Dagos Tabi sa Legazpi!
February 16, 2009 – 4:56 am | 29 Comments

With a warm Dagos Tabi, we welcome you to Wow Legazpi – your gateway to the wealth of wonders that our beautiful city and province has in store. Be mesmerized by our enchanting Mayon, the peerless cone-shaped volcano known all over the world. Immerse into our bustling and vibrant towns and cities and enjoy the warm hospitality of Legazpeños and Albayanos…

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Visita Iglesia: The Churches of Albay Series
March 9, 2010 – 11:59 am | No Comment

Visita Iglesia: The Churches of Albay Series

The Visita Iglesia (Visit of the Churches) is a tradition that Catholics observe during the Lenten season. Visita Iglesia is often practiced on Holy Thursday during the Holy Week. On this day, the faithful visit seven churches to offer a solemn prayer and contemplate on the fourteen Stations of the Cross. The practice of visiting seven churches dates back to the time of the early Christians, when pilgrims would visit the seven great basilicas of Rome for the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
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Albay climate change envoy bags Bb. Pilipinas Universe title
March 8, 2010 – 8:39 pm | 2 Comments
Albay climate change envoy bags Bb. Pilipinas Universe title

Albay’s youth ambassador on climate change has brought another honor to the province after she was proclaimed as this year’s Binibining Pilipinas Universe. She will compete in this year’s Miss Universe pageant. The 21-year-old Maria Venus Raj is five feet and nine inches tall and hails from Bato, Camarines Sur. She graduated with honors (Cum Laude) from Bicol University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts Major in Journalism. Raj also represented Legazpi City in Miss Philippines-Earth 2008 and was crowned Miss Philippines Earth Eco Tourism 2008. Dianne Necio of Polangui, Albay was named First Runner-up.

Albay forms Guardians of Nature to protect healthful environment
March 7, 2010 – 7:03 pm | No Comment
Albay forms Guardians of Nature to protect healthful environment

A special environmental task force aptly named Guardians of Nature, and dedicated to the protection and enhancement of Albay’s healthful environment, was launched here recently. Chaired by Albay Gov. Joey S. Salceda, the Task Force includes as officers and members the top officers in Albay of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Army, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and all schools in the province led by the Bicol University.

Albay, MO, Chevron ink MOA to combat climate change
March 2, 2010 – 10:03 am | One Comment
Albay, MO, Chevron ink MOA to combat climate change

Albay is the first province in the country to pioneer a tool to battle climate change, address disaster risks, and achieve sustainable development when a tripartite agreement on the creation of the Albay Sustainable Development Guidebook was finally given the green light. The Albay provincial government, the Manila Observatory (MO) and Chevron Geothermanl Philippines (CGPHI) signed through a Memorandum of Agreement on Thursday (February 24).

Albay prepares measures to counter impact of El Niño
February 17, 2010 – 1:11 pm | No Comment
Albay prepares measures to counter impact of El Niño

From the emergency of the recent Mayon volcano eruption where Albay registered another zero casualty performance, the Albay Provincial Government here is again busy setting in place measures to counter the potential adverse impact of the twin El Niño and La Niña phenomena. El Nino refers to the drought condition brought about by the prolonged absence of rain, while La Nina is the opposite characterized by heavy and continuous rains that spawn destructive flashfloods.

Smoke Free Legazpi Nominated for WHO-DOH Red Orchid Award
February 17, 2010 – 8:42 am | No Comment
Smoke Free Legazpi Nominated for WHO-DOH Red Orchid Award

Legazpi’s SmokeFree Campaign is nominated for the 1st Red Orchid Awards of the World Health Organization and Department of Health. DOH Regional Director Nestor Santiago informed Mayor Noel Rosal that “considering the success that Local Government Unit has achieved towards a Smoke-Free Legazpi City” the DOH –Bicol conducted a team visit to orient the Smoke-Free Committee on the criteria and requirement of the said Awards.

Embarcadero
February 12, 2010 – 12:53 am | 4 Comments
Embarcadero

The Embarcadero is Legazpi’s newest lifestyle hub, commercial and entertainment center offering retail shops, restaurants and cafes, bars, arcade, bowling alleys, promenade, Celebration Plaza and a lighthouse. Although less than half of the entire complex is completed, the Embarcadero has already made its mark in the Legazpi cityscape as a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

Korean Dignitaries Visit Legazpi, Forge City Sisterhood Pact
February 11, 2010 – 12:49 pm | One Comment
Korean Dignitaries Visit Legazpi, Forge City Sisterhood Pact

A 10-man delegation of South Korean dignitaries, led by Congressman Lee Hwa Soo, visited Legazpi City last January 20, 2009. They paid a courtesy call on Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal. Members of the City Council of Legazpi were also present to welcome the visitors. According to Paolo Kang, spokesman of the group, the purpose of the visit is to promote cultural and trade ties between Legazpi City and South Korea, specifically the city of Asan.

Foreign firms bullish on Albay’s energy development
February 4, 2010 – 12:15 am | One Comment
Foreign firms bullish on Albay’s energy development

Some P15 billion in foreign investment has been set aside to pump prime the energy development prospects to make Albay among the national renewable energy capital of the country, a ranking official of a local electric cooperative said on Monday. Lawyer Rodolfo Bonafe, board chairman of the Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO), said the investment fund would finance renewable energy projects within the next three to four years boosting the province energy development.

Albay Pilinut Candy
February 3, 2010 – 11:35 am | One Comment
Albay Pilinut Candy

Established in 1936, Albay Pilinut Candy is the first pili nut candy factory in the Bicol Region. Today, Albay Pilinut Candy continues to serve high quality confections and candies made from Bicol’s famous pili nut. It remains a family business, giving its products that distinct quality and taste that makes people coming back for more.

Hotel St. Ellis
February 2, 2010 – 11:44 am | 2 Comments
Hotel St. Ellis

Mabuhay from Hotel St. Ellis — Setting a new standard in Legazpi City! Hotel St. Ellis, Legazpi’s newest hotel, is a modern day interpretation of timeless elegance. Located at the heart of Legazpi City along Rizal Street, Hotel St. Ellis is a mere 3 kilometers away from the airport and a 5 minute walk away from Embarcadero, business establishments, malls, places of worship and the pier.