Illustration of coronavirus / File Photo One of the new Delta variant cases reported earlier was not a local case in the Bicol region, the Department of Health (DOH)-Bicol clarified on Thursday, July 22. The DOH announced 12 new cases of Delta variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) virus,...
Photo Source: PIXABAY The Diocese of Legaspi said it is offering its church facilities as quarantine areas amid the upward trend of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the Bicol region. Diocese of Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon said they are currently coordinating with the government officials....
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo The first time I joined the President’s delegation — we were in Bicol region. Typhoon Nina, internationally known as Nock-ten, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on December 23, 2016. It intensified into a typhoon on December 24 and made...
Amid the persistent government reminder to observe minimum health protocols, these passengers remove their face shields while on board a public utility vehicle in downtown Davao City. Health authorities have attributed the surge of COVID-19 cases in the region to complacency. (Keith Bacongco/MANILA...
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) has opened up new routes to the Bicol region even as several local government units (LGUs) have begun to ease restrictions for travelers who are deemed safe from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection. (Photo from Parañaque Integrated...
A Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) regional office is banking on the success of its planned vegetable garden so that it could produce enough money for a cash assistance program intended for its employees. DOUBLE PURPOSE -- Agriculturist Francisco Obina leads the training on organic vegetable...
Pregnant women and malnourished children in Bicol Region will be provided with quality food as six farmers’ groups were tapped by the government to provide fresh vegetables to an existing nutrition program in the region. Photo from DAR T he Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the National...
