By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay NAGA CITY --- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon inspected flood control and infrastructure projects in Camarines Sur, including a revetment wall along the Bicol River in Naga City and bridges in Baao, as the government aims to strengthen flood protection and transportation in the province. The completion of the revetment wall is expected to provide increased protection against flooding for residents of low-lying com

By Manuel T. Ugalde LEGAZPI CITY --- After decades of delays and two failed bridge projects, residents of six agricultural barangays near Mayon Volcano in Daraga, Albay, are finally set to gain permanent river access with the scheduled opening of the long-delayed Binitayan-Kilikao Bridge on November 10. Albay Gov. Noel Rosal announced that the P557-million, four-lane steel bridge would be inaugurated on the date, with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary V

LEGAZPI CITY --- The city government of Naga is forming a task force to coordinate efforts to mitigate the impacts of El Niño, focusing on drought, water shortages, agricultural losses, and heat-related illnesses. Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo said that all city government departments will participate in these preparations, with the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office leading the coordination of measures to help the city prepare for the possible effects of thi

By Michael B. Jaucian LEGAZPI CITY --- Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo has called for the swift resolution of the killing of broadcaster Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte in Daraga, Albay, warning that failure to solve the case could have a chilling effect on media practitioners and discourage them from speaking out against wrongdoing. Robredo said the killing was particularly alarming because a media safety seminar organized by the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) h

By Jordan Kurt Domingo LEGAZPI CITY --- Health authorities are urging Bicolanos to maintain year-round dengue prevention measures as the Department of Health (DOH) warns that prolonged El Niño conditions could sustain the threat of mosquito-borne disease into 2027. The DOH Bicol Center for Health Development (DOH Bicol CHD) reported 15,146 dengue cases and 63 confirmed deaths across the region as of October 8, underscoring the need for continued vigilance even in areas where

By Jordan Kurt Domingo PUBLIC schools nationwide, including those in the Bicol Region, could benefit from strengthened campus security as the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) prepare to formalize the deployment of barangay tanods to help protect students and school personnel. DepEd Assistant Secretary Roger Masapol said the two agencies were scheduled to sign a memorandum of agreement (MOA) formalizing the arrangem

UNDERGROUND cabling along M.T. Villanueva Avenue in Naga City is set to begin on Nov. 5 as part of a joint infrastructure initiative expected to modernize the major thoroughfare by April or May 2027. The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has scheduled the excavation for the underground cabling project, with pilot testing and completion targeted for April or May next year. The facility is expected to be turned over to the Camarines II Electric Cooperative (Casureco

By Rosalita Manlangit DAET, Camarines Norte --- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) rolled out more than P4.2 million in livelihood assistance and toured community support projects in Vinzons, Camarines Norte, on Wednesday, October 7. Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian distributed livelihood checks to 13 beneficiaries of the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan Livelihood Program (PLP) and two beneficiaries of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) in Vin

By Bobby Q. Labalan SORSOGON CITY --- Two major provinces dragged down the overall economic growth of the Bicol Region in 2025, with both logging negative Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rates, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. During a dissemination forum held at a hotel here on Tuesday, October 6, PSA-Sorsogon provincial head Cross Doreh Lee revealed that the sluggish performance of Sorsogon and Camarines Sur tore down the gains posted by the region's

By Jordan Kurt Domingo Bicolanos below 18 years old may face new restrictions on using social media if a proposed law approved by the Senate becomes effective. The Senate approved on second reading on Wednesday Senate Bill No. 2424, or the Child Online Safety and Protection Act, which seeks to prevent people below 18 from accessing or creating accounts on social media platforms covered by the measure. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Robinhood Padilla, aims to protect children fro

By Jordan Kurt Domingo LEGAZPI CITY --- Water districts and other water service providers in Bicol are being urged to strengthen preparations and secure alternative water sources as a stronger El Niño is expected to affect the country through the first half of 2027. The call comes as the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) has directed Metro Manila's water concessionaires to look for alternative sources amid the projected reduction in available water from Angat Dam as El Ni

Bicol is among the regions that could face worsening dry conditions as a strong El Niño is expected to intensify in the coming months, with all provinces in the country potentially experiencing drought by the end of March 2027, according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. issued the warning during a press briefing on the El Niño phenomenon when asked how many provinces could be experiencing drought by March next year. “By end

MAYOR Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo has appealed to Nagueños to conserve water as the city government intensifies its information and education campaign in preparation for the expected impact of El Niño. Robredo said the city government is using its social media platforms and conducting forums in barangays and schools to provide residents with practical measures they can adopt to help cushion the effects of the weather phenomenon. Raynor Rodriguez, head of the City Disaster Ris

CALABANGA COCKPIT/WIN Radio had the last word on the court, capturing the inaugural BicolMail SHBL Commissioners Cup championship after a tournament-long battle for bragging rights. BicolMail Oldschool settled for first runner-up, followed by Team KD in second runner-up and Team Badboyz in third runner-up. Calabanga Cockpit/WIN Radio’s Pekto Llamado added the Finals MVP trophy to the championship haul, while BicolMail Oldschool’s Joseph Beugis took home the Season MVP award f

By Paulo DS Papa POLICE have filed a complaint for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide against the 34-year-old company manager who allegedly hit and killed an 82-year-old woman at a pedestrian lane along Maharlika Highway in Barangay Concepcion Grande here on Monday, Oct. 5. PMAJ Rey Alvarez, commander of Naga City Police Station 2, identified the driver as Janet Pasibe, 34, a company manager and resident of Deca Homes Granvale in Barangay San Felipe, Naga City. The inc