The colorful and traditional Fluvial procession of the Our Lady of Peñafrancia and El Divino Rostro for this year was conducted evening last Saturday, September 19 due to insufficient water level along the Naga river. (TOM FALCON PHOTO)

AS NAGA CITY prepares to welcome thousands of pilgrims and devotees from the Philippines and around the world for the Peñafrancia 2026 festivities including the Traslacion, the nine-day Novena Masses, and the grand Fluvial Procession the spirit of bayanihan once again becomes a visible expression of faith, communion, and service. These sacred celebrations draw the faithful into a shared journey of prayer and devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia and the Divino Rostro, making th

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

By Paulo DS. Papa THE Bicol’s cultural community is mourning the death of cultural advocate, writer and film scholar Tito Valiente, who passed away at the age of 70 on Saturday, August 22. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) announced Valiente’s death and honored his contributions to the promotion and preservation of Bicol’s culture. He served as director of the Institute of Bikol History and Culture at Ateneo de Naga University. Born on December 11, 1955

By Ryan Mostar BOMBON, Camarines Sur --- What began as an effort to help repair a local church has grown into a sporting event that brought 137 runners to Bombon while putting the town’s landmarks, local businesses, artists and food in the spotlight. The inaugural Kampanaryo Ultramarathon, held Sunday, Aug. 9, featured 50K and 25K categories and raised ₱23,400 for the repair of the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish. Of the amount, ₱20,000 came from the race, supplemented by

Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymond “LRay” Villafuerte Jr. stands in front of sacks of rice prepared for distribution to residents of various barangays in Bula, Camarines Sur, on Monday, August 10, 2026. Each resident received 10 kilograms of rice provided under the initiative of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., carrying the slogan, “Bagong Pilipinas — Bawat Bayan Makikinabang.” The distribution was assisted by Bula Mayor Manuel “Nonoy” Ibasco Jr., Vice Mayor Nellie “Bi

DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara mingled with public school teachers during his visit to the Division of Camarines Sur–Pili Sports Stadium/Complex in San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur, last Friday, August 7, 2026. Angara interacted warmly with the teachers, engaging in conversations, taking selfies and signing photographs. The gathering was attended mostly by teachers from various districts of Camarines Sur, who warmly welcomed and enjoyed the opportunity to meet the DepEd secretary.

Young individuals take a well-deserved break from the pressures of urban life, finding relaxation and renewal in the cool waters and serene beauty of Lapnisan Falls, a forest waterfall in Barangay Iraya, Buhi, Camarines Sur. The outdoor escape offers a chance to recharge, strengthen friendships, and appreciate the healing power of nature. Photo credit: Rainier Photography