REACHING OUT. US Marines hand over candies to the children at Taysan Evacuation center while a medical and dental mission civil action program is being conducted by US soldiers as well as AFP and PNP personnel as part of Operation Goodwill. RHAYDZ B. BARCIA

OUTSTANDING BICOLANOS. The awardees are handed their plaques by Tourism Directors Nini Ravanilla and Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo during the opening program of the Naga College Foundation’s 60th Foundation Anniversary.

SERENE BEAUTY. Malarad, one of several islands in Caramoan, Camarines Sur is known for its patch of ivory beach and crystal clear waters. The island is certain to suit tourists in search of clean air and is far from the hustle and bustle that usually pervades the urban centers. The Caramoan Peninsula is among the areas in the province of Camarines Sur which is included in the master plan of Governor LRay Villafuerte for eco-tourism development to lure not only ordinary tourists but also environment-conscious visitors and foreign travelers. SNIEVES/DREYES

CHAMPION OF THE PEOPLE. Thousands of residents flocked inside the Milaor Multi-purpose Hall last week when Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte tirelessly visited and gave support to typhoon victims in that municipality. Upper photo shows a warm welcome from residents of Camaligan upon his visit here last March 8. The indefatigable governor has more tangible plans for implementation in the next few years. JOSHUA K. CASTRO/DRANERA MMEC

THE CHAMP IS HERE - 2005 Tour of CamSur champ Bryant Sepnio of Nabua, Camarines Sur came to register at the Multimedia Education Center for the 2007 Edition of Tour of CamSur. Sepnio was warmly received by the Tour Event Director, Jordan R. Chavez, III and other MMEC personnel for this years summer extreme sport adventure. The registration for the tour is now on its second week and is expected to reach the targeted number of participants by the end of the month. JOSHUA K. CASTRO/DDECENA MMEC

GOODBYE VIPEE. Friends and family members led by his father, former Naga City Mayor Vicente Sibulo, Sr. mother Nena and son Joshua, mourn the passing away of Vipee, whose remains were interred last March 10 at Sto. Niño Memorial Park.

Mayor Jess Robredo gives an insightful message to inspire the 63 table tennis players who participated in the 2nd BICOL AGE GROUP TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT held at LCC Mall last March 10-11. The tournament was sponsored by the Naga City Table Tennis Association, Fil-Chi Athletic Amateur Federation Naga Chapter, City Government of Naga City and DESTINY Paints.

FIRERMAHAN SA MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Nagkasundo na an City Hall asin Casureco II na magfirma sa kasundoan nganing magbayad na kan saindang mga kanya-kanyang obligacion sa buis asin sa power bill. Sa retrato nagfifirma na kan documentos si alcalde Jesse Robredo nasa to-o kataid sa wala si director Larry Basmayor. Sa likod ninda si OIC GM Rodel Pasumbal, nakatindog sa likod ni bise albalde Gabby Bordado (nasa tahaw) si City Legal Officer Atty. Nelson Legacion. Sa wala hali sa enotan si dating Juez David Naval sa to-o niya si Atty. Edwin Hidalgo (natatahuban) asin si Consejal Salvador del Castillo.