By Myrna Bermudo Parish Disaster Response Team (PaDRe) volunteers, composed of archdiocesan, district and vicarial officers, gathered for the culminating activity of the Season of Creation 2026. Organized by Caritas Caceres, 36 PaDRe team members and officers attended the gathering held at the Caritas Caceres Naga Development Center in Cadlan, Pili on October 3. Focusing on preparations for El Niño, Caritas Caceres invited Dr. Emerson Bergonio who gave a talk on “Understandin

Bishop Luisito Occiano of Virac leads the Tree Planting activity held at the Obi Chapel, Oct. 3. Themed "Care for Creation as Responsible Stewards", the said activity is part of the Diocese's celebration of the Season of Creation. (Photo from Caritas Virac Justice and Peace Inc./Facebook)

By Rosalita Manlangit DAET, Camarines Norte --- To help farmers, fisherfolk, and residents cope with the impacts of El Niño phenomenon, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) identified key measures during its meeting on Sept. 30 at the provincial Capitol. Governor Ricarte Padilla, PDRRMC chairperson, directed the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) to compile the list of affected farmers and fisherfolk to forward to the Department

By Jason B. Neola THE long-awaited redevelopment of MT Villanueva Avenue moved forward Thursday, October 1, with Mayor Leni Robredo’s initiative to secure national government funding for the project finally translating into actual construction. Work on the P31-million MT Villanueva Redevelopment Project began under the supervision of Robredo and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, following the release of the Special Allotment Release Order f

By Dong Deiparine THE Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology (BISCAST) ranked first in the Bicol Region and ninth nationwide among participating institutions in the September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination, according to figures released by the institution. BISCAST reported a 74.65% passing rate among first-time examinees and an overall performance rating of 69.51% in the examination. In its announcement, BISCAST described the result as an “outstand

By Jordan Kurt Domingo and Ernie Delgado LEGAZPI CITY, Albay --- The Department of Agriculture (DA) Bicol is preparing a P3.3-billion assistance and intervention package for farmers and fisherfolk as the region braces for the effects of El Niño expected to persist into the last quarter of 2026. DA Bicol information officer Lovella Guarin said the package includes crop insurance, irrigation support, certified seeds, farm machinery and other assistance intended to cushion the i

GUBAT, SORSOGON, PHILIPPINES --- Art became a platform for environmental awareness and community action as fisherfolk, coastal residents, photographers, artists, poets, and environmental advocates gathered in Gubat, Sorsogon on October 3, 2026 to highlight the importance of protecting coastlines and the communities whose lives and livelihoods depend on the sea. The gathering, “LAKAT-LENTE nan RAWIT-DAWIT SA BAYBAYON: Photowalk x Poetry Reading at Gubat Bay,” was held as part

Filipino poet, fictionist, translator, and filmmaker Kristian Sendon Cordero will participate as a Filipino guest writer at the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) 2026 in Bali, Indonesia, with his travel and participation supported by the Japan Foundation. One of Southeast Asia’s most established international literary gatherings, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival brings together writers, poets, translators, artists, thinkers, and readers from Indonesia and around the w

By Sally A. Altea LEGAZPI CITY, Albay --- As rising oil prices affect household budgets and business costs, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Albay is strengthening price monitoring and assistance to help consumers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) cope with the impact. DTI Albay Provincial Director Noel B. Bunao said the agency continues to carry out its mandate while supporting government measures, including the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Indust

Dawa nagdugang pa nin mga pumping station an Metropolitan Naga Water District (MNWD) alagad an manihamiento nagpatanid na dapat magtipid sa paggamit nin tubig huli kan epekto kan ‘‘super El Niño’’. Laen pa kaini an paghuros kan tubig hale Mt. Isarog Spring nin nasa 35 por ciento saro pa sa epekto sa pagkulang-kulang suplay nin tubig. Si General Manager Florencio Mongoso Jr. nagpatanid na kaini sa publico huli kan pigsasabi kan PAGASA na super El Niño na piglalaoman aaboton pa

Sa tahaw kan El Niño sa ngunian an Department of Health Bicol CHD nagpatanid sa publico na dapat pasegurohon an saindang sadiri laban sa sobrang init nin panahon. Ini nganing maibitaran na atakihan nin ‘’heat stroke’’ mala ngani nagkapera nang caso kaini na dinadara sa mga hospital. Iguang sarong pasahero na hale sa Partido Area na naglunad sa bus asin pagbaba dai nahaloy inatake nin heat stroke dinalagan pa sa BMC alagad binawian man giraray nin buhay. Sinabi pa kan DOH Bico

Napiling ‘’Best City Police Station’’ sa Bicol kan National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Regional Office 5 an Iriga City Police Station, sa pamamayo ni Acting PLTCOL Jeric Don Sadia. An kumfirmasyon pinaluwas sa ginibong Exit Conference para sa ngunian na 2026 NAPOLCOM, Inspection and Assessment Activities kan Septiembre 29, 2026, sa PRO5 Conference Room kan Camp Simeon Ola, Ciudad nin Iriga. Alagad mientras na mayo an jefe kan Iriga PNP. Si PCOL Tyrone Rason Dotimas, PNP Pro

Ni Sonny Malate Sa pagmakulog sa seguridad asin katrangkilohan kan estudiantes asin personahes sa mga escuelahan, nagdonar si Board Member JJ Pilapil nin metal detector sa nagkakapirang local government units (LGUs) sa Partido Area. An metal detector sarong electronic instrument na gamit sa pagdeterminar kan presencia nin metal. Sa mga mall, bangko asin ibang edificio gamit ini kan guardia sa may entrada kan edificio para aramon kun may nakatagong armas, arog kan badil

Naglansar nin transport strike sa Albay kan Septiemvre 29, 2026 mientras na kulang an nagparticipar alagad sinabi kan PRO 5 sa pamamayo ni BGen Randy Glenn Silvio na naging matuninong an paz y orden sa ginibong juelga sa tahaw kan winarak na miembros kan PNP sa mga estratihikong lugar. Kun dati activo an transport sector sa Ciudad nin Naga asin Camarines Sur alagad mayo nang nagpaheling nin interes nganing magsabay sa protesta. An isyu kan sektor nin transporte na hinah