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DepEd-5 preps teachers, classrooms for midterm polls

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Department of Education in Bicol (DepEd-5) had started preparing classrooms and training teachers for the national and local elections on May 12. In an interview on Monday, Dep... Read More


Bicol cops seize P1.5-M illegal drugs, nab 32 suspects

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) seized over PHP1.5 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 32 drug personalities in operations conducted from Feb. 10 to 16. In a re... Read More


Navy clarifies foreign vessels seen in Camarines Norte part of drill

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Naval Forces of Southern Luzon (NAVFORSOL) clarified on Monday that the foreign vessels spotted off the waters of Camarines Norte province were part of a foreign maritime exerci... Read More


Albay youth groups get P2-M cash grant

Manila, Feb. 14 -- A total of 100 youth organizations from Albay province received a cash grant of PHP20,000 each for the ImpactVille Project's Short-Term Measurable Initiative for Local Empowerment (... Read More


Tourist arrival in Sorsogon rises 138% in 2024

Manila, Feb. 13 -- The Sorsogon government, through its Provincial Tourism, Culture and Arts Office, on Thursday said tourism arrivals in the province more than doubled in 2024 compared to 2023. In a... Read More


DOH promotes oral health care in Bicol

Manila, Feb. 13 -- The Department of Health in Bicol region (DOH-5) and the Sorsogon Provincial Health Office (PHO) held earlier this week a summit to promote good oral health care and services as par... Read More


DSWD releases P9.7-M aid to shear line-hit Sorsogon

Manila, Feb. 11 -- LEGAZPI CITY - The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided over PHP9.72 million in family food packs (FFPs) to families affected by the continuou... Read More


PhilHealth-Bicol assures members of benefits with P4.1-B fund for 2025

Manila, Feb. 11 -- LEGAZPI CITY - The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) 5 (Bicol) has assured its members that there are sufficient funds to cover claims from health care providers. Duri... Read More


Comelec Albay urges bets: Use eco-friendly campaign materials

Manila, Feb. 11 -- LEGAZPI CITY - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Albay is encouraging candidates for the national and local elections to utilize eco-friendly and recyclable campaign material... Read More


Albay town monitors river conditions as heavy rains continue

Philippines, Feb. 10 -- The local government unit of Camalig in Albay province is closely monitoring river channels for possible flooding and lahar due to the continued heavy rains brought by the shea... Read More