MEDICAL CHECK-UP. Health-conscious Bicolanos (upper photo) troop to Bistro Roberto of Villa Caceres Hotel in Naga City for the annual executive check-up sponsored by the Rotary Club of Naga-Camarines Sur and F.G. Alvian Diagnostic Laboratory. Lower photo shows the volunteer doctors and medical technologists pose with Project Chairman Sonny O. Rañola,M.D., Rtn. Pres. Tony Muroda and Community Services Director Fr. Gerry Hernandez.

WHEELCHAIR DONATION PROJECT: Joint project of the Rotary Club of Naga-Rotary Club of Makati One Wheelchairs was given last August 13.2006 to Mrs. Antonina Jazareno, a stroke patient, 65 years old of Villa Grande Homes,Naga City,PE Francis A. Dabu MD, assisted in giving the wheelchair,together with the Jazareno Family. Another wheelchair was given last September 3,2006 to Noel Marano, 20 years old,of San Juan Libmanan, Camarines Sur, afflicted with poliomyelitis,.In attendance were, L-R Brgy Chairman Julio Eliman, Vice-Mayor Jess Luntok, PE Francis A. Dabu, MD,RS Magda Dabu and Mrs.Vangie Luntok.

NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Basilica Joggers Club were in attendance at the first night of Food Testing Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006 of Don Robert SHABU SHABU Fastfood located at Robertson Mall, Diversion, Naga City. Peñafrancia Basilica Rector, Msgr. Romulo Vergara and Fr. Nelson Tria of San Francisco Church (both seated L to R) were among the first to experience the excitement of shabu shabu after the blessing of the new specialty in Bicol. VIC DIN

PEÑAFRANCIA ACTIVITIES. Peñafrancia Basilica Rector Msgr. Romulo Vergara (right photo, with microphone) formally presents to local mediamen (left photo) the various religious activities of the regional fiesta while Joe Perez (beside the monsignor) of the Naga City Visitors Center waits for his turn to present the different socio-cultural activities lined up by the city for a colorful, exciting fiesta celebration. RHANDY VILLAFLOR

TRAFFIC CZARS. Lito del Rosario (left), Executive Officer of the Public Safety Office, and P/SI Munding Ayo (right) of the Naga City PNP are men in the forefront of redesigning emergency traffic routes and peace and order plans to minimize inconvenience in anticipation of the expected heavy turnout of motorists and guests during the Peñafrancia Fiesta. RHANDY VILLAFLOR

USI H.S. Class ‘82, now gearing up for their Silver Jubilee Celebration in February 2007! For details, pls. contact: Leni Gerona-Robredo (54-473-5377/473-1295), Jasmin Casin-Zantua (09185394716/52-480-9246), and Sieg Borromeo-Bulaong (54-473-8930/473-8915). Or log on to http://www.geocities.com/csihs82/start.html for real time updates. (Photo taken during one of the general meetings at Dr. Pipin Decena-Sanchez’ residence.)

BICOL’s PRIDE. Palanca Award winner and Bicol Mail columnist Kristian Cordero (right) poses for a picture with fellow Bicolano Inquirier columnist Conrado de Quiros (center) and Ateneo de Manila Prof. Marc Lopez during the awarding rites in Manila.

NAGA VISITORS. Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo (top photo) answers questions of one of the foreign visitors from eleven Asian countries who are on a weeklong study tour and internship on the city’s participatory governance. Lower photo shows topnotch city councilor John Bongat beating the drums during an entertainment number that spiced up the dinner tendered by the city mayor for the guests at Lolo’s Bar. RHANDY VILLAFLOR