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Legazpi nears 100% rate in measles-rubella vaccination

Manila, Aug. 21 -- This city has surpassed the Department of Health (DOH) 95-percent coverage target for the 2026 Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR SIA), recording a 97.27-percent... Read More


SSS increases RACE activity as 2026 collections reach P600-K

Manila, Aug. 21 -- The Social Security System (SSS) held its eighth Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) activity in Albay town on Thursday, with collections from seven operations totaling PHP603,598... Read More


Albay town sets up Safer School Zones Task Force

Manila, Aug. 20 -- The municipal government of Polangui, Albay established the Municipal Safer School Zones Task Force on Thursday to help ensure a safe and secure environment for learners, teachers, ... Read More


2K PUJ drivers in Bicol benefit from DOLE's Tuloy Pasada program

Manila, Aug. 20 -- At least 2,000 public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers in the Bicol Region have benefited from the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvanta... Read More


Mayon SO2 emission spikes to over 8K tons/day; renewed unrest possible

LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 18 -- The sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission of Mayon Volcano surged to 8,393 tons per day on Aug. 17, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to warn... Read More


28K Albayanos receive financial aid from provincial gov't

LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 13 -- A total of 27,933 tricycle and public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers, farmers and fisherfolk in Albay will receive financial assistance from the provincial government to suppor... Read More


Power interruption set in parts of Albay; town halts classes

LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 12 -- Parts of Albay will experience power interruptions on Wednesday and Thursday due to a scheduled maintenance of the Albay Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Aleco) and the National Gr... Read More


Albay eyes state of emergency to aid 'habagat'-hit fisherfolk

LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 7 -- The Albay provincial government will seek a state of emergency declaration for coastal communities affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) to provide relief assist... Read More


2.8K tricycle drivers in Legazpi City receive fuel subsidy

Manila, Aug. 6 -- A total of 2,798 qualified tricycle drivers in this city received PHP1,000 fuel subsidy each from the local government on Thursday, with beneficiaries saying the assistance would hel... Read More


Mayon alert status downgraded to level 2

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday downgraded Mayon Volcano's alert status from Alert Level 3 (magmatic unrest / increased tendency toward... Read More