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“Teach Me Your Paths, My God”
By Fr. Roy Cimagala THAT’S a beautiful psalm (25,4b) that should remind us that we need to be aware that it is God’s continuing, loving, merciful and effective providence that guides us toward our ultimate and real goal in life. It would be good if we can repeat this psalm often so we can protect ourselves from our strong tendency to think that we can just depend on our own selves to navigate life’s complexities and steer through life’s challenges. For this, we need to humble
Jun 123 min read
THE WORD OF THE LORD
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Exodus 19:2-6a Responsorial Psalm Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5 R. (3c) We are his people: the sheep of his flock. Second Reading: Romans 5:6-11 Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:36—10:8 At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to se
Jun 121 min read
Holy Rosary Major and Preparatory Seminaries open academic year with Mass of the Holy Spirit
By Natalie Hazel Quimlat At the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Holy Rosary Major Seminary in Naga City, priest formators, teachers, students, and seminarians of both the Holy Rosary Major and Preparatory Seminaries gathered for the Mass of the Holy Spirit yesterday, June 10. Caceres Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon officiated the mass that opened the new academic year. In his homily, Alarcon underlined the importance of being a participative Church and called on the seminarians to
Jun 121 min read
Legazpi Diocesan Assembly
LEGAZPI CITY - The PWD Liturgical Ministers of the St. Jude Thaddeus Parish joyfully joined and participated in the Legazpi Diocesan Assembly of Lay Liturgical Ministers held June 6 at the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation. This is the first time for the group to be part of a diocesan gathering; and the Parish hopes it to "be another step towards building a more synodal and inclusive local Church". (Photo credit: St. Jude Thaddeus Parish, Legazpi City/Facebook)
Jun 121 min read
From Mexico, Guadalupe image begins monthslong PH pilgrimage June 13
By CBCP News A revered image of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Mexico will arrive in the Philippines this week, launching a monthslong nationwide pilgrimage that Church leaders hope will inspire prayer, Marian devotion and spiritual renewal. The pilgrimage will formally open with a Mass at the Manila Cathedral on June 13, to be presided over by Cardinal Jose Advincula. From there, a replica of the Mexican Marian icon and an image of St. Juan Diego will travel to more than 50 cath
Jun 122 min read
IN SIRUMA: Farmers’ titles ‘superior’ to corporate land claim-DAR
By Paulo DS Papa The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Camarines Sur has declared that the Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) held by about 150 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Barangays San Ramon and Salvacion, Siruma, are superior to the land title claimed by Wanderlust Land Development Corporation over 434 hectares within the area. The land owned by the ARBs is located within the 1,014-hectare property being claimed by the corporation through another
Jun 122 min read
University professor says HUC status can accelerate Naga’s dev’t
THE conversion of Naga into a Highly Urbanized City (HUC) is expected to bring significant benefits to its residents through increased funding, improved public services, stronger local governance, and expanded economic opportunities, according to a local governance expert. Dr. Marshal Q. Murillo, executive assistant to the president, international program officer, and associate professor in Public Administration at Ateneo de Naga University, said Naga’s new status would allow
Jun 122 min read
Why you shouldn’t be drinking water from plastic bottles
By Hiyah Zaidi (BICOL Mail presents this informative article on the potential health and environmental concerns associated with drinking water from plastic bottles. Through this feature, we hope to help our readers make informed choices that can contribute to their well-being and the protection of our environment. –Editor) THAILAND’s Phi Phi Islands look stunning in pictures – but the often reality is much different. Beautiful beaches are littered with plastic, and that inspi
Jun 122 min read
MEMBERS URGED TO STAY VIGILANT: PhilHealth warns public vs text scam, fake website
By Ma. Teresa Montemayor THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on Thursday warned the public against circulating fraudulent text messages and an unauthorized website designed to steal members’ personal and financial data. The state insurer said it has issued Advisory 2026-0032, informing its regional offices and the public that suspicious SMS or text blasts are currently directing recipients to an imposter website that asks users to update their “health insurance
Jun 121 min read
PRO-5 Bicol enforce strict security for nearly 1M learners
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has implemented heightened security measures to ensure a safe, orderly, and peaceful opening of School Year 2026-2027 for students, teachers and personnel on Monday. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Erosito Miranda said that as part of intensified preparations, police visibility was increased in schools, along major roads, at transportation terminals and in other crowded areas. “This aims to immediately p
Jun 122 min read
2 rebels killed in clash in remote CamSur town
By Rhaydz Barcia LEGAZPI CITY --- Two suspected members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in an encounter with government troops in Barangay San Isidro, Goa, Camarines Sur on Saturday. Major Frank Roldan, spokesperson of the Philippine Army’s 9th Infantry Division (9ID), said troops from the 83rd Infantry Battalion (IB) engaged seven alleged NPA members at around 5:10 a.m. on June 6 after residents reported the presence of armed rebels in the area. “Our tro
Jun 122 min read
Albay city flags Facebook post announcing class postponement due to earthquake
By Ernie Delgado LEGASPI CITY --- Some residents of Tabaco City in Albay fell victim to online disinformation after an announcement claiming that the start of classes, scheduled for Monday, June 8, had been postponed due to a strong earthquake that struck the city the previous Friday made the rounds on social media on Sunday. In an advisory, the Tabaco City Public Information Office (TCPIO) labeled as “fake” a Facebook post that stated that the first day of classes on June 8,
Jun 121 min read
Catanduanes electricity provider adds gensets to fix power woes
By Ernie Delgado LEGAZPI CITY --- After President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. told the Department of Energy (DOE) to quickly address Catanduanes’ ongoing power crisis, the island’s electricity provider sent out several generator sets over the weekend to help restore electricity to this growing tourist spot in the Bicol region. “Good news ito sa ating mga Catandunganons,” Governor Patrick Azanza said about the generators, which were sent after President Marcos gave the ord
Jun 122 min read
Legazpi City village to hold service caravan, sell ‘BBM’ rice
By Marlon Atun LEGAZPI CITY --- Residents of Barangay 38 Gogon in Legazpi City will soon benefit from essential government services and affordable food through the “2026 Katalingkasan Fiesta Serbisyo Caravan.” The event will take place at Kalayaan Park on June 11, 2026, as a prelude to the Independence Day celebrations. The caravan will launch President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na” program, allowing eligible residents, especially families e
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