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  SORSOGON
Sorsogon, at the southeastern part of the Bicol Peninsula, is bounded on the north by the Province of Albay, on the east and notheast by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the San Bernandino Strait, and on the west and northwest by the Ticao and Burias Passes.
On October 17, 1894, Sorsogon was seperated as a province from Albay.
Sorsogon is known for its historic and panoramic places, such as the century-old towers or "buluartes" in Sta.
library.thinkquest.org /28616/noframes/philippines/placestogo/sorsogon.htm   (552 words)

  
 Official Website of Sorsogon Tourism, Come to Sorsogon, the Whale Shark capital of the World and a visitor-friendly ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sorsogon, one of the six Bikol provinces, and located at the southernmost tip of Luzon — the gateway to the South of the Philippines — offers the jaded visitor a new experience.
Sorsogon is located at the southernmost tip of Luzon, approximately 600 kilometers from Manila and a total land area of 214,444 hectares or 2,141.44 square kilometers with a stretch of 336 kilometers coastline.
Sorsogon became a province, separate from the Province of Albay to which it was formerly attached, in 1894.
www.sorsogontourism.com   (938 words)

  
 SorsogonWeb | Province of Sorsogon | Philippines | History
Sorsogon, at the southeastern part of the Bicol Peninsula, is bounded on the north by the province of Albay, on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the San Bernardino Strait, and on the west and northwest by the Ticao and Burias Passes.
Sorsogon is the gateway of Luzon to the Visayas and Mindanao through its roll-on, roll-off ferry terminal facilities located in the municipalities of Matnog and Bulan.
Sorsogon City was created (infusing municipalities of Sorsogon and Bacon) respectively.
www.sorsogonweb.com /history.htm   (824 words)

  
 zoology
The areas covered during the survey and collection of the molluscan fauna in Bicol were the following: 100% completed in Sorsogon, 50% in Catanduannes and 40% in Masbate.
This species was found in Donsol, Sorsogon in January, 1995.
A diorama depicting a life-sized transect from the beach to the deeper reaches of the sea is on display at the second floor of building No. 2 of Fort Pilar in Zamboanga City.
members.tripod.com /philmuseum/zoology.htm   (2007 words)

  
 Welcome to Pesocard.Com - Always There For You!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sorsogon is rich in natural, but many of them remain undeveloped.
The town of Sorsogon, centrally located and almost along the rim of the calm waters of Sorsogon Bay, is the capital and the seat of the provincial government.
Sorsogon has established a total of sixteen municipalities which are politically subdivided into two district, namely; first district (Sorsogon, Pilar, Donsol, Castilla, Bacon, Casiguran and Magallanes) and second district (Barcelona, Prieto Diaz, Gubat, Juban, Bulusan, Irosin, Sta.
www.pesocard.com /provinces/region5_sorsogon.html   (1516 words)

  
 Province of Sorsogon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sorsogon is blessed with rich reserved of aquatic resources.
The world’s largest fish-whale shark (scientific name is Rhicodon Typus) locally known as butanding shelters near the shores of the towns of Donsol and Pilar.
Sorsogon is accessible from Manila and the Visayas via the Pan-Philippine Highway.
www.wowbicol.com /sorsogon.htm   (305 words)

  
 PIA Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
SORSOGON CITY (21 Jan) -— To jumpstart the year, the Sorsogon Provincial Blood Council, chaired by Fernando O. Duran, Jr., in a meeting held January 15, at the S.T. Lopez Hall here, laid the initial plans for its programs and projects for year 2003.
The former Sorsogon town mayor said that last year, the council had accumulated more than 58,000 cc of blood donations coming primarily from the Pledge 25 program of the Philippine National Red Cross Sorsogon chapter, the Philippine Army based in Añog, Juban, Sorsogon, and the Iglesia ni Cristo.
She said that after the 8th biennial convention slated on February 12, where 25 board of directors will be elected from the usual 8 as of the past years, the PNRC Sorsogon chapter will campaign intensively on its blood evaluation program.
www.pia.gov.ph /press/p030121.htm   (2764 words)

  
 LINO BROCKA
Regino Brocka settled his schoolteacher wife in Pilar, Sorsogon while he carried out his occupations around the country.
Despite the objection of Pilar’s parents, Regino took Lino and his mother to Bicol and, deserting his legal family, lived with them on an island off the coast.
Pilar and her family went to her relatives in Nueva Ecija where they were split up.
www.geocities.com /sinupan/brocka.htm   (2005 words)

  
 G.R. No. 105004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A Criminal Complaint was filed by Jeoffrey G. Gigantoca, INP Station Commander of Pilar, Sorsogon, in which appellant, Consorcio Molleno and one "John Doe" were accused of murder.
When they entered the dancehall they met prosecution witness Cesar Mapa from whom they solicited P5.00 contribution in exchange for a ticket for her (Molly's) candidacy as Miss Santacruzan of Pilar, Sorsogon; that, in turn, Cesar Mapa asked her to dance with him but she refused to oblige as he was already reeking with liquor.
Fe, Pilar, Sorsogon (after having inbibed (sic) or drank beer) when accused Dionisio Marollano (armed with a foot-long-"scissor type" knife) attacked the victim from behind and stabbed him on the right waist thereby mortally wounding him.
www.lawphil.net /judjuris/juri1997/jul1997/gr_105004_1997.html   (7116 words)

  
 MUNICIPALITY OF PILAR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
With the advent of the proposed establishment of Roll-On, Roll-Off (RORO) Facilities in the municipality, it is logical to expect that the Local Government of Pilar must be prepared enough to face the rush of urbanization brought about by Transportation Sector.
Presently, the LGU of Pilar is under the management of a conservatively young and aggressive crop of junior executives in the supervisory level.
Though it is somehow dragging a relatively huge bulk of casual and on job contract employees, an effective administrative streamlining would positively enhance service productivity.
www.pilar-sorsogon.gov.ph   (89 words)

  
 Geologic Formations in Bicol and Calabarzon
These two regions were chosen as pilot areas for documenting and explaining to the layman how geologic processes shaped the many tourist attractions like Mayon Volcano, Taal Volcano, the highlands of Caliraya, the seven lakes in San Pablo City, and many other wonderful vacation sites.
Other notable places are Bulusan Volcano, fossil sites in Pilar, Sorsogon and good outcrops of the Philippine Fault.
Since many of our country’s beautiful landscapes result from a particular distribution of rock outcrops and the action of natural, geologic processes such as volcanism, erosion, and sedimentation, the research team felt that local and international tourists will want to know how the landscapes came about.
arcoastnews.tripod.com /issue1/htmls/geologic.htm   (1051 words)

  
 TYPHOON 'WENG' LEAVES 4 DEAD
In Sorsogon, some 1,200 passengers bound for the Samar and Leyte provinces have been stranded at the Matnog port, said Coast Guard Commander Crisolito Agustin.
In Pilar port, Sorsogon another 200 passengers enroute to Masbate City have also been stranded, and three vessels were ordered by the Coast Guard to stop ferry service.
Catbalogan in Western Samar, Matnog in Sorsogon and in Batangas.
www.newsflash.org /2003/05/hl/hl019240.htm   (729 words)

  
 Region V (Bicol Region)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
September 24, 1972: Region V (Bicol Region) created from Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon with Legazpi City as the regional centre, by Presidential Decree No. 1 as part of the Integrated Reorganisation Plan.
December 15, 1920: Masbate created as a province from Sorsogon by Act No. 2934.
October 17, 1894: Sorsogon province created from Albay.
www.taiwai.com /map/region05.htm   (180 words)

  
 TYPHOON 'HARUROT' LEAVES 6 DEAD
At least 2,445 people were stranded at sea ports in Bicol and nearby central islands after their ships were barred from sailing.
At least 550 were stranded at the port in Tabaco, Albay, 400 in Masbate and 30 in Virac, Catanduanes.
The OCD-Bicol reported that 425 passengers were also stranded at the port in Pilar, Sorsogon.
www.newsflash.org /2003/05/hl/hl018451.htm   (1853 words)

  
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Hermogino said DAR recently launched Unlad Sakahang Niyogan Project (USNP) to boost the production and the income of coconut farmers in Pilar, Sorsogon through the replanting and fertilization of coconut trees, introduction of various erent crops, poultry and adoption of contour farming and soil fertility management practices.
It is expected that in five to six years, over 50 percent of farmers in Pilar will benefit from the project, after which the local government will take over the project from DAR and Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) as a regular municipal extension program.
A study by DAR showed that almost 90 percent of agricultural lands in Pilar are devoted to coconut production.
www.mb.com.ph /issues/2004/02/14/BSNS200402142276.html   (344 words)

  
 People vs Musa Jr : 137042 : June 17, 2003 : J. Ynares-Santiago : First Division   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
(now deceased) were charged with Murder before the Regional Trial Court of Sorsogon, Sorsogon, Branch 52, which was docketed as Criminal Case No. 2540.
of July 17, 1998, brothers Javier “Bebot” Marifosque and Zaldy Marifosque were inside their house at Putiao, Pilar, Sorsogon.
The defense claims that in the evening of July 17, 1998, the five accused were drinking in front of Alcazar’s Store in Putiao, Pilar, Sorsogon.
www.supremecourt.gov.ph /jurisprudence/2003/jun2003/137042.htm   (2207 words)

  
 Malaya-The National Newspaper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Department of Transportation and Com-munications said around 870 passengers were stranded in the Bicol region after the Coast Guard suspended all trips by small ships and ferry boats.
At least 300 travelers in Matnog, Sorsogon, were sent home while another 250 people in Pilar, Sorsogon failed to get to their destinations.
Fifty people were unable to leave Masbate City port while four buses and six small vehicles with 270 passengers were ordered to stay in Tabaco City port.
www.malaya.com.ph /dec02/news1.htm   (1057 words)

  
 Idealism in Action   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Manuel T. Sia High School in Pilar, Sorsogon is a five-minute walk from the highway.
In Bicol, however, where two GP teams are deployed in Pilar, Sorsogon and Malilipot, Albay, six UPCAT passers have emerged.
Rommel recalls that the valedictorian of Pilar High School was hesitant to take the exam because his family was poor, and even if he did pass the exam, he would not be able to afford the expense of going to UP.
www.up.edu.ph /forum/2004/Mar-Apr04/idealism.html   (3225 words)

  
 A comprehensive guide about Philippine Scuba Diving - Scuba PH Philippines - Content
Experience this beauty and wonder through live-aboard diving -- the only relaxed and comfortable means to truly feel and appreciate the majesty of the Philippine waters.
Dive with the M/Y Tristar and marvel at the grand atolls of the Tubbataha Reefs Marine Park, search for wrecks on the floors of Coron and Busuanga, whirl with the mystifying Mantas of Malapascua, play with the ghost pipefish in Anilao or swim with the whale sharks of Donsol, Sorsogon.
Apo Reef, Busuanga, Coron Wrecks, Donsol, Puerto Galera and Tubbataha
scuba.pinoyonline.com /modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=43   (659 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
SORSOGON --- Limang turista kabilang ang isang 58-anyos Japanese national ang nalimasan ng mahigit P.3 milyong cash at iba pang mahalagang kagamitan makaraang holdapin ng pitong armadong kalalakihan sa nasabing lalawigan.
Batay sa report, lulan ng passenger van (EVM-288), binabagtas ng mga biktima ang Bgy.
Fe, Pilar, Sorsogon buhat ng Legaspi City dakong alas-11:15 ng umaga nang harangin ng mga suspek na armado ng improvised shotgun (sumpak) at balisong.
www.abante.com.ph /issue/aug31/bicol.htm   (147 words)

  
 CHAN ROBLES VIRTUAL LAW LIBRARY : PHILIPPINE SUPREME COURT DECISIONS ON-LINE
They were getting ready for bed when suddenly stones fell on their roof.
WHEREFORE, in view of all the foregoing, the decision of the Regional Trial Court of Sorsogon, Sorsogon, Branch 52, in Criminal Case No. 2540, convicting appellants Felipe Musa Jr., Allan Reolo, Randy Lleno and Angelo Mabini of the crime of Murder is AFFIRMED with MODIFICATIONS.
All the appellants are ordered to pay, jointly and severally, the heirs of the deceased, Zaldy Marifosque, the sums of P50,000.00 as civil indemnity, P50,000.00 as moral damages, P25,000.00 as exemplary damages and P349,225.07 as actual damages for loss of earning capacity.
www.chanrobles.com /cralawgrno137042june172003.html   (2092 words)

  
 PIA Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The reassigned PENROs in Bicol are as follows: Antonio Abawag from Sorsogon to Albay; Oscar Dominguez from Camarines Sur to Sorsogon; and Rodolfo Matusalem from Albay to Camarines Norte.
Having shown exemplary dedication in his work as a public servant, Bausa was also designated as regional administrative officer and acted as assistant regional director of OCD 5.
Bausa who hails from Pilar, Sorsogon has earned units in Master of Arts in Public Administration from the Bicol University and holds a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1979.
www.pia.gov.ph /press/p030710.htm   (2132 words)

  
 The CBN Asia Family of Ministries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
But successive wars and the bloody reign of Khmer Rouge dictator Pol Pot during the seventies devastated the country.
Yesterday, August 18, was a very special day for 12-year old Anafe of San Jose from the town of Pilar in Sorsogon.
It was the day she was set free from the burden of an overgrown abscess.
www.cbnasia.org   (341 words)

  
 Pilar in Sorsogon, Philippines - Viovio! Travel
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www.viovio.com /Earth/Asia/Philippines/Sorsogon/Pilar   (143 words)

  
 Chedeng leaves 37 dead, P72M in initial damage - May 31, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Four people in Pangasinan died in separate drowning incidents.
In Pilar, Sorsogon, a crew member of the passenger-cargo boat MV Regina 1 died when the vessel capsized due to rough seas on Wednesday afternoon.
The rest of the boat's 40 passengers and 10 crew members were rescued.
www.inq7.net /nat/2003/may/31/nat_5-1.htm   (611 words)

  
 Gov.ph Home - Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
I do not much about how the cost guard people inspect a ship prior to sea departure but ito ang nangyari when I was in Masbate bound for Pilar, Sorsogon.
Since walang fastcraft available that day kasi mga sira, ang option ko na lang para makatawid ay sumakay ng "DI KATIG" or a wooden ship pero when i get there puno na and the shipping line issued me a ticket na wala palang seat number.
I totally agree with you pare...this is just another tragedy at sea waiting to happen!
www.gov.ph /forum/thread.asp?rootID=21142&catID=2   (400 words)

  
 Dominican High School of Pilar Alumni Registry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
World > アジア > フィリピン > Sorsogon > Pilar > Dominican High School of Pilar
The availability of the registry service to the alumni does not constitute an official endorsement of Alumni.NET, its staff or services, by Dominican High School of Pilar.
To know more about this offer, click on this link now.
japanese.alumni.net /Asia/Philippines/Sorsogon/Pilar/Dominican_High_School_of_Pilar   (120 words)

  
 Find Nannies & Au Pairs in Pilar, Sorsogon :: Free Nanny & AuPair Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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www.greataupair.com /aupair-nanny/Sorsogon/Pilar.htm   (176 words)

  
 PortCalls   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The new stem of the SRNH was included in PPA's priority projects and presented to the Department of Transportation and Communications.
The highway will run from Balingoan, Misamis Oriental to Guinsiliban, Camiguin to Mambajao (Balbagon), Camiguin to Jagna, Bohol, land travel to Tubigon, Bohol, to Cebu City, then via land to Bogo, then to Placer, Masbate to Aroroy, and finally, to Donsol (Pilar), Sorsogon.
PPA assistant general manager for Special Projects and Corporate Affairs Raul T. Santos said all ports in the area are ready.
www.portcalls.com /news/news11_01_04.html   (2976 words)

  
 Pilar Central School Alumni Registry
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bahasa.alumni.net /Asia/Philippines/Sorsogon/Pilar/Pilar_Central_School   (98 words)

  
 presentation_casualties.02   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Vessel state unknown, but fire thought under control.
Nov 28 off port of Pilar, Sorsogon province, central Philippines -- 85 passengers and crew rescued -- now docked and undergoing repairs.
UK Falmouth Coastguard received Nov, 20 call from heavy lift
www.cargolaw.com /presentation_casualties.02.html   (9814 words)

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