By Edna Bagadiong VIRAC, Catanduanes --- A total of 247 job seekers participated in the “Trabaho Para Sa Catandungueno Job Fair” held on May 30, 2026, at the Provincial Capitol Dome, where nine applicants were hired on the spot. Job seekers registered for both local and overseas positions offered by participating companies during the event. Additionally, 169 local applicants were recorded as “qualified” after meeting the basic requirements set by employers. These candidates

By Rosalita Manlangit DAET, Camarines Norte --- Seven individuals and organizations have signed their interim small-scale mining contracts during the Mobile One-Stop Shop (MOSS) event organized by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in the Bicol region (MGB 5). Under the interim small-scale mining contract, miners are given two years to fulfill all their requirements in order to obtain their license. This license will enable them to sell gold to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (

By Rhaydz Barcia LEGAZPI CITY --- As the Philippines braces for the worsening impact of El Niño, the provincial government of Albay has allocated P40 million in assistance for farmers, primarily for the distribution of free fertilizers, Governor Noel Rosal said. Rosal said the province is preparing for a prolonged dry spell expected to affect food production, noting that Albayano farmers are already facing a “double whammy” due to the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano, which ha

By Bobby Q. Labalan Legazpi City --- Labor force in this year’s Brigada Eskwela in Bicol Region was reinforced by thousands of workers sponsored by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as the annual school preparation program kicks off June 3 at Labo Central School in Labo, Camarines Norte. The event was led by DepEd-Bicol Regional Director Gilbert Sadsad, Assistant Regional Director bebiano Sentillas, Educational Support Service Division Chief Joan Lagata, Curriculu

Piglinaw ni Camarines Sur 4th District Rep. Arnie Fuentebella na mapadagos pa man guiraray an imbestigasyon kan kongreso sa land claim issue kan Wanderlust Land Development Corporation sa 1,014 hectares nin daga sa Barangay San Ramon asin Salvacion, Siruma parehong probinsya. Enot nang pigtulod ni Fuentebella sa paagi kan saiyang privilege speech sa camara baja, kan Febrero 9, ngonian na taon an sarong congressional investigation kan committee on good government and public ac

By ERNIE DELGADO LEGAZPI CITY --- A suspected meteor was captured on camera exploding above the glowing slopes of Mayon Volcano on Monday night, shocking onlookers who witnessed the unexpected celestial display from their vehicles and porches Stunned onlookers from communities surrounding the volcano reported seeing a bright streak of light near the volcano at 10:33 p.m. on May 25, 2026. CCTV and dash-cam footage from several cars showed the meteor hurtling through the sky be

By Jason B. Neola The City of Naga in the Bicol Region has officially joined the ranks of the country’s highly urbanized cities (HUCs), becoming the 34th such city in the Philippines following a proclamation signed on Wednesday by Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The 15th Sangguniang Panlungsod of Naga formally initiated the city’s bid for highly urbanized city status through the adoption of Resolution No. 2026-078 on January 27, 2026, citing that the city had already met the statutory r

By Ernie Delgado LEGAZPI CITY --- Following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to the Social Security System (SSS) to support its members and pensioners, as well as employers, amid the escalating cost of living, the SSS will raise pensions three months earlier than planned, expand access to its loan programs, and offer loan penalty condonation. These relief measures have been allocated a budget of P60 billion to assist workers, pensioners, and employers who

Savage Mind, an independent publishing house and bookshop based in Naga City, together with Corner 26, is pleased to invite you and seek your support for the Bikol screening of the documentary film Mga Nakabuhing-Agi-Agi (Found Objects, Freed Stories) on May 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Corner 26, Maaalahanin Street, Diliman, Quezon City. The documentary film, directed by Kristian Sendon Cordero, is an attempt to explore ethnography and cinema from the region through narratives th

By Paulo DS Papa THIRD District Rep. Nelson Legacion has moved to secure the franchise renewal of the Camarines Sur III Electric Cooperative (CASURECO III), which supplies electricity to the Rinconada area. Legacion said the cooperative’s management sought his assistance to ensure continued power service in Iriga City and the municipalities of Bula, Baao, Buhi, Bato, Balatan, and Nabua. He noted that Casureco III had difficulty obtaining support from Rinconada District Rep. M

By Keren Anne Bernadas LEGAZPI CITY, Albay --- Long before sunrise, 62-year-old rice farmer Nard (not his real name) was already on his way to the city from Sto. Domingo, Albay, hoping to secure a few kilos of rice priced at only P20 per kilo. By 5 a.m., dozens of residents had already lined up, all eager to take advantage of the government’s affordable rice program amid rising food costs. In Albay, only two warehouses have been designated for the rollout of the “Benteng Bi

By Jordan Domingo Man killed, another hurt in Goa motorcycle collision A 38-year-old man died while another was seriously injured following a head-on motorcycle collision at around 2:30 a.m. on May 26 in Barangay Pinaglabanan, Goa, Camarines Sur. Police identified the fatality as alias “Rodel,” who was declared dead on arrival at the Goa Municipal Infirmary. The other driver, alias “Richard,” 39, sustained serious injuries. Investigation showed that the victim was traveling e

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- More than PHP15 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated and 12 drug personalities were arrested in a series of coordinated anti-drug operations conducted over the weekend. Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) Director Brig. Gen. Erosito Miranda said authorities seized 2.2 kilograms of shabu worth an estimated PHP15.08 million and 2 grams of marijuana valued at PHP240 during eight anti-drug operations across the Bicol Region. In Al

By Benilda Recebido SORSOGON CITY, Sorsogon --- The city government of Sorsogon officially handed over 214 housing units to families living in informal settlements and flood zones on Tuesday, May 19. The initiative highlighted the local government’s efforts to help more low-income families gain access to safe and decent homes. It aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s national housing program, which encourages local governments to use public land to provide safe and af

By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Kiko Benitez led the ceremonial graduation rites for 98 Child Development Workers (CDWs) after completing their Early Childhood Care and Development Services (ECCDS) course. The graduates, who completed the specialized training program with renewed dedication to nurturing young learners, marked another milestone in TESDA’s continuing efforts to strengthen early childhood education