SSS inks agreement with banks to upgrade Regular UMID Cards to UMID ATM Pay Cards

The Social Security System (SSS) announced that it has entered into agreement with banks for the…

Tectonic earthquake causes cracks in school buildings in Camarines Norte

Camarines Norte — Several schools in the province of Camarines Norte reported cracked room walls and…

Bicolano singer-songwriters gather for Bicol Pop

San Jose, Camarines Sur — Inspired by the advocacy of homegrown singer-songwriters and music producers, Casa…

THE SEARCH FOR IBALONG, PART 15

By Abdon M. Balde Jr. TO THE ANCIENT VILLAGE OF TONDOL During the latter part of…

Bicol PNP seizes more than Php1M “shabu”

A total of Php 1,122,000.00 of “shabu” was seized by Bicol Philippine National Police in two…

THE SEARCH FOR IBALONG, PART 14

By Abdon M. Balde Jr. THE INVENTION OF BAYBAYIN AND THE ASTILLERO OF PANTAO My attraction…

Kaso ng HFMD sa Albay, patuloy na tumataas

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY (PIA) — Pinag-iingat ng Department of Health – Bicol at Albay Provincial Health…

THE SEARCH FOR IBALONG, PART 13

By Abdon M. Balde Jr. SANTIAGO DE LIBON; THE FIRST SPANISH GARRISON IN BIKOL In 1571,…

Legazpi City awards 92 smoke-free establishments

LEGAZPI CITY – The City Health Office (CHO) here on Tuesday awarded 92 offices, places and…

CAGSAWA AFTER REMING

By Abdon M. Balde Jr. (Typhoon Reming hit Albay in November 30, 2006. Barely a month…