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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

Tigsik ko ining layas na doggie Madadakop na kuta kan mga ahente Aw ta pinadulag kan palpal na may bigote Ngonian baga nagpaparangisi! Tigsik ko ining lalaking kalbo Talagang tapayason na tawo Turog manok, an mata alerto Tibaad maposasan, aray mooo! Tigsik ko si Robin en BATOman Mag-BFF, an ngaragngag dukotan Parehong ginamit ni Calderong magulang Kawasa parehong sobra an pagkapalpal! Tigsik ko si Senadora na madrama Sa pagigin Best Dramatic Actress nanggana Basta na lang na

Tigsik ko an mga nangyayari na sa ngunyan, Pano na baga nin kararatan digdi sa kinaban. Sa mga nangyayari, mga tawo pinatatanidan, An dai magbarago sa kalayo mapapaduman. Tigsik ko man an mga nagwalkout sa senado, Ta nagpahiling na dai minauyon sa mga gusto. Na ipautob an ley kaining mga traydor na tutuo, Dawa nalalangob an myembro, may masweldo. Tigsik ko ngunyan an senado na sikat na talaga, Daog pa an mga artista sa entablado, pelikula. May aksyon, may drama, komedya asin