Bikolano Traits: A Tourist Magnet by Mia Latagan

Tourism is a service-oriented industry. It is mandatory that the customers feel the service, that it is also be delivered with efficiency and quality.

In Bikol, we have these distinguishing qualities that make tourists endearing to us. What are they? Read on the list. :)

Honesty

Bikolano's are honest people, who make good in their deals. They will return little things you have left behind, give you the right amount of change, etc.

Peace Loving

As said about the recently added cultural attraction in Naga, the PLAZA DE NUEVA CACERES, the Bikolanos are people who loves peace. They accepted the new Faith introduced to them, and at the time of the Philippine Revolution, Bikol was unaffected.

Friendly

Also, relating to the said monument, it reveals also the friendliness of the Bikolanos.

Religious

We see the intensity of this trait in the endearment that the whole region has for Ina, Our lady of Penafrancia. During September, people will flock to Naga, mostly Bikolanos from far away places (balikbayans) to pay homage to the Virgin.

 

Eco Tour in Bikol by Mitch Silvestre

In this blog, I would like to give you a short glimpse of what Bikol has to offer to tourists in terms of ecological abundance.

Be amazed at the beautiful ECO PARK in Naga

Mesmerize yourself in LAKE BUHI's mysterious charms made more eerie by the stories surrounding it.

Climb to the top of Mt. ASOG.

Enjoy the caress of the GENTLE GIANTS of Sorsogon. (The butandings)

Walk all the way to ITBOG FALLS and refresh yourself in it's crystal clear waters

Join the fun in taking a dive in the pool of MALABSAY FALLS.

Come and see the majestic MAYON VOLCANO from the vantage point of view of CAGSAWA RUINS.

PAGURIRAN ISLAND in Sorsogon.

This may be a short list compared to the abundance which the Bikol Peninsula is blessed, hope it will tickle your fancy to come and visit Bikol. SEE YA!

Things to do in Naga City, the HEART of Bikol

By Jick Grefal

Study..
Choose from the range of top universities in the city, Ateneo, the Jesuit-run school, Universidad de Sta. Isabel, administered by the sisters of Charity University of Nueva Caceres, a private school, and many more!

Shop

Have fun in buying things for your needs and wants, what with the big shopping centers available to you!

Satisfy your food cravings!

Eat your way to heaven with the array of dishes that abounds in Bikol, made available in Naga. May it be in a classy restaurant or at the plaza, you'll definitely having your full.

Relax and Stay at Naga.

Whatever your budget is, Naga has the hotel for you!

Be in touch with the Divine

Bring your family or friends to church, experience the raptiure in partaking in the Penafrancia Festival, be at awe with the magnificent churches, made even grand by time's passing.

The ADC Hotel: A New Place Beckons

Celebrating life's most vibrant colors...

By: Diez, Kristine Mae A.

Along the Magsaysay Avenue strip in Naga City, fronting the latest Mcdonald's fast-food drive thru, now stands a new concrete and glass structure. The three-storey building is home to Naga City's latest boutique hotel - The ADC Hotel, a place closest to the heart of Mr. Amado de Cano, the owner  from whose initials the hotel was named, offers guests a classy yet affordable accommodation facilities.It had a soft opening last August 18 and had its grand opening  last September 8 and which was graced by Naga City Mayor John G. Bongat along with other valued guests. Its matchless environmental advocacy and subtle elegance, sets a new standard in the region's hospitality industry. Thus adding colors to the new effervescent aura of Naga City.

ACCOMODATION

The rooms have good quality beds featuring plump pillows, soft bed sheets and comforters. The bathroom have complete set of amenities. The hotel has a presidential suite as well as standard and superior rooms which guests can choose from. Each room personifies the discharming charm and eco-friendly atmosphere at the ADC Hotel. The warm and friendly staff takes care of all your business needs with great and careful attention to details. The hotel offers personalized service on its rooms and suites, where our staff plays all the important role of a travel guide and an executive assistant.

STANDARD GUEST ROOM FEATURES                   

• Air Conditioning unit
• Electronic key card access
• 24 hour cable TV
• Plasma TV
• High Speed broadband Internet Service
• Complimentary bottled mineral water
• Mini bar
• Coffee/Tea making facility
• Room Service

GUEST SERVICES

• Complimentary Wireless Internet Connection
• Laundry Service
• Sightseeing Tours
• Non-Smoking Floors
• Full back-up generator system

DINING

A major attraction of the hotel is its Eight Secret Spices Restaurant at the third floor which offers authentic chinese cuisine aside from other dishes and courses. Enjoy sumptuous meals with family, friends, and business associates in this vibrant Chinese and Asian Fusion Restaurant that serves up the island's favorites and modern continental cuisines. Since its opening, the restaurant has been frequently visited by many locals as well as those coming from outside the city. The good news about the restaurant's offerings have spread fast and is becoming the place to be seen in Naga City. 

The ADC Hotel

Eight Secret Spices, Authentic Chinese Cuisine

3rd floor, The ADC's Building

Magsaysay Avenue, Naga city

Telephone no: 472-ADC8

Fax no: 472-ADC9

Website: www.theadchotel.com

COME....CALABANGA is WAITING!!!!

well well well..since everyone in our class have already mentioned most of the events, tourist spots, destinations and other amazing places here in our region, let me also present to you my very own, my home town "CALABANGA" home of Amang Hinulid. 

Calabanga is well known because of the Hinulid Shrine, which became the destination of all the pilgrims every April of the year in celebrating the Holy Week. It is also known as the "Alay lakad" where thousands of pilgrims walk from different places, neighboring Towns and Cities to Hinulid Shrine. The faith and beliefs by the pilgrims to "Amang Hinulid" as a miraculous savior is one of the reasons why thousands of pilgrims visits the shrine. From the City of Naga it is about 11 kilometers before you can reach the "Hinulid Shrine" quite a walk hmmm. Also Old churches that are made of stones can be seen in Calabanga. some of the church are built in the 1570's and still standing up until now. One of them is the Immaculate Concepcion Parish of Quipayo that was bulit in the year 1578 "my place" =). Calabanga is rich in religious sites that is why it was tagged as the pilgrim town of Camarines Sur.

Calabanga is also a place to visit not just because of its religious sites and events, also Calabanga can  offer tourists a place to relax and have fun. In 2010, The Village or known as the LRV-Agri Science Farm and Resort located at San Bernardino Calabanga Camarines Sur was opened to the public to serve a more relaxing environment and an Eco-Friendly environment for pleasure where you can swim, harvest vegetables, fishing, boat rides, spa/massage, camping and  many more activities to be made in just one place. Unlike CWC, The Village offers a different kind of activity that will suit and satisfy the needs and wants of the locals and foreign tourists.

So what are you waiting for!!! Its more Fun in Calabanga!!! VISIT and SEE it for YOURSELF!!!

John Cyrlo T. Nuyles 

         a.k.a

      "JACK"