Upper Photo: Two teenage boxers exchange punches during the 1st Bula Masarig Boxing Tournament, officiated by a DepEd-ABAP referee/judge at the Bula Municipal Covered Court/Sports Complex on July 18, 2026, one of the highlights of the Municipality of Bula's pre-fiesta celebration. Center Photo: Round girls Kaith Angel Soliman (left) and Jasmine Joy Flotildes (right) pose with DepEd-ABAP National Referee/Judge Richard Bechayda of San Fernando, Camarines Sur. Also present is Bu

By Joela Mizchelle D. Dacillo When people speak of saving the sea, many imagine distant coral reefs, fishing boats, mangrove forests, and marine protected areas. These are important, but the health of the sea does not begin only at the shoreline. It begins much earlier in our homes, markets, schools, farms, streets, drainage canals, and rivers. Every plastic wrapper thrown carelessly, every clogged canal left unattended, every sack of garbage dumped near waterways, and every

By Joela Mizchelle D. Dacillo The Philippines is a country surrounded by water, yet many Filipino families still feel the burden of high fish prices and unstable fish supply. In markets across the country, fish remains one of the most common sources of protein, especially for ordinary households. For many coastal families, it is also the main source of income. This makes fisheries not only an environmental concern, but also a food security issue. It is worth asking: how can a

By Christopher B. Dacer CBSUA-College of Development Education In a small classroom shared by children of different ages and grade levels, learning is not defined by uniformity but by individuality. Each learner carries a story of distance walked, challenges faced, and dreams quietly nurtured within the four walls of a multigrade school. For many of these children, going to school is not as simple as stepping out of the house and arriving in a few minutes. Some walk long dist

Ni Dr. Christian C. Vega Hindi lahat ng liko ay tanda ng pagkakamali, hindi lahat ng kalsada ay pantay, at hindi lahat ng paglalakbay sa buhay ay madali. May mga landasing mabato, malubak, may mga daang mahaba at nakakapagod, at may mga pagkakataong tila naliligaw tayo sa direksiyon hilaw nating tinatahak. Ngunit sa bawat kambyo at pagliko may pagbabago ng daan, may mga aral na naghihintay upang hubugin ang ating pagkatao. Si Andres ay isang batang puno ng pangarap. Bata pa l

Ni Jay-ar Nodalo Maagang nagising si Amihan nang marinig niya ang mahinang tunog ng habihan sa bahay ng kaniyang lola. Habang sumisilip ang sinag ng araw sa bintana, tila sumasayaw ang makukulay na sinulid na nakahanay sa mesa. “Lola, bakit po napakahalaga ng mga telang ito?” usisa niya. Ngumiti ang matanda habang marahang hinihila ang sinulid. “Hindi lang ito tela, apo. Bawat kulay ay alaala ng ating mga ninuno.” Tahimik na nakinig si Amihan. “Itong pula,” sabi ng lola, “ay

Ni Jay-ar Nodalo Malapit na ang halalan sa Barangay Mapayapa. Makukulay ang mga tarpaulin, maingay ang mga sasakyan, at araw-araw ay may mga nangangako ng pagbabago. Tahimik lamang si Nico habang pinagmamasdan ang lahat. “Anak, sino ang iboboto mo?” tanong ng kaniyang ama. “Ang kandidatong may gawa, hindi lang magaling magsalita,” sagot ni Nico. Ngumiti ang ama. “Tandaan mo, ang politika ay hindi paligsahan ng pinakasikat. Pananagutan ito.” Kinabukasan, dumalo si Nico sa isan

Ni: Dr. Christian C. Vega Malamlam na mata, mahinang kalamnan, kalog na tuhod, maputlang balat. Araw-araw na napapansin ito ng amang si Rene sa kanyang anak na si Marie. Sa likod ng bahay, pasimpleng nagpapala ng maliit na butas hanggang maging parihabang hukay si Rene. Sa pagdaan ng mga araw lumalalim ng lumalalim ito. Dito laging inaalok si Marie upang maglaro at kumain. Dala ang hingaan at kumot ay kinukwentuhan ng mga masasayang mga bagay ng Ama ang kanyang nag-iisang ana

By Marti Stelling, Health Reporter EATING oysters may reduce the risk of cancer, a study suggests. Researchers at the University of Ferrara in Italy found that an extract made from native Pacific oysters can cut inflammation in intestinal cells. Chronic inflammation is a factor in many diseases, including cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and inflammatory bowel disease. It can often be caused by changes in the permeability of the intestinal barrier, known as ‘le

Ni Dr. Christian C. Vega Halos mapunit ang damit noon ni Inay sa tuwing luluwas ng baryo patungong bayan. Humahagod sa mura kong katawan ang pinanipis na kawayan na nagsisilbing panakot at ang pagkakaranas na mabuhusan ng isang baldeng tubig na pantugon upang ako ay tumahan. Salat sa paggabay at takot ang bumabalot sa akin sa tuwing may kakulangan na ipaliwanag sa mura kung isip ang ganitong paulit-ulit na sitwasyon. Namulat sa isang lugar na ang tuntunin at kultura, na sa ba

With immense pride and gratitude, the Bong Peralta Taekwondo Center BPTC11888 proudly celebrates an unforgettable victory at the 2026 R5 Poomsae and Kyorugi Regional Taekwondo Championship, held on July 4–5, 2026 at the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation, Legazpi. Against the region’s finest athletes, our warriors stood their ground, fought with courage, and showcased the true spirit of Taekwondo. Every match, every performance, every sacrifice, and every drop of sweat has led u

By Soliman M. Santos, Jr. Naga City, 4 July 2026 Given renewed calls for a criminal statute defining and penalizing red-tagging, it is imperative that we get right the most crucial definition of the crime. The premise of course is that red-tagging properly defined is a substantive evil that Congress has a right, and also duty, to prevent. The substantive evil involved here are “threats to a person’s life, liberty or security” and also threats to the legitimate exercise of c

By Rob Shapiro 10 heart health habits… (As part of Bicol Mail’s advocacy to promote better health, we are publishing these heart-healthy habits recommended by doctors. We hope our readers will not only read these tips but also take them to heart, incorporate them into their daily lives, and put them into practice. – Editor) 1. Stay Physically Active Most Days Cardiologists consistently recommend regular physical activity because it helps improve circulation, lower blood pres

THE OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PHILIPPINE PILGRIMAGE 2026 marks a nationwide Catholic devotion centered on the Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, inaugurating a six-month journey of prayer, consecration, and spiritual renewal throughout the Philippines from June to December 2026. Framed within a broader ecclesial and Marian movement, the pilgrimage is understood as a collective act of entrustment of the nation to the maternal care of the Blessed Virgin Mary, uniting the Churc