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Comelec Ensures a More Effective Electoral Process for the 2025 Elections

The Commission on Elections (Comelec), through the Philippine Press Institute’s Midterm Elections Forum held on April…

Palm Sunday: When Sacramentals Become Commercialized

Palm Sunday, also known as Linggo ng Palaspas or Domingo de Ramos, marks the beginning of…

Rock Climbing in Albay Gains Traction as Emerging Sports Tourism Activity

Crag climbing is rapidly gaining momentum in the province of Albay as a promising sports tourism…

Philippines’ First Down Syndrome Hub in Bicol Promises Better Healthcare for Rural Families

For Bobby Valle, a 60-year-old father from Castilla, Sorsogon, parenting has always come with its own…

Bite of Tradition: How Longganisa de Guinobatan Continues to Define Local Identity

LEGAZPI CITY – When you think of Guinobatan, it’s impossible not to think of longganisa. This quiet…

Apo Whang-Od’s Descendants Bring Traditional Tattooing to Bicol

The descendants of centenarian tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od, also known as Maria Oggay, have arrived in…

NBI Confirms Complete Dismantling of Concepcion Gang After Arrest of Last Ground Commander

Authorities have confirmed the total dismantling of the notorious Gilbert Concepcion Group, also known as the…

Debate on Political Leadership in Albay Sparks Mixed Reactions

Legazpi City, Albay – Ongoing debates about political leadership in Albay ahead of the 2025 national and…

DOH Bicol Strengthens Public Health Initiatives on Immunization, Blood Donation, and PuroKalusugan Drive

The Department of Health (DOH) Bicol Center for Health Development (CHD) is enhancing public health across…

Catanduanes Under Dynastic Rule: Stability or Stagnation for the ‘Happy Island’?

Catanduanes has long been under the control of powerful political dynasties, including the Cuas and Albertos…