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PCG Bicol prepares response group for 'Opong'-hit Masbate

Manila, Sept. 27 -- The Philippine Coast Guard in Bicol (PCG-5) has organized an additional Deployable Response Group (DRG) to assist Masbate province following the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Opo... Read More


DSWD sends P22-M aid to Bicol as 'Opong' leaves thousands displaced

Manila, Sept. 27 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has extended more than PHP22 million worth of relief aid to families and communities hit by tropical cyclone Opon... Read More


Over 4K families evacuated in Bicol due to 'Opong'

Manila, Sept. 25 -- More than 4,000 families in the Bicol Region have been evacuated to ensure their safety from the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi), the Office of Ci... Read More


Bicol on alert for possible impact of 'Opong'

India, Sept. 23 -- Government agencies in the Bicol Region have begun preparations for the potential impact of a weather disturbance expected to enter the country this week, to be named "Opong." Comm... Read More


Albay suspends exportation of quarry materials

India, Sept. 23 -- The provincial government of Albay has suspended the exportation of all quarry materials sourced from the province to destinations outside the Bicol Region. In Executive Order No. ... Read More


New ambulances to improve medical response in Bicol hospitals, RHUs

Manila, Sept. 19 -- At least seven rural health units in Bicol Region received ambulances from the Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) earlier this week. "We are more than happy to turn over these ... Read More


Albay power firm begins construction of P387-M substations

Manila, Sept. 19 -- The Albay Electric Cooperative (Aleco) has started the construction of two substations funded by a PHP387 million subsidy from the National Electrification Administration. In an i... Read More


New PNR stations in CamSur to open October

Manila, Sept. 18 -- Passengers boarding and alighting from the Philippine National Railways (PNR) will soon find their experience more comfortable with the inauguration of the new Libmanan station in ... Read More


PNP Bicol to deploy over 3K personnel for safe, orderly protests

Manila, Sept. 18 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) will deploy more than 3,500 personnel during the planned protest actions on Sept. 21 to ensure public safety and order across the Bicol ... Read More


Over 800K devotees, pilgrims attend Traslacion in Naga City

Manila, Sept. 17 -- The annual Traslacion procession honoring the Divino Rostro and Our Lady of Penafrancia attracted more than 800,000 Catholic devotees and pilgrims in Naga City. Lt. Col. Chester P... Read More