Saturday, March 26, 2011

St. Stephen Proto-martyr Church in Ligao City

      The St. Stephen Proto-martyr Church  is a place of interest in Ligao City, a sight worth seeing. 

St. Stephen Proto-martyr Church



      The parish began as a missionary settlement in the village of Cavasi in the town of Ligao, under the helm of the Franciscan Friars. The first recorded baptism of native converts to the Christian faith was on the 24th of August 1608. The first pastor was Fray Luis de San Juan.

    The first brick church was built by Fray Francisco Vicente using light materials, but has subsequently succumbed to several natural and man-made disasters. Finally, the church was completed in 1881 by the initiation of Fray Tomas Alpapara.
St. Stephen Proto-martyr Church in 1966.
St. Stephen Proto-Martyr Church is one of the most prominent landmarks in the city. It is located near the plaza and city hall and it is accessible from all points of the city.



Pinoy Big Brother audition in Legazpi City


ABS-CBN’s reality-based show, Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) hold audition for its fourth season at Embarcadero de Legazpi in Legazpi City, Albay.








Saturday, March 19, 2011

Magayon Festival 2011 Schedule



Come and experience this year's Magayon Festival in the province of Albay. 


MAGAYON FESTIVAL 2011
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 1 to 30  
– Rocklakan sa Magayon, 7pm @ SMB Stage





– Magayon Art Exhibit, 8am-5pm @ Atrium, Capitol Bldg
– Magayon Photo Exhibit, 8am-5pm @ Back of Capitol





- Floriage (Garden Expo), 8am-onwards @ Astrodome Compound





- Magayon Festival Trade Fair 2011 Special Setting & Bayong Showcase @ Old Albay District





– Magayon Festival Trade Fair 2011 Special Exhibit @ Capitol Lobby
– Magayon Foodstalls/Beer Plaza

April 1          
- Misa sa Magayon, 8am @ Albay Astrodome
– Magayon Cheers, 9am @ Peñaranda Park
– Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies (Trade Fair/Foodstalls/Exhibits) 9:30am @ Albay Capitol/ Peñaranda Park






- Seminar on Disaster Risk Reduction & Management for Women and Children @ People's Hall, Albay Capitol





- Magayon Festival Legend Showdown, 2pm @ Peñaranda Park
- Sponsors' Parade of Lights, 6pm @ Penaranda Park





- Magayon Serenata 2011 (Brass Band Festival) 6pm Peñaranda Park
– Silyab sa Magayon (Fireworks Display),7pm @ Peñaranda Park





- Concierto sa Magayon w/ Ate Shawie & 6 Cycle Mind, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome






to 2 – Ms. MaGAYon Festival, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park



April 2          
– Mayon 360 – International 50-Mile Ultra Marathon, 4am @ Peñaranda Park
- Summer Opening Celebration @ Embarcadero de Legazpi
– Hataw at Galaw sa Magayon, 8pm @ Peñaranda Park


             
to 3 – Bicol Regional Karate-do Championship, 8am @ Embarcadero de Legazpi
to 3 & 10 – Sagupaan sa Magayon (Kid Boxing Competition), 5pm Peñaranda Park

April 3        
– Albay Day Celebration
– MaGAYon Day: Gupitan sa Plaza, 8am @ Peñaranda Park
– Albay Day: Basketball Games, 2pm @ Albay Astrodome
- Magayon Drum Corps Competition, 2pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Daragang Magayon Effigy-Making Contest, 6pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Bicol University Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 4      
– BFP Day/Regional Urban Fire Olympics,8am @ Peñaranda Park
– Bulilit sa Magayon, 8am @ Albay Astrodome 





– Mima, Maskara, Anino, Atbp! 6pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Ligao City Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 5        
– Senior Citizens’ Day, 8am @ Albay Astrodome
– Daraga Night, 6pm @ Peñaranda Park
– A Night of Belly Dancing w/ the Gypsies,8pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 6        
– Legazpi City Night w/ Santacruzan, 5pm @ Peñaranda Park
– DWCL Night, 9pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 7        
– Polangui Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park





– Magayon Festival 5-Cock Derby, 7pm @ Gallera de Legazpi
- Ginoo ng Magayon Festival Talent Night, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome
– Ki Aikido Asian Tournament, 3pm @ ICR Conference Room

April 8        
– Ki Aikido Asian Tournament, 3pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Silyab sa Magayon (Fireworks Display),7pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Tabaco City Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
             
to 10 – National Skimboarding Competition, 8am @ Sto. Domingo
        – Bicol Dart Challenge V, 8am @ People’s Hall

April 9        
– Ki Aikido Asian Tournament, 3pm @ ICR Conference Room
– MaGAYon Day Madri Gras (Gay Street Parade), 2pm @ Peñaranda Park
– 3rd Payaso sa Magayon 2011, 6pm @ Peñaranda Park
- Ginoo ng Magayon Festival Pagent Night w/ Jennylyn Mercado, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome
– Phenomenal Women: A Catwalk for a Cause, 7pm @ La Piazza Hotel


to 10 - 3rd Magayon Festival Nat’l. Invitational Airsoft Tournament, 8am @ BU Oval Field


to 10 - Magayon Photography Workshop, 8am @ Albay Capitol



April 10        
– Magayon X Playground, 8am @ Landco Business Park
– Dog Walk and Pet Show, 3pm @ BU Grounds to Peñaranda Park
- Magayon Serenata 2011 (Brass Band Festival) 6pm Peñaranda Park
– Senakulo @ Albay Astrodome


April 11        
– ABS-CBN Variety Show, 5pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Hataw at Galaw sa Magayon, 8pm @ Peñaranda Park


              
to 16 – Magayon Tumbukan (9-Ball Billards Competition) @ Ninong’s Bar

April 12        
– Magayon Idol, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Munting Prinsesa ng Magayon, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome
– Laro ng Lahi sa Magayon, 8am @ Peñaranda Park
         
to 13 – League of Cooperative Officers of the Philippines Convention, 8am @ People’s Hall

April 13        
– Kudkud-Paga Turo-Gata…Round IV!, 3pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Libon Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
- Magayon Baile, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome
- Magayon Dancesports w/ Ms. Priscilla Meirelles, 9pm @ Albay Astrodome


April 14        
– Magayon Song Co., 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Titsers’ Nyt, 6pm @ Albay Astrodome
- Rapado sa Magayon Rap for a Change, 9pm @ Peñaranda Park



April 15        
– Magayon Arnis Kali Laro-Laban Championship, 10am @ LCC Activity Center
– The Lass…The Musical…Magayon Teatro de Artes, 6am @ Peñaranda Park
– Silyab sa Magayon (Fireworks Display), 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Magayon Band Masters’ Show, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park

to 16 – Magayon Jobs Fair, 8am @ Albay Astrodome
– Magayon Bike Show and Competition, 8am @ Landco Business Park
             
to 17 – 3 Peaks in One Summer Festival: Mt. Masaraga, Mt. Malinao & Mt. Mayon

April 16       
– Kuntaw sa Magayon, 10am @ LCC Activity Center
– Pretty Preggy (Buntis Pageant), 6pm @ Albay Astrodome
– Magayon Band Fest, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park


to 17 – Magayon Climb Outreach 2011 @ Bonga, Bacacay




to 18 - Albay Green Adventures Sports, Travel Tour


April 17       
– Palaspas/Palm Blessing, 6am @ Peñaranda Park
– Lagatok sa Folk, 6pm @ Albay Astrodome
– AUL Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 18        
– Himig Semana Santa, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
              
to 23 – Kasal-Kasalon sa Magayon (A Bridal Exhibit), 8am @ Albay Astrodome
        – Magayon Tumbukan (9-Ball Billards Competition) @ Ninong’s Bar
        – Magayon Fashion Show, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome



April 19     
– Magayon Skate Festival 2011, 1pm @ Embarcadero de Legazpi
– A Rendition of “Regina Coeleletarie”, 6pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 20        
– Senakulo (Sto. Domingo Night), 8pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 21        
– Pabasa, 6pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 22       
– Siete Palabras, 1pm @ Albay Cathedral
– Procession of Pasos @ Peñaranda Park

April 23       
– Visita Iglesia @ Albay Cathedral
– Paghiras Kan “Balaog”, 6pm @ Albay Cathedral
- Magayon Serenata 2011 (Brass Band Festival) 6pm @ Albay Astrodome
– Sto. Domingo Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Mag Rider’s First Motorcycle Circuit, 7am @ Embarcadero de Legazpi


April 24       
– Salubong, 4am @ Peñaranda Park
– Easter Dawn Mass, 4am @ Peñaranda Park
- Magayon Goes Retro/Retro Music Festival, 3pm Peñaranda Park


April 25       
– Floriage: Lecture Series, 8am @ Astrodome Compound
– JBR Center for Performing Arts, 5pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Camalig Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
         
to 28 – Regional Invitational Dama Tournament, 9am @ Albay Capitol

April 26      
- Hot-aw sa Kaonan (Sili Viand - Eating Contest), 5 pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Oas Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
- Mutya ng Magayon Festival Talent Night, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome


April 27     
– Bacacay Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park


April 28     
– Regional Cooperative Council Meeting, 8am @ People’s Hall
– Sari-Saring Talentadong Albayano, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
           

- AniGaiden: Under Siege @ Penaranda Park
- Mutya ng Magayon Festival Pagent Night w/ Lara Quigaman, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome

to 29 – Magayon Chess Festival, 8am @ People’s Hall
        – Magayon Bikini Open, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome
             
to 30 - National Table Tennis Invitational Tournament, 8am @ LCC Activitiy Center


April 29     
- 9th Gayon Bicol Festival of Festivals Showdown sa Magayon Festival, 1pm @ Penaranda Park
– Silyab sa Magayon (Fireworks Display), 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
– Kumpas, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park


to May 1 – Magayon Climb Outreach 2011 @ Bonga, Bacacay

April 30  
– Magayon Run 2011: A Fun Run for Albay, 3pm @ Peñaranda Park
- Conciertong Pasasalamat w/ Sam Milby, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome

NOTE:  Subject to change without prior notice.



ALBAY MABUHAY (The Magayon Festival Theme Song)
Composer: Rodgie “Jojo Banana” Abril