LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5) reported on Friday an increase in palay and corn production in 2021 despite strict border control and difficulties in logistics resulting from the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.... Read full article
DAVAO CITY – The remains of New People’s Army (NPA) leader Menandro Villanueva (alias Bok), killed in an encounter with government troops in Mabini, Davao de Oro on January 5, has already been claimed by his family.... Read full article
ISABELA CITY, Basilan – Vice President and presidential aspirant Leni Robredo called on residents here to help maintain the province's image as a haven for peace and an attractive tourist destination.... Read full article
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sara Z. Duterte is not keen on imposing a "no vaccination, no entry" policy in the city, saying this would severely affect the local economy.... Read full article
DUMAGUETE CITY – A massive re-greening initiative in Negros Island has hit its mark this year, planting 10 million trees four years ahead of schedule.... Read full article
LEGAZPI CITY – Violence against women and children (VAWC) cases across Bicol provinces have decreased by 13.54 percent from January to May, compared to the same period last year, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) reported on Wednesday.... Read full article
TACLOBAN CITY – More than 2,000 members and staunch supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered in Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Biliran provinces in 2021, stalling the rebel group’s attempt to recruit new members in these provinces.... Read full article
BAGUIO CITY – The city government is projecting that at least 50,000 to 60,000 tourists will be arriving to spend their weekends in this summer capital.... Read full article
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute in Bicol (DA-PhilRice-5) will start the production of seeds and grains of "Golden Rice", a palay variety developed by the International Rice Research Institute in the pro... Read full article
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The City Health Office (CHO) has recorded a recovery rate of 95.51 percent or 27,594 individuals who have recovered from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infection since the start of the health pandemic in March 2020.... Read full article