The Broken Dreams of Balcony
Kanogon na “Historia de un Amor” sabi kan mga para entre cuatro kung padagos nang mawawara an mga sinehan sa centro kan Naga ta gulping istorya nin pagkamoot an nabilog kan magkasing irog sa saindang balcony arog kan mga sumpaan, kapangakuan, plano sa karasalan, fecha kan presentaran, numero nin mgiging aki, mga ninong ninang na pulitiko, asin kung ano ano pang kaniguan. Halawig na panahon na an madiklom na balcony iyo an pinaka exciting na lugar sa kinaban, daog an Pla
The Best in The Filipino
As the May 9, 2022 national and local elections draw near, a deluge of political surveys have begun to abound once again. Some political observers, however, believe that these “surveys” are initiated by candidates themselves with obvious bias for the candidates’ interests. Apparently, either paid by or expecting favors from the candidates, the survey initiators generally are attracted to candidates who are winnable. There are those who likewise opine that many factors affect
UNC Academic Affairs Unit Introduces Educational Innovations
Through its brilliant Academic Affairs Unit, the University of Nueva Caceres has proudly pioneered academic innovations and initiatives that are geared toward improving the quality of education and learning experiences of students. UNC’s Academic Affairs Unit is under the stewardship of a master innovator, a history-maker, and a game -changer - Dr. Romy M. Sumayo Jr., the concurrent Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Dean of School of Graduate Studies (SGS) and the C
In Naga City: Councilor pushes for underground cabling
By Jason B. Neola Five years from now, power lines and telecommunication cables in Naga City will be installed underground, an innovation that will spare them from the brunt of calamities frequenting the Bicol region and the city. Councilor Joselito S.A. Del Rosario, author of the proposed Underground Cabling Ordinance of Naga City, said the novel local legislation forms part of the wide-ranging agenda of the city government on disaster resiliency that needs to get done in pa
ARTA urges LGUs to extend biz permit renewal
By Kris Crismundo Amid the spike in Covid-19 cases at the start of the year, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has called on local government units (LGUs) to extend the period of business permit renewal and payment of real property tax until March 31. ARTA Director General Jeremiah Belgica said local chief executives (LCEs) have the power to move the renewal and payment from Jan. 3-20 up to the end of the first quarter of this year. “This is a time for us to approach situati
THE WORD OF THE LORD
Gospel Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us, I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received. Jesus returned to Galilee in
Catholic education goes to Caramoan
By Myrna Bermudo Instituto De Caceres – Caramoan, the first Catholic School in Caramoan, was blessed on December 30, after a thanksgiving mass. Planning of the establishment of the school started in 2018. Construction began in 2019 and it opened its doors to students in School Year 2020-21. It was built through the initiative and efforts of the Most Rev. Rolando Octavus J. Tria Tirona, OCD, DD, Archbishop of Caceres, in realization of his dream to build a school that will pro
Sunday of the Word of God: ‘A day of awakening’
By Vatican News staff reporter Pope Francis instituted ‘The Sunday of the Word of God’ to be held every year on the third Sunday of Ordinary Time, with the Apostolic Letter in the form of a Motu proprio “Aperuit illis” issued on 30 September 2019. The Pope intended it to be a day dedicated to the celebration, reflection and dissemination of the Word. Importance of Sacred Scripture in our lives A note released on Saturday by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipli
Rescued eagle turned over to Albay environment office
By Connie Calipay The Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc. (PGPC) based in Tiwi, Albay has handed over a rescued eagle to the Albay Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO). Erwin M. Vargas, PGPC public affairs supervisor, in an interview, said the eagle was rescued by a local farmer within the geothermal firm's 5,087-hectare operation reserved area. "The Philippine Geothermal is very happy because it indicates that there is habitant here when a f
Sorsogon gov’t nurses to receive salary hike
By Connie Calipay The Sorsogon provincial government has started implementing a budget circular increasing the salaries of nurses working in public hospitals as part of the third tranche of the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) 5, which takes effect this month. Gov. Francis Escudero said 139 nurses deployed in nine public hospitals run by the provincial government will be the first recipients of this new round of salary increase, in accordance with Republic Act 11466, or the
TGP donates tricycles to Naga’s 27 barangays
By Jason B. Neola The Talino at Galing ng Pinoy (TGP) partylist has donated 27 units of brand new tricycles to the Naga City government intended for the use of the city’s 27 barangays. TGP partylist Representative Jose Teves Jr., turned over the 27 units of tricycles worth P2.7 million to Mayor Nelson Legacion. Teves said that he hopes that the vehicles will help provide the barangays with the mobility they need if only to bring their services nearer to those who need them. “
Drug suspect slain by police, 2 nabbed
By Paulo DS. Papa A suspected drug pusher who is classified as a high value target (HVT) was slain in a police anti-drug operation in Barangay Salvacion, Tinambac, Camarines Sur, on Jan. 12 after the suspect allegedly fired at the police operatives who fired back killing him in the process. Maj. Dino Ben Regaspi, Tinambac police chief, identified the slain suspect as Diosdado Clavillas, 50, of Barangay Binanuaanan, Pili town. He said Clavillas drew and fired his 9mm FCC pist
2K Bicolano workers get P48 M in labor claims
By Connie Calipay Some 2,223 workers in Bicol region received a total of P48.097 million in settlement claims from labor dispute cases through the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) Single Entry Approach (SEnA) program for 2021. In a recent statement, DOLE Regional Director Ma. Zenaida A. Angara-Campita said the monetary award was the result of the dedication and efforts of Single Entry Approach Desk Officers (SEADOs) who managed to resolve existing labor disputes an
Vax card not required in Comelec checkpoints
By Paulo DS. Papa The Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office (CSPPO) belied reports that its personnel manning Comelec checkpoints are implementing the “no vax, no pass” policy even as the National Democratic Front (NDF) in Bicol lambasted uniformed personnel for prohibiting unvaccinated individuals to pass the checkpoints. Lt.Col. James Ronatay, CSPPO spokesperson, said that vaccination card is not included in the list of documents required for inspection in Comelec chec
FIRST FRIDAY RAWITDAWIT FOR FEBRUARY
Mark your calendar and reserve your seats for our FIRST FRIDAY RAWITDAWIT this February 4 at Tugawe Cove Cafe (2PM) featuring two poets from Rinconada: LUIS DATO of Baao and FRANK PENONES JR of Iriga City. Dato and Penones are both respected as poets, journalists and cultural workers in Bikol. Luis Dato who is considered as one of the pioneering Bikolistas is also recognized for his early poems in English. The same can be said about Penones who has received recognitions for h
.jpg)
.jpg)