For many Filipino families, Ligo Sardines has long been one of those familiar staples that quietly show up at mealtime—reliable, easy to prepare, and comforting in the way everyday food often is. Today, that place in daily life is matched by a growing commitment to support the people and...
Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon has recorded a significant increase in seismic activity over the past two days, prompting state volcanologists to warn of a higher likelihood of steam-driven or phreatic eruptions. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, May 20, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The municipality of Matnog, Sorsogon province earned P221,760, its highest single-day tourism revenue, on Saturday, May 16. Mayor Bobet Lee Rodrigueza said on Monday, May 18, that Matnog logged 199 boat trips during the day with 1,765 tourists composed of 1,763 local and two...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) temporarily grounded three passenger buses of a transport company involved in a fatal road crash in Juban, Sorsogon, on Monday. In a statement on Tuesday, LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said the incident resulted in the death of two...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The town of Matnog in Sorsogon province is ready for the influx of people this Holy Week. Mayor Bobet Lee Rodrigueza said that security measures are in place at Matnog Port, particularly with the expected surge of travelers from Luzon bound for the Visayas and Mindanao. The...
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) extended immediate assistance to families affected by a landslide in Barangay Bariis, Matnog, Sorsogon, which claimed two lives on Saturday. The families were asleep when the landslide happened, resulting in the...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – A 22-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were killed in a landslide that buried their house in Barangay Bariis, Matnog town, Sorsogon province after midnight Saturday, Jan. 17. Police Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, Police Regional Office-5 spokesperson, said initial reports from...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday, Nov. 13, mourned the passing of its Sorsogon-based colleague, Engineer Larry Reyes, and asked the public to respect the privacy of the family amid unverified reports circulating online. In a statement, the DPWH said the entire...
It’s a secret that Sorsogon could no longer keep. There is a sanctuary called La Luma, a cabin-boutique hotel in the capital city, that is set to capture the hearts of even the most avid travelers. Ready to welcome you at the Suarez Compound in Barangay Bibincahan, La Luma has the bustling city...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, September 16, said it is monitoring two Low Pressure Areas (LPAs) affecting the country, which may bring rains and possible flooding to several regions. In its latest weather forecast, PAGASA said...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Shabu valued at P74.8 million was seized and two suspected drug pushers were arrested at the Matnog port in Sorsogon on Saturday, Aug. 23. The suspects were identified as Jam, 34, and Sal, 19. Acting on intelligence information, authorities intercepted a white Toyota Hilux...
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...
