THE statement of Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon that several officials and contractors involved in anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan may be jailed by Christmas marks a bold and unprecedented turn in the fight against corruption in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). According to a report by Joseph Morong of GMA Integrated News, Dizon identified former DPWH Bulacan 1st District Engineer Henry Alcantara, former Assistant District Engineer Brice Her

Mag-andam Torrential rains are raging all over the city; and that’s the local government’s message to the public. What does it even mean? If you think, we can’t google that, think again. I got this from Wiksyunaryo. Andam (simpleng kapanahunan andám, presenteng kapanahunan nag-aandám, nag-aging kapanahunan nag-andám). panhiro. pagpriparar sa paabuton; pag-abang. Now, I’m sure that I’m understanding the word correctly. It turns out that “andam” means to prepare for somet

Winning feels good—but it feels even better when the victory stands for something larger than oneself. When I learned that my abstract had topped this year’s Ocean Centres Philippines (OCP) Call for Abstracts for Capacity Development in Maritime Education, I realized it was more than a personal milestone. It was a reflection of how Filipino maritime educators and researchers are helping chart a more sustainable and innovation-driven future for the maritime world. The OCP Call

Tanda nindo si pirming pagirumdom sato na ubuson ang maluto o kakanon sa plato, dai magtada, ta dakul taong nagugutom. Sa pilosopong sisimbagon, ano man koneksyon kan kakanon sa plato ta? Na kung inubos, mayo nang magugutom? Ngonian na bulan nin Noviembre sa paagi kan Proclamation No. 524 s. 2004 ang National Rice Awareness Month tanganing tawan honra asin pagrekonosir kan importancia nin bagas o paroy sa satong kultura asin pang-oroaldaw na buhay bilang mga Pilipino. Saro sa

Kung ang mga plaza sa New York, Sa Paris, asin sa Manila, namumulaag sa grabeng Liwanag kan mga bombilya kaya magayon na pasyaran ang mga Plaza lalo na kung bangui. Alagad naiiba ang Plaza Rizal kaidtong mga inot na aldao na mas bantog ini sa apod na lugar nin mga makuapo ni Rizal. Ang boot sabihon kan makuapo ni rizal iyo ang mga kababaihan na nagpapa arkila nin buhay na laman sa kantidad sanang sanggatos ang kada payo. Dai maisihan kung tinutuyo kan City Hall kaidto na

Atty. Paolo Tolentino Patagong recording kontra sa taga-LGU Maray na aldaw po. Ako po si Dennis, isang small business owner igdi samuya. Tuwing may fiesta sa barangay, may mga taga-LGU na lumalapit samin, humihingi kuno nin “donasyon” para sa event. Pero sa totoo lang, parang dai man talaga kusang-loob. Sinasabihan pa kami na kung dai magbigay, baka raw mahirapan mag-renew nin business permit. Gusto ko lang po klaruhon, Atty., pwede po ba ako mag-record nin conversation para

By Fr. Roy Cimagala WE should not be surprised if Christ used what we may consider as harsh words to make us follow him. With all our weaknesses and limitations, there is no way but for him to use these strong words to keep us on the right track and not to get lost in our earthly journey toward heaven, our ultimate goal. This was expressed, for example, in that gospel episode where he told the crowd: “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and childr

By Rhaydz B. Barcia LEGAZPI CITY --- As local government units in Bicol brace for Severe Tropical Storm Tino, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allotted P184,090,500.75 worth of food and non-food items to assist families that may be affected by the weather disturbance. DSWD Bicol Regional Director Norman S. Laurio said the department has prepared a total of 212,320 Family Food Packs (FFPs) and 20,353 Non-Food Items (NFIs), valued at P184,090,500.75,

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- As families hustle to clean tombs, arrange vibrant flowers, and prepare for solemn visits to their departed loved ones, a dedicated team from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Bicol (BFAR-5) gathered to pay homage to the marine mammals that have tragically met their end along the breathtaking shores of the region. Rowena Briones, spokesperson for BFAR-Bicol, unveiled the existence of a unique cetacean cemetery, a solemn restin

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome First Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 R. (5) The waters of the river gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High! Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 Gospel Reading: John 2:13-22 Since the Passover of the Jews was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, as well as the money-changers seated the

By CBCP News The Philippine bishops’ doctrinal office has urged the Church to take corrective action when donations or assets are later found to have come from corruption or wrongdoing. Bishop Jose Rojas of Limbanan, who chairs the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Doctrine of the Faith, said moral integrity requires restitution, transparency, and repentance whenever the Church benefits from unjust or illicit sources. “Even when restitution to the rightful owner is no longer possi

By Rubilyn Lopez Every October, the Catholic community celebrates Mission Month, a time to encourage the faithful to participate in the Church’s missionary work and consider themselves as missionary disciples. Last October 26, the Archdiocese of Caceres celebrated this occasion with the 21st Children and Youth Mission held at Partido State University in Goa, Camarines Sur. Participants from various parishes and schools across the Bicol Region gathered. The event aimed to stre

By Reynard Magtoto, Baretang Bikolnon LEGAZPI CITY --- Media groups called on the authorities to conduct a swift and in-depth investigation into the murder of radio broadcaster Noel Bellen Samar in Albay province. Samar, 54, was shot on the road in Guinobatan on October 20 and was declared dead the following day while being treated for four gunshot wounds in a hospital in Daraga. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) described Samar’s killing as ‘distur

By Sally Atento-Altea LEGAZPI CITY, Albay --- Albay’s economy expanded by 5.5 percent in 2024, driven mainly by strong performance in the financial, trade, and construction sectors, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). During the recent Provincial Product Accounts Dissemination Forum, PSA Albay Chief Cecil Brondial reported that the province’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew from P153.66 billion in 2023 to P162.17 billion in 2024. “As of 2024, our Provinc

By Sally Atento-Altea LEGAZPI CITY, Albay --- Farmers and residents from five upland barangays in Polangui, Albay, are now enjoying improved market access and faster, safer transportation following the completion of new farm-to-market roads funded by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). The road projects benefit around 7,400 residents and 473 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), who are engaged in cultivating coconut, corn, sugarcane, and vegetables, the department has