By MICHAEL B. JAUCIAN POLICE in the Bicol region have accounted for 765 firearms with expired registrations, including 535 voluntarily deposited by their owners and 230 surrendered during police operations, the Police Regional Office 5 (PRO 5) said. The figures were reported on Tuesday (Nov. 2) during the launch of Project Kasurog: Bantay Baril at the PRO 5 Multi-Purpose Building in Camp BGen. Simeon A. Ola, in this city, led by Bicol police chief Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvi

By Rhaydz Barcia and Jordan Kurt Domingo LEGAZPI CITY --- Mayon Volcano in Albay continued to show signs of unrest, spewing an ash plume that rose 1,600 meters above its summit on Tuesday morning, as authorities maintained heightened precautions following the volcano’s moderately explosive eruption on October 30. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the latest ash emission occurred from 8:22 a.m. to 8:25 a.m., with the plume drifting southwes

By Benilda Recebido SORSOGON CITY --- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) field office in the Bicol region has activated rapid disaster response protocols to provide immediate relief following a massive fire that devastated the Sorsogon City Public Market late on Saturday night, October 24. The catastrophic blaze resulted in significant property damage, completely destroying the livelihoods of local business owners, and claimed the lives of five individu

IN the Philippines, dying is apparently not enough. One must also have enough money to pay for a decent farewell. For families who have spent their savings, borrowed money, or even sold personal belongings to settle hospital bills after a loved one's prolonged illness, death can bring another financial headache. The struggle does not end when the patient's heartbeat stops. In fact, another round of expenses begins: the coffin, embalming, flowers, funeral vehicle, wake, burial

The ad played over the radio while I was standing by the sidewalk, outside one of the ukay-ukay shops that have sprouted all over downtown in recent years. The station is a newer one, yet it seems popular among the public. The radio ad campaign for a “Yes” vote on Naga's conversion into a highly urbanized city (HUC) was well-produced. It sounded nice. It contained short snippets from the Mayor, a brief discussion of the benefits, and, towards the end, a catchy yell of “Yes!”

Sa kaso nin Pascua v. People (G.R. No. 240883, Abril 26, 2023), sarong Grade 6 teacher an nagkudot asin nagsampal sa saiyang 12-anyos na estudyante na huli ta maribok asin magulo ini habang may kan flag ceremony. An mga ginibo nagresulta sa sarong abrasion asin pagkulog kan likod kan aki. Dahil digdi, kinasuhan an maestro nin child abuse sa bisa kan Republic Act No. 7610. Nagdesisyon an Supreme Court na dae sakop an child abuse sa kasong ini. Ipinaliwanag kan Korte na an phys

Clear rivers and esteros. Restore watersheds and protect mangroves. Enforce easements and stop building in danger zones. Make public buildings and critical infrastructure structurally safe. Invest in drainage, rainwater harvesting, retention ponds and open spaces. Build walkable, inclusive communities. These are not radical ideas but practical solutions from Ar. Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr., internationally acclaimed architect and environmental urban planner. Ar. Palafox will be

The title sounds like something out of a revolutionary's playbook. It comes from a centuries-old English rhyme commemorating the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes and his companions attempted to blow up the English Parliament. More recently, it became widely recognizable through V for Vendetta, where it took on a different meaning: a reminder that people should never surrender their memory to those who hold power. Four centuries later, the words still carry an in

Bilang mga “rational” na nilalang, ang tao may kakayahan mag-isip asin mag-rason. Saro ini sa mga pinagkaiba kan tao sa ibang nilalang sa kinaban. Ang mga tinanom asin hayop mayo nin kapasidad magproseso nin mga isipon asin pagmate ta mayo man sinda kan mga piyesa na kaipuhan siring kan isip asin emosyon. Bako man normal mahiling ang manok na nagrereklamo na mahal na ang feeds na pambahog sainda asin dai pa abot kan isip kan tao na makahiling nin poon nin mangga na nagkakayab

The Catholic Church is facing a difficult crossroads. Pope Francis began a quiet revolution when he challenged the monarchical trappings of the papacy, choosing simplicity, proximity, and pastoral engagement over imperial mystique. His modest Kia Soul during his 2014 visit to South Korea and his familiar black orthopedic shoes became symbols of a pontificate that sought to bring the Church closer to ordinary people. Yet his decade-long push for synodality—a listening, partici

By Jason B. Neola DETERMINED to help farmers protect their livelihood against the looming threat of super El Niño, local economic development specialist Ronald “Bong” Rodriguez is reaching out to farming communities in the province to introduce practical measures that would allow them to continue producing food despite prolonged dry spells and possible water shortages. Rodriguez has been meeting with farmers’ associations and cooperatives in various municipalities to explain

By Jordan Kurt Domingo A municipal councilor was allegedly assaulted during a session in Goa, two suspected drug personalities were arrested in separate anti-illegal drug operations, and four pieces of suspected vintage ordnance were discovered at a construction site in Camarines Sur, police reported on Tuesday, November 3. The incidents, reported by the Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office (CSPPO), involved separate operations in Goa, Sagñay, Ragay and Camaligan. In Goa, a

By Jordan Kurt Domingo BICOL residents are being urged to prepare for the possible effects of the impending super El Niño, with the Department of Health (DOH) warning that household water filters alone may not guarantee safe drinking water as drought conditions threaten water supplies. The DOH advised the public to properly treat contaminated raw water before filtration and to use appropriate disinfection methods to eliminate harmful microorganisms that some filters may fail

By Paulo DS. Papa EVEN young males may become victims of sexual abuse, said Police Major Rowena Lim, commander of Naga City Police Station 1, referring to a case involving a 16-year-old boy from Barangay Sabang, Naga City, who allegedly had a sexual relationship with an older woman. Police withheld the identity of the 28-year-old woman in compliance with privacy laws. She was identified as a resident of Zone 1, Barangay Maragñi, San Fernando, Camarines Sur, who previously ren

By Ana-Liza S.Macatangay LEGAZPI CITY --- The city government of Naga has acquired two mobile water pumps to help mitigate flooding, particularly in areas that have experienced flooding even during light rainfall. Naga City Administrator Noreen Bernadette San Luis-Lutey said that the pumps, which were delivered to the city hall on October 27, will be deployed in Central Business District 2, where the accumulation of floodwater has been a significant concern for the city’s d