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Monday, July 26, 2010

Legazpi Boulevard Part 1

Legazpi Boulevard is a new coastal road and seawall project in Legazpi City. It is more than four kilometer seaside road with a panoramic view of Mt. Mayon, Kapuntukan Hill, Albay Gulf and the nearby islands.

The project links the newly opened Victory-Lamba Road to the Embarcadero de Legazpi, a tourism commercial/ recreational destination and to downtown Legazpi.

The new seaside Legazpi Boulevard, is envisioned to be the “Roxas Boulevard” of Legazpi.

Legazpi Boulevard Part 2

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Embarcadero de Legazpi (July 25)

Embarcadero is a major waterfront development in Legazpi that will become a destination for both local and international tourists alike. The masterplan maximizes the uniqueness of the location – the site fronts the main harbour of Legazpi with views to the Mount Mayon volcano.

Embarcadero is comprised of retail, restaurants, markets, a major civic space and landmark lighthouse, with a future waterfront hotel and spa, and an Information Technology (IT) Park with an estimated 8,000-seat Call Center. Embarcadero will “activate” the waterfront creating an attractive and vibrant focus for the city’s leisure and lifestyle activities with selected business areas operational 24/7.

Sleeping Lion (Kapuntukan Hill)

Embarcadero will function as a waterfront promenade, with theatrical lighting and performance spaces creating a lively, family friendly environment during the day and at night.

Puerto Princesa City Hall

The Puerto Princesa City Hall is located in the nature park and government center at Sta. Monica Heights, which provide a vast view of the city proper and beautiful Puerto Princesa Bay.

Ibalong Centrum for Recreation in Legazpi City (July 23)

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Luzon-Visayas-Luzon Roadtrip: Calapan City, Gateway to the Golden Isle Part 1

Calapan City is a 3rd class city in the province of Oriental Mindoro. It is the capital city of Oriental Mindoro and known as the "Gateway to the Golden Isle".

The city's economy is dependent on agriculture and fishing. However, a growing industry in machinery and tourism has contributed well to the city's annual income making it one of the fastest growing new cities in the last 10 years.

Calapan City also serves as the gateway to the Oriental Mindoro province with the implementation of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway, an integrated Roll On-Roll Off project of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo that extends further to the southern part of the Philippines.

The Calapan City Seaport is the largest and busiest seaport in the Mindoro island with ships that travels to and from the Batangas City International Seaport. Calapan City is 45 minutes away from Batangas City and is accessible by ferry boat and RORO ships.