By Jordan Domingo AS August 2026 came to its final days, Camarines Sur police wrapped up the month with a series of cases that underscored the continuing challenges in peace and order and public safety in the province. In separate incidents recorded on Aug. 29, authorities arrested a most wanted person and two suspected drug offenders, recovered an improvised explosive device in a mountainous area, retrieved a stolen government-issued firearm belonging to an Army personnel, a

By Paulo DS. Papa A natural agriculture advocate from South Korea will spearhead a series of seminars in the Bicol region, highlighting Integrated Agriculture Natural Production Technologies this coming October. Leading the seminars, which will be conducted free of charge from October 12 to 17 in Camarines Sur and Albay, is Andry Lim. He will share technologies that promote urban gardening, edible gardening, and FAITH, which stands for “Food Always In The Home.” The Ambag nin

By Paulo DS. Papa THE national and regional headquarters of the Philippine National Police, as well as the Naga City Government, have backed the request for a localized gun ban during this month’s Peñafrancia Fiesta. The suspension of permits to carry firearms outside residences was requested by the Naga City Police Office, with uniformed personnel exempted from the restriction, from September 3 to 21, 2026, said Police Lt. Col. Elmer Azurez Jr., chief of the City Community A

By Rosalita Manlangit DAET, Camarines Norte --- The Queen Pineapple of Camarines Norte took center stage during the August 19–21 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW), which featured activities centered around “Piñavation.” “This year, we celebrate RSTW alongside Piñavation, a partnership that highlights how local resources and strengths can serve as foundations for innovation,” said Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. during the opening cer

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- A total of 162 newly absorbed Fire Officer 1 personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection-Bicol (BFP-5) recited and signed a covenant rejecting the slot-for-sale practice during their oathtaking ceremony in Ligao City, Albay on Tuesday. BFP-5 Regional Director Fire Chief Superintendent Junito Maslang said the covenant was part of the internal cleansing efforts being pursued by the agency under the direction of Department of the Interior and Lo

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – A ranking leader of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in the Bicol Region was killed following a 10-minute armed encounter between government forces and around five New People's Army (NPA) members in Barangay Magogon, Camalig, Albay, the 9th Infantry Division (9ID) reported on Tuesday. In a report, Maj. Frank Roldan, 9ID spokesperson, said troops of the 31st Infantry Battalion (31st IB), together with personnel of the Philippine National Pol

By Ernie Delgado LEGAZPI CITY --- Families who recently returned to their communities near the danger zone of the Philippines’ most active volcano received a total of P3,318,000 in cash assistance to help them rebuild their lives. Last month, about 4,100 individuals, comprising 1,131 families, returned to their communities located in the cities of Tabaco and Ligao, as well as the towns of Camalig and Malilipot in Albay province after evacuating in January due to the raising o

Dear Sirs: I am a regular subscriber of the Bicol Mail, which is delivered to us together with other newspapers, including the Manila Bulletin, Malaya, and the Philippine Daily Inquirer. I recently read the front-page article in the August 14, 2026 issue of the Bicol Mail entitled, “Salceda Seeks Debt Write-Off for Troubled ALECO.” This issue deserves serious public discussion. If the proposal to write off the debt of the Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO) is approved, is thi

By Rhaydz Barcia AS the Diocese of Legazpi commemorates its 75th Diocesan Diamond Jubilee this year, the City Government of Legazpi, through the Museo de Legazpi, is showcasing sacred artifacts, historical memorabilia from the once-in-a-lifetime historic visit of St. John Paul II, and valuable photographs documenting the establishment of St. Gregory the Great Cathedral 75 years ago. The exhibit, locally called “Pagsalingoy,” a Bicol term meaning “looking back,” features the o

Naa-alarma naman an mga may mga origan sa tahaw kan pagbuwat kan African swine fever (ASF) virus sa tolong provincia sa Rehiyon Bicol na kinababalehan kan Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, asin Catanduanes. Magigirumduman kan mga nakaaging taon nagpoon sana sa Bombon, CamSur an caso alagad dai nakontrol sagcod na naglakop sa iba pang provincia. Alagad an Department of Agriculture nagpatanid na si may mga hayopan na nagdududa may helang an saindang ataman na orig isombong tolos

Ni Sonny Malate LAGONOY, Camarines Sur --- Magkakaiguang bagong evacuation center an banwaan nin Lagonoy, Camarines Sur. An fundo kaini naconrsegir kan local government unit (LGU) sa liderato ni Alkalde Dyego Luiz H. Pilapil sa Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Segun ki Atty. Brix A. Pasiona, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officer/Municipal Administrator, an initial na fundo nasa P25M. Kun magkulang, ini dudugangan kan alocasyon gikan

‘’Serbisyong mabilis’’ sa namamanuan na Bicolano, ini an pigpuntohan kan bagong Bicol PNP Regional Director BGen Randy Glenn G. Silvio kan siya mag-asumir sa pwesto kan Agosto 27, 2026 sa ginibong turn over of command ni dating RD BGen Erosito Miranda, na nagretiro na sa serbisyo. Saiya pang sinabi na an pagpadaggos sa pagpakusog kan campanya sa paz y orden asin an paglaban sa ilegal na droga kabale sa saiyang prioridad. Sa saiyang liderato sinabi kaini na an ‘’Serbisyong mab