Gabriela, Anakbayan: ‘Junk Cha-cha, anti-poor policies’
By Abby Bilan To commemorate the International Women’s Day (IWD), some 200 protesters from the women and youth sectors mobilized at Plaza Rizal on March 8, 2023. They marched from Quince Martires along J. Hernandez Avenue through Naga City People’s Mall and then to Plaza Rizal where the delegates held a program. Aside from violence against women and children (VAWC), the nationally coordinated protest chiefly lobbied economic concerns calling for minimum wage increase and lowe
City to alert locals on teen pregnancy
By Paulo DS. Papa A city-wide advocacy campaign to prevent teenage pregnancy is what the City Population and Nutrition Office (CPNO) of the city government of Naga has been working on along with the different youth groups and schools in the city. This was relayed to Bicol Mail by CPNO Head Ray-An Cydrick Rentoy who said that the social dilemma needs to involve concurrent interventions if only to address effectively. “That’s why we are encouraging multi-sector participations
Governor Lagman bares 5-point economic agenda
By Jun de Leoz ALBAY Governor Edcel Grex Lagman bared his 5-point economic agenda during the Provincial Development Full Council Meeting held last Friday, March 10, 2024 at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Hall with representatives from the three cities and 15 municipalities of the province in attendance. Based on his presentation, his 5-point agenda can be summarized as 5Ps which stands for: 1. Provision of Quality Health Services 2. Production Enhancement and Food Security 3. P
IPMR sits as member of Goa’s Sangguniang Bayan
GOA, Camarines Sur --- Like the indigenous peoples in the towns of Sagñay and Buhi, tribesmen in this municipality, thru the help of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and in collaboration with the local government unit here was able to send their Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) to the Sangguniang Bayan. Chosen as IPMR in the Sangguniang Bayan of Goa is Rafael G. Belleza, a native of Barangay Salog. IPMRs receive compensation, benefits and
LANDBANK okays P41.3-B pandemic aid for MSEs
Three years since the country was placed under a state of calamity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has approved loans totaling P41.3 billion as of 31 January 2023 to fast-track the recovery of local businesses and cooperatives. Through the I-RESCUE (Interim REhabilitation Support to Cushion Unfavorably affected Enterprises by COVID-19) Lending Program, LANDBANK has assisted a total of 825 borrowers nationwide, composed of 549 micro an
DOLE extends livelihood aid to tourism groups
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- The Department of Labor and Employment in Bicol (DOLE-5) through its Catanduanes provincial office has extended livelihood assistance to two community-based tourism organizations (CBTOs) in Bato town in Catanduanes province. In an interview on Monday, Johana Vi Gasga DOLE-5 spokesperson, said their agency continues to strengthen its poverty reduction program by reboosting different industries like tourism and providing post-pandemic recovery
Philippine Navy invites online applicants for entrance exam
LEGAZPI CITY---The Philippine Navy encourages aspiring applicants to submit their online application until March 10, Friday. ‘’The application process will be done online for the applicant’s convenience and for them to save their money. Instead of going to our office, they can apply through using internet,’’ Public Affairs Officer Lt. Rechiel Gatarin of Naval Forces Southern Luzon said. Gatarin announced that the online application already started on February 27 and was clo
BFP Camarines Norte to train youth in fire response
By Rosalita Maglangit DAET, Camarines Norte --- In line with the Fire Prevention Month celebration this month, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) will provide training on firefighting and response to youth and students. This will be through the BFP Fire Square Road Show and Batang SIKAT (Sunog-Sakuna Iwasan, Kabataan Ating Turuan ) program. During the “Talakayan sa PIA” cum radio program held via Zoom on Monday, March 6, BFP Deputy Provincial Fire Marshal CInsp. Adonis D.
LGU Bato avails drone, tour guiding training
By Carlito J. Peralta BATO, Camarines Sur---TESDA piloted training workshops on photojournalism, photography, digital drone operations and tour guiding on mid-February to March to LGU personnel, resident vloggers and tourism enthusiasts of Bato, Camarines Sur. Bato Municipal Mayor Domingo L. Zorilla, Jr. through PESO Manager designate Cathyrine T. Colico organized and backed this particular training interventions not only to improve and boost the skills of the residents in t
EDITORIAL: Jeepney Modernization, Social and Economic Cost
Jeepneys in the Philippines are considered the “Kings of the Road”. They can be found everywhere in the country, from the busy streets in the cities to the far-flung villages; hence they have been cultural icons famous all over the world. Jeepneys first hit the roads in the 1950s, or immediately after the second world war. They were founded on the military jeeps left behind by US soldiers after they left the country. Some entrepreneurial Filipino mechanics and welders took th
Cheers for Justice!
During the time of former President Duterte, suspected drug pushers or drug lords and influential people allegedly connected to drug trafficking would be murdered. They would get ambushed, get shot in ways that would have taken our breaths in excitement in a Hollywood action suspense flick. But in this administration, strangely, their places have been taken by incumbent and former elected local officials. Mayors, vice mayors, councilors, a governor have been ambushed and
It is About Time
The only author that inspired me the most is none other than Paulo Coelho. He had written the iconic line, “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” It is about time that I write about everything I know about Mental Wellness-- albeit from a patient’s perspective. At the end of the day, there would not be psychiatrists, psychologists, orderlies, nurses, and the whole nine yards without us. Paulo Coelho writes: “I’ve written a book abou
The JEEPNEY Connection
To phase or not to phase out? That is the question. The vintage Jeepney, or “dyip,” popularly dubbed the “king of the road” that plies the country’s streets and all roads from the countryside to the cities and urban centers since post World War II, will soon take a bow. It will quickly phase out. That is if the Omnibus Franchising Guidelines (OFG) continue to take effect to pursue the government’s Jeepney or the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program started in 2017 und
Korapsion an Problema Bako an Konstitusyon
Aprubado na sa Kongreso an Constitutional Convention Act of 2023 na kun sain aamiendahan an 1987 konstitusyon kan mga iboboto asin i-aapoint na delegado sa konstitusional kumbension (ConCon) na maabot kun aaksyunan ini kan Senado. Bago pa man pormal na binotohan sa Kongreso an Constitutional Convention Act of 2023, may mga indibidual asin mga grupong kontra na sa planong amiendahan an 1987 konstitusyon. Segun sa mga kontra sa pag amienda kan 1987 konstitusyon, an dapat na taw
Kagdaog
Sa eskwelahan bawal an bully o kagdaog sa mga kapwa estudyante, maguin sa elementarya sagkod high school. Igwa nang ley sa Pilipinas kontra sa mga kagdaog. Sinda pati an pigbabasol kun nagkaka-igwa nin mga ka-eskwelang naghuhurogot huli sa saindang pang-iiripit, pang-aapi o maski pakubhan sana. Naguiromduman ko kan ako aki pa sa eskwelas publicas may mga matua sakuya asin darakula an lawas na medyo maisog asin kaya kaming mga saradit tarakot man. Hiling sana o turuhok kan sai
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