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302 wanted persons in Bicol nabbed in 13-day police ops
December 12, 2022, 5:48 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has arrested 302 wanted persons during 13 days of Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) across the region. Lt. Col. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, PRO-5 spokesperson, said Monday the apprehended individuals during… Read More
DSWD on alert for Rosal
December 11, 2022, 10:27 am
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo assured the public that the department is on alert and ready to provide technical assistance and resource augmentation to all local government units (LGUs) as Tropical Depression Rosal continues to maintain… Read More
P2.8-M illegal drugs seized in 10-day police ops in Bicol
December 8, 2022, 4:13 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Some PHP2.8 million worth of illegal drugs were seized during 10 days of simultaneous anti-criminality law force operations in Bicol Region from Nov. 26 to Dec. 6. Lt. Col. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Police Regional Office-5 (Bicol) spokesperson, said the operations in different… Read More
DSWD-Bicol rolls out Listahanan 3 poverty database
December 7, 2022, 4:40 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has launched Wednesday the Listahanan 3 which now allows data-sharing, giving stakeholders access to the poverty database. Listahanan 3, the third version of the National Household Targeting System for Poverty… Read More
NPA rebel killed in clash with cops in remote Masbate village
November 29, 2022, 3:27 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – An unidentified New People's Army (NPA) member was killed while high-powered firearms were seized when government forces engaged armed rebels in a firefight in a remote village in Placer, Masbate on Monday. In a report on Tuesday, the Masbate Provincial Police Office said the… Read More
Calamity aid now available for Paeng-hit SSS members in Bicol
November 22, 2022, 4:31 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Social Security System (SSS) members and pensioners in Bicol can now avail of the Calamity Assistance Package (CAP) for the victims of Typhoon Paeng which ravaged vast areas of the region last month. In an interview on Tuesday, Jeanette Mapa, SSS-Legazpi communication officer,… Read More
DOH-Bicol steps up booster vax drive in towns, villages
November 15, 2022, 8:05 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) has pursued a new strategy that focused on increasing Covid-19 booster shot coverage in Bicol Region. DOH-5 launched the Baranggayang Suyod Bakuna (BSB) on Monday as an initiative to increase the wall of immunity through vaccination which… Read More
NPA rebel killed, high-powered firearms seized in Masbate
November 14, 2022, 7:00 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – An unidentified New People's Army (NPA) rebel was killed while high-powered firearms were seized when government forces engaged armed rebels in a firefight in a mountainous area of Monreal, Masbate on Sunday. In a report, Lt. Col. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, PRO-5 spokesperson, said… Read More
3 NPA rebels nabbed, high-powered guns seized in Masbate clash
November 10, 2022, 4:40 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Three combatants of the New People's Army (NPA) were arrested and high-powered firearms were seized from them after a 20-minute encounter with government forces in Barangay Jagna-an, San Jacinto, Masbate province on Tuesday. In a social media post on Thursday, Lt. Col. Orlando… Read More
ITCZ to bring rain showers across PH
November 10, 2022, 9:42 am
MANILA – Most parts of the country will experience rains due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the weather bureau said Thursday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the Visayas, Mindanao,… Read More
House urged to probe NPC budget cuts leading to power outages
November 9, 2022, 7:58 pm
MANILA – Northern Samar Rep. Paul Daza on Wednesday urged the House of Representatives to look into the budget allocation for the sound operation of Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG) to maintain power supply to missionary areas. In a privilege speech during the plenary session, Daza said the… Read More
DOT launches 'fiesta' to promote Bicol's tourism industry
November 4, 2022, 8:01 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Tourism in Bicol (DOT-5) launched a fair on Friday, showcasing the different cultures, arts, and delicacies of the six provinces of the region to promote and revive the area's tourism industry. Dubbed "Fiesta Bicolandia 2022", the event also features the various… Read More
Local telco completes service restoration in Paeng-hit areas
November 4, 2022, 5:07 pm
MANILA – Local telecommunications firm Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe) has completed service restoration in all 30 provinces that experienced disruptions due to Severe Tropical Storm Paeng. In a public service advisory on Friday, Globe said ground efforts to bring back call, text, and data services… Read More
Albay, Catanduanes under state of calamity after Paeng onslaught
October 31, 2022, 6:58 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Two provinces in the Bicol Region are now under a state of calamity due to the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng over the weekend. Gremil Alexis Naz, spokesperson of the Office of Civil Defense-5 (Bicol), in a report on Monday said placed under such state were… Read More
PCUP-PCSO tie-up bolsters pro-poor programs
October 30, 2022, 7:43 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) has renewed its cooperation with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to enhance pro-poor programs. Undersecretary Elpidio Jordan Jr., PCUP Chief Executive Officer, recently met with PCSO Chair Junie Cua to discuss how… Read More
Paeng leaves 1 dead, over 111K people displaced in Bicol
October 30, 2022, 4:22 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol recorded a fatality as well as one missing and four injured persons as a result of Tropical Storm Paeng's onslaught on Saturday. Gremil Alexis Naz, OCD-Bicol spokesperson, said in a report on Sunday Ronito Arguelles, 60, drowned in… Read More
Bicol Oragons ready to add spice to PSL life
October 30, 2022, 1:25 pm
MANILA – Returning Pilipinas Super League (PSL) member Bicol Spicy Oragons hope to produce a basketball masterpiece worthy of the region and the people they represent. Bicol Spicy Oragons coach Monnel Kallos believes the team, built around young and experienced players, is up to the challenge.… Read More
Paeng damage in Bicol placed at P93.1-M
October 30, 2022, 12:52 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least PHP93.1 million worth of crops, fisheries, and power and flood control projects were destroyed as Tropical Storm Paeng battered Bicol on Saturday, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in the region said on Sunday. In an interview, Gremil Alexis Naz, OCD-Bicol spokesperson,… Read More
Paeng continues to dampen Luzon; Signal No. 3 still hoisted
October 29, 2022, 6:11 pm
MANILA – Many areas in Luzon continue to experience heavy rains and strong winds on Saturday afternoon due to Severe Tropical Storm Paeng, which is now moving over San Pablo City in Laguna province. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
Affected Meralco customers due to Paeng climb to 2.2M
October 29, 2022, 6:06 pm
MANILA – Customers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) that experienced power outages due to Severe Tropical Storm Paeng climbed to 2,243,212 as of 3 p.m. Saturday from 1,143,499 in the morning. Meralco said some 626,343 customers in Laguna, Quezon, Batangas, Cavite, Metro Manila, Rizal,… Read More
