By Poch Eulalia A sense of wonder took over me when I arrived at the Bicol International Airport in Daraga. Peering out of the airport’s windows, I saw trees that stretched out over to the mountains and livestock roaming about widespread fields of green. There was no smog in the air and the...
From left: KFC Business Development Department Director, Jun Cruz; KFC General Manager, Jojo Marcelo; KFC Area Coach, George Dato; and SM Assistant Mall Manager, Rachel Oda. KFC is serving its world-famous OG fried chicken to more areas in Sorsogon with the opening of its branch at the ground floor...
KFC is serving its world-famous OG fried chicken to more areas in Sorsogon with the opening of its branch at the ground floor of SM City Sorsogon. Officials of KFC Philippines and SM Malls welcomed Sorsogon residents and tourists to the company-owned outlet on Jan. 31 after the ribbon-cutting...
And just like that, a family from Sorsogon lost its 10-year-old boy. Sorsogon 2nd district Rep. Wowo Fortes (in blue) condoles with Justin Bilazon's family. (Facebook) Sorsogon 2nd district Rep. Wowo Fortes took to Facebook to share the tragic story of Justin Bilazon, who otherwise would have been...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay -- Six persons were killed while 13 others were injured when a passenger jeepney collided with a wing van in Barangay San Rafael, Castilla town in Sorsogon province on Friday afternoon, Jan. 27. Police identified the victims as Karen Jamisola, 45, a resident of Sorsogon City;...
A cargo ship ran aground off Barcelona, Sorsogon due to rough weather condition, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Sunday, Jan. 22. Photo: PCG An incident report from the PCG said landing craft tank (LCT) Regent 101 departed from Lazi, Siquijor on Jan. 19 enroute to Lidong, Albay when it...
Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon (PIXABAY / FILE PHOTO) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday, Jan. 18 lowered the alert level of Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon from Level 1 to 0 as the active volcano has returned to its normal condition. “This serves as notice...
By OLIVER SAMSON This single parent, entrepreneur, and diversified farmer specializing in stingless bees caught the eye of the organizers of the National Search for Outstanding Rural Women 2022 after winning the regional search in October. Leizel Grajo, 39, tends to pineapples, red Panama passion...
CEBU CITY – At least 8,000 individuals benefited from the humanitarian drive conducted by a Cebu City-based foundation in Castilla, Sorsogon Sunday, August 14. THOUSANDS of residents gather in a gymnasium in Castilla, Sorsogon to avail of free eye checkup, eyeglasses, and wheelchairs from the...
CEBU CITY – A Cebu City-based foundation is bringing its humanitarian mission to Luzon. The Semi Di Speranza Foundation Inc. announced Wednesday, August 10, that its third mega humanitarian event will be held at Purok Rosal Gymnasium, Cumadcad, Castilla, Sorsogon August 14. The activity will...
A NEW People’s Army rebel got tired of dodging soldiers in the Cordillera and surrendered to the government last month in Benguet for a better life. LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A member of the Kilusang Makabayan under the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to the government last July 18 after more...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – A drunk Army sergeant shot dead his colleague during a heated argument in Sorsogon City Thursday, July 28. Police identified the victim as Sgt. Jimmy Cardel Banania, 37, a resident of this city. Initial police investigation showed that the suspect, Sgt. Ranly Arevalo Datu,...
