Monthly Archives: January 2011

Google Update – Hi-Res Coverage for OLV-Bibincahan

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

Last night, the author checked Google Maps for any updated hi-res map of the city – it now covers, OLV-Bibincahan, and the Gate 3 section of SPPVS.

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Who is Manuel Vivencio del Rosario?

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

According to the Report of the Philippine Commission,  a certain Manuel Vivencio del Rosario became the Provincial Secretary of the Province of Sorsogon from 1903 to 1905. He also became the fiscal of Albay on 1905 and later on was … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Rimpulas Sunset

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

For those who simply love picturesque views, here’s one for you. The picture is a contribution to the wiki of Sorsogon City.

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Tolonggapo Beach – A Photo Journal

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

I always wanted to blog about Bacon Beach,  also known as Tolongapo (3 rocks can be seen on the coast of Brgy. Caricaran during low tide), not because I find it comparable to Caramoan or Boracay – but this more … Continue reading →

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Bukang Liwayway sa Rimpulas

Posted on January 28, 2011 by
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Bicol Intercholastic Athletic Association, c. 1914

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

Before BRAA, We Have The Bicol Intercholastic Athletic Association. BRAA stands for Bicol Regional Athletic Association. Most of the schools who joined this came from government schools. For a couple of years, I remember Colegio de la Milagrosa and Aemilianum … Continue reading →

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A Sorsoganon During the American Occupation, c. 1914

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

While searching for related articles on Sorsogon from the Report of the Governor General of the Philippine Islands, 1915, the author found an interesting excerpt from the Report of the Secretary of the Public Instruction, Bureau of Prisons: “During the … Continue reading →

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First Class Road in Sorsogon, c. 1913

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

The author found this article in Report of the governor general of the Philippine Islands, 1915. The whole report is stored in University of Michigan. And how much does it cost to build a road back then? Interesting though, it … Continue reading →

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Mangrove in Brgy. Bulabog

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

The mangrove in Bgry. Bulabog is a common sight when you pass by the area (Pepita Park always comes into my mind). I can still remember when I was still a kid, behind the small wet market in the barangay, … Continue reading →

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Exploring Sorsogon – Monje Ancestral House

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

I spent considerable time in Talisay since my mom’s sister lives there. That side of Talisay, I am familiar with (the other side is the coastal area along Sorsogon Bay). One of the interesting sight in the said barangay is … Continue reading →

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