Naga City--Despite the continuous rain showers brought by typhoons Dante and Crising, the show must go on for Naga’s newest SM Prime holdings supermall, the SM City Naga, which opened to the public today, Labor Day.

NAGA CITY--Tropical Depression “Dante” flooded several towns while staying almost stationary over Bikol region for days. The Naga City government through Mayor Jesse Robredo said it is monitoring the flood situation which as of 9:00 in the morning today has affected six villages here.

The past weeks' accounts of a new virus threatening to be a global epidemic have left many apprehensive and fearful, and yet gravely uninformed about the said threat. Initially identified as "swine flu" because of laboratory tests which indicated the similarity of new virus' genes to those of influenza virus found in pigs, "2009 H1N1 flu" has been reported to have infected 367 people worldwide, with that number expected to increase in the next days. Medical authorities who have assessed the threat posed by the virus have rightfully stated that people need to be concerned. However, they have also stressed that protection from this virus and from others like it begin with being adequately informed. We agree.

Pili, Camarines Sur (28 April) -- Camarines Sur residents will be treated to another colorful and exciting cycling event as registration for the 12th edition of the Tour of Camarines Sur scheduled from May 25 to 27 is now in full throttle.

Known for their celebrated stature as world class performers, the UNEP Chorale together with the equally renowned UNEP Performing Arts group, were invited by no less than Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo to grace the opening night of the two-day Filipino Heritage Festival 2009 held from April 29-30 at the Plaza Quezon in Naga City .

Legazpi City - A region-wide transport strike has resulted in paralyzing up to 85% of public transportation in Bikol. A week-long preparation culminated in a strike that paralyzed 70-80% of transportation in Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Masbate. In Albay, the figure is higher at 95%.

LEGAZPI CITY, April 30 (PNA) --- The provincial government of Albay will declare a state of imminent danger following the World Health Organization (WHO) declaration placing the swine flu virus epidemic under Alert Level 5, Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said today.

NAGA CITY - - DURING THE CLOSING RITES of the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games held here, PRISAA national chairman, Dr. Gonzalo Duque revealed that PRISAA national games next year will now be joint with the State Colleges Association Athletic Games to be held in Tacloban City in February of 2010.

PILI, CAMARINES SUR - - DESPITE CHANGING WEATHER patterns in this region affecting its major crops, early summer harvest for palay is reported with significant yields with the national grains agency now acquiring some 64,000 bags of palay, procured from farmer stake-holders in Camarines Sur province this month.

ILOILO City, April 27, 2009-The head of the Catholic bishops' leadership is apprehensive of the ruling which increases the number of lawmakers in Congress because it might cause more problems than gains.