LEGAZPI CITY (22 October) - Cash reportedly amounting to half million pesos was reported stolen at the office of Engineer IV Arnold Matamorosa, head of the Task Force Office for the Albay Second Congressional District of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

PILI, CAMARINES SUR (21 October) -Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymund "LRay" Villafuerte Jr., national chairman of the League of Provinces of the Philippines, bolted the Lakas-CMD which he served as deputy spokesman, and took oath as the latest biggest recruit of the Nacionalista Party (NP) headed by Sen. Manny Villar, bringing along with him Vice-Gov. Salvio Fortuno and over a thousand incumbent leaders of the province.

NAGA CITY-The Social Action Center of the Diocese of Daet has condemned the reported P73 million damage of tropical depression "Ondoy" in Camarines Norte, saying that it was malicious and fabricated.

VATICAN, Oct. 11, 2009-- Today, Pope Benedict XVI canonized five new saints in St. Peter's Basilica, including Fr. Damian of Molokai. During his homily, the Holy Father noted that all of the saints followed the invitation of Christ: "Come, follow me!"

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 13 - All preparations are in place for the holding of the 1st Youth Empowerment Summit '09 set on October 23 to 25, this year sponsored by the Philippine Navy-Naval Forces Southern Luzon (NAVFORSOL) here.

MANILA, Oct. 14, 2009-The number of people registering to vote is remarkable which means there's high interests in next year's elections, said a Catholic Church-backed poll watchdog.

Naga City - Some 300 organic farming practitioners, advocates and enthusiasts will gather on October 13 to 15 for the 6th national Organic Conference at the Villa Caceres Hotel in this city to discuss current and emerging issues confronting the sector to collectively address these challenges ; and to promote their products and services to the public and potential clients and link up with other sectors and institutions towards creating a more vibrant sector.

PILI, CAMSUR (16 October)-The Camarines Sur Dragon Boat team added another feather in its cap by capturing the championship in three categories-International Freestyle, Corporate Club Crew Open and 200 m men open in the prestigious SAVA Sprints International V in Singapore last October 11 and 12.

IRIGA CITY --- Recognizing the importance of Science and Technology (S&T) in nation building and the country's quest for progress, the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) here celebrated on Oct. 6 and 7 the commemoration of this year's Science Week in partnership with its Association of Science Students, Educators and Trainers (ASSET) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

IRIGA CITY --- Recognizing the importance of Science and Technology (S&T) in nation building and the country's quest for progress, the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) here celebrated on Oct. 6 and 7 the commemoration of this year's Science Week in partnership with its Association of Science Students, Educators and Trainers (ASSET) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).