3 Covid-19 hospitals reach high risk status
By Connie D. Calipay The Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Bicol announced on Monday, June 7, that “the utilization rate of the three Covid-19 referral hospitals in Bicol particularly their allocated beds for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is now at high risk”. In a statement issued by DOH Bicol, it said that the overall utilization rate of Covid-19 beds in the region, including private and local government units (LGUs)-owned hospitals, is at 55.29 perc
NPA takes responsibility for death of 2 civilians
By Mar S. Arguelles The New People’s Army (NPA) Romulo Jallores (RJC) and Jose Rapsing Commands (JRC) issued on Tuesday, June 8, a joint statement taking full responsibility for the mistake the NPA committed when it detonated a land mine that killed Far Eastern University football player Kieth Absolon and his cousin Nolven Absolon on Sunday. Raymundo Buenfuerza, spokesperson of the NPA Romulo Jallores Command operating in Bicol, said “the NPA takes full responsibility for the
NEW PHILIPPINE NAVY CHIEF
Rear Admiral Adeluis Bordado, a native of Calabanga, Camarines Sur, takes oath as the 39th Flag Officer In Command of the Philippine Navy (FOIC, PN) on June 8 replacing Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo who compulsorily retired from the service. Bordado graduated No. 4 of PMA Maringal Class of 1988. He is a well-rounded naval professional with expertise in operations, intelligence, information technology, budget, planning, education and training. Foremost of key positions
Fishers groups call for release of its president
By Mavic Conde NATIONAL and regional fishers groups call for the release of Elwin Mangampo, president of Lakas ng mga Maliliit na Mangingisda ng Bicol (LAMBAT-Bicol) who arrested after police authorities allegedly found firearms and explosives in his home during a search operation on May 30, a day before the National Fisherfolk Day. "Mangampo should be immediately and unconditionally released, as his charges are "undoubtedly fabricated based on planted evidence," said Pambans
Albayana pageant candidate calls for clean environment
By Rhaydz B. Barcia AS the use of plastic is increasing globally due to the coronavirus pandemic, Engr. Aubrey Asuncion, 28, an Albayana beauty queen vying in the Miss Earth pageant, urged the public to be responsible in segregating the use of plastic and facemasks so as not contaminate the environment. Asuncion, a licensed mechanical engineer who graduated in the Bicol University, is the sole representative of the Bicol region in the Miss Earth beauty pageant next month. Sh
Bichara puts Albay in GCQ
By Mar S. Arguelles ALBAY Gov. Al Francis Bichara on Monday, June 7, has placed almost all towns and cities in Albay under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) due to the continuous surge of Covid-19 cases in the province. Bichara issued Executive Order (EO) No. 16 placing the 13 towns and three cities in Albay under GCQ. EO 16 amended EO 14 earlier issued on May 31, this year placing Legazpi City and the neighboring town of Daraga under a stricter quarantine category. Albay
LGU Naga, brgys urge to put up rainwater collection facilities
By Jason B. Neola AFTER it junked the proposal by the Metro Naga Water District to put up additional pumping stations in the city for environmental reasons, the Sangguniang Panlungsod has enacted an ordinance mandating the city government of Naga and the city’s 27 barangays to construct rainwater collection facilities on structures they owned. Known as the “Rainwater Collection and Harvesting Ordinance of Naga City,” the measure encourages the use of rainwater as viable alter
New P38-M access road to ease Legazpi traffic
By Cet Dematera AN 840-meter long access road worth P38-million that has been officially opened to motorists on June 3 is anticipated to ease up and decongest heavy traffic in the commercial district of Legazpi City. Crossing through high-rise buildings, the newly-opened road provides easy access to malls, convention centers, and the grand terminal located at the fast-growing business hubs at the heart of Legazpi. Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal said that it took some time fo
EDITORIAL: Covidful
The Bicol Medical Center (BMC) on June 4 this year issued the following public statement informing the “public that its Covid-19 and isolation wards for suspect COVID-19 patients are now under full capacity. Regrettably, these wards are now under staffed to handle the unending influx of Covid-19 patients. Also, its high flow oxygen machines and mechanical ventilators are now all deployed and being used. Hence, there is no more available unit that can be utilized for new admis
Which Protocol did you fail to follow?
What happens if a man who digs a hole, falls into that very hole he dug? What happens if a farmer’s plantation gets raided by pests, right after spraying pesticide? What happens if the laptop of a computer expert gets infected with a malware that corrupts almost the entire system? ”Well, it can range from being fired to being executed.” This is the response of BARRY ROYDEN who WAS the Director of Counterintelligence for the CIA from 1997 through 2001 to the question, “What ha
Years of Christianity: Battle of the Sword and Cross in Mactan, Part 9
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” -Albert Einstein The battle for the man’s soul highlighted the fight between Catholics and Protestants in the 16th century, a fight that still drags on to this day. What began as doctrinal disagreements, complaints of clergy abuses, and religious persecutions; the attempt to reform the Catholic Church has instead, became a full blown conflict with the Council of Trent’s subtle declaration of war through its Counter Reformation s
Freeing the Arts: Nakabuhi Short Film Festival
Is there a town in Camarines Sur with its own film festival? If there is none, then Buhi must be the first or one of the first towns in Camarines Sur to hold a film festival. Add to this the reputation of being perhaps the first town in the region to include in its observance of the fiesta a celebration of cinema. This festival has been dubbed the Nakabuhi Film Festival, the word “nakabuhi” referring to the town and its myth of origin. It is said – and this is accepted by the
Paths to Immortality
Like many of you, I’ve been staying mostly at home since March of 2020. That was when Covid-19 was just beginning to spread in the US, causing so many uncertainties and apprehension. Fifteen months have gone by – months that have seemed like years – and I have done quite a lot of thinking. I realized that I have already published seven books, with another one rolling off the press in two weeks. I said to myself, “So what?” I am not ready to celebrate my legacy yet or, as peop
Bikol Politics
Kan panahon nin Martial Law mayo pa nin dinastiya o poderosong pamilya sa politika sa Bikolandia orog na sa Camarines Sur, an pinaka-dakulang provincia. An mga Fuentebella naka-estar sa Partido poon pa daa kan kapinunan kan ika-20ng siglo, may nag-gobernador, embahador, congressmen representantes sa Asembliya Nasyonal, leader kan Partido Nacionalista na nagkapot pa kan provincia durante kan Martial Law. Alagad dai sinda inaapod na dinastiya, mahilig lang sa sugal sa baraha as
On Rizal’s 160th Birthday
We write this column as the nation celebrates the 160th birthday anniversary of our national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Unlike our other national heroes Andres Bonifacio and Giregorio del Pilar and others who staged the revolution against the Spanish regime through the force of arms, Rizal’s revolution against the harsh Spanish rule was done through the power of the pen. His Noli Me Tangere and the El Filibusterismo which castigated the abuses of the Spanish rule in no uncertain
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