Ligao City celebrates 2013 parish fiesta

Packed with colorful decorations, events, and celebrations, the Ligao City celebrated the feast day of the Patron Saint Stephen Protomartyr on December 26, 2013.

The Ligao City's annual parish fiesta highlighted the majestic Christmas Sunflower Main Street Parade inspired by Disney films and characters. Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez also urged the Liberty Commercial Center (LCC) Inc. to have the grand opening of LCC Ligao this December for the Christmas holiday and Ligao City parish fiesta.

A simultaneous celebration with the Christmas holiday, the Ligao City Fiesta also highlighted the enchanting park decorated with huge Christmas gifts and decors. The giant Christmas tree was also decorated with giant sunflowers in which the city is best known for.

The fiesta was also joyfully celebrated with the annual events such as the Christmas cheers, and the installment of fiesta bazaar and funfair.

Related links:
The official website of the Ligao City

PhilRice Bicol: Opening opportunities for Bicolanos and the agricultural sector

The establishment of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) Bicol station at Ligao City paved the way to many opportunities for Bicolanos especially those in the agricultural sector.

Through the initiative of Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez, the PhilRice Bicol Station was successfully established and inaugurated on March 25, 2010 at Batang, Ligao City. Aside from the geographical advantage of Ligao City, the local government also maintain a strong support and partnership with PhilRice, making Ligao City the best location for the PhilRice Bicol.

Opportunities for farmers and investors

As a new established station, PhilRice Bicol is inviting farmers to come and see the rice farming technologies available in the station. These technologies include the Leaf Color Chart (LCC)1, a tool for identifying the right amount of fertilizer to apply in the field, and different varieties of seeds for seed growers.

The station also provide training for farmers by partnering with the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI). They also provide rice farming advice in which the researchers and rice farming experts can visit the field and provide solutions for the problems encountered by farmers. While farmers are being trained as seed growers, the station also provide them income by buying the seeds they produced one peso higher than the commercial price.

Dr. Reynaldo Castro, branch manager of PhilRice Bicol, also stated the need for manufacturers of the technologies that they developed. "We have a lot of new machines developed. And we are looking for manufacturers to be accredited," said Dr. Castro.

New PhilRice Bicol station operates at Ligao City

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) Bicol Station was established at Batang, Ligao City on March 25, 2010 to focus on minimizing the adverse effects of climate change in rice production including typhoon, flooding, and drought.

According to Dr. Reynaldo Castro, branch manager of the PhilRice Bicol, most of the research and development projects of PhilRice Bicol lean towards climate change but the scope of all research, training, and development depends on the needs of the farmers.

Ligao City is almost at the center of the region which makes it easier to visit even by the people from the island provinces, said Dr. Castro. Through the initiative of the Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez and former Ligao City Mayor Linda P. Gonzalez, the PhilRice Bicol Station was established at Ligao City. "I think the key to success to [a] government project is the cooperation and, of course, the support of the local government. And that is present in Ligao," said Dr. Castro.

With the establishment of the new station, we look for more livelihood, business, career, and academic opportunities for farmers, investors, and agricultural students.

The PhilRice Bicol Station was established under the leadership of Secretary Proceso Alcala of the Department of Agriculture, in line with President Noynoy Aquino's agenda on targetting rice self-sufficiency.

The PhilRice Central Experiment Station is located at the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija headed by Dr. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr. Visit the official website of the PhilRice at philrice.gov.ph for more information.

Related Links:
Official website of the Ligao City
Official website of the Philippine Rice Research Institute

3rd District’s biggest LCC shopping mall opens at Ligao City

The new established LCC Mall Ligao, located at Ligao Town Center

“Bringing the store at your doorstep,” said Liberty Commercial Center (LCC), Inc. President and CEO Antonio S. Tan during the most-awaited grand opening of the new LCC Mall at Ligao City Town Center on December 13, 2013 at 3 PM.

Tan also stated that local residents of Ligao City and nearby towns can now save transportation expenses and travel time when going shopping. "The main objective why LCC is opening in key municipalities is because we would like to adhere to our objective, to our mission that bringing LCC closer to the homes of more Bicolanos," LCC Department Store Marketing Officer Melanie Cabrera added.

Congressman Fernando V. Gonzales also urged the LCC Management to have the grand opening this December in preparation for the coming holidays. This will open more employment opportunities for the local residents as the LCC will be adding more job opportunities. “During peak season, particularly during the Christmas, we do have seasonal employees. We’re talking about cashiers, selling personnel. In that way, LCC provides jobs,” said Cabrera.

LCC Mall Ligao is the biggest shopping mall in the 3rd District of Albay with a modern Department Store, Home Gallery, Supermarket, and a variety of shops.

Related Links:
LCC Department Store Official Facebook Page
Official Website of the Ligao City


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