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June 9, 2011
Bicol Express is back

It has been more than 30 years when the average Bikolano took a train ride to Manila. Those who saw the heyday of the Bicol Express, now in their late 40s and beyond, have the chance to travel through memory lane. For a whole young generation who has not experienced a train ride, lucky for them - Bicol Express is back for them to cherish.

MANILA, Philippines (June 8 2011) - After getting neglected for more than 3 decades, Bicol Express fully resumes plying the Bicol-Manila railway route starting June 29 this year.

Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda issued a press release today confirming what Philippine National Railway (PNR) manager Junio “Jun” Ragrario announced two weeks ago - that regular train trips from Manila to Naga City shall roll again starting on June 29, one month ahead of schedule.

November 27, 2011
Priest joins farmers’ march for recovery of Coco Levy funds

SAN PABLO City, Nov. 27, 2011—A priest from the Prelature of Infanta, Quezon joined a group of coconut farmers and various farmers’ coalition in demanding the recovery of the Coco Levy Funds which rightfully belong to the poor coconut farmers.

Fr. Jojo A. Eranista, 63, who is ministering the poor tribal settlers in Quezon told this writer that he and his tribal group joined coconut farmers' march from Lucena City (Quezon) to Manila hoping that the poor coconut farmers would finally be given the (coco levy) funds for the rehabilitation of the coconut industry and improvement of the plight of the poor...

SAN PABLO City, Nov. 27, 2011—A priest from the Prelature of Infanta, Quezon joined a group of coconut farmers and various farmers’ coalition in demanding the recovery of the Coco Levy Funds which rightfully belong to the poor coconut farmers.

August 17, 2011
Albay's most wanted arrested in Quezon City

CAMP SIMEON OLA, Legazpi City (Aug 7, 2011) — One of the most wanted persons in Albay province was nabbed by operatives of the Albay Police Office aided by units of the Quezon City Police District Office.

CAMP SIMEON OLA, Legazpi City (Aug 7, 2011) — One of the most wanted persons in Albay province was nabbed by operatives of the Albay Police Office aided by units of the Quezon City Police District Office.

August 17, 2011
DPWH CAMSUR washes hands on sorry state of Andaya Highway

CANAMAN, Camarines Sur (Aug 17, 2011) — Twenty percent of the 61-kilometer stretch of the Andaya Highway, an important part of the National Highway (Maharlika Highway) stretching from Quezon province to Camarines Sur, are damaged

CANAMAN, Camarines Sur (Aug 17, 2011) — Twenty percent of the 61-kilometer stretch of the Andaya Highway, an important part of the National Highway (Maharlika Highway) stretching from Quezon province to Camarines Sur, are damaged according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 5th Engineering District Office of this province.

But its upkeep is not the responsibility of the local highway district office that has jurisdiction over it.

July 27, 2011
'Juaning' projected to land in Quezon and hit Central Luzon

NAGA City Philippines (July 27, 2011 12:30 A.M.) - As of 9:00 P.M. last night, Tropical Storm Juaning (International name: Nock-ten) has started moving northwestward away from the coast of Camarines Norte. Its Inner rainbands across the Bicol Region has slightly dissipated.

NAGA City Philippines (July 27, 2011 12:30 A.M.) - As of 9:00 P.M. last night, Tropical Storm Juaning (International name: Nock-ten) has started moving northwestward away from the coast of Camarines Norte. Its Inner rainbands across the Bicol Region has slightly dissipated.

Typhoon2000 Automated Weather Station in Naga City recorded 8:30 P.M. last night wind gust of 27.4 kph blowing from the West Southwest, with barometric pressure of 998.8 millibars and 45-hour Rainfall Accumulation of 243 mm.

July 27, 2011
Juaning slows down, rapidly gains strength

NAGA CITY (July 27, 2011 8:00 A.M.) - Tropical Storm Juaning(International name: Nock-ten) has rapidly gained strength as it approaches the coast of Aurora.

NAGA CITY (July 27, 2011 8:00 A.M.) - Tropical Storm Juaning(International name: Nock-ten) has rapidly gained strength as it approaches the coast of Aurora.

Juaning has now a sustained center wind of 100 kilometers per hour (kph) with gusts up to 130 kph. With a diameter of 555 kilometers, Juaning's rainbands cover the whole of Luzon including Northern Bicol.

The storm now moves West Nothwest at 13 kph towards the general direction of Aurora-Northern Luzon.

July 27, 2011
Juaning slows down, rapidly gains strength

NAGA CITY (July 27, 2011 8:00 A.M.) - Tropical Storm Juaning(International name: Nock-ten) has rapidly gained strength as it approaches the coast of Aurora.

NAGA CITY (July 27, 2011 8:00 A.M.) - Tropical Storm Juaning(International name: Nock-ten) has rapidly gained strength as it approaches the coast of Aurora.

Juaning has now a sustained center wind of 100 kilometers per hour (kph) with gusts up to 130 kph. With a diameter of 555 kilometers, Juaning's rainbands cover the whole of Luzon including Northern Bicol.

The storm now moves West Nothwest at 13 kph towards the general direction of Aurora-Northern Luzon.

July 26, 2011
'Juaning' threatens Cagayan-Isabela

NAGA City Philippines (July 26, 2011 3:30 A.M.) - More provinces have been put under Storm Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression Juaning passes close to Catanduanes, maintaining its Northwest course at 20 kilometers per hour towards Cagayan-Isabela area.

NAGA City Philippines (July 26, 2011 3:30 A.M.) - More provinces have been put under Storm Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression Juaning passes close to Catanduanes, maintaining its Northwest course at 20 kilometers per hour towards Cagayan-Isabela area.

The following provinces are now under Storm Signal No.: Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Aurora,Quezon, Polillo Island, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte.

July 26, 2011
Tropical Storm 'Juaning' targets Quezon-Aurora, Central Luzon

NAGA City Philippines (July 26, 2011 2:30 P.M.) - 'Juaning' has been upgraded into a Tropical Storm and has slowed down in its upward movement .  As it changes its path, it now threatens Quezon, Aurora and Central Luzon provinces.

NAGA City Philippines (July 26, 2011 2:30 P.M.) - 'Juaning' has been upgraded into a Tropical Storm and has slowed down in its upward movement .  As it changes its path, it now threatens Quezon, Aurora and Central Luzon provinces.

The Tropical Storm now moves Westward at 11 kilometers per hour (kph) and is expected to make landfall between Baler, Aurora and Infanta, Quezon around midnight today (between 11 PM-1 AM) then cross Nueva Ecija-Pangasinan overnight.

July 26, 2011
Tropical Storm 'Juaning' targets Quezon-Aurora, Central Luzon

NAGA City Philippines (July 26, 2011 2:30 P.M.) - 'Juaning' has been upgraded into a Tropical Storm and has slowed down in its upward movement .  As it changes its path, it now threatens Quezon, Aurora and Central Luzon provinces.

NAGA City Philippines (July 26, 2011 2:30 P.M.) - 'Juaning' has been upgraded into a Tropical Storm and has slowed down in its upward movement .  As it changes its path, it now threatens Quezon, Aurora and Central Luzon provinces.

The Tropical Storm now moves Westward at 11 kilometers per hour (kph) and is expected to make landfall between Baler, Aurora and Infanta, Quezon around midnight today (between 11 PM-1 AM) then cross Nueva Ecija-Pangasinan overnight.

July 7, 2011
Defense, counterattack galore as Senate probes PCSO mess

MANILA, Philippines (July 7, 2011) - In what is an emerging pattern of behavior, former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo keeps her silence on anomalies she is perceived of having a lead role, leaving her minions to defend her.

MANILA, Philippines (July 7, 2011) - In what is an emerging pattern of behavior, former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo keeps her silence on anomalies she is perceived of having a lead role, leaving her minions to defend her.

At yesterday's Senate hearing, officers of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and the Commission on Audit (COA) enumerated alleged anomalies committed by the previous management with probable involvement of the former president.

July 2, 2011
SC declares 16 cityhood laws constitutional with finality

MANILA, Philippines (July 2, 2011) - Sixteen municipalities have finally become cities after the Supreme Court declared the constitutionality of their cityhood conversion laws.

MANILA, Philippines (July 2, 2011) - Sixteen municipalities have finally become cities after the Supreme Court declared the constitutionality of their cityhood conversion laws.

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.

January 18, 2011
4 Missing Fishermen Saved, 19 Remain Missing in the Bicol's High Seas

PILI, CamSur Jan 08 2011–  Government rescue teams found four fishermen in a seaside village in Quezon Province, a police report said. Combined rescue teams of the AFP are now combing the high seas and the seashores employing soldiers and CAFGU personnel to locate the remaining 19 fishermen.  Catanduanes province has declared 4 missing persons while 15 people were reported missing from Mercedes town in Camarines Norte.

PILI, CamSur Jan 08 2011–  Government rescue teams found four fishermen in a seaside village in Quezon Province, a police report said.

 Senior Superintendent Ericson Velasquez, Quezon Provincial Director said that the four survivors were among the seven crew members of a fishing boat who ventured off the high seas from their hometown in Mercedez, Camarines Norte about two days ago.

January 11, 2011
Igwa Pang Istorya: Rebyu kan Albay Viejo (2010) ni Raffi Banzuela

Enot kong nabasa an mga pigsurat ni Raffi Banzuela sa Durungan: Mga Rawitdawit, na piglagda niya kaiba si Jun Belgica.  Kaidto pa, nangalas na ako sa yaman kan nilalaog asin lengwahe kan libro.  Kaya pighalat ko si Albay Viejo, na osipon asin saysay naman an nakalagda.  Ogmahon kan makaptan asin mabasa an saro pang treasure trove nin memorya, istorya, asin historya.

Enot kong nabasa an mga pigsurat ni Raffi Banzuela sa Durungan: Mga Rawitdawit, na piglagda niya kaiba si Jun Belgica.  Kaidto pa, nangalas na ako sa yaman kan nilalaog asin lengwahe kan libro.  Kaya pighalat ko si Albay Viejo, na osipon asin saysay naman an nakalagda.  Ogmahon kan makaptan asin mabasa an saro pang treasure trove nin memorya, istorya, asin historya.

January 3, 2011
Damaged Bridge Causes 3-hour Traffic Jam

Pamplona, Camarines Sur (28 December 2010) — Due to lack of an official traffic advisory from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) First Engineering districts office in this province, vehicles passing through a major-bridge-link along Maharlika Highway in Barangay San Isidro, Pamplona town were held up for nearly three hours last December 27 when only one lane of the damaged San Isidro Bridge was passable for vehicular traffic.

Pamplona, Camarines Sur (28 December 2010) — Due to lack of an official traffic advisory from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) First Engineering districts office in this province, vehicles passing through a major-bridge-link along Maharlika Highway in Barangay San Isidro, Pamplona town were held up for nearly three hours last December 27 when only one lane of the damaged San Isidro Bridge was passable for vehicular traffic.

December 5, 2010
After 5 Years, Andaya Highway Still Under Repair

Canaman, Camarines Sur  (3 December 2010)—Major repairs are still being done on the 61-kilometer Andaya Highway five years after Bikol governors appealed to former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to start immediate rehabilitation of the major highway route due to its deplorable state.

Canaman, Camarines Sur  (3 December 2010)—Major repairs are still being done on the 61-kilometer Andaya Highway five years after Bikol governors appealed to former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to start immediate rehabilitation of the major highway route due to its deplorable state.

Considered a major entry-point to the region when coming from the Quezon province, the Andaya Highway 

December 5, 2010
After 5 Years, Andaya Highway Still Under Repair

Canaman, Camarines Sur  (3 December 2010)—Major repairs are still being done on the 61-kilometer Andaya Highway five years after Bikol governors appealed to former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to start immediate rehabilitation of the major highway route due to its deplorable state.

Canaman, Camarines Sur  (3 December 2010)—Major repairs are still being done on the 61-kilometer Andaya Highway five years after Bikol governors appealed to former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to start immediate rehabilitation of the major highway route due to its deplorable state.

Considered a major entry-point to the region when coming from the Quezon province, the Andaya Highway