Lucena City and Quezon Province

[watcher09]

Originally Posted by wiljoe

Thanks Wathcer and Lucentino...

Kamayan sa Palaisdaan seems like a nice place to go to...

I miss Palaisdaan. 'Di ka magsisisi with the best steamed or fried Tilapia, Chopsuey, etc.

Lucentino, what about the pics of Graceland, river resorts, spring, etc.?

[balay_1]

Originally Posted by Lucentino

Next stop was Malagunlong Bridge, the oldest bridge in Quezon Province. This bridge surely looks old and certainly needs restoration. As I was making my way to get a good angle for a shot at the old bridge rain started to fall so I hurriedly took some pictures from either side of the new bridge next to it and dashed to the van.

Wow. Ang ganda ng bridge na iyan. Parang nasa panahon ka ng Roman Empire.

[fall_17]

^Pinaka malaki ang Gen Nakar quezon sa map pero hindi ko alam kung saan makikita ang bayan nito.

[fall_17]

Candelaria Map.



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[watcher09]

Originally Posted by fall_17

^Pinaka malaki ang Gen Nakar quezon sa map pero hindi ko alam kung saan makikita ang bayan nito.

From the map, it can be seen that the poblacion is built by the river. I just wonder why it is not located at the mouth of the river as most towns and cities are. It is in the southern part of the town near Infanta border.

[bonixx]

Originally Posted by fall_17

^Pinaka malaki ang Gen Nakar quezon sa map pero hindi ko alam kung saan makikita ang bayan nito.

Tol ito yung nasa pinaka hilaga ng Probinsya, napapalibutan ng probinsya ng bulacan, Rizal , at Laguna

[bonixx]

Investor breaks ground for SLEX extension to Lucena City



by Patrick Everett Tadeo
TopGear.com.ph Philippine Car News - SLEX extension to Lucena City

Construction of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) linking Sto. Tomas in Batangas to Lucena City in Quezon commenced yesterday with a groundbreaking ceremony led by outgoing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

"Motorists have been enjoying the rehabilitated and upgraded SLEX for more than a year now," said Dato Azmil Khalid, chairman of the South Luzon Tollways Corp., which runs SLEX. "And this new extension will help stimulate industrial, commercial and residential development in the South, creating more employment opportunities and improving the quality of life for the people."

David said SLTC needs five years to construct the planned 55.87-kilometer SLEX extension currently known as Toll Road 4 or TR4. The road will have four interchanges between Sto. Tomas and Lucena in the towns of Alaminos, Tiaong, Candelaria and Sariaya.

Construction of TR4 is expected to start by the end of 2010 but a source from the Toll Regulation Board hinted it may be pushed back to 2012 due to budget approval issues.

source:wwwtopgear.com.ph
Tags: South Luzon Expressway, SLEX, toll road

[bonixx]

Originally Posted by Lucentino

Tayabas! Tayabas!
By: Neil

I had to go to Tayabas, Quezon to photograph some interesting places. I was supposed to go alone but thought of inviting my mom and my daughter to accompany me so they too can travel. My first intention of having to go alone turned out to be a tour of 7. Yes we were 7 inside the van that made our way to Tayabas, Quezon through Barangay Gulang-Gulang. When we were about to enter Tayabas, Quezon it suddenly entered my mind what I tasked myself to do and knew right there and then how few knowledge of interesting spots I know of the town I was about to shoot.




It was a cloudy day but still, Mt. Banahaw remains to be the constant view wherever we go. First stop was Tayabas Public Market, I just thought public markets deserved to be in every town’s gallery. There’s nothing special here. It is the same old crowded, smelly structure that looks probably like your own palengke. We parked in front, never got out, lowered the window and click… there goes the market.




Next stop was Malagunlong Bridge, the oldest bridge in Quezon Province. This bridge surely looks old and certainly needs restoration. As I was making my way to get a good angle for a shot at the old bridge rain started to fall so I hurriedly took some pictures from either side of the new bridge next to it and dashed to the van.




Then we went ahead to what they call Budin Street and surrounding area located just a few blocks away from the public market. Budin Street is a narrow street with just 2 opposite sides full of pasalubong delights. Most stalls offer ‘budin’, local ‘tikoy’, ‘espasol’, ‘yema’ and ‘pastillas’. Near Budin Street are local landmarks like Ground Zero Pizza House, Shell Station with café and 7-11 convenience store. 7-11 store is a favorite hangout at nights.




After getting a couple of photo shots of the convenience store we moved to St. Michael's Basilica. This is a famous church in Quezon Province with its long aisle, arched ceiling, a beautiful altar and a storied past. Not too many cars can park right in front the church but it has a patio with a concrete stage and a somewhat interesting landscaped garden.




It was almost lunch time so we decided to visit Kamayan sa Palaisdaan. The place is a tourist spot. Known for its floating bamboo cottages, a lot of people come to have a taste of its food and feel its ambiance. El Pescado Bar of Kamayan sa Palaisdaan offers live band entertainment at night.




As my personal schedule allowed me limited time to be in Tayabas, Quezon that day, I decided to head back to Lucena City after eating. But not till we get a look at MCST Compound since the monastery lies near the route we were about to take. The monastery houses the Bishop Obviar’s Tomb, MCST Historical Gallery, Chapel and a well maintained garden. A feeling of calmness combined with the retro architecture make this an excellent site for meditation.





With Tayabas, Quezon having places of historical, religious and cultural interests, the image gallery of Quezon Province is off to a good start. Byahe na!

wow napakatyagang paghahalukay tol Lucentino, old and new Tayabas City

[wiljoe]

Originally Posted by bonixx

Investor breaks ground for SLEX extension to Lucena City



by Patrick Everett Tadeo
TopGear.com.ph Philippine Car News - SLEX extension to Lucena City

Construction of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) linking Sto. Tomas in Batangas to Lucena City in Quezon commenced yesterday with a groundbreaking ceremony led by outgoing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

"Motorists have been enjoying the rehabilitated and upgraded SLEX for more than a year now," said Dato Azmil Khalid, chairman of the South Luzon Tollways Corp., which runs SLEX. "And this new extension will help stimulate industrial, commercial and residential development in the South, creating more employment opportunities and improving the quality of life for the people."

David said SLTC needs five years to construct the planned 55.87-kilometer SLEX extension currently known as Toll Road 4 or TR4. The road will have four interchanges between Sto. Tomas and Lucena in the towns of Alaminos, Tiaong, Candelaria and Sariaya.

Construction of TR4 is expected to start by the end of 2010 but a source from the Toll Regulation Board hinted it may be pushed back to 2012 due to budget approval issues.

source:wwwtopgear.com.ph
Tags: South Luzon Expressway, SLEX, toll road

5 years? Sobrang tagal naman nun...2012 pa pala, eh bakit nag ground breaking pa? Haaayyyyyyyyy...

Mas may pag-asa pa yata tayo sa PNR...

[fall_17]

Originally Posted by watcher09

From the map, it can be seen that the poblacion is built by the river. I just wonder why it is not located at the mouth of the river as most towns and cities are. It is in the southern part of the town near Infanta border.

Originally Posted by bonixx

Tol ito yung nasa pinaka hilaga ng Probinsya, napapalibutan ng probinsya ng bulacan, Rizal , at Laguna

^So far the town is very closed to Infanta town, isang sakay lang ang pagitan.

Kaya lang napakalapit nya sa bukana ng ilog.


@Tol Bonixx, hindi kaya laway nanaman itong SLEX Extension?

May pag-asa pang pakinabangan ng mga tao ang PNR.

[ordunapaulo]

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Railroad bridge at tangkawan








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Gumaca welcome



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Atimonan



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RR CROSSING SA TANGKAWAN

[fall_17]

@ordunapaulo, nagpunta ka pala ng Bicol, Salamat sa larawan. Kung maaari ay i-post mo rin ang ibang pic na meron ka.

BTW, Yung rail bridge sa may first pics, alam ko sakop na iyan ng Cam Sur, After iyan ng Tangkawan boundery.

[Lucentino]

^Thanks sa mga updates @ordunapaulo & @fall...

Originally Posted by watcher09

From the map, it can be seen that the poblacion is built by the river. I just wonder why it is not located at the mouth of the river as most towns and cities are. It is in the southern part of the town near Infanta border.

Tol, I think the area near the Pacific coast of Gen. Nakar and Infanta is prone to storm surge (even when it is not in direct path of a typhoon), thus the towns were established a bit further inland. But a recent event in those towns was not caused by storm surge, but by raging river...

You will notice that Lucena City, Pagbilao, and Sariaya were not built on the coast as well... while Atimonan, Gumaca, and at Bondoc Peninsula, you will find most coastal towns of Quezon.

Originally Posted by bonixx

Investor breaks ground for SLEX extension to Lucena City

Tol, tama ang sabi ni @fall, malamang laway lang ito... kaya di ko na ipinost dito...

Originally Posted by bonixx

wow napakatyagang paghahalukay tol Lucentino, old and new Tayabas City

Ganyan talaga pag walang magawa...

Originally Posted by wiljoe

5 years? Sobrang tagal naman nun...2012 pa pala, eh bakit nag ground breaking pa? Haaayyyyyyyyy...

Mas may pag-asa pa yata tayo sa PNR...

Pati nga ang pagbabalik ng PNR service mukhang aabutin ng 100 years... yan pa kayang SLEx TR4 na wala pa ni kaprasong ROW...

[Lucentino]

Credit: Claire Raborar





Boats for island-hopping are available at Pagbilao Wharf near the bridge in Sitio Kalawit Barangay Pinagbayanan.



Pagbilao Power Station is located at Ibabang , Polo Grande Island and is a good landmark in finding Kwebang Lampas.



Kwebang Lampas











Carlos Beach at Barangay Bantigue, Pagbilao.

[wiljoe]

Originally Posted by Lucentino

^Thanks sa mga updates @ordunapaulo & @fall...




Tol, I think the area near the Pacific coast of Gen. Nakar and Infanta is prone to storm surge (even when it is not in direct path of a typhoon), thus the towns were established a bit further inland. But a recent event in those towns was not caused by storm surge, but by raging river...

You will notice that Lucena City, Pagbilao, and Sariaya were not built on the coast as well... while Atimonan, Gumaca, and at Bondoc Peninsula, you will find most coastal towns of Quezon.




Tol, tama ang sabi ni @fall, malamang laway lang ito... kaya di ko na ipinost dito...




Ganyan talaga pag walang magawa...




Pati nga ang pagbabalik ng PNR service mukhang aabutin ng 100 years... yan pa kayang SLEx TR4 na wala pa ni kaprasong ROW...

Hopefully not...


Off-topic: Bakit ang mahal ng tubig sa Lucena? 2 cubic meters na konsumo lang 120 pesos???

[Lucentino]

^Alam ko dahil in-upgrade nila ang serbisyo nila (QMWD)... lumawak ang sakop ng serbisyo, naging 24hrs/day, at pwede mong mainum direkta sa tap ang tubig nila... at kita mo naman ang daming nag-open ng car wash bisnes dyan...

Teka tol, san ka ba dyan nakatira?

[wiljoe]

Originally Posted by Lucentino

^Alam ko dahil in-upgrade nila ang serbisyo nila (QMWD)... lumawak ang sakop ng serbisyo, naging 24hrs/day, at pwede mong mainum direkta sa tap ang tubig nila... at kita mo naman ang daming nag-open ng car wash bisnes dyan...

Teka tol, san ka ba dyan nakatira?

Sa Site. Tapos tuwing gabi walang tubig...

[bonixx]

nice pics tol Lucentino, mukhang wala ding nabanggit sa SONA Ni P Noy about sa SLEX EX, wag na lang asahan para bigla na lang dumating...


At tol Wiljoe, medyo mahirap talaga ang Tubig dyan sa Site may mga relatives ako dyan at since 1990's pa ganyan na talaga dyan medyo nagimprove pa ang lagay na yan, kasi tanda ko umiigib pa kami noon ng tubig sa may Motevideo ST, sa Harvard Fordham pa kami galing

[bonixx]

Q tech BPO, Telegroup BPO, VirtualTek, Winnet Solution and now OpenIT!
Slowly but surely Lucena collecting its own share on growing IT inddustry...



source:www.openit.com

[bonixx]

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