By Ryan Mostar AS early as 4:00 a.m. on May 2, the Balatas Development Complex came alive with steady footsteps and quiet determination as participants gathered for the Oragon Run 2026 Half Marathon, a community-driven event supporting Street Paws Naga and the community service initiatives of APO Oragon. Under the leadership of Race Director Oca Borja, Jr. and the APO Oragon Metro Naga Alumni Association, headed by its President Atty. Her Lynn Balares, the event brought toget

By Larry A. Limjoco May 3, 2026. Naga City, Camarines Sur The Enduro Trail Ride I requested to join took me 2 hours, from 10 am to almost 12 noon. On my Honda CRF 150 and after gearing up at the Naga City Sports Complex in Pacol after watching the 1st Hot Air Baloon & Music Festival with my family in the early hour of the day, and after making some practice laps at the Naga City Lights site, I met to ride along one of the latest Generation of Bicolano Enduro/MX Rider Dan. He

BARANGAY TRIANGULO, NAGA CITY --- MAY 5, 2026. In a powerful expression of faith, solidarity, and environmental stewardship, Barangay Triangulo once again became a living testimony of “bayanihan” as residents, partners, and institutions gathered for “Bayanihan sa Barangay – Part 3: Gulayan sa Barangay para sa Nutrisyon at Kabuhayan.” The initiative, held from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Barangay Nursery near Jose Rizal Elementary School in Triangulo, Naga City, transformed a si

By Belinario, Calpe, Mallari & Monreal (Bicol Mail Interns) Taking a stroll along Magsaysay Avenue in Naga City, it’s hard not to notice the soft glow of lights and the distant hum of music drifting from above. There, perched high above the busy street, is a name that sparks curiosity: Altitude LXXV. From the ground, it leaves you wondering: What’s going on up there? Why does it seem so alive? Head upstairs and the answers come easily. The sound of guitars fills the air, laug

THE NATION is preparing for a historic milestone with the planned launch of Oplan Kontra Baha–Bicol (OKB), a comprehensive flood mitigation initiative anchored on the Bicol River Basin Masterplan. The target launch date is February 21, 2026, with expected participation from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., key Cabinet Secretaries, the Regional Development Council chaired by Governor Noel E. Rosal, Governor Luis Raymund “Lray” F. Villafuerte, members of Congress from Camarin

PILI, CAMARINES SUR — January 25, 2026. The Ka-Fuerte Auditorium Sports Complex in Pili became a beacon of hope and achievement as 1,400 newly licensed nurses from 22 schools across Region V took their solemn oath before the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The ceremony, divided into two batches at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, marked a historic milestone in the region’s continuing contribution to the nation’s healthcare workforce. The event was graced by distinguished guest

THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT’S FLAGSHIP FLOOD MITIGATION INITIATIVE, OPLAN KONTRA BAHA (OKB), continues to gain momentum in the Bicol Region, uniting government institutions, local leaders, civil society, faith-based organizations, and grassroots communities under the enduring Filipino value of Bayanihan. Anchored on the Bicol River Basin Masterplan, the program reflects a whole-of-nation approach, one that is inclusive, science-based, and sustainable aimed not only at flood contr

“Do everything in Love.” (1 Corinthians 16:14) THE MARONITES ON MISSION – AUSTRALIA embarked on their 2026 Philippine Mission under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope,” carrying a message rooted in St. Paul’s exhortation: “Do everything in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14). In a world often marked by division and fatigue, their journey became a living witness to Pope Francis’ call for the Church to walk together, renewing hearts and restoring dignity through faith in Christ. The mission