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Over 13K PWDs in Bicol benefit from cash-for-work program in 2023

LEGAZPI CITY, March 5 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5), through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI... Read More


CamNorte farmers to earn more via new 'salabat' processing facility

LEGAZPI CITY, March 5 -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) expects a higher income for ginger and turmeric farmers in Camarines Norte with the help of a new processing facility in Barangay Maula... Read More


Bicol cops nab 133 drug offenders, seize P28.4-M illegal drugs in Feb.

LEGAZPI CITY, March 5 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) arrested 133 drug personalities and seized PHP28.4 million worth of illegal drugs during 126 drug operations by various police units... Read More


Bicol police upgrades capability via adopting drone use

LEGAZPI CITY, March 4 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) is adopting technological advancement to further enhance its capability in crime-fighting. In an interview, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaqui... Read More


DAR project to boost Camarines Sur farmers' productivity, income

LEGAZPI CITY, March 4 -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) will buy more farm machinery, tools, and equipment to help farmers in Camarines Sur improve their productivity and income amid the El N... Read More


BFP-Bicol cautions public as fire incidents increase by 26%

LEGAZPI CITY, March 1 -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported Friday that fire incidents in the Bicol Region increased from 94 in January-February 2023 to 119 during the same period this year.... Read More


Bicol police chief cites courage, resilience of women officers

LEGAZPI CITY, March 1 -- The police chief of Bicol on Friday recognized the extraordinary achievements and capabilities of women, particularly the uniformed police officers in the region. Brig. Gen. ... Read More


Sorsogon 4Ps beneficiaries learn financial literacy via DSWD program

LEGAZPI CITY, March 1 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 5 (Bicol) has begun implementing the Digital Financial Literacy Program, which will capacitate Pantawid Pamilyang Pilip... Read More


DOT names Masbate province as 'Art Capital' of Bicol

LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 29 -- To further promote and give way to diversified art sectors in Masbate, the Department of Tourism-Bicol (DOT-5) has issued a proclamation declaring the province as the "Art Cap... Read More


Camarines Norte farmers to get higher palay price from NFA

LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 29 -- Rice farmers in Camarines Norte province who sell their palay to the National Food Authority-Bicol (NFA-5) will now receive a higher price of PHP28 per kilogram. In a phone i... Read More