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September 20, 2011
Yet another successful trade fair

NAGA CITY (Sep 20, 2011) - The week-long second Bishop Francisco Gainza Trade Fair (BFGTF) at SM Naga City was another huge success.

The annual trade fair goes by the theme, "alleviating poverty through entrepreneurship."

"Have we achieved the purpose/objective for which we organized this event?", Rev. Fr. Marcel Emmanuel Real (Project Director) asked on the closing night of the second Bishop Francisco Gainza Trade Fair (BFGTF) last September 18, 2011 (Sunday). Many say it did...

NAGA CITY (Sep 20, 2011) - The week-long second Bishop Francisco Gainza Trade Fair (BFGTF) at SM Naga City was another huge success.

The annual trade fair goes by the theme, "alleviating poverty through entrepreneurship."

"Have we achieved the purpose/objective for which we organized this event?", Rev. Fr. Marcel Emmanuel Real (Project Director) asked on the closing night of the second Bishop Francisco Gainza Trade Fair (BFGTF) last September 18, 2011 (Sunday). Many say it did.

January 6, 2012
Ombudsman revives 'euro generals' case

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 6, 2012) - The case the the "euro generals" is not put to rest after all, as Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales has ordered its reinvestigation.

Former interior secretary Ronaldo Puno and a dozen other former and current officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) led by retired Director General Avelino Razon Jr. will be investigated for graft and technical malversation of public funds “for approving, receiving, and/or using or allowing the use of the amount of (P2,314,096.00) from the PNP confidential/intelligence fund for travel expense and allowance of delegates to the Interpol Assembly in St. Petersburg, Russia.”

MANILA, Philippines (Jan 6, 2012) - The case the the "euro generals" is not put to rest after all, as Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales has ordered its reinvestigation.

January 5, 2012
GMA Network announces 2012 first quarter line-up

GMA Network rolls out a bigger and bolder program line-up this New Year as it launches an extensive run-down of innovative programs slated to premiere on the first quarter of 2012.

Produced by the GMA Drama Group, this roster of equally exciting and promising offerings - primetime and afternoon prime dramas - is topbilled by only the brightest and hottest Kapuso actors and actresses in Philippine show business.

GMA Network rolls out a bigger and bolder program line-up this New Year as it launches an extensive run-down of innovative programs slated to premiere on the first quarter of 2012.

Produced by the GMA Drama Group, this roster of equally exciting and promising offerings - primetime and afternoon prime dramas - is topbilled by only the brightest and hottest Kapuso actors and actresses in Philippine show business.

December 29, 2011
Aquino govt. must be held accountable in CDO-Iligan disaster—group

MANILA, Dec. 27, 2011—Environmental advocacy group, Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (KPNE) asserted that the Aquino administration should be held accountable for what happened in two of Mindanao’s key cities, Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, for allegedly “coddling” loggers and lack of disaster preparedness that could have saved thousands of lives.

MANILA, Dec. 27, 2011—Environmental advocacy group, Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (KPNE) asserted that the Aquino administration should be held accountable for what happened in two of Mindanao’s key cities, Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, for allegedly “coddling” loggers and lack of disaster preparedness that could have saved thousands of lives.

December 23, 2011
Bacolod youth join nationwide tree planting activity

BACOLOD City, Dec. 22, 2011— In response to the invitation of the Episcopal Commission on Youth to plant at least one million trees nationwide, the Diocesan Commission on Youth planted at least 300 seedlings at Sitio Lantawan, Brgy. Guimbalaon, Silay City last December 11.

The Episcopal Commission on Youth (ECY), on the celebration of its 25th year, has urged the Filipino youth to concretely express their love for Mother Earth by protecting, preserving and restoring the environment through various activities, including tree planting.

BACOLOD City, Dec. 22, 2011— In response to the invitation of the Episcopal Commission on Youth to plant at least one million trees nationwide, the Diocesan Commission on Youth planted at least 300 seedlings at Sitio Lantawan, Brgy. Guimbalaon, Silay City last December 11.

The Episcopal Commission on Youth (ECY), on the celebration of its 25th year, has urged the Filipino youth to concretely express their love for Mother Earth by protecting, preserving and restoring the environment through various activities, including tree planting.

December 23, 2011
GMPI wins labor case vs. former Sales Director

QUEZON CITY, philippines (Dec 23, 2011) - The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) favored GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc. (GMPI), the marketing arm of broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA), in a labor case filed by its former Sales Director Corazon Guison.

In a Resolution issued on November 15, 2011, the Fifth Division of the NLRC presided by Commissioner Leonardo Leonida reversed and set aside the Decision of Labor Arbiter Joel Lustria dated January 31, 2011 which declared Guison's dismissal from employment as illegal.

QUEZON CITY, philippines (Dec 23, 2011) - The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) favored GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc. (GMPI), the marketing arm of broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA), in a labor case filed by its former Sales Director Corazon Guison.

In a Resolution issued on November 15, 2011, the Fifth Division of the NLRC presided by Commissioner Leonardo Leonida reversed and set aside the Decision of Labor Arbiter Joel Lustria dated January 31, 2011 which declared Guison's dismissal from employment as illegal.

December 22, 2011
Other victims need assistance too, says Iligan SAC director

ILIGAN City, Dec. 21, 2011—Relief and rehabilitation should not only be limited to those whose homes were swept away by flashfloods, but help should also be extended to families whose houses were partially damaged by the typhoon, a priest said.

This, according to Iligan Social Action Director Fr. Albert Mendez, who assessed the situation after meeting evacuees in various government facilities and churches in the city.

ILIGAN City, Dec. 21, 2011—Relief and rehabilitation should not only be limited to those whose homes were swept away by flashfloods, but help should also be extended to families whose houses were partially damaged by the typhoon, a priest said.

This, according to Iligan Social Action Director Fr. Albert Mendez, who assessed the situation after meeting evacuees in various government facilities and churches in the city.

December 17, 2011
Mob assaults mining firm’s office in Camarines Norte

DAET, Camarines Norte (Dec 17, 2011) – Rural residents at the foot of Mount Labo in this province stormed the office compound of the Mount Labo Exploration and Development Corp., a mining firm operating in the area whose activities are being opposed by local residents here.

DAET, Camarines Norte (Dec 17, 2011) – Rural residents at the foot of Mount Labo in this province stormed the office compound of the Mount Labo Exploration and Development Corp., a mining firm operating in the area whose activities are being opposed by local residents here.

December 14, 2011
Motorcycle cops to hunt “riding-in-tandem” criminals in Naga

NAGA CITY (Dec 13,2011) – In response to the resurgence of motorcycle-borne “riding in tandem” robbers, thirty policemen have volunteered to use their personally-owned motorcycles to patrol the 27 Barangays of this city and augment the city police’s  integrated anti-crime system.

The police chief is appreciative of the scheme where “riding in tandem” cops shall be fitted against “riding in tandem” criminals.

NAGA CITY (Dec 13,2011) – In response to the resurgence of motorcycle-borne “riding in tandem” robbers, thirty policemen have volunteered to use their personally-owned motorcycles to patrol the 27 Barangays of this city and augment the city police’s  integrated anti-crime system.

The police chief is appreciative of the scheme where “riding in tandem” cops shall be fitted against “riding in tandem” criminals.

December 10, 2011
Cache of guns, ammos seized in Pasacao, CAMSUR

NAGA CITY (Dec 10, 2011) – The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 21 ordered this week the detention of three residents of the port town of Pasacao, Camarines Sur at the Tinangis Provincil Jail in Pili on charges of Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammunition under Republic Act 8294

 A joint police-army team conducted an entrapment operation in Barangay Sta. Rosa Del Norte in the said town and recovered high-powered firearms and large quantity of ammunitions in possession of the suspects.

NAGA CITY (Dec 10, 2011) – The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 21 ordered this week the detention of three residents of the port town of Pasacao, Camarines Sur at the Tinangis Provincil Jail in Pili on charges of Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammunition under Republic Act 8294

 A joint police-army team conducted an entrapment operation in Barangay Sta. Rosa Del Norte in the said town and recovered high-powered firearms and large quantity of ammunitions in possession of the suspects.

November 25, 2011
EU ready to assist in Spratly dispute

BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) has indicated its readiness to be a useful element of “balance” in the strategic situation in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) and may play a mediation role in the territorial dispute.

Speaking on EU-Southeast Asia relations in a briefing at EU headquarters here Wednesday, European External Action Service Southeast Asia Division deputy head Philippe van Amersfoort said EU would welcome any request from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to help resolve the dispute.

BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) has indicated its readiness to be a useful element of “balance” in the strategic situation in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) and may play a mediation role in the territorial dispute.

Speaking on EU-Southeast Asia relations in a briefing at EU headquarters here Wednesday, European External Action Service Southeast Asia Division deputy head Philippe van Amersfoort said EU would welcome any request from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to help resolve the dispute.

November 23, 2011
Bomb explodes along road to Maguindanao massacre site

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 23, 2011) – As if to remind the nation that  Maguindanao is still a hot spot of deep-seated conflicts, a bomb exploded along a highway leading to  the site of the gruesome Maguindanao massacre that is being commemorated today.

Hundreds were to flock to the massacre site for a mass and ceremonies to remember the 58 people who perished at the site 2 years ago.

The commemorative ceremonies proceeded without any untoward incidents...

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 23, 2011) – As if to remind the nation that  Maguindanao is still a hot spot of deep-seated conflicts, a bomb exploded along a highway leading to  the site of the gruesome Maguindanao massacre that is being commemorated today.

Hundreds were to flock to the massacre site for a mass and ceremonies to remember the 58 people who perished at the site 2 years ago.

The commemorative ceremonies proceeded without any untoward incidents.

November 23, 2011
THE ROAD begins haunting on November 30

GMA Films delivers the scariest blockbuster movie event this year that will satisfy the viewers’ cravings for a dose of unimaginable terror and suspense via THE ROAD.

Set to hit theatres on November 30, The Road, which is helmed by internationally-acclaimed Director Yam Laranas, is loaded with thrills and cliffhangers that capture the viewers’ imagination and interest from beginning to end. The psychological-thriller brings together the network’s finest and most talented roster of artists, whose character portrayals were given equal premium, emphasizing further their acting fortes.

GMA Films delivers the scariest blockbuster movie event this year that will satisfy the viewers’ cravings for a dose of unimaginable terror and suspense via THE ROAD.

November 18, 2011
PCIJ: media killings in the Philippines premieres Saturday on GMA News TV

The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism partners with the country's no. 1 news channel GMA News TV in a must-see five part documentary series entitled PCIJ: Media Killings in the Philippines.

The series will air for five consecutive Saturdays at 9.55 pm on GMA News TV Channel 11 starting November 19.  All documentaries will be hosted and produced by PCIJ Multimedia Director  Ed Lingao.

The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism partners with the country's no. 1 news channel GMA News TV in a must-see five part documentary series entitled PCIJ: Media Killings in the Philippines.

The series will air for five consecutive Saturdays at 9.55 pm on GMA News TV Channel 11 starting November 19.  All documentaries will be hosted and produced by PCIJ Multimedia Director  Ed Lingao.

November 11, 2011
Man killed for accidentally blocking view of videoke screen

NAGA CITY (Nov. 10, 2011) – For simply accidentally blocking the singers' view of the videoke screen, a 29 year old male victim was shot to death and his girlfriend sustained a gunshot wound in the leg in the ensuing brawl...

NAGA CITY (Nov. 10, 2011) – For simply accidentally blocking the videoke screen from view of the singers, a 29 year-old male victim was shot to death and his girlfriend sustained a gunshot wound in the leg in a brawl that ensued.

November 6, 2011
Governor's security aide shot, killed one suspect

DAET, Camarines Norte (Nov. 6, 2011) – A security aide of Camarines Norte Governor Edgardo “Egay” Tallado was wounded in an ambush carried out by motorcycle-riding suspects but managed to fire back at the suspects killing one of them. Camarines Norte Police director, Sr. Supt. Roberto Bigay Fajardo identified the security aide as retired policeman SPO4 Roni Bardon who sustained non-fatal wounds in the head and shoulder.

DAET, Camarines Norte (Nov. 6, 2011) – A security aide of Camarines Norte Governor Edgardo “Egay” Tallado was wounded in an ambush carried out by motorcycle-riding suspects but managed to fire back at the suspects killing one of them.

Camarines Norte Police director, Sr. Supt. Roberto Bigay Fajardo identified the security aide as retired policeman SPO4 Roni Bardon who sustained non-fatal wounds in the head and shoulder.

November 6, 2011
Symbolic banner of "Unity Run" reaches CAMSUR

NAGA CITY (Nov. 6, 2011) – The symbolic banner of the PNP’s “Takbo Maharlika Tungo sa Pagkakaisa,” which is being relayed by police runners from Region 1 (Ilocos Region), has reached Camarines Sur province and celebrated with simple rites at Sipocot, Camarines Sur the other day...

NAGA CITY (Nov. 6, 2011) – The symbolic banner of the PNP’s “Takbo Maharlika Tungo sa Pagkakaisa,” which is being relayed by police runners from Region 1 (Ilocos Region), has reached Camarines Sur province and celebrated with simple rites at Sipocot, Camarines Sur the other day.

November 6, 2011
Unsolved murder cases in CAMSUR ordered probed

 

NAGA CITY (Nov. 6, 2011) – Camarines Sur Police Director, Senior Superintendent Procopio Lipana has ordered concerned municipal police chiefs to step up the probe on several unsolved killings that have increased based on October records of the Camarines Sur police office.

Several sensational cases of murders were recorded by the police in October this year...

NAGA CITY (Nov. 6, 2011) – Camarines Sur Police Director, Senior Superintendent Procopio Lipana has ordered concerned municipal police chiefs to step up the probe on several unsolved killings that have increased based on October records of the Camarines Sur police office.

Several sensational cases of murders were recorded by the police in October this year.

November 5, 2011
Sandiganbayan sends 9 police execs to jail for graft

 

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 5, 2011) - Nine former officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will spend 6 to 10 years in jail after the Sandiganbayan convicted them of graft in connection with the ghost purchase of P38.2-million worth of combat uniforms and equipment in 1992.

Among those convicted of graft were former PNP logistics command (LogCom) chief Director Everlino Nartatez, then service store system administrator, Senior Superintendent Alejandro Espiritu Jr., former Logcom procurement center chief, Superintendent Obedio Espena, and former chief of the directorate for materials Superintendent Alejandro Camello.

MANILA, Philippines (Nov 5, 2011) - Nine former officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will spend 6 to 10 years in jail after the Sandiganbayan convicted them of graft in connection with the ghost purchase of P38.2-million worth of combat uniforms and equipment in 1992.

October 27, 2011
Holy Childhood for World Mission Day

In celebration of the World Mission Day, the Caceres Commission on Missions organized a Children's Congress for Holy Childhood last October 23, 2011 (Sunday). Held at the Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia, the Congress started with an animation followed by a mass at nine o'clock in the morning, celebrated by Rev. Fr. Rex Hidalgo, Director of the Caceres Youth Ministry.

In celebration of the World Mission Day, the Caceres Commission on Missions organized a Children's Congress for Holy Childhood last October 23, 2011 (Sunday). Held at the Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia, the Congress started with an animation followed by a mass at nine o'clock in the morning, celebrated by Rev. Fr. Rex Hidalgo, Director of the Caceres Youth Ministry.

October 27, 2011
“Ritrato ni Ina” exhibit held at SM Naga

In a  recent event in realm of the arts and the spiritual, a photo exhibit was organized in honor of Ina, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, and held at the SM Naga City last October 21-23, 2011.

Rev. Msgr. Rodel Cajot, Rector of the Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia, and Rev. Fr. Louie Occiano, Director of the Caceres Commission on Communications, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony held at five-thirty in the afternoon of October 21.

In a  recent event in realm of the arts and the spiritual, a photo exhibit was organized in honor of Ina, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, and held at the SM Naga City last October 21-23, 2011.

Rev. Msgr. Rodel Cajot, Rector of the Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia, and Rev. Fr. Louie Occiano, Director of the Caceres Commission on Communications, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony held at five-thirty in the afternoon of October 21. 

October 14, 2011
Drug gang leader arrested in Daet

DAET, Camarines Norte (Oct 14, 2011) - The leader of a notorious gang involved in distribution of illegal drugs falls to the joint operatives of the Camarines Norte Police Office, the Philippine National Police (PNP) regional intelligence unit and this town’s police force.

According to Provincial Police director, Sr. Supt. Roberto B. Fajardo, the suspect identified as Arnold Zantua, alias "Dondong" has long been under surveillance as the leader of the "Zantua Drug group" that distributes shabu in Daet and neighboring towns...

DAET, Camarines Norte (Oct 14, 2011) - The leader of a notorious gang involved in distribution of illegal drugs falls to the joint operatives of the Camarines Norte Police Office, the Philippine National Police (PNP) regional intelligence unit and this town’s police force.

According to Provincial Police director, Sr. Supt. Roberto B. Fajardo, the suspect identified as Arnold Zantua, alias "Dondong" has long been under surveillance as the leader of the "Zantua Drug group" that distributes shabu in Daet and neighboring towns.

September 20, 2011
GMA Network re-launches Buhay Boksingero in all regional stations nationwide!

On September 25, leading broadcast station GMA Network re-launches BUHAY BOKSINGERO – the regional boxing reality program that have taken the viewers into a no-holds barred peek inside the lives of aspiring Filipino boxers – in its new time slot from 9:00 to 10:00 am.

On September 25, leading broadcast station GMA Network re-launches BUHAY BOKSINGERO – the regional boxing reality program that have taken the viewers into a no-holds barred peek inside the lives of aspiring Filipino boxers – in its new time slot from 9:00 to 10:00 am.

September 15, 2011
Desire and Be Devoted to Christ

The much awaited and ardently prepared for 14th Marian Youth Congress was held last September 10-11, 2011 at the Seat of the Archdiocese of Caceres, the Pilgrim City of Naga.

September 14, 2011
Naga City councilor appointed to BLGF post

NAGA CITY (Sep 3, 2011) - Lawyer Salvador "Badong" del Castillo, a native of this city and an incumbent city councilor has been appointed Assistant National Director Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF).

NAGA CITY (Sep 3, 2011) - Lawyer Salvador "Badong" del Castillo, a native of this city and an incumbent city councilor has been appointed Assistant National Director Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF).

No less than Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo confirmed that del Castillo's appointment has already been signed by Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima.