The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is set to have a new provincial office in Masbate in a bid to maximize the assistance to local farmers in the province through land ownership. The construction of the five-storey building is in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways...
A man listed as Taguig police’s top 4 most wanted person for violation of the anti-rape law was arrested in Masbate where he was hiding from authorities. Taguig police chief Col. Robert Baesa reported to Southern Police District director Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg the arrest of suspect Lance...
For Vice President Leni Robredo, the election is a “reset button” and one that voters should use to elect good leaders who would aim to end patronage politics and rampant vote-buying. Vice President Leni Robredo and Masbate Bishop Jose Bantolo (Photo from VPLR Media Bureau) She lamented how...
Despite the massive rallies organized by her volunteers, Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, April 13, reminded supporters that these are not enough to win the May 9 national polls. Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo from VPLR Media Bureau) Her rallies are well-attended, with some attracting...
Before taking a campaign break for the Holy Week, Vice President Leni Robredo visited Catanduanes and Masbate provinces to campaign before her fellow Bicolanos as the country inches closer to the May 9 elections. Vice President Leni Robredo shakes the hands of Catandunganons during the Leni-Kiko...
Governor Antonio Kho of Masbate, a known bailiwick of presidential bet Vice President Leni Robredo, has sought to change the voting preference of the province in favor of another candidate, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., by signing a manifesto of support to the latter. In a press release on...
Masbate Gov. Antonio Kho pledged support on behalf of Masbate to the UniTeam tandem of presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. (BBM) and running mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. Marcos, Jr. met with Kho and mayors of Masbate province on Saturday, March 5. Photo taken from...
Anti-narcotics authorities arrested on Saturday, Feb. 5, two drug suspected drug peddlers and seized some P340,000 worth of shabu and chemicals that are being used to make explosives during an operation in Balud, Masbate. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Masbate Provincial Office said...
The camp of Vice President Leni Robredo was not amused by individuals taking down her posters, tarpaulins, and pink ribbons, which were installed by her supporters in some parts of the country. Vice Presidential spokesman Barry Gutierrez (OVP) Robredo’s spokesman Barry Gutierrez did not mince...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo believes that her relationship with local politicians in her home region of Bicol is one that is “personal” and “beyond politics.” Masbate gives a rockstar welcome to presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo during her visit to the...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned on Sunday, Oct. 24, all its personnel to refrain from engaging in illegal activities following the death of a police sergeant who was tagged as the leader of a gun-running syndicate operating in Masbate. Police Staff Sgt. Garfilo Pahilino, Jr. died in a...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has provided more than P43 million worth of livelihood assistance to the informal sector workers in Masbate province--some of them are still recovering from the onslaught of the recent Typhoon "Jolina." Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III leads the...
