LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – A college student was killed in a fire in Barangay Ilawod here before dawn on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Police Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, Police Regional Office-5 spokesperson, identified the victim as Angelo, a resident of Masbate province. Investigation said a loud explosion was...
South Korean actor Kim Ji Soo visited Tabaco City in Albay province on Friday, Dec. 6, to spread cheer and distribute relief goods to senior citizens. KOREAN actor Kim Ji Soo distributed relief goods to 800 senior citizens in Tabaco City in Albay province on Friday, Dec. 6. At...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Philippine Coast Guard has conducted a two-day water search and rescue training for 240 barangay officials and volunteers from the coastal villages of Albay province. THE Philippine Coast Guard conducts water search and rescue training for barangay...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Albay second district Rep. Joey Salceda has allocated P6 million from the Medical Assistance for Indigent Program fund for three hospitals in Catanduanes for the hospitalization of patients from six municipalities severely affected by super typhoon "Pepito." ...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – At least 400,000 individuals have fled super typhoon “Pepito” in the province of Albay. FIVE-HUNDRED families from Barangay Maninila, Guinobatan, Albay have fled super typhoon ‘Pepito’ and are staying at the Guinobatan Community College. (Nino N. Luces) Engr. Dante...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Acting Gov. Glenda Ong-Bongao suspended classes on all levels in this province effective 12 noon on Thursday, Nov. 14, in preparation for tropical cyclone “Man-Yi” which is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this week and be renamed “Pepito.”...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Commission on Elections proclaimed former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. as the new mayor here on Monday, Nov. 11, following a Supreme Court ruling disqualifying Mayor Geraldine Rosal. FORMER Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin (second...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) brought aid to families in Albay and Camarines Sur after they were severely affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) Led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon and Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang,...
SANTO DOMINGO, Albay – The local government entertained children here affected by severe tropical storm “Kristine” through a trick or treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 30. CHILDREN participate in a Halloween trick or treat event in the town of Santo Domingo in Albay spearheaded by the municipal...
As part of its intensified relief efforts, top officials of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) personally visited vulnerable communities affected by the Severe Tropical Storm in Camarines Sur and Albay on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Philippine Red Cross Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon / PRC photo ...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – A barangay in Polangui town, this province, has a unique strategy to immediately remove mud and debris left by flood from severe tropical storm "Kristine." Barangay captain Nong Sarte Zamora of Barangay Ubaliw has implemented the “Isang sakong putik, palit P10" (One sack...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay -- Gas stations in the provinces of Camarines Sur and Albay have temporarily halted operations due to a fuel shortage after supply trucks were stranded due to flooding brought by severe tropical storm "Kristine." Motorists are grappling for fuel in gasoline stations. On...
