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Signal No. 1 lifted in some parts of Luzon; 22 flights canceled
May 31, 2023, 2:03 pm
MANILA – Batanes is still under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 and may continue to experience gale-force winds due to Typhoon Betty. In its 11 a.m. bulletin Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the northeastern… Read More
Masbate farmers earn P627K in DAR's agri fair project
May 29, 2023, 6:31 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Twenty agrarian reform beneficiaries organizations (ARBOs) in Masbate have earned over PHP600,000 through the "Agraryo Merkado" fair organized by the Department of Agrarian Reform-Bicol (DAR-5) together with its Masbate provincial office. DAR-5 spokesperson Geri Buensalida said… Read More
Signal No. 2 up in parts of N. Luzon as Betty accelerates
May 29, 2023, 8:57 am
MANILA – Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 is hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon as Typhoon Betty slightly accelerated over the waters east of Cagayan, the weather bureau said Monday. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
Earthquakes jolt Batanes, Masbate
May 26, 2023, 8:56 am
MANILA – Tectonic earthquakes with magnitudes 5.6 and 5 jolted Batanes and Masbate, respectively, on Thursday night. In Batanes, the quake's epicenter was traced 33 km. northeast of Itbayat. In a bulletin issued at 11:14 p.m., the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)… Read More
DepEd-Bicol presents learning recovery program to lawmakers
May 18, 2023, 8:46 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Officials of the Department of Education in Bicol (DepEd-5) on Thursday met with members of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) for a consultative meeting on the implementation of the Learning Recovery Plan (LRP) at the Senate in Pasay City. In a statement… Read More
DMCI Holdings sees company growth softening in 2023
May 17, 2023, 1:30 pm
MANILA – Diversified conglomerate DMCI Holdings Inc. sees "muted" growth this year, citing several challenges that might affect its business portfolio. "As we look ahead to 2023, we expect a blend of challenges for our business portfolio because of moderate global economic recovery, persisting… Read More
PBBM wants NTF-ELCAC recalibrated; VP now body's co-vice chair
May 11, 2023, 11:01 am Updated on May 12, 2023, 8:35 am
MANILA – National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Wednesday night announced that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the recalibration of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), with Vice President Sara Duterte being designated as the body's… Read More
PNP-Bicol digitizes police clearance issuance of 24 stations
May 10, 2023, 6:54 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Region 5 (Bicol) has started using a systematic and centralized application in issuing police clearances to the public through the National Police Clearance System (NPCS). Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, Police Regional Office 5 (PRO-5)… Read More
Scattered rain showers continue over most of PH
May 4, 2023, 9:42 am
MANILA – The Visayas and some parts of Luzon and Mindanao will continue to experience rain showers due to the low pressure area (LPA) and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the weather bureau said Thursday. These weather systems will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over… Read More
High-powered firearms seized in Masbate, Camarines Sur
May 1, 2023, 4:10 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – High-powered firearms and other war materiel belonging to the New People's Army (NPA) were recovered after armed encounters between government troops and rebel groups in two Bicol provinces on Sunday. In a report on Monday, Maj. Frank Roldan, 9th Infantry Division Public Affairs… Read More
Strife-affected Masbate learners, teachers get support services
April 27, 2023, 7:38 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Some 1,800 learners, teachers and non-teaching personnel who were affected by the recent encounters between government soldiers and the New People's Army (NPA) in several towns of Masbate province have received psychosocial support services from the Department of Education… Read More
Legazpi puts in place security measures for Palarong Bicol 2023
April 19, 2023, 7:21 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Mayor Carmen Geraldine Rosal has directed this city’s police force and the Public Safety Office (PSO) to carry out necessary security measures in preparation for the Palarong Bicol 2023 to be conducted here on April 24-29. Rosal, in an interview on Wednesday, said she has… Read More
P1.6-M illegal drugs seized in weeklong ops in Bicol
April 18, 2023, 8:48 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Some PHP1.6 million worth of illegal drugs were seized during police operations in Bicol Region on April 10 to 16. Brig. Gen. Westrimundo Obinque, Police Regional Office-Bicol director, said Tuesday that 241.37 grams of shabu and 12 pieces of cultivated marijuana worth PHP1.640… Read More
Artificial reefs increase Masbate fishers' fish catch, income
April 14, 2023, 8:31 pm
AROROY, Masbate – Fisherfolk have been earning more, with a visible increase in fish being caught in this town. Aside from this, various species of fish, turtles, lobsters and other sea creatures have been observed thriving in the Marine Protected Area (MPA) of Colorada Point in Barangay Tigbao… Read More
Masbate fishers plant 1.6-M mangrove saplings for add'l income
April 13, 2023, 7:49 pm
AROROY, Masbate – More than 400 fishers in Aroroy, Masbate have planted some 1.6-million mangrove propagules in the coastal areas of the municipality over the past nine years as part of Masbate Gold Project’s (MGPs) environmental programs. In an interview on Thursday, Elmer Alvarez, president… Read More
DAR distributes 1K e-land titles to Masbate farmers
April 13, 2023, 6:56 pm
MASBATE CITY – Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Conrado M. Estrella III has distributed 1,048 electronic land titles (e-titles) to 1,048 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Masbate province under the agency’s Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT)… Read More
Nearly 2K passengers stranded in Bicol ports due to 'Amang'
April 12, 2023, 8:02 pm
MASBATE CITY – More than 1,900 passengers are stranded at the four main ports of the Bicol Region due to Tropical Depression Amang, according to the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD5) on Wednesday. In a phone interview, Gremil Alexis Naz, OCD5 spokesperson, said based on the submitted… Read More
Rodeo Festival seen to draw 100K tourists to Masbate
April 12, 2023, 3:32 pm
MASBATE CITY – The province of Masbate is again celebrating its famous Rodeo Festival after three years of hiatus due to the coronavirus disease pandemic. In an interview on Tuesday, Department of Tourism (DOT)-Bicol regional director Herbie Aguas said he was very happy over the influx of… Read More
Rain showers, gusty winds likely due to TD Amang
April 12, 2023, 9:28 am Updated on April 12, 2023, 10:03 am
MANILA – Some areas in the country may experience heavy rain showers and strong winds due to Tropical Depression Amang as Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 is hoisted in 10 provinces, the weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and… Read More
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
