

LGU Naga hires 350 under SPES program
By Jason B. Neola NAGA CITY --- At least 350 students were able to qualify this year to the Special Program for the Employment of...


Why federalism favors local governance
By Paulo DS. Papa NAGA CITY--- “In theory, the federal set up of government gives us much control of our provinces because provincial...


Ten fellows to 7th Saringsing Writers’ Workshop named
By Julius Denido Bulahan With the aim of enhancing and promoting the use of the Bikol language and preserving the Bikolano culture...


SSS inaugurates newest branch in Ilagan
The Social Security System (SSS) formally opened its full-service branch at the first and second floor of North Star Mall in Alibagu,...


Army chief pushes for local peace talk
By Bobby Q. Labalan SORSOGON CITY --- A localized peace talk between the military and the New People’s Army is now in the works with...


District engineers warned anew over road obstructions
By Manuel T. Ugalde LEGAZPI CITY --- District engineers in Bicol have been given strong warning once again to address the problem of...


Kalikasan writ plea vs Aroroy mining junked
QUEZON CITY --- The Court of Appeals has dismissed a plea for an environmental protection order or Writ of Kalikasan against the...


Scientists record steam emission from Mayon’s summit to asses lava activity
By Jorge Hallare LEGAZPI CITY --- An aerial survey over Mount Mayon was conducted Friday morning last week by a group of scientists...


Piñol meets Bicol farmers anew, turns over more agri-assistance
By Emily B. Bordado PILI, Camarines Sur --- Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol visited Bicol on March 24 for two special events –...


Milaor drug raid; 4 of six suspects freed
NAGA CITY --- The four young men who were collared along with suspected drug pushing brothers in nearby Milaor, Camarines Sur last week...


Amendment to law on drug seizure sought
NAGA CITY --- Using a case pending in court as an example, a Regional Trial Court judge here has called the attention of Rep. Gabriel H....


Naga police continue drive vs illegal drugs, more suspects fall
By Paulo DS. Papa NAGA CITY--- The Naga City Police Office reported the arrest of 187 suspects involved in illegal drugs since the...


Lawmen nab trader, teenager in CamNorte for illegal drugs
NAGA CITY --- Charges were prepared against a businessman and a teenager Friday last week after they were arrested a day earlier in Daet,...


Naga braces for summer with inspection of facilities, trainings for tourism workers
By Juan Escandor Jr. NAGA CITY---With the summer peak season just around the corner, the Arts, Culture and Tourism Office of this city...


NPA reports attacks vs AFP
SOMEWHERE IN THE MOUNTAINS OF CAMARINES NORTE – While welcoming the 48th anniversary of the New People’s Army yesterday (March 29), the...