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Bicol disaster offices placed on red alert for Amang
April 11, 2023, 8:23 pm
MASBATE CITY – The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Bicol has placed all disaster response offices on red alert effective immediately to prepare for the possible onslaught of Tropical Depression (TD) Amang. In a memorandum issued on Tuesday, Claudio Yucot,… Read More
TD Amang likely to bring rains till Friday
April 11, 2023, 6:47 pm
MANILA – Tropical Depression (TD) Amang will likely cause cloudy skies and rains Thursday to Friday, a forecaster said Tuesday. "We expect that the TD will continue moving westward. So it's possible that by Thursday until Friday, the country will experience cloudy skies and rains due to… Read More
More areas placed under signal no. 1 due to TD Amang
April 11, 2023, 2:59 pm
MANILA – More areas have been placed under tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Tropical Depression (TD) Amang accelerated moving towards the coast of Catanduanes province, the weather bureau reported. As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, TCWS No. 1 has been hoisted over the following areas:… Read More
NSW, LPA to bring clouds, rains on Black Saturday
April 8, 2023, 9:51 am
MANILA – Overcast skies and some rains will prevail in most parts of the country this Black Saturday, brought by the northeasterly surface wind flow (NSW) and the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA). In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical… Read More
NTF-ELCAC hails CHR condemnation of Reds' IED use
April 5, 2023, 1:11 pm
MANILA – An official of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Wednesday lauded the Commission on Human Rights' (CHR) condemnation of the New People's Army (NPA) over its continued use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). In a statement, NTF-ELCAC… Read More
DepEd, NTF-ELCAC warn teachers, youth vs. front groups' agitators
April 4, 2023, 9:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) and National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Tuesday warned public school teachers and the youth to remain vigilant in joining groups that are considered legal fronts of communist groups. The agencies made the warning… Read More
Teachers, students affected by NPA attacks get psychosocial aid
April 3, 2023, 3:25 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Psychosocial first aid has already been provided to teachers, students, and residents affected by recent encounters between government soldiers and the New People's Army (NPA) in several towns of Masbate province. This developed as the 9th Infantry Division formed Joint Task Force… Read More
Napocor to stop acquiring diesel gensets
March 31, 2023, 6:29 pm
MANILA – The National Power Corp. (Napocor) on Friday expressed its support for the energy chief’s directive to stop acquiring diesel generating sets (gensets) to accelerate the renewable energy program in its Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG) power plants. In a statement Friday, Napocor… Read More
VP Sara: ACT Teachers ‘setting trap’ to revive peace talks
March 30, 2023, 6:39 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Thursday said the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) seemed to be setting a "trap" for the government to reviving peace talks with communist rebels. The education secretary made the statement following calls from ACT Teachers Rep.… Read More
5.1K CamSur residents get P18.3-M cash-for-work pay from DSWD
March 29, 2023, 4:20 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has distributed PHP18.3 million to 5,099 household beneficiaries of the cash-for-work (CFW) program under the Kapitbisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) in… Read More
VP Sara to ACT: Don't play victim, condemn NPA attacks in Masbate
March 29, 2023, 3:37 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Wednesday urged the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) to stop using the "victim card" and condemn the terrorist attacks of the New People's Army (NPA) in Masbate, which have affected learners. Duterte made the remark after the… Read More
NTF-ELCAC hails conviction of NGO cashier for terror financing
March 29, 2023, 3:30 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) Legal Cooperation Cluster (LCC) on Wednesday hailed the conviction of a cashier of a non-government organization (NGO) on terrorism financing charges as a victory of justice. "Justice has prevailed once again. A… Read More
DOH to vaccinate 1.4M kids for measles, polio in Bicol
March 27, 2023, 7:59 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) is urging parents to have their children vaccinated against measles-rubella (MR) and polio in health centers, as part of its upcoming supplemental immunization activity (SIA) in May. In an interview on Monday, Dr. Desiree Bricenio,… Read More
DOT: Bicol ready to welcome visitors this summer
March 27, 2023, 6:41 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Tourism in Bicol (DOT-5) has assured local and foreign tourists that summer destinations and different establishments in the region are now ready to welcome and serve visitors. In a phone interview on Monday, DOT-5 Regional Director Herbie Aguas said they have… Read More
VP Sara slams ACT's 'unrealistic' demands amid NPA attacks
March 27, 2023, 5:40 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Monday lashed out at a group of teachers for raising "unrealistic and impossible" demands which she called a diversion following a series of attacks staged by the New People's Army (NPA) in Masbate province. In a statement, Duterte… Read More
PNP heightens offensive vs. Reds in Bicol
March 27, 2023, 5:35 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now beefing up its personnel and assets in the Bicol Region for a police-military offensive against the remaining New People's Army (NPA) insurgents who have staged a series of attacks in the province of Masbate last week. "Upon instructions of… Read More
5 more NPA rebels neutralized, 46 firearms seized - AFP
March 27, 2023, 9:53 am
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that five New People's Army (NPA) insurgents have been neutralized by government security forces from March 17 to 22 in various military operations all over the country. AFP public affairs office chief Col. Jorry Baclor, in a statement… Read More
DND, OPAPRU deplore spate of NPA atrocities in Masbate
March 24, 2023, 9:32 am
MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) on Friday condemned the latest string of atrocities committed by New People's Army (NPA) insurgents in Masbate, which killed and injured government troops and civilians early this week. "The DND vehemently condemns the recent series of violent… Read More
DepEd shifts Masbate to blended learning amid terrorist attacks
March 23, 2023, 8:17 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday announced the shifting to blended learning of schools in Masbate province as it condemned the terrorist attacks of communist rebels. In an interview, DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa said the department will ensure sustained learning… Read More
Army-NPA clashes force class suspension in 4 Masbate towns
March 22, 2023, 6:54 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Face-to-face classes have been suspended in elementary and secondary schools in four towns of Masbate province due to ongoing clashes between government forces and New People's Army (NPA) rebels. In a press conference on Wednesday, Department of Education in Bicol (DepEd-5)… Read More
