NAGA CITY, CAMARINES SUR — Twenty-five years of missionary presence, compassionate service, and commitment to the Deaf community were celebrated on August 29, 2026, as the Sisters of the Little Mission for the Deaf (Suore della Piccola Missione per i Sordomuti) marked their Silver Jubilee in the Archdiocese of Caceres. With the theme “Signs of Grace: Celebrating 25 Years of the Sisters of the Little Mission for the Deaf in the Archdiocese of Caceres,” the celebration became a

Greetings to you all, dear Brothers and Sisters! We shall soon celebrate the Solemnity of the Divino Rostro, the Holy Face of Jesus and of Our Lady of Peñafrancia –and the 75th Anniversary of the elevation of Caceres to an Archdiocese. In 1951, Caceres, like a mother, gave birth to the dioceses of Legazpi and Sorsogon. Our 2026 Fiesta theme then is: “Ina: Nurturing a Growing Church.” We turn our attention to two mothers: Ina, Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia and Caceres as

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 R. (8) If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10 Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:15-20 Jesus said to his disciples: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that 'every

Dear Father Bill, Tanô po ta pirming magkaiba si Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia asin Divino Rostro? An minagalang, Alicia Dear Alicia, An devocion ki Divino Rostro sa ciudad nin Naga nagpoon sa panahon ni Most Rev. Casimiro Herrera, DD, Obispo kan Nueva Caceres. Kan 1882, nagkaigwa nin helang na cholera na nagpoon sa Manila, arog kan nangyari sa Spain kan taon 1834. An Vicar General kaidto sa Nueva Caceres iyo si Fr. Pedro De La Torre na nagdakula sa Osa de la Vega (Spain) ku

By Myrna Bermudo "A silver anniversary celebration is not only a celebration of the past but a sending forth for the future." These were the words of Caceres Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon who posed a challenge to the faithful gathered at the Gaulandi Center for the Deaf: “Perhaps the challenge for the next 25 years is this: May we become a Church where the deaf are not simply recipients of ministry, but active members, protagonists, evangelizers and co-responsible participant

The solemn transfer of the image of El Divino Rostro from the Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia to the Our Lady of Peñafrancia Parish in Naga City was held last Sept. 1, after the Caceres Clergy Assembly and Recollection. Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon celebrated the mass that preceded the procession. This marks the start of the Novena to El Divino Rostro. (Caceres Commission on Communications/Archdiocese of Caceres/Facebook)

The University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) welcomed the sacred images of Inâ, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, and El Divino Rostro last Aug. 26. Inâ continues to visit schools, establishments and barangays ahead of the Peñafrancia festivities in September. (Photos by Alyana Joyce Dacara/Racenen May Resoco/Frontline/Facebook)

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