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THE WORD OF THE LORD
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity First Reading: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9 Responsorial Psalm Psalm Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 R. (52b) Glory and praise for ever! Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Gospel Reading: John 3:16-18 God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. W
Jun 11 min read
Maghapot kita ki Father
Dear Father Bill, Ngunian na lakop na an Artificial Intelligence (AI), ano an mga dapat tandaan? Saen mahanap nin giya an naggagamit kani? An minagalang, Lea Dear Lea, Tamang-tama an kahapotan na ini huli ta kan Mayo 25, 2026, ipinaglansar kan Santo Papa, Leo XIV, an saiyang pinakaenot na encyclical letter na "Magnifica Humanitas." An katuyuhan kaini iyo na mairayo an tawo sa mga nakakapurisaw na epekto kan "Artificial Intelligence" (AI), "Digitalisation," "New Technological
Jun 12 min read


Archbishop to Peñafrancia devotees: 'Fear missing out on the mission entrusted to us'
By Natalie Hazel Quimlat "Do not be mere spectators." Speaking to hundreds of devotees of Ina, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, at the Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia in Naga City last May 22, Caceres Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon emphasized the pillars of a synodal church: communion, participation and mission. Devotion must deepen our sense of communion with others, the Archbishop said. "It must let us grow in empathy, compassion and solidarity towards others." "We desire a Church th
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'You continue to inspire the Church,' Bishop tells DMsisters as Congregation celebrates 60th anniversary
By Natalie Hazel Quimlat At the novena mass held in honor of Mary, Mother of the Church last May 20, mass presider and homilist, Bishop Luisito Occiano of Virac, highlighted the significant contributions of the Daughters of Mary (DM) sisters not only to the Philippine local Church, especially in the Bicol region where they take root, but also to the many Dioceses abroad where the sisters have been present as missionaries. Reflecting on the Wedding at Cana, Occiano highlighted
Jun 12 min read


Government's anti-poverty bodybrings P20/kg rice closer to poor
By Keren Anne Bernadas LEGAZPI CITY, Albay --- Long before sunrise, 62-year-old rice farmer Nard (not his real name) was already on his way to the city from Sto. Domingo, Albay, hoping to secure a few kilos of rice priced at only P20 per kilo. By 5 a.m., dozens of residents had already lined up, all eager to take advantage of the government’s affordable rice program amid rising food costs. In Albay, only two warehouses have been designated for the rollout of the “Benteng Bi
Jun 13 min read
CAMSUR Police Blotter
By Jordan Domingo Man killed, another hurt in Goa motorcycle collision A 38-year-old man died while another was seriously injured following a head-on motorcycle collision at around 2:30 a.m. on May 26 in Barangay Pinaglabanan, Goa, Camarines Sur. Police identified the fatality as alias “Rodel,” who was declared dead on arrival at the Goa Municipal Infirmary. The other driver, alias “Richard,” 39, sustained serious injuries. Investigation showed that the victim was traveling e
Jun 12 min read


P15-M drugs seized, 12 suspects nabbed in Bicol weekend operations
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- More than PHP15 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated and 12 drug personalities were arrested in a series of coordinated anti-drug operations conducted over the weekend. Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) Director Brig. Gen. Erosito Miranda said authorities seized 2.2 kilograms of shabu worth an estimated PHP15.08 million and 2 grams of marijuana valued at PHP240 during eight anti-drug operations across the Bicol Region. In Al
Jun 13 min read


Sorsogon City builds 214 houses, hands keys to informal settlers
By Benilda Recebido SORSOGON CITY, Sorsogon --- The city government of Sorsogon officially handed over 214 housing units to families living in informal settlements and flood zones on Tuesday, May 19. The initiative highlighted the local government’s efforts to help more low-income families gain access to safe and decent homes. It aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s national housing program, which encourages local governments to use public land to provide safe and af
Jun 12 min read


TESDA honors 98 ECCD graduates, rolls out eLearning System
By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Kiko Benitez led the ceremonial graduation rites for 98 Child Development Workers (CDWs) after completing their Early Childhood Care and Development Services (ECCDS) course. The graduates, who completed the specialized training program with renewed dedication to nurturing young learners, marked another milestone in TESDA’s continuing efforts to strengthen early childhood education
Jun 13 min read


DAR links farm producers to more wholesale buyers in Sorsogon amid energy shock
By Benilda Recebido SORSOGON CITY, Sorsogon --- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is connecting farmers with more consumers and institutions to help increase their income and reduce food waste, especially as global oil prices rise sharply. By linking farmers directly with hospitals, correctional facilities, and other markets, the initiative aims to ensure that farmers receive fair and steady prices for their goods while also providing these institutions with a reliable
Jun 12 min read


DTI sunodsunod an linyada nin mga feria
Ni Sonny Malate Labing 60ng Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) gikan sa bilog na probinsya an nagparticipar sa piglatag na food fair na pigpadrinohan kan Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-CamSur sa pamamayo ni Provincial Director Jay Percival S. Ablan. Sa ginibong Feria de Camarines feat. Delicioso sa sarong mall sa ciudad kan Naga kan nakaaging bulan, kairiba digdi an mga entrepreneur hale sa Goa, Tigaon asin Tinambac na an lambang saro may sadiring pambihirang pigtamp
Jun 12 min read


Suanoy na demolition order dae nag-aser sa Ciudad nin Naga
Ni Paulo DS. Papa NAABALA an gigibuhon na kudta nang demolition activity aga nin Viernes, Mayo 22, sa mga kaharongan sa 14 hectares na daga sa Sitio San Rafael, Zone 7, Barangay Cararayan, Ciudad nin Naga dahil sa dayalogo na pigturuwangan kan city hall, barangay council asin kan Philippine National Police. Mga alas-6:00 nin aga, kan magkariribuk an mga residente sa area dahil sa demolition team na magaba sa saindang mga pig-iistaran sa binino kan sarong writ of demolition ha
Jun 12 min read
Duwang banwaan sa CSur pigdeclara komo SIPS
Duwang banwaan sa segundo distrito kan Camarines Sur pigdeclara na komo state of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) kan Philippine Army asin iba pang ahencias de gobierno huli sa kawaran na nin problema sa insurhencia. An duwang banwaan na ini iyo an Libmanan na ginibo si ceremonial declaration kan Mayo 13, 2026 asin sa Pamplona, Camarines Sur kan Mayo 21, 2026. Pinagenotan kan Philippine Army, Coast Guard Station, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine National Police,
Jun 11 min read
Biglaan na brownouts mayo sa kontrol kan Casureco II
Pagwara o biglaan na brownout kan serbisyo nin kuryente sa Camarines Sur II Electric Cooperative (Casureco II) magdedepende man giraray sa National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) huli kan pakulang-kulang suplay nin kuryente sa Luzon asin Visayas grid, bako lang Casureco dos an apektado envez an Bicol Electric Cooperative sa Rehiyon Bicol. Piglinaw kan manihamiento kan Casureco II sa paagi kan saindang opisyal na parataram, Rinner Bucay na sinda napaluwas nin anun
Jun 11 min read
Aramon Ta
Ni: Ryan Mostar An Kaogma Festival dai nagpoon bilang an dakulang konsyerto na pangyayari na aram kan mga tawo ngunyan. Nagpoon ini bilang sarong mas sadit na selebrasyon kan 1989, na enot na nagmarka kan anibersaryo kan pagmukna kan probinsya, dangan luway-luway na naghiwas sa sarong kapiyestahan na may mga parada, isports, pageant, asin darakulang konsyerto. An sikat na Filipino girl group na BINI ma-perform sa Kaogma Festival kasunod kan makasaysayan nindang pagluwas sa Co
Jun 11 min read



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