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Igua kita nin kinatudan na gawe o siguro puede nang magpasar bilang kultura, kadaklan- bako man gabos, mahilig kita magtiripon pag madali na ang deadline o last day nin rehistro. Nadumog ang tao asin nagkakaigwa nin halabang pila ang aldaw bago ang huri asin pinakahuring aldaw. Last day of filing na? Huring aldaw nan in pag-rehistro? Duman kita! Maamay man ngaya para amay man ang tapos. Parareho ang dalagan kan isip, pag abot sa lugar iyo nang laba kan pila. Digdi nalaog ang
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Civil Society Coalition launches ‘Paghuron’ public debate to gauge pulse on Naga City’s HUC Status
NAGA CITY --- A powerful coalition of local civil society groups is stepping up to lead the public conversation on Naga City’s political and economic future. The Naga City People’s Council (NCPC), the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI), and the Center for Research, Learning, and Development of the Naga College Foundation, Inc. (CRLD-NCF) will launch “Paghuron” on August 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The highly anticipated public debate will take place at the Tanghala
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DSWD-5 sends tents, hygiene kits to flood-hit families
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol Region (DSWD-5) will provide relief assistance to families affected by flooding caused by tropical cyclone Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) in three regions. In a phone interview, Claudio Villareal, DSWD-5 Disaster Response and Management Division chief, said the non-food items provided are part of the agency’s ongoing inter-field office augmentation efforts. DSWD-5
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Legazpi City strengthens barangay efforts vs. dengue
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- The city government is strengthening barangay-level efforts to prevent dengue amid the rainy season by mobilizing barangay health workers (BHWs) to monitor household water storage and urge residents to eliminate stagnant water and keep water containers properly covered. In a phone interview, Mayor Hisham Ismail said dry conditions have prompted residents to store water in drums and other containers, some of which are left uncovered and are p
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Ex-cop arrested in drug raid; 80 grams of ‘shabu’ seized
IRIGA CITY, Camarines Sur --- A former police officer listed as a high-value individual (HVI) was arrested after authorities seized around 80 grams of suspected shabu during the implementation of a search warrant in Iriga City on Tuesday afternoon, August 11. Police identified the suspect as alias “Jorams,” 43, married and a resident of Iriga City. He was reportedly a former member of the Philippine National Police who was dismissed from the service for absence without offici
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THE WORD OF THE LORD
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 R. (4) O God, let all the nations praise you! Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:21-28 At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, "Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon." But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her. Je
Aug 141 min read
Maghapot kita ki Father
Dear Father Bill, Arin po an dapat gamiton kun magreet sa sarong padi sa saiyang aniversario sa pagkapadi? Happy Sacerdotal Anniversary, Happy Presbyteral Anniversary, o Happy Ordination Anniversary? An minagalang, Vicente Dear Vicente, Gabos man ini tama na pag-"greet" sa sarong padi na nagse-celebrar kan saiyang aniversario sa pagkapadi. Alagad kadaklan na beses an ginagamit iyo an "Happy Sacerdotal Anniversary." Ini an mga paliwanag: 1. Happy Sacerdotal Anniversary - Ini
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Cardinal David urges ADNU to deepen social mission as university launches OSCAR, SIAC
NAGA CITY — Cardinal Pablo Virgilio S. David urged Ateneo de Naga University (ADNU) to deepen its commitment to social responsibility and service to the marginalized as the Jesuit institution launched its Office of Social Concern and Responsibility (OSCAR) and Social Involvement and Advocacy Council (SIAC) during a Social Justice Forum that gathered more than 1,500 students, educators, Church leaders, government representatives, and civil society partners. The forum, themed “
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CCCom Director to SocCom volunteers: 'Go to the peripheries'
By Natalie Hazel Quimlat Sixteen volunteer writers and photographers attended the Retooling Workshop organized by Caceres News, the official digital news arm of the Caceres Commission on Communications (CCCom). Held last Saturday, August 8, participants gathered at the auditorium of the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary in Naga City. The Workshop aims to encourage current and new volunteers, foster capacity building and promote faith-centered journalism in the field of digital Churc
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Kampanaryo Ultramarathon runs beyond the finish line
By Ryan Mostar BOMBON, Camarines Sur --- What began as an effort to help repair a local church has grown into a sporting event that brought 137 runners to Bombon while putting the town’s landmarks, local businesses, artists and food in the spotlight. The inaugural Kampanaryo Ultramarathon, held Sunday, Aug. 9, featured 50K and 25K categories and raised ₱23,400 for the repair of the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish. Of the amount, ₱20,000 came from the race, supplemented by
Aug 143 min read
Power interruption set in parts of Albay; town halts classes
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- Parts of Albay will experience power interruptions on Wednesday and Thursday due to a scheduled maintenance of the Albay Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Aleco) and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In an advisory, Aleco said an emergency power interruption is scheduled for Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in portions of Daraga, Jovellar, Guinobatan, and all areas in Camalig. The interruption will affect areas served by the
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DepEd promotes 5,354 teachers, school heads in Bicol
By Rhaydz Barcia LEGAZPI CITY --- A total of 5,354 public-school teachers and school heads in Bicol have advanced in their careers under the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System, marking a major step toward faster promotion and better retention of educators in the region. Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the mass oath-taking ceremony for the newly promoted and reclassified teachers and school heads at the Camarines Sur Freedom Sports
Aug 142 min read
Salceda seeks debt write-off for troubled Aleco
By Manuel T. Ugalde LEGAZPI CITY --- Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Secretary Joey Salceda is pushing for the condonation of nearly P7 billion in debts incurred by the Albay Electric Cooperative (Aleco), saying debt relief should come first before a new solution is pursued to rehabilitate the troubled power cooperative serving about 250,000 consumers in the province. The proposal came amid continuing efforts by Albay leaders and lawmakers to find a lasting solution t
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DSWD spends over P328-M aids for Mayon evacuees
By Rhaydz Barcia LEGAZPI CITY --- For seven months eruption of Mayon Volcano, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol spent over P328 million to sustain the needs and ensure the safety of the displaced families, Norman S. Laurio, DSWD regional director in Bicol, said. A total of ₱324,453,325.56 worth of assistance was provided to the affected families, of which ₱ 310,869,340.14 from DSWD; ₱ 2,303,828.83 from local government units (LGUs); ₱ 983,904.00 fr
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