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August 15, 2011
CAMSUR government urged: be transparent on Cobra Ironman finances

CAPITOL COMPLEX, Pili Camarines Sur (Aug. 15, 2011) — Cobra Ironman Philippines has been successfully held at the government-owned CamSur Watersports Complex in Pili, Camarines Sur since 2009. But it appears the Provincial Government has not been transparent in reporting income and expenses in connection with the holding of the prestigious international event.

CAPITOL COMPLEX, Pili Camarines Sur (Aug. 15, 2011) — Cobra Ironman Philippines has been successfully held at the government-owned CamSur Watersports Complex in Pili, Camarines Sur since 2009. But it appears the Provincial Government has not been transparent in reporting income and expenses in connection with the holding of the prestigious international event.

February 25, 2012
4 dead in armed clash in Camarines Norte

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur (Feb 25, 2012) - Four people lay dead in a clash between Army soldiers and a band of NPA rebels in a hinterland village of Camarines Norte early afternoon today.

Lt Col Epimaco Macalisang, the Commanding Officer of the 49th Infantry Battalion, said that he sent a platoon of his unit after receiving a 'hot information' regarding the extortion activity of the rebels in Malaya village, Labo town.

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur (Feb 25, 2012) - Four people lay dead in a clash between Army soldiers and a band of NPA rebels in a hinterland village of Camarines Norte early afternoon today.

Lt Col Epimaco Macalisang, the Commanding Officer of the 49th Infantry Battalion, said that he sent a platoon of his unit after receiving a 'hot information' regarding the extortion activity of the rebels in Malaya village, Labo town.

January 11, 2012
Drug courier reveals shabu trade within provincial capitol complex

CAMALIGAN, Camarines Sur (Jan 10, 2012) – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and police intelligence personnel are looking into the claims of illegal drug trade in the capital town of Pili and the Provincial Capitol compound by a confessed illegal drug courier who was rescued by the local police in this town during the weekend.

In a confession-affidavit, Saidemen Pao Devonsah, 21, a native of Iligan City and a temporary resident of Latex, Cubao, Quezon City, admitted that he is an illegal drug courier transporting shabu from Metro Manila to a client in the capital town of Pili, Camarines Sur.

CAMALIGAN, Camarines Sur (Jan 10, 2012) – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and police intelligence personnel are looking into the claims of illegal drug trade in the capital town of Pili and the Provincial Capitol compound by a confessed illegal drug courier who was rescued by the local police in this town during the weekend.

December 17, 2011
NFA floods local market with “iron rice” to counter malnutrition

PILI, Camarines Sur (Dec 17, 2011) – The provincial branch of the National Food Authority (NFA)  has flooded the public markets in this province with nearly 11,000 bags of “Iron-fortified-rice”  to address the high incidence of malnutrition particularly among children in this province.

PILI, Camarines Sur (Dec 17, 2011) – The provincial branch of the National Food Authority (NFA)  has flooded the public markets in this province with nearly 11,000 bags of “Iron-fortified-rice”  to address the high incidence of malnutrition particularly among children in this province.

NFA Camarines Sur assistant provincial manager Nora Folosco said that NFA has a national mandate to reduce malnutrition in Camarines Sur, considered among Bicol provinces with highest malnutrition cases based on UNICEF findings.

December 11, 2011
More resolutions filed to oppose HB 4820

PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, Pili, Camarines Sur (Dec 10, 2011) – About 20 resolutions have been passed by different Provincial Boards all over the country in support of an initial resolution passed by the League of Vice-Governors of the Philippines that seek to defer the passage of House Bill 4820 (creating the new province of Nueva Camarines) and other similar bills

This was revealed by Camarines Sur Vice-Governor Fortunato Peña, a staunch opponent of the  partition of the province, adding that the resolutions were already forwarded to the Senate committee on Local Government.

PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, Pili, Camarines Sur (Dec 10, 2011) – About 20 resolutions have been passed by different Provincial Boards all over the country in support of an initial resolution passed by the League of Vice-Governors of the Philippines that seek to defer the passage of House Bill 4820 (creating the new province of Nueva Camarines) and other similar bills

December 8, 2011
Ad Congress income and expense report demanded

PROVINCIAL CAPITOL , Pili, Camarines Sur (Dec. 8, 2011) - Lone opposition  in the Camarines Sur, Sangguniang  Panlalawigan  (SP)  Board member  Charrie Fausto Pante urged the the Provincial government during a regular session of the provincial board Monday  (Dec.5) to report on the income  and expenditures of the recently concluded  Philippine Advertising  Congress  last Nov.16 to 19, held at the capitol  complex here.

PROVINCIAL CAPITOL , Pili, Camarines Sur (Dec. 8, 2011) - Lone opposition  in the Camarines Sur, Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Board member Charrie Fausto Pante urged the the Provincial government during a regular session of the provincial board Monday  (Dec.5) to report on the income  and expenditures of the recently concluded  Philippine Advertising  Congress  last Nov.16 to 19, held at the capitol  complex here.

December 8, 2011
DA: P220 million for rural road network in Bicol

 

PILI, Camarines Sur (Dec 8, 2011) – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has earmarked P220.300 million for farm to market roads in the Bicol region that will start construction on January 2012.

DA Bicol regional director Jose Dayao said on Friday (Dec. 2) that in view of the worldwide climate change, the Aquino government’s thrust on food security shall give importance to building  infrastructure in rural areas, including irrigation facilities,  to support strategic agricultural zones.

PILI, Camarines Sur (Dec 8, 2011) – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has earmarked P220.300 million for farm to market roads in the Bicol region that will start construction on January 2012.

DA Bicol regional director Jose Dayao said on Friday (Dec. 2) that in view of the worldwide climate change, the Aquino government’s thrust on food security shall give importance to building  infrastructure in rural areas, including irrigation facilities,  to support strategic agricultural zones.

November 22, 2011
Cebu Pacific vows support to local tourism

Naga City (Nov.21 2011) – After the recently concluded 22nd Ad Congress here at the Camarines Sur Wakeboarding Complex in Pili, the Philippines’ largest carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE: CEB) held a simple lunch for local media, and disclosed current airline seat sales and aircraft delivery schedules. It had just shown support for local tourism and events by operating up to 7x daily flights for last week’s Ad Congress, similar to what it had done during the IronMan last August...

Naga City (Nov.21 2011) – After the recently concluded 22nd Ad Congress here at the Camarines Sur Wakeboarding Complex in Pili, the Philippines’ largest carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE: CEB) held a simple lunch for local media, and disclosed current airline seat sales and aircraft delivery schedules. It had just shown support for local tourism and events by operating up to 7x daily flights for last week’s Ad Congress, similar to what it had done during the IronMan last August.

CEB holds 50% off seat sale for 16 domestic routes

November 18, 2011
GMA Network Chairman and CEO speaks at the 22nd Phil. Ad Congress

 

Pili, Camarines Sur (Nov. 18, 2011) - GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon will address more than 4,000 delegates in the 22nd Philippine Advertising Congress today, November 18 at the Watersports Complex in Cadlan, Pili, Camarines Sur.

Gozon is credited with steering GMA towards being the number one television station in the country today and branching out its broadcast business to alternative local all-news channel GMA News TV (GNTV). In his address, Gozon will discuss the future of television amid the digital and mobile age.

 

Pili, Camarines Sur (Nov. 18, 2011) - GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon will address more than 4,000 delegates in the 22nd Philippine Advertising Congress today, November 18 at the Watersports Complex in Cadlan, Pili, Camarines Sur.

November 18, 2011
GMA Network stays in tune with the beat of technology drum

Pili, Camarines Sur (Nov 18, 2011) - Today’s leading Philippine multimedia conglomerate GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) stays in tune with the beat of the technology drum. This is according to GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon in his address on the “The Future of Television” delivered to around 4,000 participants at the recently concluded 22

 

Pili, Camarines Sur (Nov 18, 2011) - Today’s leading Philippine multimedia conglomerate GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) stays in tune with the beat of the technology drum. This is according to GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon in his address on the “The Future of Television” delivered to around 4,000 participants at the recently concluded 22nd Philippine Advertising Congress held at the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Camarines Sur.

October 14, 2011
BFAR task force apprehends 6 sea vessels

PILI, Camarines Sur (Oct. 14, 2011) – Charges of  violation of RA 8550 or the Amended Fisheries Code of the Philippines have been filed against the owners of 6 fishing vessels that are used in large-scale illegal fishing in Ragay Gulf.

The vessels are now in the custody of a special task force of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)  central office.

The crew of the said vessels were were caught in Ragay Gulf  early this week using prohibited fishing gears like fine nets, bag nets and ring nets.

PILI, Camarines Sur (Oct. 14, 2011) – Charges of  violation of RA 8550 or the Amended Fisheries Code of the Philippines have been filed against the owners of 6 fishing vessels that are used in large-scale illegal fishing in Ragay Gulf.

The vessels are now in the custody of a special task force of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)  central office.

The crew of the said vessels were were caught in Ragay Gulf  early this week using prohibited fishing gears like fine nets, bag nets and ring nets.

September 2, 2011
Opponents of CAMSUR split show force

PILI CAMARINES SUR (Sep 2, 2011) - The campaign to oppose the splitting of Camarines Sur to form a new province of Nueva Camarines took place Tuesday (August 30) at the provincial capitol convention center with a show of force of more than 2000 people that included local government officials and residents mostly wearing yellow shirts.

PILI CAMARINES SUR (Sep 2, 2011) - The campaign to oppose the splitting of Camarines Sur to form a new province of Nueva Camarines took place Tuesday (August 30) at the provincial capitol convention center with a show of force of more than 2000 people that included local government officials and residents mostly wearing yellow shirts.

The slogans “Cam. Sur No! To Hati” and “No! To Bukag Cam. Sur” were written in banners and the participants' shirts.

August 25, 2011
South Luzon businessmen gather in CAMSUR for 2-day convention

NAGA CITY ( August 24, 2011) - Prominent businessmen in Southern Luzon assemble in Camarines Sur few days from now for a 2-day business convention.

NAGA CITY ( August 24, 2011) - Prominent businessmen in Southern Luzon assemble in Camarines Sur few days from now for a 2-day business convention.

The 28th South Luzon Area Business Conference shall be held at the Capitol Convention Center at Cadlan, Pili Camarines Sur on the 26th and 27th day of this month.

According to Jeremy Lo, President of the Camarines Sur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event’s sponsor, Camarines Sur was chosen as the venue of the this year’s business gathering.

August 15, 2011
Landmines, gadgets buried by rebels found in Masbate

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, PILI, Camarines Sur (Aug. 10, 2011) – Government troops found improvised landmines, wires and switches buried underground in a village in Aroroy, Masbate.

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, PILI, Camarines Sur (Aug. 10, 2011) – Government troops found improvised landmines, wires and switches buried underground in a village in Aroroy, Masbate.

July 28, 2011
Camarines Sur remembers Conchita Carpio-Morales

A relatively obscure item in her resume' is that she started her career in the judiciary right here in Bikol. Between 1983 to 1986, Conchita Carpio-Morales was the trial court judge of Pili Camarines Sur. Here are some impressions of Conchita Carpio-Morales given by some local legal personalities.

Conchita Carpio-Morales, the newly appointed Ombudsman, was born on June 19, 1941 in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.

She earned both her Bachelor's degree in Economics and Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Philippines.

Right after her graduation from the UP College of Law in 1968, she started her law career in a private Manila law firm as Assistant Attorney.

In 1971, her former law professor and then Justice Secretary Vicente Abad Santos took her as a Special Assistant at the Department of Justice - thus starting an illustrious career in government service.

June 28, 2011
CAFGU sacked from service after killing his brother

Claveria Masbate (June 27, 2011) — A personnel of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU)  was ordered dismissed from service by the Division command of the 9th Infantry Division after he killed his brother.

Claveria Masbate (June 27, 2011) — A personnel of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), who shot his brother with a Garand rifle at a detachment in barangay Pasig in this town was ordered dismissed from service by the Division command of the 9th Infantry Division, PA based in Pili, Camarines Sur.

9th Infantry Division spokesman, Army Major Angelo Guzman identified the suspect as CAA Renate Delararma,who killed his brother CAA Vecillio Delarma also a CAFGU member at the said detachment, after duty hours last June 24.

June 21, 2011
Lice infestations, dental problems afflict most public school children

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.

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.

Pili Mayor Tomas P. Bongalonta Jr. said that the Department of Education (DEP-ED) statistics bared that at least 34% of elementary school children nationwide have head lice, but locally as many as 59% have hair parasites and about 70% have dental problems.

May 21, 2011
Tour of Camarines Sur Set to Start, Highlights Kaogma 2011

Pili, Camarines Sur (May 21, 2011) - Up to 5 million pesos in cash prizes are at stake in the Tour of Camarines Sur,  a biking competition held annually as part of the celebration of the foundation anniversary of the province, known as the Kaogma Festival.

Pili, Camarines Sur (May 21, 2011) - Up to 5 million pesos in cash prizes are at stake in the Tour of Camarines Sur,  a biking competition held annually as part of the celebration of the foundation anniversary of the province, known as the Kaogma Festival.

The province sponsors this event, and this year Gov.  LRay Villafuerte has expanded the field of competitors to also include international cyclists of top caliber.

May 17, 2011
Gov. Villafuerte, Sec. Luistro Sign Scholarship MOA

Pili, Camarines Sur (May 17, 2011) – At least 400,000 students in public elementary and high schools in the 35 towns of Camarines Sur stand to benefit from a 30 million-peso scholarship program of the provincial government, as Governor L-Ray Villafuerte and Department of Education Secretary Armi Luistro sign today the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) pertaining to the said grant.

Pili, Camarines Sur (May 17, 2011) – At least 400,000 students in public elementary and high schools in the 35 towns of Camarines Sur stand to benefit from a 30 million-peso scholarship program of the provincial government, as Governor L-Ray Villafuerte and Department of Education Secretary Armi Luistro sign today the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) pertaining to the said grant.

In his speech, Gov. Villafuerte said that this scholarship program is a serious undertaking that the provincial government will see through full implementation.

January 16, 2011
7 Fishermen Rescued in Balatan, Camarines Sur

PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, PILI, CAMARINES SUR (13 January 2011) –SEVEN FISHERMEN were reported rescued last January 11 by vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard in the Island of Amesola in the coastal municipality of Balatan, Camarines Sur, after being lost at sea since last week.

PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, PILI, CAMARINES SUR (13 January 2011) –SEVEN FISHERMEN were reported rescued last January 11 by vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard in the Island of Amesola in the coastal municipality of Balatan, Camarines Sur, after being lost at sea since last week.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council chaired by “Chi” Bermejo reported that the vessel used by the fishermen was earlier found wrecked by giant waves off-coast of Burias Island in Masbate Province, leading to reports that the lost fishermen have perished at sea.

November 26, 2010
HS Batch 74 Reunion

One of the high points of the AdeN-CSI HS'74 Joint Reunion held at Moraville Garden, Palestina, Pili, Camarines Sur, Sept. 11, 2010.

One of the high points of the AdeN-CSI HS'74 Joint Reunion held at Moraville Garden, Palestina, Pili, Camarines Sur, Sept. 11, 2010. Our acknowledgment and appreciation go to Dodie Cuaño for capturing the footage and to Andrew Morano for masterfully leading the march/dance.

November 15, 2010
7th Pagsurat Bikol to Honor Vincentian Schools' Founders

Preparations are underway for the 7th Juliana Arejola-Fajardo Workshop sa Pagsurat-Bikol, Bicol’s only annual creative writing workshop. Traditionally held in the summer months, the write-shop is finally scheduled on November 27 and 28 at the Our Lady’s Hall of the St. Louise de Marillac School (SLMS) in Pili, Camarines Sur.

Preparations are underway for the 7th Juliana Arejola-Fajardo Workshop sa Pagsurat-Bikol, Bicol’s only annual creative writing workshop. Traditionally held in the summer months, the write-shop is finally scheduled on November 27 and 28 at the Our Lady’s Hall of the St. Louise de Marillac School (SLMS) in Pili, Camarines Sur.

November 14, 2010
Army's Medical Mission Benefits 1,500 People in CamSur

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, PILI, Camarines Sur  Nov 13, 2010–More than a thousand people received health care services from a medical and dental mission participated by the Army in Bicol, a military official said here today.

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, PILI, Camarines Sur  Nov 13, 2010–More than a thousand people received health care services from a medical and dental mission participated by the Army in Bicol, a military official said here today.

Captain Raul Sasuca, the Medical Officer of the 9th Infantry Division said that a total of 1,555 residents availed of the free medical and dental services during the medical and dental mission participated by the Philippine Army in the past two days (10-11 November) held in SM City Naga City.

November 1, 2010
DPWH Bicol Launches 'Lakbay Alalay' Program for UNDAS

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 29 -- In line with the Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) thrust of assisting all motorists in the forthcoming observance of All Saints' Day on November 1, Secretary Rogelio Singson has directed all regional directors and district engineers to activate a composite team who will aid the traveling public.

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 29 -- In line with the Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) thrust of assisting all motorists in the forthcoming observance of All Saints' Day on November 1, Secretary Rogelio Singson has directed all regional directors and district engineers to activate a composite team who will aid the traveling public.

October 24, 2010
Salceda Hits SC Ruling on SLEX Fee Hike

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines - Oct. 22 - Albay Governor Joey Salceda on Friday expressed dismay over the Supreme Court (SC) ruling allowing the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) to hike their toll way fees.

"I feel so helpless - saan na tatakbo ang ordinaryong probinsiyano for protection?" he remarked.

According to the governor, the ruling has long-term adverse economic impacts on the welfare of the province's small viajeros who depend on Divisoria trade, or the fish dealers that rely on Navotas, and the ordinary motorists that include students studying in Metro Manila or families visiting their relatives.

Salceda said the Supreme Court has allowed three toll roads to impose an increase in their rates.