“Dai po siya tatao mag-Bicol. English lang po ang aram.” (Hindi po siya marunong mag-Bicol. English lang po ang alam.) Ito yung sagot ng isang EduCare Teacher nung minsang pumunta kami sa isang EduCare Center para magbasa ng isang pambatang libro at magturo ng pagtatanim ng gulay sa containers sa mga apat hanggang limang taon na gulang na learners. Tila namamangha ang karamihan sa mga batang tulad ng nakasalamuha namin. “Bata pa marunong na mag-English.” Yung iba natatawa na

My sibling used to complain that my essays were too long. My response has always been the same: Guilty as charged! 😅 But this quote from the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras made me reconsider the whole question of length: “Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few.” It sounds simple enough: practice brevity. Say more with fewer words. Don’t waste the reader’s time. But I am not satisfied with such a simplistic interpretation. If I followed it literally

An Korte Suprema nagdesisyon na an pagbalga sa pangako na mag-pakasal pwedeng maging psychological violence sa irarom kan Republic Act No. 9262, o an Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, depende sa mga pangyayari asin sa epekto kaini sa babae. Sa kasong XXX vs People, GR No. E-00648 (July 2, 2026), an Korte Suprema nag desisyon na igwang pananagutan sa nasabing batas ang sarong lalaki na nagbawi kan saiyang pag-apply lisensya sa kasal asin dae pag dagos kang ka

NAGA City Mayor Leni Robredo has issued two executive orders activating dedicated Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and Incident Management Teams (IMTs) for two major events expected to draw large crowds to the city—the 2026 Peñafrancia Festival and the 2026 Bar Examinations. Executive Order (EO) No. 036, issued on August 13, 2026, activates the Naga City EOC and IMT for small and major events during the month-long Peñafrancia Festival. The structures are intended to streng

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- Three more communities in Naga City have gained security of tenure through the Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP), one of the housing initiatives under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. Social Housing Finance Corp. (SHFC) President and CEO Federico Laxa and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo awarded checks totaling more than PHP65.8 million to the Mabolo Village Homeowners’ Associa

By Jordan Domingo LEGAZPI CITY --- Mayon Volcano could be heading toward renewed eruptive activity following a sharp surge in sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions that reached 8,393 tonnes per day on Monday, the highest level recorded since volcanic gas concentrations began declining in July. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the abrupt increase in volcanic gas emissions could signal a shift toward renewed eruption at the summit crater, potentia

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 22:19-23 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8 R. (8bc) Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands. Second Reading: Romans 11:33-36 Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He

By CBCP News Catholic educators on Tuesday called for compassion and restraint after a deadly shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, urging the public to avoid speculation and respect the grieving school community. The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines said the tragedy demands sensitivity and cautioned against spreading unverified information about the incident. “Behind every report, photograph, or social media post are students, families, teachers, and

Midbid an mga Bikolano sa apod na "Pueblo Amante de Maria"—an mga tawong hararom an pagkamoot asin pagtaong onra ki Birhen Maria. Kada Setyembre, rinibong mga deboto an nagtitiripon sa Syudad nin Naga tanganing bisitahon siya, makisumaro sa mga prusisyon, asin magdolot kan saindang mga pamibi. Nagtutubod kami na paagi sa saiyang mamomoton pangataman, idinadara nia an samong mga kahagadan sa saiyang Aki, si Jesu-Cristo. Alagad ini minadara sato sa sarong importanteng hapot: Ku

The Parish of the Black Nazarene in Calabanga recently held a Tinagba with the procession of the image of Inâ, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, August 16, Sunday. (Photos from Parish of the Black Nazarene - Calabanga/Facebook)

By CBCP News Catholics should use their wealth to help the poor, whose gratitude may one day welcome them into heaven, papal nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown said Monday. Preaching at the opening Mass of the 70th national assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies-Philippines at Palo Metropolitan Cathedral, he said material possessions become an obstacle when they keep people from following Christ and serving others. The Aug. 17 to 20 assembly gathered dozens of diocesan mis

The Local Government Unit of Naga City and the Archdiocese of Caceres recently met at the Tercentenary Office of the Archbishop's Residence in Naga City for the Joint Operations Center meeting. This gathering comes a month ahead of the Peñafrancia festivities. Key players discussed measurements and strategies to continue making Naga City safe for everyone who will be participating in the annual celebration. (Photos from Archdiocese of Caceres/Facebook)

By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) hosted its Trabahong Digital Job Fair (TDJF) in the Bicol region from August 13 to 14 at Robinsons Naga, marking the program’s second nationwide event. The job fair featured 22 local employers and five start-ups, offering approximately 1,200 job vacancies. It attracted a diverse crowd of jobseekers, career changers, freelancers, students, and entrepreneurs seeking opportunities in di

By Keren Anne Bernadas LEGAZPI CITY --- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 expects to complete the rollout of financial assistance through the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) program for over 181,263 families in the Bicol region by August 15, Saturday. Michael Gerome Bellena, the chief administrative officer of DSWD FO5, reported that as of August 12, the agency has achieved a 71 percent completion r