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NPA Declares Unilateral Ceasefire Around Mt. Bulusan

Vox Bikol — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:12:47 +0000

SORSOGON CITY, Nov. 24 -– The local unit of the communist rebel movement in Sorsogon has declared a unilateral suspension of offensive military operations (SOMO) in areas near the restive Bulusan Volcano.

Opposition Mounts vs San Miguel Bay Mining

Vox Bikol — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:00:22 +0000

CALABANGA, Camarines Sur, Nov. 24 – It may be an uphill battle but local leaders opposed to the proposed offshore magnetite exploration at the marine life-rich San Miguel Bay are standing their ground.

Abducted Wife Found Dead

Vox Bikol — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 09:02:02 +0000

NAGA CITY (27 November) —A housewife who was reportedly abducted midnight of Wednesday (Nov. 24) along Magsaysay Ave. in this City, was found dead early morning of Friday (Nov. 26) at a road side in Zone 1, Sagrada Familia, Minalabac, Camarines Sur, about 15 kms. away from this city.

BIGG'S Magsaysay Opens

Vox Bikol — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:25:29 +0000

Naga City, November 24 - Exactly 31 days to Christmas Eve, BIGG’S INC.officially opened the doors of its newest branch in one of Naga City’s busiest commercial neighborhood, the Magsaysay Avenue district.

RDC Endorses Open Skies Policy for Southern Luzon International Airport

Vox Bikol — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:44:08 +0000

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 24 -- The Bicol Regional Development Council (RDC) on Wednesday endorsed to President Benigno Aquino III the adoption of “pockets of open skies” once the Southern Luzon International Airport (SLIA) in Albay province becomes operational in 2013.

UNEP Alumnus Places 5TH in LET Exams, Tops Regional Level

Vox Bikol — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:32:25 +0000

Anthony Cuba Vista, a graduate of UNEP placed 5th at the
Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) given on September 26, 2010---the highest among examinees in the Bikol region.

Army Warns of Increased Executions by Reds in Bikol

Vox Bikol — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:24:48 +0000

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Cam. Sur (23 November) -- THE ARMY’S 9TH Infantry Division based in this camp warned that communist rebels in Bikol have stepped-up their “liquidation” (summary execution) efforts, particularly on “targets of opportunity.”

Army Rescue Teams Conduct Clean Up Drive in Sorsogon

Vox Bikol — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:51:01 +0000

JUBAN,Sorsogon Nov 26, 2010- As Bulusan volcano calms down after spewing ash two days ago, the Army’s rescue personnel visited the public schools in this province to remove the thickening ashes inside the school facilities, a military official said today.

Bulusan's New Eruption Triggers Evacuation

Vox Bikol — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:57:14 +0000

JUBAN,SorsogonNov 22 2010–The latest eruption of Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon triggers evacuation of families in nearby villages at the foot of the grumbling volcano, a military official said.

Moratorium on Buhi Fishing Mulled

Vox Bikol — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:13:56 +0000

BUHI, CAMARINES SUR (16 Nov) —A THREE YEAR Moratorium which will prohibit the operation of commercial fish cages, and confining fish cage operations to only 10% of the lake area are among the drastic measures being proposed by an inter-agency group now conducting studies on the worsening pollution in Lake Buhi.

Army Soldier Gunned Down by NPA Rebels in Albay

Vox Bikol — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:08:45 +0000

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, CamSur Nov 20, 2010–An off-duty soldier who took a leave to visit his family was gunned down by suspected NPA rebels near his home in Legaspi City, a military official said here today.

Quakes Jolt Bulusan, More Explosions Expected - Phivolcs

Vox Bikol — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:41:48 +0000

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 19 - At least 41 volcanic earthquakes jolted Mount Bulusan on Friday, the highest number so far detected by seismic instruments for the past five days, signifying that pressure is still building up and this may probably lead to more ash and steam laden explosions, volcanologists said.

Bicol University Eyes Offering Weather Forecasting Courses

Vox Bikol — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:39:38 +0000

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 17 -– In response to the shortage of weathermen in the country, Albay Gov. Joey Salceda on Tuesday said he is all out in supporting the plan of Bicol University (BU) to offer climate science-related courses leading to a degree in meteorology.

DTI Keeps Tight Watch on Substandard Christmas Lights, Other Products

Vox Bikol — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:36:21 +0000

Daet, Camarines Norte (18 November) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here has conducted an enforcement activity for the substandard products like Christmas lights.

Dead Holduppers Identified

Vox Bikol — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:33:32 +0000

NAGA CITY (16 November) —With most localities being assessed as a “crime free day” last Sunday (Nov. 14) because of many residents being glued to their TV sets for the Pacquiao-Margarito fight, in Pamplona, Camarines Sur, two notorious armed robbers engaged a joint team of lawmen in shoot-out which eventually ended their lives.

Lahar From Bulusan Flows Into Sorsogon Rivers

Vox Bikol — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:30:25 +0000

LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 17 -- Intermittent rains caused lahar from the slopes of Bulusan Volcano to flow into a river along Barangay Patag and another in Gulang-Gulang, both in Irosin town, and the Rangas river in Juban town.

UNEP All Set for ICCS Confab

Vox Bikol — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:25:09 +0000

Iriga City ---- The University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) is all set for the upcoming 4th International ICCS Convention on Media Communications happening next week, November 27. On top of the preparation is no less than UNEP President Atty. Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda.

Robredo: Government Not Forcing STL Operations

Vox Bikol — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:21:00 +0000

DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov. 18 - The operation of the Small Town Lottery (STL) will only be allowed if the local government unit concerned will allow it, according to Secretary Jessie Robredo of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Gov't Troopers and Rebels Clash Anew

Vox Bikol — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:18:02 +0000

TIGAON, CAMARINES SUR—PATROLING government troopers clash anew with communist rebels in remote barangay San Ramon, Pamplona, Cam. Sur, the 42nd Infantry Battalion, PA, which has jurisdiction over this province reported on Tues. (Nov. 16).

Army Soldiers Clash With NPA Rebels in Camsur

Vox Bikol — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:29:36 +0000

TIGAON, Camarines Sur Nov 16,2010– Patrolling Army soldiers clash with NPA rebels in a remote village in Camsur, a military official said here today.

Militants Slam AKB for Las Vegas Trip to Watch Pacquiao Fight

Vox Bikol — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:02:04 +0000

Legazpi (14 November) -- The militant Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-Bikol (BAYAN-Bikol) hit Ako Bicol (AKB) party list representatives for leaving their distressed constituents in Sorsogon affected by the increased activity of Bulusan Volcano in order to watch Rep. Manny Pacquiao’s fight today.

UNEP Top Brass Attends Worklife Seminar

Vox Bikol — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:57:31 +0000

With the University of Northeastern Philippines’ (UNEP) insatiable desire to continuously aim for better and quality education, also comes the package of building a well mannered relationship amongst its staff and members of the faculty.

DENR to Assess Country’s Iron Deposits

Vox Bikol — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:52:40 +0000

RAWIS, LEGAZPI CITY (8 November) -- Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje has directed the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) to conduct an assessment of local iron deposits as possible raw material feeds to an integrated iron and steel facility that the government is planning to establish in the country.

A Rich Harvest for 10th Ateneo National Writers Workshop

Vox Bikol — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:48:11 +0000

If poets, as Ann Lauterbach forwards, protect language from serving any master, then this year’s Ateneo National Writers Workshop (ANWW) more that proved this truism, considering the dynamism and sovereignty of its literary genres, as well as its fellows and panelists.

Cop and Three Others Face Kidnapping Raps

Vox Bikol — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:39:26 +0000

NAGA CITY (8 November)—A POLICE personnel of the Camarines Sur Police Office (PPO) and three other suspects are facing charges of Frustrated Kidnapping, Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammo, and violation of the COMELEC Gun-Ban, before the City Prosecutor’s Office here.