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The Ocean Dancer Template by Tukang is one of the Top Rated Blogger templates at eblog templates. PersonallyI am curious why it is not among the Most Downloaded templates. But I would never wonder why it is top rated. With a couple of customizations, we can now use the modified Ocean Dancer Template for our tourism promotion blog.

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Magayon Festival 2008 Update

2008-04-20T10:04:00.001-07:00

by Dan Daz

Magayon Festival is first and foremost a celebration of the people of Albay as a community. This tradition articulates and affirms our identity as Albayanos. - Albay Governor Joey Sarte Salceda during the opening of the Magayon Festival last April 1, 2008.

Banners of the Magayon Festival ’08 proudly displayed during the opening of the festival last April 1, 2008.

Float of the Municipality of Malinao passes by the Albay Provincial Capitol Building during the Karwahe nin Paglaom, Karwahe ni Magayon float competition on opening day.

Float no. 12 of the City of Legazpi won third prize in the Karwahe nin Paglaom, Karwahe ni Magayon float competition. First prize went to the Municipality of Polangui while second place went to Sto. Domingo.

Members of a rondalla group onboard the Sto. Domingo float which won second in the float competiton.

Students of Bagtang Elementary School doing their routine in the Drum and Bugle Competition and winning first place in the said competition.

Children enjoying the ringside view of the Drum and Bugle Competition held on opening day of the Magayon Festival ’08.

One of many participants of the Drum and Bugle Competition doing their number at the Penaranda Park in front of the Capitol building in Legazpi City. First place went to Bagtang Elementary School (Daraga, Albay), second place went to the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (Legazpi City) while third place went to Tabaco North Elementary School.

As part of the celebration of the Magayon Festival ’08, on exhibit at the Albay Capitol Building lobby are various handicraft items which were made by skilled craftsmen of Albay province.

Also on display at the Albay Capitol Building lobby is the photo exhibit dubbed “War of Our Fathers” sponsored by the Philippine Veterans Bank. The exhibit shows the brave and gallant stand of the Filipino and American forces against the invading Japanese forces during world war II. The next photo shows actual vintage Thompson caliber .50 ammunitions and vintage mortars used during the second world war.

Festival Highlights:

Magayon Festival of Festivals Showdown 2008

One of the highlight activities is the “Magayon Festival of Festivals Showdown 2008”, a regionwide street dancing competition that will feature the various festivals from the region’s six provinces and six cities. The Magayon Street Dancing competition will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 3 pm at the Penaranda Park just in front of the Albay Provincial Capitol Building in Legazpi City. Big cash prizes will be awarded to the winners: First prize-P300,000, second prize- P200,000 and third prize- P100,000. In addition, there will be special awards as follows: Best in Street Dancing (moving choreographer)- P50,000; Best in Costume- P50,000; Best in Festival Legend Showdown: First Prize- P100,000, Second Prize-P75,000, Third Prize-P50,000; Best in moving choreography-P10,000, Best in Costume-P10,000. The Provincial Government has allocated P10 M for the operating fund of the festival.

Mutya ng Magayon 2008

The search committee of the Magayon Festival 2008 and the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office have finalized the 20 official candidates for the Mutya ng Magayon. The selection of the final candidates was made by a panel of judges last March 14 at the Concourse Convention Center in Legazpi City.

The 20 official candidates came from Daraga, Albay (2); Camalig, Albay (1); Legazpi City (5); Naga City (2); Sorsogon City (1); Daet CN (2); Iriga City (1); Polangui, Albay (1); Sto. Domigo, Albay (1); Tabaco City (2); Tiwi, Albay (1); and Bulan, Sorsogon (1).

The Beauty pageant and Coronation Night will be held on Friday, April 25, 2008 starting at 7 pm at the Albay Astrodome. Admission is free. The winner of the Mutya ng Magayon will receive P100,000 cash + trophy, bouquet and sash; First Runner-up- P75,000, trophy, bouquet and sash; Second Runner-up- P50,000, trophy, bouquet and sash. Special Major Award for Magayon Festival Tourism- P30,000, trophy, bouquet and sash which is open for Albay candidates only. Minor Awards: Miss Talent- P5,000, trophy, bouquet and sash; Miss Photogenic/ Miss Congeniality/ Miss Telegenic will each receive - P3,000, trophy, bouquet and sash; Best in Production number/ Best in Swimsuit/ Best in Terno will each receive-P3,000, trophy, bouquet and sash. The best in terno designer will receive P30,000 plus trophy while the first runner-up and the second runner-up will receive P25,000 and P20,000 respectively.

Magayon Festival 2008

2008-04-01T11:40:00.000-07:00

Albay rises above gloom and despair as the province celebrates Magayon Festival 2008. Under the leadership of a new talented, gutsy governor, who recently called the President of the Republic, the "luckiest bitch around", the provincial government has all the popular reasons to spend a generous amount for this year's celebration. Majestic Mount Magayon and her trails of destruction now relegate to the background as Albayanons emerge from disasters to celebrate beauty and life---for the living.

From UP Ibalon Bicol to the people of Albay, all the best. Mabuhay!

You may view the Magayon Festival calendar of activities here.

(Festival theme photo and schedules posted by Dan Daz)

Magayon Festival 2008 - Calendar of Activities

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Calendar of Activities

	DATE	ACTIVITY	VENUE	TIME
	April 1-30
1		Pintados sa Magayon (Artist Exhibit)	Atrium & Ligñon Hill	8am-5pm
2		Burulangan sa Magayon
3		Trade Fair & Exhibit (OTOP)	Astrodome Compound	8am-7pm
4		Foodstall & Beer Plaza	Gov. Locsin St., cor. F. Aquende Drive	5pm onwards
5		Tiangge
6		Pananom sa Magayon	Astrodome Compound	8am-7pm
7		Rocklakan sa Magayon	Peñaranda Park	9pm onwards
8	Weekends	Silyab sa Magayon (Firewors Display)	Peñaranda Park
9	April 1-30	Presyong Magayon-Discounts and Best Buys	LCC Malls
10	April 1-30	Free Magayon Summer Bag	LCC Malls
11	April 1-30	Magayon Pasalubong Exhibit	LCC Malls
12	April 1-30	Choose the Queen	LCC Malls
13	April 1-30	Carnival Rides

DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES

	DATE	ACTIVITY	VENUE	TIME
14	April 1	Magayon Motorcade		7:30am
15		Ecumenical Services	Albay Astrodome	7:30am
16		Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies		8am
17		Karwahe Nin Paglaom, Karwahe sa Magayon (Float Competition)	Peñaranda Park	3:30pm
18		Drum & Bugle Competition	Peñaranda Park	3:30pm
19		Fireworks Display	Peñaranda Park	8:00pm
20		Concierto sa Magayon	Peñaranda Park

21	April 2	Mural Painting Contest on CCA	Camp Simeon Ola
22		Bulilit Sa Magayon (Children’s Day)	Albay Astrodome	8am-10pm
23		Magayon Baile (Cotillon Competition)	Peñaranda Park	6pm-9pm

24	April 3	Training of Trainers
25		Mural Painting Contest	Camp Simeon Ola
26		Ganda ng Lola Ko! (Senior Citizens’ Day)	Albay Astrodome	8am-10pm
27		Rapu-Rapu Day	Peñaranda Park	wholeday

28	April 4	Legazpi City Day	Peñaranda Park	8am-9pm
29		Training of Trainers
30		Mural Painting Contest
31		Hataw sa Magayon (Dance Showdown)	Peñaranda Park	7pm-9pm
32		10th PREX National Convention	Albay Astrodome	Wholeday


33	April 5	Training of Trainers
34		10th PREX National Convention	Albay Astrodome	Wholeday
35		Mural Painting Contest
36		Magayon Golf Tournament	Doña Pepita Golf Course & Eco Park, Padang, Legazpi City
37		MaGayon Day	Peñaranda Park	8am-9pm
38		Baywatch Body ‘08	Villa Jesusa Resort Daraga, Albay

39	April 6	“Si Mamang Pulis” (PNP Day)	Peñaranda Park	Whole day
40		Sagupaan sa Magayon (Boxing)	Peñaranda Park	7pm
41		Search for Top Cops 2008	Peñaranda Park	7pm
42		10th PREX National Convention	Albay Astrodome	Wholeday

43	April 7	Schools’ Fair in Magayon	Albay Astrodome	8am-5pm
44		Sagupaan sa Magayon (Boxing)	Peñaranda Park	7pm
45		Cultural Presentation: Best of Bicol	Albay Astrodome	7pm
46		Table Tennis Tournament	Pacific Mall/LCC

47	April 8	Schools’ Fair in Magayon	Albay Astrodome	8am-5pm
48		Sagupaan sa Magayon (Boxing)	Peñaranda Park	7pm
49		-Polangui Day	Peñaranda Park	Wholeday
50		Table Tennis Tournament	Pacific Mall/LCC

51	April 9	Schools’ Fair in Magayon	Albay Astrodome	8am-5pm
52		Table Tennis Tournament	Pacific Mall/LCC
53		Sagupaan sa Magayon (Boxing)	Peñaranda Park	7pm
54		Ginoo ng Magayon 2008	Peñaranda Park	7pm

55	April 10	Jobs’ Fair in Magayon	Albay Astrodome	8am-5pm
56		Magayon Search for Singing Drivers	Peñaranda Park	7pm-9pm
57		Sagupaan sa Magayon (Boxing)	Peñaranda Park	7pm

58	April 11	Jobs’ Fair in Magayon	Albay Astrodome	8am-5pm
59		Magayon Culinaria	People’s Hall	8am-5pm
60		Hataw sa Magayon	Peñaranda Park	7pm-9pm
61		Sagupaan sa Magayon (Boxing)	Peñaranda Park	7pm

62	April 12	3-cock Magayon Festival Derby	Daraga Cockpit Arena
63		Concert at the Wildlife Park	Wildlife Park
64		All-Star Basketball	Albay Astrodome	7pm
65		Sagupaan sa Magayon (Boxing)	Peñaranda Park	7pm
66		Ballroom Dancing	Albay Astrodome	6pm onwards

	April 13
67		BMX Competition	Front of Capitol
68		Aikido Competition	Front of Capitol
69		Magayon Song Co (Song Writing Competition)	Albay Astrodome	8:00am–5:00 pm

70	April 14	“Titser’s Night” (Search for Outsanding Teachers, Schools and City Divisions)	Albay Astrodome	6:00 pm
71		Magayon Tumbokan (Open Billiards Tournament)
72		Daraga Day	Peñaranda Park	Wholeday

73	April 15	Kabuhayan sa Magayon	People’s Hall	8am-5pm
74		Chorale Competition	Albay Astrodome	6pm
75		Magayon Tumbokan (Open Billiards Tournament)
76		Libon Day	Peñaranda Park	Wholeday

77	April 16	Kabuhayan sa Magayon	People’s Hall	8am-5pm
78		Magayon Tumbokan (Open Billiards Tournament)
79		Bacacay Day	Peñaranda Park	Wholeday
80		12th Phil. Local Budget Officers Convention/Seminars	Albay Astrodome	Wholeday

81	April 17	Kabuhayan sa Magayon	People’s Hall	8am-5pm
82		12th Philippine Local Budget Officers Convention/Seminars	Albay Astrodome	Whole Day
83		Magayon Tumbokan (Open Billiards Tournament)
84		Magayon Videoke Idol	Peñaranda Park	7:00 pm- 9:00 pm

85	April 18	Malasugui Race (Sibid-Sibid Regatta)	Rapu-Rapu
86		Motor Philippines Federation Convention	Pacific Mall
87		Bike Show	Pacific Mall
88		LCC Events	Peñaranda Park	7pm-9pm
89		Magayon Tumbokan (Open Billiards Tournament)
90		12th Phil. Local Budget Officers Convention/Seminars	Albay Astrodome
91		Magayon Open 2008 (Bicol Dart Challenge II)	People’s Hall	Whole Day
92		Magayon Native Eat All You Can	LCC Food Court	10 am –2 pm
93		Magayon Weekend Sale	LCC Malls	2pm– 6 pm
94		Siram Sana(Dinner Show)	Casa Blanca	Dinner Time
95		Hataw at Galaw sa Magayon	Penaranda park	7:00-9:00 pm

96	April 19	Malasugui Race (Sibid-Sibid Regatta)	Rapu-Rapu
97		Motor Philippines Federation Convention	Pacific Mall
98		5k Walk/Run For Climate Change	Peñaranda Park
99		LCC Events
100		Magayon Tumbokan (Open Billiards Tournament)	Albay Astrodome
101		-Magayon Cup ‘08 (Karatedo Tournamnet)	Albay Astrodome	8am – 11 am
102		Magayon Open 2008 (Bicol Dart Challenge II)	Albay Astrodome	Wholeday
103		My Style, My Brands (Fashion Show)	LCC Activity Center	4:00 PM
104		Magayon Native Eat All You Can	LCC Food Court	10:00 am –2:00 pm
105		Magayon Weekend Sale	LCC Malls	2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

106	April 20	Malasugui Race (Sibid-Sibid Regatta)	Rapu-Rapu
107		Motor Philippines Federation Convention	Pacific Mall
108		Drag Race	Front of Capitol
109		Magayon Tumbokan (Open Billiards Tournament)	Albay Astrodome
110		-Magayon Cup ‘08 (Karatedo Tournamnet)	Albay Astrodome	8am – 11 am
111		Camalig Day	Peñaranda Park	Wholeday
112		Magayon Native Eat All You Can	LCC Food Court	10:00 am –2:00 pm
113		Magayon Weekend Sale	LCC Malls	2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
114		Hayop Ang Dating	Albay Astrodome

115	April 21	1st Magayon Pili-Kula Digital Film Festival	People’s Hall	Whole Day
116		International Youth Congress on Climate Change	Albay Astrodome
117		Magayon Tumbokan (Open Billiards Tournament)	Penaranda Park	Wholeday

118	April 22	1st Magayon Pili-Kula Digital Film Festival	People’s Hall	Whole Day
119		International Youth Congress on Climate Change	Albay Astrodome
120		Magayon Tumbokan (Open Billiards Tournament)	Penaranda Park	Wholeday
121		PioduranDay	Penaranda Park	Wholeday

122		Investment Summit	People’s Hall	8am-5pm
123		Magayon Tumbokan (Open Billiards Tournament)	Penaranda Park	Wholeday
124		Tabaco City Day	Peñaranda Park	Wholeday

125	April 24	Investment Summit	People’s Hall	8am-5pm
126		Handog ng Bombo Radyo Free Concert	Peñaranda Park	6pm

127	April 25	Investment Summit	People’s Hall	8am-5pm
128		Search for Mutya ng Magayon Coronation Night	Albay Astrodome	6pm
129		Hataw sa Magayon	Peñaranda Park	7 pm – 9 pm

130	April 26	Magayon Open Chess Tournament	People’s Hall	8am-5pm
131		Magayon Street Dancing Competition	Peñaranda Park	3pm
132		Mr. & Ms. Bikini Summit	Albay Astrodome	6pm

133	April 27	Magayon Open Chess Tournament	People’s Hall	8am-5pm
134		Endurance Race @ Ligñon Hill	Ligñon Hill
135		Air Soft	BU Grounds
136		Mr. Magayon 2008 (Body Building Competition)	Albay Astrodome
137		Pacific Idol	Pacific Mall
138		Malilipot Day	Peñaranda Park	Wholeday

139	April 28	Kasal-Kasalon sa Magayon	Albay Astrodome
140		DWRC FM Event	Peñaranda Park

141	April 29	Kudkod-Paga, Turo-Gata	Peñaranda Park
142		Magayon Comedy Duo	Peñaranda Park	6pm-9pm
143		Kasal-Kasalon sa Magayon Mass Wedding	Albay Astrodome Albay Astrodome

144	April 30	Conciertong Pasasalamat (Closing Ceremony)	Peñaranda Park

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