DOUBLE IMPACT. Filipino and foreign extreme bikers had an amazing experience as they explored the radical slopes of the Mabuhay Downhill Tracks at Consocep Resort deep in Mt. Isarog. Re- elected Gov. LRay Villafuerte also an extreme sports buff, had the slopes and trails especially designed for extreme mountain biking adventures in order to lure the young tourists who are always seeking out new activities and adventures that the province of Camarines Sur can now offer. JOSHUA K. CASTRO/JOVI VILLAREAL (MMEC)

WINNINGEST PADDLERS. The Camarines Sur Dragon Boat team that has lorded it over dragon boat competitions in the country in the past few years is shown above with principal sponsor Governor LRay Villafuerte before the local paddlers left for China last June 17 to participate in a series of international dragon boat races. Reports at press time say the team has commendably proven its mettle in the elimination runs and is hopeful of finishing at the forefront of the 4fh Nanning International Dragon Boat Tournament at Nanning City against a field of elite dragon boat teams from all over the world. GBC/DRANERA-MMEC

RED CROSS FOREIGN MISSION. Bekele Geleta (extreme right) head of delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) recently visited Camarines Sur to conduct a review of the on-going core shelter project benefiting 5,600 indigent families of the province whose homes were devastated by Typhoon Reming. Provincial Budget Officer Fortunate Pena (extreme left) who also chairs the PNRC-Camarines Sur Chapter, represented Gov. LRay Villafuerte during the courtesy call of the foreign delegation at the Provincial Capitol. Also in photo, is Nanette Rodrigazo, (3rd from left) the PNRC-CamSur Chapter Administrator. SNIEVES/DRANERA-MMEC

CALAMITY ASSISTANCE. Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo receives from Banco de Oro Bank Managers Jose Virgilio Alvarez (Naga Branch), second from left, and Roberto de Vera (Gen. Luna-Naga Branch), extreme right, a check amounting to P50,000 as typhoon assistance to the city government. Banco de Oro which is relatively a new player in the local banking sector here has in a short period of time made its strong presence felt among new clients in the city and environs who are being serviced by two branches within the city’s old centro. RANDY VILLAFLOR

Si Senador Joker Arroyo (nasa rostrum kan Plaza Quezon) naging juespe de honor sa pag-comomerar kan ika-59ng Charter Day kan ciudad nin Naga kan Junio 18, 2007. Inapod niyang “center of opposition” an Naga huli ta pinatos kan mga candidatong senador kan Genuine Opposition sa ciudad na ini an kapangganahan kan eleccion kan Mayo 14 asin siya sana an nakahalo sa magic twelve hali sa Team unity.

Congratulations! ELMO S. BOMBASE, JR. UST Faculty of Medicine & Surgery, Graduated April 21, 2007 - from: ADENU H/S BATCH ‘99