Two young lives have been lost. In the days since the tragedy involving student-athletes from Ateneo de Manila University, grief has naturally been accompanied by questions. Investigations will continue. Facts will emerge. Responsibilities, if any, will be determined in due time. Those questions deserve answers. But perhaps, before anything else, there is something else worth remembering. Before they were athletes, they were sons. Before they represented their university, the

Atty., an sako pong ataman na ido nakalaog sa natad kan samong kapitbahay asin binuno niya po ini. Anong reklamo po an pwede kong isampa laban saiya? ----- An saimong sitwasyon pwedeng maglaog sa irarom kan Revised Penal Code bilang malicious mischief, na nagpaparusa sa siisay man na tuyong nagraot kan pagsasadiri kan iba na mayong tamang dahilan. Pwede man ining hilingon sa irarom kan Animal Welfare Act (RA 8485) kun an paggadan ginibo na mayong rasonableng dahilan. Pero bag

By Jason B. Neola THE Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI), in partnership with PMM Multimedia Services, has formally launched the Weddings, Travel & Lifestyle Expo Naga City 2026, a three-day event aimed at strengthening the region’s growing wedding, tourism, and lifestyle industries. The project was officially unveiled during a press conference held on June 15 at Villa Caceres Hotel, bringing together representatives from the media, business community, touris

By Ernie Delgado LEGAZPI CITY --- The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is encouraging its members who experience early symptoms of dengue fever to take advantage of the primary care benefit offered through its Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (Yakap). Norlinda Castillo, chief social insurance officer in Masbate, said on Wednesday that enrolled individuals can access medical consultations, laboratory services, certain medications, and diagnostic tests at over 4,000 cli

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 R. (14c) Lord, in your great love, answer me. Second Reading: Romans 5:12-15 Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:26-33 Jesus said to the Twelve: "Fear no one. Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. And do not be afraid of tho

By Amy Panga The Saradit na Kristianong Komunidad (SKK) of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish and Shrine, Iriga City celebrated its third anniversary, uniting parishioners in faith, service and fellowship. Moving forward under the theme: "Gabos Kaayaon, Gabos may Gibuhon", the milestone event highlighted the communities shared responsibility in building a vibrant, participatory Church. The anniversary kicked off early in the morning of June 6 with an energetic Zumba session. Paris

On June 12, Philippine Independence Day and Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Legazpi Diocesan Commission on Social Concerns held its General Assembly as a response to the recent pastoral letter of Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon regarding the ongoing political and economic challenges of the country. The highlight of the Assembly, which gathered lay leaders at the Simbag Social Hall at The Chancery Building of the Diocese, was the signing of the Dapat Isa Lang Movem

Fr. Joey Gonzaga, fifteenth Rector of the Holy Rosary Major Seminary, celebrated his 25th Sacerdotal Anniversary last June 12, Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, also Philippine Independence Day. A concelebrated mass was held at the Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia. In his homily, Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana spoke of the priesthood patterned after the heart of Jesus. The celebration gathered Gonzaga's family and friends. Also present were Caceres Archbishop Rex Andr

By Franshen Rochelle A. Estrella AS the City of Naga strengthens the implementation of Oplan DisipliNaga street vendors have become one of the focal points of the campaign. The initiative, which forms part of the city's broader effort to improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and public order, includes monitoring vendors occupying roadsides and sidewalks to ensure that they operate only within designated areas and do not obstruct public spaces. City Mayor Robredo has emphas

By Maida M. Boragay Community health workers in Naga may soon spend less time tied to administrative work and more time saving lives. Dismantling the systemic bottlenecks that slow down grassroots healthcare, Naga City has partnered with global and national health experts to improve its health information system and reduce the administrative burden on frontline workers. Pioneered as the Health Data Governance Project, this initiative aims to steer the city away from a mere cu

By Rosalita Manlangit DAET, Camarines Norte --- Local government units in Camarines Norte are currently procuring supplies to fully implement the Food Assistance-Rice Distribution Project under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) established by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. According to Melody Relucio, director of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for Camarines Norte, the provincial government received P91 million under the initiative, while eac

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- After 20 long years, at least 70 residents of this city are now holders of land titles following the execution of a deed of donation and the awarding of titles for the Taysan resettlement site. In an interview, lawyer Raphaela Albor, chief of Legazpi City’s Resettlement, Housing, and Community Development Office, said the beneficiaries are residents who have lived in the area for about 20 years and long held certificates of award from the Ci

Abot na sa P191,617.838 an danyos sa apectadong 1,330 paraoma sa Camarines Sur asin Albay asin posibleng maglangkaw pa sa masunod na mga semana huli kan El Niño. Ini base sa listahan hale sa mga provincial office kan ahencia mantang hinahalat pa an ibang mga report hale sa ibang provincias kan Rehiyon Bicol, sabi ni Lovella Guarin opisyal na parataram kan DA Bicol. Alagad aprubado na kan Philippine Crops Insurance an ‘‘indemnity claims’’ kan 119 paraoma mapadapit sa danyos sa

Pabor sa mga magurang an desisyon kan Department of Education (DepEd) asin sa kumfirmasyon ni Alcalde Leni Robredo sa recomendasyon na cancelaron na an CTP-MAPEH asin DRRM Parade sa gigibohon na Peñafrancia Festival 2026. Sinabi kan ibang opisyal kan Parent Teachers Association (PTA) na nagsayuma nang magpasambit kan saindang pangaran na pinapaboran kan mga magurang an cancelasyon sa sinambit na parada mantang dai na sinda magastos sa gagamiton na bado sa tahaw kan desisyon k

Nagsakat na sa P27.00 cada kilo an palay procurement kan National Food Authority sa Camarines Sur asin Camarines Sur. Ini an kinumfirmar kan NFA CamarinesSur sa Bicol Mail base sa pinakahuring bulletin alagad magdedepende kun malangkaw o mabababa sa masunod na mga aldaw. An ahencia saro nang sanga an NFA Camarines Sur asin Camarines Norte na an mayor na opisina yaon sa Palestina, Pili, Camarines Sur mantang igua man giraray opisina sa Daet, Camarines Norte. An pagpalangkaw pr