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  Legazpi City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is the capital city of Albay, and the regional center of Bicol Region.
Legazpi City is the top tourist destination in Bicol as it lies 15 kilometers southeast of Mayon Volcano, the Philippines' most famous volcano.
Legazpi City Museum - Showcases the heritage and culture of the city.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Legazpi_City   (1191 words)

  
 Welcome to My City of Legazpi
Legazpi City is the capital of the Province of Albay.
City population as of 1995 NSO count was 141,657 where 53% are in the urban area and the rest (47%) are scattered in the rural areas.
The City Government of Legazpi is committed to its vision: To stand as a model of progressive community where governance draws strength from an active empowered citizenry and where development is tempered by an unwavering commitment to democracy, social justice, balanced ecology, and welfare of the future generation.
www.angelfire.com /ar/Arimado/page2.html   (3478 words)

  
 Albay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Its capital is Legazpi City and the province borders the Camarines Sur to the north and Sorsogon to the south.
This nearly perfectly-shaped active volcano forms a scenic backdrop to the capital city of Legazpi 15 kilometers to the south.
Legazpi Airport serves as Bicol's gateway to Manila and the Visayas.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Albay   (807 words)

  
 HISTORY OF LEGAZPI CITY
Officially, the name LEGAZPI was given to the ancient village of Sawangan by Royal Decree dated September 22, 1856, to perpetuate the memory of the Adelantado Don Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.
Legazpi Port, together with Albay District and Daraga became one “Municipality of Albay”;, the provincial capital.
Legazpi City is declared as Regional Administrative Center for the Bicol Region.
www.geocities.com /legazpi1959/history.html   (625 words)

  
 SkyscraperCity - Legazpi City, Albay, & Mayon Volcano   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Legazpi, usually misspelled Legaspi, is a city in the Philippines and the capital of the province of Albay.
Legazpi is also home to Albay's Magayon Festival held the whole month of May. Other parts of Albay now have their own: Tabak in Tabaco City, Oyanggi in Polangui, and Daragang Magayon in Daraga (a first class municipality which is contiguous to Legazpi).
Moreover legazpi city is way-over the Mayon volcano danger zone radius w/c is 6-8Km from the crater, Legazpi city urban area is around 15 km away.
www.skyscrapercity.com /showthread.php?t=175804   (1952 words)

  
 Asian Journal Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay -- The Bicol Region's greatest mythical heroes once again come to life as Legazpi City celebrates the Ibalong Festival this October and transforms this city by the foot of Mayon Volcano into a huge theater for folk arts.
Former Legazpi City mayor and now United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Commission (Unesco) Commissioner Imelda Roces started the celebration in 1992 in a bid to instill among Bicolanos a sense of identity and pride.
The month-long revelry is capped by the feast of Saint Rafael, the patron saint of Legazpi City.
www.asianjournal.com /cgi-bin/view_info.cgi?code=00001714&category=AC   (652 words)

  
 PhilippineBusiness.com.ph: Geographics
Perhaps its round-the-clock service is proof that this city (population: 157,010) in fact may be in the league already of those that no longer sleep.
The city is old, and traces its foundation to the Spanish era – but it has a predominantly young population.
The newly-elected City Mayor, Noel Rosal, at 37 years old is also young and appears not to be sleeping at his job, too.
www.philippinebusiness.com.ph /geographics/legazpicity.htm   (984 words)

  
 The Manila Times Internet Edition | REGIONS
BAGUIO CITY: The treasure hunt in Baguio for the recovery of the “Yamashita Gold” must stop because the city’s forest reserves, watersheds and parks are not spared, a councilor here said Monday.
SORSOGON CITY: The chairman of the Bayan Muna municipal chapter in Irosin, Sorsogon, was killed by an unidentified gunman Monday morning.
SORSOGON CITY: To augment local funds for the rehabilitation of the fishing industry in Sorsogon, the provincial government is demanding a share from the P10.7 million fine imposed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources on an Australian-owned mining firm in nearby Rapu-rapu Island, allegedly for violation of environmental laws.
www.manilatimes.net /national/2006/feb/01/yehey/prov/mainpro.html   (487 words)

  
 Legazpi City Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
In line with the nation's search for identity, Legazpi City has deemed it necessary to put up a repository of its accomplishments and its history by way of exhibits, temporary and permanent, to depict its growth from legendary beginnings to recent, modern times.
It is hoped that this simple beginning will grow with Legazpi as the City grows, as living evidence of the life and times of its people.
Roces, the Legazpi City Museum was opened to the public during a kick-off ceremony on October 20, 1993.
www.globalink.net.ph /~cpdoleg/museum.html   (357 words)

  
 PIA News Releases
Kallos explained all the programmed areas that runs from Legazpi City to Tabaco City were subjected to soil analysis to determine the right and appropriate fertilizer requirement.
The city agriculturist also said his office has assigned two agricultural technicians per barangay to closely supervise the farmers and has used the E-farm computer program to facilitate monitoring of the activities in the farm.
He said the farmers’ payment in kind is tied-up with the Legazpi City Employees Union and the Albay Bankers Association which shall buy the produce already in rice form.
www.pia.gov.ph /news.asp?fi=p050817.htm&no=2   (551 words)

  
 Legazpi City acts to curb smoking - INQ7.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay -- A "smoke-free Legazpi," is the newest battle cry galvanizing all sectors from the city so the Albay capital would become a healthful environment.
She said a unique feature of the "Legazpi Smoke-Free" campaign is the smoking cessation program whereby violators are given lectures and counseling.
Marlene Manaya, City Social Welfare and Development Officer, said non-government groups, schools and city departments as well as law enforcement teams pooled their resources and regularly meet to ensure information dissemination and enforcement of the ordinance.
news.inq7.net /regions/index.php?index=1&story_id=53619   (515 words)

  
 May 27 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
LEGAZPI CITY – Saying tourism is the key to the development of the Bicol Region, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today batted for increased investments in tourism projects to cash in on the expected increase of tourist arrivals in the area in the years ahead.
LEGAZPI CITY—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo inaugurated today the brand new Legazpi City Public Market that is expected to help accelerate the further development of this rapidly urbanizing Albay city.
The new market is strategically located within the city’s Legazpi Port District and is via various modes of transport for convenient passengers and cargo handling.
www.news.ops.gov.ph /archives2005/may27.htm   (2506 words)

  
 The Manila Times Internet Edition | REGIONS > Political battle brews in Legazpi
LEGAZPI CITY: Six days after the Commission on Elections second division ordered Mayor Noel Rosal of Legazpi City to vacate his post in favor of protestant Michael Victor Imperial, the former filed a motion for reconsideration of the decision.
In May 2004 the City Board of Canvassers proclaimed Rosal as the winning candidate with 44,792 votes against Imperial who had 33,747 votes.
With the political battle brewing between the two camps, residents of this city are hoping the controversy would not cripple the city government’s basic services.
www.manilatimes.net /national/2006/feb/01/yehey/prov/20060201pro5.html   (246 words)

  
 Gov.ph - Local Government   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
LEGAZPI CITY, April 26 (PNA) — As part of social development assistance of investors in the locality, this city has benefited from the P1.5 million donation from the telecommunications firm Globe for the completion of street lights in this city's barangays.
Mayor Noel Rosal said the amount completed the street lighting project in the city particularly in the urban barangays and major streets from Rawis going to boundary of Legazpi City and Daraga town.
Rosal said the city government is confident it would be able to reach its goal to increase tourism arrivals.
www.gov.ph /cat_localgov/newscontent.asp?newsid=8726   (267 words)

  
 Region long neglected... : Philippines : Gov.Ph : Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The airport in Legazpi is up for a Php30M rehab-- I see the work has stopped and there was just some asphalt overlay patched here and there...
Pwede ta na man na maipagmalaki an Legazpi as it is the most cosmopolitan urban center in an otherwise impoverished region.
This is because Legazpi has one of the most magnificent land forms in the country which is the majestic Mayon Volcano.
www.gov.ph /forum/thread.asp?rootID=39602&catID=2   (1277 words)

  
 NSCB-RU5 - Overview of the Region >Albay >Accomodations
Albay is accessible by plane, bus and train from Manila and by bus and boat from other key cities in Visayas and Mindanao.
From Manila, the flying time to Legazpi City is 55 minutes, being served daily by Philippine Airlines, using BAC 737 jet.
The terminals are located at the Araneta Center in Cubao and in Ermita, Manila near the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
www.nscb.gov.ph /ru5/overview/albay/accomo.html   (212 words)

  
 Legazpi City - Our New Home
Legazpi City is the capital city of the Bicol Region of the Philippines.
Legazpi is a place full of historical landmarks.
Legazpi City is surrounded by beautiful coastlines of fl sand beaches.
www.filipinomissions.org /photo_album_9.htm   (175 words)

  
 :: Welcome to Manila Bulletin Online ::
Based on the overall evaluation, the Legazpi City Water District rated perfectly in the aspects of Operating Ratio, Water Quality and Connection to Employee Ratio while also scoring well in the other major areas as Billing and Collection, Population Served and Revenue Water.
LCWD: Profile and Record of the Most Outstanding WD The Legazpi City Water District (LCWD) had its simple beginnings on October 1, 1981 as one of the two water districts to be established out the former Albay Provincial Waterworks (The other one is the neighboring Daraga Water District).
As other then newly-formed water districts, LCWD had its work cut out for it—Legazpi City was then regarded as a sort of a "ghost city" on account of the poor water supply and sanitation condition which stunted the growth of the local business and prevented interested investors from coming in.
www.mb.com.ph /issues/2004/04/24/BSNS200404248052.html   (1355 words)

  
 Runaway finds home with Santas and reindeer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
LEGAZPI CITY-For almost four years now, Rey Pancho, 35, and a resident of Pilar town, Sorsogon province, has been making and selling Christmas decor made of rattan in this city's busy downtown area.
From the time he decided to stay in Legazpi City for good and started his enterprise, his works have fascinated Bicolanos all over the region.
Moving from Pilar to Legazpi City, he says, was one of the most important decisions that he had ever made in his life since strategically, the marketability of his craft is assured.
money.inq7.net /topstories/view_topstories.php?yyyy=2003&mon=11&dd=30&file=1   (1160 words)

  
 Asian Journal Online
The alumni of Aquinas University of Legazpi City (AUL), Philippines are staging a big reunion bash in Southern California on the Labor Day weekend of September 2004.
AUL, formerly known as Legazpi College, is one of the premier universities in the Bicol Region.
Expected to attend the reunion are former students of Legazpi College and/or Aquinas University from as far away as Australia, the Philippines and Canada.
www.asianjournal.com /cgi-bin/view_info.cgi?code=00006096   (623 words)

  
 JobMarket Online : People at Work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
LEGAZPI CITY--Delegates to the 57th National Convention of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), especially those based in foreign countries, hailed the conduct of the event and its venue, the province of Albay.
Raul B. Aguilos, 2003 Outstanding CPA in Government Service, said it was his second visit in Legazpi City because of the convention.
The finance office of the Asia Pacific College based in Makati City, Fontanosa was the 1991 president of the Saudi Arabia Chapter, the first international chapter to raise funds for the Central Luzon lahar calamity victims.
jobmarket.inq7.net /people/people.php?artdate=2003-12-05&artnum=3   (750 words)

  
 PIA News Releases
LEGAZPI CITY (March 14) -— Air Philippines has started its Cebu-Legazpi and Legazpi-Cebu run on Tuesday noon, March 7 with the arrival of Boeing 737-200 series jet plane mostly filled with foreign tourists for the whale shark interaction in Donsol, Sorsogon.
City Mayor Noel Rosal said that the regular flight of Air Philippines is a very welcome event.
Diocese of Legazpi Bishop Nestor Cariño cut the ceremonial ribbon assisted by Albay governor Fernando Gonzalez, Mayor Rosal, Director Ravanilla and welcome Air Philippines executives Patty Chong, Ruben Pecsa, Conchita Tabio and Capt. Eduardo Medina.
www.pia.gov.ph /news.asp?fi=p060314.htm&no=46   (387 words)

  
 COMMISSION ON AUDIT DECISION NO. 99-087 - June 7, 1999   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Under this scheme, the lending institutions pay the government agencies concerned service fees which may be made available by way of incentive to employees who are actually and directly involved in the collection of the corresponding loan payments and amortizations in behalf of said lenders.
She also inferred that DECS Regional Office No. IX personnel are involved in the collection and remittance activities through the post-audit of vouchers and payables and tracing these to reports, journals and trial balance.
In her letter dated June 18, 1998, she averred that the incentive and service fees are paid by government and/or private institutions and insurance companies for the remittance of the deductions due them from the salaries of the teachers and employees in the secondary education in the region.
www.coa.gov.ph /COA_htm/COA_Dec/D99-087.asp   (481 words)

  
 Execs to probe food poisoning of teachers - INQ7.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
LEGAZPI CITY -- CITY MAYOR NOEL ROSAL has ordered a thorough investigation of the case of food poisoning due to bad chop suey, which sent about 114 teachers to different hospitals in this city on Monday.
City budget officer Ofelia Baldano said she learned that what was supposed to be in the menu were rice, pork chop and pinakbet.
Accompanied by city health officer Sarah Vasquez, he immediately made a round of the hospitals on Monday to check on the condition of the poisoned teachers.
beta.inq7.net /regions/index.php?index=1&story_id=60092   (440 words)

  
 LEGAZPI MAYOR LOSES ALLIES, PROJECT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
In a bid to derail the construction of the city market project, the congressman sent a letter, dated Nov. 25, 2002, to Landbank president Margarito Teves requesting him "to defer the release of the subject loan portfolio until such time the foregoing legal constraints are duly addressed by the city government of Legazpi."
Determined to stop the construction of the city public market, six of the 10 opposition councilors filed before the court last Jan. 14 a taxpayer's suit against the Landbank and the government of Legaspi for the loan agreement to be declared null and void.
Later, however, the majority councilors withdrew the authority granted to the city mayor and enacted a resolution for the deferment of the project.
www.newsflash.org /2003/02/ht/ht003156.htm   (396 words)

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