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February 16, 2012
Charice's Valentine TV special to air globally

"It feels so good to be home," said the Filipino international singing sensation Charice Pempengco as she opened her Valentine TV special Charice: One for the Heart, which aired last Sunday on GMA-7. As a Filipino, the Philippines may be her 'home,' but as an international performer, the whole world is her 'stage.'

And so, after "wowing" her Filipino fans locally, Charice is set to amaze her global following as GMA Network broadcasts the special globally through its international channel GMA Pinoy TV on February 17 (Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific) and February 19 (U.S.A and Canada) , in all territories covered by the said channel.

"It feels so good to be home," said the Filipino international singing sensation Charice Pempengco as she opened her Valentine TV special Charice: One for the Heart, which aired last Sunday on GMA-7. As a Filipino, the Philippines may be her 'home,' but as an international performer, the whole world is her 'stage.'

February 11, 2012
LBP employee face raps for undeclared wealth

MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 11, 2012) - The usefulness  of the statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) is now being put to test in holding government employees accountable from the level of Chief Justice who is now under impeachment trial  to that of lower-level positions.

An employee of the state-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) in Davao City failed the government’s lifestyle check after he did not file his statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) and allegedly amassed unlawful wealth.

MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 11, 2012) - The usefulness  of the statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) is now being put to test in holding government employees accountable from the level of Chief Justice who is now under impeachment trial  to that of lower-level positions.

An employee of the state-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) in Davao City failed the government’s lifestyle check after he did not file his statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) and allegedly amassed unlawful wealth.

December 17, 2011
Sendong lashes Agusan Sur, Bukidnon

NAGA CITY (3:00 AM, Dec 17, 2011) - Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi) retains it strength - centerwind of 85 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness up to 100 kph. - after crossing Agusan Del Sur and Bukidnon late last night, passing near Cagayan De Oro City.

Strong winds and widespread rains are now lashing Western Mindanao and Southern Visayas as Sendong moves West Northwest over Iligan Bay at 26 kilometers per hour (kph) towards the province of Misamis Occidental and the cities of Dapitan and Dipolog, which are just about 100 kilometers (km) away.

NAGA CITY (3:00 AM, Dec 17, 2011) - Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi) retains it strength - centerwind of 85 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness up to 100 kph. - after crossing Agusan Del Sur and Bukidnon late last night, passing near Cagayan De Oro City.

Strong winds and widespread rains now hit Western Mindanao and Southern Visayas as Sendong moves West Northwest over Iligan Bay at 26 kilometers per hour (kph) towards the province of Misamis Occidental and the cities of Dapitan and Dipolog, which are just about 100 kilometers (km) away.

December 17, 2011
Tropical storm Sendong threatens Palawan

NAGA CITY (9:00 AM, Dec 17, 2011) - Maintaining its strength, Tropical Storm Sendong (International name: Washi) now heads for Sulu Sea after passing close to the twin cities of Dipolog and Dapitan and now threatens southern Palawan where it is expected to traverse early Sunday morning.

Sendong still packs a centerwind of 85 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness up to 100 kph, which is expected to still intensify as it travels over Sulu Sea at 31 kph in West Northwest direction.

NAGA CITY (9:00 AM, Dec 17, 2011) - Maintaining its strength, Tropical Storm Sendong (International name: Washi) now heads for Sulu Sea after passing close to the twin cities of Dipolog and Dapitan and now threatens southern Palawan where it is expected to traverse early Sunday morning.

Sendong still packs a centerwind of 85 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness up to 100 kph, which is expected to still intensify as it travels over Sulu Sea at 31 kph in West Northwest direction.

December 4, 2011
Camella Heights soon takes off

Naga City (December 4) The unstoppable booming real estate development in this city is very prominent in the past few years especially with  the presence of Vista Land Company, the No.1 developer in Camarines Sur and its continuous expansion in this part of the country...

Naga City (December 4) The unstoppable booming real estate development in this city is very prominent in the past few years especially with  the presence of Vista Land Company, the No.1 developer in Camarines Sur and its continuous expansion in this part of the country.

December 3, 2011
Our own cellphones are spying on us?

 

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Technology bloggers are asking if our cellphones are spying on us after a security researcher said a piece of software hidden on millions of phones was recording virtually everything people do with them.

Amid a broad outcry, Sen. Al Franken is calling for an investigation. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the software's maker, Carrier IQ Inc. of Mountain View, California

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Technology bloggers are asking if our cellphones are spying on us after a security researcher said a piece of software hidden on millions of phones was recording virtually everything people do with them.

Amid a broad outcry, Sen. Al Franken is calling for an investigation. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the software's maker, Carrier IQ Inc. of Mountain View, California

November 3, 2011
Sony headed for fourth straight year in the red

TOKYO (AP) — Sony reported a 27 billion yen ($346 million) loss for the latest quarter and downgraded its annual earnings forecast Wednesday to stay in the red for the fourth year straight, battered by the strong yen and poor sales of flat panel TVs.

 

TOKYO (AP) — Sony reported a 27 billion yen ($346 million) loss for the latest quarter and downgraded its annual earnings forecast Wednesday to stay in the red for the fourth year straight, battered by the strong yen and poor sales of flat panel TVs.

The Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate is now projecting a 90 billion yen loss ($1.2 billion) for the fiscal year through March 2012 after earlier forecasting a profit of 60 billion yen ($769 million).

November 1, 2011
Amaya and Philippine Treasures recognized for showcasing Philippine jewelry heritage

GMA’s top-rating epicserye Amaya and the Public Affairs documentary special Philippine Treasures were recognized recently by the Meycauayan Jewelry Industry Association, Inc., an organization composed of 135 jewellers in Meycauayan, Bulacan, for the promotion of the country’s rich jewelry-making heritage.

GMA’s top-rating epicserye Amaya and the Public Affairs documentary special Philippine Treasures were recognized recently by the Meycauayan Jewelry Industry Association, Inc., an organization composed of 135 jewellers in Meycauayan, Bulacan, for the promotion of the country’s rich jewelry-making heritage.

October 25, 2011
Workers buried alive in drainage project accident

NAGA CITY (Oct 24, 2011) - A construction firm implementing a drainage project in this city could be facing charges of negligence after two of its workers died and two others were injured when an 8-meter deep excavation at a project site caved in and buried the victims.

The project's contractor, 4GM Construction firm based in Antipolo City, has not made a public statement on the tragedy. But sources from the city hall say the construction company has administrative and civil liabilities and the city government itself may file the appropriate charges...

NAGA CITY (Oct 24, 2011) - A construction firm implementing a drainage project in this city could be facing charges of negligence after two of its workers died and two others were injured when an 8-meter deep excavation at a project site caved in and buried the victims.

The project's contractor, 4GM Construction firm based in Antipolo City, has not made a public statement on the tragedy. But sources from the city hall say the construction company has administrative and civil liabilities and the city government itself may file the appropriate charges.

October 25, 2011
National Youth Commission to award 10 outstanding youth orgs

MANILA, Oct. 25, 2011―Ten exceptional youth organizations across the country which have contributed to the development of their local communities, schools and work place, through innovative and valuable projects are set to be recognized in awarding ceremonies later this month.

MANILA, Oct. 25, 2011―Ten exceptional youth organizations across the country which have contributed to the development of their local communities, schools and work place, through innovative and valuable projects are set to be recognized in awarding ceremonies later this month.

October 21, 2011
Moammar Gadhafi is dead

SIRTE Libya (Oct 20, 2011) - The circumstances of his death are still unclear but the outcome is that Moammar Gadhafi, who ruled Libya with a dictatorial grip for 42 years until he was ousted by rebels in a bloody civil war, was killed Thursday when revolutionary forces overwhelmed his hometown, Sirte, the last major bastion of resistance two months after the regime fell.

Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril confirmed Gadhafi had been killed. "We have been waiting for this moment for a long time. Moammar Gadhafi has been killed," Jibril told a news conference in the capital Tripoli.

SIRTE Libya (Oct 20, 2011) - The circumstances of his death are still unclear but the outcome is that Moammar Gadhafi, who ruled Libya with a dictatorial grip for 42 years until he was ousted by rebels in a bloody civil war, was killed Thursday when revolutionary forces overwhelmed his hometown, Sirte, the last major bastion of resistance two months after the regime fell.

September 26, 2011
Typhoon Pedring (NESAT) closes in on Aurora-Isabela-Quirino

NAGA CITY (Sep 25, 2011 7:00 P.M.) - As of 6:00 PM today, Typhoon Pedring (NESAT) dangerously moves towards Aurora, Isabela and Quirino Provinces.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA) is Northern Aurora with possible entry point or touchdown just north of Casiguran between 4-5 AM local time Tomorrow (Tuesday).

NAGA CITY (Sep 25, 2011 7:00 P.M.) - As of 6:00 PM today, Typhoon Pedring (NESAT) dangerously moves towards Aurora, Isabela and Quirino Provinces.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA) is Northern Aurora with possible entry point or touchdown just north of Casiguran between 4-5 AM local time Tomorrow (Tuesday).

Now moving at 22 kilometers per (kph), NESAT (PEDRING) is expected to maintain a general West-Northwesterly track troughout the forecast period with some decrease on its forward speed.

August 21, 2011
Masbate cops awarded medals for gallantry

LEGAZPI CITY (Aug 21, 2011) – Seven Masbate policemen belonging to the Municipal Police Station of Mobo, Masbate and the Masbate Police Office Public Safety Company received the “Medalya Ng Sugatang Magiting” and several others received the “Medalya ng Kagalingan” during a visit by Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo at the DILG Regional Office here on Thursday, (August 18).

LEGAZPI CITY (Aug 21, 2011) – Seven Masbate policemen belonging to the Municipal Police Station of Mobo, Masbate and the Masbate Police Office Public Safety Company received the “Medalya Ng Sugatang Magiting” and several others received the “Medalya ng Kagalingan” during a visit by Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo at the DILG Regional Office here on Thursday, (August 18).

May 9, 2011
Bebeng Leaves 3 Dead, 2 Missing in CAMSUR

(UPDATED) Naga City (May 9, 2011) – Typhoon Bebeng (international name: Aere), the second storm to enter the country this year, merely skirts the province of Camarines Sur but was still deadly and destructive. More than the wind, heavy rains and flood waters caused much of the damage to life and property.

(UPDATED) Naga City (May 9, 2011) – Typhoon Bebeng (international name: Aere), the second storm to enter the country this year, merely skirted the province of Camarines Sur but was still deadly and destructive. More than the wind, heavy rains and flood waters caused much of the damage to life and property.

April 26, 2011
Mining Firm in Hot Water Yet Again in Lagonoy

Lagonoy, Camarines Sur April 25, 2011 - Lagonoy Mayor Delfin Pilapil, Jr. vows to investigate the alleged continued mining operation at Barangay Himagtocon by the Benguet-based Prime Rock Mining Corporation despite the cease and desist order issued to the mining firm by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Lagonoy, Camarines Sur April 25, 2011 - Lagonoy Mayor Delfin Pilapil, Jr. vows to investigate the alleged continued mining operation at Barangay Himagtocon by the Benguet-based Prime Rock Mining Corporation despite the cease and desist order issued to the mining firm by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

April 1, 2011
Land Bank Opens Services to GSIS Pensioners in Bikol

LEGAZPICITY, (PIA) -- Thousands of government retirees may now withdraw their GSIS pensions at four Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) branches in Bikol, according to the latter’s top regional official here .

LEGAZPICITY, (PIA) -- Thousands of government retirees may now withdraw their GSIS pensions at four Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) branches in Bikol, according to the latter’s top regional official here .

Renato Eje, LBP Assistant Vice President and regional branch manager, said that this is good news to pensioners of the GSIS as LBP branches in Masbate City, Virac, Catanduanes, and in the cities of Naga and Ligao will provide banking services to accommodate GSIS pensioners very soon.

December 29, 2010
Bikol Towns Get P1M Good Housekeeping Incentive from DILG

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 22, 2010  – Two lowly municipalities of Bikol have been awarded an amount of P1 million each by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as Performance Challenge Funds (PCF) for meeting the benchmark of good local government housekeeping.

 

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 22, 2010  – Two lowly municipalities of Bikol have been awarded an amount of P1 million each by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as Performance Challenge Funds (PCF) for meeting the benchmark of good local government housekeeping.

December 28, 2010
Runners Promote Wetlands Conservation

Legazpi City (20 December 2010) -- Using the resurgence of running as a booming sport nowadays, runners and environmentalists alike campaigned for the conservation of wetlands in Camarines Sur pooling several hundreds of advocates yesterday at SM Mall in Naga City.

Legazpi City (20 December 2010) -- Using the resurgence of running as a booming sport nowadays, runners and environmentalists alike campaigned for the conservation of wetlands in Camarines Sur pooling several hundreds of advocates yesterday at SM Mall in Naga City.

Mario Maglinao ruled the Jingle Bell Run - Run to Save Our Wetlands13 K event with a time of 40 minutes, trailing behind him was Martin Balaybo both of Albay Runners Club. Local duathlon athlete Franklin Peñalosa managed to outrun other runners which earned him the third place.