The passing of Focolare Movement founder, Chiara Lubich, at the age of 88 marks the end of a life which initiated a quiet revolution within the Church. The Focolare, which in Italian means “hearth” or “fireplace,” was founded by Lubich during the tumultuous years of the World War II in Italy. Formally known as “the Work of Mary,” the movement was associated with the term “focolare” since in its beginnings, the "fire" of Gospel love was that which animated Chiara Lubich and her first companions.

As a Bikolnon, I have never really thought of our devotion to Ina, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, as something that you counted in years. You were born with it, as naturally as light of day, woven into our own lives. All that matters, year in year out, was the next September when you could go back to her shrine in Naga to give thanks for all God’s blessings she would have interceded for you by then.

Because of the heavy, constant rain, several municipalities became submerged in floodwaters in this province. In the town of Baao, several barangays became inundated after Baao Lake overflowed its banks. Barangays Eulalia, San Francisco, and San Jose in Baao were still inundated as of presstime.

HALOY nang tinutubudan na saro sa mga tinatakutan kan mga pulitiko sa lado nasyonal iyo an inaapod na Bikol Bloc. Ini an paghiling na an mga Bikolano igwa nin solidong boto sa siisay man na kandidatong napupusuan ninda. Hanggan sa ngunyan, positibo an ladawan kan karakter na ini magin sa mga dayuhan. Ini an nagpagana ki Jovito Salonga sa Bikol sa pirilian sa pagka-presidente kan taon 1992, asin ini man an nagpagana sa Bikol sa aki kaining si Raul Roco sa pagka-presidente nakaaging duwang pirilian. Dai mapalad an duwang pangaran na ..

With its almost complete neglect of the arts and culture in recent times, the Naga City government’s decision to join in the celebration of the National Arts Month ought to be welcomed. Agreeing to participate in the Bikol Arts Festival in Legazpi and in undertaking a series of presentations on the performing and musical arts, the city government may yet change its image of being unmindful of the promotion of Bikol arts and culture.

PUSOG na institusyon an Romano Katolikong simbahan sa satong nasyon. Aram ta ini gabos, asin ini sarong bagay na inabot na nin manlaenlaen na pangyayari, negatibo asin positibo, pagsunod asin rebelyon, pagtubod asin pagtalikod, pag-omaw asin pagtuyaw, sa dalagan kan historya kan simbahan bilang parte kan satong nasyon. An agi-agi kan Simbahan nakagamot na sa sadiri tang kultura mantang sa kultura tang ini dakulaon man an parte kan Simbahan. An mga importanteng petsa sa satong pansosyudad na kalendaryo: an aldaw na Domingo, an pintakasi kan sarong banwaan, an pagselebrar kan Kapaskuhan; an mga mayor na pangyayari sa satong personal na buhay Kristiyano: an pagbonyag, enot na komunyon, kasal, asin iba pa; gabos ini igwang direktang relasyon sa satong pagiging Katoliko.

Naga City (September 20) – The Commission on Elections' (Comelec) frequent changing of election-related activities has resulted in confusion among candidates for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and barangay elections here.

15 June 2007— A Commission of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) lambasted President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyos’ commutation of convicted child rapist Romeo Jalosjos’ two life sentences. Rodolfo Diamante, executive secretary of the CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care (ECPPC), said the decision clearly demonstrate the "bias" of the present administration for known political allies.

The Camarines Sur Watersports Complex (CWC) and the provincial government of Camarines Sur are once again gearing up the final preparations for the hosting for the 3rd straight year the Philippine Cable Wakeboard Nationals on March 27-30, 2008 wherein nationally ranked wakeboarders will see action and compete for fame, prizes, and possibly, extreme sports glory as well as international recognition.

More than just a community newspaper, Vox Bikol has grown into a standard, a golden rule for Bikol media. True to its roots, Vox Bikol has shown repeatedly in its 25 year history its thrust towards things nobler and greater than all the wealth and power in this world. What started as a meeting between friends and colleagues at a vacant lot straddling the town boundaries of Canaman and Magarao, grew into what it is today, a stalwart of justice and truth.