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DBM releases P1-B for AI-powered flood forecasting, disaster mitigation
By Rhaydz B. Barcia LEGAZPI CITY --- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P1 billion to the University of the Philippines (UP) System to strengthen Project NOAH’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered flood forecasting, real-time hazard monitoring, and disaster prevention capabilities. The funding supports the Marcos administration’s efforts to shift disaster management from responding after calamities strike to using science, technology and data to antic
Aug 282 min read


TINAGA NIN PASAWAY: Pulis na naputolan kamot nagguno nin comendacion
Ni Sonny Malate SAN JOSE PARTIDO --- Pinalayogan nin pag-umaw asin pag- apreciar sa pinahiling na pambihirang coraje asin dedikasyon sa sinumpaan na katungdan si PSSg Nilo M. Miraña kan San Jose Municipal Police Station (SJMPS) sa pamamayo ni PMAJ Glenn M. Locquias. An PNP National Headquarter, National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) PNP Bicol, PNP Provincial Headquarter, LGU San Jose, multi-sectoral group asin mga netizen sa social media sararo sa pagtao nin comendacion k
Aug 282 min read
2K na kapulisan presente sa syudad nin Naga sa Traslacion asin Fluvial procession
Ni Paulo DS. Papa POSITIBO an Philippine National Police sa syudad nin Naga sa saindang hinahagad na pokumas o menos 1,500 personahes komo augmentation force durante kan mga mayor na actividades religiosos kasumpay kan Peñafrancia fiesta sa Setyembre. Segun ki PLTCOL Elmer Azurez Jr., an jefe kan City Community Affairs and Development Unit kan Naga City Police Office (NCPO), by principle aprubado kan oficina regional kan pulisya an request kan PNP sa syudad para sa dugang fue
Aug 282 min read
SA DOH BICOL: Sampolong LGUs halangkaw an porcientahe kan nabakunahan
An Department of health Bicol Center or Health Development nagtutubod na igua pang ibang mga lokal na gobierno sa Bicol nganing makaayon sa grupo na nasakat tolos sa 95% target sa Ligtas Tipdas Measles Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity. An mga Ciudades/Municipalidades naabot tolos an 95% nabakunahan na mga kaakian asta ngunian na huring semana kinababalihan kan Jovellar, Albay – 104.59%; Mabo Masbate – 100.97%; Mandaon, Masbate – 100.75%; Ciudad nin Legazpi – 98.39%
Aug 281 min read
SimEx sa mga escuelahan sa ciudad nin Naga laban sa ‘gun violence’
Ni Paulo DS. Papa KATAKOD kan National Crime Prevention Week sa enot na semana kan Setyembre, gigibuhon an koordinasyon kan Naga City Police Office sa mga eskwelahan sa syudad tanganing gibuhon an mga aktibidades na may kinaaraman sa violencia dara kan badil o gun violence. Kabale na digdi an sarong Simulation Exercise kun saen tutukduan an mga estudiantes, magin an mga barangay officials, nin mga dapat asin marikas na aksyon enkaso mangyari an school shooting na nanutaran na
Aug 282 min read


SOLAR TANDEM
Tigsik ko ining pamalumalo An style sa tios, mayungmayo Alagad paldo an yaman na tago Sa kaban kan gobyerno paslo! Tigsik ko si Senador Caldero Dati an hiro sa telon sobrado Ngonian kutohon na barabas cerrado Takot malapa sa kalabuso! An dimalas sa sugal tigsik ko man Mientras na miserable an Buhay An taga gobyerno orug na nagyayaman Naraya ka pa! Sugapa! Palpal! Tigsik ko si Solar Boy dati sobrang tabil Aw ngonian biglang nag-iba an level Nagbestida, nagpakindingkinding Sant
Aug 281 min read
Aramon Ta
Ni: Ryan Mostar An confidential fund iyo an pondo para sa surveillance activities kan civilian government agencies na konektado sa mandato o operasyon ninda. Iba ini sa intelligence fund, na ginagamit para sa intelligence information-gathering na may direktang epekto sa national security. Maski confidential an apod, dai ini exempted sa accountability. Sakop pa man giraray ini kan mga patakaran sa paggamit, reporting, accounting asin auditing kan gobyerno. Puwedeng sikreto o c
Aug 281 min read


Tigsik
Tigsik an mga tawo na nalilingaw nang gayo, Magpangadyi, magsamba sa Diyos na tutuo. Ta nagtutubod na bakong tutuo an impiyerno, Logod mapagmata na asin magbakli na kamo. Tigsik ko man an saro sa mga ipigsusuhistion, Na an facebook daa dapat na talagang halion, Ta nagigin ugat na nin mga bayulenting aksyon, Orog sa mga kaakian na bangkag na sa celfon. Tigsik ko an iba sa mga may “feeding program” Na dai man tultol, pakaluto kan mga pagkakan. Minsan malagtok an maluto, panira
Aug 281 min read


25-YEAR-OLD PROJECT: DPWH misses Dizon’s goal Kilicao bridge project stalls
By MANUEL T. UGALDE LEGAZPI CITY --- The Bicol regional office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) failed to meet the July completion target set by Public Works Secretary Vincent Dizon for the long-delayed Binitayan-Kilikao Bridge in Daraga, Albay, raising renewed questions over the project’s history, cost and implementation. The four-lane steel bridge, reportedly costing P257 million, is the third bridge project undertaken at the site crossing the Yawa Rive
Aug 213 min read
Punong Barangay seeks suit vs gang leader over minors’ initiation
By Paulo DS Papa A 21-year-old gang leader may face charges for allegedly initiating newly recruited minors through beatings inside a cemetery in Barangay Concepcion Pequeña, Naga City. A video of the incident went viral on social media, showing several minors blindfolded and being repeatedly punched in different parts of their bodies, including their backs. Punong Barangay Francis Mendoza said he called the attention of the parents of the minors, aged 13 to 15, who are resid
Aug 211 min read


Bukas Palad to Lead Night of Worship and Music at Ateneo de Naga University
NAGA CITY — Get ready for an unforgettable evening of praise, worship, and music as Ateneo de Naga University presents “One More Gift: A Bukas Palad Charity Concert.” This special event features the renowned Bukas Palad Music Ministry alongside JesCom’s Fr. Manoling V. Francisco, S.J., and is scheduled on 5 September 2026, 6:00 PM at the Ateneo de Naga University Covered Courts (Main Campus). Founded in 1986, Bukas Palad is a community of friends inspired by the spirituality
Aug 212 min read


EDITORIAL: Quality Matters
THE unusually candid exchange between Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla and DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon has exposed a problem that goes beyond one poorly designed building or a delayed government project: the persistent question of whether the government is getting the quality it deserves for billions of pesos in public funds. Remulla’s criticism was blunt. He questioned why some government buildings appear to take years to complete, why their designs fall short of expectations,
Aug 213 min read


Keep out of reach of Children
And I thought it had died down. Just when it seemed the alarming wave of campus violence had finally subsided, the tragic shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga proved the trend had merely taken a brief hiatus before returning as an escalated sequel. The 14-year-old gunman arrived equipped with a secondary rifle alongside his primary handgun, raising chilling questions about his true intentions. Was he anticipating a prolonged exchange of gunfire with responding law enforcement, or
Aug 213 min read


My “APO” Elected Grade 5 Representative gets his first lesson
My grandson Lyme was hesistant to run. He was hesitant when his teachers suggested that he run for Grade 5 representative. Lyme is nine, a high achiever and always among the top of his class. He is also a basketball player—and a good one at that. He is tall for his age, already almost my height at 5’6”, much to the amusement of his petite supermom. But being good at school and basketball does not necessarily mean you want to stand in front of your classmates and lead them.His
Aug 214 min read


We Secured the Gates. What About the Guns?
We have barely had time to recover from one school shooting before another has forced us to confront the same disturbing question. In June, three students were killed and 20 others injured when two students allegedly opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. On August 18, another school shooting occurred—this time at Ateneo de Zamboanga University Junior High School. A student was killed, two others were reportedly injured, and the suspected shooter also
Aug 212 min read



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