Naga City (June 24, 2011) — More than a week after the slaying of Iriga City broadcaster Romeo Olea, the police has found positive leads that can hasten the resolution of the crime.
Daet Camarines Norte (June 24, 2011) — The Governor of this province is still sore about a report by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional anti-logging task force that Camarines Norte is one of two Bicol provinces tagged as “hot bed” of illegal logging.
Daet, Camarines Norte (June 24, 2011) — Nineteen years after the “Pinyasan Festival” was first staged in this capital town, its the incumbent Mayor claims that the festival has significantly boosted the popularity of the pineapple and fortified industries related to it.
MANILA, Philippines (June 24, 2011) – Bicol Express has completed its final test run this morning when a 6-coach assembly carrying a 157-member contingent arrived at the Tutuban station at 8:45 A.M. from its overnight return trip from Naga City.
Naga City Philippines (June 23, 2011 8:00 A.M.) - A large Tropical Storm, Falcon covers a wide area 740 kilometer in diameter. So while Luzon provinces are considered to be out of harms's way of a direct hit, the storm can come with heavy rains that cause damaging floods in low lying areas.
Naga City (June 22, 2011) – While still mum on the identity of the suspects, a special operation group of the Bicol Police shall soon file cases in court against certain persons in connection with ambush-slay of broadcaster Romeo Olea.
Naga City (June 21, 2011) – In reaction to Governor Villafuerte's opposition to his appointment as the Police Provincial Director of Camarines Sur, Police Senior Superintendent Procopio Lipana said that anytime he can pack up his things and leave his office here as if they do not want him to work here.
Naga City (June 18, 2011) — Camarines Sur police has scored big in fighting criminal elements in the province as its operatives almost simultaneously hauled to jail more than a dozen most wanted persons.
Rawis, Legazpi City (June 20, 1022) – A top official of the Environment agency has expressed alarm over the rampant trade of Geckos, locally known as “Tuko,” as the lucrative but illegal activity spreads all over Bicol.
Pili Camarines Sur (June 20, 2011) — Every other public school pupil in this capital town has head lice infestation and 7 in every 10 have dental problems - much higher than the national figures.
LEGAZPI CITY (June 20,2011) - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region V has saved P85.6 Million in taxpayers’ money from the bidding of CY 2011 regular infrastructure projects.
Naga City (June 17 2011) - Leaving nothing to chance on matters of safe and reliable travel, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) shall do a final test run of the Bicol Express on June 22, one week before the start of its regular runs.
Tigaon Camarines Sur (June 15 2011) - Early this week, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio Singson did an on-site inspection of the Tinambac-Siruma secondary national road and the Goa-Tinambac Road in the Partido district (4th district) and found the road conditions 'deplorable.'
(UPDATED) Naga City (June 14 2011) – Bicol has a crime-busting powerhouse in Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Chairman Dante Jimenez. They weigh in on the Olea ambush-slay.
Naga City (June 14 2011) – Two Camarines Sur legislators have thrown their support behind House Bill (HB) 4028 that seeks to create a new province, Nueva Camarines, out of the 4th and 5th legislative districts of the province.
Naga City (June 13 2011) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Office has promptly created a task force that shall investigate the killing of Romeo Olea, the radio reporter-announcer who was shot dead this morning in Nabua town.
Camarines Sur (June 13 2011) – A local radio broadcaster was killed by unknown perpetrators early this morning causing fear that press freedom is under assault here.
Naga City (June 8 2011) – Despite vigorous oppositions from the camp of Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte, the House Committee on Local Government approved yesterday the bill that proposes to create a new province out of 2 legislative districts of Camarines Sur.
Naga City (June 8, 2011) - The Congressional Committee on Local Government, chaired by Congresssman George Arnaiz has started hearing and will continue deliberating this week a proposed bill to partition Camarines Sur
Camaligan Camarines Sur (June 8 2011) — A week-long celebration of two festivals has started in this small town of 13 villages located barely two- kilometers from Naga City - giving tribute to the cortadores, the pre-colonial settlers of the lands along the Bicol river.
Naga City (June 8 2011) – City Administrator Florencio Mongoso Jr. said the city government of Naga shall take over the administration of Plaza Rizal on June 18 this year and the Camarines Sur provincial government has not manifested any opposition.
Pili Camarines Sur (June 7 2011) – Show of opposing forces is expected today at the hearing of House Bill 4782, seeking the creation of a new Camarines province, by the Committee on Local Governance.
Naga City (June 6 2011) – Three victims of a boat fire incident in the town of Pasacao died yesterday at the Bicol Medical Center (BMC) because of multiple internal organ failure and dehydration due to severe burns.
Pasacao Camarines Sur (June 4 2011) – The municipal mayor of Pasacao, Asuncion Villamente-Arcenio (AVA), is demanding the immediate relief of coast guard personnel town who are hard put to explain the circumstances of a cargo vessel explosion that took place in a private port in this town last Wednesday night.
