyan tayo noon. Masyadong sikat first 2 decades after independence. But after that, national development slowed down until we were overtaken by our neighbors. Hanggang ngayon alikabok ang ating kinakain.

Before, we are the most advance in this part of the world next to Japan. But look where we are now. Thanks to trapos. Thanks to people who chose to be an instrument of these trapos in exchange for life's comfort.

Hindi matinong gobyerno equals to walang matinong programa.

Ganyan din ang nangyayari sa sports program natin. We have good sports programs but the people who are running the programs have different agenda. Yong mga nagpapatakbo gusto lang pala maging mga senador at congresista. Napakaganda ng layunin ng batang pinoy as a grassroot sports ngunit sinalaola ng maraming kalahok tulad ng fielding in unqualified athletes, mga lampas sa idad na mag manlalaro. hay........... nakapanlulumo.

pasensya na po. I am just voicing my frustration. But i am not giving up hope for our country. I still believe that this nation will be great again.

simulan po natin at gawin po natin.

Hi kevinb

Should it not be la universidad de las islas Filipinas or simply de Filipinas? Filipinas is not plural to require "las". I am not sure though. No estoy mas cierto.

Does UP translate its name to Spanish that way?

Hi Sadto Loyo,

Yes, University of the Philippines translates its name in Spanish as La Universidad de las Filipinas. Even if its English name doesn't have the article the, the Spanish translation will always have la since it (the Spanish language) is very sexist and universidad is in feminine form in the language.

Anyway, if it was the University of the Philippine Islands, it will then be La Universidad de las Islas Filipinas, but nonetheless, it will still be Las Filipinas since the name encompasses the entire islands of the Philippines. In Spanish, the Philippines, Filipinas or Islas Filipinas will always be plural, hence the article las. :)

Naga City Supermarket Rehabilitation

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Is Naga City Public Market is still the largest in Asia?

great renovation here. :banana::banana::banana:

11,700 children benefit from Lray Vita kidz program (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=r05&y=&mo=&fi=p091005.htm&no=92)
by S Nieves

Pili, Camarines Sur (5 October) -- This year's number of beneficiaries of the LRay Vita Kidz, has almost tripled since the program's inception in 2005, according to the latest report of the Provincial Health Office (PHO) here.

PHO data show that LRay Vita Kidz program has benefited some 11,700 children this year compared to the previous years which averaged only at about 3,000 beneficiaries annually.

LRay Vita Kidz, a brainchild of Gov. LRay Villafuerte himself, is a program of the provincial government here which aims to eradicate malnutrition among children with ages ranging below 6 years.

The program has reached out to 459 barangays across 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, 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 significant 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.

Survivor Serbia: Caramoan

The guy in red shirt is D.M. (I don't wanna reveal his name for confidentiality reasons). He is one of the contestants of Survivor Serbia:Caramoan.

He actually asked for these photos of bobbymay previously posted from previous threads.

This is his email to me:

I do not know, maybe at the end of this month, because they have a lots of work still to do about preparing the material from Caramoan.

Yes, i am in Serbia now. We have returned home from Caramoan before two weeks. Send me those pictures as soon as possible because i am that guy on the pictures, and i want to share them with that blonde woman who was with me that day...


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The first picture below is him (center) after the Survivor filming.

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Naga City Historical Landmark

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ano bang ilalagay ditong landmark? statue ba or just a historical marker? :)

Baha pics in Nabua last week
courtesy of apple bee

The new municipal hall of Nabua

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LCC Mall-Nabua

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Brgy. San Nicolas

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thanks for the appreciation...got the info 'bout LCC's plan to occupy 20,000 sqm at the City Supermarket after a chat with the Market Supervisor...but, it is still a premature plan...sabi nia...i agree that the welfare of the regular tenants of the market must be given a priority..

Hi Sadto Loyo,

Yes, University of the Philippines translates its name in Spanish as La Universidad de las Filipinas. Even if its English name doesn't have the article the, the Spanish translation will always have la since it (the Spanish language) is very sexist and universidad is in feminine form in the language.

Anyway, if it was the University of the Philippine Islands, it will then be La Universidad de las Islas Filipinas, but nonetheless, it will still be Las Filipinas since the name encompasses the entire islands of the Philippines. In Spanish, the Philippines, Filipinas or Islas Filipinas will always be plural, hence the article las. :)


You are correct Kevin. You cannot remove the las from Filipinas because the name Philippines is always regarded as plural, so we are always formally addressed as The Philippines. The same formal name is also accorded to the Dutch country, The Netherlands.

Thanks for the clarification Kevin.

Plaza Rizal is rightfully Naga's. I just can't understand why the province is insisting its claim over this piece of people's domain. The Villafuertes abetted by their unscrupulous cohorts have been desecrating this hallowed place for decades. I hope with the SC decision, this will now come to an end.:) :)

Plaza Rizal is owned by the Provincial Government but since its within Naga City, the latter has the right to impose laws on it.

Thanks Oragon.com for the pictures of San Francisco church. I will just add few pictures inside and the Exterior and Interior columns.

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^^marhay na aga saindo gabos, oragon, garycooper and bobbymay!

Sa bareta baga ngonian, mabisita si Manny Villar sa Capitolio provincial ngonian na Oct. 14. It would be a gathering of 30 to 40,000 political leaders daw. Willie Revillame will host the said event.

Ibig sabihin niyan si Manny Villar and dadalhin ni Gob. L-Ray sa next year's election.

thanks for the appreciation...got the info 'bout LCC's plan to occupy 20,000 sqm at the City Supermarket after a chat with the Market Supervisor...but, it is still a premature plan...sabi nia...i agree that the welfare of the regular tenants of the market must be given a priority..

Good Morning Everybody, Well i will try to talk to the head of leasing LCC about it. But if that is possible, that would be on the top of the market or the former parking area of the market, the city needs to make the foundation stronger. It's quite impossible if the city will permit it in the ground and second floor which is already been occupied

^^marhay na aga saindo gabos, oragon, garycooper and bobbymay!

Sa bareta baga ngonian, mabisita si Manny Villar sa Capitolio provincial ngonian na Oct. 14. It would be a gathering of 30 to 40,000 political leaders daw. Willie Revillame will host the said event.

Ibig sabihin niyan si Manny Villar and dadalhin ni Gob. L-Ray sa next year's election.

I see , it seems Politician with a business minded flavor politicians. I think that would be exciting :cheers:

the key problem i raised during my conversation with the city supervisor is on how to decongest the traffic along the market and provide ample space for the parking area of their tenants and customers...he cited that they are improving the 3rd floor in order to accommodate the large volume of vehicles...also, he also mentioned that an OTOP style store shall be put up inside the market..

I see , it seems Politician with a business minded flavor politicians. I think that would be exciting :cheers:

I would vote for Gov. L-Ray again if he'll still run for Governor next year.

the key problem i raised during my conversation with the city supervisor is on how to decongest the traffic along the market and provide ample space for the parking area of their tenants and customers...he cited that they are improving the 3rd floor in order to accommodate the large volume of vehicles...also, he also mentioned that an OTOP style store shall be put up inside the market..

Are there CCTV cameras already in Naga?

Plaza Rizal is owned by the Provincial Government but since its within Naga City, the latter has the right to impose laws on it.

Yes, but that was when the Capitol was just across the Plaza Rizal, which is now Robertson Department store Building ( former Regional office of Land bank building). There are still a number of lots that are owned by the Provincial inside Naga CIty, But the Plaza Rizal is the most controversial. Some of the lots are; the former Provincial jail which is solved by the Congress Villafuerte to Philamlife but has a legal problem. 2. the areas of BMC, to the area of Panganiban Ave. , across Naga City Subdv. there is a small street going to different Provincial offices., at the back with tall grasses.

yup sir Hackz meron ng CCTV cameras installed along downtown naga...along Panganiban..i saw 2 units, 1 infront of St. John Hospital the other 1 on top of the billboard of Bakers Plaza..

Yes, but that was when the Capitol was just across the Plaza Rizal, which is now Robertson Department store Building ( former Regional office of Land bank building). There are still a number of lots that are owned by the Provincial inside Naga CIty, But the Plaza Rizal is the most controversial. Some of the lots are; the former Provincial jail which is solved by the Congress Villafuerte to Philamlife but has a legal problem. 2. the areas of BMC, to the area of Panganiban Ave. , across Naga City Subdv. there is a small street going to different Provincial offices., at the back with tall grasses.

andami pa palang mga properties ng probinsya diyan sa Naga.

Bakit di na lang kasi ibigay sa Naga ang Plaza? strategic kasi ang location niya....

I would vote for Gov. L-Ray again if he'll still run for Governor next year.



Are there CCTV cameras already in Naga?

It seems that Datu might run for Governor. hmmm as what the TV news said.

yup sir Hackz meron ng CCTV cameras installed along downtown naga...along Panganiban..i saw 2 units, 1 infront of St. John Hospital the other 1 on top of the billboard of Bakers Plaza..

great to know that. Those lawless individuals could be traced now by the police department as fast as possible.

It seems that Datu might run for Governor. hmmm as what the TV news said.

Well, let's see and wait til Oct. 14 if L-Ray changed course on his political plans....

Inside San Francisco Church

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FRANCISCAN CROSS

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great to know that. Those lawless individuals could be traced now by the police department as fast as possible.



Well, let's see and wait til Oct. 14 if L-Ray changed course on his political plans....

Correct, we will just wait , than speculate about it.

Correct, we will just wait , than speculate about it.

Okay naman ako kay Dato if he indeed runs for Governor next year. Young and has ambitions for our province.:banana::banana::banana::cheers:

Inside San Francisco Church

i think somebody will have to take pictures of the stained glass with a good cam.

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It will be open again in the next century

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Thank you for the time and have a blessed day to all. will be back later. byeee

^^garo kamong duwa ni oragon ang pwedeng magtake ng pictures in Naga especially the PCCL Basketball Games tomorrow. Aabangan ko kung sinong mananalo between UNC and Bicol College.

By the way, dumating na ba diyan sa Naga ang UP Fighting Maroons. This will be the team to beat...

Thank you for the time and have a blessed day to all. will be back later. byeee

:lol::lol::lol: sige...salamat sa mga photos...

yup, i will take photos of the PCCL while pounding our bass drums and cheering...'bout UP wala pa info kung dumating na sila..we're waiting baka mag warm up sila sa UNC Gym...Cheer don't Jeer!!!

Is Naga City Public Market is still the largest in Asia?

When it was finished, it was the largest in SE Asia. As far as I know, it's not the largest in the region anymore. I just don't know what the largest market is now.

You are correct Kevin. You cannot remove the las from Filipinas because the name Philippines is always regarded as plural, so we are always formally addressed as The Philippines. The same formal name is also accorded to the Dutch country, The Netherlands.

Thanks for the clarification Kevin.

Yes. Hehe. But adding the to English names of countries and places doesn't necessarily mean it is in the plural form, ie the Hague of the Netherlands, the Gambia of Africa, etc. :)

You're welcome Gary. :)

yup, i will take photos of the PCCL while pounding our bass drums and cheering...'bout UP wala pa info kung dumating na sila..we're waiting baka mag warm up sila sa UNC Gym...Cheer don't Jeer!!!

I'll be definitely looking forward to it....:)

When it was finished, it was the largest in SE Asia. As far as I know, it's not the largest in the region anymore. I just don't know what the largest market is now.

I wonder what's the largest public market now....

well, that's a huge tract of land which could easily accommodate another supermall and the location is very strategic. if the city decide to sell that, surely it can command better price. This could be an alternative site for Robinsons Naga for one. :lol:

then they should have to expedite the proposed merger of GAINZA and CAMALIGAN :)

Yes, but that was when the Capitol was just across the Plaza Rizal, which is now Robertson Department store Building ( former Regional office of Land bank building). There are still a number of lots that are owned by the Provincial inside Naga CIty, But the Plaza Rizal is the most controversial. Some of the lots are; the former Provincial jail which is solved by the Congress Villafuerte to Philamlife but has a legal problem. 2. the areas of BMC, to the area of Panganiban Ave. , across Naga City Subdv. there is a small street going to different Provincial offices., at the back with tall grasses.

yap sa may likod yun ng NIA regional office about 25hectars din yun

then they should have to expedite the proposed merger of GAINZA and CAMALIGAN :)

Merger of Camaligan and Gainza WITH Naga. Hehehe. Anyhoo, it's been years since I last heard of that merger. My uncle, who's currently the mayor of Camaligan, doesn't want the merger. Gainza's mayor feels the same thing. They feel they will immediately be displaced. I feel otherwise. I hope they repeal it. They should think twice, thrice or 100 times. It's for the benefit of the GREATER GOOD. *sigh*

You are correct Kevin. You cannot remove the las from Filipinas because the name Philippines is always regarded as plural, so we are always formally addressed as The Philippines. The same formal name is also accorded to the Dutch country, The Netherlands.

Thanks for the clarification Kevin.


Not exactly. Spanish wikipedia translated Republic of the Philippines as republica de Filipinas, University of the Philippines as la universidad de Filipinas. Seldom you would read las Filipinas in spanish newspapers. They simply refer to the Philippines as Filipinas. That is because it (las before Filipinas) is not mandatory. Unlike in la Haya (the Hague) and la India (India) where they always go together.

Filipinas i think should be read in the context of las islas Filipinas. Please take note that Filipinas in this phrase is not noun but an adjective describing las islas. If it was only an isla, it would have been la isla Filipina just like la isla bonita.

That's why i find it odd for UP to translate its name in Spanish as such. But i am not an expert in the language to say that it is wrong.

check this guys...this is what transpired from last year PCCL Leg held at the Naga City Gym:grouphug:

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/9206/uncgreyhounds.mp4
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/9206/uncgreyhounds.mp4
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9206/uncgreyhounds.mp4

mga sir..pacheck naman if the video i uploaded is correct..its the championship game between UNC vs Enverga last year...UNC won..hindi kasi supported gamit me pc now for videos eh..thanks

Merger of Camaligan and Gainza WITH Naga. Hehehe. Anyhoo, it's been years since I last heard of that merger. My uncle, who's currently the mayor of Camaligan, doesn't want the merger. Gainza's mayor feels the same thing. They feel they will immediately be displaced. I feel otherwise. I hope they repeal it. They should think twice, thrice or 100 times. It's for the benefit of the GREATER GOOD. *sigh*

displace? hindi ganon yun.we should have to be open minded of what will happen if the proposed merger will take place

Not exactly. Spanish wikipedia translated Republic of the Philippines as republica de Filipinas, University of the Philippines as la universidad de Filipinas. Seldom you would read las Filipinas in spanish newspapers. They simply refer to the Philippines as Filipinas. That is because it (las before Filipinas) is not mandatory. Unlike in la Haya (the Hague) and la India (India) where they always go together.

Hi Sadto Loyo,

Don't rely on Wiki. Anyone can edit it. If you have the luxury of time, you can check Spanish books. The Philippines is always Las Filipinas and it doesn't change in any context. If you put Filipinas in any phrase or sentence, it's always considered plural.

I find it odd, however, to learn (if it's indeed right) that India is La India in Spanish, when it's always singular in both Spanish and English. I never encountered any text of India in the plural context. I could be wrong though. That's as far as I know about it.

Filipinas i think should be read in the context of las islas Filipinas. Please take note that Filipinas in this phrase is not noun but an adjective describing las islas. If it was only an isla, it would have been la isla Filipina just like la isla bonita.

Yes, you're right that Filipinas in this context is an adjective. No argument about that. But in the sentence in bold, you simply affirmed that Filipinas is plural. Islas Filipinas is apparently plural. Filipinas is the same. Somehow, Filipinas could be a shortcut of Islas Filipinas used sometimes, but nonetheless, Filipinas is still plural.

And you cannot, never, say Filipina in Spanish when referring to our country. It's always Filipinas since, as I said, it's incorporating all Philippine islands, making it plural in their language.

Plaza Rizal is owned by the Provincial Government but since its within Naga City, the latter has the right to impose laws on it.


Not anymore. The passage of RA 305(?) or the Naga City Charter effectively gave to the then newly created Naga city, the jurisdiction over all plazas within the city. That included Plaza Rizal. A plaza is of public dominion which means the state owns it. As such, it is beyond the commerce of man. Nobody therefore including the city or the province could claim ownership over it. This is the basis by the City when it ordered it's assessor to cancel the tax declaration over this piece of property in the name of the province.

displace? hindi ganon yun.we should have to be open minded of what will happen if the proposed merger will take place

That's what I'm talking about. I don't know if you've read it but I suggested to leave the three local governments independent of each other until the upcoming elections next year. During the election, let people run whoever wants to run. What's important is that the peoples of Naga, Camaligan and Gainza only votes for one mayor, vice mayor and members of the city council for the new Naga City.

With that being said, at least the officials of the two municipalities will still have the chance to finish their terms.

Also, lesser officials, lesser employees, lesser salaries for them, lesser corruption. :)

Not anymore. The passage of RA 305(?) or the Naga City Charter effectively gave to the then newly created Naga city, the jurisdiction over all plazas within the city. That included Plaza Rizal. A plaza is of public dominion which means the state owns it. As such, it is beyond the commerce of man. Nobody therefore including the city or the province could claim ownership over it. This is the basis by the City when it ordered it's assessor to cancel the tax declaration over this piece of property in the name of the province.

Exactly the point. That's why I'm confused why the provincial government is pestering the city of the plaza which is in the city which makes it obvious that the city should have all jurisdiction over it.

then they should have to expedite the proposed merger of GAINZA and CAMALIGAN :)

As I've always said, I am not in favor of merging these two towns with Naga City. The first question: Why merged it with Naga?

displace? hindi ganon yun.we should have to be open minded of what will happen if the proposed merger will take place

But we should be open also to the disadvantages of this merger.

Hi Sadto Loyo,

Don't rely on Wiki. Anyone can edit it. If you have the luxury of time, you can check Spanish books. The Philippines is always Las Filipinas and it doesn't change in any context. If you put Filipinas in any phrase or sentence, it's always considered plural.

I find it odd, however, to learn (if it's indeed right) that India is La India in Spanish, when it's always singular in both Spanish and English. I never encountered any text of India in the plural context. I could be wrong though. That's as far as I know about it.



Yes, you're right that Filipinas in this context is an adjective. No argument about that. But in the sentence in bold, you simply affirmed that Filipinas is plural. Islas Filipinas is apparently plural. Filipinas is the same. Somehow, Filipinas could be a shortcut of Islas Filipinas used sometimes, but nonetheless, Filipinas is still plural.

And you cannot, never, say Filipina in Spanish when referring to our country. It's always Filipinas since, as I said, it's incorporating all Philippine islands, making it plural in their language.



With certain facts yes, do not trust wiki. But with simple translation as this, you can in the same way you can trust that the Republic of the Philippines is correctly translated as Republika ng Pilipinas in Tagalog by tagalog wiki.

Las Filipinas is absolutely correct. But like I said las is not required before it though in sentences you may have to use it. And yes, it is always la India, el Salvador, el Cairo, la republica dominicana. All the other countries names can stand alone in spanish without the article before it.

Filipinas always takes las if you have to. But when you write the Philippines is a country in the east, you say Filipinas es (not son) una nacion en el este. Plural in form but singular in number.

Please read the news item on Larrañaga in below's link to see how they use Filipinas without las.

http://www.elpais.com/articulo/espana/Larranaga/sera/trasladado/carcel/Soto/Real/aterrice/Espana/elpepuesp/20091006elpepunac_1/Tes

check this guys...this is what transpired from last year PCCL Leg held at the Naga City Gym:grouphug:

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/9206/uncgreyhounds.mp4
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/9206/uncgreyhounds.mp4
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9206/uncgreyhounds.mp4

mga sir..pacheck naman if the video i uploaded is correct..its the championship game between UNC vs Enverga last year...UNC won..hindi kasi supported gamit me pc now for videos eh..thanks


ipost mo na lang yung link ng website, oragon....kasi di ko rin ma-open dito...:)

Hi Sadto Loyo,

I find it odd, however, to learn (if it's indeed right) that India is La India in Spanish, when it's always singular in both Spanish and English. I never encountered any text of India in the plural context. I could be wrong though. That's as far as I know about it.

With certain facts yes, do not trust wiki. But with simple translation as this, you can in the same way you can trust that the Republic of the Philippines is correctly translated as Republika ng Pilipinas in Tagalog by tagalog wiki.



Maybe we should enroll at Instituto Cervantes in Manila. They offer Spanish language courses. :banana::banana::banana:

Camarines Sur, dae makakamati kan shortage sa bagas - NFA (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=111996)
10/6/2009 9:16:01 PM

NAGA CITY – “Dae makakamati kan shortage sa bagas an probinsya kan Camarines Sur “ ini an duon na pahayag na binutasan ni NFA – Camarines Sur manager Eliseo Caliuag sa intribista kan Bombo radyo Naga.

Sigon ki Caliuag, bastante soboot an stocks nindang bagas asin paroy kaya harayo mangyari na magkaigwa kan shortage kan bagas an probinsya.

Sigon digdi, igwa soboot sindang 187,000 na sako kan bagas asin 756,000 mn na sako kan paroy.

An numero na ini bastante soboot para sustintuhan an pangangaipuhan kan namamanwaan kan bilog na probinsya kan Camarines Sur hasta sa katapusan kan taon.

“ Kung igwa man shortage kan bagas sa kamanilaan ini dae man maabot digdi”

Sinabi ma kan opisyal na dae man soboot makakaapekto an nangyaring pagbaha sa saindang stock na bagas asin paroy.

Marurumduman na sigon sa Department of Agriculture, baka soboot magkaigwa kan shortage sa bagas sa bilog na nasyon nin huli sa pananalasa kan bagyong Pepeng asin Ondoy.

Not anymore. The passage of RA 305(?) or the Naga City Charter effectively gave to the then newly created Naga city, the jurisdiction over all plazas within the city. That included Plaza Rizal. A plaza is of public dominion which means the state owns it. As such, it is beyond the commerce of man. Nobody therefore including the city or the province could claim ownership over it. This is the basis by the City when it ordered it's assessor to cancel the tax declaration over this piece of property in the name of the province.

What I mean Plaza Rizal is a property of the provincial government of Camarines Sur. Its land title belongs to CamSur. Since Plaza Rizal is located within Naga City, the latter has the jurisdiction over the plaza and laws should be followed by the provincial government.

P25.6 M kantidad kan paroy na nadestroso kan tubig-baha sa CamSur (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=112088)
10/7/2009 12:02:16 PM

NAGA CITY- Nag-abot na man sa kantidad na P25.6 M an nadestrosong paroy digde sa probensiya kan Camarines Sur huli sa magkasunudan na duwang bagyong nag-agui sa bikol region kan mga nakaaguing aldaw.

Ini mismo an pigurang pigpaluwas kan opisina kan National Irrigation Administration Regional Office sa paagui kan tagapagtaram na si Mr. Ed Yu.

Sa entribista kan Bombo Radyo Naga,sinabi ni Yu partikular na naapektaran iyo an mga banwaan sa 2nd district na kinababalihan kan siyudad ning Naga,Canaman,Magarao,Bombon asin Calabanga na astang sa ngonian lubog pa man guiraray sa tubig an ekta-ektaryang omahan sa mga nasabing lugar.

Segun ki Yu,yaon sa harvesting time na an mga paraoma kan abuton ini ning tubig-baha na kawsa kan pag-uuran man na dara kan duwang bagyo.

Apuwera sa omahan,nadestroso man an pirang irrigation facilities kan NIA sa enterong rehiyon apuwera sana sa probensiyang Sorsogon na mayong pigsumiter na report sa saindang opisina,sabi pa ni Yu.

Sa ngonian,nagkakaigwa pa ning assessment an ahensiya sa ibang parte kan rehiyon dapit sa destrosong pigwalat kan duwang nasabing kalamidad.

That's what I'm talking about. I don't know if you've read it but I suggested to leave the three local governments independent of each other until the upcoming elections next year. During the election, let people run whoever wants to run. What's important is that the peoples of Naga, Camaligan and Gainza only votes for one mayor, vice mayor and members of the city council for the new Naga City.

With that being said, at least the officials of the two municipalities will still have the chance to finish their terms.

Also, lesser officials, lesser employees, lesser salaries for them, lesser corruption. :)

The people of Camaligan and Gainza would definitely disapprove it if a plebiscite will be held.

Phivolcs asin MGB, nagsasagibo nin mapping operation sa faultline kan Bicol para maibitaran an peligro (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=112092)
10/7/2009 12:19:26 PM

LEGAZPI CITY-- Magkatabang na nagsasagibo ngonian nin mapping operation an Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) asin Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau (MGB) sa fault line na parte kan Philippine trench na madudukayan sa Bicol region.

Segun ki Arlene Dayao, Chief Geologist kan MGB na padagos an saindang isinasagibong mapping activity sa mga lugar na pigtutubudang fault line sa rehiyon partikularmente na sa Albay.

Ipinahayag kan opisyal na dapat soboot na magin mapili sa mga lugar na pagtitindugan kani nin harong nganing sa amay na panahon pa sana makaibitar na sa peligro na pwedeng magresulta sa pagbatak asin pagrumpag kan daga digdi.

Kinakaipuhan soboot na magkaigwa nin singko metros sa pagultanan gikan sa nadeterminaran na fault line an ititindog na harong.

An siring na paagi soboot iyu an masusunod kun makonsulta nguna sa MGB antes magpatindog nin edificio sa sarong lugar nganing makaibitar sa pighahandalang fault line.

Relief Operations sa CamSur pinangenotan kan govierno provincial (http://www.camarinessur.gov.ph/?page=6&pid=100&id=975)

Pili, Cam Sur – Sobra sa 11,052 familia sa man-iba-ibang lugar kan provincia na apektado nin pagbaha dara kan makusog asin daeng pundong pagbulos kan uran ni Typhoon Pepeng an tolos man pig-evacuar sa mga nakaantabay na evacuation centers kan nakaagin Octubre 1-2.

Dae pa man minaabot an kalamidad, an govierno provincial sa pangengenot ni Gobernador LRay Villafuerte, nag-gibo na nin lakdang na ma-anticiparan an paaboton na bagyong si Pepeng kan nakalihis na semana katakod kan saiyang programang Pre-emptive Evacuation.

Apuera kan pag-evacuar, an govierno provincial nagdistribuir man nin asistenciang pagkakan asin medical sa riboribong biktima kan bagyo.

Sa isinagibong pangenot na mga lakdangon sa pag-antisipar sa epekto kan paabuton na kalamidad, marikas na pigconvertir bilang mga evacuation centers an mga pampublicong mga eskwelahan, barangay halls, kapilya, simbahan, asin iba pang mga lugar sa manlaen-laen na mga banwaan kung sain enot naman na ipinadara an mga kolokadong pre-positioned relief goods sa lambang barangay na antisipadong maapektaran kan bagyo.

Tinawan nin mahigot na atensyon an mga komunidad sa mga lugar na pirming binabaha arog kan mga coastal areas asin mga lugar na harani sa salog, kabali naman an mga landslide-prone areas kan Buhi asin Lagonoy.

Matrayomfong nailikay kan Govierno Provincial kan Camarines Sur an bilog na komunidad sa peligrong hatod kan pagbaha asin o posibleng landslide sa marikas asin efficienteng mga aksyon kan PDCC asin Provincial Health Office, dalan kaya minimal sana an naging epekto ni Pepeng sa salod kan mga konstitwentes.

Sa pagradas ni bagyong Pepeng, padagos na pinag-aadalan kan local na govierno an hiwas kan danyos na idinolot kaini sa mga productong agrikultura.

What I mean Plaza Rizal is a property of the provincial government of Camarines Sur. Its land title belongs to CamSur. Since Plaza Rizal is located within Naga City, the latter has the jurisdiction over the plaza and laws should be followed by the provincial government.


There may be no question that this piece of property is part of a bigger parcel of land which the province used to own. But when they converted it into a public plaza and since then it has been used as such until this time which is considerably a long time already, they inadvertently ceded their rights to the state and loss control over it. The city charter further weakened the position of the province when it decreed that all plazas withtin its territorial jurisdiction shall come into its control.

In other words, technicality took away Plaza Rizal from the province in both ownership and control.

'Tabang kan Bicol" Draws Support (http://voxbikol.com/node/1809)
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

NAGA CITY (30 September) - ONE OF THE EARLIEST RELIEF DRIVE for the victims of tropical storm "Ondoy" in Metro Manila, dubbed as "Tabang kan Bicol," started in this city where some 4,000 members of the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCI) and 10 other adjacent towns have started to appeal for food donations, clothing, other basic necessities for typhoon-victims since September 27.

MNCI president, Abet Bercasio, said the Plaza Quezon in Naga's old commercial district has become the base of the relief drive where they are accepting relief donations until October 2.

Read more (http://voxbikol.com/node/1809)

There may be no question that this piece of property is part of a bigger parcel of land which the province used to own. But when they converted it into a public plaza and since then it has been used as such until this time which is considerably a long time already, they inadvertently ceded their rights to the state and loss control over it. The city charter further weakened the position of the province when it decreed that all plazas withtin its territorial jurisdiction shall come into its control.

In other words, technicality took away Plaza Rizal from the province.

This was the same problem faced by Legazpi City then when Plaza Rizal (I think) there was still owned by the Provincial Government. Years later, Albay ceded its ownership to the city government.

UNEP Soars High in Skills Competitions (http://voxbikol.com/node/1808)
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

IRIGA CITY ---- Students of the high school department of the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) have dominated the 2009 Student Technologists and Entrepreneur of the Philippines (STEP) division competitions held Sept. 16-17 at the Zeferino Arroyo High School here.

Six UNEP contestants bag nine awards during the Division of City Schools' STEP skills development and competition participated by private and public schools that had for its theme, "Upgrading Skills, Improving Lives." [/URL]
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Pagpadakol nin produksyon nin paroy itutukdo sa mga paraoma kan Tigaon (http://www.camarinessur.gov.ph/?page=6&pid=100&id=976)

PILI, CamSur – Nakatalaan na iconducir sa Huwebes, Oktubre 8 an inaapod na Palay Check Farmers Field School (FFS) ngonyan na wet season asin iyan gigibohon duman sa Bgy. Cuyaoyao kan banwaan nin Tigaon.

Dagmang na mga paraoma kan sinambit na barangay asin pagtaraid na lugar an piglalaoman na maatendir kan sinambit nang programa.

Sosog sa report gikan sa oficina kan Provincial Agriculturist, obheto kan sinambit nang actividad iyo na manodan kan mga partisipantes an marhay na paagi sa land preparation, seed production, morphology of rice plants, Integrated nutrient management, integrated pest management, asin post- harvest na makakatabang sa paglangkaw kan ani kan mga paraoma.

An mapalangkaw an ani digdi sa CamSur saro sa mga mayor na programang pigtutulod kan administrasyon ni Gobernador LRay Villafuerte.

Tanganing marealisar an obhetong ini, an mga paraoma tinatukdoan nin prubadong sistema asin teknologia na makakatabang sa dagdag na produksyon asin ingreso kan saindang tanuman.

An mga participantes ipapasairarom sa tolong bulan na training na igwa nin 16 na sessions. Ipapahiling sa training kun pa’no an tamang pagtanom kan de-kalidad na banhi o hybrid seeds sa mga demo sites.

Sa demo site, an kabangang hektarya, tatanoman kan mga paraoma depende sa estilo kan saindang pagtanom kan paroy mientras na kabangang hektarya man an tatanoman nin paroy base sa recomendasyon kan mga experto sa paagi kan FFS.

Enot nang piglansar an kaparehong programa sa mga banwaan kan Bula, Nabua, Ocampo, Minalabac, Libmanan, Pili, Canaman, Tigaon, asin Calabanga. Enot na maconducir kan saindang graduation kasabay kan pag-ani an banwaan kan Bula ngonyan na bulan kan Oktubre.

Nagkakapira sa mga tagapagtaram sa nasambit nang actividad iyo an mga agricultural experts kan OPA na iyo an igwa nin kabatiran sa ngaran nin agrikultura.

An training pigtarabangan na maging matrayumpo sa paagi kan Department of Agriculture Regional Field Unit 5, Agricultural Training Institute, asin kan Office of the Provincia Agriculturist kan govierno provincial.

http://www.camarinessur.gov.ph/upld/downloads/events/DODGING%20THE%20STORM.jpg

Residents of flood prone areas in Camarines Sur flocked to health centers, barangay halls, schools, chapels and other establishments swiftly converted to evacuation centers by Gov.LRay Villafuerte in the preemptive evacuation undertaken by the Provincial Governement of Camarines Sur as typhoon "Pepeng" approached last October 1.An elderly woman (left inset) rests warmly in an evacuation center in the Municipality of Ragay, oblivious to the calamity that loomed ahead.

Children at the evacuation center (right inset) huddled close to await food and medicine assistance from a nearby location all over CamSur in anticipation for the evacuation and rescue operations which commenced at the height of typhoon "Pepeng". andujar/anntuy/mmec 10.03.09

Evacuation Ordered in Camarines Norte Town (http://voxbikol.com/bikolnews/1797/evacuation-ordered-camarines-norte-town)
Jonas Cabiles Soltes
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

LEGAZPI CITY (2 October)-The municipal government of Vinzons, Camarines Norte ordered the preemptive evacuation of residents living in the town's coastal villages.

PAGASA hoisted storm signal number 2 over Camarines Norte after Typhoon "Pepeng" had threatened the northernmost Bikol province.

As of 11:00 am today, 500 persons have been evacuated to Vinzons Pilot Elementary School in the town proper from the affected villages. The number is expected to rise, according to Michael Narido, planning officer at the Mayor's office.

Read more (http://voxbikol.com/bikolnews/1797/evacuation-ordered-camarines-norte-town)

Cordero Wins 2009 Maningning Miclat Poetry Prize (http://voxbikol.com/bikolnews/1796/cordero-wins-2009-maningning-miclat-poetry-prize)
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Diliman, Quezon City- The Bikol literary circle and the avid supporters of this artistic renaissance in the region has another reason to celebrate in the winning of Kristian Sendon Cordero in the Maningning Miclat Poetry Prize (Filipino Category) last September 24, 2009 at the Abelardo Hall of the University of the Philippines.

Cordero, a graduate school student of Ateneo de Manila University, joins other two winners, Mikael de lara Co for the English and Chen Liang from Fujian Province for the Chinese category respectively.

In a press release statement issued a week before the awarding ceremony by Alma Miclat, the Executive Director of the Maningning Miclat Art Foundation and mother to Maningnging Miclat, three finalists were named for every category. The finalists for Filipino and English categories are all in their mid20s, with age below 28, which is part of the criteria in joining the contest, are all previous winners of Palanca and other important literary competitions in the country.

Cordero, one of the bright luminaries in Bikol contemporary writings, as New York-based poet Luis Cabalquinto described him, has already won several national awards including the 2007 NCCA Writers' Prize for Poetry, the Madrigal-Gonzales Best First Book Award and the Palanca in 2006. He has three books of poetry in three languages and is a regular name that appears in the leading university journal in the country today. His latest collection was a finalist in the 2008 National Book Award for Poetry. Last April, he went to Germany under Ateneo de Naga's partneship program with the Friedrich-Alexander Gymnasium in Neustadt as der Aisch to present his poetry and give short talks on Philippine contemporary writings especially Bikol literature.

His winning collection for this competition, Labi (Remains) is composed of ten poems, which dealt on the physical and metaphysical losses that confront the individual-poet. In a literary journal where some of poems in the Labi collection appeared, editor and poet Ronald Baytan, decribed Cordero's poetry as "lyrics of remarkable clarity and tenderness. They express the sentiments of the self dealing with absence, with grief, with cosmos."

Read more (http://voxbikol.com/bikolnews/1796/cordero-wins-2009-maningning-miclat-poetry-prize)

A Request Granted

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Rolando M. Portin, an amputee due to diabetes, was the barangay chairman of Taban-Fundado, Libmanan, Camarines Sur from 1989 to 2007. He requested for a leg prosthetics from Gov. LRay Villafuerte, as he desires to continue his services even outside public office, which the governor readily granted. Photos show Rolando all smiles as he tries on his new leg prosthetics that will allow hit to continue his life of service with greater ease.

More than 1,000 Couples Marry in Libmanan Church Wedding (http://voxbikol.com/bikolnews/1803/more-1000-couples-marry-libmanan-church-wedding)
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Camarines Sur (2 October)-More than 1,000 couples walked down the aisle 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 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 Camarines Sur with some 526 couples sealing their wedding vows during the first day and at least 600 on the second day.

Read more (http://voxbikol.com/bikolnews/1803/more-1000-couples-marry-libmanan-church-wedding)

Towards Improved Abaca Production



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Two hundred farmers of the abaca producing towns of Caramoan, Garchitorena, Goa, Lagonoy, and Presentacion completed their training on abaca cultivation. Abaca farmers were taught on the intricacies of abaca production through the Farmers Field School (FFS) in a combination of lectures and actual field demos conducted at the experimental site. The said activity is fully supported by Gov. LRay villafuerte in line with his thrust towards the attainment of food security & providing the constituents an alternative income.

(Above photo) BM Angel Naval who represented Gov. LRay villafuerte along with Department of Agriculture-RFU5 Regional Executive Dir. Jose Dayao, FIDA Regional Dir Editha Lomerio hands over the certificate of completion to an abaca farmer. (Middle photo) The provincial governemtn through BM Naval gves a free sprayer to each group of farmers of the five municipalities during the momentous event

Romualdez Ranch Threatened by Squatters (http://voxbikol.com/bikolnews/1801/romualdez-ranch-threatened-squatters)
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

NAGA CITY (30 September) - - CARETAKERS OF THE 60-HECTARE Romualdez Ranch situated in barangays Tambo and Del Rosario in Pamplona, Camarines Sur has sought police protection after illegal settlers had threatened with violence the ranch employees.

The Police Provincial Office (PPO) here reported that earlier, two ranch security guards of the SunStar Security Agency, a certain Rolly Arandia and Ading Padilla, were pelted with stones and hurled empty bottles by the squatters, prompting Arandia to fire his 12-gauge shotgun on the attackers.

Read more (http://voxbikol.com/bikolnews/1801/romualdez-ranch-threatened-squatters)

Happy, Healthy Kids

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HAPPY, HEALTHY KIDS. The LRay Vita Kidz, a nutrition program of the provincial government of CamSur continues to gain considerable headway in addressing malnutrition among children, 6 years old and below.

Photos above show happy, healthy kids during the program's completion ceremonies in barangays Harubay, Calabanga and Salvacion Bula. Provincial Board Member Angel Naval represented Governor LRay Villafuerte in Harubay while Board Member Rex Oliva in Salvacion

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A Multi-Facetted Affair

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This is how the activities held last September 25, 2005 in Lupi, Camarines Sur may be described as it catered to the various necessities of the constituents there, amongst which were health, livelihood, food and leisure.

Held in connection with the Barangay Assistance program of Governor LRay Villafuerte, various offices of the provincial government such as the Office of the Provincial Health Office (PHO) conducted Medical and Dental Mission, Chicken Dispersal and Tilapia Fingerlings Dispersal to various barangays in the Municipality of Lupi. 1,012 food packs, 95 pairs of colorful slippers and 95 pieces of school bags were also distributed during the occasion.

Household appliances were also raffled off which added to the deligth of the recipients.

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Church mass wedding

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Couples gather at the St. John the Baptist Church, San Fernando, CamSur for the Kasalan sa Ngalan Ng Diyos mass wedding ceremony solemnized by Rev. Fr. Apolinar "Yon-yon" Napales Jr. together with Rev. Fr. Antonio Felix, Fr. Giovanni Argarin and Rev. Ed Abogado held September 29. Gov LRay Villafuerte served as principal sponsor or "ninong" of this meaningful event for some 180 couples (bottom photos).

Top photo: Gov. LRay posed with happy newlyweds, Glicerio Olitoquit and Cristeta Romaras (to his left) who have been cohabiting for 34 years without the benefit of a church wedding. Photo below right are Mr. & Mrs. Marco Solana, the oldest couple to be wed. Also in photo above, (from left) Board Members Romulo Hernandez and Darius Nopra, and Vice Mayor Joseph Ragay, Gov. Villafuerte, San Fernando Mayor Fermin Mabolo and his wife.

CWC Photos
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Working with Fire

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Fire marshals from the Camarines Sur Fire Rescue Unit hone their firefighting prowess under the supervision of Provincial Fire Marshall Office of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to enhance their skills and effectiveness in times of fire and other emergencies during the training exercises conducted through the efforts of the BFP in partnership with Gov. LRay Villafuerte and the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur.

Upper right photos: Provincial Fire Marshall Rodolfo Primo of BFP (in red cap) during the one-day activity held in line with Gov. LRay's advocacy to provide fast and efficient service to the public in times of need, conducted last Tuesday, September 29 at the Provincial Capitol Complex.

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Kids frolicking in the sea near Gota beach in Caramoan, Camarines Sur

In Sickness and In Health



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Some one thousand two hundred fifty-four (1,254) couples exchanged "I do's in the church mass wedding sponsored by Gov. LRay Villafuerte at St. James de Apostles Parish church solemnized by Libmanan's Vicar General Msgr. Emmanuel Ricafort (upper right photo) showered the newlyweds with inspiration in his speech where he stressed, among other things, the value of commitment to married life. (inset from left) Municipal Councilor James Jaucian, Budget Officer Fortunato Pena, Board Member Romulo Hernandez, ex-Board Member Ariel Orino, and Board Member Darius Nopra stood witness to the solemn occasion held October 1 and 2 in Libmanan, CamSur.

The mass wedding program is a major component of a comprehensive human resource development program of the governor in his advocacy of promotion family development as an important tool for the establishment of a vibrant and progressive community

Caramoan in black and white
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Anomalous DAR projects exposed in House inquiry
Tip of the iceberg demands closer probe, solon says (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/b-story.html)
By FRANCIS ELEVADO

VINZONS, Camarines Norte --- It looks like a can of worms has been opened after the House Committee on Agrarian Reform started looking into House Resolution No. 317 filed by Rep. Liwayway Vinzons-Chato of the lone district of Camarines Norte that calls for an investigation into funds allegedly released by the DAR national office and ended into the hands of private persons.

During a hearing conducted here, Mayor Oliver Ferrer of this town said he smelled something fishy when DAR asked him to liquidate funds for a project worth P300,000. The amount, he said, did not pass through his office so there was nothing to liquidate.

When he checked with DAR he found out that it was Barangay-Captain Cecilia Heraldo of Bgy. Uno who secured the project from DAR, bypassing the municipal government.

The signboard for the project, it was learned further, contained the names of couple Jay and Agnes Ang as project proponents. The couple denied it was they who asked that their names be printed on the signboard.

Cecilia Ang told the committee during the inquiry here conducted last Sept. 16 that their names may have been there as a way of the residents’ grateful appreciation for their effort to bring the project into their barangay. Husband Jay explained that the funds were taken from the Bicol Care Program when he was Camarines Norte representative to the Bicol Regional Development Council.

Read more. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct01/b-story.html)

"Pepeng" Forces 200,000 in Bikol Evac-Centers (http://voxbikol.com/bikolnews/1793/pepeng-forces-200000-bikol-evac-centers)
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

LEGAZPI CITY (3 October)- DESPITE BEING SPARED FROM THE DIRECT ROUTE of tropical storm "Pepeng" which was packing some 195km. per/hour winds, the affected provinces of Catanduanes, Albay, Camarines Sur, and Camarines Norte had an estimated 200,000 evacuees crowd their evacuation centers due to the typhoon's heavy rains, the office of the Civil Defense base in Camp Ola here reported on Friday (October 2).

The Albay PDCC reported that Albay Gov. Joey Salceda has ordered a preemptive evacuation on the coastal towns of Albay, and localities near Mt. Mayon's danger zone since Thurs. (Oct. 1).

The PDCC said that on Friday evacuees have swelled to 115,000 individuals in Albay, particularly in Daraga and Legazpi City, prompting Gov. Salceda to order relief workers to provide some 15,465 food packages for evacuees in this province.

However, PDCC officials in Albay denied reports of heavy lahar flow from the shoulders of Mt. Mayon during heavy rains last Friday; nonetheless, localities near the volcano were earlier evacuated to safeguard residents from possible volcanic erosions.

Read more (http://voxbikol.com/bikolnews/1793/pepeng-forces-200000-bikol-evac-centers)

Guys, Thread 17 Na...Let's go....Go CamSur!

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Traveling To Camsur By Way Of Manila - Bus & Airplanes


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The Province of Camarines Sur is located in the central part of the Bicol Region, south of Metro Manila. Air Philippines flies daily to Naga Airport in Pili and to Legazpi City. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air also has daily flights via Legazpi City.


Traveling to the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) takes about 5 minutes from Naga Airport in Pili. Upon arrival, tricycles are available enroute to the complex for around PHP 150 ($3). Advise the driver that you want to go to the Provincial Capitol Complex where CWC is located. Signs are visible once you enter the gate.


If your entry point to Camarines Sur is Legazpi City, you need to rent a service vehicle. Vans are available and should be priced at around 2,500 – 3,000 pesos ($50-$60) for the 75 minute ride to the town of Pili. Shuttles are also available from the airport but should be booked ahead of time. To arrange shuttle service contact Tel. Nos. 477-33-44 or 477-33-49 or email: infocamsur@gmail.com (infocamsur@gmail.com).

If you're up for a road trip, Camarines Sur is an 8 hour drive away from Manila. Ordinary and Air-conditioned buses travel the Manila-Camarines Sur Route daily.

Once your bus arrives at CBD (Central Business District) Terminal in Naga City you can hail a tricycle to take you to the Provincial Capitol Complex. Follow the signs or ask for directions to the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) when you get to the Capitol Complex. Travel time is around 20 minutes.

ACCOMMODATIONS AT CWC
When you're at CWC, you have many options to choose from. You can stay in the Cabanas, Containers, Villas, Mansion Suites or EcoVillage. Click this link to view your options (http://www.cwcwake.com/accomodations_rooms).


For hotel reservations and accommodations at CWC you can email all inquiries to infocamsur@gmail.com (infocamsur@gmail.com) or contact Tel. Nos. 477-33-44 or 477-33-49

nice hakz... continue to amaze us...
go camsur.. go bicol....


CamSur...
...world class place
...world class people
...world class leadership

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whew thread 17! this thread like our place went national and international as well.

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whew! This thread truly reflects the speed of progress in cam sur:banana::banana::banana:

Thanks and Congrats Hakz for the jaw-dropping banner ... expect for a more appreciative comments to thread visitors and fellow forumers.

whew bilis! thread 17 na!! truly amazing!!! nice sir hakz...i'm here sa UNC SP...game starts at 8am between legazpi (BC) and Quezon (Calayan)...3pm Naga (UNC) vs Legazpi (BC):nuts:

here's the schedule:

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good morning guys.... thread 17
@ hakz great banner padi:cheers:

Olympian jins lead RP bid in Copenhagen tilt (http://mb.com.ph/articles/223686/olympian-jins-lead-rp-bid-copenhagen-tilt)
October 7, 2009, 6:58pm

Twelve of the country’s top-rated jins, led by Olympic veterans Tshomlee Go and Mary Antoinette Rivero, will banner the Smart-Philippines taekwondo team in the 2009 World Championship on October 14-18 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

“Our athletes have trained long and hard for this major international event,’’ said Philippine Taekwondo Association president Robert N. Aventajado.

Aside from Athens and Beijing Olympic campaigners Go and Rivero who will compete in the under 73 kilogram and under 67 kg divisions, respectively, 10 other players will carry the national colors in the tournament supported by Smart Communications Inc. and the Philippine Sports Commission.

They are: Men – John Paul Lizardo (under 54 kg), Nicole Mapilisan (under 58 kg), Jeffrey Figueroa (under 68 kg), Marlon Avenido (under 80 kg), and Alexander Briones (plus 87 kg). Women – Jyra Maria Lizaldo (under 49 kg), Kathleen Eunice Alora (under 53 kg), Karla Jane Alava (under 57 kg), Maria Criselda Roxas (under 62 kg), and Kirstie Elaine Alora (under 73 kg).

The team officials are Danilo Mojica II (delegation head), Raul Samson (men’s team manager), Jesus Morales III (women’s team manager), Kim Hong Sik (men’s coach), and Dindo Simpao (women’s coach).

The Filipinos have always been regarded as top contenders in the world championship, which has also drawn the participation of 142 other countries including Korea, China, France, Spain, Iran, Turkey, Chinese Taipei, and the United States.

The tourney also serves as the national team’s preparation for the 2009 Southeast Asian Games in Laos and the 2012 World Olympic Games in London.

nice hakz... continue to amaze us...
go camsur.. go bicol....


CamSur...
...world class place
...world class people
...world class leadership

world-class sporting events!:banana::banana::banana:

whew bilis! thread 17 na!! truly amazing!!! nice sir hakz...i'm here sa UNC SP...game starts at 8am between legazpi (BC) and Quezon (Calayan)...3pm Naga (UNC) vs Legazpi (BC):nuts:

great! hope you could give us live updates of the games...

good morning guys.... thread 17
@ hakz great banner padi:cheers:

good morning, padi...

Link to Naga City and Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur Provinces - Compiled Threads (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=521763).

thanks sir!!!Go Greyhounds!!!Awooh....Awooh...

Solon calls for mechanized farming to boost earnings
Agri-Commodities
Written by Fernan Marasigan / Reporter
Wednesday, 07 October 2009 19:44

SAYING that it would boost the country’s agricultural production, a legislator has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize the Farm Machinery Manufacturing Program (FMMP) to introduce mechanized farming.

In filing House Bill 6412, Lakas-Kampi-CMD Rep. Diosdado Arroyo of Camarines Sur said industrialization is vital to a nation’s progress.

“But without a solid foundation in agriculture, it would not be as sustainable. It can even result in more harm than good for a country’s economy, especially like the Philippines,” Arroyo said.

Arroyo said the country is far behind other nations in terms of industrialization due to a lack of modern farm equipment.

Neighboring countries have been using mechanized farm equipment for years.

Arroyo cited Taiwan, Korea and Japan, which have carefully planned an industrial-development program along with firm agricultural-based economic fundamentals.

Arroyo said the idea of an FMMP could be achieved by encouraging local manufacturers to enter into joint ventures with foreign companies that will assist and train local farmers to maximize the use of local materials in their products.

He said his bill seeks to develop a viable farm-machineries manufacturing industry to achieve technology transfer and development, employment generation, reasonable consumer prices of farm machineries, and foreign-exchange savings and earnings.

The bill tasks the Department of Trade and Industry through the Board of Investments (BOI) with the implementation of the program.

As embodied in the measure, those interested to participate in the FMMP should apply for the program and secure a certificate of registration containing a commitment by the proponents.

The farm-machinery models and variants should be registered and approved by the BOI prior to its manufacturing.

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October 7, 2009

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Good Morning Naga!:wave::wave::wave:

WOW, New Thread na naman kayo?!!! Bilis ah.:) CONGRATS!!!

GANDA NG OPENING BANNER! :applause::applause::applause:

Lago del Rey
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Good Morning Naga!:wave::wave::wave:

WOW, New Thread na naman kayo?!!! Bilis ah.:) CONGRATS!!!

GANDA NG OPENING BANNER! :applause::applause::applause:

thanks, national guard....It portrays CamSur as a world-class destination!:cheers:

thanks, national guard....It portrays CamSur as a world-class destination!:cheers:

INDEED, A WORLD-CLASS DESTINATION!:okay::okay::okay:

btw, nag-back to zero na naman ang number of posts ng mga SSC-Naga members!:)

INDEED, A WORLD-CLASS DESTINATION!:okay::okay::okay:

btw, nag-back to zero na naman ang number of posts ng mga SSC-Naga members!:)

yup, di ko na pinapansin yan, nasanay na lang ako...importante sa akin maipakita kung anong meron dito sa CamSur....:cheers:

Atulayan: Sa Piling ng mga Mandaragat
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Robinsons Place opens today in GenSan

Written by Jerry Adlaw / Correspondent
Sunday, 04 October 2009 19:43

FINALLY, after years of waiting, the biggest mall in General Santos City is set to open today.

Robinsons Place formally opens its doors to the public with celebrations featuring fun, games and surprises with known personalities from show business and local business establishments in this region’s newest shopping destination.


Next Year sana Robinsons Place Naga naman...:cheers:

latest pics...PCCL Southern Luzon Leg..

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events like this justify the necessity of the completion of the Naga City coliseum.

yup, i agree with you sir, nweiz, with the near completion of the "Little Dome" hehehe 10,000 seating capacity is not bad...Araneta "Big Dome" can accommodate at most 20,000 spectator...

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well,i dont have to have a very lengthy introduction bout Naga city coz it's already introduced in the "Legazpi" thread..

i'll just tell u what i know..

Naga City
-the 2nd richest city in Bicol after Legazpi
-2nd most populated city in Bicol
-the city in Bicol with the highest PP(purchasing power)
-namer of Metropolitan Naga Devt Council
-the oldest city in Bicol
-former name;Nueva Caceres(New Caceres)
-one of the 5 cities established by the spaniards
-Archdiocese of Caceres,suffragan of all the dioceses in Bicol
-Bicol city with most banks
-received over 40 natl and intl awards
-used to be Bicol's capital(now Legazpi city)
-Universidad de Santa Isabel-->very first normal school for girls in the Orient
-University of Nueva Caceres-->very first univ in southern Luzon outside Manila
-Ateneo de Naga Univ-->Ateneno campus in Bicol
-Camarines Sur Natl High School-->one of the three pilot high schools in Bicol
-feast of our lady of Peñafrancia-->largest Marian devotion in the country
-Holy Rosary Minor Seminary-->one of the oldest schools in the country
-home of regional headquarters of many companies like coke,,pepsi,,philam life,,etc
-will have the very first master-planned golf course in Bicol


those are what i thought of..
i'll try to think of some more..


Above was the first post in this Thread. Let us see how far have we gone....

Naga City
- In tandem with Cam Sur, the no. 1 tourist destination in the country
- Richest city in the Region
- With highest population density
- More than a hundred regional, national and international awards and recognition
- With most universities (3)
- With most banks (anybody counting?)
- Hosts the first SM and biggest mall in Bicol
- Hosts Robinsons Supermarket, only one in Bicol
- With most number of Mercury Drug
- With most number of South Star Drug
- With most number of Biggs restaurants
- Hosts many firsts in Bicol
* Jollibee (now with 4? branches)
* Mc Donald (now with 3)
* KFC
* Pizza Hut
* Shakeys (long continuous presence)
* Dunkin Donut
* Kopi Roti
* Tokyo Tokyo
* Yello Cab Pizza
* Mister Donut and many more

And you can add many more

What do all these things tell us?

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well,i dont have to have a very lengthy introduction bout Naga city coz it's already introduced in the "Legazpi" thread..

i'll just tell u what i know..

Naga City
-the 2nd richest city in Bicol after Legazpi
-2nd most populated city in Bicol
-the city in Bicol with the highest PP(purchasing power)
-namer of Metropolitan Naga Devt Council
-the oldest city in Bicol
-former name;Nueva Caceres(New Caceres)
-one of the 5 cities established by the spaniards
-Archdiocese of Caceres,suffragan of all the dioceses in Bicol
-Bicol city with most banks
-received over 40 natl and intl awards
-used to be Bicol's capital(now Legazpi city)
-Universidad de Santa Isabel-->very first normal school for girls in the Orient
-University of Nueva Caceres-->very first univ in southern Luzon outside Manila
-Ateneo de Naga Univ-->Ateneno campus in Bicol
-Camarines Sur Natl High School-->one of the three pilot high schools in Bicol
-feast of our lady of Peñafrancia-->largest Marian devotion in the country
-Holy Rosary Minor Seminary-->one of the oldest schools in the country
-home of regional headquarters of many companies like coke,,pepsi,,philam life,,etc
-will have the very first master-planned golf course in Bicol


those are what i thought of..
i'll try to think of some more..

2nd richest? i don't think so..

to add new?

1 #1tourist destination province as of now
2 newly acknowledge rice granary province as of now
3 #1extreme sport destination as of now
4 as per COA acknowledge as #10 richest province in the country
5 naga: city of pilgrim which is about to celebrate 300 years of Marian devotion in 2010

yup, i agree with you sir, nweiz, with the near completion of the "Little Dome" hehehe 10,000 seating capacity is not bad...Araneta "Big Dome" can accommodate at most 20,000 spectator...

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from what i understand its seating capacity when its done it'll be more than 12k?

from what i understand its seating capacity when its done it'll be more than 12k?

I think the plan is for 12,000.
Let us see when it is completed. 10k or 12K does not really matter. what is more important is it get completed and that very huge spoiler of CBD 2 will become a hallmark of the robredo's leadership.

Any update on the construction works?

By the way, i got an info that it is already Bonggat for Mayor in 2010. John is I think a better choice. He is young, very active very approachable and diligent.

How do the Naga peeps think about him?

pati mga ibon na galing ibang bansa, dagsa rin sa probinsya natin.....:cheers:

Avian flu virus, pighahandalan sa pagdagsa kan migratory birds sa Cam Sur
10/8/2009 12:10:56 PM

LEGAZPI CITY-- Naghahandal an nagkapirang mga residentes kan Biong, Cabusao, Camarines Sur sa posibleng pagtama kan H5N1 o Avian flu virus sa lugar huli kan pagdagsaan kan manlaen-laen na klase nin migratory birds.

An Biong, Cabusao saro sana man sa 12 birds sanctuaries sa Bicol region.

Gikan soboot an sinambit ng mga migratory birds sa China, Russia asin parte kan Japan.

Mientrastanto, hinale kan Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) an paghandal kan nagkapira sa pagsasabing mayo pang nakalaog n Avian flu case sa nasyon asin enkaso man na preparado man soboot an ahensya kan gobierno na igwang kinaaraman sa pagpugol kan sinambit ng helagn na nakakaulakit sa tawo.

Segun pa sa DENR, kooperasyon an saro sa nahihiling nindang solusyon asin dalan nganing maibitaran an H5N1 virus.

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cool pics...who won the first game?

events like this justify the necessity of the completion of the Naga City coliseum.

we really in dire need of a bigger coliseum in CamSur to accommodate huge events like PCCL...:banana:

Internationaly travelled Canadian Skateboarder Todd Tessier @ CWC (http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/photo_album/main.php?cmd=album&var1=Guest+Photos%2F2009%2FInternationaly+travelled+Canadian+Skateboarder+Todd+Tessier+%40+CWC+10-07-09%2F&var2=)
October 7, 2009

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Having fun in the Philippines
posted: 20 August 2009

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Hi there

My first week here in the Philippines has flown by. I arrived last Thursday to help out with the Polo Triathlon Team Camp in Manila, thanks to Fred Uytengsu the race organiser of this weekend's Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines. I'm also trying to get used to this brutal climate! I have been sweating bucket loads on every training session, with the humidity a major factor. Over night temps hover around 27c and mid day temps peaking at 34-35c.

After the camp we flew down to Naga and then helicoptered to the Camarines Sur region and to the resort of Hunongan Cove. This place is just incredible! Some of the warmest water I have ever swam in - it's hardly refreshing! Apart from relaxing on the beach we did some amazing training sessions. One day we did a 1 hour swim, where we swam from Island to Island through coral reefs and white sand beaches. I'm sure the water was 30-32c in some parts! We also ran from the village of Goto, a short boat ride from our resort and ran through the local villages. We got to see where parts of the Survivor series has been filmed. So far this year they've had the French, Bulgarian and Serbian Survivor series on these islands.

Back to the race!

My training this week has been all about survival, it is just incredible how hot and humid it is here. After every session I can squeeze my shirt, pants and socks out and probably fill up my water bottle! The race is going to be very tough with the 2007 Hawaii Ironman Champion Chris McCormack and current 70.3 World Champion Terenzo Bozzone racing. There's also Pete Jacobs from Australia and Tim Marr from Hawaii. The course is staged at the CWC Wake-Boarding Park. There are two massive lakes where wake-boarders can show off their moves by getting towed around the lake on a pulley system. I may have to have a go after the race, it looks that fun. (Don't you dare! Remember the kids and I are coming to Hawaii to see you race! - Jenny Brown) The bike course is fairly straight forward, but won't be easy with the heat and undulations taking its toll on the competitors. There are aid stations every kilometre on the run course, that will be a welcomed relief for all the athletes!

You will hear from me straight after Sunday's race, I'm sure all the athletes will be hoping for a little cloud cover!

Regards

Cameron Brown

THE LURE OF CAMSUR
by Stephanie Dychiu

It is a story that has often been told. The story of a secluded island, ringed with powdery white sand, floating on a sea of clear bluegreen water. Behind the shroud of myth it lay quietly, shielded from the outside world by the absence of modern comforts. A secret paradise known only to locals. Until one day, it is discovered by the West, and word spreads, and the island is catapulted into instant celebrity.

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This is the story of nearly every famous beach in the Philippines, and it is the story of the once impenetrable islands off the Caramoan Peninsula.

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The journey to Caramoan from Naga begins with a 90-minute land trip to San Jose, where the port of Sabang is located. From Sabang, boats travel two hours to Guijalo Port in Caramoan.

Some travelers make a side trip to Aguirangan Island on the way to Caramoan. This uninhabited island is only 30 minutes away from Sabang Port, and is a popular excursion site. Its clean nipa huts are maintained by village leaders from the mainland town of Presentacion.

Upon docking in Guijalo Port in Caramoan, a 45-minute drive leads to Gota Beach near the tip of the Caramoan Peninsula. This is the jump-off point for exploring the islands of Caramoan.

Caramoan rose to international fame after word got out that the French edition of the TV show “Survivor” was shooting an entire season in the islands. It is hard to imagine how a place of such immense beauty was able to evade the spotlight for so long. No pushy touts and tiki bars taint its beaches. No shoddy resorts shatter the serenity of its coasts. Instead, there are soaring limestone cliffs, quiet coves, and immaculate islands that hark back to a more primeval time.

The Gota Village Resort opened its doors to the public after its first occupants, the Survivor TV crew, concluded their exclusive stay at the end of a three-month shoot. The wooden cabins the French crew stayed in are now available to tourists.


The name Gota comes from the phrase “Gota de Leche”, which means “drop of milk”. This was the original name of Caramoan, which was inspired by the milkdrop-shaped stalagmites in the area.

Beside Gota Beach is Hunungan. The cove in front of this beach is exceedingly calm because it is sheltered by a small island that is close enough to swim to. A fifteen-minute boat ride from Gota is Matukad Island. The white sand here is as soft as finely milled mineral powder. Near Matukad is Lahus Island, a narrow strip of beach that is open on two sides, and looks like a land bridge connecting two small islands.

Farther away from Gota, Pitogo Island has a beach made up of stones instead of sand. Sabitang Laya has a very long white beach. Cutivas is the farthest among all the islands. But the most intriguing of all is Tayak, which has a mysterious lagoon gaping at its navel. This lagoon has a combination of fresh water and salt water that has yielded a combination of fresh and salt water fish.

Cruising around the islands of Caramoan, the inevitable questions arise—how long will this paradise last? Will it survive the onslaught of tourism?

Comparisons have been made to other islands in the Philippines that are now collapsing under the weight of overdevelopment. The people of CamSur are adamant that Caramoan will not suffer the same fate. Exacting standards have been set for building and design. Seasoned masterplanners have been hired to ensure all structures blend with the terrain. Sewage treatment, water recycling, and local employment have been made mandatory. There is talk of limiting the building of resorts to the mainland, so Caramoan’s islands remain untouched.

And yet, Caramoan’s story is a story that has been heard before. The story of a secluded island, ringed with powdery white sand, shielded from the outside world, until it is catapulted into instant celebrity. Nothing is ever the same again after that.

But Caramoan’s story has also just begun. The cliffs and the coves, the mangroves and the mountains, still stand as regally as when they first welled up from the earth at the dawn of time.

Open your eyes, look at them closely, and remember what you see.
This is the way it has always been. And the way it should always be.
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SC orders Naga to take over Plaza Rizal (http://naga.gov.ph/journal2/?module=popup&page=2&id=1542)

NAGA CITY --- The battle that turns nastier each day between this city and the provincial government of Camarines Sur over Plaza Rizal is, as it is hoped, finally over.

The Third Division of the Supreme Court in its order dated Sept. 18, 2009 has declared that Plaza Rizal, which is under the territorial jurisdiction of the city, should be under the administrative control and supervision of the city.

The decision, penned by Associate Justice Minita V. Chico-Nazario and concurred by Associate Justices Presbitero J. Velasco and Eduardo B. Nachura, once and for all resolved that Camarines Sur cannot claim that Plaza Rizal is part of its patrimonial property. It clearly stated, thus: “The administrative control and supervision of Plaza Rizal is hereby vested in the City of Naga.”

Naguenos hailed the Supreme Court decision as a victory for the people of Naga City, as well as for the decent people of Camarines Sur. Henceforth, they expect the plaza to be returned to its original noble purpose as a public park that gives honor to the national hero for whom it was dedicated. As of this writing, the plaza remains a beehive of stalls, hawkers, and traders who have paid their rent for the three-season yearlong tiangge, or flea market, under the supervision of the provincial government.

The provincial government’s insistence that it owns Plaza Rizal, which is often the site of Capitol-sponsored flea markets and trade fairs, has long been dismissed by the Regional Trial Court. When appealed before the Court of Appeals, the latter on March 14, 2007 ruled that “allegation of ownership by the provincial government by continuous adverse possession since time immemorial does not hold water.”

For a considerable period of time, the provincial government of Camarines Sur possessed and claimed ownership of Plaza Rizal by virtue of a tax declaration. As a result, Camarines Sur exercised administrative control and management of the plaza, to the exclusion of the City of Naga. The city government, therefore, could not introduce improvements thereat and its constituents could not use the property without securing permit from the provincial capitol. This situation, the Supreme Court noted, created a conflict of interest between the two parties and had generated animosities among their respective officials.

It was noted in the same decision that the city did not intend to acquire ownership of the plaza as it was a property of public domain which could not be claimed by any subdivision of the state. Instead, the city sought a declaration that the administrative control and management of the plaza be vested in it, given that such property is within its territorial jurisdiction.

Plaza Rizal used to be a garden that served as the front lawn of the old capitol site (on which now stand Banco de Oro and Robertson Department Store) when Naga was the capital of the province. A monument of the national hero was built on it sometime in 1911. The provincial capitol continues to take control over that parcel of land even when the seat of the provincial government was long transferred to Bgy. Cadlan, in Pili, Camarines Sur, the new provincial capital.

In an earlier decision , the Court of Appeals held that when Naga was converted from municipality into a city, all properties under its territorial jurisdiction, including Plaza Rizal, were vested upon it.

Skills training on solid waste conversion held
Category: p_release
Source: MMEC

PILI, CamSur—The PGSO–Ecological Solid Waste Management Section of the provincial government of Camarines Sur taught members of Capitol Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CMPC) the conversion of waste materials into ingenious new products in a skills training last October 1, 2009 at the CMPC Canteen here.

During the said skills training conducted by students of Ecological Waste Management Class (SeaICT–NSTP1), attendees were taught the conversion of used plastic bags into various knitted products, used papers into colorful accessory beads and old newspapers into decorative flowers.

The training is actually the first of the series of trainings to be conducted by the group in pursuit of its advocacy on the proper and systematic disposal or otherwise recycling of materials considered as waste which if thrown or left unmindfully elsewhere could cause detrimental effects to the environment.

A grim picture of the pernicious effects of said waste materials dumped just anywhere is the flash flood which occurred in several areas in Metro Manila during the onslaught of tropical storm Ondoy. Clogged with waste materials, drainage canals and other water outlets were barely functioning thus causing the fast rise of water level, trapping individuals and livestocks and claiming hundreds of lives and causing damage to properties in catastrophic proportion.

PGSO–Ecological Solid Waste Management Section, established as a new office in the provincial government of Camarines Sur, was born out of Gov. LRay Villafuerte’s thrust in effectively managing and monitoring the volume of waste materials in the province in a bid to forestall feared flooding in the province as admittedly most of its areas are low lying and would naturally be the ready receiver of the volume of water coming from the higher grounds. Said waste materials pose a threat in terms of worsening the situation as it may impede the flow of flood water to the seas and rivers. CRFERNANDEZ / ANNTUY/ MMEC

^^great finds, randism...ganda talaga ni Marian....Camarines Sur is really becoming a site for commercials....

yap 2nd quarter last year pa daw yan but ngayun lang pig lunch si product ninda

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INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

2007
Housing Rights Protector Award
Center for Housing Rights and Evictions (COHRE), Geneva, Switzerland
City Government of Naga honoured with Housing Rights Protector Award for its exceptional commitment to the human right to adequate housing | December 5, 2007

2005 - 2006
"Cost Effective (City Category) in the search for Asian Cities and Regions of the Future (for year 2005-2006)
Conferred by London-based Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Magazine
London, United Kingdom

2004
Global 107 Best Practices, 2004 Dubai International Awards
i-Governance Program of Naga City (Best Practices in Improving the Living Environment)
Conferred by the United Nations - Habitat and the Municipality of Dubai

Recipient, United Nations Public Service Awards
Application of Information and Technology (ICT) in Local Government: Local eGovernment
Conferred by the United Nations - Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
United Nations Public Service Day | June 23, 2004

Recipient, Award for Women-Friendly City
Contest of Gender Responsive Local Government for Asia Pacific
Conferred by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
Fukouka , Japan | March 8, 2004

2003
Recipient, CyberCity Award for Asia-Pacific
For Developing Effective & Efficient Model of Utlizing ICT for promoting good governance
Conferred by Urban Governance Initiative (TUGI), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

2002
Finalist, World Habitat 2002
Naga Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
Conferred by the Building and Social Foundation and UN-HABITAT
World Habitat Day | Brussels , Belgium

2001
Finalist, World Habitat 2001
Naga Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
Conferred by the United Nations Center for Housing Settlement (UNCHS)

1999
Acclaimed as one of the Most Improved Cities in Asia
Asiaweek Magazine, November 1999

1998
Awards Winner, Naga City Participatory Planning Initiatives
1998 Dubai International Award for Best Practices in Improving the Living Environment
Municipality of Dubai and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN HABITAT)
Municipality of Dubai , United Arab Emirates

1996
HABITAT II TOP 40 Best Practices
Naga Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
United Nations Center for Human Settlements (UNCHS)
Istanbul , Turkey

HALL OF FAME AWARDS

1999 to 2008 Maintenance of Hall of Fame Award
A plaque given every year for continuous maintenance and sustainability of Philippine Action Plan for Nutrition (PPAN) implementation in the entire city. Conferred by Galing Pook Foundation, Manila, Philippines.

Best City Website and Hall of Fame Award
2006 Search for Best LGU Website
National Computer Center, AIJC, and Media G8way Corporation
Makati City, Philippines

Most Business Friendly Local Government Unit
For having such recognition in three consecutive year (2002, 2003, 2004) conferred by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry during its annual Philippine Business Conference held at Manila Hotel, Philippines.

Nutrition Honor Award (Hall of Fame)
Conferred by the National Nutrition Commission
August 20, 1998, Manila, Philippines

Farmers Field School launched to boost CamSur palay production
Category: p_release
Source: MMEC

PILI, Cam Sur – Palay Check Farmers Field School (FFS) during this wet season will be launched tomorrow, October 8, at Barangay Cuyaoyao, Sagnay aimed at training local rice farmers to plant certified seeds and hybrid seeds, including pests and diseases prevention, control management, and water management that would contribute immensely to a much efficient and improved growth to attain high yield.

The FFS will focus on technology transfer through a combination of lectures and actual field demonstrations on what have been previously discussed in the classroom.

Agriculture, specifically rice production, is one of the priorities of Governor LRay Villafuerte because he believes that this will contribute in the quest for progress and prosperity of the province.

Among the components of the program is the application of the new technologies developed by the Department of Agriculture focused at increasing the yields.

The participants will undergo three months training with sixteen sessions which will start during planting until the time that the palay would be ready to be harvested.

Resource speakers will be the agricultural experts from the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Unit 5 (DA-RFU5) and Office of the Provincial Agriculturist of the provincial government.

Palay Check FFS was already launched in selected barangays of Bula, Nabua, Ocampo, Minalabac, Libmanan, Pili, Canaman, Tigaon, and Calabanga. The first batch of farmers from Bula will be graduating this month of October.

DA-RFU5 will provide free training materials to the participants and incentives to the agricultural technicians, ATI will do the monitoring, and OPA will take charge of the technical supplements. These three agencies will spearhead the Palay Check FFS. / LAGavino- MMEC

Super typhoon Pepeng grazes CamSur
Category: p_release
Source: MMEC

CamSur launches pre-emptive evacuation to residents

PILI, CamSur—The Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) launched a massive pre-emptive evacuation and moved some 51,771 people from their homes to evacuation centers as early as Thursday, October 1, as “super typhoon” Pepeng bore down on CamSur merely a week after another typhoon wrecked havoc to places in and around CamSur.

Truckloads of relief goods were pre-positioned to strategic places in different municipalities of Camarines Sur as part of the preparations for the impending typhoon as it approached the coasts of CamSur, gaining strength as it churned west-northwest of Luzon with incessant downpour of rain. The supplies of food and medicine were distributed ahead as they await evacuees from nearby barangays.

11,052 families were dispatched by the PDCC to evacuation centers, with most of the evacuees relocating before the interminable rains of the typhoon can cause flooding to coastal barangays, river banks and other flood-prone areas in the province.

The PDCC transformed barangay halls, churches, chapels, public school buildings and other structures into temporary shelters with 39 evacuation centers set up in Lagonoy, 12 in Cabusao, 10 in Minalabac, 22 in Calabanga, 27 in Ocampo, 17 in Sangay, 12 in Tinambac, 14 in Balatan, 10 in Bato, 31 in Buhi, 8 in Nabua, and 6 in Iriga City. A number of evacuation centers were also set up and scattered in various locations in Camarines Sur for a total of 242.

PDCC operatives together with elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines embarked on round-the-clock operations before and at the height of the typhoon to move the families to safer grounds and for distribution of the relief goods. Rescue operations were also carried out in flood-hit areas.

The pre-emptive actions were undertaken by Gov. LRay Villafuerte as part of his contingency program on disaster risk reduction and disaster management through preparatory measures which proved to have considerably reduced the impact of the calamity to the localities.

Only two casualties were reported as of press time while provincial officials are still looking into the extent of the damage caused by Pepeng to agriculture and infrastructure. andujar/anntuy-MMEC

High yield corn seeds allocated to CamSur farmers
Category: p_release
Source: MMEC

Pili, Cam Sur - 350 sacks of open pollinated variety (OPV) yellow corn seeds will be allocated to twelve cluster municipalities as well as to the two cities of CamSur in line with Governor LRay Villafuerte’s objective to encourage opening of new corn areas in the province.

According to the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) this allocation has been realized through the CamSur corn cluster under the GMA Corn program where the seeds of the high-yield corn variety from of Isabela will be distributed for free to corn farmers.

The cluster municipalities which will be the recipients of the said yellow corn seeds are Calabanga, Pili, Ocampo, Sagnay, Tigaon, Goa, Lagonoy, Baao, Bula, Buhi, Sipocot, Nabua, Naga City, and Iriga City.

This projects is a segment of a comprehensive program launched by Governor Villafuerte focused on agricultural productivity to provide CamSur sufficient supply of food especially the residents in far flung areas. Corn is also extensively used in feed preparations for livestock.

OPA stressed that support to corn farmers should be augmented to encourage them to work hard to attain higher yields. A master list of corn farmers is being prepared to identify the recipients of the corn seeds. / LAGavino - MMEC

Nato Beach
by RomulusRueda (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wormulus/)

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INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

2007
Housing Rights Protector Award
Center for Housing Rights and Evictions (COHRE), Geneva, Switzerland
City Government of Naga honoured with Housing Rights Protector Award for its exceptional commitment to the human right to adequate housing | December 5, 2007

2005 - 2006
"Cost Effective (City Category) in the search for Asian Cities and Regions of the Future (for year 2005-2006)
Conferred by London-based Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Magazine
London, United Kingdom

2004
Global 107 Best Practices, 2004 Dubai International Awards
i-Governance Program of Naga City (Best Practices in Improving the Living Environment)
Conferred by the United Nations - Habitat and the Municipality of Dubai

Recipient, United Nations Public Service Awards
Application of Information and Technology (ICT) in Local Government: Local eGovernment
Conferred by the United Nations - Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
United Nations Public Service Day | June 23, 2004

Recipient, Award for Women-Friendly City
Contest of Gender Responsive Local Government for Asia Pacific
Conferred by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
Fukouka , Japan | March 8, 2004

2003
Recipient, CyberCity Award for Asia-Pacific
For Developing Effective & Efficient Model of Utlizing ICT for promoting good governance
Conferred by Urban Governance Initiative (TUGI), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

2002
Finalist, World Habitat 2002
Naga Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
Conferred by the Building and Social Foundation and UN-HABITAT
World Habitat Day | Brussels , Belgium

2001
Finalist, World Habitat 2001
Naga Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
Conferred by the United Nations Center for Housing Settlement (UNCHS)

1999
Acclaimed as one of the Most Improved Cities in Asia
Asiaweek Magazine, November 1999

1998
Awards Winner, Naga City Participatory Planning Initiatives
1998 Dubai International Award for Best Practices in Improving the Living Environment
Municipality of Dubai and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN HABITAT)
Municipality of Dubai , United Arab Emirates

1996
HABITAT II TOP 40 Best Practices
Naga Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
United Nations Center for Human Settlements (UNCHS)
Istanbul , Turkey

HALL OF FAME AWARDS

1999 to 2008 Maintenance of Hall of Fame Award
A plaque given every year for continuous maintenance and sustainability of Philippine Action Plan for Nutrition (PPAN) implementation in the entire city. Conferred by Galing Pook Foundation, Manila, Philippines.

Best City Website and Hall of Fame Award
2006 Search for Best LGU Website
National Computer Center, AIJC, and Media G8way Corporation
Makati City, Philippines

Most Business Friendly Local Government Unit
For having such recognition in three consecutive year (2002, 2003, 2004) conferred by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry during its annual Philippine Business Conference held at Manila Hotel, Philippines.

Nutrition Honor Award (Hall of Fame)
Conferred by the National Nutrition Commission
August 20, 1998, Manila, Philippines

ever heard of NCGI or Naga City Governance Institute??
recently unfolded by a world bank country representative,one thing a Nagueño should be really proud.

From Waste

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Waste materials which usually connote something ugly and despicable can be turned into things that beautify and adorn. This is what happened to used plastic bags when turned into various knitted products, used papers turned into colorful accessory beads and old newspapers turned into decorative flowers during the skills training on waste conversion held last October 1, 2009 conducted by students of Ecological Waste Management Class (SeaICT– NSTP1) to members of Capitol Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CMPC).

Still in furtherance of Gov. LRay Villafuerte’s thrust in effectively managing and monitoring the volume of waste materials in the province in a bid to forestall feared flooding in the province, said skills training on waste conversion is just the first of a series to be conducted in the province.

ever heard of NCGI or Naga City Governance Institute??
recently unfolded by a world bank country representative,one thing a Nagueño should be really proud.

yup, Naga City Governance Institute was established in Naga as a training center for local government executives and personnel from around the Philippines. It was funded by World Bank and its the reason why many local government units go to Naga City to learn various best practices instituted by the city.:banana::banana::banana:

Regal Babies

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Smiling, agile toddlers dancing to the latest dance tune, “Nobody But You” while others actively doing their thing are some of the highlights of the closing ceremonies of the LRay Vita Kidz nutrition program held recently in several barangays of the town of Nabua.

The evaluation of the program after completion of its implementation that involved supplemental feeding, vitamin supplementation and nutrition class for parents, showed great improvement in the health and weight of children beneficiaries.

Provincial Board Member Rex Oliva and Atty. Delia Simbulan, wife of Nabua Mayor Fer Simbulan graced the lively occasion.

yup, Naga City Governance Institute was established in Naga as a training center for local government executives and personnel from around the Philippines. It was funded by World Bank and its the reason why many local government units go to Naga City to learn various best practices instituted by the city.:banana::banana::banana:

sakto pading hakz..the very same reason why it was established in Naga City by the WorldBank ,many LGU's are looking up at Naga as a role model for governance.

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Personnel of the newly formed PGSO-Ecological Solid Waste Management Office were among the several groups of people from the provincial government which responded to the call for support in the preparation and repacking of relief goods to be transported to Metro Manila for the victims of typhoon Ondoy.

At that moment, the group found their hands full in binding cartoons and bags of goods ensuring that it would reach its destination in one piece but when the skies clears and every thing is back to normal, they would find themselves busy again in promoting awareness in solid waste management as directed by Gov. LRay Villafuerte in order to forestall similar incident of flash floods from happening in the province caused by clogged drainage canals and water outlets due to improper waste disposal.

sakto pading hakz..the very same reason why it was established in Naga City by the WorldBank ,many LGU's are looking up at Naga as a role model for governance.

The World Bank is very supportive of Naga's programs and projects. Such projects really benefited much of its constituents.

Iriga City GK Village
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STORM DAMAGE CONTROL

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Various offices of the province worked overtime to ensure preparedness in the event super typhoon “Pepeng” should make landfall in the province, with Gov. LRay as head of PDCC and the Provincial Health Office leading the pack of workers. (Clockwise from top left photo) PDCC officials distribute pre-packed and positioned relief goods to evacuees while health workers of PHO make certain that health concerns will be addressed efficiently during the calamity, in line with the province’s contingency program on disaster risk reduction and disaster management through preparatory measures which proved to have considerably reduced the impact of the calamity on the province. Residents were relocated earlier away from their flood-prone homes to safe, elevated evacuation centers as early as Thursday, October 1 as the impending storm approached CamSur.

Pag-convertir kan basura tanganing liwat pakinabangan ipinagtukdo
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An PGSO–Ecological Solid Waste Management Section kan govierno provincial an nag-conducir nin pagtukdo sa mga miembros kan Capitol Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CMPC) kan pag-convertir kan mga basura, arog nin mga gamit nang plastic bags, papel asin diyaryo, tanganing liwat pakinabangan en forma nin bagong produkto por medio kan sarong skills training na pinag-conducir kan naka-aging fetcha uno kan Octobre sa CMPC Canteen sa Pili.

Durante kan nasambit na skills training, na pinag-conducir kan mga estudyantes kan Ecological Waste Management Class (SeaICT–NSTP1), ipinag-tukdo an pag-convertir kan mga nasambit na gamit nang mga plastic bag pasiring sa manlaen-laen na ginantsilyong produkto, an mga gamit ng mga pidaso nin papel pasiring sa manlain–lain na accessory beads asin mga lumang diyaryo pasiring sa mga decorative flowers.

An nasambit na training actuwalmente an enot sana kan serye nin mga pagtukdo na iko-conducir kan nasambit na grupo sa pagtulod kan advocacia sa maninigo asin sistematikong pagdispatchar o kaya liwat na pag-gamit kan mga bagay na considerado nang mga basura alagad kun basta sana iwawalat o i-aapon kun sain-sain ini siguradong makakadanyar sa kapalibutan.

1st day result (Oct. 8)

Quezon (Calayan) vs Legazpi (BC) - BC Won

Legazpi (BC) vs Naga (UNC) - UNC Won

It was a tight game for the BC and UNC...for 3 quarters BC is leading by double digit...it was at the 4th quarter when UNC made a blistering 8 to 0 run that capitalize on fastbreak and easy basket on the perimeter...whew what a match...UNC won by 6 points...

2nd day (Oct. 9)

8:00 AM Naga (UNC) vs Tabaco City

1st day result (Oct. 8)

Quezon (Calayan) vs Legazpi (BC) - BC Won

Legazpi (BC) vs Naga (UNC) - UNC Won

It was a tight game for the BC and UNC...for 3 quarters BC is leading by double digit...it was at the 4th quarter when UNC made a blistering 8 to 0 run that capitalize on fastbreak and easy basket on the perimeter...whew what a match...UNC won by 6 points...

2nd day (Oct. 9)

8:00 AM Naga (UNC) vs Tabaco City

Whew! post some pictures please....can't wait to see those pics...:)

So it would be Amando Cope College vs. UNC tomorrow....

Camarines Sur
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I think the plan is for 12,000.
Let us see when it is completed. 10k or 12K does not really matter. what is more important is it get completed and that very huge spoiler of CBD 2 will become a hallmark of the robredo's leadership.

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Isa sa dream ko is to watch a Live PBA game... for sure mgkakaroon na nyan
sa coliseum.. kaka xcite

2nd richest? i don't think so..

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Same reaction

By the way, i got an info that it is already Bonggat for Mayor in 2010. John is I think a better choice. He is young, very active very approachable and diligent.

How do the Naga peeps think about him?

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Kgd John Bongat is indeed very approachable, hindi sya snub, marunong makisama, always carry a smile, active at may charisma sa mga tao

Wala akong masabi kundi Mayor John Bongat come June 2010 :banana:

yup, Naga City Governance Institute was established in Naga as a training center for local government executives and personnel from around the Philippines. It was funded by World Bank and its the reason why many local government units go to Naga City to learn various best practices instituted by the city.:banana::banana::banana:


Even before the establishment of this institute, Naga has already been highly recommended for best practices exposure among local government units. That's why even before the inception of the Institute, local government executives not only from the country but other Asian countries like Cambodia came to Naga for learning.

The establishment of the Institute will further institutionalize a culture of execellent government service in the city beyond Robredo's term.

Kudos to Naga and Mayor Robredo!:)

[QUOTE=randism;44279742]2nd richest? i don't think so..


You missed the second part of the post. Naga is on top of the list richer by over 60 million pesos in annual income than the runner up according to the latest BLGF release.

One very good thing to note in that report by BLGF is that Naga has very high local revenue compared to others (50% higher than the next). It could only mean robust economy in the city.

1st day result (Oct. 8)

Quezon (Calayan) vs Legazpi (BC) - BC Won

Legazpi (BC) vs Naga (UNC) - UNC Won

It was a tight game for the BC and UNC...for 3 quarters BC is leading by double digit...it was at the 4th quarter when UNC made a blistering 8 to 0 run that capitalize on fastbreak and easy basket on the perimeter...whew what a match...UNC won by 6 points...

2nd day (Oct. 9)

8:00 AM Naga (UNC) vs Tabaco City

Really!?? Wow, I watch the game but only until the second half, Bicol College leads 6 points... but as i watch the game, I am confident that UNC will win.

SC orders Naga to take over Plaza Rizal (http://naga.gov.ph/journal2/?module=popup&page=2&id=1542)

NAGA CITY --- The battle that turns nastier each day between this city and the provincial government of Camarines Sur over Plaza Rizal is, as it is hoped, finally over.

The Third Division of the Supreme Court in its order dated Sept. 18, 2009 has declared that Plaza Rizal, which is under the territorial jurisdiction of the city, should be under the administrative control and supervision of the city.

The decision, penned by Associate Justice Minita V. Chico-Nazario and concurred by Associate Justices Presbitero J. Velasco and Eduardo B. Nachura, once and for all resolved that Camarines Sur cannot claim that Plaza Rizal is part of its patrimonial property. It clearly stated, thus: “The administrative control and supervision of Plaza Rizal is hereby vested in the City of Naga.”

Naguenos hailed the Supreme Court decision as a victory for the people of Naga City, as well as for the decent people of Camarines Sur. Henceforth, they expect the plaza to be returned to its original noble purpose as a public park that gives honor to the national hero for whom it was dedicated. As of this writing, the plaza remains a beehive of stalls, hawkers, and traders who have paid their rent for the three-season yearlong tiangge, or flea market, under the supervision of the provincial government.

The provincial government’s insistence that it owns Plaza Rizal, which is often the site of Capitol-sponsored flea markets and trade fairs, has long been dismissed by the Regional Trial Court. When appealed before the Court of Appeals, the latter on March 14, 2007 ruled that “allegation of ownership by the provincial government by continuous adverse possession since time immemorial does not hold water.”

For a considerable period of time, the provincial government of Camarines Sur possessed and claimed ownership of Plaza Rizal by virtue of a tax declaration. As a result, Camarines Sur exercised administrative control and management of the plaza, to the exclusion of the City of Naga. The city government, therefore, could not introduce improvements thereat and its constituents could not use the property without securing permit from the provincial capitol. This situation, the Supreme Court noted, created a conflict of interest between the two parties and had generated animosities among their respective officials.

It was noted in the same decision that the city did not intend to acquire ownership of the plaza as it was a property of public domain which could not be claimed by any subdivision of the state. Instead, the city sought a declaration that the administrative control and management of the plaza be vested in it, given that such property is within its territorial jurisdiction.

Plaza Rizal used to be a garden that served as the front lawn of the old capitol site (on which now stand Banco de Oro and Robertson Department Store) when Naga was the capital of the province. A monument of the national hero was built on it sometime in 1911. The provincial capitol continues to take control over that parcel of land even when the seat of the provincial government was long transferred to Bgy. Cadlan, in Pili, Camarines Sur, the new provincial capital.

In an earlier decision , the Court of Appeals held that when Naga was converted from municipality into a city, all properties under its territorial jurisdiction, including Plaza Rizal, were vested upon it.

I hope the SC decision will settle now the long time controversy. This is not a victory for the people and the city government of naga alone, but most of all, a victory for our national hero Jose Rizal.:cheers1::cheers1::cheers1: I'm excited to see Plaza Rizal to be another place that nagueños could stay to relax while looking the busy district. A plaza to be really outside the commerce of men. I'm Happy now:D:D:D:D

pati mga ibon na galing ibang bansa, dagsa rin sa probinsya natin.....:cheers:

Avian flu virus, pighahandalan sa pagdagsa kan migratory birds sa Cam Sur
10/8/2009 12:10:56 PM

LEGAZPI CITY-- Naghahandal an nagkapirang mga residentes kan Biong, Cabusao, Camarines Sur sa posibleng pagtama kan H5N1 o Avian flu virus sa lugar huli kan pagdagsaan kan manlaen-laen na klase nin migratory birds.

An Biong, Cabusao saro sana man sa 12 birds sanctuaries sa Bicol region.

Gikan soboot an sinambit ng mga migratory birds sa China, Russia asin parte kan Japan.

Mientrastanto, hinale kan Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) an paghandal kan nagkapira sa pagsasabing mayo pang nakalaog n Avian flu case sa nasyon asin enkaso man na preparado man soboot an ahensya kan gobierno na igwang kinaaraman sa pagpugol kan sinambit ng helagn na nakakaulakit sa tawo.

Segun pa sa DENR, kooperasyon an saro sa nahihiling nindang solusyon asin dalan nganing maibitaran an H5N1 virus.

I watch yesterday an interview of the Regional head of DENR in ABS CBN . DENR are working with the Provincial and Municipal government to make Cabusao, as one of the traveled place for BIRD WATCHING for local, Nationally as well Internationally Bird Watchers.

It's true not only in other North Asian countries like Korea, Japan but as far as Siberia, Russia. DENR has a complete list of Family of birds . Lets promote and encourage others to visit the area.. CABUSAO :banana:

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MORE PICTURES WILL FOLLOW..

wow....with all those photos,,camsur is one of the most beautiful provinces in the country and also it has fast becoming one of the more popular tourist destination.

thanks to all the active contributors to this thread.

My thread:http://http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=973646

i'll post some pics of the game...it saddened me how school spirit is waning in UNC...nweiz, UNC won and that's the story...

South PCCL tilt gets going

October 8, 2009, 7:04pm
The South Luzon-Bicol regional championship of the Philippine Collegiate Championship got under way on Thursday with the University of Nueva Caceres Greyhounds defending their title against four teams at the Naga Civic Center in Naga City.

Competing against the UNC Greyhounds are the Computer Communications Institute Wildcats of Sorsogon, the Bicol Colleges of Daraga of Legaspi, the Calayan Foundation Cougars of Quezon, and the Amano Cope College of Tabac.

The UNC Greyhounds topped the Naga eliminations following a 57-44 win over the Ateneo de Naga Golden Knights.

The Wildcats edged the Aemilianum College Knights, 74-63, to qualify for the regional finals for the first time.

Both the Calayan Foundation Cougars and the Amano Cope College swept their respective leagues in Quezon province and Tabaco, respectively.

The South Luzon-Bicol regional champion will play against UAAP sixth placer De La Salle Green Archers, the UCLAAI titlists St. Francis of Assisi Doves and the NCAA-South champion in the South Luzon-Metro Manila zonal qualifying games set November 12-14 in Naga City.

UNC vs ACC

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Congrats!!!greyhoudns:cheers:

Smart wireless Internet expansion OK’ed

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The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has approved Smart Communications Inc.’s rollout of a multibillion-peso wireless Internet broadband service nationwide in five years. In an order, the regulator said Smart “is legally, financially and technically capable to establish and maintain the proposed project . . . and offer data communication services within the country.”

Documents filed with the NTC showed that the country’s leading mobile phone provider has earmarked a five-year capital expenditure of P9.57 billion to construct, install, operate and maintain wireless data communications services nationwide.

For the first year of operation, Smart expects to earn P1.32 billion and P5.3 billion in five years.

The unit of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) said it will be rolling out and utilize new technologies to operate Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) frequency spectrum for the public and private broadband data users.

Earlier, the company acquired the full ownership of Primeworld Digital Systems Inc. (PDSI), which has a 30-megahertz (MHz) bandwidth frequency assignment in the 2300-2400 megahertz that can be used nationwide. “As part of the expansion program for the current broadband wireless access services, Smart will put up sites to provide coverage in key cities and provincial areas nationwide,” the company said.

The telco said it will rollout data communications network in 1,631 cities and municipalities all over the country. Smart Broadband Inc. (SBI), a unit of Smart, has been also assigned frequencies in the 3400-3600Mhz band.

The 2300-2400MHz and 3400-3600Mhz frequency bands are allocated for BWA use.

SBI earlier was able to secure a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) to offer Internet data services in Metro Manila, Benquet, Tarlac, Cavite, Laguna, Camarines Sur, Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Cebu, Misamis Oriental, Davao del Sur and Zamboanga del Sur.

In March 2001, the company received a provisional authority from the NTC to install and operate a nationwide data leased line.

SBI, formerly Meridian Telekoms Inc., obtained a legislative franchise under Republic Act 8337 to install, lease and operate wire and wireless telecoms system nationwide.

At end-June, SBI’s wireless broadband subscriber base grew 26 percent to reach 689,000, about 261,000 of which were prepaid service and the rest were postpaid subscribers.

PLDT’s wireless broadband revenues grew 30 percent to P2.6 billion from January to June, a significant improvement over the P2 billion recorded in the first half of last year.
Darwin G. Amojelar

2nd Day Result

1st Game Cam Sur (UNC) vs Tabaco (ACC) - UNC won by 21 pts

2nd Game BC (Legazpi) vs Sorsogon (CCDI) - CCDI won by 2 pts

Afternoon Game:

5:00 PM - UNC vs CCDI

gandang hapon naga,cam sur and cam norte

2nd Day Result

1st Game Cam Sur (UNC) vs Tabaco (ACC) - UNC won by 21 pts

2nd Game BC (Legazpi) vs Sorsogon (CCDI) - CCDI won by 2 pts

Afternoon Game:

5:00 PM - UNC vs CCDI

i watched the 2nd game, BC vs CCDI, 'twas a close fight

gandang hapon naga,cam sur and cam norte

hi Ms April..Gandang hapon din po:)

South PCCL tilt gets going

October 8, 2009, 7:04pm
The South Luzon-Bicol regional championship of the Philippine Collegiate Championship got under way on Thursday with the University of Nueva Caceres Greyhounds defending their title against four teams at the Naga Civic Center in Naga City.

Competing against the UNC Greyhounds are the Computer Communications Institute Wildcats of Sorsogon, the Bicol Colleges of Daraga of Legaspi, the Calayan Foundation Cougars of Quezon, and the Amano Cope College of Tabac.

The UNC Greyhounds topped the Naga eliminations following a 57-44 win over the Ateneo de Naga Golden Knights.

The Wildcats edged the Aemilianum College Knights, 74-63, to qualify for the regional finals for the first time.

Both the Calayan Foundation Cougars and the Amano Cope College swept their respective leagues in Quezon province and Tabaco, respectively.

The South Luzon-Bicol regional champion will play against UAAP sixth placer De La Salle Green Archers, the UCLAAI titlists St. Francis of Assisi Doves and the NCAA-South champion in the South Luzon-Metro Manila zonal qualifying games set November 12-14 in Naga City.

Gud pm Randism, is that game being held in civic center is different from the one being held at UNC Gym? i'm confused

2nd Day Result

1st Game Cam Sur (UNC) vs Tabaco (ACC) - UNC won by 21 pts

2nd Game BC (Legazpi) vs Sorsogon (CCDI) - CCDI won by 2 pts

Afternoon Game:

5:00 PM - UNC vs CCDI

So, the UNC Greyhounds has its 2nd winning streak! GO!-Go!-Go! UNC!:banana::banana::banana: Go!

Gud pm Randism, is that game being held in civic center is different from the one being held at UNC Gym? i'm confused

both are venues of PCCL j

hi Ms April..Gandang hapon din po:)

hi randism.....its good to be here and its an honor.... congrats sa new thread...been busy the past weeks ngaun nka chance to drop by and post.... keep it up:)

Ang bilis ng thread.:lol: Thread 17 na pala.:D

Congrats Naga!

Riles sa Colacling
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Kung di lang dumating yung coach ng UNC sa huling 3 minutes ng laro siguro talo sa BC. Yan ang sabi ng RMN news anchor. Anyway, congrats UNC!


wow....with all those photos,,camsur is one of the most beautiful provinces in the country and also it has fast becoming one of the more popular tourist destination.

thanks to all the active contributors to this thread.

My thread:http://http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=973646

mali ata ung link....:) welcome to this thread!

gandang hapon naga,cam sur and cam norte

gandang hapon din, april....:cheers:

Groups oppose plans to import more rice
Urge long term plans for food security (http://mb.com.ph/articles/223645/groups-oppose-plans-import-more-rice)
By MARVYN N. BENANING
October 7, 2009, 5:24pm

Farmer groups have called on the Arroyo government not to depend on rice importations, insisting that it would only exacerbate the country’s food insecurity.

The militant Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) says rice importations could be a ploy to beef up the war chest of the administration’s presidential bet in the May 2010 elections.

KMP’s national council stressed that President Arroyo’s announcement that the country would import rice to answer for higher demand comes at a time when the Department of Agriculture (DA) claims to have a total national inventory that is good for the next 67 days.

Just last week, KMP said, DA squelched farmers’ fears that the country would import rice and thus dampen the domestic prices of grain. Farmers would need money to purchase seeds and pay for labor but 70 percent of all poor and middle peasants in the country could only source their cash from moneylenders who charge higher interest on their loans.

On Sunday, Malacanang contradicted the DA and said the government would purchase rice overseas. It is the second time that President Arroyo had announced the country would import rice.

KMP had been batting for greater support for millions of farmers and increases in farmgate prices to stimulate production and thus narrow the annual 10 percent deficit in harvest. If imports are not reined in, the country stands to breach the record 2.3 million metric tons (MMT) of rice it imported from Vietnam last year.

On the other hand, the moderate Sentro Saka said the impact tropical storm Ondoy on agriculture was serious, with some estimates running at P10 billion, but this does not warrant uncontrolled importations since farmers are still harvesting and would continue to do so until December.

“Among the provinces badly hit by the typhoons are major rice producing provinces such as Isabela, Cagayan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pangasinan, and Camarines Sur. These provinces, including the Ilocos provinces, Bulacan and Pampanga, constitute almost 40 percent of total rice production and 37 percent of total rice lands. The whole of Luzon, which is affected by the typhoons, generally supply 57 percent of total rice production. With the typhoon affecting as much as 70 percent of rice lands in Isabela, and probably the same percentage in the other major rice producing provinces, this means that practically more than half of Luzon’s rice production could be affected by the typhoon. This percentage is hardly negligible as it has the potential of affecting the available supply of rice,” Sentro Saka added.

It predicted that the damage would lead to a production cutback higher than the 5.6 percent that Agriculture Secretary Arthur C. Yap predicted for the main harvest season.

What is more important to KMP is that farmers should be aided quickly for them to be able to plant rice to make up for the losses due to Ondoy and Pepeng.
This should assure the market that the supply would be adequate until the first quarter of the succeeding year.

“While Mindanao and Visayas could have the potential of re-supplying Luzon, these provinces hardly produce rice surpluses. Moreover, the major rice producing areas in these regions are also flooded,” Sentro Saka said.

Nearly P1-billion worth of irrigation facilities were knocked out in Luzon alone and this would tell on the next harvest. Two-thirds of all irrigation facilities are in Luzon.

Avenue Plaza Hotel
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I watch yesterday an interview of the Regional head of DENR in ABS CBN . DENR are working with the Provincial and Municipal government to make Cabusao, as one of the traveled place for BIRD WATCHING for local, Nationally as well Internationally Bird Watchers.

It's true not only in other North Asian countries like Korea, Japan but as far as Siberia, Russia. DENR has a complete list of Family of birds . Lets promote and encourage others to visit the area.. CABUSAO :banana:

We have to prepare for these migratory birds from other countries. Cold weather drives them to migrate to tropical countries like the Philippines.

Aside from our avian friends, we've got also tunas and dolphins in Pasacao. Little did they know that we have also butanding in Minalabac.:)

DOT targets 8M local, foreign tourists for 2009 (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Tourism_24/DOT_targets_8M_local_foreign_tourists_for_2009.shtml)

CEBU CITY, Oct. 9 (PNA) -– The Department of Tourism (DOT) is targeting eight million local and foreign tourists in the country’s top 16 destinations this year.

Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano said these top tourism destinations include Camarines Sur, Cebu, Boracay, Baguio, Davao, Puerto Galera, Bohol, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Ilocos Norte, Masbate, Camarines Norte, Puerto Princesa, Legaspi, Catanduanes and Sorsogon.

The DOT recorded a 16.5 percent growth after close to four million tourists went to these destinations in the first semester of 2009, despite the international financial crisis and the Influenza A H1N1 pandemic.

Durano said the first six months of the year, the “peak” of the global economic turmoil, was a challenging period for the tourism industry in the country.

Durano said the DOT’s forecast for this year was zero to two percent growth for foreign arrivals alone.

”We are looking at negative arrivals as the worst-case scenario. I am happy that we were able to achieve 6.4 percent growth in foreign arrivals in our major destinations in the first semester,” he said.

From January to June 2009, 3.989 million tourists visited the country’s top 16 destinations.

Of this number, 2.965 million were domestic travelers.

In the same period last year, 3.423 million tourists went to the major tourist areas. Of that number, 2.484 million were domestic travelers.

Durano said the DOT can achieve the target of eight million tourist arrivals in the country's top destinations if they can sustain their positive performance.

The DOT is expecting more tourists to come now that there are signs of recovery in some of the country’s top tourist markets like Europe, Japan and Korea. (PNA)

Caramoan
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Bicol fashion designers tap water hyacinths (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20091006-228651/Bicol_fashion_designers_tap_water_hyacinths#)
By Juan Escandor Jr.
Inquirer Southern Luzon

First Posted 10:57:00 10/06/2009

NAGA CITY, Camarines Sur, Philippines — There is more to water hyacinths (Eichornia crassipes) than just being fast-growing unwanted plants that clog lakes and rivers.

They could also be made into clothes for casual wear, cocktails, and long gowns.

Two fashion designers—Alex Buena and Rommel Del Valle—collaborated to demonstrate this and on September 18, water hyacinths made a 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.

“Using water hyacinth in couture has a 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 to use water hyacinths in their creations to bring out innovations and expand the market.

Del Valle said they were able to assemble 30 creations in just two weeks.

Achieving a level of success in using water hyacinth to dress up models ramp 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.

Salvador Espiritu, municipal development officer of Buhi, said the government had mobilized some 190 weavers to provide the material for the fashion.

Espiritu revealed that the townsfolk along Lake Buhi, home of the world’s smallest commercial fish “sinarapan,” now benefit from the abundance of water hyacinths once a boon to tilapia growers there.

He said water hyacinths contribute to fish kill in the lake because they diminish the oxygen content of the lake water.

“But now, we see water hyacinths as sources of additional income to the people around the lake. We now have an emerging handicraft industry because of the discovery of their new use aside from sparing the LGU from spending limited resources to clean up water channels,” Espiritu added.

The fashion show was the highlight of the conference of “One Town, One Product (Otop)” project in Camarines Sur that the DTI spearheads to generate jobs and enterprises at the grassroots level.

Jay Ablan, DTI spokesperson in Camarines Sur, said the Otop under the CamSur Water Lily Development Project covers the towns of Buhi, Bato, and Milaor, and Naga City.

Ablan said the use of water hyacinth in apparels is the newest innovation for this biodegradable material for clothing.

He identified other applications of handloom water hyacinth in upholstery, utility boxes, wall covers, interiors, window blinds, bead headboards, footwear, and bags.

Tourist arrivals in the top 16 tourism destinations went up by 16.5 percent reaching close to 4 million in the first semester of 2009.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) said its efforts to maximize opportunities in international markets and encourage greater domestic travel movement in the first six months provided the impetus to sustain tourism growth despite challenges brought by the global financial crisis and the A (H1N1).

Domestic tourism increased by 20 percent in the second quarter of 2009, which enhanced the business and investment confidence in the sector during the period January to June 2009. Likewise, the changing lifestyle and travel pattern of more Filipinos and Philippine residents to spend their Holy Week, long weekends and summer/ holiday vacation in the various tourist areas of the country boosted tourist flow.

Foreign arrivals in key destinations also increased by 6 percent in the first half of the year despite a decrease of 6 percent in inbound visitors into East Asia and the Pacific.

Camarines Sur posted a hefty growth in both foreign and domestic arrivals by 52 percent and 60 percent, respectively, ranking it as the most visited destination during the first semester with 902,202 tourists. The provincial government of Camarines Sur investment in a wakeboarding tourism product stimulated visitor volume while continuing to bolster demand for more accommodation, tour services and transportation.The influx of tourists in Camarines Sur also facilitated the expansion of infrastructure and development of tourism related products. The success of this LGU initiative serves as a model for other LGUs to harness their tourism potentials and optimize local resources to create more economic activity.

Cebu is the second most visited tourist destination with 830,599 visitors, claiming 23 percent share of total arrivals. Cebu continues to be the top destination for foreign tourists with 321,116 in the first semester. The expansion in air access from major tourist markets, including the new charter flights from Incheon, Busan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Kaohsiung as well as increase in room supply, aggressive promotion, public and private sector partnership to diversify the tourism products greatly contributed to the hike in visitor volume to Cebu.

Visitor count in Puerto Princesa and Bohol went up by 63 percent and 16 percent, respectively, as diving, ecotourism, birdwatching, adventure and incentive tourism products were jointly launched by the DOT, LGUs and the private sector. Increased demand also ushered the conception of more community-based tourism products that increased the availability of product offering and livelihood for local residents.

Other most frequently visited destinations included Boracay (383,813); Davao City (330,247); Puerto Galera (215,755); and Ilocos Norte with 99,747 tourist arrivals.

The increased demand encouraged more entrepreneurs to create new products and experiences for visitors.

The Island Banca Cruises in Cebu has attracted visitors with its differently organized and packaged island hopping tour of the marine sanctuaries of Nalusuan and Gilutungan, the pristine white beach of Pandanon and dive sites of Moalboal.

Kultura Filipino in Intramuros gave the tourists an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the Philippine cultural heritage through local dances, music and cuisine. This product also serves as the highlight of the new city tour program for Manila.

Similarly, the Pasig River Cruise had lured back tourists to visit and appreciate the many sights and attractions of Metro Manila. More than a river cruise, the product provides cultural interaction, culinary treat, historical tour and entertainment.

With increased popularity for adventure tourism, spelunking in the Sohoton Caves in Basey, Samar offered visitors with a quaint experience to commune with nature explore the area’s wonders and promote cultural exchanges. Likewise, cruising along the Golden River of Basey provided a glimpse of rural and community life amidst the scenery and images of clear waterways surrounded by green vegetation.

The sheer motivation of the Municipal Government of Danao in Bohol brought a new dimension to adventure tourism and created employment for local people. Dubbed as Ecological, Environmental and Educational Adventure Tour (EAT) Danao, this product offers an extreme and exhilarating challenge with its 45-meter plunge, 1 km suislide, caving, river tubing, rappelling, kayaking and root climbing.

Likewise, the opening of a theme park called Fantasyland in Zamboanga del Norte had boosted tourist arrivals in said destination. The entertainment facility includes interactive rides, shows and activities for foreign and domestic visitors. A 360-room hotel will also be built in the park.

Gauging from the interests of many foreign and domestic visitors to participate in environmental, heritage and livelihood projects, the Hands On Volunteer Vacation Tour Package was launched in Oriental Mindoro, Bohol, Boracay Island, Aklan, Laguna and Batangas.

Trekking, birdwatching, and ecotourism products in Mt. Apo were enriched with new adventure, camping and cultural interaction activities which have drawn more tourists during the summer months.

The 3Rd Philippine International Tourism Fair (PITF) in Cebu gave the LGUs and private entrepreneurs a venue to feature these innovative and new tourism products to foreign buyers from the Middle East, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Japan, North America and Canada.

Travel agents from overseas also availed of these latest tourism experiences.

Europe’s biggest long-haul travel group, the Meier’s Weltreisen, had its Far East Live Seminar in Boracay and Manila, participated by 265 officers and member-agents who experienced these new and diverse tourism products, destinations and facilities.

Similarly, 110 top tour wholesalers from Switzerland visited Boracay, Banaue, Bohol, Cebu and El Nido to discover the different products in said destinations. These have intensified the awareness of available tourism products for the European market.

Based on the survey conducted by the TNS in the first semester of 2009, the volume of dive tourists in Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, Mindoro Oriental and Batangas grew by 62.8 percent. German dive enthusiasts posted 131.9 percent increase while the Koreans dive tourists went up by 104 percent, American (37 percent), Japanese (34 percent), and Chinese (31 percent).

Overall gross receipts from dive tourism in said destinations posted an increase of 52.8 percent to P31 million vis-à-vis P20.2 million in the first half of 2008. Substantial growth of 82 percent was recorded during the first quarter of 2009. Revenues generated by dive operators in Bohol surged by 195 percent while those in Cebu rose by 69 percent.

At the 17th Marine Diving Fair in Tokyo, the DOT Pavilion attracted more than 20,000 visitors and garnered awards for Best Diving Area, Most Desirable Destination, Best Dive Resort and Favorite Dive Operators for the country and participating dive operators.

The DOT also continued to draw dive tourists in its annual participation in the Golden Dolphin Fair in Moscow which attracted over 23,000 visitors from all the regions of Russia and overseas.

As tourism facilities and products continue to expand, the DOT anticipates greater growth in tourist arrivals in key destinations towards the end of 2009. The growing interests among LGUs and private sector to offer innovative tourism experience for visitors will greatly enhance the quality of Philippine tourism products.

DOT foresees that increased investments in accommodation and transportation as well as development of new facilities and destinations will sustain the growth of the sector and position Philippine tourism for the next level of growth spurts as international markets recover from the global economic downturn.

Source: http://www.malaya.com.ph/jul30/trav1.htm

Caramoan
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Rinibong sako nin corn seeds, ipambabariwas sa mga coco farmers sa Bicol-PCA (http://bomboradyo.com/newsdetails1.asp?ID=112458)10/9/2009 11:06:16 AM

Kabilugang 4,650 bags na corn seedlings an nakatalaan na ipambariwas kan Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Bicol bilang bagong programa na tabang sa mga coco farmers na nagin biktima kan nakalipas na kalamidad.

Segun ki PCA Bicol Regional Manager Romeo Allorde, ipambabariwas ini sa mga parauma sa anom na provincia kan Bicol bilang saindang temporarmenteng pananom mantang dai pa guranong nakakabawi an saindang ani sa niyog na nadanyaran kan bagyo kan bagyong reming kan taong 2006.

Parte soboot ini kan corn intercropping program kan PCA na kabale sa accelerated hunger mitigation kan gobierno sa mga namamanwaan.

Nakatagama an 510 kilos/per bags sa Camarines Norte, 500 sa Masbate; 1,000 sa Albay; 1,500 sa Catanduanes; 1,000 sa Camarines sur mantang an matatada itatagama man sa Sorsogon.

Itatau soboot ini nin libre sa mga parauma nganing itanom sa irarom kan saindang coco farm asin sa laog sana nin duwa asin kabangang bulan magkakaigwa na sinda nin ani saka na sana ibabalik an banhi sa opisina kan PCA.

Mientrastanto, maogmang ibinareta man kan opisyal na dai man naapektaran kan magkasunod na bagyong Ondoy asin Pepeng an mga coco farmers sa Bicol region.

The Search for the Best Kinalas in Town (http://iheartnaga.blogspot.com/2009/06/search-for-best-kinalas-in-town.html)

by "Sili" Mitty Loves Naga City (http://iheartnaga.blogspot.com/)

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Naga is well-known for its Laing, Pili nuts, and Pinangat. But there is another 'delicacy', unknown to many tourists - the Kinalas.

It is called such because of the sauce that comes from either a cow's or pig's head, which is boiled until the flesh falls off. It is similar to log-log, except for the thick brown sauce.

Believe it or not, I only got to eat Kinalas this year - but I was instantly a fan! So, I'm asking my friends to bring me to the best Kinalas haunts in the city.

So far, my favorite is Kinalas Twin along Dayangdang Street. They have puto and chicharon for sale. They are more complete compared to other eateries, that's why I like frequenting the place. Plus, they could give you extra sauce if you request for it. I think the big kinalas with egg is worth around P31 while the small kinalas is probably worth around P23.

I like adding chicharon and vinegar with lots of sili to my kinalas. Just like any person from Bicol - I like my food spicy. What is your recommended timpla?

My next stop is Enteng's along Diversion Road. I have heard good reviews of their kinalas but I hear their kinalas is best during mornings. I hope they have baduya. I haven't eaten kinalas with it yet. They say that is the best pairing, kinalas and baduya.

How about you? What are your kinalas stories and favorite kinalas eateries? Please do share so that all the other kinalas aficionados out there can take part in the search for the best kinalas in town.

Oh, a little warning: kinalas is rich in cholesterol, so eating it many times in a week is discouraged. :-)

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Survivor Bulgaria:Philippines

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Екипът на Survivor замина на снимките за четвъртия сезон (http://survivor.btv.bg/news/view/1-ekipyt-na-survivor-zamina-na-snimkite-za-chetvyrtija-sezon/)

До две седмици започват снимките на поредния сезон на най-успешното риалити шоу у нас - Survivor. Екип от над 70 човека отпътува вчера към Филипините, където в продължение на два месеца ще работи по заснемането на новите серии от телевизионното приключение - "Survivor Филипини". С последната група предстои да отпътува водещият Владимир Карамазов.

Участниците в "Survivor Филипини" бяха избрани след продължителен кастинг, на който се явиха над 26 000 кандидати. Новите сървайвъри ще бъдат подложени на много нови изпитания и сюжетни изненади, както и на изключително влажен климат. На филипинските острови предстои дъждовният сезон, а наскоро оттам мина тайфун.
Продуцент на риалити шоуто от страна на bTV е Бранко Салич, а от страна на Dream Team Productions - Евтим Милошев. Главен сценарист е Иван Спасов от Dream Team, а главен оператор – Иво Данчев от bTV.

English Translation:

Survivor team went on shooting the fourth season Until two weeks to begin filming another season of the most successful reality show in Bulgaria - Survivor. Team of more than 70 people traveling to the Philippines yesterday, where for two months to work on shooting the new television adventure series - "Survivor Philippines". In the latter group are left to lead Vladimir Karamazov.

The participants in "Survivor Philippines" was chosen after a long audition, which ran over 26 000 candidates. The new Survivor will be undergoing testing many new surprises and plot, and extremely humid climate. Philippine Islands are a rainy season and typhoon passed there recently.

Producer of the reality show by Branko Salich bTV is, on the side of Dream Team Productions - Evtim Miloshev. Senior writer is Ivan Spasov from Dream Team, a major operator - Ivo Danchev of bTV.

Survivor Bulgaria:Philippines Scenes

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^^Survivor Bulgaria Season 4 was filmed in Caramoan last Summer. Last month, it was shown in Bulgaria.

Caramoan
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hello people :c

I will be in Lagonoy this week :c to attend my lola's wake :c

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hello people :c

I will be in Lagonoy this week :c to attend my lola's wake :c

T_T

great....i've been there last sunday...visited a friend...:)

Mt. Isarog On A Clear Day
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Lake Buhi and Mt Malinao as seen from summit of Mt Iriga
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Mt. Asog
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The Search for the Best Kinalas in Town (http://iheartnaga.blogspot.com/2009/06/search-for-best-kinalas-in-town.html)
by "Sili" Mitty Loves Naga City (http://iheartnaga.blogspot.com/)

Ang may maraming masarap na kinalasan sa Naga ay jan sa Dayangdang-Tinago area:
Dayangdang Main Street: No. 1 rin in may list rin ang Kinalas Twin owned by Rey family, a few meters away may isa na namang unnamed Kinalasan sa kanto ng Del Pilar and another one malapit sa brgy hall..

Sa boundary ng Tinago at Dayangdang sa may Corregidor,, may isa rin doong
unnamed Kinalasan na dinadayo talaga and a few meters away ay may isa na naman na kinalasan owned by Barja family..

Sa harapan ng Brentwood (malapit kna Ambos), Isla something yata name npakasarap rin ng Kinalas..

Other famous Kinalasan in d city are Bolofers and Tiya Cely's?? in Dimasalang :):):)

Sonia Roco visits NCF (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xroco.html)

The 29th of September 2009 was an exceptional day for Naga College Foundation as the widow of our late Senator Raul S. Roco paid a visit to Naga College Foundation. Ms. Sonia M. Roco was all smiles as she greeted the ‘welcome party’ consisting of Mr. Al-Noel L. Asis, Basic Education Administrative Assistant; Ms. Alita P. Ballarda; Sctr. Danilo C. Roquid Jr. and a group of Boy Scouts representing the Senior Scouts Outfit.

Ms. Roco was received by NCF President Dr. Carlo P. Villanueva and the members of the School’s Executive Committee. The team of Ms. Roco proceeded to the High School Computer Laboratory to view the posters done during the Environmental Artwork Competition and the Audio Visual Presentation of all the achievements of MASK or the Mata Ayaw Sa Kalat project. The MASK project is an Environmental Advocacy initially concentrated at Barangay Carolina, Naga City. The project aims to maintain cleanliness within the Barangay especially along the Inarihan Stream.

Ms. Roco, as the Chair-founder of the prominent Raul S. Roco Foundation, together with her daughter, Ms. Pia Roco, personally visited the finalists of the RAUL S. ROCO YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2009, which includes the MASK of NCF-BSP. The team of Roco gave positive comments to the NCF’s MASK project.

After the visit at NCF, the group together with the Senior Scouts Outfit and the Basic Education Principal, Mr. Ramon H. Nuiz, proceeded to Barangay Carolina to further evaluate the MASK project of NCF-BSP

Lake Buhi
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Super typhoon Pepeng grazes CamSur
CamSur launches pre-emptive evacuation to residents (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xpre.html)

PILI, CamSur—The Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) launched a massive pre-emptive evacuation and moved some 51,771 people from their homes to evacuation centers as early as Thursday, October 1, as “super typhoon” Pepeng bore down on CamSur merely a week after another typhoon wrecked havoc to places in and around CamSur.

Truckloads of relief goods were pre-positioned to strategic places in different municipalities of Camarines Sur as part of the preparations for the impending typhoon as it approached the coasts of CamSur, gaining strength as it churned west-northwest of Luzon with incessant downpour of rain. The supplies of food and medicine were distributed ahead as they await evacuees from nearby barangays.

11,052 families were dispatched by the PDCC to evacuation centers, with most of the evacuees relocating before the interminable rains of the typhoon can cause flooding to coastal barangays, river banks and other flood-prone areas in the province.

The PDCC transformed barangay halls, churches, chapels, public school buildings and other structures into temporary shelters with 39 evacuation centers set up in Lagonoy, 12 in Cabusao, 10 in Minalabac, 22 in Calabanga, 27 in Ocampo, 17 in Sangay, 12 in Tinambac, 14 in Balatan, 10 in Bato, 31 in Buhi, 8 in Nabua, and 6 in Iriga City. A number of evacuation centers were also set up and scattered in various locations in Camarines Sur for a total of 242.

Read more (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xpre.html)

NAGA
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

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CamSur, DOLE to hold IT crash courses for out-of-school youth (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xdole.html)

PILI, CamSur. To provide greater employment opportunities in the province, Department of Labor and Employment and Gov. LRay Villafuerte through the CamSur Employment Center and the CamSur Information Technology Center (CSITC) are set to launch basic computer operations crash-courses and trainings to out-of-school youth to be held at the Southeast Asian Institute of Computer Technology (SEAIct) at the Provincial Capitol Complex, here.

The training that will kick off October 19, 2009 is in line with the program of the Department of Labor dubbed as Kabataan Information Technology Opportunity which is an earning and learning project that aims to tap and mobilize the Information Technology-literate youths to act as mentors on basic and practical IT-related knowledge and skills.

Top graduating students of CSITC, the only such school operated by a local government under the stewardship of the governor’s human resource skills and capability enhancement program, will provide lectures and trainings for the participants in the program.

A target of 15 batches composed of 15 trainees each will be undergoing an intensive course on the basics of computer skills education and will be attending maximum of 22 hours hands-on mentoring sessions, which will serve as a tool for the improved IT-literacy of the OSYs in the province who desire to have hands-on experience on IT appreciation and familiarization.

The Province of CamSur has placed IT education as one of its top priorities and has now become a fertile ground for IT services such as digital animation, graphics and other computer-aided designs, call centers, medical transcription and software development through its IT Park.

The registration of prospective applicant for the mentoring sessions is still ongoing at the CamSur Employment Center Office. Limited slots for the course are given to those who registered first on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Interested applicants may visit CamSur Employment Center at the Provincial Capitol Complex or call 477-7468 or 477-5858.

The Province of CamSur has placed IT education as one of continuing priorities and has now become a fertile ground for IT services such as digital animation, graphics and other computer-aided designs, call centers, medical transcription and software development through its IT Park. andujar/edano -MMEC

UNC VS CCDI - UNC won by 6 pts.

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this one caught my attention :soon:

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Partido Churches
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bloopers of the game...

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Pre' pila daw sabi ref... walang sisingit!!:nuts:

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pasingit 'aman...sabi ref according to height daw...:lol:

this one caught my attention :soon:

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:lol::lol::lol: I think katapusan ng Oktubre i-aannounce ni Mayor Robredo kung sino ang napili niyang kandidato para sa mayorship ng Naga next year....

wow..marami pa la kayung mga historic churches dyan hakz?..alin pinakamatanda dyan?.mga wat century?..

Bicol schools join UNEP's Army ROTC Activation Day (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xunep.html)

As expected, contingents from different universities in the Bicol Region gathered at the vast UNEP ground on October 1, 2009 in commemoration of the annual holding of the Army ROTC Activation Day now on its 47th year of existence. The legacy initiated by the late Gov. Felix O. Alfelor Sr. during the early 60s, is undoubtedly getting more and more prominent over the years as it inched its way in promoting the value of discipline and camaraderie among competing units.

This year’s distinguished speaker and guest of honor is no less than the Commanding Officer of the 901st (Fighter) BDE 91D of the Philippine Army based at Villa Hermosa, Daraga, Albay, Col. Marlou L. Salazar INF (MNSA) PA.

Twenty-eight (28) contingents coming from private and public schools from all over the region marched off towards the main thoroughfares of Iriga City , all hopeful that they will take the top prize this year. Eighteen (18) of them came from public schools while the remaining contingents came from private universities.

Sta. Monica Academy from San Roque, Baao, Camarines Sur has successfully defended its crown and was again declared as this year’s over-all champion. Coming close to the edge were the Holy Trinity College from Santiago , Bato and Saint Joseph Academy, Inc. from San Pedro, Buhi, Camarines Sur, respectively landing on the 1st and 2nd place under Category B.

San Vicente High School from Buhi though, wasn’t able to retain its place as best contingent, when the Eusebia Paz Arroyo Memorial High School from Buluang, Baao, Camarines Sur was declared this year’s first place winner under Category A . Eusebia Paz Arroyo Memorial High School was also last year’s winner (Category A) during the 46th Army ROTC Activation Day-CAT Regional competition.

Sharing the second post were San Roque High School from San Roque, Bato and Tapayas High School from Tapayas, Balatan, Camarines Sur while San Vicente HS landed on the third place.

One of the highlights of the event was the awe-inspiring unified performance of the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) and University of Saint Anthony (USANT) band and majorettes. The exhibition was not only a showcase of their skills and expertise but a manifestation of oneness and camaraderie that has been lost for the past decade.

It was through the efforts of Iriga City Mayor Madelaine Alfelor-Gazmen and UNEP President Atty.Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda that the unification was finally realized. USANT Prexy Atty Santiago D. Ortega Jr., who was also receptive of the reconciliation, was happy that the long existing gap between the two top universities is finally over.

Atty. Moraleda raised her hats off to the UNEP Community and to all the participants and stakeholders who made the successful event possible. “We are all bounded by a common objective of bringing out the best in our students, and I guess, this is what this competition is all about. We would like to instill the legacy of camaraderie and continue to inspire every cadet to be a living proof of how UNEP values unity and harmony in our community.”

wow..marami pa la kayung mga historic churches dyan hakz?..alin pinakamatanda dyan?.mga wat century?..

avensis, di ko lang sure pero marami din ditong churches na itinayo noong 1578 including Quipayo, San Francisco and Nabua Churches.:)

NCF conducts early warning seminar (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xncf.html)

IN partnership with the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur through Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte, the Naga College Foundation Typhoon Preparedness Center conducted the series of Early Warning Seminars completing its third batch last September 24-25 at the Naga College Foundation ST Annex Building.

The three batches of training were attended by more than 110 participants composed of disaster focal person and deputized officers of the 36 municipalities, NCF Faculty members and student volunteers. The Training aims to provide technical knowledge in early warnings such as typhoon tracking and flood forecasting that eventually will lead to the strengthening and establishment of a community based and community link early warning system in the province.

A major highlight of the training is the presentation of the Disaster and Typhoon Tracking Chart conceptualized and developed by NCF-TPC. The tracking chart contains the Philippine Map wherein participants are to track typhoons. The chart also includes a map for municipalities where specific hazards and vulnerabilities are to be identified for each municipality. These tracking charts also serve as tools and basis for disaster planning.

NCF-TPC during the training taught the participants how to track typhoons and presented its customized warning format through its “now casting program.” The warning focus on the impact of typhoon per district in terms of winds, inland flooding, storm surges, landslides and the amount of rainfall to be expected per district in the province. This customized warning was developed to respond to the local needs for informations and warning in the event of typhoon. The project is first in the Philippines and will be installed in the 36 municipalities in Camarines Sur.

Experts from the Naga College Foundation-Typhoon Preparedness Center were Resource Speakers during the training; namely David Michael V. Padua, TPC Director; Juan Blenn Huelgas, United Nations and NCF-TPC consultant; Joannah B. Ramores, Project Development Officer, TPC; and Engr. Geronimo Buenavente, Dean Engineering & Technology Department, NCF.

bloopers of the game...

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Pre' pila daw sabi ref... walang sisingit!!:nuts:

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pasingit 'aman...sabi ref according to height daw...:lol:

parang do-or-die game ngayon between Calayan Institute (Quezon Province) and UNC, di ba? Kung sinong mananalo ang siyang makakalaban ng De La Salle University...

hindi na pala UP Fighting Maroons...La Salle na...an kayang nagyari sa UP?

avensis, di ko lang sure pero marami din ditong churches na itinayo noong 1578 including Quipayo, San Francisco and Nabua Churches.:)

^^as early as 1578?..hmm...that is just a decade when Legazpi arrived in the Phil..hehe..and a couple of years when he declared Manila as a city.(that was 1571 i think...)
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Sangay Shorelines
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Atulayan Island Viewed from Mt. Isarog
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UNC record is unblemished with 3 - 0 card while Calayan is 2 - 1, with one blow against BC during the opening...it is a matter of "point system" will decide who will represent in the Zonal and to join the elite together with DLSU this Nov. 11-14 here in Naga.

BHWs bare positive results of LRay Vita Kidz Program (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xbare.html)

PILI, CAMSUR. The nutrition program of the provincial government dubbed LRay Vita Kidz has gained considerable headway in its avowed goal to eradicate malnutrition in children age 6 years and below in the province.

Barangay health workers involved in the implementation of the program in the four barangays of Nabua—Duran, Malawag, San Vicente Ogbon and San Antonio Ogbon—reflected positive results at the conclusion of the program in the said areas just last week.

All the 34 children-beneficiaries of barangay Duran who were Below Normal, Low (BNL) in their weight at the start of the program improved to Normal after undergoing the regimen under the LRay Vita Kidz program.

Barangay Malawag noted a 90% improvement in the weight of the 76 toddlers who were beneficiaries of the program.

In San Vicente Ogbon, 85% of the 48 children beneficiaries also improved to Normal weight after religiously attending the program.

While in San Antonio Ogbon, 81% of the 48 children beneficiaries also improved to Normal weight from Below Normal, Low classification at the start of the program.

Read more. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xbare.html)

^^as early as 1578?..hmm...that is just a decade when Legazpi arrived in the Phil..hehe..and a couple of years when he declared Manila as a city.(that was 1571 i think...)
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yup...my town Nabua was founded as early as July 28, 1569 and the parish was established in 1578. Nabua is one of those oldest towns in Camarines Sur.

UNC record is unblemished with 3 - 0 card while Calayan is 2 - 1 with one blow against BC during the opening...it is a matter of points who will decide to represent in the Zonal and to join the elite together with DLSU this Nov. 11-14 here in Naga.

I'm hopin' here for UNC to win the game this morning and finally leads them to a battle with DLSU in November.:banana::banana::banana:

Baao Church at dusk
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Disaster preparedness bill reaches House committee (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xbill.html)
By Juan Escandor Jr.

NAGA CITY---Disaster preparedness on a national scale is on its way for approval as a House bill that seeks to establish a national council for that purpose reaches committee level, according to Cong. Dato Arroyo Wednesday.

Arroyo said House Bill 6298 he filed in May this year aims to strengthen the nation’s disaster risk management capability by institutionalizing the national disaster risk management framework.

He said that once passed into law, the national government would establish a national disaster management council which shall be tasked to develop, formulate and implement a national disaster risk management plan.

Arroyo said the plan would conform with the disaster risk management framework which will be outlined upon enforcement of the law.

He said the framework would include all actions and measures pertaining to all aspects of disaster management from pre-disaster phase that include identification and analysis of the whole situation.

On Tuesday, Arroyo visited several barangays in the first district of Camarines Sur that he represents in Congress to check on the available resources that pertain to village level response to disaster.

Specifically, he said he wanted to strengthen the capabilities of the barangay tanod whom he sees as a main force in responding to calamities.

Earlier, Arroyo had distributed ambulances in all the 10 towns of the first district of Camarines Sur as part of beefing up the resources of local government units to responds to the needs of the communities.

Survivor Bulgaria Photos
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Skills training on solid waste conversion held (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xsolid.html)

PILI, Camarines Sur --- The PGSO–Ecological Solid Waste Management Section of the provincial government of Camarines Sur taught members of Capitol Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CMPC) the conversion of waste materials into ingenious new products in a skills training last October 1, 2009 at the CMPC Canteen here.

During the said skills training conducted by students of Ecological Waste Management Class (SeaICT–NSTP1), attendees were taught the conversion of used plastic bags into various knitted products, used papers into colorful accessory beads and old newspapers into decorative flowers.

The training is actually the first of the series of trainings to be conducted by the group in pursuit of its advocacy on the proper and systematic disposal or otherwise recycling of materials considered as waste which if thrown or left unmindfully elsewhere could cause detrimental effects to the environment.

A grim picture of the pernicious effects of said waste materials dumped just anywhere is the flash flood which occurred in several areas in Metro Manila during the onslaught of tropical storm Ondoy. Clogged with waste materials, drainage canals and other water outlets were barely functioning thus causing the fast rise of water level, trapping individuals and livestock and claiming hundreds of lives and causing damage to properties in catastrophic proportion.

PGSO–Ecological Solid Waste Management Section, established as a new office in the provincial government of Camarines Sur, was born out of Gov. LRay Villafuerte’s thrust in effectively managing and monitoring the volume of waste materials in the province in a bid to forestall feared flooding in the province as admittedly most of its areas are low lying and would naturally be the ready receiver of the volume of water coming from the higher grounds. Said waste materials pose a threat in terms of worsening the situation as it may impede the flow of flood water to the seas and rivers.

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Additional courts for CamNorte OKd (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xcou.html)
Francis Elevado

DAET, Camarines Norte --- The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill 6444 filed by Camarines Norte Lone District Rep. Liwayway Vinzons-Chato that seeks for at least two additional regional trial courts in this capital town.

According to the congresswoman, the creation of additional salas in the province has long been overdue. She said that because of the lack of trial courts, the existing ones are saddled with an average of 503.25 pending cases each sala since December 2007.

With the additional courts, Vinzons-Chato hoped that there would be speedier disposition of cases and that justice be done to all those who have been denied it because of delay due to clogged court dockets.

Thai royals to hand Bicolano engineer writer award (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xtha.html)
By Juan Escandor Jr.

NAGA CITY---The Thai Royal Family is set to bestow to a Bicolano engineer Oct. 9, Friday, the 2009 Southeast Asian (S.E.A.) Write Award which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand.

The S.E.A Write Award, which the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok and Thai Airways International organized in 1979, is being presided by the Thai Royal Family to honor writers in Southeast Asian nations. It honors body of works in poetry, short stories and novels, including scholarly and religious works.

Abdon M. Balde Jr., a Bicolano engineer in his 60s, is the S.E.A. Write Award recipient from the Philippines who will be honored in ceremonies, along with writers from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

The award will be handed down by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Royal Highness Princess Srirasm in Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’s Royal Ballroom, following the traditional cocktail reception in the Authors’ Lounge.

Each award recipient will receive prize money in the amount of Baht 70,000 from the S.E.A. Write Organizing Committee Chairman M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra and a five-day tour in Thailand.

Balde, an engineer and native of Busac, Oas, Albay who retired in 2000, has been recognized for his novels written in Pilipino in his nine-year career as a writer.

“It’s a confirmation on my work even though I have never received formal training in writing,” he enthused.

To date, Balde has written six novels from 2001-2008 and received the National Book Award thrice for his books “Mayon,” “Hunyango sa Bato” and “Calvary Road”. The two latter books were also awarded the Juan C. Laya Prize while the “Huyango sa Bato” received one more citation the Gintong Aklat Award. He also received the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature when he was 56 with his Filipino fiction “Supay,”

He also published other titles including “Mga Pangarap at Pangitain,” “Sa Kagubatan ng Isang Lungsod” and “Awit ni Kadunong,”

“All my writings are works intended to go back where I started to encourage writers to write about their birthplace. I write in Pilipino so I could be read by wider readership,” Balde said.

Read more.
(http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xtha.html)

parang do-or-die game ngayon between Calayan Institute (Quezon Province) and UNC, di ba? Kung sinong mananalo ang siyang makakalaban ng De La Salle University...

hindi na pala UP Fighting Maroons...La Salle na...an kayang nagyari sa UP?

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TEAM STANDINGS NGAYONG TAON SA UAAP
CCL PARTICIPATION
ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY Blue Eagles- Sweet 16 Finalist

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST Red Warriors- Sweet 16 Finalist

FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY Tamaraws- Sweet 16 Finalist

UNIVERSITY OF STO. TOMAS Growling Tigers- Sweet 16 Finalist

ADAMSON UNIVERSITY Soaring Falcons-VISMIN-MM ZONALS

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY Green Archers-SLUZON-MM ZONALS

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Bulldogs

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES Fighting Maroons

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TEAM STANDINGS NGAYONG TAON SA UAAP
CCL PARTICIPATION
ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY Blue Eagles- Sweet 16 Finalist

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST Red Warriors- Sweet 16 Finalist

FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY Tamaraws- Sweet 16 Finalist

UNIVERSITY OF STO. TOMAS Growling Tigers- Sweet 16 Finalist

ADAMSON UNIVERSITY Soaring Falcons-VISMIN-MM ZONALS

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY Green Archers-SLUZON-MM ZONALS

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Bulldogs

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES Fighting Maroons

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thanks for the info...wohiwohi...dun kasi sa news item sabi UP Fighting Maroons..

Senate nods 2 CamNorte district (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xnods.html)
By Francis Elevado

DAET, Camarines Norte – The Senate has finally approved on third and final reading the legislative proposal reapportioning the lone district of this province into two congressional districts, according to Rep. Liwayway Vinzons-Chato.

Once enacted into law, the towns of Daet, Basud, Mercedes, San Lorenzo Ruiz, San Vicente, Talisay, and Vinzons will compose the first congressional district while the second district will be comprised by the northern towns of Capalonga, Jose Panganiban, Labo, Paracale, and Sta. Elena.

The congresswoman hopes that the measure which she originally introduced under House Bill 4163 will be approved by both chambers of Congress for signature by the President for it to become a law in time for the 2010 elections.

Residents of the towns that would compose the second district expressed their profound appreciation to Rep. Vinzons-Chato’s initiative, whose hometown is Vinzons, which incidentally belongs to the first district.

The congresswoman said the measure once enacted would be beneficial to the province as a whole as it would mean doubling of congressional funds that would hasten the development of each of the two congressional districts.

Atulayan
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Water meter thefts alarm water district (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xmeter.html)
By Romeo Olea

IRIGA CITY --- The Iriga City Water District (ICWD) has expressed alarm over the unabated stealing of water meters in different parts of this city since last week.

Interviewed over DWIR-FM, Engr, Amalia Rariza, ICWD’s technical division chief, disclosed that as of Monday, the ICWD had already lost some 18 water meters to unidentified thieves in Sto. Niño, San Antonio, San Vicente, Sta Cruz and Salvacion.

Rariza further disclosed that the robbery incidents in the river unit barangays on Wednesday last week was followed by two more separate incidents in Brgy. San Agustin and Perpetual Help.

The ICWD official urged the water consumers to be vigilant as she expressed hope that with the cooperation of the police authorities, barangay officials and the public in general, there is no reason why this unlawful activity could not be stopped,

“They have to be vigilant because they are the most affected,” Rariza pointed out referring to the victim subscribers who will shoulder the expenses for the replacement of lost water meters.

But she explained, however, that for humanitarian reason, the re-installation of new water meters would only cost them P850 which is lesser compared to what they paid when they applied for water services in the amount of P1,500 and other additional fees.

In the same interview, Rariza warned junk shop operators not only within the city but in neighboring towns as well to cease from buying stolen water meters as the ICWD would not hesitate to press charges against unscrupulous businessmen for violation of the anti-fencing law.

Rariza surmised the stolen ICWD properties would go nowhere else, but to junkshops as it contains solid substances such as zinc and copper.

A single water meter, according to an ICWD employee, weighs more or less 1 kilogram with existing buying price of P250 to P280 per kilo.

But Rariza’s warnings proved futile as the robbers struck anew and managed to steal 12 water meters more in Barangay San Rogue and San Nicolas, including a business establishment located some 100 meters sway from the city’s police station.

ICWD, a government owned and controlled corporation is currently under the watch of Engr. Pablo Pabilla as interim general manager. He assumed office last May 1, 2009 upon appointment by the local water utilities administration. For any information on thefts call ICWD Hotline; 299-4672

Naga, Rinconada report Storm Pepeng damages (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xreport.html)

NAGA CITY --- Public Safety Officer Lito del Rosario who was named disaster management coordinator of the city government here this week reported to the Office of the Civil Defense in Legazpi City that as of Oct. 3, or barely two days after Typhoon Pepeng hit the Bicol peninsula some 3,284 persons or 795 families who were evacuated in 35 evacuation centers in 16 of the city’s 27 barangays have all returned to their homes safe and sound.

Del Rosario said that shortly after his designation by the city mayor, he and his disaster management committee mapped out strategies to pre-empt any serious damage that may be inflicted by approaching Typhoon Pepeng. The measures included pre-positioning of rubber boats in flood areas and other equipment including those lent by businessman and scuba-diving enthusiast Bong Sison, OCD-5 and Padinos, a local fraternal organization.

Del Rosario, backed up by personnel from PSO, Motorpool, city environment office, and other city hall employees, kept close watch on the 6 barangays lying along the Naga and Bicol rivers where residents were alerted on what to do in case of river overflow.

The areas heavily flooded were Sitio CLUPA in Bgy. Calauag and Sitio Pagdaicon in Bgy. Mabulo. Relief goods were distributed to evacuees and others who needed them during and after the typhoon.

Except for the death of PO3 Edgar Moreno who fell from the rooftop while preparing his home for any eventuality at about 4:00 p.m. of Oct. 1, there was no other serious casualty or fatality reported.

Meanwhile, the Rinconada area reported the loss of nearly P300 million worth of agricultural products due to floods. The affected areas were Bato, Balatan, Nabua, Buhi, Baao, and Bula, all agriculture-based towns.

Edison Petalio of the Camarines Sur Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) said the laketown of Buhi registered the biggest number of affected families with 4,458 individuals who crammed the town’s 31 evacuation centers.

At least three landslides were reported in Baao town but no casualty was reported.

In Nabua, a total of 257 families, or 779 individuals were also brought to the nearest evacuation centers. Loss of agricultural products in this town was estimated at P97 million.

Bato had some 149 families or 785 evacuees. Balatan had 203 families or 686 individuals as evacuees while Bula has yet to complete its report.

Iriga City had the lowest number of evacuees, 38 families composed of 155 individuals who occupied only half of the six evacuation centers prepared by the city government.

With reports by Romeo Olea

thanks for the info...wohiwohi...dun kasi sa news item sabi UP Fighting Maroons..

OO nga nbasa q rn un..
UAAP lng may privelge na magkaroon ng 6 participants kc ung Top 5 n 6 nila pwede png sumali sa qualifying zonals.. Ung Top 4 ng UAAP nd NCAA diretso sa Sweet 16..
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Nakila2 q c Ambos bcoz dun sa pics na tg post nyo, nd tg affrirm mo p nga hakz n sya un..
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November 12 to 14 yta laro ng De La Salle d2 sa Naga..
Yung Headcoach yta nila c Franz Pumaren has resigned already kya d ko alam kung sya pa rn uupo.. sbi dw c Dindo napipisil pumalit
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Hope UNC wins...!

OO nga nbasa q rn un..
UAAP lng may privelge na magkaroon ng 6 participants kc ung Top 5 n 6 nila pwede png sumali sa qualifying zonals.. Ung Top 4 ng UAAP nd NCAA diretso sa Sweet 16..
++++++++++++
Nakila2 q c Ambos bcoz dun sa pics na tg post nyo, nd tg affrirm mo p nga hakz n sya un..
++++++++++++
November 12 to 14 yta laro ng De La Salle d2 sa Naga..
Yung Headcoach yta nila c Franz Pumaren has resigned already kya d ko alam kung sya pa rn uupo.. sbi dw c Dindo napipisil pumalit
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Hope UNC wins...!

kasi alam mo ang nickname niyang tunay...si Ate Bobbie...di ba?

sana manalo UNC today against Calayan Institute....eskwelahan ba yan ni Dr. Manny and Pie Calayan? Just asking?:lol:

Ateneo de Naga University
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Ateneo de Naga is the only autonomous university in the Bicol Region and the rest of Southern Luzon.:banana::banana::banana:

USec Monzon allays fear of flooding due to dam project (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xusec.html)
By Juan Escandor Jr.

NAGA CITY ---Tomasito Monzon, chief of the Bicol River Basin Water Management Project (BRBWMP), allays fear the P700M Libmanan-Cabusao Dam (LCD) project would cause massive flooding in Lupi, Camarines Sur and neighboring areas.

“The LCD the Bicol’s biggest dam is not capable of storing large volume of water thus it would not cause massive flooding contrary to the apprehension of residents living near it,” Monzon said, as he give assurance regarding the project.

He said the 11.3-meter tall and 150-meter wide dam is a run-off the river type of diversion structure unlike the big reservoir dams of Angat in Bulacan, Pantabangan in Nueva Ecija, and Magat in Isabela.

Monzon explained that a run-off the river dam is only capable of raising water up to the maximum crest of the dam, which in the case of LCD is 11.3 meters only.

“When water reaches this maximum level, water will spill over back to the river. Reservoir dams are different because they are designed to store water during rainy days and when the impounded water reaches the maximum reservoir elevation, it is released gradually,” he explained.

Monzon said the apprehensions of townsfolk living near the LCD came about amid speculations aired and published in national radios, TV and newspapers that the massive flood that happened in Marikina City and neighboring areas was caused by water released by Angat Dam at the height of typhoon Ondoy.

On the issue of relocation and resettlement of some 300 residents in seven villages who are living upstream of the site of the LCD, which is located barangay Malaguico, Sipocot, Monzon said the BRBWMP has already prepared a tentative resettlement plan for the affected villagers.

Read more. (http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/oct08/xusec.html)

DepEd Camarines Sur
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