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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.

September 3, 2011
NIA to push through with Dato dam

NAGA CITY (Sep 3, 2011) - Officials of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) announced to the media its resolve to push through with a controversial dam construction in Lupi Camarines Sur and presented some changes to design and implementation that aims to make the multi-million peso project more acceptable to most stakeholders.

NAGA CITY (Sep 3, 2011) - Officials of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) announced to the media its resolve to push through with a controversial dam construction in Lupi Camarines Sur and presented some changes to design and implementation that aims to make the multi-million peso project more acceptable to most stakeholders.

NIA Deputy Administrator for Engineering Democratico Gana and NIA Regional Director William Ragodon led the presentors in a press conference held Thursday at Villa Caceres Hotel.

August 28, 2011
Silted gullies to cause more lahar flows from Mt. Mayon

 CAMP SIMEON OLA, LEGAZPI CITY (Aug 28, 2011) – While Typhoon “Mina” was bringing scattered rains to Albay last Friday (August 26), the Office of the Civil Defence (OCD) regional director for Bicol, Bernardo Rafaelito R. Alejandro IV, was releasing a report on the impacts of tropical storm and consequent lahar flows from Mayon Volcano and the flooding in Albay in July brought by previous typhoon, “Juaning.”

 CAMP SIMEON OLA, LEGAZPI CITY (Aug 28, 2011) – While Typhoon “Mina” was bringing scattered rains to Albay last Friday (August 26), the Office of the Civil Defence (OCD) regional director for Bicol, Bernardo Rafaelito R. Alejandro IV, was releasing a report on the impacts of tropical storm and consequent lahar flows from Mayon Volcano and the flooding in Albay in July brought by previous typhoon, “Juaning.”

August 28, 2011
State of calamity persists in some Bicol localities

CAMP SIMEON OLA, LEGAZPI CITY (Aug 28, 2011) – With 10 more typhoons still expected to come to the country before year–end and heavy rains frequently occurring in the region, a ‘state of calamity’ is expected to drag on in some localities of Bicol.

CAMP SIMEON OLA, LEGAZPI CITY (Aug 28, 2011) – With 10 more typhoons still expected to come to the country before year–end and heavy rains frequently occurring in the region, a ‘state of calamity’ is expected to drag on in some localities of Bicol.

June 24, 2011
Governor still resents DENR illegal logging report

Daet Camarines Norte (June 24, 2011) — The Governor of this province is still sore about a report by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional anti-logging task force that Camarines Norte is one of two Bicol provinces tagged as “hot bed” of illegal logging.

Daet Camarines Norte (June 24, 2011) — The Governor of this province is still sore about a report by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional anti-logging task force that Camarines Norte is one of two Bicol provinces tagged as “hot bed” of illegal logging.

Camarines Norte Governor Edgardo Tallado reiterates that DENR executive regional director Joselin Marcus Fragada should have checked with his DENR provincial officer the real situation of timber theft at the Bicol National park portion of this province.

June 23, 2011
Police ready to charge Olea slay suspects

Naga City (June 22, 2011) – While still mum on the identity of the suspects, a special operation group of the Bicol Police shall soon file cases in court against certain persons in connection with ambush-slay of broadcaster Romeo Olea.

Naga City (June 22, 2011) – While still mum on the identity of the suspects, a special operation group of the Bicol Police shall soon file cases in court against certain persons in connection with ambush-slay of broadcaster Romeo Olea.

June 14, 2011
Bikol police creates Task Force Olea

Naga City (June 13 2011) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Office has promptly created a task force that shall investigate the killing of Romeo Olea, the radio reporter-announcer who was shot dead this morning in Nabua town.

Naga City (June 13 2011) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Office has promptly created a task force that shall investigate the killing of Romeo Olea, the radio reporter-announcer who was shot dead this morning in Nabua town.

PNP Regional Director Cecilio Calleja Jr. has ordered Senior Superintendent Victor Deona to head Task Force Olea, which shall focus on the investigation of the mediaman ‘s killing.

Olea was the second media man killed after the May 2010 elections.

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 19, 2011
Bikol Tax Collection Surpasses 1st Quarter Target

LEGAZPICITY, Apr. 16 - Despite the slowdown in the implementation of government projects during the first quarter and the transfer of some large taxpayers to the central office, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Bicol regional office was still able to surpass its higher collection target for the period January to March 2011 by P58,616,398.87.

LEGAZPICITY, Apr. 16 - Despite the slowdown in the implementation of government projects during the first quarter and the transfer of some large taxpayers to the central office, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Bicol regional office was still able to surpass its higher collection target for the period January to March 2011 by P58,616,398.87.

March 25, 2011
DENR Bicol Stages Indigenous Fruit Contest

Legazpi City (23 March 2011) – Fernando Quililan, new Regional Director of the DENR announced a big contest intended for the welfare of the environment in the Bikol region.

Legazpi City (23 March 2011) – Fernando Quililan, new Regional Director of the DENR announced a big contest intended for the welfare of the environment in the Bikol region.

This coming June 1, 2011, the Baligang/Gumihan Contest will be launched at DENR Office in Legazpi. All six provinces and seven cities in Bikol are expected to participate in the said contest.

According to Dir. Quililan, for every five kilos of baligang delivered to his office will get a price of Php 15,000 and just one piece of gumihan will get a price of Php 50,000.

March 17, 2011
DPWH Bicol Assures Smooth Travel During Lent

LEGAZPI CITY, March 17 2011  –- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office here is preparing for traffic buildup along Bikol highways during the Lenten Season by rushing maintenance works on portions of the roads damaged by floods and landslides recently.

LEGAZPI CITY, March 17 2011  –- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office here is preparing for traffic buildup along Bikol highways during the Lenten Season by rushing maintenance works on portions of the roads damaged by floods and landslides recently.

February 7, 2011
Jail Warden in Trouble Over Seized Marijuana Sachets

LEGAZPI CITY, (4 February 2011) – The jail warden of this city is in hot water after Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA ) agents seized from a cell some eight sachets of dried marijuana during a surprised inspection last January 31, according to a high official of the drug enforcement agency.

LEGAZPI CITY, (4 February 2011) – The jail warden of this city is in hot water after Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA ) agents seized from a cell some eight sachets of dried marijuana during a surprised inspection last January 31, according to a high official of the drug enforcement agency.

Gen. Pedrito Magsino (Retired), PDEA Bicol regional director, disclosed yesterday (Feb. 3) that during a surprised inspection of the city jail compound their drug sniffing K9 dogs pointed to the location of the eight sachets dried marijuana leaves.

February 1, 2011
DOLE Probes Chinese National's Death in Bikol Mining Site

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 28 2011  – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional office here is conducting investigations on the circumstances behind the death two weeks ago of a Chinese national in a reported accident at a mining site in Lagonoy, Camarines Sur.

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 28 2011  – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional office here is conducting investigations on the circumstances behind the death two weeks ago of a Chinese national in a reported accident at a mining site in Lagonoy, Camarines Sur.

DOLE regional director Alvin Villamor on Friday said their investigations will focus on the health and safety aspects of the mining operations.

January 23, 2011
Bikol Mayors Support DILG's Water Program

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 20 2011 – Local government units (LGUs) across Bikol have formalized their support to the program of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) aimed at providing potable water to poor communities in the region under the auspices of the Millennium Development Goal Achievement Fund (MDGF 1919).

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 20 2011 – Local government units (LGUs) across Bikol have formalized their support to the program of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) aimed at providing potable water to poor communities in the region under the auspices of the Millennium Development Goal Achievement Fund (MDGF 1919).

The MDG program dubbed "Enhancing Access to and Provision of Water Services with the Active Participation of the Poor" intends to contribute to the improvement of efficiency, access, affordability and quality of potable water services.

January 10, 2011
PNoy Orders Assistance to Drenched Bikol Provinces

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 5– President Benigno Aquino III has instructed all national government agencies (NGAs) to give full assistance in all provinces in Bikol region, especially those mostly affected areas by continuous heavy rains.

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 5– President Benigno Aquino III has instructed all national government agencies (NGAs) to give full assistance in all provinces in Bikol region, especially those mostly affected areas by continuous heavy rains.

Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC) and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) regional director Rafael Alejandro in a meeting Wednesday informed the members of the council to ready all resources to be distributed in the affected municipalities and cities by landslides, flashfloods and lahar flows.

December 29, 2010
Sorsogon Police Officer Awarded

SORSOGON CITY (December 23) -– Police Senior Superintendent Victor Pelota Deona, Deputy Regional Director for Administration of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Region V, yesterday, December 22, awarded "PNP Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting" (PNP Wounded Personnel Medal) to Police Officer I Jose B. Caspe who showed courage in hounding two armed individuals suspected to be selling illegal drugs in the town of Irosin, Sorsogon on December 18, 2010.

SORSOGON CITY (December 23) -– Police Senior Superintendent Victor Pelota Deona, Deputy Regional Director for Administration of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Region V, yesterday, December 22, awarded "PNP Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting" (PNP Wounded Personnel Medal) to Police Officer I Jose B. Caspe who showed courage in hounding two armed individuals suspected to be selling illegal drugs in the town of Irosin, Sorsogon on December 18, 2010.

December 21, 2010
4Ps Aids 85,000 Families in Bikol

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 13  – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has so far placed 85,395 poor families in Bikol under the coverage of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a multi-billion peso poverty reduction program of the government, since its inception two years ago.

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 13  – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has so far placed 85,395 poor families in Bikol under the coverage of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a multi-billion peso poverty reduction program of the government, since its inception two years ago.

December 21, 2010
RD Dequito Holds Dialogue with Bikol Media

Legazpi City (14 December) – After being publicly criticized for being “rude” to some members of the local press in the past months, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bicol Regional Director Danilo Dequito recently had a dialogue with the media at the “Kapihan sa Embarcadero” here last December 7.

Legazpi City (14 December) – After being publicly criticized for being “rude” to some members of the local press in the past months, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bicol Regional Director Danilo Dequito recently had a dialogue with the media at the “Kapihan sa Embarcadero” here last December 7.

In the dialogue, Dequito said he welcomed the interfacing while at the same time announcing future projects of the agency in the region.

December 14, 2010
DOLE Bicol to Employ Bulusan-affected Residents

Sorsogon City (10 December) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Bicol will employ this December some 100 jobless residents displaced by the Bulusan eruption from three affected municipalities in the province as part of the 'emergency employment program' of the agency.

Sorsogon City (10 December) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Bicol will employ this December some 100 jobless residents displaced by the Bulusan eruption from three affected municipalities in the province as part of the 'emergency employment program' of the agency.

DOLE Bicol Regional Director Atty. Alvin M. Villamor said that the emergency employment is one measure to augment the loss of income of 100 residents from Casiguran, Juban and Irosin towns in Sorsogon.

December 5, 2010
Bulusan Residents Warned of Upslope Lahar

PHIVOLCS resident volcanologist for Bicol, Eduardo P. Laguerta warned that an estimated 100,000 cubic-meters of ashfall deposits on Mt. Bulusan’s upslope threatens to inundate the four river channels at the base of the volcano once these are triggered by heavy rains.

LEGAZPI CITY (3 December 2010) — Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) regional director Rafael Alejandro IV disclosed on Thursday that during the OCD updating conference on Mt. Bulusan at Camp Simeon Ola in this city, PHIVOLCS resident volcanologist for Bicol, Eduardo P. Laguerta warned that an estimated 100,000 cubic-meters of ashfall deposits on Mt. Bulusan’s upslope threatens to inundate the four river channels at the base of the volcano once these are triggered by heavy rains.

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.