Ribong na an Balanak
Ribong na an balanak, sabi ni Ompong Baldemor, famusong peace and development consultant sa Minadanao asin sa United Nations. Iyan pakatapos mag-react o magkomentaryo an kadakul na netizens na pig-post ko sa FB an rerato ni Presidente Duterte, Mayora Sara Duterte asin Sen Bong Go hali sa front page kan Philippine Star na pigbugtakan kong caption: “Puede sa Pinas, puede sa Bikol”. Sarabi ninda-“Never again”. “No way”. “Puede sipaon”. “Habo kong apudon gago, tano ta iboboto ko
A Tribute to a Bosom Friend
Instead of my regular commentary column, allow me to share an eulogy to a bosom friend, Rufo “Tuts” Tuy, Jr. who recently crossed the Great Beyond and whose remains were laid to rest this morning. Tuts was for a long time an editorial staff of the Bicol mail. I quote: “At the outset, let me extend on my own behalf and that of my spouse Minda, our daughters Pinky and Gigi and our entire family our sincere and most profound condolence to Sis Nora and the rest of the family of m
CASIFMAS trainer wins Tagsanay National Award
By Carlito J. Peralta Camarines Sur Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (CASIFMAS) trainer Dr. Rosaline J. Mojal was declared national champion in 2021 TESDA Tagsanay Award search during the 27th TESDA anniversary celebration. Mojal, a resident of Naga City, is a trainer and competency assessor in Electronics Product Assembly and Servicing NC II, Trainers Methodology Level I and PV System Installation NC II. She also grabbed the Best Trainer Portfolio and Best Trainer
READERS’ COMMENTS
We are featuring comments generated by the editorial, columns and news stories published in this paper. We encourage our readers to submit their comments about the contents of this paper at bicolmail.net or through the facebook accounts of our writers. On “ Tyrants All” (Published on September 27, 2021): • Antonio Doblon Many supplies are evidence of the government sub standard purchases. Among which were the barangay multicabs, combined treshers, computer desktops which we
Jihad, IHL study on MNLF, MILF and ASG published
A Jihad and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) case study on the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) has just come off the press as Monograph No. 2 of the South-South Network (SSN) for Non-State Armed Group Engagement, published on the occasion of the IHL Month of August 2021. It is authored by RTC Naga City Judge and long-time peace advocate and IHL expert Soliman M. Santos, Jr. who is a SSN associate. This
THE WORD OF THE LORD
Gospel: Mk 10:2-16 The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked, “Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?” They were testing him. He said to them in reply, “What did Moses command you?” They replied, “Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorce and dismiss her.” But Jesus told them, “Because of the hardness of your hearts he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female.For this reason a man shall leave his father a
The Diocese of Daet begins its preparation for its Golden Jubilee
By Fr Philip Ibasco September 1, 2021 was a grace-filled day for the Diocese of Daet. The clergy, religious and lay representatives gathered at the Most Holy Trinity Cathedral on that day for the Solemn Pontifical Concelebrated Mass which was the highlight of the three-in-one occasion. The diocese celebrated its 47th Anniversary as a diocese, the 47th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral, and the Opening of the three-year Preparation for its Diocesan Golden Jubilee
Bishop to voters: ‘Our choice reflects our values’
A Catholic bishop called on voters in next year’s elections to vote responsibly, saying that how they vote reveals who they are. Bishop Jose Collin Bagaforo of Kidapawan, national director of Caritas Philippines, said the votes people cast are a mirror of them. “Our choice reflects our values,” Bagaforo said. “It is an expression and affirmation of our human dignity, a foundational principle of Catholic social teaching.” According to him, voting is God’s gift to people “and h
Aloe-Bignay Juice: Immunity-Boosting Beverage by 2 Universities in Indonesia and Philippines
By Dr. Luh Suriati In May 2020, the faculty-researchers from two universities in Indonesia and the Philippines thought of developing a healthy beverage using indigenous plants from both countries. After a year, that idea became a reality. Researchers at the Faculty of Agriculture, Warmadewa University, Denpasar, have initially developed a functional beverage made from aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis M.) and bignay fruit (Antidesma bunius). This beverage, known as aloe-bignay, aid
Comelec puts on hold officers’ reshuffling
By Paulo DS. Papa The reshuffling or reassignment of election officers in the Bicol region would not happen in November this year and instead it will push through early part of next year in view of the approval of the extension of voters registration from the original deadline of Sept. 30 to Oct. 31 this year. The Commission on Elections (Comlec) en banc approved on Wednesday, Sept 29, the extension of voters registration due to the clamor of lawmakers and the public. To reca
Jehovah’s Witnesses 75 yrs of relief works
Seventy-five years ago, Jehovah’s Witnesses (JWs) organized their first large-scale relief work in the Philippines. Back in August 1946, about two thousand Filipino JWs and their families received relief assistance from their fellow believers in different parts of the world. When World War II concluded by the third quarter of 1945, the Philippines was left suffering from inflation and shortages of basic needs such as food and clothing. Many areas across the country were left
Police nab 5 drug suspects, two slain
Police anti-narcotics operatives nabbed on Monday (Sept. 27) afternoon five illegal drug suspects in separate drug stings in Albay and Camarines Sur, a police report said. The drug buy-bust yielded several sachets of suspected shabu (crystal meth) according to Major Maria Luisa Calubaquib, the Bicol police spokesperson. In Naga City, Gary De Lima, 30, businessman, and Marvin Moreno, 27, both of Barangay Mabolo, who are included in the list of High-Value Target (HVT), were ca
SUPPORT TO THE UNEMPLOYED
The Ka Fuerte Cash-for-Work program provides financial support and temporary employment to Camarinenses who got displaced or unemployed due to the pandemic outbreak through infrastructure projects like construction of path walks in their local community. pgomultimedia/mmec09292021
DOLE boosts anti-child labor advocacy drive
“Bata, Bata, Bakit ka Manggagawa?” The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Bicol strengthened its advocacy against child labor thru various online activities and contests for children. The advocacy webinar aims to assess and monitor progress toward reaching the goal of eliminating child labor specifically in the region, and for developing appropriate indicators for this purpose. DOLE Bicol led by Regional Director Ma. Zenaida A. Angara-Campita, together with DOLE Bicol
SA ELEKSYON SA 2022: Luigi, LRay mayong kalaban
Andaya tubod na may malaban sa mag-ama Posibleng mayo nang candidato an oposisyon sa Camarines Sur nganing iyo an ilaban ki Luigi Villafuerte bilang candidatong gobernador sa eleksyon sa Mayo 9, 2022 alagad ultimo diya ngunian na Septiembre 30 an hinahalat ni dating Congresista Rolando Andaya Jr. nganing magparehistro sa Comelec, Magarao, CSur si Bise Presidente Leni Robredo para calificado magdalagan sa cargong gobernador. Maging an saiyang ama na si 2nd District Congressman
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