Thursday, April 26, 2012

Pio Duran, Albay

Pio Duran is a municipality in the province of Albay. This is located at the western part of the province. Pio Duran is also the nearest jump-off point for Burias Island in Masbate province. Pio Duran also have a port that serves the Pio Duran-Masbate City route. Two shipping companies plies the Pio Duran-Masbate City route.


Barangay 2, Pio Duran

Marine sanctuary in Pio Duran

Municipal Hall of Pio Duran

PPA Pio Duran

Pio Duran Church

Pio Duran Park

Pio Duran Port

Pio Duran port for Burias

Pio Duran port ticketing office

Republic Colleges Pio Duran

the crossing in Ligao City going to Pio Duran


 How to get to Pio Duran:

By Plane:

Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines and Zest Airways have several daily flights to Legazpi Airport. From Legazpi Airport, you can ride a taxi or a tricycle to the central terminal. From the central terminal, you can ride a jeepney or a bus bound for Ligao City. The travel time from Legazpi City to Ligao City is about 45 minutes to 1 hour. And then at Ligao City, ride a tricycle or a pedicab and tell them to drop you off at Pio Duran-bound jeepney terminal. The regular fare for tricycle and pedicab is 8 pesos. The jeepney travel time from Ligao City to Pio Duran is 1.5 hours. The fare is 55 pesos.


By Bus:

From Manila, there are several buses bound for Bicol region. Ride a bus that is bound for Legazpi City and tell the driver to drop you off at Ligao City. There are a number of bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City, that have buses bound for Legazpi City. There are also bus terminals in Pasay City, near Pasay Rotonda. The usual travel time from Metro Manila to Ligao City is 10 to 11 hours. And then at Ligao City, ride a tricycle or a pedicab and tell them to drop you off at Pio Duran-bound jeepney terminal. The regular fare for tricycle and pedicab is 8 pesos. The jeepney travel time from Ligao City to Pio Duran is 1.5 hours. The fare is 55 pesos. You can also ride a bus from Manila going directly to Pio Duran. One of the bus company plying the Manila-Pio Duran route is A.Arandia Bus Line.


By Train:

The PNR has a regular train schedule for the Manila-Ligao City route. The train departs at Tutuban Station in Manila every 6pm and arrives at Ligao City at around 6am the next day. The usual travel time is 10 to 12 hours. And then at Ligao City, ride a tricycle or a pedicab and tell them to drop you off at Pio Duran-bound jeepney terminal. The regular fare for tricycle and pedicab is 8 pesos. The jeepney travel time from Ligao City to Pio Duran is 1.5 hours. The fare is 55 pesos.


Additional Link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pio_Duran,_Albay

Friday, April 20, 2012

Nabua, Camarines Sur

Nabua is a municipality located in the 5th District of Camarines Sur. The 5th District is also called as the Rinconada District. The town of Nabua is one of the oldest town  in the Philippines. This town is also famous for Boa-Boahan festival which is being celebrated every first week of May.

Holy Cross Church of Nabua

Holy Cross Church of Nabua

LCC Mall Nabua

Macagang Business Center, Barangay San Antonio Poblacion

Macagang Hotel and Resort,  Barangay San Antonio Poblacion
Macagang Hotel and Resort

Macagang Hotel and Resort kiddie pool

Macagang Hotel and Resort

Veterans Park

Municipal Hall of Nabua

How to get to Nabua:

By Plane:

Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines have several daily flights to Naga Airport. From Naga Airport, located in the town of Pili, you can ride a bus or a taxi bound for Nabua town. Nabua is about 45 minutes to 1 hour ride from the airport. The bus fare from Pili to Nabua is 40 pesos. 


By Bus:

From Manila, there are several buses bound to Bicol region. Ride a bus that is bound for Legazpi City and then get off at the town of Nabua. The usual travel time from Metro Manila to Nabua is 8 to 10 hours. There are a number of bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City, that have buses bound for Tabaco City. There are also bus terminals in Pasay City, near Pasay Rotonda.  

You can also ride a bus bound for Iriga City, which is the neighboring town of Nabua. The travel time from Manila to Iriga City is 8 to 10 hours. From Iriga City, you can ride a bus or a multicab bound for Nabua. The travel time is 10 to 15 minutes and the fare for bus and multicab is 9 pesos only. 

By Train:

The PNR has a regular train schedule for the Manila-Ligao City route. The train departs at Tutuban Station in Manila every 6pm and arrives at Ligao City at around 6am the next day. Ride the train and get off at PNR Iriga City Station. The last station is Ligao City station which is 45 minutes away from Iriga City so be sure to get off at Iriga City. The usual travel time is 10 to 12 hours. From Iriga City, you can ride a bus or a multicab bound for Nabua. The travel time is 10 to 15 minutes and the fare for bus and multicab is 9 pesos only. 

Additional Link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabua,_Camarines_Sur

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Balatan, Camarines Sur


Balatan is a town in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. This town was founded by Don Gregorio Balatan.  Balatan was just a sitio which belonged to the town of Nabua, and in 1951 it separated to its mother town and became an independent town. Balatan is also known as the summer capital of Rinconada, the 5th district of Camarines Sur.

the view from the Balatan fishport

Balatan jeepney terminal

Municipal hall of Balatan

Balatan Public Market

view from the fishport

Coguit beach, Balatan

founder of Balatan town

Kilometer post

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Balatan


How to get to Balatan:

By Plane:


Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines have several daily flights to Naga Airport. From Naga Airport, located in the town of Pili, you can ride a bus or a taxi bound for Nabua town. Nabua is about 45 minutes to 1 hour ride from the airport. The bus fare from Pili to Nabua is 40 pesos. And then from downtown Nabua, look for the LCC transport terminal, that's near the town church, and then ride a jeepney bound for Balatan. The travel time from Nabua to Balatan is about an hour. Balatan town is about 24 kilometers away from Nabua.


By Bus:

From Manila, there are several buses bound to Bicol region. Ride a bus that is bound for Legazpi City and then get off at the town of Nabua. And then from Nabua, look for the LCC transport terminal, that's near the town church, and then ride a jeepney bound for Balatan. The travel time from Nabua to Balatan is about an hour. Balatan town is about 24 kilometers away from Nabua. The usual travel time from Metro Manila to Nabua is 8 to 10 hours. There are a number of bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City, that have buses bound for Tabaco City. There are also bus terminals in Pasay City, near Pasay Rotonda.

You can also ride a bus bound for Iriga City, which is the neighboring town of Nabua. The travel time from Manila to Iriga City is 8 to 10 hours. From Iriga City, you can ride a bus or a multicab bound for Nabua. The travel time is 10 to 15 minutes and the fare for bus and multicab is 9 pesos only. And then from Nabua, look for the LCC transport terminal, that's near the town church, and then ride a jeepney bound for Balatan. The travel time from Nabua to Balatan is about an hour. Balatan town is about 24 kilometers away from Nabua.

By Train:

The PNR has a regular train schedule for the Manila-Ligao City route. The train departs at Tutuban Station in Manila every 6pm and arrives at Ligao City at around 6am the next day. Ride the train and get off at PNR Iriga City Station. The last station is Ligao City station which is 45 minutes away from Iriga City so be sure to get off at Iriga City. The usual travel time is 10 to 12 hours. From Iriga City, you can ride a bus or a multicab bound for Nabua. The travel time is 10 to 15 minutes and the fare for bus and multicab is 9 pesos only. And then from Nabua, look for the LCC transport terminal, that's near the town church, and then ride a jeepney bound for Balatan. The travel time from Nabua to Balatan is about an hour. Balatan town is about 24 kilometers away from Nabua.

Additional Link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balatan,_Camarines_Sur

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Malilipot, Albay

Malilipot is a municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines.  This town is known for Busay Falls, a multi-tiered waterfalls. You don't even need to hike for hours just to reach the falls. It is just a mere 5 minute walk from the entrance going to falls.

Busay Falls, the main falls

the 2nd falls


the 3rd falls

the 4th falls

How to get to Malilipot:

By Plane:

Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines and Zest Airways have several daily flights to Legazpi Airport. From Legazpi Airport, you can ride a tricycle to the central terminal. From the central terminal, you can ride a jeepney, van or bus bound for Tabaco City and tell the driver to drop you off at the town of Malilipot. The travel time from Legazpi City to Malilipot is about 45 minutes to 1 hour.


By Bus:

From Manila, there are several buses bound to Bicol region. Ride a bus that is bound for Tabaco City. There are a number of bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City, that have buses bound for Tabaco City. There are also bus terminals in Pasay City, near Pasay Rotonda. The usual travel time from Metro Manila to Tabaco City is 10 to 12 hours. And then from Tabaco City, ride a jeepney or a tricycle bound for Malilipot. The travel time from Tabaco City to Malilipot is 10 to 15 minutes.

By Train:

The PNR has a regular train schedule for the Manila-Ligao City route. The train departs at Tutuban Station in Manila every 6pm and arrives at Ligao City at around 6am the next day. The usual travel time is 10 to 12 hours. From Ligao City, ride a jeepney bound for Tabaco City via Sabloyon road. The travel time from Ligao City to Tabaco City is about an hour. And then from Tabaco City, ride a jeepney or a tricycle bound for Malilipot. The travel time from Tabaco City to Malilipot is 10 to 15 minutes.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Tabaco City, Albay

Tabaco City is a city located in the province of Albay, Philippines. It is located on the eastern coast of Albay province.

Tabaco City hall

San Juan Bautista Church

pedicab

Tabaco Plaza

How to get to Tabaco City:

By Plane: 

Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines and Zest Airways have several daily flights to Legazpi Airport. From Legazpi Airport, you can ride a tricycle to the central terminal. From the central terminal, you can ride a jeepney, van or bus bound for Tabaco City. The travel time from Legazpi City to Tabaco City is about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

By Bus:

From Manila, there are several buses bound to Bicol region. Ride a bus that is bound for Tabaco City. There are a number of bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City, that have buses bound for Tabaco City. There are also bus terminals in Pasay City, near Pasay Rotonda. The usual travel time from Metro Manila to Tabaco City is 10 to 12 hours.

By Train:

The PNR has a regular train schedule for the Manila-Ligao City route. The train departs at Tutuban Station in Manila every 6pm and arrives at Ligao City at around 6am the next day. The usual travel time is 10 to 12 hours. From Ligao City, ride a jeepney bound for Tabaco City via Sabloyon road. The travel time from Ligao City to Tabaco City is about an hour.


Additional Links:
http://www.tabacocity.com.ph/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabaco

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Ligao City, Albay

Ligao City is a 4th class city located in the province of Albay, Philippines.

There are three versions of how the name Ligao came to be. One legend says that Ligao is a corruption of the word "Tigau", a tree found abundant in the locality whose poisonous leaves were used to catch fish in rivers or creeks.

Another version is that the name Ligao came from the Tagalog word "Ligaw" which means to court or win a lady's love, since the place was well-known for its beautiful maidens.

The most popular version was that the name Ligao comes from the Bicol term "Licaw" which means detour or to go around by deviating from the usual or ordinary route.

St. Stephen Protomartyr Church


Ligao City park

City Hall of Ligao City

How to get to Ligao City:

By Plane: 

Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines and Zest Airways have several daily flights to Legazpi Airport. From Legazpi Airport, you can ride a taxi or a tricycle to the central terminal. From the central terminal, you can ride a jeepney or a bus bound for Ligao City. The travel time from Legazpi City to Ligao City is about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

By Bus:

From Manila, there are several buses bound for Bicol region. Ride a bus that is bound for Legazpi City and tell the driver to drop you off at Ligao City. There are a number of bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City, that have buses bound for Legazpi City. There are also bus terminals in Pasay City, near Pasay Rotonda. The usual travel time from Metro Manila to Ligao City is 10 to 11 hours. 

By Train:

The PNR has a regular train schedule for the Manila-Ligao City route. The train departs at Tutuban Station in Manila every 6pm and arrives at Ligao City at around 6am the next day. The usual travel time is 10 to 12 hours.

Additional Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligao
http://www.ligaocity.page.tl/Home.htm

Malinao, Albay

Malinao is a town located in the province of Albay, Philippines. To its north is the municipality of Tiwi; to its south, the City of Tabaco and to its west is the province of Camarines Sur. Malinao is famous for the magnificent Vera Falls located at the foot of Mt. Malinao.

Vera Falls, Barangay Bulang, Malinao

Vera Falls, Barangay Bulang, Malinao

Vera Falls, Barangay Bulang, Malinao

How to get to Malinao:

By Plane: 

Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines and Zest Airways have several daily flights to Legazpi Airport. From Legazpi Airport, you can ride a tricycle to the central terminal. From the central terminal, you can ride a jeepney bound for Malinao. The travel time from Legazpi City to Malinao is about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

By Bus:

From Manila, there are several buses bound to Bicol region. Ride a bus that is bound for Tabaco City. There are a number of bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City, that have buses bound for Tabaco City. There are also bus terminals in Pasay City, near Pasay Rotonda. The usual travel time from Metro Manila to Tabaco City is 10 to 12 hours. From Tabaco City, you can then ride a jeepney bound for Malinao. The travel time from Tabaco to Malinao is 10 to 20 minutes.

By Train:

The PNR has a regular train schedule for the Manila-Ligao City route. The train departs at Tutuban Station in Manila every 6pm and arrives at Ligao City at around 6am the next day. The usual travel time is 10 to 12 hours. From Ligao City, ride a jeepney bound for Tabaco City via Sabloyon road. The travel time from Ligao City to Tabaco City is about an hour. And then from Tabaco City you can ride a jeepney bound for Malinao. The travel time is 10 to 20 minutes. 


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