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DICT brings satellite Internet to 352 Sorsogon schools

Manila, Sept. 23 -- The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) - Bicol is providing Internet connectivity to 352 public schools in Sorsogon, including those in geographically i... Read More


BSP pushes early financial literacy among students, educators

Manila, Sept. 23 -- The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is promoting financial literacy among students and educators, urging young Filipinos to develop sound money-management habits before they enter the ... Read More


Bicol's 'pinukpok' finds new life in contemporary fashion

Manila, Sept. 23 -- For weaver Ailyn Mirafuentes, "pinukpok" is more than a traditional fabric made from abaca. It is a source of income for her family, and a skill she hopes will continue to find a m... Read More


DSWD-Bicol releases P24-M aid to 2,539 dengue patients

Manila, Sept. 22 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has so far disbursed PHP24.14 million in assistance to 2,539 dengue patients and families of individuals who died... Read More


CamNorte under state of calamity due to water crisis, El Nino

Manila, Sept. 21 -- Camarines Norte declared a state of calamity on Monday due to the worsening water crisis and the adverse effects of the El Nino phenomenon. Several municipalities are facing criti... Read More


Bicol cops seize P1.6-M shabu in CamNorte buy-bust

Manila, Sept. 21 -- Two drug suspects were arrested with PHP1.6 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust in Paracale, Camarines Norte, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO 5) reported Monday. The ope... Read More


1.2M devotees join first nighttime Penafrancia fluvial procession

Manila, Sept. 20 -- An estimated 1.2 million devotees gathered in Naga City for the fluvial procession of El Divino Rostro and Nuestra Senora de Penafrancia on Saturday, despite the activity held at n... Read More


Penafrancia Festival: 17 CamSur, Masbate towns get holiday

Manila, Sept. 18 -- Malacanang has declared a special non-working day in 17 municipalities in Camarines Sur and Masbate on Friday to celebrate the Penafrancia Festival. Executive Secretary Ralph Rect... Read More


P72-M rice processing system opens in Camarines Sur

Manila, Sept. 18 -- Farmers from five towns in the first district of Camarines Sur will have improved access to drying and milling facilities through the PHP72-million Rice Processing System (RPS) II ... Read More


Public reminded of special non-working holiday for Penafrancia 2026

Manila, Sept. 17 -- Under Presidential Proclamation 654, series of 2013, Friday has been declared a special non-working holiday in Naga City. "The office of the mayor requested that every Friday imme... Read More