By JORDAN DOMINGO GUN owners in Bicol may face police inspections of their homes under a proposed nationwide measure aimed at preventing firearms from falling into the hands of children and being used in school shootings. The proposal, if approved by both chambers of Congress and signed into law, would apply to registered firearm owners in the country. For Bicol, the proposal comes as police continue their campaign against loose and illegally possessed firearms. During the fi

By Jordan Domingo SCHOOL bullies in public schools in the country are being put on notice: amend your ways or face progressively heavier penalties that could eventually cost you your place in school. A public-school teacher in Barangay Carolina, here, said the tougher sanctions could help teachers deal with habitual bullies who continue their behavior despite repeated interventions. “Bullying should not be allowed to become part of a child's daily experience in school. If a l

By Jason B. Neola HUNDREDS of Nagueño families are moving closer to secure land ownership as the city ramps up its housing programs, with a sharp increase in land titling and new housing projects being pursued under the administration of Mayor Leni Robredo. At the center of the effort is the Kaantabay sa Kauswagan program, which has facilitated the awarding of 716 land titles to eight homeowners’ associations over the past year. The number marks a significant expansion in the

LEGAZPI CITY --- Residents in communities around Mayon Volcano, particularly those in areas vulnerable to volcanic hazards, are being urged to exercise extra caution as a sharp increase in sulfur dioxide emissions raises the possibility of renewed eruptive activity. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Mayon released 7,115 tons of sulfur dioxide on Aug. 31, more than twice the volcano’s average daily emission since it was placed under Alert L

THE devastating debris flow along the Nepal-Tibet border should not be viewed by the Philippines merely as another tragic disaster happening in a distant country. It should be treated as a warning. A wall of mud, rocks, gravel and water can move with the force and consistency of wet concrete, sweeping away everything in its path. In Nepal, the disaster has already claimed hundreds of lives and left many more missing. But what should concern Filipinos most is the revelation th

Hey, this fits just right. Do you have kids? Younger brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, or grandchildren still in school? This academic year, the DepEd implemented a major shift: a three-term calendar replacing the traditional four quarters. Integrated into this system are dedicated end-of-term blocks intended for student remediation, extracurricular activities, and rest. The first end-of-term block runs from September 1 to 18, meaning students have no regular classes during

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When the flood comes, prepare yourself. Keep an emergency kit. Know where to evacuate. Protect your children. Have a family plan. All sensible advice. But when a government official tells flood victims to build a second floor because the government cannot shoulder the cost, preparedness begins to sound like something else: “You are on your own.” That is the uncomfortable message behind some of the statements coming from flood-hit areas of Luzon. In Rodriguez, Rizal, Mayor Ron

Excited ako tuwing may tinatanong si Senador Robin Padilla sa impeachment hearing dahil hindi ko alam kung ano ang sasabihin o itatanong niya. Kung minsan natutuwa ako sa mga tanong o sinasabi niya. Kung minsan naman ako ay napapaisip at namamangha kung paano siyang mag-isip. Sa totoo lang, na-mimiss ko siya pag-absent sa impeachment hearing dahil iba siyang mag-isip kung ihahambing sa ibang senador-judges. Isip talangka, sabi ng iba. Minsan tinawag niyang “one-sided” ang pro

Sa mga nakaaging istoria ko, nasabi ko na kadto na ang enot kong trabaho pakagraduar college sa Cabiao, Nueva Ecija sa sarong permaculture farm. Duman ako pindara kan dati kong superior sa Pahinungod, ang volunteer corps kan samong unibersidad sa Elbi. Halos duwang bulan ako duman nagtrabaho, dai man naglawig ta medio narayuan ako sa lugar. Dakul man akong nanudan duman, ang totoo kayan, saro sa mga tinutulod kong paagi o sistema nin agrikultura sa halawig nang panahon iyo an

How many times have we heard the words “Objection, Your Honor” in the past few weeks? So many times that they have almost become part of our everyday vocabulary. For once, our political language sounds almost civilized. After years when words like “tang ina” (damn you / a vulgar curse) and “patayin ta ka” (I’ll kill you) were thrown around so casually that even children could recognize them, the impeachment proceedings of Vice President Sara Duterte have introduced a differen

By Rhaydz Barcia LEGAZPI CITY --- The Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Albay Chapter and the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) have vehemently condemned a death threat against former radio announcer and human rights lawyer Bartolome “Bart” Rayco. Rayco, a former broadcaster of DWBS Radio Veritas Legazpi who later studied law and passed the Bar examinations, is a well-known human rights advocate. Rayco, the incumbent vice president and legal aid chairperson of the IBP

By Manuel T. Ugalde LEGAZPI CITY --- The reported resurgence of illegal numbers games in Albay has prompted renewed calls for authorities to strengthen efforts against unauthorized gambling operations in the province. The issue has drawn public attention amid concerns over the reported proliferation of betting activities associated with Small Town Lottery (STL) operations. Whistle-blower Alwyn Nimo has recently posted a series of livestreams on social media discussing what he

By Jason B. Neola WITH thousands of devotees and visitors expected to converge in Naga City for the Peñafrancia Festival, Naga LGU and police officials are stepping up preparations to keep the annual celebration safe, orderly and peaceful. Mayor Maria Leonor ‘Leni’ G. Robredo joined Police Regional Office 5 (PRO 5) Director PBGen. Randy Glenn G. Silvio and officials of the Naga City Police Office (NCPO) in a command conference Sunday, August 30, where security preparations an