By Sally Atento – Altea LEGAZPI CITY --- President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered the immediate repair of classrooms damaged by Super Typhoon Uwan in Albay, assuring residents that restoring access to education is a government priority. “Public works will take note of this and see what we can do immediately,” Marcos said during his visit to Cararayan-Naga Elementary School (CNES) in Tiwi, one of the municipalities placed under Signal No. 4 during the typho

By Rhaydz B. Barcia LEGAZPI CITY --- Anti-drug operatives of the Police Regional Office 5 seized more than 1,500 grams of illegal drugs worth ₱10.2 million in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Lag-on, Daet, Camarines Norte at around 12:04 p.m. on Saturday. Police Lt. Col. Maria Luisa “Malu” Calubaquib, spokesperson of PNP Bicol, said the buy-bust operation was conducted through the coordinated efforts of the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU), Provincial Intelligence Unit

AN intelligence-driven joint drug buy-bust operation was conducted at around 1:48 a.m. on November 25, 2025 in Zone 1A, Barangay Irayang Sulong, Minalabac, Camarines Sur, by MDEU operatives of the Minalabac MPS (lead unit) led by PCPT Beverly C. Monte. They were assisted by the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 5 (ODRDO-RPDEU5) led by P Capt. Dennis A. Altez, PIU/PPDEU CSPPO, PDEG-SOU5, and the 501st MC RMFB5, in close coordination with PDEA ROV. The operation led to the

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- Construction of a three-story building to serve as a home for distressed women and children is ongoing on a 1.5-hectare site in Barangay Estanza. Legazpi City Mayor Hisham Ismail said the project, initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Bicol (DSWD-5) in partnership with Ako Bicol Party-list, aims to provide a safe shelter for women and children who are emotionally, mentally, or physically distressed and abused. The pro

By Ernie Delgado LEGAZPI CITY --- The Department of Health’s (DOH) Bicol Center for Health Development (CHD) has distributed medicines and supplies, including water purification tablets, water containers, hygiene kits, and breastfeeding kits for pregnant and lactating women, to prevent typhoon victims from getting sick. “Tuwing emergencies, nako-compromise ang ating sanitation at hygiene services. Walang supply ng malinis na tubig. Ayaw natin ng double burden sa mga tao. Na

By Rhaydz B. Barcia LEGAZPI CITY --- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol reported that the Bicol Region suffered over P1.2 billion damages on infrastructure and agriculture due to Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-Wong). Based on the OCD report, Uwan left P1, 133,789,000 damages on infrastructure and P138, 405,586.40 on agriculture or a total of P1, 272,194,586.40. The OCD also reported that 18,005 houses were totally damaged, 142,472 partially damaged or a t

By Rhaydz Barcia LEGAZPI CITY — The United States government, through the US Embassy in the Philippines, has extended an additional $1.5 million in emergency assistance to support disaster response efforts following the devastation caused by Super Typhoons Tino (international name Kalmaegi) and Uwan (international name Fung-wong) across the Visayas, Southern Luzon, and Central Luzon over the weekend. US Ambassador to the Philippines Mary Kay Carlson announced the new aid pack

By Manuel T. Ugalde PUBLIC Works Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon has extended his condolences to the family of Engineer Larry Reyes of Sorsogon, who was found dead in an apparent suicide while an extensive investigation by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) continues to uncover anomalies in flood-control projects nationwide. “Hihingi na lang po tayo ng privacy para sa pamilya dahil personal po kasi ‘yung sirkumstansya sa pagpakamatay ni Engineer Larry Reyes

By Ernie Delgado LEGAZPI CITY --- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has directed the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to provide an alternative transportation option for the thousands of commuters affected by the suspension of railway operations in the Bicol region, which began on Nov. 10. In an advisory, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) said that Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez instructed the LTFRB to deploy additional

THE Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) – Naga City chapter has offered its services to audit buildings and facilities owned by the city government and private companies to ensure their structural integrity in preparation for possible future earthquakes. Mayor Leni Robredo said the PICE-Naga has been linked with the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) to coordinate the schedule and technical requirements for the inspections, which are expected to begin late this month or

By Ernie Delgado LEGAZPI CITY --- Two villages in Catanduanes, cut off from the rest of the province, finally received relief goods delivered by a military helicopter on Sunday, a week after Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong) devastated the area. Barangay Almojuela in Viga became unreachable due to landslides that blocked the road leading to the village. As of Sunday, the road was still filled with soil and debris from fallen trees, according to officials involved in the road-cle

THE Imperial Family Association (IFA) of Bicol is set to hold one of the region’s largest and most anticipated clan reunions on December 7, 2025, at the Sundaze Events Hall in Concepcion Pequeña, Naga City. Members of the prominent Imperial clan from across Bicol—including Albay and Camarines Sur, and the other cities and provinces and beyond —are expected to gather for what family organizers describe as the “homecoming of one of the biggest unified families in Bicol.” The Im

By Paulo DS Papa CAMARINES Sur 4th District Rep. Arnie Fuentebella has appealed to local chief executives and barangay officials in the Partido area to ensure that politics does not influence the distribution of government aid for residents affected by Super Typhoon Uwan. Partido suffered severe devastation from the typhoon, recording four fatalities — three in Garchitorena and one in Tinambac. Fuentebella said initial reports show both partially and totally damaged houses ac

NAGA CITY — Aninag Incorporated has earned the backing of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–PENRO as it pushes forward with its Narra Nation campaign, an ambitious effort to plant 1 million narra trees across Camarines Sur. Dr. Boying Llorin of Aninag presented the program to OIC PENR Officer Herleo Pavericio, technical head Minda Rivero, and PENRO foresters. Representatives from the Red Cross Camarines Sur Chapter, the Camarines Sur Medical Society, and Ani

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- The national government continues to pour aid and all forms of assistance in Bicol Region, especially in the provinces of Catanduanes, Albay and Camarines Sur, for faster recovery from the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan. During a situation briefing on Tuesday in Tiwi, Albay, Cabinet secretaries and some of their representatives reported to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the aid and interventions provided to the provinces. Office of Civil