By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY –-- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) 5 (Bicol) ordered local government units (LGUs) in the region to update their contingency and disaster response plans amid the series of strong earthquakes and weather disturbances. Claudio Yucot, Office of Civil Defense 5 and RDRRMC-5 chairperson, said the reports to be submitted by the LGUs would be reviewed to identify gaps; corrective actions would be recommended; and a

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- The provincial government of Albay ordered the conduct of scenario-based drills simulating various disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, structural failures and fire evacuations, within seven days. In a memorandum issued Tuesday, Governor Noel Rosal, who also chairs the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), said the drills are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and enha

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) arrested a Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) most wanted person facing murder charges in a manhunt operation in Rapu-Rapu, Albay over the weekend. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. identified the suspect as “Batista,” 38, a fisher, native of Malolos City in Bulacan, and a resident of Bacon District, Sorsogon City. The suspect’s capture carries a monetary reward of PH

By Keren Anne Bernadas LEGAZPI CITY, Albay --- The Philippine National Police attributes the peace and order situation in the Bicol region to its 5-minute response time, says Police Regional Office 5 Public Information Officer Malu Calubaquib on Thursday. “The stronger and more efficient implementation of the 5-minute response time leads to the resolution of crimes becoming faster, and it becomes easier to track down and apprehend the suspect. Through this, justice can be pro

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