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An Commission on Election (Comelec) naglinaw na an hagop sana kan political dynasty sa maabot na Barangay Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) iyo an mga candidato sa Sangguniang Kabataan. Ini base sa desisyon kan Corte Suprema sa caso na sinangat contra sa sarong candidato sa SK na nagbalga sa probisyon kan SK Reform Law’s ‘‘anti-dynasty’’ contra sa mga nagcacandidato na magsadiring tawo na malinaw na prohibido. Si Atty. Maico Julia Jr. nagpahayag sa Bicol Mail sa tahaw kan mga kahapotan kan ibang mga macandidato sa BSKE sa Noviembre 2, 2026. Cuestionable sa ibang sektor kun tano mga candidato sana sa SK iguang ley sa political dynasty alagad sa ibang mga candidato lokal asin nasyonal dai kaayon. Sa binabang desisyon kan SC En Banc saindang binasura an petisyon na sinangat kan nag-ngangaran na Merson Caluag, na pigcuestion an resolusyon kan Comelec na nagdidiscalificar sa saiya komo SK chairperson candidate kan Barangay Magtangle, San Francisco, Surigao del Norte durante sa ginibong BSKE kan 2023. An Comelec Second Division nadiscobre na si Calubag nagputik sa saiyang pig-file up pan na COC na nagdedeclara na mayo siyang relasyon o nasa laog kan civil degree of consanguinity sa arin man na Sangguniang Barangay na miembro kan Brgy Council kan Magtangle, apesar na miembro an saiyang ina. Huli kaini, binasura an saiyang candidatura alagad nagsangat petisyon sa Corte Suprema. An filling kan certificate of candidacy sa BSKE sa Septiembre 5 hasta Oktubre 5 mantang an campaign period pigtalaan sa Oktubre 22 hasta Oktubre 31 asin an aldaw kan eleksyon sa Noviembre 2, 2026.

Ni Sonny Malate Sarong pambihirang advocacia an pig-initiar kan local na gobyerno kan Goa, Camarines Sur katakod kan celebrasyon kan Nutrition Month 2026 na may temang "Nutrisyon at Kalikasan ating Pangalagaan." Enot sa distrito kan Partido asin posibleng sa bilog na probinsiya, an advocacia inapod na ''Plastic-free Workplace Challenge." Ini gikan sa kaisipan ni Joy Raizza P. Ramos, Municipal Nutrition Officer. An competition pigparticiparan kan pitong oficina na sakop kan local na gobyerno. Nagin ganador iyo an Goa Community College (GCC) na pinapamayohan ni Dr Nita V. Morallo. Saro sa mga significanteng panundon dapit sa basura digdi an dae pagtaltag nin basurahan sa saindang edifico asin campus Imbis, an mga estudiantes asin personahes digdi pigbubulsa o piglalaag sa bag an saindang basura asin pig-aapon sa ibang lugar. An GCC saka ibang ganador nakarecebi nin premyong kuwarta asin certifico. Segun ki Ramos, an idea niya may relasyon sa danyos na daradara kan plastic sa kapalibotan asin mismong salud kan katawohan. Manonotaran na an plastic halawig na panahon antes nalalapa kaya dakolang perwisyo sa salud asin kapalibotan. Naoogma man siya na bilog an suporta ni Alkaldesa Raquel S. Lim sa advocacia ninda sa paagi nin pag-alocar nin fundo para sa saindang propuesto Siring man, ki Bise Alkalde Marcel Michael P. Pan asin sa personahes kan RHU sa pamamayo ni Dr. Mario T. Pan III. Apwera sainda, suportado man sinda Jhean T. Santiago, DOH PDO CamSur, Joflorenn Krestel B. Regalado, Provincial Nutrition Coordinator, Local Health Board asin Municipal/Barangay Nutrition Council. Huli sa positibong pagresponde kan mga empleado sa advocacia mawot man ni Ramos na darahon ini sa mga barangay kun saen mas dakol an naggagamit kaini sa aroaldaw. Katakod kaini, sinabi ni Joseph Abella, Sanitary Inspector, na handa an saindang oficina sa pagpautob kan mga panundon dapit sa tamang pagmanehar kan programa dapit sa basura, orug na an mga plastic na material na gamit sa harong, saod mga tindahan asin ibang lugar. Naglalaom si Abella na sa cooperacion kan mga namamanwaan, ano man na advocacia kan gobyerno para sa karahayan kan kagabaan an maggigin matrayumpo. Manonotaran na sa ngonian, an dae paggamit nin plastic pigpapautob na sa mga mall, hospital, department store asin ibang establisimento comercial. Imbis, an pigagamit mga eco-bag o paper bag na puwedeng i-recycle asin madaling malapa. Mientrastanto, an gobyerno nacional nagmamando man kan tamang pagmanehar kan basura sa paagi kan RA 9003 o Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. An ley nagsusugo sa mga LGU na maghimo asin mag-imlementar kan 10 años na waste managementl plan. An RA 11898 o Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022 nagsusugo man sa darakulang fabrica asin negosyol na magrecover asin recycle kan saindang maaating ragpa kan plastic packages. Dagdag pa digdi an RA 9160 o Local Government Code of 1991 nagmamando sa mga local na gobyerno na magpasar asin implementar nin mga local na leyes dapit sa tamang disposition kan basura tanganing mapangataman an salud asin kapalibotan. Goa Community College ganador sa Plastic-free Workplace Challenge. (Photo Let's Go Partido)

An Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA) sa Bicol nagsabi sa prensa na naghuros an inflation rate sa rehiyon sa 7.4% kan nakaaging Hulyo 2026, sarehiyon kun ikukumpar sa 7.6% na nailista kan nakaaging Hunyo, alagad mas halangkaw pa giraray sa 1.7% na inflation rate kan Hulyo 2025. Alagad sa entrevista sa sektor nin trabahadores nagsabi na dai sinda uyon huli ta mas nagparalangkaw an presyo kan mga mayor na produkto sa mercado sa tahaw kan halangkaw na presyo sa produkto nin petrolyo. Segun sainda an pagparalangkaw kan presyo sa produkto mas apektado an tios na consumedores ta sinda an nakakasabi kan pagparalangkaw kan presyo. Alagad sinabi pa ni Regional Director Engr. Cynthia Perdiz kan Rehiyon Bicol kabale sa mga nagparalangkaw sa paglangkaw kan inflation iyo an bagas, mga kakanon sa restaurants, pagparalangkaw kan tarifa sa kuryente, petrolyo asin iba pa. Sa ngunian dawa iguang P20 Bigas alagad nababakalan sana sa National Food Authority sa limitado pang sektor an awtorisado sa pagbakal kan ‘‘Bentang Bigas’’. Kun mabakal nin bagas sa mercado halangkaw an presyo na hagad kan trabahadores darahon sa mercado an ‘‘Benteng Bigas’’ Sa mga protest rally sa State of the Nation Address ni Presidente Ferdinand Marcos Jr. kan Hulyo 27, 2026 an progresibong grupo nagdenuncia kan pagparalangkaw sa mga mayor na producto sa mercado alagad hababa an sweldo kan mga trabahadores.

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Bago nagin City Administrator kan Naga, si Atty. Noreen San Luis-Lutey nagin Regional Director kan LTO sa Bicol, asin an paglaog niya sa gobyerno may interesanteng istorya: si dating Naga Mayor Jesse Robredo mismo an nag-alok saiya kan posisyon. Sa enot, nagduwa-duwa pa siya ta sanay siya sa pribadong praktis bilang abogado. Sa huri, tig-accept siya—asin nagin importante an saiyang trabaho sa road safety, lalo na an STRUT (Students Today, Road Users Tomorrow), na nagpoon bilang advocacy para sa road safety asin nagin programa sa mga eskwelahan. Ngonyan, makalipas an mga taon sa LTO asin NLEX, nagbalik siya sa Naga bilang bagong City Administrator.

Tigsik ko an mga tawong buta sa katotohanan, Na nagpaparasaramba sa mga diyus-diyusan. An tunay na Diyos nag-oorog na an kaanggutan, Ta an sinasaramba, nilalang bako an Kaglalang. Tigsik ko kun igwa nin problema na inaatubang, Kun sasadirihon mo dai mo kayang solusyunan. An kaipuhan dumulok na sa satong Kagurangnan, Ta Siya sana an makakataong solusyon o tabang. Tigsik ko an mga tawong raot, rebong na an payo, Tugang imbes tabangan pigraraot an pagkatawo? Tangani sanang magpahamot sa demonyong amo, Kun arog kaiyan bako siyang tugang na tunay, tutuo. Tigsik ko,mga sa celfon na malaen tang nadadalan, Ano ta may naluluwas, nagtatarakudan garo ayam? Dawa gurang an nakakahiling malaen namamatean, Ano pa kaya kun an makahiling iyo an mga kaakian? Tigsik ko an iba na dai nagtutubod Diyos na tutuo, Alagad kun nasasakitan o kun buhay nasa peligro. Nakakaromdom na mag-apod sa Ama ta o ki Kristo, Kun dai sa kasakitan dai makabisto sa Diyos Ispiritu.

By JORDAN DOMINGO LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has maintained Mayon Volcano in Albay under Alert Level 3 despite a noticeable decline in volcanic activity, while Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon has recorded a sharp surge in seismic activity, prompting authorities to renew calls for heightened public vigilance across the Bicol Region. Dr. Paul Karson Alanis, senior science research specialist of Phivolcs, said Mayon has shown a downward trend in activity over the past two weeks, but the decrease remains insufficient to warrant a lowering of the alert status. He explained that as of July 29, the volcano was still effectively at “Day 0” under the agency's protocol, which requires at least two consecutive weeks of sustained decline in key monitoring parameters before an alert level can be downgraded. Phivolcs said recent unrest at Mayon was marked by increased volcano-tectonic earthquakes in Sto. Domingo and Bacacay, triggering strombolian eruptions, lava fountaining, intensified rockfalls, pyroclastic density currents (PDCs), and sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions that peaked at 13,128 tonnes per day—the highest level recorded in the past 26 years. Although seismic activity has eased and rumbling sounds have ceased in recent days, Alanis stressed that the agency's “stand-down” procedure requires careful evaluation of sulfur dioxide emissions, ground deformation, volcanic earthquakes, rockfalls, plume activity, lava effusion, and other indicators before any downgrade can be considered. Since the onset of the current eruption, Mayon has produced an estimated 88 million cubic meters of lava, ash, gases, and pyroclastic materials that remain deposited on its upper slopes. Phivolcs warned that these unstable deposits could still generate deadly pyroclastic density currents and ash clouds even without a new eruption, while heavy rains may trigger dangerous lahars along rivers and drainage channels. As of July 29, the agency recorded four volcanic earthquakes, 10 rock-fall events, two PDCs, and sulfur dioxide emissions of 1,318 tonnes per day. Residents were again reminded to stay out of the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone and remain alert against ashfall and lahar hazards. Meanwhile, Bulusan Volcano exhibited a dramatic increase in activity after Phivolcs recorded 196 volcanic earthquakes within a 24-hour period from July 28 to July 29, with 47 events precisely located. The sudden spike came after several days of relatively quiet conditions, when only 23 earthquakes were recorded the previous day, seven on Monday, five on Sunday, and none on Saturday. Despite the significant increase in seismicity, Bulusan remains under Alert Level 1, indicating low-level volcanic unrest. However, Phivolcs cautioned that hazardous activity remains possible, including steam-driven or phreatic eruptions capable of producing ash clouds, hot gas, rockfalls, ballistic projectiles, avalanches, and dangerous volcanic gases. Communities south and downwind of the volcano were advised to prepare for possible ashfall, while residents near rivers and stream channels were urged to watch for lahars during periods of heavy and prolonged rainfall following any eruption. Phivolcs also called on local government units to ensure the protection of vulnerable sectors, including senior citizens, pregnant women, infants, and individuals with existing medical conditions. Civil aviation authorities were likewise advised to keep aircraft away from Bulusan's summit due to the risk posed by volcanic ash from sudden phreatic eruptions. With Mayon continuing to exhibit potentially hazardous eruptive activity and Bulusan showing renewed signs of unrest, Phivolcs urged residents throughout Bicol to closely monitor official advisories and strictly comply with safety measures, emphasizing that both volcanoes remain capable of producing dangerous volcanic hazards with little warning.

Young individuals take a well-deserved break from the pressures of urban life, finding relaxation and renewal in the cool waters and serene beauty of Lapnisan Falls, a forest waterfall in Barangay Iraya, Buhi, Camarines Sur. The outdoor escape offers a chance to recharge, strengthen friendships, and appreciate the healing power of nature. Photo credit: Rainier Photography

By Manly M. Ugalde TABACO CITY, Albay — Four barangay kagawads of Barangay San Roque in this city have been suspended for one month without pay after repeatedly failing to attend the mandatory Monday flag-raising ceremony. One of the suspended officials, a female barangay kagawad, reportedly failed to attend the weekly flag ceremony for six months. According to reports, the three other suspended kagawads followed the same practice in Barangay San Roque, which is located near the city’s downtown commercial district. Mayor Reynaldo Bragais signed the suspension order following a resolution approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod, headed by Vice Mayor Glenda Ong Bongao. The suspended officials were identified as Cherrel A. Binalla, Mark Anthony Balingbing, Rodel Bonaobra, and Jonathan Broqueza. In its unanimous resolution dated July 28, the city council said the four kagawads violated Republic Act No. 8491, or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, which requires government offices and educational institutions to conduct flag-raising ceremonies every Monday and obliges public officials and employees to attend them. The resolution stemmed from a complaint filed by Barangay Chairman Eliseo “Toto” Bobiles, who alleged that the four officials repeatedly disregarded the mandatory ceremony, in violation of Civil Service rules. According to Bobiles’ complaint, Binalla alone accumulated a total of 66 absences over a two-year period. The suspension drew mixed reactions on social media. While many users expressed support for the city’s action, two retired bankers—Armando Uy of Banco de Oro in Legazpi City and his cousin Ramon Uy of the Bank of the Philippine Islands—described the one-month suspension as “weak” and “disturbing.” They argued that public officials, especially those serving at the barangay level, should set an example by faithfully attending the weekly flag ceremony. “Ako nga, I have to stop my car whenever I see an ongoing flag-raising ceremony in schools,” Armando Uy said. “Even ordinary citizens show respect for the national flag and anthem.” For her part, Binalla said she deliberately stopped attending the Monday flag ceremony because she wanted to avoid what she described as Chairman Bobiles’ public reprimands during the program. She claimed the chairman frequently criticized her in response to her social media posts raising alleged irregularities in barangay operations, including discrepancies in fuel expenses for rescue operations. Binalla said the three other suspended kagawads shared similar grievances, alleging that they, too, were publicly criticized by the barangay chairman during flag ceremonies. Responding to the allegations, Bobiles said barangay concerns should be discussed during regular barangay sessions instead of being aired on social media. He maintained that he preferred resolving issues through official channels rather than through online posts. Media reports also quoted the four suspended kagawads as saying they are willing to resume attending the weekly flag-raising ceremony, provided that the barangay chairman refrains from publicly criticizing them during the program.

By Jason B. Neola MAYOR Leni Robredo has called on parents to have their young children vaccinated against measles and rubella during the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) from August 10 to 28, stressing that the city cannot afford even a single case of these highly contagious diseases. Robredo said the local government remains committed to protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases, emphasizing that the government should never relax its efforts when safe, effective, and free vaccines are readily available. She urged parents to bring children aged 6 months to 59 months (below five years old) to their respective barangay health centers or the nearest vaccination sites during the campaign. Mr-Sia will kick-off at 8:00 AM of August 10 at Concepcion Pequeña covered court. She said eligible children will also receive Vitamin A supplementation during the immunization activity. Vitamin A helps strengthen the immune system, supports healthy vision, promotes proper growth and development, and keeps body tissues, including the skin, lungs, and intestines, healthy. Dr. Ronnel Mejaro, National Immunization Program Medical Coordinator of the City Health Office I, explained that children should still receive the supplemental measles-rubella vaccine even if they have already completed their routine immunization. He said the additional dose provides stronger protection against the diseases and helps prevent future outbreaks. Data from the City Health Office’s Epidemiology Unit showed that Naga City recorded 12 suspected measles cases from 2021 to 2025—two in 2021, two in 2022, three in 2023, four in 2024, and one in 2025. Although 2026 is not yet over, the city has already recorded two suspected measles cases. Mayor Robredo said even one or two cases are already a cause for concern and reinforce the need for sustained vaccination efforts. Registered Nurse Nelia Benito, who is also the National Immunization Program Manager of the City Health Office I, said protecting children against measles is a shared responsibility among parents, communities, healthcare workers, local and national government agencies, and barangay officials. She encouraged parents not to rely solely on the belief that their children have strong natural immunity, noting that vaccination remains the most effective protection against the disease. Benito also assured the public that the vaccines provided by the Department of Health are safe, effective, and of high quality, dismissing claims that they are substandard. She added that the vaccines will be administered only by licensed healthcare professionals, including nurses and midwives. To increase public awareness and address vaccine concerns, the City Health Office is conducting focused group discussions in the city's 27 barangays ahead of the campaign. The discussions aim to explain the benefits of vaccination, answer parents’ questions, and encourage greater community participation. Each vaccination team is expected to immunize about 80 children per day during the campaign. The city is targeting 19,194 children, based on the Department of Health’s projected population, to achieve high vaccination coverage and prevent a measles outbreak. The campaign is being supported by various stakeholders, including the Philippine Pediatric Society and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), which has directed barangays to actively assist in the implementation of the immunization drive.

By Jordan Domingo BAAO, Camarines Sur --- A 44-year-old Grab driver was arrested after police seized about 95 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of P646,000 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sta. Teresita, Baao on Tuesday afternoon, August 4. The suspect, identified only by the alias “Jam,” is a resident of Manila. He was apprehended at around 2:37 p.m. after allegedly selling one sachet of suspected shabu to an undercover police officer for P12,500, consisting of one genuine P500 bill used as marked money and P12,000 in boodle money. Authorities said a body search conducted after the arrest led to the recovery of three plastic bags containing approximately 95 grams of suspected shabu, the marked money, a gray backpack, a driver’s license, and a pink perfume box labeled “Fantastic.” The operation was jointly carried out by personnel of the Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office’s Provincial Intelligence Unit and Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Unit, together with the Baao Municipal Police Station, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office V. Police said the inventory and photographing of the seized evidence were conducted at the scene in the presence of the suspect and the required witnesses. The operating team also used body-worn cameras during the operation. The suspect was informed of his constitutional rights and taken to the Baao Municipal Police Station for documentation and the filing of charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act No. 9165). Camarines Sur Police Arrest No. 1 Municipal, No. 6 Provincial Most Wanted Drug Suspect In Magarao, Camarines Sur, police arrested the municipality’s No. 1 most wanted person and the province’s No. 6 during a warrant operation in Barangay San Isidro, Magarao on Tuesday evening, August 4. The suspect, identified only as “Eman,” 27, unemployed and a resident of Magarao, was arrested at around 6:15 p.m. by personnel of the Magarao Municipal Police Station with the assistance of the Camarines Sur Maritime Police Station. Authorities served a warrant of arrest for alleged violations of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The court recommended P200,000 bail for the charge under Section 11 (possession of dangerous drugs), while no bail was recommended for the charge under Section 5 (sale of dangerous drugs). Police said the suspect was informed of the nature of his arrest and his constitutional rights before being taken to the Magarao Municipal Police Station for proper disposition. Officers also used two alternative recording devices during the operation in accordance with police operational procedures.