By Jordan Domingo The Security Cluster under the Incident Management Team (IMT) has finalized its plans to ensure the safety and security of the public during this year’s Peñafrancia Fiesta celebration. The IMT-Security Cluster is being led by Police Lt. Col. Rizaldy Caballero, acting city director of the Naga City Police Office. Caballero is this year’s Incident Commander of the IMT, together with Lt. Kenny Villafuerte of the Philippine Coast Guard, who serves as co-Incident

By Paulo DS. Papa THE City Government of Iriga and the Camarines Sur III Electric Cooperative (Casureco III) are locked in a dispute over millions of pesos in unpaid obligations, including the city’s power bill and the cooperative’s real property tax liabilities. Casureco III claims that the City Government of Iriga owes the electric cooperative around P389 million in electricity charges, including principal, interest and penalties. On the other hand, the city government is d

By Jordan Domingo VOTERS in the Bicol Region may have to wait longer to choose their barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials as the Senate is set to decide this week whether to postpone the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday that senators would discuss the proposed postponement and the possible extension of the terms of barangay and SK officials from four to five years, with a decision exp

The Cofradia Basketball League wrapped up its second season on August 30, drawing 13 teams from different chapters of the Cofradia de San Jose in a tournament marked by intense competition, sportsmanship and camaraderie. Season 2 featured two categories—40-and-Above and Open—with seven teams competing in the 40-and-Above division and six teams in the Open category. Immaculate Conception Parish (ICP-A) emerged as champion in the 40-and-Above category, while the Pasacao Chapter

By Joan V. De La Trinidad, RGC, RPm A marathon is usually measured in kilometers, hours, minutes and seconds. But for the 3,200+ runners who gathered in Naga City on September 6, the CRC Peñafrancia Marathon 2026 was measured in something more profound: faith, sacrifice and devotion. The CRC Peñafrancia Marathon can fittingly be considered the “Mother of All Marathons in Bicol” — not merely because of its growing scale and reach, but more importantly because it is held in hon

By Paulo DS. Papa THE City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) has intensified its efforts to address the presence of Badjao people begging in Naga City ahead of this year’s Peñafrancia festivities. The CSWDO has already conducted several rescue operations involving Badjao individuals who were reportedly begging in various parts of the city, particularly while carrying or bringing along their children. In previous years, city authorities received reports of Badjao f

By Jason B. Neola The City Government of Naga has immediately taken proactive measures following reports of increasing dengue cases in the city, including six deaths traced to the dengue virus. Among the measures being pursued by Mayor Leni Robredo and the city government’s policymakers to prevent further deaths and address the rising number of cases is the establishment of four additional medical wards to augment the bed capacity of the Naga City General Hospital (NCGH) for

By Benilda Recebido SORSOGON CITY, Sorsogon — The provincial government of Sorsogon has initiated a campaign to prevent violence in schools and promote kindness among students. The campaign, dubbed “Be Wise, Be Safe, We Save: Kabataang Sorsoganon, Mabuti, Disiplinado at Makatao,” is part of the provincial government’s larger 7K Katrangkiluhan Program aimed at improving community well-being. The initiative follows national safety standards to make schools safer for children an

QUEZON CITY --- The Social Security System (SSS) announced that UnionDigital Bank (UD) has officially began accepting applications for the SSS Micro Loan Program, also known as SSS LoanLite, though its mobile application, giving qualified SSS members a convenient and secure digital channel to access short-term financial assistance. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph M. de Claro said UD is the first of the four participating financial institutions (PFIs) t

MILAOR, Camarines Sur --- More than ₱155,000 worth of cigarettes and about ₱1,000 in cash were stolen from a store in Barangay Dalipay, Milaor, early Tuesday morning, September 8. According to a report from the Milaor Municipal Police Station, police received a call at around 6:40 a.m. regarding a break-in at a store in Zone 1, Barangay Dalipay. Responding police officers conducted an initial investigation and reviewed CCTV footage from the establishment. The footage showed a

By Jordan Domingo LEGAZPI CITY --- Schools in Albay are set to strengthen their security measures through the installation of additional closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, walk-through metal detectors and an emergency communication system, alongside self-defense training for students and community responders. Sto. Domingo Mayor Nomar Banda said the municipal government plans to expand the use of CCTV cameras in schools and establish a centralized public address system

By Ernie Delgado LEGAZPI CITY --- Mayon Volcano in Albay province released on Thursday the second highest level of sulfur dioxide emission since its gas concentrations began decreasing last July 15, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. In its Friday morning advisory, Phivolcs said the country’s most active volcano emitted 8,165 metric tons of sulfur dioxide. “Volcanic sulfur dioxide or SO₂ gas from the summit crater of Mayon Volcano yest

By JORDAN DOMINGO GUN owners in Bicol may face police inspections of their homes under a proposed nationwide measure aimed at preventing firearms from falling into the hands of children and being used in school shootings. The proposal, if approved by both chambers of Congress and signed into law, would apply to registered firearm owners in the country. For Bicol, the proposal comes as police continue their campaign against loose and illegally possessed firearms. During the fi

By Jordan Domingo SCHOOL bullies in public schools in the country are being put on notice: amend your ways or face progressively heavier penalties that could eventually cost you your place in school. A public-school teacher in Barangay Carolina, here, said the tougher sanctions could help teachers deal with habitual bullies who continue their behavior despite repeated interventions. “Bullying should not be allowed to become part of a child's daily experience in school. If a l

By Jason B. Neola HUNDREDS of Nagueño families are moving closer to secure land ownership as the city ramps up its housing programs, with a sharp increase in land titling and new housing projects being pursued under the administration of Mayor Leni Robredo. At the center of the effort is the Kaantabay sa Kauswagan program, which has facilitated the awarding of 716 land titles to eight homeowners’ associations over the past year. The number marks a significant expansion in the