Last July 22, I wrote a column entitled “Nakuryente.” I never imagined that barely a week later, electricity would become one of the most applauded issues in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). The title “Nakuryente” was inspired by our own experience. At our family’s store in Canaman, our monthly electric bill suddenly jumped from around ₱5,000 to more than ₱14,000, even though the business was not yet operating at full capacity. I reme

The reviews have been pouring in ever since The Odyssey hit theaters last week. Some have called it Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece. Others found it visually stunning but emotionally hollow. One comment making the rounds online simply read: “Three hours. Zero bathroom breaks. Zero regrets.” Whether the film deserves the praise—or the criticism—is a discussion for movie reviewers. What interests me is something far more remarkable. How is it that a story first told nearly thre

Vice President Sara Duterte stands before the Senate not as a candidate, not as a political rival, and not as the daughter of a former President, but as an impeached constitutional officer. That distinction is not merely descriptive. It is constitutional. The House of Representatives has exercised its constitutional power to impeach and has transmitted four Articles of Impeachment to the Senate. Its role has now changed. Through its designated prosecutors, the House must pres

Sa irarom kan Article 344 kan Revised Penal Code, an kasong adultery dai puwedeng magpadagos kun an reklamo bako mismo naifile kan naagrabyadong agom. Sa sarong bagong desisyon, Chua-Chiba vs Chiba and Llona, piglinaw liwat kan Korte Suprema na dai sapat na an kaso ifile kan authorized representative. An pagfile kan reklamo sa adultery sarong personal na karapatan na dai puwedeng ipasa sa ibang tawo. Base sa Korte Suprema, an legal requirement na ini pigtakda kan batas bilang

By Rhadz Barcia DAYS before the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., former Vice President and now Naga City Mayor Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo praised several programs and projects of the Marcos administration, particularly those benefiting Naga City. Speaking to reporters in an interview, Robredo said she looks forward not only to hearing the President’s accomplishments over the past year but also his priorities and programs for the remain

By Jordan Domingo IRIGA CITY --- Police arrested two suspected drug personalities and seized suspected shabu worth about P88,400 during the implementation of a search warrant in Barangay San Francisco, Iriga City on Monday afternoon, July 27. Arrested were aliases “Biboy,” 30, unemployed and a resident of Iriga City, and “Cole,” 19, a resident of Nabua who is currently staying in Iriga City. Authorities said operatives from the Iriga City Police Station’s City Drug Enforcemen

By Joela Mizchelle D. Dacillo For many Bicolano communities, the sea is not only a view from the shore. It is food on the table, work for the family, protection from storms, and part of everyday life. From the fishing grounds of Camarines Sur and Albay to the coastal barangays facing the Pacific, the health of our marine and coastal resources directly affects the safety, income, and future of our people. Yet these resources are under growing pressure. Coral reefs, mangroves,

THE Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold the ground-breaking ceremony for the Naga Philippines Temple on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., marking a significant milestone for the Church and its growing membership in the Philippines. The ceremony will be presided over by Elder Steven D. Shumway of the Philippines Area Presidency. According to the Church, the temple will rise on a 3.7-hectare site in Barangay Concepcion Grande, Naga City.

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- A total of 281 officers from the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) were promoted to the next higher rank at a ceremony held at Camp Simeon Ola here on Wednesday. P RO-5 director Brig. Gen. Erosita Miranda, who led the ceremony, called on the newly promoted second-level uniformed personnel to embrace their new ranks as a greater responsibility during the simultaneous oath-taking, donning, and pinning of ranks. “Promotion is not just a n

By Marlon Atun LEGAZPI CITY --- For years, fisherfolk in Bulan, Sorsogon, have faced a common challenge: abundant catches during peak seasons but limited space, insufficient ice supply, and significant post-harvest losses that affect their income greatly. The inadequate supply of ice and lack of cold storage facilities compel many fishermen to either sell their catch at lower prices or discard unsold fish before they reach the market. This unfortunate situation is now set to

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- The Social Security System - Legazpi Branch will start releasing the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) program cash aid for qualified beneficiaries through their accredited bank accounts, an official said Tuesday. In an interview, Jeanette Mapa, SSS Legazpi regional communications officer, said the UPLIFT Program will provide PHP2,000 in monthly assistance from July to December 2026. Mapa said the releas

By CBCP News Catholic bishops from across Asia closed a week-long summit Sunday with a call to build “bridges, not barriers” across a continent strained by war, migration and inequality. The message came at the end of the 12th plenary assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, which brought together cardinals and bishops from 22 member episcopal conferences for six days of prayer and discussion in the Indonesian capital. In their closing statement, the bishops