Naga From Above

17/07/2025

Another Commercial Building Under Construction in CBD2 (Between LCC and SM)

16/07/2025

The Naga Rotonda: The Convergence of Naga City’s Major Arteries - Magsaysay Avenue, Roxas Avenue, Panganiban Drive and Concepcion Highway

15/07/2025

Along Magsaysay & Concepcion: Another mall, condo or commercial complex?

15/07/2025

Newly Designed Facade of the Bigger SM City Naga Now Taking Shape



Building Render Photo from Mil Siklistang Maninilip

15/07/2025

The Pambansang Pabahay Project along Panganiban Drive
As of July 2025

14/07/2025

Finally! Proper Urban Planning for Naga.

Leni, city planners to push for holistic revamp;
esplanade, traffic solutions, and facility rationalization in focus

To address longstanding urban challenges in Naga, Mayor Leni Robredo has tapped a team of Manila-based urban planners to help rationalize the use of city-owned facilities, manage traffic congestion, and bring order to public spaces, especially those now heavily occupied by roadside vendors.

“We need to make sure that every government facility is properly organized so their efficiency is not hampered. Right now, we are facing issues brought by disorganized parking, uncontrolled/unregulated street vending, traffic congestion, and newly constructed buildings that were not developed under a comprehensive plan,” Robredo said.

The mayor and the urban planning team began their site inspections on Friday, July 11, starting at the Naga City General Hospital (NCGH), where they assessed the layout and functionality of buildings within the Balatas Development Complex. Hospital staff showed them the location of the Outpatient Department (OPD), which is situated more than a hundred meters from the hospital’s main building.

Robredo noted the inefficient setup, pointing out that the OPD’s distance from the main hospital building inconveniences patients, especially during inclement weather, and affects the overall service delivery. She added that food from the hospital kitchen—located separately—is currently being transported by carts, a practice deemed unacceptable by the urban planners.

“This is why we are pushing for rationalization in how these buildings are used. Every structure here should complement the others so that all offices and services function seamlessly,” Robredo stressed.

The team also visited Liboton Street, a four-lane stretch being considered as a pilot area for a new street design focused on pedestrian and bicycle mobility. Robredo said the proposed layout, being finalized in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), will dedicate more space to walkways and bike lanes—an initiative aimed at promoting alternative mobility and easing vehicular traffic in the city.

“The design will encourage more people to walk and use bicycles. That means less traffic congestion and a healthier lifestyle for our citizens,” she said.

The final stop of the site inspection was Barangay Dinaga, where the elevated Naga River Esplanade will soon rise. The esplanade, stretching from Danlugan near the Naga City People’s Mall to Panganiban Bridge and further to Magsaysay Bridge near the Peñafrancia Basilica, is set to begin construction with Phase 1 funding already downloaded.

Mayor Robredo emphasized that the esplanade will not only boost local tourism and provide scenic, shaded walking paths lined with trees—it will also double as a flood control measure. Once completed, the four-phase project will allow pedestrians to travel a long stretch from downtown to the Basilica without using congested main roads.

“This will encourage more people to walk, and walking is one of the best and healthiest habits we can promote in a growing city like ours,” she said.

Robredo said she is awaiting detailed recommendations from the urban planners, which will guide the city government in crafting long-term solutions to urban congestion and facility planning. | via Jason B. Neola

13/07/2025

A Blessed Sunday, Naga! 2 months to go before Peñafrancia 2025.

September 12 - Traslacion
September 20 - Fluvial Procession

12/07/2025

Aerial View of Naga CBD2 as Seen From 3,350 Feet Aboard Flight DG6114 (Naga to Manila)

11/07/2025

Ongoing Renovation of Plaza Quezon
As of July 2025

11/07/2025

Robredo seeks holistic urban plan for Naga’s development

By the invitation of Mayor Leni Robredo, a team of urban planners from Manila will arrive in the city today, July 10, to conduct site visits and assessments that will help determine suitable locations for several upcoming infrastructure projects.

The initiative is part of Mayor Robredo’s 2028 Finish Lines, a strategic roadmap aimed at ensuring that all development efforts contribute to a livable, resilient, and well-planned Naga.

The projects, which will be funded through national government agencies upon the mayor’s request, must be holistically integrated with the city’s existing facilities and developments.

Robredo said the team will also recommend appropriate designs for the proposed projects—such as the road at the Naga River Esplanade in Barangay Dinaga where sidewalks and a bike lane still need to be developed.

The mayor added that she will accompany the team to the proposed sites of six detention ponds, which are intended as major flood control facilities. The planners will personally assess these areas for their strategic viability. They will also help identify locations where new roads can be constructed.

“In essence,” Robredo said, “the mission of the urban planners is to develop a comprehensive plan that ensures city facilities and infrastructure are logically and cohesively integrated.”

She noted that such a plan will guide the city government in identifying appropriate locations for future development projects.

As an example, Robredo cited the current condition of the area where the City Hall stands. She said several offices and small buildings were constructed there without proper planning, and now require rationalization.

In addition, the mayor will consult with the planners about the city government’s plan to redevelop the Central Business District into a heritage center within the next three years. “We have to maximize the area’s tourism potential—that’s why we need their guidance,” Robredo said. | via Jason B. Neola

11/07/2025

S&R Membership Shopping Naga

10/07/2025

Marhay na hapon, Naga!

Bicol Central Station with Landers, S&R and Robinsons in the Background