The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, Sept. 18, reported that there is currently “no threat of river flooding” in the Bicol River Basin. In its hydrological forecast issued at 6 a.m., the agency clarified that while river...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co was surprised and dismayed after Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong mentioned his name in controversial flood control projects despite not citing any specific wrongdoing. “I was surprised to hear Mayor Benjamin Magalong mention my name...
Vice President Sara Duterte has expressed his interest to visit former vice president and now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo when she visits Bicol Region for the Peñafrancia festival there. She told former presidential spokesman Harry Roque in an interview in The Hague, Netherlands that attending...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — The Department of Health (DOH)-Bicol has cautioned the public against Paragonimiasis, also known as lung fluke disease, and urged residents to avoid eating raw or undercooked crabs, crayfish, and shellfish. In a press conference Monday, DOH-Bicol medical officer Dr. Xavier...
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol recorded 495 families or 2,462 persons affected by tropical storm “Crising.” In a phone interview, Claudio Villareal, chief of the DSWD-5 Disaster Response Management Division, said affected individuals were from 21...
LEGAZPI CITY – Nearly 100 passengers were stranded in three ports in the Bicol region due to tropical storm “Crising,” the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday. PCG-5 (Bicol) commander Commodore Ivan Roldan said 64 passengers and 21 roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) ships were stranded at the...
LEGAZPI CITY/TUGUEGARAO CITY – All district hospitals under the provincial government of Cagayan were placed under blue alert on Thursday for the possible effects of tropical depression “Crising.” On-duty personnel are prepared to respond at any time while off-duty personnel are on standby in...
LEGAZPI CITY/TUGUEGARAO CITY – The Bicol Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has placed its Emergency Operations Center under blue alert status as part of preparations for the possible effects of tropical depression "Crising." Claudio Yucot, RDRRMC chairperson and regional...
LEGAZPI CITY – A Philippine serpent eagle (Spilornis holospilus) found in Donsol, Sorsogon was turned over to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Bicol Monday. In a media release Tuesday, Francisco Milla, DENR Bicol Regional Executive Director, said the eagle, appearing weak...
LEGAZPI CITY – The opening of classes for Academic Year 2025-2026 in the Bicol region was peaceful and orderly, the chief of the Police Regional Office-Bicol (PRO-5) said on Monday. PRO-5 Director Police Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon said 2,962 police officers were deployed to ensure safety in 3,562...
The Legaspi Festival Grounds is expected to draw numerous visitors as it transforms into a vibrant party destination for the Bicol Music Festival on June 14, 2025, a dazzling celebration of music, culture, and tourism. This year 's festival boasts a powerhouse lineup featuring the...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co turned over emergency response vehicles to 45 barangays here on Saturday, May 31. They are second batch of recipients, following the 25 that earlier received such vehicles, and all 70 barangays here have already received them. The turnover...
