Social Action Centers across the Bicol region gathered last July 13 for an assembly at the Chancery Social Hall of the Diocese of Legazpi. Themed "Strengthening Internal Governance and Strategic Regional Linkages", the regional assembly featured messages from Bishop Herman Abcede of Daet, Bishop-in-charge of the Social Action Network of the Bicol Region, and Fr. Carmelo Caluag, Executive Director of Caritas Philippines. All Social Action Centers shared their stories in helpin

The image of Ina, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, joined the Grand Coronada Procession of the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe de Cebu in Cebu City, July 11. (Photos by Natalie Quimlat)

By Marti Stelling, Health Reporter EATING oysters may reduce the risk of cancer, a study suggests. Researchers at the University of Ferrara in Italy found that an extract made from native Pacific oysters can cut inflammation in intestinal cells. Chronic inflammation is a factor in many diseases, including cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and inflammatory bowel disease. It can often be caused by changes in the permeability of the intestinal barrier, known as ‘le

Calaguas Islands, Vinzons, Camarines Norte — July 5, 2026. The recently concluded Dream Swim Calaguas 2026 brought together athletes, local communities, and eco-tourism advocates in a vibrant showcase of endurance and sustainable tourism. Held on July 4–5, the event featured 3KM and 6KM open-water swim categories, drawing participants from across the Philippines to the pristine waters of Calaguas Island. Strengthening Sports Tourism The competition highlighted Calaguas as a p

MINALABAC, Camarines Sur --- A 49-year-old man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly attempted to attack his own daughter with a digging bar in Barangay Sagrada Familia, Minalabac, police said. Police identified the suspect only by the alias “Jim,” a widower and jobless resident of Minalabac. He is now under police custody and is facing an attempted parricide complaint. The victim, identified only as “Ange,” 21, a college student, escaped unharmed during the incid

Ni Dr. Christian C. Vega Halos mapunit ang damit noon ni Inay sa tuwing luluwas ng baryo patungong bayan. Humahagod sa mura kong katawan ang pinanipis na kawayan na nagsisilbing panakot at ang pagkakaranas na mabuhusan ng isang baldeng tubig na pantugon upang ako ay tumahan. Salat sa paggabay at takot ang bumabalot sa akin sa tuwing may kakulangan na ipaliwanag sa mura kung isip ang ganitong paulit-ulit na sitwasyon. Namulat sa isang lugar na ang tuntunin at kultura, na sa ba

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- Mayor Hisham Ismail on Tuesday outlined a development roadmap focused on infrastructure, public services, economic growth and good governance as the city advances its vision of becoming a Smart City and a Highly Urbanized City (HUC). In his first State of the City Address (SOCA), Ismail highlighted the city government's accomplishments from July 2025 to June 2026 and outlined priority programs to improve the delivery of public services, sust

The common misconceptions to stop believing, according to an oncologist By Anna Bonet (As part of its advocacy for healthy living, Bicol Mail publishes this article in the hope that it will help readers make informed decisions about their health and well-being. – Editor) From when to see a general practitioner to who screening is really for, Professor David Bloomfield, consultant clinical oncologist at Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, sets the record straight on the most c

By Benilda Recebido MAGALLANES, Sorsogon --- Healthcare access is expected to improve significantly for over 13,500 residents in the southern coastal areas of Magallanes, with the groundbreaking for the new Rural Health Unit 2 (RHU 2) in Barangay Siuton. The ceremony, led by Assistant Secretary Rea Uy Epistola of the Office of the Executive Secretary, assured the public that this additional healthcare facility will serve thousands of residents of Magallanes town. This infrast

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) seized more than PHP2 million worth of suspected illegal drugs during a series of operations conducted from July 6 to 12, an official said Wednesday. In a report, PRO-5 spokesperson Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib said 59 successful anti-drug operations have been conducted during the period, resulting in the confiscation of 324.28 grams of suspected shabu and 15.42 grams of suspected marijuana, with a com

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- The Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) had provided protective supplies to communities affected by Mayon Volcano's continuing unrest in the First District. APSEMO chief Oscar Robert Cristobal said Tuesday the provincial government coordinated with Bacacay after light ashfall was reported in several villages as southwest monsoon (habagat) winds worsened the spread of volcanic ash. "So far, only Bacacay has reported e

An Department of Agriculture (DA) sa Bicol padagos an saindang campanya sa mga paraoma na magtanum nin amay mantang segun sa Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA) maepekto an ‘‘Super El Niño’’ sa ika-apat na cuarto ngunian na taon. Alagad sinabi ni Lovella Guarin, opisyal na parataram kan DA Bicol, igua pa nin mga pag-uran ngunian na bulan makakatabang pa ini sa pagtanum gulayon maging sa paroy. Nagsuplay nin banyera an ahencia

Libmanan, Camarines Sur --- Bilang pagtaong onra kan lokal na gobierno kan banwaan na ini maheheling sa retrato an rebulto ni Dipuntong Gobernador asin Alcalde Jose ‘‘Nonoy’’ Bulaong. Sa FB page ni Alcalde Son Marfil, katuyohan kan pagpatugdok kan saiyang monumento ini maserbing simbulo kan saiyang dedikasyon, serbisyo asin mga kontribusyon sa banwaan nin Libmanan asin provincia nin Camarines Sur na naging gobernador. Pinasalamatan kan jefe ejecutivo si Art Cantos na naging k

Nagseguro an National Food Authority (NFA) Camarines Sur-Camarines Norte na abunda an suplay nin bagas mantang nagsobra sa pigtalaan na procurement target an nabakal kan ahencia kasunod kan inabot sa 49,880 sakong paroy matapos kan aranihan ngunian na saguli o kan bulan nin Hunyo 2026. Segun sa ahencia sa paagi kan saindang Assistant Branch Manager Edgar Gadbilao, inabot nin sa 286.78 por ciento sa bulanan na target na 17,40 sako nin paroy an saindang nakabakal gikan sa mga p