LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — The provincial government of Sorsogon extended assistance to residents affected by heavy ashfall in Guinobatan, Albay on Monday, May 4, delivering thousands of food packs and deploying additional resources to address urgent needs. According to Sorsogon Provincial Information...
LEGAZPI CITY – Guinobatan Mayor Ann Gemma Ongjoco on Sunday thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the swift response of the national government following the heavy ashfall caused by Mayon Volcano that affected 44 barangays. Ongjoco said the visit of Department of Public Works and Highways...
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investigating the implementation of a farm-to-market road project intended to improve market access for farmers and reduce post-harvest losses in an agricultural town in Albay. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday inspected...
Four persons were arrested in Guinobatan, Albay for allegedly trading and selling petroleum products worth P2.3 million illegally. In a news release Friday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said the suspects were caught selling petroleum products without the required license from the Department...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The local government unit of Guinobatan in Albay province is implementing a four-day work week starting Monday, March 9, in response to rising fuel costs due to tensions in the Middle East. Mayor Ann Gemma Onjoco announced the new work scheme through a public advisory,...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – A 33-year-old Indian businessman was gunned down in the public market of Guinobatan, Albay on Friday, March 6. Police Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office-5, said the victim was collecting loan payments from vendors when a man appeared and...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Mayor Ann Gemma Ongjoco of Guinobatan town, this province, confirmed that near zero visibility was reported in several barangays collectively known as the “Mayon Unit” due to ashfall from Mayon Volcano. Ongjoco said that Barangay Masarawag is particularly dangerous for...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — Albay Rep. Adrian Salceda has announced a P25,000 reward for anyone who can provide credible information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect behind the shooting of broadcaster Noel Samar. “The reward money will be turned over to the Philippine National...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – A radio commentator was shot and wounded in Barangay Morera, Guinobatan town, Albay province, on Monday morning, Oct. 20. Police identified the victim as Noel Samar, 54, a hard-hitting block timer and commentator affiliated with Kadunong iTV and DWIZ in Albay. Initial...
LEGAZPI CITY – Roads affected by the lahar flow triggered by heavy rains in Guinobatan, Albay are now passable following clearing operations Wednesday. The Department of Public Works and Highways carried out immediate clearing operations after the flash floods and debris flow in Barangay...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – A kagawad or councilor of Barangay Maguiron, Guinobatan, Albay was gunned down on Sunday morning, August 11. Police Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office-5, identified the victim as Salvador Mortega Pardiñas, alias Badoy, 51....
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The local government of Guinobatan in Albay province has postponed the month-long celebration of the Arandurugan Festival as Mayon Volcano remains restive for the second straight month. Mayor Chino Garcia told the Manila Bulletin that instead of celebrating, the local...
