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  • Legazpi City (3 August) -- The Bicol University through its Extension Service Center launched last July 30, 2010 its program to help the Bicol communities to be resilient. Participated in by more than seventy five representatives coming from heads of Higher Eduaction Institutions, LGU's, the Armed Forces, rescue volunteers and extension workers around Albay province, the launching which was held at the BU College of Nursing Amphitheater, Legazpi City is part of the university's extension mandate of bringing the university closer to the people.

  • A four-man team of Japanese Nationals will explore the Bikol coastlines using only their kayaks this May-June 2010. Dr. Kosako Yamaoka, 61 year old professor of Kochi University of Japan is the Team Leader of the group. "We will paddle our way from San Lorenzo beach in Tabaco City to San Miguel Island this May 13. Then we will stay in the island to have some interaction with the local fisherman. We want to learn from them something about their "kuyog," Prof. Yamaoka said in an interview.